JP2016220756A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve performance effects, while reducing increase in a data capacity.SOLUTION: A sub control part stores, in an RAM, image data of respective images 511-515 to be used when displaying a navigation image. When executing a navigation performance for notifying of correct depressing order, the sub control part displays a composite image of the first number image 511 and the decoration image 514, a composite image of the second number image 512 and the decoration image 514, and a composite image of the third number image 513 and the decoration image 514. When a stop switch is operated by a player to erase the respective composite images, after erasing the corresponding number images 511-513, displays the decoration breaking image 515 of the corresponding decorative image 514 to execute an erasure display of the decoration image 514.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 22

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 obtained by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention relates to a slot machine that can derive and win 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. The player first determines the number of bets by a BET operation, and performs a start operation (lever operation) in a state where a prescribed bet number is set. Thereby, the rotation of the reels is started, and the player stops the rotation by operating a stop button provided corresponding to each reel. When all reels stop rotating, a winning combination is obtained when a predetermined winning combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a combination of symbols) is arranged on the winning line. Will occur.

  The winning combinations include, for example, small combinations, bonuses, and replays. The player can obtain a profit by paying out a predetermined number of medals (or game balls) for each type of small role when winning the small role, and the bonus winning is advantageous for the player. Profits can be obtained by shifting to the gaming state. Further, the player can obtain a profit that the next game can be performed without consuming a new medal (or game ball) for setting the bet amount in the replay winning.

  As an example of such a slot machine, it is disclosed that a navigation effect is executed when an internal winning is performed for a role subject to navigation in the case of being controlled by AT (assist time) as an example of an advantageous state (for example, Patent Document 1). In Patent Document 1, as a navigation image of a navigation effect, a pressing order image indicating the pressing order of the stop switch and a character image (an enemy character image) that meets a slot machine motif are displayed for each corresponding stop switch. If the operation of the stop switch is the correct pressing order, the corresponding pressing order image and character image are deleted. In particular, in Patent Document 1, an image in which an enemy character is defeated when a navigation image is erased is displayed for the character image, and the effect of the navigation effect is improved.

JP 2013-078541 A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, in order to erase the combination of the pressing order image and the character image as the navigation image, an image of the enemy character or the image where the enemy character is defeated is provided for each pressing order image to be deleted. There is a problem that the data capacity to be stored for increasing the effect of the navigation effect is increasing.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of improving the effect while reducing the increase in data capacity.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the present invention includes:
A variable display unit (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
In the slot machine (for example, 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.
Images (for example, number images 511 to 513, decoration images 514 and 520 to 522, decoration destruction images 515, navigation end images 516 and 517, character images 518 and 519, which are displayed on the display means (for example, the liquid crystal display 51) 526, image data storage means (for example, RAAM91c) for storing the image data of the design image 523-525),
Control for displaying an image on the display unit using image data stored in the image data storage unit when a notification condition (for example, a condition for internal winning of a navigation target role during AT control or inside) is established. By performing the notification, the notification means (for example, the sub-control unit 91 executes step S1001) for notifying the operation mode (for example, correct pressing order, eye-pressing timing) of the derivation operation means for causing the player to derive the display result. ~ Processing of S1012),
In the image data storage means, a first operation mode image (for example, the first numeric image 511) used when notifying the first operation mode (first stop operation in the correct pressing order) of the derivation operation unit. The second operation mode image (for example, the second numeric image 512) used when notifying the image data and the second operation mode (second stop operation in the correct pressing order) different from the first operation mode. Image data and image data of a common image (for example, decoration images 514, 520 to 522) used in common when the first operation mode is notified and the second operation mode is notified. At least remembered,
The notification means includes
When notifying the first operation mode, the first operation mode image and the common image are displayed on the display unit, and when notifying the second operation mode, the second operation mode image is displayed. And image display means for displaying the common image on the display means (for example, the process of step S1002 executed by the sub-control unit 91),
After ending the notification of the first operation mode based on the operation of the derivation operation unit, after erasing the first operation mode image from the display unit among the first operation mode image and the common image The erasure display of the common image (for example, the process of erasing the image from the liquid crystal display 51 after displaying the decoration image 514 and the decoration destruction image 515 in this order) and performing the second operation based on the operation of the derivation operation means. When ending the notification of the operation mode, an image erasing unit (for example, performing erasure display of the common image after erasing the second operation mode image from the display unit among the second operation mode image and the common image) , Processing of steps S1003 to S1011 executed by the sub-control unit 91).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the production effect as compared with the slot machine that does not perform erasure display of the common image. In addition, according to such a configuration, the image data of the common image that is displayed in common when the first operation mode is notified and the second operation mode is notified is the image data of the first operation mode image. Since the image data of the second operation mode image is stored separately, the image data of the common image is included and stored in the image data of the first operation mode image and the image data of the second operation mode image, respectively. The increase in the data capacity for storing image data can be reduced as compared with the slot machine. As a result, it is possible to improve the presentation effect while reducing the increase in data capacity.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
The image erasing means stores image data of a common erasure image (for example, a decorative destruction image 515) used when erasing the common image from the display means. The image erasure means is configured to store the first operation mode. Regardless of whether the common image is erased and displayed after the image is erased or the second operation mode image is erased and the common image is erased and displayed, the common image is erased using the common erased image. Display may be performed (for example, the decoration image 514 in the navigation image is displayed in the order of the decoration image 514 and the decoration destruction image 515 after the display from the liquid crystal display 51 regardless of the number of stop operations. You can delete it).

  According to such a configuration, the deletion display after the first operation mode image is deleted without using the common deletion image and the deletion display after the second operation mode image is deleted are different from the slot machine. An increase in data capacity for storing image data for erasure display can be reduced.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The image data storage means stores image data of a plurality of types of common images (for example, decorative images 514, 520 to 522),
The image display unit displays the first operation mode image and one common image among the plurality of types of common images on the display unit when notifying the first operation mode. When the second operation mode is notified, the second operation mode image and the one common image are displayed on the display means (for example, the sub-control unit 91 selects any one of the decoration images 514 and 520 to 522). A process of selecting one decoration image and displaying the selected decoration image and any one of the operation procedure images 511 to 513, 518, 519, and 523 to 526).
The degree of advantage given to the player may differ depending on the type of the displayed common image (for example, the decoration image 514 according to the degree of advantage for the player in the small role that the sub-control unit 91 has won internally) One decorative image of 520 to 522 may be selected).

  According to such a configuration, since the degree of advantage given to the player differs depending on the type of the displayed common image, the player becomes interested in the type of the displayed common image. Regardless of the type, it is possible to urge the player to pay more attention to the display of the common image than the slot machines having the same degree of advantage given to the player, and the interest of the game is improved.

(4) In any one of the slot machines (1) to (3) above,
The image data storage means further stores image data of specific images (for example, character images 518 and 519),
When the specific condition (for example, the condition for internally winning a rare role, the condition for determining to display the second specific image 519 based on the internal lottery result including the loss) is satisfied, The image and the common image may be displayed on the display means (for example, the sub-control unit 91 selects any one of the first character image 518 or the second character image 519 and the decoration images 514, 520 to 522). A process of displaying the decoration image may be executed).

  According to such a configuration, when the specific condition is satisfied, the common image that is displayed when the notification condition is satisfied is displayed. Therefore, the slot machine that displays an image different from the common image when the specific condition is satisfied. However, not only can the increase in the data capacity for storing image data be reduced, but also the effect of production can be improved and the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) In any one of the slot machines (1) to (4) above,
Game control means for controlling the game (for example, main control unit 41),
Production control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) that controls production based on the control information transmitted from the game control means,
The game control means can control information (for example, a push order command, a first internal winning 1 command, an internal winning 2 command) that can specify the operation mode with respect to the effect control means when the notification condition is satisfied. ), And when the notification condition is not established, control information (for example, a command other than a push order command, a second internal winning one command, etc.) that cannot specify the operation mode for the effect control means. ) May be transmitted (for example, when the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification or the like, a push order command may be transmitted, and when no navigation notification or the like is performed, a process of not transmitting the push order command may be executed. The control unit 41 executes a process of transmitting the set command to the sub control unit 91 after executing the processes of steps Sa01 to Sa05 and Sb01 to Sb06. It may also be).

  According to such a configuration, when the notification condition is not satisfied, the game control unit does not transmit control information that can specify the operation mode to the effect control unit, so the game control unit changes the operation mode of the derivation operation unit. When the notification cannot be performed, the presentation control means can be restricted from displaying the notification image.

(6) In any one of the slot machines (1) to (5) above,
The operation mode of the derivation operation means determined by the slot machine (for example, the correct answer pressing order of the navigation target role) and the operation mode of the derivation operation means operated by the player (for example, the actual operation operated by the player) Determination means (for example, step S201 executed by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to perform delay control (for example, freeze operation) for delaying the progress of the game based on the comparison result comparing To S205).

  According to such a configuration, it is determined whether or not to perform delay control based on a comparison result between the operation mode of the derivation operation unit determined by the slot machine and the operation mode of the derivation operation unit operated by the player. Therefore, it is possible to restrict the delay control not intended for the slot machine from being performed.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of special combination, the symbol combination of a special combination, and a special combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical combination relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the navigation control process (main) which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the navigation control process (sub) which a sub control part performs. It is a figure which shows an example of the image which a sub control part memorize | stores. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a navigation effect when a stop switch is operated in the correct answer pushing order. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a navigation effect when operating a stop switch in the order of incorrect answer pressing. It is a figure which shows an example of the image which the conventional sub-control part memorize | stores. It is a figure which shows the example of a change of the image which a sub control part memorize | stores, and the navigation effect which a sub control part performs. It is a figure which shows the example of a change of the image which a sub control part memorize | stores, and the navigation effect which a sub control part performs. 6 is a flowchart showing control details of freeze control processing executed by a main control unit according to Embodiment 2. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal winning command 1 setting process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the modification 1 of the control content of the internal winning command 1 setting process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the modification 2 of the control content of the internal winning command 1 setting process which a main control part performs. (A) The figure which shows the lottery object part and winning range in individual lottery in modification 2, (B) It is the figure which shows the lottery object part and winning range in the collective lottery in modification 2. It is a figure which shows the execution aspect of a small role alert | report. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal winning command 2 setting process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the modification 1 of the control content of the internal winning command 2 setting process which a main control part performs. It is a timing chart which shows the relationship with the execution timing of a navigation alert | report, the transmission timing of an internal winning 1 command, and an internal winning 2 command. It is a timing chart which shows the modification of the execution timing of a navigation alert | report. It is a timing chart which shows the modification of the execution timing of a navigation alert | report. It is a timing chart which shows the modification of the execution timing of a navigation alert | report. It is a timing chart which shows the modification of the execution timing of a navigation alert | report.

[Embodiment 1]
An embodiment for implementing a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below.
A slot machine according to a first embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a casing 1a having an open front surface and a casing 1a. It is comprised from the front door 1b pivotally supported by the side end of this. As shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are juxtaposed in the housing 1a. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (a plurality that can be distinguished from each other are drawn in 21 in a predetermined order). 3 of the types of symbols) are arranged so as to be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b.

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 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). Set the maximum bet number (a specified number of RT0 to RT4, which will be described later, and a specified number of RB of 2 in the present embodiment) among the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated at the time of operation is operated when the medal stored as credit and the medal used for setting the bet amount are settled (the medal used for setting the credit and bet number is returned). Checkout switch 10, start switch 7 operated when starting the game, stop switch 8L operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, C, 8R are each provided so as to be operated by the player.

  Further, the front door 1b has a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and a navigation notification described later. A game auxiliary indicator 12 that displays information that can identify the order in which the reels are stopped, etc., 1 BETLED 14 that notifies that the number of bets is set to 1, and that the number of bets is set to 2 2BETLED 15 for notifying by lighting, 3BETLED 16 for notifying that the number of bets is set to 3, 3BETLED 16 for notifying that a medal can be inserted is indicated, and a game start operation by operating the start switch 7 Start valid LED 18 to notify that it is valid by lighting, wait (whether the previous game started There is a waiting LED 19 that lights up to indicate that the reel is in a standby state because the reel has not started rotating for a certain period of time, and a replaying LED 20 that lights up to indicate that a replay game is in progress. The game display section 13 is provided.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. 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 a prescribed number of bets in RT0 to RT4, which will be described later, and two bets are established as a prescribed number of bets in an RB, which will be described later. When the bet number is set, the winning 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 a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this 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 used as the winning line. It has been established. Further, in the present embodiment, as a winning combination, a winning combination is achieved when a combination of predetermined symbols determined as a winning combination in the winning line LN is achieved, and any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is achieved by the combination of predetermined symbol combinations. When the symbol combinations that are easier to recognize than the predetermined symbol combinations are arranged, it includes a combination that can make it appear as if a winning combination is achieved by the symbol combinations arranged on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3. When all the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and when a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C and 2R. A winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1).

  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 game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a control clock generation circuit 42, a random number clock generation circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power interruption detection circuit. 48 and a reset circuit 49 are mounted to perform processing relating to the progress of the game and control each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 directly or indirectly.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a verification block 503, a specific information storage circuit 504, an arithmetic circuit 505, and a reset / interrupt. A controller 506, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 41b, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 41c, a free-run counter circuit 507, random number circuits 508a and 508b, a timer circuit 509, An interrupt controller 510, a parallel input port 511, a serial communication circuit 512, a parallel output port 513, and an address decoding circuit 514 are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513. A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the sub control unit 91 toward the main control unit 41. In this embodiment, the command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513, that is, the command is transmitted as a parallel signal, but via the serial communication circuit 512. A configuration in which a command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91, that is, a configuration in which the command is transmitted as a serial signal may be employed.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55, and these effect devices are sub-control units 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. It is driven on the basis of the control by. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55. However, 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 is based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output control unit may determine the output pattern of the effect device, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control may be performed. The output control of the rendering device is performed by both of the units.

[Settings]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in internal lottery, navigation stock lottery, and the like, which will be described later. 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, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise. The set values may be set in three stages such as 1, 3, 6, 1, 4, H (High), and in seven stages 1 to 7, and need not be limited to six stages.

  In this embodiment, regardless of the set value, the winning probability of the internal lottery performed by the main control unit 41 is the same, and a navigation stock described later performed by the sub control unit 91 according to the set value. The medal payout rate is changed by using different winning probabilities as the winning probabilities for the lottery and the extra lottery, but at least one of the winning probabilities for the lottery performed by the main control unit 41 and the winning probabilities for the lottery performed by the sub-control unit 91 Alternatively, the medal payout rate may be changed by changing both winning probabilities according to the set value.

  In order to change the set value, first, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on with the front door 1b opened. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, a setting value read from a RAM (not shown) of the main control unit 41 is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24 and set by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Shifts to a setting change state (setting change mode) in which a value can be changed. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed. The setting value may not be changed unless the front door 1b is opened, thereby preventing unauthorized setting changes when the front door 1b is not opened. That is, the opening condition of the front door 1b, the operation of turning on the setting key switch 37, and the operation of the power switch 39 may be set as the start conditions of the setting change state. In this case, the set value change state may be maintained regardless of opening / closing of the front door 1b until the setting key switch 37 is turned off. That is, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the setting change state, the opening / closing of the front door 1b may not be set as the end condition of the setting change state.

  Further, in order to confirm the set value, it is only necessary to open the front door 1b and set the setting key switch 37 to the ON state after the game is over and the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM is displayed on the setting value display 24 so that the setting value can be confirmed (setting confirmation mode). Transition. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by turning the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned. Similarly to the set value change state, the set value confirmation state prevents the setting value from being changed unless the front door 1b is opened to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door 1b is not opened. May be. That is, the opening condition of the setting confirmation state may be the opening of the front door 1b and the operation for turning on the setting key switch 37. Further, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the set value confirmation state, the opening / closing of the front door 1b may not be set as the end condition of the set value confirmation state.

  FIG. 6 to FIG. 8 are diagrams for explaining the types of roles, symbol combinations, and technical matters related to the roles in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the symbol combination of the transfer event and the technical matters related to the transfer event in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment is controlled to one of RT0 to RT4 and RB (including RB in BB).

  First, referring to FIG. 6, the special combination of the winning combination includes two types of bonuses, a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB) and a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). It is. BB is awarded when the combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is aligned on the winning line LN at RT0 to RT4. When winning the BB, the game shifts to a big bonus that is controlled every game by a regular bonus (to be referred to as RB hereinafter). The big bonus ends on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out. RB is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN at RT0 to RT4. When winning an RB, the game proceeds to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). The regular bonus ends on the condition that any winning combination has won six times or 12 games have been consumed. As shown in FIG. 10, from the time of winning either BB or RB until the prize is won, it is controlled by RT4 as the inside, and after BB or RB (collectively referred to as bonus) is finished, RT3 Will be controlled.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, the upper bell 1, upper bell 2, upper bell 3, upper bell 4, upper bell 5, upper bell 6, upper bell 7, upper bell 8, middle bell, lower right bell, middle watermelon , Right-down watermelon, middle cherries, square cherries are included. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the upper bell 1, the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, the upper bell 4, the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, and the upper bell 8, they are simply referred to as upper bells.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the re-game player among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying role includes middle replay, right-up replay, promotion replay, special replay, fall replay, red 7 replay, and blue 7 replay.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the transition outcome will be described. In RT0, RT2, and RT3, when the transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN, the routine proceeds to RT1. In this embodiment, when the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, the right bell 1 to 4 are elected, the reel other than the reel that is the winning condition of the middle bell is the first stop, and the upper bell is missed, Transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 12-16, the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, a role that is subject to an internal lottery or whether the gaming state is RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, or RB (including RB in BB) or its At least one of the winning probabilities is different. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In FIG. 12 to FIG. 16, by indicating “+” between winning combinations, it indicates that they are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery. In FIGS. 12 to 14, the lottery object combination is shown in the vertical column, and the gaming state is shown in the horizontal column. In the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target, a circle indicates that it is a lottery target when in the gaming state, and a cross indicates that it is not a lottery target when in the gaming state. It shows that. Also, the numerical values shown below the circles indicate the number of determination values of a predetermined set value (common in this embodiment regardless of the set value). 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 “300” is set as the number of determination values is 300/65536. FIG. 12 shows combinations of special combinations that are read out as lottery targets for each gaming state, FIGS. 13 and 14 show combinations of small roles that are read out as lottery targets for each gaming state, and FIG. , A combination of re-playing combinations that are read out as lottery targets.

  In the present embodiment, when the push order bell is won, as shown in FIG. 17, the combination of the symbols to be stopped differs according to the type of the push order bell and the stop order. When any of the push order bells is won, the middle bell always wins by performing the stop operation according to the stop order according to the push order bell type, while the stop order according to the push order bell type. By performing the stop operation in a stop order other than the above, the upper bells win at a certain rate, but the upper stage bells are not aligned and the transitional outcome may stop. For this reason, when the push order bell is won, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not the operation is performed in the stop order according to the type of the push order bell.

  In this embodiment, when the replays GR1 to GR6, GR11 to GR13, and GR21 to 26 are elected, as shown in FIG. When one of the replays GR1 to GR6 to be selected at RT1 wins, by performing a stop operation in the order of stop according to the type, the promoted replay wins and shifts to RT0. By performing a stop operation in a stop order other than the corresponding stop order, the middle stage replay wins and RT1 is maintained. In addition, when any of the replays GR11 to 13 to be selected at RT0 wins, the special replay wins and moves to RT2 by performing a stop operation in the order of stop according to the type, By performing a stop operation in a stop order other than the stop order corresponding to the type, the fall replay wins and the process proceeds to RT1. In addition, when one of the replays GR21 to 23 to be selected at RT2 wins, the middle stage replay or red 7 replay wins and RT2 is maintained by performing stop operation in the order of stop according to the type. On the other hand, by performing a stop operation in a stop order other than the stop order corresponding to the type, the fall replay wins and the process proceeds to RT1. In addition, when any of the replay GRs 24 to 26 to be selected at RT2 is won, the stop operation is performed in the stop order corresponding to the type, and the middle stage replay or the blue 7 replay wins and RT2 is maintained. On the other hand, by performing a stop operation in a stop order other than the stop order corresponding to the type, the fall replay wins and the process proceeds to RT1.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, control is performed to any one of RT0 to RT4 and bonuses (RB, RB in BB). In this embodiment, RT0, RT1, RT3, RT4 have a medal payout rate of less than 100% per game, and RT2, RB, BB have a medal payout rate of 100% or more per game. Among RT0 to RT4, RB, and BB (RB), RB and BB have the highest medal payout rate per game and are the most advantageous gaming state. Of RT0 to RT4, RT0, RT2, and RT4 have a high probability of winning the re-gamer, and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT1 and 3, especially RT0 to RT2. It can be said that it is more advantageous for the player than RT1 and 3 in that it can be transferred. Of RT0, RT2, and RT4, RT2 can be said to be more advantageous for the player than RT0 and RT4 in that the medal payout rate per game is higher than RT0 and RT4.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to 2, the main control unit 41 can execute navigation notification that notifies the player of the stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result. It is possible to control the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period.

  When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state, and transmits a push order command to the sub control unit 91. In this way, the navigation effect is executed. The navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state is replay GR1 to 6 when RT1, replay GR11 to 13 when RT0, and replay GR21 to 26 when RT2. Further, the push order bell is a common navigation target combination in any of RT0 to RT2. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification by satisfying certain conditions even in a normal state (RT1 and non-AT state) where neither AT nor ART is controlled. It is possible to execute a navigation effect.

  The navigation notification of the present embodiment notifies the stop order that is advantageous for the player in an identifiable manner by changing the lighting mode of the game auxiliary indicator 12. Note that the navigation notification mode is not limited to such a mode, and may be any mode as long as the player can be distinguished according to the winning situation. In addition, the navigation notification is not limited to the game auxiliary display 12, that is, the display used for notification other than the navigation notification, and may be executed using a dedicated display. The navigation effect of the present embodiment notifies the stop order advantageous for the player notified by the navigation notification by displaying the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and outputting the navigation sound from the speakers 53 and 54.

  For example, when informing the stop order of the left middle right stop switch 8L such as “123” (indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop), A stop order image indicating the stop order of 8C and 8R is displayed. In addition, as the navigation voice, for example, “left middle right!” (Indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop) Is output.

  When the stop order in which the left reel is first stopped is notified, the stop order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R such as “1--” (indicating that the left reel is the first stop) is indicated. Display stop order images. Further, as the navigation voice, for example, “left!” (Indicating that the left reel is in the first stop) (indicating that the left reel is in the first stop) indicating the stop switch stop order is output. To do. Further, in particular, when the replay GRs 21 to 26 are elected at RT2 and the stop order in which the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay wins is notified, in addition to the stop order image described above, red 7 and blue 7 are given to each reel. An image that prompts a stop operation at a target timing is also displayed, and a stop operation at that timing is prompted.

  In the navigation notification and the navigation effect, when any of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won in RT1, the stop order in which the promotion replay wins is identifiable so as to be identifiable. In addition, when any of the replays GR11 to 13 is won at RT0, the stop order in which the special replay wins is notified in an identifiable manner. Also, when any of the replays GR21 to 23 is won at RT2, the stop order in which the middle stage replay or red 7 replay wins is identifiable. Further, when any of the replays GR24 to 26 is won at RT2, the stop order in which the middle stage replay or the blue 7 replay wins is identifiable.

  The mode of the navigation effect is not limited to such a mode, and any mode may be used as long as the player can distinguish according to the winning situation. Further, the navigation effect is not limited to using the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, but may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  As described above, in the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the stop order that is advantageous to the player is notified in an identifiable manner. For this reason, the player can intentionally win the promotion replay at RT1 and win the middle bell by performing the stop operation in the order of stop according to the navigation effect, and win the special replay at RT0. In other words, winning the middle bell, avoiding the fall replay, avoiding the stoppage of the transitional outcome, winning the middle bell in RT2, avoiding the fall replay, Eye suspension can be avoided.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to control to ART (state controlled by AT in RT2) when the lottery condition is satisfied. In addition, the main control unit 41 selects a specified number of games from a plurality of games at the end of ART, BB, or RB, and continues to any of ART, BB, and RB from the end of ART, BB, or RB. Count the number of games that are not controlled. The specified number of games is selected from any number of games from 1 to 399 games and 600 games.

  Then, the main control unit 41 wins the ART lottery, and the number of games that are not controlled by any of ART, BB, and RB from the end of the precursor period, or from the end of ART, BB, or RB, is the prescribed game. Control to ART by reaching the number.

  In this embodiment, the number of games from the end of ART, BB, or RB is counted and the ART is controlled by reaching the specified number of games, but at the end of ART, BB, or RB A configuration may be adopted in which the number of games from any one of the above is counted and controlled to ART by reaching the prescribed number of games. The end of the ART is when the AT ends, but after the AT ends, the game is triggered when the push-out bell is missed and the transition is stopped, or the fall replay wins, that is, the end of RT2. It may be configured to start counting the number.

  When controlling to ART, first control to AT. The state from the start of the AT control to the transition to RT2 is also referred to as a preparation state.

  The main control unit 41 executes navigation notification when the winning combination is selected in the preparation state. At this time, in RT1, when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, navigation notification is performed, and when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, the stop order for winning the promoted replay is notified by the navigation notification, so stop according to the notified stop order. By performing the operation, it is possible to shift the promotion replay from RT1 to RT0. In addition, after shifting to the preparation state, in any gaming state of RT0 to 2, since the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified when the push order bell is won, the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order. Thus, it is possible to reliably obtain 8 medals.

  After the promotion replay wins at RT1 and shifts to RT0, it will be the target of navigation notification when winning the replay GR11-13, and the stop order for winning the special replay when winning the replay GR11-13 will be notified by navigation notification. By performing a stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, it is possible to win a special replay and shift from RT0 to RT2, and avoid a fall replay winning and avoid moving to RT1. In addition, as described above, when the push order bell is won, the stop order for winning the middle bell is informed, so it is possible to reliably obtain 8 medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. At the same time, it is possible to avoid the stop of the transition and avoid the transition to RT1.

  When the special replay wins at RT0 and shifts to RT2, after that, when the first replay GR21-23 is won, or when the first replay GR24-26 is won, the navigation that informs the stop order of winning the red 7 replay Navigation notification that notifies the stop order for winning the notification or the blue 7 replay is executed, and the stop operation is performed in accordance with the notified stop order, so that the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay is won and the fall It is possible to avoid replay winning and to shift to RT1. In addition, as described above, when the push order bell is won, the stop order for winning the middle bell is informed, so it is possible to reliably obtain 8 medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. At the same time, it is possible to avoid the stop of the transition and avoid the transition to RT1.

  The main control unit 41 finishes the preparation state when the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay wins, and starts the ART control. Accordingly, the main control unit 41 performs an ART game number lottery to determine the number of ART games, sets the number of games won in the ART game number lottery as the remaining number of ART games allocated to the RAM 91c, and Start counting remaining games.

  After the ART starts, the stop order for winning the middle bell when the push order bell is won will be notified, so it is possible to reliably acquire 8 medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. At the same time, it is possible to avoid the stop of the transition and avoid the transition to RT1. In addition, since the stop order for winning the middle stage replay is notified when the replays GR21 to 26 are won, the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order, and the winning of the fall replay is avoided and the process proceeds to RT1. Can be avoided.

  Further, during the ART, when the lottery condition is satisfied, an extra lottery is performed to determine whether or not to add the number of ART games. Then, when the winning lottery is won, the ART game number lottery for determining the number of ART games is performed in the same manner as at the start of ART, and the number of games won in the ART game number lottery is determined as the remaining ART allocated to the RAM 91c. Add to the number of games.

  In addition, after the start of ART, every time one game is consumed, the number of remaining games is decremented by 1, and if a special role is elected before the remaining number of games reaches 0, the ART is interrupted by the end of RT2. Accordingly, the counting of the number of ART games is also interrupted. After that, the winning bonus is awarded to the corresponding bonus and the corresponding bonus is controlled. When the transition is stopped at RT3 after the bonus ends, AT control is resumed when the transition to RT1 is resumed. After passing through RT2, the ART is restarted by moving again to RT2, and the counting of the remaining number of games in the ART is also restarted.

  If the number of remaining games becomes 0 after the start of ART, the AT control is terminated. As a result, navigation notification will not be executed, so it will be impossible to avoid the stop of the transitional outcome when winning the push order bell, and it will be impossible to avoid the winning of the fall replay when winning the replay GR21-26. By shifting to RT1 by stopping the game or winning the fall replay, a series of AT and ART controls are completed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is configured to notify the stop order in which the middle stage replay wins except for the first time by navigation notification when winning the replay GRs 21 to 26 during ART. When the stop operation is performed ignoring the order, the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay may win and RT2 may be maintained, but the fall replay may win and move to RT1. Therefore, when the replays GR21 to 26 are elected, it is possible to prompt the stop operation in the stop order to win the middle stage replay notified by the navigation notification, and it is meaningless to prevent the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay from winning. It can be done.

  Further, the main control unit 41 performs a game control process to control one game. In the game control process, first, a BET process for setting a bet amount and performing a credit settlement / a bet settlement is performed. When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the bet amount, an internal lottery process for determining whether or not winning is allowed (internal lottery) is performed by random lottery (see FIG. 12 to FIG. 14). When the internal lottery process ends, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the stop switches 8L to 8R are activated after starting the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R on the condition that a specified period (eg, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the reel rotation of the previous game. And the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 15 to 18 and the like). When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process is performed for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line (see FIGS. 6 to 9). . When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout processing, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a winning, and the gaming state is shifted according to the symbol combination on the winning line (see FIG. 10, FIG. 11, etc.). Thereby, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next one game is started.

  Further, the main control unit 41 performs the ART lottery process during the execution of the internal lottery process, and when the winning is made to the AT, that is, when the number of AT games is given, the main control unit 41 controls the AT and navigates between the given number of AT games. Control for notification and navigation effects. In addition, when the internal lottery process is executed, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment controls the RT4 as the inside when the bonus as the special role is won, and also after the predetermined number of navigation start games has elapsed in the RT4. Until the bonus is won, control for navigation notification and navigation production is performed.

  Next, the contents of each process executed in the slot machine 1 will be described in detail.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the navigation control process (main) executed by the main control unit. First, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not it is controlled by the AT (step S101). When the main control unit 41 is not controlled by the AT (step S101; No), the main control unit 41 terminates the processing. When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT (step S101; Yes), the navigation target combination (for example, push order bell, push It is determined whether or not the internal winning is performed in the (forward replay) (step S102). The main control unit 41 terminates the process when the internal winning combination for the navigation role is not performed (step S102; No), and presses the sub spin control unit 91 when the internal winning combination for the navigation role is selected (step S102; Yes). A forward command is transmitted (step S103), a navigation notification process for performing navigation notification is executed (step S104), and the process ends.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the navigation control process (sub) executed by the sub-control unit. First, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a push order command has been received (step S1001). When the sub-control unit 91 has not received the push order command (step S1001; No), the process of step S1001 is repeated, and when the push order command is received (step S1001; Yes), FIG. 23A is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and navigation sounds (for example, “left!”, “Middle!”, “Right!”, Etc.) are output from the speakers 53, 54. The navigation effect is performed (step S1002), and it is determined whether or not the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by the player (step S1003).

FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image stored in the sub-control unit.
Here, in the navigation image of the present embodiment, numerical images 511 to 513 as examples of the operation procedure image (operation mode image) shown in FIG. 21A and examples of the common image shown in FIG. And a decoration destruction image (decoration destruction video) 515 shown in FIG. 21C are used. In the number images 511 to 513 of the present embodiment, a first number image (first operation mode image, first operation procedure) that is a number image of “1” used when notifying the correct pressing order of the first stop operation. Image) 511, a second numerical image (second operation mode image, second operation procedure image) 512, which is a numerical image of “2” used when notifying the correct pressing order of the second stop operation, And a third numeral image (third operation mode image, third operation procedure image) 513 which is a numeral image “3” used when notifying the correct pressing order of the stop operation. The decoration image 514 of the present embodiment is an oval image that decorates all the numerical images 511 to 513 in common. The decorative destruction image 515 of the present embodiment is an image showing an exploded state.

  In the present embodiment, the image data of each of the images 511 to 515 is stored in the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91, and the sub-control unit 91 displays a navigation image on the liquid crystal display 51 using the stored image data. Control. For example, as illustrated in FIG. 21C, the sub control unit 91 displays the decoration image 514 and the decoration destruction image 515 in this order, and then hides the decoration destruction image 515, that is, displays the liquid crystal display 51. It is possible to execute a common effect that is an effect of erasing the decorative image 514. Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 22A, which will be described later, the sub-control unit 91 combines stop images 8L, 8C in the correct pressing order of the composite images obtained by combining the common images 514 with the numerical images 511 to 513, respectively. It is possible to display a navigation image with an arrangement according to the position of 8R.

In addition, the sub-control unit 91 can enlarge / reduce each composite image (so-called zoom display) in order to emphasize the correct pressing order. For example, as shown in FIG. 22A to be described later, the composite image of the first numeric image 511 corresponding to the first stop operation is displayed in the largest (maximum display), and the third numeric image corresponding to the third stop operation is displayed. The composite image of 513 is displayed in the smallest (minimum display), and the composite image of the second numeric image 512 corresponding to the second stop operation is displayed in an intermediate size (intermediate display) between the numeric images 511 and 513. It is possible.
In the present embodiment, each of the images 511 to 515 is configured by a still image, but may be configured by, for example, a moving image (a continuous image or video of a still image).

  Returning to FIG. 20, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated (step S1003; No), the sub-control unit 91 repeats the process of step S1003 and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. (Step S1003; Yes), it is determined whether or not the correct answer procedure, that is, the correct answer pressing order (Step S1004). If the sub control unit 91 is in the correct pressing order (step 1004; Yes), the operation procedure images (numerical images 511 to 513) corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are deleted (step S1005). The common effect of the corresponding common image (decorative image 514) is executed (displayed in the order of the decorative image 514 and the decorative destruction image 515 and then the image is not displayed), and the common image is erased and displayed (step S1006). .

  After erasing and displaying the common image, the sub-control unit 91 updates the zoom display of the navigation image, updates the output of the navigation sound and updates the navigation effect (step S1007), deletes all the combined images, and operates. It is determined whether or not the navigation of the procedure, that is, the push order navigation is ended (step S1008). Here, updating the zoom display of the navigation image means changing the display size of the remaining composite image. For example, as illustrated in FIGS. 22C and 22D described later, the sub-control unit 91 of the present embodiment performs a composite image of the second numeric image 512 after erasing the composite image of the first numeric image 511. Is changed from the intermediate display to the maximum display, and the composite image of the third numeric image 512 is changed from the minimum display to the intermediate display. Further, for example, as shown in FIGS. 22F and 22G described later, the sub control unit 91 intermediates the composite image of the third numerical image 512 after erasing the composite image of the second numerical image 512. Change from display to maximum display. If the sub-control unit 91 does not end the push order navigation (step S1008; No), the sub-control unit 91 returns to the process of step S1003.

  On the other hand, if the sub-control unit 91 is not in the correct pressing order (step 1004; No), it updates the zoom display of the navigation image and updates the navigation effect (step S1009). Specifically, the sub control unit 91 changes all the composite images to intermediate display as shown in FIG. After the navigation effect is updated, the sub-control unit 91 deletes all the remaining operation procedure images of the navigation image (step S1010), and simultaneously executes the common effects of the remaining common images and displays all the common images in an erased manner ( Step S1011). After erasing and displaying all the common images including the case where the navigation in the correct answer push order is performed and the push order navigation is ended (step S1008), the sub control unit 91 executes the navigation end effect (step S1012). The process ends. Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 executes a push order correct answer navigation end effect 516 shown in FIG. 22 (J), which will be described later, when the correct answer is given in the push order. The navigation end effect 517 for the incorrect push order shown in FIG. 23 (E) is executed, and the process ends.

  The above is the description of the contents of each process executed in the slot machine 1.

  Next, specific control of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

FIG. 22 is a diagram showing a display example of a navigation effect when the stop switch is operated in the correct answer pressing order, and FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a display example of the navigation effect when the stop switch is operated in the incorrect answer pressing order. It is.
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification and presses the sub-control unit 91 when an internal winning combination is selected for the navigation target role during AT control (for example, ART, preparation state) or inside. Send sequential commands. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the push order command, the navigation control is performed by displaying the navigation image shown in FIG. 22 or FIG. 23 on the liquid crystal display 51 while outputting the navigation voice from the speakers 53 and 54. First, as shown in FIGS. 22 (A) and 23 (A), the sub-control unit 91 displays the maximum composite image of the first numeric image 511 and intermediately displays the composite image of the second numeric image 512, The composite image of the third numeral image 513 is displayed as a minimum.

  In the state shown in FIG. 22A, when the player performs the first stop operation of the left stop switch 8L, which is the correct pressing order, the sub-control unit 91 displays the first numeric image 511 on the liquid crystal display 51. (See FIG. 22B), the decoration destruction image 515 of the remaining decoration image 514 of the composite image is displayed (see FIG. 22C), and the decoration destruction image 515 is erased from the liquid crystal display 51. (See FIG. 22D). After erasing the composite image, the sub-control unit 91 displays the maximum composite image of the second numeric image 512 and intermediately displays the composite image of the third numeric image 513 as shown in FIG.

  Further, in the state shown in FIG. 22D, when the player performs the second stop operation of the middle stop switch 8C, which is the operation in the correct pressing order, the sub-control unit 91 displays the second numeric image 512 on the liquid crystal display. After deleting from the device 51 (see FIG. 22E), the decoration destruction image 515 of the remaining decoration image 514 of the composite image is displayed (see FIG. 22F), and the decoration destruction image 515 is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. Erasing is performed (see FIG. 22G). After erasing the composite image, the sub-control unit 91 displays the maximum composite image of the third numeric image 512 as shown in FIG.

  Further, in the state shown in FIG. 22G, when the player performs the third stop operation of the right stop switch 8R, which is the operation in the correct pressing order, the sub-control unit 91 displays the third numeric image 513 on the liquid crystal display. After erasing from the device 51 (see FIG. 22H), the decoration destruction image 515 of the remaining decoration image 514 of the composite image is displayed (see FIG. 22I), and the decoration destruction image 515 is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. Erasing is performed (see FIG. 22J). After erasing the composite image, the sub control unit 91 displays the navigation end image 516 in the correct push order on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. It should be noted that the navigation end image 516 in the correct answer pressing order of the present embodiment is a character image of “success !!”.

  Note that, in the state shown in FIG. 23A, when the player performs the first stop operation of the middle stop switch 8C or the right stop switch 8R, which is an operation in the order of incorrect answer, the sub-control unit 91 performs each synthesis. After all the images are changed to the intermediate display (see FIG. 23B), all the numeric images 511 to 513 are deleted from the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 23C), and all the remaining decorations of each composite image are displayed. The decoration destruction images 515 of the image 514 are displayed (see FIG. 23D), and all the decoration destruction images 515 are erased from the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 23E). After erasing all the composite images, the sub control unit 91 executes a navigation end effect 517 in the order of incorrect answer pressing, as shown in FIG. Note that the navigation end image 517 in the incorrect answer pressing order of this embodiment is a character image of “failure ...”.

  This completes the description of the specific control of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 stores the image data of the images 511 to 515 used when displaying the navigation image in the RAM 91c. In addition, when the sub control unit 91 executes a navigation effect that notifies the correct pressing order, the composite image of the first numeric image 511 and the decorative image 514, and the composite image of the second numerical image 512 and the decorative image 514 And a composite image of the third numeral image 513 and the decoration image 514 is displayed. Then, when the player operates the stop switch to erase each composite image, the sub control unit 91 displays the decoration destruction image 515 of the corresponding decoration image 514 after erasing the corresponding numerical images 511 to 513. Then, a common effect for displaying the decoration image 514 in an erased manner is executed.

FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image stored in a conventional sub-control unit.
By doing in this way, the production effect can be improved as compared with the slot machine that does not perform the deletion display of the decoration image 513. In addition, since the image data of the decoration image 514 that commonly decorates the number images 511 to 513 when displaying the navigation image is stored separately from the image data of the number images 511 to 513, FIG. As shown in A), conventional slots for storing image data of a first numeral decoration image 611, a second numeral decoration image 612, and a third numeral decoration image 613, which are composite images of the respective numeral images and decoration images. The increase in the data capacity for storing image data can be reduced as compared with the machine. Further, since the image data of the decoration destruction image 515 displayed when the decoration image of each composite image is erased and displayed is stored separately from the image data of each image 511 to 514, as shown in FIG. In addition, image data of a first number decoration destruction image 614, a second number decoration destruction image 615, and a third number decoration destruction image 616 as continuous images for performing deletion display of the number decoration images 611 to 613 are respectively stored. The increase in the data capacity for storing image data can be reduced as compared with the slot machine. As a result, it is possible to improve the presentation effect while reducing the increase in data capacity.

In particular, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 determines which of the composite images the numeric images 511 to 513 are erased according to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. Regardless, the same deletion display (decoration image 514, decoration destruction image 515 is displayed in this order, and then image deletion) is performed.
By doing in this way, it is for the erasure display rather than the slot machine in which the erasure display is different depending on which of the number images 511 to 513 of the composite image is erased according to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The increase in the data capacity for storing the image data can be reduced.

In addition, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs sub-control when AT control is performed as a notification condition (for example, ART, preparation state) or when an internal winning combination is given for a navigation target role in the interior. The push order command is transmitted to the unit 91, and when the AT control is not being performed or not in the inside or when the internal winning combination is not selected, the push order command is not transmitted to the sub control unit 91. .
By doing in this way, when the main control part 41 cannot perform navigation alerting | reporting, it can control that the sub control part 91 performs a navigation effect accidentally.

FIG. 25 and FIG. 26 are diagrams showing examples of changing the images stored in the sub-control unit and the navigation effects executed by the sub-control unit.
In the present embodiment, the composite image of the number images 511 to 513 and the decoration image 514 is displayed in the navigation image. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a composite image of a character image and a decoration image is displayed. Also good. For example, in the character image, as shown in FIG. 25A, when a chance navigation image for notifying the possibility of an internal winning is displayed for a rare role such as a cherry at the time of internal winning (when a specific condition is established). The first character image 518, which is the character image (specific image) used for “!”, And “?” Used when displaying the chance navigation image including the gap when the chance navigation image display is determined (when the specific condition is established). And a second character image 519 which is a character image (specific image). That is, the image data of the character images 518 and 519 may be stored in the RAM 91c.

  In the present embodiment, the oval decoration image 514 is used as the composite image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of types of decoration images (common images) may be used. The image data of the decoration image may be stored. For example, the plurality of types of decoration images may include a triangular decoration image 520, a quadrilateral decoration image 521, and a hexagonal star decoration image 522, as shown in FIG. In this case, according to the type of the decoration images 514 and 520 to 522, the advantage given to the player who is notified by the navigation image may be different. For example, the hexagonal star-shaped decoration image 522 may have the highest advantage, and the triangular decoration image 520, the quadrilateral decoration image 521, and the elliptical decoration image 514 may be decreased in this order. In this case, the decoration destruction image 515 may be used in common for erasure display of the decoration images 514 and 520 to 522, and image data of a plurality of types of decoration destruction images is stored in the RAM 91c. A plurality of types of decorative destruction images may be used depending on the degree of advantage.

As a result, for example, a composite image of the first character image 517 and the triangular decoration image 520 may be displayed in the chance navigation image when the rare combination shown in FIG. 25C is internally won. In addition, for example, in the chance navigation image including the loss shown in FIG. 25D, a composite image of the second character image 518 and the rectangular decoration image 521 may be displayed. In these cases, the chance navigation image does not have a priority order from the first stop operation to the third stop operation as in the navigation image in the pressing order, and therefore, all composite images may be displayed as intermediate displays.
By doing so, the player becomes interested in the types of the displayed decoration images 514, 520 to 522, and the degree of advantage given to the player is the same regardless of the type of the decoration image. It is possible to urge the player to pay attention to the display of the decorative images 514, 520 to 522 rather than the slot machine, and the interest of the game is improved.
In addition, this makes it possible to use the decoration image 514 that is used when a specific condition is established such as when a rare combination is won internally, or when a notification condition is established such as when a push combination is won internally. Since 520 to 522 are displayed, not only can the increase in the data capacity for storing image data be reduced compared to the slot machine that displays an image different from the decoration image when the specific condition is satisfied, but also the effect of production is improved. The interest of will improve.

  In the present embodiment, numerical images 511 to 513 are used as operation procedure images (operation mode images) in the navigation image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other operation procedure images may be used. Symbol images which are images of symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be used. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26 (A), the symbol image includes a bonus “red 7” at the time of internal winning of a bonus (including the inside) as an example of a notification condition. The “red 7” eye-pushing symbol image 523 used when notifying the timing of the eye-opening for winning, and “blue 7” used when notifying the timing of the eye-pressing for the bonus winning of “blue 7”. 7 ”, and a“ white 7 ”eye pattern image 525 that is used when notifying the timing of the eye pressing for the“ White 7 ”bonus winning may be included. At this time, as shown in FIG. 26 (A), each of the symbol images 523 to 525 is displayed with a blinking display in which the symbol is displayed at the timing of pressing and the symbol is not displayed at other timing. You may alert | report timing. For example, a character image indicating an operation procedure may be used. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 26B, the character image is notified of the push order of the incorrect answer as the first push order at the time of internal winning of the three-choice push order as an example of the notification condition. A character image 526 of “Free” sometimes used may be included. Therefore, the image data of these images 523 to 526 may be stored in the RAM 91c.

As a result, for example, in the chance navigation image when the internal winning combination is shown in FIG. 26C, a composite image of the “red 7” eye pattern image 523 and the hexagonal star-shaped decoration image 522 is displayed. May be. In this case, since the chance navigation image does not have a priority order from the first stop operation to the third stop operation unlike the navigation image in the pressing order, all the composite images may be displayed as an intermediate display. Further, for example, in the three-choice navigation image shown in FIG. 26D, one composite image of the first numeric image 511 and the decoration image 514 is displayed, and the character image 526 and the ellipse-shaped decoration image 514 are displayed. Two composite images may be displayed. In this case, unlike the 6-choice navigation image, the 3-choice navigation image does not have the priority order of the second stop operation and the third stop operation, so only the composite image of the first numeric image 511 and the decoration image 514 is provided. The maximum display may be used, and the other two composite images may be displayed as an intermediate display.
By doing so, it is possible to reduce an increase in the data capacity for storing image data not only for the 6-choice navigation image but also for the navigation image that plays the main role and the 3-choice navigation image.
Note that the notification of the pressing timing of the pressing combination is not limited to the bonus, and for example, the pressing timing may be notified for cherry, watermelon, and the like. In this case, it is necessary to newly provide a symbol image (“cherry” or “watermelon” symbol image) similar to the bonus symbol images 523 to 525.
Further, the number image and the character image are not limited to the above example, and may be changed to any image according to the application.

[Embodiment 2]
In the first embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification during the AT control. However, for example, a freeze operation described later may also be performed. Hereinafter, a second embodiment for controlling a freeze operation as an example of delay control for delaying the progress of a game will be described.
In the present embodiment, detailed description of the parts having the same configuration and processing as those in the first embodiment will be omitted, and parts different from those in the first embodiment will be mainly described.

  FIG. 27 is a flowchart illustrating the control contents of freeze control processing executed by the main control unit according to the second embodiment. First, based on the internal winning flag, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not an internal winning has been made on a freeze target combination (for example, a push order bell) for lottering whether to perform a freezing operation (step S201). The main control unit 41 terminates the process when the winning combination is not internally won (step S201; No), and is performing AT control when the freeze winning combination is internal (step S201; Yes). By determining whether or not navigation notification or navigation effect has been executed, it is determined (step S202). When the main control unit 41 does not perform navigation notification or the like (step S202; No), the process ends, and when navigation notification or the like is executed (step S202; Yes), the game in which the navigation notification or the like is executed is performed. It is determined whether or not the processing has been completed (step S203). The main control unit 41 repeats the process of step S203 when the game in which the navigation notification or the like is executed has not ended (step S203; No), and when the game in which the navigation notification or the like has been executed ends (step S203). S203; Yes), it is determined whether or not the correct answer has been pressed (step S204). The main control part 41 complete | finishes a process, when it is not a correct answer pushing order (step S204; No), performs a freeze operation | movement (step S205), when it is a correct answer pushing order (step S205), and performs a process. finish.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits a plurality of types of commands including an internal winning 1 command and an internal winning 2 command to the sub-control unit 91.

The internal winning 1 command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result, and is transmitted when the game is started by operating the start switch 7 and after the gaming state command or the ART state command is transmitted. In addition, the internal winning 1 command that can specify the winning of the notification target combination is a first internal winning 1 command that can specify the type of the notified notification winning combination and the advantageous stop order advantageous to the player, as will be described later, It is possible to specify the type of the notification target winning combination, but it is composed of the second internal winning 1 command in which the advantageous stop order cannot be specified, and if the navigation notification is performed, the first internal winning 1 command is transmitted. If the navigation notification is not performed, the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted.
The internal winning 2 command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result, and is transmitted at a timing at which it is determined whether or not an advantageous stop order, which will be described later, is determined as a result of the stop of one of the reels. The internal winning 2 command is a command that can specify both the type of the notification target combination won and the advantageous stop order as will be described later, and the notification target combination is selected regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is performed. In this case, it is transmitted at a timing when it is determined whether or not the order is advantageous stop.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits an internal winning 1 command that can specify the result of the internal lottery to the sub-control unit 91 at the timing when the start operation of the game is performed by the start switch 7. If the notification target combination (push order bell, replay GR1-6, replay GR11-13, replay GR21-26) to be the target of navigation notification is won, it is determined whether or not the advantageous stop order is advantageous for the player. By transmitting to the sub-control unit 91 an internal winning 2 command that can specify the result of the internal lottery at the timing, the sub-control unit 91 performs the internal lottery specified from the internal winning 1 command and the internal winning 2 command. It is possible to produce effects according to the results.

If the notification target combination is won, the main control unit 41 is in a state in which navigation notification is performed (when navigation notification is performed during AT or non-AT), the notification that is won as an internal winning 1 command The first internal winning 1 command that can specify the type of the target combination and the advantageous stop order is transmitted at the timing when the start operation of the game is performed by the start switch 7, and the navigation notification is not performed (the navigation notification in the non-AT) In the case of not being performed), as the internal winning 1 command, the second internal winning 1 command that can specify the type of the winning notification target role but cannot specify the advantageous stop order is used for the game by the start switch 7. Transmit when the start operation is performed.
Note that the main control unit 41 does not change the advantageous stop order when a non-notification target role that is not a target of navigation notification is won in the internal lottery, regardless of whether navigation notification is performed or not. Then, as the internal winning 1 command, the second internal winning 1 command capable of specifying the type of winning combination is transmitted at the timing when the start operation of the game is performed by the start switch 7.

  Here, the first internal winning 1 command that can specify the type of the notification target role that has been won and the advantageous stop order is that the push order (push order bell, push order replay) has been won, and the advantageous stop order is specified. It is a possible command. In addition, the second internal winning 1 command in which the type of the notification target role that has been elected can be specified but the advantageous stopping order cannot be specified is that the pushing order winning can be specified, but the advantageous stopping order is The command cannot be specified.

  As described above, when the notification target combination is won in the internal lottery, if the navigation notification is performed, the type of the notified notification target combination and the advantageous stop order can be specified as the internal winning 1 command. If the internal winning 1 command is transmitted and the navigation notification is not performed, as the internal winning 1 command, the type of the winning notification target role can be specified, but the advantageous stop order cannot be specified for the player. Since the internal winning 1 command is transmitted, the sub-control unit 91 identifies the advantageous stop order specified from the first internal winning 1 command if the notification target combination is won and the navigation notification is performed. It is possible to execute possible navigation effects, and if the notification target combination is won and navigation notification is not performed, depending on the type of notification target combination specified from the second internal winning 1 command, specific The type of the notification target combination is it is possible to execute an effect suggests the possibility that was elected.

  Next, the contents of control when the main control unit 41 transmits the internal winning 1 command to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the first internal winning 1 command and the second internal winning 1 command are set for the notification target combination for each winning combination in the ROM 41b, and the second internal winning 1 command is set for the non-notifying target combination. Stored internal winning command table. In the internal winning command table, the second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the notification target combination is set to one second internal winning 1 command for each type of notification target combination.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 28, in the internal winning 1 command setting process executed after the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 reads out the internal winning flag set by the internal lottery process (step Sa01), and executes the navigation notification. If it is determined whether or not to perform navigation notification (step Sa02; Yes), the first internal winning 1 command is stored in the internal winning command table corresponding to the winning combination based on the internal winning flag. Is determined (step Sa03). When the first internal winning 1 command is set (step Sa03; Yes), that is, when the winning combination is a notification target combination, the main control unit 41 first internal winning 1 corresponding to the winning combination The command is read from the internal winning command table and set in the command queue (step Sa04). On the other hand, when the first internal winning 1 command is not set (step Sa03; No), that is, when the winning combination is a non-notification target combination, the main control unit 41 selects the second corresponding to the winning combination. The internal winning 1 command is read from the internal winning command table and set in the command queue (step Sa05), and the process ends. Further, when the main control unit 41 determines not to execute the navigation notification (step Sa02; No), the main control unit 41 reads out the second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the winning combination based on the internal winning flag from the internal winning command table and executes the command The queue is set (step Sa05), and the process is terminated. The internal winning 1 command set in the command queue is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  In this way, when the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, the advantageous stop order corresponding to the result of the internal lottery from the internal winning 1 command is not specified by the sub-control unit 91. In the present embodiment, after the internal lottery process, the internal winning flag is read and the internal winning 1 command is set. However, when the internal winning flag is set in the internal lottery, the internal winning 1 command is set. It is good also as a structure.

  Next, a first modification of the control content when the main control unit 41 transmits an internal winning 1 command to the sub-control unit 91 will be described.

As shown in FIG. 29, the main control unit 41 reads the internal winning flag set by the internal lottery (step Sb01), and determines whether or not the winning combination based on the read internal winning flag is a notification target combination (step Sb01). Sb02). If the main control unit 41 is a notification target combination (step Sb02; Yes), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to perform navigation notification (step Sb03), and if the navigation notification is executed (step Sb03; Yes), it is won. The notification target combination is individually identified (step Sb04), the first internal winning 1 command corresponding to the specified notification target combination is read from the internal winning command table and set in the command queue (step Sb05), and the process is terminated. . On the other hand, if the main control unit 41 is not a notification target combination (step Sb02; No) or does not perform navigation notification (step Sb03; No), the main control unit 41 receives an internal winning 1 command corresponding to the winning combination. The command is read from the command table and set in the command queue (step Sb06), and the process ends.
By doing in this way, the example 1 of a change has the same operation effect as this embodiment.

  Next, a second modification example of control contents when the main control unit 41 transmits an internal winning 1 command to the sub-control unit 91 will be described.

  In the second modification, an internal winning command table in which an internal winning 1 command is set for each winning combination is stored in the ROM 41b. Further, when navigation notification is executed for a notification target combination in the internal lottery, a lottery target combination (for example, left bells 1 to 4, In contrast to determining the winning for each of the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4), when the navigation notification is not executed, it is advantageously stopped for one type of notification target combination (for example, push order bell). Regardless of the order, the winning combination is determined collectively as one type of lottery target role (for example, push order bell). When one of a plurality of types of lottery objects with different orders wins, an internal winning flag with a different value is set. On the other hand, when navigation notification is not executed, one type of information target role (for example, (Push order bell) When one corresponding type of lottery target (for example, push order bell) is won, even if the type of notification target role is the same, the value is different from the internal winning flag that is set when navigation notification is executed. An internal winning flag is set, and the internal winning command table also sets an internal winning that is set when one of a plurality of types of lottery targets having different advantageous stop orders for one type of notification target role is won. An internal winning flag that is set when one type of lottery target combination corresponding to one type of notification target combination is won, and a different internal winning 1 command is set corresponding to each.

Then, as shown in FIG. 30, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to perform navigation notification in the internal lottery process (step Sc01). When executing navigation notification (step Sc01; Yes), 1 An individual lottery for individually determining the winning for each lottery target role having a different advantageous stop order for the type of notification target role is performed (step Sc02). In the individual lottery, as shown in FIG. 31 (A), whether or not the internal lottery random value is within the winning range for each lottery target role constituting the type of notification target role for one type of notification target role. (In detail, whether or not the added value overflows) is determined, the winning of the lottery target role whose internal lottery random value is within the winning range is determined, and among the lottery target roles constituting the notification target role of the type An internal winning flag corresponding to the winning lottery role is set. Further, when the main control unit 41 does not perform navigation notification (step Sc01; No), regardless of the order of advantageous stop for one type of notification target combination, a batch lottery that determines winning as a single type of lottery target combination. (Step Sc03). In the batch lottery, as shown in FIG. 31 (B), for one type of notification target combination, whether or not the internal lottery random number value is within the winning range for the lottery target combination of the types of notification target combination. Then, when the internal lottery random value falls within the winning range, the winning of the notification target combination of the type is determined, and the internal winning flag corresponding to the notification target combination of the type is set. It should be noted that, except for the notification target combination, whether or not the winning combination is determined as usual. Then, the internal winning 1 command corresponding to the internal winning flag set in each lottery is read from the internal winning command table and set in the command queue (step Sc04), and the process ends. Although not shown in particular, when the navigation notification is not executed and the role to be notified is won, after the internal lottery, a stop order selection lottery for selecting an advantageous stop order from a plurality of types of stop orders is performed. The advantageous stop order changes according to the result.
By doing in this way, the example 1 of a change has the same operation effect as this embodiment. In Modification 2, the internal winning 1 command is set when the internal winning flag is set in the internal lottery. However, after the internal lottery, the internal winning flag is read and the internal winning flag is set. Also good.

  In addition, when the notification target combination is won, the main control unit 41 issues an internal winning 2 command that can specify the type of the notified notification combination and the advantageous stop order regardless of whether or not navigation notification is performed. Then, it is transmitted at a timing when it is determined whether or not the winning combination of the notification subject is in the advantageous stop order. Here, the internal winning 2 command capable of specifying the type of the notification target combination won and the advantageous stop order is the same command as the first internal winning 1 command. The timing at which it is determined whether or not the winning notification target combination is in the advantageous stop order is, for example, that the operation of stopping some reels is performed, so that the order of advantageous stop If the establishment or non-establishment is determined, it means that a part of the reels are stopped. For example, when the first stop reel is stopped, regardless of the subsequent stop order, the advantageous stop order Is established or not established (when the left bell or the like is won, the advantageous stop order is established by making the left reel the first stop, and the middle reel and the right reel are made the first stop. In the case where it is not established, the timing at which it is determined whether or not the order is advantageous stop is the timing when the first stop reel is stopped.

  As described above, when the notification target combination is won in the internal lottery, if the navigation notification is performed, the first internal winning 1 command is transmitted, and if the navigation notification is not performed, the second is performed. The internal winning 1 command is transmitted at the timing when it is determined whether or not the internal winning 2 command is in the advantageous stop order of the winning role to be notified regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is performed. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 notifies a specific type of notification according to the type of notification target combination specified from the second internal winning 1 command in a state where the notification target combination is won and no navigation notification is performed. It is possible to perform an effect that suggests the possibility that the target role has been won, and even after the timing at which it is determined whether the winning notification target role is in an advantageous stop order, even before all reels stop. If, it is possible to perform the suggested effect that suggests directing be advantageously stopped order identified from the internal winning 2 command is satisfied, or preferably stop order is not established.

  For example, when the push order bell is won, as shown in FIG. 32 (A), the type of notification target combination specified from the second internal winning 1 command transmitted at the timing when the game start operation is performed. Based on this, a small role notification is executed to indicate the possibility of winning the middle bell (yellow in the figure) and the possibility that none of the winnings will be won (white in the figure), and the stop operation of the first stop reel is performed. Based on the advantageous stopping order specified from the internal winning 2 command transmitted at the timing when it is determined whether or not the pushing order bell is in the advantageous stopping order, the advantageous stopping order is determined and the middle bell is confirmed to win. In this case, as shown in FIG. 32 (B), it may be suggested that the middle bell wins the prize by switching to the small role notification that suggests only the possibility that the middle bell wins (yellow in the figure). it can. On the other hand, if it is determined that the order is not favorable and the middle bell is determined not to win, only the possibility that no winning combination will be won (white in the figure) is suggested, as shown in FIG. 32 (C). By switching to the small role notification to be performed, it is possible to suggest the possibility that no winning combination will be won.

In addition to the small role notification as described above, for example, even when the ART is not won, the ART can be controlled on the condition that the promotion replay wins when the replays GR1 to 6 are won. In the situation, that is, in the situation that is advantageous to the player if correct answer in the order of advantageous stop, based on the type of notification target role specified from the second internal winning 1 command transmitted at the timing when the game start operation is performed, The player is prompted to select the stop order, and an effect suggesting the possibility of being advantageous to the player is executed, and the stop operation of the second stop reel is performed. Based on the advantageous stop order specified from the internal winning 2 command sent at the time when is determined, the advantageous stop order is confirmed and it is confirmed that the promotion replay wins In the stage before the promotion replay wins, by performing an effect (for example, output of a definite sound) suggesting that the promotion replay wins, that is, it is determined that it is advantageous for the player. It can also be suggested that the promotion replay wins, that is, it is advantageous for the player.
As described above, even if it is a stage before all reels stop, if it is after the timing when it is determined whether or not the winning combination to be notified is in the advantageous stopping order, it is based on the advantageous stopping order specified from the internal winning 2 command. Thus, it is possible to produce an effect that is consistent with the stop mode at the time when all reels are stopped.

  Next, the control content when the main control unit 41 transmits the internal winning 2 command to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 33, the main control unit 41 reads the internal winning flag set by the internal lottery in the internal winning 2 command setting process executed every time the stop operation is performed (step Sa11), and the read internal winning flag is read. It is determined whether or not the first internal winning 1 command is set in the internal winning command table corresponding to the winning combination based on (Step Sa12). When the internal winning 1 command is set (step Sa12; Yes), that is, when the winning combination is a notification target combination, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the advantageous stop order is determined (step). Sa13). When it is determined that the advantageous stop order has been determined (step Sa13; Yes), the main control unit 41 reads the extended data of the first internal winning 1 command corresponding to the winning combination from the internal winning command table, The command is set in the command queue as an internal winning 2 command combined with the type data indicating 2 commands (step Sa14), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the first internal winning 1 command is not set (step Sa12; No), that is, when the winning combination is a non-notification target combination, or the advantageous stop order is not fixed. Is determined (step Sa13; No), the process ends without setting the internal winning 2 command. In the present embodiment, the extended data is shared by the first internal winning 1 command and the internal winning 2 command. However, the extended data is shared by the first internal winning 1 command and the internal winning 2 command. Different configurations may be used.

  Next, Modification 1 of the control content when the main control unit 41 transmits the internal winning 2 command to the sub control unit 91 will be described. The first modification corresponds to the first modification of the control content when the main control unit 41 transmits the internal winning 1 command to the sub-control unit 91.

  As shown in FIG. 34, the main control unit 41 reads the internal winning flag set by the internal lottery (step Sb11), and determines whether or not the winning combination based on the read internal winning flag is the notification target combination (step Sb11). Sb12). When it is a notification subject combination (step Sb12; Yes), the main control unit 41 individually identifies the notified notification subject combination (step Sb13) and determines whether or not the advantageous stop order has been determined (step Sb14). . When the advantageous stopping order is determined (step Sb14; Yes), the main control unit 41 reads the extension data of the first internal winning 1 command corresponding to the winning combination from the internal winning command table and indicates the internal winning 2 command An internal winning 2 command combined with the type data is set in the command queue (step Sb15), and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 is not the notification target combination (step Sb12; No) or when the advantageous stop order is not fixed (step Sb14; No), the main control unit 41 ends the process without setting the internal winning 2 command. To do. The internal winning 2 command set in the command queue is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  Next, a modification 2 of the control content when the main control unit 41 transmits the internal winning 2 command to the sub control unit 91 will be described. The second modification corresponds to the second modification of the control content when the main control unit 41 transmits the internal winning 1 command to the sub-control unit 91.

  In the modified example 2, when the navigation notification is not executed in the internal lottery, the lottery for determining the winning as a single type of lottery is performed regardless of the advantageous stop order for one type of the target for notification. An internal winning 1 command corresponding to the combination is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. In addition, when navigation notification is not executed, if the role to be notified is elected, after the internal lottery, a stop order selection lottery for selecting an advantageous stop order from a plurality of types of stop orders is performed, and an advantage is obtained according to the result. The stopping order is changed. The main control unit 41 reads the internal winning flag set by the internal lottery in the internal winning 2 command setting process executed every time the stop operation is performed, and determines whether or not the winning combination is a notification target combination. Further, it is determined whether or not the navigation notification has been executed. If the winning combination is the notification target role and the navigation notification has not been executed, it is determined whether or not the advantageous stop order has been determined. If it is confirmed, an internal winning 2 command that can specify the advantageous stop order selected in the stop order selection lottery is set in the command queue.

As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes the internal winning flag for the freeze target combination, whether or not navigation notification is performed, and the operation procedure for the correct answer for the freeze target combination. It is determined whether or not the freeze operation is performed based on a comparison with an actual operation procedure. Specifically, the main control unit 41 performs a navigation operation or the like when the winning combination is won internally, and performs a freezing operation when winning the freezing combination in the correct pressing order. That is, the main control unit 41 freezes based on the comparison result of comparing the correct answer order of the push order navigation that is the subject of the freeze and the push order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R actually operated by the player. It is determined whether or not to perform an operation.
In this way, it is determined whether or not to perform the freeze operation based on the comparison result of comparing the correct pressing order when the winning combination is won and the pressing order of the stop switch actually operated by the player. It is possible to reduce the occurrence of an unintended freeze operation as compared with a slot machine that does not. In addition, the freeze operation is performed based on the internal winning flag of the freeze target role and the comparison result between the correct operation procedure of the freeze target role and the actual operation procedure, and the freeze operation is performed regardless of whether navigation notification or the like is executed. It is possible to reduce the occurrence of an unintended freeze operation as compared with a conventional slot machine that may be performed.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, the main control part 41 transmits the internal winning 1 command which can specify the result of internal lottery to the sub control part 91, and the sub control part 91 specifies the result of internal lottery, When controlled by the AT, the advantageous stop order is notified based on the result of the specified internal lottery. In such a configuration, a command indicating the result of the internal lottery is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 regardless of whether or not it is controlled by the AT, and all the results of the internal lottery can be specified. In spite of the fact that the sub-control unit 91 side has been improperly operated, the main control unit 41 side has not decided to control the AT, but the advantageous stop order corresponding to the result of the internal lottery 1 command to the internal lottery However, even if the vehicle is not controlled by the AT, there is a possibility that the advantageous stop order is notified.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, when the notification target combination is won in the internal lottery, the first type that can specify the type of the notification target combination selected and the advantageous stop order as long as navigation notification is performed. If the internal winning 1 command is transmitted and navigation notification is not performed, the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted in which the type of the winning notification target role can be specified but the advantageous stop order cannot be specified. Therefore, when the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, the advantageous stop order corresponding to the result of the internal lottery is not specified from the internal winning 1 command, so that the sub-control unit 91 side is cheated. However, it is possible to prevent an advantageous operation order from being notified except in a state in which navigation notification is being executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when winning the push order bell, if the stop operation is performed in the stop order corresponding to the push order bell type, the middle bell that is relatively advantageous to the player is won. When the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the stop order corresponding to the type of push order bell, control is performed so that the middle bell is not won, and at the time of winning the common bell, regardless of the stop order, Control capable of winning the middle bell is performed. When the push order bell is won, if the navigation notification is made, the first internal win that can specify the push order bell wins and the advantageous stop order, that is, the stop order for winning the middle bell. If one command is transmitted and navigation notification is not performed, it is possible to identify that the push order bell has been won, but a second internal winning one command in which the advantageous stop order cannot be identified is transmitted. In the same way as with the push order bell, whether or not the navigation notification is executed when the common bell is won and the middle bell is allowed to win in any stop order. Regardless, it is an internal winning 1 command different from the first internal winning 1 command corresponding to the push order bell and the second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the push order bell, and it can be specified that the common bell has been won. Both Since the second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the bell is transmitted, in the situation where the middle bell can win a prize in the sub-control unit 91 side, if the middle bell is not operated in the stop order corresponding to the push order bell, the middle bell wins It is possible to specify whether it is not possible or whether the middle bell can be awarded regardless of the stop order. In particular, when it is specified that the middle bell can be won regardless of the stop order, it is possible to perform an effect suggesting the possibility that the middle bell can win regardless of the stop order.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the common bell is a lottery subject that may be won at the same time as a BB with a transition to a BB advantageous for a player and a RB with a transition to a RB advantageous for a player. Since the possibility of winning BB or RB is suggested by winning the bell, the possibility of winning BB or RB is determined by the internal control 1 command corresponding to the common bell on the sub-control unit 91 side. Therefore, it is possible to specify that the winning of the middle bell that is suggested is won, and in such a situation, it is also possible to perform an effect that expects winning of BB or RB.

  In the present embodiment, when the push order bell is won, as long as navigation notification is performed, it is possible to specify that the push order bell is won and that the advantageous stop order, that is, the stop order in which the middle bell is won can be specified. If the first internal winning 1 command is transmitted and navigation notification is not performed, it is possible to specify that the push order bell has been won, but it is possible to specify the second internal winning 1 command in which the advantageous stop order cannot be specified. On the other hand, navigation notification is executed at the time of winning a common bell that allows middle bells to be won and can win middle bells in any stop order, as in the push order bell. Regardless of whether or not, the first internal winning 1 command corresponding to the push order bell and the second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the push order bell are different, and the common bell is won. What you did The second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the common bell that can be specified is transmitted. However, when the notification subject combination is won, if the navigation notification is performed, the notification target combination may be won. If the first internal winning 1 command that can specify an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player is transmitted and navigation notification is not performed, it is possible to specify that the role to be notified has been won, but it is advantageous to the player. While the second internal winning 1 command that cannot be specified is transmitted, the derivation of the advantageous display result is allowed as in the case of the notification target, and the advantageous display result is derived in any operation procedure. When the result of the specific lottery that can be made is determined, the first internal winning 1 command corresponding to the notification target combination and the notification target combination are handled regardless of whether or not the navigation notification is executed. Second Even in the case of a configuration in which a second internal winning 1 command that can specify that a specific lottery result has been received is an internal winning 1 command that is different from the partial winning 1 command, the sub-control unit is the same as above. On the 91st side, in a situation where the advantageous display result can be derived, it is possible to derive the advantageous display result regardless of the operation procedure. Can be identified.

  Also in such a configuration, it is preferable that the specific lottery result is a lottery result that may be won at the same time as BB or RB with a transition to BB advantageous for the player. Since the possibility of winning BB or RB is suggested by deriving the advantageous display result such as promotion replay, the internal winning 1 corresponding to the specific lottery result on the sub-control unit 91 side is suggested. Since it is possible to specify that the derivation of the advantageous display result suggesting the possibility of winning of BB or RB is permitted by the command, it is also possible to perform an effect that expects winning of BB or RB in such a situation. It becomes possible.

  In this embodiment, the stop order is applied as an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player when the notification target role is elected, but an operation procedure that operates at any one of a plurality of different operation timings, An operation procedure that is operated in any stop order of the stop orders and an operation procedure based on a combination thereof may be applied as an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a notification target combination is won in the internal lottery, as long as navigation notification is performed, the first internal winning 1 that can specify the type of the notification target combination selected and the advantageous stop order can be specified. If the command is transmitted and the navigation notification is not performed, the second internal winning 1 command in which the type of the winning notification target role can be specified but the advantageous stop order cannot be specified is transmitted, When the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, the advantageous stop order corresponding to the result of the internal lottery is not specified from the internal winning 1 command, but the notification target role is won in the internal lottery. In this case, regardless of whether or not navigation notification is being performed, an internal winning 1 command in which the type of the winning combination subject to notification can be specified but the advantageous stop order cannot be specified is transmitted, and navigation notification is performed. In state Then, an advantageous procedure command that can specify the advantageous stop order according to the type of the notification target role that has been won is transmitted separately from the internal winning 1 command, while if the navigation notification is not performed, the advantageous procedure By not transmitting the command, when the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, the advantageous stop order according to the result of the internal lottery may not be specified from the command.

  In addition, when a notification target role is won in the internal lottery, if the navigation notification is performed, an internal winning 1 command that can specify both the type of the winning notification target role and the advantageous stop order is transmitted. If the state is not performed, the internal winning 1 command is not transmitted, and when the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, the advantageous stop order corresponding to the result of the internal lottery is specified from the command. It is good also as a structure without.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the notification target combination is won in the internal lottery, if the navigation notification is performed, the advantageous operation procedure includes a plurality of procedures (for example, in the replays GR1 to GR6, the first The operation procedure in which the stop reels are in the correct order and the second stop reel is also in the correct order) is notified of all of the plurality of procedures, and a plurality of commands are sent from the first internal winning 1 command transmitted at that time. Although it is a configuration that can be specified for all of the procedures, when a notification target combination is won in the internal lottery, when performing partial navigation notification that notifies only a part of the operation procedures among advantageous operation procedures consisting of a plurality of procedures (For example, when only the first stop reel that is the correct answer is notified, when the advantageous operation procedure is a specific stop order and a specific timing, only the stop order or timing is notified. Etc.) may be configured to transmit an internal winning 1 command that allows only a part of an advantageous operation procedure notified by partial navigation notification to be specified. If so, in the state where only a part of the advantageous operation procedure is notified, not all of the advantageous operation procedures corresponding to the result of the internal lottery are determined from the internal winning 1 command, so the sub-control unit 91 side It is possible to prevent all of the advantageous operation procedures from being notified in a state other than the state in which the navigation notification in which all of the advantageous operation procedures are notified is executed even if the operation is illegal.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a notification target combination is won in the internal lottery, as long as navigation notification is performed, the first internal winning 1 that can specify the type of the notification target combination selected and the advantageous stop order can be specified. If the command is transmitted and the navigation notification is not performed, the second internal winning 1 command in which the type of the winning combination subject to notification can be specified but the advantageous stop order cannot be specified is transmitted. However, in such a configuration, when navigation notification is not performed, even if an internal winning 2 command that can specify the type of notification target role is transmitted, if the advantageous stop order cannot be specified at all, the executable effects are limited. Therefore, the problem that interest will fall will arise.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, even when the notification target role is won in a state where navigation notification is not performed, the timing at which it is determined whether or not it is in the advantageous stop order after the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted, In other words, even if the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not it is an advantageous stop order, an internal winning 2 command that can specify the advantageous stop order is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 at a timing that does not affect the advantage for the player. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the advantageous stop order from being notified in a situation other than the state in which the navigation notification is performed even if a fraud is made on the sub-control unit 91 side, and in a situation that may affect the advantage for the player, Since it is possible to produce effects according to the advantageous stop order on the sub-control unit 91 side, it is possible to enhance the interest of the effects.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first internal winning even when the notification target combination is won in a state where the navigation notification is performed, that is, even when the first internal winning 1 command that can specify the advantageous stop order is transmitted. After the 1 command is transmitted, the internal winning 2 command capable of specifying the advantageous stop order is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 at the timing when it is determined whether or not it is the advantageous stop order. Regardless of whether or not the main control unit 41 does not need to change the control when transmitting the internal winning 2 command, the control content can be simplified.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, even if a stop operation is performed in an advantageous stop order or a stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the advantageous stop order as an internal winning 2 command that can specify an advantageous stop order, An internal winning 2 command, that is, a command capable of specifying the advantageous stop order determined by the internal lottery is transmitted, and even if the stop order operated by the player is the advantageous stop order, the advantageous stop order Since it is only necessary to transmit the common internal winning 2 command even in the stop order other than the above, the control content can be simplified.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the notification target combination is elected, the operation of stopping some reels is performed, so that the advantageous stop order is established or not established regardless of the stopping order of the reels that are still changing. When the reels that are still changing still remain, it is determined whether or not the winning notification role is in an advantageous stop order, and even if there are still changing reels, it is determined whether or not it is in an advantageous stop order Since the internal winning 2 command is transmitted at this time, even if the sub-control unit 91 is cheated, the advantageous stop order is notified in a situation other than the notification state and in a situation that may affect the advantage for the player. Even in a situation where reels that are still changing remain, it is possible to produce effects according to the advantageous stop order on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  In this embodiment, the stop order is applied as an advantageous operation procedure that is advantageous to the player when the notification target role is won, but an operation procedure that operates at any one of a plurality of different operation timings, Any operation procedure that operates in any stop order among a plurality of stop orders and an operation procedure based on a combination thereof may be applied as an advantageous operation procedure.

  Further, in this embodiment, when a notification target role is elected, the operation of stopping some reels is performed, so that whether or not the advantageous operation procedure is established is determined regardless of the reel operation procedure that is still changing. Thus, even if there are still changing reels, it is configured to determine whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure of the winning notification subject role, but until the operation to stop all reels, the advantageous operation procedure is established, A configuration in which failure is not determined, for example, a configuration in which the advantageous operation procedure is an operation procedure in which all reels are operated at a specific operation timing, and an advantageous operation procedure is an operation procedure in which the final stop reel is operated at a specific operation timing In such a configuration, the timing at which it is determined whether or not the operation procedure is advantageous is the timing at which all reels are stopped.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even if there are still changing reels, it is determined that the advantageous operation procedure of the winning notification target role is determined. Regardless of the order of stopping the reels that are still changing, it is determined whether the advantageous stopping order is established or not established. However, for example, if the advantageous operation procedure is that the stop operation of a specific reel is performed at a specific timing, regardless of the timing of the stop operation of other reels and the stop order, As long as the operation procedure is established, a configuration may be applied in which it is determined whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure for the winning notification target role by performing a specific reel stop operation at a specific timing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 35A, after the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted when the notification subject combination is won in a state where the navigation notification is not performed, the advantageous operation procedure is performed. The internal winning 2 command that can specify the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 at the timing when it is determined whether or not, for example, the notification target role is won in a state where navigation notification is not performed When the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted, navigation notification is not performed, such as a configuration in which the internal winning 2 command is transmitted when the third stop operation is performed, that is, when all reels stop. When the notification target combination is won in the state, after the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted, at least the timing after the timing when it is determined whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure is used. If the configuration is such that two commands are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, even if a fraud is made on the sub-control unit 91 side, in a situation other than the state in which the navigation notification is performed, and the advantage to the player can be affected While it is possible to perform an effect according to the advantageous operation procedure on the sub-control unit 91 side while preventing the advantageous operation procedure from being notified, it is possible to enhance the interest of the effect.

  In the present embodiment, the internal winning 2 command is transmitted at a timing when it is determined whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure, that is, when a stop operation is performed that determines whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure. A configuration may be used in which transmission is performed at the timing when the stop operation for determining whether or not the operation procedure is released, that is, the timing when the corresponding stop switch is released.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the internal winning 2 command is transmitted only at the timing when it is determined whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure, but any of a plurality of timings after the timing when it is determined whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the transmission timing of the internal winning 2 command changes according to the lottery result, the type of notification target role, and the like.

  Alternatively, the internal winning 2 command may be transmitted at a plurality of timings after the timing at which it is determined whether the command is an advantageous operation procedure or not. For example, an internal winning 2 command may be transmitted each time a stop operation is performed. In such a structure, a push order bell or the like that determines whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure in the first stop operation, and a replay GR1 to 6 that does not determine whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure until the second stop operation. Are mixed, a command indicating that it is not determined whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure is transmitted at a timing when it is not determined whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure, and it is determined whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure. At a timing after the timing, a command that can specify an advantageous operation procedure is transmitted, so that any command may be transmitted uniformly every time a stop operation is performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first internal winning is performed even when the notification target combination is won in a state where the navigation notification is performed, that is, even when the first internal winning 1 command capable of specifying the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted. The configuration is such that an internal winning 2 command that can identify the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 at the timing when it is determined whether or not the advantageous operation procedure is performed after one command is transmitted. The internal winning 2 command which can specify the advantageous operation procedure at a timing after the timing when the advantageous operation procedure is determined after the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted only when the notification target combination is won in the absence May be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  In this embodiment, the internal winning 2 command capable of specifying the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted only when the notification target combination is won. However, even when the notification target combination is not selected, the internal winning combination is transmitted. Two commands may be transmitted. In this case, a command having the same content as the internal winning one command may be transmitted.

  Further, in this embodiment, as an internal winning 2 command that can specify an advantageous operation procedure, even if a stop operation is performed in an advantageous operation procedure or a stop operation is performed in an operation procedure other than the advantageous operation procedure, The internal winning 2 command, that is, the command that can identify the advantageous operation procedure determined by the internal lottery is transmitted, but at least the timing after the timing when the advantageous operation procedure is determined or not is determined. The sub-control unit may be configured to transmit a command that can specify the advantageous operation procedure, for example, by transmitting a command that can specify whether or not the stop order operated by the player matches the advantageous stop order. On the 91st side, an advantageous operation procedure may be specified based on the content specified from the command and the stop order operated by the player.

  Note that, in principle, the notification target combination in the present embodiment has a different operation procedure for deriving the advantageous display result depending on the lottery target combination constituting the notification target combination, and the advantageous display result can be derived. A lottery result whose operation procedure does not change even if it is a random lottery result (for example, a role that may be missed depending on the operation timing of watermelon, horn cherry, etc.) is not a notification target role. In addition, even if the operation procedure for deriving the advantageous display result according to the lottery target role is different, the lottery result for deriving the chance item etc. by deliberately triggering the missed event (for example, if the chance item is missed) A lottery result that is not intended to affect the player's advantage due to the presence or absence of a notification, such as a single winning combination, etc., may not be subject to notification, and if such a lottery result is obtained The configuration may be such that the first internal winning 1 command that can specify the type of winning combination and the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a notification target combination is won, an advantageous display result (which is always advantageous to the player when operated by an operation procedure corresponding to the type of lottery target combination constituting the notification target combination ( (The middle bell, promotion replay, special replay, etc.) are derived, but when operated in accordance with the operation procedure corresponding to the type of the lottery target part constituting the notification target combination, the lottery further constituting the notification target part Advantageous display results are derived when operated in a specific operating procedure that does not vary depending on the type of the target role, and advantageous when the derived operating means is operated in an operating procedure other than the specific operating procedure. Control for deriving a display result other than the display result may be performed. In this case, the specific operation procedure that does not vary depending on the type of the lottery target combination constituting the notification target combination is, for example, operated in the stop order according to the type of the lottery target combination constituting the notification target combination. And an operation procedure operated at a specific operation timing, an operation timing according to the type of a lottery target combination constituting a notification target combination in one reel, and an operation operation at a specific operation timing in another reel. This corresponds to the operation procedure.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as in the case of the push order bell, when the common bell is allowed to win the middle bell, the middle bell wins when the left reel is operated at a specific timing regardless of the stop order. The configuration may be such that when the common bell is won, the middle bell is always won regardless of the stop order and the operation timing.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a notification target combination is won, a medal is given as an advantageous display result that is derived when an operation procedure corresponding to the type of the lottery target combination constituting the notification target combination is operated. The winning mode of the accompanying small role and the winning mode of the re-gamer with the transition to the gaming state (RT0, RT2) advantageous to the player are applied. Giving a game, giving a medal or re-game to other display results not involving a transition to a gaming state advantageous for the player, giving a display result accompanied by a transition to a gaming state advantageous for the player, and granting a medal Display results with more medals for other display results that accompany, display results with grant of benefits for other display results that do not accompany benefits that are advantageous to the player (such as ART), and games For those To other display results with the shift to interest a gaming state may be any display results such as with the transition to an advantageous gaming state than the display result or the current game state to maintain the current gaming state.

  Here, the benefit advantageous to the player means a right that allows the player to shift to an advantageous state advantageous to the player (winning a lottery for determining whether or not to generate the advantageous state, shifting to the advantageous state. Winning is allowed, etc.), the right to be notified of an operation mode advantageous to the player, the right to be controlled to a gaming state with a high expected value to which a gaming value is given, and the current gaming state are advantageous to the player Such as the right to be notified of whether or not the player is in a gaming state, the period during which the player is controlled to be in an advantageous state (the number of fixed games, the average number of games that vary depending on the end condition, etc.), etc. Alternatively, it may be a benefit that is indirectly advantageous to the player, such as a condition for obtaining a privilege on the Internet, although it is not directly advantageous to the player.

In the present embodiment, as described above, when a role to be notified is selected, a part of the reels are stopped, so that the advantageous operation procedure is established or not established regardless of the reel operation procedure that is still changing. Thus, even if there are still reels that are changing, it is determined whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure for the winning notification target combination. As shown in FIG. When the navigation notification is not performed, the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted at the timing when the game start operation is performed, and it is determined whether or not the operation procedure is advantageous even if there are still changing reels. At this timing, the internal winning 2 command is transmitted. Also, as shown in FIG. 35 (B), even when navigation notification is performed at the time of winning the notification target role, the first internal winning 1 flag is transmitted at the timing when the game start operation is performed and is still changing. Even if the reels remain, the internal winning 2 command is transmitted at the timing when it is determined whether or not the advantageous operation procedure is performed.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 35 (B), when navigation notification is performed at the time of winning the notification target role, navigation notification is started at the timing when the game start operation is performed, and all reels are stopped. Navigation notification is continued until the player can recognize the advantageous operation procedure with certainty.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when navigation notification is not performed at the time of winning of the notification target role, the game auxiliary display 12 where navigation notification is performed is hidden, but the navigation notification is performed at the time of winning of the notification target role. If the operation is not performed, a display in which the advantageous operation procedure cannot be specified may be performed. Even in such a configuration, the display in which the advantageous operation procedure cannot be specified is displayed until all reels are stopped. It is good also as a structure which continues.

  Further, in this embodiment, the navigation notification is continued until all reels are stopped. For example, as shown in FIG. 36, the navigation notification is performed until the timing when the advantageous operation procedure is determined. As long as the navigation notification is continued until at least the timing after the timing when it is determined whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure, such as a configuration that continues, whether or not the operation procedure of the stop operation operated by the player is an advantageous operation procedure Since the navigation notification is continued until the timing of the confirmation, the player can surely recognize the advantageous operation procedure until it is determined whether the operation procedure is advantageous.

  Further, in such a configuration, if navigation notification is not performed at the time of winning the notification target role, a display in which the advantageous operation procedure cannot be specified is advantageous if the display in which the advantageous operation procedure cannot be specified is performed. It is good also as a structure which continues until the timing after the timing which determined whether it was an operation procedure.

  In the present embodiment, the timing at which the internal winning 1 command is transmitted and the timing at which the navigation notification is started are both the timing at which the game start operation is performed. The timing may be any of the timing at which the game start operation is performed, the timing at which the weight has elapsed, the timing at which the reel starts to rotate as the game progresses, and the timing at which the reel stop operation becomes effective after the rotation starts. .

  That is, the internal winning 1 command is transmitted at the timing when the game start operation is performed and the navigation notification is started. 1-1, the internal winning 1 command is transmitted at the timing when the game start operation is performed, and the weight has elapsed. Configuration 1-2 for starting navigation notification at timing, Configuration 1-3 for transmitting internal winning 1 command at the timing when the game start operation is performed, and starting navigation notification at the timing when the reel starts to rotate as the game progresses Configuration 1-4 in which the internal winning 1 command is transmitted at the timing when the game start operation is performed, and the navigation notification is started at the timing when the reel stop operation becomes effective after the start of rotation, the internal winning 1 at the timing when the weight has elapsed A configuration 2-1 for transmitting a command and starting navigation notification at the timing when the game start operation is performed. The internal winning 1 command is transmitted at the same time and the navigation notification is started 2-2. The internal winning 1 command is transmitted at the timing when the weight has elapsed, and the navigation notification is notified at the timing when the reel starts to rotate as the game progresses. Configuration 2-3 to start, Configuration 2-4 to send the internal winning 1 command at the timing when the weight has elapsed, and start navigation notification at the timing when the reel stop operation becomes effective after the start of rotation, Reel as the game progresses The internal winning 1 command is transmitted at the timing when the rotation starts, and the navigation notification is started at the timing when the game is started. The internal winning 1 command is transmitted at the timing when the reel starts rotating as the game progresses. Configuration 3-2 for transmitting and starting the navigation notification at the timing when the weight has elapsed, the reel starts to rotate as the game progresses Configuration 3-3 for sending the internal winning 1 command at the timing and starting the navigation notification, sending the internal winning 1 command at the timing when the reel starts rotating as the game progresses, and the reel stop operation is effective after starting the rotation Configuration 3-4 for starting navigation notification at a timing when the internal winning 1 command is transmitted at the timing when the reel stop operation becomes effective after the start of rotation, and navigation notification is started at the timing when the game start operation is performed 4-1, Configuration 1 in which internal winning 1 command is transmitted at the timing when the reel stop operation becomes effective after the start of rotation, and navigation notification is started at the timing when the weight has elapsed. 4-2, the reel stop operation is effective after the start of rotation The internal winning 1 command is transmitted at the timing when the game starts, and the navigation notification is started at the timing when the reel starts to rotate as the game progresses. Configuration 4-3, Configuration 4-4 that transmits the internal winning 1 command at the timing when the reel stop operation becomes effective after the start of rotation, and starts navigation notification may be employed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the reel is controlled to a freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined period at the start of the game, the reel is changed during that time, and the display result is derived by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. For example, as shown in FIG. 37, the navigation notification is started at the timing at which the reel starts to rotate as the game progresses, so that the freeze state with the reel effect ends. Later, since the navigation notification is started, the player can clearly recognize that the operation procedure specified from the navigation notification is an operation procedure in a normal game, and is specified from the navigation notification. Prevents player confusion that it is difficult to determine whether the operation procedure is a normal game operation procedure or a reel production operation procedure. It can be.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 38, even when the navigation notification is started at the timing when the reel stop operation becomes effective after the rotation is started, the navigation notification is started after the freeze state with the reel effect is ended. Therefore, the player can clearly recognize that the operation procedure specified from the navigation notification is the operation procedure in the normal game, and the operation procedure specified from the navigation notification is the normal operation in the normal game. It is possible to prevent the player from being confused that it is difficult to determine whether it is an operation procedure or an operation procedure in reel production.

  In addition, when not controlled to the freeze state, as shown in FIG. 39A, the navigation notification is started at the timing when the game start operation is performed, whereas when controlled to the freeze state, As shown in FIG. 39B, the navigation notification is issued not at the timing when the game is started, but at the timing when the reel starts to rotate as the game progresses (or when the stop operation is validated after the rotation is started). Even in such a configuration, since the navigation notification is started after the freeze state with the reel effect ends, the operation procedure specified from the navigation notification is an operation in a normal game. The player can clearly recognize that it is a procedure, and whether the operation procedure specified from the navigation notification is an operation procedure in a normal game or an operation in reel production It is possible to prevent the confusion of the player such as the order of the one hard determination results.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it is a structure which can identify the operation procedure advantageous for a player by both the navigation alert | report controlled by the main control part 41 side, and the navigation production | presentation controlled by the sub-control part 91 side, It is good also as a structure which can identify the operation procedure advantageous for a player only by the navigation alert | report controlled by the main control part 41 side, or the operation procedure advantageous for a player only by the navigation effect controlled by the sub-control part 91 side. It is good also as a structure which becomes distinguishable.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it is the structure which the main control part 41 performs control regarding ART etc. as a privilege advantageous for a player, the sub-control part 91 performs a part or all of the control regarding a privilege advantageous for a player. It is good also as a structure to perform.

  In the above embodiment, the example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which bets are set using medals and credits as game values has been described. However, slots for setting bets using game balls as game values. The present invention may be applied to a machine 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 first 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 combination of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. 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 games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. You may apply the slot machine which can pay out any of utility value.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 91 sub control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 511-513 numeric image, 514, 520 to 522 Decorative image, 515 Decorative destruction image, 518, 519, 526 Character image, 523 to 525 Eye pattern image.

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,
Image data storage means for storing image data of an image displayed on the display means;
Derivation operation means for causing a player to derive a display result by performing control to display an image on the display means using image data stored in the image data storage means when a notification condition is satisfied An informing means for informing the operation mode of
The image data storage means includes image data of a first operation mode image used when notifying the first operation mode of the derivation operation unit, and a second operation mode different from the first operation mode. Image data of a second operation mode image used for notification, image data of a common image used in common for notification of the first operation mode and notification of the second operation mode, and Is at least remembered,
The notification means includes
When notifying the first operation mode, the first operation mode image and the common image are displayed on the display unit, and when notifying the second operation mode, the second operation mode image is displayed. And image display means for displaying the common image on the display means,
After ending the notification of the first operation mode based on the operation of the derivation operation unit, after erasing the first operation mode image from the display unit among the first operation mode image and the common image The second operation of the second operation mode image and the common image is displayed when the common image is erased and displayed and the notification of the second operation mode is terminated based on the operation of the derivation operation unit. A slot machine comprising: an image erasing unit that erases and displays the common image after erasing the mode image from the display unit.

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