JP2016193135A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To cause a player to expect a notification performance to be executed.SOLUTION: There are an effective period in which an operation on a stop switch is accepted and an ineffective period S in which an operation on the stop switch is not accepted. Upon lever-on operation, a navigation motivating performance suggesting the possibility of execution of a navigation performance and the navigation performance are executed within the ineffective period S.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 20

Description

  The present invention relates to, for example, a slot machine. Specifically, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided. 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 also relates to a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of identification information drawn as identification information on the outer periphery. First, a bet number is determined by a player's BET operation. When the start lever is operated in a state where a predetermined bet number is set, rotation of the reel is started, and rotation is stopped by operating a stop button provided corresponding to each reel. A winning is generated when a predetermined display result is derived when rotation of all reels is stopped. That is, the game is advanced by the player's operation.

  These winning combinations include special roles with a transition to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, small roles with the addition of gaming values such as medals, and replays that can be played without using gaming values. There is a re-playing role accompanied by a game. In general, these winning combinations can be won on the condition that an internal lottery performed simultaneously with the start operation is won.

  Some slot machines of this type execute a navigation effect (notification effect) for notifying an operation procedure for winning a winning combination (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-130568 A

  However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, when the notification effect is executed, the notification effect is only executed at a predetermined timing, and the player is given a sense of expectation as to whether or not the notification effect is executed. I couldn't hold you.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that gives a player a sense of expectation that a notification effect will be executed.

(1) Provided with a variable display section (reel) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
In the slot machine (slot machine 1) in which the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a winning can be generated according to the display result.
Determining whether or not to allow the generation of a prize (the lottery process in S402 in FIG. 5); a pre-determining means (main control unit 41);
A start operation means (start switch 7) operated by the player to start the variable display of the variable display section;
Derivation operation accepting means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) for accepting an operation for deriving a display result when a predetermined period (invalid period S shown in FIG. 20, etc.) has elapsed since the start operation means was operated; ,
When the determination result of the prior determination unit is a specific determination result (push order shown in FIGS. 15 and 16), and the operation accepted by the derivation operation reception unit is a specific operation procedure (corresponding push order) Derivation control means (main control unit 41) for deriving a specific display result that is not derived when the operation accepted by the derivation operation accepting means is an operation procedure (non-corresponding push order) different from the specific operation procedure;
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result, a notification effect execution means (sub navigation effect) capable of executing a notification effect (navigation effect shown in FIG. 20) for notifying information that can specify the specific operation procedure. Control unit 91),
The suggestion effect (navigation effect shown in FIG. 20) suggesting the possibility that the notification effect is executed is provided with suggestion effect execution means (sub control unit 91) that can be executed before the notification effect is executed. ,
The notification effect and the suggestion effect are executed from when the start operation means is operated until the predetermined period elapses (as shown in FIG. 20, the navigation effect and the navigation effect are executed within the invalid period. )

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve a sense of expectation that the notification effect is executed by executing the suggestion effect that suggests the possibility that the notification effect is executed. In addition, since the notification effect and the suggestion effect are executed in a predetermined period in which an operation for deriving the display result is not accepted, it is possible to prevent the game rhythm from being disturbed.

(2) In the slot machine according to (1),
Further comprising state control means capable of controlling any one of a plurality of types of states including the first state (AT) and the second state (non-AT),
The determination result of the pre-determining means may be the specific determination result regardless of whether the determination is controlled in either the first state or the second state. You may win regardless of whether you are AT or AT),
The suggestion effect execution means executes the suggestion effect at different rates in the first state and the second state (as shown in FIG. 19, the execution rate of the navigation effect between non-AT and AT is Different).

  According to such a structure, since the ratio at which the suggestion effect is executed is different between the first state and the second state, the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) In the slot machine according to (2),
The notification effect execution means executes the notification effect at a lower rate in the second state than in the first state (as shown in equations (1) and (2), When performing non-AT, the navigation effect is executed at a lower rate than AT)),
The suggestion effect execution means executes the suggestion effect at a higher rate in the second state than in the first state (as shown in equations (3) and (4), The navigation effect is performed at a higher rate when the non-AT is than the AT).

  According to such a configuration, the second state has a lower rate of executing the notification effect than the first state, but has a higher rate of execution of the suggestion effect, and therefore has a sense of expectation that the notification effect will be executed. Can be held by a player.

(4) In the slot machine according to (2) or (3),
A privilege granting means (main control unit 41) capable of granting a privilege (navigator stock) is further provided,
In the second state, the privilege granting means is configured such that the rate at which the privilege is granted is higher when the notification effect is executed than when the notification effect is not executed. (Refer to the explanation of the sixth condition in FIG. 17),
The suggestion effect execution means executes the suggestion effect at a higher rate in the second state than in the first state (as shown in equations (3) and (4), The navigation effect is performed at a higher rate when the non-AT is than the AT).

  According to such a configuration, in the second state in which the rate at which the benefit is given is higher in the case where the notification effect is executed than in the case where the notification effect is not executed, in the second state, than in the first state. Since the suggestion effect is executed at a high rate, the player can easily have a sense of expectation that the privilege is granted in the second state.

(5) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
A privilege granting means (main control unit 41) capable of granting a privilege (navigator stock) is further provided,
The degree of expectation regarding the provision of the privilege varies depending on the type of suggestion effect executed among the multiple types of suggestion effects (as shown in FIG. 19, the red navigation effect and the white navigation effect). Thus, the suggestion effect can be executed (as shown in FIG. 19, the expected value of the given navigation stock is large because of the relationship of white navigation effect <red navigation effect).

  With such a configuration, attention can be paid to the types of suggested effects to be executed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(6) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
The suggestion effect execution means executes the suggestion effect over a period corresponding to the predetermined period (as shown in FIG. 20, the period during which the navigation effect is executed according to the length of the invalid period is Different).

  According to such a configuration, the period during which the suggestion effect is executed can be varied, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

(7) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (6),
When the determination result of the prior determination unit is the specific determination result, the notification effect execution unit is configured to perform the first notification mode (the small navigation shown in FIG. 20) until a predetermined timing before the timing at which the predetermined period elapses. Information that can identify the specific operation procedure in the production) and information that can identify the specific operation procedure in the second notification mode (large navigation production shown in FIG. 20) from a timing later than the predetermined timing. Inform.

  According to such a configuration, since the player recognizes the change in the notification mode, it is possible to suggest the timing at which the operation of the derivation operation means is accepted while allowing the player to recognize the specific operation procedure. The burden on the player can be reduced compared to a slot machine in which the notification mode does not change.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating a game control process. It is a figure for demonstrating a reel rotation process. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role 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 several re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of a some bell winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating effect relevant processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for lottery presence / absence of a navigation effect. It is a figure which shows the timing chart about execution of a navigation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification of a navigation effect.

  A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

[First Embodiment]
[Configuration of slot machine 1]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and the transmission area 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 can be transmitted. Accordingly, a predetermined effect can be executed in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L and 2C arranged in parallel inside the housing 1a through the transparent window 3 through the transmission area 51b of the display area 51a. 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) becomes visible. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. On the reels 2L to 2R, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. Moreover, although the variable display part has shown the example comprised by the physical reel, you may be comprised by image display apparatuses, such as a liquid crystal display.

  At the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided, and at the lower part of the front door 1b, a medal payout opening 9 through which medals are paid out and speakers 53, 54 are provided.

  Further, as an example of the operation means, the front door 1b is set with a specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the credit range stored as the gaming value (the number of medals) owned by the player. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when the game is performed, the settlement switch 10 that is operated when the credit and the set bet number are settled and returned, the start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and the reels 2L to 2R Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the like that are operated when stopping the rotation are provided.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to a game as an example of a notification unit. The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays a medal payout number and an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED14 for informing the number, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17 for informing that the medal can be inserted, start valid LED18 for informing that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, start switch Waiting LED 19 for notifying that the weight is in a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, after the replay winning Replay to inform you that you are in a replay game LED20 is provided in.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) are set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If medals are inserted with the bet number set, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line for determining whether a combination of symbols displayed on the see-through windows 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described. However, a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned with the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined as winning lines, but when a combination of specific winning symbols (so-called disparity) is aligned on the winning line LN, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has a predetermined symbol. By aligning the combinations (for example, bell-bell-bell), it is easy to recognize that a combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated to display the symbols variably, and when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. The three symbols are derived and displayed as display results on the upper, middle, and lower stages of the fluoroscopic window 3. When a combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning and the credit is added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50). In this case, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9.

  FIG. 3 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the slot machine 1. Inside the housing 1, a reel unit 2, a hopper unit 34, a power supply box 100, and the like are provided. The reel unit 2 includes reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R for rotating the reels and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R for detecting a reference position, corresponding to each of the reels 2L to 2R. The hopper unit 34 includes a hopper tank 34a that stores inserted medals, a hopper motor 34b that pays out stored medals from the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 34c that detects payout medals, and the like. On the front of the power supply box 100, 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. In the setting change state, a winning probability (payout rate) of internal lottery Is provided with a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the set value (for example, 1 to 6, 6 has the highest payout rate), and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off. ing.

  On the inner side of the front door 1b, a set value display 24 that displays the set value while the set value is being changed or checked, and the flow path of the inserted medal is on either the hopper tank 34a side or the medal payout exit 9 side. A medal selector 29 having a flow path switching solenoid 30 for selective switching and an insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side is provided.

  In addition, a control board is provided inside the housing 1. In the example of FIG. 4, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, a sub-control unit 91 that controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and a drive power source for the electrical components. A power supply board 101 for generating a signal and an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside are provided.

  The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4), and notifies means (game control in FIG. 4). Display devices such as the example on the left side of the substrate 40 are driven and controlled. Further, the game control board 40 drives and controls the reel motors 32L to 32R based on signals from the reel sensors 33L to 33R.

  A circuit configuration (illustrated in the game control board 40 in FIG. 4) such as the main control unit 41 is mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted on or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like.

  The effect control board 90 drives and controls an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 (illustrated on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The effect control board 90 is mounted with a circuit configuration such as the sub-control unit 91 (illustrated in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4). The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4) and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a game control process performed by the CPU 41a of the game control board 40 for each game. When the processing of one game is started, first, the number of bets is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 4, and operating the start switch 7 to substantially change the game. A BET process for instructing a proper start is performed (step S401).

  When the number of bets is set by BET processing and the start switch 7 is operated, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, and winnings for each combination determined according to the gaming state are allowed based on the extracted random number value. A lottery process for determining whether or not to perform is performed (step S402). In the lottery process, a winning status notification command indicating the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 41c is transmitted to the effect control board 90. Hereinafter, an operation on the start switch 7 in a state where the betting amount is appropriately set is referred to as a “lever-on operation”.

  When the lottery process is completed, a reel rotation process is performed (step S403). Details of the reel rotation processing will be described with reference to FIG. When the driving of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, a winning determination process is performed for determining whether any of the above-described role symbols is derived and displayed on the winning line in the display result at the time of stopping (step S404). ). If it is determined in this winning determination process that any combination has been won, various processes corresponding to the winnings generated on the game control board 40 are performed. Here, a winning information command indicating a winning determination result is sent to the effect control board 90.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed (step S405). In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the number of payouts set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 34b is driven to pay out an excess number of medals from the medal payout opening 9.

  In the narrow sense, “game” in the slot machine 1 refers to a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L to 2R are stopped. Since the medals are paid out and the game state is shifted after the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing in detail the reel rotation process executed by the main control unit 41.

  In the reel rotation process, first, in S30, in order to keep the one-game digestion time at a predetermined time or more, a predetermined time (for example, a time is started by a one-game timer that starts counting from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R in the previous game) 4.1 seconds) It is determined whether the time has been counted. One game timer is a timer that is added and updated at regular time intervals (for example, timer interrupts).

  In S30, when it is determined that the time has been counted by the one game timer for a predetermined time or more, the process proceeds to S35 and the reel rotation is started as described later. If it is not determined in S30 that the time has been counted for a predetermined time or more by one game timer, the waiting LED 19 (see FIG. 4) is turned on in S31. In S32, the remaining time until a predetermined time is counted based on the current one game timer is specified, and a weight command capable of specifying the remaining time is generated and transmitted to the effect control board 90 to send a normal command. Stored in the trust buffer. Thereby, the weight command is transmitted to the effect control board 90 by the command transmission process in the timer interruption executed at intervals of 2.24 ms. Since the reel rotation process is executed when the start switch 7 is operated, a wait command is also transmitted to the effect control board 90 when the start switch 7 is operated.

  In S33, similarly to S30, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has been measured by one game timer, and the process is repeatedly executed until it is determined that the predetermined time has been measured. Thereby, a weight is generated. If it is determined in S33 that the predetermined time has been counted, the waiting LED 19 is turned off in S34, and the process proceeds to S35.

  In S35, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven to start rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. When the reel rotation is started, in S36, a reel rotation command for notifying the start of reel rotation is stored in the normal command transmission buffer for transmission to the effect control board 90, and in S37, a new time is measured by one game timer. Is started.

  In S38, it is determined whether or not a predetermined rotation condition is satisfied from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Here, the predetermined rotation condition includes a first rotation condition and a second rotation condition. The first rotation condition is a condition that is satisfied when the rotation speeds of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are constant. The second rotation condition is a condition that is established when the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R detect the reference positions of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

  First, the first rotation condition will be described. The main control unit 41 performs a process of updating the excitation states of a plurality of excitation phases (for example, four excitation phases φ1 to φ4) in the timer interrupt process (main), and from the motor drive circuit 45 accordingly, a phase signal Is output. The reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R receive this phase signal, and the excitation phases φ1 to φ4 of the stator 32b are excited according to a predetermined procedure, so that each time one pulse is received, a predetermined angle (1 step = approx. The rotor 32a is rotated by 1.07 (360/336) degrees. In the reel rotation process of S35, the main control unit 41 rotates the reel at a constant speed by using an excitation pattern for rotating the stopped reel at a constant speed. Thus, the first rotation condition is satisfied when all the reels 2L to 2R reach the constant speed rotation.

  Next, the second rotation condition will be described. A mark (not shown) is attached to the reference position of each reel. The mark may be any type, for example, a notch provided on the reel, or a predetermined figure (for example, a triangle) provided on the reel. Each of the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R can detect the reference positions (marks) of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R. The second rotation condition is a condition that is established when the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R detect the reference positions of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

  In the process of S38, firstly, a first determination process for determining whether or not the first rotation condition is satisfied is executed. After it is determined that the first rotation condition is satisfied in the first determination process, a second determination process is performed to determine whether the second rotation condition is satisfied. In the second determination process, when it is determined that the second rotation condition is satisfied, YES is determined in S38.

  In addition, after the process of S37 is completed, the first determination process of the process of S38 is executed, but the first determination process is completed from the start of the first determination process regardless of the reel stop state. The time t1 until the time of starting (that is, the time from when the reel rotation is started until the reel rotates at a constant speed, in other words, the reel acceleration time) is the same (fixed value). Here, the time t1 is 0.13 seconds. As a modification, the time t1 may be another value, and the time t1 may vary.

  On the other hand, a time t2 from the start of the second determination process to the end of the second determination process (that is, when all the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R detect the reference position from the end of the first determination process). (Time until) varies depending on the stop state of the reel. For example, if all the reel marks are detected by the reel sensor when the first rotation condition is satisfied, time t2 = 0. If at least one of the reels is not detected by the reel sensor when the first rotation condition is satisfied, time t2> 0. The maximum time t2 is 0.75 seconds. The case where the time t2 becomes the maximum time (0.75 seconds) is that when the first rotation condition is satisfied, the mark of at least one reel among all the reels is at a minimum angle (for example, from the stop position in the specific stop state) In this case, the angle is an angle of one step.

  That is, the minimum value of the rotation condition time t from “when the processing of S38 is started” to “when it is determined YES in S38” is 0.13 seconds (that is, when the time t2 = 0) ), And the maximum value is 0.88 seconds (that is, when time t2 = 0.75).

  As a modification of the process of S38, in S38, when the second determination process is executed before the first determination process and it is determined by the second determination process that the second rotation condition is satisfied, One determination process may be executed. In the case of such a modification, it is determined YES in S38 when it is determined by the first determination process that the first rotation condition is satisfied.

  When it is determined in S38 that the rotation condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to S39, in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are validated so that the operation can be accepted effectively, and the left / middle / right stop valid LEDs 22L to 22R. Lights up.

  Thereafter, in S39a, an effective period command indicating that control to the effective period is started is generated and stored in the normal command transmission buffer for transmission to the effect control board 90. Here, the effective period corresponds to a stop switch operated during a period when the operation of the stop switch is effective (the operation is accepted by the main control unit 41) (that is, when the stop switch is operated). Period during which the reels stop. On the other hand, there is an invalid period from when the lever is turned on until when the processing of S39a is completed. Here, the invalid period is a period during which the operation of the stop switch is invalid (the operation is not accepted by the main control unit 41) (that is, the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch when the stop switch is operated). This is a period during which the reel does not stop even when is rotating.

  When the stop switch is operated, the switch detection circuit 44 detects a detection signal from the operated stop switch. When it is in the effective period, when the switch detection circuit 44 detects the detection signal from the operated stop switch, the main control unit 41 drives the reel motor by the motor drive circuit 45 to execute the reel stop control. . On the other hand, during the invalid period, the main control unit 41 does not execute reel stop control even if the switch detection circuit 44 detects a detection signal from the operated stop switch. Further, any configuration may be used as long as the reel stop control is not executed even when the stop switch is operated during the invalid period. For example, in the invalid period, the switch detection circuit 44 may be configured not to receive (detect) the detection signal even if the detection signal is transmitted from the stop switch. In the invalid period, even if the stop switch is operated, a detection signal may not be transmitted to the switch detection circuit 44 from the operated stop switch.

  Thereafter, in S40, any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated by the player to stop driving the reel motor corresponding to the stop switch and stop the rotation. In S41, every time rotation of any one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R stops, a reel stop command that can specify the stopped reel and an area number of a stop operation position of the corresponding reel is issued. In order to transmit to the effect control board 90, it is stored in the normal command transmission buffer. Of the three reels 2L to 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 reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop.

  In S42, it is determined whether or not all of the reels 2L to 2R are stopped. When it is determined that all the reels 2L to 2R are not stopped, the process proceeds to S40. When it is determined that all the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, the reel rotation process is performed. finish.

  FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. The name column indicates the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column indicates the combination of symbols in which the winning combination becomes a winning. In addition, in the symbol combination column that is aligned with the invalid line, a symbol combination that is easy to be recognized by the player and is a combination of symbols that stop on the invalid line when the winning symbol combination stops on the winning line. Yes. In the payout number column, values (medal payout, replay grant) given at the time of winning are shown. In addition, the gaming state column of FIG. 8 shows the gaming state to be transferred when winning. “/” Indicates “or”. For example, with respect to the promoted replay 2 of FIG. 8, the symbol combination is “Replay-Replay-Bell” or “Plum-Replay-Bell”, which is controlled to RT0 at the time of winning, and the value to be given is replay grant.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a symbol combination of the transition outcome. For the transition, left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, right bells 1-4 are elected, the reels other than the reels that are the winning criteria for the middle bell are the first stop, and the top bell that is elected is dropped In the case of a match, the outcome is aligned with the winning line LN. When the transition outcome stops on the winning line LN during RT0, 2, 3, the routine proceeds to RT1.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the end condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied among RT0 to RT3 that are replayed with a predetermined winning probability (refer to the numerical value in the re-gamer column in the upper diagram of FIG. 11). Until one is completed, it is controlled to one of the corresponding RTs (see the winning combination or the outcome shown along the arrow in FIG. 10, see the start condition / end condition column in the upper diagram of FIG. 11). The types of replays to be internally drawn are determined for each RT type (circles in the lower diagram of FIG. 11 indicate replays to be drawn).

  FIG. 12 and FIG. 13 are diagrams showing combinations of lottery object combinations that are read as lottery object combinations for each gaming state. The lottery target role column indicates the name, and the game status column indicates that the lottery target role is subject to lottery for each RT type, and the winning probability is indicated by the numerical value under the circle. The number of judgment values involved is indicated. For example, the bell is a lottery target winning combination in 360/65536 in any state of RT to RT3.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing combinations of winning combinations included in the lottery target combination. For example, the weak cherry is the lower cherry. The weak watermelon includes a right-down watermelon, an upper watermelon, and a middle watermelon. Therefore, when the weak watermelon is won in the internal lottery, it means that the right-down watermelon, the upper watermelon, and the middle watermelon are won.

  15 and 16 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. When a winning operation is performed in the pressing order shown in the pressing order column for each selected lottery object, the reel control is performed so that the winning symbol combination shown in the symbol combination to the right stops on the winning line LN. The replays GR1 to GR6, the replays GR11 to GR13, and the replays GR21 to GR23 illustrated in FIG. 15 are collectively referred to as “push order replay”. The left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 shown in FIG. 16 are collectively referred to as “push order bell”. “Push order replay” and “push order bell” are collectively referred to as “push order”.

  In a game in which a push order is won, when a corresponding push order corresponding to the push order is operated, a display result that is not derived when a non-corresponding push order different from the corresponding push order is derived. For example, in the game where the replay GR1 of the push order replays is won, when the operation is performed in the left middle right (corresponding push order) corresponding to the replay GR1, the promoted replay 1 is derived, but other than the left middle right ( When operated in the non-corresponding push order), a normal replay different from the promoted replay 1 is derived. Even in a game in which another push order replay is won, a display result that is not derived when operated in a non-corresponding push order is derived when operated in a corresponding push order.

  Further, for example, in a game in which the middle bell 1 of the pushing order bells is won, when the middle bell 1 corresponding to the middle bell 1 is operated in the middle first stop (corresponding pushing order), the middle bell is derived. When operated other than in the first stop (non-corresponding push order), any one of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 5, and the transition point different from the middle bell is derived. Even in a game in which other pressing order bells are won, when operated in the corresponding pressing order, a display result that is not derived when operated in the non-corresponding pressing order is derived.

  In a game in which the pressing order is won, the player is more advantageous when operated in the corresponding pressing order than when operated in a non-corresponding pressing order different from the corresponding pressing order. For example, in a game in which the replay GR1 of the push order replays is won, when an operation is performed in the middle left and right (corresponding push order) corresponding to the replay GR1, the promoted replay is shifted from RT1 to RT0 which is advantageous to the player. While 1 (see FIG. 10) is derived, normal replay that does not shift the RT state is derived when operated in a position other than left middle right (non-corresponding push order).

  Also, for example, in a game in which the middle bell 1 of the push order bells is won, when the middle bell 1 corresponding to the middle bell 1 is operated in the middle first stop (corresponding push order), the middle stage where eight medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the bell is always derived, when operated other than the middle first stop (non-corresponding pressing order), the upper bell 2 or the upper bell 5 from which eight medals are paid out is derived depending on the operation timing. And when a transition event (see FIG. 10) in which the RT state is disadvantageous is derived. Therefore, when the middle bell 1 is operated in the corresponding pressing order in the winning game, it is more advantageous for the player than when the middle bell 1 is operated in the non-corresponding pressing order different from the corresponding pressing order. Even in a game in which another pressing order is won, the player is more advantageous when operated in the corresponding pressing order than when operated in a non-corresponding pressing order different from the corresponding pressing order.

[About AT lottery processing]
The main control unit 41, for example, performs an AT lottery process for lottering whether or not to control to an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) when a predetermined AT lottery opportunity is established, and is determined to be controlled by the AT. In this case, the sub-control unit 91 performs AT control processing for controlling the AT after performing AT notification processing for notifying the player of AT winning when a predetermined AT winning notification trigger is established. In the AT lottery process according to the present embodiment, whether or not to provide navigation stock is determined, and the number of navigation stocks is determined in the case of granting, and in the AT control process, the AT is controlled according to the number of navigation stocks that are assigned. . The main control unit 41 transmits a navigation stock number command indicating the number of navigation stocks determined to be given to the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 receives the navigation stock number command. It is possible to specify the number of navigation stocks determined to be given by analysis. One Navistock can be controlled by the AT until, for example, 50 games are consumed. In the AT notification process, the navigation stock is notified of the winning of the AT or the navigation stock given by the winning of the AT. Hereinafter, a period not controlled by the AT is referred to as “non-AT”. When controlled by the AT, an AT flag indicating that it is controlled by the AT is stored in the RAM 91c, and when it is non-AT, the AT flag is not stored in the RAM 91c. Therefore, the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the AT is controlled by determining whether or not the AT flag is stored in the RAM 91c.

  Further, during AT, the sub-control unit 91 displays a winning result that is advantageous to the player when receiving a command transmitted when, for example, a winning combination shown in FIGS. 15 and 16 is won by an internal lottery process. A navigation effect for notifying specific information that can specify the corresponding push order for stopping on the LN is always executed (see the small navigation effect and the large navigation effect in FIG. 20). As a modified example, even if the push order is won during AT, the navigation effect may not be executed with a low probability (for example, 1%).

  The navigation effect of the present embodiment is an effect of notifying the corresponding pressing order itself as specific information. In the example of the navigation effect shown in FIG. 20, in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, the pressing order is set to positions corresponding to the respective stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (hereinafter referred to as left position, middle position, and right position). This is an effect of displaying the image shown. In the example of FIG. 20, as specific information, a pressing order such as middle first stop, second left stop, and third right stop is notified.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the specific information of the present embodiment is the corresponding push order itself. As a modification of the specific information, for example, an image corresponding to the winning push order (remembered by the player) is displayed. You may make it do. For example, when the push order bell is won, an image that can identify the push order bell that has been won may be displayed. In addition, the specific information may be information that can specify the timing of generating a winning when a winning occurs according to the timing of operating the stop switch. For example, the sub-control unit 91 may display a message such as “Press now!” On the liquid crystal display 51.

  Thus, the player is advantageous by being controlled by the AT. Advantageous display results include, for example, promotion replay when winning replays GR1-6, normal replaying when winning replays GR11-13, special replaying when winning replays GR21-23, winning left bell 1-4 right Sometimes referred to as a right-down bell or middle bell.

  Further, in a game that is not in AT and the middle bell or right bell is won, the navigation effect is executed with a low probability (1% in this embodiment) (see S60, S64, and S66 in FIG. 18).

The winning order is won regardless of whether it is non-AT or AT.
[About AT Lottery Table]
FIG. 17 shows an example of an AT lottery table used by the main control unit 41 in the AT lottery process. In the example of FIG. 17, for example, when a weak watermelon as an AT lottery target role is won, it is determined that no navigation stock is given with a probability of 95%, and one navigation stock is given with a probability of 5%. It is determined. FIG. 17 shows the AT winning probability and the distribution ratio of the number of navigation stocks to be given when other AT lottery object combinations (strong watermelon, weak cherry, middle cherry, strong cherry) are won. The AT lottery table of FIG. 17 is stored in advance in the ROM 41b of the main control unit 41.

  In a non-AT game where the middle bell or right bell is won, if the middle bell wins, it is decided that no navigation stock will be granted with a probability of 60%, and one navigation stock with a probability of 25%. It is determined that 1 Navi stock is granted with a probability of 10%, and 2 Navi stock is granted with a probability of 5%.

  In the following, the first condition to the sixth prize are the weak watermelon win, the strong watermelon win, the weak cherry win, the middle cherry win, the strong cherry win, and the middle bell win in the game where the middle bell or the right bell wins during non-AT. Condition.

  Next, the sixth condition will be described. In the present embodiment, during non-AT, when the operation is performed in a pressing order other than the first left stop (a pressing order other than the recommended pressing order), predetermined disadvantageous control is executed. Here, the predetermined disadvantageous control may be any control as long as it is disadvantageous for the player. The predetermined disadvantageous control may be, for example, a control to a disadvantageous state in which the number of held AT games (the number of navigation stocks) is reduced or the probability of winning an AT is reduced from the normal state. The predetermined disadvantageous control is not executed when operated in the first left stop (recommended pressing order) during non-AT. Therefore, the player usually operates with the first left stop during non-AT. Further, during non-AT, as described in S66 of FIG. 18, when the middle bell or the right bell is won, the navigation effect for winning the selected middle bell or right bell is executed with a probability of 1%. .

  On the other hand, the sixth condition is a condition that is established when the middle bell wins in a game in which the middle bell or the right bell is won during non-AT. Therefore, the case where the sixth condition is satisfied is a case where the navigation effect is executed in the game in which the middle bell or the right bell is won during the non-AT. Hereinafter, the determination of granting one or more navigation stocks is referred to as “navi stock winning”.

  In addition, when any of the first condition to the sixth condition is satisfied during non-AT and the navigation stock is won, the navigation stock is given as the first hit. In addition, when any of the first condition to the fifth condition is satisfied during the AT and the navigation stock is selected, the number of selected navigation stocks is added to the number of navigation stocks prior to winning the navigation stock. The

[About production-related processing]
Next, an effect related process executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. The effect related process is a process executed when the sub control unit 91 receives a winning status notification command. In S60, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is AT. The determination process of S60 is executed by determining whether the AT flag is stored in the RAM 91c. Specifically, if the AT flag is stored in the RAM 91c, it is determined that the control is performed by the AT, YES is determined in S60, and the process proceeds to S62. On the other hand, if the AT flag is not stored in the RAM 91c, it is determined as non-AT and NO is determined in S60, and the process proceeds to S64.

  In S62, it is determined whether or not the game in which S62 is executed (that is, the current game) is a game in which the pressing order is won. This determination is executed by the sub-control unit 91 determining whether or not “the winning combination identified by analyzing the received winning status notification command” corresponds to the pressing order. If YES is determined in S62, the process proceeds to S68. If NO is determined in S62, the effect related process is ended.

  In S64, it is determined whether or not the game in which S64 is executed (that is, the current game) is a game in which the middle bell or the right bell is won. The determination is executed by the sub-control unit 91 determining whether “the winning combination identified by analyzing the received winning status notification command” corresponds to the middle bell or the right bell. If YES is determined in S64, the process proceeds to S66, and if NO is determined in S64, the effect related process is ended.

  In S66, a navigation effect execution presence / absence lottery process, which is a process of determining whether or not to execute a navigation effect by random number lottery, is executed. In the navigation effect execution presence / absence lottery process, it is determined that the navigation effect is executed with a probability of 1%, and it is determined that the navigation effect is not executed with a probability of 99%. When the process of S66 ends, the process proceeds to S68.

  In the present embodiment, the navigation effect execution presence / absence lottery process is executed by the sub-control unit 91. However, as a modification, the navigation effect execution presence / absence lottery process may be executed by the main control unit 41. In this modification, the main control unit 41 transmits a navigation effect command indicating the result of the lottery process for whether or not to perform the navigation effect to the sub-control unit 91. Based on the result of the navigation effect command (the result of the navigation effect command is stored in the RAM 91c), the sub-control unit 91 executes the processes after S68. The navigation effect execution command may also be used as a winning status notification command, or the navigation effect execution command and the winning status notification command may be separate.

  Hereinafter, the winning combination in which the navigation effect is executed is referred to as “navigation target combination”. As shown in S62 and S64, the navigation target combination is different between when it is AT and when it is non-AT. Specifically, the navigation target combination when AT is a push order combination, while the navigation target combination when non-AT is a middle bell or right bell.

  Here, the ratio at which the navigation effect is executed is set to be lower throughout the number of games when it is non-AT than when it is AT. Specifically, the ratio at which the navigation effect is executed in non-AT and AT is calculated as follows.

Execution ratio of navigation effect when non-AT = (11000/65536) × 0.01≈0.16% (1)
Here, “11000/65536” is the total value of the winning probabilities of the middle bell and the right bell (see FIG. 12), and “0.01” is the navigation effect in the game won by the middle bell or the right bell. The rate at which it is executed.

Execution ratio of navigation effect at AT = (16500/65536) × 1≈25%
(2)
Here, “16500/65536” is the total value of the winning probabilities of the push order in RT2 or RT3 (the push order only in RT2 and RT3) that has the lowest total value of the push forward winning probability ( (See FIG. 12).

  As shown in Expression (1) and Expression (2), the ratio of executing the navigation effect is set to be lower when it is non-AT than when it is AT. In formula (2), RT2 or RT3, which has the lowest total value of push-promotion winning probabilities, is calculated as an example. However, in other RT states, the win-prompt win probability is higher than RT2 or RT3. The total value of becomes higher. Therefore, when the other RT state is set, the execution ratio of the navigation effect is higher than the ratio calculated in (2). Therefore, even in other RT states, the ratio of executing the navigation effect is set to be lower when it is non-AT than when it is AT.

  In addition, when the navigation effect is not executed (game) in the AT, the ratio that the number of navigation stocks is given is higher than when the navigation effect is executed (game). It has become. The reason will be described below. The case where the navigation effect is executed during the AT is when a navigation target combination different from the AT lottery target combination (that is, a push order combination shown in FIGS. 15 and 16) is won. On the other hand, the AT lottery is executed when the AT lottery target combination is won during the AT (see FIG. 17). Therefore, in the game in which the navigation effect is executed, since the AT lottery target combination is not won, the AT lottery is not executed. Thus, the trigger for executing the navigation effect is different from the trigger for executing the AT lottery. Specifically, the trigger for executing the navigation effect is for the winning combination of the navigation target, and the trigger for executing the AT lottery is for winning the AT lottery target combination different from the navigation target combination. Therefore, when the navigation effect is not executed in the AT, the ratio of the number of navigation stocks can be increased when the navigation effect is executed. Therefore, in the AT, when the navigation effect is not executed, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that the number of navigation stocks is given than when the navigation effect is executed.

  In addition, when the navigation effect is executed (game) during non-AT, the ratio of the number of navigation stocks is higher than when the navigation effect is not executed (game). It is like that. The reason will be described below. The sixth condition shown in FIG. 17 is “the middle bell wins in a game in which the middle bell or right bell is won during non-AT”. When the middle bell or the right bell is won during non-AT, a navigation effect for winning the middle bell is executed with a probability of 1% (64, S66). In this way, during the non-AT, the navigation effect that satisfies the sixth condition can be executed. Therefore, when the navigation effect is executed, the number of navigation stocks is larger than when the navigation effect is not executed. The percentage of grants is getting higher. Therefore, in the non-AT, when the navigation effect is executed, the player can have a sense of expectation that the number of navigation stocks is given than when the navigation effect is not executed. .

  In S68, a navigation effect execution presence / absence lottery process, which is a process of determining whether or not to execute a navigation effect by random number lottery, is executed. Here, the navigation effect is an effect that suggests the possibility of executing the navigation effect. The navigation effect of the present embodiment is an effect of displaying a “? Mark” at each of the left position, the middle position, and the right position, as shown in “Navigation effect” in FIG. The navigation effect includes a white navigation effect and a red navigation effect. The white navigation effect is an effect in which the character “?” Shown in FIG. 20 is displayed in white, while the red navigation effect is an effect in which the character “?” Is displayed in red. The expected value of the navigation stock to be given increases due to the relationship of white navigation production <red navigation production. Here, the expected value of Navistock is a value indicating the high degree of expectation that a player has regarding the granting of Navistock, and the probability (ratio or probability) of winning Navistock, It is a concept that includes both the amount (largeness) of the number of navigation stocks to be given. As a modification, the expected value of navigation stock may be a concept that includes either the winning probability of navigation stock or the number of granted navigation stock.

  By executing the navigation effect, the player can be told whether or not to execute the navigation effect (the player can have a sense of expectation for executing the navigation effect) Can be improved.

  FIG. 19 is an example of a navigation effect execution presence / absence lottery table used in the navigation effect execution presence / absence lottery process. As shown in FIG. 19, the determined event candidates are no navigation effect execution, white navigation effect, and red navigation effect.

  In a game that is non-AT and has a navigation effect execution, no navigation effect execution is determined with a probability of 50%, white navigation effect execution is determined with a probability of 10%, and red navigation effect execution is 40. % Probability. Here, the “game with navigation effect execution” means that the navigation effect is executed in the “navigation effect execution presence / absence lottery process (S66)” that is the process before the currently executed navigation effect execution presence / absence lottery process (S68). A game decided to be played.

  In a non-AT and no navigation effect execution game, no navigation effect execution is determined with a probability of 50%, white navigation effect execution is determined with a probability of 40%, and red navigation effect execution is 10 % Probability. Here, the “navigation effect execution non-execution game” means that the navigation effect is executed in the “navigation effect execution presence / absence lottery process (S66)” that is the process prior to the running navigation effect execution presence / absence lottery process (S68). A game that has been decided not to be played.

  As described above, when the game is non-AT, the probability that the navigation effect will not be executed is 50% regardless of whether the game has a navigation effect or a game without a navigation effect, and the probability that the navigation effect will be executed (that is, white) The total execution probability of the navigation effect and the red navigation effect is 50%.

  When the number of assigned navigation stocks is 0 in a game that is AT, it is determined that there is no navigation effect execution with a probability of 97%, the execution of white navigation effect is determined with a probability of 3%, and the red navigation effect is executed. Is determined with a probability of 0%. It should be noted that since the navigation effect is always executed when the pushing order is won when the player is AT, the game is not divided into a game with a navigation effect and a game without a navigation effect as in the case of a non-AT. The determination probabilities when the number of granted navi stocks is 1, 2, or 3 in a game that is AT are as shown in FIG. Thus, in a game that is an AT, the probability that the navigation effect is not executed is 97% regardless of the number of granted navigation stocks, and the probability that the navigation effect is executed (that is, the white navigation effect and the red navigation effect). The sum of the execution probabilities of the performance) is 3%.

  Here, the rate at which the navigation effect is executed is set to be higher throughout the number of games when it is non-AT than when it is AT. Specifically, the ratio at which the navigation effect is executed in non-AT and AT is calculated as follows.

Execution ratio of navigation effect when non-AT = (11000/65536) × 0.5≈8% (3)
Here, “11000/65536” is the total value of the winning probabilities for the middle bell and the right bell (see FIG. 12), and “0.5” is the execution probability of the navigation effect.

Execution ratio of navigation effect at AT = (26480/65536) × 0.03 = 1.2% (4)
Here, “26480/65536” is the total value of the winning probabilities in RT0 (see FIG. 12), and “0.03” is the rate at which the navigation effect is executed during AT. (See FIG. 19).

  As shown in equations (3) and (4), the rate at which the navigation effect is executed during non-AT is 8%, whereas the rate at which the navigation effect is executed during AT is 1. 2%. Therefore, the rate at which the navigation effect is executed is set to be higher when non-AT than when AT. Note that in Formula (4), the calculation is performed by taking RT0 having the highest total winning probability of pushing forward as an example. However, in other RT states, the total winning probability of pushing ahead than RT0 is calculated. Becomes lower. Therefore, in the other RT state, the execution ratio of the navigation effect is lower than the ratio calculated in (4). Therefore, even in other RT states, the ratio of executing the navigation effect is set to be higher when non-AT than when AT.

  By the way, in order to satisfy the sixth condition, it is necessary to execute the navigation effect during the non-AT. In the example of FIG. 19, when a navigation effect necessary to satisfy the sixth condition is executed (in a game with a navigation effect), than in a case where the navigation effect is not executed (in a game without a navigation effect). The red navigation effect is executed at a high rate. That is, the expected value (the ratio at which the sixth condition is satisfied) of the given navigation stock increases in such a relationship that the white navigation effect <the red navigation effect. Therefore, the player can be made to predict whether or not the sixth condition is satisfied depending on the type of navigation effect to be executed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Also, during AT, the higher the number of granted navigation stocks, the higher the red navigation effect is executed, while the lower the number of assigned navigation stocks, the higher the white navigation effect. In other words, the expected value of the given navigation stock increases because of the relationship such that the white navigation effect <the red navigation effect. Therefore, depending on the type of navigation effect to be executed, the number of granted navigation stocks can be predicted by the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Returning to FIG. When the process of S68 ends, the process proceeds to S70. In S70, it is determined whether or not it is determined that the navigation effect is to be executed in the navigation effect execution determination lottery in S68. If it is determined in S70 that the navigation effect is determined to be executed (YES in S70), the process proceeds to S72, and if it is determined that the navigation effect is not executed ( (NO in S70), the effect related process ends.

  In S72, when “current lever-on operation time” − “previous lever-on operation time” = specific period, the invalid period S is calculated by the following equations (5) and (6).

When Specific Period <4.1 Second Invalid Period S = 4.1 Second- “Specific Period (Second)” + 0.13 Second (5)
When specific period ≧ 4.1 seconds Invalid period S = 0.13 seconds (6)
Here, “4.1 seconds” in equation (5) corresponds to “predetermined time” in S30 and S33. The “current lever-on operation time” refers to the time at which the lever is operated in the game in which S72 is being executed. The “last lever-on operation time” refers to the time when the lever-on operation was performed in the game one game before the game. For each of “current lever-on operation time” and “previous lever-on operation time”, the time specified by the sub-control unit 91 based on the time measurement result from the clock device 97 (for example, RTC (real time clock)). It is. As a modification of the method for calculating the specific period, a clock counter built in the sub-control unit 91 may be used. The sub-control unit 91 sets a period corresponding to the number of clocks counted by the clock counter from the time when the previous lever-on operation is performed to the time when the current lever-on operation is performed as the specific period. “0.13 seconds” in the equations (5) and (6) corresponds to the minimum value of the rotation condition time t (see S38 in FIG. 6). As shown in the equations (5) and (6), the invalid period S exists for 0.13 seconds or more regardless of the size of the specific period.

  When the process of S72 ends, the process proceeds to S74. In S74, the type of navigation effect determined in S68 is executed over the navigation period U corresponding to the invalid period calculated in S72. The navigation period U is calculated by the following formulas (7) and (8).

When invalid period S> 0.13 Navigation period U = T−0.13 seconds + 0.1 seconds (7)
When invalid period S = 0.13 Navigation period U = 0.1 seconds (8)
Expression (7) is an expression used when Expression (5) is used, that is, when the specific period <4.1 seconds. Expression (8) is an expression used when Expression (6) is used, that is, when the specific period ≧ 4.1 seconds. As shown in the equations (7) and (8), the navigation period U is always secured for 0.1 second or more regardless of the invalid period S. When the process of S74 ends, the effect related process ends.

[Timing chart for performing navigation, etc.]
A timing chart regarding execution of navigation effects will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20A is a timing chart when the invalid period S is 0.13 seconds (when Expression (6) is used). In this case, the navigation period U is 0.1 second (see equation (8)).

  At the timing T1, the navigation effect is executed (started) simultaneously with the lever-on operation. The sub control unit 91 executes a navigation effect over the navigation period U (0.1 seconds). At the timing T2, at the same time as the navigation effect is finished, the small navigation effect of the navigation effects is executed (switched from the navigation effect to the small navigation effect).

  In the navigation effect of this embodiment, a small navigation effect and a large navigation effect can be executed. In the navigation effect, an area for displaying the corresponding push order on the liquid crystal display 51 is referred to as a “corresponding push order display area”. The corresponding push order display area is larger than the large navigation effect and the small navigation effect. For example, when the navigation target combination is won, a number indicating the corresponding push order is displayed, but in the large navigation effect, the number indicating the corresponding push order is displayed larger than the small navigation effect. In addition, when a large navigation effect is executed, navigation voice that allows the player to specify the corresponding push order is also output. The navigation voice is, for example, a voice such as “medium first stop”.

  At timing T3, the invalid period is switched to the valid period, and the executed small navigation effect is ended and the large navigation effect is executed (the small navigation effect is switched to the large navigation effect). By receiving the valid period command (see S39a in FIG. 6), the sub control unit 91 specifies the timing T3 at which the invalid period is switched to the valid period.

  FIG. 20B is a timing chart when the invalid period S is 2 seconds (when Expression (5) is used). In this case, the navigation period U is 1.97 seconds (see equation (7)). Other portions are the same as those in FIG.

  As described above, in the example of FIG. 20, the navigation effect is started within the invalid period, the navigation effect is ended within the invalid period (that is, the navigation effect is completed within the invalid period), and the navigation effect is completed. The navigation effect is executed (started) within the invalid period after the end.

[Main effects obtained by this embodiment]
Next, main effects obtained by this embodiment will be described.

  (1) The sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment executes a navigation effect (FIG. 20) that suggests the possibility of executing a navigation effect. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved. Further, in the slot machine that executes (starts) the navigation effect during the effective period when the operation of the stop switch is valid, the player is distracted by the navigation effect, and the player makes an erroneous operation. In some cases, the game rhythm may be disrupted. Further, in a slot machine that executes (starts) a navigation effect during an effective period in which the operation of the stop switch is valid, the player needs to wait for the navigation effect to be executed. There is a risk of losing rhythm.

  On the other hand, in the slot machine of this embodiment, since the navigation effect and the navigation effect are executed during the invalid period when the operation of the stop switch is invalid, it is possible to prevent the game rhythm from being disturbed.

  (2) As described in FIG. 19 and formulas (3) and (4), the ratio of executing the navigation effect differs depending on whether it is controlled to non-AT or controlled to AT. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (3) The navigation effect is executed at a lower rate when the player is non-AT than when the player is AT throughout the total number of games. Specifically, as described in the expressions (1) and (2), the execution ratio of the navigation effect when the vehicle is non-AT is about 0.16%, whereas the navigation effect when the vehicle is AT. Is about 25%.

  On the other hand, the navigation effect is executed at a higher rate when the player is non-AT than when the player is AT. Specifically, as described in the expressions (3) and (4), the execution ratio of the navigation effect at the time of non-AT is about 8%, whereas the navigation effect at the time of AT. Is about 1.2%. Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation that the navigation effect will be executed during the non-AT, and the interest of the game during the non-AT can be improved.

  (4) When the navigation effect is executed (game) when the non-AT is being performed, the proportion of the number of navigation stocks is higher than when the navigation effect is not executed (game). (See the sixth condition in FIG. 17). In addition, the navigation effect is executed at a higher rate when the player is non-AT than when the player is AT (see equations (3) and (4)). Therefore, during a non-AT, a high percentage of navigating performance is executed, so that the player has a sense of expectation that the navigation performance will be performed, and as a result, an expectation that navigation stock will be given. Can be held by the player.

  (5) As the navigation effect, it is possible to execute a white navigation effect and a red navigation effect that has a larger expected value of navigation stock than the white navigation effect (see FIG. 19). Therefore, attention can be drawn to the type of navigation effect to be performed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (6) The navigation period (period in which the navigation effect is executed) varies depending on the length of the invalid period (see FIG. 20). Therefore, the period during which the navigation effect is executed varies, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (7) As shown in FIG. 20, since the small navigation effect is switched to the large navigation effect at the timing T3 when the effective period is switched, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective while recognizing the corresponding push order. Can suggest when to become. As a result, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can reduce the monitoring burden as to whether or not the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R for the player is more effective than the slot machine in which the navigation effect does not change. At the same time, the sub-control unit 91 switches from the small navigation effect to the large navigation effect at the timing when the effective period command is received. Therefore, compared with a slot machine in which the navigation effect does not change, it is possible to make the player easily recognize the corresponding push order, and a navigation effect rich in variations can be executed. Furthermore, while switching from the small navigation effect to the large navigation effect, the large navigation effect also adds the output of the navigation voice to notify the corresponding push order. Therefore, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the corresponding pressing order, and a navigation effect rich in variations can be executed.

[Modification]
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications and the like applicable to the present invention will be described. Further, at least two of the technical items described in the present embodiment described above and the technical items described in the following modifications may be implemented in combination, and the technical items described in the above-described embodiment. May be implemented by replacing the technical matters described in the following modified example, or the technical items described in the following modified examples may be further combined with the replacement. .

[Navigation production and navigation production]
(1) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the navigation effect is always executed regardless of the length of the invalid period when the execution of the navigation effect is determined by lottery for whether or not to perform the navigation effect (FIG. 20). reference). However, even if navigation execution execution is determined by lottery execution execution presence / absence lottery, the navigation operation may not be executed depending on the length of the invalid period. For example, when the length of the invalid period is a predetermined value (which is an extremely short value, for example, 0.1 seconds) or less, the navigation effect may not be executed. According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the game rhythm from being disrupted by not performing an extremely short navigation effect.

  (2) In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, the navigation effect is in each of the left position, the middle position, and the right position. It was described as an effect of displaying a mark. However, the navigation effect may be an effect suggesting the possibility that the navigation effect is executed by displaying a predetermined image different from the image shown in FIG. For example, the predetermined image may include a predetermined character and a message such as “Is the navigation effect executed?”. Further, the navigation effect is not an effect of displaying an image, but may be an effect of outputting a sound (for example, SE or voice) that suggests the possibility of the navigation effect.

  (3) In this embodiment, it has been described that the non-AT operation rate is higher than the AT operation (see formulas (3) and (4)). However, on the contrary, the execution ratio of the navigation effect may be lower in the non-AT case than in the AT case. According to such a configuration, in the AT, the execution ratio of both the navigation effect and the navigation effect is higher than in the non-AT, so that the game can be sharpened between the AT and the non-AT. , You can improve the fun of the game.

  (4) In the formulas (1) to (4), the period in which the ratio of the navigation effect or the navigation effect is calculated is described as “a period through all the game numbers”. However, “a period during which at least one effect of the navigation effect and the navigation effect is calculated” may be another period. For example, another period may be a period controlled to a specific RT state. In addition, the “period of calculating the rate at which the navigation effect is executed” may be set as the “game period in which the navigation effect is executed”.

  (5) In this embodiment, the AT lottery process for determining the number of navigation stocks to be granted is executed, and after the AT lottery process, no navigation effect is executed at a rate corresponding to the number of navigation stocks to be given, red It has been described that a navigation effect execution presence / absence execution lottery for determining either a navigation effect or a white navigation effect is executed. However, the order of the AT lottery process and the navigation effect execution execution lottery may be reversed. That is, after executing the navigation effect execution presence / absence execution lottery for determining which of the navigation effect execution is not performed, the red navigation effect is performed, and the white navigation effect is performed by a random number lottery or the like, the determined result is displayed. You may make it perform AT lottery processing which determines the number of navigation stock provided based on the ratio according to.

  (6) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the navigation period U is calculated using the equations (5) to (8). However, the formula for calculating the navigation period U is not limited to the formulas (5) to (8), and may be other formulas. Further, the configuration may be other than the configuration for calculating the navigation period U by the calculation of the formula. For example, the navigation period U may be obtained using a table that associates the range of the invalid period S with the navigation period U.

  (7) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, the timing for switching from the small navigation effect to the large navigation effect (hereinafter referred to as “effect switching timing”) is the timing T3 (effective) from the invalid period to the effective period. It has been described that it is a period command (timing of receiving a period command (see S39a in FIG. 6)). However, the effect switching timing may be another timing, for example, any timing as long as the timing is before timing T3. For example, when it is determined NO even once at S30 and S33, the effect switching timing may be the timing at which the reel rotation command is received. Further, when it is determined NO even once in S30 and S33, the effect switching timing may be a timing between the timing at which the reel rotation command is received and the timing T3. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the corresponding pressing order as compared with a slot machine in which the navigation effect does not change, and a navigation effect rich in variations can be executed.

  (8) Hereinafter, an image displayed in the small navigation effect is referred to as a “small navigation image”, and an image displayed in the large navigation effect is referred to as a “large navigation image”. In the present embodiment, as the notification mode of the navigation effect, it has been described that the first notification mode is the display of the small navigation image, and the second notification mode is the display of the large navigation image and the navigation voice output. However, the first notification mode and the second notification mode may be any notification mode as long as they are different from each other.

  For example, in the present embodiment, an example in which two types of notifications, i.e., display of a navigation image and output of navigation sound, are performed as navigation effects has been described. You may do it.

  Moreover, you may make it use another alerting | reporting means with a 1st alerting | reporting aspect and a 2nd alerting | reporting aspect. The notification means is, for example, a back lamp (reel LED 55 in the above embodiment) arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel, a production effect LED 52, and a transmissive liquid crystal display arranged on the front side of the reel (the reel can be visually observed). Liquid crystal display configured as described above), lamps and LEDs attached to the front door 1b and the like, vibration of the stop switch, ventilation from the periphery of the stop switch, change in temperature of the stop switch, and the like. It is possible to realize the invention according to claim 1 by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine that notifies specific information by means different from that in the above embodiment. The notification may be performed using a part of a device having other functions (for example, when notification is performed using the reel LED 55, the reel LED 55 has a function of illuminating the reel from the back side). An apparatus that performs only notification may be provided.

  Moreover, you may make it change the number of the alerting | reporting means to be used with a 1st alerting | reporting aspect and a 2nd alerting | reporting aspect. In the present modification, the second notification mode is described as a mode in which the corresponding push order is easier to report than in the first notification mode. However, the first notification mode has a corresponding push order in comparison with the second notification mode. It is good also as an aspect which is easy to alert | report.

  (9) The navigation effect of the present embodiment has been described as an effect of notifying information that can specify the pressing order for deriving an advantageous display result. However, the navigation effect is not limited to this, and the navigation effect may be an effect of notifying information (hereinafter referred to as “unfavorable pressing order specifying information”) that can specify a pressing order for deriving an unfavorable display result. An unfavorable display result is a display result that is disadvantageous for the player as a result of being derived compared to a case where it is not derived. An unfavorable display result is, for example, a display result relating to a falling lip. By executing such a navigation effect, it is possible to avoid derivation of a disadvantageous display result by operating in a pushing order different from the disadvantageous pushing order specified from the notified disadvantageous pushing order specifying information.

  (10) In the present embodiment, a case where there are a plurality of (three) reels has been described, but a configuration with one reel may be employed. In the case of such a configuration, when a predetermined combination is won, a winning combination of the predetermined combination occurs when the symbols constituting the predetermined combination on the active line are stopped. That is, in the case of a single reel configuration, the operation mode has no concept of the pressing order of the stop switches, but only the concept of the timing of operating the stop switches. Therefore, the navigation effect in the game in which the navigation target combination is won notifies the timing for deriving a predetermined symbol (display result) for winning the navigation target combination. As an example of the navigation effect, a message such as “Press the start switch now!” Is displayed in a period in which a predetermined symbol is derived to the active line by operating the stop switch. If the player operates the stop switch during the period in which this message is displayed, the predetermined symbol is won by leading the predetermined symbol to the active line.

  (11) In the present embodiment, in a game in which the pressing order is won, when operated in the corresponding pressing order, the degree of advantage (degree of advantage for the player) is higher than when operated in the non-corresponding pressing order. As explained. However, the advantage may be the same when operated in the corresponding pressing order and when operated in the non-corresponding pressing order.

  (12) As described with reference to FIG. 19, the description has been given assuming that the ratio of the navigation effect is the same (3%) regardless of the number of granted navigation stocks in the case of AT. However, the ratio at which the navigation effect is executed may vary depending on the number of granted navigation stocks. For example, as the number of granted navigation stocks increases, the rate at which navigation effect is executed may be increased. According to such a configuration, when the navigation effect is executed, the player can have not only the expectation for executing the navigation effect but also the expectation regarding the granting of the navigation stock. Interest can be improved.

  (13) The sub-control unit 91 may suggest an expectation degree related to the provision of a privilege (for example, navigation stock) in the navigation effect. The sub control unit 91 may suggest an expectation level in the small navigation image. Specifically, the expectation degree of the small navigation image 501 including the pressing order images 501L, 501C, and 501R of the small square frames illustrated in FIG. 21A is “normal”, and the small triangular frame illustrated in FIG. Expectation of the small navigation image 503 including the pressing order images 503L, 503C, and 503R is set to “Large”, and the expectation of the small navigation image 505 including the pressing order images 505L, 505C, and 505R with small circles illustrated in FIG. After the degree is set to “maximum”, the sub-control unit 91 selects and displays the small navigation images 501, 503, and 505 corresponding to the expected degree of the lottery result of the internal lottery process such as the AT continuous lottery process or the bonus. You may do it.

  By doing in this way, since a degree of expectation can be suggested in the small navigation image, the period until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes valid can be used effectively. Further, since the player becomes interested in whether the expectation level suggestion is made depending on the type of the small navigation image, the interest of the game is improved as compared with the slot machine that does not suggest multiple types of expectation level according to the small navigation image.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 may suggest the degree of expectation similarly to the small navigation image in the large navigation image, for example. For example, the expectation level of the large navigation image 502 including the large square frame pressing order images 502L, 502C, and 502R illustrated in FIG. 21B is “normal”, and the large triangular frame pressing order image illustrated in FIG. The expectation degree of the large navigation image 504 including 504L, 504C, and 504R is “large”, and the expectation degree of the small navigation image 506 including the large round frame pressing order images 506L, 506C, and 506R shown in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 selects and displays the large navigation images 502, 504, and 506 corresponding to the degree of expectation of the lottery result of the internal lottery process such as the AT continuous lottery process or the bonus. Also good.

  By doing in this way, expectation degree suggestion can be performed in a large navigation image. Further, since the player becomes interested in whether or not the degree of expectation is suggested by the type of large navigation image, the interest of the game is improved as compared with the slot machine that does not suggest a plurality of types of expectation by the large navigation image.

  In addition, when the sub-control unit 91 suggests the expectation degree in both the small navigation image and the large navigation image, it is preferable that the expectation degree of the large navigation image corresponds to the expectation degree of the small navigation image. For example, after the small navigation image 503 having the expectation level “large” shown in FIG. 21C is displayed, the large navigation image 504 having the expectation level “large” shown in FIG. ), After the small navigation image 505 having the maximum expectation shown in FIG. 21 is displayed, the large navigation image 506 having the maximum expectation shown in FIG. However, the degree of expectation may not be changed. Further, for example, after the small navigation image 501 having the expectation “normal” shown in FIG. 21A is displayed, not only the large navigation image 502 having the expectation “normal” shown in FIG. ) Is displayed as a large navigation image 504 with the expectation degree “Large”, and a large navigation image 506 with the expectation degree “Maximum” as shown in FIG. 21F, or the expectation degree as shown in FIG. After displaying the small navigation image 503 of “”, not only the large navigation image 504 whose expectation level is “large” shown in FIG. 21D but also the large navigation image 506 whose expectation level is “maximum” shown in FIG. You may do it. Thus, when the expectation level is suggested in both the small navigation image and the large navigation image, it is preferable that the expectation level of the large navigation image is equal to or higher than the expectation level of the small navigation image.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 may suggest the expectation by changing the small navigation images 501, 503, and 505 stepwise or continuously until the presentation switching timing is reached, for example. . For example, when it is determined that the AT continuous lottery process is won and the number of AT additional games is given, the small navigation image 501 with the expectation level “normal” and the expectation level “high” until the effect switching timing is reached. ”And the small navigation image 505 with the expectation level“ maximum ”may be changed in stages.

  By doing in this way, since a plurality of types of expectations can be suggested in stages in the small navigation image until the effect switching timing, the period until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective Can be used more effectively. In addition, since the player will be interested in what kind of expectation suggestion the small navigation image will eventually change to, the player will be more interested in the game than the slot machine that does not suggest multiple kinds of expectation suggestion by the small navigation image. Interest is further improved. In this case, it is preferable that the expected value of the small navigation image finally changed corresponds to the expectation level of the large navigation image. For example, if the small navigation image finally changed is the small navigation image 503 with the expectation degree “large” shown in FIG. 21C, the large navigation image 504 with the expectation degree “large” shown in FIG. Is preferably displayed. Further, for example, if the small navigation image finally changed is the small navigation image 505 with the expectation degree “maximum” shown in FIG. 21E, the large navigation with the expectation degree “maximum” shown in FIG. It is preferable to display the image 506.

  In addition, the method of suggesting the degree of expectation during the execution of the navigation effect is not limited to changing the shape of the frame of the pressing order image. For example, the pattern or color of the pressing order image is changed (for example, expectation Double frame when the degree is high, adding a flower pattern or star pattern as the degree of expectation increases, change to seven colors of red, yellow, blue, rainbow etc. according to the degree of expectation ), Changing the shape, pattern, and color of the entire navigation image (for example, enlarging a character image other than the pressing order image or adding a character image as the expectation increases) It is also possible to add a sound output suggesting the above, lighting of illumination light, or the like, or a combination of these changes.

  Note that the sub-control unit 91 also executes the navigation effect even when a battle effect (whispering effect) is performed, for example, whether or not the AT continuous lottery process is won and whether or not the AT additional game number is given. Also good. For example, the sub control unit 91 may execute the small navigation image 507 and the large navigation image 508 at the time of performing the battle effect as shown in FIGS. 21 (G) and 21 (H). Here, the battle effect is an effect of displaying a battle image in which a friendly character and an enemy character battle each other, and the small navigation image 507 is, for example, a pressing order image 507L, 507C, 507R with a small expectation degree “normal”. This is an image in which a character image is provided smaller than the battle effect at the lower right side of the battle image (lower right end of the liquid crystal display 51). In addition, the large navigation image 508 is similar to the small navigation image 507, for example, when the pressing order images 508L, 508C, and 508R with a small expectation degree “normal” and the character image are smaller than the battle effect on the lower right side of the battle image. It is the provided image.

  By doing in this way, the navigation effect executed together with the battle effect is executed in a less conspicuous manner than the navigation effect that is not executed together with the battle effect, so that the push order is notified to the player. While recognizing the suggestion of the timing when the operations of 8C and 8R become effective, it is possible to have interest in the battle performance. It should be noted that the navigation effect executed together with the battle effect is executed in a less conspicuous manner than the navigation effect not executed together with the battle effect, so that the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R Although the operational effect of the present invention suggesting the timing at which the operation becomes effective may be reduced, the navigation effect itself is changed, so that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective for the player. The object of the present invention to alleviate the burden of monitoring whether or not is achieved is achieved.

  (14) In this embodiment, in the sixth condition, in the first situation where the middle bell is won in the game won by the right bell and in the second situation where the middle bell is won in the game won the middle bell, The distribution rate (expected value of the number of assigned navigation stocks) is assumed to be the same. However, the distribution ratio of the number of assigned navigation stocks (the expected value of the number of assigned navigation stocks) may be different between the first situation and the second situation. For example, the expected value of the given navigation stock may be increased in a relationship such that the first situation <the second situation. That is, a game in which the middle bell is won during non-AT is more advantageous to the player than a game in which the right bell is won.

  In such a configuration, in a non-AT navigation-free game, a game in which the middle bell is won is made to have a higher percentage of red-browth navigation effects than a game in which the right bell is won. May be. According to such a configuration, when a middle bell advantageous to the player is won, a red navigation effect is easily executed, so that the player can predict whether the situation will be the first situation or the second situation. Can improve the interest of the game.

  (15) As described with reference to FIG. 19, it is assumed that the ratio of executing the navigation effect is the same (50%) regardless of whether the game is with a navigation effect and a game without a navigation effect, in the non-AT case. did. However, the rate at which the navigation effect is executed may vary depending on whether the game is a game with a navigation effect or a game without a navigation effect. For example, a game with a navigation effect may be executed at a higher rate of a navigation effect than a game without a navigation effect. According to such a configuration, when the navigation effect is executed, the player can have not only the expectation for executing the navigation effect but also the expectation regarding the granting of the navigation stock. Interest can be improved.

  On the contrary, the ratio that the navigation effect is executed may be higher in the game without the navigation effect than in the game with the navigation effect. According to such a configuration, in a game without a navigation effect, a navigation effect (that is, a gaze effect) can be easily executed, so that a player can be given a sense of tension with respect to the navigation effect. Can be improved.

[About AT and non-AT]
(1) In the present embodiment, “when the navigation effect is not executed when it is AT (game), the number of navigation stocks is given more than when the navigation effect is executed (game). The configuration for “increasing the ratio of the present” is described as “to make the AT lottery target combination different from the navigation target combination in the AT”. However, the configuration may be other configurations. For example, the AT lottery condition during AT may be a condition that is satisfied when the navigation effect is not executed. By setting the AT lottery condition to such a condition, “the number of navigation stocks is given when the navigation effect is not executed when it is AT than when the navigation effect is executed. You can increase the ratio.

  (2) In the present embodiment, “the number of navigation stocks is given when the navigation effect is executed (game) when it is non-AT than when the navigation effect is not executed (game). The configuration for “increasing the ratio of the current ratio” has been described as “the sixth condition is included as the AT lottery condition (see FIG. 17)”. However, the configuration may be other configurations. For example, the AT lottery condition during non-AT may be set as a condition that is satisfied when the navigation effect is executed. By setting the AT lottery condition to such a condition, “when the non-AT, the navigation effect is executed (game) is more effective than the navigation effect is not executed (game). The ratio of the number of stocks given can be increased.

[About benefits]
The privilege of the present embodiment has been described as being navistock. However, the privilege may be the number of AT games, medals (game value), or the like. Moreover, as a privilege, not only this but the value which becomes useful for a player in progress of a game may be sufficient. For example, information that informs whether or not it is in the so-called AT latency that has been acquired non-AT but has already acquired the number of AT games and has been determined to be controlled by AT, or notification When this is done, information that is executed so as to actually become an AT latent state with a predetermined reliability (that is, latent suggestion information that suggests an AT latent state) may be notified. In addition, as a privilege, execution of privilege production (special character appearance, etc.), execution of set value suggestion production to suggest a set value that has been set, in a game shop where gaming machines are installed by collecting a certain number Points may be exchanged for a defined service, a two-dimensional code capable of downloading privilege video and privilege information on a predetermined website may be displayed.

[About rotation conditions]
In the present embodiment, the time t1 described in the rotation condition of FIG. 6 has been described as a fixed value (0.13 seconds). However, the time t2 may be a variable value. In S38 of the present embodiment, the second determination process is described as being executed after the first determination process. However, in S38, the first determination process and the second determination process may be executed in parallel. In the case of such a modification, it is determined that the first rotation condition is satisfied in the first determination process, and YES is determined in S38 when it is determined that the second rotation condition is satisfied in the second determination process. Is done.

[Operation procedure]
The operation procedure of the present embodiment mainly means “push order”, but the operation procedure may be a concept including “operation timing” and “push order”. Further, the operation procedure may mean “operation timing”.

[Setting change status and setting check status]
When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and is set by operating the reset / setting switch 38. You may make it transfer to the setting change state in which value change operation is possible. In addition, regarding the setting change state, transition to the setting change state may be made on condition that “power ON” + “setting key switch ON” + “front door open detection”. Thereby, an unauthorized setting change in a state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF after setting value is established) is satisfied. You may make it do. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with no bet amount set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the setting value display 24 so that the setting value can be confirmed. Transition. In addition, regarding the setting confirmation state, “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection” may be used as a condition to shift to the setting confirmation state. Thereby, unauthorized setting confirmation in the state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting confirmation state has been entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of whether the front door is open or closed until an end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Also good. Thereby, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, and therefore it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

[Modification of 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 out to the player's hand when a win occurs. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without any change may be adopted. 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.

  Further, although a slot machine has been described as an example of a gaming machine, this embodiment can also be applied to a pachinko gaming machine. In this case, a pachinko gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a prize may be adopted, and the game medium is enclosed and paid to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a prize. An encapsulated pachinko gaming machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The enclosed pachinko gaming machine is provided with a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of gaming media, in the pachinko gaming machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. In accordance with the game point, the game point is added to the storage unit, the game point is subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game point is added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize. Further, the pachinko gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area in which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball payout device. It is also possible to share the basic functions such as and distribute only the game board which is a characteristic configuration of the game. In this case, the game board having the characteristic structure of the game is referred to as a game machine.

  In the above-described embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” has been described using a specific value exceeding 0% as a specific example. However, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” may be 0%. For example, when the occurrence ratio of a predetermined game state 1 in a predetermined game period is compared with the occurrence ratio of another game state 2, and “one occurrence ratio is higher than the other occurrence ratio” This includes the case where the percentage of occurrence of one game state is 0%.

  It should be thought that embodiment disclosed this time is an illustration and restrictive at no points. 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, 5 1-sheet BET switch, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 32L, 32C, 32R reel motor, 41 main control unit, 91 sub control unit .

Claims (1)

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 pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow a prize to be generated;
Start operation means operated by the player to start the variable display of the variable display unit;
Derivation operation accepting means for accepting an operation for deriving a display result when a predetermined period has elapsed since the start operation means was operated;
When the determination result of the prior determination unit is a specific determination result and the operation received by the derivation operation reception unit is a specific operation procedure, the operation received by the derivation operation reception unit is the specific operation procedure. Derivation control means for deriving a specific display result that is not derived when the operation procedure is different;
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result, a notification effect executing means capable of executing a notification effect for notifying information capable of specifying the specific operation procedure;
The suggestion effect suggesting the possibility that the notification effect is executed includes an suggestion effect execution means that can be executed before the notification effect is executed,
The notification effect and the suggestion effect are executed from when the start operation unit is operated until the predetermined period elapses.

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