JP2017074202A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine enabled to improve the interest in a game by making use of the fact that an application of a privilege has been decided before the control into a specific state has been started.SOLUTION: When the application of a navigation stock has been determined by a quasi bonus winning before a control of an ART has been started, such a game of the maximum 30 games of the ART as discharges the navigation stock is decided by a navigation stock discharge lottery.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 29

Description

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

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display unit having a reel on which a plurality of kinds of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and a start switch is operated with a specified number of bets set. When the reel starts to rotate 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, symbol combination is a combination of display results, or Winning is generated by deriving the “right” (also called a role).

  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.

  In such a slot machine, a continuous lottery is executed during an AT in which the player is informed of the operation procedure of the stop switch, and if the winning is not made in the continuous lottery, the AT is terminated by using a predetermined number of games. There is a slot machine that executes AT of a predetermined number of games again after the predetermined number of games are exhausted when winning by a continuous lottery.

Japanese Patent No. 5620454

  In the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, a lottery is executed as to whether or not to grant a privilege to continue the specific state during a specific state such as AT, but control to the specific state is started. No consideration has been given to the case where the granting of the privilege has been decided before the event is made.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to improve the interest of the game by utilizing the fact that the provision of the privilege has been determined before the control to the specific state is started. It is to provide a slot machine that can.

(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.
State control means for controlling a plurality of games to a specific state (for example, AT (ART)) advantageous to the player (for example, processing for controlling to AT by the main control unit 41);
Grant determination means (for example, a process of executing a pseudo bonus lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to grant a privilege (for example, a pseudo bonus (navigator stock)) during the specific state;
When the privilege is granted during the specific state, the state control means controls the new specific state over a plurality of games after the control to the specific state is finished (for example, as shown in FIG. 29). Thus, when the navigation stock is acquired during the ART, the acquired navigation stock is released after the ART is ended, and a new ART is controlled again via the pseudo bonus).
When the grant of the privilege has been determined before the control to the specific state is started, a grant game determining means (for example, main control) that determines a game to be given the privilege among the plurality of games in the specific state. (A process for executing the navigation stock discharge lottery shown in FIG. 22 (e) by the unit 41).

  According to such a configuration, for example, even when the number of games controlled to the specific state is small, when the grant of the privilege is determined before the control to the specific state is started, the specific state After completing the control, the game is controlled to a new specific state over a plurality of games. Thus, since it is controlled again to the specific state in which it is determined whether or not the privilege is given, the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, when the provision of the privilege is determined before the control to the specific state is started, the game to which the privilege is provided is determined from among the plurality of games in the specific state. Thereby, since the game to which a privilege is provided is not fixed, the interest of the game can be improved.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
It further comprises value giving means for giving game value (for example, medal) (for example, processing for paying out medal by the main control unit 41),
The specific state is a state in which the game value grant rate exceeds 1 (for example, an ART state).

  According to such a configuration, in the specific state, the game value grant rate exceeds 1, and therefore, when the provision of the privilege is determined before the control to the specific state is started, the specific value is controlled. It is advantageous for a player to be given a privilege in a game when the number of games is small. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by attracting the player's attention to the game to which the privilege is given.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The grant determining means determines whether or not to grant the privilege during the specific state even when the grant of the privilege is determined before the control to the specific state is started ( For example, even if the navigation stock is owned before being controlled by one ART, a pseudo bonus lottery is executed at that ART).

  According to such a configuration, whether or not to grant a privilege during the specific state is determined even when the provision of the privilege is determined before the control to the specific state is started. It is advantageous for the player that a privilege is given in a game when the number of games controlled to a specific state is small. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by attracting the player's attention to the game to which the privilege is given.

(4) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (3) above,
The state control means controls to a special state (for example, a pseudo bonus) when the privilege is granted during the specific state,
The grant determining means determines whether or not to grant the privilege during the special state (for example, the pseudo bonus lottery shown in FIG. 22D is executed even during the pseudo bonus).

  According to such a configuration, when the provision of a privilege is determined during a specific state, it is controlled to a special state, and further, it is determined whether or not the privilege is granted during the special state. Can be made.

(5) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (4) above,
The grant game determining means can determine a game that grants the privilege in any one of a start game of control to the specific state and an end game of control to the specific state (for example, FIG. 22). As shown in (e) and FIG. 29, it is determined that the navigation stock is released when one game is started at the start of ART, or the navigation stock is determined to be released when the last 30 games are digested. To do).

  According to such a configuration, when a privilege is granted in the end game of control to a specific state, the game is controlled to the specific state rather than when a privilege is granted in the control start game to the specific state. The large number is advantageous to the player. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved by causing the player to expect that the privilege is given in the end game of the control to the specific state.

(6) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (5) above,
The grant determining means can determine whether or not to grant a plurality of the privileges at one opportunity (for example, as shown in FIG. 22 (d), a plurality of navigation stocks in one lottery). May be determined).

  According to such a configuration, since a plurality of privileges may be given and decided at one opportunity, the interest of the game can be improved.

It is a front view of the slot machine in the present embodiment. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of special combination, the symbol combination of a special combination, and a special combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the type of a missing item, the pattern combination of a missing item, and a missing item. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the 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 transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control of a pushing order bell. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control of a pushing order lip. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of a middle check winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of a corner check winning. It is a figure for demonstrating a CZ lottery table, an AT lottery table, a pseudo bonus lottery table, and a navigation stock discharge lottery table. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the production in CZ. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the CZ completion | finish lottery process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the completion | finish suggestion production process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the avoidance navigation effect process which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the aspect of a display result and an effect when the 1st left stop is carried out according to which of C lip A and C lip B is won. It is a figure for demonstrating the aspect of the display result at the time of C lip A winning, and production according to which of the left first stop and the right first stop was operated. It is a figure for demonstrating the discharge | release timing of a navigation stock.

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

[Configuration of slot machine]
First, the slot machine 1 used in the present embodiment will be described below. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a housing 1a whose front surface is open, and a pivotable pivotable on the side end of the housing 1a. The front door 1b is supported.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, "bell", "watermelon", "cherry", "Lip A", "Lip B", "Lip C", "White BAR" are provided on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively. ”,“ Black BAR ”,“ White 7 ”, and“ Red 7 ”, each of which is a plurality of identifiable symbols of 20 in a predetermined order. In addition, “Lip A” is a design in which a single line is not drawn above and below the characters “REPLAY”, and “Lip B” is a design in which a single line is drawn only under the characters “REPLAY”. “Lip C” is a pattern in which a single line is drawn above and below the characters “REPLAY”. Also, among the multiple types of symbols, “white BAR”, “black BAR”, “white 7”, and “red 7” are more prominent than other symbols (for example, large in size and flashy colors). It is drawn and reminds the player that an advantageous event occurs when a 7-match or a BAR-match is derived. Such symbols as “white BAR”, “black BAR”, “white 7”, and “red 7” are easily recognized by the player, and the symbol that the player recalls when an advantageous event occurs at the time of derivation. Called.

  The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed in three stages, upper, middle, and lower, respectively, in the see-through window 3 provided at the approximate center of the reel panel of the front door 1b. Each of the above-mentioned plural types of symbols is a symbol having a different external shape from the other symbols.

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

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

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

  The front door 1b has a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 through which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player-owned game value that can be used for setting the number of bets). ) Is used to set the maximum bet number (upper limit number: 3 in any game state in this embodiment) among the prescribed number of bets determined according to the game state within the range. The operated MAXBET switch 6 and the settlement that is performed when the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and bets are returned). A switch 10, a start switch 7 that is operated when starting a game, and stop switches 8L and 8C that are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. And 8R, and effect switch 56 for use in the effect are respectively provided so as to be operated by the player.

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

  In the present embodiment, the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (also referred to as “pressing order” or “stopping operation order”), such as forward pressing, forward sandwiching pressing, middle left pressing, and middle right pressing. , Reverse pinching push, and reverse push. The forward pressing refers to a pressing order in which the middle reel 2C is second stopped after the left reel 2L is first stopped. Further, the forward pinching push means a push order in which the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time and then the right reel 2R is stopped for the second time. The middle left push means a push order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The middle right press refers to a pressing order in which the right reel 2R is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The reverse pinching push refers to a pressing order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the right reel 2R is first stopped. The reverse pressing refers to a pressing order in which the middle reel 2C is second stopped after the right reel 2R is first stopped.

  A payout indicator 13 is provided on the front door 1b. The payout display 13 displays a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning combination, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. A gaming auxiliary indicator 12, a 1BETLED 14 for notifying that the bet number is set by 1 lighting, a 2BETLED 15 for notifying that the bet number is set 2 by lighting, and that the bet number is set to 3 A 3BET LED 16 for notifying by lighting, an insertion request LED 17 for notifying the state where a medal can be inserted by lighting, a start valid LED 18 for notifying that the start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7 is effective, Wait (Wait for the reels to start rotating after a certain period of time A weight in the LED19 of informing by lighting the effect that that state) during a during replay LED20 notifying is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided inside the 8R to notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective. It has been. Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R on the front door 1b, a lower panel on which a title of the slot machine 1 and a payout table are printed is provided.

  On the inner side of the front door 1b, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state and a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) by a predetermined key operation; Enable / disable the setting value display 24 that displays the setting value at that time while changing the setting value or confirming the setting value, and the stop function that controls the stop state at the end of AT (Assist Time). In order to select the stop switch 36a for selection and the automatic settlement function (processing for controlling (returning) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) to be enabled / disabled. Automatic settlement switch 36b, and a inserted medal sensor 31 (flow path switching solenoid) for detecting a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side. Hopper tank 34a side of 30 the medal selector having an arrangement) to (downstream side) (not shown), the door opening detection switch 25 for detecting the open state of the front door 1b (see FIG. 4) is provided.

  The AT is a period during which a navigation effect is executed in which the player is notified of the operating procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in order to generate a predetermined winning. The AT is controlled on the condition that it has Navistock as a right to AT control. The AT is controlled over a predetermined period based on the number of navigation stocks held. That is, the number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by the AT, and the more the number of navigation stocks is held, the longer it is controlled by the AT. In the present embodiment, every time one Navistock is consumed, the AT is controlled over a maximum of 30 games. Note that the AT in the pseudo bonus described later is fixed to 20 games. Further, the medal payout rate per game during AT is 1 or more. For this reason, it can be said that Navistock, which is the right to AT control, is a privilege advantageous to the player. The navigation stock is given when a winning is made in the AT lottery performed by the main control unit 41.

  As shown in FIG. 2, inside the housing 1a, reel sensors 33L and 33C that can detect reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. , 33R (see FIG. 4), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and a hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals from the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full sensor 35 a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced apart from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals is provided. It is possible to detect that the medal storage amount stored in the inside when it is conductive by contacting through the medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, that the overflow tank is full. It has become.

  On the front face of the power supply box 100, a function key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state function in the setting change state. Is a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (a payout rate, a payout rate) of an internal lottery described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned ON / OFF. And are provided.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a winning line LN for connecting symbols arranged horizontally in the middle of the reel 2L, the middle of the reel 2C, the middle of the reel 2R, that is, the middle, and the upper of the left reel 2L, The invalid line LM1 connecting the symbols arranged in the upper row of the middle reel 2C, the upper row of the right reel 2R, that is, the upper row, and the symbols arranged in the lower row of the left reel 2L, the lower row of the middle reel 2C, the lower row of the right reel 2R, that is, the lower row. An invalid line LM2 to be connected, an upper stage of the left reel 2L, a middle stage of the middle reel 2C, a lower stage of the right reel 2R, that is, an invalid line LM3 linking the symbols arranged in the lower right direction, a lower stage of the left reel 2L, a middle stage of the middle reel 2C, An invalid line LM4 is defined that connects the upper row of the right reel 2R, that is, the symbols arranged in the upward direction.

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

  When all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, if the combination of symbols for generating a small combination on the activated pay line LN is not stopped, one game is ended at the time of the stop. On the other hand, when the combination of symbols for generating a prize for a small role is stopped on the activated winning line LN, a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player according to the prize for the small role. When the credit is added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in the present embodiment), the medal is paid out from the medal payout exit 9 (see FIG. 1), and one game is completed.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, a configuration using four or more reels may be used. In a configuration using two or more reels, a winning determination may be made based on a combination of display results derived for all two or more reels. In the present embodiment, the variable display unit is configured by a physical reel. However, the variable display unit may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display 51.

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

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames is fluctuated, so a maximum of four symbols are drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols. For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated at a predetermined timing and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol 4 The symbols up to the top of the frame can be displayed in the lower row. Therefore, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are arranged within 5 frames including the symbols displayed in the middle of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. Can be displayed on the winning line.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the power interruption process, execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited as the process starts. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM 41c is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored. Next, after all output ports are initialized, a RAM parity is calculated based on all data stored in the RAM 41c, set in a predetermined parity storage area, and RAM access is prohibited. Then, a loop process in which no process is performed is entered. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the main control unit 41 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted. As described above, in the power interruption processing, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and is stored in the RAM 41c by comparing with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup. It is possible to check whether the data is normal.

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

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

  Electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), a rendering effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and a reel LED 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1 are connected to the rendering control board 90. These electrical components are driven based on control by the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. In addition, an effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 is configured to perform output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55. . Note that the effect device is not limited to this, and for example, a mechanically driven display device or a mechanically driven role item may be applied as the effect device.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an LED driving circuit 93 that controls driving of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, and an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54. When the power is turned on or when the initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a and a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90 are detected. Switch circuit 96 for monitoring the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 Power interruption detection circuit 98, and other circuits are mounted for outputting voltage drop signal indicating when detecting the voltage drop to the sub CPU91a to. The sub CPU 91a receives various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs various controls for executing the effects, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. To do.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). One of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, among the command transmission lines, and the sub CPU 91a receives the strobe signal. An interrupt is generated based on the input, and a command from the main control unit 41 is acquired and stored in the buffer. Also, the sub CPU 91a executes an interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. In addition, one of the interrupt terminals of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a performs power interruption processing according to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. (Sub) is executed. Also, when an unused interrupt occurs in the sub CPU 91a, the process is immediately returned to the original process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Power interruption]
In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, when the main CPU 41a detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48, power interruption processing (main) is executed. In the power interruption process (main), the registers are saved in a stack of a RAM 41c, which will be described later, and data for destructive diagnosis in which any bit is 1, that is, specific data other than 0 are stored in the RAM 41c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in the area becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 41c.

  The main CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c at the time of activation, confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, the RAM parity is 0, and the destructive diagnosis The processing state of the main CPU 41a is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the value of the data for use is correct, but the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or is destroyed. If the value of the diagnostic data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state so that the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormality error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and until a new set value is set in the setting change state. It will not be released.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 91a detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98, the power interruption processing (sub) is executed. In the power interruption process (sub), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 91c, which will be described later, and destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 91c, and also based on data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity becomes 0 and stored in the RAM 91c.

  Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c at the time of activation, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is restored to the state before the power interruption. If the RAM parity is not 0 (1), it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the sub CPU 91a, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

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

  The important work is a work that stores data that is inconvenient to initialize, such as various display devices, LED display data, and I / O input / output data. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed at the time of activation. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, and the number of medals to be paid out. The special work is a work in which data such as various software random numbers that are initialized only before the start of setting is stored. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main control unit 41 is stored, and the unused stack area is one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. However, if it is established, it will be initialized, but the in-use stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 destroys the data in the RAM 41c when the setting key switch 37 is turned on, when a RAM error occurs, or when the setting key switch 37 is turned off. When there is not, when four initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initializations with different areas initialized according to each initialization condition are performed.

[Winning line]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a prescribed number of bets that can be set is determined according to the gaming state, and on condition that the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set. The game can be started. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a prescribed number of bets corresponding to the gaming state is set.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, a winning combination is achieved when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged on the activated winning line LN.

  The types of winning combinations are determined according to the gaming status, but can be broadly divided into small roles that involve paying out medals and the number of bets using gaming values (medals, credits, etc.). A re-player who can play the next game by automatically setting the number of bets set in the winning game (automatic BET), and a special player with a transition to a game state advantageous to the player (Big bonus, Challenge bonus, etc.). In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c. Note that the winning flags for the small combination and re-playing combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. The special combination winning flag is valid until a combination of combinations permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in a game having a combination of combinations permitted.

[Internal lottery]
Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value of the random number value storage work assigned to the RAM 41c is set to the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, numerical data stored in the lottery work, and each value determined according to the value of the gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value It is performed according to the number of judgment values for the combination.

  The random value storage work is a storage area in which numerical data latched simultaneously with the operation of the start switch 7 is stored. Every time new numerical data is latched, the numerical data latched is subjected to subsequent timer interrupt processing ( The numerical data read in the main) and stored in the random value storage work is updated to the latest latched latest numerical data.

  In the internal lottery, an internal lottery target, the current gaming state flag value, and the number of judgment values determined in accordance with the set value are used as random numbers for internal lottery (numerical data stored in the lottery work). When the result of addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values. If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The winning flag set in the internal winning flag storing work is cleared for each game.

[Reel stop control]
Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the security check program when the rotation of the reel starts and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Then, a stop control table is created for each rotating reel. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In the table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state) Differences up to the address where the data is stored are registered. As a result, a difference corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and the corresponding index data can be acquired by adding the difference to the reference address. Even if the winning status of the combination is different, when the same control is applied, the same address is stored as index data. In such a case, refer to the same table creation data. A stop control table will be created.

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of sliding frames according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status. The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may differ depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, or the middle and right reels are stopped. Furthermore, in the situation where any of the reels is stopped, it may differ depending on the stop position of the stopped reel. Therefore, the address of the stop control table to be referred to for each situation is registered for each rotating reel. The address of the stop control table to be referred to according to each situation can be specified based on the head address of the table creation data, and the necessary stop control table according to each situation can be determined from this specified address. Can be specified. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one round with a period of 336 steps (0 to 335) are used as the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven in 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 20 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are 1 to 20 areas from the reel reference position. A number is assigned.

  On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 20, and symbol numbers 1 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 1 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 1 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number has a stop reference position (in this embodiment, a perspective window). 3 when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected at the timing (the timing at which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps). This is a table in which the number of frames is set.

  Next, the creation procedure of the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, the table index is first referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is obtained, table creation data is identified based on the obtained index data, and all reels are identified from the identified table creation data. The address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state of rotation is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to generate a stop control table for all reels.

  Further, when any one reel stops or any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is identified based on the obtained table creation data, and the address of the stop control table for the unreacted reel corresponding to the stop reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data. The stop control table for each stored reel is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel is described. explain. If any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively, the area number of the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected. And the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is obtained by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames.

  Specifically, the number of sliding frames is calculated from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, and the number of steps until the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. I do. As a result, the region corresponding to the region number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the region corresponding to the region number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (for example, the lower symbol of the perspective window 3). Will stop in the area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel).

  That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

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

  In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the winning combination is drawn not to be aligned on the winning line. Create a stop control table with the number of sliding symbols and perform reel stop control. On the other hand, if you do not win any of the roles, stop control with the number of sliding symbols that does not match any of the roles Create a table and perform reel stop control. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The combination that has not been performed will be controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels whose stop operation has not yet been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started. And the control for stopping the display result on the corresponding reel is performed on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. Even if the reel rotation is temporarily stopped due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result of the corresponding reels on the condition that the rotation of the reels that have not been continued is continued and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

[command]
A command that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a freeze command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout to the sub control unit 91. End command, status command, standby command, stop command, error command, return command, setting command, setting confirmation command, door command, operation detection command, navigation command, AT winning command, CZ winning command, pseudo bonus winning command, and A plurality of types of commands including a release game determination command are transmitted.

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

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

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

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the result of the internal lottery. The internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started. The sub-control unit 91 can specify the operation of the start switch 7 and the result of the internal lottery by receiving the internal winning command.

  The freeze command is a command that can specify whether or not the freeze is executed. The freeze command is transmitted when the freeze is executed. Freezing is control that delays the progress of a game for a predetermined time.

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

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

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

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

  The state command is a command that can specify the state of the game such as BB (Big Bonus), RT (Replay Time), AT, and pseudo bonus. The status command is transmitted at the end of the game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The navigation command is a command that can specify an operation procedure. The navigation command may be transmitted when a navigation target combination to be described later is won during AT.

  The AT winning command is a command that can specify an AT lottery result. The AT lottery is a lottery for deciding whether or not to provide navigation stock that is a right to AT control, and is performed by the main control unit 41. When winning in the AT lottery, Navistock is given as a right to AT control. Note that winning in the AT lottery is also called AT winning, and not winning is also called non-AT winning. The AT winning command is transmitted when an AT lottery is performed. By receiving the AT winning command, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the execution of AT lottery and the result of AT lottery (the result of AT winning and non-AT winning).

  The CZ winning command is a command that can specify the result of the CZ lottery. CZ (Chance Zone) is a state in which the probability of winning an AT in the AT lottery is higher than that in non-CZ, and is an advantageous state for the player. The CZ lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to grant a CZ game as a right to CZ control, and is performed by the main control unit 41. When winning in the CZ lottery, a CZ game is given as a right to CZ control. Note that winning in the CZ lottery is also called CZ winning, and not winning is also called non-CZ winning. The CZ winning command is transmitted when the CZ lottery is performed. By receiving the CZ winning command, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the execution of the CZ lottery and the result of the CZ lottery (the result of CZ winning and non-CZ winning).

  The pseudo bonus winning command is a command that can specify the result of the pseudo bonus lottery. The pseudo bonus is a state in which a transition from ART (AT and RT state) is possible, and is a period in which one set is fixed in 20 games and navigation effects are executed in the same manner as AT. During the pseudo bonus, an effect different from that during the ART (for example, a flashy effect than during the ART) is executed, and the medal payout rate exceeds 1 as in the ART, so that a bonus like a BB is executed. The player can be recognized as if The pseudo bonus lottery is performed by the main control unit 41. When winning in the pseudo bonus lottery, Navi stock is given as a right to transfer to the pseudo bonus. Note that winning in the pseudo bonus lottery is also called pseudo bonus winning, and not winning is also called non-pseudo bonus winning. The pseudo bonus winning command is transmitted when the pseudo bonus lottery is performed. By receiving the pseudo bonus winning command, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the execution of the pseudo bonus lottery and the result of the pseudo bonus lottery (the result of the pseudo bonus winning and the non-pseudo bonus winning).

  The release game determination command is a command that can specify the result of the navigation stock release lottery. The navigation stock release lottery is a lottery for determining at which timing (game) the acquired navigation stock is released and shifting to a pseudo bonus. It should be noted that the release of navigation stock means that the acquired navigation stock is consumed (used), and it can be said that the acquired navigation stock is given to the player. The navigation stock discharge lottery is performed by the main control unit 41. The release game determination command is transmitted when the navigation stock release lottery is performed. By receiving the release game determination command, the sub control unit 91 can specify a game in which the pseudo bonus starts by releasing the navigation stock.

[Control by sub-control unit 91 at the time of command reception]
An effect control performed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command will be described. When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

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

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

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

  For example, the sub control unit 91 suggests at least whether or not to provide navigation stock based on the AT lottery result that can be specified from the AT winning command received from the main control unit 41, and expects to give navigation stock. Perform the production. In addition, the sub control unit 91 executes a navigation effect in the game won for the navigation target role based on the navigation command received from the main control unit 41.

[Winner]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when the symbols constituting the winning combination are arranged on the winning line LN. The types of winning combinations include a special combination that accompanies the shift to BB, a small combination that involves paying out medals, and a replay game that provides a replay game. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to set a winning flag in the RAM 41c to win the internal lottery and allow winning of the winning combination.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for describing the types of special roles, symbol combinations of special roles, and technical matters related to special roles. The special combination includes BB1 to BB3. When the symbol combination corresponding to each special combination shown in FIG. 5 is derived on the winning line LN, the corresponding special combination wins.

  For example, BB3 wins when the symbol combination “red 7-red 7-black BAR” is derived on the winning line LN, and the gaming state shifts to BB3 which is advantageous to the player. Note that BB3 ends when the number of medals paid out in BB3 exceeds 81. Other BB1 and BB2 also win when the corresponding symbol combination is derived on the winning line LN, and the gaming state shifts to BB1 and BB2.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the types of small roles, symbol combinations of small roles, and technical matters related to small roles. Small roles include bells 1-29, watermelons 1-3, and cherries 1,2. When the symbol combination corresponding to each small combination shown in FIG. 6 is derived on the winning line LN, the corresponding small combination wins.

  For example, the watermelon 3 wins when the symbol combination “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is derived on the winning line LN, and five medals are paid out. Other small roles are also awarded when a corresponding symbol combination is derived on the winning line LN, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

  Since the bells 1 and 2 are awarded when operated in the correct procedure in a game won in the push order bell described later, they are also collectively referred to as a leading role. In addition, when the bells 3 to 29 are operated in the wrong answer procedure in the game won in the pushing order bell, if the corresponding symbol combination can be drawn on the winning line LN, they will be awarded collectively. Also called a role.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the types of re-game players, symbol combinations of re-game players, and technical matters related to the re-game players. The replaying combination includes Lips 1 to 10 and C Lips 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. When the symbol combination corresponding to each re-game player shown in FIG. 7 is derived on the winning line LN, the corresponding re-game player wins.

  For example, Lip 1 is awarded when any one of the replay symbols is derived for all reels such as “Lip A-Lip A-Lip A” on the winning line LN, and a replay game is given. Other replays are also won when a corresponding symbol combination is derived on the winning line LN, and a replay game is given.

  Also, when winning C Lip 1 or C Lip 4, the right reel is expected to give a bonus to the player such as symbol symbols such as “White BAR”, “Black BAR”, and “Red 7” and Cherry symbols. Such a symbol (that is, a symbol that the player pays attention to) is derived. C lip 1 and C lip 4 are also referred to as chance lips.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for describing a type of a missing item, a combination of symbols for a missing item, and technical matters related to the missing item. The missed outcome is derived on the winning line LN when the winnings of the bells 1 and 2 which are the main players and the bells 3 to 29 which are the assistants are missed in the game which is won in the push order bell described later. It is a symbol combination. The missed items include missed items 1-3. When each missed outcome shown in FIG. 8 is derived on the winning line LN, the gaming state shifts to RT1.

[Lottery eligible role]
Next, a combination of lottery object combinations read as a lottery object combination will be described. In the present embodiment, a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously read out as the lottery target combination and can be won in duplicate. 9 to 16, the combination of winning combinations for each lottery target combination and information on whether or not to win for each gaming state are indicated by ○ or ×.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the lottery eligible for replaying roles include normal lip, promotion lip 1-6, rush lip 1-6, fall lip 1-3, BAR lip, fake lip, C lip A-C, watermelon , Corner check, and medium check are set. Note that C lips A to C are also simply referred to as C lips, square chews, and medium chews simply as cherries. As shown in FIG. 10, left bells 1 to 9, middle bells 1 to 9, right bells 1 to 9, and a common bell are set as the lottery target roles of the small roles. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 16, each small combination and each re-playing combination may be in a situation where both BB 1 to 3 are won simultaneously. Note that, as shown in FIG. 16, all the combinations (shown as ALL in the figure) are won in the BB.

  The left bells 1 to 9, the middle bells 1 to 9, and the right bells 1 to 9 have different winning combinations depending on the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the winning game. Also called order bell. Further, the promotion lips 1 to 6, the rush lips 1 to 6, the fall lips 1 to 3, and the C lips A to C have different winning combinations depending on the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the winning game. These are collectively referred to as push order lip.

[Game state transition]
Next, the transition of the gaming state controlled by the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the game progresses while being controlled by any RT or any BB.

  In the present embodiment, five types of RTs such as RT0 to RT4 are provided. RT0 is a gaming state that is controlled first after the RAM is cleared. In a game where one of the push order bells is won at RT0, when any missed outcome is derived, the gaming state shifts to RT1 where the player is most likely to play for the longest time. Also, when any BB is won at RT0 and a BB winning is missed, the gaming state shifts to RT4, which is a state where the BB winning is carried over.

  In a game where one of the promotion rips is won at RT1, when the player wins Lip 2, the gaming state shifts to RT2, which has a higher winning probability of the re-gamer than RT1. Further, when any BB is won at RT1 and a BB winning is missed, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  In a game where one of the rush rips is won at RT2, when the lip 3 or lip 4 is won, the gaming state shifts to RT3 having a higher probability of winning the re-gamer than RT2. On the other hand, in the game where one of the push order bells is won in RT2, when any missed outcome is derived, the gaming state shifts to RT1. Further, when any BB is won at RT2 and a BB winning is missed, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  In a game in which one of the rush lip or one of the tumbling lip is won at RT3, when the lip 6 is won, the gaming state shifts to RT1. Further, in the game where one of the push order bells is won in RT3, the game state is shifted to RT1 even when any missed outcome is derived. Further, when any BB is won at RT3 and a BB winning is missed, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  When winning a BB and winning a BB at any of RT0-3, or when winning a BB in a situation where the BB winning is carried over at RT4, the gaming state shifts to the BB. When the BB end condition is satisfied, the gaming state shifts to RT0.

  Note that RT2 and RT3 are referred to as RT states because the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than RT1 where the player is most likely to play for the longest time. The state controlled by the AT in the RT state is also referred to as ART.

[Reel control when pushing order bell wins]
FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the reel control of the push order bell. When one of the push order bells is won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in any push order set in advance according to the winning combination, a symbol combination corresponding to the operation is won. Reel control is performed in which the lines are stopped on the line LN.

  For example, in the game won in the middle bell 1, when the middle is stopped in the correct procedure, the reel control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the main role bell 1 is derived on the winning line LN. On the other hand, when the first left stop or the first right stop, which is an incorrect answer procedure in the game won in the middle bell 1, if the symbol combination corresponding to the secondary role can be drawn on the winning line LN according to the timing of the stop operation. Reel control for deriving the symbol combination corresponding to any one of the bells 3, 13, and 23, which is the secondary role, onto the winning line LN is performed, and the symbol combination corresponding to the secondary role can be drawn onto the winning line LN. If not, reel control is performed to derive a symbol combination corresponding to any of the missed items 1 to 3 on the winning line LN. The reel control shown in FIG. 18 is also performed when other pressing order bells are won.

  Even if one of the push order bells is won during non-AT, the player does not know the correct procedure for winning the main character unless he knows the type of the winning character. As a result, during non-AT, the missed out lead is derived, and the gaming state shifts to RT1, making it difficult to increase the net number of medals.

  On the other hand, when one of the push order bells is won during the AT, the correct answer procedure is notified by the navigation effect. For this reason, the player can win the main character while avoiding the derivation of the missed turn by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the navigation effect. As a result, during AT, it is possible to increase the net number of medals as compared to non-AT.

[Reel control when pushing order is selected]
FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining reel control for pushing order lip. When one of the push order lips is won, when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in any one of the preset push orders according to the winning combination, a symbol combination corresponding to the operation is won. Reel control is performed in which the lines are stopped on the line LN.

  For example, when the game is won in the promotion lip 3 during RT1, when the stop operation is performed in the order of middle right and left, which is the correct procedure, reel control is performed to derive the symbol combination corresponding to the lip 2 onto the winning line LN. As a result, the gaming state shifts to RT2. On the other hand, when the game is won in the promotion lip 3 during RT1, when the stop operation is performed in a pressing order other than the middle or left, which is an incorrect answer procedure, the reel control for deriving the symbol combination corresponding to the lip 1 onto the winning line LN is performed. As a result, the gaming state is maintained in RT1.

  In addition, when a stop operation is performed in the right / left pressing order, which is the correct answer procedure, in the game selected for the entry lip 3 during RT2, reel control is performed to derive the symbol combination corresponding to the lip 3 onto the winning line LN, As a result, the gaming state shifts to RT3. On the other hand, in the game where the entry lip 3 is won during RT2, the reel control is performed to derive the symbol combination corresponding to the lip 6 on the winning line LN when the stop operation is performed in a pressing order other than the middle or left which is an incorrect answer procedure. As a result, the gaming state shifts to RT1.

  Further, when the game is won for the falling lip 2 during RT3, when the first stop is made in the correct procedure, reel control is performed to derive the symbol combination corresponding to the lip 1 onto the winning line LN. As a result, RT3 is performed. The gaming state is maintained. On the other hand, when the first winning stop left or right stopping, which is the wrong answer procedure in the game won for the falling lip 2 during RT3, the reel control is performed to derive the symbol combination corresponding to the lip 6 onto the winning line LN. As a result, the gaming state shifts to RT1.

  In C Lip A, C Lip B, and C Lip C, the symbols that the player pays attention to, such as Chance Lip (C Lip 1 and C Lip 4) according to the operation procedure of the stop switch, are led to the right reel. Or a combination of simple replay symbols such as Lip 1 may be derived. For example, when winning C Lip A, chance lip is won when the stop switch is operated in the first left stop, whereas when winning C Lip B, the stop switch is operated in the first left stop. Lip 1 wins. On the other hand, when winning C Lip A, Lip 1 wins when the stop switch is operated in the first right stop, whereas when winning C Lip B, the stop switch is operated in the first right stop. Chance Lip will win a prize. The reel control shown in FIG. 19 is also performed when other pressing order bells are won.

  Even if one of the push order lips is won during non-AT, if the player does not know the type of the winning combination, the player is controlled to an advantageous gaming state (RT with a high probability of winning the re-gamer). I do not know the correct answer procedure. As a result, during non-AT, it is not possible to control to an advantageous gaming state, and it becomes difficult to increase the net number of medals.

  On the other hand, when one of the push order lips is won during the AT, the correct answer procedure is notified by the navigation effect. For this reason, the player can generate a prize for controlling to an advantageous gaming state by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the navigation effect. As a result, during AT, it is possible to increase the net number of medals as compared to non-AT.

[Reel control when winning cherry]
Next, with reference to FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, it is a diagram for explaining reel control at the time of cherry winning. In the present embodiment, a notice effect is executed when a lottery subject combination such as a cherry (medium check, corner check) is won. By executing the announcement effect, it is possible to indicate which role has been won. Invalid when the character image (for example, a symbol indicating cherry) displayed in the notification effect indicates a display result on the invalid line, not on the winning line, even though the notification effect is being executed. There is a possibility that the player may misunderstand that the display result on the line is the result of the game.

  In the present embodiment, the following reel control is performed in relation to the symbols actually displayed on the winning line LN in order to prevent the player from misidentifying the images displayed in such notification effects. Running.

  First, FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining reel control at the time of winning the middle chain. When stopping in the left, middle, and right order, stop the stop switch 8L by aiming the 6th red 7 symbol shown in FIG. 3 in the left reel 2L within the frame of the fluoroscopic window 3 (the upper position of the frame). Let If the stop switch 8L is pushed at such a position, it is possible to prevent the cherry or watermelon from being overlooked. In the case of winning the middle check, a notification effect is displayed in which the character image of cherry is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  FIGS. 20A to 20C show a case where the operation is performed at the timing when the eye press is successful, and FIGS. 20D to 20I are operated at the timing when the eye press fails on the left reel 2L. Show the case. In the left reel 2L, the timing of successful pressing and the timing of unsuccessful pressing will be specifically described with reference to FIG. For example, when the left reel 2L is stopped at the time of winning the middle check, the timing when the cherry symbol is stopped at the middle stage of the left reel 2L is the timing when it is successfully pushed. On the other hand, when the left reel 2L is stopped at the time of winning the middle check, the timing when the bell symbol stops at the middle stage of the left reel 2L is the timing at which the eyeball fails.

  When the stop switch 8L is stopped at the timing when the center chain is successfully won, the cherry symbol is derived in the middle of the left reel 2L as shown in FIG. Next, since the cherry symbol is always arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C, when the stop switch 8C is stopped, the cherry symbol is always derived in the middle stage as shown in FIG. 20 (b). (Note that the red 7 symbol may be derived as shown in FIG. 20 (g)). Next, the stop switch 8R is stopped by aiming at the 7th red 7 pattern shown in FIG. 3 in the frame of the see-through window 3 in the right reel 2R. When the stop switch 8R is stopped, a cherry symbol is derived in the middle of the right reel 2R as shown in FIG. 20 (c). As shown in FIG. 20 (c), three cherry symbols are derived on the winning line LN, and the cherry 2 wins.

  On the other hand, when the stop switch is stopped at a timing when the left reel 2L fails to be pressed when the middle chain is won, a bell symbol is derived in the middle of the left reel 2L as shown in FIG. Next, since the cherry symbol is always arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C, when the stop switch 8C is stopped, the cherry symbol is always derived in the middle stage as shown in FIG. 20 (e). (Note that the red 7 symbol may be derived as shown in FIG. 20 (g)). Next, when the stop switch 8R is stopped in the right reel 2R, a bell symbol is derived in the middle of the right reel 2R as shown in FIG. 20 (f). As shown in FIG. 20 (f), the symbol combination “Bell-Cherry-Bell” is derived on the winning line LN and the winning is missed.

  In addition, when the stop switch is stopped at the timing when the left reel 2L fails to be pressed when the middle chain is won, a bell symbol is derived in the middle of the left reel 2L as shown in FIG. Next, in the middle reel 2C, cherry symbols are always arranged within 5 frames. However, in the middle reel 2C, the seventh red 7 symbol shown in FIG. 3 is aimed within the frame of the see-through window 3, and the stop switch 8C is stopped. If it can be operated, a red 7 symbol is derived in the middle as shown in FIG. Next, when the stop switch 8R is stopped on the right reel 2R, a bell symbol is derived in the middle of the right reel 2R as shown in FIG. 20 (i). As shown in FIG. 20 (i), a symbol combination of “bell-red 7-bell” is derived on the winning line LN to miss the winning.

  Next, FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when the corner check is won. When the corner check is won, a notice effect for displaying the cherry character image on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed.

  FIGS. 21A to 21C show a case where the operation is performed at the timing when the eye press is successful, and FIGS. 21D to 21I are operated at the timing when the eye press fails on the left reel 2L. Show the case. In the left reel 2L, the timing of successful pressing and the timing of unsuccessful pressing will be specifically described with reference to FIG. For example, when the left reel 2L is stopped at the time of winning the corner check, the timing when the cherry symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel 2L is the timing when it is successfully pushed. On the other hand, when the left reel 2L is stopped at the time of winning the corner check, the timing when the bell symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel 2L is the timing when the eyeball fails.

  When the stop switch 8L is stopped at the timing when the corner check is successful, the cherry symbol is derived at the lower stage of the left reel 2L as shown in FIG. Next, since the cherry symbol is always arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C, when the stop switch 8C is stopped, the cherry symbol is always derived in the middle stage as shown in FIG. 21 (b). (Note that the red 7 symbol may be derived as shown in FIG. 21 (h)). Next, the stop switch 8R is stopped by aiming at the 7th red 7 pattern shown in FIG. 3 in the frame of the see-through window 3 in the right reel 2R. When the stop switch 8R is stopped, a red 7 symbol is derived in the middle of the right reel 2R as shown in FIG. 21 (c). As shown in FIG. 21C, three cherry symbols are derived on the invalid line LM4, and the cherry 1 wins.

  On the other hand, when the stop switch is stopped at the timing when the left reel 2L fails to be pushed when the corner check is won, a bell symbol is derived at the lower stage of the left reel 2L as shown in FIG. 21 (d). Next, since the cherry symbol is always arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C, when the stop switch 8C is stopped, the cherry symbol is always derived in the middle stage as shown in FIG. 21 (e). (Note that the red 7 symbol may be derived as shown in FIG. 21 (h)). Next, when the stop switch 8R is stopped on the right reel 2R, a bell symbol is derived in the middle of the right reel 2R as shown in FIG. 21 (f). As shown in FIG. 21 (f), the symbol combination “watermelon-cherry-bell” is derived on the winning line LN, and the cherry 1 wins.

  Further, when the stop switch is stopped at a timing when the left reel 2L fails to be pushed when the corner check is won, a bell symbol is derived at the lower stage of the left reel 2L as shown in FIG. 21 (g). Next, in the middle reel 2C, cherry symbols are always arranged within 5 frames. However, in the middle reel 2C, the seventh red 7 symbol shown in FIG. 3 is aimed within the frame of the see-through window 3, and the stop switch 8C is stopped. If it can be operated, a red 7 symbol is derived in the middle as shown in FIG. Next, when the stop switch 8R is stopped on the right reel 2R, a bell symbol is derived at the middle stage of the right reel 2R as shown in FIG. 21 (i). As shown in FIG. 21 (i), the symbol combination “watermelon-red 7-bell” is derived on the winning line LN, and the cherry 1 wins.

  As described above, the notification effect that suggests the cherry win is executed by the sub-control unit 91 at the time of winning the middle check, and as shown in FIGS. , 8R are stopped, the cherry symbols are aligned on the winning line LN including the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 performs a notification effect that suggests a cherry win, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped at the timing of successful pressing as shown in FIGS. 21 (a) to 21 (c). The cherry symbols are aligned on the invalid line LM4 including the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C.

  Further, when the corner check is won, the sub-control unit 91 performs an effect that suggests a cherry win, and as shown in FIGS. 20 (d) to (f) and (g) to (i), the left reel 2L fails to push. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at the timing, the bell symbols are led to the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R on the winning line LN, while the cherry is displayed on the middle reel 2C on the winning line LN. A symbol reminiscent of the same “red” as the cherry, such as a symbol and a red 7 symbol, is derived. Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs an effect that suggests a cherry win, and as shown in FIGS. 21D to 21F and FIGS. 21G to 21I, at the timing when the left reel 2L fails to push. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, bell symbols and watermelon symbols are derived on the left reel 2L and right reel 2R on the invalid line LM4, while cherry symbols are displayed on the middle reel 2C on the invalid line LM4. A symbol reminiscent of the same “red” as the cherry, such as 7 and red, is derived.

  As described above, even when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at a timing different from the success timing, the symbol indicating the cherry win is derived on the middle reel 2C on the pay line LN. That is, the symbol displayed in the notice effect is always displayed on the winning line LN. Therefore, it is possible to indicate that the symbol derived on the winning line LN is a cherry win at the timing when the winning is successful or the timing when the pressing fails, and the symbol derived on the winning line LN is the game Misunderstanding that it is not a result can be prevented.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 20 (c) and 21 (c), when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at the timing of successful pressing during the cherry win, the left reel on any line Cherry symbols are derived not only to 2L but also to the middle reel 2C. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the cherry symbol is derived to the left reel 2L, the cherry symbol can also be derived to the middle reel 2C, so that the control content for the middle reel 2C can be shared.

  20 and 21 show an example in which the left first stop is performed, the middle first stop and the right first stop may be performed. Even if the middle first stop is performed, a cherry symbol or a red seven symbol indicating a cherry win is derived to the middle reel 2C on the winning line LN. In this way, the cherry symbol and the red 7 symbol are derived on the winning line LN in the middle reel 2C before the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R are stopped, so before the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R are stopped. It is possible to prevent misrecognition of symbols derived on the winning line LN.

  Moreover, even if the cherry tree symbols are derived for all the reels as shown in FIG. 21 (c), as shown in FIGS. Even if the cherry symbol is not derived to the left reel 2L or the right reel 2R and the cherry symbol or the red 7 symbol is derived to the middle reel 2C on the winning line LN, the medal is paid out as the winning of the cherry 1 It is. Therefore, even if the cherry symbols are not derived on the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, a winning occurs, so that the interest of the game is improved.

[CZ lottery]
FIG. 22A shows a CZ lottery table. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant a CZ game as a right to CZ control by executing a CZ lottery based on the CZ lottery table. The CZ lottery is executed in a game after the game in which the lottery condition is satisfied when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied.

  The period controlled by CZ is divided into a guarantee period and a non-guaranteed period that shifts after the guarantee period. The guarantee period is a period during which the CZ end condition is not satisfied, and is a period during which the continuation of CZ is guaranteed for the player. The non-guaranteed period is a period in which the CZ termination condition is satisfied, and is a period in which continuation of CZ is not guaranteed for the player.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes a CZ end lottery during CZ. In the CZ end lottery, the winner is won with a probability of 50%, and when winning, the CZ ends. Since the CZ end lottery is not executed in the guarantee period during CZ, CZ does not end. On the other hand, in the non-guaranteed period during CZ, CZ may end because a CZ end lottery is executed in a game won in a non-AT lottery other than the AT lottery described later. Note that the CZ end lottery may be executed even during the guarantee period during the CZ, but in this case, the CZ end lottery may not be won, or even if the CZ end lottery is won, the CZ may not be ended. .

  As shown in FIG. 22A, in the CZ lottery, one of 0 games, 10 games + α, 20 games + α, and 30 games + α is awarded. Among these, “10 games”, “20 games”, and “30 games” are the number of games in the warranty period. Further, in the non-guaranteed period, the number of games changes according to the winning timing of the CZ end lottery, so that “α” is indicated.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (a), the CZ lottery is one of C lip winning, watermelon winning, corner checking winning, medium checking winning, every 1000 games, and no execution of AT drawing for 500 games. When executed. In the CZ lottery, whether or not to give a CZ game (that is, whether or not to win CZ) and the number of CZ games to be given are determined based on the winning probability shown in FIG. The

  In this embodiment, an example will be described in which a lottery for determining whether or not to grant a CZ game and a lottery for determining the number of CZ games to be given are performed in a single lottery. Absent. For example, in the CZ lottery, a lottery for determining whether or not to grant a CZ game is performed first, and a lottery for determining the number of CZ games to be given when it is decided to give the number of CZ games is performed twice. It may be configured by lottery.

[AT lottery]
FIG. 22B is a diagram showing an AT lottery table in non-CZ, and FIG. 22C is a diagram showing an AT lottery table in CZ. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant the navigation stock as a right to the AT control by executing the AT lottery based on the AT lottery table set according to whether or not it is in the CZ. . The AT lottery is executed in games after the game in which the predetermined lottery conditions shown in FIGS. 22B and 22C are satisfied.

  As shown in FIGS. 22 (b) and 22 (c), AT lottery is performed for C-lip win, watermelon win, corner check win, medium check win, BB win, every 1000 games, and for 500 games. Executed when none of the above is true. In the AT lottery, whether or not to give a navigation stock (that is, whether or not to win an AT) based on the winning probabilities shown in FIGS. The number is determined. In addition, C lip, watermelon, corner check, middle check, and BB, which are the combinations in which AT lottery is executed, are referred to as AT lottery combinations. On the other hand, a non-AT lottery combination other than these AT lottery combinations is also referred to as a non-AT lottery combination. The AT lottery combination and the non-AT lottery combination are not limited to the above example, and other combinations may be associated.

  In CZ, there is a higher probability that navigation stock will be given than in non-CZ, and the number of navigation stocks given will be higher. For example, when a C lip is won during non-CZ, navigation stock is given only with a probability of 10%, but when a C lip is won during CZ, navigation stock is given with a probability of 30%. In addition, when winning C lip during non-CZ, only one navigation stock is awarded even if AT winning, but when winning C lip during CZ, two navigation stocks are awarded when winning AT. Sometimes.

  Thus, when controlled to CZ, the expected value for winning the AT is higher than when not controlled to CZ, and a lot of navigation stock may be given. Thereby, when controlled by CZ, the player can be expected to give the navigation stock, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which a lottery for determining whether or not to provide navigation stock and a lottery for determining the number of navigation stocks to be provided are performed in a single lottery. Absent. For example, in the AT lottery, a lottery for determining whether or not to give a navigation stock is performed first, and a lottery for determining the number of navigation stocks to be given when it is decided to give the number of navigation stocks is performed twice. It may be configured by lottery.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery conditions are the same between non-CZ and CZ, but the lottery conditions may be different. For example, the lottery condition may not be satisfied by BB winning during non-CZ, whereas the lottery condition may be satisfied by BB winning during CZ. In this way, if the lottery conditions are increased in the CZ than in the non-CZ, the number of AT lottery execution opportunities can be increased during the CZ than during the non-CZ. Also in this respect, it can be made more advantageous during CZ than during non-CZ.

[Pseudo bonus lottery]
FIG. 22D shows a pseudo bonus lottery table. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant navigation stock as a right to the pseudo bonus transition by executing the pseudo bonus lottery based on the pseudo bonus lottery table. Navistock is a right to AT (ART) control, but Navistock granted during ART and Navistock granted before moving to ART (ie, Navistock granted by AT winning) Stock) is also the right to move from ART to a pseudo bonus. The pseudo bonus lottery is executed in a game after the game in which a predetermined lottery condition shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (d), the pseudo bonus lottery is executed when any one of C Lip A winning, C Lip B winning, and C Lip C winning is achieved. Then, in the pseudo bonus lottery, based on the winning probability shown in FIG. 22 (d), whether or not the navigation stock is given (that is, whether or not the pseudo bonus is won) and the number of navigation stocks to be given are It is determined.

  In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which a lottery for determining whether or not to provide navigation stock and a lottery for determining the number of navigation stocks to be provided are performed in a single lottery. Absent. For example, in the pseudo bonus lottery, a lottery for determining whether or not to give a navigation stock is performed first, and a lottery for determining the number of navigation stocks to be given when it is determined that the number of navigation stocks is given. It may consist of a lottery.

[Navistock release lottery]
FIG. 22 (e) is a diagram showing a navigation stock discharge lottery table. The main control unit 41 executes the navigation stock release lottery based on the navigation stock release lottery table to release (use, grant) the acquired navigation stock at any timing (game) during the ART, and use it as a pseudo bonus. Decide whether to migrate. The navigation stock release lottery is executed when the navigation stock is acquired (when AT is won and pseudo bonus is won). When a plurality of navigation stocks are given, a navigation stock release lottery is executed for each navigation stock, and a release game is determined corresponding to each navigation stock.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (e), in the navigation stock release lottery, the release game is determined with different probabilities according to the number of assigned navigation stocks. For example, when two navigation stocks are awarded in one AT lottery, navigation is performed in any of the first to tenth games in the ART with a 25% probability for one of the two navigation stocks. It is decided that stock will be released, and it is decided that Navistock will be released in any of the 11th to 20th games in ART with a probability of 50%, and 21-30 games in ART with a probability of 25% It is decided that Navistock will be released by one of the eyes. Then, it is determined that the navigation stock is released in any of the first to tenth games in the ART with a probability of 25% with respect to the remaining one of the two navigation stocks, and the probability of 50% It is decided that Navistock will be released in any of the 11th to 20th games in ART, and Navistock will be released in any of the 21st to 30th games in ART with a probability of 25%. Is done.

  Information on the release game determined in the navigation stock release lottery is stored in the RAM 41c in association with the navigation stock, and the navigation stock whose turn has been released is released in the release game.

[Direction during CZ]
An effect during CZ will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a timing chart for explaining effects during CZ.

  The effects during CZ include a CZ background effect, a squeak effect, an end suggestion effect, and an explanation effect. The background effect for CZ is an effect executed during CZ (guaranteed period and non-guaranteed period), and the background image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is changed to a background image different from the background image in non-CZ. It is an effect to do. For example, if a background image of morning or noon is displayed during non-CZ, a background image of night is displayed during CZ. In addition, although a specific character does not appear during non-CZ, effects such as the appearance of a specific character during CZ are performed. That is, during CZ, an effect not performed during non-CZ is performed.

  The number of games in the guarantee period is determined by CZ lottery, but the number of games may be notified to the player by displaying it on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the player may be notified by displaying the count of the number of games during the guarantee period on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Alternatively, the CZ background effect may be an effect different in the guarantee period and the non-guarantement period. In this way, the player can recognize whether or not the player is controlled by the CZ, and whether or not the warranty period is in the CZ.

  The hit effect is a continuous effect that is executed over a plurality of games when the AT lottery is executed. The player expects that the player has won the AT, and whether or not the AT is won as a final result of the effect. It is an effect to notify the person. For example, after the AT lottery is executed, a battle effect between the ally character and the enemy character is executed in the game after the game in which the AT lottery is executed, and if the AT is won, an effect that the ally character wins is executed. An image of “WIN !!” that informs that there is an AT win is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and if the AT is not won, an effect of defeating the ally character is executed, and an image of “sorry” that informs that there is no AT win. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  The end suggestion effect is executed when winning in the CZ end lottery executed in the non-guaranteed period in CZ, and is an effect suggesting the end of CZ. For example, after winning in the CZ end lottery, an image reminiscent of the end of CZ such as “End?” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the game after the game won in the CZ end lottery. An image for informing the end of is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  In the present embodiment, the end suggestion effect is also performed when the AT lottery is executed during the guarantee period in the CZ. That is, the end suggestion effect is an effect that suggests the end of CZ in the non-guaranteed period in CZ, while it is also an effect in which AT winning is expected in the guaranteed period in CZ. For example, after the AT lottery is executed, an image reminding the end of CZ such as “End?” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in the game after the game in which the AT lottery is executed. An image that expects to give some kind of privilege such as AT winning is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Note that the end suggestion effect that expects AT winning in the guarantee period is also referred to as an end suggestion effect (chance). An end suggestion effect that suggests the end of CZ performed during the non-guaranteed period is also referred to as an end suggestion effect (sorry). Both end suggestion effects are common in that an image reminiscent of the end of CZ such as “End?” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  The explanation effect is an effect that is executed in the first game controlled by the CZ and explains the conditions for giving the player the navigation stock. Specifically, in the explanation effect, if the AT lottery role is won during CZ, an image suggesting that the AT lottery may be executed and the navigation stock may be given (for example, “Navistock acquisition may be acquired by winning the cherry” Is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Furthermore, a liquid crystal image (for example, an image of “Navistock is acquired if you win the battle!”) Suggesting that the navigation stock is given if the ally character wins in the battle that is being performed during the CZ. It is displayed on the screen of the display 51. The explanation effect is not limited to the one executed in the first game controlled by the CZ, but may be always executed during the CZ.

  As shown in FIG. 23, first, the CZ is won and the CZ is controlled at the timing t1 after a continuous effect (an effect of winning the CZ win) is executed over a plurality of games. In this example, the period from timing t1 to t6 is a guarantee period, and timing t6 to t9 is a non-guaranteed period.

  When the AT lottery is executed at timing t2 within the guarantee period, an end suggestion effect (chance) is executed at subsequent timing t3. Since the end suggestion effect is executed in spite of the guarantee period, the player can expect to give some kind of privilege such as AT winning. Further, the turn-over effect is executed in the period of timing t4 to t5 after the end suggestion effect, and the player is notified of the presence or absence of the AT win.

  After timing t6, the warranty period is shifted to the non-guaranteed period. Thereafter, when winning in the CZ end lottery at timing t7, an end suggestion effect (sorry) is executed at timing t8. Thereby, the player can recognize the end of CZ. Then, CZ ends at timing t9.

  Even if the AT lottery is executed during the guarantee period, if it is a non-AT win, the end suggestion effect (chance) is not executed in the final game of the guarantee period (in this example, the game played immediately before timing t6). It has become. The reason for this is that if an end suggestion effect (chance) is executed in the last game of the guarantee period despite being non-AT winning, the end suggestion effect (sorry) is executed after the transition to the non-guarantement period in the next game This is because there is a possibility of being. That is, if the end suggestion effect (chance) for notifying the non-AT win and the end suggestion effect (sorry) for indicating the end of the CZ are continuously executed, the player is continuously executed despite the non-AT win. This is because the player's expectation will be excessively improved, and the player will be greatly discouraged when CZ ends without winning the AT.

[CZ end lottery processing]
Next, the CZ end lottery process executed by the main control unit will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not CZ is in progress (S10). If the main control unit 41 is not in CZ (NO in S10), the main control unit 41 ends this routine. On the other hand, when it is during CZ (YES in S10), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not it is a guarantee period (S11).

  When it is the guarantee period (YES in S11), the main control unit 41 counts the number of games and subtracts the number of games in the guarantee period (S12). The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the guaranteed period has been consumed by subtracting the number of games (S13). When the guarantee period has not been exhausted (NO in S13), the main control unit 41 ends this routine. On the other hand, if the main control unit 41 has consumed the guarantee period (NO in S13), the main control part 41 shifts to the non-guarantement period (S14) and ends this routine.

  When it is not the guarantee period (NO in S11), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a non-AT lottery combination has been won (S15). When the main control unit 41 does not win the non-AT lottery combination (NO in S15), the main routine ends. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 wins a non-AT lottery (YES in S15), the main control unit 41 executes a CZ end lottery (S16).

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not winning is made in the CZ end lottery (S17). If the main control unit 41 does not win the CZ end lottery (NO in S17), the main control unit 41 ends this routine. On the other hand, if the main control unit 41 is won in the CZ end lottery (YES in S17), the main control unit 41 ends the CZ (S18) and ends this routine.

[End suggestion effect processing]
Next, the end suggestion effect process executed by the main control unit will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not CZ is in progress (S20). If the main control unit 41 is not in CZ (NO in S20), the main control unit 41 ends this routine. On the other hand, when the CZ is in progress (YES in S20), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT lottery combination is won (S21).

  When the main control unit 41 does not win the AT lottery (NO in S21), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the CZ end lottery is won (S22). If the main control unit 41 does not win the CZ end lottery (NO in S22), the main control unit 41 ends this routine. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 is won in the CZ end lottery (YES in S22), the main control unit 41 executes an end suggestion effect (sorry) (S23), and ends this routine.

  When the main control unit 41 wins the AT lottery (YES in S21), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not it is a guarantee period (S24). If the main control unit 41 is not in the guarantee period (NO in S24), the main control unit 41 ends this routine. On the other hand, when it is the guarantee period (YES in S24), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT lottery is a non-AT win and the game is the final game of the guarantee period (S25).

  The main control unit 41 ends this routine when it is a non-AT winning in the AT lottery and it is not the final game of the guarantee period (NO in S25). The main control unit 41 executes the end suggestion effect (chance) (S26) when the AT lottery is a non-AT win and the final game of the guarantee period (YES in S25), and the routine is terminated.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the CZ end lottery is won and the CZ end condition is satisfied within the non-guaranteed period, the end suggestion effect (sorry) is executed to indicate the end of CZ. The Further, it is possible to notify the player that the AT lottery has been executed by executing the end suggestion effect (chance) within the guarantee period. Thus, the end suggestion effect suggesting the end of CZ can also be used for notification of AT winning, so that the interest of the game can be improved by the end suggestion effect.

  Further, after the end suggestion effect (chance) is executed within the guarantee period, the presence of AT winning is notified after the turn effect is executed over a plurality of games. As a result, the player draws attention to the fact that the AT lottery is executed by executing the end suggestion effect (chance) within the warranty period, and then the AT effect is executed by executing the beat effect. The presence or absence is notified to the player. For this reason, a player's expectation can be improved in steps.

  Further, when the AT lottery is executed within the guarantee period and the non-AT winning is made, the end suggestion effect (chance) is not executed in the final game of the guarantee period. An end suggestion effect (chance) in the case of non-AT winning in the last game of the warranty period is executed, and further, in the non-guaranteed period of the next game, winning in the CZ end lottery results in continuous end suggestion effect (sorry) If it is executed, it will cause the player to expect too much in spite of non-AT winning. However, by preventing the end suggestion effect (chance) from being executed in the final game of the guarantee period when the non-AT winning is made, it is possible to prevent the player from expecting excessively as described above.

  Further, in the explanation effect during CZ, it is suggested that the navigation stock is given if the teammate character wins in the battle during the beat effect. Thereby, the player can be made to recognize the condition that the navigation stock is given during CZ by the explanation effect. For this reason, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the game in the CZ and improve the interest of the game.

  Furthermore, the explanation effect during CZ suggests that if the AT lottery role is won during CZ, navigation stock may be awarded. Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize that there is a possibility that navigation stock may be awarded when winning the AT lottery during CZ. For this reason, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the game in the CZ and improve the interest of the game.

  In the non-guaranteed period during CZ, when a non-AT lottery combination is won, CZ end lottery is executed and CZ ends. On the other hand, during the guarantee period during CZ, an end suggestion effect (chance) is executed when winning the AT lottery. Thereby, in both the guarantee period and the non-guaranteed period after the guarantee period, the player's attention can be drawn to the execution of the end suggestion effect and the winning combination, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Avoidance navigation effect processing]
As described above, during the ART and the pseudo bonus, the pseudo bonus lottery is executed at the time of winning the C lip. Then, whether or not the avoidance navigation effect is performed changes depending on whether or not the pseudo bonus is won.

  The avoidance navigation effect is a navigation effect that notifies an operation procedure for avoiding winning of a chance lip (C lip 1, C lip 4) in which a symbol that the player pays attention is derived to the right reel. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, an avoidance navigation effect that notifies the first right stop is executed when C Lip A is won, and an avoidance navigation effect that notifies the first left stop is executed when C Lip B is won.

  Specifically, the avoidance navigation effect is not executed with a probability of 100% when the pseudo bonus is won at the time of C lip winning during the ART and the pseudo bonus. As a result, when the pseudo bonus is won, the player operates the stop switch as he / she thinks, so he may win the chance lip or may win the lip 1. On the other hand, if the pseudo bonus is not won during C lip winning during ART and the pseudo bonus, the avoidance navigation effect is executed with a probability of 90%, and the avoidance navigation effect is not executed with a probability of 10%. In other words, the avoidance navigation effect is executed with high probability when the pseudo bonus is not won at the time of C lip winning during the ART and the pseudo bonus. As a result, if the player does not win the pseudo bonus, the player operates the stop switch according to the operation procedure notified in the avoidance navigation effect, so that the chance lip winning is avoided and the lip 1 is won. become.

  In the present embodiment, when the BB is won at the same time as the C lip, the avoidance navigation effect is not executed regardless of whether or not the pseudo bonus is won. For this reason, when BB is won, a chance lip may be won or a lip 1 may be won.

  Further, in the present embodiment, if there are four games or less since the symbol combination of the previous chance lip is derived, the avoidance navigation effect is executed regardless of whether or not the pseudo bonus is won. For this reason, if it is within 4 games since the symbol combination of the previous chance lip is derived, the player will win the replay 1 and avoid the chance lip winning.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining avoidance navigation effect processing executed by the main control unit 41. First, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not any C lip is won during ART or pseudo bonus (S30). When the main control unit 41 does not win any C lip (NO in S30), the main control unit 41 ends the routine. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 wins any C lip (YES in S30), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not BB wins (S31).

  When the main control unit 41 wins the BB (YES in S31), the main control unit 41 determines not to execute the avoidance navigation effect (S34), and ends this routine. On the other hand, when the BB is not won (NO in S31), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not it is within 4 games from the derivation of the symbol combination of the previous chance lip (S32). When it is within 4 games from the derivation of the symbol combination of the previous chance lip (YES in S32), the main control unit 41 determines to execute the avoidance navigation effect (S37), and ends this routine.

  On the other hand, if it is not less than 4 games since the derivation of the symbol combination of the previous chance lip (NO in S32), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a win is made in the pseudo bonus lottery (S33). When the main control unit 41 is won by the pseudo bonus lottery (YES in S33), the main control unit 41 determines not to execute the avoidance navigation effect (S34), and ends this routine.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 does not win the pseudo bonus lottery (NO in S33), the main control unit 41 executes a navigation lottery (S35). In the navigation lottery, it is determined to execute the avoidance navigation effect with a winning probability of 90%.

  When the main control unit 41 wins the navigation lottery (YES in S36), the main control unit 41 determines to execute the avoidance navigation effect (S37), and ends this routine. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 does not win the navigation lottery (NO in S36), the main control unit 41 determines not to execute the avoidance navigation effect (S34), and ends this routine.

[Display result when there is no execution of avoidance navigation production]
Here, with reference to FIG. 27 and FIG. 28, the relationship between the display result that can be derived when the avoidance navigation effect is not executed when the C lip is won and the effect will be described.

  First, FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining the display results and effects when the first left stop is performed depending on which of C Lip A and C Lip B is won. FIG. 27 shows an example in which either C Lip A or C Lip B is won and a pseudo bonus is won.

  As shown in FIG. 27A, when any C lip is won during ART or pseudo bonus, a character image of “chance !!” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, the player expects that some kind of privilege will be given. Since the pseudo-bonus is won and the avoidance navigation effect is not executed, the player does not know the operation procedure to be operated, and operates the stop switch as desired. Here, an example is given in which the player operates the stop switch at the first left stop.

  The case where C Lip A is won will be described. When the first left stop is performed, as shown in FIG. 27B, the replay symbol stops on the winning line LN by the stop of the left reel 2L. At this point, the player does not know whether to win the chance lip. Thereafter, when the second stop and the third stop are performed, as shown in FIG. 27C, the symbol combination of the chance lip stops on the winning line LN. In this case, since the symbol symbol red 7 stops on the right reel 2R, the player can recognize that he has won the chance lip. Then, in a game that won the chance lip, a character image of “WIN” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that some kind of privilege is granted.

  Next, the case where C Lip B is won will be described. When the first left stop is performed, as shown in FIG. 27D, the replay symbol stops on the winning line LN due to the stop of the left reel 2L. At this point, the player does not know whether to win the chance lip. Thereafter, when the second stop and the third stop are performed, as shown in FIG. 27E, the symbol combination of Lip 1 stops on the pay line LN. In this case, since the red symbol 7 is not stopped on the right reel 2R, the player cannot recognize that he has won the chance lip. Then, in the game won in Lip 1, a character image of “development” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, which suggests that some event will occur. Furthermore, after a turn effect is executed in the subsequent games, a character image of “WIN” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that some privilege is granted.

  Next, FIG. 28 is a diagram for explaining the display results and effects when the C-lip A is won depending on whether the first stop at the left or the first stop at the right is operated. FIG. 28 shows an example in which C Lip A is won and a pseudo bonus is won.

  As shown in FIG. 28A, when any C lip is won during ART or pseudo bonus, a character image of “chance !!” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, the player expects that some kind of privilege will be given. Since the pseudo-bonus is won and the avoidance navigation effect is not executed, the player does not know the operation procedure to be operated, and operates the stop switch as desired. Here, an example is given in which the player operates the stop switch at the first left stop or the first right stop.

  When the first left is stopped in the game where C Lip A is won, as shown in FIG. 28B, the replay symbol stops on the winning line LN by the stop of the left reel 2L. At this point, the player does not know whether to win the chance lip. Thereafter, when the second stop and the third stop are performed, the symbol combination of the chance lip stops on the winning line LN as shown in FIG. In this case, since the symbol symbol red 7 stops on the right reel 2R, the player can recognize that he has won the chance lip. Then, in a game that won the chance lip, a character image of “WIN” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that some kind of privilege is granted.

  Next, when the first right stop is made in the game winning C Lip A, the replay symbol stops on the winning line LN by the stop of the right reel 2R as shown in FIG. 28 (d). At this point, the player knows that the red 7 symbol symbol is not stopped on the right reel 2R, and therefore does not win the chance lip. Thereafter, when the second stop and the third stop are performed, as shown in FIG. 28 (e), the symbol combination of Lip 1 stops on the winning line LN. Then, in the game won in Lip 1, a character image of “development” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, which suggests that some event will occur. Furthermore, after a turn effect is executed in the subsequent games, a character image of “WIN” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that some privilege is granted.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the pseudo-bonus is won regardless of whether the operation procedure for deriving the symbol combination of the chance lip is alternated between C Lip A and C Lip B. The avoidance navigation effect is not executed. For this reason, in accordance with the operation of the stop switch by the player, the presence / absence of derivation of the symbol combination of chance lip that may be derived when the pseudo bonus is won changes. Therefore, even if the avoidance navigation effect is not executed, the interest of the game can be improved. That is, since the avoidance navigation effect is not executed, the presence / absence of derivation of the symbol combination of the chance lip changes in accordance with the operation mode of the player. For this reason, when the symbol combination of chance lip is derived, the player can be expected to receive a privilege, and even if the symbol combination of Replay 1 is derived, the privilege can be granted. Because it has the characteristics, it can give the player hope.

  In addition, since the same replay is given both when the chance lip is won and when the replay 1 other than the chance lip is won, is the avoidance navigation effect executed when the C lip is won? Regardless of whether or not, there is no disadvantage to the player.

  In addition, when a pseudo bonus is won, navigation stock is given regardless of whether or not the chance lip is won. Therefore, regardless of whether or not the avoidance navigation effect is executed when the C lip is won, the player Will not be penalized.

  Further, not only when the C lip is won, but also when the normal lip win is made, in which the pseudo bonus lottery is not executed, the lip 1 wins. For this reason, it is possible to increase the chances that the player expects a pseudo bonus winning by increasing the chance that the lip 1 wins.

  In the present embodiment, the avoidance navigation effect is not executed when the C-lip for which the operation procedure for deriving the symbol combination of the chance lip is won and the pseudo bonus is won. For this reason, in accordance with the operation of the stop switch by the player, the presence / absence of derivation of the symbol combination of chance lip that may be derived when the pseudo bonus lottery is executed is changed. Further, there is a case where a pseudo bonus is won even if a symbol combination of chance lip is not derived. Therefore, the player's interest in whether or not the chance lip is won is collected and the player is not discouraged even if the chance lip is not won. Furthermore, the manner of WIN notification differs depending on the operation procedure of the player operating the stop switch. That is, as shown in FIG. 28 (c), when the first left stop is performed, an effect of WIN notification is executed in the game where the chance lip is won, whereas the effect shown in FIG. When the first stop is performed, an effect of WIN notification is executed after the character effect of “development” appears and the squeak effect. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the production of the final result of the game in which the “chance !!” image is displayed.

  In addition, since the execution timing of the WIN notification effect varies depending on whether the player has operated the stop switch at the first left stop or the first right stop at the time of winning the C lip, the interest of the game can be improved. it can.

  In the present embodiment, the pseudo bonus lottery is executed when the C lip is won. In addition, when a C lip with a determined operation procedure from which a chance lip symbol combination is derived is won, an avoidance navigation effect is not executed with a higher probability when a pseudo bonus is won than when a non-pseudo bonus is won. For this reason, in the case of the pseudo bonus winning, the probability that the symbol combination of chance lip is derived is higher in accordance with the operation of the stop switch by the player than in the case of the non-pseudo bonus winning. Therefore, the player can enjoy the expectation of the C-lip winning and the pseudo bonus winning to improve the interest of the game, and whether or not the symbol combination of the chance-lip is further derived. You can improve the interest of the game by paying attention to.

  In addition, not only the operation procedure for avoiding the chance lip winning, but also the operation procedure itself of the stop switch is not notified with a higher probability when the pseudo bonus is won than when the non-pseudo bonus is won. For this reason, in the case of the pseudo bonus winning, the probability that the symbol combination of chance lip is derived is higher in accordance with the operation of the stop switch by the player than in the case of the non-pseudo bonus winning. Therefore, the player can enjoy the pleasure of operating the stop switch.

  In addition, when the BB is won at the same time as the C lip, the avoidance navigation effect is not executed, and the symbol combination of the chance lip may be derived depending on the player's operation mode. For this reason, when the symbol combination of the chance lip is derived, the player can be expected to win the BB.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the replay 1 wins in the game that is won in the normal lip, the winning effect determined by the lottery is performed. For example, in the winning effect, either the blue character image or the white character image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when winning. Then, when the replay 1 wins, it is determined by lottery which one of the blue character image and the white character image is selected by lottery. On the other hand, even when Replay 1 wins in the game won in C Lip, the winning effect determined by lottery is performed in the same way as when Lip 1 wins in the game won in the normal Lip.

  In this way, even when winning either the C lip or the normal lip, the winning effect mode is determined when the symbol combination of the replay 1 other than the chance lip is derived. The lottery process can be simplified as compared with the case where the lottery different from the normal rep winning is executed, and it is not necessary to increase the types of winning effects.

  In addition, if it is within 4 games since the symbol combination of the previous chance lip is derived, an avoidance navigation effect is executed. On the other hand, if it is not within 4 games since the symbol combination of the previous chance lip was derived, the avoidance navigation effect may not be executed. As described above, the avoidance navigation effect is executed at the time of winning the C lip in the period within 4 games after the symbol combination of the previous chance lip is derived and the period other than 4 games after the symbol combination of the previous chance lip is derived. May or may not be different. As a result, it is possible to avoid continuously deriving chance-lip symbol combinations.

  In addition, if it is within 4 games since the symbol combination of the previous chance lip is derived, the avoidance navigation effect is executed regardless of whether or not the pseudo bonus is won. As a result, it is possible to avoid continuously deriving chance-lip symbol combinations.

  Further, in the present embodiment, processing such as reel control, CZ lottery, AT lottery, pseudo bonus lottery, and AT control is executed by the main control unit 41, and processing related to effects is executed by the sub-control unit 91. The For example, the main control unit 41 gives navigation stock when AT is selected in the AT lottery and controls the AT by consuming one navigation stock. The main control unit 41 notifies the player of the operation procedure that is advantageous to the player on the display unit such as the payout indicator 13 when the push order bell or the push order lip is won during the AT, and the sub control unit 91. Send navigation commands to. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the nabis command, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the operation procedure that is advantageous to the player on the display unit such as the liquid crystal display 51. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the winning combination in which the player's advantage changes according to the operation procedure is won, the display controlled by the main control unit 41 and the display controlled by the sub-control unit 91 are displayed. In any of the sections, an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player is informed during the AT.

  Here, as described above, the player's advantage does not change regardless of whether the avoidance navigation effect is executed or not when the C lip is won. For this reason, when the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment wins C-lip, the display unit controlled by the main control unit 41 does not execute the avoidance navigation effect while the display controlled by the sub control unit 91. In this section, the sub-control unit 91 is caused to execute an avoidance navigation effect. Even when configured as described above, the player's advantage does not change under the control of the main control unit 41, and further, an increase in processing load on the main control unit 41 can be prevented.

[Navistock release timing]
Next, the release timing of the acquired navigation stock will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, if one navigation stock is consumed, an ART of up to 30 games is controlled. When the navigation stock is acquired, the navigation stock release lottery is executed to determine at which timing (game) the acquired navigation stock is released and to shift to the pseudo bonus.

  This will be described based on the example of FIG. As shown in FIG. 29, when one navigation stock is acquired in the pseudo bonus lottery performed during ART, it is determined that the navigation stock is released when the ART15 game is consumed in the navigation stock release lottery. When navigation stock is released when the ART15 game is consumed, the game is controlled to a pseudo bonus fixed to 20 games.

  Next, when two navigation stocks are acquired in the pseudo bonus lottery performed during the pseudo bonus, it is determined that one navigation stock is released when the ART1 game is digested in the navigation stock release lottery. Further, it is determined that the remaining one navigation stock is released at the time of digesting the ART30 game in the navigation stock release lottery.

  When the 20-game fixed pseudo bonus ends, it is controlled to ART again. At this time, since the navigation stock has already been acquired by the pseudo bonus lottery, the navigation stock is released in any game in the ART. In this example, since it is determined that the first navigation stock is released when the ART1 game is digested, the navigation stock is released when the ART1 game is digested. That is, from the viewpoint of the player, the game can be executed only with a small number of games such as one game during ART.

  Thereafter, when the pseudo bonus fixed to 20 games is completed, the control is again performed by ART. At this time, since the navigation stock has already been acquired by the pseudo bonus lottery, the navigation stock is released in any game in the ART. In this example, since it is determined that the second navigation stock is released when the ART30 game is digested, the navigation stock is released when the ART30 game is digested. That is, from the viewpoint of the player, the game can be executed with a large number of games such as 30 games during ART.

  As described above, when the ART is played over a large number of games such as 30 games, the number of games played with the medal payout rate exceeding 1 increases, which is advantageous to the player. Further, if the ART is played over a large number of games such as 30 games, the chance of the pseudo bonus lottery being executed during the ART increases, and accordingly, the probability that the navigation stock will be given increases. Therefore, it becomes easy to play the game in an advantageous state by repeating the ART and the pseudo bonus. Even if the navigation stock has already been acquired before the pseudo bonus or ART, the pseudo bonus lottery is executed if the lottery condition is satisfied during the pseudo bonus or during the ART.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the allocation of the navigation stock is determined by the pseudo bonus winning before the control to the ART is started, the navigation stock release lottery allows The game that releases the navigation stock, that is, the game in which the navigation stock is actually given to the player is determined. Thus, for example, even when the number of ART games is small (for example, in the case of one remaining game), if navigation stock assignment is determined before the control to ART is started, a new one is again created. It is controlled over a plurality of games by a simple ART. Thus, since it is controlled again by ART, the interest of the game can be improved. Further, when the allocation of navigation stock is determined before the control to the ART is started, the game from which the navigation stock is released is determined among the maximum 30 games of ART. Thereby, since the game from which the navigation stock is released is not fixed, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Also, since the payout rate of medals exceeds 1 in ART, if it is decided to give navigation stock before the control to ART starts, a game when the number of ART games is small (for example, the remaining 1 game) In this case, it is advantageous for the player to release the navigation stock. Therefore, the interest of the player can be improved by attracting the player's attention to the game in which the navigation stock is released.

  Further, even if navigation stock assignment is determined before the control to ART is started, if a lottery condition is satisfied during ART, pseudo bonus lottery is executed and navigation stock is given or not. Is decided. For this reason, it is more advantageous for the player that the navigation stock is given in a game when the number of games controlled by ART is small (for example, in the case of one game remaining). Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by attracting the player's attention to the game to which the navigation stock is given.

  Further, when a bonus bonus lottery is performed during ART and it is determined that the grant of navigation stock is determined, the bonus is controlled, and further, a pseudo bonus lottery is performed during the pseudo bonus to determine whether or not to provide the navigation stock. The In this way, since the ART and the pseudo bonus are repeated, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when the navigation stock is released at the time of digesting the 30 games that are the end game of ART, the number of games controlled by ART is larger than when the navigation stock is released at the time of digesting one game that is the starting game of ART. Because there are many, it is advantageous for the player. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved by making the player expect the navigation stock to be released when the 30 games that are the end game of ART are exhausted.

  In addition, in the pseudo bonus lottery, a plurality of navigation stocks (two in the example of FIG. 29) may be given in one lottery, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

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

[About CZ]
In the present embodiment, the CZ is controlled by the CZ after the winning game, with the winning in the CZ lottery, but the starting opportunity of the CZ may be any. For example, the CZ may be triggered by the fact that the gaming state is controlled inside the bonus, which is a state where the BB is won and the BB winning is missed. Then, when BB wins, CZ may end.

  Further, in the inside of the bonus, the player may be able to win a BB when he / she misses the main role and the secondary role when winning the push order bell. Then, if the operation procedure for winning the leading role when winning the push order bell during the guarantee period during CZ is notified, BB winning can be avoided and CZ can be continued. On the other hand, if the operating procedure is not notified when the push order bell is won during the non-guaranteed period in CZ, BB can be won, so CZ can be terminated. Further, if the navigation stock is given during CZ, the control may be performed to ART (AT and RT state) in the bonus internal middle state after CZ is finished.

  The CZ may be controlled when the gaming state transitions, or the gaming state may be maintained, but only the effect (for example, background effect) may change.

  In the present embodiment, the presence or absence of CZ winning is determined using the CZ lottery table shown in FIG. 22A. However, the low probability state where the probability of CZ winning is low, and the high probability that the probability of winning CZ is high. There may be a state. For example, when the bonus is inside, the CZ lottery may be performed using a lottery table having a higher probability of winning the CZ than when the bonus is not inside.

  In the present embodiment, in the non-guaranteed period in CZ, the CZ end lottery is executed only when the non-AT lottery is won, but this is not restrictive. For example, the CZ end lottery may be executed every game during the non-guaranteed period in CZ, or the CZ end lottery may be executed at other times.

  In the present embodiment, the guarantee period in CZ is executed over a plurality of games, but it may be completed in one game.

  In the present embodiment, when an AT lottery is won in the guarantee period, the end suggestion effect (chance) is executed with a probability of 100% if it is not the final game in the non-AT win and guarantee period. However, not limited to this, if you win the AT lottery during the guarantee period, even if it is not the final game in the non-AT win and guarantee period, it will be completed with a predetermined probability of less than 100% (for example, only when you win the lottery) An suggestion effect (chance) may be executed.

  Furthermore, the end suggestion effect (chance) may be executed only when the AT lottery is won in the guarantee period and the AT is won.

  The explanatory effect image in the CZ is not limited to the liquid crystal display 51 and may be displayed on a sub liquid crystal display different from the liquid crystal display 51.

  In the present embodiment, the player can recognize whether or not the warranty period is in the CZ. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the engineer can determine whether or not the warranty period is in the CZ. May not be recognized. In this way, after the end suggestion effect is executed and the “end?” Image is displayed, attention is paid to whether the “chance” image or the “sorry” image is displayed. Can improve the interest of the game.

[About avoidance navigation production]
In the present embodiment, when winning C-lip, the avoidance navigation effect is not executed with a probability of 100% when a pseudo bonus is won, whereas with a probability of 10% when a non-pseudo bonus is won. The avoidance navigation effect is not executed, that is, the avoidance navigation effect is executed with a probability of 90%. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the C lip is won, the avoidance navigation effect is not executed with a probability of 100% when the pseudo bonus is won, whereas it is avoided with the probability of 0% when the non-pseudo bonus is won. The navigation effect may not be executed, that is, the avoidance navigation effect may be executed with a probability of 100%.

  With such a configuration, when a pseudo bonus is won, the presence / absence of the chance-rip symbol combination changes in accordance with the stop switch operation by the player. Therefore, the player can enjoy the expectation of the C-lip winning and the pseudo bonus winning to improve the interest of the game, and whether or not the symbol combination of the chance-lip is further derived. You can improve the interest of the game by paying attention to. In addition, if a chance lip is won in a game that has been won for C Lip, it means that a pseudo bonus has been won with a probability of 100%. it can.

  In the present embodiment, when a C bonus is won and a pseudo bonus is won, not only the avoidance navigation effect but also the navigation effect itself is not executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When a C bonus is won and the pseudo bonus is won, the avoidance navigation effect is not executed, but the navigation effect for notifying other operation procedures may be executed.

  For example, if C Lip A is won, the symbol combination of chance lip is derived at the first left stop, the symbol combination of Lip 2 is derived at the middle first stop, and the symbol combination of Lip 1 is derived at the first right stop. You may do. In addition, when winning C Lip B, the symbol combination of Lip 1 is derived at the first left stop, the symbol combination of Lip 2 is derived at the first middle stop, and the symbol combination of chance Lip is derived at the first right stop. You may do. In this case, when a C bonus is won and the pseudo bonus is won, the operating procedure for deriving the symbol combination of Lip 1 is not notified, but the operating procedure for deriving the symbol combination of Lip 2 is notified. There may be.

  In the present embodiment, in a game won as a re-playing player such as C Lip, whether or not avoidance navigation is executed (or execution probability) is varied according to the winning of the pseudo bonus, but this is not restrictive. For example, even in a game where a small role such as a push order bell is won, whether or not the avoidance navigation is executed (or execution probability) may be varied depending on the winning of the pseudo bonus. Furthermore, when a small role such as a push order bell is used, the same operation is performed when the stop switch is operated according to the avoidance navigation and when the stop switch is operated as the player thinks that the avoidance navigation is not executed. The combination of the number of payouts may win.

  In the present embodiment, the game in which the avoidance navigation is executed is in the ART, but when the C lip is won in another advantageous state such as during the pseudo bonus or in the CZ, or in a normal state that is not advantageous. Avoidance navigation may be executed.

  In the present embodiment, it has been determined that the avoidance navigation effect is not executed with a probability of 100% when the combination of symbols of the last chance lip is derived within 4 games, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when it is within 4 games since the last chance lip symbol combination was derived (in the case of YES in S32 of FIG. 26), the avoidance navigation effect is not executed when winning by the navigation lottery (processing of S35). You may decide to. It should be noted that the determination may be made within other games such as within one game, not limited to four games after the symbol combination of the previous chance lip is derived.

  In the present embodiment, the chance lip that can be won when C Lip A is won is C Lip 1, and the chance lip that can be won when C Lip B is won is C Lip 4, but when C Lip A is won, The chance lip that can be won and the chance lip that can be won at the time of winning C lip B may be exactly the same.

[Navistock release]
In the present embodiment, when the navigation stock is released in any game in the ART, it is once again controlled to the next ART via the pseudo bonus. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the navigation stock is released in any game in the ART, it may be immediately controlled again to the next ART. That is, it may be a game that acquires many medals by repeating ART.

  In this embodiment, in the navigation stock release lottery, the more navigation stocks acquired, the later the release game. In other words, the more Navistock that has been acquired, the greater the number of ART games. In this way, the more navigation stocks that have been acquired, the greater the opportunity for the pseudo bonus lottery to be executed, so that additional navigation stock can be acquired. As a result, the more advantageous players can be made more advantageous, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  On the other hand, without being limited to the above example, in the navigation stock release lottery, the smaller the number of navigation stocks acquired, the later the release game may be. That is, the smaller the number of navigation stocks acquired, the greater the number of ART games. In this way, the smaller the number of navigation stocks acquired, the greater the chances of executing the pseudo bonus lottery. Therefore, the disadvantaged player can be more advantageous and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Period from pseudo bonus winning to pseudo bonus control]
In the present embodiment, the timing of the WIN notification differs depending on the operating procedure of the player operating the stop switch in the game where the C-lip is won and the pseudo bonus is won. For example, as shown in FIG. 28 (c), in the game where the C-lip is won and the pseudo bonus is won, the WIN is notified in the game where the chance lip is won when the first left stop is performed. When the first stop was made on the right, the image of “development” was displayed, and the WIN notification was made after the production effect over a plurality of games. In this way, even if the C lip is won and the pseudo bonus is won, the WIN notification is given in the game won for the C lip according to the operation procedure, and the game after the win for the C lip. The number of games until the pseudo bonus is controlled differs according to the operation procedure. As a result, when the WIN is notified in the game won for the C lip, the pseudo bonus is immediately controlled, but when the WIN is notified in the game after the game won for the C lip, the pseudo bonus is not easily controlled. In addition, an advantageous situation and an unfavorable situation arise. For example, in the case of the present embodiment, since a transition is made to a pseudo bonus during an AT of up to 30 games, it is advantageous for the player to have a larger number of games from winning the pseudo bonus until being controlled by the pseudo bonus.

  Therefore, the expected value of the number of games from the winning of the pseudo bonus until the pseudo bonus is controlled may be constant regardless of the number of games from the winning of the pseudo bonus until the WIN notification. For example, as shown in FIG. 27C, when the WIN notification is made immediately after the third stop, a limited period is provided for a plurality of games from the WIN notified game, and the pseudo bonus is controlled after the limit period has elapsed. Also good. The limited period is a preparation period that is not controlled by the pseudo bonus, and is the same period as the period during which the roaring effect is executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 27 (e), when a “WIND” image is displayed after the “development” image has been displayed after the third stop and the roaring effect has passed, a pseudo bonus is provided after the WIN notification without providing a limited period. You may control. In this way, the expected value of medals consumed after winning the pseudo bonus and being controlled by the pseudo bonus can be made the same regardless of the number of games from the winning of the pseudo bonus to the WIN notification. , Can ensure fairness.

  In this way, the notification that the grant is determined after the grant is determined is performed for the expected number of games until the privilege control corresponding to the bonus is executed after the grant is determined to grant the privilege. It may be fixed regardless of the number of games until it is played. Thereby, regardless of the number of games until the notification that the grant is determined after the grant determination that the privilege is granted is performed until the privilege control corresponding to the privilege is executed after the grant is determined Furthermore, the expected value of medals consumed can be made the same, and fairness can be ensured.

  Also, in the game from when the pseudo bonus is won to when the pseudo bonus is controlled, the pseudo bonus lottery is executed if the condition shown in FIG. 22C is satisfied. For this reason, it is possible to improve the fun of the game from when the pseudo bonus is won until the pseudo bonus is controlled. In addition, since the expected value of the number of games from winning the pseudo bonus until being controlled to the pseudo bonus is constant regardless of the number of games from winning the pseudo bonus until being notified of WIN, Can ensure fairness.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 27 (c), when the WIN notification is made immediately after the third stop, and as shown in FIG. 27 (e), the image of “development” is displayed after the third stop, and the effect is given. Since there are cases where the WIN notification is made after elapse of time, it is possible to diversify the manner of WIN notification that the pseudo bonus has been won, and to improve the fun of the game.

  It should be noted that the number of roaring effects is not limited to a fixed number, and a plurality of types may be provided. As a result, various effects can be produced, and the timing of WIN notification can be varied. On the other hand, by providing a limit period in accordance with the case where the most squeaky effects are executed, the expected value of the number of games from when the pseudo bonus is won until the pseudo bonus is controlled can be made constant. For example, if there are 20 games with the most roaring effects, a 20-game time limit may be provided if WIN is notified immediately, or 10 when the WIN is notified after the roaring effects for 10 games are executed. What is necessary is just to provide the game limited period.

[Reel arrangement]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the cherry reel and the red 7 symbol are always arranged within 5 frames, which are within the retractable range, in the middle reel 2 </ b> C. Therefore, when winning the medium check or the corner check, it is always possible to derive the cherry symbol or the red seven symbol to the middle reel 2C on the winning line LN. However, in addition to the middle reel 2C, at least one of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R may be arranged within a range in which the cherry symbols can be drawn. By adopting such a reel arrangement, it is possible to cope with various controls.

  For example, in the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R, the cherry symbol and the red seven symbol may be arranged within a range that can be surely drawn. With such a reel arrangement, if the left symbol is missed during the winning of the medium check or the square check, a symbol combination such as “Bell-Cherry-Cherry” can be derived. In this way, it is possible to more clearly indicate the middle check winning or the corner check winning. In this way, by changing the symbol arrangement, it is possible to cope with various derived displays, and it is possible to execute control suited to the machine flexibly.

  Note that the reel control shown in FIG. 20 and FIG. 21 is the reel control at the time of winning a small role such as cherry, but is not limited to this and may be applied to a replaying role or a special role.

[Notification production]
In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the effect using the character image is executed as the notification effect. However, the notification effect may be controlled by lighting the effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, etc., and indicated by the lighting color. Further, the notification effect is not executed when the start switch 7 is operated, but may be executed at any timing in one game. For example, you may make it suggest by making LED light-emit that all the reels were won by cherry lip after stopping.

[About the number of payouts]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, it has been shown that a winning occurs at any timing of the timing when the eye press succeeds and the timing when the eye press fails. However, the number of medals to be paid out may be different between the timing when the eye is successfully pushed and the timing when the eye is failed. For example, when the symbol is derived at the timing when the eye press is successful, the number of payouts may be larger than when the symbol is derived at the timing when the eye press fails. Also, with regard to the pressing order, the correct answer procedure may have a larger number of payouts than the incorrect answer procedure. Further, the number of medals to be paid out may be the same at the timing at which the pushing succeeds and the timing at which the pushing fails.

[About specified lines]
In the present embodiment, when a stop operation is executed at the timing when the eye press is successful, a specific symbol (cherry symbol) is displayed on the winning line LN as a predetermined line, and the timing when the eye press fails. When the stop operation is executed at, a specific symbol (cherry symbol) is displayed on the winning line LN only for the middle reel. However, the predetermined line may be an invalid line instead of a winning line. When a stop operation is executed at the timing when the eye press succeeds, a specific symbol is displayed on the invalid line. When a stop operation is executed at the timing when the eye press fails, the stop symbol is displayed on the invalid line. A specific symbol may be displayed on the screen.

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

  Moreover, as a privilege regarding AT, it is good also considering the number of AT games as a privilege not only in Navistock. 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.

[About production and notification]
In the present embodiment, an example in which production and notification are performed using the liquid crystal display 51 has been given, but for example, speakers 53 and 54 and a back lamp (on the inside of the above embodiment) arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel. Reel LED 55), transmissive liquid crystal display (liquid crystal display configured to allow the reel to be seen) arranged on the front side of the reel, lamps and LEDs mounted on the front door 1b, etc., stop switch vibration, stop switch The effect may be executed by means different from the above-described embodiment, such as air blowing from the surroundings and a change in temperature of the stop switch.

[About AT]
In the present embodiment, the example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described, but 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.

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

[Other variations]
In the present embodiment, a slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting a bet number and giving a game value associated with winning is described as an example. However, the slot machine embodying the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine for setting bets using game balls, It may be a full credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, but for example, a plurality of types of medals and game balls. The game value may be used together. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. Any of the utility values may be paid out.

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

  In addition, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment causes the display results to be derived in each of the plurality of variable display areas (transparent windows 3) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can each be identified. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals, credits), and all of the variable display areas are provided. In the slot machine, one game is completed by deriving the display result, and a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived to each of the plurality of variable display areas as a result of the one game. Also good.

  Further, as the present embodiment, a slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed and the game media is handed to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out 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.

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

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
State control means for controlling a plurality of games in a specific state advantageous to the player;
Grant determination means for determining whether or not to grant a privilege during the specific state,
When the privilege is granted during the specific state, the state control means controls the game to a new specific state over a plurality of games after finishing the control to the specific state.
A slot further comprising grant game determination means for determining a game to be given the privilege among a plurality of games in the specific state when the grant of the privilege is determined before the control to the specific state is started; Machine.

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