JP2017012511A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of improving game interest by reel control.SOLUTION: Under a lottery mode for reel control where a center reel is subjected to first stop and then a right reel is subjected to first stop so that a bell is prized at middle stage, even in a situation where a left reel is subjected to first stop, according to pattern number at lower stage on the left reel upon operation for the first stop is made, reel control for prize of the middle bell or reel control where another obtained 8 alternative bells or one coin prize may be obtained may be executed so that, even in operational order where the left reel is subjected to first stop, different pattern combination stopped is applied on win line.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention includes a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is obtained by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit The present invention relates to a slot machine that can generate a prize according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display section having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery. Each reel has a start lever. Rotation is started by operating, and when the player operates a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the rotation is stopped within a range of a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. . A winning is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all reels is stopped.

  The types of winning combinations include small roles, special roles, and replaying roles. Here, in the winning of a small role, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small role. In the special role winning, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In the winning of the re-gamer, it is possible to obtain a profit that the next game can be performed without consuming new medals for setting the number of bets.

  As a slot machine like this, in a game in which multiple winning combinations are won, the reel control for winning a specific winning combination regardless of the stop button operation timing and the stop button operation timing specified There is one that switches reel control capable of winning a winning combination other than the winning combination according to the operation order of the stop button (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5181073

  However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, one reel control to be executed is determined in accordance with the operation order of the stop buttons. That is, when a stop operation is performed on the reels, one reel control determined in accordance with the operation order is uniformly executed. For this reason, the relationship between the stop operation and the stop appearance becomes monotonous, and there is a concern that the interest of the game may be reduced.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of improving the fun of games by reel control.

(1) Provided with a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
After displaying the variable display section in a variable manner, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display on the variable display section, and a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display sections (for example, In slot machine 1),
A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery process) for determining whether or not to allow a prize to be generated;
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L to 8R) operated by the player for deriving the display result;
A means for performing control for deriving a combination of display results in accordance with the determination result of the predetermination means and the operation of the derivation operation means, wherein the determination result of the predetermination means is a specific result (for example, 9 bells) When the control performed at the time of (3 wins) is the first control (for example, reel control for winning the middle bell), the display result that the identification information on the predetermined line across the plurality of variable display portions is the first combination. (For example, the middle bell) can be derived, and the identification information on the predetermined line becomes the second combination when the second control is performed (for example, reel control for winning the 8-option bell 3 or the one-piece winning combination 1). Derivation control means (for example, reel rotation processing, FIG. 7) capable of deriving a combination of display results (for example, 8-option bell 3 or 1-piece combination 1),
Identification information (bell) constituting the first combination and identification information (lip a, watermelon a, water) constituting the first combination in a specific variable display part (for example, the left reel 2L) among the plurality of variable display parts. The watermelon b) is the second timing even when the operation for deriving the display result of the specific variable display portion is performed at the first timing (when the lower symbol number in the stop operation is 1 to 14). Is the identification information that can be derived on the predetermined line by the derivation control means (for example, refer to the reel arrangement in FIG. 2).
The derivation control unit is configured to perform the first control when an operation for deriving the display result of the specific variable display unit is performed at the first timing when the determination result of the prior determination unit is the specific result. When the operation for deriving the display result in which the identification information on the predetermined line becomes the identification information constituting the first combination and deriving the display result of the specific variable display unit is performed at the second timing The second control is performed to derive a display result in which the identification information on the predetermined line becomes the identification information constituting the second combination (for example, see FIG. 8).

  According to such a configuration, the display result to be derived can be made different by performing the first control or the second control according to the timing at which the operation for deriving the display result of the specific variable display unit is performed. . As a result, the interest of the game can be improved by the control performed by the derivation control means.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
The derivation control means is configured such that when the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific result, an operation for deriving the display result of the specific variable display section is performed until the operation of deriving the display result of the specific variable display section is performed. When an operation for deriving the display result of the predetermined variable display portion is performed, a display result that can be either the first combination or the second combination is derived (for example, the 9-bell 3 winning combination in FIG. 7). At the time of middle → left, the middle bell is retracted when the stop operation is performed, and when the stop operation is performed from middle → right, the one-piece combination is retracted 1. Refer to the “Reel control according to stop operation timing” column in the modification).

  According to such a configuration, even when an operation for deriving the display result of the predetermined variable display unit can be performed, it can be either the first combination or the second combination. Can improve the interest of In addition, after the display result of the predetermined variable display unit is derived, the first control or the second control can be performed according to an operation for deriving the display result of the specific variable display unit.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
When the first control is performed when the determination result of the prior determination unit is the specific result, the derivation control unit displays the identification information on a predetermined line regardless of the subsequent operation of the derivation operation unit. While deriving the combination of display results to be the first combination, when the second control is performed when the determination result of the prior determination unit is the specific result, the subsequent operation of the deriving operation unit is the specific result The combination of the display results in which the identification information on the predetermined line becomes the second combination when the timing corresponds to is derived (for example, FIG. 8).

  According to such a configuration, when the first control is performed, the combination of the display results as the first combination can be derived regardless of the operation of the derivation operation means, while when the second control is performed, the derivation operation means is Depending on the operation timing, there may be a case where a combination of display results as the second combination can be derived and a case where it cannot be derived. Therefore, depending on the timing at which the operation for deriving the display result of the specific variable display unit is performed, whether or not the timing at which the derivation operation means is subsequently operated affects the combination of the display results to be derived. Since it is distributed, the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) In any one of the slot machines (1) to (3),
A plurality of the predetermined lines are provided (for example, winning lines L1 to L3 in FIG. 17),
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the specific result (for example, when the bell 312 is selected), the derivation control means performs the operation when the operation for deriving the display result of the specific variable display unit is performed. The second control derives a display result (Bell B to Bell D) having a larger number of winnings that can be generated out of the allowed winnings than the display result (Bell A) derived by performing the first control. (See, for example, FIG. 21A).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to vary the number of winnings that can be generated according to the timing at which the operation for deriving the display result of the specific variable display unit is performed, thereby improving the interest of the game. it can.

In addition, you may provide the following structures.
(A) The derivation control means confirms that the derivation operation means has accepted the operation in an effective period (for example, a period in which the operation at the time of passing through the origin is executed and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is validated). In the condition, control to derive the display result according to the determination result of the prior determination means,
The slot machine determines whether the winning is permitted or not by the pre-determining means, and then the non-valid period (for example, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R before the origin passing process is executed). Effective period control means (for example, processing for enabling the main control unit 41 to operate the stop switches 8L to 8R) for performing control to shift from the invalid period) to the valid period;
An operation mode notification unit (for example, a process for the sub control unit 91 to execute a navigation effect) that notifies the operation mode of the operation to the derivation operation unit,
The derivation control means receives an operation in a specific operation mode (for example, a correct answer pressing order) when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a specific determination result (for example, winning the navigation target combination). When a specific display result (for example, a winning combination advantageous to a player) is derived and an operation is accepted in an operation mode different from the specific determination result, a display result different from the specific display result (for example, a winning combination at the time of incorrect answer) Is derived,
When the determination result of the prior determination unit is the specific determination result, the operation mode notification unit is configured to have a predetermined timing (for example, before the timing at which the effective period control unit shifts from the ineffective period to the effective period) In addition, the specific operation mode is notified in a first notification mode (for example, a mode in which the small navigation images 501, 503, 505, and 507 are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51) until the timing immediately before execution of the process at the time of passing through the origin) ( For example, the sub-control unit 91 executes the processes of steps Sf1 and Sf2), and the second notification mode (for example, large navigation images 502, 504, 506, and 508 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 from a timing later than the predetermined timing). The specific operation mode is notified in a mode in which navigation voice is output from the speakers 53 and 54 while being displayed on the screen (for example, 15).

  According to such a configuration, when the player recognizes the change of the notification mode based on the valid period for accepting the operation, the timing at which the operation of the operation means becomes valid while allowing the player to recognize the specific operation mode. Since it 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.

(B) In the slot machine of (a) above,
The operation mode notification unit may change the notification mode of the specific operation mode 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 501 including the small pressing order images 501L, 501C, and 501R to the large navigation image 502 including the large pressing order images 502L, 502C, and 502R).

  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 mode does not change from the first notification mode to the second notification mode.

(C) In the slot machines of (a) and (b) above,
The operation mode notifying unit may notify the specific operation mode 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 501 to the large navigation image 502 but also add an output of navigation voice).

  According to such a configuration, the notification mode of the specific operation mode makes it easier for the player to recognize the change in 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.

(D) In the slot machines (a) to (c) 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 determines the large navigation images 502, 504, 506, 508 may be selected and displayed).

  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 what kind of expectation suggestion is made from the notice mode change timing, and the game is more interesting than the slot machine that does not suggest plural kinds of expectation degree by the second notice form. improves.

(E) In the slot machines (a) to (d) above,
The first notification mode may include an expected level suggesting mode selected from a plurality of types of expected level suggesting modes (for example, the sub-control unit 91 determines the small navigation images 501, 503, 505, and the like according to the expected level). 507 may be selected and displayed).

  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 what kind of expectation suggestion is made in the first notification mode, the game is more interesting than a slot machine that does not suggest multiple types of expectation in the first notification mode. Will improve.

(F) In the slot machines (a) to (e) above,
The first notification mode includes a plurality of types of expected level suggestion modes (for example, including a mode of selecting and displaying the small navigation images 501, 503, 505, and 507),
The operation mode notifying unit may notify the specific operation mode 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 the origin passes) The small navigation images 501, 503, 505, and 507 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 stepwise 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 than the slot machine that does not suggest multiple types of expectation in the first notification mode. The fun of gaming is further improved.

(G) In the slot machines (a) to (f) above,
Privilege granting means (for example, an extra lottery executed by the sub-control unit 91) for granting a privilege (for example, the number of extra games on the 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 operation mode notifying means is more specific than the notification mode of the specific operation mode when the roaring effect is not executed as the notification mode of the specific operation mode when the roaring effect is executed by the roaring effect executing unit. An inconspicuous notification mode may be used (for example, the sub control unit 91 may display a navigation effect smaller than the battle effect on the liquid crystal display 51).

  According to such a configuration, since the specific operation mode is notified in a notification mode that is less conspicuous than the roll effect when the roaring effect is being executed, the operation of the specific operation mode and the operation means is effective for the player. While recognizing the timing suggestion, the user can be more interested in the production effect than the specific operation mode.

(A) Provided with notification means (for example, processing for executing a navigation effect by the sub-control unit 91) for notifying information that can specify the operation mode of the derivation operation means,
The derivation control means includes
When the pre-determining means permits the derivation of the first display result (for example, the symbol combination of the middle bell) (for example, winning of 9 bells such as 9 bells 9 and 10), the first display result Control is performed to derive the first display result when the derivation operation means is operated in a corresponding operation mode (for example, middle → right), and an operation mode other than the operation mode corresponding to the first display result (for example, When the derivation operation means is operated in a state other than middle → right, control for deriving a display result other than the first display result (e.g., 8 selection bells, one-piece combination, transitional outcome) is performed (e.g., FIG. 7),
When the predetermination means permits the derivation of the second display result (for example, the symbol combination of the upper right bell) having a different advantage (for example, the number of payouts) from the first display result (for example, three bells 5) In the three-bell winning), control is performed to derive the second display result when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode (for example, middle → right) corresponding to the second display result, When the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode other than the operation mode corresponding to the second display result (for example, other than middle → right), the display result other than the second display result (for example, 8 selection bells, 1 sheet) (For example, see FIG. 7)
The notification means includes
In the case where the predetermination means permits the derivation of the first display result, the first notification mode (for example, as shown in FIG. Information that can specify the operation mode corresponding to the first display result in a mode output in volume) (see, for example, FIG. 16A-1),
When the predetermination means permits the derivation of the second display result, the second notification mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (a-2), the numerical image is displayed small and the sound is small. Information that can specify the operation mode corresponding to the second display result is notified (for example, see FIG. 16A-2).

  According to such a configuration, when derivation of the first display result is permitted, the first display result is derived when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode corresponding to the first display result. When the derivation of the second display result is permitted and the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode corresponding to the second display result, the second display result having a different advantage from the first display result is derived. As described above, when the operation is performed in the operation mode corresponding to the display result permitted to be derived, the display result having different advantages is derived according to the display result permitted to be derived. The player's interest can be gathered with respect to the type of the display result derived when the operation is performed in the operation mode corresponding to the display result. Further, when the derivation of the first display result is allowed, information that can specify the operation mode corresponding to the first display result is notified in the first notification mode, whereas the derivation of the second display result is performed. Is permitted, information that can specify the operation mode corresponding to the second display result is notified in the second notification mode. In this way, since information that can specify the operation mode is notified in different notification modes depending on the type of display result that is allowed to be derived, the player's interest in the notification mode can be gathered, and the game Interest is improved.

(B) a notification means (for example, a process of executing a navigation effect by the sub-control unit 91) for notifying information capable of specifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means;
The derivation control means includes
When the pre-determining means permits the derivation of the first display result (for example, the symbol combination of the middle bell) (for example, winning of 9 bells such as 9 bells 9 and 10), the first display result Control is performed to derive the first display result when the derivation operation means is operated in a corresponding operation mode (for example, middle → right), and an operation mode other than the operation mode corresponding to the first display result (for example, When the derivation operation means is operated in a state other than middle → right, control for deriving a display result other than the first display result (e.g., 8 selection bells, one-piece combination, transitional outcome) is performed (e.g., FIG. 7),
When the predetermination means permits the derivation of the second display result (for example, the symbol combination of the upper right bell) having a different advantage (for example, the number of payouts) from the first display result (for example, three bells 5) In the three-bell winning), control is performed to derive the second display result when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode (for example, middle → right) corresponding to the second display result, When the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode other than the operation mode corresponding to the second display result (for example, other than middle → right), the display result other than the second display result (for example, 8 selection bells, 1 sheet) (For example, see FIG. 7)
The notification means uses the first notification mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (a-1)) to display information that can specify the operation mode of the derivation operation unit. Output mode) and a second notification mode (for example, as shown in FIG. 16 (a-2), a numerical image is displayed small and a sound is output at a low volume). Notify in any of the notification modes,
The probability that the notification means notifies in the first notification mode and the probability of notification in the second notification mode indicate when the prior determination means allows the first display result to be derived, and when the prior determination means This is different from the case where the derivation of the second display result is permitted (for example, refer to the column “About the mode of navigation effect” in the modification).

  According to such a configuration, when derivation of the first display result is permitted, the first display result is derived when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode corresponding to the first display result. When the derivation of the second display result is permitted and the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode corresponding to the second display result, the second display result having a different advantage from the first display result is derived. As described above, when the operation is performed in the operation mode corresponding to the display result permitted to be derived, the display result having different advantages is derived according to the display result permitted to be derived. The player's interest can be gathered with respect to the type of the display result derived when the operation is performed in the operation mode corresponding to the display result. Further, the probability of notification in the first notification mode and the probability of notification in the second notification mode differ between when the derivation of the first display result is allowed and when the derivation of the second display result is allowed. In this way, since information that can specify the operation mode is notified in different notification modes depending on the type of display result that is allowed to be derived, the player's interest in the notification mode can be gathered, and the game Interest is improved.

  In the above (A) and (B), the “first display result” and the “second display result” include any of a symbol combination of a small role, a symbol combination of a re-playing role, and a symbol combination of a special role. Furthermore, the relationship between the “first display result” and the “second display result” is the relationship between the small combination symbol combination and the small combination symbol combination, and the small combination symbol combination and the recombination symbol combination. , The relationship between the recombination symbol combination and the small role symbol combination, the relationship between the recombination symbol combination and the recombination symbol combination, the relationship between the small role symbol combination and the special role symbol combination, special Includes the relationship between the symbol combination of the role and the symbol combination of the small role, the relationship between the symbol combination of the special role and the symbol combination of the re-playing role, and the relationship between the symbol combination of the re-playing role and the symbol combination of the special role .

  In the above (A) and (B), the “display result other than the second display result” includes both a display result in which a winning occurs and a display result in which a winning does not occur (missing appearance).

  In the above (A) and (B), the “advantage” refers to the advantage provided by the main control unit such as the advantage related to the payout of medals, the advantage provided by the sub-control unit such as the advantage related to the navigation effect, and the server device. Any of the advantages brought about by devices other than gaming machines, such as the advantages related to the granting of the privilege by, is included.

(C) In the slot machine of (A) or (B) above,
The first notification mode is a mode in which information capable of specifying the operation mode of the derivation operation unit is emphasized and reported as compared to the second notification mode (the navigation effect shown in FIG. This is a mode in which a numeric image is displayed larger than the navigation effect shown in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, when the derivation of the first display result is allowed, the information that can specify the operation mode is emphasized and notified as compared with the case where the derivation of the second display result is allowed. Therefore, the player's interest can be gathered and the interest of the game is improved.

(D) In the slot machines (A) to (C) above,
The derivation control means includes
In a case where the predetermination means permits derivation of the first display result, the first display result is obtained when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode other than the operation mode corresponding to the first display result. And a control for deriving a specific display result (for example, a symbol combination of a secondary role) out of the display results other than the second display result,
When the predetermination means permits the derivation of the second display result, the specific display result (when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode other than the operation mode corresponding to the second display result ( For example, control to derive the sub-combination symbol combination)
The specific display result is a display result that is less advantageous than the first display result and the second display result (for example, the secondary role is smaller in the number of medals paid out than the middle or upper right bell).

  According to such a configuration, since the specific display result is a display result having a lower advantage than the first display result and the second display result, the derivation of the first display result is allowed or the second display result When the derivation is allowed, the player can be motivated to operate the derivation operation means in the operation mode corresponding to the display result permitted to be derived.

(E) In the slot machines (A) to (D) above,
And further includes a granting unit (for example, a process of paying out medals by the main control unit 41) for granting a game value based on the generated winnings,
The giving means is
When a winning according to the first display result occurs, a gaming value having a higher value than when a winning according to the second display result occurs is given (for example, 9 cards when winning the middle bell) Pays out 3 medals when winning the top right bell)
When a winning according to the second display result occurs, a gaming value that can set the number of bets from which one game can be started is given (for example, when winning the top right bell, Pay out the same three medals).

  According to such a configuration, the first display result is highly advantageous in that a gaming value having a higher value than the second display result is given, so that when the first display result is derived, the player Can please. On the other hand, even when the second display result is derived, the player is not spoiled by being given a game value capable of setting the number of bets at which one game can be started. Furthermore, if the second display result is used instead of using the re-game display result in which the number of bets at which the next game can be started without using the game value is used, the payout rate can be suppressed, and the payout rate can be reduced. The degree of freedom in design can be improved.

(F) In the slot machines of (A) to (E) above,
Rendering means (for example, the liquid crystal display 51) for executing a predetermined rendering (for example, rendering when operated in a corresponding operation procedure);
And further includes production control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for controlling the production means,
The production control means includes
In the case where the predetermination means permits the derivation of the first display result, when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode corresponding to the first display result, the rendering means is controlled by the first control (for example, 16 (a-1) and 16 (b-1), control to display a star-shaped notification image and a character image “Nice !!” (for example, FIG. 16 (a-1), (Refer to (b-1)).
When the predetermination means permits derivation of the second display result, when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode corresponding to the second display result, the rendering means is controlled by the second control ( For example, as shown in FIGS. 16 (a-2) and 16 (b-2), a star-shaped notification image and a character image “Nice !!” are controlled not to be displayed) (for example, FIG. 16 (a-2) (See (b-2)).

  According to such a configuration, when the derivation of the first display result is allowed, the rendering means is first controlled when operated in the operation mode corresponding to the first display result. In the case where the derivation of the second display result is permitted, the rendering means is second controlled when operated in the operation mode corresponding to the second display result. In this way, the control of the rendering means differs depending on the type of display result permitted to be derived when operated in the operation mode corresponding to the display result permitted to be derived. Can attract the attention of the players and improve the interest of the game.

(G) In the slot machines (A) to (E) above,
Rendering means (for example, the liquid crystal display 51) for executing a predetermined rendering (for example, rendering when operated in a corresponding operation procedure);
And further includes production control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for controlling the production means,
The effect control means controls the effect means in a first control (for example, as shown in FIGS. 16 (a-1) and 16 (b-1)), a star-shaped notification image and a character “Nice !!”. Control mode for displaying an image) and second control (for example, as shown in FIGS. 16 (a-2) and (b-2), control for not displaying a star-shaped notification image and a character image “Nice !!”) In any one of a plurality of types of control including:
The probability that the production control means executes the first control and the probability that the second control is executed correspond to the first display result and the predetermination means allows the derivation of the first display result. When the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode, and when the predetermination means allows the derivation of the second display result and the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode corresponding to the second display result (For example, refer to the column “Regarding the control mode of effects during operation in the corresponding operation procedure” in the modification).

  According to such a configuration, the probability that the presentation control means executes the first control and the probability that the second control is executed are the operation modes that allow the derivation of the first display result and that correspond to the first display result. It differs between when the derivation operation means is operated and when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode in which derivation of the second display result is permitted and corresponding to the second display result. In this way, the control of the rendering means differs depending on the type of display result permitted to be derived when operated in the operation mode corresponding to the display result permitted to be derived. Can attract the attention of the players and improve the interest of the game.

(H) In the slot machines (A) to (G) above,
The first display result is a display result having a higher advantage than the second display result,
The first control is a control that executes a predetermined effect, whereas the second control is a control that does not execute the predetermined effect (the effect at the time of operation shown in FIG. 16B-1). Is not executed during the operation shown in FIG. 16B-2).

  According to such a configuration, when the derivation of the first display result having a higher advantage than the second display result is allowed, the derivation operation means is operated in the operation mode corresponding to the first display result. In the case where the second display result is allowed to be derived while the predetermined presentation is executed, the predetermined presentation is performed when the derivation operation means is operated in the operation mode corresponding to the second display result. Not executed. For this reason, it is possible to expect the player to execute a predetermined effect, and to improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the winning combination regarding a small combination, reel control, and the number of judgment values. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when the reel 2L is first stopped at the time of 9-bell 3-8, 11-16, 3-belt 2-4, 6-8 winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control after the reel 2C stops for the 1st time at the time of 9-bell 17-20, 25-28, 3-belt 9,11 winning, and stops a "bell" in the middle stage. When 9 reels 21 to 24, 3 bells 9 and 10, the reel 2R is stopped for the first time and the symbols that can win the middle or upper right bell are stopped, and then the reel 2C is stopped for the second time. It is a figure for demonstrating reel control. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the winning combination regarding a re-game player, and reel control. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a navigation image. It is a figure for demonstrating the change of a navigation image. It is a figure for demonstrating the change of a navigation image. It is a front view of the slot machine in a modification. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel in a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the winning combination, symbol combination, and payout number relevant to the bell in a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object combination relevant to the bell in a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating reel control when winning the lottery object combination relevant to the bell in a modification.

  A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. In the following embodiments, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and the transmission area 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 can be transmitted. Accordingly, a predetermined effect can be executed in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L and 2C arranged in parallel inside the housing 1a through the transparent window 3 through the transmission area 51b of the display area 51a. 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) becomes visible. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. Moreover, although the variable display part has shown the example comprised by the physical reel, you may be comprised by image display apparatuses, such as a liquid crystal display.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. As shown in FIG. 2, "red 7" (for example, symbol number 18 of the left reel 2L) and "BAR" (for example, symbol number of the left reel 2L) are provided on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, respectively. 8), “bell” (for example, the symbol of symbol number 21 on the left reel 2L), “watermelon a” (for example, the symbol of symbol number 14 on the left reel 2L), “watermelon b” (for example, left reel 2L) ), “Rip a” (for example, the symbol for symbol number 20 on the left reel 2L), “Lip b” (for example, the symbol for symbol number 5 on the middle reel 2C), “Plum a” (for example, , The symbol of symbol number 14 of the middle reel 2C), "Plum b" (for example, symbol of symbol number 2 of the middle reel 2C), and "Plum c" (for example, symbol of symbol number 19 of the middle reel 2C). Possible Of symbols are drawn in a predetermined order, one by 21, respectively.

  “Watermelon b” is common in that it is based on the design of “watermelon a”, and is different in that a line is added in the horizontal direction at the top. For this reason, “watermelon a” and “watermelon b” have different designs, but they are collectively referred to as watermelon. “Lip b” is common in that it is based on the design of “Lip a”, and is different in that a line is added in the horizontal direction below the character. For this reason, “lip a” and “lip b” are different designs, but they are collectively referred to as “lip”. In the lower part of the design of “Plum a”, a design is shown that shines along the outer edge of the plum. Both “Plum b” and “Plum c” are common in that they are based on the design of “Plum a”. Of the designs that show shine, “Plum b” is painted black on the left side. “Plum c” is different in that the right side is painted black. For this reason, “Plum a”, “Plum b”, and “Plum c” have different designs, but these are collectively referred to as plums.

  The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided in the center of the front door 1b. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously formed in the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel. In these areas, 1 to 21 symbols from the reel reference position are defined. A number is assigned.

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

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

  Further, as an example of the operation means, the front door 1b is set with a specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the credit range stored as the gaming value (the number of medals) owned by the player. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when the game is performed, the settlement switch 10 that is operated when the credit and the set bet number are settled and returned, the start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and the reels 2L to 2R Stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when the rotations are stopped are provided, an effect switch 56 for use in effects, and the like. 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 reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop.

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

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

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

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated to display the symbols variably, and when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. The three symbols are derived and displayed as display results on the upper, middle, and lower stages of the fluoroscopic window 3.

  After the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated and the symbols start to change, the slot machine 1 is operated when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated. , 8C, 8R, the rotation of the reels is stopped and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

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

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

  When a combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning and the credit is added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50). In this case, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9.

  FIG. 3 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the slot machine 1. 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. Further, the game control board 40 drives and controls the reel motors 32L to 32R based on signals from the reel sensors 33L to 33R.

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

  The effect control board 90 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. The circuit configuration of the sub-control unit 91 includes, for example, a clock device 97 (hereinafter also referred to as RTC) for measuring at least one of date and time. The sub-control unit 91 can execute effect control according to, for example, at least one of the date and time counted by the RTC 97, a detection signal from the effect switch 56, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4) and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

  FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. The name column indicates the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column indicates the combination of symbols in which the winning combination becomes a winning. In addition, in the symbol combination column that is aligned with the invalid line, a symbol combination that is easy to be recognized by the player and is a combination of symbols that stop on the invalid line when the winning symbol combination stops on the winning line. Yes. In the payout number column, values (medal payout, replay grant) given at the time of winning are shown.

  In FIG. 5, for example, for the upper right bell, any one of “watermelon a-bell-watermelon a”, “watermelon a-bell-watermelon b”, and “watermelon a-bell-plum c” is a winning line. It is shown that when a stop is made on the LN, a winning occurs, and at that time, “bell-bell-bell” is stopped on the invalid line LM4 and three medals are paid out.

  Further, in FIG. 6, regarding the red BAR alignment, if any symbol combination (“/” means “or”) shown in the symbol combination column, red 7 / BAR / bell-red 7 / BAR-red 7 / BAR) is stopped on the winning line LN, a winning occurs and a replay is given. In addition, it can be said that the red BAR uniform is a winning combination that can be matched with the red 7 or the BAR when the player performs a stop operation at a timing when the player stops the red 7 or the BAR.

  The CB is a winning combination accompanied by a transition to an advantageous state (challenge bonus) in which all the small winning combinations are elected every game. The challenge bonus ends when the predetermined number of medals (for example, 300) is paid out.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a combination of winning combinations, a reel control, and the number of determination values related to a small combination read out as a lottery target combination (hereinafter also referred to as a winning combination). The lottery target combination column indicates the name, the winning combination combination column indicates the winning combination determined corresponding to the lottery target combination, and the reel control column can be paid out according to the operation procedure. The number of medals is shown, and the number of determination values used in the internal lottery is shown in the determination value number column.

  For example, with respect to 9 bells 1, when the winning combination shown in FIG. 5 includes 8 selection bells 1, 1 combination 1, and middle bell, and is read as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery, You can win with a probability of 1100/65536. Nine bells 1-32 are each won at 1100/65536, and three bells 1-12 are each won at 1000/65536. When the read lottery winning combination is won, the winning flag of each winning combination included in the lottery winning combination is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. For example, when the 9-bell 1 is won, the winning flags of the 8-selection bell 1, the 1-sheet combination 1, and the middle bell are stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. The same applies to the lottery winning combinations other than the nine-bell 1.

  Next, reel control at the time of winning a small combination will be described. In the present embodiment, reel control corresponding to the operation order is performed, and depending on the lottery object combination, different reel control is performed depending on the operation timing or the like even in the same operation order.

  Among the 9 lottery winning combinations shown in FIG. 7, for 9 bells 1, 2, 9, 10, 29 to 32, and 3 bells 1, 5, 12, the reel control predetermined according to the operation order is performed. Done. For example, when winning 9 bells, when the second reel 2L is stopped after the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time (hereinafter referred to as middle → left. 1 represents a stopped reel, and after “→” represents a second stopped reel), the symbols constituting the middle bell are drawn on the winning line LN to win the middle bell. While reel control is performed to pay out nine medals, when the stop operation is performed from the middle to the right, or when the stop operation is performed from the right to the left or from the right to the middle, the symbols constituting the 8-choice bell 1 or the one-piece combination 1 are maximized. Reel control for drawing on the winning line LN within the drawing range (within 5 symbols) is performed.

  Further, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time when the 9-bell 1 is won, the reel control is performed to draw the symbols constituting the 8-option bell 1 or the single winning combination 1 onto the winning line LN. The middle symbol and the right symbol constituting the 8-option bell 1 are symbols that are not arranged within five frames. For this reason, when the symbols constituting the 8-option bell 1 are drawn on the winning line LN, the 8-option bell 1 cannot be won in accordance with the subsequent stop operation timing, and the game may be missed. For this reason, one medal is paid out or no medal is paid out.

  Note that, for the nine bells 2, 9, 10, 29 to 32, the three bells 1, 5, and 12 as well as the nine bells 1, the operation sequence (9 or 3) determined in advance according to the lottery target role. The reel control for pulling the middle or upper right bell onto the winning line LN is performed when operated in the order in which the sheets are reliably paid out. Reel control to be drawn on the winning line LN is performed within 5 symbols). As for the 8 option bells 2 to 8, similarly to the 8 option bell 1, depending on the operation timing, the selected 8 option bell cannot be won and may be missed.

  On the other hand, at the time of other lottery target winning, different reel control can be performed according to the operation timing even in the same operation order. When 9-bell 3-8, 11-16, 3-bell 2-4, 6-8 are selected, even if the operation order is the same, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the reels differ according to the operation timing. Control is performed. For example, when 9 bells are selected, reel control is performed to pull in the middle bell when the stop operation is performed from the middle to the left, and when the stop operation is performed from the middle → right, right → left, or right →, the 8 selection bell is used. Reel control is performed to draw 3 or 1 winning combination 1 on winning line LN within the maximum drawing range, but when stop operation is performed from left to middle, left to right, stop switch 8L is the first stop operation. Different reel control is performed according to the operation timing. It should be noted that the symbol combination that constitutes the 8-choice bell or one-piece combination includes a symbol that cannot be drawn on the winning line LN within the maximum drawing range, and therefore the symbol cannot be drawn depending on the operation timing. Something is missing.

  Similarly to the 9-bell 3, the 9-bells 4, 11, and 12 are also controlled so as to draw the middle bell onto the winning line LN when operated in a predetermined operation order according to the lottery target role. However, if the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is operated in the operation order for first stopping other than the operation order, the selected eight-selection bell or the single winning combination 1 is drawn on the winning line LN within the maximum drawing range. Although the reel control is performed, when the stop operation is performed from left to middle and from left to right, the symbol number of the symbol passing through the lower stage (above the invalid line LM2) when the stop switch 8L as the first stop operation is operated. Different reel controls are performed accordingly.

  In addition, when 9-bell 5-8, 13-16, 3-belt 2-4, 6-8 are selected, when the operation order is such that the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is first stopped, 8 is selected. The reel control for pulling the selection bell or the one-piece combination on the winning line LN within the maximum pull-in range is performed, but when the stop operation is performed from left to middle and from left to right, the stop switch 8L is the first stop operation. Different reel control is performed according to the symbol number of the symbol passing through the lower stage (above the invalid line LM2) during operation.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the design of the left reel 2 </ b> L constituting the middle bell and the design of the left reel 2 </ b> L constituting the 8-option bell 1 to 8 or the single-piece 1 are all arranged within the maximum pull-in range. Therefore, even if the stop operation is performed at any timing, it can be drawn onto the winning line LN.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 8, the reel control when the reel 2L is first stopped at the time of winning the 9 bells 3-8, 11-16, 3 bells 2-4, 6-8 will be described. First, with reference to Fig.8 (a), the case of 9 bell 3-8 and 11-16 winning is demonstrated. For example, when the stop switch 8L is operated for the first stop when 9 bells 3 are selected, the symbol numbers of the symbols of the reels 2L passing through the lower stage at the time of the first stop operation are 1 to 14 (that is, FIG. 2). From “watermelon a” corresponding to symbol number 1 to “watermelon a” corresponding to symbol number 14), the “bell” constituting the middle bell is stopped on the winning line LN, and the second and subsequent stops While reel control is performed to win the middle bell regardless of the operation timing, it is 15 to 21 (that is, “lip a” corresponding to symbol number 15 in FIG. 2 to “bell” corresponding to symbol number 21). Reel control is performed so that other winning combinations (winning winning combinations other than the middle bell) are drawn on the winning line LN within the maximum drawing range (within 5 symbols). It should be noted that the symbol combination that constitutes the 8-choice bell or one-piece combination includes a symbol that cannot be drawn on the winning line LN within the maximum drawing range, and therefore the symbol cannot be drawn depending on the operation timing. Something is missing.

  In the case of winning 9-bell 4-8, 11-16, as in the case of 9-bell 3, the symbol number of the reel 2L passing through the lower stage at the time of the first stop operation for the left reel 2L becomes the lottery target role. Accordingly, when the symbol number is predetermined (the symbol number for drawing the middle bell), the “bell” constituting the middle bell is stopped on the winning line LN, and the middle step regardless of the operation timing after the second stop. While reel control for winning a bell is performed, if the number is other than that, the other winning combinations (the winning winning combination other than the middle bell) are on the winning line LN within the maximum drawing range (within 5 symbols). Reel control to be pulled in is performed.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8 (b), explanation will be given on the case of winning three bells 2-4 and 6-8. For example, when the stop switch 8L is first stopped at the time of winning three bells 2, if the symbol number of the reel 2L passing through the lower stage at the time of the first stop operation is 1 to 7, “Watermelon a” constituting the bell is stopped on the winning line LN and reel control is performed to win the upper right bell regardless of the operation timing after the second stop. Reel control is performed so that (the winning winning combination other than the upper right bell) is drawn on the winning line LN within the maximum drawing range (within 5 symbols).

  In the case of winning the three bells 3, 4, 6-8, as in the case of the three bells 2, the symbol number of the symbol of the reel 2L passing through the lower stage at the time of the first stop operation for the left reel 2L is used as the lottery target. Accordingly, when the symbol number is predetermined (the symbol number for drawing the upper right bell), the “watermelon a” constituting the upper right bell is stopped on the winning line LN, regardless of the operation timing after the second stop. While the reel control for winning the upper right bell is performed, if it is a symbol number other than that, the other winning combination (the winning winning combination other than the upper right bell) is within the maximum drawing range (within 5 symbols) the winning line LN Reel control to pull up is performed.

  Here, a specific example of the reel control will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 8C and 8D are diagrams showing a specific example of the reel control when the reel 2L is stopped for the first time when the 9-bell 3 is won.

  As shown in FIG. 8C, when the stop switch 8L is operated when the “bell” of the symbol number 6 of the reel 2L is passing through the lower stage, it is within the range of 1 to 14, and therefore 3 frames. The “bell” (symbol number 10 in this case) constituting the middle bell is stopped on the winning line LN, and thereafter the middle bell is won regardless of the operation timing of the second stop and the third stop. Reel control is performed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8D, when the stop switch 8L is operated when the “bell” of the symbol number 16 of the reel 2L is passing through the lower stage, it is within the range of 15 to 21, Reel control is performed by sliding three frames and drawing other winning combinations (here, “Rip a” constituting the 8-option bell 3) onto the winning line LN. Thereafter, the second stop and the third stop are performed. The reel control for pulling in the 8-option bell 3 is performed according to the operation timing.

  Thus, the reel control for winning the middle bell or the upper right bell according to the lower symbol number (in other words, the operation timing of the stop switch 8L) when the operation for stopping the left reel 2L for the first stop is performed. In addition, by performing reel control that makes it possible to win other selected 8 choice bells or one winning combination, even if the operation sequence is the same, the combination of symbols to be stopped on the winning line LN can be changed. Can do. As a result, the entertainment of the game can be improved by the reel control.

  In addition, the 8-option bell is a winning combination in which a failure occurs depending on the operation timing. For this reason, when the reel control for pulling the 8-option bell is performed in accordance with the timing at which the left reel 2L is first stopped, whether the subsequent operation timing affects the symbol combination to be stopped on the winning line LN. (For example, whether or not to win a secondary role) can be said to be distributed, so that the interest of the game can be improved by reel control.

  Next, the reel control at the time of winning the 9-bell 17-20, 25-28, 3-bell 9, 11 will be described. 9-bell 17-20, 25-28, 3-bell 9, 11 When winning, even if the operation order is the same, it was necessary to stop the middle reel 2C first and draw the "bell" in the middle Different reel control is performed according to the number (the number of steps of the stepping motor required for drawing).

  For example, when winning 9 bells, reel control is performed to pull in the middle bell when the right-to-left stop operation is performed, and 8-selection bell is operated when the right-to-middle, left-to-middle, left-to-right stop operation is performed. Reel control is performed to draw one or two winning combinations 2 on the winning line LN within the maximum drawing range. On the other hand, when the operation order is such that the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time, the reel control is performed to draw the middle bell and the “bell” constituting the single-piece role 1 onto the winning line LN. Different reel control is performed according to the number of symbols required for drawing on the winning line LN (the number of steps of the stepping motor required for drawing).

  Further, similarly to the 9-bell 17 for the 9-bells 18 to 20, 27, 28, and the 3-bell 9, the predetermined operation order according to the lottery object combination (9 or 3 is surely paid out). The reel control for pulling the middle bell or the upper right bell onto the winning line LN is performed when operated in the order), and even when operated outside the operation order, the middle reel 2C is operated in the operation order for the first stop. In some cases, reel control is performed to draw the “bell” constituting the middle bell or upper right bell onto the winning line LN, but the number of symbols required for drawing the “bell” onto the winning line LN (required for drawing). Different reel control is performed according to the number of steps of the stepping motor.

  In addition, when 9-bell 25, 26, 3-bell 11 is selected, the selected 8 selection bell or 1-piece combination is pulled in when the left reel 2L or the right reel 2R is operated in the first stop order. The reel control is performed so that the reel is drawn onto the winning line LN within the range, but when the middle reel 2C is operated in the order of the first stop, the “bell” constituting the middle bell or the upper right bell is placed on the winning line LN. Reel control for drawing is performed, and different reel control is performed according to the number of symbols (number of steps of the stepping motor required for drawing) required to draw the “bell” on the winning line LN.

  Here, referring to FIG. 9, the reel control after the reels 2C are stopped for the first time when the 9 bells 17-20, 25-28, 3 bells 9, 11 are selected and the "bell" is stopped at the middle stage. Will be explained. First, with reference to FIG. 9 (a), a description will be given of the case of winning nine bells 17-20, 25-28. For example, when the stop switch 8C is first stopped when 9 bells 17 are selected, and the number of symbols required for pulling in the “bell” is 0 to 1 (for example, steps corresponding to 0 to 1 symbols) When the number is 0 to 15, the reel control for winning the middle bell is performed regardless of the operation timing after the second stop, while when the number is 2 to 4 (for example, the number of steps corresponds to 2 to 4 symbols). When the number of steps is 16 to 39, other winning combinations (winning winning combinations other than the middle bell, for example, one winning combination 1) are drawn on the winning line LN within the maximum drawing range (within 5 symbols). Reel control is performed.

  In the case of winning 9 bells 18-20, 25-28, the number of symbols required for pulling in the “bell” in the middle reel 2C is determined in advance according to the lottery target as in the case of 9 bells 17. If the number is the number (the number of symbols that pulls in the middle bell), the reel control for winning the middle bell is performed regardless of the operation timing after the second stop. Reel control is performed to draw a winning combination other than the above, for example, a single winning combination 1) on the winning line LN within the maximum drawing range (within 5 symbols).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9 (b), explanation will be given on the case where the three bells 9 and 11 are won. For example, when the stop switch 8C is first stopped at the time of winning three bells 9 and the number of symbols required for pulling in the “bell” is 0 to 1 (the number of steps corresponds to 0 to 1 symbols). In some cases, the reel control for winning the upper right bell is performed regardless of the operation timing after the second stop. On the other hand, in the case of 2 to 4, other winning combinations (the winning winning combination other than the upper right bell, for example, one) Reel control is performed to draw the winning combination 1) on the winning line LN within the maximum drawing range (within 5 symbols). The same reel control is performed when the three bells 11 are selected.

  Here, with reference to FIGS. 9C and 9D, a specific example of the reel control will be described. FIGS. 9C and 9D are diagrams showing a specific example of the reel control when the reel 2C is stopped for the first time when the nine bells 17 are selected.

  As shown in FIG. 9C, when the “bell” of symbol number 9 of the reel 2C passes through the middle stage, the stop switch 8C is operated and the “bell” of symbol number 9 stops on the pay line LN. When this is done, since the number of symbols required for pulling in the “bell” is 0, the reel control for winning the middle bell is performed thereafter.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9D, the stop switch 8C is operated when the “lip b” of the symbol number 5 of the reel 2C passes through the middle stage, so that the “bell” of the symbol number 9 becomes the winning line LN. Since the number of symbols required for pulling in the “bell” is 4 when stopped, the reel control for winning a single winning combination 1 is performed thereafter.

  In this way, the number of symbols slipped until the “bell” stops on the winning line LN after the operation for stopping the middle reel 2C for the first time (in other words, the number of steps slipped or the operation Depending on the time required from the start to the stop, etc.), reel control for winning the middle bell or upper right bell, or reel control for allowing other selected 8-option bells or one-piece combination to be awarded Thus, even if the operation order is the same, the symbol combinations to be stopped on the winning line LN can be varied. As a result, the entertainment of the game can be improved by the reel control.

  In addition, the number of symbols for reel control for winning the middle bell or upper right bell, and the number of symbols for reel control for enabling winning of the other eight-choice bells or one winning combination for each lottery target Since it is determined to be different (become telescopic), unfairness is not caused in the operation timing for first stopping the middle reel 2C. The maximum pull-in range (5 symbols) cannot be divisible by 2, but the number of symbols subject to lottery in which reel control is performed to win the middle bell or upper right bell when the number of symbols is 0 to 1, and the number of symbols is 2. By making the same number of lottery target roles for which reel control for winning the middle bell or the upper right bell in -4 is performed, unfairness is not caused.

  Next, the reel control at the time of winning the 9 bells 21 to 24, the 3 bells 9, and 10 will be described. When 9-bell 21-24, 3-bell 9, 10 are selected, reel control is performed to win the middle bell or upper right bell when the right-to-left stop operation is performed. Different reel control is performed according to the number of symbols (number of steps of the stepping motor required for drawing) required to pull the “bell” of the middle reel 2C onto the winning line LN by the stop operation. That is, at the time of winning the 9 bells 21 to 24, the 3 bells 9 and 10, the first stop operation is performed in an operation order that can win the middle bell or the upper right bell, and then the second stop operation is performed in a different operation order. Even when the operation is performed, different reel control is performed according to the operation timing of the second stop operation. In addition, when the 9 reels 21 to 24, the 3 reels 9 and 10, and the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the winning 8 selection bell or one winning combination is on the winning line LN within the maximum pull-in range. Reel control is performed, and when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time, the reel control is performed so that the single winning combination 1 is drawn on the winning line LN within the maximum pull-in range except when the three-bell 9 is won. When the bell 9 is won, the reel control shown in FIG. 9B is performed.

  Here, referring to FIG. 10, after the 9 bells 21 to 24, the 3 bells 9 and 10 are selected, the reels 2R are stopped for the first time, and the symbols that can win the middle or upper right bell are stopped. The reel control when the reel 2C is second stopped will be described.

  First, with reference to FIG. 10 (a), a description will be given of the case of winning 9 bells 21-24. For example, when 9 bells 21 are selected, when the stop operation is performed from right to middle, the number of symbols required for drawing the “bell” of the middle reel 2C at the time of the second stop onto the winning line LN is 0 to 1. (That is, when the “bell” is stopped at a timing within the range of 0 to 1), the “bell” is stopped on the winning line LN, and the third stop operation timing is reached. Regardless of the reel control for winning the middle bell, on the other hand, when it is 2 to 4 (that is, “bell” does not exist in the range of 0 to 1 and “bell” exists in the range of 2 to 4 Reel that draws other winning combinations (a winning winning combination other than the middle bell, for example, one winning combination 2) within the maximum pulling range (within 5 symbols) onto the winning line LN when it is stopped at the timing. Take control.

  Similarly to the 9-bell 21 when the 9-bell 22-24 is selected, when the middle reel 2C is stopped second after the first reel 2R is stopped by the first stop, the “bell” of the middle reel 2C is stopped. When the number of symbols required for drawing is the number of symbols predetermined according to the lottery target role (the number of symbols for drawing the middle bell), the “bell” of the middle reel 2C is stopped on the winning line LN, 3. Reel control for winning the middle bell regardless of the operation timing of the stop, while if the number of symbols is other than that, other winning combinations (winning winning combination other than the middle bell, for example, one-piece combination 2) The reel is controlled to be drawn on the winning line LN within the maximum drawing range (within 5 symbols).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 10B, the reel control when the stop operation is performed in the right-to-right direction when the three bells 9 and 10 are won will be described. If the three reels 9 and 10 are selected and the right reel 2R is stopped by the first stop and then the second reel 2C is stopped for the second time, the number of symbols required to pull the “bell” in the middle reel 2C is When the number of symbols (the number of symbols for drawing the upper right bell) is predetermined in accordance with the lottery target combination, the “bell” of the middle reel 2C is stopped on the winning line LN, and the operation timing of the third stop is reached. Regardless of the reel control for winning the upper right bell, if the number of symbols is other than that, other winning combinations (winning winning combinations other than the upper right bell, for example, one winning combination 4, 5) are drawn in the maximum range. The reel is controlled to be drawn on the winning line LN within (5 symbols).

  Here, a specific example of the reel control will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 10 (c) and 10 (d) show the middle reel after the right reel 2R is stopped by the first stop when the 9-bell 21 is selected and the “bell” of the symbol number 12 is stopped on the winning line LN. It is a figure which shows the specific example of reel control when 2C is stopped 2nd.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (c), when “watermelon a” of symbol number 8 on the reel 2C is passing through the middle stage, by drawing one symbol, “bell” of symbol number 9 is placed on the winning line LN. When the second stop operation is performed at a timing at which the stop can be stopped, the “bell” of symbol number 9 is stopped on the winning line LN, and the reel control for winning the middle bell regardless of the operation timing of the third stop operation. I do.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 10 (d), when the “lip b” of symbol number 5 of the reel 2C passes through the middle stage, if “4” symbols are not pulled in, the “bell” of symbol number 9 is set to the winning line. When the second stop operation is performed at a timing at which it cannot be stopped on the LN, the “watermelon a” with the symbol number 8 is stopped on the winning line LN, and the reel control is performed to win the single winning combination 2.

  As described above, when any one of the nine bells 1 to 32 and the three bells 1 to 12 is won, as shown in FIGS. Further, even if the stop order is the same, different reel control is performed according to the stop operation timing and the like. When the navigation effect is executed, the operation order for performing the reel control for winning the middle bell or the upper right bell is notified according to the winning situation, so that the middle bell or the upper right bell can be won. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is not executed, the player cannot grasp the operation order according to the winning situation. For this reason, if there is a higher possibility that one of the stop orders will win the middle or upper right bell than the other stop orders, the player who knows such stop order and the player who does not know A difference in the degree of advantage. However, the slot machine 1 is set so that the possibility that the middle bell or the upper right bell wins is the same regardless of the stop operation in any stop order as described below.

  First, the ratio of winning the middle bell for each operation order when nine bells 1 to 32 are won will be described. First, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, as shown in FIG. 7, there are twelve winning combinations including 9 bells 3-8 and 9 bells 11-16, among which, From the value shown in FIG. 8A, the ratio of the stop operation at the operation timing for pulling the middle bell is 14/21. For this reason, when the left reel 2L is first stopped, the ratio of winning the middle bell is 12/32 × 14/21 = 1/4.

  Next, when the middle-to-left stop operation is performed, there are four lottery target roles that become the middle bell prize, nine bells 1 to 4, and the lottery target roles that can win the middle bell are shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, there are eight 9-bells 17-20 and 9-bells 25-28, of which, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), Since the number of lottery target roles to be pulled in the middle bell in 2 to 4 is the same, the ratio of the stop operation at the operation timing for pulling in the middle bell is ½. For this reason, when the middle-to-left stop operation is performed, the ratio of winning the middle bell is 4/32 + 8/32 × 1/2 = 1/4. Similarly, the ratio of winning the middle bell when the middle-to-right stop operation is performed is ¼.

  Next, when the right-to-left stop operation is performed, the number of lottery target parts that will win the middle-stage bell is eight of the nine bells 17 to 24. Therefore, the ratio of the stop operation at the operation timing of pulling the middle-stage bell is 8 pieces / 32 pieces = 1/4.

  In addition, when the right-to-stop operation is performed, there are six lottery target roles for winning the middle bell, including nine bells 27 to 32, and the lottery target roles that can win the middle bell are shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 10 (a), there are four pieces of nine bells 21 to 24. Among them, the number of lottery target roles that will be pulled in the middle bell at 0 to 1, and the middle bell pulling in at 2 to 4. Since the same number of lottery object combinations, the ratio of the stop operation at the operation timing for pulling the middle bell is ½. For this reason, the ratio of winning the middle bell when the stop operation is performed from right to middle is 6 pieces / 32 pieces + 4 pieces / 32 pieces × 1/2 = 1/4.

  Thus, the ratio of winning the middle bell when winning nine to thirty-one bells is 32, even when the stop operation is performed in any operation order.

  Next, the ratio of winning the upper right bell for each operation order when the three bells 1 to 12 are won will be described. First, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, as shown in FIG. 7, there are six winning combinations, three bells 2-4 and three bells 6-8, which can be won in the upper right bell. From the value shown in FIG. 8A, the ratio of the stop operation at the operation timing of pulling the upper right bell is 7/21. Therefore, the ratio of winning the upper right bell when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time is 6/12 × 7/21 = 1/6.

  Next, when the middle-to-left stop operation is performed, there is one lottery target for winning the top right bell, and one lottery target that can win the top right bell is shown in FIG. In addition, there are two pieces of three bells 9 and 11, of which, as shown in FIG. 9 (b), the number of the lottery target roles to be drawn in the upper right bell at 0 to 1 and the upper right bell at 2 to 4 Since the number of the lottery target roles is the same, the ratio of the stop operation at the operation timing for pulling the upper right bell is ½. Therefore, the ratio of winning the upper right bell when the stop operation is performed from the middle to the left is 1/12/12 + 2/12 × 1/2 = 1/6. Similarly, the ratio of winning the upper right bell when the operation is stopped from the middle to the right is 1/6.

  Next, when the right-to-left stop operation is performed, the right-to-top bell winning lottery target roles are two of the three bells 9 and 10. Therefore, the ratio of the stop operation at the operation timing of pulling the upper-right bell is 2/12 pieces = 1/6.

  Further, when the right-to-right stop operation is performed, there is one lottery target for winning the upper right bell, and one of the three bells 12 is selected. There are two pieces of three bells 9 and 10, of which, as shown in FIG. 10A, the number of the lottery subject that draws the upper right bell at 0 to 1 and the lottery that draws the upper right bell at 2 to 4 Since the number of target combinations is the same, the ratio of the stop operation at the operation timing for pulling the upper right bell is ½. For this reason, the ratio of winning the upper right bell when the stop operation is performed from right to middle is 1/12 pieces + 2/12 pieces × 1/2 = 1/6.

  As described above, the percentage of winning the upper right bell when the three bells 1 to 12 are selected is 1/6 even when the stop operation is performed in any operation order.

  In addition, in the game that has won any of the 9 bells 1 to 32 and the 3 bells 1 to 12, if any of the winning combinations cannot be generated and is missed, Then, reel control is performed to stop a predetermined transition outcome that can be stopped only in a game in which one of the nine bells 1 to 32 and the three bells 1 to 12 is stopped on the winning line LN.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a combination of winning combinations and reel control related to a re-playing combination that is read out as a lottery target combination. For example, the promotion lip 1 includes the upper right watermelon, the lower right watermelon, the lower watermelon, the middle watermelon, the middle lip, and the lower right lip among the winning combinations shown in FIG. 6, and is read out as a lottery target character in the internal lottery. When the read lottery winning combination is won, the winning flag of each winning combination included in the lottery winning combination is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41.

  As the lottery target combination, a normal lip, promotion lips 1 to 6, promotion confirmation lip, special lip 1 to 5, and special confirmation lip are provided. When a normal lip is won, reel control for winning the middle lip is performed regardless of the operation order. When each of the promotion lips 1 to 6 and the special lips 1 to 5 is operated in the operation sequence shown in FIG. 11, reel control for drawing in the corresponding re-game player is performed.

  For example, when the promotion lip 4 is selected, if the left / middle or left / right stop operation is performed, the reel control for winning the lower right lip is performed, and if the stop operation is performed middle → left, the lower right watermelon is awarded. When reel control is performed and a middle-to-right stop operation is performed, reel control is performed to win the middle watermelon, and when right-to-left or right-to-right stop operation is performed, reel control is performed to win the upper right watermelon. . Regarding the promotion lips 1 to 6, the contents of the reel control are determined so that the operation order for winning the middle watermelon is different. Further, for the special lips 1 to 5, the contents of the reel control are determined so that the operation order for winning the red BAR line is different. On the other hand, the reel control for winning the middle watermelon is performed regardless of the operation order when the promotion confirmation lip is won, and the reel control for winning the red BAR uniform is performed regardless of the operation order when the special repayment is won. .

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has RT0 to RT4 in which replays are won with a predetermined winning probability (see the re-game combination column in the upper diagram of FIG. 13 and the judgment value number in the lower diagram of FIG. 13). Out of multiple types of game states, including a challenge bonus that improves the winning probability of a role during RT0 to RT4 (all small roles win every game), the end condition is satisfied after the start condition is satisfied Until then, the game state is controlled to one of the corresponding game states (see the winning combination or the outcome shown along the arrow in FIG. 12, see the start condition / end condition column in the upper diagram of FIG. 13).

  When CB is won, RT4 is controlled. The winning flag that is set when the CB wins is carried over until the winning CB wins. RT4 is also controlled continuously from CB winning to CB winning. During RT4, a replay is won with a probability higher than during RT1 and lower than during RT0, 2, 3, etc. (see the numerical value in the re-game combination column in the upper diagram of FIG. 13). Note that the replay probability in RT4 is set to a probability that the payout rate does not exceed 1 even if the winning combination can be won without being missed. In other words, the replay probability in RT4 is the total number of medals to be paid out when winning a winning combination without losing the winning combination during RT4. The total number of medals is not exceeded and the probability that the medals will not increase is set. When a CB win occurs during RT4, the challenge bonus is controlled. When a predetermined number of medals are paid out, the challenge bonus ends, and control is performed to RT3. The types of replays to be internally drawn are determined for each RT type (circles in the lower diagram of FIG. 13 indicate replays to be drawn).

  During the challenge bonus, for example, it is determined that all small roles win every game. For this reason, during the challenge bonus, regardless of the operation timing and operation procedure, it is possible to generate a small role winning with a very high probability, and to increase the number of medals efficiently. For this reason, the challenge bonus is an advantageous state for the player.

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

[Game processing]
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 (see FIG. 7, FIG. 13, etc.) 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, the stop switches 8L to 8R are activated after the reels 2L to 2R start rotating on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has passed since the reel rotation start of the previous game. And the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 7 and 11). In the reel rotation process, as an example of the condition for starting the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R, it is exemplified that a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the reel rotation of the previous game. The predetermined time may have elapsed since the start switch 7 was operated.

  In the reel rotation process, in order to execute a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period (delays the activation of the stop operation of each of the stop switches 8L to 8R) when a predetermined freeze condition is satisfied. After executing the freeze effect processing, the stop switches 8L to 8R are validated to shift to the normal game.

  When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIG. 5, FIG. 6, etc.) 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. 12 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 processing, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a prize, and various processes not related to winning (for example, processing related to the end control of the challenge bonus by counting the number of medals paid out in the challenge bonus, No winning flag (e.g., deletion of a winning flag for a small role / replaying role) is performed. If it is determined that the CB has won, the winning flag of the CB that has won is deleted. In the game end process, a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game (see FIG. 12, FIG. 13, etc.) is executed. Thereby, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next one game is started.

[About processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can be controlled to AT (assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as a challenge bonus and RT2. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control by the AT. Further, the main control unit 41 controls the AT when it is determined to control to the AT in the AT lottery, and wins a symbol combination advantageous to the player (for example, middle bell, upper right bell, middle watermelon, red BAR uniform, etc.) A process for executing a navigation effect capable of specifying an operation order (push order) for stopping on the line LN is executed.

  During the non-AT, the main control unit 41 selects a specific lottery object (in this embodiment, 9 bells 1 to 32, 3 bells 1 to 12, 1 bell (8 choice bells 1 to 5 + 8 shown in FIG. 7). If the selection bell 7 + 8 selection bell 8 + 1 piece 6), CB shown in FIG. 6, promotion lip 1-6, promotion confirmation lip, special lip 1-5, special lip, etc. shown in FIG. An AT lottery process for determining whether to control is performed. The AT lottery process may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game.

  In the AT lottery process, it is determined whether to control to AT, and when it is determined to control to AT, the number of AT games is determined from a plurality of types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300). . The number of AT games is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41.

  The reliability that is determined to be controlled by the AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when controlled by the AT (the average number of games to be acquired), which is the advantage for the player, is a specific lottery target It is determined so as to differ depending on the type of the role, for example, promotion confirmation lip, special confirmation lip, and one are the highest, followed by CB, special lip 1-5, promotion lip 1-6, 3 The AT lottery is performed in the order of the bells 1 to 12 and the 9-bells 1 to 32 are the lowest.

  When the promotion confirmation lip, special confirmation lip, or one is won, it is determined that the AT is always controlled. Further, when the promotion lip 1-6 is selected, if the middle watermelon wins, an AT lottery may be further performed. In this case, when the promotion lip 1 to 6 is selected, for example, a message such as “Chance! Arrange the middle watermelon!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 so as to raise the player's expectation. May be.

  Further, when the special lip 1 to 5 is won, if the red BAR uniform is won, it may be determined that the AT lottery is performed and the AT is always controlled. In this case, when the special lip 1 to 5 is won, for example, a message such as “Chance! You may do it.

  The main control unit 41 wins whether or not an AT is won or a CB is won when an AT lottery is performed by winning a specific lottery role in an internal lottery or when a CB is won Processing for executing the suggestion effect at a predetermined timing is performed. As the winning suggestion effect, for example, a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period when the start switch 7 is operated, an effect that displays a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51, and the like are provided. During the freezing effect, a pseudo game is executed in which the reels 2L to 2R are rotated in a predetermined manner to temporarily stop a specific symbol combination (for example, a set of three reds 7 or an outlier). The simulated game can be executed a plurality of times during the freeze effect. The freeze effect is not limited to the one that is executed when the start switch 7 is operated. When the first stop operation is performed or when the third stop operation is performed, the display result is derived and one game is completed. It may be executed at times. The effects for displaying the predetermined image include, for example, a character A effect, a character B effect, a button effect, a continuous hit effect, a freeze effect, and the like.

  The character A effect is an effect of displaying the character A. The character B effect is an effect for displaying the character B. The button effect is an effect in which a button image is displayed to prompt an operation on the effect switch 56 and a predetermined image indicating the reliability of CB winning or AT winning is displayed according to the operation on the effect switch 56. . The repeated hitting effect is a CB winning by prompting the hitting operation to the effect switch 56, increasing a predetermined meter image according to the repeated hitting operation to the effect switch 56 within a predetermined operation period, and reaching MAX. Or it is an effect that suggests that you have won the AT. The effect for freeze is an effect for displaying an image corresponding to the freeze effect executed in the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to execute the winning suggestion effect and the type of the winning suggestion effect to be executed at a different rate depending on whether the CB winning or AT winning is performed. A winning suggestion effect lottery process is executed.

  In the winning suggestion effect lottery process, it is determined that at least CB winning or AT winning is determined to execute the winning suggestion effect, and even if neither CB winning nor AT winning is performed, the winning suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined rate. decide. The predetermined ratio is set to a higher ratio, for example, when the CB winning or AT winning reliability is high. Thereby, the winning suggestion effect is executed not only when the CB winning or AT winning is performed, but also when the CB winning or AT winning is not performed.

  Also, in the winning suggestion effect lottery process, when it is determined that the winning suggestion effect is executed, the type of the winning suggestion effect is determined at a different ratio depending on whether the CB winning or the AT winning is performed. Specifically, it is an advantage for the player, and when it is executed, the reliability of CB winning or AT winning is the highest in the freezing effect, followed by repeated hitting effects, button effects, and character B effects. The ratio is determined so that the type of winning suggestion effect is determined so that the character A effect is the lowest. The effect to be executed is not limited to one in which one winning suggestion effect is determined, and a plurality of winning suggestion effects may be determined.

  The predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect is determined when the next game after the winning suggestion effect lottery process is started (for example, when an operation to the start switch 7 is effectively accepted). . In addition, when it is decided that one of the promotion confirmation lip, special confirmation lip, and one piece will be controlled by the AT, the winning suggestion effect is executed from the time of winning until the start of the next game You may make it do. In addition, when it is determined that the AT is controlled by the red BAR uniform winning, the winning suggestion effect may be executed from when the red BAR uniform winning is started until the next game is started. The predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect is not limited to this, but is determined by the main control unit 41 from a plurality of timings (more specifically, the main control unit 41 notifies the result of the AT winning suggestion effect). The timing may be determined by a random number lottery or the like (for example, any game among 0 to 32 games) from a game won by a specific lottery target role. The main control unit 41 outputs a command for specifying the type of the winning suggestion effect to the sub-control unit 91 at a predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect, and if the winning suggestion effect is a freeze effect, The process for freeze production is executed.

  When the AT is won, the main control unit 41 sets the AT flag after notifying the result of the winning suggestion effect and controls the AT. On the other hand, when the AT is won together with the CB winning, the main control unit 41 sets the AT flag when the bonus is finished by winning the CB, and controls the AT from the next game after the challenge bonus is finished. For this reason, it can be said that the main control unit 41 also determines the timing for starting the AT by (preliminarily) determining the timing for performing the result notification by the winning suggestion effect. For example, the main control unit 41 determines the game start time (for example, any one of 0 to 32 games) from the game won by the specific lottery target by using a random lottery or the like. In this manner, the winning suggestion effect may be started before the game and the result notified.

  The AT flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41, and is cleared when the number of AT games reaches zero. Based on the AT flag, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT is in progress. During the AT, the navigation effect is executed as will be described later, so that the RT 2 can be controlled. Subtraction of the number of AT games after the start of AT starts from the next game in which the trigger for subtraction is established, for example, by winning special lip 1 to 5 or special confirmation lip at RT0. The same applies to ATs that are started after the end of CB. Thereby, the main control unit 41 can control to AT + RT2 over the determined number of AT games.

  During the AT, the main control unit 41 is a special lottery object (in this embodiment, 9 bells 1 to 32, 3 bells 1 to 12, 1 sheet, CB shown in FIG. When the special lip 1 to 5 and the special confirmation lip shown in FIG. 13 are won, an extra lottery for determining whether or not to add the number of AT games is performed. The extra lottery may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game.

  In the extra lottery, it is determined whether or not to add the number of AT games, and when it is decided to add, it is added to the number of AT games from a plurality of types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300). Determine the number of games. The determined number of added games is added to the number of AT games stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. Thereby, the main control unit 41 adds the number of games to be controlled by the AT.

  When the extra lottery is performed, the main control unit 41 performs processing for executing an extra suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the extra lottery has been won at a predetermined timing. As an additional suggestion effect, for example, any effect such as a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game over a predetermined period, an effect that displays a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51 (for example, a battle effect), etc. Good.

[About various commands]
The main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a command that can specify the progress of the game and the processing result according to the execution of the processing exemplified above. The sub control unit 91 performs various processes based on commands from the main control unit 41.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends an internal winning command, a stop switch or start switch operation command, a reel rotation start command, a game state command, an AT lottery command, an AT command, A plurality of types of commands including a game number command and a winning suggestion effect lottery command are transmitted.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag, the type of the internal winning flag established, and whether or not the special role is carried over, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. The The sub-control unit 91 can execute a navigation effect based on the internal winning command, and can notify information (information different from the navigation effect) that can identify the winning combination when a predetermined winning combination is won. It is. For example, when an internal winning flag indicating a specific lottery target winning combination is received, it is possible to notify which of the specific lottery target winning portions has been won. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player which of the specific lottery winning combinations is won, and the player's expectation can be improved.

  The operation command for the stop switch or start switch is a command indicating that the stop switch or start switch has been operated, and is transmitted at each operation. The gaming state command is transmitted when the gaming state transitions. Specifically, it is transmitted when the RT shifts or when it is controlled by the challenge bonus.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation. The reel rotation start command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated (when the internal winning command is transmitted) when a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the previous game, and when the predetermined time has not elapsed, Sent when a predetermined time has elapsed. In this embodiment, the game is started at the start of reel rotation. For example, it may be the operation of the start switch 7, or after the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, or the reel 2L. 2C and 2R may rotate at a constant speed and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R may be validated (at the time of passing through the origin, which will be described later).

  The AT lottery command is transmitted when the AT lottery is performed, and whether or not the AT lottery is won, how many AT games are won, and the AT lottery result notification timing (or AT start) It is a command that can specify what game the timing is).

  The AT command is a command that is transmitted when the game is started, and can specify whether or not the game is an AT game. For example, even if the number of AT games is given, if the AT flag is not set and AT is not started, a command capable of specifying a non-AT is transmitted, the number of AT games is given, and the AT flag is set. When set and AT is started, a command capable of specifying AT is transmitted.

  The AT game number command is a command that can specify the number of AT games managed by the main control unit 41, and is transmitted when the game is started. For example, when the number of AT games is 0, a command that can specify 0 is transmitted, and when the number of AT games is 100, a command that can specify 100 is transmitted.

  The win-suggested effect lottery command is transmitted when the winning-suggested effect lottery is performed, and whether the winning-suggested effect lottery is won and the winning-suggested effect is executed is determined. It is a command that can specify such as. When the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the winning suggestion effect is to be executed and its type based on the winning suggestion effect lottery command, the sub-control unit 91 displays the winning suggestion effect according to the type and the result of the CB lottery and the AT lottery in the next game. After execution at the start, the results of CB lottery and AT lottery are notified.

  As a result of the CB lottery and the AT lottery, when both are not won, an effect of displaying a message such as “Sorry!” On the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and when the AT is won, a message that can specify the number of AT games acquired such as “100 games acquired!” Is displayed along with the message “AT confirmed!” The effect displayed on 51 is executed, and when winning CB and winning AT, it is possible to specify the number of AT games acquired such as “AT over 100 games after the bonus ends!” Along with the message “Bonus / AT confirmed!” An effect of displaying a message on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. When a CB win is made in a game in which CB is won, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute a winning suggestion effect for notifying CB winning.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT is in progress based on the AT command, and causes the liquid crystal display 51 to execute an effect based on the background image according to the state. The navigation effect is executed based on the command. Further, the sub-control unit 91 calculates the number of AT games acquired by AT winning or extra winning by calculating not only the number of AT games but also the number of AT games at the previous reception based on the AT game number command. Identifies and executes the suggestion effect.

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the sub-control unit 91 controls the predetermined notification means such as an effect based on a background image according to the state, a navigation effect, a winning suggestion effect, and an extra suggestion effect. However, in place of or in addition to the control of the sub-control unit 91, the background image according to the state, the navigation effect, the winning suggestion effect, the additional suggestion effect, and the like are notified to the main control unit 41. The means may be executed under the control of the main control unit 41. For example, the effect based on the background image according to the state may be executed by displaying information corresponding to the state using the game auxiliary display 12 shown in FIG. Further, the navigation effect may be executed by turning on only the LEDs corresponding to the stop switch to be stopped using the left / middle / right stop effective LEDs 22L to 22R shown in FIG. The left / middle / right stop valid LEDs 22L to 22R are provided inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective in normal times. It is LED which notifies that by lighting. Further, for the winning suggestion effect and the additional suggestion effect, information corresponding to the lottery result is displayed using the game auxiliary display 12 shown in FIG. 4, and the AT game acquired when the AT winning or the extra winning effect is achieved. The number may be displayed.

[Game flow]
Here, referring to FIGS. 12 and 13 again, the flow of the game will be described together. First, the flow of the game in RT0 to RT3 other than RT4 and challenge bonus will be described. In RT0-3, the flow of the game 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.

  After the setting change state is finished, it is controlled by RT3. Since it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state, it is not controlled by AT in RT3, and the navigation effect is not executed. As described above, since the navigation effect is not executed in RT3, if any one of the nine bells 1 to 32 and the three bells 1 to 12 is selected in RT3, there is a transitional outcome depending on the operation order and operation timing. Derived.

  In RT1, when winning the middle stage watermelon, the process proceeds to RT0. In order to win the middle watermelon, as shown in FIG. 11, either one of the promotion lips 1 to 6 is won and the operation is stopped by the operation procedure for winning the middle watermelon, or the promotion confirmation lip is won. There is a need. When one of the promotion lips 1 to 6 is won in RT1, the promotion possible effect described above is executed, and the player has a sense of expectation that the operation order matches and the middle watermelon is won and controlled to RT0. You can make it. Further, when the promotion confirmation lip is won, the winning suggestion effect is executed as described above, and the AT is notified that it is controlled.

  Even when controlled to RT0, it is set so that it is difficult to maintain control to RT0. In other words, when the 9 bells 1 to 32 and 3 bells 1 to 12 are won in the non-AT RT0, it is impossible to reliably win the winning combination, so the transitional outcome is stopped. It falls to RT1. As a result, most of the games during non-AT are digested at RT1.

  On the other hand, even during non-AT, in RT0, as shown in the lower diagram of FIG. 13, special lips 1 to 5 and special confirmed lip can be won, and the possibility of being controlled by AT increases. In such a state, when one of the special lips 1 to 5 is won, the above-described red BAR matching possible effect is executed, the expectation that the operation order matches and the red BAR matching wins and is controlled by the AT. A feeling can be given to the player. Also, when the special confirmation lip is won, the winning suggestion effect is executed as described above, and the AT is notified that it is controlled.

  Even during non-AT, if any of the 9 bells 1 to 32 and 3 bells 1 to 12 is won, the middle bell or upper right bell can be won at a fixed rate regardless of the operation order. it can.

  Next, the flow of the game during the AT will be described. When RT0, RT1, and RT2 are selected as one of the 9 bells 1 to 32 and 3 bells 1 to 12, a navigation effect is performed to specify the operation order for winning the middle or upper right bell. Is done. For this reason, the middle bell or the upper right bell can be won by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect. Moreover, in RT0 and RT2, since it is possible to avoid the derivation of the transition point, RT0 and RT2 can be maintained.

  In RT1, when one of the promotion lips 1 to 6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation order for winning the middle watermelon can be executed. For this reason, by performing stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning the middle watermelon. In RT0, when one of the special lips 1 to 5 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation order for winning a red BAR uniform can be executed. For this reason, by performing a stop operation in accordance with the navigation effect, it is possible to win a red BAR uniform and shift to RT2.

  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 RT2 is controlled and the RT2 is maintained. Most of the games will be digested at RT2. The AT ends when the number of AT games becomes zero. The number of AT games is controlled to be RT2 + AT (in this embodiment, the state controlled by AT in RT2 advantageous to the player is particularly referred to as assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART)). Counting is started from the next game after the game that became possible, that is, the game after winning one of the special lips 1 to 5 and the special confirmed lip at RT0 and winning the red BAR uniform. As a result, when the game for the number of AT games is substantially digested by ART, AT ends. Then, ART ends when AT ends.

  After the ART is finished, the navigation effect is not executed, but the control to RT2 is maintained until the transition outcome is derived. However, during RT2 after the end of ART, since it is non-AT, the transition outcome is derived and falls to RT1. As a result, during RT2 after the ART is finished, the transition is stopped at an extremely early stage after the ART is finished, so that the transition is made to the RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game after winning CB will be described. Regardless of which RT is controlled, when CB is won, control is performed to RT4 as shown in FIG. Further, in the next game after the end of the CB winning game, a winning suggestion effect is executed to notify that the CB is won, and the player can grasp that the CB has been won. When a CB winning occurs, the process shifts to a challenge bonus, and when a predetermined end number is paid out, the process ends, and the process proceeds to RT3.

[About navigation production]
The navigation effects executed by the sub-control unit 91 during the AT are predetermined lottery targets (for example, 9 bells 1 to 32, 3 bells 1 to 12, promotion lips 1 to 6, and special lips 1 to 5, An operation for stopping a symbol combination advantageous to the player (for example, middle bell, upper right bell, middle watermelon, red BAR line, etc.) on the winning line LN when an internal winning is selected for the navigation target role) This is executed by displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 a navigation image that can specify the order (also called the correct answer pressing order). For example, when 9 bells 9 are won, as shown in FIG. 7, an image (see FIG. 14) that can specify the middle-to-right operation order for determining the middle bell winning is displayed. For 9 bells 5-8, 13-16, 25, 26, 3 bells 2-4, 6-8, 11 there is no operation order to confirm the winning of the middle bell or upper right bell. An image capable of specifying an operation order for generating a prize is displayed. For example, when nine bells 5 are selected, an image capable of specifying the operation order of left → middle or left → right is displayed. As a navigation effect in this case, the operation timing for winning the middle bell or the upper right bell may be further notified.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an example of a navigation image. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining changes in the navigation image. As the navigation image, a small navigation image 501 shown in FIG. 14A and a large navigation image 502 shown in FIG. 14B are prepared.

  The small navigation image is an image that notifies the correct pressing order by a small pressing order image. The small navigation image 501 of the present embodiment is an image including a character image “Chance!” And small pressing order images 501L, 501C, and 501R. The large navigation image is an image that informs the correct pressing order by a pressing order image larger than the small navigation image. The large navigation image 502 of the present embodiment is an image including a character image “chance!” Similar to the small navigation image 501 and pressing order images 502L, 502C, and 502R larger than the small navigation image 501.

  The sub-control unit 91 wins a predetermined internal winning command (for example, any one of 9 bells 1 to 32, 3 bells 1 to 12, promotion lips 1 to 6 and special lips 1 to 5) during AT. When the command for specifying that the reel rotation is started and when the reel rotation start command is not received, the small navigation image 501 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the reel rotation start command is received. The large navigation image 502 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the output of the navigation voice is started.

  On the other hand, the main control unit 41 transmits a reel rotation start command when starting the reel rotation, and then, as shown in FIG. 15A, the rotating reels 2L, 2C, and 2R reach the constant speed rotation. Further, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are validated when the origin passage of each reel (pass of the reel reference position) is detected. Therefore, the small navigation image 501 is displayed until a predetermined timing immediately before the timing when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R shift from the invalid period to the valid period, and the large navigation image 502 is displayed after the predetermined timing is reached. Yes.

  That is, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the start switch 7 is operated, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R after a predetermined period has elapsed since the start of the previous game. Start. Further, the main control unit 41 generates a reel rotation start command when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are rotating at a constant speed, and the stop switches 8L, 8C. The reel rotation start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 before the operation of 8R is validated. And the main control part 41 is a lottery object role (for example, 9 bells 1 to 32, 3 bells 1 to 12, promotion lips 1 to 6, and special lips 1 to 5, and special lips 1 to 5, which are the targets of the navigation effect. If the stop switch 8L, 8C, or 8R is operated in the correct push order when the internal winning is made, the winning combination that is more advantageous to the player than when the stop switch is operated in the incorrect push order is won. It is possible to make it.

  Further, when the sub-control unit 91 internally wins the navigation target combination, if it is controlled by the AT, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the correct push order in the navigation effect. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the pressing order in the small navigation image 501 shown in FIG. 14A until receiving the reel rotation start command, and after receiving the reel rotation start command, FIG. The order of pressing is notified with a large navigation image 502 shown in FIG.

  In this way, the player can recognize that the navigation image has changed from the small navigation image 501 to the large navigation image 502 when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is validated. On the other hand, it is possible to suggest the timing at which the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective while recognizing the correct pushing order. As a result, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can reduce the monitoring burden on whether or not the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R for the player is more effective than the slot machine in which the navigation 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 converts the small navigation image 501 including the small pressing order images 501L, 501C, and 501R into the large pressing order image 502L, The large navigation image 502 including 502C and 502R is changed to notify the correct answer push order.

  In this way, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the change in the navigation image than the slot machine in which the small pressing order images 501L, 501C, and 501R do not change to the large pressing order images 502L, 502C, and 502R.

  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 501 to the large navigation image 502 but also adds navigation voice output. Then, the correct answer push order is notified.

  By doing so, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize the change in the notification mode due to the navigation effect than the slot machine in which the navigation voice output is not added to the navigation image.

  Note that, 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 degree of the small navigation image 501 including the pressing order images 501L, 501C, and 501R of the small square frames shown in FIG. 14A is “normal”, and the small triangular frame shown in FIG. Expectation of the small navigation image 503 including the pressing order images 503L, 503C, and 503R is set to “Large”, and the expectation of the small navigation image 505 including the pressing order images 505L, 505C, and 505R with small circles illustrated in FIG. After setting the degree to “maximum”, the sub-control unit 91 selects the small navigation images 501, 503, and 505 corresponding to the expected degree of the lottery result of the internal lottery process such as an extra lottery or bonus, etc. You may make it display. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 expects to win 9 bells out of 9 bells and 3 bells, and expects to win special lip out of promotion lip and special lip. Small navigation images 501, 503, and 505 corresponding to the degree may be selected and displayed.

  In this way, since the expectation level can be suggested in the small navigation image until the reel rotation start command is received, the period until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effectively used. can do. In addition, since the player becomes interested in which kind of pressing order image is used to indicate the degree of expectation in the small navigation image, the player is more interested in the game than the slot machine that does not suggest multiple kinds of degree of expectation in the small navigation image. The interest of will improve.

  Further, the sub control unit 91 may suggest the degree of expectation similarly to the small navigation image in the large navigation image, for example. For example, the expectation level of the large navigation image 502 including the large square frame pressing order images 502L, 502C, and 502R shown in FIG. 14B is “normal”, and the large triangular frame pressing order image shown in FIG. The expectation degree of the large navigation image 504 including 504L, 504C, and 504R is “large”, and the expectation degree of the large navigation image 506 including the large round frame pressing order images 506L, 506C, and 506R shown in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 selects and displays the large navigation images 502, 504, and 506 according to the degree of expectation of the lottery result of the internal lottery process such as an extra lottery or bonus, etc. It may be. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 expects to win 9 bells out of 9 bells and 3 bells, and expects to win special lip out of promotion lip and special lip. The large navigation images 502, 504, and 506 corresponding to the degree may be selected and displayed.

  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 pressing order image is used to indicate the expectation level in the large navigation image, the player is more likely to play the game than the slot machine that does not suggest multiple types of expectation level according to the large navigation image. The interest of will improve.

  In addition, when the sub-control unit 91 suggests the expectation degree in both the small navigation image and the large navigation image, it is preferable that the expectation degree of the large navigation image corresponds to the expectation degree of the small navigation image. For example, after the small navigation image 503 having the expectation level “large” shown in FIG. 14C is displayed, the large navigation image 504 having the expectation degree “large” shown in FIG. 14D is displayed. 14), after the small navigation image 505 having the maximum expectation shown in FIG. 14 is displayed, the large navigation image 506 having the maximum expectation shown in FIG. 14F is displayed to change from the small navigation image to the large navigation image. However, the degree of expectation may not be changed. Further, for example, after displaying the small navigation image 501 with the expected degree of “normal” shown in FIG. 14A, not only the large navigation image 502 with the expected degree of “normal” shown in FIG. ) Is displayed as a large navigation image 504 with the expectation degree “Large”, and a large navigation image 506 with the expectation degree “Maximum” as shown in FIG. 14F, or the expectation degree as shown in FIG. After the small navigation image 503 of “” is displayed, not only the large navigation image 504 whose expectation level is “large” shown in FIG. 14D but also the large navigation image 506 whose expectation level is “maximum” shown in FIG. You may do it. Thus, when the expectation level is suggested in both the small navigation image and the large navigation image, it is preferable that the expectation level of the large navigation image is equal to or higher than the expectation level of the small navigation image.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 suggests the expectation degree by changing the small navigation images 501, 503, and 505 stepwise or continuously until the reel rotation start command is received, for example. Also good. For example, when it is determined that the number of AT games will be increased by winning in the extra lottery, the small navigation image 501 with the expectation “normal” and the expectation “high” until the reel rotation start command is received. The small navigation image 503 and the small navigation image 505 with the expectation level “maximum” may be changed in stages.

  In this way, since a plurality of types of expectations can be suggested in stages in the small navigation image until the reel rotation start command is received, until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective. This period can be used more effectively. In addition, since the player will be interested in what kind of expectation suggestion the small navigation image will eventually change to, the player will be more interested in the game than the slot machine that does not suggest multiple kinds of expectation suggestion by the small navigation image. Interest is further improved. In this case, it is preferable that the expected value of the small navigation image finally changed corresponds to the expectation level of the large navigation image. For example, if the finally changed small navigation image is the small navigation image 503 with the expectation degree “large” shown in FIG. 14C, the large navigation image 504 with the expectation degree “large” shown in FIG. Is preferably displayed. Further, for example, if the small navigation image finally changed is the small navigation image 505 having the maximum expectation shown in FIG. 14E, the large navigation having the maximum expectation shown in FIG. It is preferable to display the image 506.

  Here, the privilege granted when winning in the extra lottery is not limited to the number of AT extra games. For example, when the AT is controlled for each set of multiple games (navigation stock), the extra amount is added. It may be the number of Navistock. Further, for example, when the AT is controlled until reaching a predetermined payout number or a net increase, an upper limit value of the payout number or the net increase may be added.

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

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, the sub-control unit 91 is performing a battle effect (whispering effect) that indicates whether or not the winning lottery is won and the number of AT extra games is given. May also perform a navigation effect. For example, the sub control unit 91 may execute the small navigation image 507 and the large navigation image 508 at the time of performing the battle effect as shown in FIGS. 14 (G) and 14 (H). Here, the battle effect is an effect of displaying a battle image in which a friendly character and an enemy character battle each other, and the small navigation image 507 is, for example, a pressing order image 507L, 507C, 507R with a small expectation of “normal”. This is an image in which a character image is provided smaller than the battle effect at the lower right side of the battle image (lower right end of the liquid crystal display 51). In addition, the large navigation image 508 is similar to the small navigation image 507, for example, by pressing the small pressing order images 508L, 508C, and 508R with the expected degree of “normal” and the character image to the lower right side of the battle image smaller than the battle effect. It is the provided image.

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

  In this embodiment, the small navigation image 501 is displayed until a predetermined timing immediately before the timing when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R shift from the invalid period to the valid period, and the large navigation image 502 is displayed after the predetermined timing. However, the navigation effect may not be changed at a predetermined timing. For example, as shown in FIG. 15B, the small navigation image 501 is displayed until the timing when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R shift from the invalid period to the valid period, and the large navigation image 502 is displayed after that timing. Also good. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 15B, the main control unit 41 changes when the execution of the origin passing process is completed, and it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are in the valid state. It is necessary to be able to determine the timing at which the sub-control unit 91 shifts to the valid period, for example, by transmitting a state specifying command.

  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 the navigation effect is changed at a predetermined timing immediately before the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are activated. However, the navigation effect may be changed to 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 reel rotation start command of the previous game was received. The navigation effect may be changed as a predetermined timing when is activated.

  In addition, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when power supply is started after the power supply is stopped during the execution of the navigation effect, the determination result of the predetermination means (for example, the result of the internal lottery) is shown. Based on the backup data, control for informing common return-time specific information as specific information is performed regardless of the stop status of variable display in each variable display area (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R). Therefore, when it is configured to continue the execution of the navigation effect even after the power failure is restored, the program and data for executing the notification of the specific information can be simplified.

  In the above embodiment, the navigation image display and the navigation sound output are given as examples of the navigation effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. For example, a back lamp (above) disposed on the back side (inside) of the reel. Specific information by means different from the above embodiment, such as the reel LED 55 of the embodiment, lamps and LEDs attached to the front door 1b, etc., vibration of the stop switch, ventilation from around the stop switch, change in temperature of the stop switch, etc. It is possible to realize the invention according to claim 1 by applying the configuration shown in the above-described embodiment to a slot machine that broadcasts the above. 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. In the above-described embodiment, an example in which two types of notifications, i.e., display of a navigation image and output of navigation voice, are performed as navigation effects has been described. 51), the configuration shown in the above embodiment can be applied to the slot machine that performs notification. That is, a configuration in which the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like are omitted from the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment may be employed.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the pressing order of the stop switch was mentioned as an example in the said embodiment as an example, it is not restricted to this embodiment, for example, the timing which presses a stop switch, in other words, it makes it stop at a winning line. Slots whose contents are different from the above-described embodiment, such as design type (color, etc.) as specific information, or combination of stop switch pressing order and stop switch timing as specific information. The configuration shown in the above embodiment can be applied to a machine.

  In the above embodiment, an example in which a common navigation image is displayed as common return time specific information after power failure recovery is described. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. Arranged back lamp (reel LED 55 in the above embodiment), transmissive liquid crystal display (liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen) disposed on the front side of the reel, lamp attached to the front door 1b, etc. In the above embodiment, the slot machine for notifying the common return-time specific information by means different from the above embodiment, such as the LED, the vibration of the stop switch, the ventilation from the periphery of the stop switch, the temperature change of the stop switch, etc. It is possible to apply different configurations.

  In FIGS. 14 and 15, the navigation effect in the above-described embodiment has been described with respect to an example in which the aspect does not change after changing to a large navigation image. The mode of the navigation image may be further changed after a later predetermined timing (a timing when 0.5 seconds have elapsed since the change to the large navigation image). FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a change in the navigation image after a predetermined timing.

  When the sub-control unit 91 reaches a predetermined timing, the sub-control unit 91 wins a special lip out of the promotion lip and the special lip, and the expectation that the 9 bells are elected from the 9 bells or the 9 bells. A small navigation image or a large navigation image corresponding to the degree of expectation of being present is selected and displayed. Note that the sub-control unit 91 maintains the shape (square frame, triangular frame, round frame, etc.) that suggests the degree of expectation shown in FIG. 14 even after reaching the predetermined timing. Depending on the degree of expectation for winning nine bells out of nine bells and three bells, and the expectation for winning special lip out of promotion lip and special lip A shape may be selected and displayed.

  FIG. 16 (a-1) shows that the large navigation image is maintained even after the predetermined timing in the game in which the 9 bells 9-12 won by the middle bell by performing a stop operation from middle to right during AT. An embodiment is shown. FIG. 16 (a-2) shows a state in which a small navigation image is changed after a predetermined timing in a game in which the three-bell 5 winning the top-right bell by performing a stop operation from middle to right during AT. Show.

  In this way, the nine bells 9 to 12 that win the middle bell with high advantage when operated in the corresponding operation procedure, and the upper right bell that has lower advantage than the middle bell when operated in the corresponding operation procedure. With the three bells 5 to be awarded, the mode of the navigation effect after the predetermined timing after the large navigation image shown in FIG. 14 is displayed can be made different.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 16 (a-1), when one of the nine bells 9 to 12 is won during AT, the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is surrounded by a round frame indicating the stop operation order. A numeric image is displayed. In addition, as a navigation effect after a predetermined timing, a numerical image that can specify the operation order is displayed in a predetermined manner, and a voice of “medium !!” prompting the middle first stop from the speakers 53 and 54 at a slightly delayed timing. Is output.

  When the first stop operation is performed according to the navigation effect, a star-shaped notification image for notifying that the stop operation has been performed is displayed so as to overlap the number image “1”, and “Nice !!” is displayed at the upper right of the screen. A character image is displayed. Thereafter, the numerical image “1” disappears and the star-shaped notification image and the character image “Nice !!” disappear. Furthermore, at the timing slightly delayed, the sound of “Right !!” prompting the second right stop is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  When the second stop operation is performed according to the navigation effect, a star-shaped notification image is displayed so as to overlap the number image “2”, and a character image “Nice !!” is displayed on the upper right of the screen. Thereafter, the numerical image “2” disappears and the star-shaped notification image and the character image “Nice !!” disappear. Furthermore, at the timing slightly delayed, the sound “Left!” Prompting the third stop to the left is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  When the third stop operation is performed according to the navigation effect, a star-shaped notification image is displayed so as to overlap the number image “3”, and a character image “Nice !!” is displayed on the upper right of the screen. Thereafter, the numerical image “3” disappears, and the star-shaped notification image and the character image “Nice !!” disappear (not shown).

  When the stop operation is not performed according to the navigation effect, the star-shaped notification image and the character image “Nice !!” may not be displayed.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 16 (a-2), when the three bells 5 are won during the AT, an image of a number surrounded by a round frame indicating the stop operation order is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Is done. The number image displayed at this time is smaller than the number image displayed when one of the nine bells 9 to 12 shown in FIG. Furthermore, at a timing slightly delayed, “medium” sound that prompts the middle first stop is output from the speakers 53 and 54. The sound that is notified at this time has a lower volume than the sound that is notified when one of the nine bells 9 to 12 shown in FIG.

  When the first stop operation is performed in accordance with the navigation effect, the star-shaped notification image as when winning one of the nine bells 9 to 12 shown in FIG. 16A-1 is also “Nice !!”. The character image “1” disappears without displaying the character image. Furthermore, at the timing slightly delayed, the “right” sound that prompts the second right stop is output from the speakers 53 and 54. The sound output at this time has a lower volume than the sound output when one of the nine bells 9 to 12 shown in FIG.

  When the second stop operation is performed according to the navigation effect, the star-shaped notification image and the character image “Nice!” Are not displayed, and the display of the numerical image “2” disappears. Furthermore, “left” sound that prompts the third stop to the left is output from the speakers 53 and 54 at a slightly delayed timing. The sound output at this time has a lower volume than the sound output when any of the nine bells 9 to 12 is won.

  When the third stop operation is performed in accordance with the navigation effect, the star-shaped notification image and the character image “Nice !!” are not displayed, and the display of the numeric image “3” disappears (illustration is omitted).

  As shown in FIG. 16 (a-1), the navigation effect when the nine bells 9 to 12 are won is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 with a large number image indicating the stop operation order and the speaker. This is performed in a production mode in which a sound prompting a stop operation from 53 and 54 is output at a high volume. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 16 (a-2), in the navigation effect when the three bells 5 are won, the number image indicating the stop operation order on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is nine bells. The sound is displayed smaller than when winning 12 to 12 and the sound prompting the stop operation from the speakers 53 and 54 is output in a volume that is smaller than when winning 9 bells 9 to 12. For this reason, when the navigation effect is executed, the player confirms the effect mode of the navigation effect, and wins the 9 bells 9 to 12 where the main character who wins a large number of medals is highly advantageous. It is possible to recognize whether or not the three-belt 5 winning a leading role with a low advantage has been won.

  In this way, the navigation effect is executed in a different manner depending on whether 9 or 3 bells are won, so that the player's interest can be gathered with respect to the effect mode of the navigation effect. The interest of will improve.

  The navigation effect when winning 9 bells 9 to 12 is displayed with a larger numerical image and the sound prompting the stop operation is output at a higher volume than the navigation effect when winning 9 bells 5. Therefore, the corresponding operation procedure is notified with emphasis. Thereby, a player's interest can be gathered and the interest of a game improves.

  On the other hand, during non-AT where navigation effects are not executed, the common normal effects are executed regardless of which bell is won, and the secondary roles such as the 8 choice bells and single roles that are derived or missed Using the clue as a clue, the player cannot determine whether the winning combination is 9 bells or 3 bells. In this way, during the AT, depending on the mode of the navigation effect, among the 9 bells that the main player with high advantage wins, the 9 bells 9 to 12 are won, or the main character with low advantage wins 3 While it is possible to recognize whether three of the bells have won five bells, during non-AT, it is impossible to recognize whether nine bells have been won or three bells have been won. Therefore, game characteristics change according to a state, and the interest of a game improves.

  If the player is able to determine whether the winning combination is 9 bells or 3 bells, using the derived secondary roles or missed outcomes as clues, If the player recognizes that he has missed the main character, which is the middle bell, the player may be disappointed, and the interest of the game may be reduced. However, in the present embodiment, the player cannot determine whether the winning combination is 9 bells or 3 bells by using the derived sub-role appearance or missed outcome. As a result, even if the main character is missed in a game won by 9 bells, it is possible to prevent such a sense of disappointment from being given to the player and to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game. it can.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 16 (a-1), in the game where the 9-bell 9-9, which is the 9-bell, is won, the stop operation is performed when operated according to the corresponding operation procedure notified by the navigation effect. A star-shaped notification image for notifying that this has been performed is displayed so as to overlap the numeric image, and an effect is displayed in which a character image of “Nice !!” is displayed on the upper right of the screen. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 16 (a-2), in the game where the three-bell five, which is the three-bell, is won, even when operated in accordance with the corresponding operation procedure notified by the navigation effect, Neither the notification image of the shape nor the character image of “Nice !!” is displayed. For this reason, the player confirms the control mode of the effect when operating in accordance with the corresponding operation procedure notified by the navigation effect, so that the 9-bell 9-12, which is the 9-bell that the main character with high advantage wins, is won. It is possible to recognize whether or not the three-bell five, which is the three-belt that the main character with a low advantage wins, is won. In addition, when an operation is performed according to the corresponding operation procedure notified by the navigation effect, a star-shaped notification image is displayed so as to overlap the number image, and a character image “Nice !!” is displayed on the upper right of the screen. It is possible to make the player expect that the performance will be executed, and to improve the interest of the game.

  As described above, when the operation is performed according to the corresponding operation procedure, the control mode of the effect varies depending on the type of the push order bell that has been won, that is, whether the 9 bell or the 3 bell is won. It is possible to attract the player's interest in this control mode, and the interest of the game is improved.

  FIG. 16 (b-1) shows a state in which a small navigation image is changed after a predetermined timing in a game in which the 9 bells 17 to 24 won by the middle tier bell by winning a stop operation from right to left during AT. Show. Also, FIG. 16 (b-2) is changed to a small navigation image after a predetermined timing in the game in which the three bells 9, 10 won by the upper right bell by performing a stop operation from right to left during AT. An embodiment is shown.

  In the present embodiment, the nine bells 17 to 24 that win the middle bell that is highly advantageous when operated by the corresponding operation procedure, and the lower advantage than the middle bell when operated by the corresponding operation procedure. In the three bells 9 and 10 in which the upper right bell wins, the mode of the navigation effect after the predetermined timing after the large navigation image shown in FIG. 14 is displayed is the same, but it was operated during the corresponding operation procedure. The mode of effect control at the time is different only at the time of the third stop.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 16 (b-1) and 16 (b-2), a navigation effect after a predetermined timing is obtained when any of 9 bells 17-24 and 3 bells 9, 10 is won during AT. As a result, a numerical image surrounded by a round frame indicating the stop operation order is displayed small on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Furthermore, a sound prompting a stop operation in the corresponding operation procedure is output from the speakers 53 and 54 at a low volume.

  When the first stop operation is performed according to the navigation effect, a star-shaped notification image and a character image of “Nice !!” are displayed regardless of which of the nine bells 17 to 24 and the three bells 9 and 10 is won. The display of the numeric image “1” disappears without any failure.

  When the second stop operation is performed according to the navigation effect, a star-shaped notification image and a character image of “Nice !!” are displayed regardless of which of the nine bells 17 to 24 and the three bells 9 and 10 is won. The display of the numeric image “2” disappears without any failure.

  When the third stop operation is performed according to the navigation effect, if any of the nine bells 17 to 24 is selected, a star-shaped notification image is displayed overlapping the number image “3”, and the screen A character image “Nice !!” is displayed on the upper right. Thereafter, the numerical image “3” disappears, and the star-shaped notification image and the character image “Nice !!” disappear (not shown). On the other hand, if one of the three bells 9 and 10 is selected, the star-shaped notification image and the character image “Nice !!” are not displayed, and the number image “3” disappears ( (The illustration is omitted).

  As shown in FIGS. 16 (b-1) and (b-2), the navigation effect when the 9 bells 17-24, which are 9 bells, are won, and the 3 bells 9, 10 which are 3 bells, The mode of the navigation effect is the same as the navigation effect when winning. For this reason, even when the navigation effect is executed, the player has won the 9 bells 17 to 24, which are the 9 bells that the leading role having a high advantage wins, based on the mode of the navigation effect, or is advantageous It is not possible to recognize whether or not the three bells 9 and 10, which are the three bells that the low-ranking protagonist wins, are won.

  Furthermore, in the game won for 9 bells 17-24, which is 9 bells, and the game won for 3 bells 9, 10 which are 3 bells, the game is operated according to the corresponding operation procedure notified by the navigation effect. However, the production control mode is the same until the second stop. For this reason, even when the player operates up to the second stop according to the corresponding operation procedure notified by the navigation effect, the player is a 9-bell with a high-priority leading role winning the control mode of the effect during the operation. It is not possible to recognize whether the winning bells 17 to 24 or the winning bells 3 and 9, which are the three bells that the main character having a low advantage, wins.

  On the other hand, in the game where the 9 bells 17 to 24, which are 9 bells, are won, the star that notifies that the stop operation is performed when the third stop operation is performed in the corresponding operation procedure notified by the navigation effect. A type notification image is displayed so as to overlap the numeric image, and an effect is displayed in which a character image of “Nice !!” is displayed on the upper right of the screen. On the other hand, in the game won by the three bells 9 and 10, which are three bells, even when the third stop operation is performed by the corresponding operation procedure notified by the navigation effect, the star-shaped notification image is also displayed as “Nice”. "!" Is not displayed. For this reason, the player finally confirms the control mode of the effect when operating up to the third stop by the corresponding operation procedure notified by the navigation effect, and the 9-bell is finally won by the leading role having a high advantage 9 It is possible to recognize whether or not the winning bells 9 to 12 are won, or whether or not the winning bell 3 is the three bells that are won by the main player with low advantage.

  As described above, when the third stop is performed in the corresponding operation procedure, the control mode of the production finally depends on the type of push order bell that has been won, that is, whether the 9 bell or the 3 bell has been won. Different. For this reason, until the stop operation at the time when the display result for generating the winning is finally derived, the player can be stopped with a sense of tension, and the control mode of the effect at the final stop Can attract the player's interest and improve the interest of the game.

  Depending on the type of winning combination, it is not possible to determine which of the 9 bells and 3 bells is won based on the direction of the navigation effect and the control mode of the effect when operated in the corresponding operation procedure. May be. In this way, even during an AT, the player is not able to determine which of the 9 bells or 3 bells was won by deriving the secondary role or the missed outcome, which is unfortunate. It can prevent giving a feeling.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[Reel control when middle reel 2C is first stopped]
In the above-described embodiment, when the 9 bells 17-20, 25-28, 3 bells 9, 11, etc. are elected, when the middle reel 2C is first stopped, Although the “bell” that is common to the bell and the single role 1 is stopped on the winning line LN, as shown in FIG. 9, the number of symbols (sliding required) Although the example in which the reel control for pulling in the middle bell or the reel control for pulling in one piece is specified according to the number of steps) has been described, instead of or in addition to this, at the time of the first stop operation for the middle reel 2C Depending on the symbol number in the lower stage, the reel control for pulling in the middle bell or the reel control for pulling in one combination may be specified.

  For example, when nine bells 17 are selected, “bell” is stopped on the winning line LN at the time of the first stop operation for the middle reel 2C, but the lower symbol number at the time of the first stop operation is 1 to 10, Reel control is performed to pull in the “bell” of symbol numbers 4, 9, 12 and the middle bell is pulled after the second stop, and when it is 11-21, the “bell” of symbol numbers 16, 21, 4 is pulled in, You may make it perform the reel control which draws in 1 sheet combination after 2 stops.

  Further, the symbol number for performing the reel control for pulling the middle bell may be different for each winning lottery role. For example, when winning 9 bells, reel control is performed to pull the middle bell after the second stop when the lower symbol number is 11 to 21 at the time of the first stop operation. When the lower symbol number in the stop operation is 1 to 10, the reel control for pulling in the middle bell after the second stop may be performed. Similarly, in the case of winning the nine bells 20, 25 to 28, it may be determined so that the symbol number for performing the reel control for pulling the middle bell is different (becomes telescopic) for each lottery object combination.

  Similarly, when the three bells 9 and 11 are selected, for example, when the three bells 9 are selected, the upper right bell is set after the second stop when the lower symbol number is 1 to 10 at the time of the first stop operation. The reel control for pulling in may be performed so that when the three bells 11 are selected, the reel control for pulling the upper right bell after the second stop may be performed when the lower symbol numbers in the first stop operation are 11 to 21. That is, it may be determined that the symbol number for performing the reel control for pulling the upper right bell is different (becomes teleco) for each lottery object combination.

  Accordingly, the reel control for winning the middle bell or the upper right bell according to the lower symbol number (in other words, the operation timing of the stop switch 8C) when the operation for stopping the middle reel 2C for the first time is performed. In addition, by performing reel control that enables other winning winning combinations to be awarded, the combination of symbols to be stopped on the winning line LN can be varied even if the operation order is the same. As a result, the entertainment of the game can be improved by the reel control. Further, since there is no advantageous timing or disadvantageous timing as the timing for performing the first stop of the middle reel 2C, it is possible to prevent the player from being captured.

[Reel control according to stop operation timing]
In the embodiment described above, the reel control at the time of winning the 9-bell 3-8, the 9-bell 11-16, the 3-bell 2-4, and the 3-bell 6-8 is shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. As described above, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the reel control for winning the middle bell according to the lower symbol number at the time of the first stop operation or the reel control for allowing other winning combinations to be won is performed. However, even when the left reel is stopped for the second time, different reel control may be performed according to the lower symbol number at the time of the stop operation of the left reel.

  For example, as a reel control when winning 9-bell 5-8, 9-bell 13-16, 3-bell 2-4, and 3-bell 6-8, the middle reel 2C is first stopped. ”(The middle bell, the upper right bell, the middle symbol common to the 1st prize 1 and the 1st prize 3) is stopped on the winning line LN and then the second reel 2L is stopped when the left reel 2L is stopped for the second time. Depending on the lower symbol number of the left reel 2L at the time of operation, reel control for winning the middle bell or reel control for allowing other winning combinations to be awarded may be performed. Thereby, even after the middle reel 2C is stopped, the reel control for winning the middle bell according to the operation for stopping the left reel 2L or the reel control for allowing other winning combinations to be awarded. Can improve the interest of the game.

[General reel control]
(1) Reel control described with reference to FIG. 8 In FIG. 8, symbol numbers 1 to 21 are divided into two, one is assigned to the symbol number for drawing the middle bell, and the other is assigned to the symbol number for drawing the other. The assigned example has been described. However, the symbols constituting the middle bell and the symbols constituting the other winning combinations are not limited to this as long as the number of symbols that can be drawn is within one range. For example, symbol numbers 1 to 21 are divided into four. In the range 1 to 4, when the 9-bell 3 is selected, the reel control for pulling in the middle bell is performed when the lower symbol number in the stop operation belongs to the ranges 1 and 3, and when it is in the ranges 2 and 4, other winning combinations The reel control that pulls in the middle bell is performed when the lower symbol number in the range 2 or 4 is in the range 2 or 4, and the reel control is performed in the range 1 or 3 Reel control for drawing in other winning combinations may be performed.

  Further, the example in which the reel control shown in FIG. 8 is applied when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reel control shown in FIG. 8 is not limited to the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R. May be adopted as the reel control when the first stop is performed.

  Further, the reel control shown in FIG. 8 is not limited to the reel control at the time of the first stop, but may be adopted as the reel control at the time of the second stop instead of or in addition to the first stop. Good. In this case, for example, depending on whether the reel to which the reel control shown in FIG. 8 is applied is stopped first or second, the symbol number for performing the reel control for pulling in the middle bell is made different. Good. For example, the symbol number for performing the reel control for pulling the middle bell when the nine bells 3 are selected is set to 1 to 14 when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, and 15 to 15 when the left reel 2L is stopped for the second time. 21 may be defined.

(2) Reel control described with reference to FIG. 9 In FIG. 9, the number of symbols corresponding to the maximum pull-in range 0 to 4 is divided into two, and one is assigned to the number of symbols for drawing the middle bell, and the other is An example of assigning the number of symbols to which others are drawn has been described. However, for example, the maximum pulling range of 0 to 4 is divided into four, 0, 1, 2, 3 to 4, and when 9 bells 17 are won, the number of symbols required for “Bell” pulling is 0 and 2. The reel control that pulls in the middle bell after the second stop is performed, and the reel control that pulls in other winning combinations after the second stop is performed when it is 1, 3-4, whereas the 9-bell 18 winning Sometimes, when the number of symbols required for pulling the “bell” is 1, 3 to 4, reel control for pulling the middle bell after the second stop is performed, and when it is 0, 2 Reel control for drawing a winning combination may be performed.

  The reel control shown in FIG. 9 is applied to the case where the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reel control shown in FIG. 9 is not limited to the left reel 2L or the right reel 2R. May be adopted as the reel control when the first stop is performed.

  In addition, in FIG. 9, the example in which the reel control is changed according to the operation mode when the first stop is performed has been described. As long as the reel stop operation derives a common display result that can be won, the reel control may be varied depending on the operation mode when the second stop is performed, not limited to the first stop. In this case, for example, the number of symbols for performing the reel control for pulling the middle bell may be varied depending on whether the reel from which the common display result is derived is stopped first or second. For example, the number of symbols for performing the reel control for pulling the middle bell when the nine bells 17 are selected is determined as 0 to 1 when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time, and 2 when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the second time. 4 may be defined. In this case, it is assumed that the common display result is derived even in the first stop.

  In addition, the number of symbols is shown as an example of the amount of variation that makes the reel control different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the amount of variation that makes the reel control different is, for example, a stepping slipped from the stop operation until the reel stops. It may be the number of steps of the motor, or may be the time required from the stop operation to the reel stop.

[Other reel control methods]
In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 7 and the like, when winning the lottery target role including the middle bell (main role) of nine payouts and the upper right bell (secondary role) of three payouts When the stop operation is performed in the correct answer order, the reel control is performed to win the middle bell, and when the stop operation is performed in the incorrect answer order, the middle bell is operated according to the operation timing for the specific reel being the specific timing. A reel control method has been described in which it is possible to perform a reel control for winning a prize and perform a reel control capable of winning a winning combination other than the winning combination within the maximum pull-in range when it is not a specific timing.

  However, the main role and the secondary role included in the lottery target performing reel control as described above are not limited to winning combinations that have different advantages for the player due to different payout numbers, and the same payout number. The winning combination may have the same advantage for the player.

  In addition, the secondary role is not limited to a winning combination in which a winning can not be generated depending on the operation timing, and a winning may occur, and if a leading role is missed, a winning in which a winning can always occur regardless of the operating timing, etc. It may be a role. Furthermore, in the case where the main character is missed, when the sub character wins, the example in which the number of the sub character is one winning character has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. You may win.

  In the following, an example will be described in which a plurality of secondary roles always win simultaneously regardless of the operation timing when the main role is missed. FIG. 17 is a front view of the slot machine in this modification. In the present modification, winning lines L1 to L3 are provided as winning lines for determining whether a combination of symbols displayed on the see-through windows 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a winning symbol combination. When the winning symbol combination is stopped on any of the winning lines L1 to L3, a winning corresponding to the winning symbol combination is generated. When the combination of winning symbols stops on a plurality of winning lines, a winning occurs for each winning line. For this reason, for example, when a combination of winning symbols corresponding to a predetermined small combination is stopped in each of the winning lines L1 to L3, three small combination winnings are generated.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in this modification are respectively “bell (for example, symbol number 21 of the left reel 2L)” and “lip 1 (for example of the left reel 2L). "Symbol number 20)", "JAC2 (for example, symbol number 19 for left reel 2L)", "red 7 (for example symbol number 18 for left reel 2L)", "melon (for example, symbol number 17 for left reel 2L)" "," JAC1 (for example, symbol number 10 for the left reel 2L) "," strawberry (for example, symbol number 9 for the left reel 2L) "," blue 7 (for example, symbol number 6 for the left reel 2L) "," green " 7 (for example, symbol number 5 of the left reel 2L) "," lip 2 (for example, symbol number 2 of the middle reel 2C) "and a plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols (however, in FIG. 3, only characters are indicated, Pattern Is omitted) are drawn in a predetermined order, one by 21, respectively. Since the maximum stop delay time in this modification is set to 190 ms as in the above-described embodiment, even in this modification, symbols of up to 4 frames after the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated are displayed. You can pull in.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining a winning combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number related to the bell of the small combinations. Bells A to D are provided for winning combinations related to the bell. Bell A is awarded when the combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is aligned on any of the winning lines. When Bell A wins, 12 medals are paid out.

  Bell B is any combination of “Bell-JAC1-Lip 1”, “Bell-JAC1-Lip 2”, “Bell-JAC2-Lip 1”, and “Bell-JAC2-Lip 2” on any of the winning lines. Wins when you have the right. Bell C is any combination of “Lip 1-JAC1-JAC1”, “Lip 1-JAC1-JAC2”, “Lip 1-JAC2-JAC1”, “Lip 1-JAC2-JAC2” on any of the winning lines. Wins when you have the right. Bell D can be placed on any of the winning lines with “Blue 7-JAC1-Bell”, “Blue 7-JAC2-Bell”, “JAC1-JAC1-Bell”, “JAC1-JAC2-Bell”, “JAC2-JAC1-Bell”. ”And“ JAC2-JAC2-Bell ”are awarded when any combination is complete. Each of the bells B to D receives a medal when winning a prize.

  In addition, if each of the bells A to D is elected, it wins regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. This is because the symbols constituting each of the bells A to D are arranged within five frames in any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, as shown in FIG. Note that there are a plurality of other small combinations, for example, small combinations corresponding to the single combinations 1 to 4 in the embodiment described above.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a lottery target role related to a bell among lottery target roles read out as a lottery target role in the internal lottery. As the lottery target roles related to the bell, as shown in FIG. 20, a bell 123, a bell 123, a bell 132, a bell 2--, a bell 312 and a bell 321 are provided. The bell 123 means a lottery target combination that reads bell A + bell B + bell C + bell D. The bell 132 is a lottery target role for reading the bell A + bell B + bell C + bell D + 1 sheet combination 1. “Bell 2--” refers to a lottery target role for reading bell A + bell B + bell C + bell D + 1 sheet role 2. The bell 312 is a lottery target for reading the bell A + bell B + bell C + bell D + 1 sheet combination 3. The bell 321 is a lottery target role for reading the bell A + bell B + bell C + bell D + 1 sheet role 4. The ratio of winning the lottery object related to the bell in the internal lottery is determined to be equal, for example, 1600/65536.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when the lottery target related to the bell is won. First, with reference to FIG. 21A, the reel control when the bells 123, 132, 312, and 321 are selected will be described.

  When the bell 123 is elected, when the stop operation is performed from left to right, the reel control is performed so that the bell A is aligned with one of the winning lines and stopped regardless of the subsequent operation timing. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in the right-to-left or right-to-right direction, the symbol number of the symbol of the reel 2R passing through the lower stage at the time of the first stop operation is 1 to 10 (that is, in FIG. 18). In the case of “melon” corresponding to symbol number 1 to “green 7” corresponding to symbol number 10), the bell A is aligned with any of the winning lines and stopped regardless of the operation timing after the second stop operation. While the reel control is performed, the symbol number of the symbol of the reel 2R passing through the lower stage at the time of the first stop operation is 11 to 21 (that is, the symbol number 21 from “Lip 1” corresponding to the symbol number 11 of FIG. 18). ), The reel control is performed so that Bell B to Bell D, not Bell A, are stopped on the winning line and stopped simultaneously, regardless of the operation timing after the second stop operation.When a stop operation other than the above is performed, reel control is performed in which the bells B to D are stopped in alignment with the pay line and simultaneously won. When Bells B to D win simultaneously, 1 x 3 = 3 medals are paid out.

  Similarly, for the bells 132, 312, and 321, the reel control for winning the bell A or the reels for simultaneously receiving the bells B to D according to the operation sequence shown in FIG. 21 and the operation position of the first stop. Control is performed.

  As described above, when the bells 123, 132, 312, and 321 are selected, if the stop operation is performed in the corresponding operation sequence, the reel control for winning the bell A is performed, and further, the stop operation is not performed in the corresponding operation sequence. Even at that time, reel control for winning the bell A can be performed according to the operation timing of the specific reel. When Bell A does not win, Bell B to Bell D win. That is, the number of winning combinations that can be generated can be varied according to the operation order and the operation timing for the specific reel. As a result, the entertainment of the game can be improved by the reel control.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 21B, the reel control at the time of the bell 2--winning will be described. When the bell 2-- is elected, when the stop operation is performed from middle to left or right, that is, when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time, the bell A is placed on any of the winning lines regardless of the subsequent operation timing. Reel control is performed to stop them aligned.

  On the other hand, when the left-to-middle or right stop operation is performed, that is, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, or when the right-to-left or middle stop operation is performed, that is, the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time. Performs reel control that pulls the “bell” into one of the winning lines L1 to L3 by the first stop, but different reel control is performed after the second stop depending on the number of symbols required for the pulling of the “bell”. Is called.

  In the case where the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, when the number of symbols required for pulling the “bell” is 0 to 1, the reel control is performed to win the bell A regardless of the operation timing after the second stop, When it is 2 to 4, reel control for simultaneously winning the bells B to D is performed. On the other hand, when the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, when the number of symbols required for pulling the “bell” is 0 to 1, reel control for simultaneously winning the bells B to D is performed. In this case, the reel control for winning the bell A is performed regardless of the operation timing after the second stop.

  When the left reel 2L or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the symbols constituting the bell A and the symbols constituting the bells B to D are different, but the display result can be any of the bells A to D. (For example, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, it corresponds to JAC1, Lip 1, Bell, etc. of the symbol numbers 10 to 12 of the left reel 2L. Also, when the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time. Corresponds to Lip 1, JAC1, Bell, etc. of the symbol numbers 19 to 21 of the right reel 2R).

  Thus, at the time of winning the bell 2-, if the stop operation is performed in the corresponding operation order, the reel control for winning the bell A is performed, and even if the stop operation is not performed in the corresponding operation order, Reel control for stopping the “bell” on the winning line by one stop operation and reel control for winning the bell A according to the number of symbols required for pulling in the “bell” can be performed. When Bell A does not win, Bell B to Bell D win. That is, the number of winning combinations that can be generated can be varied according to the operation order and the operation timing for the specific reel. As a result, the entertainment of the game can be improved by the reel control.

[About 1 piece role]
The single winning combination in the above-described embodiment may be configured by a symbol combination that causes missing according to the operation timing even if it is won. For example, in the case of winning nine bells, “bell” is stopped when the “bell” is stopped on the pay line LN when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time, or “bell” is stopped when the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time. If the winning combination is stopped on the winning line LN, the winning combination that can be won is 1 or 2 in one case, but even in this case, if 1 or 2 is missed depending on the subsequent operation timing. Can be generated. Thereby, the possibility of stopping the transition outcome can be increased. In addition, when reel control for pulling in the 8 option bell or one winning combination is performed according to the timing of the first stop, etc., whether the subsequent operation timing affects the symbol combination stopped on the winning line LN. (For example, whether or not to win a secondary role) can be said to be distributed, so that the interest of the game can be improved by reel control.

[Target for specific reel control]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the specific reel control shown in FIGS. 7 to 10 is applied to the 9-bell or 3-bell that is the lottery target for the small role has been described. The lottery target combination is not limited to 9 bells or 3 bells, but may be a lottery target combination of other small roles, or may be a lottery target role of a re-game combination shown in FIG.

[About benefits]
In the above-described example, the value directly affecting the payout rate of medals and pachinko balls, such as CB winning, AT winning, and the number of AT games that can be controlled by the AT, is exemplified as the privilege. However, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate, for example. Specifically, when an AT lottery has a high probability state in which AT is won with a higher probability than usual, execution of a probability suggestion effect to suggest whether or not the current state is a high probability state , Execution of a premier effect together with sound on the liquid crystal display 51 (special character appearance, execution of special bonus effect in the next generated bonus, etc.), execution of a set value suggestion effect to suggest a set value, Collecting a certain number of liquid crystal displays a two-dimensional code that gives points that can be exchanged for services determined at the amusement store where the slot machine 1 is installed, and that can download bonus videos and bonus information on a predetermined website A display or the like may be displayed in the device 51.

  Moreover, although the number of AT games is illustrated as an example of the privilege, the privilege related to the AT is not limited to this. For example, the privilege (navigator stock) that allows the AT to control a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) can be used as the privilege. Good. In addition, when the number of times that the navigation effect can be executed is determined and the AT is controlled until the navigation effect is executed for the determined number of times that the navigation effect can be executed, Good. Further, for example, when the upper limit grant amount is determined and the AT is controlled until the assigned game value (medal payout number) reaches the determined upper limit grant amount, the upper limit grant amount may be a privilege. In addition, when the AT is controlled until the predetermined AT end condition is satisfied after the predetermined AT start condition is satisfied, and when the continuous lottery for determining whether or not the AT is continued when the AT end condition is satisfied, it is continued. The continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery may be used as a privilege.

[Changes in navigation images]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, for example, after changing the mode of the navigation image before and after receiving the reel rotation start command, the mode of the navigation image is changed as shown in FIG. 16 after a predetermined timing. Although an example of further changing has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the mode of the navigation image may be changed only as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 without changing as shown in FIG. Only the change shown in FIG. 16 may be made without performing the change shown in FIG.

[About the navigation effect]
In the present embodiment, the navigation effect for the nine bells, which increases the advantage when operated in accordance with the corresponding operation procedure notified by the navigation effect, displays a large numerical image and is stopped from the speakers 53 and 54. The production mode is such that the voice prompting the user is output at a high volume. On the other hand, the navigation effect for the three bells, which does not increase the advantage over the nine bells when operated in accordance with the corresponding operation procedure notified by the navigation effect, is displayed from the numerical images and stopped from the speakers 53 and 54. The production mode is such that the voice prompting the operation is output at a low volume. However, the way in which the production styles of the combination with a high advantage and the combination with a low advantage are different is not limited to this.

  For example, when winning a role with a high advantage and when winning a role with a low advantage, the type and density of the color image of the navigation effect on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, the number of colors used May be different. Different character images may be displayed when a winning combination with a high advantage is won and when a winning combination with a low advantage is won. A character image may be displayed only when a winning combination with high advantage is won. The type of sound that prompts the stop operation may be different depending on whether a winning combination with a high advantage is won or a winning combination with a low advantage. The types of effects produced by the LEDs may be different depending on whether a winning combination with a high advantage is won or a winning combination with a low advantage. You may perform the production | presentation by LED only when a winning combination with high advantage is won.

  Furthermore, when a winning combination with a high degree of advantage is won, a navigation effect is performed by three types of effects: an effect on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, an effect by sound output from the speakers 53 and 54, and an effect by LEDs. On the other hand, when a winning combination with a low advantage is won, a navigation effect by two or less types of effects may be executed. When a winning combination with a high degree of advantage is won, the number of times of producing the navigation effect may be made more flashy than when a winning combination with a low degree of advantage is won. When winning a role with a high degree of advantage, it is easier to impress the player by making the direction of the navigation effect flashy, such as by highlighting the corresponding operation procedure than when winning a role with a low advantage. do it. In addition, the navigation effect can be performed in any performance mode as long as the player can recognize whether the winning role has been won by a role with a high advantage or a role with a low advantage. It may be broken.

  In the present embodiment, in a game in which a winning role (for example, 9 bells 9 to 12) having a high advantage during AT is won, a numerical image is always displayed large and a stop operation is performed from the speakers 53 and 54. The navigation effect is executed in the effect mode in which the prompting voice is output at a high volume. On the other hand, in a game in which a role having a low advantage (for example, three bells 5) is won during AT, a numerical image is always displayed small, and a sound for prompting a stop operation is output from the speakers 53 and 54 at a low volume. The navigation effect is executed in the effect mode. However, it is not limited to this.

  For example, in a game that has won a role with a high advantage during AT, a flashy performance mode (for example, a number image is displayed larger with a higher probability than a game that has won a role with a low advantage during AT, The navigation effect may be executed in an effect mode in which a sound prompting the stop operation is output from the speakers 53 and 54 at a high volume. On the other hand, in a game where a role with a low advantage during AT is won, a plain performance mode (for example, a numerical image is displayed smaller with a higher probability than a game where a role with a high advantage during AT is won, The navigation effect may be executed in such a manner that the sound for prompting the stop operation from the speakers 53 and 54 is output at a low volume. Even in this case, when the navigation effect is executed, the player confirms the effect mode of the navigation effect, so that the player has a high possibility of winning the role having a high advantage, or the advantage is low. You can recognize if you are likely to win the role.

  As described above, since the navigation effect is executed in different effects depending on the type of winning combination, the player can be interested in the effect effect of the navigation effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

[Regarding the control mode of effects during operation in the corresponding operation procedure]
In the present embodiment, a star-shaped notification image is displayed when an operation is performed according to the corresponding operation procedure at the time of the navigation effect for the nine bells, which increases the advantage when operated according to the corresponding operation procedure notified by the navigation effect. In addition, an effect that a character image of “Nice !!” is displayed is executed. On the other hand, when an operation is performed in accordance with the corresponding operation procedure informed by the navigation effect, and when the operation is performed in the corresponding operation procedure at the time of the navigation effect for the three bells, which is not more advantageous than the nine bells, the star-shaped notification image is The character image “Nice !!” was not displayed either. However, the method of changing the control mode of the effect during the operation in the corresponding operation procedure for the combination with a high advantage and the combination with a low advantage is not limited to this.

  For example, when winning a role with a high degree of advantage, an effect at the time of operation is executed, and when winning a role with a low degree of advantage, the effect at the time of operation is not limited to being performed, and any combination of points is won You may perform the production of time. In this case, when a winning combination with a high degree of advantage is won, it is only necessary to make the effect at the time of operation more glamorous and more impressive to the player than when a winning combination with a low advantage is won.

  Further, when a winning combination with a high degree of advantage is won, production is performed during all operations from the first stop operation to the third stopping operation, whereas when a winning combination with a low advantage is won, the first An effect may be performed during some operations from the stop operation to the third stop operation. When a winning combination with a high degree of advantage is won, the operation may be performed more times than when a winning combination with a low degree of advantage is won. When winning a role with a high degree of advantage, unlike when winning a role with a low degree of advantage, during the operation according to the corresponding operation procedure, the effect at the time of operation is performed, or the effect mode at the time of operation is flashy Thus, it should be easy to impress the player. In addition, any control mode may be used as long as it is an effect control mode at the time of operation that allows the player to recognize whether the winning role has been won by a role with high advantage or a role with low advantage. There may be.

  In the present embodiment, in a game in which a winning combination (for example, 9 bells 9 to 12) having a high advantage during AT is won, an effect at the time of operation is always executed, whereas an advantage during AT In a game where a winning combination (for example, 3 bells 5) is won, an effect at the time of operation is not always executed. However, it is not limited to this.

  For example, in a game in which a role having a high advantage is won during an AT, a control is executed to execute an effect at the time of operation with a higher probability than in a game won in a role having a low advantage during an AT. Good. On the other hand, in a game won in a role with a low advantage during AT, even if a control that does not execute an effect at the time of operation is performed with a higher probability than a game won in a role with a high advantage during AT Good. Alternatively, in a game that has won a role having a high advantage during AT, a flashy effect mode (for example, a star-shaped notification image is displayed with a higher probability than a game that has won a role having a low advantage during AT. At the same time, a control may be performed in which an effect at the time of operation is performed in an effect mode in which a character image of “Nice !!” is displayed. On the other hand, in a game won in a role with a low advantage during AT, a plain effect mode (for example, only a star-shaped notification image is displayed with a higher probability than a game won in a role with a high advantage during AT. In other words, a control for executing an effect at the time of operation may be performed.

  Thus, since the control mode of the effect differs depending on the type of winning combination, the player can be interested in the control mode of the effect, and the interest of the game is improved.

[About the role that the production control mode at the time of operation differs in the production mode of the navigation production and the corresponding operation procedure]
In the present embodiment, when the 9 bells 9 to 12 of the 9 bells are won and when the 3 bells 5 of the 3 bells are won, the effect mode of the navigation effect and the corresponding operation The control mode at the time of operation was varied according to the procedure. Furthermore, when the 9 bells 17-24 of the 9 bells are won and when the 3 bells 9 and 10 of the 3 bells are won, the control mode during operation is different according to the corresponding operation procedure. It was something to make. As described above, in the present embodiment, a small role having a high advantage and a small role having a low advantage are compared by comparing small roles having the same corresponding operation procedure for winning the main character. The control mode at the time of operation is made different in the production mode and the corresponding operation procedure. However, it is not limited to this.

  For example, when nine bells 17 to 24 of nine bells are won, a navigation effect is performed in a flashy effect mode that emphasizes the corresponding operation procedure, and a control is performed to perform the effect during the operation according to the corresponding operation procedure. On the other hand, when winning 3 bells 9 and 10 out of 3 bells, the navigation effect is executed in a simpler manner than when winning 9 bells 17 to 24, and the corresponding operation procedure is used. Control that does not execute the effect at the time of operation may be performed. Even in this way, it is possible to determine whether the 9-bell 17-24 won by the main player with high advantage or the 3-bell 5 which is the 3-bell winning main character with low advantage. The player can be recognized by the effect mode of the effect and the control mode at the time of operation, and the player's interest can be gathered with respect to the effect mode of the navigation effect and the control mode at the time of operation.

  Not only a small role but also a re-playing role may be won, the control mode at the time of operation may be made different depending on the effect mode of the navigation effect and the corresponding operation procedure according to the type of the winning role. For example, when an operation is performed according to the corresponding operation procedure notified by the navigation effect and the first push order lip in which the promotion replay that shifts to an advantageous gaming state when operated according to the corresponding operation procedure notified by the navigation effect is awarded. The lottery target role may be provided with a second push order lip in which a maintenance replay that does not shift to a gaming state advantageous to (for example, maintaining the gaming state) wins. In this case, when the first push order lip is won, the navigation effect is executed in a flashy effect mode that emphasizes the corresponding operation procedure, and the control is executed to execute the effect during the operation according to the corresponding operation procedure. When winning the 2-push order lip, the navigation effect is executed in a sober production manner than when the first push-order lip is won, and the control is not executed even when operated in the corresponding operation procedure. May be used.

  You may vary the control mode at the time of operation by the production | presentation aspect of a navigation effect, and the corresponding | compatible operation procedure by the time of winning a specific small role and the time of winning a specific re-playing role. For example, in a game won by a specific small role, when operated according to the corresponding operation procedure notified by the navigation effect, a privilege (for example, granting of navigation stock, improvement of AT winning probability, benefit effect, portable to an external server device) In the game won by the specific re-playing player, it was operated according to the corresponding operation procedure informed by the navigation effect. Occasionally, benefits that are not granted, or benefits that are less advantageous than when a specific small role is won (for example, there are few grants of navigation stock, little improvement in AT winning probability, execution of some of the bonus effects, points A part of the above may be provided). In this case, when a specific small role to which a privilege with a high degree of advantage is awarded is selected, a navigation effect is executed in a flashy effect mode that emphasizes the corresponding operation procedure, and a control is executed to execute the effect during the operation according to the corresponding operation procedure. In contrast, when a specific re-playing role in which a privilege is not given or a privilege with low advantage is won, a navigation effect is executed in a sobering manner than when a specific small role is won, And control which does not perform the production | presentation at the time of operation may be performed even if it operates by a corresponding | compatible operation procedure.

  The relationship between the specific small combination and the specific re-playing combination may be reversed. In other words, when a specific re-gamer who is awarded a privilege with high advantage is won, control is performed to execute a navigation effect in a flashy effect mode that emphasizes the corresponding operation procedure, and to execute an effect during operation according to the corresponding operation procedure. On the other hand, when winning a specific small role where a privilege is not granted or a privilege with low advantage is won, a navigation effect is executed in a sober production mode than when a specific replaying role is won, And control which does not perform the production | presentation at the time of operation may be performed even if it operates by a corresponding | compatible operation procedure.

  The 9-bell with high advantage included both the middle bell and the right bell, and the 3-bell with low advantage also included both the middle bell and the right bell. Absent. For example, a high-efficiency 9-bell includes only one of the middle bell and the right bell, while a low-efficiency 3-bell includes both a middle bell and a right bell. It may be a thing. Alternatively, the 9-bell with high advantage includes both the middle bell and the right bell, whereas the 3-bell with low advantage includes only one of the middle bell and the right bell. It may be a thing. Further, the left bell set with the first left stop as the corresponding operation procedure may be included in the nine bells or the three bells.

  In the present embodiment, the 9-bell is a higher-ranking role than the 3-bell, in that more than 8 medals are paid out when the leading role wins. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the main role of 9 bells may be less than or equal to the number of medal payouts than the main role of 3 bells. In this case, in terms of the number of medals to be paid out, the 9-bell is less advantageous than the 3-bell and has the same advantage. However, the 9-bell is given a privilege (for example, granting navigation stock, improving AT winning probability, executing a bonus effect, etc.) when the leading role wins, whereas the 3-bell is a leading role. The 9-bell may be more advantageous than the 3-bell in that no privilege is given even if winning.

[About the protagonist]
In the present embodiment, the medal payout number of the leading role is different when winning 9 bells and winning 3 bells. For example, the number of medal payouts when the main character (middle bell) of the middle bell 1 wins is eight, whereas the number of medal payouts when the main character (lower right bell) of the middle bell 5 wins is three. Yes, the advantage varies depending on the difference in the number of medals paid out. However, the present invention is not limited to this as long as the advantage when winning the leading role is different between when winning 9 bells and when winning 3 bells.

  For example, a configuration may be adopted in which a predetermined privilege is given when a middle bell with a large number of medal payouts wins and a predetermined privilege is not given when a right-down bell with a small medal payout number wins. In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to further widen the difference in the degree of advantage between the middle bell prize and the right-down bell prize, and it is possible to give a sense of clarity to the game.

  For example, when a downward-sloping bell with a small medal payout number wins, a predetermined privilege (for example, execution of AT lottery or execution of privilege effect) is given, and even if a middle bell with a large medal payout number wins, You may make it the structure that a predetermined privilege is not provided (henceforth "the 1st structure"). In the case of such a configuration, even if a downward-sloping bell with a small medal payout number wins, a privilege is given, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  For example, the number of medals paid out at the time of winning the middle bell and the number of medals at the time of falling down the right bell is the same, and the benefits are given by giving a predetermined privilege at either the time of winning the middle bell or right down bell You may make it provide the difference of.

  In addition, since the winning probability of the push order bell is set to be relatively high, it is preferable that the advantage of the privilege to be given is not so high. For example, when the privilege is an AT lottery, the probability that the number of navigation stocks to be granted is “0” is “95%”, and the probability that the number of navigation stocks to be granted is “1” is “5”. % ".

  In the present embodiment, the main character is different between the nine bells and the three bells. For example, the main character of the middle bell 1 is a middle bell, while the main character of the middle bell 5 is a right-down bell. However, if the main bell display results are different between the nine bells and the three bells, and if the advantage when the main role is derived is different, the main bells are the same for the nine bells and the three bells. May be.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment may have a plurality of pay lines. The winning line is not limited to a straight line, and may be, for example, a mountain-shaped line or a valley-shaped line. For example, the 9-bell main role is aligned across 3 lines, whereas the 3-bell main role is the same as the 9-bell main role and aligned across 1 line. Also good. For example, if the same protagonist is Bell-Bell-Bell, the main role of 9 bells is the role that "Bell-Bell-Bell" is aligned across 3 lines, and the main role of 3 bells is across 1 line "Bell-Bell-Bell" Nine medals are paid out when "Bell-Bell-Bell" is aligned across 3 lines, whereas 3 medals are paid out when "Bell-Bell-Bell" is aligned across 1 line It may be. As described above, the winning combination may be the same for the 9-bell main role and the 3-bell main role, but the number of derived lines may be different.

  The 9-bell and the 3-bell may be any combination with different winning combinations. For example, the 9-bell may be one that wins the main role of 3 bells, and the 3-bell may be one that wins the main role of 9 bells.

  For example, in a slot machine having N (N is a natural number) winning lines, when a specific winning combination is won and when operated in accordance with the corresponding operation procedure, S (S satisfies S ≦ M as the leading role) When natural numbers) symbols that generate a prize are aligned on a winning line, and operated in a non-corresponding operation procedure, T (T is a natural number that satisfies T ≦ S) You may make it arrange the pattern which produces a prize. That is, S winning prizes may be generated as the main role, and T winning prizes may be generated as the secondary role. Further, a configuration may be adopted in which the number of medals to be paid out when the leading role wins is smaller than when the secondary role wins. Further, even in such a configuration, when a secondary role is missed, a transitional outcome or a missed outcome may be derived.

  The S winnings and the T winnings may all be the same (for example, a bell winning bell-bell-bell). That is, when a specific winning combination is won and the corresponding operation procedure is operated, S bell winnings are generated, and when the operation procedure is different from the corresponding operating procedure, T bell winnings are generated. Is done. In such a configuration, the concept of a secondary role is lost. When S bell prizes are generated, there are more medal payouts than when T bell prizes are generated. With such a configuration, it is possible to allow the player to recognize whether or not the player has been operated in accordance with the corresponding operation procedure based on the number of winning a bell, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Even when the T-bell prize is not generated due to the operation in the non-corresponding operation procedure, the transition outcome or the miss outcome is derived.

[About secondary roles]
In the present embodiment, in a game that has won the push order bell, when the corresponding operation procedure is operated, the main character always wins, and when the operation is performed by a specific operation procedure out of non-corresponding operation procedures other than the corresponding operation procedure. When the deputy role wins and is operated in an operation procedure other than the specific operation procedure in the non-corresponding operation procedure, the missed out lead is derived. In other words, in a game in which the push order bell is won, the main character always wins when operated according to the corresponding operation procedure, and only when the main character wins when operated according to the non-corresponding operation procedure. When the winning combination was won and operated at a timing other than the sub-drawing symbol drawing timing, the missed outcome was derived. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, in a game that wins the push order bell, the main role always wins when operated by the corresponding operation procedure, whereas the secondary role always wins when operated by the non-corresponding operation procedure. May be. Or, in a game that wins the push order bell, the main character always wins when operated by the corresponding operation procedure, whereas the missed out lead is always derived when operated by the non-corresponding operation procedure. There may be.

  In the present embodiment, for example, regardless of whether the middle bell 1 or the middle bell 5 is won, the same secondary role or the same missed appearance will be obtained when operated in the same non-corresponding operation procedure. Explained as derived. However, only the missed appearance may be the same, and the secondary role may be different.

  When the secondary role is derived, a predetermined number of medals are paid out. Therefore, even if the winning combination is grasped by the player from the derived secondary role, disappointment is reduced. On the other hand, since the medal is not paid out when the missed outcome is derived, the winning combination is grasped by the player from the derived missed outcome and the player is disappointed. Therefore, when the middle bell 1 or the middle bell 5 is won, the missed outcome derived when operated by the same non-corresponding operation procedure is the same, but the derived secondary role is made different. May be.

  In order to realize a slot machine having such a configuration, for example, a stop control table shown below may be referred to. For example, when the middle bell 1 or the middle bell 5 is won by the player, it is the secondary role drawing timing, and when operated by a non-corresponding operation procedure, the different secondary role depending on the type of the winning role The stop control table for deriving the same spilled out eye is referenced when it is operated in a non-corresponding operation procedure and the timing is different from the sub role symbol drawing timing. You may make it do.

  In this embodiment, when the push order bell is won, the secondary role symbol is always drawn at the time of the first stop and the second stop when operated by the non-corresponding operation procedure, while the operation at the third stop is performed. According to the timing, one of the secondary role and the missed event is derived, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, at the time of the first stop, the secondary role symbol may be always drawn, and either the secondary role or the missed output may be derived according to the operation timing at the time of the second stop or the third stop. .

[Advantageous state]
In the above-described example, as an advantageous state, a big bonus (CB) or AT, which has a higher probability of winning a small role than a predetermined state, is exemplified as an advantageous state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an example of a slot machine will be described below.

  Advantageous states include, for example, regular bonuses (RB) and replay time (RT), where the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination is high, concentrated state of small roles, and at least one reel retractable range is narrower than usual. In addition, it does not change the challenge time (CT), the winning probability of winning prizes, etc., in which the occurrence of all the small roles is allowed in each game, but the operation procedure for winning the winning small roles is a predetermined period. For example, it may be a pseudo bonus that is informed over (for example, until 50 games are consumed). In addition, the probability of being controlled to these advantageous states may be a high probability, the probability of being controlled to the freeze state is high, and the number of games such as the number of AT games is high. You may set the advantageous state of a different aspect from the said embodiment, such as the state added and the state where it is easy to increase the number of additional games of AT. In addition, it is indirectly advantageous for the player, such as the condition for obtaining a privilege on the communication line network and the probability of establishing a condition for executing a premium effect (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.). It may be a state where a special privilege or an interest of the game is improved. Further, the allowance determining means for determining whether or not to allow the transition to the advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

[About production and notification]
In the above-described example, an example in which the liquid crystal display 51 is used to produce effects and notifications has been given. For example, speakers 53 and 54, a back lamp (reel LED 55 in the above embodiment) arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel. ), Transmissive liquid crystal display arranged on the front side of the reel (liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen), lamps and LEDs mounted on the front door 1b, etc., vibration of the stop switch, around the stop switch The effect may be executed by means different from the above-described embodiment, such as air blowing from the air or a change in the temperature of the stop switch.

[About AT]
In the example of the slot machine, 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.

  In addition, as the control related to AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of lamps and LEDs for executing a navigation effect. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect.

  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 above-described 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 effect according to the result. Processing or the like may be performed.

[Setting change status and setting check status]
With regard to the setting change state, it is also possible to shift to the setting change state on condition that “power ON” + “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection”. Thereby, an unauthorized setting change in a state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF after setting value is established) is satisfied. You may make it do. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

  In addition, regarding the setting confirmation state, “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection” may be used as a condition to shift to the setting confirmation state. Thereby, unauthorized setting confirmation in the state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting confirmation state has been entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of whether the front door is open or closed until an end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Also good. Thereby, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, and therefore it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

[Modification of slot machine]
In the above embodiment, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game media is paid out to the player's hand when a win occurs. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without any change may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine. In addition, the slot machine has a game area in which a game ball can be launched and a game can be played, and a betting amount can be set according to the game ball passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. May be.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points 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, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display Device, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

Provided with a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units,
A pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow a prize to be generated;
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
Control means for deriving a combination of display results in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means, the control performed when the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific result When the control is the first control, it is possible to derive a combination of display results in which the identification information on the predetermined line across the plurality of variable display portions is the first combination. When the control is the second control, the identification information on the predetermined line is Derivation control means capable of deriving a combination of display results as the second combination,
The identification information constituting the first combination and the identification information constituting the second combination in the specific variable display portion of the plurality of variable display portions are operations for deriving a display result of the specific variable display portion. Is the identification information that can be derived on the predetermined line by the derivation control means both when it is performed at the first timing and at the second timing,
The derivation control unit is configured to perform the first control when an operation for deriving the display result of the specific variable display unit is performed at the first timing when the determination result of the prior determination unit is the specific result. When the operation for deriving the display result in which the identification information on the predetermined line becomes the identification information constituting the first combination and deriving the display result of the specific variable display unit is performed at the second timing A slot machine that performs the second control and derives a display result in which identification information on a predetermined line becomes identification information constituting the second combination.

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