JP2017136250A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a privilege control which enhances amusement of games.SOLUTION: A CB (challenge bonus) which is advantageous to a player is terminated upon a put-out of 33 medals (tokens) or more, and also terminated when one of SB1 (single bonus 1) to SB6 is won in a lottery. After the CB is terminated, the game is controlled to an RT (replay time) of an advantageous RT. Further, an AT (assist time) lottery is performed such that a CB completion game where 33 medals or more are put out during the CB becomes more advantageous than a game, except the CB completion game, during the CB.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

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 obtained by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention relates to a slot machine that can derive and win according to the display result.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and first, a bet number is determined by a player's BET operation. The reels are started to rotate by being set and the start operation is performed in a state where a predetermined number of bets is set, and the rotation is stopped by operating a stop switch provided corresponding to each reel. When all reels stop rotating, a predetermined winning combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a combination) is derived on the winning line. Occur.

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

  In such a slot machine, a privilege for being controlled at an assist time (hereinafter also referred to as AT) for notifying the player of the operation procedure of the stop switch in order to generate a predetermined winning. There was what performed privilege control which determines whether to grant. Further, in this slot machine, there is a slot machine that can execute the privilege control and terminate the CB when a predetermined number of medals are paid out during the CB (Patent Document). 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5501608

  However, since the slot machine of Patent Document 1 does not consider the privilege control technique, there is a problem that privilege control that improves the interest of the game cannot be executed.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine capable of executing privilege control for improving the interest 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,
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,
Identifies until an end condition (for example, a condition established by paying out 254 medals or a condition established by winning one of SB1 to SB6 as shown in FIG. 16) is satisfied. Specific state control means (for example, main control unit 41) that can be controlled to a state (for example, CB);
Among the plurality of unit games executed during the specific state, the means can execute privilege control (e.g., AT lottery shown in FIG. 12) related to the provision of the privilege while being controlled in the specific state. A unit game that satisfies the end condition (for example, a CB completion game) is more advantageous to the player than a unit game that does not satisfy the end condition (for example, a game in a CB other than the CB completion game). Thus, the privilege control is performed (for example, as shown in FIG. 12, the fourth table used in the CB completion game is more advantageous to the player than the third table used in the game in the CB other than the CB completion game. A privilege control means,
In the unit game in which the end condition is satisfied, the privilege control means performs the privilege control based on the situation when the end condition is satisfied (for example, in the table of FIG. 12E used in the CB completion game). As shown, the AT lottery is executed so that the advantage for the player differs between when the left bell is won and when the middle bell or right bell is won).

  According to such a configuration, the privilege control is performed so that the unit game in which the end condition is satisfied is more advantageous to the player than the unit game in which the end condition is not satisfied. Interest can be improved. Further, in the unit game in which the end condition is satisfied, the privilege control is executed based on the situation when the end condition is satisfied, so that various privilege controls can be executed. Therefore, privilege control that improves the interest of the game can be executed.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
Game control means (for example, main control unit 41) for controlling the progress of the game;
And further includes production control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for controlling production,
The privilege control includes control for determining the amount of privilege to be granted when it is determined to grant the privilege (for example, AT lottery includes a process for determining the number of AT games to be granted as shown in FIG. Including),
The game control means includes the privilege control means (for example, the main control unit 41 performs an AT lottery),
The effect control means informs the amount of privilege determined by the privilege control means in a plurality of times (for example, as shown in FIG. 16, the sub-control unit 91 displays the assigned AT game a plurality of times. It is possible to broadcast separately).

  According to such a configuration, since the amount of the determined privilege is notified in a plurality of times, the expectation can be continued as compared with the slot machine that notifies the amount of the privilege once.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
It further includes a pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery) for determining whether or not to allow a prize to be generated,
The situation when the end condition is satisfied includes the situation based on the determination result of the pre-determining means in the unit game (as shown in FIG. 12E, according to the winning situation in the CB completion game). AT lottery so that the advantage is different).

  According to such a configuration, since privilege control is performed based on the determination result of the prior determination means, various privilege control can be executed.

(4) In any of the slot machines (1) to (3) above,
The situation when the end condition is satisfied includes the situation when the state is controlled to a specific state when the end condition is satisfied (for example, as described in [About CB] of the modified example, the control is performed by the CB. AT lottery may be executed so that the degree of advantage differs depending on whether or not the state is AT.

  According to such a structure, since privilege control is performed based on the situation when controlled to a specific state, various privilege control can be performed.

(5) In any of the slot machines (1) to (4) above,
In the specific state, it further comprises a granting means capable of granting a gaming value (medal, credit),
The termination condition includes a condition that is established when the gaming value given in the specific state reaches a predetermined amount (254 or more) (a condition that terminates when the CB completes).

  According to such a configuration, since the advantageous privilege control is executed in the unit game in which the gaming value given in the specific state reaches a predetermined amount, the predetermined amount of gaming value is given in the specific state. It is possible to provide a game that recommends.

(6) In any of the slot machines (1) to (5) above,
A pre-determining means (internal lottery) for determining whether or not to allow the generation of a specific winning (for example, 11 bells) that satisfies the ending condition;
The privilege control means performs the privilege control when the occurrence of the specific winning is permitted by the prior determination means and after the specific winning has occurred (as shown at a timing T12 in FIG. 15). AT lottery is performed using the fourth table when 11 bells win).

  According to such a configuration, it is unclear whether or not the end condition is satisfied at the time when the specific winning that allows the end condition to be satisfied is permitted by the predetermining means, but when the specific winning occurs, Since the end condition is satisfied, the privilege control can be appropriately executed.

(7) In any of the slot machines (1) to (6) above,
A re-game display result (for example, replay such as Replay 1) that allows the player to play the next unit game without using the game value, and a grant display result (for example, push) A display unit that determines derivation from a plurality of display results including a small role such as an order bell (for example, internal lottery),
The specific state is a state in which a ratio at which the derivation display result is allowed is higher than a predetermined state,
The slot machine is
After the end of the specific state, the rate at which the replay display result is allowed to be derived can be controlled to an advantageous state (for example, RT1 which is an advantageous RT) higher than a predetermined state (for example, as shown in FIG. 6 , After CB ends, advantageous state control means (for example, main control unit 41) that controls to RT1),
A notification state control means (for example, main control unit 41) that can be controlled to a notification state (for example, AT) for notifying information according to the determination result of the prior determination means;
The end condition includes a first end condition (condition satisfied when 254 or more medals are paid out during CB: completion) and a second end condition (CB that can be satisfied before the first end condition). Including a condition established by winning one of SB1 to SB6:
The privilege control means can execute the privilege control during a period controlled to the specific state, and the privilege control also during a predetermined period after the specific state ends when the second end condition is satisfied. (For example, as shown in FIG. 14, AT lottery can be executed in CB during the period from timing T0 to T1, and AT lottery can also be executed in RT1 during the period from timing T1 to T2. Is).

  According to such a configuration, since the right control can be executed even in a predetermined period after the special state is ended when the second end condition is satisfied, the interest of the game is enhanced after the special state is ended. Can be improved.

It is a front view of the slot machine in the present embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of winning combination, the number of payouts, and operation | movement. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination regarding a special combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination regarding a re-game player and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control in non-CB. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control in CB. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the table etc. which are used by AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for navigation guarantee period determination. It is a figure for demonstrating when CB is punctured. It is a figure for demonstrating the time when CB completed. It is a figure for demonstrating a multiple times alerting | reporting aspect.

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

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

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

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

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

  The winning line is a line for determining whether a combination of symbols displayed on the see-through windows 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, an example having winning lines L1 and L2 will be described. However, one winning line or three or more winning lines may be provided.

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

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

  The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 56 and the like, 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.

  In the present embodiment, the procedure for the player to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (also referred to as the pushing order) includes forward push, forward push, middle left push, middle right push, reverse push push, And reverse push. The forward pressing refers to a pressing order in which the middle reel 2C is second stopped after the left reel 2L is first stopped. Further, the forward pinching push means a push order in which the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time and then the right reel 2R is stopped for the second time. The middle left push means a push order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The middle right push refers to a pushing 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.

  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 by physical reels. However, the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead from there. A total of 5 symbols. For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The symbols arranged within 5 frames including can be displayed on the winning line.

[Winner]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, the number of payouts, and operations. In the following description, “/” means “or”, “−” means “separation of adjacent reels”, the left indicates “design of the left reel 2L”, and the middle indicates “middle”. The symbol “reel 2C” is shown, and the right symbol “right reel 2R”. In addition, “−” shown in the two bells and the eleven bells means “any” and indicates that any symbol may be used.

  For example, SB1 is awarded when a combination of “blue 7-blank 1-blue 7” is aligned on the winning line L1 or L2. The other SBs are as shown in FIG. For example, among the symbols constituting each of SB1 to SB6, “blue 7” that is the symbol of the left reel 2L is not arranged within five frames in the left reel 2L. Therefore, SB1 to SB6 cannot be awarded in a single winning unless the stop switch is operated at an appropriate timing.

  SB (single bonus) is activated when any of the SBs 1 to 6 is won during the non-bonus. The SB ends on the condition that one game is played while maintaining the gaming state. In one game in the SB, the winning probability of a predetermined small role (common bell in the present embodiment) is higher than usual. It is improved by a predetermined number (in this embodiment, the number of judgment values is 1). Since SB can be won only during a CB (challenge bonus) described later among bonuses, there is a possibility of winning only during CB. When one of SB1 to SB6 is won during CB, as shown in FIG. 6 to be described later, the gaming state shifts from RT5 (in CB) to RT1 (in general gaming).

  CB is awarded when the combination of “Bell-Replay-Watermelon” is arranged on the winning line L1 or L2. Here, for example, among the symbols constituting the CB, “bell” that is the symbol of the left reel 2L, “replay” that is the symbol of the middle reel 2C, and “watermelon” that is the symbol of the right reel 2R are The reel is arranged within 5 frames.

  When a CB is won during a non-bonus, a CB (challenge bonus) is activated. CB is a state where all small roles are won. A small combination is a combination that can be won during a non-bonus (for example, during a non-CB) and is accompanied by a medal given by winning. Hereinafter, all small roles are also referred to as “all roles”. The CB is not won in combination with other bonuses (BB, RB1, RB2) in one game, or won during the bonus. Further, the number of medals required for starting one game is the same (three in the present embodiment) regardless of whether it is during CB or non-CB.

[Game state transition]
Next, the transition of the gaming state controlled by the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. In the present embodiment, RT0 which is in a general game, a bonus game other than RT1 and CB which is in a general game and has a higher probability of winning a re-gamer (for example, Lip 1, Lip 2) than RT0 (special The game progresses while being controlled by one of RT2, which is a winning combination), RT3 which is inside CB (while CB is winning), RT4 which is a bonus other than CB, and RT5 which is CB. Among the plurality of types of game states, the game state is controlled to one of the corresponding game states from when the start condition is satisfied until the end condition is satisfied (the payout number, winning combination, and winning combination indicated by arrows in FIG. 6). See dice). Hereinafter, RT0 may be referred to as “disadvantaged RT” and RT1 may be referred to as “advantageous RT”.

  For example, during CB (RT5), when 254 or more medals are paid out, or when any of SB1 to SB6 is won, the CB is finished and the next game is controlled to RT1, which is advantageous RT. Is done. Further, when the player wins one of the two bells and SB1 to SB6 at RT1, the next game shifts to RT0 where the gaming state is disadvantageous RT.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, when one of the two bells and SB1 to SB1 to 6 wins when controlled to RT1 which is advantageous RT, it falls to RT0 which is disadvantageous RT. If RT1 is to be controlled again, it is necessary to win one of BB, RB1, RB2, and CB. As shown in FIG. 7, the probability that any one of BB, RB1, RB2, and CB wins is 774/65536, and one of BB, RB1, RB2, and CB must be digested for about 84 games. Don't win. Thus, in this embodiment, once falling from RT1 to RT0, it is difficult to return to RT1.

  Further, the condition for terminating CB (the condition controlled from CB to RT1) includes a first termination condition and a second termination condition. In FIG. 6, as indicated by the arrow connected from RT5 (in CB) to RT1, the first end condition is a condition that is satisfied when 254 or more medals are paid out during CB. The second end condition is a condition that is satisfied when a predetermined combination (in the example of FIG. 6, which is one of SB 1 to 6 and also referred to as a puncture combination) is won during CB. In the following, the establishment of the first end condition may be referred to as “CB completes”, and the establishment of the second end condition may be referred to as “CB puncture”. The CB is in a controllable state when not controlled by the AT, and is also controllable when controlled by the AT.

[Lottery eligible role]
Next, with reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, a combination of winning combinations read as a lottery target combination will be described. In the present embodiment, a plurality of winning combinations can be simultaneously read out as the lottery target combination and can be won in duplicate. 7 and 8 show the contents of the combination of winning combinations for each lottery target combination and the number of determination values at a predetermined set value (for example, set value 1). In the combination of winning combinations, “+” is written between winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is simultaneously read in the internal lottery executed when the start switch is operated. In the number of determination values, the denominator is set to “65536” corresponding to a random number for internal lottery (an integer of 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination for which “1315” is set as the number of determination values is 1315/65536. In the present embodiment, reel control is performed so that, in a non-CB game, a winning combination is given in the priority order of re-playing role> small role> special role. Further, for example, when a winning combination is not made in a game won for a special role (any one of BB, RB1, RB2, and CB), the winning of the winning special role is carried over from the next game onward. Further, in FIG. 7, for the lottery target roles from “SB1” to “RB2 + Cherry C”, when the winning combination is made during CB, the corresponding selected combination and all the winning combinations are won.

[Reel control during non-CB]
Next, reel control during non-CB will be described with reference to FIG. For example, in a game in which 123 bells are won, reel control is performed to win 11 bells when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by forward pressing. On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the other pressing order, reel control is performed so that one bell and two bells are simultaneously won. In RT2, the reel control for winning the 11 bells is performed regardless of the pressing order. As for the left unloading bell, 11 bells win when the middle right button or reverse button is pressed (that is, when the third left stop is performed). Otherwise, 1 bell and 2 bells simultaneously. Win a prize. In other words, the left-handed bell is a role that 11 bells win when operated by an operation procedure different from the first left stop (specifically, an operation procedure of the third left stop). The other roles are as shown in FIG.

[Reel control during CB]
Next, reel control during CB will be described with reference to FIG. Note that CB is in a state where all roles are won. For example, when any one of “SB1” to “RB2” is won, 11 bells are won regardless of the pressing order. Also, for example, when the left bell is won, 11 bells win when operated with the first left stop, and 2 bells win when other operations are performed. Hereinafter, the left bell, the middle bell, and the right bell are collectively referred to as a “push order bell in the CB”. Further, the six bells from 123 bells to 321 bells are collectively referred to as “push order bells in non-CB”.

[Game processing]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the main control unit 41 for each game.

  In the game process, a BET process (S1), an internal lottery process (S2), a reel rotation process (S3), a winning determination process (S4), a payout process (S5), and a game end process (S6) are executed in order. When the end-time process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process in step S1, the main control unit 41 stands by in a state where a bet amount can be set, and a specified number of bets according to the gaming state is set and the game is played when the start switch 7 is operated. Execute the process to be started. In the BET process, the main control unit 41 commands the output of medals IN signals for the number of medals used for the set bet number when the start switch 7 is operated as a process for starting the game. An output command is set in the RAM 41c.

  In the internal lottery process in step S2, the main control unit 41 allows the winning of each of the above winning combinations based on the internal lottery random value latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in step S1. Processing to determine whether to do. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on the respective lottery results.

  In the reel rotation process in step S3, the main control unit 41 performs a process for rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel corresponding to the detected operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player. A process of stopping the rotation of 2L, 2C, 2R is executed.

  In the winning determination process in step S4, the main control unit 41 displays the display derived to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R when it is determined in step S3 that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R has stopped. A process of determining whether or not a winning has occurred is executed according to the result.

  In the payout process in step S5, the main control unit 41 performs processing such as adding credits and paying out medals based on the number of payouts according to the payout when it is determined in step S4 that a winning has occurred. Further, in the payout process, the main control unit 41 sets an output command for instructing the RAM to output a medal OUT signal for the number of medals given to the player by adding credits and paying out medals.

  In the game end process in step S6, the main control unit 41 executes a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game.

  In the present embodiment, the “game” in the slot machine 1 means, in a narrow sense, from when the start switch 7 is operated until the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, but before the start switch 7 is operated when the game is performed. Since the betting number is set, the medals are paid out and the game state is shifted after the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense.

[About processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can be controlled to AT (assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and RT2. The main control unit 41 executes an AT first winning lottery regarding the granting of an AT game that is a right to be controlled by the AT when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied when no AT game is awarded. Specifically, in the AT first lottery, the number of grants (including 0) when an AT game is awarded is determined by AT lottery. Further, when controlled by the AT (when the AT game is given), an extra lottery for determining whether or not the added AT game is added is executed. Specifically, in the extra lottery, the main control unit 41 determines an AT game (including 0) to be added. The AT lottery is executed when the winning combination is determined by the internal lottery (for example, at the determined timing).

  The first AT lottery and the extra lottery are collectively called AT lottery. In addition, it is also referred to as AT winning that it is determined to give one or more AT games in the AT lottery, and it is also called AT non-winning that it is determined that no AT game is given in the AT lottery.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 controls the AT when it is determined that the AT game will be awarded in the first AT lottery, and an operation procedure (push order) for stopping a symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN. A process for executing a navigation effect that can identify the user is executed.

  The main control unit 41 controls the AT by setting the AT flag in the RAM 41c when the AT start timing comes when the AT first win is won. Further, the main control unit 41 transmits an AT start command to the sub control unit 91 when the AT start timing comes. When receiving the AT start command, the sub-control unit 91 sets the AT flag in the RAM 41c and controls the AT. Based on the AT flag, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT is in progress.

  During the AT, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the information corresponding to the selected navigation target combination when receiving a command transmitted when the predetermined navigation target combination is won by the internal lottery process. Specifically, a navigation effect for informing the operation procedure corresponding to the winning navigation target combination is executed. The predetermined navigation target combination of this embodiment includes a push order bell and SB1-6.

  For example, in the case of AT and controlled by RT1, when the push order bell is won, the sub-control unit 91 notifies an operation procedure for winning 11 bells. For example, when winning the left bell, the liquid crystal display 51 includes an image indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R such as “It is the first stop on the left!” And a character image that matches the motif of the slot machine 1 Is displayed. The speakers 53 and 54 also output sound indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R.

  When the player is an AT and controlled by RT1, and the push order bell is won during the AT, the player can win 11 bells by operating according to the notified operation procedure. The two bells that fall to RT0 can be prevented from winning.

  In addition, when the SB 1 to 6 are elected when the AT is controlled and the RT 1 is controlled, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect that prompts the winning SB (the role to fall to RT 0) not to win. . For example, a navigation effect suggesting that a specific symbol is derived (stopped) is executed. Here, the specific symbol is a symbol that does not win an SB. For example, for the left reel, the symbol for winning SB1 is blue 7. The specific symbol is a symbol that is 4 frames or more away from Blue 7. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the specific symbol is a bar. The navigation effect suggesting that the bar is derived is an effect that displays, for example, predetermined information (for example,! Mark) and information suggesting that the bar is derived. In the present embodiment, “information suggesting that a bar is derived” is, for example, information displayed on the periphery (frame) of the navigation screen in the color of the bar (for example, black). By executing such a navigation effect, the player can prevent the blue 7 from being derived as much as possible by operating to derive the bar, and as a result, the SB can be prevented from winning as much as possible. it can.

  As a modified example, the number of frames from blue 7 may be a symbol (for example, white 7) that is more than that of the bar. In this case, the color displayed on the periphery of the navigation screen is white.

  As a modification, the navigation effect at the time of winning the SB may be as follows. For example, when SB1 is won, the sub-control unit 91 displays an image such as “Don't aim at blue 7!” For the left reel, and an image such as “Don't aim at blank 1!” For the middle reel. For the right reel, an image such as “Don't aim at Blue 7!” Is displayed. When the player is an AT and controlled by RT1, and when one of SB1 to SB6 is elected during AT, the player falls down to RT0 by operating according to the notified image. SB can be prevented from winning.

  Thus, when controlled to AT and RT1, the navigation effect is executed, and as a result, maintenance to RT1 becomes possible. Subtraction of the number of AT games after the start of AT starts from when RT1 is controlled by the AT. Thereby, the main control unit 41 can control to AT + RT1 over the determined number of AT games.

[About AT lottery]
Next, AT lottery will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 12A, in the AT lottery, an AT lottery table corresponding to the situation is used. In the example of FIG. 12A, it is terminated by puncturing in a period different from the navigation guarantee period described later (in FIG. 12A, described as “outside the navigation guarantee period”) (the second termination condition is satisfied). In the case of RT1 after CB, AT lottery using the first table is executed. Further, in the navigation guarantee period, when it is RT1 after CB that is ended by puncturing, AT lottery using the second table is executed. In a CB game other than the CB completion game among a plurality of games controlled by the CB, an AT lottery using the third table is executed. The CB completion game is a game that satisfies the first end condition. Specifically, for example, in a situation where the number of medals to be paid out is 243 in CB, when 11 bells win, CB completes (the total number of medals paid out in CB becomes 254 or more). ) The CB ends, but the CB complete game is a game in which the 11 bells have won a prize.

  In the CB completion game, AT lottery using the fourth table is executed. In the present embodiment, the AT lottery is not executed in a situation different from any of the situations shown in FIG.

  12B to 12D show examples of the first table, the second table, the third table, and the fourth table, respectively.

  For example, in the first table shown in FIG. 12B, when a push order bell (push order bell in non-CB) is won, the probability that the number of AT games to be awarded is determined to be 0, and the AT to be given The probabilities that the number of games will be 10 are 95% and 5%, respectively. Also, in the second table shown in FIG. 12C, when the push order bell (push order bell in non-CB) is won, the probability that the number of AT games to be assigned is determined to be 0, and the AT to be assigned The probability that the number of games is 10 and the probability that the number of AT games to be given is 50 are 90%, 5%, and 5%, respectively.

  In the third table shown in FIG. 12D, when two bells win, the probability that the number of AT games to be awarded is determined to be 0 and the probability that the number of AT games to be given is 10 is These are 95% and 5%, respectively. The case where 11 bells are won is as shown in FIG.

  Further, in the fourth table shown in FIG. 12E, when the left bell (the left bell among the pushing order bells in the CB) is won, the probability that the number of AT games to be awarded is determined to be 50, and the grant The probability that the number of played AT games is 100 is 50% and 50%, respectively. The case where the middle bell or the right bell is won is as shown in FIG.

  Considering the probability of winning the AT, the expected value of the number of AT games given when winning the AT, the number of conditions for executing the AT lottery, etc., as shown by the * mark in FIG. The advantage for is: first table <second table <third table <fourth table.

  In this way, the AT lottery that is advantageous for the player during the CB is executed rather than the RT1 after the CB puncture. Specifically, the third table and the fourth table are set to be more advantageous for the player than the first table and the second table.

  In addition, an AT lottery is performed in which the CB completion game is more advantageous to the player than the CB completion game other than the CB completion game. Specifically, the fourth table is more advantageous for the player than the third table (see * in FIG. 12A).

[About the navigation guarantee period]
In the present embodiment, in a game controlled by CB (a game that has won a CB), a navigation guarantee period lottery for determining a navigation guarantee period is executed. The navigation guarantee period is a period during which the navigation effect is guaranteed to be executed in the game during CB and after the end of CB. The navigation guarantee period is a period during which a navigation effect for notifying the corresponding operation procedure can be executed when any one of the push order bell and SB1 to SB6 is won. The navigation guarantee period is a period during which a navigation effect can be executed without subtracting the number of assigned AT games (the number of remaining AT games).

  In the following, the navigation guarantee period is a period in which the navigation effect can be executed without subtracting the number of AT games, and may be referred to as “temporary AT”. In addition, a period during which a navigation effect can be executed while subtracting the number of AT games is sometimes referred to as “main AT”.

  FIG. 13 is a navigation guarantee period determination table used in the navigation guarantee period lottery. In the navigation guarantee period lottery of the present embodiment, the probability that the navigation guarantee period for 10 games is determined and the probability that the navigation guarantee period for 15 games is determined are 50%, respectively.

[When CB is punctured]
Next, a timing chart when the CB is punctured will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14A shows each timing and period, and FIG. 14B shows an effect screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by the sub-control unit 91.

  In FIG. 14A, it is assumed that control is performed to CB at timing T0. At timing T0, the navigation guarantee period is determined by executing the navigation guarantee period lottery using the table of FIG. Also, as shown in FIG. 14B, at timing T0, information that can be specified to be controlled by CB is displayed. In the example of FIG. 14B, this information is a character such as “CB start!”. In addition, from the game next to the game in which the characters “CB start!” Are displayed, characters such as “Chance” are displayed together with the background image in which the sun is displayed. This character such as “in chance” is a character for suggesting that an AT lottery that is not executed in a normal time (a state that is neither CB nor RT1 after CB) is executed in CB.

  It is assumed that a puncture combination (any one of SB1 to SB6) is won at timing T1. In this case, CB ends and is controlled by RT1 (see FIG. 6). Since the navigation guarantee period is a temporary AT, it can be said that RT1 is controlled to RT1 + temporary AT. Further, as shown in FIG. 14B, the background image on which the sun is displayed is not changed when the CB is controlled and when the CB is finished and the RT1 is controlled (the background image is not changed). Maintain). Further, during the CB at the timings T0 to T1, the AT lottery using the third table is executed.

  It is assumed that the navigation guarantee period (period in which the temporary AT is executed) determined at the timing T0 has ended at the timing T2. During the RT at the timings T1 to T2, AT lottery using the second table is executed. At this timing T2, it is determined whether or not the AT is won in the navigation guarantee period (timing T0 to T2). FIG. 14A shows the time when it is determined that the AT is won during the navigation guarantee period. As shown in FIG. 14A, at the timing T2, the temporary AT is switched to the main AT.

  In the switched AT, when a push order bell is won, a navigation effect for informing an operation procedure for winning 11 bells is executed. Therefore, when the player operates the stop switch according to the operation procedure informed of the navigation effect, the two bells falling to RT0 will not win.

  In the switched AT, when any of SB1 to SB is won, a navigation effect for informing an operation procedure for winning any of SB1 to SB6 is executed. When the player operates the stop switch in accordance with this navigation effect, any of SB1 to SB6 falling to RT0 will not win.

  As described above, when the AT is controlled, a navigation effect is executed, so that an advantageous RT (RT1) can be maintained. In addition, it can be said that RT1 is controlled by RT1 + main AT.

  FIG. 14 (a) shows a case where it is determined that the AT is not won in the navigation guarantee period. In RT1 outside the navigation guarantee period after CB puncture, when the push order bell (push order bell in non-CB) is won, AT lottery using the first table is executed. When an AT is won in the AT lottery, an operation procedure for winning 11 bells by a navigation effect based on the AT winning is notified. As described above, when the AT lottery is won in the AT lottery, the navigation effect is executed in the game in which the push order bell that is the trigger for the AT lottery wins. A player can win 11 bells by operating according to the operation procedure, and can avoid falling to disadvantageous RT. On the other hand, when the AT lottery is not won, the navigation effect is not executed. If the push order bell, which is the trigger for executing the AT lottery, is missed (when two bells win), it falls to the disadvantaged RT. FIG. 14 shows that at the timing T3, the two bells win and fall to disadvantageous RT. As described above, even when the AT lottery is not performed in the navigation guarantee period, when the AT lottery using the first table is performed, the AT can be controlled to recover the loser.

  As a modification, AT lottery (that is, extra lottery) using the first table may be executed at the advantageous RT (main AT) shown in FIG. When the extra lottery is won in the extra lottery, the added AT game number is added to the added AT game number within the navigation guarantee period.

  In the example of FIG. 14, it is shown that the advantageous RT is controlled from the timing T2 to the timing T3. In the case shown in FIG. 14 (a), even if any of the push order bells and SB1 to SB1 is won, even if the navigation effect is not executed, the push order bell is not accidentally missed or If SB1 to SB6 are not won, the control to the advantageous RT is maintained.

[When CB completes]
Next, FIG. 15 illustrates a timing chart when the CB completes. It is assumed that the CB is controlled at the timing T10. At timing T10, the navigation guarantee period is determined by executing the navigation guarantee period lottery (not shown in FIG. 15). Further, it is assumed that 11 bells (push order bells) that complete the CB are elected at timing T11, and that 11 bells win at timing T12. That is, a game (one game) between timing T11 and timing T12 is a CB completion game.

  As described with reference to FIG. 12, in the game other than the CB completion game in CB (game between timing T10 and timing T11), AT lottery is executed using the third table. On the other hand, in a CB completion game during CB, AT lottery is executed using a fourth table that is more advantageous than the third table. Further, the AT lottery using the fourth table is executed at the timing T12 (that is, the timing at which 11 bells have won).

  When the CB is completed by completing the CB, it is controlled to RT1 (advantageous RT). When AT is won in the AT lottery during CB, in RT1, the AT is controlled by the number of AT games awarded by the AT winning. On the other hand, when the AT lottery in CB is not won and the control is performed by RT1, the navigation effect is not executed even when the push order bell is won. Therefore, the RT1 is in a so-called waiting state. FIG. 15 shows that the advantageous RT (RT1) is controlled after the completion of the CB due to the AT winning in the AT lottery during the CB.

  Note that after the CB completes within the navigation guarantee period, it is controlled to RT1 with the navigation guarantee period. While the navigation guarantee period is controlled by RT1, when the push order bell is won, it is possible to prevent the push order bell from being lost. Therefore, during the navigation guarantee period, control to RT is performed. Can be maintained. Further, when the AT is won during the CB and the RT is controlled in the navigation guarantee period, the AT game given by the AT winning is not subtracted within the navigation guarantee period. Thereby, the significance of the navigation guarantee period can be enhanced. When the navigation guarantee period (temporary AT) ends, the AT is switched to the actual AT (a state in which the number of AT games is subtracted).

[Notification Mode of Number of AT Games at Timing T12]
Next, a method of notifying the number of AT games given by AT lottery in CB at timing T12 (timing when 11 bells won) will be described. In this embodiment, when the AT is won during the CB when the timing T12 is reached, a notification mode lottery for determining a notification mode of the AT winning is executed. In the notification mode lottery, the notification mode is determined once with a probability of 50%, and the notification mode is determined a plurality of times with a probability of 50%.

  Here, the one-time notification mode is a mode in which the number of assigned AT games is notified once. For example, when 100 games have been awarded by AT lottery in CB, it is confirmed that the AT game of 100 games has been awarded by displaying a character such as “100 games for AT game! Congratulations!” Announce once.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a plurality of notification modes. When the notification mode is determined a plurality of times by the notification mode lottery, as shown in FIG. 16A, characters such as “Let's hit the effect switch repeatedly!” Are displayed. When the effect switch is struck repeatedly, when the effect switch is operated for the first time during the struck, characters such as “10G acquired!” Are displayed as shown in FIG. When the effect switch is operated for the second time, as shown in FIG. 16C, characters such as “15G acquired!” Are displayed. In this way, every time the effect switch is operated, a part of the number of assigned AT games is notified. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 16D, the number of assigned AT games is notified. In the example of FIG. 16, characters such as “100 games total!” Are displayed. That is, in the example of FIG. 16, a case where 100 AT games of 100 games are given during CB is shown. The distribution of the AT game given during the CB to each of the plurality of notifications is determined by the sub-control unit 91, for example, by random lottery.

[Main effects achieved by this embodiment]
Next, main effects achieved by this embodiment will be described.

  (1) According to the configuration of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, AT lottery can be executed during CB (between timing T0 and timing T1). Even if the CB is ended by winning the punk combination, the AT lottery is executed if it is within the navigation guarantee period. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved as compared with the slot machine in which the AT lottery is not executed after the CB is ended by winning the punk combination.

  (2) Also, as shown in timing T1 in FIG. 14 and the like, AT lottery is executed until the navigation guarantee period ends in RT1 (advantageous RT) after CB is ended by winning the puncture combination. . Therefore, when the AT is selected in the AT lottery, the temporary AT can be controlled from the temporary AT to the main AT while maintaining the RT1. Therefore, the game flow can be made smooth.

  (3) Also, as shown in FIG. 14B, the same background image display is maintained during CB and at RT1 after CB is ended by winning the punk combination. In the example of FIG. 14B, the display of the background image displaying the sun is maintained. Therefore, even if the CB is ended by winning the punk combination, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to grasp that the CB has ended. Therefore, it is possible to prevent as much as possible a decrease in the interest of the game due to the completion of the CB.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 12A, the third table and the fourth table used during the CB are better for the player than the first table and the second table used in the RT1 after the CB puncture. It is advantageous (see * in FIG. 12A). As a result, it is possible to improve a sense of expectation during CB (a period before shifting to a period in which the first table or the second table is used).

  (5) As shown by timings T0 to T2 in FIG. 14, the navigation effect can be executed within the navigation guarantee period in RT1 during CB and after CB. The AT lottery is not terminated within the navigation guarantee period during which the navigation effect can be executed (during the temporary AT). Therefore, as long as it is within the navigation guarantee period (as long as the navigation effect is being executed), it is guaranteed that the AT lottery will be executed, so that the player can have a sense of security.

  (6) As shown in FIG. 13, when controlled by CB, the main control unit 41 executes a navigation guarantee period lottery using the navigation guarantee period determination table shown in FIG. As described above, the main control unit 41 executes the AT lottery and also determines the navigation guarantee period during which the AT lottery is executed. Accordingly, since the main control unit 41 can link the AT lottery and the navigation guarantee period, the main control unit 41 can appropriately perform the AT lottery process and the transition process to the navigation guarantee period.

  (7) As shown in FIG. 14 and the like, when the push order bell is won during the navigation guarantee period, a navigation effect is issued to notify the operating procedure for winning the 11 bells that maintain control to the advantageous RT (RT1). To do. Further, when any of the SBs 1 to 6 is won during the navigation guarantee period, a navigation effect that urges not to win the winning SBs 1 to 6 is executed.

  Therefore, when the push order bell is won, the operation is performed according to the notified operation procedure, and when any of SB1 to SB6 is won, the operation according to the navigation effect is performed, thereby maintaining the control to the advantageous RT (RT1). Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of security.

  (8) As shown in FIG. 15, the AT lottery in the CB completion game (game in which the second end condition is satisfied) is executed using the fourth table shown in FIG. The AT lottery using the fourth table is executed according to the situation of the CB completion game. In the example of FIG. 12 (E), the situation of the CB completion game is a situation based on the winning combination, and when the left bell wins and the right bell wins, there is an advantage for the player. The AT lottery is executed differently. Therefore, various AT lotteries can be executed in the CB completion game.

  (9) As shown in FIG. 16, at the timing T12, the AT game given during the CB can be notified in a plurality of notification modes. As described above, since the assigned AT game can be notified in a plurality of times, the expectation can be maintained more than when the number of AT games assigned in the one-time notification mode is notified.

  (10) As shown in FIG. 12E, the AT lottery in the CB completion game is executed based on the winning combination. Specifically, the AT lottery is executed so that the advantage for the player differs between when the push order bell is won and when the cherry is won. Therefore, various AT lotteries can be executed in the CB completion game.

  (11) In the example of FIG. 15, the condition for executing the AT lottery (AT lottery using the fourth table) advantageous to the player is to complete the CB (254 or more medals are paid out during the CB) Is). Therefore, when controlled by the CB, it is possible to provide a game that recommends the player to acquire 254 or more medals in the CB, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  (12) In addition, when a winning combination (for example, push order bell) that may complete the CB is won, it is unknown whether the CB completes. This is because, for example, in a game in which 243 medals have been paid out during CB and the winning order bell is won, if 11 bells can be won, the medal payout number will reach 254. While the CB completes, the CB does not complete because the two bells win a prize when the push order bell is missed due to an erroneous operation of the player.

  Therefore, in such a state, in a game in which a winning combination that may complete the CB is won, as shown at timing T12 in FIG. 15, when 11 bells are won (that is, the CB has completed). AT is determined), the AT lottery using the fourth table is executed. Therefore, the AT lottery can be appropriately executed.

  (13) In this embodiment, the number of bets necessary to start one game is the same during CB and during non-CB. Therefore, even if the CB is ended (for example, even if the CB is punctured), it is possible to prevent the player from grasping that the CB has ended from the bet number.

[Modification]
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications and the like applicable to the present invention will be described. Further, at least two of the technical items described in the present embodiment described above and the technical items described in the following modifications may be implemented in combination, and the technical items described in the above-described embodiment. May be implemented by replacing the technical matters described in the following modified example, or the technical items described in the following modified examples may be further combined with the replacement. .

[About CB]
(1) In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12E and FIG. 15, as the status of the CB completion game, the winning status in the CB completion game is exemplified, and the winning status in the CB completion game is illustrated. Accordingly, it has been described that the AT lottery is executed so that the advantage for the player is different. However, the situation of the CB completion game may be another situation. The situation of the CB completion game may be, for example, a situation when controlled by a completed CB. This situation may be, for example, a situation based on the state when controlled by the CB. This situation is a situation based on whether it is AT or non-AT, for example.

  For example, when the state controlled by the CB is AT, the AT lottery may be executed in the CB completion game so that it is more advantageous to the player than when it is non-AT. According to such a configuration, when the CB is controlled by the CB while being controlled by the AT, in the CB completion game in the CB, the AT which is more advantageous than when the CB is controlled by the CB without being controlled by the AT A lottery is executed. Therefore, when controlled by CB, it is possible to provide a game that can increase the difference in the degree of advantage between when it is not controlled by AT and when it is controlled by AT.

  Further, when the state controlled by the CB is non-AT, the AT lottery may be executed in the CB completion game so as to be more advantageous to the player than when it is the AT. According to such a configuration, when the CB is controlled by the CB while not controlled by the AT, the CB completion game in the CB is more advantageous than when the CB is controlled by the CB while being controlled by the AT. AT lottery is executed. Therefore, when controlled by CB, it is possible to provide a game that can reduce the difference in the degree of advantage between when it is not controlled by AT and when it is controlled by AT.

  In addition, the situation when being controlled by a completed CB may be a situation based on whether or not it is a specific RT state rather than whether or not it is an AT. A specific RT state is also an advantageous RT Well, it may be disadvantageous RT. Further, the situation of the CB completion game may be, for example, a situation based on whether or not a specific combination has won in the CB completion game. Further, the situation of the CB completion game may be a situation based on the number of digest games in the CB completion game from the reference game in a predetermined season. Note that the situation in the CB completion game can be a combination of the completion of the CB and the situation when the CB has completed.

  (2) In the example of FIG. 14, the case where the CB is punctured (see timing T1) has been mainly described. However, the control described in FIG. 14 may be applied when the CB completes. For example, if the CB completes at the timing T1, and if it is within the navigation guarantee period, the AT lottery is executed. If the AT is won within the navigation guarantee period, the control described in FIG. 14A is executed. If the AT is not won within the navigation guarantee period, the control described with reference to FIG.

  Further, in the example of FIG. 15, the case where the CB has completed (see timings T11 and T12) has been mainly described. However, the control described in FIG. 15 may be applied when the CB is punctured. For example, when the punk combination is won at timing T11, the AT lottery may be executed using the fourth table when the punk combination is won or when the punk combination wins.

  (3) In the present embodiment, in the advantageous RT (RT1) after the CB, the predetermined period during which the AT lottery is executed (the period from the timing T1 to the timing T2) is the predetermined period = It has been described as “navigation guarantee period” − “period controlled by CB”. However, the predetermined period may be another period. For example, when the CB ends, the predetermined period may be determined by lottery. Moreover, it is good also as a fixed value (for example, 10 games), without determining this predetermined period by lottery.

  (4) In FIG. 14B, the background image displayed from timing T0 to timing T1 is the same as the background image displayed from timing T1 to timing T2 (both display the sun). The background image is described. As a modification, a background image, sound to be output (for example, music, BGM: background music), light emitting means (for example, effect effect LED 52) at timing T0 to timing T1 and from timing T1 to timing T2. At least one of the light emission controls may be the same. According to such a configuration, for example, even if the CB is ended by winning the punk combination, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to grasp that the CB has ended. Therefore, it is possible to prevent as much as possible a decrease in the interest of the game due to the completion of the CB.

  (5) In this embodiment, when a punk combination (any one of SB1 to SB6) is won during CB, the punk combination is described as a combination that may be derived (winning). However, even when the winning combination is won, the winning combination may never be derived regardless of the player's operating procedure. According to such a configuration, even if a puncture combination is won during CB, the puncture is not derived, so that it is possible to prevent the player from knowing that the CB has ended due to a puncture combination. Therefore, it is possible to prevent as much as possible a decrease in the interest of the game due to the completion of the CB.

  (6) In the present embodiment, “winning of punk role” is exemplified as a condition for CB to puncture. However, as a condition for the CB to puncture, a “winning role for punk” may be used. According to such a configuration, when the winning combination of the punk combination is notified when the winning combination of the punk combination is notified during the CB, the player himself / herself can decide whether or not to win the winning combination. For example, if the player wants to continue CB, he / she operates according to an operation procedure that does not allow the punk combination to win. On the other hand, if the player wants to finish the CB by puncture and execute an advantageous AT lottery (AT lottery executed at timing T1 to timing T2 in FIG. 14), he / she operates according to an operation procedure for winning a punk combination. As described above, the CB puncture condition allows the player to select whether to continue the CB or to perform an advantageous AT lottery by setting “winning for punk role”.

  (7) In the present embodiment, as indicated by the mark * in FIG. 12A, the advantage is described as first table <second table <third table <fourth table. However, the order of the advantages of each table is not limited to this. For example, an AT lottery that is more advantageous for the player may be executed in RT1 (first table and second table) after CB puncture than in CB (third table and fourth table). . According to such a configuration, the player can have a sense of expectation that the CB wants to be punctured, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, an AT lottery that is more advantageous to the player than the CB completion game (fourth table) may be executed by a game in the CB other than the CB completion game (third table). According to such a configuration, it is advantageous in CBs other than the CB completion game, and therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of games in CB.

  (8) In the present embodiment, as described in FIG. 13, in the navigation guarantee period lottery, the period candidates determined as the navigation guarantee period are assumed to be 10 games and 15 games. However, the period candidates may include, for example, 0 games. In this way, by including 0 games for the period candidates, there are cases where the navigation guarantee period is not controlled when controlled by CB. Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel nervous when starting CB.

  (9) In the present embodiment, as shown by the timing T12 in FIG. 15, when the 11 bells that complete the CB win, the AT lottery using the fourth table is executed. However, the AT lottery using the fourth table may be executed when the winning combination (or winning) of the CB puncture (any one of SB1 to SB6) is won.

  (10) For example, in the waiting state shown in FIG. 14 (a), when the two bells to be dropped to RT0 are won (that is, when the push order bell is won), the two bells are You may make it perform the production | presentation which alert | reports that possibility of winning a prize is high. With this effect, for example, a character (for example, skull) that is likely to win two bells may be displayed. By executing such an effect, it can be suggested in advance that there is a high possibility of falling from RT1 to RT0.

  (11) In the present embodiment, the CB is exemplified as a state where the winning probability of the small role is high. However, the state where the winning probability of the small role is high may be another state. For example, BB or RB may be used.

  (12) Further, as a combination for puncturing the CB, an SB, and the SB and another combination (for example, RB) may be provided. In such a case, the AT lottery that is advantageous to the player may be executed when the CB is punctured by winning the RB than when the CB is punctured by winning the SB. Good. According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention even for the puncture combination in the CB.

  In addition, when a CB finishes by winning a specific combination (for example, all roles + RB) different from the push order bell and winning 11 bells, the push order bell wins and 11 bells win. The AT lottery that is more advantageous in the CB completion game than when the CB has completed may be executed. According to such a configuration, the player's attention can be gathered for the role of completing the CB.

  (13) Further, when the CB is finished (for example, when the CB is punctured), when the CB is controlled again, an AT lottery in which a predetermined number of AT games are always given may be executed. In the case of such a configuration, a remedial measure can be taken against a player punctured by the CB.

  (14) Further, during the CB, a specific combination (for example, Lip 3) that is not won during the non-CB may be won. In this case, when the Lip 3 is won, a specific combination (for example, 11 cherries) may be derived regardless of the predetermined pressing order or the pressing order. Furthermore, an advantageous AT lottery may be executed when the Lip 3 is won or when 11 cherries are won.

[About benefits]
(1) In this embodiment, an AT game is illustrated as a privilege. However, the privilege may be Navi stock (1 Navi stock is an AT game of 50 games). As described above, in this embodiment, as a privilege, the percentage of the game value that is given to the player with respect to the game value used to play the game (the number of wagered medals, the game ball that has been struck) The value that directly affects (the payout rate of medals or game balls) is illustrated. However, the privilege is not limited to this, and may be a value that is beneficial to the player in the progress of the game. For example, information that informs whether or not it is in the so-called AT latency that has been acquired non-AT but has already acquired the number of AT games and has been determined to be controlled by AT, or notification When this is done, information that is executed so as to actually become an AT latent state with a predetermined reliability (that is, latent suggestion information that suggests an AT latent state) may be notified.

  In addition, as a privilege, execution of privilege production (special character appearance, etc.), execution of set value suggestion production to suggest a set value that has been set, in a game shop where gaming machines are installed by collecting a certain number Points may be exchanged for a defined service, a two-dimensional code capable of downloading privilege video and privilege information on a predetermined website may be displayed.

  (2) In the present embodiment, as the AT lottery, two items, “whether or not to grant an AT” and “the number of AT games to be given when it is determined to give an AT”, are determined. However, the AT lottery may determine, for example, only “whether or not to grant an AT”.

[Advantage]
In the example of FIG. 12, the advantage compared between one table and another table has been described as a concept including both the probability of winning an AT and the expected value of an AT game given when winning the AT. Specifically, for example, when comparing the first table and the second table, the second table is more likely to win the AT than the first table, and the expectation of the AT game given when the AT is won. It was explained that both values were high.

  However, the advantages compared between one table and another table are the “probability that the privilege is granted” and the value of the privilege (or privilege granted when it is determined that the privilege is granted). It may be at least one of “expected value of quantity)”.

  Moreover, this advantage is good also as the number of execution triggers of privilege grant lottery (process which determines whether a privilege is granted). For example, when comparing the first table and the second table, the number of execution triggers in the first table is two (for example, push order bell win and cherry win), while the second is more advantageous than the first table. The number of execution triggers at the table may be three (for example, push-bell winning, cherry winning, and watermelon winning).

[About 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.

[Operation procedure]
In the present embodiment, the operation procedure has been described as a concept including both the pressing order and the operation timing. However, the operation procedure may be a concept including any one of the pressing order and the operation timing.

[Setting change status and setting check status]
When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and is set by operating the reset / setting switch 38. You may make it transfer to the setting change state in which value change operation is possible. In addition, regarding the setting change state, transition to the setting change state may be made on condition that “power ON” + “setting key switch ON” + “front door open detection”. Thereby, an unauthorized setting change in a state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF after setting value is established) is satisfied. You may make it do. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with no bet amount set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the setting value display 24 so that the setting value can be confirmed. Transition. In addition, regarding the setting confirmation state, “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection” may be used as a condition to shift to the setting confirmation state. Thereby, unauthorized setting confirmation in the state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting confirmation state has been entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of whether the front door is open or closed until an end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Also good. Thereby, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, and therefore it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

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

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

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control part, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control part, 91a Sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A specific state control means capable of controlling to a specific state until an end condition is satisfied;
A means capable of executing privilege control relating to the provision of a privilege when controlled to the specific state, and is a unit game that satisfies the end condition among a plurality of unit games executed during the specific state. A privilege control means for performing the privilege control so as to be more advantageous to the player than a unit game in which the end condition is not satisfied,
In the unit game in which the end condition is satisfied, the privilege control means performs the privilege control based on a situation when the end condition is satisfied.

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