JP2017029582A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of enhancing amusement of games by a lottery related to a granting of privilege, without increasing a memory capacity.SOLUTION: An AT lottery table to be used in an AT lottery is different depending on which is won among a weak water melon, a weak cherry, a strong water melon, or a strong cherry. Furthermore, if a middle stage cherry is won, same as when the weak water melon or the weak cherry is won, an AT lottery based on an AT lottery table 1 is performed, and still furthermore, same as when the strong water melon or the strong cherry is won, an AT lottery based on an AT lottery table 2 may possibly be performed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

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

  The slot machine generally includes a variable display unit having a reel on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and the reel is started by a start operation in a state in which a predetermined bet number is set. When the rotation is started and the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of the reel, a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter the symbol combination is also referred to as a display result combination or a combination) ) Is derived, and a prize is generated.

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

  Among such slot machines, there was a slot machine that provided a plurality of lottery conditions for executing a lottery for granting a privilege exemplified in AT and provided a lottery table for each of the lottery conditions that could be established. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-2919

  In the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, by providing a lottery table for each of the lottery conditions that can be established, the interest level of the lottery is varied according to the established lottery conditions to improve the interest of the game. However, on the other hand, there has been a problem that the capacity to be stored (hereinafter also referred to as storage amount) increases.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can improve the interest of a game by a lottery regarding the provision of a privilege without increasing the amount of memory. .

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a winning result can be generated according to the display result after the variable display portion is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion.
When a predetermined lottery condition among a plurality of types of lottery conditions is established, a lottery (for example, granting a privilege) based on predetermined lottery data among a plurality of types of lottery data (for example, an AT lottery table, a CZ lottery table) , AT lottery, CZ lottery (for example, processing for executing AT lottery and CZ lottery by the main control unit 41),
Storage means for storing the plurality of types of lottery data (for example, RAM of the main control unit 41),
The lottery means
When the first lottery condition among the plurality of types of lottery conditions is satisfied (for example, when a weak watermelon or weak cherry is won), the first lottery data (for example, in the embodiment) AT lottery table 1) (for example, CZ lottery table A in the modified example) First lottery (for example, AT lottery based on the AT lottery table 1 in the embodiment) (for example, CZ lottery based on the CZ lottery table A in the modified example) )
When the second lottery condition among the plurality of types of lottery conditions is satisfied (for example, when a strong watermelon or strong cherry is won), the second lottery data (for example, in the embodiment) AT lottery table 2) (for example, AT lottery tables A and B in the modified example) second lottery (for example, AT lottery table based on the AT lottery table 2 in the embodiment) (for example, AT lottery tables A and B in the modified example) AT lottery based on
When the third lottery condition among the plurality of types of lottery conditions is satisfied (for example, when the middle cherry is won), the first lottery and the second lottery can be executed (for example, AT in the embodiment) (The AT lottery is executed twice based on each of the lottery table 1 and the AT lottery table 2.) (For example, in the modified example, the CZ lottery is executed based on the CZ lottery table A and based on the AT lottery tables A and B) Perform AT lottery).

  According to such a configuration, the lottery data used for the lottery relating to the grant of the privilege differs according to the established lottery condition, and further, when the third lottery condition is satisfied, it is executed when the first lottery condition is satisfied. The first lottery and the second lottery executed when the second lottery condition is satisfied may be executed. Thereby, when the third lottery condition is established, the lottery regarding the provision of the privilege is not executed using the dedicated lottery data, so that it is not necessary to store the dedicated lottery data in the storage unit, and the storage unit stores it. The interest of the game can be improved by a lottery regarding the provision of a privilege without increasing the amount of memory to be played.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
It further includes a pre-determining means (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result that allows derivation
The first lottery condition is satisfied when the determination result of the prior determination unit becomes the first determination result (for example, when a weak watermelon or a weak cherry is won),
The second lottery condition is satisfied when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the second determination result (for example, when winning strong watermelon or strong cherry),
The third lottery condition is satisfied when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the third determination result (for example, when the middle cherry is won).

  According to such a configuration, when the lottery data used for the lottery regarding the provision of the privilege differs according to the display result permitted to be derived by the predetermining means, and when the third display result is permitted to be derived, A first lottery executed when derivation of one display result is allowed and a second lottery executed when derivation of the second display result is allowed can be executed. Thereby, when the derivation of the third display result is permitted, the lottery regarding the provision of the privilege is not executed using the dedicated lottery data, so that it is not necessary to store the dedicated lottery data in the storage means, The interest of the game can be improved by a lottery regarding the provision of a privilege without increasing the storage amount stored by the means.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The lottery means, regardless of whether or not it has been decided to give the privilege in one of the first lottery and the second lottery when the third lottery condition is satisfied (For example, in the embodiment, the AT lottery based on the AT lottery table 2 is executed regardless of whether or not the navigation stock is determined to be given in the AT lottery based on the AT lottery table 1) (for example, In the modified example, the AT lottery is executed regardless of whether or not the CZ game is determined to be awarded in the CZ lottery).

  According to such a configuration, when the third lottery condition is satisfied, the other lottery is executed even when it is determined to give a privilege in one lottery. Therefore, the first lottery condition and the second lottery condition are satisfied. The possibility that a privilege is granted is higher than when it is established. For this reason, when the third lottery condition is satisfied, it is possible to make the player expect the provision of the privilege more than when the first lottery condition and the second lottery condition are satisfied.

(4) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The lottery means decides to execute the lottery of either the first lottery or the second lottery first when the third lottery condition is satisfied, and grant the privilege in the one lottery. The other lottery is executed when there is not, whereas the other lottery is not executed when it is decided to give the privilege in the one lottery (for example, in the embodiment, based on the AT lottery table 1). When the AT lottery is not decided to give the navigation stock, the AT lottery based on the AT lottery table 2 is executed, whereas when the navigation stock is decided to be given, the AT lottery based on the AT lottery table 2 is executed. (For example, in the modified example, when it is not decided to give the CZ game in the CZ lottery, the AT lottery is executed. Te, do not run the AT lottery when you decide to grant the CZ game).

  According to such a configuration, when the third lottery condition is established, the third lottery condition is satisfied because the other lottery is not executed when it is determined to give the privilege in the one lottery executed first. In some cases, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming excessively advantageous regarding the provision of a privilege than when the first lottery condition or the second lottery condition is satisfied.

(5) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (4) above,
It further includes an effect execution means (for example, a process of executing the suggestion effect by the sub-control unit 91) for executing the suggestion effect that suggests whether or not to grant the privilege,
The privilege given according to the first lottery (for example, the CZ game in the modified example) and the privilege given according to the second lottery (for example, the navigation stock in the modified example) are different types,
The effect execution means executes the suggestion effect different between when the first lottery is executed and when the second lottery is executed (for example, in the modified example, when the CZ lottery is executed, the suggestion effect A When the AT lottery is executed, the suggestion effect B is executed).

  According to such composition, the privilege given according to the 1st lottery and the privilege given according to the 2nd lottery are different types, and when the 1st lottery was executed, and the 2nd lottery was executed Since different suggestion effects are executed depending on the time, it is easy for the player to recognize the type of privilege suggested by the suggestion effect.

(6) In the slot machine of (5) above,
When the third lottery condition is satisfied and it is determined that the privilege is to be given by either the first lottery or the second lottery, the effect executing means is configured to perform the first lottery and the second lottery. The suggestion effect corresponding to the lottery executed when it is determined to grant the privilege is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 18, when the middle stage cherry is won, the CZ lottery and AT A suggestion effect corresponding to the winner of the lottery is executed).

  According to such a configuration, even when the third lottery condition is satisfied, it is easy for the player to recognize the type of privilege suggested by the suggestion effect.

(7) In the slot machine of (5) above,
When the third lottery condition is satisfied and it is determined to give the privilege in any of the first lottery and the second lottery, the effect executing means is determined to grant the privilege. Regardless of the type of lottery executed at the time, a predetermined suggestion effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 19, when the middle stage cherry is won, either the CZ lottery or the AT lottery was won. Whether or not the suggestion effect C is executed).

  According to such a configuration, when the third lottery condition is established, it is difficult for the player to recognize the type of privilege suggested by the suggestion effect. Therefore, in both the first lottery and the second lottery, The player can be expected to be granted and the interest of the game can be improved.

(8) In the slot machine of (5) above,
When the third lottery condition is satisfied and it is not determined to give the privilege in any of the first lottery and the second lottery, the effect executing means is configured to execute the first lottery and the second lottery. Among the lotteries, the suggestion effect corresponding to the lottery in which a determination regarding the grant of a privilege with a low degree of advantage is performed (for example, as shown in FIG. 18, when the middle stage cherries are won, the CZ lottery and the AT lottery In either case, when the winning is not performed, the suggestion effect A having the lower advantage is executed).

  According to such a configuration, when the third lottery condition is satisfied and it is not determined that the privilege is to be granted, the decision regarding the grant of the privilege having a low degree of advantage is performed among the first lottery and the second lottery. Since the suggestion effect corresponding to the lottery to be executed is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from excessively expecting the provision of the privilege although the privilege is not provided.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical combination relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating reel control when a several winning combination is elected simultaneously. It is a figure for demonstrating reel control when a several winning combination is elected simultaneously. It is a figure for demonstrating AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating CZ lottery in a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating AT lottery in a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the suggestion effect in a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the suggestion effect 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.

[Configuration of slot machine]
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. As a result, it is possible to execute a predetermined effect 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) are visible. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. On the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. Moreover, although the variable display part has shown the example comprised by the physical reel, you may be comprised by image display apparatuses, such as a liquid crystal display.

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

  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. A MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when the game is started, a payment switch 10 that is operated when the credit and the set bet amount are settled and returned, a start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and reels 2L, 2C, Stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of 2R, an effect switch 56 for use in effects, and the like are provided.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to a game as an example of a notification unit. The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays a medal payout number and an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED14 for informing the number, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17 for informing that the medal can be inserted, start valid LED18 for informing that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, start switch Waiting LED 19 for notifying that the weight is in a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, after a 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 the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, 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, 2C, 2R are rotated to display the symbols in a variable manner. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the corresponding reels are rotated. By stopping, three symbols are derived and displayed as display results on the upper, middle, and lower stages of the fluoroscopic window 3. When a combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning and the credit is added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50). In this case, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9.

  FIG. 3 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a functional configuration 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 90 that controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and a drive power source for the electrical components A power supply board 101 for generating a signal and an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside are provided.

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

  A circuit configuration (illustrated in the game control board 40 in FIG. 4) such as the main control unit 41 is mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted on or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like (not shown).

  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, winning symbol 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 given at the time of winning a prize (medal payout, replay grant) are shown.

  BB1 and BB2 are winning combinations with a transition to an advantageous state of bonus. In the BB1 and BB2 payout number columns, bonus termination conditions to be transferred by winning are shown. Each bonus is terminated by paying out more than a predetermined number of medals. For example, a bonus controlled by winning / winning BB1 ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out during the bonus is 351 or more.

  In addition, the gaming state column in FIG. 6 shows the gaming state to be transferred when winning. “/” Indicates “or”. For example, for the fall replay of FIG. 6, the symbol combination is “Bell-Replay-Bell”, which is controlled by RT1 at the time of winning, and the value given is a replay grant. In addition, when the symbol combination of the fall replay stops on the winning line, “Replay / Plum-Replay-Replay / Plum” stops on the invalid line. When the special replay symbol combination stops on the winning line, “black BAR / white BAR−black BAR / white BAR−black BAR / white BAR” stops on the invalid line. "Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR" can be stopped on the invalid line only when the special replay is won, and when the special replay is not won It is a combination of symbols that is not stopped on the line.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol combination of the transition outcome. As for the transition, any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 shown in FIG. If you stop and miss the winning upper bell, you will be on the winning line LN. When the transition outcome stops on the winning line LN during RT0, RT2, RT3, the routine proceeds to RT1.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, RT0 to RT4 in which replay is won with a predetermined winning probability (refer to the numerical value in the re-playing role column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9), and the winning probability of the small role is between RT0 to RT4. Among a plurality of types of gaming states including a bonus that is improved over time, the game state is controlled to one of the corresponding gaming states from when the start condition is satisfied until the end condition is satisfied (shown along the arrows in FIG. 8). Refer to the winning combination or the outcome, see the start condition / end condition column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9).

  When either BB1 or BB2 is won, RT4 is controlled. The winning flag that is set when either BB1 or BB2 wins is carried over until winning of the winning BB occurs. Also, RT4 is controlled continuously from BB winning to BB winning. During RT4, a replay is won with a probability higher than that during RT1 and RT3 and lower than during RT0 and RT2 (see the numerical value in the re-playing role column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9). 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 probability is set so that the number of medals will not increase without exceeding the number. When a BB winning occurs during RT4, the bonus is controlled, and the bonus is ended by paying out more than the number of medals described in FIG. 5, and the process is controlled to RT3. The types of replays to be internally drawn are determined for each RT type (circles in the lower diagram of FIG. 9 indicate replays to be drawn).

  FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are diagrams showing combinations of lottery object combinations that are read as lottery object combinations (hereinafter also referred to as winning combinations) for each gaming state. In the lottery target role column, the name is shown, and in the gaming state column, for each RT type, the symbol indicates that the lottery target role is subject to lottery, and the winning probability is indicated by the numerical value under the circle. The number of judgment values involved is indicated. For example, the bell is a lottery target winning combination in 360/65536 in any state of RT0 to RT3. During RT4, bonus lottery will not be performed, but the winning combination of the winning combination that can be won simultaneously with the bonus (hereinafter also referred to as simultaneous winning combination) will be the same probability as in other RTs. For weak watermelons, an internal lottery is performed with the number of judgment values shown in parentheses.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the special replay is determined to be a lottery target only when controlled by RT2. Further, in the bonus, for example, the middle bell is set as a lottery target and it is determined to win with an extremely high probability (64000/65536). The middle bell is a role that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. For this reason, during the bonus, regardless of the operation timing and operation procedure, a middle bell prize can be generated with a very high probability, and the number of medals can be increased efficiently. For this reason, the bonus is an advantageous state for the player.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating combinations of winning combinations included in a lottery target combination. For example, the weak cherry includes the lower cherry. The weak watermelon includes a right-down watermelon, an upper watermelon, and a middle watermelon. Therefore, when the weak watermelon is won in the internal lottery, it means that the right-down watermelon, the upper watermelon, and the middle watermelon are won.

  Among the lottery target combinations, bonus 1 to bonus 12 are combinations that can be won by simultaneously reading out a predetermined winning combination such as BB1 or BB2 and weak cherry or bell. Also, as shown in FIG. 10, different numbers of determination values are defined for bonus 1 to bonus 12. For this reason, it is the advantage for the player, and the ratio of BB1 or BB2 actually winning at the time of winning the simultaneous winning combination (hereinafter also referred to as reliability) is the bonus 6 or bonus 12 or the like. The number of judgment values is determined so that the middle cherries included are the highest, followed by strong cherries, strong watermelons, weak cherries, and weak watermelons, and the bell (hereinafter also referred to as the middle bell) is the lowest. .

  13 and 14 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. When a winning operation is performed in the pressing order shown in the pressing order column for each selected lottery target, the reel control is performed to stop the winning combination symbol combination shown in the symbol combination to be stopped to the winning line LN. For example, when the replay GR1 is won, the promotion replay 1 is derived when the pressing order is left middle right, and the normal replay is derived when the pressing order is other than left middle right. Also, for example, when the left bell is elected, if the pushing order is the first left stop, the lower right bell is derived, and if the pushing order is other than the first left stop, the upper bell or the transition start Is derived.

  Further, when winning the simultaneous winning combination, reel control different from that when not winning the simultaneous winning combination can be performed. For example, when a weak watermelon is won, reel control is performed so that a watermelon that falls to the right or an upper watermelon is prioritized over a middle watermelon, but is pulled to the winning line, while a right watermelon is lowered when a strong watermelon is won. Reel control is performed in which the middle-stage watermelon is given priority over both the watermelon and the upper-stage watermelon to be drawn onto the winning line. Further, when a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won, reel control for drawing the lower cherries onto the winning line is performed. Further, when the weak cherry is won, “black BAR-bell-bell” of the lower cherries is derived, whereas when the strong cherry is won, “black BAR” of the lower cherries is won. -"Black BAR-Bell" or "Black BAR-White BAR-Bell" is derived. For this reason, when the black cherry or the white BAR is derived to the middle stage of the middle reel 2C when the lower stage cherry is won, the player can recognize that the strong cherry has been won. When the middle cherries are elected, reel control for drawing the middle cherries onto the winning line is performed. This makes it possible to estimate whether the cherry or watermelon, weak or strong, or middle tier cherry from the combination of symbols when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. The feeling of expectation can be different.

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

[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 FIGS. 10 to 12 and the like) 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. For example, when BB1 is won, a BB1 winning flag is set, and when a strong cherry is won, a winning flag for the lower cherries and a winning flag for a single piece are set. The winning flags of BB1 and BB2 are carried over until the winning BB is won, while the winning flags corresponding to winning combinations other than BB1 and BB2 are determined when the winning game ends regardless of whether or not a winning has occurred. Will be erased.

  When the internal lottery process ends, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, after a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are started to rotate, and then the stop switches 8L and 8C. , 8R are activated, and the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 13 and 14). In the reel rotation processing, when a predetermined freeze condition is satisfied, a freeze effect is executed that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period (delaying the stop operation of each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is delayed). After executing the freezing effect process for enabling, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are validated to shift to the normal game.

  When the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIG. 5 to FIG. 7) for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. Done. Further, the state shown in FIG. 8 is controlled according to the symbol combination on the winning line.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a prize, and various processes not related to the prize (for example, the process related to the bonus end control by counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus, and the winning without carryover) Flags (deletion of a winning combination such as a small combination / re-playing combination) are performed). When it is determined that either BB1 or BB2 has been won, the winning flag of the winning BB is erased. In the game end process, a process for setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game (see FIG. 8, FIG. 9, 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 bonus and RT2. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery regarding the granting of navigation stock which is the right to be controlled by the AT. Specifically, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant navigation stock and the number of grants (number of navigation stocks) in the case of granting navigation stock by AT lottery. The main control unit 41 controls the AT when it is determined that the navigation stock will be given by the AT lottery, and specifies an operation procedure (push order) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous for the player on the winning line LN. A process for executing possible navigation effects is executed.

  During non-AT, the main control unit 41 determines that a specific lottery subject (in this embodiment, weak watermelon, weak cherry, strong watermelon, strong cherry, middle cherry, as will be described later) wins the AT. Processing for executing AT lottery for determining whether to control (also referred to as AT lottery processing) 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, whether or not to provide navigation stock and the number of navigation stock in the case of providing navigation stock are determined. In addition, it is also called AT winning that it is determined to give the navigation stock in the AT lottery. In the present embodiment, the navigation control is controlled by the AT for 50 games per navigation stock, and the number of assigned navigation stocks and the number of games that can be controlled by the converted AT (the number of AT games) are Stored in a predetermined area of the RAM. Further, the main control unit 41 draws the timing for starting the AT. The main control unit 41 determines, for example, by random number lottery that an AT is started after 0 to 32 games have passed since the AT winning game (a timing to start the AT). On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 executes a suggestion effect that suggests to the player whether or not to provide navigation stock during the period from the AT winning game to the start of AT.

  The sub-control unit 91 specifies that a specific lottery winning combination has been won, an AT winning or non-winning, and an AT start timing by an internal winning command and an AT lottery command which will be described later. The predetermined timing at which the suggestion effect is executed is a game before the AT start timing determined by a lottery at the timing of starting AT (a lottery for starting AT after 0 to 32 games have elapsed since the AT winning game). For example, if it is determined that the AT start timing is after the lapse of 32 games, the sub-control unit 91 executes the suggestion effect for a predetermined period in the 32 games.

  The main control unit 41 sets the AT flag to control AT when the AT start timing comes when the AT is won without winning the BB. On the other hand, when the AT is won together with the BB win, the main control unit 41 sets the AT flag when the bonus is completed after winning the BB, and controls the AT from the next game after the bonus ends. Here, for example, when the AT start timing is determined to be 10 games, the control to the AT may be controlled at the timing when the 10 games become 0 games, or becomes 0 games. It may be controlled at the timing of the next game.

  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 starting AT starts, for example, from the next game in which special replay is won at RT0 (subtraction start trigger is established). The same applies to the AT started after the end of the BB. As a result, 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 performs an extra lottery to determine whether or not to add the number of AT games when a special lottery role (in this embodiment, special replay) is won. 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 sub-control unit 91 performs processing for executing an extra suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the extra lottery has been won at a predetermined timing. The addition suggestion effect may be any effect such as an effect of displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51.

[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 to the sub-control unit 91 an internal winning command, an operation command for a stop switch or start switch, a gaming state command, an AT lottery command, an AT command, an AT game number command, and the like. Send multiple types of commands including.

  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 that has been 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 notify information (information different from the navigation effect) that can identify the winning combination when a predetermined winning combination is won based on the internal winning command. For example, when an internal winning flag indicating a simultaneous winning combination or a specific lottery target winning combination is received, it is possible to notify which of the simultaneous winning combination or a specific lottery target winning combination. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player which of the simultaneous winning combination and the specific lottery target combination 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 RT shifts or is controlled by a bonus.

  The AT lottery command is transmitted when the AT lottery is performed, whether or not the AT lottery is won, how many AT games are converted from the number of assigned navigation stocks, and AT start This is a command that can specify the game timing (number of games from the AT win).

  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, if the AT flag is not set and the AT is not started even if the navigation stock is assigned, a command that can specify a non-AT is transmitted, the navigation stock is assigned, and the AT flag is set. When the AT is started, a command capable of specifying the 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.

[Game flow]
Here, referring to FIGS. 8 and 9 again, the flow of the game will be described together. First, the game flow in RT0 to RT3 other than RT4 and 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 one of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won in RT3, the transition start may occur depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. Is derived (see FIG. 14). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the transition outcome is not derived and the transition to RT1 is not performed indefinitely.

  In RT1, the game proceeds to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. In order to win the promotion replay, as shown in FIG. 13, it is necessary to stop the operation procedure for winning one of the replays GR1 to GR6 and making the promotion lip winning.

  Even when controlled to RT0, it is set so that it is difficult to maintain control to RT0. That is, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 13, there is a possibility that the replays GR11 to 13 will be won at RT0. At this time, the fall replay wins with a probability of 2/3 and falls to RT1.

  Furthermore, when one of the bells such as the left bell 1 to 4 is won at RT0, the first reels other than the predetermined reel (the right-down bell shown in FIG. 14 or the reel for winning the middle bell) are first stopped. Sometimes, depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop, a transition point is derived and falls to RT1. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, in RT0, there is a possibility that the replays GR21 to 23 will be won. At this time, a predetermined reel (reel for winning the special replay shown in FIG. 13) is selected. When it stops for the first time, there is a possibility that the special replay wins and is controlled by RT2. However, even when controlled by RT2, when one of the bells such as the left bell 1 to 4 is won, the reels other than the predetermined reel (reel for lowering the right bell shown in FIG. 14 or the middle bell) are selected. When the first stop is performed, the transition point is derived and falls to RT1 depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. As a result, most of the games during non-AT are digested at RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game during the AT will be described. In RT1, when one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning the promoted replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. In RT0, when one of the replays GR11 to 13 is selected, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a normal replay can be executed. For this reason, RT0 can be maintained by normal replay winning by performing stop operation according to a navigation effect. Moreover, in RT0, when winning one of the left bells 1-4, the middle bells 1-4, and the right bells 1-4, the operation procedure for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell is specified. The navigation effect is executed. For this reason, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid derivation of the transition outcome and maintain RT0. Furthermore, in RT0, when any of the replays GR21 to GR23 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a special replay can be executed. For this reason, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by special replay winning.

  In RT2, when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won, the navigation for specifying the operation procedure for winning the right falling bell or the middle bell Production is performed. For this reason, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the derivation of the transition outcome and maintain 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 can be controlled to RT2 + AT (in this embodiment, the state controlled by AT in RT2, which is advantageous to the player, particularly referred to as assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART)). The counting is started from the next game of the game that has been won, that is, the game after winning one of the replays GR21 to 23 at RT0 and winning special replay. 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 first reels other than the predetermined reel (reel for lowering the right bell or middle bell shown in FIG. 14) are first stopped as described above. The 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 BB1 or BB2 will be described. Regardless of which RT is controlled, when BB1 or BB2 is won, control is performed to RT4 as shown in FIG. Further, in the next game after the end of the BB winning game, the suggestion effect may be executed to notify that the BB is won. Thereby, the player can grasp that BB1 or BB2 was won. When a BB winning occurs, the process shifts to a corresponding bonus, ends when a predetermined end number is paid out, and shifts to RT3.

[AT lottery]
Next, AT lottery executed by the main control unit 41 will be described. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the AT lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (a), in the present embodiment, the AT lottery condition is satisfied when one of weak watermelon, weak cherry, strong watermelon, strong cherry, and middle cherry is won. When the AT lottery condition is satisfied, the main control unit 41 executes AT lottery based on a predetermined AT lottery table among a plurality of types of AT lottery tables stored in the RAM.

  For example, the main control unit 41 refers to the AT lottery table 1 when a weak watermelon or a weak cherry is won, and determines whether or not to grant navigation stock based on the winning probability stored in the AT lottery table 1. Determine the number of navigation stocks. Further, the main control unit 41 refers to the AT lottery table 2 when a strong watermelon or strong cherry is won, and determines whether or not to grant navigation stock based on the winning probability stored in the AT lottery table 2. Determine the number of navigation stocks. Further, the main control unit 41 refers to both the AT lottery table 1 and the AT lottery table 2 when winning the middle cherries, and based on the winning probabilities stored in the AT lottery table 1 and the AT lottery table 2, respectively. Whether or not to provide navigation stock and the number of navigation stocks to be provided are determined.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, the AT lottery table 1 stores information (data) that can identify the winning probability corresponding to the number of navigation stocks including 0. For example, in the case of AT lottery based on the AT lottery table 1, it is determined that the number of navigation stocks is 0 with a winning probability of 90%, that is, no navigation stock is provided, and that 1 navigation stock is provided with a winning probability of 5%. It is determined that 2 navigation stocks will be awarded with a winning probability of 5%.

  As shown in FIG. 15C, the AT lottery table 2 stores information (data) that can identify the winning probability corresponding to the number of navigation stocks including 0. For example, in the case of AT lottery based on the AT lottery table 2, it is determined that the number of navigation stocks is 0 with a winning probability of 80%, that is, no navigation stock is given, and 1 is given with a winning probability of 10%. It is determined that 2 navigation stocks will be awarded with a winning probability of 10%.

  As described above, the AT lottery table 2 is provided with information (data) that can specify the winning probability so that the navigation stock is given with a higher probability than the AT lottery table 1 and the number of navigation stocks is increased. Stored. As shown in FIG. 10, strong watermelons and strong cherries have lower winning probabilities than weak watermelons and weak cherries. For this reason, as described above, when winning a strong watermelon or strong cherry, the AT lottery table 2 is referred to, so that navigation with a higher probability than when winning a weak watermelon or weak cherry and referring to the AT lottery table 1 is performed. The stock is given, and the number of navigation stocks when the stock is given is set to increase.

  In addition, when the main control unit 41 wins the middle cherries, regardless of whether or not it is determined that the AT lottery is executed first based on the AT lottery table 1 and the navigation stock is given in the AT lottery. Thereafter, AT lottery is executed based on the AT lottery table 2. As shown in FIG. 10, the middle stage cherries have a lower winning probability than the weak watermelons, weak cherries, strong watermelons, and strong cherries. For this reason, when winning the middle cherries, by executing two AT lotteries such as AT lottery based on AT lottery table 1 and AT lottery based on AT lottery table 2, weak watermelon, weak cherry, strong watermelon, and strong cherry It is set so that the number of navigation stocks is given with a higher probability than the time of winning any of these, and the number of navigation stocks when given is increased.

  In this way, even when it is determined that the navigation stock is given by the AT lottery based on the previous AT lottery table 1 when the middle stage cherries are won, the AT lottery based on the AT lottery table 2 is subsequently executed. There is a high possibility that the navigation stock is given, and the number of navigation stocks when it is given is higher than when any of the weak cherry, the strong watermelon, and the strong cherry is won. For this reason, when winning the middle cherries, the player can be expected to give the navigation stock more than any of the weak watermelons, weak cherries, strong watermelons, and strong cherries. For example, when winning the middle cherry, the cherry symbol may stop at the middle of the left reel 2L. For this reason, when the player confirms that the cherry symbol is stopped, the player can strongly expect the navigation stock to be given.

  In addition, the AT lottery table used for AT lottery varies depending on whether the winner is weak watermelon, weak cherry, strong watermelon, or strong cherry. The AT lottery based on the AT lottery table 1 can be executed in the same manner as when the AT lottery table 1 is executed, and further, the AT lottery based on the AT lottery table 2 can be executed similarly to the case where the strong watermelon or strong cherry is won. As a result, there is no need to store the AT lottery table in the RAM because the AT lottery is not executed using the dedicated AT lottery table when winning the middle cherries, and the amount of memory stored in the RAM is increased. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by AT lottery without making it.

[Modification]
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.

[About AT lottery]
In the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 wins the middle cherries, it is determined whether or not the AT lottery is first executed based on the AT lottery table 1 and the navigation stock is given in the AT lottery. Regardless, the AT lottery is executed based on the AT lottery table 2 after that, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, when the main control unit 41 wins the middle cherries, regardless of whether or not it is determined that the AT lottery is executed based on the AT lottery table 2 and the navigation stock is given in the AT lottery. Thereafter, the AT lottery may be executed based on the AT lottery table 1.

  The main control unit 41 may simultaneously execute the AT lottery based on the AT lottery table 1 and the AT lottery based on the AT lottery table 2 when the middle cherry is won.

  In addition, when the main control unit 41 wins the middle stage cherry, the AT lottery based on the AT lottery table 1 and the AT lottery based on the AT lottery table 2 are executed first, and the one AT lottery is performed. The other AT lottery is executed when it is decided not to grant the navigation stock in the above, whereas the other AT lottery is not executed when the navigation stock is decided to be given in the one AT lottery. May be.

  Specifically, when the main control unit 41 wins the middle cherries, the main control unit 41 first executes the AT lottery based on the AT lottery table 1 and determines that the navigation stock is not given in the AT lottery. While the AT lottery is executed based on the lottery table 2, the AT lottery is not executed based on the AT lottery table 2 when it is determined to give the navigation stock by the AT lottery based on the AT lottery table 1. May be. Alternatively, when the main control unit 41 wins the middle cherries, the main lottery first executes the AT lottery based on the AT lottery table 2, and when the AT lottery does not decide to give the navigation stock, the AT lottery table Even if the AT lottery is executed based on the AT lottery table 1, the AT lottery is executed based on the AT lottery table 1 when it is determined that the navigation stock is given by the AT lottery based on the AT lottery table 2. Good.

  In this way, if it is decided to give the navigation stock in one AT lottery executed first when winning the middle cherries, the other AT lottery will not be executed. It is possible to prevent the player from becoming excessively advantageous regarding the provision of the navigation stock than when the watermelon, the weak cherry, or the strong watermelon or the strong cherry is won.

  Note that the AT lottery conditions are not limited to two types, and three or more types may be provided, and the AT lottery table is not limited to two types and may be provided with three or more types. For example, the AT lottery may be executed based on the AT lottery table 3 when the bonus is won. For example, when a strong cherry is won, the AT lottery may be executed three times based on each of the AT lottery table 1, the AT lottery table 2, and the AT lottery table 3, or any two types of AT lottery The AT lottery may be executed twice based on the table.

  Only one type of AT lottery table may be provided. For example, when winning a weak watermelon or weak cherry, the AT lottery is executed once based on the AT lottery table, and when winning a strong watermelon or strong cherry, the AT lottery is executed twice based on the AT lottery table. When the middle cherry is won, the AT lottery may be executed three times based on the AT lottery table.

[About benefits]
In the present embodiment, the navigation stock serving as the right to be controlled by the AT is exemplified as the privilege provided by the main control unit 41, but other privileges may be provided.

  For example, the main control unit 41 controls the CZ (chance zone) in which the probability that navigation stock will be granted in the AT lottery and the probability that the number of navigation stocks given will increase will be higher than the normal state. Alternatively, as a privilege, a CZ game as a right to control the CZ may be granted. Hereinafter, the slot machine 1 in a modified example including the CZ will be described.

  First, the CZ lottery executed by the main control unit 41 in the modification will be described. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the CZ lottery in the modified example.

  As shown in FIG. 16A, the CZ lottery condition is satisfied when one of the weak watermelon, the weak cherry, and the middle cherry is won. When the CZ lottery condition is satisfied, the main control unit 41 refers to the CZ lottery table A stored in the RAM, determines whether or not to grant the CZ game based on the winning probability stored in the CZ lottery table A, and The number of CZ games to be given is determined. Further, the main control unit 41 refers to the CZ lottery table A even when the middle stage cherries are won, and determines whether or not to grant the CZ game based on the winning probability stored in the CZ lottery table A. The number of CZ games in case is determined.

  As shown in FIG. 16B, in the CZ lottery table A, information (data) that can identify the winning probability corresponding to the number of CZ games including 0 is stored. For example, in the case of the CZ lottery based on the CZ lottery table A, it is determined that the number of CZ games is 0 with a winning probability of 70%, that is, no CZ game is awarded, and 10 CZ games are awarded with a winning probability of 20%. It is determined that 20 CZ games are awarded with a winning probability of 10%.

  Next, the AT lottery executed by the main control unit 41 in the modification will be described. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining AT lottery in a modified example.

  As shown in FIG. 17A, the AT lottery condition is satisfied when one of the strong watermelons, strong cherries, and middle cherries is won. When the AT lottery condition is satisfied, the main control unit 41 executes AT lottery based on a predetermined AT lottery table among a plurality of types of AT lottery tables stored in the RAM.

  For example, the main control unit 41 refers to the AT lottery table A at the time of winning a strong watermelon or strong cherry in non-CZ, and determines whether or not to grant navigation stock based on the winning probability stored in the AT lottery table A Or the number of navigation stocks to be given. Also, the main control unit 41 refers to the AT lottery table B at the time of winning a strong watermelon or strong cherry in the CZ, and determines whether or not to give navigation stock based on the winning probability stored in the AT lottery table B , And the number of navigation stocks to be given. Further, when winning a non-CZ middle tier cherry, the AT lottery table A is referred to, and whether or not the navigation stock is given based on the winning probability stored in the AT lottery table A, and the navigation stock in the case of granting Determine the number. Further, the main control unit 41 refers to the AT lottery table B at the time of winning the middle cherries in the CZ, and determines whether or not to grant the navigation stock based on the winning probability stored in the AT lottery table B. Determine the number of navigation stocks.

  As shown in FIG. 17B, in the AT lottery table A, information (data) that can identify the winning probability is stored corresponding to the number of navigation stocks including 0. For example, in the case of AT lottery based on the AT lottery table A, it is determined that the number of navigation stocks is 0 with a winning probability of 90%, that is, no navigation stock is given, and 1 is given with a winning probability of 5%. It is determined that 2 navigation stocks will be awarded with a winning probability of 5%.

  As shown in FIG. 17C, in the AT lottery table B, information (data) that can identify the winning probability is stored corresponding to the number of navigation stocks including 0. For example, in the case of AT lottery based on the AT lottery table B, it is determined that the number of navigation stocks is 0 with a winning probability of 60%, that is, no navigation stock is given, and 1 is given with a winning probability of 20%. It is determined that 2 navigation stocks will be awarded with a winning probability of 20%.

  Thus, the AT lottery table B referred to during the non-CZ is given navigation stock with higher probability than the AT lottery table A referenced during the CZ, and the number of navigation stocks when given is increased. Thus, information (data) that can identify the winning probability is stored.

  In addition, when the main control unit 41 wins the middle cherries, the CZ lottery is first executed based on the CZ lottery table, regardless of whether or not the CZ game is determined to be given by the CZ lottery. The AT lottery is executed based on the AT lottery table. As shown in FIG. 10, the middle stage cherries have a lower winning probability than the weak watermelons, weak cherries, strong watermelons, and strong cherries. For this reason, when the middle stage cherries are won, by executing two lotteries such as the CZ lottery and the AT lottery, the player's advantage level is higher than when the weak watermelon, weak cherry, strong watermelon, and strong cherry are won. Has improved.

  In this way, when the middle stage cherries are won, the AT lottery is executed even if it is decided to give the CZ game in the previous CZ lottery, so that any of weak watermelon, weak cherry, strong watermelon, and strong cherry There is a high possibility that the player's degree of advantage regarding the granting of the navigation stock will be higher than when winning the prize. For this reason, when winning the middle cherries, the player can be expected to give the navigation stock more than any of the weak watermelons, weak cherries, strong watermelons, and strong cherries.

  When the main control unit 41 is won by the CZ lottery executed earlier, the main control unit 41 may execute the AT lottery in a state controlled by the CZ.

  Further, when the main control unit 41 wins the middle cherries, the main control unit 41 executes the AT lottery first, and then executes the CZ lottery regardless of whether or not it is decided to give the navigation stock in the AT lottery. It may be.

  The main control unit 41 may execute the CZ lottery and the AT lottery simultaneously when winning the middle cherry.

  Further, when the main control unit 41 wins the middle cherries, the main control unit 41 executes either the CZ lottery or the AT lottery first, and when it has not decided to give a privilege in the one lottery, the other In contrast to executing the lottery, when it is determined to give a privilege in one lottery, the other lottery may not be executed. Specifically, the main control unit 41 executes the CZ lottery first when winning the middle cherries, and executes the AT lottery when it is not decided to give the CZ game in the CZ lottery. Thus, the AT lottery may not be executed when it is determined to give the CZ game by the CZ lottery. Alternatively, the main control unit 41 executes the AT lottery first when winning the middle cherry, and executes the CZ lottery when it is not decided to give the navigation stock in the AT lottery. The CZ lottery may not be executed when it is determined to give the navigation stock by the AT lottery.

  In this way, when it is decided to give a privilege in one of the lotteries executed first when winning the middle cherries, the other lottery is not executed, so when winning the middle cherries, weak watermelon or weak It is possible to prevent the player from becoming excessively advantageous for granting a privilege than when winning a cherry or a strong watermelon or strong cherry.

  Furthermore, the AT lottery table used for the lottery differs depending on whether the weak watermelon, weak cherry, strong watermelon, or strong cherry is won. For example, when a weak watermelon or a weak cherry is won, the CZ lottery table A is used and the CZ lottery is executed, whereas when a strong watermelon or a strong cherry is won, the AT lottery table A or the AT lottery table B is used. AT lottery is executed. Furthermore, when winning the middle cherries, the CZ lottery based on the CZ lottery table A is executed in the same way as when winning the weak watermelons and weak cherries. Furthermore, the AT lottery table is the same as when winning strong watermelons and strong cherries. An AT lottery based on the A or AT lottery table B may be executed. As a result, the CZ lottery is not executed using the dedicated CZ lottery table when the middle stage cherries are won, and the AT lottery is not executed using the dedicated AT lottery table. It is not necessary to store a dedicated AT lottery table in the RAM, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game by CZ lottery or AT lottery without increasing the storage amount stored in the RAM.

  In the above-described example, the value directly affecting the payout rate of medals, such as the number of navigation stocks and the CZ game, 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.

  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 from when the predetermined AT start condition is satisfied until the predetermined AT end condition is satisfied, and if the AT is continued when the AT end condition is satisfied, the continuous lottery is performed. The continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery may be used as a privilege.

[Suggested production]
In the slot machine 1 in the modification described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17, a suggestive effect as described in FIG. 18 may be executed. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the suggestion effect in the modification. In the following, a case will be described in which both CZ lottery and AT lottery are executed when a strong cherry is won.

  As described with reference to FIG. 16, the main control unit 41 executes CZ lottery when a weak watermelon or a weak cherry is won. The main control unit 41 transmits a CZ lottery time command including information that can specify the result of the CZ lottery (for example, whether or not a CZ game has been awarded and the number of CZ games to be given) to the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 specifies that the weak watermelon or the weak cherry is won by the received internal winning command, and further receives the CZ lottery command, according to the result of the CZ lottery specified by the received CZ lottery command. The suggestion effect A is executed. The suggestion effect is executed in any period up to the AT start timing determined by the main control unit 41.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the suggestion effect A is an effect corresponding to the CZ lottery, which is executed after the chance effect and the chance effect to improve the player's expectation by suggesting whether or not the CZ game has been awarded. And a roulette effect for notifying whether or not the CZ game has been awarded.

  In the chance effect, for example, a character image of “chance” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 while the background image of the liquid crystal display 51 is maintained as a normal image (for example, a morning background image). In the roulette effect, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which the character image “x” indicating that the CZ game is not provided and the character image “◯” indicating that the CZ game is provided are rotated by the roulette. If the character image pointed to when the rotation of the roulette stops is “x”, it is definitely notified that the CZ game has not been given, while the pointed character image is “◯”. If so, it is definitely notified that the CZ game has been awarded.

  Further, as described with reference to FIG. 17, the main control unit 41 executes AT lottery when a strong watermelon or a strong cherry is won. The main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 an AT lottery command including information that can specify the result of the AT lottery (for example, whether or not the navigation stock has been assigned and the number of navigation stocks to be assigned). The sub-control unit 91 specifies that the strong watermelon or the strong cherry is won by the received internal winning command, and further receives the AT lottery command, according to the AT lottery result specified by the received AT lottery command. The suggestion effect B is executed. The suggestion effect is executed in any period up to the AT start timing determined by the main control unit 41.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the suggestion effect B is an effect corresponding to the AT lottery, which is executed after the training effect and the training effect that suggests whether or not the navigation stock is given and improves the player's expectation. And a battle effect for notifying whether or not the navigation stock is given.

  In the training effect, for example, an effect image in which the character is training while the background image of the liquid crystal display 51 maintains a special image (for example, an evening background image) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the battle effect, for example, an effect image in which a friend character and an enemy character battle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and if the enemy character wins, it is definitely notified that no navigation stock has been given, If the ally character wins, it is definitely notified that the navigation stock has been given.

  In this way, the CZ game, which is a privilege granted according to the CZ lottery, and the Navistock, which is a privilege granted according to the AT lottery, are different types, and the CZ lottery is executed by winning a weak watermelon or a weak cherry. Since a different suggestion effect is executed when the strong watermelon or cherry is won and the AT lottery is executed, it is easy for the player to recognize the type of privilege suggested by the suggestion effect.

  Further, when the navigation stock is awarded, the medal payout rate is controlled to be AT or higher, whereas the medal payout rate is controlled to be 1 or higher even when the CZ game is given. Therefore, it can be said that Navistock is a privilege that is more advantageous for the player than the CZ game. In addition, the lower cherries may win even if they win either the weak cherries or the strong cherries, so the player knows whether they won the weak cherries or the strong cherries only by confirming the winning symbols. It may not be possible. In addition, a player who wins either a weak watermelon or a strong watermelon may win a right-down watermelon, an upper watermelon, or a middle watermelon. It may not be possible to recognize which of the watermelons is won. For this reason, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether the suggestion effect executed after the winning symbol is derived is the suggestion effect A or the suggestion effect B. If the suggestion effect B is executed, it can be expected that the navigation stock, which is a privilege more advantageous to the player, is given than when the suggestion effect A is executed.

  As described with reference to FIGS. 16 and 17, the main control unit 41 executes the CZ lottery and the AT lottery when the middle stage cherry is won. The sub-control unit 91 specifies that the middle cherries have been won by the received internal winning command, and further receives the CZ lottery command and the AT lottery command, and receives the CZ lottery result specified by the received CZ lottery command and The suggestion effect A and the suggestion effect B are executed according to the result of the AT lottery specified by the received AT lottery command. The suggestion effect is executed in any period up to the AT start timing determined by the main control unit 41.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 18, when the sub-control unit 91 wins the middle cherries, the sub-control unit 91 executes the suggestion effect A if neither the CZ lottery nor the AT lottery wins. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes the suggestion effect A when winning the middle stage cherry and winning only in the CZ lottery. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes the suggestion effect B when winning the middle cherries and winning only in the AT lottery. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes both the suggestion effect A and the suggestion effect B when winning in both the CZ lottery and the AT lottery when winning the middle stage cherry.

  As described above, when the middle cherry is won, a suggestion effect corresponding to the winning one of the CZ lottery and the AT lottery is executed. For this reason, even when the middle stage cherry is won, it is easy for the player to recognize the type of privilege suggested by the suggestion effect.

  Furthermore, when the middle stage cherries are won and the CZ lottery and the AT lottery are not won, the suggestion effect A corresponding to the CZ game, which is a privilege with a low degree of advantage, is executed out of the CZ game and the navigation stock. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from expecting the player to give the privilege excessively even though the privilege is not given.

  In the above-described modification, when the middle stage cherry is won, both the suggestion effect A and the suggestion effect B are executed when both the CZ lottery and the AT lottery are won, but the advantage is low. Only the suggestion effect A may be executed to notify that both the CZ game and the navigation stock are given in the suggestion effect A, or only the suggestion effect B having a high degree of advantage may be executed. You may alert | report that both the CZ game and the navigation stock were provided. Or after performing the suggestion effect A and informing that the CZ game has been granted, the suggestion effect B may be executed to notify that the navigation stock has been granted. After performing the above and informing that the navigation stock has been provided, the suggestion effect A may be executed to notify that the CZ game has been provided. Alternatively, either the suggestion effect A or the suggestion effect B may be executed by lottery.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, when the sub-control unit 91 wins the middle cherries, regardless of whether the CZ lottery or the AT lottery is determined to grant a privilege, Even when it is determined to give a privilege in any of the AT lotteries, the same suggestion effect C may be executed regardless of the type of privilege granted.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the suggestion effect C is executed after the Hatena effect that suggests whether or not the CZ game or the navigation stock is given and improves the player's expectation, and the CZ game or And a button effect for definite notification of whether or not the navigation stock has been given.

  In Hatena production, for example, a character image of “?” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the button effect, for example, a character image prompting the operation of the effect switch 56 such as “Press the button” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and when the effect switch 56 is operated by the player, a CZ game or navigation stock is given. Whether or not it has been done is definitely notified.

  Thus, since it is difficult for the player to recognize the type of privilege suggested by the suggestion effect C when the middle stage cherries are won, the player is expected to grant a privilege in both the CZ lottery and AT lottery. Can improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, the sub control unit 91 may determine the suggestion effect instead of determining the suggestion effect. For example, the main control unit 41 may perform processing for executing the suggestion effect at a predetermined timing when the AT lottery is performed. As the 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 may be provided. During the freeze effect, a pseudo game is executed in which the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated in a predetermined manner to temporarily stop a specific symbol combination. 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.

  In addition, the reliability of winning the AT is the highest in the freeze effect, followed by the consecutive strike effect, the button effect, and the character B effect, and the type of the suggestion effect is determined so that the character A effect is the lowest. The ratio may be determined as follows. Note that the effect to be executed is not limited to one in which one suggestive effect is determined, and a plurality of suggestive effects may be determined. In addition, the predetermined timing for executing the 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 determines the timing for performing the result notification by the suggestion effect, It may be the number of games (for example, any one of 0 to 32 games) determined by a random lottery or the like from a game won by a specific lottery target. The main control unit 41 outputs a command for specifying the type of the suggestion effect to the sub-control unit 91 at a predetermined timing for executing the suggestion effect, and when the suggestion effect is a freeze effect, You may make it perform the process of. Note that the suggestion effect other than the freeze effect may be configured to be determined by the sub-control unit 91 as described in the above-described embodiment.

[About lottery conditions]
In the above-described example, it is exemplified that the winning lottery condition for executing the AT lottery or the CZ lottery is one of weak watermelon, weak cherry, strong watermelon, strong cherry, and middle cherry. The lottery condition may be satisfied when winning.

  In addition to the winning of a winning combination, other conditions such as the occurrence of a predetermined number of winnings and the consumption of a predetermined number of games may be set as lottery conditions.

[Advantageous state]
In the above-described example, as an advantageous state, a big bonus (BB) or AT having a higher probability than the case where the winning role of the small role is a predetermined state is illustrated as an advantageous state, but it may be an advantageous state for the player. 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 is 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.

[Other variations of slot machines]
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 part, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control part, 91a Sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A lottery means for executing a lottery regarding grant of a privilege based on predetermined lottery data among a plurality of types of lottery data when a predetermined lottery condition among a plurality of types of lottery conditions is established;
Storage means for storing the plurality of types of lottery data,
The lottery means
When the first lottery condition of the plurality of types of lottery conditions is satisfied, the first lottery is executed based on the first lottery data of the plurality of types of lottery data,
When the second lottery condition of the plurality of types of lottery conditions is satisfied, the second lottery is executed based on the second lottery data of the plurality of types of lottery data,
A slot machine capable of executing the first lottery and the second lottery when a third lottery condition among the plurality of types of lottery conditions is satisfied.

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