JP2017080164A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of reporting granting of right along a flow of a game.SOLUTION: After AT winning, when a game state is RT2 and a rush-in replay is won during a period when an AT inflaming performance is executed, an informing performance for AT winning presses derivation of a pattern combination of 7 replays and then decision informing of the AT winning is performed, thus enabling a player to recognize granting of a navigation stock by the informing performance for AT winning and permitting control to ART by shifting a game state to RT3 as-is according to the deviation of the pattern combination of the 7 replays.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 15

Description

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

  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 slot machines, there is an effect that suggests the grant of Navistock that is the right to be controlled by AT over multiple games when a specific role such as cherry is won (prediction effect, There was a slot machine that performed (continuous production). In this slot machine, when the special replay is won in the preparation state after the notification of the right grant, the operation procedure for winning the special replay is notified, and if the special replay wins, the gaming state shifts to RT. It was controlled by ART.

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  In the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, even when the special replay is won and the operation procedure for winning the special replay is operated, the operation procedure for winning the special replay is not notified. A penalty will be imposed. In other words, if the notification of the right grant has not yet been made, even if the special replay is won, the special replay could not be won. Therefore, since special replay cannot be won during the production suggesting the grant of rights, the control to the advantageous state such as ART and the notification of the grant of rights are performed at different timings. The grant of rights could not be announced along the flow.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of notifying the grant of rights along the flow of games.

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a winning result can be generated according to the display result after the variable display portion is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion.
A pre-determining means (for example, a process for executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to permit the derivation of a specific display result (for example, a symbol combination corresponding to 7 lip);
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means (for example, processing for executing reel control by the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
Grant determining means (for example, processing for executing AT lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to grant the right to control to an advantageous state (for example, ART) advantageous to the player;
Suggesting effect means (for example, sub-control) that performs the suggestion effect (for example, AT-stimulated effect) that suggests the granting of the right over a predetermined period (for example, the number of execution games of AT surrender effect shown in FIG. 13B). A process of performing an AT beat production by the unit 91),
A notification effect means (for example, a process of executing a notification effect by the sub-control unit 91) for notifying the grant of the right,
The advantageous state is controlled after the specific display result is derived (for example, as shown in FIG. 9A, when a symbol combination corresponding to 7 lips is derived in RT2, the gaming state shifts to RT3. Controlled by ART)
The notification effecting means permits the derivation of the specific display result by the prior-deciding means during the predetermined period after the granting of the right is determined (for example, after timing t1 shown in FIG. 15A). (For example, timing t4 shown in FIG. 15 (a), YES in S10 shown in FIG. 16), a notification effect (for example, FIG. 15) for notifying the granting of the right after prompting the derivation of the specific display result. It is possible to execute the “notification effect for displaying the images of“ 7 in WIN ”and“ WIN ”at the timing t5 shown in FIG. 16A, and the notification effect for AT winning in S15 shown in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, when the derivation of the specific display result is allowed during the predetermined period in which the suggestion effect is executed after the right grant is determined, the derivation of the specific display result is prompted by the notification effect. Later, the grant of rights may be informed. For this reason, it is possible to allow the player to recognize that the right is given by the notification effect and to directly control the advantageous state by deriving the specific display result. In this way, the grant of rights can be notified along the flow of the game.

  The “specific display result” may be a display result of transitioning the gaming state from the gaming state being controlled when derived to another gaming state, or from the gaming state being controlled when derived. It may be a display result that does not change the gaming state to another gaming state.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
It further comprises state control means (for example, a process of transitioning the game state by the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 9A) for controlling to any one of a plurality of types of game states,
When the specific display result is derived, the state control means transitions the gaming state from the gaming state being controlled to another gaming state (for example, 7 at RT2 as shown in FIG. 9A). When the symbol combination corresponding to the lip is derived, the gaming state shifts to RT3).

  According to such a configuration, when the specific display result is derived by encouraging the player to derive the specific display result by the notification effect, the gaming state transitions, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The suggestion effect includes a first suggestion effect (for example, a prelude effect shown in FIG. 13B) that suggests the granting of the right over a plurality of games, and the grant of the right following the first suggestion effect. And a second suggestion effect (for example, a continuous effect shown in FIG. 13B) that suggests over a plurality of games and notifies whether or not the right has been granted in the final game.

  According to such a configuration, since the suggestion effect includes the first suggestion effect and the second suggestion effect, the player can be expected to grant the rights in stages, and the interest of the game is improved. Can do.

  The “notification effect” may be executed during a period in which the first suggestion effect is being executed, or may be executed in a period in which the second suggestion effect is being executed.

(4) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (3) above,
It further comprises state control means (for example, a process of transitioning the game state by the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 9A) for controlling to any one of a plurality of types of game states,
The state control means includes
Among the plurality of types of gaming states, the gaming state is changed in the order of the first gaming state (for example, RT1), the second gaming state (for example, RT2), and the third gaming state (for example, RT3),
When the specific display result is derived in the second gaming state, the gaming state is transitioned to the third gaming state (for example, as shown in FIG. 9A, a symbol combination corresponding to 7 lips in RT2 Is derived, the gaming state shifts to RT3),
The advantageous state is controlled in the third gaming state (for example, controlled by ART at RT3 as shown in FIG. 9A),
The pre-determining means permits the derivation of the specific display result only in the second gaming state (for example, as shown in FIG. 11, only the RT2 wins the rush lips 1 to 3).

  According to such a configuration, since the derivation of the specific display result is allowed only in the second gaming state, the notification effect is executed only in the second gaming state. Further, when the specific display result is derived by prompting the player to derive the specific display result by the notification effect, the gaming state is changed to the third gaming state and controlled to the advantageous state. Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to the game state being controlled and the execution of the notification effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (4) above,
The notification effect means can execute the notification effect only during a specific period (for example, a period during which a continuous effect is executed) in the predetermined period (for example, in S15 when YES in S11 shown in FIG. 16). Notification effect for AT winning can be executed).

  According to such a configuration, there are a period during which the notification effect is executed and a period during which the notification effect is not executed within the predetermined period. Can attract attention.

(6) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (5) above,
Whether the notification effect means executes the notification effect when the derivation of the specific display result is permitted by the prior determination means during the predetermined period (for example, when YES in S10 shown in FIG. 16). No is determined by lottery (for example, the notification lottery of S12 shown in FIG. 16).

  According to such a structure, even if it is a case where derivation | leading-out of a specific display result is accept | permitted in a predetermined period, the presence or absence of notification production differs according to the lottery result. For this reason, even if the specific display result is derived without the notification effect being executed, it is not determined that the right is not granted, so that the player is given that the right is granted. Can make you expect.

(7) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (6) above,
After the decision to not grant the right is made, the notification effecting means has not been granted the right when derivation of the specific display result is allowed by the prior decision means during the predetermined period. The second notification effect (for example, the notification effect for non-AT winning in S16 shown in FIG. 16) can be executed,
When the predetermined notification period has not yet ended after the second notification effect has been executed (for example, the suggestion effect means has executed a notification effect for non-AT winning at timing t4 shown in FIG. 15B). When there is still an execution period of the AT-rolling effect later), the suggestion effect is continuously executed in the remaining predetermined period (for example, the AT-rolling effect is continued at timings t5 to t6 shown in FIG. 15).

  According to such a configuration, even when it is notified that the right is not granted by the second notification effect, the grant of the right may be notified by the notification effect during the remaining predetermined period. And the player can be expected to improve the interests of the game.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a figure showing the internal structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating a special outcome. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object combination, the number of judgment values, and reel control. It is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object combination, the number of judgment values, and reel control. It is a figure for demonstrating a CZ lottery table and an AT lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating a CZ rolling effect lottery table and an AT rolling effect lottery table. It is a figure which shows the timing chart for demonstrating an example of the flow of an effect. It is a figure which shows the timing chart for demonstrating an example of the flow of an effect. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the alerting | reporting effect process which a sub-control part performs.

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

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

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

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

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4) provided in correspondence with each other, so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously connected to the see-through window 3. And the continuous rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, and three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  A liquid crystal display 51 is mounted on the upper portion of the front door 1b. On the liquid crystal display 51, an effect image corresponding to the progress of the game is displayed, and various information related to the game such as an operation procedure by the navigation effect, a type of error that has occurred, and the like are displayed. The navigation effect is an effect in which the player is notified of the operation procedure (push order) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in order to generate a predetermined winning, and the right to be controlled by AT (Assist Time). It is performed on condition that the Navistock 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 this embodiment, each time one navigation stock is consumed, the AT is controlled over a predetermined number of games (50 games in this embodiment). Further, the medal payout rate per game during AT is 1 or more. For this reason, it can be said that the AT is more advantageous for the player than the non-AT. In addition, Navistock, which is the right to AT control, can be said to be an advantageous privilege for the player. The navigation stock is given when a winning is made in the AT lottery performed by the main control unit 41.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the example of FIG. 4, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, an effect control board 90 that controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and a drive power source for the electrical components A power supply board 101 for generating a signal and an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside are provided.

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

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

  The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 56 and drives and controls an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 (illustrated on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The effect control board 90 is mounted with a circuit configuration such as the sub-control unit 91 (illustrated in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4). The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, an I / O port 91d, and the like.

  A hopper motor 34b, various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4) and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

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

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

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

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

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

[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. Multiple commands including 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, and CZ winning command Send.

  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 status command is a command that can specify a game status such as RT (Replay Time), AT, and CZ. 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).

[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, based on the AT lottery result that can be specified from the AT winning command received from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 suggests at least the provision of navigation stock and performs a roaring effect that expects the provision of navigation stock. . 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, special appearance]
5 to 7 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a special outcome that is stopped on the active line only when a predetermined small combination is missed. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41.

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

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

  RT1 is a gaming state that can be shifted from RT0, and is usually a gaming state in which the player may spend the most time. In RT1, the gaming state shifts to RT2 by winning a promotion lip (Lip 5) described later.

  RT2 is a gaming state that can be shifted from RT1, and is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than RT1. In RT2, the gaming state shifts to RT3 by winning 7 lips (Lip 6) described later. In this way, RT2 is also a game state that is being routed to transit the game state from RT1 to RT3. In RT2, the gaming state shifts to RT1 by deriving a special outcome or winning a fall lip (Lip 4) described later.

  RT3 is a gaming state that can be shifted from RT2, and is a gaming state in which the winning probability of a re-gamer is higher than RT1 and RT2. Therefore, RT3 is in a gaming state that is advantageous to the player in that the player can play the game without consuming the most medals. In RT3, the gaming state shifts to RT1 by winning a special outcome or winning a falling lip (Lip 4).

  The given Navistock is consumed when moving to RT3. Specifically, since the AT lottery is performed in any gaming state, navigation stock can be given. When the navigation stock is owned at RT0, the navigation stock is not consumed, so it is not controlled by the AT, and a navigation effect (also referred to as a preparation navigation effect) for changing the gaming state is not executed. For this reason, in RT0, there is a high possibility that a winning will be missed when winning a left middle right bell, which will be described later, and the gaming state shifts to RT1 by deriving a special outcome.

  When the navigation stock is owned by RT1, the navigation stock is not consumed and is not controlled by the AT, but a preparation navigation effect for transitioning the gaming state to RT2 is executed. For this reason, RT1 can win a promotion lip at the time of a promotion lip winning, which will be described later, and the gaming state shifts to RT2.

  When the navigation stock is owned by RT2, the navigation stock is not consumed and is not controlled by the AT, but a preparation navigation effect for transitioning the gaming state to RT3 is executed. For this reason, in RT2, it is possible to win 7 lips at the time of entry lip winning, which will be described later, and the gaming state shifts to RT3.

  When the navigation stock is owned by RT3, one navigation stock is consumed and controlled by the AT for 50 games. The state controlled by AT in RT3 is also referred to as ART. When controlled by ART, the game is continued in RT3, which is the most advantageous gaming state, and the medal payout rate per game is 1 or more. Therefore, ART is the most advantageous state for the player.

  Among the winning combinations, the replaying combinations of Lips 1 to 6 shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 are included.

  In the description of the symbol combination in the present embodiment, “/” indicates the meaning “or”, “−” indicates “adjacent reel separation”, the left indicates “the symbol of the left reel 2L”, The middle shows the “design of the middle reel 2C”, and the right shows the “design of the right reel 2R”.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, after winning the lip 5 in RT1, it is controlled to RT2, which is more advantageous for the player than RT1. For this reason, Lip 5 is also referred to as a promotion Lip. As shown in FIG. 9B, when winning a promotion lip, a symbol combination of “Lip-Rip-Bell” is derived on the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, after winning a lip 4 in RT2, it is controlled to RT1. For this reason, the lip 4 is also referred to as a fall lip.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, after winning the lip 6 in RT2, it is controlled to RT3. Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, when winning a lip 6, a symbol combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is derived on the winning line LN. For this reason, Lip 6 is also referred to as 7 Lip.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As the lottery target combination, there are provided a combination that is internally drawn for only one winning combination and a combination that is internally selected for a plurality of winning combinations. The internal lottery corresponding to the lottery target combination is shown in the winning combination column.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  It is possible to shift from RT2 to RT3 only when winning rush lip that is won only at RT2 and winning 7 lips.

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

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

  For example, when the left bell is won, reel control is performed to stop the bell 2 symbol combination aligned with the winning line LN when the first stop is performed on the left, and within the pull-in range when the stop operation is performed other than the first left stop. The reel control is performed in which the symbol combination of the push order bells is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. Further, when the combination of symbols in the push order bell cannot be stopped in alignment with the winning line LN, the symbol combination of the special appearance is derived. The left first stop when winning one of the left bells 1 to 4 is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and an operation procedure other than the left first stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

  When the middle bell is won, reel control is performed to stop the bell 1 symbol combination aligned with the pay line LN when the first stop is performed, and when the stop operation is performed other than the middle first stop, the reel is pushed within the pull-in range. Reel control is performed in which the combination of symbols of the order bells is stopped by aligning with the winning line LN. Further, when the combination of symbols in the push order bell cannot be stopped in alignment with the winning line LN, the symbol combination of the special appearance is derived. The middle first stop when winning one of the middle bells 1 to 4 is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and an operation procedure other than the middle first stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

  When the right bell is elected, reel control is performed to stop the bell 1 symbol combination aligned with the winning line LN when the right first stop is performed, and when the stop operation is performed other than the right first stop, the reel is pushed within the pull-in range. Reel control is performed in which the combination of symbols of the order bells is stopped by aligning with the winning line LN. Further, when the combination of symbols in the push order bell cannot be stopped in alignment with the winning line LN, the symbol combination of the special appearance is derived. Note that the right first stop when winning one of the right bells 1 to 4 is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and an operation procedure other than the right first stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, among the left, middle and right bells, in order to reliably win the bell 1 or 2 depending on whether the left bell is won, the middle bell is won, or the right bell is won. By making the first stop reels different, it is possible to make the operation procedure for winning a prize and the operation procedure for avoiding derivation of the special outcome.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  If one of the promotion lip 1 to 3 is won, the promotion lip depends on whether the first stopped reel is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R. Reel control for winning a certain lip 5 is performed.

  For example, when the uplift lip 1 is won, the reel control is performed to stop the lip 5 symbol combination aligned with the winning line LN when the left first stop is performed, and when the stop operation is performed other than the left first stop Reel control is performed in which one symbol combination is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. Note that the first left stop when winning the uplift lip 1 is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and an operation procedure other than the first left stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

  When the upturn lip 2 is won, the reel control is performed so that the symbol combination of the lip 5 is aligned with the winning line LN when the first stop is performed, and when the stop operation is performed other than the first stop, Reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination aligned with the winning line LN. The middle first stop when winning the uplift lip 2 is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and an operation procedure other than the middle first stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

  When the uplift lip 3 is elected, the reel control is performed to stop the lip 5 symbol combination aligned with the pay line LN when the first stop is performed on the right, and when the stop operation other than the right first stop is performed, Reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination aligned with the winning line LN. The right first stop when winning the uplift lip 3 is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and an operation procedure other than the right first stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

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

  For example, if the maintenance roll 1 is won, reel control is performed to stop the lip 1 symbol combination aligned with the pay line LN when the first stop is performed on the left, and when the stop operation other than the first left stop is performed, Reel control is performed to stop the four symbol combinations aligned with the winning line LN. The left first stop when winning the maintenance roll 1 is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and an operation procedure other than the first left stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

  When the maintenance roll 2 is won, reel control is performed to stop the lip 1 symbol combination aligned with the winning line LN when the first stop is performed, and when the stop operation is performed other than the first stop, Reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination aligned with the winning line LN. The middle first stop when winning the maintenance roll 2 is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and an operation procedure other than the middle first stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

  When the maintenance roll 3 is elected, the reel control is performed so that the symbol combination of the lip 1 is aligned with the pay line LN when the first stop is performed on the right, and when the stop operation other than the first stop is performed on the lip 4 Reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination aligned with the winning line LN. The right first stop when winning the maintenance roll 3 is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and an operation procedure other than the right first stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

  When one of the rushing lips 1 to 3 is won, the number of the first stopped reel is 7 lip depending on whether the reel is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R. The reel control for winning the lip 6 or the reel control for winning the lip 1, which is a normal lip, is performed.

  For example, when the rushing lip 1 is won, the reel control is performed so that the symbol combination of the lip 6 is aligned with the winning line LN when the first left stop is performed, and when the stop operation is performed other than the first left stop, the lip 1 is performed. The reel control is performed so that the symbol combinations are stopped on the winning line LN. Note that the first left stop when winning the entry lip 1 is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and an operation procedure other than the first left stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

  When the rush lip 2 is won, the reel control is performed to stop the lip 6 symbol combination in line with the winning line LN when the first stop is performed, and when the stop operation is performed other than the middle first stop, the symbol of the lip 1 is stopped. Reel control is performed in which the combinations are aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. The middle first stop when winning the entry lip 2 is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and an operation procedure other than the middle first stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

  When the rush lip 3 is won, the reel control is performed to stop the lip 6 symbol combination aligned with the winning line LN when the first stop is performed on the right, and when the stop operation is performed other than the first right stop, the lip 1 symbol is stopped. Reel control is performed in which the combinations are aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. The right first stop when winning the entry lip 3 is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and an operation procedure other than the right first stop is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure.

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

  Each of the left middle right bell, the ascending lip 1-3, the sustaining lip 1-3, and the rushing lip 1-3 is a period during which the navigation stock is given even during AT or non-AT. When winning, the correct answer procedure is notified by the navigation effect. For example, when the uphill lip 2 is won at RT1, a navigation effect in which an image of “213” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed so as to prompt the middle stop. In addition, when the entry lip 3 is won at RT2, a navigation effect in which an image of “231” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed so as to prompt the right first stop. For this reason, the left middle right bell, the ascending lips 1 to 3, the maintaining lip 1 to 3 and the rushing lip 1 to 3 are collectively referred to as a navigation target combination.

[CZ lottery]
FIG. 12A 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.

  As shown in FIG. 12A, in the CZ lottery, any one of 0 games, 10 games, 20 games, and 30 games is awarded.

  The CZ lottery is executed when any one of the cherry winning, the watermelon winning, and the single winning combination is established. 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. In addition, each of the cherry, watermelon, and one-piece combination has a higher winning probability for the combination with “strong” in the name than the combination with “weak” in the name, and the CZ game to be given The number may be large. Further, the condition for executing the CZ lottery is not limited to the above example, and other conditions may be provided.

[AT lottery]
FIG. 12B is a diagram showing an AT lottery table in non-CZ, and FIG. 12C 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. 12B and 12C are satisfied.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (b), the AT lottery during non-CZ is executed when any one of the cherry winning, the watermelon winning, and the one-sheet winning winning is established. Also, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), AT lottery during CZ is performed for cherry win, watermelon win, single-piece win, left middle right bell win, every 1000 games spent, and 500 lottery AT lotteries. Executed when none of the above is true.

  In the AT lottery, whether or not to give navigation stock (that is, whether or not to win AT) based on the winning probabilities shown in FIGS. The number is determined.

  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 cherry is won during non-CZ, navigation stock is given only with a probability of 10%, but when a cherry is won during CZ, navigation stock is given with a probability of 30%. Furthermore, when a cherry is won during non-CZ, only one navigation stock is awarded even if AT is won. However, when a cherry is won during CZ, two navigation stocks may be awarded when AT is won. Furthermore, since there are more lottery conditions during CZ than during non-CZ, the opportunity for performing AT lottery during CZ is greater than during non-CZ. Also in this point, CZ is more advantageous than non-CZ.

  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. That is, it can be said that CZ is more advantageous for the player than non-CZ.

  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 addition, each of the cherry, watermelon, and single-piece roles has a higher winning probability for the role with “strong” in the name than the role with “weak” in the name. The number may be large. Further, the condition for executing the AT lottery is not limited to the above example, and other conditions may be provided.

[CZ whispering lottery]
FIG. 13A is a diagram showing a CZ roll effect lottery table. The sub-control unit 91 determines the type (effect type) of the CZ-rolling effect by executing the CZ-rolling effect lottery based on the CZ-rolling effect lottery table set in accordance with whether or not CZ is won in the CZ lottery. To do. The CZ roll effect lottery is executed in a game after the game in which the CZ lottery is executed.

  There are three types of effects, a1 to a3, in the CZ ring effect. For the CZ roll production, the CZ win is suggested across multiple games and the CZ game is expected to be given, and the CZ win is suggested at the final game after suggesting the CZ win over multiple games. And a continuous production for definite notification of whether or not it is present.

  In the precursor effect in the CZ turning effect, for example, a character image of “chance” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 while the background image of the liquid crystal display 51 maintains a normal image (for example, a morning background image).

  In the continuous production in the CZ roll production, an image in which a character image of “×” indicating non-CZ winning and a character image of “◯” indicating CZ winning is rotated by the roulette is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the rotation of the roulette is performed. If the character image pointed to when stopping is “X”, the non-CZ winning is definitely notified, while if the pointed character image is “◯”, the CZ winning is definitely notified. The

  As shown to Fig.13 (a), each of the CZ roaring effects of a1-a3 differs in the number of games of a precursor effect and a continuous effect mutually. For example, when a1 is determined, a three-game continuous effect is executed after a five-game precursor effect is executed. When a2 is determined, 5 game continuous effects are executed after the 10 game precursor effects are executed. When a3 is determined, seven games of continuous effects are executed after the warning effects of 15 games are executed.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, in the CZ-rolling effect lottery, any effect type is determined with different winning probabilities depending on whether or not CZ is won. Specifically, at the time of CZ winning, the effect type is determined so that the number of games of precursor effect and continuous effect is larger than that at the time of non-CZ winning. As described above, the effect type is selected so that the number of CZ-rolling effects is different depending on whether or not CZ is won, so that the CZ-rolling effect can be changed. In addition, the greater the number of games in which the CZ beat effect is executed, the higher the probability of winning the CZ. Therefore, the player can play the game while paying attention to the number of games in which the CZ beat effect is executed. Can be made.

  Note that the CZ ringing effect is not limited to the effect content shown in FIG.

[AT roaring production lottery]
FIG.13 (b) is a figure which shows an AT roaring effect lottery table. The sub-control unit 91 determines the type (effect type) of AT production by executing the AT production production lottery based on the AT production production lottery table set according to whether or not the AT is selected in the AT lottery. To do. The AT roaring effect lottery is executed in a game after the game in which the AT lottery is executed.

  There are three types of effects b1 to b3 in the AT effect. In the AT production direction, the AT sign is suggested over multiple games and the sign of the navigation is expected to be given, and the AT sign is suggested over multiple games following the sign effect and the AT wins the final game. And a continuous production for definite notification of whether or not it is present.

  In the sign production in the AT production production, for example, an effect image in which a teammate character and an enemy character battle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the image where the enemy character wins is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the non-AT win is definitely notified, while when the image where the teammate character wins is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the AT win is determined. Will be informed.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (b), the numbers of games for the sign effect and the continuous effect are different from each other for the AT-improving effects b1 to b3. For example, when b1 is determined, three games of continuous effects are executed after the warning effects of 20 games are executed. When b2 is determined, 5 games are continuously produced after 25 games are produced. When determined to be b3, a continuous effect of 7 games is executed after the warning effect of 30 games is executed.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (b), in the AT win effect lottery, any effect type is determined with different winning probabilities depending on whether or not the AT is won. Specifically, at the time of AT winning, the effect type is determined so that the number of games of the precursor effect and the continuous effect is larger than that at the time of non-AT winning. In this way, the effect type is selected so that the number of games for AT production is different depending on whether the AT is won or not, so that the AT production effect can be changed. In addition, since the probability of winning an AT increases as the number of games in which AT production is performed is increased, the player can be allowed to play while paying attention to the number of games in which AT production is performed, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be made.

  Note that the AT production effect is not limited to the effect content shown in FIG. 13B, but may be other effect content.

[Direction flow]
With reference to FIGS. 14 and 15, an example of the flow of effects executed in the present embodiment will be described.

  First, in the present embodiment, a notification effect is provided as an effect executed during the above-mentioned AT effect. The notification effect is executed at least on the condition that the rush lip, which is a role for promoting the game state from RT2 to RT3, is won during the continuous effect of the AT effect.

  Specifically, in the case where an AT ringing effect (continuous effect) is being executed in RT2, the notification effect can be executed in the game in which the entry lip is won. In the notification effect at this time, an image of the operation procedure is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with an image such as “7 sets and WIN”. In the case of an AT effect, in the case of AT winning, an operation in the correct procedure for winning a winning combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” (7 lip) which is a combination of 7 symbols is prompted, while in the case of non-AT winning , An operation in an incorrect answering procedure for winning “Lip-Lip-Lip” (Lip 1), which is a symbol combination other than the 7-piece combination, is prompted. Therefore, in the case of AT winning, if the player operates the stop switch while being prompted, “White 7-White 7-White 7”, which is a combination of 7 symbols, is derived on the winning line LN and 7 lips are obtained. By winning a prize, the gaming state shifts to RT3 and is controlled to ART. Further, in the notification effect, an image of “WIN” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the third stop when “White 7-White 7-White 7” is derived on the winning line LN, and AT winning is confirmed and notified. Is done. In addition, when AT winning is confirmed and notified, the subsequent AT production effect (continuous production) ends without continuing. On the other hand, in the case of non-AT winning, if the player operates the stop switch while being urged, “Rip-Rip-Rip”, which is a symbol combination other than seven, is derived on the winning line LN and Lip 1 wins. Thus, the gaming state is maintained as RT2. Further, in the notification effect, an image of “sorry” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the third stop when “Rip-Rip-Rip” is derived on the winning line LN, and the non-AT winning is confirmed and notified. . In addition, when the non-AT winning is confirmed and notified, the AT ringing effect (continuous effect) continues.

  FIG. 14 (a) shows an example of the flow of effects when the gaming state is maintained at RT1 after the AT lottery. As described above, the notification effect can be executed in a game in which the entry lip is won in RT2. For this reason, when the gaming state is maintained at RT1, the rush lip is not won, so the notification effect is not executed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 14A, when an AT lottery (AT winning) is executed at timing t1, a prelude effect is executed out of AT effect. After that, the continuous production of the AT production production is executed from the timing t2 when the sign production is finished. When the gaming state is maintained at RT1, since the entry lip is not won, the AT winning decision notification (the image on which the teammate character wins is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51) is performed as it is in the final game of the continuous production at the timing t3. At the end of the AT production.

  FIG. 14B shows an example of the flow of effects when the entry lip is not won during RT 2 after the AT lottery. As described above, the notification effect can be executed in a game in which the entry lip is won in RT2. For this reason, even if the gaming state is maintained at RT2, if the entry lip is not won, the notification effect is not executed.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 14B, when the AT lottery (AT winning) is executed at the timing t1, the precursor effect of the AT incentive effect is executed. After that, the continuous production of the AT production production is executed from the timing t2 when the sign production is finished. Even if the gaming state is maintained at RT2, if the entry lip is not won, the notification effect is not executed, and the AT winning is confirmed in the final game of the continuous effect as it is at the timing t3 (the image that the teammate character wins) Display on the liquid crystal display 51), and the AT effect is finished.

  FIG. 15 (a) shows an example of the flow of effects when an AT lottery is won in AT lottery and an entry lip is won during RT2.

  As shown in FIG. 15 (a), when AT lottery (AT winning) is executed at timing t1, a prelude effect is executed out of the AT effect. When the entry lip is won at timing t2 during the sign production, the notification production is not executed. Accordingly, since the operation in the correct procedure for winning “White 7-White 7-White 7” (7 Lip) is not prompted, the player cannot know the correct procedure. In this example, the player cannot operate in the correct procedure, and the gaming state is maintained at RT2.

  After that, the continuous production of the AT production production is executed from the timing t3 when the precursor production is finished. When the entry lip is won at the timing t4 during the continuous production, whether or not the notification production is executed is determined by the notification lottery with a winning probability of 50%. In the case of this example, the notification effect is executed in the game won for the entry lip. In addition, since it is a notification effect at the time of AT winning (also referred to as a notification effect for AT winning), the correct answer procedure for winning “White 7-White 7-White 7” (7 Lips), which is a combination of 7 symbols. The operation is prompted. In this example, since the entry lip 3 is won, an image of a left-pointing arrow is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in order to prompt the first stop to the right.

  When the stop switch is operated with the first stop to the right while the player is prompted, “white 7-white 7-white 7”, which is a set of 7 patterns, is derived on the winning line LN and 7 lips are awarded. Thereby, the gaming state shifts to RT3. Further, in the notification effect for AT winning, the image of “WIN” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the time of the third stop when “white 7-white 7-white 7” is derived on the winning line LN at timing t5. Then, the AT winning is confirmed and notified. When the AT winning is notified and confirmed, there is no point in giving the AT winning after that, so the AT scoring effect (continuous effect) ends without continuing.

  FIG. 15 (b) shows an example of the flow of effects when a non-AT win is won in AT lottery and a rush lip is won during RT2.

  As shown in FIG. 15B, when the AT lottery (non-AT winning) is executed at the timing t1, a prelude effect is executed out of the AT effect. When the entry lip is won at timing t2 during the sign production, the notification production is not executed. Accordingly, since the operation in the correct procedure for winning “White 7-White 7-White 7” (7 Lip) is not prompted, the player cannot know the correct procedure. In this example, the player cannot operate in the correct procedure, and the gaming state is maintained at RT2.

  After that, the continuous production of the AT production production is executed from the timing t3 when the precursor production is finished. When the entry lip is won at the timing t4 during the continuous production, whether or not the notification production is executed is determined by the notification lottery with a winning probability of 50%. In the case of this example, the notification effect is executed in the game won for the entry lip. In addition, since it is a notification effect at the time of non-AT winning (also referred to as a notification effect for non-AT winning), it is an incorrect answer procedure for winning “Lip-Lip-Lip” (Lip 1) which is a combination of symbols other than 7 sets. Will be prompted. For example, in this example, since the entry lip 3 is won, an image of a right-pointing arrow is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in order to prompt the first left stop.

  If the stop switch is operated with the first left stop while the player is prompted, “Rip-Rip-Lip”, which is a symbol combination other than the 7-piece combination, is derived on the winning line LN and Lip 1 wins. As a result, the gaming state is maintained at RT2. Further, in the notification effect for non-AT winning, an image of “Sorry” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the third stop when “Rip-Rip-Rip” is derived on the winning line LN at timing t5. A non-AT win is confirmed and notified. When the non-AT win is confirmed and notified, the AT win effect (continuous effect) continues until the timing t6 which is originally scheduled to end in order to make the player expect the AT win with the possibility of AT win still. Then, in the final game of the continuous performance, the non-AT winning is confirmed and notified (an image of the enemy character winning is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51).

[Notification effect processing]
The notification effect process executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart for explaining the notification effect process executed by the sub-control unit 91.

  As shown in FIG. 16, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the entry lip is won (S10). The sub-control unit 91 ends this routine if the entry lip is not won (NO in S10). On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 wins the entry lip (YES in S10), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the continuous production is being performed among the AT production effects (S11).

  If the sub-control unit 91 is not in the continuous production (NO in S11), the routine ends. On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 is performing a continuous production (YES in S11), the sub-control unit 91 executes a notification lottery (S12). In this notification lottery, the winner is won with a probability of 50%, and the notification effect is executed when winning.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a winning lottery is made in the notification lottery (S13). If the sub-control unit 91 does not win the notification lottery (NO in S13), the sub-control unit 91 ends this routine. On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 is won in the notification lottery (YES in S13), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT is won in the AT lottery (S14).

  In the case of non-AT winning (NO in S14), the sub-control unit 91 executes the notification effect for non-AT winning described in FIG. 15B (S15) and ends this routine. On the other hand, in the case of AT winning (YES in S14), the sub-control unit 91 executes the AT winning notification effect described in FIG. 15A (S16) and ends this routine.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, after the AT win, when the gaming state is RT2 and the rush-in lip is won during the period in which the AT turn-off effect is executed, 7 replies are made by the AT win notification effect. After the derivation of the symbol combination is prompted, the AT winning can be confirmed and notified. Therefore, the player can recognize that the navigation stock is given by the notification effect for winning the AT, and the gaming state can be shifted to RT3 and controlled to ART as it is by deriving the 7-lip symbol combination. In this way, it is possible to notify the granting of the navigation stock along the game flow.

  When the 7-lip symbol combination is derived by encouraging the player to derive the 7-lip symbol combination through the AT-winning notification effect, the gaming state transitions from RT2 to RT3, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can do.

  A sign production that suggests AT wins over multiple games and an expectation of granting Navistock, and an AT win in multiple games following the sign production and whether the AT wins in the final game Since it includes a continuous production that informs definitely whether or not, the player can be expected to give navigation stock step by step, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Since the entry lip is won only in RT2, the notification effect can be executed only in RT2. Further, when the 7-lip symbol combination is derived by urging the player to derive the 7-lip symbol combination through the AT-winning notification effect, the gaming state transitions to RT3 and is controlled to ART. Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to the game state being controlled and the execution of the notification effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  A notification effect (notification effect for AT winning, notification effect for non-AT winning) can be executed only for a game in which a continuous effect is executed among a plurality of games in which an AT effect is executed. As described above, a game in which a notification effect is executed (a game in which a continuous effect is executed in the present embodiment) and a game in which a notification effect is not executed (a precursor in this embodiment) among a plurality of games in which an AT beat effect is executed. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to whether or not the notification effect is being continuously performed.

  Even if the entry lip is won during the execution of the AT-rolling effect, the presence or absence of the notification effect (notification effect for AT winning, notification effect for non-AT winning) differs depending on the result of the notification lottery. For this reason, the notification effect is not executed because it was not won in the notification lottery. However, even if the player accidentally operates the stop switch in the correct procedure and the 7-lip symbol combination is derived, AT winning is not finalized. For this reason, even if the notification effect is not executed, the player can be expected to receive the navigation stock.

  When the game period in which the AT effect is still executed (that is, the game period in which the continuous effect is executed) has not yet ended after the non-AT winning notification effect has been executed, the AT effect (continuous effect) in the remaining period. ) Is executed continuously. Thereby, even if it is a case where it is confirmed that the navigation stock has not been given by the notification effect for non-AT winning, the notification effect for AT winning during the remaining AT surrendering effect (that is, the remaining continuous effect) By this, the player can be expected to be notified of the granting of the navigation stock, and 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 the right to control to an advantageous state]
In the present embodiment, the navigation stock that allows the AT to control is exemplified as the right to control to the advantageous state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and an AT game that can be controlled by the AT may be applied. That is, an AT game may be granted when an AT win is won in the AT lottery, and the AT may be controlled over the number of games corresponding to the number of assigned AT games.

  In addition, as a right to control to an advantageous state, a CZ game that enables control to CZ may be applied. That is, as the notification effect, a notification effect for CZ winning in the case of CZ winning and a notification effect for non-CZ winning in the case of non-CZ winning may be provided.

  Specifically, it may be configured as follows. When the CZ-rolling effect (continuous effect) is executed at RT1, the notification effect can be executed in the game in which the upturn lip is won. In the notification effect at this time, an image of the operation procedure is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with an image such as “WIN except for replay matching”. In the notification effect, in the case of CZ winning, an operation in the correct procedure for winning “Rip-Rip-Bell” (promotional lip) which is a symbol combination other than the replay match is prompted, while in the case of non-CZ winning, replay An operation in an incorrect answer procedure for winning a “lip-lip-lip” (lip 1) that is a uniform symbol combination is prompted. For this reason, in the case of CZ winning, if the player operates the stop switch while being prompted, “Rip-Rip-Bell”, which is a symbol combination other than the replay match, is derived on the winning line LN and the promotion lip is won. As a result, the gaming state shifts to RT2. When the gaming state shifts to RT2, it is controlled to CZ. Further, in the notification effect, an image of “WIN” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the third stop when “Rip-Rip-Bell” is derived on the winning line LN, and the CZ winning is confirmed and notified. In addition, when CZ winning is informed and confirmed, the subsequent CZ roll effect (continuous effect) ends without continuing. On the other hand, in the case of non-CZ winning, if the player operates the stop switch while being prompted, “Rip-Lip-Lip”, which is a replay-matched symbol combination, is derived on the winning line LN and Lip 1 wins. The gaming state is maintained at RT1. Further, in the notification effect, an image of “sorry” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the third stop when “Rip-Rip-Rip” is derived on the winning line LN, and the non-CZ winning is confirmed and notified. . In addition, when a non-CZ winning is confirmed and notified, the CZ scoring effect (continuous effect) continues thereafter.

  As described above, the right to control to the advantageous state is not limited to Navistock, AT game, and CZ game, but BB winning that gives the right to control to BB, or RB that gives the right to control to RB. Other rights, such as winning, may apply. Further, the right to control to the advantageous state is not limited to the one that directly affects the medal payout rate, and may be any right that improves the degree of advantage for the player.

[Specific display results]
In the present embodiment, as the specific display result, the symbol combination of 7 lips in which the gaming state shifts to RT3 by deriving, or the symbol combination of the promotion lip in which the gaming state shifts to RT2 by deriving is exemplified. Not limited to this, symbol combinations corresponding to other combinations may be applied.

  For example, as a specific display result, not only 7 lip or promotion lip, but also a combination of symbols corresponding to other replaying roles or small roles in which the gaming state transitions or special roles in which the gaming state transitions to a special state such as BB or RB May be applied.

  Furthermore, as a specific display result, not only the combination in which the game state transitions but also the symbol combination corresponding to the combination in which the effect changes while the game state is maintained may be applied. For example, a specific combination in which an effect image or a production sound changes at the time of derivation is provided, and after the specific combination is won, it is controlled by AT or CB, and further, a notification effect is executed when the specific combination is won during the roaring effect Also good. In the notification effect, after urging the derivation of the symbol combination corresponding to the specific combination, the presence / absence of AT winning or CB winning may be confirmed and notified.

  In the present embodiment, promotion lip and 7 lip are not won simultaneously, but may be won simultaneously. For example, when the game state is RT1, when the promotion lip and 7 lip are won at the same time, the operation procedure for winning the promotion lip is notified by the notification effect, and when the game state is RT2, the promotion lip and 7 lip May be informed of an operating procedure for winning 7 lips by a notification effect.

  In this embodiment, the entry lip, which is a combination that can derive a symbol combination of 7 lips, is won only in RT2, but it may be won even in other gaming states such as RT1.

[Notification production]
In the present embodiment, the notification effect may be executed only for a game in which a continuous effect of the AT effect effects is executed, but is not limited thereto. For example, the notification effect may be executed also as a precursor effect among the AT effect effects. The notification effect may be executed only for the final game during the continuous effect. In consideration of the expectation of giving the navigation stock by the AT beat effect, it is preferable that the notification effect is executed in the last game among the plurality of games in which the AT beat effect is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the notification effect may be executed only when winning in the notification lottery, but is not limited thereto. For example, the notification lottery may not be executed. In this case, the notification lottery is executed with a probability of 100% when the rush lip is won in the game period in which the AT beat effect is executed. In addition, the notice lottery is executed with a probability of 100% in the case of AT winning when the entry lip is won in the game period in which the AT-rolling effect is executed, whereas it is executed in the case of non-AT winning. Or may be executed only with a probability of less than 100% in the notification lottery. The notification lottery may be executed not only by the sub-control unit 91 but also by the main control unit 41, and the result may be notified to the sub-control unit 91 by command transmission.

  In the present embodiment, in the notification effect at the time of non-AT winning, when the winning lip is won, not the 7-lip symbol combination, but the operating procedure of the gaze that the lip 1 wins is notified. However, this is not limited to this, and the notification effect at the time of non-AT winning is to notify a certain operation procedure when winning a role other than the entry lip (that is, a combination that cannot derive a 7-lip symbol combination). There may be. In this way, even if the player operates the stop switch in accordance with the notification effect at the time of non-AT winning, a 7-lip symbol combination is not derived.

  In the present embodiment, the pressing order for deriving a 7-lip symbol combination is notified by a notification effect. In this example, a symbol combination of 7 lips can be derived if the pressing order is correct regardless of the operation timing (reel stop timing), but the operation timing draws 7 symbols on the winning line LN to stop the reel. Otherwise, if it is an example in which a 7-lip symbol combination cannot be derived, an operation timing for deriving a 7-lip symbol combination may be notified by a notification effect.

  Note that the notification effect is not limited to notifying the stop switch operation procedure (push order, operation timing), but is an effect that prompts the user to stop 7 symbols on the winning line LN, such as “Align 7”. There may be.

[About reverberation]
In the present embodiment, the AT production effect and the CZ production effect have a two-stage configuration such as a precursor effect and a continuous effect, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the AT-rolling effect and the CZ-rolling effect may be a one-stage configuration with only a continuous effect, or may be a three-stage or more configuration with other effects added.

[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. The AT control executed by the main control unit 41 includes execution of an AT lottery. In the AT lottery, the AT lottery is determined whether or not to be won, whether the AT game number is stocked, It may include determination of the number of AT games, addition of the number of AT games, and lottery. In addition, as the control related to AT, there is control of a high probability state of AT lottery. For control of the high probability state of AT lottery, depending on the control in which the winning probability of AT lottery is high, the result of the internal lottery Control that shortens the period until it is controlled by the AT, control that preferentially wins the winning lottery and the number of games, etc. may be included. In addition, as control related to AT, it is possible to control to AT when a prescribed number of games have been consumed, but when a prescribed number of games have been consumed, a lottery is performed when the number of ceiling games has been reached. The time when the number of games determined in (1) is reached may be included. In addition, the control related to AT includes control for setting a precursor period, but the control for setting the precursor period includes control for performing, for example, 0 to 32 game effects in the precursor period before the start of AT. It may be a thing.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 mainly performs control related to AT. For example, when the main control unit 41 wins an AT lot in the AT lottery, the main control unit 41 gives a navigation stock and consumes one navigation stock to control the AT. When the main control unit 41 wins a push order bell or a push order lip during the AT, The navigation command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a nabis command, the sub-control unit 91 informs the liquid crystal display 51 of an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player. Thus, the navigation effect is executed by displaying the image on the liquid crystal display 51 under the control of the sub-control unit 91. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the main control unit 41 notifies the operation procedure that the player has an advantage on the display unit such as the payout display 13 when the push order bell or the push order lip is won during the AT. Also good. 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 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 description has been described. 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,
A pre-determining means for determining whether or not to permit the derivation of the specific display result;
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
Grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant control right to an advantageous state advantageous to the player;
Suggesting directing means for executing the suggesting directing that suggests the granting of the right over a predetermined period;
An informing production means for informing the grant of the right,
The advantageous state is controlled after the specific display result is derived,
After the determination of granting of the right, the notification effecting unit prompts the derivation of the specific display result when the derivation of the specific display result is permitted by the predetermining unit during the predetermined period. A slot machine capable of executing a notification effect to notify the grant of the right.

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