JP2017000447A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine preventing an informing performance for reporting control to a specific state from being inhibited by notification of operation procedures.SOLUTION: When a rush-in performance and a navigation performance are overlapped, a complete navigation performance is not executed, and a partial navigation performance, where one portion of a performance is omitted from the complete navigation performance, is executed, thus preventing the rush-in performance for reporting an inrush to ART or CZ from being inhibited by allowing the navigation performance to report operation procedures.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 13

Description

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

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and a predetermined bet number is set. When the start operation is performed, the reels start to rotate, and when the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of each reel, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter symbols on the winning line) A winning combination is generated by deriving a combination (also called a combination).

  As types of roles, there are types such as a small role, a special role, and a replay role. Here, when the symbol combination constituting the small combination is derived on the winning line, the number of medals determined for each type of small combination is paid out. When the symbol combination constituting the special combination is derived on the winning line, it is possible to shift to a special game state advantageous to the player such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. When the symbol combination constituting the re-gamer is derived on the winning line, the next game can be played without consuming new medals for setting the bet amount.

  In such a slot machine, as a result of the lottery, control to AT (Assist Time) for notifying an operation procedure advantageous to the player when the operation procedure of the stop switch is won in a predetermined role is determined. Then, there is a slot machine that can be controlled by the AT for a predetermined period (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, there has been a slot machine capable of performing an effect of informing control to RT (Replay Time) in which the winning probability of a re-gamer is higher than the initial gaming state (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

Japanese Patent No. 5176247 Japanese Patent No. 5534635

  Here, as in the slot machine described in Patent Document 2, when a notification effect that notifies control to a specific state such as RT is executed, as in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, If the operation procedure of the stop switch is notified by the AT, the notification effect may be hindered by the notification of the operation procedure.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine that prevents a notification effect that notifies control to a specific state from being obstructed by notification of an operation procedure. It is.

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a winning result can be generated according to the display result after the variable display portion is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion.
A pre-determining means (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result that permits derivation;
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means (for example, reel control by the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving a display result according to the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
Procedure effect execution means for executing a procedure effect (for example, a navigation effect) for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means when the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific determination result (for example, winning the navigation target combination) (For example, processing for executing a navigation effect by the sub-control unit 91),
Specific state control means for controlling to a specific state (for example, ART) (for example, processing for controlling to ART by the main control unit 41);
A notification effect executing means (for example, a process of executing the ART rush effect by the sub-control unit 91) for executing a notification effect (for example, an ART rush effect) for notifying the control to the specific state,
The procedure effects include a first procedure effect (for example, a complete navigation effect) and a second procedure effect (for example, a partial navigation effect) in which a part of the effect is omitted from the first procedure effect.
The procedure effect executing means executes the second procedure effect of the procedure effects when executing the procedure effect overlapping with the notification effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), ART). When it overlaps with the rush effect, a partial navigation effect is executed).

  According to such a configuration, when the notification effect and the procedure effect overlap, the second procedure effect in which a part of the effect is omitted from the first procedure effect is executed instead of the first procedure effect. It can prevent that the alerting | reporting effect which alert | reports control to a specific state will be inhibited by alerting | reporting of an operation procedure.

  The “operation procedure” is, for example, a pressing order of a plurality of derivation operation means for stopping the variable display of the plurality of variable display sections when a plurality of variable display sections are provided. The “operation procedure” is, for example, the operation timing of the derivation operation means for stopping the variable display on the variable display unit at a predetermined timing.

  The “notification effect that notifies the control to the specific state” is, for example, an effect that notifies in advance that the control will be performed in the specific state in the future. The “notification effect for notifying the control to the specific state” is, for example, an effect for notifying that the control is performed after the notification to the specific state or simultaneously with the notification. The “notification effect for notifying the control to the specific state” is, for example, an effect for notifying that the control is performed in the specific state.

  “Partially omitted” means that, for example, a part of notification means such as an apparatus, an instrument, and a member used for the first procedure effect is not used for the second procedure effect. Further, “partially omitted” means that, for example, the first procedure effect is the same as the first procedure effect even when the same notification means is used in the same way. The area used in the notification means is not used in the second procedure effect.

  “When the procedure effect is executed in duplicate with the notification effect” means, for example, that the notification means used for the notification effect is also used in the procedure effect, and the execution timing at least partially overlaps with the notification effect and the procedure effect. It is to be. “When the procedure effect is executed in duplicate with the notification effect” means, for example, that one notification means is used in the same manner for the notification effect and the procedure effect. The area used in the notification means is the same, and the execution timing at least partially overlaps between the notification effect and the procedure effect.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
It further comprises display means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) for displaying an image in the display area,
The procedure effect execution means includes:
The first procedure effect is executed by displaying an image in a first display area (for example, the first display area 51A) and a second display area (for example, the second display area 51B) of the display areas (for example, As shown in FIG. 13A, in the complete navigation effect, images are displayed in the first display area 51A and the second display area 51B).
The second procedure effect is executed by displaying an image in the first display area (for example, as shown in FIG. 13B, an image is displayed in the first display area 51A in the partial navigation effect). ,
The notification effect executing means executes the notification effect by displaying an image in the second display area (for example, as shown in FIG. 13B, in the ART rush effect, the image is displayed in the second display area 51B. Is displayed).

  According to such a configuration, when the notification effect for displaying the image in the second display area and the procedure effect overlap, the first procedure effect for displaying the image in the first display region and the second display region is used instead of the first procedure effect. Since the second procedure effect for displaying an image in one display area is executed, it is possible to prevent the notification effect for notifying the control to the specific state from being obstructed by the notification of the operation procedure.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
Display means for displaying an image in the display area (for example, the liquid crystal display 51);
Voice output means (for example, speakers 53 and 54) for outputting voice;
The procedure effect execution means includes:
The first procedure effect is executed using the display means and the audio output means (for example, as shown in FIG. 13A, in the complete navigation effect, the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 are used)
The second procedure effect is executed using the display means (for example, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), the liquid crystal display 51 is used in a partial navigation effect)
The notification effect executing means executes the notification effect using the voice output means (for example, as shown in FIG. 13B, the ART rush effect uses speakers 53 and 54).

  According to such a configuration, when the notification effect using the sound output means and the procedure effect overlap, the second procedure effect using the display means instead of the first procedure effect using the display means and the sound output means. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the notification effect that notifies the control to the specific state from being obstructed by the notification of the operation procedure.

(4) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (3) above,
Special state control means (for example, processing for controlling to CZ by the main control unit 41) for controlling to a special state (for example, CZ) during the control of the specific state is further provided,
The notification effect executing means further executes a special notification effect (for example, a CZ entry effect) for notifying control to the special state,
The procedure effect execution means executes the second procedure effect among the procedure effects when executing the procedure effect overlapping with the special notification effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 13C). When it overlaps with the CZ entry effect, a partial navigation effect is executed).

  According to such a configuration, when the special notification effect and the procedure effect overlap, the second procedure effect in which a part of the first procedure effect is omitted is executed instead of the first procedure effect. It can prevent that the notification effect which alert | reports the control to a state will be inhibited by the alerting | reporting of an operation procedure.

  The “special notification effect that notifies the control to the special state” is, for example, an effect that notifies in advance that the special state will be controlled in the future. The “special notification effect for notifying the control to the special state” is, for example, an effect for notifying that the special state is controlled after the notification or simultaneously with the notification. The “special notification effect for notifying the control to the special state” is, for example, an effect for notifying that the control is in the special state.

  “When the procedure effect is executed overlapping with the special notification effect” means, for example, that the notification means used for the special notification effect is also used for the procedure effect, and the execution timing is at least between the special notification effect and the procedure effect. Some overlap. “When the procedure effect is executed in duplicate with the special notification effect”, for example, one notification means is used in the same way for the special notification effect and the procedure effect. And the area used in the one notification means is the same, and the execution timing is at least partially overlapped between the special notification effect and the procedure effect.

(5) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (4) above,
The derivation control means is conditioned on the condition that the derivation operation means is operated in an effective period (for example, a period in which the operation at the time of passing the origin is executed and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is enabled). Perform control to derive the display result according to the determination result of the article pre-determination means,
A non-valid period (for example, a period in which the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R before the execution of the origin passing process is invalidated) after the display result that allows derivation is determined by the pre-determining means. Further comprising an effective period control means for performing control to shift from to the effective period,
The derivation control means operates the derivation operation means in a specific operation procedure (for example, correct answer procedure) when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the specific determination result (for example, navigation target winning combination). Then, a specific display result (for example, a winning combination that is more advantageous to the advantage than the winning combination at the time when the pressing order is incorrect) is derived, and when the deriving operation means is operated in an operation procedure different from the specific operation procedure, Deriving a display result that is different from the specific display result (for example, a winning combination when the answer is incorrect)
The procedure effect execution means, when the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific determination result, a predetermined timing (for example, before the timing when the effective period control means shifts from the ineffective period to the effective period) In addition, the specific operation procedure is notified in a first notification mode (for example, a mode in which a small navigation image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51) until the timing immediately before the origin passing process is performed, and after the predetermined timing. The specific operation procedure is notified from the timing in a second notification mode (for example, a mode in which navigation voice is output from the speakers 53 and 54 while displaying a large navigation image on the liquid crystal display 51).

  According to such a configuration, when the player recognizes the change of the notification mode based on the effective period for accepting the derivation operation, the operation of the derivation operation means becomes effective while making the player recognize the specific operation procedure. Since the timing can be suggested, the burden on the player can be reduced as compared with the slot machine in which the notification mode does not change.

(6) In the slot machine of (5) above,
The procedure effect execution means may change the notification mode of the specific operation procedure from the first notification mode to the second notification mode different from the first notification mode from a timing later than the predetermined timing. (For example, the sub control unit 91 may change the small navigation image to the large navigation image).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the change of the notification mode than the slot machine in which the notification mode of the specific operation procedure does not change from the first notification mode to the second notification mode.

(7) In the slot machine of (5) or (6) above,
The procedure effect execution means may notify the specific operation procedure in the second notification mode in which a new notification mode is added while holding the first notification mode from a timing later than the predetermined timing (for example, The sub-control unit 91 may not only change the small navigation image to the large navigation image but also add navigation voice output).

  According to such a configuration, the notification mode of the specific operation procedure is made easier for the player to recognize the change of the notification mode than the slot machine that does not become the second notification mode by adding a new notification mode to the first notification mode. be able to.

(8) In the slot machine of any of (5) to (7) above,
The second notification mode may include an expected level suggestion mode selected from a plurality of types of expected level suggestion modes (for example, the sub control unit 91 selects and displays a large navigation image according to the expected level). May be)

  According to such a configuration, the degree of expectation can be suggested in the second notification mode from a timing later than the predetermined timing. In addition, the player becomes interested in which type of expectation suggestion is made from the notification mode change timing, and the game is more interesting than the slot machine that does not suggest multiple types of expectation by the second notification mode. improves.

(9) In the slot machine of any of (5) to (8) above,
The first notification mode may include an expected level suggestion mode selected from a plurality of types of expected level suggestion modes (for example, the sub-control unit 91 selects and displays a small navigation image according to the expected level. May be)

  According to such a configuration, since the degree of expectation can be suggested in the first notification mode up to a predetermined timing, the period until the predetermined timing can be used effectively. In addition, since the player becomes interested in which type of expectation suggestion is made in the first notification mode, the game is more interesting than a slot machine that does not suggest a plurality of types of expectation in the first notification mode. Will improve.

(10) In the slot machine of any of (5) to (9) above,
The first notification mode includes a plurality of selected types of expectations suggesting modes (for example, including a mode of selecting and displaying a small navigation image),
The procedure effect executing means may notify the specific operation procedure in the first notification mode while changing in stages in a plurality of types of expectation suggestion modes selected until the predetermined timing (for example, when passing through the origin) The small navigation image may be displayed while being changed step by step until the timing immediately before the processing is executed).

  According to such a configuration, a plurality of types of expectations can be suggested in stages in the first notification mode up to a predetermined timing, so that the period until the predetermined timing can be used more effectively. In addition, since the player becomes interested in what kind of expectation suggestion is made at the final stage in the first notification mode, the player is more interested in slotting than a plurality of types of expectation suggestions in the first notification mode. The fun of gaming is further improved.

(11) In the slot machine of any of (5) to (10) above,
Privilege granting means (for example, the main control unit 41) for granting a privilege (for example, an extra game of AT) to the player;
And further comprising a roaring effect executing means (for example, a process in which the sub-control unit 91 executes the battle effect) for executing a roaring effect (for example, a battle effect) that states whether or not the privilege has been granted,
The procedure effect execution means has a notification mode of the specific operation procedure when the turn effect is executed by the turn effect execution means, rather than a notification mode of the specific operation procedure when the turn effect is not executed. The notice mode may be inconspicuous (for example, the sub control unit 91 may display the navigation effect image on the liquid crystal display 51 smaller than the battle effect image).

  According to such a configuration, since the specific operation procedure is informed in a notice mode that is less conspicuous than that of the turn production when the turn production is being executed, the operation of the specific operation procedure and the derivation operation means is effective for the player. This makes it possible to make people more interested in the production of the beat than the specific operation procedure while recognizing the timing suggestion.

(12) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (4) above,
A plurality of the variable display units, a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results of the plurality of variable display units,
The procedure effect executing means executes the procedure effect that can specify an operation procedure for each of the first variable display unit and the second variable display unit among the plurality of variable display units,
A privilege granting means (for example, AT lottery by the main control unit 41) for granting a privilege (for example, the number of AT games) is further provided,
Depending on whether or not the aspect of the procedure effect for the second variable display unit changes before and after the change display of the first variable display unit is stopped, the degree of advantage related to the privilege grant by the privilege grant unit is suggested. (See, for example, FIG. 18).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the mode of the procedure effect changes, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  The benefit may be any value that has an advantageous value for the player. For example, the benefit may be a value that directly affects the payout rate of the game value (medal) used for setting the bet amount. It may be a value that does not directly affect the payout rate. The degree of benefit related to privilege grant may be the rate at which a privilege is granted, or the value of the privilege expected to be granted.

A slot machine having the following configuration may be used.
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, suggestion effect by the sub control unit 91) for executing the suggestion effect indicating the predetermined information,
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege (for example, the number of AT games) (for example, an AT lottery by the main control unit 41),
Depending on whether or not the mode of the suggestion effect changes before and after the variable display of some of the variable display units is stopped, the degree of advantage related to the privilege grant by the privilege grant means is suggested ( For example, refer to the “Regarding the effect of changing the aspect” in the modification).

(13) In the slot machine of (12) above,
The procedure effect is an effect of displaying at least an operation procedure image (for example, a numeric image) that suggests an operation procedure and an incidental image (for example, a decoration image) attached to the operation procedure image (see, for example, FIG. 15). ),
The degree of advantage related to the privilege grant by the privilege grant means is indicated by whether or not the mode of the incidental image, not the operation procedure image, of the procedure effects for the second variable display unit changes (for example, deformation) (Refer to the “Navi effect change target” column in the example).

  According to such a configuration, since the degree of advantage related to privilege provision is suggested depending on whether or not the aspect of the incidental image changes in the procedure effect, it is easy for the player to understand.

(14) In the slot machine of (12) above,
The procedure effect is an effect of displaying at least an operation procedure image (for example, a numeric image) that suggests an operation procedure and an incidental image (for example, a decoration image) attached to the operation procedure image (see, for example, FIG. 15). ),
The degree of advantage related to the privilege grant by the privilege grant means is indicated by whether or not the mode of the operation procedure image is changed instead of the incidental image of the procedure effects for the second variable display unit (for example, deformation) (Refer to the “Navi effect change target” column in the example).

  According to such a configuration, since the degree of advantage related to privilege provision is suggested depending on whether or not the mode of the operation procedure image in the procedure effect changes, it is easy for the player to understand.

(15) In the slot machine of (12) above,
The procedure effect is an effect of displaying at least an operation procedure image suggesting an operation procedure and an incidental image attached to the operation procedure image,
The degree of advantage related to the privilege grant by the privilege grant means is indicated by whether or not the mode of each of the operation procedure image and the incidental image in the procedure effect for the second variable display unit changes (for example, FIG. 18 (b)).

  According to such a structure, since the advantageous degree regarding privilege provision is suggested by whether the mode of each operation procedure image and ancillary image changes among procedure effects, it can be made conspicuous that the mode has changed. .

(16) In the slot machine of any of (13) to (15) above,
The aspect which suggests the advantageous degree regarding the privilege provision by the said privilege provision means by whether it changes or not contains aspects other than the magnitude | size of the image displayed (for example, refer FIG.18 (b), [navigation effect in a modification) About the change mode of]]).

  According to such a structure, it can be made to pay attention to whether aspects other than the magnitude | size of the image displayed change, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  If the aspect other than the size of the image displayed as the procedure effect for the second variable display unit changes before and after the variable display of the first variable display unit is stopped, the size of the image is changed. It may be one that changes in size, or one that does not change in size.

(17) In the slot machine of any one of (12) to (16) above,
When the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure different from the operation procedure specified from the procedure effect, the degree of advantage related to privilege provision by the privilege provision means is not suggested.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an effect that improves the player's expectation from being executed even when an operation procedure is mistaken.

(18) In the slot machine of any one of (12) to (17) above,
Display means (for example, liquid crystal display 51) capable of displaying the image of the procedure effect;
A shielding position (for example, a second position) that shields a part of the display means at a first timing (for example, at the start operation) in the game and at a second timing (for example, at the first stop) later than the first timing. A movable object (for example, an accessory 60) movable to
The procedure effect execution means includes:
A first procedure effect that displays an image that can specify an operation procedure using an area including a shielding area (for example, shielding area 51Bb) of a display unit that is shielded when the movable object is at the shielding position ( For example, the first navigation effect shown in FIG. 15A and the second procedure for displaying an image that can specify the operation procedure using only the area of the display means other than the shielding area (for example, the non-shielding area 51Ba). Production (for example, the second navigation production shown in FIGS. 15B and 15C) can be executed,
While the second procedure effect can be executed when the movable object is at the shielding position, the second procedure effect is not executed (for example, when the accessory 60 is at the second position). Can be executed while the first navigation effect is not executed), and
Regardless of the movement of the movable object to the shielding position at either the first timing or the second timing, the second procedure effect is executed before the first timing (for example, FIG. 15B). , (C), the second navigation effect is executed at the start operation, regardless of whether the accessory 60 moves from the first position to the second position at the start operation or at the first stop) .

  According to such a configuration, since the second procedure effect is executed without executing the first procedure effect when the movable object is at the shielding position, it is possible to prevent the procedure effect from being blocked by the movable object. The procedure can be reported reliably. Further, since the second procedure effect is executed at a common timing regardless of the timing at which the movable object is positioned at the shielding position, it is possible to reduce the processing burden when the procedure effect is executed. Further, by executing the second procedure effect as a notification of the operation procedure, it is possible to cause the player to guess that the movable object moves, and to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, you may provide the following structures.
When the movable object (for example, the accessory 60) moves to the shielding position (for example, the second position), the advantage control means (for example, the accessory by the sub-control unit 91) increases the advantage for the player. The second navigation effect when 60 is in the second position further includes a process of executing an effect with a large number of AT games.

  According to such a configuration, expectation can be given to the execution of the second procedure effect.

The procedure effect execution means includes:
In addition to the shielding area (for example, shielding area 51Bb), the first procedure effect is executed using a predetermined area (for example, non-shielding area 51Ba) of the display means other than the shielding area (for example, FIG. 15 (a)). As shown in FIG. 1, the first navigation effect is executed using the shielding area 51Bb and the non-shielding area 51Ba).
The second procedure effect is executed using at least a part of the predetermined area (for example, as shown in FIG. 15B, the second navigation effect is executed using a part of the non-shielded area 51Ba). ).

  According to such a configuration, since the second procedure effect is executed using at least a part of the area where the first procedure effect is executed, the procedure effect differs between the first procedure effect and the second procedure effect. It is not executed at the position, and the position where the procedure effect is viewed becomes constant, and the visibility is stabilized.

The game player further includes start operation means (for example, a start switch 7) operated by the player to start the variable display on the variable display unit,
The first timing is a timing when the start operation means is operated (for example, the first timing is a start operation timing),
The procedure effect execution means is configured to perform the second procedure effect at the first timing regardless of whether the movable object moves at the shielding position (for example, the second position) at the first timing or the second timing. (For example, the second navigation effect is executed during the start operation regardless of whether the accessory 60 is moved to the second position during the start operation or during the first stop).

  According to such a configuration, since the second procedure effect is executed at the timing when the start operation means is operated, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the operation of the start operation means.

  The procedure effect execution means continues the execution of the second procedure effect even after the movable object moves from the shielding position during the execution of the second procedure effect (for example, during the execution of the second navigation effect). The second navigation effect is executed even after the accessory 60 has moved from the second position to the first position).

  According to such a structure, it can prevent that the position where a 2nd procedure effect is performed by the change of the position of a movable object changes.

(19) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (18) above,
The notification effect executing means includes
Further executing a notification effect (for example, an ART end effect) for notifying information related to the end of the specific state,
When the procedural effect is executed in duplicate with the notification effect that notifies the information related to the end of the specific state, the second procedural effect is executed among the procedural effects (for example, FIGS. 14B and 14C). As shown in FIG. 4, a partial navigation effect is executed when overlapping with the ART end effect).

  According to such a configuration, when the notification effect and the procedure effect overlap, the second procedure effect in which a part of the effect is omitted from the first procedure effect is executed instead of the first procedure effect. It is possible to prevent the notification effect that notifies the information about the end of the specific state from being obstructed by the notification of the operation procedure.

  The “notification effect for notifying information related to the end of the specific state” is, for example, an effect for notifying in advance that the control of the specific state will be ended in the future. The “notification effect for notifying information related to the end of the specific state” is, for example, an effect for notifying that the control of the specific state ends after notification or simultaneously with notification. In addition, the “notification effect for notifying information related to the end of the specific state” is, for example, an effect for notifying that the control of the specific state has ended.

  “When performing the procedure effect overlapping with the notification effect informing the information related to the end of the specific state” means, for example, that the notification means used for the notification effect is also used in the procedure effect, and the notification effect and the procedure effect. And the execution timing is at least partially overlapped. For example, “when the procedural effect is executed in an overlapping manner with the notification effect for notifying information relating to the end of the specific state”, for example, one notification means is used in the same manner for the notification effect and the procedural effect. The area used in one notification means is the same for the notification effect and the procedure effect, and the execution timing is at least partially overlapped between the notification effect and the procedure effect.

(20) In the slot machine of (19) above,
It further comprises display means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) for displaying an image in the display area,
The procedure effect execution means includes:
The first procedure effect is executed by displaying an image in a first display area (for example, the first display area 51A) and a second display area (for example, the second display area 51B) of the display areas (for example, As shown in FIG. 14A, in the complete navigation effect, images are displayed in the first display area 51A and the second display area 51B).
The second procedure effect is executed by displaying an image in the first display area (for example, as shown in FIGS. 14B and 14C, in the partial navigation effect, the image is displayed in the first display area 51A. ),
The notification effect executing means executes a notification effect for notifying information related to the end of the specific state by displaying an image in the second display area (for example, as shown in FIGS. 14B and 14C). In the ART end effect, an image is displayed in the second display area 51B).

  According to such a configuration, when the notification effect for displaying the image in the second display area and the procedure effect overlap, the first procedure effect for displaying the image in the first display region and the second display region is used instead of the first procedure effect. Since the 2nd procedure production which displays an image in 1 display field is performed, it can prevent that the information production which informs the information about the end of a specific state is obstructed by the notification of an operation procedure.

(21) In the slot machine of (19) or (20) above,
Display means for displaying an image in the display area (for example, the liquid crystal display 51);
Voice output means (for example, speakers 53 and 54) for outputting voice;
The procedure effect execution means includes:
The first procedure effect is executed using the display means and the audio output means (for example, as shown in FIG. 14A, the complete navigation effect uses a liquid crystal display 51 and speakers 53 and 54).
The second procedure effect is executed using the display means (for example, as shown in FIGS. 14B and 14C, the liquid crystal display 51 is used in a partial navigation effect)
The notification effect executing means executes a notification effect for notifying information related to the end of the specific state using the audio output means (for example, as shown in FIGS. 14B and 14C, in the ART entry effect) , Speakers 53 and 54 are used).

  According to such a configuration, when the notification effect using the sound output means and the procedure effect overlap, the second procedure effect using the display means instead of the first procedure effect using the display means and the sound output means. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the notification effect that notifies the information about the end of the specific state from being obstructed by the notification of the operation procedure.

(22) In the slot machine of any of (19) to (21) above,
Special state control means (for example, processing for controlling to CZ by the main control unit 41) for controlling to a special state (for example, CZ) during the control of the specific state is further provided,
The notification effect executing means further executes a special notification effect (for example, CZ end effect) for notifying information related to the end of the special state,
The procedure effect executing means executes the second procedure effect of the procedure effects when executing the procedure effect overlapping with the special notification effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 14 (d), When it overlaps with the CZ end effect, a partial navigation effect is executed).

  According to such a configuration, when the special notification effect and the procedure effect overlap, the second procedure effect in which a part of the first procedure effect is omitted is executed instead of the first procedure effect. It is possible to prevent the notification effect that notifies the information about the end of the state from being obstructed by the notification of the operation procedure.

  The “special notification effect for notifying information related to the end of the special state” is, for example, an effect for informing in advance that the control of the special state will be ended in the future. The “special notification effect for notifying information regarding the end of the special state” is, for example, an effect for notifying that the control of the special state ends after notification or simultaneously with notification. The “special notification effect for notifying information on the end of the special state” is, for example, an effect for notifying that the control of the special state has ended.

  “When the procedure effect is executed overlapping with the special notification effect” means, for example, that the notification means used for the special notification effect is also used for the procedure effect, and the execution timing is at least between the special notification effect and the procedure effect. Some overlap. “When the procedure effect is executed in duplicate with the special notification effect”, for example, one notification means is used in the same way for the special notification effect and the procedure effect. And the area used in the one notification means is the same, and the execution timing is at least partially overlapped between the special notification effect and the procedure effect.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating a special outcome. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object combination, the number of judgment values, and reel control. It is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object combination, the number of judgment values, and reel control. It is a figure for demonstrating the aspect of a navigation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between a rush effect and a navigation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between an end effect and a navigation effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between a navigation effect and operation | movement of an accessory. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a small navigation image and a large navigation image. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the effective period of a stop switch, and the change of a navigation image. It is a figure for demonstrating the change of a navigation effect aspect.

[Configuration of slot machine 1]
An example of an embodiment for implementing the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on the embodiment. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer periphery of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, "white 7a" (for example, the symbol of the area number 16 of the left reel 2L) and "white 7b" (for example, the area of the left reel 2L) No. 19 symbol), “White 7c” (for example, the symbol of area number 3 on the left reel 2L), “Watermelon a” (for example, the symbol of area number 15 on the left reel 2L), “Watermelon b” (for example, left (Design of area number 1 on reel 2L), "cherry" (eg, design of area number 2 on left reel 2L), "bell a" (eg, design of area number 21 on left reel 2L), "bell b" ( For example, the symbol of the area number 18 of the left reel 2L), “lip a” (for example, the pattern of the area number 20 of the left reel 2L), and “lip b” (for example, the pattern of the area number 8 of the left reel 2L) Identifiable multiple Symbol of the kind is depicted in a predetermined order, one by 21, respectively. “White 7a” to “White 7c” are symbols of different types, but are similar in appearance, and are collectively referred to as white 7. “Watermelon a” and “Watermelon b” are different types of symbols, but since the external shapes are similar, they are collectively referred to as watermelon. “Bell a” and “Bell b” are different types of symbols, but since the external shapes are similar, they are collectively referred to as bells. “Lip a” and “Lip b” are symbols of different types, but are similar in shape to the outer shape, and are collectively referred to as “lip”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A liquid crystal display 51 is mounted on the upper portion of the front door 1b. On the liquid crystal display 51, an effect image corresponding to the progress of the game is displayed, and various information related to the game such as an operation procedure by the navigation effect, a type of error that has occurred, and the like are displayed. The navigation effect is an effect in which the player is notified of the operation procedure (push order) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in order to generate a predetermined winning, and the right to be controlled by AT (Assist Time). It is performed on condition that the number of AT games is given. During AT, a predetermined winning is generated by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the navigation effect, so that the player's advantage is higher than during non-AT.

  In addition, on the right side of the front surface of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51, an accessory (production door) 60 as a movable member for production is provided so as to be movable in the left-right direction. The accessory 60 is configured such that a part of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 from the front becomes invisible by moving to a position overlapping the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51. The accessory 60 moves from a normal position (first position) that does not overlap the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to a shielding position (second position) that overlaps a part of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 at a predetermined timing. To do. Note that the accessory 60 may be provided so as to overlap a part of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 even in a normal state. In the present embodiment, various effects using both the accessory 60 and the liquid crystal display 51 are executed. In addition, it is good also as a structure with which other actors, such as the accessory located in the front left side not only the front right hand 60 of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51, can move simultaneously with the accessory 60.

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

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

  Further, on the inner side of the front door 1b, there is provided a stop switch 36a for selecting validity / invalidity of the stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of the AT.

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

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, in order to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned on the winning line LN, the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 (see FIG. 1) are set separately from the winning line LN. Yes. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined for winning based on a combination of symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning line is aligned on the winning line LN, a combination of symbols (for example, bell a-bell a) that is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. -With the configuration in which the bells a) are aligned, it is easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting a specific winning line is aligned on the winning line LN.

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

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

  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.

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

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

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

  The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 56 and drives and controls an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 (illustrated on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The effect control board 90 is mounted with a circuit configuration such as the sub-control unit 91 (illustrated in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4). The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4) and the like are connected to the power supply board 101. For example, an accessory motor 59 for moving the accessory 60 is connected to the effect control board 90. To the effect control board 90, position specifying sensors 71a and 71b for specifying the position in the left-right direction of the accessory 60 are connected. The accessory 60 is provided with a protrusion for specifying the position. The position specifying sensor 71a detects the position of the protrusion when the accessory 60 is slid to the leftmost position (second position, shielding position) by the accessory motor 59. The position specifying sensor 71b detects the position of the protrusion when the accessory 60 is slid to the rightmost position (first position, normal position) by the accessory motor 59.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the symbol combination of 7 lip 1 is aligned with the effective line, the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” rises to the right, that is, aligns with the invalid line LM4. When the symbol combination of 7 Lip 2 is aligned with the effective line, the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned with the effective line.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Similarly, for other winning combinations, a corresponding winning occurs when the combination of symbols shown in FIG. 7 is stopped on the active line. At this time, since the symbol included in the name described in the remarks column on the winning line LN or the invalid line LM stops, it is also referred to as described in the remarks column. Further, when a winning occurs, medals are paid out in the number corresponding to the number of games described in the general game column.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the gaming state is RT0, common bell, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, middle cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, weak watermelon, strong The watermelon and the normal lip are sequentially read out as a target combination for internal lottery. Similarly, when the gaming state is RT1 to RT3, the lottery target combination corresponding to the gaming state is sequentially read out as the internal lottery target combination.

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

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

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

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

  In addition, when one of the cherries (middle cherries, weak cherries, strong cherries) or any watermelon (weak watermelons, strong watermelons) is won during AT, CZ lottery for determining whether to control to CZ (Chance Zone) Is done. During CZ, the degree of advantage in point lottery and the degree of advantage in AT lottery are higher than during non-CZ. For example, the lottery probability is set so that at least one of the probability of winning in the point lottery and the size of points that can be expected to be awarded when winning is higher during CZ than during non-CZ Yes. Also, during CZ, the lottery probability is set so that at least one of the probability of winning in AT lottery and the number of AT games that can be expected to be awarded when winning is higher than during non-CZ Has been. For this reason, the degree of advantage of the player is higher during CZ than during non-CZ. During CZ, only the advantage in point lottery may be increased, or only the advantage in AT lottery may be increased. By other methods, the player's advantage during CZ is higher than during non-CZ. The degree of advantage may be high. In addition, the CZ lottery is not limited to the one that is executed in response to the cherry winning or the watermelon winning, but may be executed when other winning combination is won or may be executed in an opportunity other than the winning combination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In a game where the upturn rip 1 is won, if the first stop reel is the left reel 2L, reel control is performed to stop the lip 4 symbol combination in alignment with the effective line, and stop the left reel 2L. If it is the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R other than the above, reel control is performed to win the lip 5 which is a fall lip. Note that the first left stop when winning the uplift lip 1 is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and an operation procedure other than the first left stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

  When the middle reel 2C is stopped first in the game that is elected for the upturning lip 2, and then stopped in the order of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, among the elected re-game players, Reel control is performed to stop the combination of symbols aligned with the effective line. When the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the lip 1 is won, and when it is stopped by a procedure other than these, the lip 5 is won. Reel control is performed. It should be noted that the middle left press when winning the uplift lip 2 is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and an operation procedure other than the middle left press is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

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

  If the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time in the game that is elected for the upturning rip 4, and then the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C are stopped in that order, Reel control is performed to stop the combination of symbols aligned with the effective line. When the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, Lip 1 is awarded, and when it is stopped by any other operation procedure, Lip 5 is awarded. Reel control is performed. Note that the reverse pinching push when the uplift lip 4 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the operation procedure other than the reverse pinch push is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

  If the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time in the game elected for the uplifting lip 5, and then the middle reel 2C and the left reel 2L are stopped in that order, the rep 4 The reel control is performed so that the symbol combination is stopped on the effective line. When the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, Lip 1 is awarded, and when it is stopped by any other operation procedure, Lip 5 is awarded. Reel control is performed. Note that the reverse push when winning the uplift lip 5 is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and an operation procedure other than the reverse push is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

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

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

  When the first stop reel in the game in which the maintenance roll 1 is won is the left reel 2L, the reel control that stops the same combination of the symbols of the Lip 1 among the selected re-playing players on the active line. In the case of the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R other than the left reel 2L, reel control for winning the lip 5 is performed. The left first stop when winning the maintenance roll 1 is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and an operation procedure other than the first left stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

  If the first stop reel in the game in which the maintenance roll 2 is selected is the middle reel 2C, the reel control that stops the combination of the symbols of the Lip 1 among the selected re-playing players on the active line. In the case of the left reel 2L or the right reel 2R other than the middle reel 2C, reel control for winning the lip 5 is performed. The middle first stop when winning the maintenance roll 2 is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and an operation procedure other than the middle first stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

  When the first stop reel in the game in which the maintenance roll 3 is won is the right reel 2R, the reel control that stops the same combination of the symbols of the Lip 1 among the selected re-playing players on the active line. In the case of the left reel 2L or the middle reel 2C other than the right reel 2R, reel control for winning the lip 5 is performed. The right first stop when winning the maintenance roll 3 is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and an operation procedure other than the right first stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  If the first stop reel in the game in which the special lip 2 is won is the middle reel 2C, the reel control is performed to stop the combination of the symbols of the lip 6 on the active line among the selected re-game players. If it is the left reel 2L or the right reel 2R other than the middle reel 2C, a control for winning one of the replies 1 to 3 is performed. The middle first stop when the special lip 2 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and an operation procedure other than the middle first stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

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

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

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

[Game processing]
In a narrow sense, “game” in the slot machine 1 refers to a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Since the setting and the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are also performed after the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense. 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 betting amount, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined random number circuit, and it is determined (internal lottery) whether or not a winning is allowed based on the extracted random number value. The internal lottery process is performed. The random number circuit updates a numerical value within a predetermined numerical value range (0 to 65535) according to a predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 extracts a numerical value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated as a random value. When a lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, a winning combination winning flag included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM.

  When the internal lottery process ends, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, after a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are started to rotate, and then the stop switches 8L and 8C. , 8R are activated, and the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation.

  When the reels 2L, 2C, 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. Further, the state shown in FIG. 9 is controlled according to the symbol combination on the winning line.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a prize, various processes not related to the prize (for example, the process related to the bonus end control by counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus, and the winning without carryover) Flags (deletion of a winning combination such as a small combination / replaying combination) are performed. In the game end process, a process for setting a game state in preparation for the next game is executed. Thereby, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next one game is started.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  At least in RT1-3, when winning a lottery target that cannot be won unless it is stopped by a predetermined operating procedure, such as left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, and right bell 1-4 In addition, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player in accordance with the lottery target combination is executed. For this reason, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to prevent a small part from being missed and to reliably acquire medals. Further, it is possible to maintain the control to the currently controlled gaming state by avoiding the special event from being stopped. When the number of AT games decreases in RT3 (for example, the remaining three games) or when the ART is ended, an ART end effect described later is executed.

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

[AT lottery]
When the AT is selected by the main control unit 41, the lottery is performed when the chance replays 1 to 3, or the AT lottery target such as strong watermelon or middle cherry is won. The AT is also given by AT lottery in the main control unit 41 when the points given when winning a replay other than chance replay or a small role such as cherry reaches the ceiling price of points. In the AT lottery when the ceiling of the point is reached, a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the AT is executed. When shifting to AT, a lottery of a predetermined number of AT games is executed. The main control unit 41 transmits a command that can specify the AT lottery result (AT winning, number of AT games, etc.) to the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 specifies the AT lottery result from the command and executes the corresponding effect.

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

  For example, when the middle bell 1 is won in the push order, the middle first stop is notified as the navigation effect, and the bell 1 wins by operating the stop switch in the notified operation procedure. In addition, when the rising lip 2 is won in the push order, the middle and right operation procedures are notified as a navigation effect, and the lip 4 (promotion lip) is won by operating the stop switch in the notified operation procedure. To do. When the main control unit 41 wins the push order during the AT, the main control unit 41 transmits a command that can specify an operation procedure advantageous to the player corresponding to the push order to the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect that notifies the operation procedure specified from the command.

[Mode of navigation production]
With reference to FIG. 12, a navigation effect aspect in the present embodiment will be described.

[Relationship between navigation effects and other effects]
As shown in FIG. 12, in the present embodiment, two types of navigation effects such as a complete navigation effect and a partial navigation effect are used depending on whether another effect is being executed.

  Examples of other effects include a rush effect and an end effect. The entry effect is an effect that notifies the control to a predetermined state. For example, as shown in FIG. 13B, which will be described later, when the ART is controlled or when the ART is controlled, the ART entry effect is performed as the entry effect. Specifically, after winning the number of AT games and winning a lip 6, the gaming state is controlled to ART by shifting to RT3. At this time, the character image “ART START!” Is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 immediately after the winning symbol of Lip 6 is stopped. The character image “ART START!” Continues to be displayed until the next game after the game in which Lip 6 has won is completed. In addition, at the start of the game next to the game in which Lip 6 has won, the sound of “ART START” is output from the speakers 53 and 54. Thus, the ART entry effect is performed using the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 13C described later, when controlled to CZ or controlled to CZ, a CZ entry effect is performed as an entry effect. Specifically, when winning in the CZ lottery, the next game is controlled to CZ. At this time, a character image “CZ rush!” Is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 immediately after winning in the CZ lottery. The character image “CZ rush!” Continues to be displayed until the next game after the game won in the CZ lottery ends. Furthermore, at the start of the game next to the game won in the CZ lottery, the sound of “ART rush” is output from the speakers 53 and 54. In this way, the CZ entry effect is performed using the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54.

  The end effect is an effect that notifies the end of control in a predetermined state. For example, as shown in FIGS. 14B and 14C to be described later, when the ART control ends or when the ART control ends, the ART end effect is performed as the end effect. Specifically, when there are three AT games remaining during ART, a character image of “ART Last 3 Games” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 at the start of the third game before the ART ends. The Further, at the start of the third game before the ART is ended, the sound “3” is output from the speakers 53 and 54. In addition, when the game in which ART has been completed after all the AT games have been exhausted is finished, a character image of “50 games 100 get” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 as an effect to notify the result of ART. The The character image of “get 50 games 100” continues to be displayed until the next game after the game where the ART has ended. Further, at the start of the game next to the game after the ART has ended, “End” sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54. As described above, the ART end effect is performed using the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 14D described later, when the control of CZ ends, a CZ end effect is performed as an end effect. Specifically, when the remaining number of CZ games is three, a character image of “CZ Last 3 Game” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 at the start of the third game before CZ ends. Furthermore, at the start of the third game before the end of CZ, the sound “3” is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  Of the two types of navigation effects, the complete navigation effect is an effect of notifying part of the effect and notifying the operation procedure (correct procedure) of the stop switch corresponding to the navigation target role. The complete navigation effect is an effect of notifying the operation procedure by displaying a navigation image in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the complete navigation effect is similar to the entry effect and the end effect, the navigation image is also displayed in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the navigation procedure is output from the speakers 53 and 54 to notify the operation procedure. It is a production to do.

  Among the two types of navigation effects, a partial navigation effect is an effect in which a part of the effect is omitted from the complete navigation effect and an operation procedure (correct procedure) of the stop switch corresponding to the navigation target role is notified. The partial navigation effect is an effect of notifying the operation procedure by displaying a navigation image only in the first display area of the liquid crystal display 51, unlike the entry effect and the end effect.

  Here, if the navigation effect overlaps with the entry effect and the end effect, and the execution timing overlaps, the entry effect and the end effect are obstructed by the notification of the operation procedure by the navigation effect. For this reason, in this embodiment, when the navigation effect is executed when the rush effect and the end effect are not being executed, that is, when the execution timing of the navigation effect and the execution timing of the rush effect and the end effect are not overlapped, When the navigation effect is executed when the rush effect and the end effect are being executed while the complete navigation effect is executed, that is, the execution timing of the navigation effect and the execution timing of the rush effect and the end effect are at least one. When the parts overlap, a partial navigation effect is executed.

  First, the relationship between the entry effect and the navigation effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 illustrates a case where a navigation effect is executed when the middle first stop is notified when the special lip 2 is won.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, in the game won in the special lip 2, when the entry effect (ART entry effect, CZ entry effect) and the navigation effect do not overlap, the complete navigation effect is executed. For example, it is assumed that the navigation effect is executed in which the special lip 2 is won and the first stop is informed when the ART is already controlled and the CZ lottery is not won. In the complete navigation effect, a numerical image “213” is displayed as a part of the navigation image that prompts the middle first stop in the first display area 51 </ b> A located below the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Here, the navigation image includes a numerical image that suggests an operation procedure, and a decorative image that is attached to the numerical image and decorates the numerical image (for example, a circular image and a circular image surrounding the numerical image in FIG. 13A). A cylindrical pedestal image to be placed). The decoration image is not limited to an image to be decorated as long as it is displayed attached to a numeric image. The display of “213” in the navigation image indicates the operating procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The display of “1” with a large circle of the navigation image and a thick pillar of the decoration image indicates a stop switch to be operated at the present time. FIG. 13A shows that the switch is the stop switch 8C. Yes. Further, in the second display area 51B located above the center on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, a navigation image is displayed that suggests that the seven symbols are stopped and that the seven uniforms are derived. Furthermore, a “medium” sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 as the navigation sound that prompts the middle first stop.

  As described above, when the navigation effect is executed without overlapping with the rush effect, the navigation image is displayed using the entire area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the navigation sound is also output from the speakers 53 and 54. Production is performed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 13B, when the ART entry effect and the navigation effect overlap in the game won in the special lip 2, a partial navigation effect is executed. For example, in the game next to the game in which the Lip 6 is won and the game is controlled by ART, it is assumed that the navigation effect for winning the special Lip 2 and notifying the first stop is executed. In the partial navigation effect, the numeral image “213” is displayed as a part of the navigation image that prompts the middle first stop only in the first display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51, and the navigation image is displayed in the second display area 51B. Do not show. Further, the navigation voice is not output from the speakers 53 and 54. Instead, as the ART entry effect, the character image “ART START!” Is displayed in the second display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51, and the sound of “ART START” is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  As described above, when the navigation effect is executed overlapping the ART entry effect, the navigation image is displayed using only the first display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51, and the navigation image displayed in the second display area 51B. And a navigation effect that omits the navigation voice output from the speakers 53 and 54 is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13C, in the game won in the special lip 2, when the CZ entry effect and the navigation effect overlap, a partial navigation effect is executed. For example, in the game next to the game won in the CZ lottery, it is assumed that a navigation effect is executed in which the special lip 2 is won and the first stop is notified. In the partial navigation effect, the numeral image “213” is displayed as a part of the navigation image that prompts the middle first stop only in the first display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51, and the navigation image is displayed in the second display area 51B. Do not show. Further, the navigation voice is not output from the speakers 53 and 54. Instead, as the CZ entry effect, the character image “CZ entry!” Is displayed in the second display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51, and the sound of “CZ entry” is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  As described above, when the navigation effect is executed overlapping with the CZ entry effect, the navigation image is displayed using only the first display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51, and the navigation image displayed in the second display area 51B. And a navigation effect that omits the navigation voice output from the speakers 53 and 54 is executed.

  As described above, when the rush production and the navigation production overlap, not the complete navigation production but the partial navigation production in which a part of the production is omitted from the complete navigation production is executed. It is possible to prevent the rush effect for notifying the user from being obstructed by the notification of the operation procedure by the navigation effect.

  For example, FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the entry effect and the navigation effect. In this example, a case will be described in which a navigation effect is executed when the middle first stop is notified when the special lip 2 is won.

  Next, the relationship between the end effect and the navigation effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 illustrates a case where a navigation effect is executed when the middle first stop is notified when the middle bell is won.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, in the game where the middle bell is won, if the end effect (ART end effect, CZ end effect) and the navigation effect do not overlap, the complete navigation effect is executed. For example, in the case where the ART is not controlled, it is assumed that a navigation effect is performed in which the middle bell is won and the middle first stop is notified. In the complete navigation effect, a numeric image “213” is displayed in the first display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51 as a part of the navigation image that prompts the middle first stop. In the second display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51, a navigation image is displayed that suggests stopping the bell symbol and suggesting that the bell alignment is derived. Furthermore, a “medium” sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 as the navigation sound that prompts the middle first stop.

  Thus, when the navigation effect is executed without overlapping with the end effect, the navigation image is displayed using the entire area of the liquid crystal display 51, and the navigation sound is also output from the speakers 53 and 54. Production is performed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14B, in the game where the middle bell is won, when the ART end effect and the navigation effect that notify in advance that the ART control is ended overlap with the navigation effect, a part of the navigation effect is displayed. Executed. For example, in the third game before the ART is finished, it is assumed that a navigation effect is performed in which the middle bell is won and a middle first stop is notified. In the partial navigation effect, the numeral image “213” is displayed as a part of the navigation image that prompts the middle first stop only in the first display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51, and the navigation image is displayed in the second display area 51B. Do not show. Further, the navigation voice is not output from the speakers 53 and 54. Instead, a character image of “ART Last 3 Game” is displayed in the second display area 51 </ b> B of the liquid crystal display 51 as an ART end effect, and “3” sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 14 (c), in the game where the middle bell is won, if the ART end effect and the navigation effect overlap to notify the result during the ART by the end of the ART control, partly A navigation effect is executed. For example, in the game next to the game after the ART has ended, it is assumed that a navigation effect is performed in which the middle bell is won and the first stop in the middle is notified. In the partial navigation effect, the numeral image “213” is displayed as a part of the navigation image that prompts the middle first stop only in the first display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51, and the navigation image is displayed in the second display area 51B. Do not show. Further, the navigation voice is not output from the speakers 53 and 54. Instead, as the ART end effect, the character image of “50 games 100 get” is displayed in the second display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51, and the sound of “End” is output from the speakers 53 and 54. .

  As described above, when the navigation effect is executed overlapping the ART end effect, the navigation image is displayed using only the first display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51, and the navigation image displayed in the second display area 51B. And a navigation effect that omits the navigation voice output from the speakers 53 and 54 is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14D, in the game where the middle bell is won, when the CZ end effect and the navigation effect overlap, a partial navigation effect is executed. For example, in the third game before CZ ends, it is assumed that a navigation effect is performed in which a middle bell is won and a first stop is notified. In the partial navigation effect, the numeral image “213” is displayed as a part of the navigation image that prompts the middle first stop only in the first display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51, and the navigation image is displayed in the second display area 51B. Do not show. Further, the navigation voice is not output from the speakers 53 and 54. Instead, a character image of “CZ Last 3 Game” is displayed in the second display area 51 </ b> B of the liquid crystal display 51 as a CZ end effect, and the sound of “3” is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  As described above, when the navigation effect is executed overlapping with the CZ end effect, the navigation image is displayed using only the first display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51, and the navigation image displayed in the second display area 51B. And a navigation effect that omits the navigation voice output from the speakers 53 and 54 is executed.

  As described above, when the end effect overlaps with the navigation effect, a partial navigation effect in which a part of the effect is omitted from the complete navigation effect is executed instead of the complete navigation effect. It is possible to prevent the end effect that informs the user from being interrupted by the notification of the operation procedure by the navigation effect.

[Relationship between navigation production and action of actors]
Returning to FIG. 12, in the present embodiment, two types of navigation effects such as a first navigation effect and a second navigation effect are used depending on whether or not the accessory 60 is in operation.

  During the AT, whether or not to increase the number of AT games when a specific winning combination is won is drawn. In addition, when a specific winning combination is won, an effect using the accessory 60 can be executed to suggest the possibility that the number of AT games has been added. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether to operate the accessory 60 when starting one game, and operates the accessory 60 based on the determination result. Below, the relationship between the navigation effect to be performed and the operation of the accessory will be described.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the navigation effect and the operation of the accessory 60. In the navigation effect, the first navigation effect and the second navigation effect may be executed. There is a difference between the first navigation effect and the second navigation effect in which area of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is used to execute the navigation effect. The second display area 51B of the liquid crystal display 51 includes a shielding area 51Bb where the display screen is shielded when the accessory 60 operates, and an unshielded area 51Ba where the display screen is not shielded even when the accessory 60 operates. Is formed. Here, the dotted line in the drawing indicates the left end when the accessory 60 moves to the second position which is the shielding position.

  The first navigation effect is a navigation effect that is executed using both the non-shielded area 51Ba and the shielded area 51Bb. The second navigation effect is a navigation effect executed using only the shielding area 51Bb (a part of the shielding area 51Bb). Note that, as described above, the second display area 51B (the non-shielded area 51Ba and the shielded area 51Bb) is not used in the navigation effect when overlapping with the entry effect and the finish effect. When executing the navigation effect, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether to execute the first navigation effect or the second navigation effect depending on whether or not the game is for operating the accessory 60.

  FIG. 15A shows a navigation effect executed in a game in which the accessory 60 does not operate. The accessory 60 is stopped at the first position on the right side of the liquid crystal display 51 when not in operation. In a game in which the accessory 60 does not operate, the first navigation effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 15A, the first navigation effect is executed using both the non-shielded area 51Ba and the shielded area 51Bb. In addition, the 2nd navigation effect mentioned later may be performed at the time of an accessory non-operation.

  FIG. 15B and FIG. 15C show navigation effects executed in a game in which the accessory 60 operates. In a game in which the accessory 60 operates, the second navigation effect is executed before the actual operation. In the second navigation effect, as shown in FIG. 15B, the navigation effect is executed using only the non-shielded area 51Ba among the non-shielded area 51Ba and the shielded area 51Bb.

  A plurality of timings for moving the accessory 60 from the first position to the second position as the shielding position as shown in FIGS. 15B to 15C are provided. For example, the accessory 60 may move at the timing of the start operation or may move at the timing of the first stop that is later than the timing of the start operation. Even if the movement of the accessory 60 to the second position is the timing at the start operation or the timing at the first stop that is later than the start operation, the second navigation effect is executed at the timing at the start operation. The In other words, the second navigation effect is always executed at the timing before the accessory 60 moves (or at the same time).

  As described above, the second navigation effect is executed at the common start operation timing regardless of the timing when the accessory 60 is set to the second position, which is the shielding position. Can be reduced. In addition, by executing the second navigation effect as notification of the predetermined information, it is possible to cause the player to guess that the accessory 60 moves, and to improve the interest of the game. Even in a game in which the accessory 60 does not operate, a case where the second navigation effect is executed as the navigation effect may occur.

  In addition, when the accessory 60 moves to the second position, which is the shielding position, the player 60 is controlled so as to be more advantageous for the player. Specifically, by winning the AT lottery target role, when the main control unit 41 wins the AT lottery, the sub-control unit 91 operates the accessory 60 at a higher rate than when not winning. When the accessory 60 operates, the possibility of winning the AT may be increased. Further, when the accessory 60 operates as described above, the second navigation effect is executed as the navigation effect, so that it can be expected to execute the second navigation effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 15A, the first navigation effect is executed using the shielding area 51Bb and the non-shielding area 51Ba. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15B, the second navigation effect is executed by using a part of the non-shielded area 51Ba. In this way, since the second navigation effect is executed using at least a part of the area where the first navigation effect is executed, the navigation effect differs between the first navigation effect and the second navigation effect. It is not executed, and the position where the navigation effect is viewed becomes constant and the visibility is stabilized.

  Regardless of whether the accessory 60 moves to the second position at the start operation or at the first stop, the second navigation effect is executed at the start operation. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the start operation.

  The accessory 60 may move from the second position shown in FIG. 15C to the first position shown in FIG. 15B during execution of the second navigation effect. However, even if the accessory 60 moves from the second position to the first position during the execution of the second navigation effect, the second navigation effect is continuously executed. If it does in this way, it can prevent that the position where a 2nd navigation effect is performed by the change of the position of the accessory 60 changes.

[Relationship between the number of unreported AT games and the shape of navigation images]
Returning to FIG. 12, in the present embodiment, the navigation image is displayed in accordance with whether or not there is an unreported number of AT games that have already been won in the AT lottery but have not yet been notified to the player. Different shapes are used. Further, in the present embodiment, there are a small navigation image and a large navigation image as navigation images, and the small navigation image is changed to the large navigation image in association with the transition of the effective period of the stop switch. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an example of a small navigation image and a large navigation image. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the effective period of the stop switch and the change of the navigation image.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a reel rotation start command indicating that the rotation of the reel has started has been received from the main control unit 41, and has not received the reel rotation start command. 16A, 16C, and 16E are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Here, the small navigation image is an image that notifies the correct procedure by a small operation procedure image.

  When the sub-control unit 91 receives the reel rotation start command, the sub-control unit 91 displays the large navigation images shown in FIGS. 16B, 16D, and 16F on the liquid crystal display 51, and starts outputting the navigation voice. Here, the large navigation image is an image that notifies the correct procedure by an operation procedure image larger than the small navigation image.

  When the start switch 7 is operated by the player, the main control unit 41 executes an internal lottery process, and transmits an internal winning command indicating the winning combination information to the sub-control unit 91. At this time, when the navigation target combination is won in the AT state, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect based on the internal winning command transmitted from the main control unit 41.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 17A, the main control unit 41 transmits a reel rotation start command after transmitting an internal winning command or the like and then executes a process when passing through the origin to stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Activate. The origin passing process checks the origin passing (reel reference position passing) of the rotating reels 2L, 2C, 2R, detects the occurrence of a reel rotation error, and confirms whether the stop preparation is complete. If the stop preparation is completed and the motor is rotating at a constant speed, the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel is validated. After receiving the internal winning command or the like, the sub control unit 91 displays a small navigation image until a predetermined timing for receiving the reel rotation start command transmitted from the main control unit 41, and after receiving the reel rotation start command, Displays an image and outputs navigation voice.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, the small navigation image is displayed until a predetermined timing immediately before the timing when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R shift from the invalid period to the valid period, and the large navigation image is displayed after the predetermined timing is reached. Is displayed.

  As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41, when the start switch 7 is operated, the reels 2L and 2C after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the previous game. , 2R starts to rotate. The main control unit 41 generates a reel rotation start command when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start rotating, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are rotating at a constant speed, and the stop switches 8L, 8C. , 8R is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 before the operation of 8R is validated. When the main control unit 41 internally wins the navigation target combination, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct procedure, the winning combination is more advantageous for the player than in the case of operating in the incorrect procedure. Can be awarded.

  In addition, when the sub-control unit 91 internally wins the navigation target role, if it is controlled by the AT, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the correct procedure with a navigation effect. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the pressing order with the navigation image until the reel rotation start command is received, and notifies the pressing order with the large navigation image after receiving the reel rotation start command.

  In this way, the player can recognize that the navigation image has changed from the small navigation image to the large navigation image when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is validated. It is possible to suggest the timing at which the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective while recognizing the correct answer procedure. As a result, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can reduce the monitoring burden as to whether or not the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for the player is more effective than the slot machine where the navigation image does not change.

  In particular, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, after receiving the reel rotation start command, the sub-control unit 91 changes the small navigation image to the large navigation image and notifies the correct procedure. The change can be easily recognized by the player.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, after receiving the reel rotation start command, the sub-control unit 91 not only changes the small navigation image to the large navigation image but also adds the output of the navigation voice. Since the correct answer procedure is notified, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the change in the notification mode due to the navigation effect.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 may suggest an expectation level in the navigation effect. For example, the sub control unit 91 may suggest the degree of expectation in the small navigation image. Specifically, the expectation level of the small navigation image made up of a circle image surrounding the numerical image shown in FIG. 16A is “low”, and the small navigation image made up of a triangular image surrounding the numerical image shown in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 may select and display a small navigation image corresponding to the degree of expectation won in the AT lottery.

  In this way, the expectation level can be suggested in the small navigation image until the reel rotation start command is received, so that the period until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective can be used effectively. can do. In addition, since the player becomes interested in which kind of navigation image is used to suggest the expectation level in the small navigation image, the interest of the game is improved.

  Further, the sub control unit 91 may suggest the degree of expectation similarly to the small navigation image in the large navigation image, for example. For example, the expectation degree of the large navigation image composed of the round images surrounding the numerical image shown in FIG. 16B is “low”, and the expectation degree of the large navigation image composed of the triangular images surrounding the numerical image shown in FIG. Is set to “high”, the sub-control unit 91 may select and display a large navigation image corresponding to the degree of expectation won in the AT lottery.

  By doing so, it is possible to suggest the degree of expectation in the large navigation image after receiving the reel rotation start command. In addition, since the player becomes interested in which kind of navigation image is used to indicate the degree of expectation in the large navigation image, the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, when the sub-control unit 91 suggests the expectation level in both the small navigation image and the large navigation image, it is preferable that the expectation level of the large navigation image corresponds to the expectation level of the small navigation image. For example, after displaying the small navigation image with the expectation “high” shown in FIG. 16C, the large navigation image with the expectation “high” shown in FIG. The expectation may not be changed even if it is changed. Further, for example, after displaying the small navigation image with the expectation level “low” shown in FIG. 16A, not only the large navigation image with the expectation level “low” shown in FIG. A large navigation image with a high degree of expectation may be displayed. Thus, when the expectation level is suggested in both the small navigation image and the large navigation image, it is preferable that the expectation level of the large navigation image is greater than or equal to the expectation level of the small navigation image.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 may suggest the degree of expectation by changing the small navigation image stepwise or continuously until the reel rotation start command is received, for example. For example, when it is determined that the number of AT games will be awarded by winning the AT lottery, a small navigation image with a low expectation level until receiving a reel rotation start command, It may be changed in stages in the order of small navigation images.

  In this way, a plurality of types of expectations can be suggested in stages in the small navigation image until the reel rotation start command is received, so that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective. This period can be used more effectively. In addition, since the player becomes interested in which kind of expectation suggestion finally changes in the small navigation image, the interest of the game is further improved. In this case, it is preferable that the expected value of the small navigation image finally changed corresponds to the expectation level of the large navigation image. For example, if the small navigation image finally changed is a small navigation image with a high expectation degree shown in FIG. 16C, a large navigation image with a high expectation degree shown in FIG. 16D is displayed. It is preferable to do.

  Note that the method of suggesting the degree of expectation during the execution of the navigation effect is not limited to changing the shape of the frame of the navigation image. For example, the pattern or color of the navigation image may be changed (for example, the degree of expectation is If it is large, it will be double-framed, adding a floral pattern or star pattern as the degree of expectation increases, and changing to seven colors of red, yellow, blue, and rainbow according to the degree of expectation) Change the shape, pattern, or color of the entire navigation image (for example, enlarge the character image other than the navigation image or add a character image as the expectation level increases), or suggest the expectation level You may add the output of an audio | voice, lighting of illumination light, etc., or may combine these some changes.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs, for example, a battle effect (whispering effect) that indicates whether or not the AT lottery is won and the number of AT games is awarded. May also perform a navigation effect. For example, as shown in FIGS. 16E and 16F, the sub control unit 91 may execute a small navigation image or a large navigation image when executing a battle effect. Here, the battle effect is an effect of displaying a battle image in which a friendly character and an enemy character battle each other. For example, a small navigation image is obtained by selecting a small navigation image with a low expectation degree to the lower right (or lower) of the battle image (or , Which may be the end of the first display area 51A of the liquid crystal display 51). The image is smaller than the battle image. The large navigation image is an image in which, for example, a small navigation image with a low degree of expectation is provided in the lower right of the battle image to be smaller than the battle image, like the small navigation image.

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

  In this embodiment, the small navigation image is displayed until a predetermined timing just before the timing when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R shift from the invalid period to the valid period, and the large navigation image is displayed after the predetermined timing. However, the navigation effect may not be changed at a predetermined timing. For example, as shown in FIG. 17B, the small navigation image may be displayed until the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R shift from the invalid period to the valid period, and the large navigation image may be displayed after that timing. . In this case, for example, the main control unit 41 transmits a valid state specifying command that can be specified when the stop switch 8L, 8C, or 8R is in a valid state by changing when the execution of the origin passing process is completed. It is necessary to be able to determine the timing at which the control unit 91 shifts to the valid period.

  In the present embodiment, a reel rotation start command is transmitted and received between the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91, and a navigation effect is provided at a predetermined timing immediately before the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are activated. Although changed, the navigation effect may be changed at a predetermined timing immediately before the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are validated without transmitting / receiving the reel rotation start command. For example, when the sub-control unit 91 receives an internal winning command or the like, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R indicates the timing when a predetermined period (4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reception of the reel rotation start command of the previous game. The navigation effect may be changed as a predetermined timing when is activated.

  In the present embodiment, the navigation image display and the navigation voice output are given as an example of the navigation effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a back lamp (book) arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel Reel LED 55 of the embodiment, a transmissive liquid crystal display (a liquid crystal display configured to allow the reel to be seen) arranged on the front side of the reel, a lamp or LED attached to the front door 1b, and a stop switch The configuration shown in the above embodiment may be applied to a slot machine that notifies specific information by means different from that in the above embodiment, such as vibration, blowing from the surroundings of the stop switch, and a change in the temperature of the stop switch. The notification may be performed using a part of a device having other functions (for example, when notification is performed using the reel LED 55, the reel LED 55 has a function of illuminating the reel from the back side). An apparatus that performs only notification may be provided. Further, in the present embodiment, an example of performing two types of notifications, i.e., display of a navigation image and output of navigation voice, as a navigation effect has been given. However, the present invention is not limited to this. 51), the configuration shown in the above embodiment can be applied to the slot machine that performs notification. That is, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like may be omitted from the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  In this embodiment, the stop switch operation procedure is given as an example of the specific information. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the timing of pressing the stop switch, in other words, the type (color) of the symbol to be stopped on the winning line Etc.) or specific information by combining the pressing sequence of the stop switch and the timing of pressing the stop switch. The configuration shown in the form can be applied.

[Relationship between navigation production and action of actors]
Returning to FIG. 12, in this embodiment, the change in the mode of the navigation image at the time of the first stop is properly used depending on whether or not there is an unreported number of AT games. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a change in the navigation effect mode.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the navigation effect in the present embodiment is achieved by changing the mode of the navigation image (numerical image and decoration image) when a predetermined stop operation (for example, the first stop operation) is performed. It is possible to suggest that there is a high possibility that the number of AT games won by winning the AT lottery is increased.

  The control unit 91 executes a navigation effect mode change lottery that determines whether the mode of the navigation effect (navigation image) is changed when the first stop operation is performed, or which mode is changed when the change is made. The navigation effect mode change lottery is executed every time the game is started during the AT, but may be executed at the start of the game in which the AT lottery target combination is won. FIG. 18A is a diagram for explaining a navigation effect mode change lottery table referred to in the navigation effect mode change lottery.

  As a navigation effect mode, a first mode and a second mode are provided as modes that are changed from the normal mode shown in FIG. In the navigation effect mode change lottery table, “no change” and “change to the first mode” according to the ratio according to the number of unnotified AT games that have been won in the AT lottery but have not been notified yet. , And “change to the second mode”. The sub-control unit 91 specifies the number of unreported AT games based on a command from the main control unit 41 or the like.

  When the number of unannounced AT games is 0, 99% is determined to be “no change”, 0.8% is determined to “change to the first mode”, and 0.2% is the rate. “Change to second mode” is determined. On the other hand, when the number of unreported AT games is 1 or more, it is determined to change to the first mode or the second mode at a higher rate than when it is 0. When the number of unannounced AT games is 1 to 100, “no change” is determined at a rate of 90%, “change to first mode” is determined at a rate of 8%, and “second” is set at a rate of 2%. It is determined to “change to the aspect”. Further, when the number of unannounced AT games is 101 or more, “no change” is determined at a rate of 80%, “change to first mode” is determined at a rate of 10%, and “first” is set at a rate of 10%. It is determined as “change to two modes”.

  For this reason, when the mode of the navigation effect is changed when the first stop operation is performed, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that there is an unreported number of AT games than when the navigation effect is not changed. Moreover, even when the mode of the navigation effect is changed, there are more unreported AT games and more when the mode is changed to the second mode than when the mode is changed to the first mode. It is possible to have a sense of expectation for the existence of the number of AT games.

  FIG. 18B is a diagram for explaining an example of a navigation effect mode. FIG. 18B shows a mode in which the first navigation effect is executed as the navigation effect at the start of the game and the first stop operation is performed. When “no change” is determined in the navigation effect mode change lottery, as shown when there is no change, the modes of the numeric images and decoration images corresponding to the stop switches 8L and 8R other than the stop switch 8C that has been operated for the first stop are as follows. It does not change. Regardless of the result of the navigation effect mode change lottery, the number image and the decoration image corresponding to the stop switch operated in the first stop mode (stop switch 8C in FIG. 18B) correspond to the operated state (darken). )

  When the navigation effect mode change lottery is determined to be “change to the first mode”, the second switch among the stop switches 8L and 8R other than the stop switch 8C subjected to the first stop operation is displayed as shown in the first mode at the time of the change. The mode of the numeric image corresponding to the stop switch 8L that prompts the stop operation changes to the Roman numeral “II”, and the mode of the decorative image changes to a star mark.

  Further, when the navigation effect mode change lottery is determined to be “change to the second mode”, as shown at the time of the change to the second mode, of the stop switches 8L and 8R other than the stop switch 8C that has been operated for the first stop, The numerical image corresponding to the stop switch 8L that prompts the second stop operation changes to the Chinese character “漢” and changes so that the height (mounting surface) of the decorative image increases.

  The navigation effect is continuously executed even after the stop operation by operating according to the notified operation procedure. For example, when the operation cannot be performed according to the notified operation procedure due to an error in the operation procedure or the like. At that time, the navigation effect ends. For this reason, when it is determined that the navigation effect mode is to be changed in the navigation effect mode change lottery when the stop operation is not performed according to the navigation effect (for example, when the stop switch 8R is first stopped). Even so, the navigation effect is terminated without executing the effect of changing the navigation effect mode.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, as the number of unreported AT games is larger and the number of AT games is larger, the rate of change of the navigation effect mode is higher and the rate of change to the second mode is higher. For this reason, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the navigation effect mode changes, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 18B, whether or not there is an unreported number of AT games and whether or not there is an unreported AT depending on whether or not the form of each of the numeric image and the decoration image in the navigation effect (navigation image) changes. Since the degree of advantage related to privilege provision such as whether or not the number of games is large is suggested, it is possible to conspicuous that the aspect has changed.

  Moreover, when changing a navigation production | presentation aspect, a shape and height are varied as aspects other than a magnitude | size among the aspects of each of a number image and a decoration image. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the aspect other than the size of the aspect of each of the number image and the decoration image changes, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, when the stop operation is not performed according to the navigation effect, even if it is determined that the navigation effect mode is changed in the navigation effect mode change lottery, the navigation is performed without executing the effect of changing the navigation effect mode. End the production. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the performance that improves the player's expectation from being executed until the stop operation is mistaken.

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

[Full navigation and partial navigation effects]
In the present embodiment, the complete navigation effect, the rush effect and the end effect are both displayed in the second display area of the liquid crystal display 51, and sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54. Means for reporting overlapped. However, it is not limited to the point of notification using the liquid crystal display 51 or the speakers 53, 54, but the point of using other notification means is the overlap between the complete navigation effect and the rush effect and the end effect. There may be.

  For example, in the complete navigation effect, the reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side is notified by lighting or blinking. You may alert | report by lighting or blinking.

  For example, the slot machine 1 may include a sub liquid crystal display different from the liquid crystal display 51. In the complete navigation effect, the notification is made by displaying an image on the sub liquid crystal display, whereas in the entry effect and the end effect, the notification is made by displaying the image on the sub liquid crystal display. It may be. Further, like the liquid crystal display 51, the sub liquid crystal display is divided into a first display area and a second display area, and the same display is provided for any of the complete navigation effect, the rush effect, and the end effect. You may alert | report by displaying an image in an area | region.

  In the present embodiment, the partial navigation effect does not overlap with the inrush effect or the end effect by omitting the navigation image displayed in the second display area 51B and the navigation sound output from the speakers 53 and 54. However, the informing means omitted may be other.

  For example, in some navigation effects, the navigation image displayed in the first display area 51A is omitted, and in the second display area 51B, it is suggested that 7 symbols are stopped, and that 7 uniforms are derived. The suggested image may be changed to a numeric image for informing the operation procedure. Further, for example, the partial navigation effect may notify the operation procedure only by outputting the navigation voice from the speakers 53 and 54 without using the liquid crystal display 51 at all.

  In the present embodiment, the same notification means (liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53, 54) are used for both the entry effect and the end effect, but different notification means are used for the entry effect and the end effect. Also good. In this case, when the navigation effect is executed overlapping with the rush effect, either or all of the notification means overlapping with the rush effect is omitted, and when executing with the end effect, Any or all of the notification means overlapping with the end effect may be omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the same notification means (liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53, 54) is used for both the ART entry effect and the CZ entry effect, but different notifications are used for the ART entry effect and the CZ entry effect. Means may be used. In this case, when the navigation effect is executed overlapping with the ART entry effect, any or all of the notification means overlapping with the ART entry effect are omitted, and the navigation effect is executed overlapping with the CZ entry effect. Alternatively, any or all of the notification means overlapping with the CZ entry effect may be omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the same notification means (liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53, 54) is used for both the ART end effect and the CZ end effect, but different notifications are used for the ART end effect and the CZ end effect. Means may be used. In this case, when the navigation effect is executed overlapping with the ART end effect, any or all of the notification means overlapping with the ART end effect are omitted, and the navigation effect is executed overlapping with the CZ end effect. Alternatively, any or all of the notification means overlapping with the CZ end effect may be omitted.

  In the present embodiment, the push order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is notified in both the complete navigation effect and the partial navigation effect, but this is not limiting, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are not limited thereto. The operation timing of a stop switch for stopping any one of the reels at a predetermined timing may be notified.

  For example, the first bell, the second bell, and the third bell are provided as a small role that is a navigation target role. The first bell uses red 7 which has only one symbol on the left reel as a winning symbol, and the second bell indicates a left symbol. Blue 7 which has only one symbol on the reel may be a winning symbol, and the third bell may have green 7 which has only one symbol on the left reel as a winning symbol. In the navigation effect (complete navigation effect, partial navigation effect), the stop timing of the left reel is notified by an image or sound according to the winning combination of the first bell, the second bell, and the third bell. You may do. Even in this case, when the navigation effect is executed overlapping with the rush effect and the end effect, a part of the notification means for notifying the stop timing of the left reel and a part of the display area may be omitted. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the navigation effect is not executed redundantly with the entry effect or the end effect, the complete navigation effect is always executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a part of the navigation effect may be executed even when the navigation effect is not executed redundantly with the rush effect or the end effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the navigation effect is executed redundantly with the entry effect and the end effect, a part of the navigation effect is always executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the navigation effect is executed overlapping with the entry effect and the end effect, the partial navigation effect is executed with a higher probability (a probability of 100% or less) than the complete navigation effect. May be.

  Further, when the navigation effect is executed in duplicate with the rush effect or the end effect, the execution of the navigation effect itself may be stopped. For example, if the player's advantage does not change depending on the derived symbol combination in any pressing order, the player's advantage does not change regardless of whether or not the navigation effect is executed. Specifically, in the case where a push order lip (normal lip in the present embodiment) is provided so that the lip 1 wins even if operated at any one of the first left stop, the first middle stop, and the first right stop. There is. Such a push order lip does not change the player's advantage level without informing the operation procedure by the navigation effect, but does not disturb the flow of the game during the ART and the player's stop switch operation rhythm. In addition, there is a case where a navigation effect is executed. In such a slot machine, the navigation effect for the push order lip may not be executed when the navigation effect when the push order lip is won is executed redundantly with the entry effect and the end effect.

  Also, for example, a lip 1 is awarded at the first left stop or the second right stop, whereas a push order lip is provided so that seven replays are awarded at the middle first stop, and seven replays are provided. May be informed of the number of unannounced AT games, and in the event that seven replays have not been won, the number of unannounced AT games may be informed at a predetermined timing thereafter. Such a push order lip does not change the advantage level of the player because the number of AT games that have not been notified is eventually notified even if the operation procedure is not notified by the navigation effect, but it adds interest to the game. There is a case where a navigation effect is executed for the purpose. In such a slot machine, when the navigation effect when the push order lip is won is executed redundantly with the rush effect and the end effect, the navigation effect for the push order lip is not executed and the predetermined timing thereafter. In this case, the number of unreported AT games may be reported.

[About inrush and end effects]
In the present embodiment, as an effect in which the complete navigation effect and the execution timing overlap and the notification means overlaps, an entry effect (ART entry effect, CZ entry effect) and an end effect (ART end effect, CZ end effect) Was illustrated. However, the effect in which the navigation effect, the execution timing, and the notification means overlap is not limited to the rush effect and the end effect, but may be other effects. For example, the navigation effect may overlap with the effect of notifying that the number of AT games has been acquired, or overlap with the effect of notifying that a special role such as BB (Big Bonus) or RB (Regular Bonus) has been won. Alternatively, it may overlap with the effect of notifying that the game state is controlled to a special game state such as BB or RB.

  In this embodiment, as an ART entry effect, a character image of “ART START!” Is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 immediately after the winning symbol of Lip 6 is stopped, and the characters “ART START!” Are displayed. Although the image continues to be displayed until the next game after the game in which the Lip 6 wins, the navigation effect performed in the next game is duplicated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as an ART entry effect, a character image “ART START!” Is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) immediately after the winning symbol of Lip 6 is stopped. The effects may be duplicated by executing the navigation effects during the period.

  In the present embodiment, as a CZ entry effect, a character image of “CZ entry!” Is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 immediately after winning in the CZ lottery, and the character image of “CZ entry!” By continuing to be displayed until the next game after the game won in the lottery is over, the navigation effect performed in the next game is duplicated, but this is not a limitation. For example, as a CZ entry effect, a character image “CZ entry!” Is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) immediately after winning in the CZ lottery. The effects may be duplicated by executing the navigation effects.

  In the present embodiment, as an ART end effect, a character image (“50” which informs the result of ART on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 when the game in which the number of AT games has been exhausted and ART has ended is ended. "100 games get") is displayed, and the character image informing the achievement in the ART is continuously displayed until the next game of the game in which the ART is finished is finished, so that the navigation effect executed in the next game is executed. However, it is not limited to this. For example, as an ART end effect, the result of ART is notified on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) after the game in which the number of AT games has been exhausted and ART has ended is ended. The character image to be displayed may be displayed, and the effect may be duplicated by executing the navigation effect during the predetermined period.

[Navigation effect change target]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18B, the example in which each of the numeric image and the decoration image is used as the change target of the navigation effect has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The target may be an aspect of only a numerical image of the numerical image and the decorative image, or may be an aspect of only the decorative image of the numerical image and the decorative image.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18A, each of the number image and the decoration image has a different ratio depending on the presence / absence of the privilege, which is the number of unreported AT games, and the value. Although the example which performs the lottery of whether to change is demonstrated, the object which performs lottery in a different ratio according to the presence or absence of a privilege and the magnitude | size of value is not restricted to this, For example, among numerical images and a decoration image Only the number image may be used. In this case, since the player can be focused on whether or not the form of the numerical image changes, the degree of advantage can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner. Even in the case of such a configuration, the form of the decorative image may be changed regardless of the presence or absence of the privilege and the value.

  Further, the target for lottery at different ratios depending on the presence / absence of the privilege and the value may be only the decoration image of the number image and the decoration image. In this case, since the player can be focused on whether or not the aspect of the decoration image changes, the degree of advantage can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner. Even in the case of such a configuration, the form of the numeric image may be changed regardless of the presence / absence of a privilege and the value.

  In the navigation effect mode change lottery, for example, as a change target of the navigation effect, it is possible to determine not only both the numerical image and the decorative image but also only the numerical image and only the decorative image. Depending on the situation, the change target of the navigation effect may be determined at a different rate. For example, as the number of unannounced AT games increases and the number of AT games increases, the decoration image is more likely to change than the number image, and both are more likely to change than the other as the change target of the navigation effect. Also good.

  Further, when it is determined that both the numeric image and the decoration image are changed in the navigation effect mode change lottery, it is further determined whether the mode of the numeric image is the first mode or the second mode, Separately, the mode of the decoration image may be determined to be the first mode or the second mode. In this case, the change target of the navigation effect may be determined at a different rate depending on the presence / absence of the privilege and the magnitude of the value. For example, as the number of unannounced AT games increases and the number of AT games increases, it may be easier to determine the second mode than the first mode for each image to be changed.

[Changes in navigation effects]
In this Embodiment, as shown in FIG.18 (b), the 1st aspect and the 2nd aspect were illustrated as a change aspect of a navigation effect. However, the change mode of the navigation effect is not limited to this as long as the change can be identified, and may be, for example, one that changes the image color. In addition, as the first aspect and the second aspect described above, an example in which the aspect of the numerical image corresponding to the stop switch that prompts the second stop operation after the first stop operation has been described has been described. Instead, the mode of all the numeric images corresponding to each of the reel stop switches that are still variably displayed after the first stop operation may be changed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the mode of the numerical image corresponding to the stop switch to be stopped during the AT is displayed in a large size. Therefore, as the first mode and the second mode, the stop that prompts the second stop operation is performed. Although an example in which the aspect of the numerical image corresponding to the switch is also displayed in a large size has been described, the first aspect and the second aspect may be any aspect that changes at least elements other than the size of the image. As a 2nd aspect, you may make it not display the aspect of a numerical image large.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the number image mode is changed before and after the first stop operation has been described. However, instead of or in addition to this, the number image mode is changed before and after the second stop operation. It may be. When changing the form of the numeric image before and after the first stop operation and before and after the second stop operation, the change timing may be determined at different rates depending on the presence / absence of a privilege and the magnitude of the value. . For example, as the number of unreported AT games increases and the number of AT games increases, the ratio of the number image changes before and after the first stop operation is higher than before and after the first stop operation, and also changes at any one timing. You may make it the ratio which changes with both timings become higher than the ratio to perform.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the mode of the numeric image is changed when the first stop operation is performed when it is determined to change the mode of the numeric image has been described. The mode of the navigation image may be changed after a predetermined time has elapsed since the first stop operation. In this case, the first stop operation is performed not only when the number image mode changes but also when the number image mode does not change. An effect may be executed in which whether or not the form of the numeric image changes during a period of time until the predetermined time elapses.

[Directions that change the aspect]
In the present embodiment, a navigation effect that suggests an operation procedure is exemplified as an effect that suggests the degree of benefit related to privilege grant by changing the mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may apply to the predetermined | prescribed navigation production which suggests the possibility of having won when winning a target role. For example, as a navigation effect that suggests the possibility of winning the AT lottery role, an image such as “?” Or “CHANCE” is displayed. Whether or not to change the mode of the navigation effect may be determined at a different rate depending on the number of games or whether or not the AT lottery target combination is actually won. As a change mode, for example, “CHANCE” is displayed when the first stop operation is performed after “?” Is displayed at the start of the game, or “CHANCE” is displayed at the start of the game. It may be changed to “extreme heat” when the stop operation is performed. Thereby, according to whether the aspect of a navigation effect changes, the advantageous degree regarding privilege provision can be suggested and the interest of a game can be improved.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 60 accessory, 91 sub control unit.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means for determining display results that are allowed to be derived;
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means;
Procedural effect executing means for executing a procedural effect for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operating means when the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific determination result;
Specific state control means for controlling to a specific state;
A notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect for notifying the control to the specific state,
The procedure effect includes a first procedure effect and a second procedure effect in which a part of the effect is omitted from the first procedure effect.
The procedure effect execution means executes the second procedure effect of the procedure effects when executing the procedure effect in duplicate with the notification effect.

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