JP2016209357A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of causing a player's sense of expectation to be continued, even after a condition which the player expected was not established.SOLUTION: Even if an all-7 symbol alignment is not generated, a two-7 symbol alignment may be generated due to a generation of a lever on-frieze. A privilege is given where a prescribed AT game number is granted, also by a generation of the two-7 symbol alignment.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

Description

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

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and first, a bet number is determined by a player's BET operation. Set and start rotation with the specified number of bets set, start rotation of the reel, and rotate by operating the stop switch as the derivation operation means provided for each reel Stop. When all reels stop rotating, a winning combination is generated by deriving a predetermined winning combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a combination of symbols) on the winning line. .

  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 of these slot machines are awarded a special prize by winning a special small role. In addition, when a special small role was elected, and when a non-special small role was won, a start sound delay was generated to expect that a special small role was established and a privilege was granted ( Patent Document 1).

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  However, the slot machine described in Patent Document 1 has a start sound delay as a precursor event, and a special bonus is granted if a special bonus is established, but a special bonus is not established In some cases, no privilege was granted, and there was a risk of arousal.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine that can maintain a sense of expectation even after a condition expected by a player is not satisfied. .

(1) A variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
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.
After the precursor event (lever-on-freeze) has occurred, it is possible to execute either of the control for generating the first event (7 symbols aligned) and the control for generating the second event (7 symbols template). In addition, event control means (main control unit 41) capable of performing control to generate the second event even when the precursor event does not occur (7 symbol template is generated even when lever-on-freeze does not occur);
When the first event occurs, a first privilege (AT game number 500 grant) is granted, and when the second event occurs, a second privilege (AT game number 0-100 grant) lower than the first privilege is given. A privilege granting means (main control unit 41) for granting,
The event control means causes the second event to occur at a higher rate when the precursor event occurs than when the precursor event does not occur (when lever-on freeze occurs, lever-on freeze occurs) 7 symbols are tempered at a higher rate than when not.)

  According to such a configuration, even if the first event does not occur after the precursor event has occurred, the second event may occur and a privilege may be granted. Since the advantage is lower than when it occurs, the first event can be expected by the occurrence of the precursor event, and even if the first event does not occur, the second event should be expected to occur And the fun of gaming is improved.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
Start operation means (start switch 7, lever) operated by the player to start the variable display of the variable display unit;
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive the display result are further provided,
The precursor event occurs when the start operation means is operated (lever-on-freeze occurs when the lever operation is triggered), and the first event and the second event occur when the derivation operation means is operated (7 symbols) The uniform and the 7 symbol template are triggered by a stop operation by the stop switch).

  According to such a configuration, the expectation can be enhanced from the operation of starting the variable display to the operation of deriving the display result.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
A plurality of the variable display portions (three reels 2L, 2C, 2R),
At the stage where one variable display of a plurality of variable display units is stopped by the operation of the derivation operation means, the first event and the second event have the same event (first stop In this stage, the 7 symbols common to the 7 symbol alignment and the 7 symbol template are stopped).

  According to such a configuration, the first event and the second event are common at the stage where one variation display is stopped, so that the player can continue to have a sense of expectation.

(4) In the slot machines of (1) to (3) above,
When the first event occurs, the game is controlled to be either a game-stopped state or an automatic checkout state (when 7 symbol matches occur, the game cannot be continued by stoppage or automatic checkout). Game end control means (main control unit 41) is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, the occurrence of the first event can be celebrated by stopping or automatic settlement.

(5) In the slot machines of (1) to (4) above,
While the first event is single, there are a plurality of types of events as the second event (as shown in FIG. 14, the 7 symbol set is single, but the 7 symbol template is 2 types. Provided.)

  According to such a configuration, a plurality of types can be provided as to how the second event occurs.

(6) In the slot machines of (1) to (5) above,
Display result determining means (main control unit 41) for determining a display result that allows derivation;
A privilege granting means (main control unit 41) for granting a privilege (ART) when a grant condition that can be satisfied when a plurality of games are played is established;
Production execution means (sub-control unit 91) for performing the production before the display result is derived based on the determination result of the display result determination means,
The production execution means
When the derivation of the specific display result is permitted, the on-time execution means (sub-control unit) capable of executing a specific effect (replay notification effect) suggesting that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted 91 is a part for performing the effect determination lottery using the precursor replay table by 91),
When the specific display result is not permitted to be derived, and when the suggestion condition is satisfied, the non-permissible execution means capable of executing the specific effect (the sign loss table by the sub-control unit 91 is displayed). Using the production decision lottery)
The non-permitted execution means restricts execution of the specific effect when the provision condition can be satisfied by deriving a display result (sub control unit 91).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to excite the interest of the game without betraying the player's expectation.

(7) In the slot machine of (6) above,
Condition establishment notifying means (sub-control unit 91) for notifying that the provision condition can be established is provided.

  According to such a configuration, the player can detect that the grant condition can be satisfied.

(8) In the slot machine of (6) or (7) above,
A privilege grant notification means (for example, a portion shown in FIG. 24) for notifying that a privilege is granted after a predetermined period has elapsed since the grant condition is established.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the provision of the privilege.
(9) In the slot machines of (6) to (8) above,
The privilege granting means grants a privilege as the grant condition is satisfied when the number of consecutive derivations of a specific display result reaches a predetermined number of times,
The non-permitted execution means satisfies the provision condition when performing the variable display of the variable display unit in a state where the number of consecutive derivations of a specific display result is one less than a predetermined number (for example, four times). As a result, the execution of a specific effect is restricted (for example, the 3G portion shown in FIG. 24).

  According to such a configuration, the player pays attention to the fact that specific display results are continuously derived, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(10) In the slot machines of (6) to (9) above,
Bonus grant lottery means for determining whether or not to grant a bonus by lottery when the semi-grant condition established before the grant condition is satisfied (for example, when the number of consecutive replay wins is 3) A main control unit 41).

  According to such a configuration, the player's expectation can be maintained even if the grant condition is not satisfied.

(11) In the slot machine of (10) above,
The advantageous suggestion condition is established based on the establishment of the semi-grant condition (for example, a portion shown in FIG. 24).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that a privilege will be granted.

(12) In the slot machines of (6) to (11) above,
Provided with a sign production execution means for performing a sign production that suggests the possibility of a privilege being given over a plurality of games;
The advantageous suggestion condition is established during the period when the precursor effect is executed (for example, a portion shown in FIG. 24).

  According to such a configuration, in the game when the advantageous suggestion condition is established, it is possible to attract the player's attention produced by the non-permissible execution means.

(13) In the slot machines of (6) to (12) above,
Provided with a grant probability changing means for changing the probability that a privilege is granted,
The advantageous suggestion condition is established when the probability that a privilege is given is high.

  According to such a configuration, in the game when the advantageous suggestion condition is established, it is possible to attract the player's attention produced by the non-permissible execution means.

(14) In the slot machines of (1) to (5) above,
Display result determining means (main control unit 41) for determining a display result that allows derivation;
Derivation control means (main control unit 41) for deriving a display result based on the determination result of the display result determination means;
A privilege granting means (main control unit 41) for granting a privilege (ART) when a first grant condition that can be established when a plurality of games are played is established;
Informing means (sub-control unit 91) for notifying that a privilege is granted based on the establishment of the first grant condition,
The privilege granting unit grants a privilege even when a second grant condition that can be met after the first grant condition is met (main control unit 41),
The notification means grants a privilege based on the fact that the first grant condition is met after the second grant condition cannot be met after the first grant condition is met. Is started (part shown in FIG. 25).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game without impairing the player's expectation for providing the privilege when the display result is derived a plurality of times.

(15) In the slot machine of (14) above,
The privilege granting unit attaches a privilege as a result of satisfying the first grant condition when the number of consecutive derivations of a specific display result reaches a predetermined number, and the number of consecutive derivations of a specific display result is a predetermined number of times. When the specified number of times is reached, a privilege is attached as the second grant condition is satisfied (main control unit 41).

  According to such a configuration, the player pays attention to the fact that specific display results are continuously derived, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(16) In the slot machine of (14) or (15),
The notification means executes an effect to grant a privilege due to the establishment of the first grant condition over a plurality of games (sub-control unit 91).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to whether or not notification that a privilege is given is performed.

(17) In the slot machines of (14) to (16) above,
Provided with a privilege grant determining means (main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to grant a privilege by lottery when a semi-grant condition established before the first grant condition is established;
The privilege granting unit grants a privilege when the privilege grant determining unit determines to grant a privilege (main control unit 41).

According to such a configuration, the player's sense of expectation can be maintained even if the grant condition is not satisfied.
(18) In the slot machine of (17) above,
The notifying means gives a privilege due to the establishment of the semi-granting condition when the first granting condition cannot be established when the privilege granting determining unit determines to grant the privilege. An effect is executed (for example, a portion shown in FIG. 25B).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player's sense of expectation for the privilege grant when the display result is derived and displayed a plurality of times.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating a special outcome. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object combination, the number of judgment values, and reel control. It is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object combination, the number of judgment values, and reel control. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of the game at the time of a chance replay winning. It is a figure for demonstrating a freeze lottery determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the aspect when a lever on freeze generate | occur | produces. It is a figure for demonstrating point provision production. It is a figure for demonstrating a normal state point provision determination table and a specific state point provision determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between alerting | reporting effect and operation | movement of an accessory. 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 which shows the alerting | reporting aspect by navigation alerting | reporting. It is a figure for demonstrating the screen of a liquid crystal display at the time of command omission. It is a figure for demonstrating the control content of the effect determination process which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the control content of the effect determination process which a sub-control part performs.

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

[Configuration of slot machine]
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, "white 7a" (for example, the design of the area number 16 of the left reel 2L) and "white 7b" (for example, the area of the left reel 2L) No. 19 symbol), “White 7c” (for example, the symbol of area number 3 on the left reel 2L), “Watermelon a” (for example, the symbol of area number 15 on the left reel 2L), “Watermelon b” (for example, left (Design of area number 1 on reel 2L), "cherry" (eg, design of area number 2 on left reel 2L), "bell a" (eg, design of area number 21 on left reel 2L), "bell b" ( For example, the symbol of the area number 18 of the left reel 2L), “lip a” (for example, the pattern of the area number 20 of the left reel 2L), and “lip b” (for example, the pattern of the area number 8 of the left reel 2L) Identifiable multiple Symbol of the kind is depicted in a predetermined order, one by 21, respectively.

  “White 7b” and “White 7c” are both common in that they are based on the design of “White 7a”, and “White 7b” has a vertical line at the upper left corner, and “White 7c” is different in that a line is added in the horizontal direction at the bottom. For this reason, although “white 7a” to “white 7c” are symbols of different types, they are collectively referred to as white 7 because they have similar external shapes. “Watermelon b” is common in that it is based on the design of “watermelon a”, and is different in that a line is added in the horizontal direction at the top. For this reason, “watermelon a” and “watermelon b” have different types of symbols, but since the external shapes are similar, they are collectively referred to as watermelon. “Bell b” is common in that it is based on the design of “Bell a”, and the color of the sphere portion of the tongue is different in black. For this reason, “Bell a” and “Bell b” are different types of symbols, but since the external shapes are similar, they are collectively referred to as bells. “Lip b” is common in that it is based on the design of “Lip a”, and is different in that an underline is added to the character “REPLAY”. For this reason, “Lip a” and “Lip b” are different types of symbols, but since the external shapes are similar, they are collectively referred to as “lip”.

  The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided in the approximate center of the reel panel of the front door 1b.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously formed in the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, so that three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front door 1b, there are a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). And used when setting the maximum bet number (3 in any game state in the present embodiment) out of a prescribed number of bets determined according to the game state within the range. MAXBET switch 6, medals stored as credits and settlement switch 10 operated when settlement of medals used for setting bets (returning medals used for setting credits and bets), game Start switch 7 operated when starting the operation, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively. Effect switch 56 for use are respectively provided so as to be operated by the player. Hereinafter, the start switch 7 may be simply referred to as a lever. Further, when starting the game, the game is started by the player operating the start switch 7 (lever). Therefore, the operation for starting the game is also referred to as lever-on hereinafter.

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

  In the present embodiment, the procedure for the player to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (also referred to as push order and stop operation order) is forward push, forward push, middle left push, middle right push, reverse pinch. Push and reverse push are included. The forward pressing refers to a pressing order in which the middle reel 2C is second stopped after the left reel 2L is first stopped. The forward pinching push means a push order in which the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time and then the right reel 2R is stopped for the second time. The middle left push means a push order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The middle right press refers to a pressing order in which the right reel 2R is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The reverse pinching push refers to a pressing order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the right reel 2R is first stopped. The reverse pressing refers to a pressing order in which the middle reel 2C is second stopped after the right reel 2R is first stopped.

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

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R for informing that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective by lighting (FIG. 4).

  A liquid crystal display 51 is mounted on the upper portion of the front door 1b. On the liquid crystal display 51, an effect image corresponding to the progress of the game is displayed, and various information related to the game such as an operation procedure by a navigation effect described later, a type of error that has occurred, and the like are displayed. In addition, on the right side of the front surface of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51, an accessory (production door) 60 as a movable member for production is provided so as to be movable in the left-right direction. The accessory 60 is configured such that a part of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 from the front becomes invisible by moving to a position overlapping the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51. The accessory 60 moves from a normal position (first position) that does not overlap the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to a shielding position (second position) that overlaps a part of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 at a predetermined timing. To do. Note that the accessory 60 may be provided so as to overlap a part of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 even in a normal state. In the present embodiment, various effects using both the accessory 60 and the liquid crystal display 51 are implemented. In addition, it is good also as a structure which other actors, such as the accessory located in the front left side not only the front right hand side 60 of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51, but the accessory 60 can move simultaneously.

  Inside the front door 1b, there are a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state and a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) by a key operation, and a set value A set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time while changing or checking the set value, and a stop function that controls the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed). Stop switch 36a for selecting valid / invalid, automatic settlement for selecting validity / invalidity of an automatic settlement function that automatically settles (returns) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation The flow path of the medals inserted from the switch 36b and the medal insertion part 4 is either on the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side provided in the housing 1a or on the medal payout outlet 9 side. The flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to one side, the medal selector 29 having the insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side, and the open state of the front door 1b. A door opening detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detection is provided.

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

  Further, on the inner side of the front door 1b, there is provided a stop switch 36a for selecting validity / invalidity of the stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of AT (Assist Time). AT is a period during which a navigation effect is executed in which the player is notified of the operating procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in order to generate a predetermined winning.

[AT lottery opportunity]
The AT is selected by lottery of the main control unit 41 when winning replays 1 to 3 described later are won. In the chance replays 1 to 3, the number of AT games of 0 to 100 games is given, and the case where it is determined to be 0 is a case where the game is shifted to the AT lottery. Further, when chance replays 4 to 6 are won by lottery of the main control unit 41, AT is determined and 500 AT games are given.

  The AT is also given by an AT lottery in the main control unit 41 when points awarded when winning a replay other than a chance replay or a small role such as a cherry reaches the ceiling of the point. In the AT lottery when the ceiling of the point is reached, a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the AT is executed. In addition, when shifting to the AT, a lottery with a predetermined number of AT games is executed.

  The AT is also given in the lottery performed by the main control unit 41 when winning an AT lottery role such as a strong watermelon or a middle cherry. When winning the AT lottery role, a predetermined navigation stock is given. The navigation stock indicates the number of rights controlled by the AT. In the present embodiment, one set of 50 games is given. As the number of navigation stocks is increased, the AT is controlled for a longer period.

  Note that the AT given for the above-mentioned AT lottery opportunity may be only the number of games or only the number of navigation stocks. Also, either one may be given.

  In the chance replays 1 to 6, as shown later, a 7-pattern uniform appearance and a 7-design temper appearance are derived. In AT winning other than the AT winning in these chance replays 1 to 6, it is only necessary to shift to the AT after passing through the precursor period. In addition, you may make it transfer to AT, without passing through a precursor period.

  A role that informs an advantageous operation procedure in AT is referred to as a push forward role (navigation target role). The push order combination includes the following lottery target combinations to be described later. The push order shown in FIG. 10 includes left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, and right bell 1 to 4, which are collectively referred to as “push order bell”. Further, the push order shown in FIG. 11 is ascending lips 1 to 5, sustaining replies 1 to 3, chance replies 1 to 6, and special lips 1 to 3, and collectively referred to as “push order replay”. These “push order bell” and “push order replay” are “push order”.

  For example, when the middle bell 1 is won in the push order, the middle first stop is notified as the navigation effect, and the bell 1 wins by operating the stop switch in the notified operation procedure. In addition, when the rising lip 2 is won in the push order, the middle and right operation procedures are notified as a navigation effect, and the lip 4 (promotion lip) is won by operating the stop switch in the notified operation procedure. To do.

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

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

  On the front face of the power supply box 100, as shown in FIG. 4, the setting key switch 37 for switching to the setting change state or the setting confirmation state, and the setting value of the internal lottery winning probability (running rate) in the setting change state are changed. A setting switch 38 that functions as a switch for switching on and a power switch 39 that is operated when turning on / off the power are provided.

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are set apart from the winning line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned on the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined for winning based on a combination of symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning line is arranged on the winning line LN, a combination of symbols (for example, bell a-bell a) that is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. -With the configuration in which the bells a) are aligned, it is easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting a specific winning line is aligned on the winning line LN.

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

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

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

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

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

  The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

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

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

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 Is supplied to the effect control board 90 connected via the.

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

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

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

  The game control board 40 is equipped with a main control unit 41 for controlling the game. The main control unit 41 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d. The game control board 40 includes a random number circuit 42 that generates a random number within a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment), a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal having a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and the game control board 40. A switch detection circuit 44 that detects detection signals input from switches connected directly or via the power supply board 101, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and a flow path switching A solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the solenoid 30; an LED drive circuit 47 that controls various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40; and a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1; When detecting a voltage drop, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, and a power supply A reset circuit 49 to provide a reset signal to the main CPU41a when initialization command from Nyutoki or main CPU41a is not inputted, and the other various devices and circuits are mounted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the effect control board 90 is connected with an accessory motor 59 for moving the accessory 60. To the effect control board 90, position specifying sensors 71a and 71b for specifying the position in the left-right direction of the accessory 60 are connected. The accessory 60 is provided with a protrusion for specifying the position. The position specifying sensor 71a detects the position of the protrusion when the accessory 60 is slid to the leftmost position (second position, shielding position) by the accessory motor 59. The position specifying sensor 71b detects the position of the protrusion when the accessory 60 is slid to the rightmost position (first position) by the accessory motor 59.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is in a state where a RAM abnormality error occurs, when the setting key switch 37 and the setting switch 38 are both on, and when the setting key switch 37 is on and the setting switch 38 is off. When starting with the setting key switch 37 in the off state, when the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed, and when the five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, each initialization condition 5 types of initialization in different areas to be initialized are performed.

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

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

[Internal lottery]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the winning line that is activated (in this embodiment, all the winning lines are always activated, In the following, a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged on the activated winning line (simply called the winning line). The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The types of winning combinations can be broadly divided into special roles with a transition to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, small roles with payout of medals, and the next game without the use of medals by the player. There is a re-player who is set with the number of bets that can be made. A small role and a replay role are collectively referred to as a general role. The winning combination includes a transitional role accompanied by a transition of the gaming state.

  In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c.

  The winning flags for the small role and the replaying role are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. The special combination winning flag is valid until a combination of combinations permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in a game having a combination of combinations permitted. That is, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game.

  In the internal lottery, whether or not a winning for each winning combination is permitted is determined before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). It is. In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. For each combination determined according to the gaming state (RT type), the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the current gaming state (RT type), the number of bets and the set value An internal lottery is performed according to the number of determination values of the combination.

  In the internal lottery, a random number value for internal lottery (a lottery work is stored) that is determined in accordance with the role that is the subject of the internal lottery, the current gaming state (current RT type), and the set value. When the result of addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination is won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) corresponding to the number of determination values.

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

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

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

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round by driving the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R in 336 steps. 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) per reel are defined, and these areas have area numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. Assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. The region numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding frames for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing a maximum of 4 symbols after detecting a stop operation. That is, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from a range of up to 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. Since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling up to four symbols after detecting the stop operation, and the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. A symbol stop position can be specified from a range of a maximum of 5 symbols.

  In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the winning combination is drawn not to be aligned on the winning line. Create a stop control table with the number of sliding symbols and perform reel stop control. On the other hand, if you do not win any of the roles, stop control with the number of sliding symbols that does not match any of the roles Create a table and perform reel stop control. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. Control is performed to stop the non-combining roles without aligning them in the drawing range of up to 4 frames.

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

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

  If a special player and a replaying player are elected at the same time, such as when a replaying player is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, when the stop operation is performed, In addition, the control for stopping the game by aligning the symbols of the re-gamer within a maximum of 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer to be simultaneously elected are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or less, that is, within 4 frames, for any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the drawing range of the top, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Make sure to win again with all the re-games. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control which arranges a re-game player on a winning line rather than a special game, and a re-game player always wins. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing role can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing role is drawn, and the special role is not arranged on the winning line simultaneously with the re-playing role.

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

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

  The main control unit 41 counts the game time, which is the time elapsed from the start of the reel rotation every time the reel starts rotating after the game starts. When a specified number of bets are set, such as when a game is started, and the game start operation is enabled, the game time that has started counting from the start of reel rotation of the previous game If it is longer than a predetermined regulation time (4.1 seconds in the present embodiment), that is, if a predetermined regulation time has elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, the reel rotation in that game at that time To start.

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, an AT state command, a stop order command, a freeze command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning to the sub control unit 91. Send multiple types of commands including judgment commands, payout start commands, payout end commands, gaming status commands, standby commands, stop commands, error commands, return commands, setting commands, setting confirmation commands, door commands, and operation detection commands To do.

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

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

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

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started.

  The AT state command is a command that can specify whether the game is in a non-AT state or an AT state, the number of remaining games of AT in the game, the remaining number of navigation stock, the number of remaining games in the precursor period, Sent when the game starts and is sent after the internal winning command.

  The AT state command and the internal winning command are transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game starts. By receiving these commands, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 is operated and the game starts. It is.

  The stop order command is a command that can specify the stop order for stopping the game that is advantageous to the player when winning the push order bell or the like. When the game starts, the navigation effect is performed. Sometimes sent after sending internal winning command.

  The freeze command is a command that can specify whether or not the freeze is executed. The freeze command is transmitted when it is determined to execute the freeze, and is also transmitted when the freeze is performed. Freezing is control that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined delay time (control that does not execute control according to the progress operation even if the progress operation of the game is performed). In the present embodiment, freezing can be performed when the lever is turned on when starting the game. In lever-on freeze, even if the start switch 7 (lever) is operated, reel rotation is not started as usual, and step-up freeze occurs. Step-up freeze (hereinafter also referred to as “SU freeze”) is a freeze in which the reel rotates stepwise in the reverse direction from the normal rotation (forward rotation). The first stage SU1 freeze is a freeze in which the left reel is reversely rotated and temporarily stopped before normal reel rotation is started. The second stage SU2 freeze is a freeze in which the left reel and the middle reel are temporarily stopped by reversely rotating the left reel and further rotating the middle reel before starting the normal reel rotation. In the third stage SU3 freeze, before starting normal reel rotation, the left reel is reversely rotated, then the middle reel is reversely rotated, and further, the right reel is reversely rotated, and the left reel, middle reel, and right reel Is a freeze that temporarily stops.

  A game in which such a freeze occurs has a higher ratio of given privileges as compared to a game in which a freeze does not occur. For example, when 7 Lip 2 with 500 AT games is awarded, freezing is likely to occur, and SU3 freezing is particularly likely to occur. For this reason, the expected value of the AT winning probability varies depending on the occurrence of the freeze and its type. The expected value of the AT winning probability is a value indicating the high degree of expectation that the player has regarding the AT winning, and the possibility (percentage or probability) of winning the AT and given It is a concept that includes both the amount (largeness) of AT games. Note that the expected value of the AT winning probability may be the expected value of Navistock, the high probability (ratio or probability) of winning Navistock, and the amount of Navistock that is granted (large) It is good also as a concept including both. As a modified example, the expected value of the AT winning probability (the expected value of Navistock) is either an AT winning probability (the winning probability of Navistock) or the number of assigned AT games (the number of granted Navistock) It is good also as a concept including one side.

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

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

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

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

  The gaming state command is a command that can specify the gaming state of the next game, the type of RT, and the number of remaining RT games. The gaming state command is transmitted when processing in one game is completed (for example, after winning determination, after payout is completed, etc.).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic process, temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main).

  On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interrupt process (main), temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) thereafter. The

  The operation detection command is generated when a change in the detection state of any switch is detected in the switch input determination process of the timer interrupt process (main) (when edge data of any switch is set). Are stored in the operation detection command storage area. When the operation detection command transmission request is set, the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command storage area is instructed to be transmitted. In the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) executed thereafter, the command buffer is stored. It is stored and transferred to the sub-control unit 91 by being transferred to the serial communication circuit.

[Control by sub-control unit 91 at the time of command reception]
An effect control performed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command will be described.

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

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

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

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

  When a new command is received during execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub control unit 91 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and responds to the newly received command. An effect based on the control pattern is executed. In other words, even when the effect has not been completed to the end, when a new command is received, the effect that has been executed is canceled and the effect based on the new command is executed.

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b, and when the sub control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, the sub control unit 91 stores the effect pattern in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. With reference to the registered selection rate, one of the effect patterns is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

[Winner, special appearance]
5 to 7 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a special outcome that is stopped on the active line only when a predetermined small combination is missed. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41.

  First, the transition of the gaming state controlled by the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the game progresses while being controlled by any one of RT0 (prepared game state), RT1 (normal game state), RT2 (intermediate game state), and RT3 (advantageous game state).

  RT0 is a gaming state in which transition control is performed after the setting change state, and the gaming state transitions to RT1 when a special outcome is derived.

  RT1 is a gaming state that can be shifted from RT0, and is usually a gaming state in which the player may spend the most time. In RT1, the game state shifts to RT2 by winning Lip 4. In RT1, the game state shifts to RT3 by winning Lip 6.

  RT2 is a gaming state that can be shifted from RT1, and is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than RT1. In RT2, the game state shifts to RT3 by winning Lip 6. In this way, RT2 is also a game state that is being routed to transit the game state from RT1 to RT3. In RT2, the gaming state shifts to RT1 by deriving a special outcome or winning a lip 5.

  RT3 is a gaming state that can be shifted from RT1 or RT2, and is a gaming state in which the winning probability of a re-gamer is higher than RT1 and RT2. Therefore, RT3 is in a gaming state that is advantageous to the player in that the player can play the game without consuming the most medals. In RT3, the gaming state shifts to RT1 by deriving a special outcome or winning a lip 5.

  Among the winning combinations, the replaying combinations include eight types of replaying combinations such as Lips 1 to 6 and 7 Lips 1 and 2 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6.

  In the description of the symbol combination in the present embodiment, “/” indicates the meaning “or”, “−” indicates “adjacent reel separation”, the left indicates “the symbol of the left reel 2L”, The middle shows the “design of the middle reel 2C”, and the right shows the “design of the right reel 2R”. Therefore, for example, “Lip a / Lip b-Lip a / Lip b-Lip a / Lip b / Watermelon a / Watermelon b”, which is a combination of Lip 1, as shown in FIG. “a-lip a”, “lip a-lip a-lip b”, “lip a-lip a-watermelon a”, “lip a-lip a-watermelon b”, “lip a-lip b-lip a”, “Lip a-lip b-lip b”, “lip a-lip b-watermelon a”, “lip a-lip b-watermelon b”, “lip b-lip a-lip a”, “lip b-lip a” “Lip b”, “Lip b-Lip a-Watermelon a”, “Lip b-Lip a-Watermelon b”, “Lip b-Lip b-Lip a”, “Lip b-Lip b-Lip b”, “ “Lip b-Lip b-Watermelon a” and “Lip b-Lip b-Watermelon b” mean 16 kinds of symbol combinations.

  As shown in FIG. 9, after winning the Lip 4 in RT1, it is controlled to RT2, which is more advantageous for the player than RT1. For this reason, Lip 4 is also referred to as a promotion Lip.

  As shown in FIG. 9, after winning the lip 5 in RT2 or RT3, which is more advantageous to the player than RT1, it is controlled to RT1. For this reason, the lip 5 is also referred to as a tumbling lip. When the player wins Lip 5 at RT1, the gaming state is maintained at RT1.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, for the left reel 2 </ b> L, the lip a is arranged at a position one lower than the bell a, and for the right reel 2 </ b> R, the lip a is arranged one position above the bell a. ing. For this reason, when the symbol combination of Lip 4 is aligned with the effective line, the combination of “Lip a-Lip a-Lip a” rises to the right, that is, aligns with the invalid line LM4. On the other hand, when the lip 5 (falling lip) is won, the same pattern is not arranged on any line as when the lip 4 is won.

  For example, FIG. 9 (b) is a diagram for explaining an example of the reel stop appearance at the time of winning a Lip 5 (falling lip) winning the transition from RT2 to RT1.

  In FIG. 9B, the region numbers 7-9 of the left reel 2L are stopped, the region numbers 9-11 of the middle reel 2C are stopped, and the region numbers 7-9 of the right reel 2R are stopped. As a result, the symbol combination of “lip a-lip a-bell a” is dropped on the effective line.

  On the other hand, FIG. 9C is a diagram for explaining an example of the reel stop appearance at the time of winning a Lip 4 (promotional lip) winning the transition from RT1 to RT2. In FIG. 9C, the region numbers 8 to 10 of the left reel 2L are stopped, the region numbers 9 to 11 of the middle reel 2C are stopped, and the region numbers 7 to 9 of the right reel 2R are stopped. As a result, the symbol combination of the promotion lip winning of “bell a-lip a-bell a” is stopped on the active line. At the time of promotion lip winning, the symbol combinations “lip a-lip a-lip a” are all stopped on the invalid line LM4. This makes it easier for the player to recognize the promotion lip winning. The promotion lip is a winning combination that is an opportunity to control RT2, which is advantageous for the player. As a result, it is easy for the player to recognize that the control has been made to RT2.

  Returning to FIG. 6, when the symbol combination of Lip 6 is aligned with the effective line, the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is lowered to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3. For this reason, when the lip 6 wins, seven matches are derived in the downward direction, so that the player can easily recognize that the gaming state shifts to RT3.

  When the symbol combination of 7 lip 1 is aligned with the effective line, the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” rises to the right, that is, aligns with the invalid line LM4.

  When the symbol combination of 7 Lip 2 is aligned with the effective line, the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned with the effective line.

  The symbols constituting Lips 1 to 6 and 7 Lips 1 and 2 are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, when one of the lips 1 to 6 and 7 lips 1 and 2 is won in the internal lottery, as a rule, the selected lip (no matter whether the stop switch 8L, 8C or 8R is operated) It can be said that when a plurality of lips are selected, one of the lips) can be awarded. When a plurality of lips are won, reel control is performed so that the lip corresponding to the operation procedure wins.

  When winning one of Lip 1 to 6 and 7 Lip 1 or 2, there is no payout of medals, but the next game can be started without setting the number of bets again, so setting is not required in the next game This is substantially the same as when medals corresponding to the number of bets are paid out. When winning a lip 2 or a lip 3, 7 symbols such as “white 7-white 7-lip” and “white 7-lip-white 7” are tempered on the active line. Then, when winning in Lip 2 or Lip 3, a lottery of AT games is performed, and any AT game number is added from 0 to 100 games. Also, when winning 7 Lip 2, 7 symbols are aligned on the active line, and the number of AT games is increased by 500 games. The addition of the number of AT games means that the number of AT games is given in the state where the number of AT games has already been given.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the small combination of the winning combinations will be described. The small roles include bells 1, 2, push order bells 1 to 8, cherries 1 to 3, watermelons 1 to 4, and one sheet 1 and 2.

  Bell 1 is also called a middle bell because it is awarded when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” stops on the active line.

  Bell 2 is also referred to as the lower right bell because the winning combination stops at the invalid line LM3 when the winning symbol on the active line stops.

  The symbols constituting the bell 1 and the bell 2 are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, when the bell 1 or the bell 2 is won in the internal lottery, as a rule, the winning bell 1 or the bell 2 can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Each of the push order bells 1 to 8 is also called an upper bell because a winning combination is stopped by stopping the combination of “bell-bell-bell” on the invalid line LM1 when the winning symbol on the active line stops. .

  The symbols constituting each of the push order bells 1 to 8 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, even if one of the push order bells 1 to 8 is won in the internal lottery, the stop switch 8L, at an appropriate timing according to the type of push order bell that is selected among the push order bells 1 to 8 If 8C and 8R are not operated, the winning push order bell will not be won. When winning one of the bell 1, the bell 2, and the push order bells 1 to 8, 15 medals are paid out.

  The cherry 1 is also called a middle-stage cherry because a prize is awarded when the cherry on the left reel 2L is positioned on the active line.

  The cherry 2 and the cherry 3 are also called corner cherries because, when the winning symbol on the active line is stopped, the “cherry” of the left reel 2L is stopped at the upper or lower stage, so that the winning is achieved.

  Of the symbols constituting each of cherries 1 to 3, the symbol of the left reel 2L is not arranged within five frames. For this reason, even if one of the cherries 1 to 3 is won in the internal lottery, the winning cherry will not be won if the stop switch 8L is not operated at an appropriate timing. When one of the cherries 1 to 3 is won, two medals are paid out.

  The watermelon 1 is also referred to as an upper stage watermelon because when the winning symbol on the active line stops, the “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” combination stops on the invalid line LM1.

  The watermelon 2 is also called a middle stage watermelon because “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” stops winning on the active line.

  The watermelon 3 is also referred to as a right-down watermelon because a winning combination on the invalid line LM3 stops when the winning symbol on the active line stops.

  The watermelon 4 is also referred to as a right-up watermelon because a winning combination on the invalid line LM4 stops when the winning symbol on the active line stops, and the watermelon 4 wins.

  The output of watermelon 1 (upper watermelon) and the output of watermelon 2 (middle watermelon) are the strong watermelon eyes, the output of watermelon 3 (lower right watermelon) and the output of watermelon 4 (upward watermelon) are both weak watermelon eyes Say. Moreover, the weak watermelon eyes and the strong watermelon eyes are collectively referred to simply as watermelon eyes.

  The symbols constituting each of the watermelons 1 to 4 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, even if one of the watermelons 1 to 4 is won in the internal lottery, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing according to the type of the watermelon selected among the watermelons 1 to 4. Otherwise, you won't win the winning watermelon. When one of the watermelons 1 to 4 is won, six medals are paid out.

  The symbols constituting each of the 1 sheet 1 and 1 sheet 2 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, even if one 1 or 1 is won in the internal lottery, the stop switches 8L and 8C are appropriately timed according to the winning combination of 1 winning 1 of 1 and 1 If the 8R is not operated, the winning single winning combination will not be won. When a prize is won for one or two, one medal is paid out.

  Next, a special outcome will be described with reference to FIG. Special rolls are won in games that have been won for push order bells 1-8 of the small roles (left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4) In a case where none of the winning winning combinations that can be generated (when they are missed), it is a specific combination of symbols that stops at the active line.

  Special outcomes include right bell spilled eyes, middle bell spilled eyes, and left bell spilled eyes. The right bell spilling is stopped when the winning combination in the internal lottery is one of the right bells 1 to 4 and no winning can be generated. The middle bell spill is stopped when the winning combination in the internal lottery is one of the middle bells 1 to 4 and a winning cannot be generated. The left bell spilling is stopped when the winning combination in the internal lottery is one of the left bells 1 to 4 and a winning cannot be generated.

  As shown in FIG. 9, at RT0, RT2, and RT3, none of the winnings occur, and after the special game stops, the RT1 is controlled.

[Lottery target role, number of judgment values, reel control]
Next, with reference to FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the lottery object combination read in the internal lottery, the number of determination values of the lottery object combination, and the reel control in the game winning the lottery object combination will be described. In the present embodiment, the winning combination and its winning probability differ depending on whether the gaming state is RT0 to RT3. 10 and 11, the vertical column indicates the types of the lottery target roles that can be read out by the internal lottery, and the horizontal column indicates the combination of winning combinations for each lottery target role, the gaming state to be selected, The contents of the reel control are also shown.

  The lottery target combination is provided with an internal lottery for only one winning combination and an internal lottery for a plurality of winning combinations simultaneously. The internal lottery corresponding to the lottery target combination is shown in the winning combination column.

  For example, in the internal lottery, when a common bell is read out of the lottery subject, a winning / no-win lottery for the winning combination corresponding to the common bell is performed, and when the left bell 1 is read out, A winning / no-win lottery is performed for all of bell 2, push order bell 1, and push order bell 4 which are combinations of winning combinations corresponding to bell 1. Similarly, left bell 2-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, middle cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, normal lip, ascending When the flips 1 to 5, the maintenance rolls 1 to 3, the chances 1 to 6 and the special flips 1 to 3 are read in the internal lottery, the winning combination corresponding to the read lottery target A lottery is drawn for the winning combination or combination of winning combinations shown in the column.

  A circle in the game state column corresponding to the lottery target indicates that the lottery target is read in the internal lottery when the game is in the game state, and no mark indicates that in the internal lottery when the game is in the game state. This indicates that the lottery target combination is not read out.

  The numerical value shown below the circle indicates the number of judgment values. An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “256” is set as the number of determination values is 256/65536. In the internal lottery, if no winning combination is won, the game is lost.

  When the gaming state is RT0, common bell, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, middle cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, weak watermelon, strong The watermelon and the normal lip are sequentially read out as a target combination for internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT1, common bell, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, middle cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, weak watermelon, strong Watermelon, normal lip, uplift lip 1-5, sustain lip 1-3, chance lip 1-6, and special lip 1-3 are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT2, common bell, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, middle cherries, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, weak watermelon, strong The watermelon, normal lip, maintenance lip 1 to 3, chance lip 1 to 6, and special lip 1 to 3 are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT3, common bell, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, middle cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, weak watermelon, strong The watermelon, normal lip, maintenance lip 1 to 3, chance lip 1 to 6, and special lip 1 to 3 are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  In any gaming state of RT0 to RT3, common bell, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, middle tier cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, weak Watermelons and strong watermelons are determined as lottery targets and a common number of determination values is determined regardless of the gaming state. That is, the winning probability of winning a small role in the internal lottery is constant regardless of the gaming state. Note that the winning probability of winning a small role in the internal lottery may be determined so as to differ depending on the set value.

  Comparing the number of determination values of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4, the winning probabilities are equal (all the determination value numbers are 1402).

  When comparing the number of judgment values for weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, weak watermelon, and strong watermelon, each lottery role that is marked "weak" (weak cherry, weak one, weak watermelon) The lottery subject with “strong” (strong cherry, strong one, strong watermelon) is smaller and the winning probability is lower. Comparing the number of judgment values between the middle cherry, the weak cherry, and the strong cherry, the middle cherry is the smallest and the winning probability is the lowest.

  In the present embodiment, when a normal lip (Replay 1), watermelon, and cherry are won, a predetermined point lottery is performed, and an AT lottery is performed when the selected points become 100 points. In addition, when chance replays 1 to 3 are won, a lottery for giving 0 to 100 AT games is performed. In addition, when chance replays 4 to 6 are won, 500 AT games are awarded. Note that the degree of advantage in the point lottery may vary depending on the type of watermelon (weak watermelon, strong watermelon) and the type of cherry (middle stage cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry). For example, it is expected that the winning lottery with “strong” will be awarded when winning the lottery and the probability of winning in the point lottery will be given compared to the winning lottery with “weak” It may be determined so that at least one of the possible points becomes high. Further, the AT lottery may be performed only by winning the winning combination instead of the point lottery. For example, an AT lottery is performed when winning a middle tier cherry, a weak cherry, a strong cherry, a weak one, a strong one, a weak watermelon, or a strong watermelon. When winning the lottery target with “”, the AT is won with a higher probability, and when winning the lottery with “strong”, the AT is won with a higher probability when winning the middle cherries. Also good. As a result, winning a lottery subject with a “strong” than a lottery subject with a “weak”, and winning a middle-tier cherry than a lottery subject with a “strong” On the other hand, the expectation that the player has can be enhanced.

  Next, the number of determination values of the normal lip, the rising lip 1-5, the maintenance lip 1-3, the chance lip 1-6, and the special lip 1-3 are compared for each gaming state. The probability of winning one of the regame players is the highest in RT3, followed by RT2 and RT1, and the number of determination values is set so that RT0 is the lowest.

  The winning probabilities of each of the rising replies 1 to 5 in RT1 are equal (the number of judgment values is 739). In RT1, chance replies 4-6 have a lower probability of winning than chance replies 1-3. For this reason, it is difficult to win 7 Lip 2 which gives a privilege more advantageous than Lip 2 and Lip 3 win. The winning probabilities of special lips 1 to 3 in RT1 are equal (the number of judgment values is all 1000).

  The maintenance rolls 1 to 3 winning probabilities in RT2 are equal (the number of judgment values is 4016). Further, the number of determination values of the chance lips 1 to 6 and the special lips 1 to 3 in RT2 are set to be the same value and have the same winning probability (the number of determination values is all 1562).

  The maintenance rolls 1 to 3 winning probabilities in RT3 are equal (the number of judgment values is 6048). Further, the number of determination values of chance lips 1 to 6 and special lips 1 to 3 in RT3 is the same value, and is set to have the same winning probability (the number of determination values is all 111).

  Here, the results obtained by adding the number of determination values of each re-gamer read out in RT1 to RT3 are compared.

  When the total number of judgment values is compared between RT1 and RT2, RT2 is larger than RT1, and the re-game is won with a high probability. As shown in FIG. 9, RT2 is also a game state in the middle of passing the game state from RT1 to RT3, and the player who has changed the game state from RT1 to RT2 This is to prevent medals from being consumed as much as possible during the period in RT2 until the gaming state shifts to RT3.

  The total judgment value number of RT3 is larger than the total judgment value number in RT1 and RT2, and the re-game player is won with the highest probability. As a result, RT3 becomes a gaming state that is most advantageous to the player in that it can be played while minimizing the consumption of medals. Therefore, the superiority of RT3 over RT1 and RT2 can be ensured.

  The transition from RT1 to RT3 during non-AT is not easy. For this reason, in RT2 through which the transition from RT1 to RT3 is made, the total judgment value number of the re-gamer is set higher than RT1 so that the medal is not consumed as much as possible, thereby reducing the burden on the player. , Does not reduce the interest of the game.

  Since the winning probability of special lips 1 to 3 in RT2 is set higher than RT1 from RT2 to RT3, it is easier to shift during non-AT than from RT1 to RT2. This prevents the player who has luckily shifted from RT1 to RT2 during the non-AT from feeling dissatisfied with not shifting to RT3 as much as possible, and does not lower the interest of the game.

  Next, the contents of the reel control described in the right column of FIGS. 10 and 11 will be described. The winning combination determined according to the type of the winning lottery selected (winning winning combination) and the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are aligned on the active line and stopped within a maximum drawing range of 4 frames. Control is performed.

  When one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is elected, the reel on which the stop operation is first performed (the first stopped reel) is the left reel. Depending on whether the reel is 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R, control is performed so that the bell 1 or the bell 2 is aligned and stopped on the effective line within a drawing range of a maximum of four frames.

  When the left bell 1 is elected and the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that the bell 2 of the elected small role is aligned with the active line and stopped. On the other hand, when the left bell 1 is elected and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the pushing order bell 1 or the pushing order bell 4 of the elected small roles is on the effective line within the retractable range. Performs control to stop them together. The symbols constituting the push order bell 1 and the push order bell 4 are not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, respectively. Therefore, when each of the stop switches 8L to 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to either the push order bell 1 or the push order bell 4, the corresponding push order bell 1 or push order bell 4 is won. However, if the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, control is performed so that the left bell spilled out of the special outcome is aligned with the effective line without winning.

  Similarly, in the game in which any of the left bells 2 to 4 is won, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, control is performed to stop the bell 2 of the selected small roles in alignment with the active line. Do. On the other hand, when one of the left bells 2 to 4 is elected and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the push order bell that is elected among the push order bells 1 to 8 can be pulled in. Controls to stop on the active line. None of the symbols constituting the push order bell are arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, when each of the stop switches 8L to 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to the selected pressing order bell, the corresponding pressing order bell can be won, but the stopping operation is not performed at an appropriate timing. In some cases, control is performed so that the left bell spilled out of the special outcomes are aligned with the active line and stopped without winning.

  The same applies when one of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 is won. In other words, if the first stop reel in the game elected for any of the middle bells 1 to 4 is the middle reel 2C, the symbol combination of the bell 1 of the elected small roles is aligned with the active line. If the reel is a reel other than the middle reel 2C, control is performed so that the symbol combination of the selected push order bell among the push order bells 1 to 8 is pulled into the effective line and stopped within the pullable range. If the symbol combination of the selected push order bell cannot be pulled into the effective line and stopped, the middle bell spilled out of the special items are controlled so as to be aligned with the effective line.

  If the first stop reel in the game in which any of the right bells 1 to 4 is won is the right reel 2R, the symbol combination of the bell 1 in the selected small role is aligned and stopped. If the reel is a reel other than the right reel 2R, control is performed so that the symbol combination of the selected push order bell among the push order bells 1 to 8 is pulled into the effective line and stopped within the pullable range, When the winning combination of the push order bells cannot be pulled into the effective line and stopped, the right bell spilled out of the special items is controlled to be aligned with the effective line and stopped.

  As described above, when one of the left bells 1 to 4 is won, reel control is performed so as to surely win the bell 2 when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time. When the first stop is performed, the reel control is performed so that the winning push bell is awarded only when the pull-in is possible, and when the pull-in is not possible, all are dropped and the special outcome is derived.

  When one of the middle bells 1 to 4 is won, reel control is performed so that the bell 1 is surely won when the middle reel 2C is first stopped, and the other reels 2C are first stopped. In such a case, the reel control is performed so that the winning push order bell is awarded only when the pull-in is possible, and when the pull-in is not possible, all of the push-out bells are dropped and the special outcome is derived.

  When one of the right bells 1 to 4 is elected, reel control is performed so that the bell 1 is surely won when the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, and the parts other than the right reel 2R are stopped for the first time. In such a case, the reel control is performed so that the winning push order bell is awarded only when the pull-in is possible, and when the pull-in is not possible, all of the push-out bells are dropped and the special outcome is derived.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first stop reel for surely winning the bell 1 or 2 is made different depending on whether the left bell is won, the middle bell is won, or the right bell is won. Thus, the operation procedure for winning (a winning operation procedure) and the operation procedure for avoiding derivation of the special outcome can be made different.

  In the game where the middle cherries are won, the reel control is performed so that the cherries on the left reel 2L are stopped only on the active line when winning. On the other hand, in a game where a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won, reel control is performed so that the cherry on the left reel 2L is stopped at the upper or lower level when winning. Thus, when the cherry on the left reel 2L stops at the middle stage and a cherry prize is generated, the player can be informed that the middle stage cherry has been won, and the cherry on the left reel 2L stops at the upper stage or the lower stage. When a cherry prize is generated, it is possible to notify the player that the player has won the weak cherry or the strong cherry instead of the middle cherry.

  Only in the game where the strong cherry is won, the cherry of each of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R is stopped on the invalid line where the cherry of the left reel 2L is stopped, and the “cherry-cherry-cherry” is stopped. Reel control can be performed. As a result, when the cherry on the left reel 2L stops at the upper or lower stage and “cherry-cherry-cherry” is stopped on the invalid line where the cherry is stopped, the strong cherry is won instead of the weak cherry. This can be notified to the player.

  In a game that is won by a weak one, a predetermined weak chance (for example, “White 7b-Watermelon b-Cherry” on the active line) that is different from the special appearance in the combination of outliers is stopped. Reel control is performed. In a game in which a strong one is won, among the combinations of outlier symbols, a predetermined strong chance item (for example, “White 7b-Watermelon b-Watermelon b” on the active line is different from the special appearance and the weak chance item). Etc.) is controlled. Opportunity is not only when the weak one or strong one is missed, but the reel control is performed so that it can stop when the middle tier cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, etc. are missed. Is called.

  In a game where a weak watermelon is won, the watermelon 3 or 4 is given priority over the watermelon 1 within the drawable range, and the weak watermelon eyes are stopped and both the watermelon 3 and the watermelon 4 are drawn. If it is not possible, the watermelon 1 cannot be pulled in. Therefore, the reel control is performed to stop the weak chance eyes or the strong chance eyes.

  In a game where a strong watermelon is selected, the watermelon 1 or 2 is given priority over the watermelon 3 and the watermelon 4 within the pullable range, the watermelon eyes are stopped, and the watermelon 1 or 2 is drawn. If it cannot, the watermelons 3 and 4 are pulled in. If neither the watermelon 3 nor the watermelon 4 can be pulled in, reel control is performed to stop the weak chance or the strong chance.

  In a game in which a normal lip is won, regardless of the operation procedure, the symbol combination of lip 1 is drawn into the effective line, and reel control is performed to stop the lip in the middle stage.

  If one of the promotion lips 1 to 5 is elected, the promotion lip is selected depending on whether the first stopped reel is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R. Control for winning a certain lip 4 is performed.

  In a game where the upturn rip 1 is won, if the first stop reel is the left reel 2L, reel control is performed to stop the lip 4 symbol combination in alignment with the effective line, and stop the left reel 2L. If it is the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R other than the above, reel control is performed to win the lip 5 which is a fall lip.

  When the middle reel 2C is stopped first in the game that is elected for the upturning lip 2, and then stopped in the order of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, among the elected re-game players, Reel control is performed to stop the combination of symbols aligned with the effective line. When the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the lip 1 is won, and when it is stopped by a procedure other than these, the lip 5 is won. Reel control is performed.

  When the middle reel 2C is first stopped in the game that is elected for the uplifting lip 3, and then stopped in the order of the right reel 2R and the left reel 2L, Reel control is performed to stop the combination of symbols aligned with the effective line. When the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, Lip 1 is awarded, and when it is stopped by any other operation procedure, Lip 5 is awarded. Reel control is performed.

  If the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time in the game that is elected for the upturning rip 4, and then the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C are stopped in that order, Reel control is performed to stop the combination of symbols aligned with the effective line. When the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, Lip 1 is awarded, and when it is stopped by any other operation procedure, Lip 5 is awarded. Reel control is performed.

  If the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time in the game elected for the uplifting lip 5, and then the middle reel 2C and the left reel 2L are stopped in that order, the rep 4 The reel control is performed so that the symbol combination is stopped on the effective line. When the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, Lip 1 is awarded, and when it is stopped by any other operation procedure, Lip 5 is awarded. Reel control is performed.

  When winning a lip 5 which is a fall lip in RT1, RT1 is maintained, and therefore, in terms of whether or not the gaming state is shifted, it is the same as when lip 1 wins. As described above, the operation procedure for winning the lip 4 which is the promotion lip can be varied depending on which of the promotion lip 1 to 5 is won.

  When one of the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 is selected, the normal reel is used depending on whether the first stopped reel is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R. Control for winning a certain lip 1 or control for winning a lip 5 which is a falling lip is performed.

  When the first stop reel in the game in which the maintenance roll 1 is won is the left reel 2L, the reel control that stops the same combination of the symbols of the Lip 1 among the selected re-playing players on the active line. In the case of the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R other than the left reel 2L, reel control for winning the lip 5 is performed.

  If the first stop reel in the game in which the maintenance roll 2 is selected is the middle reel 2C, the reel control that stops the combination of the symbols of the Lip 1 among the selected re-playing players on the active line. In the case of the left reel 2L or the right reel 2R other than the middle reel 2C, reel control for winning the lip 5 is performed.

  When the first stop reel in the game in which the maintenance roll 3 is won is the right reel 2R, the reel control that stops the same combination of the symbols of the Lip 1 among the selected re-playing players on the active line. In the case of the left reel 2L or the middle reel 2C other than the right reel 2R, reel control for winning the lip 5 is performed.

  Thus, depending on which of the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 is won, the operation procedure for winning the normal Lip 1 and the fall 5 Lip 5 can be varied.

  When one of the chance replies 1 to 3 is won, an AT lottery for determining the number of games from 0 to 100 is performed, and the determined number of games is given as the number of AT games. Is done. In addition, when any one of chance replies 4 to 6 is won, 500 AT games are awarded.

  In the game in which the chance lip 1 to 3 are won, when the stop operation is performed in the order of left middle right, the lip 2 is derived, and when the stop operation is performed in the order of left and right middle, Lip 3 is derived. Further, in the game in which the chance replies 1 to 3 are won, if the stop operation is performed in the order of middle and right and left, the lip 2 is derived. Further, in the game in which the chance replies 1 to 3 are won, if the stop operation is performed in the order of the middle left and right, the lip 3 is derived. When operated by these operating procedures, control is performed so that the 7 symbols are surely stopped until the second stop (7 symbol template).

  In addition, in the game in which the chance replies 1 to 3 are won, when the stop operation is performed in the middle right / left order, and when the stop operation is performed in the right middle / left order, the lip 2 is derived. To do. When operated by these operating procedures, control is performed so that the seven symbols are surely stopped at the first stop.

  In a game in which chance replies 4 to 6 are won, regardless of the operation procedure, the 7 lip 2 symbol combination is drawn into the effective line, and the 7 symbols are stopped in the middle (7 symbols aligned) and reel control is performed. .

  Therefore, when winning a chance lip, it is always possible to stop 7 symbols until the first stop operation, and to stop 7 symbols even in the second stop operation as much as possible. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the expectation of the 7-pattern uniform to which an advantageous privilege (AT500 game) is given as long as possible until the final stop.

  If one of the special lips 1 to 3 is won, the control to make the lip 6 which is a special lip wins or the transition of the game state is performed according to the stop operation order corresponding to the special lip 1 to 3. Control for winning any of Lips 1 to 3 that are not accompanied is performed.

  When the first stop reel in the game for which the special lip 1 is won is the left reel 2L, the reel control is performed to stop the combination of the symbols of the lip 6 on the effective line among the selected re-game players. If it is a middle reel 2C or a right reel 2R other than the left reel 2L, control is performed to win one of the replies 1-3.

  If the first stop reel in the game in which the special lip 2 is won is the middle reel 2C, the reel control is performed to stop the combination of the symbols of the lip 6 on the active line among the selected re-game players. If it is the left reel 2L or the right reel 2R other than the middle reel 2C, a control for winning one of the replies 1 to 3 is performed.

  When the first stop reel in the game for which the special lip 3 is won is the right reel 2R, the reel control is performed so that the symbol combinations of the lip 6 among the selected re-playing players are aligned and stopped. If it is the left reel 2L or the middle reel 2C other than the right reel 2R, a control for winning one of the replies 1 to 3 is performed.

  Thus, the operation procedure for winning the lip 6 which is the special lip can be varied depending on which of the special lips 1 to 3 is won.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 performs an internal lottery for the lottery target combination corresponding to the gaming state, performs reel control according to the lottery result and the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and according to the display result. Perform medal payout and game state transition.

[Game flow]
Here, referring to FIG. 9 again, the flow of the game will be described together. As shown in FIG. 9, the slot machine 1 is controlled to RT0 after the setting change state is completed. Since it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state, at RT0, it is not controlled by AT and the navigation effect is not executed. As described above, since the navigation effect is not executed at RT0, it is highly probable when winning at any one of left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, and right bell 1-4 at RT0. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the special appearance is stopped on the active line and the special appearance is not stopped and is not shifted to RT1 indefinitely by missing the bell and the push order bell. In RT1 to RT3, the game flow is as described below depending on whether or not AT is in progress.

  First, the flow of a game during non-AT will be described. The slot machine 1 is designed to stop the left reel 2L for the first time when it is non-AT in RT0 to RT3. For this reason, the player performs a stop operation to stop the left reel 2L for the first time during non-AT. As a result, the game flow is as follows.

  In RT1, by winning in Lip 4 or Lip 6, the process proceeds to RT2 or RT3. In order to win Lip 4 or Lip 6, as shown in FIG. 11, either one of the promotion lips 1 to 5 is won and stopped by an operation procedure for making a promotion lip winning, or a special lip It is necessary to stop the operation procedure for winning 1-3 and winning special lip.

  However, the winning probability of the promotion lip 1 to be awarded the promotion lip when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time is lower than the winning probability of the other promotion lip 2-5. The winning probability of the special lip 1 that is awarded the special lip when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time is lower than the winning probabilities of the other special lips 2 and 3. Therefore, as long as the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the possibility of shifting to RT2 or RT3 is low.

  Even if the left reel 2L is first stopped at RT1 and luckily wins the lip 4 and is controlled by RT2, it is set so that it is difficult to maintain control over RT2. That is, among the push order bells, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the winning probabilities of the left bells 1 to 4 that become the bell winning are higher than the winning probabilities of the other intermediate bells 1 to 4 and right bells 1 to 4 It is set to be extremely low and the special outcome is stopped with a high probability. Of the maintenance rolls 1 to 3, the winning probability of the maintenance roll 1 that stops the lip 1 when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time is lower than the winning probabilities of the other maintenance rolls 2 and 3. The lip 1 cannot be won with a high probability and the fall lip wins. For this reason, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, most of the games during non-AT are digested at RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game during the AT will be described. In RT1, the navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning Lip 4 or Lip 6 can be executed when any of the rising lips 1 to 5 and the special lips 1 to 3 is won. For this reason, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by Lip 4 winning and to RT3 by Lip 6 winning.

  In RT2, when any of the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning the normal Lip 1 is executed. For this reason, RT2 can be maintained by Lip 1 winning by performing stop operation according to a navigation effect.

  Furthermore, in RT2, when any of the special lips 1 to 3 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning the lip 6 can be executed. Therefore, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT3 by Lip 6 winning.

  In RT3, when one of the maintenance rolls 1 to 3 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning the normal Lip 1 is executed. For this reason, RT3 can be maintained by Lip 1 winning by performing stop operation according to a navigation effect.

  At least in RT1-3, when winning a lottery target that cannot be won unless it is stopped by a predetermined operating procedure, such as left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, and right bell 1-4 In addition, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player in accordance with the lottery target combination is executed. For this reason, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to prevent a small part from being missed and to reliably acquire medals. Further, it is possible to maintain the control to the currently controlled gaming state by avoiding the special event from being stopped.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the AT is in progress, the navigation effect is executed so that the RT3 is controlled and maintained by the RT3. Most of the games are digested at RT3. The state controlled by AT in RT3 which is advantageous for the player is particularly referred to as assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART).

[Game flow when winning a chance replay]
The flow of the game (game) when winning the chance replay is described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a game flow when a chance replay is won. The main control section 41 determines whether or not the chance replays 1 to 6 shown in FIG. The determination process of S100 is executed by determining whether flags corresponding to chance replays 1 to 6 are stored in the RAM 41c.

  If it is determined that the chance replays 1 to 6 are won, then in S101, it is determined whether or not the chance replays 1 to 3 are won. If the chance replays 1 to 3 are won, the process proceeds to S102, and the type of freeze of no freeze, SU1 freeze, or SU2 freeze is determined in the freeze lottery determination table shown in FIG. 13 (S102). The determined freeze is executed for a period corresponding to the type of step-up freeze that occurs when the lever is turned on when the lever is turned on. If no freeze is determined, no freeze will occur. Thereafter, in accordance with the stop operation, “7-7-lip”, “7-lip-7” (7 symbol template appearance), etc. are derived (S103). Thereafter, a lottery for determining the number of games to be given as the number of AT games from 0 to 100 games is executed (S104). In addition, depending on the pressing order in S103, there are cases in which 7 symbols are arranged only until the first stop.

  If the chance replays 1 to 3 are not won in S101, it is determined that the chance replays 4 to 6 are won, and the process proceeds to S105, in the freeze lottery determination table shown in FIG. The type of freezing, SU2 freezing, or SU3 freezing is determined (S105). The determined freeze is executed for a period corresponding to the type of step-up freeze that occurs when the lever is turned on when the lever is turned on. If no freeze is determined, no freeze will occur. Thereafter, “7-7-7” (7-pattern uniform appearance) is derived regardless of the pressing order (S106). Thereafter, 500 AT games are awarded (S107).

  FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a freeze lottery determination table. The lottery condition for the freeze lottery is a chance replay winning as shown in FIG. When chance replays 1 to 3 are won, it is determined that there is no freeze with a winning probability of 10%, SU1 freeze is determined with a winning probability of 60%, and SU2 freeze is determined with a winning probability of 30%.

  As described above, when the chance replays 1 to 3 are won, the SU3 freeze is not determined, and the freeze is easily determined based on the magnitude relationship of no freeze <SU2 freeze <SU1 freeze.

  Further, when chance replays 4 to 6 are won, it is determined that there is no freeze with a winning probability of 5%, SU1 freeze is determined with a winning probability of 5%, SU2 freeze is determined with a winning probability of 20%, and 70 It is decided to SU3 with the winning probability of%.

  As described above, when the chance replays 4 to 6 are won, it is easy to determine the freeze according to the magnitude relationship of no freeze <SU1 freeze <SU2 freeze <SU3 freeze.

  Further, when the chance replays 1 to 3 are won, the rate of occurrence of SU1 freeze or SU2 freeze is higher than when no freeze occurs (lever-on-free does not occur). That is, when the lever-on-freeze occurs, the seven symbols are tempered at a higher rate than when the lever-on-freeze does not occur. The freeze may be generated at times other than the chance replay winning. In such a case, it is desirable to reduce the occurrence rate of freeze.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an aspect when the lever-on-freeze occurs. When a game is started by a lever-on operation, a lever-on freeze may occur as a precursor event. When a lever-on freeze occurs, one of the SU freezes occurs due to the winning probability as shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, in the SU1 freeze, before starting the normal reel rotation, a freeze is performed in which the left reel is reversely rotated to temporarily stop. After the SU1 freeze, by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the pushing order as shown in FIG. 11, as shown in FIG. 14 (d), the seven symbols are stopped in the first stop and the second stop. In the third stop, the replay symbol stops and the 7 symbol tempering state is reached. Depending on the pressing order, the 7 symbols may not be aligned in the second stop, but the 7 symbols are always stopped in the first stop.

  As shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b), in the SU2 freeze, before starting the normal reel rotation, the left reel is reversely rotated, and the middle reel is reversely rotated so that the left reel and the middle reel are The freeze that stops is executed. After the SU2 freeze, by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the pushing order as shown in FIG. 11, as shown in FIG. 14 (e), the 7 symbols are stopped at the first stop and the second stop. In the third stop, the watermelon symbol stops and the 7 symbol tempering state is reached. Depending on the pressing order, the 7 symbols may not be aligned in the second stop, but the 7 symbols are always stopped in the first stop.

  As shown in FIGS. 14A to 14C, in the SU3 freeze, before starting normal reel rotation, the left reel is rotated backward, the middle reel is rotated backward, and the right reel is rotated backward. The freeze is executed to temporarily stop the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated after the SU3 freeze, the seven symbols stop at the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop, as shown in FIG. 14 (f), regardless of the pressing order.

  As shown in FIG. 12 to FIG. 14, after lever-on freeze occurs, a predetermined SU freeze occurs, and thereafter, control for deriving 7 symbol uniforms, or control for deriving 7 symbol templates (depending on the push order) 7 symbols may not be prepared in the second stop). As shown in FIG. 13, since there are cases where it is determined that there is no freeze, the control for generating the 7-pattern alignment and the control for generating the 7-pattern template may be executed even when the lever-on-freeze does not occur. In addition, when chance replays 4 to 6 are won, 500 AT games are awarded as an advantageous privilege, and 7 symbols are aligned. If the chance replays 1 to 3 are won, the AT game number 0 to 100 games are given by lottery as a privilege that is less advantageous than the 7 symbol set, and 7 symbol templates are generated (depending on the pressing order, 7 symbols may not be available after 2 stops). In addition, when the lever-on-freeze occurs, the seven symbols are tempered at a higher rate than when the lever-on-freeze does not occur.

  Therefore, even if lever-on-freeze does not occur, there is a possibility that a 7 symbol temper will be generated, and the benefits to be given may be given 0 to 100 AT games that are less advantageous than the 7 symbols. Therefore, when the lever-on-freeze occurs, it can be expected that a 7-pattern alignment will occur, and even if the 7-pattern alignment does not occur, it can be expected that a 7-pattern template will occur. , The fun of gaming is improved.

  The lever-on-freeze is triggered by a lever operation, and the 7-pattern uniform and the 7-pattern template are triggered by a stop operation by a stop switch. Therefore, expectation can be enhanced from the operation of starting the variable display to the operation of deriving the display result.

  In the first stop stage, control is performed so that the 7 symbols common to the 7 symbol alignment and the 7 symbol template are stopped. Therefore, since it is not known which display result is derived between the 7 symbol arrangement and the 7 symbol template until the second stop or the final stop, it is possible to keep the player having a sense of expectation.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 14, there are only one kind of 7 symbol arrangements (FIG. 14 (c)), but two types of 7 symbol templates are provided (FIGS. 14 (d) and (e)). ). Therefore, a plurality of types of how to generate the 7 symbol template can be provided, and the interest of the game is improved. In addition, you may make it vary the number of AT games provided according to the kind of 7 symbol template. Specifically, the reel control may be performed so that different types of outcomes are derived depending on the number of games at the time of winning the AT.

  In addition, when 7 symbol alignment occurs, you may make it control so that it may be in a stop state or an automatic adjustment state. The stop state is a state in which reel rotation or the like is not executed even if the next game is started by disabling the game (even if the lever is turned on). Specifically, the stop state is a state in which the progress of the game is disabled until the reset switch 23 provided inside the front door 1b is operated, and when the reset switch 23 is operated, This is a state that allows the game to progress. When controlled to the stop state, for example, a message “Please call a clerk” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. A player who visually recognizes the message operates a call switch (not shown) for calling a store clerk. The store clerk who recognizes that the call switch has been operated opens the front door 1b and operates the reset switch 23. By this operation, the stop state is released, and the game can proceed.

  Further, the automatic settlement state is a state in which medals are automatically settled regardless of the player's operation and the game is disabled. Specifically, in the automatic settlement process, the main control unit 41 settles medals stored as credits and medals used for setting the number of bets (returns medals for the setting of credits and bets). ) Processing. In this way, it is possible to celebrate the occurrence of 7-pattern alignment by stopping or automatic settlement. Note that after automatic settlement, the game may be resumed by inserting medals without disabling the game.

[Point giving effect]
FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a point giving effect. In the present embodiment, a point lottery according to the type of a predetermined winning combination won is executed, and the executed points are added and updated. When the added and updated point reaches the ceiling value of the predetermined point, a precursor effect for notifying the possibility that an AT as a privilege is given is executed. The point giving effect is an effect of giving points on the liquid crystal display 51 and adding and updating the points.

  The precursor effect is executed over a plurality of games, and a lottery of points is executed even during the precursor period. However, the point giving effect is not executed during the precursor period, and the points accumulated during the precursor period are divided and given in a plurality of games after the precursor period. Below, the specific example of a point provision effect is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 15A, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a counter for indicating the addition update of points at the lower right of the screen. In the counter, the denominator is the ceiling of the point, and the numerator is the current point. A point lottery is performed by winning a predetermined winning combination such as cherry, and a point giving effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 15 (b), when the current point reaches the ceiling value of the point, it enters the precursor period.

  When the awarded points reach 100 points, which is the ceiling price, the main control unit 41 executes AT lottery. In the AT lottery, a lottery for determining whether to shift to the AT is executed. In addition, when shifting to the AT, a lottery with a predetermined number of AT games is executed. In addition, you may perform the lottery of the navigation stock which made 50 games 1 set instead of the lottery of the number of AT games. Further, the content of the continuous effect after the sign effect is determined depending on whether or not the AT is won.

  As shown in FIG. 15C, during the precursor period, the point display is changed to the characters “opportunity” and the point giving effect is not executed. However, even during the precursor period, the points are added and updated by winning a predetermined winning combination. In FIG. 15C, it is assumed that a predetermined winning combination is won and 50 points are added and updated in the point lottery.

  Further, in the continuous production during the precursor period shown in FIG. 15D, a battle production in which the enemy character and the ally character battle each other is executed, and an AT is given when winning (when the continuous production is successful). It is assumed that the point addition update is executed even during the continuous performance, and in FIG. 15D, a predetermined winning combination is won and 20 points are added and updated in the point lottery. Therefore, a total of 70 points are added and updated during the precursor period. Here, during the AT period, the point lottery is not executed in order to prevent being too advantageous.

  Further, when the battle effect during the continuous effect is defeated (when the continuous effect fails), points are displayed from 0 as shown in FIG. Moreover, after the end of the precursor period, a point giving effect for giving points (70 points) accumulated during the precursor period is executed in a plurality of games (for example, four games). In FIG. 15 (e), for example, an effect for 10 points out of 70 points accumulated during the precursor period is executed. Therefore, the remaining points accumulated in the precursor period are 60 points. Next, in FIG. 15F, among the points accumulated during the precursor period, the giving effect for 20 points is executed. Therefore, the remaining points accumulated in the precursor period are 40 points. However, in the game in which FIG. 15 (f) is executed, a predetermined winning combination is won and 20 points are added and updated in the point lottery. Therefore, the remaining points are 60 points. Furthermore, in FIG. 15 (g), the giving effect for 20 points out of 60 points, which is the total value of the points accumulated in the precursor period and the points given in FIG. 15 (f), is executed. In FIG. 15H corresponding to the latter half of the plurality of games, the remaining 40 points are provided as the point giving effect, and all the points accumulated in the precursor period and the points given in FIG. Is granted. In addition, although the number of games in which the provision effect is executed has been described as four games, there may be a plurality of games, and any number of games such as ten games may be set.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the sign effect is executed when the given points reach 100 points that are the ceiling. In the sign effect, the sign effect informing the possibility that the AT as a privilege is given is executed over a plurality of games. The point giving effect for giving a predetermined point is not executed during the precursor period. The accumulated value of the points updated in the precursor period is divided into a plurality of points, and is provided in the giving effect in the plurality of games after the precursor period ends. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the game after the end of the precursor period by the giving effect in the plurality of games after the end of the precursor period.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (f), points are also updated in a game in which a point giving effect is executed. Therefore, expectation can be given to the update of the point even during the point giving effect.

  In addition, the point giving effect is not executed during the precursor period, and in a plurality of games after the precursor period, a table with a higher percentage of points is used when the game is given in the normal state as shown in FIG. A lottery of the points that were held is executed. Therefore, a point giving effect in which high value points are given in a plurality of games after the end of the precursor period is executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game from being quit immediately after the precursor period.

  When the given points reach 100 points on the ceiling, AT lottery is performed, and the content of the continuous performance is determined according to the result. If the continuous production during the precursor period is successful, the AT period is reached. During the AT period, even if a predetermined winning combination is won, no point lottery will be performed and no points will be awarded (no point giving effect will be executed). In this way, it can be prevented that the point is given to an advantage during the AT period, which is already in an advantageous state, and becomes too advantageous.

  As shown in FIGS. 15E to 15H, the point giving effect for giving higher points is more likely to be executed in the later games of the plurality of games after the end of the precursor period. Therefore, the point giving effect that gives higher points is more likely to be executed in the later game of the plurality of games after the end of the precursor period. Therefore, in a plurality of games after the end of the precursor period, attention can be paid to the point giving effect and the number of games, and the fun of the game is improved.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a normal state point assignment determination table and a specific state point assignment determination table. The value of the points given varies depending on the gaming state. In the normal state, the normal state point assignment determination table shown in FIG. In the specific state, the specific state point assignment determination table shown in FIG. 16B is used. The specific state refers to a state from the end of AT in the ART (AT + RT3) state to the fall to RT1. On the other hand, the normal state refers to a state other than the specific state during non-AT.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (a), in the normal state point grant determination table, when replay is won as a winning combination, 0 points are determined as a grant point at a rate of 97%, and 5 points are determined at a rate of 1%. 10 points are determined at a rate of 1%, 20 points are determined at a rate of 1%, and 50 points are determined at a rate of 0%. In addition, when watermelon is elected as the winning role, 0 points are determined as a grant point at a rate of 20%, 5 points are determined at a rate of 10%, 10 points are determined at a rate of 20%, and 20 points are determined. It is determined at a rate of 20%, and 50 points are determined at a rate of 30%. In addition, when Cherry wins as the winning role, 0 points are determined as the grant points, 5 points are determined at the rate of 10%, 10 points are determined at the rate of 20%, and 20 points are determined. It is determined at a rate of 30%, and 50 points are determined at a rate of 40%.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (b), in the specific state point grant determination table, when Replay is won as a winning combination, 0 points are determined as grant points and 5 points are determined at a rate of 10%. 10 points are determined at a rate of 7%, 20 points are determined at a rate of 3%, and 50 points are determined at a rate of 0%. In addition, when watermelon is elected as a winning role, 0 points are determined as a grant point at a rate of 0%, 5 points are determined at a rate of 15%, 10 points are determined at a rate of 20%, and 20 points are determined. It is determined at a rate of 30% and 50 points are determined at a rate of 35%. Also, if Cherry wins as the winning role, 0 points will be determined as a 0% rate, 5 points will be determined as a 0% rate, 10 points will be determined as a 0% rate, and 20 points will be determined. 40% is determined and 50 points are determined at 60%.

  As shown in FIGS. 16A and 16B, the points to be awarded differ depending on the type of winning combination, and the points to be given in the order of replay <watermelon <cherry are determined to be higher. Further, in the specific state, the point determination is performed so that the points provided are higher than in the normal state. Thus, in the specific state, the points are updated so as to be more advantageous than the normal state, so that the interest of the game in the specific state is improved. Moreover, since the game state is controlled to a specific state that may fall after the AT ends, it is possible to improve the interest of the game after the AT ends.

  Further, during the precursor period, the point update may be advantageous when the accumulated value of the points updated during the precursor period satisfies a specific condition. For example, when the accumulated value of points accumulated in the precursor period reaches 100 points, even if a point lottery advantageous in the game after the precursor period (for example, a lottery with reference to the table in FIG. 16B) is executed. Good. In this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the update of points during the precursor period.

  In addition, when the AT lottery is not performed in the AT lottery when the assigned points reach the ceiling, a continuous effect is executed that suggests that the failure occurs after the precursor effect is executed. However, when the AT is won by other triggers during the precursor period, a process of rewriting the subsequent effects into successful effects may be executed. Further, the determination ratio of the points to be given may be different depending on whether the effect during the precursor period is successful or unsuccessful.

[AT production]
Next, effects performed during the AT period will be described. During the AT period, a navigation effect that notifies the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R advantageous to the player is executed according to the winning situation. In addition, during the AT period, whether or not to add the number of AT games when a specific winning combination is won is drawn. In addition, when a specific winning combination is won, an effect using the accessory 60 can be executed to suggest the possibility that the number of AT games has been added. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether to operate the accessory 60 when starting one game, and operates the accessory 60 based on the determination result. Below, the relationship between the navigation effect to be performed and the operation of the accessory will be described.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the notification effect and the action of the accessory. In the navigation effect, the first notification effect and the second notification effect may be executed. The first notification effect and the second notification effect are different depending on which region of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is used to execute the navigation effect. The display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is formed by a shielding area 51b where the display screen is shielded when the accessory 60 is operated and an unshielded area 51a where the display screen is not shielded even when the accessory 60 is operated. Yes. Here, the dotted line in the drawing indicates the left end when the accessory 60 moves to the second position which is the shielding position.

  The first notification effect is a navigation effect executed using both the non-shielded area 51a and the shielded area 51b. In addition, the second notification effect is a navigation effect that is executed using only the shielding area 51b (a part of the shielding area 51b). When executing the navigation effect, the sub control unit 91 determines whether to execute the first notification effect or the second notification effect depending on whether or not the game is to operate the accessory 60.

  FIG. 17A shows a navigation effect executed in a game in which the accessory 60 does not operate. The accessory 60 is stopped at the first position on the right side of the liquid crystal display 51 when not in operation. In a game in which the accessory 60 does not operate, the first notification effect is executed. The display of “2, 1, 3” on the display screen indicates the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. A display of “1” with a large circle indicates a stop switch to be operated at the present time, and FIG. 17A shows that the switch is the stop switch 8C. As shown in FIG. 17A, the first notification effect is executed using both the non-shielding area 51a and the shielding area 51b. In addition, the 2nd alerting | reporting effect mentioned later may be performed when an accessory does not operate | move.

  FIG. 17B and FIG. 17C show navigation effects executed in the game in which the accessory 60 operates. In a game in which the accessory 60 operates, the second notification effect is executed before the actual operation. In the second notification effect, as shown in FIG. 17B, the navigation effect is executed using only the non-shielded area 51a out of the shielded area 51a and the shielded area 51b.

  As shown in FIG. 17B to FIG. 17C, a plurality of timings for moving the accessory 60 from the first position to the second position as the shielding position are provided. For example, the accessory 60 may move at a timing when the lever is turned on or at a timing at the first stop that is later than the timing when the lever is turned on. Even if the movement of the accessory 60 to the second position is the timing when the lever is turned on or the timing when the first stop is slower than the timing when the lever is turned on, the second notification effect is executed at the timing when the lever is turned on. In other words, the second notification effect is always executed at the timing before the accessory 60 moves (or at the same time).

  In this way, the second notification effect is executed at the common lever-on timing regardless of the timing at which the accessory 60 is set to the second position, which is the shielding position, so the processing burden when executing the notification effect is increased. Can be reduced. Further, by executing the second notification effect as notification of the predetermined information, it is possible to cause the player to guess that the accessory 60 moves and to improve the interest of the game. Even in a game in which the accessory 60 does not operate, a case where the second notification effect is executed as a navigation effect may occur.

  In addition, when the accessory 60 moves to the second position, which is the shielding position, the player 60 is controlled so as to be more advantageous for the player. Specifically, by winning the AT lottery target role, when the main control unit 41 wins the AT lottery, the sub-control unit 91 operates the accessory 60 at a higher rate than when not winning. When the accessory 60 operates, the possibility of winning the AT may be increased. Moreover, since the 2nd alerting | reporting effect is performed as a navigation effect when the accessory 60 operate | moves as mentioned above, it can have expectation with respect to performing a 2nd alerting | reporting effect.

  As shown to Fig.17 (a), a 1st alerting | reporting effect is performed using the shielding area | region 51b and the non-shielding area | region 51a. On the other hand, as shown in FIG.17 (b), a 2nd alerting | reporting effect is performed using a part of non-shielding area | region 51a. In this way, since the second notification effect is executed using at least a part of the area where the first notification effect is executed, the notification effect is different between the first notification effect and the second notification effect. It is not executed, and the position where the notification effect is viewed becomes constant, and the visibility is stabilized.

  Regardless of whether the accessory 60 moves to the second position when the lever is on or at the first stop, the second notification effect is executed when the lever is on. Therefore, the player can be focused on the lever operation.

  The accessory 60 may move from the second position shown in FIG. 17C to the first position shown in FIG. 17B during execution of the second notification effect. However, even if the accessory 60 moves from the second position to the first position during the execution of the second notification effect, the second notification effect is continuously executed. If it does in this way, it can prevent that the position where the 2nd information effect is performed by the change of the position of the accessory 60 changes.

[About AT Lottery Table]
The main control unit 41 has explained that the AT lottery is executed when the chance replay is won and the grant point reaches the ceiling with reference to FIG. 12 and FIG. 15 and the like. The AT lottery is also executed when winning a role. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining an AT lottery table used in an AT lottery process executed by the main control unit 41 by an AT lottery target winning combination. In the example of FIG. 18, 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. The AT winning probability when other AT lottery target roles (strong watermelon, weak cherry, middle cherry, strong cherry) are won and the distribution ratio of the number of navigation stocks to be given are as shown in FIG. The AT lottery table of FIG. 18 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.

  The sixth condition is a condition that is established when the middle bell wins in a game in which the middle bell or 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. FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining the effect related processing. The effect related process is a process executed when the sub-control unit 91 receives an internal winning command. In S60, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is AT. The sub-control unit 91 stores the AT flag in the RAM 91c from the start of the AT until the end of the 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 internal winning command” corresponds to the above-described push 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. This determination is executed by the sub-control unit 91 determining whether “the winning combination identified by analyzing the received internal winning 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 determination process that is a process for determining whether or not to execute a navigation effect is executed. Whether or not the navigation effect is executed in the game in which the middle bell or the right bell is won is determined by the main control unit 41, and a navigation effect command indicating the result is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The sub control unit 91 executes a navigation effect execution presence / absence determination process based on the result of the navigation effect command. The navigation effect execution command may also be used as an internal winning command, or the navigation effect executing command and the internal winning command may be separate. The navigation effect is determined to execute the navigation effect with a probability of 1%, for example, and not to execute the navigation effect with a probability of 99%. When the process of S66 ends, the process proceeds to S68. It should be noted that whether or not the navigation effect is executed in the game in which the middle bell or the right bell is won may be executed by the sub-control unit 91.

  In the following, the winning combination in which the navigation effect is executed is referred to as a push order (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 winning combination in which the navigation effect at the time of AT is executed is the pushing order, while the navigation target combination at the time of non-AT is the middle bell or the 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 = (11216/65536) × 0.01≈0.17% (1)
Here, “11216/65536” is the total value of the winning probabilities of the middle bell and the right bell (see FIG. 10), 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 = (27029/65536) × 1≈41% (2)
Here, “27029/65536” is the total value of the winning probabilities of the push order of RT1, which has the lowest total value of the winning probabilities of the winning combination (see FIGS. 10 and 11).

  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), the RT1 with the lowest total value of the push-promotion winning probability is calculated as an example. However, in other RT states, the total value of the push-prompt win probability is higher than that of RT1. Get 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. 10 and 11) is won. On the other hand, the AT lottery is executed when the AT lottery target combination is won during the AT (see FIG. 18). 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. 18 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. 21 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.

  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. 20 is an example of the navigation effect execution presence / absence lottery table used in the navigation effect execution presence / absence lottery process. As shown in FIG. 20, 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. FIG. 20 shows the determination probabilities when the number of assigned navigation stocks is 1, 2, or 3 in a game that is an AT. 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 = (11216/65536) × 0.5≈9% (3)
Here, “11216/65536” is the total value of the winning probabilities for the middle bell and the right bell (see FIG. 10), and “0.5” is the execution probability of the navigation effect.

Execution ratio of navigation effect at AT = (26106/65536) × 0.03 = 1.2% (4)
Here, “26106/65536” is the total value of the winning probabilities of winning in RT2 (see FIGS. 10 and 11), and “0.03” is the navigation effect during the AT. It is a ratio (see FIG. 20).

  As shown in equations (3) and (4), the rate at which the navigation effect is executed during non-AT is 9%, 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. In Formula (4), the RT2 having the highest total value of the winning probability of pushing forward is calculated as an example. However, in other RT states, the total value of the winning probability of pushing forward is higher than that of RT2. 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. 20, when the navigation effect necessary to satisfy the sixth condition is executed (in a game with a navigation effect), than in the 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 regulation time”. 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. In addition, for each of “current lever-on operation time” and “previous lever-on operation time”, the sub-control unit 91 uses time measurement results from a clock device (for example, an RTC (real-time clock)) provided in the slot machine 1. It is a time specified based on this. 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 time from when the reel rotation is started to when the reel rotates at a constant speed (reel acceleration time). 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.]
With reference to FIG. 21, a timing chart regarding execution of navigation effects will be described. FIG. 21A 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 the present 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). The sub-control unit 91 specifies the timing T3 when the invalid period is switched to the valid period by receiving the valid period command.

  FIG. 21B 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. 21, 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 achieved. The navigation effect is executed (started) within the invalid period after the end.

[Display on the auxiliary display]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification that notifies the stop order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in an identifiable manner according to the lighting state of the game auxiliary indicator 12.

  The game auxiliary indicator 12 is composed of two indicators each capable of turning on / off a plurality of segments, and each segment can be lit in seven colors of white, peach, yellow, orange, red, green and blue. Display.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating a notification mode by navigation notification. As shown in FIG. 22, the lighting state of the game auxiliary indicator 12 in the navigation notification is in the order in which the notification is stopped (left middle right, left / right middle, middle left / right, middle right left, right left middle, right middle left, left-( The first stop on the left, the middle-(first stop on the middle), and the right (first stop on the right)) are different in the combination of the segments to be lit, so that the stop order can be identified from the combination of the segments that are lit. It is like that. For example, if the segment in the position where the character “21” is displayed is turned on and the other segments are turned off, the stop order of the middle, left and right can be identified. As described above, the operation procedure is notified in a notification mode capable of immediately identifying the stop order notified in the navigation notification.

  It should be noted that the combination of segments that light in correspondence with the stop order is not something that directly recalls the stop order, but it is difficult to immediately identify the stop order from the combination of segments that turn on. It may be one that cannot be easily identified without a table or the like. The notification mode that is difficult to identify immediately corresponds to, for example, notification of an identification symbol, an identification number, or the like that is determined in accordance with an operation procedure such as a stop order.

  Also, in the navigation notification executed when the push order bell is won, the segment that lights up corresponding to the stop order lights in yellow, and the stop operation is performed in accordance with the notified stop order. Can be identified as winning.

  Also, in the navigation notification that wins Replay 4 (promotion replay) among the navigation notifications executed at the time of winning the promotion replay, the segment that lights up corresponding to the stop order is lit in blue, so that it stops according to the notified stop order. By being operated, it is possible to identify that Replay 4 (Promotion Replay) wins.

  Further, in the navigation notification that wins Replay 1 (normal replay) among the navigation notifications that are executed at the time of winning the maintenance replay, the segments that are lit in a pink color corresponding to the stop order are stopped according to the notified stop order. By performing the operation, it can be identified that the replay 1 (normal replay) wins.

  Further, in the navigation notification executed at the time of winning the chance replay, the segment to be lit in orange corresponding to the stop order is lit in orange, and the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order, so that the replay 2 or the replay 3 is won. Can be identified.

  Further, in the navigation notification executed at the time of winning the special replay, the replay 6 may win a prize by performing a stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order by turning on the green segment corresponding to the stop order. It can be identified.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, it can identify that it is in ART (AT is included) by lighting the segment displayed with a dot in the game auxiliary indicator 12 in red.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can execute a winning notification effect for notifying that when any of the winning combinations is won in the winning line LN.

  In the winning notification effect, the reel LED 55 corresponding to the area of the symbols aligned on the winning line LN according to the winning combination (for example, when a middle bell or the like having the same symbol on the winning line LN wins) or the invalid LED 55 Index symbols aligned on the lines LM1 to LM4 (for example, when the symbol aligned on the winning line LN does not become the same symbol, but the right falling bell or the like where the index symbols aligned on the invalid line become the same symbol, etc. wins. ) Changes the lighting state of the reel LED 55 corresponding to the area of), and displays an image indicating that the winning combination is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, thereby notifying that the winning combination has been won.

  In the present embodiment, as the winning notification effect, the effect of notifying that the winning combination has been won by changing the lighting mode of the reel LED 55 and changing the display mode of the liquid crystal display 51 is applied. An effect of notifying that the winning combination has been won by another effect device such as an audio output or effect effect LED 52 may be applied.

  When the winning combination is won, the sub-control unit 91 does not always execute the winning notification effect, but is in a normal state and when the navigation notification is not executed, a stop operation is performed in the recommended stop order, and any winning combination is performed. When a prize is won, a navigation notification is executed, and a stop operation is performed in accordance with the notified stop order. When a winning combination is won, a winning notification effect is executed, while in a normal state, and a navigation notification Is not executed, the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the recommended stop order, and if any combination wins, the navigation notification is executed, and the stop operation is performed according to the stop order other than the notified stop order. When the winning combination is won, the winning notification effect is not executed.

  For example, when a middle bell or normal replay is won, navigation notification is executed, and when the middle bell or normal replay wins when a stop operation is performed in the notified stop order, a prize notification effect is executed. Even if the navigation notification is executed when the push order bell is won, if the stop operation is performed in the stop order other than the notified stop order and the upper bell or the fall replay wins, the winning notification effect is executed. You may make it not be done.

  In the present embodiment, in a configuration including a main control unit 41 that controls a game and a sub-control unit 91 that controls an effect, the main control unit 41 uses a game auxiliary display 12 to provide a reel advantage that is advantageous to the player. Since control for notifying the stop order in an identifiable manner, that is, control for performing navigation notification, it is possible to prevent the player's advantage from being affected even if an abnormality occurs on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  Further, in the navigation notification by the game auxiliary indicator 12, for example, the same stop order is identifiable in the winning of the push order bell in which the middle bell wins and in the maintenance roll replay in which the normal replay wins. Even in this case, since the notification is made with a different lighting color, even if the stop order identified by the navigation notification is the same, the winning combination is performed by performing the stop operation according to the stop order notified by the lighting color at that time. Can be recognized.

  When the stop order is notified in a notification mode in which it is difficult to immediately identify the stop order notified in the navigation notification, the navigation effect using the liquid crystal display 51 or the like by the sub-control unit 91 is provided. It is possible to focus attention on the stop order notified by. Even when the navigation effect does not function, the stop order can be identified by using a correspondence table or the like.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, when the sub control part 91 performs navigation alerting | reporting by the main control part 41, the stop alert | reported by navigation alerting | reporting with the alerting | reporting aspect which is more conspicuous than navigation alerting | reporting by the liquid crystal display 51. Control is performed so that the order can be discerned, and by using an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51, it is possible to notify the reel stop order that is advantageous to the player in a suitable manner. Note that the notice mode that stands out from the navigation notice is a notice form in which a navigation effect is performed on a larger screen than the game auxiliary display 12 where the navigation notice is performed, a notice mode in which a navigation effect is performed by a plurality of effect devices, What is necessary is just the alerting | reporting aspect etc. which can grasp | ascertain an operation procedure immediately.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 continues the navigation notification over the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels regardless of whether or not the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. Also good. On the other hand, as long as the stop operation is performed in the stop order in accordance with the navigation notification, the sub control unit 91 continues the navigation effect over the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels, but matches the stop order in accordance with the navigation notification. When the stop operation is performed in the stop order that is not performed, the navigation effect may be ended from the time when the stop operation is performed that does not match the notified stop order. In this way, when the stop operation is performed in an operation procedure different from the notified stop order, the notification by the navigation notification is continued so that the notification content can be confirmed thereafter, but the aspect that is more conspicuous than the navigation notification Since the notification by the liquid crystal display 51 notified at is ended, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoying when an operation mistake is made.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 continues the navigation notification over the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels regardless of whether or not the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification, and the sub-control The unit 91 may also be configured to continue the navigation effect over the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels, regardless of whether or not the stop operation is performed in the order of stop according to the navigation notification. The main control unit 41 also continues the navigation notification over the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels as long as the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. If the stop operation is performed in the stop order that does not match the stop order, the navigation notification is terminated from the time when the stop operation that does not match the notified stop order is performed, and the sub-control unit 91 also performs the stop order according to the navigation notification. As long as the stop operation is performed, the navigation effect is continued over the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels, but if the stop operation is performed in a stop order that does not match the stop order according to the navigation notification, the notification is given. It is good also as a structure which finishes a navigation effect from the time of the stop operation which does not correspond with a stop order. In addition, as long as the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification, the main control unit 41 continues the navigation notification over the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels, but matches the stop order according to the navigation notification. When the stop operation is performed in the stop order, the navigation notification is terminated from the point of time when the stop operation does not match the notified stop order, while the sub-control unit 91 stops in the stop order according to the navigation notification. Regardless of whether or not it is operated, the navigation effect may be continued over the period from the start of the game to the stop of all reels.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the stop turn replay win and the special replay win, only the first stop reel matches the stop order, and the target combination wins regardless of the stop order after the second stop reel. It will be. That is, after the second stop reel, if the stop operation is performed in an arbitrary stop order, it becomes possible to win the target role. Therefore, in the navigation notification performed by the main control unit 41, when the maintenance replay is won, At the time of replay winning, the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the stop order of left middle right and left and right middle, the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the stop order of middle left and right and middle right and left, stop order of right left middle and right middle left A common lighting mode may be applied to each of the identifiable segment lighting modes. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 assigns not only the stop order of the first stop reel but also the stop order after the second stop reel by lottery or the like at the time of maintenance replay win and special replay win. Based on this, not only the stop order of the first stop reel but also the stop order after the second stop reel may be notified by the navigation effect. In this way, the stop order can be notified in various notification modes by the effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 without increasing the load on the main control unit 41.

  In the present embodiment, in the navigation notification performed by the main control unit 41, when the maintenance replay is won and when the special replay is won, the lighting mode of the segments that can identify the stop order of left middle right and right and left, middle right and left In addition, a common lighting mode is applied as the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the stop order of middle right and left, and the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the stop order of right middle left and right middle left, When the special replay is won, the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the stop order of the left middle right, the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the stop order of the left and right middle, the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the stop order of the middle left and right, The lighting mode of the segment that can identify the stop order of middle right and left, the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the stopping order of right and left middle, the lighting mode of the segment that can identify the stop order of right middle left It may be configured to perform a navigation alarm and distributes Re respectively. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which the sub-control part 91 alert | reports only the stop order of a 1st stop reel by a navigation effect at the time of a maintenance roll replay winning, and a special replay winning.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the winning combination is won, the sub-control unit 91 does not always execute the winning notification effect, but the navigation notification is executed, and the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order. When the winning combination is performed when the winning combination is performed, the navigation notification is executed, and the stop operation is performed in accordance with the stopping order other than the notified stopping order. The winning notification effect may not be executed. In this way, the stop order is notified by the navigation notification, and if any combination wins by being stopped in a stop order other than the notified stop order, the winning notification effect is not executed, so that notification is given. Even if the stopping order is ignored, it is possible to prevent the player from impressing that the winning combination is won.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even though the navigation notification is performed, the winning combination in which the stop operation is performed in the stop order other than the notified stop order does not have the same or similar symbols on a straight line. Although it is a configuration, despite the fact that the navigation notification is executed, the winning combination in which the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the notified stop order has the same or similar symbols on a straight line, i.e., at first glance Then, the winning combination may be such that the winning can be grasped. In such a case, by not performing the winning notification effect, it is possible to prevent the player from impressing that the winning combination is won even if the stop order notified more effectively is ignored.

  In addition, when the navigation notification is not executed, if the winning is achieved, the winning combination is performed in the stop order other than the notified stop order even though the navigation notification is executed. When winning a prize, the prize notification effect may not be executed. Even in such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being impressed that the winning combination is won even if the stop order notified more effectively is ignored.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the navigation notification is performed by using the game auxiliary display 12 on which the number of medals paid out due to winning and the error code indicating the contents when an error occurs are displayed. That is, since the navigation notification is performed using the game auxiliary display 12 that can display information other than the information related to the navigation notification, the notification means for performing the navigation notification is shared with the notification means for not only the navigation notification but also other information. can do.

  In addition, when the navigation notification is shared with the game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals paid out due to winning and the error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, the notification mode displayed in the navigation notification It is preferable that the notification mode of the payout number or the notification mode of the error code is different from the notification mode (for example, a notification mode with different display colors, a notification mode in which display contents do not overlap, and the like). It is possible to prevent misrecognition of the notification content displayed on the game auxiliary display 12.

  Further, for example, when an error is detected during the progress of the game, an error code is displayed when the error is detected on the game auxiliary display 12, but the error state is not controlled until the end of the game. When an error is detected during navigation notification, it is preferable that the error code is not displayed and the navigation notification is continued until the end of the game. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged because the content notified by the error cannot be confirmed. Furthermore, in this case, it is preferable to notify that an error has been detected using a segment that is not used for navigation notification, and in this way, it is possible to confirm that an error has been detected while continuing navigation notification. Can be recognized.

  In the present embodiment, the navigation notification is performed using the game auxiliary display 12 in which the number of medals paid out due to the winning and the error code indicating the contents when an error occurs are displayed. It is good also as a structure which performs navigation alerting | reporting with a dedicated display.

  In the present embodiment, as the operation procedure notified by the navigation notification, the operation is performed in one of the operation orders among the order of stopping the reels, that is, the plurality of operation orders by the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the plurality of reels. Although the operation procedure is applied, an operation procedure operated at any one of a plurality of different operation timings, or an operation procedure based on a combination of stop order and operation timing may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, the specific operation procedure notified by the navigation notification is a configuration in which an operation procedure randomly determined from a plurality of operation procedures is notified, but the specific operation procedure notified by the navigation notification is used. May be a fixed operation procedure.

  In the present embodiment, if the winning combination is different and the winning combination is different by performing the stop operation according to the notified stopping order, but the stopping order for winning the target winning combination is the same, The combination of segments that are lit so that the order of stoppage can be identified by navigation notification on the auxiliary indicator 12 is the same, but the lighting color is different so that the winning combination can be identified. It is good also as a structure which can also identify the winning combination by making it alert | report by blinking and the alerting | reporting from which the switching speed of blinking differs. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can also identify the winning combination by making it the alerting | reporting from which display content differs. In particular, when one of the lights is on and the other is flashing, the flashing switching speed is different, or the display content is different, the winning combination is different and the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order. If the winning combination is different, but the stop order for winning the target winning combination is the same, the winning combination can be identified even if navigation notification is performed using a single color display.

  Note that the winning combination may be identified by the combination of segments that are lit in such a manner that the stop order can be identified by navigation notification on the game auxiliary display 12.

  By having such a configuration, the winning combination is different, and the winning combination is different by performing the stop operation according to the notified stopping order, but when the stopping order for winning the target combination is the same, Even if the navigation notification is performed using the display device of the single color display, the winning combination can be identified by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order.

  Note that the combination of segments that are lit in response to the stop order and the target role of navigation notification does not directly recall the stop order or the target role of navigation notification, but stops immediately from the combination of segments that are lit. It is difficult to identify the order, and it may be difficult to identify without a correspondence table or the like, and it is possible to immediately identify the stop order notified in the navigation notification and the target role of the navigation notification. It is good also as a structure by which an operation procedure and the object role of alerting | reporting are alert | reported by alerting | reporting aspect.

  In addition, the lighting mode of the game auxiliary indicator 12 in the navigation notification includes the first period from the start of reel rotation to the first stop, the second period from the first stop to the second stop, and from the second stop to the third stop. You may make it change for every period of a 3rd period.

[When a command is missed]
FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining a screen of the liquid crystal display 51 when a command is missed. The sub-control unit 91 specifies the operation procedure based on a command (for example, an internal winning command) for specifying an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player at the time of winning the pushing order during AT, and notifies the navigation procedure by the navigation effect. Processing is performed (see, for example, FIG. 23A). However, the navigation effect cannot be executed when the sub control unit 91 cannot normally receive a command for specifying the operation procedure to be notified by the navigation effect for some reason. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment controls to display a screen when the command is missed as shown in FIG. 23B when the command cannot be received. Note that the missed command includes not only a state where a particular command is missed but also a case where a command is garbled due to the influence of noise or the like.

  When the command is missed, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the promotion notification image 58 of the game auxiliary display 12. In the promotion notification image 58, an image displaying the game display unit 13 including the credit display 11 and the game auxiliary display 12 is displayed. Furthermore, an arrow is drawn from the image displaying the game auxiliary display 12, and an operation procedure image 61 describing the operation procedure is displayed there. In the operation procedure image 61, an operation procedure according to the content displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is described.

  Since the liquid crystal display 51 is more noticeable than the game auxiliary display 12, the player is more likely to see the liquid crystal display 51 in a normal game. When the notification on the liquid crystal display 51 cannot be performed normally, such as when a command is missed, the prompt notification for prompting confirmation of the game auxiliary display 12 is executed on the liquid crystal display 51 in a conspicuous manner. Therefore, it is possible to make the promotion notification easy to understand, and it is possible to turn the consciousness toward the game auxiliary display 12, and it is possible to execute the notification even when the liquid crystal display 51 cannot be normally notified.

  In addition, during the startup process after powering on the slot machine 1, the startup process takes time. However, the game auxiliary display 12 controlled by the main control unit 41 has a faster startup process than the liquid crystal display 51 controlled by the sub control unit 91. Further, the liquid crystal display 51 can display the promotion notification image 58 before starting a predetermined restoration process in the startup process. The restoration process is a process that takes time to read the internal lottery result and the like. On the other hand, the process of displaying the promotion notification image 58 is a process that does not take time to display one promotion notification image 58 that has been determined to be displayed in advance. Therefore, the promotion notification image 58 can be displayed instantaneously before the restoration process.

  In this way, the promotion notification image 58 can be quickly displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 before the restoration process is started, and the consciousness can be directed to the game auxiliary display 12.

  Further, the display of the promotion notification image 58 by the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled so as to be erased after all stop operations by the stop button are completed. In this way, it is possible to prevent the player from being confused by ending the promotion notification before the stop operation that does not require notification of the operation procedure by navigation notification is completed.

[Regarding processing for consecutive winning of small roles]
In this embodiment, a notice losing effect is executed that indicates that a player is advantageous in granting a privilege such as an AT by notifying that a role that has not been won (for example, a small role) has been won. The In the notice-losing effect, since the small role notified when the reel is stopped does not win, it is possible to recognize that the player is advantageous due to the difference between the contents of the notification and the mode of winning. In addition, the main control unit 41 grants a privilege by winning or winning a specific winning combination (for example, replay) a predetermined number of times (for example, four times).

  Depending on the result of this game, when the number of consecutive winnings of a specific winning combination reaches a predetermined number, the player pays attention to whether or not the specific winning combination wins. If a specific winning combination does not win despite being notified that the winning combination has been announced, the player's expectation that the privilege will be granted will be betrayed and the interest of the game will be reduced It will be. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the following control is executed.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the control content of the effect determination process performed by the sub-control unit 91. In the next game after the game where the number of consecutive replay wins is 3 as a specific winning combination, the effect determination lottery is executed using the sign loss table that determines the effect mode of the sign effect when the internal lottery is lost. . The effects selected in the sign loss table include effects that are executed only when a loss occurs, and effects that are executed in common when both lose and win a replay. The common effects include a replay notification effect that suggests that the probability of winning the replay is high. In the sign loss table, the number of determination values is set so that the selection probability of the replay notification effect is higher than that in the normal lose table that determines the effect when the sign is lost at the normal time when the sign effect is not executed.

  The process at the time of continuous winning of a small role will be described with the game won for replay as the first game. As shown in FIG. 24A, it is assumed that the replay is won continuously in the first to third games in normal time (non-AT time, non-ART time and non-execution effect). If the replay is won in the fourth game, the provision of ART is confirmed, so the fourth game is in a state where the ART can be confirmed. When the game is lost in the fourth game, when the replay notification effect is determined in the effect determination lottery, the effect determination lottery is executed again to exclude the replay notification effect at the time of the loss. In the game, the player notices that replay wins. On the other hand, the replay notification effect at the time of losing is an effect that has a high probability of being executed as a precursor effect and increases the player's expectation. However, if it is executed in the game, it will be confirmed that the reel will be lost and no ART will be given, which will betray the player's expectation. Therefore, the interest of the player in the game is reduced.

  For this reason, by excluding the replay notification effect in the fourth game, it is possible to prevent the player's expectation from being betrayed and the player's expectation being betrayed even though the ART is not given. Further, in the fourth game, the replay notification effect at the time of the loss is controlled to be excluded by executing the effect determination lottery again. Therefore, the data amount can be reduced as compared with the case where the lottery is performed using the table excluding the replay notification effect. Thereafter, a prelude effect is executed up to the fifth to seventh games, and notification is made as to whether or not ART is given in the eighth game.

  In addition, when the winning probability state of the ART lottery is in the low probability state, the sub-control unit 91 executes the effect determination lottery using the normal lose table when the internal lottery is lost, but shifts to the high probability state. When it is, the production determination lottery is executed using the precursor loss table when the internal lottery is lost. Therefore, when the winning probability state of the ART lottery is a high probability state, the sign effect is executed and the frequency of executing the replay notification effect at the time of losing is increased.

  In addition, the effect determination lottery may be executed using a sign limit time table for when the game is lost after the game where the number of consecutive winnings is three. The sign limit time table is used when the number of consecutive replay winnings is 4 and the game is lost in a state where ART can be given. The effects selected on the sign limit table include an effect that is executed only when the player loses, and an effect that is executed when both the player loses and wins the replay. . However, the replay notification effect is excluded from the common effects. Thereby, even if the game is lost after the game where the number of consecutive winnings of the replay is 3, the replay notification effect at the time of the loss is not executed.

  As shown in FIG. 24 (b), it is assumed that the replay is won continuously in the first to third games in the normal time (non-AT, non-ART and when the warning effect is not executed). If the replay is won in the fourth game, the provision of ART is confirmed, so the fourth game is in a state where the ART can be confirmed. When the game is lost in the fourth game, the replay notification effect at the time of the loss is excluded by using the sign limit table in the effect determination lottery. In the game, the player notices that replay wins. On the other hand, the replay notification effect at the time of losing is an effect that has a high probability of being executed as a precursor effect and increases the player's expectation. However, if it is executed in the game, it will be confirmed that the reel will be lost and no ART will be given, which will betray the player's expectation. Therefore, the interest of the player in the game is reduced. For this reason, by excluding the replay notification effect in the fourth game, it is possible to prevent the player's expectation from being betrayed and the player's expectation being betrayed even though the ART is not given. Thereafter, a prelude effect is executed up to the fifth to seventh games, and notification is made as to whether or not ART is given in the eighth game.

  Also, a winning history notifying process for notifying the winning history may be executed. The notification of the winning history is performed by display on the liquid crystal display 51. Specifically, the winning histories for the past five games are displayed. In the display of the winning history, not only the winning combination display but also the fact that none of the winning combinations has been won is displayed. The player can confirm the number of consecutive winnings of replay by confirming the winning history. In this way, the player can detect that the ART execution condition can be satisfied.

  Further, a notification to that effect is given after a plurality of games after the grant of ART is confirmed (in this example, the portion shown in FIG. 24). Therefore, a player's expectation for giving ART can be enhanced.

  In addition, the state in which the ART can be determined is a state where the number of consecutive replay winnings is less than one (in this example, the 3G portion shown in FIG. 24). Therefore, the player pays attention to the fact that the replay is continuously won, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the ART lottery is executed when the number of consecutive replay winnings is three. Therefore, the player's expectation can be maintained even if the number of consecutive replay winnings, which is an ART granting condition, is not four.

  Also, when the number of consecutive replay winnings is three, the advantageous suggestion condition is satisfied and the sign production starts (in this example, the portion shown in FIG. 24). Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's expectation that ART will be given.

  Further, the advantage suggestion condition is satisfied when the precursor effect is executed (in this example, the portion shown in FIG. 24). Therefore, the player's attention to the replay notification effect can be collected.

  The advantageous suggestion condition is satisfied when the winning probability of the ART lottery is high. Therefore, the player's attention to the replay notification effect can be collected.

[Regarding bonus grant notification process when winning a small role consecutively]
In this Embodiment, it is good also as a structure which gives a privilege further, when the frequency | count of continuous winning of a specific winning combination exceeds the predetermined number. However, if a notice is given that a privilege is granted when the number of consecutive winnings of a specific winning combination reaches a predetermined number, then the number of consecutive winnings exceeds the predetermined number and the privilege is granted. The player's expectation will be hindered. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the following control is executed.

  For example, when a replay is won twice in succession and an ART lottery is won, a set of ARTs is controlled. In addition, when the replay is won three consecutive times, one set of ART is confirmed, and when the replay is won four consecutive times, one set of ART is confirmed.

  The bonus grant notification process at the time of consecutive winning of small roles will be described with the game won for replay as the first game. As shown in FIG. 25 (a), it is assumed that the replay is won continuously in the first to third games in the normal time (non-AT, non-ART, and the indication effect is not executed). Assume that the ART lottery of the second game was not won. Since replay has been won continuously up to the third game, the grant of one set of ART is confirmed at this point. In this case, in the third game and the fourth game, by performing the effect determination lottery using the normal table, the sign effect that suggests or notifies that the ART is given up to the fourth game is not executed. ing. Further, when Replay wins in the fourth game, one set of ART is given. However, if a warning effect that notifies that an ART is given in the third game is executed, if the same effect is executed when an ART is given in the fourth game, an ART notification is given in the fourth game. Because it will be two games in a row, it creates a sense of incongruity. In addition, if an indication effect that suggests or notifies that the ART is given in the third game is executed, the provision of the ART is already determined at the time before the start of the fourth game, so the replay is performed in the fourth game. As a result, the degree of attention to winning a prize will be reduced, and the expectation for continuous winning of replay will be diminished. For this reason, a normal table is used in the third game and the fourth game, and no suggestion or notification is given that the ART has been given until the fourth game. By suggesting or notifying that the ART has been given in the third game or the fourth game, the expectation that a replay will be won in the fourth game is not hindered, and the interest of the game can be improved. it can. Thereafter, a prelude effect is executed up to the fifth to seventh games, and notification is made as to whether or not ART is given in the eighth game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), it is assumed that the replay is won continuously in the first and second games in the normal time (non-AT time, non-ART time, and when the warning effect is not executed). Assume that the ART lottery of the second game is won. Since the ART lottery has been won, the grant of one set of ART is confirmed at this point. It is also assumed that the third game and the fourth game are lost in the internal lottery. In this case, in the second game and the third game, the effect determination lottery is executed using the normal table so that the warning effect that suggests or notifies that the ART is given is not executed until the third game. ing. Further, when Replay wins in the third game, one set of ART is given. However, if a precursor effect that informs that the ART is given in the second game is executed, a similar effect is executed when the ART is given in the third game, and an ART notice is given in the third game. Because it will be two games in a row, it creates a sense of incongruity. In addition, if an indication effect that suggests or notifies that the ART is given in the second game is executed, the giving of the ART is already determined before the start of the second game, so the replay is done in the third game. As a result, the degree of attention to winning a prize will be reduced, and the expectation for continuous winning of replay will be diminished. For this reason, a normal table is used in the second game and the third game, so that no suggestion or notification is given that the ART has been given until the third game, and the warning effect is executed from the fourth game onward. By suggesting or notifying that the ART has been granted in the second game or the third game, the expectation that a replay will be won in the third game is not hindered, and the interest of the game can be improved. it can. Thereafter, a prelude effect is executed for the 4th to 6th games, and a notification is made as to whether or not ART is given in the 7th game.

  In addition, the example which uses a normal table in the next game of the game which won the ART lottery with the number of consecutive wins of replay twice or the game after the game of three consecutive wins of replay is given. However, when a precursor effect that suggests or notifies that ART is given using the precursor table in the game is selected, the precursor effect can be excluded by performing lottery again. In addition, in the game, the sign effect that suggests or notifies that the ART is given is excluded, but a table common to the sign effect table can be used for other effects.

  In addition, after the number of consecutive replay winnings is 3 and the grant of ART is confirmed, a prelude effect that suggests or informs that ART is given from the fifth game in which no additional ART occurs is executed ( In this example, the portion shown in FIG. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved without impairing the player's expectation for giving the ART when the display result is derived a plurality of times.

  Further, ART is given when the number of consecutive replay wins is three, and ART is given when the number of consecutive replay wins is four. Therefore, the player pays attention to the fact that specific display results are continuously derived, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when the number of consecutive winnings of replay is 3, the sign effect is executed over a plurality of games. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention as to whether or not notification that ART is given is performed.

  Further, the ART lottery is executed when the number of consecutive replay winnings is two. Therefore, the player's expectation can be maintained even if the ART granting condition is not satisfied because the number of continuous replays is three.

  In addition, when the number of consecutive replay wins is two, a prelude effect that suggests or notifies that ART is given after the number of consecutive replay wins is not three is executed (this example) Then, the part shown in FIG. Therefore, the player's expectation can be maintained even if the ART granting condition is not satisfied because the number of continuous replays is three.

[Modification]
The present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modified examples applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About benefits]
The privilege of the present embodiment has been described as being the number of AT games and navigation stock. However, the privilege may be given a lot of medals (game value). 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.

[When winning a chance replay]
In the above-described embodiment, there is a possibility that a freeze will occur as a precursor event when a chance replay is won. However, the precursor event is not limited to freeze, but may be other effects (delay, appearance of a specific character, etc.). Further, when the stop switch is stopped, an effect may be executed using the liquid crystal display 51. For example, “777” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the case of chance lip 4-6, and “7” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the case of chance lip 1-3 to reach the final stop. You may make it stop the symbol used as an eye or a chance eye.

  Further, on the reel, the 7 symbol template and the 7 symbol alignment may not be aligned, and the symbols may be aligned only on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as an effect using the liquid crystal display 51, if character A appears, three navigation stocks may be provided, and if character B appears, an effect may be executed in which one navigation stock is provided. .

  In addition, in the case of chance lip 1 to 3 winning, an example in which the 7 symbol tempered outcome may not be derived depending on the pushing order has been described. However, the 7 symbol tempered outcome is not necessarily limited to the pushing order. Also good. For example, when a specific replay in which the middle symbol and the right symbol are “7” among the combinations of winning symbols is provided and the chance replies 1 to 3 are won, the specific replay is also won, and the first operation is performed by the stop operation. When the first stop / second stop is middle / right, the reel control may be performed so that the specific replay is won.

[Regarding benefits with 7 designs]
In the above-described embodiment, the benefit that the AT is determined when the 7-pattern uniform outcome is derived and the number of AT games is awarded 500 games has been described. However, even if a 7-symbol match outcome is derived, it is not determined AT, and it is controlled so that the expected value of the number of AT games won or granted with a higher probability is higher than when the 7-symbol temper outcome is derived. You may make it do.

[Point ceiling value]
In the above-described embodiment, the ceiling value is notified in advance as shown in FIG. However, the point ceiling value may not be notified in advance. Further, the ceiling value of the points is not limited to a predetermined value, but may be determined every time the ceiling reaches (every AT lottery at the ceiling value).

[About point subtraction effects]
In embodiment mentioned above, the point lottery was performed by winning a watermelon, a cherry, etc., and the example which the added point was added and updated was shown. However, the points may be updated by subtraction. For example, the first point may be 100 points, and a lottery may be executed by winning a watermelon or cherry, and the determined points may be subtracted from 100 points. Then, the sign effect may be started in response to the point being 0.

[About the precursor period]
In the embodiment described above, the precursor period includes a period in which the precursor effect is executed and a period in which the continuous effect after the precursor effect is executed. However, only the precursor effect may be executed and the continuous effect may not be executed. Moreover, you may make it the ratio where the point is provided differ according to the length of a precursor period. Moreover, you may make it the ratio of the point provided by a sign production and a continuous production differ.

[About ceiling value of points]
In the above-described embodiment, the sign effect that notifies the possibility of AT being given when the point reaches the ceiling price has been executed. A plurality of ceiling values of such points may be provided. For example, two counters for which points are added and updated may be displayed, and the counters for which points are added and updated may differ depending on the winning combination. In addition, two counters may be added and updated simultaneously with the same winning combination. Moreover, when the counter reaches 100 points which is the ceiling value at the same time, a precursor effect may be performed in which point addition more advantageous than a normal precursor effect is performed.

[Regarding the production using an accessory]
In the embodiment described above, during the AT, the accessory 60 may move from the second position, which is the shielding position, to the first position, which is the normal position. In such a case, when the accessory 60 moves to the normal position, the shielding area 51b hidden at the shielding position becomes visible. An image of a character or the like may be displayed in such a shielding area 51b. Further, an effect that acts on the second notification effect in which the displayed character is executed may be executed. For example, the display color of the notification mode of the second notification effect may be changed by generating a beam from the character.

[Notification production]
In the embodiment described above, in the game in which the accessory 60 is operated, the example in which the second notification effect is uniformly executed as the navigation effect has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even in a game in which the accessory 60 operates, after the first notification effect is executed, the first notification effect is changed to the second notification effect before the first timing. Also good.

[About the timing of the action of an accessory]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the accessory 60 is operated at the first timing or the second timing when the AT lottery process or the like is executed and there is a possibility that a privilege advantageous to the player is given has been described. . However, the possibility that the privilege is given and the advantageous degree of the given privilege may differ depending on the timing of the operation.

[Erase notification image erasure timing]
In the above-described embodiment, the promotion notification image 58 displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is erased after all stop operations by the stop button are completed. However, the timing of erasing the promotion notification image 58 may be after a predetermined time has elapsed since the last stop operation was executed (for example, after 5 seconds have elapsed), after the medals have been paid out, or at the next game bet. It may be when a number is set. In this way, by executing at the timing after the end of one game, the promotion notification image 58 is erased, so that the stop operation is not affected.

[Modification of navigation notification on the main side]
In embodiment mentioned above, the example which performs the navigation alerting | reporting which the main control part 41 alert | reports the stop order of stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R identifiable by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary indicator 12 was shown. The navigation notification executed by the main control unit 41 does not use such an auxiliary indicator 12 but may be notification by sound. For example, the first stop switch may be notified with a voice such as “Aim at the inside”.

[About gaming machines]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which various technical matters are applied to a slot machine which is an example of a gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a pachinko that plays a game by driving a so-called gaming ball into the gaming area. You may apply to a game machine. In a pachinko gaming machine, for example, a left-handed game in which a game ball is shot on the left side of the game area and a game is played, and a right-handed game in which a game ball is shot on the right side of the game area and the game is played can be executed. In the normal state, the game is designed to perform a left-handed game, and the game is executed with the aim of a first start winning opening where a game ball that has been driven to the left of the game area can be won. On the other hand, it is designed to play right-handed games in certain states, such as the short-time state after a big hit, and the game is aimed at the second start winning opening where the game balls thrown into the right side of the game area can be won. Run. In such a case, for example, in order to change from a left-handed game to a right-handed game when shifting to a specific state, a notification image such as “Aim right” is displayed on the liquid crystal display. Such display on the liquid crystal display is executed by the sub-control unit. In addition to the control by the sub-control unit, the main control unit controls the LED lamp disposed at the left peripheral edge of the game area with the LED lamp disposed at the peripheral edge of the game area (left The control is switched from the control corresponding to the hitting game) to the control of lighting the LED lamp arranged on the right edge of the game area (control corresponding to the right hitting game). In such a configuration, similarly to the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, the sub control unit displays a notification image on the liquid crystal display based on a command from the main control unit. For this reason, when a command from the main control unit is missed, a notification image cannot be displayed on the liquid crystal display by the sub control unit. Also, when the power is turned on, the right-handed notification rising process using the LED lamp controlled by the main control unit is fast, but it takes time to display the notification image on the liquid crystal display controlled by the sub-control unit. Therefore, in such a case, the sub-control unit displays a message such as “Look at the surrounding LED lamps” on the liquid crystal display to inform the player that the player should play a right-handed game. can do.

[Other variations]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described. However, the AT related control executed by the main control unit 41 includes execution of an AT lottery. The AT lottery may include winning or non-winning AT lottery, determining whether or not to stock the number of AT games, determining the number of AT games, adding the number of AT games, and the like. In addition, as a control related to the AT, there is a control in a high probability state of the AT lottery. For the control of the high probability state of AT lottery, the control that increases the probability of winning the AT lottery, the control that shortens the period until the AT is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the extra lottery and the game Includes controls that favor numbers. Further, as control related to AT, it is possible to control to AT when a prescribed number of games have been consumed. The case where the prescribed number of games have been consumed includes the case where the ceiling game number is reached and the case where the number of games determined by lottery is reached. Further, as control related to AT, control for setting a precursor period can be cited. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, control for producing effects of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of AT. Moreover, control which gives a penalty is mentioned as control which concerns on AT. The control for giving a penalty includes determination of penalty contents and determination or setting of a penalty period. In addition, as control related to AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of a lamp and an LED indicating that AT is in progress.

  Moreover, as control concerning AT, it is mentioned that the main control part 41 performs lighting control of the lamp and LED for performing navigation alerting | reporting. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation notification in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation notification.

  When the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT, it is preferable that the process of the main control unit 41 is executed by the control unit subordinate to the main control unit 41 and subordinate to the main control unit 41. . For example, the control unit provided on the board other than the game control board executes the reel stop control, and the main control unit 41 transfers the operation signal of the stop switch to the control unit. In this way, by causing the lower-level control unit to perform the control of the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent the capacity of the ROM 41b and the RAM 41c from being insufficient and the processing capacity of the main CPU 41a from being insufficient when performing the control related to the AT.

  In the embodiment described above, the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT, but the sub control unit 91 may execute the control. The sub-control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an extra lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation notification according to the result. Processing or the like may be performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Claims (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,
After the precursor event has occurred, either the control for generating the first event or the control for generating the second event can be executed, and the second event can be performed even when the precursor event does not occur. An event control means capable of controlling to generate an event;
A privilege granting means for granting a first privilege by the occurrence of the first event and giving a second privilege that is less advantageous than the first privilege by the occurrence of the second event;
The slot machine, wherein the event control means generates the second event at a higher rate when the precursor event occurs than when the precursor event does not occur.

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