JP2016193129A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of improving game amusement even in a state where a granting ratio is lower than that in a normal state.SOLUTION: A game state can be controlled into a normal state and a BB1 in which a put out ratio of tokens is lower than that in the normal state. When the number of AT games is given by an AT lottery, a game state can be controlled into an AT state advantageous to a player different from a game state in the normal state. While the AT lottery is not executed in the normal state, the AT lottery can be executed in the BB1.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a winning according to the display result.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a reel on which a plurality of kinds of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and the reel is started by a start operation with a specified number of bets set. When the rotation is started and stopped, the reel stops, and when the rotation of the reel stops, a predetermined winning symbol combination on the winning line (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter a symbol combination) Winning is generated by deriving (also called a role).

  As types of roles, there are types such as a small role, a special role, and a replay role. Here, when the combination of symbols constituting the small role is stopped on the winning line, a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small role. When the combination of symbols constituting the special combination stops on the winning line, the next game is controlled to a gaming state advantageous to the player such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. If the combination of symbols that make up a re-game is stopped on the winning line (hereinafter also referred to as “re-game display result is derived”), the next medals will not be consumed to set the bet amount. Can play games.

  Some of these slot machines have a bonus state in which the medal grant rate (ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of medals consumed for setting the number of bets) is lower than the normal state. There is a slot machine that can be controlled and urges the player to execute the next game when the combination of symbols for controlling to the bonus state is stopped (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5091565

  However, in the slot machine as described above, if the first game in the bonus state is digested, the game is merely digested in the subsequent bonus state, and the interest of the game is reduced. There was a fear.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine that can improve the interest of games even in a state where the grant rate is lower than the normal state. .

(1) A variable display section (for example, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R) that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified,
In the slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a winning result can be generated according to the display result after the variable display portion is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion.
A game that is controlled to one of a plurality of game states including a normal state (for example, the normal state or inside the BB1) and a special state (for example, BB1) that has a game value grant rate lower than the normal state. State control means (for example, processing for shifting the game state by the main control unit 41);
Determination means (for example, AT lottery by the main control unit 41) for executing a specific determination regarding control to a specific state (for example, AT state) advantageous to a player different from the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means Processing)
Specific state control means (for example, AT management processing by the main control unit 41) that controls to the specific state when it is decided to control to the specific state in the specific determination by the determining means,
While the specific determination is not executed in the normal state, the specific determination can be executed in the special state (for example, as shown in FIGS. While the lottery is not executed, the AT lottery can be executed in BB1).

  According to such a configuration, in the normal state, the specific determination related to the control to the specific state advantageous to the player is not executed, but in the special state, the specific determination can be executed. Even in a special state with a low rate, the interest of the game can be improved.

  “Specific determination regarding control to a specific state” includes, for example, a determination to grant a right to control to a specific state. “Specific determination regarding control to a specific state” includes, for example, determination of whether or not to grant the right to control to a specific state.

  “The specific decision is not executed in the normal state, whereas the specific decision can be executed in the special state”, for example, to give a right to control the specific state in the normal state In the special state, the decision to grant the right to control to the specific state is included. “The specific decision is not executed in the normal state, whereas the specific decision can be executed in the special state”, for example, gives the right to control the specific state in the normal state In contrast, the determination of whether or not to give a right to control to a specific state is included in the special state.

(2) Provided with a variable display section (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified,
In the slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a winning result can be generated according to the display result after the variable display portion is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion.
A game that is controlled to one of a plurality of game states including a normal state (for example, the normal state or inside the BB1) and a special state (for example, BB1) that has a game value grant rate lower than the normal state. State control means (for example, processing for shifting the game state by the main control unit 41);
Determination means (for example, AT lottery by the main control unit 41) for executing a specific determination regarding control to a specific state (for example, AT state) advantageous to a player different from the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means Processing)
Specific state control means (for example, AT management processing by the main control unit 41) that controls to the specific state when it is decided to control to the specific state in the specific determination by the determining means,
The specific determination executed in the special state is more advantageous than the specific determination executed in the normal state (for example, in the AT lottery, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, BB1 has a higher AT winning probability and more AT games are awarded than inside BB1).

  According to such a configuration, the specific determination executed in the special state is more advantageous than the normal determination than the specific determination related to the control to the specific state advantageous for the player executed in the normal state. Even in a special state with a low grant rate, the interest of the game can be improved.

  “Specific determination regarding control to a specific state” includes, for example, a determination to grant a right to control to a specific state. “Specific determination regarding control to a specific state” includes, for example, determination of whether or not to grant the right to control to a specific state.

  “The specific determination executed in the special state is more advantageous than the specific determination executed in the normal state” is because, for example, the special state is controlled to the specific state rather than the normal state. Including a large number of rights. “The specific determination executed in the special state is more advantageous than the specific determination executed in the normal state” is because, for example, the special state is controlled to the specific state rather than the normal state. In the determination of whether or not to grant the right, it is included that there is a high probability that it is decided to grant the right.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means includes a special state (for example, BB2) having a higher game value grant rate than the normal state.

  According to such a configuration, since the game value may be controlled to a special state having a higher game value grant rate than the normal state, the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (3) above,
A pre-determining means (for example, a process for executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result that allows derivation from among a plurality of types of display results;
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means (for example, processing for executing reel control by the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation procedure of the derivation operation means,
The display result that is allowed to be derived by the pre-determining means includes a secondary role display result (for example, a combination of symbols corresponding to the secondary role 1 and the secondary role 2), and the secondary role display. The main role display result (for example, a combination of symbols corresponding to the main role) that is given a larger game value than the result, and the special display result (for example, for BB1) controlled to the special state by the gaming state control means at the time of derivation Combination)
The derivation control unit may determine that the determination result of the pre-determination unit is a simultaneous determination result in which derivation of the secondary role display result, the primary role display result, and the special display result is permitted (for example, push forward and BB1 are When the derivation operation means is operated according to the operation procedure corresponding to the main character display result, the main character display result is derived while the sub character display result and the special display result are obtained. Neither control is derived (for example, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, when a stop switch is operated in a procedure for deriving the symbol combination of the leading role in a game in which the winning combination and BB1 are simultaneously won, Neither symbol combination nor BB1 symbol combination is derived).

  According to such a configuration, the special display result is not derived as long as it is operated in accordance with the operation procedure corresponding to the main role display result that has a higher gaming value than the secondary role display result. Since it is not done, the interest of the game can be improved.

  The “operation procedure” includes, for example, the order of operating the derivation operation means. The “operation procedure” includes, for example, timing for operating the derivation operation means.

(5) In the slot machine of (4) above,
A notification means for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means (for example, a process of executing a navigation effect by the sub-control unit 91);
When the determination result of the prior determination unit becomes the simultaneous determination result, the notification unit notifies the operation procedure corresponding to the main character display result when the determination unit is in the specific state, but is not in the specific state. Sometimes the operation procedure corresponding to the special display result is notified (for example, when the push order and BB1 are won at the same time, the procedure for deriving the symbol combination of the main character is notified when AT is in progress. The procedure for deriving the symbol combination of BB1 is notified when the non-AT is in progress).

  According to such a configuration, the operation procedure of the derivation operation means notified by the notification means differs depending on whether or not it is in a specific state, and as a result, the derived display results are different. Can be improved.

(6) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (5) above,
The specific state control means controls the specific state after the special state is finished when the specific state is determined by the specific determination by the determining means (for example, as shown in FIG. 6). As described above, when the AT lottery is performed in the BB1 or BB2, the AT can be controlled when the normal state is controlled thereafter.

  According to such a configuration, since the special state is controlled after the special state is finished, the interest of the game can be improved.

(7) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (6) above,
Before the display result is derived, numerical information acquisition means for acquiring numerical information (for example, a random value) (for example, processing for executing internal lottery by the main control unit 41);
Range information storage means (for example, a determination value table stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c) for storing range information capable of specifying a range of determination values;
Predetermining means (for example, a process for executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result that allows derivation from a plurality of types of display results based on the numerical information and the range information. ,
Display results that are allowed to be derived by the pre-determining means include a first grant display result (for example, a combination of symbols corresponding to the upper bell) and a second grant display result (for example, A combination of symbols corresponding to the lower bell),
The range information includes
First range information in which the range of the specified determination value is a first range (for example, a range of determination values corresponding to the upper bell (a range of determination values of lottery target roles included in the push order 1 group));
The specified range of determination values is a second range that does not overlap with the first range (for example, the range of determination values corresponding to the lower bell (the range of determination values of lottery target roles included in the push order 3 group)). Some second range information;
Third range information in which the range of the specified determination value is a third range (for example, a range of determination values corresponding to simultaneous winning of full-pressing order in which the upper bell and the lower bell overlap) is included,
The pre-determining means includes
In the normal state, the derivation of the first giving display result is allowed based on the numerical information and the first range information (for example, in the normal state or inside the BB1, the lottery target roles included in the push order 1 group) On the other hand, derivation of the second display result is allowed based on the numerical information and the second range information (for example, a normal state or BB1). In the inside, the winning of the lower bell is decided using the range of the judgment value of the lottery subject included in the push order 3 groups),
In the special state, the derivation of the first assigned display result is allowed and the derivation of the second assigned display result is allowed on the basis of the numerical information and the third range information (for example, in the BB1, in the full push order). Determine the winning of upper and lower bells using the range of judgment values for simultaneous winning of roles)
The third range is a range that is narrower than the range in which the first range and the second range are combined (for example, as shown in FIG. 7, the number of determination values for simultaneous winning combination winning combination (1000) Is smaller than the sum (2000) of the determination value (1000) of the lottery object included in the push order 1 group and the determination value (1000) of the lottery object included in the push order 3 group).

  According to such a configuration, in the special state, the derivation of the first provision display result is allowed and the derivation of the second provision display result is permitted based on the numerical information and the third range information. Furthermore, the third range that is the range of the determination value specified by the third range information is the first range that is the range of the determination value specified by the first range information and the determination value that is specified by the second range information. It is a range narrower than the range combined with the second range as the range. Therefore, in the special state, the range excluding the third range from the range including the first range and the second range is vacant, and the degree of design freedom in the special state can be improved.

  In the above (7), it is sufficient that the relationship of the third range <the first range + the second range is maintained, and the third range = the first range, the third range = the second range, 3 range> first range, 3rd range> second range may be sufficient.

(8) In the slot machine of (7) above,
The range information storage means includes range information used in the normal state (for example, a range of determination values identifiable by a normal state determination value table) and range information used in the special state (for example, a determination value for BB1). A range of judgment values that can be specified by a table)
The range information used in the normal state includes the first range information and the second range information, and does not include the third range information (for example, in the normal state or inside the BB1, the push order 1 The range of judgment values for the lottery target roles included in the group and the lottery target role included in the push order 3 group is set, and the range of the judgment values for simultaneous winning of the full press forward role is not set)
The range information used in the special state includes the third range information, and does not include the first range information and the second range information (for example, in BB1, simultaneous winning of full push forwards) The determination value range is set, and the determination value ranges of the lottery target combination included in the push order 1 group and the lottery target combination included in the push order 3 group are not set).

  According to such a configuration, the first range information, the second range information, and the third range information can be distinguished from the range information used in the normal state and the range information used in the special state.

(9) In the slot machine of (7) or (8) above,
A provisioning means for imparting game value (for example, a process of paying out medals by the main control unit 41);
The giving means gives the same gaming value when the first grant display result is derived and when the second grant display result is derived (for example, either the upper bell or the lower bell wins a prize) Even then, 9 medals will be paid out).

  According to such a configuration, in the special state, derivation of the first grant display result and the second grant display result that give the same game value to each other is allowed, so the first grant display result and the second grant The processing is simpler than that which gives different values depending on the display result.

(10) In the slot machine of any of (7) to (9) above,
A provisioning means for imparting game value (for example, a process of paying out medals by the main control unit 41);
The range information includes fourth range information that can specify a range excluding the third range from a range including the first range and the second range (for example, lottery targets included in the first order group) Range that excludes the range of judgment value of simultaneous winning of full-pressing order from the range that combines the combination and the lottery target part included in the 3 groups of pressing order),
In the special state, the pre-determining unit is configured to display a third giving display result (for example, a combination of symbols corresponding to one bell) with a gaming value based on the numerical information and the fourth range information. Allow derivation,
When the third grant display result is derived, the granting unit assigns a smaller game value than when either the first grant display result or the second grant display result is derived (for example, an upper stage) Nine medals are paid out when either the bell or the lower bell wins, whereas one medal is paid out when winning one bell).

  According to such a configuration, in the special state, the first assignment display result based on the fourth range information that can specify the range excluding the third range from the range including the first range and the second range. The derivation of the third grant display result that gives a smaller game value than when either of the second grant display results is derived is allowed. For this reason, it is possible to suppress the game value grant rate in the special state, and to suppress the player's gambling.

(11) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (10) above,
A provisioning means for imparting game value (for example, a process of paying out medals by the main control unit 41);
The game value grant rate by the grant means in the special state is less than 1 (for example, the medal payout rate in BB1 is less than 1 as shown in FIG. 12).

  According to such a configuration, since the game value grant rate in the special state is less than 1, the grant rate in the game state other than the special state can be increased even when the overall grant rate is limited.

(12) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (11) above,
The number of bets at which one game can be started is the same in the normal state and the special state (for example, the number of bets in one game is 3 BET in any of the normal state, inside BB1, and BB1). .

  According to such a configuration, processing when the gaming state is shifted becomes simpler than that in which the betting number at which one game can be started differs between the normal state and the special state.

It is a front view of the slot machine of this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of combination, the symbol combination of a combination, and the technical matter relevant to a combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object combination read for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of pushing order winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of pushing order winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating an AT lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the AT lottery table in a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the outline | summary of the game state in a modification.

  An example of an embodiment for implementing the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on the embodiment.

[Configuration of slot machine]
As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. Yes.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right) having a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer periphery are arranged. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Arranged to be visible.

  As shown in FIG. 3, “red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7”, “black 7”, “★”, “bell”, “watermelon” are provided on the outer periphery of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively. ”,“ Lip ”, and 20 types of mutually distinguishable symbols are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed in three stages, upper, middle, and lower, respectively, in the see-through window 3 provided at the approximate center of the reel panel of the front door 1b. In the following, “red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7”, and “black 7” are also simply referred to as “7”.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4) provided in correspondence with each other, so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously connected to the see-through window 3. On the other hand, when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped rotating, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

  At the position corresponding to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the front door 1b, a horizontally long rectangular see-through window 3 that allows the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to be seen through from the front side is provided. The reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front door 1b, there are a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (in the present embodiment, 3 as the specified number) among the specified number of bets determined in accordance with the gaming state within the range; Settlement switch 10 operated when settling medals stored as credits and medals used for setting bets (returning medals used for setting credits and bets), when starting a game Start switch 7 that is operated in turn, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated in order to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, for production to be used for production Switch 56 are respectively provided so as to be operated by the player.

  In the present embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the second stop reel is referred to as a second stop reel, the stop is referred to as a second stop, the third stop reel is referred to as a third stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a third stop or final stop. Called. Of the three reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the first stop of the left reel 2L is the first stop of the left, the first stop of the middle reel 2C is the first stop of the middle, and the first stop of the right reel 2R is the first stop Is referred to as the right first stop.

  In the present embodiment, the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (hereinafter also referred to as a pressing order) in order of forward pressing, forward pressing, middle left pressing, middle right pressing, reverse clamping pressing, And reverse push. The forward pressing refers to a pressing order in which the middle reel 2C is second stopped after the left reel 2L is first stopped. The forward pinching push means a push order in which the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time and then the right reel 2R is stopped for the second time. The middle left push means a push order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The middle right press refers to a pressing order in which the right reel 2R is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The reverse pinching push refers to a pressing order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the right reel 2R is first stopped. The reverse pressing refers to a pressing order in which the middle reel 2C is second stopped after the right reel 2R is first stopped.

  A game display unit 13 is provided on the front door 1b. As shown in FIG. 1, the game display unit 13 displays a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, and the contents when an error occurs. An auxiliary game indicator 12 for displaying an error code, 1 BETLED 14 for notifying that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2 BETLED 15 for notifying that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 betting numbers are set A 3BET LED 16 for notifying that the game has been performed, an insertion request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted by lighting, and a start valid LED 18 for notifying that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective. , Wait (reel rotation has not started since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game) Replay During LED20 notifying is provided by lighting the effect that LED 19, and during replay game in wait for notifying by lighting the fact is in state) waiting for. A replay game refers to a game that is started after the number of bets is automatically set.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R (not shown) that notify by lighting that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective. 4).

  Below the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R on the front door 1b, a lower panel on which a title of the slot machine 1 and a payout table are printed is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, there are a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state and a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) by a key operation, and a set value A setting value display 24 that displays the setting value at that time while changing or checking the setting value, a stop switch 36a for selecting whether the stop function to be controlled to the stop state is valid, and stored as credit The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function for automatically adjusting (returning) the received medals regardless of the player's operation, and the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout exit 9 side provided in the housing 1a. Provided with a medal selector 29 having a medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has been thrown into the hopper tank 34a, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b. It has been.

  The inserted medal sensor 31 includes a plurality (for example, three) of sensors capable of detecting medals, and the medals inserted with the plurality of sensors can be detected in a predetermined order (in order from the upstream sensor). It is configured. The main control unit 41 detects a result of detection by the plurality of sensors as a detection result (also referred to as an appropriate detection result) when the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are detected in a predetermined order. It is determined that the inserted medal sensor 31 detects the inserted medal or the passage of the inserted medal.

  Further, on the inner side of the front door 1b, there is provided a stop switch 36a for selecting validity / invalidity of the stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of the bonus or AT (Assist Time) state. The AT state is an effect state in which the player is notified of the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in order to generate a predetermined winning. The AT is controlled on the condition that the number of AT games has been acquired in the AT lottery described later. In the AT state, the medal payout rate per game (the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of medals consumed for setting the number of bets) is 1 or more. For this reason, the AT state is an advantageous state for the player, and the number of AT games that are the right controlled by the AT is a privilege advantageous for the player.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the housing 1a has a reel unit 2, an external output board 1000 (see FIG. 4) for outputting an external output signal, and a hopper tank for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4. 34a, a hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 4) for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout outlet 9, and a payout sensor 34c (see FIG. 4) for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b. A hopper unit 34 and a power supply box 100 are provided. The reel unit 2 includes reels 2L, 2C, 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4), and reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R (each capable of detecting the reel reference position of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R). 4).

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals. When the conductive member conducts by contacting through the medal stored in the overflow tank 35, the amount of medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank 35 is in a full tank state. It is detected that

  On the front surface of the power supply box 100, as shown in FIG. 4, it functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times. In the setting change state, the reset / setting switch 38 functioning as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (outtake rate) of the internal lottery, and the power switch 39 operated when the power is turned on / off. Is provided.

  The stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 in the housing 1a cannot be operated unless the front door 1b is opened by key operation. For this reason, those switches inside the housing 1a can be operated only by a game shop clerk and cannot be operated by the player.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, three bets are defined as the prescribed number of bets, and when the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay line LN becomes valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a symbol combination such as a small combination or a replay combination. In the present embodiment, these combinations are also called “winning combination” or “winning combination”. A combination of symbols constituting any combination stops on the winning line, and a winning occurs. Also called. For example, when the symbol combination constituting the re-gamer is derived on the winning line, a replay game in which the player can play the next game without setting the number of bets using medals is activated. It is also said that the re-game winning (replay winning) occurs when the symbol combination constituting the re-game is derived on the winning line.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is the winning line. It is defined as. In the present embodiment, only one pay line is applied, but a plurality of pay lines may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are set apart from the winning line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned on the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined for winning based on a combination of symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning line is arranged on the winning line LN, a combination of symbols (for example, a ripple, a lip, a lip, a lip, a winning combination when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4) ) Are arranged so that it is easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the invalid lines LM1 and 2L of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1 and the reel 2L set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction on the upper stage. The lower stage, the lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, lower right There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols: invalid line LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set across straddling symbols. It is defined as LM.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3.

  When all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a winning combination) on the winning line LN is displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. In the case of a stop, a winning will occur. When a prize is generated, a predetermined number of credits are added according to the prize. When the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 2). When the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped on the winning line LN, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, a configuration using four or more reels may be used. In a configuration using two or more reels, a winning determination may be made based on a combination of display results derived for all two or more reels. In this embodiment, the variable display device is configured with physical reels, but the variable display device may be configured with an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate and the symbols start to change, any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated. When this occurs, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R stops and the symbol is stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames is fluctuated, so a maximum of four symbols are drawn in 190 ms. be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

  For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, from the symbol to four frames ahead Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, in either of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The symbols arranged within 5 frames including can be displayed on the winning line.

  Hereinafter, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be simply referred to as reels unless it is necessary to distinguish between them. The reel 2L may be referred to as a left reel, the reel 2C as a middle reel, and the reel 2R as a right reel. An operation to stop the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be referred to as a stop operation.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 Is supplied to the effect control board 90 connected via the. The power supply line for supplying power to the effect control board is directly connected from the power supply board 101 to the effect control board 90 without going through the game control board 40, and the power supply board 101 directly supplies power to the effect control board 90. May be supplied.

  A hopper motor 34b, a payout sensor 34c, a full sensor 35a, a setting key switch 37, a reset / setting switch 38, and a power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

  The game control board 40 includes a single BET switch 5, a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, a settlement switch 10, a reset switch 23, a stop switch 36a, an automatic settlement switch 36b, and an insertion medal sensor. 31, a door opening detection switch 25 and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and a payout sensor 34c, a full sensor 35a, a setting key switch 37, and a reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. The detection signals of these connected switches are input.

  On the game control board 40, the credit indicator 11, the game auxiliary indicator 12, 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, the BET switch valid LED 21, the left, middle, right Stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, set value display 24, flow path switching solenoid 30, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected, and hopper motor 34b is connected via power supply board 101. The electric parts are driven based on the control of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 is equipped with a main control unit 41 for controlling the game. The main control unit 41 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d. The game control board 40 includes a random number circuit 42 that generates random numbers within a predetermined range (0 to 11119 in the present embodiment), a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal with a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and the game control board 40. A switch detection circuit 44 that detects detection signals input from switches connected directly or via the power supply board 101, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and a flow path switching A solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the solenoid 30; an LED drive circuit 47 that controls various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40; and a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1; When detecting a voltage drop, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, and a power supply A reset circuit 49 to provide a reset signal to the main CPU41a when initialization command from Nyutoki or main CPU41a is not inputted, and the other various devices and circuits are mounted.

  The main CPU 41a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, and executes a program stored in the ROM 41b to perform processing related to the progress of the game, and the game control board 40 Each part of the control circuit mounted on the is directly or indirectly controlled. The ROM 41b stores fixed data such as programs executed by the main CPU 41a and various tables. The RAM 41c is used as a work area when the main CPU 41a executes a program. The I / O port 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 is supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41c is held while the backup power is being supplied.

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 is changed as a basic process, and step by step according to the change of the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process to move to. The main CPU 41a has an interrupt function, can interrupt the basic process when an interrupt occurs, and can execute the interrupt process. The main CPU 41a responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 48. The power interruption process (main) is executed, and the timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals. Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that repeats depending on the control state between this time and the next timer interrupt process (main) is completed at least once.

  In the power interruption process, execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited as the process starts. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM 41c is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored. Next, after all output ports are initialized, a RAM parity is calculated based on all data stored in the RAM 41c, set in a predetermined parity storage area, and RAM access is prohibited. Then, a loop process in which no process is performed is entered. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the main control unit 41 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted. Thus, in the power interruption process, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and compared with the RAM parity calculated at the next start-up, whether or not the data stored in the RAM 41c is normal. Can be confirmed.

  The reset circuit 49 outputs a reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the voltage rises to a level at which the main control unit 41 can be activated when the power is turned on, and activates the main control unit 41. When the reset circuit 49 counts up without clearing the value of the reset counter based on a signal periodically output from the main control unit 41, that is, when the main control unit 41 does not operate for a certain time, This circuit outputs a reset signal to the control unit 41 and restarts the main control unit 41.

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. Here, from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90, for example, by using a unidirectional circuit such as a diode or a transistor, only in one direction (direction from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90). The signal is configured not to pass. Therefore, the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is transmitted only in one direction, and the command is not transmitted from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. Command transmission from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is performed by serial communication. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not limited to being directly connected, and may be configured to be connected via a relay board, for example.

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 2), an effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and a reel LED 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. The effect device is driven based on the control by the sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55. In addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 produces an effect based on a command from the main control unit 41. It is good also as a structure which determines the output pattern of an apparatus and an output control part performs output control of an effect device based on the output pattern which the sub control part 91 determined. In such a structure, the sub control part 91 and the output control part The output control of the rendering device is performed by both.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device. However, the effect device is not limited to these, for example, a display device that is mechanically driven. Or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the effect device.

  The effect control board 90 performs drive control of the sub-control unit 91 that controls the effect, the display control circuit 92 that controls the display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, the effect LED 52, and the reel LED 55. LED drive circuit 93, audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from speakers 53 and 54, reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to sub CPU 91a when power is turned on or when an initialization command from sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, A switch detection circuit 96 that detects a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, a clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and a power source supplied to the slot machine 1 When the voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal indicating that is sent to the sub CPU 91. Such as power interruption detection circuit 98 for outputting is mounted against. The sub control unit 91 is configured by a microcomputer including a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d. Sub CPU91a receives the command transmitted from game control board 40, performs various control for performing an effect, and controls each part of the control circuit mounted in effect control board 90 directly or indirectly. .

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. The sub-control unit 91 executes a timer interrupt process (sub) by generating an interrupt every time the number of input system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval.

  Unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the command even if the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The reception interrupt process is executed, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur simultaneously.

  The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power in the event of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is being supplied.

[Setting value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate changes by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery or the like. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, from the point of view of the payout rate, when the set value is set to 6, the player has the highest advantage, and the advantage decreases step by step as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. Become.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Transition to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  It should be noted that the setting change state may be entered on condition that “power ON” + “setting key ON” + “front door opening detection”. Thereby, the unauthorized setting change in the state where the front door 1b is not opened can be prevented. In addition, once the state is changed to the setting change state, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door 1b until a termination condition for ending the setting change state (the setting key is turned OFF after the set value is determined) is satisfied. You may make it do. Thereby, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, and thus it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

  In order to confirm the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the number of bets is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and the setting key switch 37 is turned off to end the setting confirmation state and return to a state in which the game can proceed.

  It should be noted that the setting confirmation state may be shifted on condition that “setting key ON” + “front door opening detection”. Thereby, the unauthorized setting check in the state where the front door 1b is not opened can be prevented. In addition, once the setting confirmation state is entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door 1b until an end condition (setting key is turned OFF) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Also good. As a result, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

[Power interruption]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected every time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed. Power failure determination processing is performed, and when it is determined that a voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination processing, power interruption processing for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the time of the next recovery (main) Execute.

  The main control unit 41 returns the processing state of the main control unit 41 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the time of activation. If the RAM data is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register, and the RAM abnormal error state is controlled to disable the progress of the game.

  The sub-control unit 91 also determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98 is detected in the timer interrupt process (sub), and if it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected, the sub-control unit 91 returns next time. Sometimes power interruption processing (sub) for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 91c is normal is executed.

  The sub-control unit 91 restores the processing state of the sub-control unit 91 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the data of the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation. If the data in the RAM 91c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main control unit 41, only the RAM 91c is initialized, and the performance is not disabled.

  Even when it is determined that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation, the sub-control unit 91 receives a setting command indicating that the setting change state has been entered from the main control unit 41, and after a certain period of time has elapsed since activation. The RAM 91c is also initialized when neither a return command nor a setting command indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has returned has been received even after elapse. In this case, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

[Initialize]
Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c is divided into an important work, a special work, a non-saved work, a general work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sets the setting key switch 37 ON and the reset / setting switch 38 when the RAM abnormality error occurs, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both activated. When starting in the OFF state, when the setting key switch 37 is in the OFF state and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed, each of the initial conditions is satisfied when the five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied. Five types of initialization are performed in different areas to be initialized according to the initialization conditions.

  Initialization 0 is initialization that is performed at the time of startup when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are in an ON state when a RAM error occurs. In initialization 0, all areas of the RAM 41c are initialized. . Initialization 1 is initialization performed before the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the reset / setting switch 38 is turned off at the time of start-up, and is shifted to the setting change state. Of the storage area, areas other than the important work and special work are initialized. In initialization 2, the general work, the unused area, and the unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is in an OFF state at the time of start-up and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. In the initialization 3, an unsaved work, an unused area, and an unused area are used. The stack area is initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c.

  In this embodiment, initialization 1 is performed before the transition to the setting change state. However, initialization 1 is performed at the end of the setting change state, or both before the setting change state and at the end of the setting change state. May be.

  The special work includes a game state storage work in which a game state flag indicating a game state is stored and an internal winning flag storage work in which an internal winning flag is stored, and the special work is also initialized when shifting to the setting change state. Therefore, even when the setting is changed, the game state before the setting change and the internal winning flag (especially, the winning flag for the special combination being carried over) are maintained. On the other hand, when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are activated, all areas of the RAM 41c including the special work are initialized by initialization 0. In this case, the gaming state and The internal winning flag is also initialized. In the following, an operation that starts when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are ON is also referred to as a RAM clear operation.

[Internal lottery]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged on the activated winning line. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The types of winning combinations can be broadly divided into small roles that involve paying out medals and re-players that have a bet number that allows the player to play the next game without using medals. is there. In the following, a small role and a replay role are collectively referred to as a general role. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c.

  Note that the winning flags for the small combination and re-playing combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. Note that a winning combination flag for a special combination such as BB1 or BB2, which will be described later, is valid until a combination of combinations permitted by the flag is complete, and is invalid in a game having a combination of permitted combinations. In other words, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game.

  In the internal lottery, whether or not the above winnings are permitted is determined before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 11119) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. A determination value table is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. A range of determination values (number of determination values) corresponding to each combination determined within a range of determination values from 0 to 11119 can be specified by a determination value table. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not a winning is permitted according to the acquired random number value and the range of determination values of each combination specified by the determination value table.

  Specifically, in the internal lottery, the number of determination values determined in accordance with the role that is the subject of the internal lottery, the current gaming state, and the set value are sequentially added to the random number value for the internal lottery. When the result overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination is won with a probability (number of determination values / 12000) corresponding to the number of determination values.

  When the winning of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c.

[Reel stop control]
Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

  The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and the table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts rotating and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. A stop control table is created for each reel that is rotating. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one round at a predetermined cycle are used as the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. Twenty areas (frames) divided for each predetermined step (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas have area numbers 1 to 20 from the reel reference position. Assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 20, and symbol numbers 1 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 1 to 20 are assigned to each reel. 1 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding frames for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table.

  Next, when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel is described. For example, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel among the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effectively detected, the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. Thus, the region corresponding to the region number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the region corresponding to the region number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the fluoroscopic window 3 Stop in the lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

  In this embodiment, a value of 0 to 5 is determined as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing a maximum of 5 symbols after detecting a stop operation. That is, the symbol stop position can be specified from a range of up to six frames including the stop operation position at which the stop operation is detected. Since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling up to five symbols after detecting the stop operation, and the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. A symbol stop position can be specified from a range of up to six symbols.

  In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 5 frames on the winning line, and the winning combination is drawn so that it is not aligned on the winning line. Create a stop control table with the number of sliding symbols and perform reel stop control. On the other hand, if you do not win any of the roles, stop control with the number of sliding symbols that does not match any of the roles Create a table and perform reel stop control. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line within the drawing range of a maximum of 5 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. Control is performed to stop the non-combining role without aligning within a maximum drawing range of 5 frames.

  When a special role is provided, the following reel control is performed. For example, if a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, such as when a special role is won while the special role has been carried over before the previous game, align the small role on the winning line rather than the special role. It is possible to win a special combination only when priority is given to control and a small combination cannot be drawn. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn in, and the small combination is not on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

  If a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, priority will be given to the control of aligning the special role on the winning line over the small role, and the small role will be placed on the winning line only if the special role cannot be drawn. You may perform control to align.

  If a special player and a replaying player are elected at the same time, such as when a replaying player is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, when the stop operation is performed, In addition, the control of stopping the game by aligning the symbols of the re-gamer within a maximum of 5 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer elected at the same time are arranged at intervals of within 6 symbols, that is, within 5 frames for all of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Since it can be stopped at any position within the drawing range of the piece, when the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, the timing when the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (hereinafter, Regardless of the operation timing, the re-game players will always win together. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control which arranges a re-game player on a winning line rather than a special game, and a re-game player always wins. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing role can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing role is drawn, and the special role is not arranged on the winning line simultaneously with the re-playing role.

  After the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started, the main control unit 41 continues the rotation of the reels for which the stop operation has not been detected yet until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. On the condition that the operation of the switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel. Even if the reel rotation is temporarily stopped due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reels on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected by continuing the rotation of the reels that are not.

  In the present embodiment, on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel. Even if the reel stop operation is not performed when the automatic stop time has elapsed, it may be assumed that the stop operation has been performed, and automatic stop control for automatically stopping each reel may be performed. In this case, since the reel stops without the player's operation, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won.

  The main control unit 41 measures the game time, which is the time elapsed from the time when the reel starts rotating, that is, the time elapsed since the reel starts rotating, every time the game starts. After the completion of the game, when a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and the game start operation is performed in a state where the game start operation is valid, the time is counted from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game If the started game time is equal to or longer than a predetermined regulation time (4.1 seconds in the present embodiment), that is, if a predetermined regulation time has elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game, Start reel rotation in the game.

  On the other hand, when a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals after the end of one game, and the game start operation is performed with the game start operation enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game is started. If the game time that started timing from the time is less than the predetermined regulation time, that is, if the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game, the reel rotation is not started at that time, It waits until the game time that has started timing from the start of reel rotation of the previous game reaches a predetermined regulation time, and when the predetermined regulation time is reached, rotation of the reel in the game is started.

  That is, when the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, the main control unit 41 regulates the progress of the game until the predetermined regulation time elapses. The progress of the game is regulated so that the shortest time is not less than a predetermined regulation time.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a combination corresponding to winning is arranged on the activated winning line when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped due to the stop operation. If it is determined and it is determined that a combination corresponding to any of the winnings is prepared, control at the time of winning is performed. For example, when a small role is prepared, a control for giving a medal corresponding to the arranged small role is performed, and when a replaying role is prepared, a control for giving a replay game (replaying) is performed. Do.

[command]
Next, commands that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout end command, to the sub control unit 91. A plurality of types of commands including a game state command, a standby command, a stop command, an error command, a return command, a setting command, a setting confirmation command, a door command, an operation detection command, a navigation command, and an AT winning command are transmitted.

  These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the type of command and 1-byte extension data indicating the content of the command. The sub-control unit 91 determines the type of command based on the type data.

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets. The BET command is a state from the end of the game (after the setting change) to the start of the game. In a state where the specified number of bets is not set, a bet is inserted or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to bet the number of bets. Sent when is set. Since the BET command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, the sub-control unit 91 can specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the BET command.

  The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits. The credit command is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game, and is transmitted when a medal is inserted and credits are added in a state where a prescribed number of bets is set.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the result of the internal lottery. The internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started. The sub-control unit 91 can specify the operation of the start switch 7 and the result of the internal lottery by receiving the internal winning command.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation. The reel rotation start command is transmitted when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started.

  The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. It is. The reel stop command is transmitted each time stop control associated with a stop operation of each reel is performed. The sub-control unit 91 can specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command.

  The winning determination command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line LN, the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out when winning. The winning determination command is transmitted after all reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying medal payout start. The payout start command is transmitted when a payout of medals by winning or winning a credit (including medals used for setting the number of bets) is started. The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of medal payout. The payout end command is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed.

  The gaming state command is a command that can specify the gaming state of the next game, the type of RT, and the number of remaining RT games. The game state command is transmitted at the end of the game.

  The standby command is a command indicating that a transition to the standby state is made. When the standby command is set to the standby state after a certain period of time without setting the number of bets after one game, the payout of medals by the settlement of credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets) is completed. And sent after the payout end command is sent.

  The stop command is a command indicating occurrence or release of a stop state. A stop command indicating the occurrence of a stop state is transmitted when controlled to the stop state, and a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted when a reset operation is performed and the stop state is released. Is done.

  The error command is a command indicating occurrence or cancellation of an error state and the type of error state. When an error is determined and the error state is controlled, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error state is sent, and when the reset operation is canceled and the error state is released, the error command indicating the release of the error state Is sent.

  The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before power interruption. The return command is transmitted when the main control unit 41 is started up and returned to the control state before power interruption.

  The setting command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. At the time of transition to the setting change state, a setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is transmitted, and at the end of the setting change state, a setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. The sub control unit 91 confirms that the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized by the setting command indicating the setting start because the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized in accordance with the transition to the setting change state. It can be specified.

  The setting confirmation command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting confirmation state. When transitioning to the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation command indicating the start of setting confirmation is transmitted, and when the setting confirmation state ends, a setting confirmation command indicating the end of setting confirmation is transmitted.

  The door command is a command indicating a detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state). When the door command is turned on, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (from on to off) at the end of one game (at the time after the game ends and before the setting of the bet amount of the next game can be started). , Off to on).

  The operation detection command is a switch in which the detection state (ON / OFF) is changed among the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R), whether the detection state has changed from OFF to ON. This is a command indicating whether the switch has changed from OFF to OFF and the detection state (ON / OFF) of another switch. The operation detection command is transmitted when the detection state of any of these operation switches changes.

  The navigation command is a command that can specify the operation procedure (pressing order, operation timing) of the stop switch. The navigation command is transmitted when the navigation target combination is won during AT.

  The AT winning command is a command that can specify an AT lottery result. The AT lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to give the number of AT games as a right controlled to the AT state, and is performed by the main control unit 41. When winning in the AT lottery (hereinafter also referred to as AT winning), the number of AT games is awarded. The AT winning command is transmitted when an AT lottery is performed. By receiving the AT winning command, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the execution of the AT lottery and the result of the AT lottery (the result of whether or not the AT has been won).

[Control by sub-control unit 91 at the time of command reception]
Next, the control of the effect which the sub control part 91 performs based on a command is demonstrated.

  When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

  The reception buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands, and a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub-control unit 91 is the earliest. The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received in the stage, and the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, reel LED 55, etc. are controlled based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. Performs output control of various rendering devices.

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED, etc. Control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command, the sub-control unit 91 stores the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. Among these, the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command is referred to, and the output control of the rendering device is performed based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

  For example, the sub-control unit 91 executes an expected effect that expects the AT game number to be given based on the AT lottery result that can be specified from the AT winning command received from the main control unit 41, depending on whether or not the AT game number is given. After that, the presence / absence of the number of AT games is notified as an effect result.

[Winner]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the types of roles, symbol combinations of roles, and technical matters related to the roles in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  Among the multiple types of roles, the upper role bell, the upper lower V bell, the lower bell, the lower right bell, the upper right bell, the middle bell, the single bell A, the single bell B, the single bell C, 1 Single bell D, single bell E, single bell F, single bell G, single bell H, single bell I, single bell J, single bell K, and single bell L are included.

  Each of the upper bell, the upper small V bell, the lower bell, the lower right bell, the upper right bell, and the middle bell is referred to as a leading role. Each protagonist wins regardless of the operation timing. For example, the left reel “lip”, the middle reel “★”, and the right reel “lip” constituting the upper bell are arranged within 5 frames on each reel in the symbol arrangement. For this reason, when the upper bell is won in the internal lottery, the upper bell can be won regardless of the operation timing. Similarly, the other main characters (upper small V bell, lower bell, right falling bell, right rising bell, middle bell) are arranged within 5 frames in each reel, and when winning in the internal lottery, You can win regardless of the operation timing. However, depending on the type of the winning combination with the main character, reel control may be performed to draw a winning symbol of another winning character simultaneously with the main character. In this case, the main character cannot be selected.

  When each main character wins, three “bells” are all derived on a predetermined invalid line. For example, when winning the upper bell, the bells are aligned on the invalid line LM1. When each main character wins in a game state other than BB2, nine medals are paid out, and when each main character wins in BB2, 15 medals are paid out.

  Each of 1-bell A, 1-bell B, 1-bell C, 1-bell D, 1-bell E, 1-bell F, 1-bell G, and 1-bell H is referred to as a secondary role 1. The Each subsidiary role 1 does not win a prize unless the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel are stopped at an appropriate operation timing at the time of independent winning. For example, “red 7” of the left reel constituting one bell A has a portion that is not arranged within 5 frames in the symbol arrangement. For this reason, even if a single bell A is won in the internal lottery, the single bell A cannot be won unless the left reel is stopped at an appropriate operation timing. Similarly, for any other subsidiary role 1 (1 bell B, 1 bell C, 1 bell D, 1 bell E, 1 bell F, 1 bell G, 1 bell H), any reel Since there are places where the winning symbols are not arranged within 5 frames, even if winning in the internal lottery, it cannot be awarded unless it stops at an appropriate operation timing.

  When each sub combination 1 wins in a game state other than BB2, one medal is paid out. When each sub combination 1 wins in BB 2, 15 medals are paid out.

  Each of the single bell I, the single bell J, the single bell K, and the single bell L is referred to as a secondary role 2. Each secondary role 2 wins regardless of the operation timing. For example, “Lip” on the left reel and “ALL7” on the middle reel (“ALL7” means “Red 7,” “Blue 7,” “White 7,” And “ALL7” on the right reel are arranged within 5 frames on each reel in the symbol arrangement. For this reason, when a single bell I is won in the internal lottery, the single bell I can be won regardless of the operation timing. Similarly, for the other secondary roles 2 (1 bell J, 1 bell K, 1 bell L), the winning symbols are arranged within 5 frames in each reel, and the operation timing when winning in the internal lottery Regardless, you can win. However, depending on the type of the winning combination simultaneously with the secondary role 2, reel control may be performed to draw a winning symbol of another winning combination simultaneously with the secondary role 2, so in this case, the secondary role 2 is awarded. It is not possible.

  When each secondary role 2 wins in a game state other than BB2, one medal is paid out. When each secondary role 2 wins in BB2, 15 medals are paid out.

  In addition, each of the 1-bell A, 1-bell B, 1-bell C, 1-bell D, 1-bell E, 1-bell F, 1-bell G, and 1-bell H, which are the sub roles 1, Each of the one-bell I, the one-bell J, the one-bell K, and the one-bell L, which are the secondary roles 2, is also referred to as a single bell.

  Among the multiple types of combinations, the replay combination includes replay. Replay wins regardless of the operation timing. For example, the “rep” of the left reel, the “lip” of the middle reel, and the “lip” of the right reel that constitute the replay are arranged within 5 frames on each reel in the symbol arrangement. For this reason, when a replay is won in the internal lottery, the replay can be won regardless of the operation timing. When the replay wins, a replay game (replay) is awarded.

  Among the plurality of types of combinations, the special combination includes BB1 and BB2. Both BB1 and BB2 win regardless of the operation timing. For example, “Rip” on the left reel, “ALL7” on the middle reel, and “Watermelon” on the right reel constituting BB1 are arranged within 5 frames on each reel in the symbol arrangement. For this reason, when BB1 is won in the internal lottery, BB1 can be won regardless of the operation timing. However, depending on the type of winning combination simultaneously with BB1, reel control for drawing a winning symbol of another winning combination simultaneously with BB1 may be performed. In this case, BB1 cannot be won. In addition, the “Lip” of the left reel, “ALL7” of the middle reel, and “Bell” of the right reel constituting the BB2 are arranged within 5 frames on each reel in the symbol arrangement. For this reason, when BB2 is won in the internal lottery, BB2 can be won regardless of the operation timing.

  When BB1 wins, it is controlled to BB1, and when BB2 wins, it is controlled to BB2. BB1 ends when one game starts with 3BET (3 medals bet) and 50 medals are paid out. BB2 ends when one game starts with 1 BET (1 medal betting) and 360 medals are paid out.

[Game state transition]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the gaming state is controlled to any of the normal state, the inside of BB1, BB1, and BB2.

  The normal state is a state in which neither of the winning flags of BB1 and BB2 is carried over, and shifts to after the end of BB1 or BB2. Regardless of the number of games, regardless of the number of games, when BB1 is won, BB1 is won and the gaming state shifts to BB1, or the gaming state shifts to BB1 inside without winning BB1. To do. Alternatively, the normal state ends when BB2 is won and the game state shifts to BB2 by winning BB2.

  The inside of BB1 is a state in which the winning flag of BB1 is carried over, and a transition is made from the game next to the game won in BB1 in the normal state. The inside of BB1 ends when BB1 wins and the gaming state shifts to BB1.

  BB1 is a gaming state in which the winning probability of a small role is higher than that in the normal state, and shifts when winning BB1 in the normal state or inside the BB1. BB1 ends when the total number of medals paid out during BB1 exceeds 50, and transitions to the normal state from the next game. During BB1, all of the push forwards to be described later are won simultaneously with a probability of 1/12, and 9 medals are paid out when winning, whereas 1 bell with a higher probability of 5/12 All medals will be won at the same time, and one medal will be paid out when winning. During BB1, since one game starts with 3BET (3 medals bet), the net increase in the number of medals during BB1 is very likely to decrease, and the medal payout rate is less than 1. That is, it can be said that BB1 is a bonus for reducing the number of net increase.

  BB2 is a gaming state in which the winning probability of a small role is higher than that in the normal state, and shifts when winning BB2 in the normal state. Since BB2 can only be won independently and won regardless of the operation timing, when BB2 is won in the normal state, BB2 is always won and the gaming state shifts to BB2. BB2 ends when the total number of medals paid out during BB2 exceeds 360, and transitions to the normal state from the next game. During BB2, you will be elected simultaneously for all push forwards with a probability of 1/2, and will be simultaneously elected for all 1 bells with a probability of 1/2. To be paid out. During BB2, since one game starts with 1 BET (1 medal betting), the net increase in the number of medals during BB2 is very likely to increase, and the medal payout rate is 1 or more. That is, it can be said that BB2 is a bonus that increases the number of net increase.

  Further, while the normal state and the inside of BB1 are gaming states that can be controlled to the AT state, BB1 and BB2 are gaming states that cannot be controlled to the AT state. Further, while the normal state and the inside of BB1 are gaming states in which the AT lottery cannot be executed, BB1 and BB2 are gaming states in which the AT lottery can be executed. Therefore, when the player starts the game from the normal state, the player first aims to shift to BB1 or BB2, and when the player shifts to BB1 or BB2, the player aims to acquire the number of AT games by AT lottery. When the normal state is entered again after acquiring the number of AT games, the medal payout rate becomes 1 or more under the control of the AT state.

[Lottery eligible role]
Next, with reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, a combination of lottery object combinations will be described. The number of judgment values is set for each of the winning combinations. The range of determination values corresponding to each combination can be specified by a determination value table stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The RAM 41c stores a determination value table for a normal state, a determination value table for the inside of the BB1, a determination value table for the BB1, and a determination value table for the BB2, and the main control unit 41 A range of determination values is specified using a determination value table corresponding to the type of gaming state being controlled, and an internal lottery is executed. In the present embodiment, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously, and different winning combinations can be won in duplicate. In FIG. 7, the lottery object combination is shown in the vertical column, and the number of determination values is shown in the horizontal column. ○ means that it will be a lottery. The numerical value shown below the circle is the number of determination values of a predetermined set value (common in this embodiment regardless of the set value).

  In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, an internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “12000” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 11999). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “240” is set as the number of determination values is 240/12000.

  The internal lotteries include push order 1 group, push order 2 group, push order 3 group, push order 4 group, push order 5 group, push order 6 group, BB bell group, replay group, bonus group, and lose. It is divided into multiple groups such as groups.

  The push order 1 group includes a push order 1A, a push order 1B, a push order 1C, and a push order 1D, and simultaneous winning of any of these roles and BB1. Each of the push order 1A, the push order 1B, the push order 1C, and the push order 1D is referred to as a push order.

  Each push order included in the push order 1 group is composed of a combination of main role + second role 1 + second role 2. For example, the push order 1A is a combination of upper bell + 1 bell A + 1 bell B + 1 bell I. Similarly, the other push order (push order 1B, push order 1C, push order 1D) is composed of a combination of main character + second character 1 + second character 2.

  The push order 2 group includes a push order 2A, a push order 2B, a push order 2C, and a push order 2D, and simultaneous winning of any one of them and BB1. Each of the push order 2A, the push order 2B, the push order 2C, and the push order 2D is referred to as a push order.

  Each push order included in the push order 2 group is composed of a combination of main role + second role 1 + second role 2. For example, the push order 2A is a combination of upper small V bell + 1 bell A + 1 bell B + 1 bell I. The other push order combinations (push order combination 2B, push order combination 2C, and push order combination 2D) are similarly configured from a combination of main character + second character 1 + second character 2.

  The push order 3 group includes a push order 3A, a push order 3B, a push order 3C, and a push order 3D, and simultaneous winning of any one of them and BB1. Each of the push order 3A, the push order 3B, the push order 3C, and the push order 3D is referred to as a push order.

  Each push order included in the push order 3 group is composed of a combination of main role + second role 1 + second role 2. For example, the push order 3A is a combination of lower bell + 1 bell E + 1 bell F + 1 bell J. The other push order combinations (push order combination 3B, push order combination 3C, and push order combination 3D) are similarly configured from a combination of main character + second character 1 + second character 2.

  The push order 4 group includes a push order 4A, a push order 4B, a push order 4C, and a push order 4D, and simultaneous winning of any one of them and BB1. Each of the push order 4A, the push order 4B, the push order 4C, and the push order 4D is referred to as a push order.

  Each push order included in the push order 4 group is composed of a combination of main role + second role 1 + second role 2. For example, the push order 4A is a combination of right-down bell + 1 bell E + 1 bell F + 1 bell K. The other push order combinations (push order combination 4B, push order combination 4C, and push order combination 4D) are similarly configured from a combination of main character + second character 1 + second character 2.

  The push order 5 group includes a push order 5A, a push order 5B, a push order 5C, and a push order 5D, and simultaneous winning of any of these roles and BB1. Each of the push order 5A, the push order 5B, the push order 5C, and the push order 5D is referred to as a push order.

  Each push order included in the push order 5 group is composed of a combination of main role + second role 1 + second role 2. For example, the push order 5A is a combination of a right-up bell + 1 bell E + 1 bell F + 1 bell L. The other push order combinations (push order combination 5B, push order combination 5C, and push order combination 5D) are similarly configured from a combination of main character + second character 1 + second character 2.

  The push order 6 group includes a push order 6A, a push order 6B, a push order 6C, and a push order 6D, and simultaneous winning of any of these roles and BB1. Each of the push order 6A, the push order 6B, the push order 6C, and the push order 6D is referred to as a push order.

  Each push order included in the 6 push order groups is composed of a combination of main role + second role 1 + second role 2. For example, the push order 6A is a combination of middle bell + 1 bell E + 1 bell F + 1 bell L. The other push order combinations (push order combination 6B, push order combination 6C, and push order combination 6D) are similarly configured from a combination of main character + second character 1 + second character 2.

  The BB bell group includes simultaneous winning of full push forward and simultaneous winning of all 1 bell. The simultaneous selection of the full push order consists of a combination of upper bell + upper small V bell + lower bell + lower right bell + lower right bell + middle bell + 1 bells A to L. The simultaneous winning of all 1 bell is composed of a combination of 1 bell A to L.

A replay group includes only a single replay win.
The bonus group includes only BB2 single winning.

  In the normal state, the results of the internal lottery can be a single win for each push order, a simultaneous win for each push order and BB1, a single win for replay, and a single win for BB2. In the normal state, the result of the internal lottery may be lost.

  In the inside of BB1, the results of the internal lottery can be the simultaneous winning of each pushing order and BB1, and the single winning of replay. In addition, in the inside of BB1, the result of the internal lottery is not lost, and any winning combination is always won.

  In BB1, the result of the internal lottery can be a simultaneous winning of full push order and a simultaneous winning of all 1 bell. In BB1, the result of the internal lottery may be lost.

  In BB2, the result of the internal lottery can be a simultaneous winning of full push forward and a simultaneous winning of all 1 bell. In BB2, the result of the internal lottery is not lost, and any winning combination is always won.

[Reel control]
Next, reel control corresponding to the winning combination will be described. FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 are diagrams for explaining the reel control at the time of winning the pushing order.

  In a game in which each push order included in the push order 1 group (push order 1A, push order 1B, push order 1C, push order 1D) is elected alone, the stop switch is performed in the middle left and right steps. When the is operated, the main role is won, and when the stop switch is operated in either of the left, right, middle or left and right steps, the second role is awarded, and any of the middle right left, right left middle and right middle left When the stop switch is operated in the above procedure, the reel control for winning the secondary role 1 is performed.

  In a game in which each push order included in the push order 1 group and BB1 are elected simultaneously, when the stop switch is operated in the middle left / right procedure, the leading role is won and either right / left middle or middle / left / right Whether the secondary role 2 is won when the stop switch is operated in such a procedure, and the secondary role 1 is won when the stop switch is operated in any of the middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left procedure Alternatively, reel control for winning BB1 is performed. For example, if the push order 1A and BB1 are won at the same time, when the stop switch is operated in any of the middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left procedure, "Red 7" is awarded to the winning line on the left reel. If you pull in on LN, one bell A wins, and if you pull "Blue 7" on the left reel onto the winning line LN, one bell B wins, and "Lip" on the left reel goes on the winning line LN If you pull in, BB1 wins.

  In a game in which each push order included in the push order 2 group (push order 2A, push order 2B, push order 2C, push order 2D) is elected alone, the stop switch is operated in the left and right steps. When operated, the main role is awarded, and when the stop switch is operated in any of the left middle right and middle left and right steps, the secondary role 2 is awarded, and any of middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left When the stop switch is operated in the above procedure, the reel control for winning the secondary role 1 is performed.

  In a game in which each push order included in the push order group 2 and BB1 are simultaneously elected, the leading role is awarded when the stop switch is operated in the left / right / middle procedure, and either left / right / right / middle / left / right Whether the secondary role 2 is won when the stop switch is operated in such a procedure, and the secondary role 1 is won when the stop switch is operated in any of the middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left procedure Alternatively, reel control for winning BB1 is performed. For example, if the push order 2A and BB1 are won at the same time, when the stop switch is operated in any of the middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left procedure, "Red 7" is awarded to the winning line on the left reel. If you pull in on LN, one bell A wins, and if you pull "Blue 7" on the left reel onto the winning line LN, one bell B wins, and "Lip" on the left reel goes on the winning line LN If you pull in, BB1 wins.

  In a game in which each push order included in the three push order groups (push order 3A, push order 3B, push order 3C, push order 3D) is elected alone, the stop switch is operated in the middle right and left steps. When operated, the main role is awarded, and when the stop switch is operated in any of the left middle right, left and right middle, and right middle left, the second role is awarded and either the middle left or right and middle right or left are selected. When the stop switch is operated in the above procedure, the reel control for winning the secondary role 1 is performed.

  In a game in which each push order included in the three push order groups and BB1 are won at the same time, when the stop switch is operated in the middle left and right steps, the leading role is won, left middle right, left and right middle, and Whether to play the secondary role 2 when the stop switch is operated in any of the middle right and left steps, and to win the secondary role 1 when the stop switch is operated in any of the middle right / left and middle right / left procedures Alternatively, reel control for winning BB1 is performed. For example, if push order 3A and BB1 are won at the same time, when the stop switch is operated in any of the middle left / right and middle right / left steps, “red 7” is drawn on the winning line LN on the right reel. For example, if one bell E wins and "Blue 7" is drawn on the winning line LN on the right reel, one bell F wins, and if "Watermelon" is pulled on the winning line LN on the right reel, BB1 Win a prize.

  In a game in which each push order included in the four push order groups (push order 4A, push order 4B, push order 4C, push order 4D) is elected alone, the stop switch is performed in the middle right and left steps. When the stop switch is operated in any of the left middle right, left / right middle, middle right / left, and right / left middle procedures, the secondary role 2 is won and When the stop switch is operated, reel control is performed to win the secondary role 1.

  In a game in which each push order included in the four push order groups and BB1 are won at the same time, the leading role is awarded when the stop switch is operated in the middle right and left steps, and the middle left, right, left, right, When the stop switch is operated in one of the middle right left and right right middle, the secondary role 2 is won, and when the stop switch is operated in the middle left or right direction, the secondary role 1 is awarded, or Reel control for winning BB1 is performed. For example, if push order 4A and BB1 are won at the same time, and if the stop switch is operated in the middle and left and right steps, if "Red 7" is drawn on the winning line LN on the right reel, one bell E If the player wins and draws "Blue 7" on the winning line LN on the winning line LN, one bell F wins. If the "watermelon" is pulled on the winning reel LN on the right reel, BB1 wins.

  In a game in which each push order included in the five push order groups (push order 5A, push order 5B, push order 5C, push order 5D) is elected alone, the stop switch is operated in the middle left and right steps. When operated, the main role is awarded, and when the stop switch is operated in any of the middle right left, right left middle, and right middle left, the secondary role 2 is awarded and either left middle right or left / right middle When the stop switch is operated in the above procedure, the reel control for winning the secondary role 1 is performed.

  In a game in which each push order included in the 5 push order groups and BB1 are won at the same time, the main role is won when the stop switch is operated in the middle left and right steps, and the middle right left, right left middle, and right Whether to play the secondary role 2 when the stop switch is operated in any of the middle left procedure, and to win the secondary role 1 when the stop switch is operated in any of the left middle right or left and right procedures Alternatively, reel control for winning BB1 is performed. For example, if the push order 5A and BB1 are won at the same time, when the stop switch is operated in either the left middle right or the left / right middle, “red 7” is drawn on the winning line LN on the right reel. If 1 bell E wins, 1 blue F wins if "Blue 7" is drawn on the winning line LN on the right reel, and "Watermelon" pulls on the winning line LN on the right reel BB1 Won the prize.

  In a game in which each push order included in the six push order groups (push order 6A, push order 6B, push order 6C, push order 6D) is elected alone, the stop switch is operated in the middle right and left steps. When operated, the main role is awarded, and when the stop switch is operated in any of the middle left / right, right / left / right, and right / right / left steps, the second role 2 is awarded and either left / right / right / left / right is selected. When the stop switch is operated in the above procedure, the reel control for winning the secondary role 1 is performed.

  In a game in which each of the push orders included in the 6 push order groups and BB1 are won simultaneously, when the stop switch is operated in the middle right / left procedure, the leading role is won, and the middle left / right, right / left middle, and right Whether to play the secondary role 2 when the stop switch is operated in any of the middle left procedure, and to win the secondary role 1 when the stop switch is operated in any of the left middle right or left and right procedures Alternatively, reel control for winning BB1 is performed. For example, if the push order 6A and BB1 are won at the same time, when the stop switch is operated in either the left middle right or the left / right middle, “red 7” is drawn on the winning line LN on the right reel. If 1 bell E wins, 1 blue F wins if "Blue 7" is drawn on the winning line LN on the right reel, and "Watermelon" pulls on the winning line LN on the right reel BB1 Won the prize.

  In this way, if one of the pushing orders is won in the game in the normal state or inside the BB1, the leading role always wins when the reels are stopped in the pushing order corresponding to the type of the winning combination (also called the correct answer procedure). 9 medals can be obtained, and when the reels are stopped by a procedure other than the correct procedure, the secondary role 1 or the secondary role 2 can win and acquire 1 medal, or the BB 1 can be won. The gaming state shifts to BB1. For this reason, at the time of winning the push order combination, the medal payout rate changes depending on whether or not the reel is stopped by the correct answer procedure corresponding to the type of the winning combination.

  Even if you win one of the push orders, if you do not know the type, you cannot intentionally select the correct procedure, and if you can stop the reel in the correct procedure, you will surely win 9 medals. However, if the reels cannot be stopped by the correct answer procedure, only one medal can be obtained, and the gaming state may shift to BB1 without obtaining one medal.

  In the present embodiment, when the state is controlled to the AT state, the correct answer procedure is notified by the navigation effect in the game in which the pressing order is won. For example, in a game that is in the normal state or in the BB1 and is controlled to the AT state, when the push order 1A is won, a character image of “left middle right” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. The In this way, when controlled to the AT state, the correct answer procedure is notified in the game in which the push order is won, so that nine medals exceeding three used for setting the betting number can be obtained, and the normal state or BB1 The payout rate in the interior is 1 or more. On the other hand, if the player is not controlled to the AT state, the player does not know the correct answer procedure, and therefore can obtain only one medal less than three used for setting the bet amount, and the payout rate in the normal state or inside the BB1 is high. Less than 1.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the AT state is not controlled, an operation procedure (push order, operation timing) for winning BB1 in the game in which the push order and BB1 are won is notified. For example, in a game that is in the normal state or in the BB1 and is not controlled to the AT state, when the push order 1A and BB1 are won simultaneously, the characters “right middle left” are displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. An image is displayed and a character image of “Aim for Lip” is displayed on the “left” character image. As described above, when the AT state is not controlled, an operation procedure for winning BB1 in the game in which the winning combination and BB1 are won is notified, so that the player wins BB1 by pushing. As a result, the gaming state shifts from the normal state or the inside of BB1 to BB1.

  In addition, the notification of the correct answer procedure for winning the main character during AT and the notification of the operation procedure for winning BB1 during non-AT are not limited to the above-described modes, and the player depends on the winning situation. Any form may be used as long as it can be distinguished. Moreover, not only what is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, you may perform using presentation effect LED52, the speakers 53 and 54, reel LED55, etc. FIG.

[AT lottery]
FIG. 11A is a diagram for explaining an AT lottery table used in BB1. Based on the AT lottery table shown in FIG. 11A, the main control unit 41 executes AT lottery during BB1, thereby determining whether to control to AT and the number of AT games to be given at the time of winning the AT. To do. The AT lottery is executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied in BB1.

  In BB1, the AT lottery is executed when the result of the internal lottery is simultaneous winning of all 1 bells or simultaneous winning of full push.

  When the result of the internal lottery is a simultaneous winning of 1 bell, AT is won with a probability of 10%, of which 20 games are given with a probability of 6%, and 30 games with a probability of 4%. The number of AT games is given.

  When the result of the internal lottery is the simultaneous winning of full push forward, AT is won with a probability of 20%, of which 20 games are given with a probability of 12% and 30 games with a probability of 8%. The number of AT games is given.

  FIG.11 (b) is a figure for demonstrating the AT lottery table used in BB2. Based on the AT lottery table shown in FIG. 11B, the main control unit 41 executes AT lottery during BB2 to determine whether to control to AT and the number of AT games to be given at the time of AT winning. To do. The AT lottery is executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied in BB2.

  In BB2, the AT lottery is executed when the result of the internal lottery is simultaneous winning of all 1 bell or simultaneous pressing of full push, or every 10 games after BB2 is started.

  When the result of the internal lottery is the simultaneous winning of all 1 bell, AT is won with a probability of 30% and the number of AT games of 30 games is given.

  When the result of the internal lottery is a simultaneous winning of full push forward, AT is won with a probability of 30%, and the number of AT games of 30 games is given.

  For every 10 games since the start of BB2, an AT win is awarded with a probability of 50% and the number of AT games of 50 games is given.

  In this way, in BB2, in addition to the case where the result of the internal lottery is simultaneous winning of all 1 bells or simultaneous winning of full push, AT lottery is executed every 10 games after BB2 is started. Is done. For this reason, AT lottery is easier for BB2 than for BB1. Also, BB2 has a higher probability of winning the AT than BB1. Furthermore, when AT is won during BB2, the number of AT games to be awarded is larger than when AT is won during BB1. Therefore, it can be said that BB2 has a higher advantage regarding the AT lottery than BB1.

[AT management processing]
The main control unit 41 can control to the AT on the condition that the number of AT games is given in the normal state or inside the BB1.

  For example, after controlling the AT, the main control unit 41 consumes (subtracts) the number of AT games given each time a game in the AT is consumed. Specifically, the main control unit 41 stores the number of AT games in the RAM 41c when acquiring the number of AT games. The main control unit 41 subtracts 1 from the number of remaining AT games in the RAM 41c each time one game is consumed, and controls to AT during a period until the number of remaining AT games becomes zero. Then, after the number of remaining AT games becomes 0, the main control unit 41 switches from AT to non-AT.

[Overview of gaming status]
Next, an outline of the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG.

[Normal state]
The normal state starts after BB1 or BB2 ends and ends when a new BB1 or BB2 is won. Since the normal state continues until BB1 or BB2 is won, there is no limit on the number of games, and one game starts with 3 BETs.

  The winning probability of the push order included in each push order group is set to 1000/12000. Since six types of push order groups are provided, the winning probability of the push order combination is 6000/12000 in total. In other words, in the normal state, one of the pushing orders is won with a probability of once every two games.

  The winning probability of BB1 included in each push order group is set to 40/12000, and six types of push orders 1 to 6 groups are provided, so the push order winning probability is 240/12000. That is, in the normal state, BB1 is won with a probability of once in 50 games. On the other hand, the winning probability of BB2 is set to 24/12000. That is, in the normal state, BB2 is won with a probability of once per 500 games. Thus, BB2 can only be won with a probability of 1/10 of BB1.

  In the normal state, the AT is controlled when the number of AT games is acquired. When controlled by AT, when the winning combination is won with a probability of once in two games, the correct answer procedure for winning the leading role is notified, so nine medals are paid out by winning the leading role . In this case, even when the pushing order and BB1 are won at the same time, winning of BB1 can be avoided. For this reason, when it is in the normal state and is controlled to the AT state, the payout rate is 1 or more. On the other hand, when it is not controlled by the AT, the correct procedure is not known even if the winning combination is won with a probability of once in two games. The gaming state is shifted to BB1 when a medal is paid out or BB1 wins. For this reason, the payout rate is less than 1 when in the normal state and not controlled to the AT state. Moreover, when BB1 is won with a probability of once in 50 games, an operation procedure for winning BB1 is notified, so that the player is prompted to win BB1 and the gaming state shifts to BB1.

  In the normal state, since the AT lottery is not executed, the number of AT games is not given.

[Inside BB1]
The inside of BB1 starts on condition that BB1 is won in the normal state and the winning flag of BB1 is carried over after the next game, and ends by winning the winning BB1. The inside of BB1 continues until winning BB1, so there is no limit on the number of games, and one game starts with 3 BETs.

  The total probability of winning the push order and BB1 is 6000/12000. In other words, in the inside of BB1, the winning combination and BB1 are won simultaneously with a probability of once every two games. The number of determination values corresponding to BB2 is set to 0, and BB1 and BB2 overlap and do not win.

  In BB1, the AT is controlled when the number of AT games is acquired. When controlled by AT, when the winning combination is won with a probability of once in two games, the correct answer procedure for winning the leading role is notified, so nine medals are paid out by winning the leading role . In this case, winning of BB1 carrying over the winning flag can be avoided. For this reason, when it is in the BB1 and is controlled to the AT state, the payout rate is 1 or more. On the other hand, when it is not controlled by the AT, the correct procedure is not known even if the winning combination is won with a probability of once in two games. The gaming state is shifted to BB1 when a medal is paid out or a winning of BB1 carrying the winning flag is won. For this reason, when it is in the BB1 and is not controlled to the AT state, the payout rate is less than 1. Moreover, since the operation procedure for winning BB1 carrying over the winning flag is notified, the player is prompted to win BB1, and the gaming state shifts to BB1.

  In addition, since the AT lottery is not executed inside the BB1, the number of AT games is not given.

[BB1]
BB1 starts when winning BB1 in the normal state or inside BB1, and ends when the number of medals paid out in BB1 exceeds 50. During BB1, one game starts with 3BETs.

  The number of determination values corresponding to each push order is set to 0, and each push order is not won by itself. Instead, 1000 of the total judgment value number (6000) corresponding to the pressing order combination set in the normal state and in the inside of BB1 is set as the determination value number corresponding to the simultaneous winning combination of the full pressing order combination. Therefore, the probability that the full-pressing winning combination is won simultaneously is 1000/12000. In other words, in the normal state and in BB1, inside the BB1, the winning combination is won with a probability of once in 2 games, while in BB1, inside the BB1, the winning combination is won with a probability of once in 12 games. . Also, 5000 of the total judgment value number (6000) corresponding to the pushing order set in the normal state and in the inside of BB1 is set as the judgment value number corresponding to the simultaneous winning of all 1 bell. The probability that all 1 bell will win simultaneously will be 5000/12000. In other words, in the normal state and inside the BB1, one bell is won with a probability of 5 times in 12 games.

  In BB1, it is not controlled by AT. In addition, the winning combination that can win the leading role only once in 12 games is won, whereas the bell is won with 5 probabilities in 12 games. Further, since one game starts with 3 BETs, the payout rate is less than 1 at BB1.

  In the normal state during non-AT or inside BB1, the payout rate is less than 1 as in BB1, but in the normal state or inside BB1, the winning combination is won with a probability of once every two games. On the other hand, in BB1, only a probability of once in 12 games is pushed and won for winning. Also, BB1 loses with a higher probability than in the normal state and inside BB1. Therefore, the BB1 is in a disadvantageous state for the player because the number of net increase is more likely to decrease than in the normal state during non-AT or inside the BB1.

  In BB1, since the AT lottery is executed, the number of AT games can be given. However, the number of AT games acquired in BB1 is consumed in the normal state after BB1 ends.

[BB2]
BB2 starts when winning BB2 in the normal state, and ends when the number of medals paid out in BB2 exceeds 360. During BB2, one game starts with one BET.

  The number of determination values corresponding to each push order is set to 0, and each push order is not won by itself. Instead, all of the total judgment value numbers (6000) corresponding to the pressing order combination set in the normal state and in the inside of BB1 are set as the determination value numbers corresponding to the simultaneous winning combination of the full pressing order combination, The probability that the full-pressing winning combination will be won simultaneously is 6000/12000. That is, in BB2, as in the normal state and in the inside of BB1, the winning combination is won with a probability of once every two games. Also, 6000 is set as the number of determination values corresponding to simultaneous winning of all 1 bell, and the probability that all 1 bell wins simultaneously is 6000/12000. In other words, in BB2, one bell is won with a probability of once every two games. In this way, in BB2, one of the push order and one bell is always won, and there will be no loss.

  In BB2, although not controlled by AT, fifteen medals are paid out regardless of whether the winning combination is a push forward or one bell. Moreover, since one game is started with 1 BET, the payout rate is 1 or more in BB2.

  In the normal state during AT or inside BB1, the payout rate is 1 or more, as in BB2. However, in the normal state or inside BB1, the net increase in the number of medals is 6 (3) even if the leading role wins. In addition, if all the AT games are consumed, BB1 winning is prompted. On the other hand, in BB2, the net increase in each game is 14 (15 payouts per bet), and 24 games (if 15 games are paid out for 24 games, the payout number is 360 or more) ) Is guaranteed. Therefore, BB2 is more advantageous to the player because the number of net increase is more likely to increase than in the normal state during AT or inside BB1.

  In BB2, since AT lottery is executed, the number of AT games can be given. However, the number of AT games acquired in BB2 is consumed in the normal state after BB2 ends. In addition, BB2 has a higher advantage regarding the AT lottery than BB1.

  The outline of the gaming state in the present embodiment has been described above. Hereinafter, main features of the present embodiment regarding the outline of the gaming state will be described.

  Since BB1 is a bonus for reducing the net increase, if there is no profit for the player during BB1, the game is simply consumed, and the interest of the game may be reduced. Therefore, in BB1 in the present embodiment, AT lottery that is not executed in the normal state or inside BB1 can be executed. Thereby, even if BB1 has a medal payout rate lower than that in the normal state or in the inside of BB1, the number of AT games can be obtained by AT lottery, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  BB2 is won only in the normal state, and is won only with a low probability of once in 500 games. Further, in the normal state, if the game is not controlled by the AT, when BB1 is won with a probability of once in 50 games, the winning of BB1 is prompted and the gaming state shifts to BB1. In other words, in the present embodiment, the transition between the normal state and BB1 is repeated, and the time spent playing in either state increases. For this reason, the gaming state cannot be shifted to BB2 unless BB2 is won in a short period maintained in the normal state. Thus, although BB2 is a gaming state that rarely shifts, BB2 has the highest advantage among all the gaming states. For example, BB2 has the highest payout rate in all gaming states, has a higher probability of winning an AT in the AT lottery than BB1, and has a larger number of AT games. As described above, since the medal payout rate is higher than that in the normal state and the advantage of the AT lottery is higher than that in BB1, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the normal state and in the inside of BB1, BB1 will not be won as long as the stop switch is operated in the correct procedure for winning the leading role in the game in which the pushing order and BB1 are won simultaneously. Further, when controlled by the AT, the correct procedure for winning the main character is notified and the main character is prompted to win, and as a result, the gaming state does not shift to BB1. Thereby, when being controlled by the AT, a state in which the payout rate is 1 or more can be maintained, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the normal state and in the game in which BB1 is simultaneously elected in the BB1, the correct answer procedure for winning the leading role is notified if controlled by the AT, whereas the game is controlled by the AT. If not, an operation procedure for winning BB1 is notified. In this way, depending on whether or not it is in the AT state, the operation procedure of the notified stop switch is different, and as a result, the winning results are different, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  When the number of AT games is acquired by the AT lottery executed in BB1 or BB2, it is not digested in the controlled BB1 or BB2, and is not controlled by the AT. Thereafter, since the number of AT games is digested and controlled by the AT in the normal state after BB1 and BB2 are finished, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In a normal state or inside, a range of determination values of push order included in the push order 1 group (1 to 1000), a range of determination values of push order included in the push order 2 group (1001 to 2000), Range of judgment values of push order included in the push order 3 group (2001-3000), range of judgment values of push order included in the push order 4 group (3001-4000), push included in the push order 5 group Each of the range (4001 to 5000) of the determination value of the order and the range of determination values (5001 to 6000) of the push order included in the 6 groups of the pressing order does not overlap.

  Therefore, in the normal state and the inside, the determination value ranges of the leading roles (upper bell, upper small V bell, lower bell, lower right bell, right upper bell, middle bell) do not overlap each other. For example, in the normal state or inside, the range of determination values of the push order included in the push order 1 group won by the upper bell is the push order contained in the push order 2 group won by the upper small V bell. It is in a relationship that does not overlap with the range of judgment values for each combination. In this way, in the normal state and inside, the main players overlap each other and are not won.

  On the other hand, in BB1, since the full-pressing order combination is won simultaneously, the determination value ranges of the leading roles are in an overlapping relationship. Thus, in BB1, each leading role is won in duplicate.

  Here, for example, the number of determination values corresponding to the upper bell in the normal state or inside is 1000, which is the number of determination values of push order included in the push order 1 group, and simultaneous selection of all push orders in BB1 It is the same as the number of judgment values corresponding to. That is, a relationship of “a range of determination values corresponding to the upper bell in the normal state or inside” = “a range of determination values corresponding to simultaneous winning of full-pressing order in BB1” is established. Similarly, “the range of determination values corresponding to the upper small V-bell in the normal state or inside” = “the range of determination values corresponding to simultaneous winning of full-pressing order in BB1”, “the lower range in the normal state or inside Range of determination value corresponding to bell ”=“ Range of determination value corresponding to simultaneous winning of full-pressing order in BB1 ”,“ Range of determination value corresponding to right-down bell in normal state or inside ”=“ BB1 Range of determination values corresponding to simultaneous winning of full-pressing forwards in ”,“ Range of determination values corresponding to right-up bell in normal state or inside ”=“ Decision corresponding to simultaneous winning of full-pressing forwards in BB1 ” “Value range”, “range of determination value corresponding to middle bell in normal state or inside” = “range of determination value corresponding to simultaneous winning of full-pressing order in BB1”.

  Therefore, also in BB1, the internal lottery of each main character is performed using the same number of determination values as in the normal state or inside. That is, the winning probability of each main character in BB1 is the same as the winning probability of each main character in the normal state or inside.

  Furthermore, the number of determination values (1000) corresponding to simultaneous winning of all pushing orders in BB1 is smaller than the total number of determination values (6000) corresponding to winning of all pushing orders in the normal state or inside. . In other words, the range of determination values corresponding to the simultaneous selection of full-pressing orders in BB1 is narrower than the total range of the determination values of each pressing-forwarding position. The range of determination values to be performed "<the range in which the determination values corresponding to the main roles are summed up.

  As a result, in BB1, a range (5000 as the number of determination values) is obtained by excluding the range of determination values corresponding to simultaneous winning of full-pressing forwards in BB1 from the range in which the determination values corresponding to the main characters are totaled. become. In the present embodiment, a winning range of one bell is assigned to this vacant range. By doing this, the payout rate becomes 1 or more when the AT is controlled in the normal state or inside the BB1, thereby increasing the winning probability of one bell in the BB1 and increasing one payout. , The payout rate in BB1 is less than 1. As a result, it is possible to prevent the payout rate of the entire game from being maintained high (also referred to as an increase in base).

  In the present embodiment, by using the BB, the winning probability of the small role in the BB can be changed from the normal state or inside. For this reason, in the normal state or inside the BB1, the payout rate is kept high when controlled by the AT, and in the BB1, a vacant range is created by changing the range of the judgment value of the small role. The payout rate in BB1 can be made less than 1 by using the above range. As a result, in a normal state or in the inside of BB1, the payout rate can be kept high when controlled by the AT, and the payout rate of the entire game can be suppressed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in BB1, each leading role wins redundantly based on the acquired random number value and the number of determination values corresponding to simultaneous winning of the full-pressing order. Furthermore, the range of determination values corresponding to simultaneous winning of all pushing orders in BB1 is a narrower range than the range obtained by summing the determination values of all pushing orders in the normal state or inside BB1. For this reason, in BB1, a range excluding the range corresponding to the simultaneous winning of full push order in BB1 from the range obtained by summing the determination values of all push forwards is vacant. For example, the payout rate of the entire game In order to suppress this, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of design in BB1, such as changing the winning range of one bell.

  In the normal state and in the interior, the range of determination values corresponding to each main character is individually set, whereas the range of determination values corresponding to simultaneous winning of full-pressing forward is not set. On the other hand, in BB1, a range of determination values corresponding to simultaneous winning of full-pressing forwards is set, whereas a range of determination values corresponding to each main character is not individually set. In this way, the range of determination values corresponding to each leading role and the range of determination values corresponding to simultaneous winning of full-pressing order combination of the range of determination values used in the normal state or inside and the determination value used in BB1 It can be distinguished by range.

  Note that, in the normal state and the inside, each main role has the same range of determination values (240). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and each main role may have a different range of determination values. In addition, the range of the determination value of any main character in the normal state or inside may be the same as the range of determination values corresponding to simultaneous winning of the full-pressing order in BB1. Even in such a case, it is only necessary that the range of the determination value corresponding to the simultaneous winning of the full pressing order in BB1 is smaller than the total range of the determination values corresponding to the main roles.

  In BB1, since the winning of each main character that pays out nine medals mutually wins, the processing becomes simpler than that in which each main character pays out a different number of medals.

  In BB1, each main character wins a prize based on a range (5000 as the number of determination values) obtained by excluding a range of determination values corresponding to simultaneous winning of full-pressing forward from the range obtained by summing the determination values corresponding to each main character. One bell that wins fewer medals than the one won is won. Therefore, the payout rate of medals in BB1 can be suppressed, the payout rate of the entire game can be suppressed, and the player's happiness can be suppressed.

  Since the payout rate of medals at BB1 is less than 1, even if the payout rate of the entire game is limited to a certain upper limit value, a gaming state other than BB1 (in this embodiment, when controlled by AT The medal payout rate can be increased to 1 or more in the normal state or inside the BB1.

  Since the number of bets at which one game can be started is the same in 3BETs in the normal state, inside, and BB1, the processing when the game state transitions is simpler than those with different bets.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although main embodiment in this invention has been described, this invention is not restricted to said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About gaming state]
In the present embodiment, BB2, which is a bonus for increasing the number of net increase, is provided in addition to BB1, which is a bonus for decreasing the number of net increase, as a bonus that increases the winning probability of a small role compared to the normal state. However, as a bonus, only BB1 may be provided without providing BB2.

  In the present embodiment, BB2 wins independently and wins regardless of the operation timing. For this reason, when BB2 is won in the normal state, BB1 is always won and the game state shifts from the next game to BB2. However, it is not limited to this. For example, as with BB1, BB2 may be elected simultaneously with other roles such as a push order, and a main role and a secondary role included in the push order may be preferentially won according to an operation procedure. . In other words, in a game in which BB2 and a pressing order are simultaneously won in the normal state, BB2 may not win as long as it is operated according to the correct procedure for winning the leading role. Also, in a game in which BB2 and push forward are simultaneously won, the correct answer procedure is notified if controlled by AT, and the operation procedure for winning BB2 is notified if not controlled by AT. There may be. Even when BB2 wins alone, depending on the operation timing, BB2 winning may be missed. As described above, when the BB2 is not necessarily won, the gaming state may shift from the normal state to the inside of the BB2. In addition, although BB1 also wins regardless of the operation timing, depending on the operation timing, BB1 may be missed.

  In the present embodiment, BB1 is won at the same time as the push order, but may be won alone. In this case, when BB1 is won in the normal state, BB1 is always won and the game state shifts to BB1 from the next game, so there is no need to provide the inside of BB1.

  In the present embodiment, the BB2, the normal state during AT, the inside of BB1, the normal state during non-AT, the inside of BB1, and the inside of BB1, the medal payout rate is high, and the gaming state is advantageous to the player. . However, it is not limited to this. For example, the normal state during AT and the inside of BB1 may be a gaming state that has a higher medal payout rate and is more advantageous to the player than BB2. Further, the BB1 may have a higher medal payout rate than the normal state during non-AT and the inside of the BB1, and may be a gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

[Operation procedure]
In the present embodiment, in the normal state, when BB1 and the pressing order are simultaneously selected, the leading role wins when the pressing order of the stop switch is correct, the pressing order of the stop switch becomes incorrect, and the stop switch When the winning symbol of BB1 is drawn on the winning line LN according to the operation timing of BB1, the BB1 wins. However, it is not limited to this. For example, in the normal state, when BB1 and the pressing order are simultaneously selected, even if the pressing order of the stop switch is correct, the leading role must be drawn on the winning line LN according to the operation timing of the stop switch. May not win. In the normal state, when BB1 and the pressing order are simultaneously selected, BB1 may always win regardless of the operation timing when the stop switch is pressed incorrectly.

[Decision regarding control to AT state]
In the present embodiment, the AT lottery is not executed in the normal state or inside the BB1, whereas the AT lottery is executed in the BB1, but this is not restrictive.

  For example, the AT lottery is not executed in any of the normal state, the inside of BB1, and the inside of BB1, but the predetermined condition is established in the normal state or inside of BB1 (for example, the winning of the specific role, the normal state or the inside of BB1) The number of AT games is not granted 100% based on (start or end), whereas the number of AT games is based on the establishment of a predetermined condition in BB1 (for example, winning of a specific role, normal state or start or end in BB1 inside) May be given 100%.

  For example, although the AT lottery is executed in any of the normal state and inside BB1, and in BB1, the number of AT games is not granted 100% by AT lottery in the normal state and inside BB1, whereas in BB1 May be a game in which 100% of AT games are given by AT lottery.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, the AT lottery executed in BB1 may be more advantageous than the AT lottery executed in the normal state or in the inside of BB1.

  In FIG. 13, compared with FIG. 12, an AT lottery table used in the normal state shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (c), in the normal state or in the inside of BB1, the AT lottery is executed when any one of the pushing orders is won. In the AT lottery, AT is won with a probability of 5%, and among them, the number of AT games of 5 games is given with a probability of 3%, and the number of AT games of 10 games is given with a probability of 2%.

  Further, in the normal state and in the inside of BB1, the AT lottery is executed only when the result of the internal lottery becomes a single winning combination with a probability of 5760/12000, whereas in BB1, 6000 The AT lottery is executed when the result of the internal lottery is the simultaneous winning of all 1 bells or the simultaneous pressing of the full push forward with a probability of / 12000. Furthermore, in BB2, in addition to the case where the result of the internal lottery is simultaneous winning of all 1 bells or simultaneous winning of full push, AT lottery is executed every 10 games after BB2 is started. . For this reason, AT lottery is more likely to be executed in BB1 than in the normal state or inside BB1, and further, AT lottery is easier to execute in BB2 than in BB1. Also, BB1 has a higher probability of winning the AT than in the normal state or inside the BB1, and the number of AT games awarded when winning the AT is also increased. Furthermore, BB2 has a higher probability of winning an AT than BB1, and the number of AT games awarded when winning an AT is also increased. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14, when the AT lottery in the normal state or inside the BB1 is compared with the AT lottery in the BB1 and the AT lottery in the BB2, the advantage is in the order of BB2, BB1, normal state, and inside the BB1. Is high.

  In this way, the AT lottery in BB1 is more advantageous than the AT lottery in the normal state or inside the BB1. As a result, even if BB1 has a lower medal payout rate than in the normal state or inside BB1, it is easier to acquire the number of AT games by AT lottery than in the normal state or inside BB1, and the number of AT games that can be acquired is also increased. Because there are many, it can improve the interest of the game.

  Further, as described above, BB1 is not limited to a game in which the probability of winning an AT by AT lottery is higher than that in the normal state or inside BB1, and the number of AT games given at the time of AT winning is larger.

  For example, the probability of winning an AT is the same in the normal state or inside BB1 and in BB1, but even if the number of AT games granted at the time of AT winning is higher in BB1 than in the normal state or inside BB1 Good. In addition, the number of AT games given at the time of AT winning is the same in the normal state or inside BB1 and in BB1, but even if the probability of AT winning is higher in BB1 than in the normal state or inside BB1. Good.

  In BB2, since it is rare to be controlled by BB2, the number of AT games may be given without executing the AT lottery.

  In the present embodiment, the number of AT games is used as the right to be controlled to the AT state, but a navigation stock to be controlled by the AT of one set of 50 games may be used. In this case, in the AT lottery, a lot of navigation stock may be given in the order of BB2, BB1, normal state, and inside BB1.

[Control for AT]
In the present embodiment, the example in which the main control unit 41 executes the AT lottery has been described. However, the sub control unit 91 may execute the AT lottery. For example, the sub control unit 91 may execute the AT lottery when the AT lottery is won based on the result of the internal lottery that can be specified from the internal lottery command received from the main control unit 41. .

  In the present embodiment, the AT management process is also executed by the main control unit 41, but may be executed by the sub control unit 91. For example, the sub control unit 91 specifies whether or not the AT game number is given based on the AT winning command from the main control unit 41, and based on the result, the AT flag indicating the AT and the AT game number is stored in the RAM 91c. It may be stored in a predetermined area. Then, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT when the AT flag is set, and executes the navigation effect when the winning of the navigation target role is specified from the internal winning command received from the main control unit 41. It may be.

[About the protagonist]
In the present embodiment, nine medals are paid out at the time of winning in any of the leading roles. In other words, the same number of medals will be paid out regardless of which main character wins, but not limited to this, even if the number of medals to be paid out differs depending on the type of main character won Good.

  Not only the number of medals to be paid out, but also the player's degree of advantage may vary depending on the type of main character that won the prize. For example, when winning the leading role A, the player is in an advantageous state (for example, an RT state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is increased, an AT state in which a navigation effect is executed, a state in which a navigation stock lottery is performed, a navigation stock When the player shifts to a high-probability state where the winning probability of the lottery increases and wins the main role B, the player may not shift to the advantageous state or move to the disadvantaged state that is more disadvantageous than the advantageous state.

[About navigation production]
In the present embodiment, as a state in which an operation procedure advantageous to a player is notified, a navigation effect that notifies a correct answer procedure that can win a leading role with a payout of nine medals at the time of winning a push forward role However, it may be configured to be controlled so that at least an operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified. The operation procedure advantageous to the player is a plurality of types of operation procedures with different advantages depending on the result of the internal lottery and the operation procedure (one operation procedure involves paying out more medals than the other operation procedure, One operating procedure shifts to a gaming state that is more advantageous than the other operating procedure, while one operating procedure avoids shifting to a disadvantaged gaming state, whereas the other operating procedure shifts to a gaming state that is disadvantageous Operation in which one of the operating procedures shifts to an advantageous gaming state while the other operating procedure shifts to an unfavorable gaming state, etc. The procedure applies.

  The operation procedure notified in the AT is not limited to the reel stop order but may be the reel stop timing (stop switch operation timing).

[About the navigation target role]
In the present embodiment, a push forward role is set as a navigation target role, and when the push forward role is won, an operation procedure for winning the main role is notified by the navigation effect. However, the navigation effect for the re-game player may be executed without being limited to the navigation effect for such a small role.

  For example, as a gaming state, a normal state and an RT state in which the winning probability of a re-gamer is increased, and when a specific re-gamer is won, a promotion replay that shifts to the RT state when operated by an advantageous procedure is awarded. Then, a maintenance replay that maintains the normal state may be awarded when operated in a procedure other than the advantageous procedure. In this case, when a specific re-game player is won, information that prompts an operation by an advantageous procedure may be notified by a navigation effect.

[Other variations]
In the above-described embodiment, the variable display device having the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided. When all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and according to the combination of the display results derived to the three reels. The slot machine where a prize is generated was explained. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and using one game value for one game By setting a predetermined number of bets, the game can be started, and when the display result is derived in all of the plurality of variable display areas, one game is completed, and the plurality of results are obtained as a result of one game. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas has been described. However, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. As long as the slot machine can be generated, the slot machine is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, but has a single reel or a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be.

  In the above embodiment, a slot machine that uses medals and credits to set the bet number is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball is used as a game value to calculate the bet number. It may be a slot machine to be set or a fully credit type slot machine that sets a bet amount using only credit as a gaming value. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using. Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. For example, a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls can be used in combination. It may be. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls by winning. Any of these may be a slot machine.

  As the present embodiment, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game media is paid to the player's hand when a win occurs. You may employ | adopt the enclosed slot machine which adds a game point (score), without taking out. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine.

  In the present embodiment, “ratio (ratio, probability)” is exemplified, but “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, and for example, among values in the range of 0% to 100%, It may be a value including 0%, a value including 100%, or a value not including 0% and 100%.

  It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 91 sub control unit.

Claims (2)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A gaming state control means for controlling to any one of a plurality of types of gaming states including a normal state and a special state having a lower gaming value grant rate than the normal state;
Determining means for executing a specific determination related to control to a specific state advantageous to a player different from the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means;
Specific state control means for controlling to the specific state when it is determined to control to the specific state in the specific determination by the determining means,
The slot machine, wherein the specific determination is not executed in the normal state, whereas the specific determination can be executed in the special state. A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A gaming state control means for controlling to any one of a plurality of types of gaming states including a normal state and a special state having a lower gaming value grant rate than the normal state;
Determining means for executing a specific determination related to control to a specific state advantageous to a player different from the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means;
Specific state control means for controlling to the specific state when it is determined to control to the specific state in the specific determination by the determining means,
A slot machine in which the specific determination executed in the special state is more advantageous than the specific determination executed in the normal state.

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