JP2017144098A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of preventing such a situation in which, winning of a special role which is won hardly occurs.SOLUTION: A slot machine is configured so that: in an internal lottery, when a bonus and a simultaneous winning small role are won simultaneously (for example, weak cherry B winning time or the like), reel control in which, patterns forming the simultaneous winning small role which is won are drawn on a winning line LN with priority to patterns forming the bonus which is won, is performed; on the other hand, when the simultaneous winning small role (for example, weak cherry A winning time or the like) when bonus winning is postponed, reel control in which patterns forming the bonus which is won are drawn on the winning line LN with priority to the patterns forming the simultaneous winning small role which is won, is performed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 14

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

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

  As such a slot machine, when a special role is elected at the same time as a small role, if the special role is elected, the special role will be carried over until a prize is generated. (Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5358800

  However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, when a special combination and a small combination are selected, reel control is performed so that the small combination is given priority over the special combination. For this reason, even if a special role is won, it is difficult to generate a prize, and as a result, there is a possibility that a player may be disadvantaged.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can prevent the winning of a winning special role from occurring.

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1, modified example) that can generate a winning according to the display result (See “Reel controls related to simultaneous and non-simultaneous winning combinations”)
Special display results (for example, symbol combinations of BB1 to BB3, RB1, and 2) accompanied by a transition to a special state (for example, BB, RB) advantageous to the player, and awarding of game value (for example, medal payout, credit) Display results that allow derivation from among a plurality of types of display results including added display results (e.g., cherry 1, 2, watermelon, bell 1, 2, double combination 1-8, etc.). Pre-determining means for determining (for example, internal lottery processing);
Derivation control means (for example, reel rotation processing) for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means;
When it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted and the special display result is not derived, the determination that the derivation of the special display result is permitted (for example, a winning flag of BB or RB) is performed next. With carry-over means to carry over after the game (for example, processing to carry over the bonus winning flag in the payout process),
The given display result may be allowed to be derived together with the special display result when the decision to allow the special display result is not carried over by the carry-over means (for example, Cherry 1, 2 and watermelon)
The derivation control means includes
When the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is not carried over by the carry-over means, the decision result of the pre-decision means allows the derivation of the predetermined display result together with the special display result. When the determination result is reached, control for deriving the predetermined given display result in preference to the special display result is performed (see, for example, reel control of simultaneous winning small bonus + bonus (only at the time of simultaneous winning) in FIG. 14) ),
When the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is carried over by the carry-over means, the decision result of the pre-decision means becomes the decision result to permit the derivation of the predetermined assigned display result In some cases, control for deriving the special display result in preference to the predetermined display result is performed (for example, refer to reel control of simultaneous winning small bonus + bonus (only when carrying over) in FIG. 14).

  According to such a configuration, when the determination result that the derivation of the predetermined provision display result is allowed together with the special display result is performed, the control is performed so that the predetermined provision display result is given priority over the special display result. It is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that the derivation of the special display result is permitted when the predetermined assigned display result is derived. On the other hand, when the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is carried forward and the decision result to permit the derivation of the predetermined display result is given, the special display result has priority over the predetermined display result. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the special display result carried over from being difficult to be derived.

(2) In the slot machine of (1), the given display result is allowed to be derived together with the special display result when the decision to permit the special display result is not carried over by the carry-over means. Specific designation display results (for example, combination of symbols such as bells 1 and 2)
The derivation control means that the decision result of the pre-decision means allows the derivation of the specific assigned display result when the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is carried over by the carry-over means. When the determination result is determined, the control for deriving the special display result in preference to the specific display result is performed (for example, the reel control of the non-simultaneous winning small combination + bonus (only when carrying over) in FIG. 14). reference).

  According to such a configuration, even when the derivation of the specific provision display result that is not permitted to be derived together with the special display result is permitted, the special display result is preferentially derived over the specific provision display result. By performing the control, it is possible to prevent the special display result being carried forward from being difficult to be derived.

  (3) In the slot machine of the above (1) or (2), the percentage that is allowed to be derived by the predetermining means is higher in the specific grant display result than in the predetermined grant display result (for example, FIG. Refer to the number of judgment values of 8).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the chances that the special display result is derived with priority.

(4) In the slot machine of any one of (1) to (3), bet number setting means (for example, BET processing) for setting a bet number for enabling one game to be started using the game value. Prepared,
Both the game value given with the derivation of the predetermined grant display result and the game value given with the derivation of the specific grant display result are more than the game value required for setting the bet number. It is a game value (for example, as shown in FIG. 5, the number of payouts is 3 for cherries 1 and 2, 5 for watermelon, and 9 for bells 1 and 2).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to cause a disadvantage to the player regardless of which of the predetermined provision display result and the specific provision display result is derived when the special display result is permitted to be derived. Can be prevented.

  (5) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the derivation control unit performs the preceding operation when the decision to allow derivation of the special display result is carried over by the carry-over unit. When the determination result of the article pre-determination means becomes a determination result indicating that the derivation of the assignment display result is permitted, the special display result is given priority over the assignment display result regardless of the type of the assignment display result. Derived control is performed (see, for example, FIG. 14).

  According to such a configuration, even when derivation of any given display result is allowed, the special display result carried over is carried out by performing control to derive the special display result in preference to the given display result. Can be prevented from becoming difficult to be derived.

(6) In the slot machine of any one of (1) to (5), control is performed in an advantageous state (for example, AT) in which information (for example, navigation effect) according to the determination result of the prior determination means can be notified. Advantageous state control means (for example, processing for controlling the AT by the main control unit 41),
The advantageous state control means updates updating means for updating period information (for example, the number of remaining AT games) for making it possible to specify an elapsed period in response to the passage of the period (for example, game digestion) in the advantageous state. And can be controlled to the advantageous state until it is specified that the predetermined period has elapsed based on the period information updated by the updating means (for example, until the remaining number of AT games becomes 0),
The update means regulates the update of the period information even if a period has elapsed after the prior determination means determines that the derivation of the special display result is permitted in the advantageous state.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the period information from being updated even though there is a possibility that the information is wasted by performing the control in which the special display result is derived with priority.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of 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 type of a missing item, the pattern combination of a missing item, and a missing item. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object part and determination value number regarding the special part and small part in a general gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object combination and determination value number regarding the re-game player in a general gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning a bell combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the winning combination drawn in preferentially, when winning at the same time a winning combination small part or a non-simultaneous winning combination small part. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the reel control according to a winning condition. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the winning combination drawn in preferentially, when it wins in any one of a simultaneous winning small combination and a non-simultaneous winning small combination in the modification.

  A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. In the following embodiments, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and the transmission area 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 can be transmitted. Accordingly, a predetermined effect can be executed in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L and 2C arranged in parallel inside the housing 1a through the transparent window 3 through the transmission area 51b of the display area 51a. 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) becomes visible.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. As shown in FIG. 2, “watermelon (for example, symbol number 20 for the left reel 2L)” and “lip a (for example, symbol number 19 for the left reel 2L) are respectively provided on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. ”,“ Bell (eg, symbol number 18 on the left reel 2L) ”,“ White 7 (eg, symbol number 17 on the left reel 2L) ”,“ Plum (eg, symbol number 12 on the left reel 2L) ”,“ Cherry ” (For example, symbol number 11 for the left reel 2L), “black 7 (for example, symbol number 10 for the left reel 2L)”, “lip b (for example symbol number 9 for the left reel 2L)”, “BAR (for example, A plurality of types of mutually identifiable symbols such as symbol number 6) of left reel 2L and "net 7 (for example symbol number 2 of left reel 2L)" are drawn in a predetermined order. The number of symbols arranged on one reel is not limited to 21 and may be 20, for example.

  “Lip b” is common in that it is based on the design of “Lip a”, and is different in that a line is added in the horizontal direction below the character. For this reason, Lip a and Lip b have different designs, but they are collectively referred to as Lip.

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

  In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one revolution of the reel, and these areas have 0 to 20 symbols from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. 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 operation means, the front door 1b is required to play one game determined according to the game state within the credit range stored as the game value (number of medals) owned by the player. A MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting a predetermined number (for example, 3) of bets, a checkout switch 10 that is operated when adjusting and returning credits and set bets, and starting a game A start switch 7 to be operated, stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R to be operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R, an effect switch 56 for use in effects, and the like are provided.

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

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a set value display 24 for displaying the set value at that time while changing the set value or confirming the set value is provided inside the front door 1b. In addition, the reel unit 2 including the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the power supply box 100, and the like are provided inside the housing 1a.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a function key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state is provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times. In the setting change state, a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (medal payout rate) of internal lottery described later is operated when the power is turned on / off. A power switch 39 is provided.

  Since the front door 1b is configured to be opened by a predetermined key operation held by a store clerk or the like, a setting key switch 37, a reset / setting switch 38, a power switch 39, and the like provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100 are provided. Only a person such as a store clerk who holds the key can be operated, and cannot be operated by the player. The same applies to the reset switch 23 detected by a predetermined key operation. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation after the front door 1b is opened by key operation, only the store clerk possessing the key for operating the setting key switch 37 among the game store clerk. Operation is possible.

  In the internal lottery, AT lottery, etc., which will be described later, the winning rate according to the set value is used, so that the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. The set value consists of six stages 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the values are decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

  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 as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Transition to the setting change state. When the reset / 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.

  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 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 by setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  The main control unit 41 is set in the command for specifying the start and end of the control to the setting change state, the command for specifying the start and end of the control to the setting confirmation state, and the setting change state. A command for specifying the set value is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When a combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are 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 91 that controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and a drive power supply for the electrical components A power supply board 101 for generating a signal and an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside are provided.

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

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

  The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 56 and drives and controls an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 (illustrated on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The effect control board 90 is mounted with a circuit configuration such as the sub-control unit 91 (illustrated in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4). The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like. The circuit configuration of the sub-control unit 91 includes, for example, a clock device 97 (hereinafter also referred to as RTC) for measuring at least one of date and time. The sub-control unit 91 can execute effect control according to, for example, at least one of the date and time counted by the RTC 97, a detection signal from the effect switch 56, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4) and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

[Winnings, transition of gaming state]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. The winning combination column shows the name of the winning combination, and the combination column shows the combination of symbols in which the winning combination becomes a winning combination. For example, BB1 is awarded when "White 7-White 7-White 7" stops on the winning line LN.

  In addition, a winning combination (for example, replay 1, replay 6, etc.) in which a plurality of combinations are shown in the combination column is awarded when any of the combinations stops on the winning line LN. For example, in the replay 1, “Lip a-Lip a-Lip a”, “Lip a-Lip a-Lip b”, “Lip b-Lip a-Lip a”, “Lip b-Lip a-” When any combination of “lip b” (that is, lip a / lip b-lip a-lip a / lip b. “/” Means “or”) is awarded. The design of the left reel 2L ("lip a", "lip b") constituting the replay 1; the design of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"); the design of the right reel 2R ("lip a", "lip b") Are arranged within 5 frames in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Therefore, in principle, the replay 1 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if it is won. In the replay 6, any combination of “Lip a-Lip a-BAR” and “Lip b-Lip a-BAR” (that is, Lip a / Lip b-Lip a-BAR) is arranged in the winning line LN. Win a prize. Even if the replay 6 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. This is because the symbol (“BAR”) of the right reel 2R constituting the replay 6 is not arranged within five frames on the right reel 2R. Since Replay 1 and Replay 6 are normal replays that maintain the current gaming state without causing RT transition even when winning, they are also collectively referred to as normal replies below.

  For BB1 to BB3, RB1, and RB2, even if they are won by internal lottery, if they do not operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R at the appropriate timing to be able to win these roles, they will win these roles. Never do. The symbols (“black 7”, “white 7”, “net 7”) constituting each of BB1 to BB3, RB1, and RB2 are within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. This is because they are not arranged. When one of BB1 to BB3, RB1, and RB2 is won in the internal lottery, the winning flag of the bonus is carried over until the winning bonus is won.

  Further, when the combination that generates the Bell 2 winning stops on the winning line LN, the bells are aligned on any invalid line. Note that “ANY” indicates that any symbol may be used.

  In the bonus end condition / payout number column, the end condition of the bonus transferred by the bonus winning, the number of medals to be paid out by the small role winning, and the bet number of the next game to be awarded by the re-game winning prize are automatically set. A game is shown. Each bonus is ended by paying out more than a predetermined number of medals. For example, a bonus controlled by winning / winning BB1 ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out during the bonus is 351 or more. Also, for example, when Cherry 1 and Cherry 2 win a prize, three medals equal to the prescribed number of bets required to play one game are paid out, and among watermelon, bell 1, and bell 2 When winning a prize, more medals are paid out than the specified number of bets. On the other hand, for example, when one of the two winning combinations 1 to 8 is won, two medals that are less than the prescribed number of bets are paid out.

  In the related information column, the control contents when winning / winning the corresponding winning combination are shown. For example, when BB1 is won, the process shifts to RT in the inside, and when the bonus controlled by winning BB1 ends, the process shifts to RT3.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for describing a type of a missing item, a combination of symbols for a missing item, and technical matters related to the missing item. As for the missed items, the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D shown in FIG. When the two winning combinations are missed, it is a specific miss that matches the winning line LN. When the missed outcome stops on the winning line LN, the process proceeds to RT0.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41. In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control unit 41 causes RT1 (disadvantaged gaming state), RT0 (normal gaming state), RT2 (advantageous gaming state), RT3 (prepared gaming state), It is controlled to either RT4 (RT inside) or bonus state. A game state other than the bonus state is called a general game or a general game state.

  RT1 is a gaming state that has the lowest probability of winning a re-game player, which will be described later, and the player is most likely to play the longest game. RT0 is a gaming state that has a higher probability of winning a re-gamer than RT1. RT2 is a gaming state that can be shifted only from RT0 and has the highest probability of winning the re-gamer among the gaming states of RT0 to RT4. RT3 is a gaming state that shifts to the end of the bonus state. RT4 is a gaming state in which a transition is made when BB or RB is won in the gaming state of RT1, RT0, RT2, and a transition is made to a bonus state when winning a BB or RB. The bonus state is a gaming state in which BB is performed until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when winning a BB, and RB is performed until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when RB is won.

  In RT1, 32 games are played, and when all 32 games are consumed, the gaming state shifts to RT0. If BB or RB is won during 32 games, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  In RT0, when winning a promotion lip (Replay 3) described later, the gaming state shifts to RT2. Further, when winning a fall lip (Replay 4, Replay 5) described later, the gaming state shifts to RT1. In addition, when BB or RB is won, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  In RT2, the game state shifts to RT0 when a missed outcome to be described later is derived. In addition, when BB or RB is won, the gaming state shifts to RT4. In RT4, when the BB or RB is won, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state.

  In the bonus state, the gaming state shifts to RT3 when a predetermined end condition is satisfied. Here, the “predetermined end condition” means that 351 or more medals were acquired when BB1 or BB2 described later was performed, and 216 or more medals were acquired when BB3 was performed. Yes, when RB1 or RB2 is played, it means that the player has won five games or some winning combination five times. In RT3, when a missed outcome to be described later is derived, the gaming state shifts to RT0. As will be described later, the slot machine 1 can be controlled to an assist time (AT) in which a navigation effect for notifying information according to the internal lottery result can be executed.

[Combinations of lottery roles]
Next, with reference to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, a description will be given of combinations of lottery object combinations to be read as lottery object combinations and the number of determination values in the internal lottery. In FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, “Lottery target combination name” and “Lottery target combination” corresponding to the name are indicated by the left two columns, and “Game state” is indicated from the left third column. Has been. The numerical value in the column where the lottery target role intersects with the gaming state indicates that the lottery target role is read in the internal lottery when the lottery target role is in the gaming state, and indicates the number of determination values used in the internal lottery of the lottery target role. 8 and 9, the number of determination values is, for example, the number of determination values when the setting value is 1, but the number of determination values when the setting value is 2 to 6 is also stored in the ROM 41b so as to be specified. In addition, a cross in the column where the lottery target role and the gaming state intersect indicates that the lottery target role is not read in the internal lottery when the lottery target role is in the gaming state, or is not won even if read. .

  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 “495” is set as the number of determination values (weak cherry A in RT0 to RT3 in FIG. 8) is 495/65536.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously as lottery target combinations and can be won in duplicate. In the following, by indicating “+” between winning combinations, it indicates that they are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination and the number of determination values related to the special combination / small combination in the general gaming state. When the gaming state is any of RT0 to RT3, weak cherry A to F, strong cherry A to F, single role A to L, watermelon A to F, unquestion bell, left bell A to D, middle bell A to D, right bells A to D, RB1, 2 and BB1 to 3 are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as targeted lots for internal lottery. The weak cherry A is a lottery target combination that reads out the cherry 2. The weak cherry B is a lottery target combination that reads out cherry 2 + RB1. Similarly, for other lottery object combinations, winning combinations determined corresponding to the lottery object roles are read out.

  As shown in the lottery combination combination column in FIG. 8, at least cherry 1, 2 and watermelon among the small combinations are small combinations that may be won at the same time as BB or RB. Cherry 1, 2 and watermelon are small roles that may occur when winning at the same time as BB or RB and when winning separately from BB or RB. As described above, when BB or RB wins, the winning flag is carried over until winning. For this reason, even if cherries 1, 2 and watermelons are won separately from BB and RB, a situation may occur in which the winning flags of BB and RB are won simultaneously with BB and RB.

  On the other hand, at least bells 1 and 2 of the small roles are small roles that are not won simultaneously with BB and RB. However, as described above, when BB or RB wins, the winning flag is carried over until winning, so a situation may occur where the bells 1 and 2 and BB and RB are simultaneously winning.

  In addition, from the number of determination values shown in the respective columns of RT0 to RT3 and RT4 in FIG. 8, the bell 1 that cannot be won simultaneously with BB or RB is any one such as cherry 1 that may be won simultaneously with BB or RB. Win with a higher probability.

  When the gaming state is RT4, weak cherry A, strong cherry A, single piece A, single piece B, watermelon A, unquestionable bell, left bell A to D, middle bell A to D, and right bell A to D Are subject to internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination and the number of determination values regarding the re-game combination in the general gaming state. An unquestioned lip is a lottery target combination that reads out replay 1 + replay 6. Lip A is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5 + Replay 6. Lip G is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + RB1. Similarly, for other lottery object combinations, winning combinations determined corresponding to the lottery object roles are read out. Lips G to K are common in that they include Replay 1 and Replay 6, while Lips G and Lip H win simultaneously with the regular bonus, whereas Lips I to K win simultaneously with the big bonus. It differs in the point to do.

  When the gaming state is one of RT0 to RT3, unquestioned lips and lips C to K are the targets of internal lottery and are sequentially read out as the target roles of internal lottery. When the gaming state is RT4, the unanswered lips and lips A to F are the targets of the internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as the target combinations of the internal lottery.

  Next, the winning combination for RB1 in BB1 to BB3 will be described. In the case of RB1 among BB1 to RB3, strong cherry + 1 combination A + 1 combination B + watermelon A + unquestion bell and unquestion bell + BB combination are targets of internal lottery and are sequentially read as target combinations of internal lottery. Next, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values of RB2 in BB1 to BB3 will be described. In the case of RB2 among BB1 to BB3, strong cherry + 1 combination A + 1 combination B + watermelon A + unquestion bell and unquestion bell are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as subject combinations for internal lottery. Next, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values in RB (RB1, 2) will be described. When RB (RB1, 2) is in progress, strong cherry + 1 role A + 1 role B + watermelon A + unquestion bell, strong cherry + unquestion bell, unquestion bell + 1 role A + 1 role B, and unquestion bell + watermelon A And are sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery.

[Internal lottery]
Next, the internal lottery will be described in detail. The internal lottery indicates whether or not each of the winning combinations described above is permitted, that is, whether or not the control for aligning the symbol combination that generates the winning combination to the winning line LN is permitted. Is determined before it is derived and displayed (in practice, when the start switch 7 is operated). In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number circuit 42. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the obtained random number for internal lottery, the gaming state, and the determination value of each winning combination determined according to the set value set by the reset / setting switch 38 Depending on the number.

  In the present embodiment, from the number of judgment values of each combination and combination of combinations, a range of determination values for each of the general combination and special combination such as a small combination and a replay combination, and a special combination with any of the general combination The range of judgment values to be won in combination with roles is specified, and winning in the internal lottery is not exclusive, and a general role and a special role are simultaneously won in one game. It can happen. However, for special roles of different types, the range of determination values to be won in duplicate is not specified, and special types of different types are exclusively drawn.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined for the combination or combination of roles that are subject to the internal lottery and the current gaming state are sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery, and when the result of the addition overflows, Or it is determined that the combination of the winning combination is won.

  In addition, RB1, 2 and BB1-3 can be won at the same time as a small combination or re-playing combination. For example, when winning a cherry, the ratio of winning simultaneously in any one of RB1, 2, BB1-3, the stronger cherry A than when winning one of the weak cherry A-F The number of determination values for each of the weak cherries A to F and the strong cherries A to F is set so that the value when one of the? Since the reel control is performed differently between the weak cherry A to F winning and the strong cherry A to F winning, the player wins one of the RB 1, 2 and BB 1 to 3 simultaneously from the reel control content. You can predict the possibility of being.

  In addition, among the lottery candidates for the Lips that are simultaneously selected for the bonus, different reel control is performed when the Lips I to K for which the Big Bonus is simultaneously selected and the Lip G or Lip H for which the Regular Bonus is simultaneously selected. Since this is done, the player can predict the possibility of simultaneously winning one of BB1 to BB3 from the reel control content.

  In the general gaming state, as shown in FIG. 8, the number of determination values for each of the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D is set to “1600”. The number of determination values is set so that any one of -D, middle bells A-D, and right bells A-D wins with a probability of 1600 × 12/65536 = 19200/65536. As described above, in the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D, the number of determination values is set so as to win with a higher probability than other lottery object combinations. Similarly, the number of determination values for the re-gamer is determined for each gaming state as shown in FIG.

  Next, in the case of RB1 in BB1 to BB3, the judgment value number of strong cherry + 1 combination A + 1 sheet B + watermelon A + unquestion bell is set to “65527”, and the determination value number of unquestion bell + BB combination is set to “9”. And is set to win with high probability. In addition, when it is RB2 among BB1 to BB3, the number of judgment values of strong cherry + 1 combination A + 1 sheet combination B + watermelon A + unquestion bell is set to “65535”, and the number of determination values of unquestion bell is set to “1”. It is set to win with a high probability. In addition, when RB 1 or 2 is in progress, the number of judgment values of strong cherry + 1 combination A + 1 role B + watermelon A + unquestion bell is "1", the number of judgment values of strong cherry + unquestion bell is "21845", unquestion bell + 1 The number of determination values for the combination A + 1 and the combination B is set to “21845”, and the number of determination values for the unquestionable bell + watermelon A is set to “21845”, which is set to win with high probability.

  When the winning of any combination or combination of combinations is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination of combinations or combinations determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c.

[Example of reel control]
10 to 13 are diagrams for explaining an example of reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. The slot machine 1 performs reel control for drawing and stopping the winning combination determined in accordance with the type of winning winning combination and the operating procedure within the drawing range of up to four frames on the winning line LN. For each winning lottery winning combination, when a stop operation is performed according to the operation procedure shown in the operation procedure column, reel control is performed to draw the winning combination symbol combination shown in the winning combination column on the right to the winning line LN.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when winning the bell combination. For example, when an unquestioned bell is won, control is performed so that the bell 1 is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped regardless of the operation procedure performed by the player. Also, when winning the left bell A, if the first stop is the left reel 2L (correct answer procedure corresponding to the left bell A), the winning combination L2 is aligned with the winning line LN. Control to stop. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the left reel 2L and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination of the double winning combination 1 or the double winning combination 4 is set to the winning line LN. Control to stop in line with. Similarly, when the other bell is selected, when the operation procedure is the correct procedure, the control is performed so that the bell 1 or the bell 2 is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the timing is an appropriate timing, control is performed so that two winning combinations out of the winning combinations are aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. Further, when the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D are elected, the first stop is pushed in the wrong order and the bell 1 or the bell 2 is dropped, and the stop switch 8L , 8C, and 8R cannot be operated at an appropriate timing, and if any of the two winning combinations 1 to 8 is missed, the missed outcome is stopped in line with the winning line LN according to the type of the reel that has been finally stopped. Take control.

  As described above, different operation procedures are set for each type of the winning bell combination as an operation procedure for winning the bell 1 or the bell 2. For this reason, even if one of the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D is won in RT2 or RT3, unless the type of the winning bell role can be specified, The bell 1 or the bell 2 can be prevented from winning. As a result, when it is not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, it is difficult to win the bell 1 or the bell 2, and it is easy to derive the missed outcome, and as a result, it can be easily controlled to RT0. In FIG. 10, the reel control when the bonus is not won has been described. However, when the bonus is won, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 11, the winning bonus is preferentially drawn onto the winning line LN, When the bonus cannot be drawn, the reel control shown in FIG. 10 is performed.

  As described above, the small roles include a small role that may be won at the same time as BBs and RBs such as cherries 1 and 2 and watermelon (hereinafter also referred to as a simultaneous winning small role), and BBs such as bells 1 and 2 A small combination that is not won simultaneously with the RB (hereinafter also referred to as a non-simultaneous winning small combination) is defined. In addition, there may be situations where these simultaneous winning combination and non-simultaneous winning combination are simultaneously won at the same time as bonuses such as BB and RB. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a winning combination that is preferentially drawn when one of the simultaneous winning combination and non-simultaneous winning combination is won.

  First, when a winning combination is selected (bonus non-winning), reel control is performed to draw and stop the symbols constituting the winning winning combination in the maximum drawing range. In addition, since the symbols constituting the simultaneous winning winning combination are not necessarily arranged within the maximum pull-in range, there are cases where the symbols can be stopped on the pay line LN and when they cannot be stopped depending on the timing of the stop operation.

  When a simultaneous winning winning combination is won with a bonus (including when both a bonus and simultaneous winning winning role are simultaneously won, and when a winning winning bonus is carried over in a situation where the bonus winning is carried over) Performs reel control that pulls in and wins the simultaneous winning winning combination over the bonus. Specifically, the symbols that make up the winning simultaneous winning combination are stopped within the maximum pulling range, and stopped at a timing when the symbols that make up the winning simultaneous winning combination cannot be pulled in and stopped. In this case, reel control is performed to draw and stop the symbols constituting the winning bonus within the maximum drawing range.

  Next, when the non-simultaneous winning combination is won (bonus non-winning), the reel control (reel described in FIG. 10) is performed so that the selected non-simultaneous winning combination is drawn within the maximum pull-in range and stopped. Control). On the other hand, when a bonus winning combination is carried over and a non-simultaneous winning combination is won, reel control is performed so that the bonus is drawn in priority over the non-simultaneous winning combination. Specifically, if the symbol that makes up the winning bonus is drawn and stopped within the maximum pull-in range, and the symbol that makes up the bonus cannot be pulled in and stopped, it will be won. Reel control (reel control described with reference to FIG. 10) is performed so that the symbols constituting the non-simultaneous winning combination are drawn and stopped within the maximum drawing range.

  In this way, the reel control determined according to whether the winning combination is the simultaneous winning combination, the non-simultaneous winning combination or the bonus is performed. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an example of reel control according to the winning situation. In FIG. 12, as an example of the timing at which the symbols constituting Cherry 1, 2, Watermelon, Bell 1, 2, BB2 can be drawn onto the winning line LN, the symbols of symbol numbers 6-8 on the reel 2L are the see-through window 3. (A) to (e) exemplify the stop state when the stop operation is performed at the timing positioned in FIG.

  FIG. 12 (a) shows the reel control at the time of losing without winning any winning combination. At the time of loss, reel control is performed to stop the lip b of symbol number 9 on the winning line LN. As a game result, the off-set combination that does not generate any winnings is stopped on the winning line LN.

  FIG. 12 (b) shows reel control during strong cherry A winning as an example of simultaneous winning small winning combination. When the strong cherry A is won, reel control is performed in which the cherry 1 is drawn in preference to the cherry 2 and stopped. As a result, as shown in FIG. 12B, reel control is performed to stop the cherry with symbol number 11 constituting cherry 1 on the winning line LN, and winning of cherry 1 occurs as a game result.

  FIG. 12 (c) shows reel control at the time of winning the strong cherry E or winning the strong cherry A while winning the BB2 winning as an example when winning the simultaneous winning combination and bonus. When the strong cherry E is won, etc., reel control is performed in which the cherry 2 is prioritized over the winning BB2, and the cherry 1 is further pulled in before the cherry 2 and stopped. As a result, as in FIG. 12 (b), as shown in FIG. 12 (c), reel control is performed to stop the cherry with the symbol number 11 constituting the cherry 1 on the winning line LN. Will be awarded.

  FIG. 12D shows reel control at the time of unquestioned bell winning as an example of non-simultaneous winning small combination winning. When an unquestioned bell is won, reel control is always performed to pull the bell 1 and stop it. As a result, as shown in FIG. 12D, reel control for stopping the bell of symbol number 8 constituting the bell 1 on the winning line LN is performed, and the winning of the bell 1 is generated as a game result. Note that when one of the left bell A to right bell D is won as a non-simultaneous winning combination, reel control is performed according to the operation procedure and operation timing as described in FIG.

  FIG. 12E shows reel control at the time of unquestioned bell winning while BB2 winning is carried over as an example when the non-simultaneous winning winning combination and bonus are won. At the time of the unquestioned bell winning while BB2 is being carried over, reel control is performed in which the winning BB2 is pulled in preference to the bell 1 and stopped. As a result, as shown in FIG. 12 (e), reel control is performed to stop the black 7 of the symbol number 10 constituting the BB2 on the pay line LN, and the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the black 7 can be drawn as a game result. This makes it possible to win BB2. Note that when a stop operation is performed at a timing at which the symbols constituting the winning bonus cannot be drawn onto the winning line LN, the reel control shown in FIG. 10 is performed.

  Here, the main effects obtained by performing reel control at the time of simultaneous winning small combination winning and non-simultaneous winning small combination winning will be described.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11 and the like, when the bonus and the simultaneous winning combination are simultaneously won in the internal lottery (for example, when the weak cherry B is won) Bonus winning when a winning combination of the simultaneous winning winning combination occurs by performing reel control that draws the winning winning line LN on the winning winning line LN with priority over the winning winning symbol. The player can have a sense of expectation for what he is doing. On the other hand, if you are elected to a non-simultaneous elected small role that will not be won at the same time as the bonus in the internal lottery (for example, when you are elected to the unquestioned bell, left bell A, etc.) It is possible to prevent the bonus that has been carried forward from becoming difficult to win by performing the reel control that draws the winning symbol on the winning line LN in preference to the winning symbol.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in the number of determination values in FIG. The small role is determined so that the winning probability in the internal lottery is higher. For this reason, it is possible to increase the situation in which the non-simultaneous winning combination is won more than the simultaneous winning combination. As a result, it is possible to increase the chances of reel control for drawing symbols on the winning line LN with priority on symbols constituting the bonus.

  (3) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 5, the number of cherries 1 and 2 that are simultaneous winning small roles, the number of watermelons to be paid out, and the number of paid out bells 1 and 2 that are non-simultaneous winning small roles are: In both cases, the number is set to three or more required for setting the number of bets for enabling one game to be started. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from being disadvantaged regardless of whether the simultaneous winning combination or non-simultaneous winning combination is won when the bonus is won.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11 and the like, when a bonus winning is carried over and a simultaneous winning winning combination is won (for example, when a weak cherry A is won, etc.) When the winning of the simultaneous winning winning combination occurs by performing the reel control that draws the winning winning line LN on the winning line LN in preference to the winning winning symbol. The player can have a sense of expectation for winning the bonus.

  (5) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 8, the bells 1 and 2 that are the non-simultaneous winning small combinations are won together with the two-piece roles 1 to 8, and as shown in FIG. Depending on the operation timing, there are a case where the reel control for winning the bells 1 and 2 is performed and a case where the reel control for winning the two winning combinations 1 to 8 is performed. Thereby, since the kind of small part to be awarded can be varied according to the operation procedure or the like, it is possible to improve the attraction when operating the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the number of payouts of the two winning combinations 1 to 8 that can be won at the same time as the bells 1 and 2 that are the non-simultaneous winning winning combinations is the setting of the number of bets for enabling one game to start It is set to less than 3 required for. Thereby, since the number of payouts can be made different according to the operation procedure or the like, it is possible to improve the interest when operating the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Next, the reel control when winning the re-game player will be described. FIG. 13 is a view for explaining reel control when a re-game player is won. For example, when an unanswered lip is won, control is performed so that the replay 1 is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped regardless of the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by the player. For this reason, when the unanswered lip is won, the replay 6 is not won regardless of the operation procedure.

  When winning Lip A, if it is operated in a forward-pressing operation procedure (correct answer procedure corresponding to Lip A), replay 3 of the winning re-game players will be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped To control. On the other hand, when operated by an operation procedure other than forward pressing, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the winning replay players in line with the winning line LN. Similarly, when one of the other Lips B to F is won, when the operation procedure is the correct answer procedure, the replay 3 is controlled to be aligned with the pay line LN and stopped, but not the correct answer procedure. In such a case, the control is performed so that the replay 4 or the replay 5 is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When the regular bonus is won at the same time as Lip G or Lip H, the same reel control is performed as when the unanswered Lip is won. That is, control is performed to stop the replay 1 in alignment with the pay line LN regardless of the operation procedure. Even if the stop switch 8R is operated at a timing at which “BAR” of the right reel 2R constituting the replay 6 can be drawn onto the pay line LN when the lip G or lip H is won, for example, the replay 6 Also, reel control is performed so that “Lip a” or “Lip b”, which is a symbol constituting the replay 1, is given priority on the winning line LN. The timing at which “BAR” of the right reel 2R can be drawn onto the pay line LN is also the timing at which “lip a” or “lip b” can be drawn. In this way, since reel control is performed in the same way as unquestioned lip winning when lip G or lip H is won, the data for reel control can be obtained even though it is a lottery target other than unquestioned lip. The data can be shared, and the storage capacity of the data can be prevented from increasing.

  On the other hand, when the big bonus is selected for any one of Lips I to K that are simultaneously selected, the first stop is the left reel 2L and the “BAR” of the right reel 2R is placed on the winning line LN. When the stop switch 8R is operated at a timing at which the player can be drawn in, the replay 6 that has been won is prioritized over the replay 1 and the replay 6 is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. That is, when one of the replies I to K is won, the timing at which the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time and the “BAR” of the right reel 2R constituting the replay 6 can be drawn onto the winning line LN. When the stop switch 8R is operated, reel control is performed so that “BAR” which is a symbol constituting the replay 6 is given priority over the replay 1 and is drawn onto the winning line LN.

  On the other hand, even when the first stop is the left reel 2L, when the stop switch 8R is operated at a timing at which “BAR” of the right reel 2R cannot be drawn onto the pay line LN, and otherwise When the corresponding operation procedure is performed (that is, when the first stop is a reel other than the left reel 2L), the replay 1 that has been selected is prioritized over the replay 6 and stopped with the replay 1 aligned with the winning line LN. To control. In this way, only when one of the reps I to K is won, the “Lip-Lip-BAR” stops on the winning line LN and becomes a Replay 6 win. You can be notified that you have won.

  Here, main effects obtained by performing reel control at the time of winning the Lip G to K will be described.

  (1) As shown in FIG. 13, when the stop switch 8R is stopped at a timing at which the left reel 2L is first stopped and the "BAR" of the right reel 2R can be pulled onto the pay line LN, When one of the rips I to K in which the bonus is simultaneously won is selected, the reel control for winning “Replay 6” in preference to “Replay 1” is performed, and the lip G, K in which the regular bonus is simultaneously won. When the player is elected, reel control for winning “Replay 1” is performed in preference to “Replay 6”. Further, when the left reel 2L is not stopped for the first time, the reel control for winning “Replay 1” as a common combination regardless of whether the lip I to K is won or the lip G or K is won. I do. This makes it possible to infer the types of bonuses that are won at the same time depending on whether Replay 1 is won or Replay 6 is won, and that a big bonus is won when Replay 6 is won. The player can grasp. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (2) When the left reel 2L is not stopped for the first time, or when the stop switch 8R is not stopped at a timing at which “BAR” of the right reel 2R can be drawn onto the pay line LN, Regardless of whether the player has won or lip G or K has been won, reel control is performed to uniformly win “Replay 1” as a common combination. For this reason, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation as to whether a bonus is won at the same time, or when a bonus is won at the same time.

  In addition, the “Replay 1” win is for guessing the possibility of winning a regular bonus, which has a lower advantage than the big bonus, so that the “Replay 6” win is awarded when the stop order and stop timing do not match. Compared with a thing, it can prevent that the advantage of the bonus which can be guessed falls and can provide a feeling of pounding.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 13, even when any of Lips I to K is won, “BAR” of the right reel 2R is stopped at a timing at which it cannot be drawn onto the winning line LN. In the event of a replay, the reel control for winning “Replay 1” is performed. For this reason, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation as to whether the bonus is simultaneously won or when the bonus is won simultaneously, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  (4) While the bonus suggested by winning the “Replay 1” is a regular bonus, the bonus notified by winning the “Replay 6” is a big bonus. Interest can be improved.

  (5) “Replay 1” and “Replay 6” are both re-gamers, and even if any winning occurs, the common bet number is automatically set so that the next game can be started. Value is added. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of an advantage or disadvantage regardless of which one wins.

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

  The main control unit 41 performs a game control process to control one game. In the game control process, first, a BET process for setting a bet amount and performing a credit settlement / a bet settlement is performed. In the BET process, a process for setting the number of bets using medals or credits is performed, and the next game can be started when a replay (for example, replay 1, replay 6, etc.) has been won in the previous game. The processing for automatically setting the betting number for the purpose is performed.

  When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the betting amount, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined random number circuit, and it is determined (internal lottery) whether or not a winning is allowed based on the extracted random number value. The internal lottery process (see FIGS. 8 to 9 and the like) is performed. The random number circuit updates a numerical value within a predetermined numerical value range (0 to 65535) according to a predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 extracts a numerical value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated as a random value. When a lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, a winning combination winning flag included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM.

  When the internal lottery process ends, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the stop switches 8L to 8R are activated after the reels 2L to 2R start rotating on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has passed since the reel rotation start of the previous game. And the rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 10 to 13 and the like). In the reel rotation process, in order to execute a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period (delays the activation of the stop operation of each of the stop switches 8L to 8R) when a predetermined freeze condition is satisfied. After executing the freeze effect processing, the stop switches 8L to 8R are validated to shift to the normal game.

  When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIG. 5 and FIG. 6) for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line is performed. . Further, the state shown in FIG. 7 is controlled according to the symbol combination on the winning line.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a prize, various processes not related to the prize (for example, the process related to the bonus end control by counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus, and the winning without carryover) Flags (deletion of a winning combination such as a small combination / re-playing combination) are performed). If it is determined that one of the bonuses has been won, the winning flag of the bonus that has been won is deleted. As a result, when any of BB1 to BB3, RB1, and RB2 is won in the internal lottery, the winning flag of the bonus is carried over until the winning bonus is won. In the game end process, a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game (see FIG. 7 and the like) is executed. Thereby, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next one game is started.

[About processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can be controlled to AT (assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and RT2. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control the AT. Further, the main control unit 41 can specify an operation procedure (push order) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN when it is determined that the AT is controlled by the AT lottery. A process for executing a navigating effect is executed.

  During the non-AT, the main control unit 41 performs a specific lottery object combination (in this embodiment, for example, watermelon A to F, one sheet combination A to L, weak cherry A to F, strong cherry A shown in FIG. When (F) is won, an AT lottery process is performed to determine whether or not to control the AT. The AT lottery process may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game.

  In the AT lottery process, it is determined whether to control to AT, and when it is determined to control to AT, the number of AT games is determined from a plurality of types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300). . The number of AT games is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. Further, the main control unit 41 draws the timing for starting the AT. The main control unit 41 determines, for example, by random number lottery that an AT is started after 0 to 32 games have passed since the AT winning game (a timing to start the AT).

  The reliability that is determined to be controlled by the AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when controlled by the AT (the average number of games to be acquired), which is the advantage for the player, is a specific lottery target For example, strong cherries A to F are the highest, followed by weak cherries A to F, single sheets A to L, and watermelons A to F are the most. AT lottery is performed so that it becomes lower.

  In addition, the reliability determined to be controlled by AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when controlled by AT are won by a specific lottery target role that does not include a big bonus or a regular bonus. It is likely to be higher when winning a specific lottery target including a big bonus and regular bonus (for example, when winning a weak cherry B to F) than when winning (for example, weak cherry A) In addition, an AT lottery is performed.

  In addition, the reliability determined to be controlled by AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when controlled by AT are selected for a specific lottery target role including a big bonus and a regular bonus. Even when you are winning a specific lottery target that includes a big bonus, compared to when you win a specific lottery target that includes a regular bonus (for example, when winning a weak cherry B or C) The AT lottery is performed so that the time (for example, at the time of weak cherry D to F winning) becomes higher.

  When the internal lottery wins the simultaneous winning combination and the AT lottery is performed, the sub-control unit 91 performs a process for executing a bonus winning and a winning suggestion effect indicating whether or not the AT winning is performed at a predetermined timing. . As the winning suggestion effect, for example, an effect of displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51 is provided. The effects for displaying the predetermined image include, for example, a character A effect, a character B effect, a button effect, a continuous hit effect, and the like. Such an effect of displaying a predetermined image is performed together with a control for outputting a predetermined sound effect from the speakers 53 and 54 and a control for lighting the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55. Note that any one of the controls may be performed alone, or may be performed in a combination of two or more (for example, a predetermined image and sound are performed, and LED lighting is not performed). . When the sub-control unit 91 determines from the symbol combination of the winning line LN that it has been notified that the player has won the replay 6 and has won the big bonus, the sub-control unit 91 executes the winning suggestion effect by the big bonus winning. do not do.

  The character A effect is an effect of displaying the character A. The character B effect is an effect for displaying the character B. The button effect is an effect of displaying a button image to prompt an operation to the effect switch 56 and displaying a predetermined image indicating the reliability of bonus winning or AT winning according to the operation to the effect switch 56. . The repeated hitting effect is a bonus winning by prompting the hitting operation to the effect switch 56, increasing a predetermined meter image according to the hitting operation to the effect switch 56 within a predetermined operation period, and reaching MAX. Or it is an effect that suggests that you have won the AT.

  The sub-control unit 91 has a winning suggestion effect at a different ratio depending on whether the bonus winning and AT winning are performed, only the bonus winning or the AT winning is selected, or whether the bonus winning or the AT winning is not performed. The winning suggestion effect lottery process for determining whether or not to execute and the type of the winning suggestion effect to be executed is executed.

  In the winning suggestion effect lottery process, it is determined that the winning suggestion effect is always executed at least when the bonus winning or AT winning is performed, and the winning suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined ratio even when the bonus winning or AT winning is not performed. decide. The predetermined ratio is set to a higher ratio, for example, when the bonus winning is a small role winning with high reliability. Thereby, the winning suggestion effect is executed not only when the bonus winning or AT winning is performed, but also when the bonus winning or AT winning is not performed.

  Also, in the winning suggestion effect lottery process, when it is determined that the winning suggestion effect is to be executed, the type of the winning suggestion effect is determined at a different rate depending on at least whether the bonus winning or AT winning is won. Specifically, it is an advantage for the player, and when it is executed, the reliability of winning the bonus or AT is in the order of the continuous hit effect, the button effect, and the character B effect, and the character A effect is the lowest. Thus, the ratio is determined so that the type of winning suggestion effect is determined. The effect to be executed is not limited to one in which one winning suggestion effect is determined, and a plurality of winning suggestion effects may be determined.

  The sub-control unit 91 specifies that a particular winning combination is won, that an AT has been won, whether or not an AT has been won or not, the number of AT games, and AT start timing, using an internal winning command and an AT lottery command to be described later . The predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect is a game before the AT start timing determined by a lottery of the timing for starting AT (a lottery for starting AT after 0 to 32 games have elapsed since the AT winning game). For example, if it is determined that the AT start timing is after 0 games, a winning suggestion effect is executed for the game (AT winning is notified in the AT winning game). Further, if it is determined that the AT start timing is after 32 games have elapsed, a sign effect (effect that wins AT win) is executed for 31 games, a win suggestion effect is executed on the 32nd game, and AT win is notified.

  Here, even when the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the AT has not been won by an AT lottery command, the sub-control unit 91 executes a winning suggestion effect (an effect for notifying that the AT is not winning) as a gaze effect. For example, the sub-control unit 91 can win a specific lottery role by an internal winning command and specify that the AT is not won by an AT lottery command, but the timing of starting the AT is controlled by the main control. It has not been determined in part 41. In such a case, the sub-control unit 91 performs a lottery of the number of games for executing the winning selection suggestion effect from 0 to 32 games, and determines the number of games for the winning selection suggestion effect.

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

  The AT flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41, and is cleared when the number of AT games reaches zero. Based on the AT flag, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT is in progress. During the AT, the navigation effect is executed as will be described later, so that the RT 2 can be controlled. Subtraction of the number of AT games after the start of AT starts, for example, from the next game in which the promotion replay is won at RT0 (subtraction start opportunity is established). The same applies to the AT that starts after the bonus ends. Thereby, the main control unit 41 can control to AT + RT2 over the determined number of AT games.

  The main control unit 41 executes a process of subtracting the remaining number of AT games by one every time one game is consumed during the AT. During AT, when winning the left bell A to D, middle bell A to D, right bell A to D, etc. including Bell 1 and Bell 2, which are non-simultaneous winning small roles, an operation to win Bell 1 or Bell 2 A navigation effect for informing the procedure is executed. However, as shown in FIG. 11, when a non-simultaneous winning combination is won after winning a bonus, reel control is performed so that the winning bonus is given priority over the non-simultaneous winning combination. For this reason, even if the stop operation is performed with an operation procedure that can be specified from the navigation effect, if the symbol that constitutes the winning bonus is stopped at a timing that allows the symbol to be drawn, the symbol that constitutes the bonus is displayed on the winning line LN. Since the reel control to stop the game is performed, it may happen that the bells 1 and 2 cannot be won. For this reason, even when one game is consumed during the AT, the main control unit 41 performs subtraction so as not to subtract the remaining number of AT games when it is between winning a bonus and winning a bonus. regulate. This prevents the player from being subtracted from the number of remaining AT games, even though the bonus may be drawn in preference to the non-simultaneous winning combination, and the navigation effect may be wasted for the player. it can.

  Whether the main control unit 41 adds the number of AT games when a special lottery target (in this embodiment, for example, weak cherry A to F, strong cherry A to F, etc.) is won during AT. Add lottery to decide whether or not. The extra lottery may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game.

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

  When the extra lottery is performed, the sub-control unit 91 performs processing for executing an extra suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the extra lottery has been won at a predetermined timing. The addition suggestion effect may be any effect such as an effect of displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51.

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends an internal winning command, a stop switch or start switch operation command, a gaming state command, an AT lottery command, an AT command, an AT game number command, a winning command to the sub control unit 91. A plurality of types of commands including a suggestion effect lottery command and the like are transmitted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As a result of the bonus lottery and AT lottery, when both are not won, an effect of displaying a message such as “Sorry!” On the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and when the AT is won, a message that can specify the number of AT games acquired such as “100 games acquired!” Is displayed along with the message “AT confirmed!” When the bonus is displayed and the AT is selected, the number of AT games acquired such as “AT over 100 games after the bonus ends!” Can be specified together with the message “Bonus / AT confirmed!” Effect to display a simple message on the liquid crystal display 51 That. When a bonus is won in the bonus winning game, the sub control unit 91 does not execute the winning suggestion effect for notifying the bonus winning.

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

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

[Game flow]
Here, referring to FIG. 7 again, the flow of the game will be described together. First, the game flow in RT0 to RT3 other than RT4 and bonus will be described. In RT0-3, the flow of the game is as described below, depending on whether or not AT is in progress. First, the flow of a game during non-AT will be described.

  After the setting change state or the bonus is finished, it is controlled by RT3. Even if it is a case where it is controlled by AT after that, in RT3, it is not controlled by AT and a navigation effect is not executed. As described above, since the navigation effect is not executed in RT3, if one of the bells such as the left bell is won in RT3, the missed out point is derived depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. (See FIG. 6). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the missed output is not derived indefinitely and is not shifted to RT0.

  At RT0, the game proceeds to RT2 by winning the promotion replay. In order to win the promotion replay, as shown in FIG. 13, it is necessary to stop the operation procedure for winning one of the rep A to F and winning the replay 3 which is the promotion replay.

  Even when controlled by RT2, it is set so that it is difficult to maintain control of RT2. In other words, at RT2, when the bell is dropped, the missing point stops and falls to RT0.

  Further, in RT0, when any of the rep A to F is won and the stop operation cannot be performed by the operation procedure for winning the replay 3 which is the promoted replay, the replay 4 or 5 is performed as shown in FIG. Is won and controlled to RT1, and then control to RT1 is maintained until 32 games are digested, and then RT0 is controlled again after digestion. As a result, most of the games during non-AT are digested at RT0 and RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game during the AT will be described. In RT0, when any one of Lips A to F is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for avoiding a fall replay and winning a promotion replay can be executed. For this reason, by performing stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by winning the promotion replay. In RT2, when any of the bells such as the left bell is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning the bell 1 or the bell 2 is executed. For this reason, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the navigation effect, it is possible to maintain the RT2 by avoiding the derivation of the missed output.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the AT is in progress, the navigation effect is executed so that the RT2 is controlled and the RT2 is maintained. Most of the games will be digested at RT2. The AT ends when the number of AT games becomes zero. The number of AT games is controlled to be RT2 + AT (in this embodiment, the state controlled by AT in RT2 advantageous to the player is particularly referred to as assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART)). Counting starts from the next game after the game that has become possible, that is, the next game after the game that has won any of Lips A to F at RT0 and the promotion replay can be won. As a result, when the game for the number of AT games is substantially digested by ART, AT ends. Then, ART ends when AT ends.

  After the ART is finished, the navigation effect is not executed, but the control to RT2 is maintained until the missed outcome is derived. However, during RT2 after the end of ART, since it is non-AT, it is not possible to specify an operation procedure for winning the bell 1 or the bell 2, so that the missed out point is derived and falls to RT0. As a result, during RT2 after the end of ART, the missed output stops at an extremely early stage after the end of ART, and the process shifts to RT0.

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

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

[Reel control related to simultaneous winning and non-simultaneous winning roles]
In the above-described embodiment, FIG. 11 and the like are illustrated, and when the simultaneous winning small combination is won with a bonus, whether the bonus and the simultaneous winning small combination are won simultaneously, or the bonus winning is carried over. An example of performing reel control in which a simultaneous winning small combination is given priority over a bonus and stopped regardless of whether the simultaneous winning small combination is won or not in the situation has been described. However, when the simultaneous winning hero is elected as a bonus, depending on whether the bonus and the simultaneous elected hero are elected at the same time, or whether the concurrent elected hero is elected in the situation where the bonus election is carried over Different reel control may be performed.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a winning combination that is preferentially drawn when winning either a simultaneous winning combination or a non-simultaneous winning combination. In addition, when winning the simultaneous winning small role, when winning the non-simultaneous winning small role, and when winning the non-simultaneous winning small role + bonus, the same as the embodiment described above. It is.

  In the internal lottery, when a simultaneous winning small combination and a bonus are simultaneously won, reel control is performed so that the simultaneous winning small combination is drawn and stopped over the bonus. Specifically, the symbols that make up the winning simultaneous winning combination are stopped within the maximum pulling range, and stopped at a timing when the symbols that make up the winning simultaneous winning combination cannot be pulled in and stopped. In this case, reel control is performed to draw and stop the symbols constituting the winning bonus within the maximum drawing range.

  In contrast, when a bonus winning combination is carried over in a situation where a bonus winning is carried over, reel control is performed so that the bonus is drawn in preference to the simultaneous winning winning combination and stopped. Specifically, if the symbol that makes up the winning bonus is pulled in within the maximum pull-in range and stopped, and the symbol that makes up the winning bonus is stopped at a timing that cannot be stopped Performs reel control to draw and stop the symbols constituting the winning simultaneous winning combination within the maximum drawing range.

  As a result, when the bonus and the simultaneous winning small combination are won at the same time in the internal lottery (for example, when the weak cherry B is won), the simultaneous winning small combination that is won over the symbols that make up the winning bonus is selected. By controlling the reels to be drawn on the winning line LN with priority on the symbols constituting the game, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that a bonus has been won when a simultaneous winning winning combination occurs. . On the other hand, when the bonus winning is carried over, when winning the simultaneous winning small role (for example, when winning the weak cherry A), it is winning more than the symbols that make up the winning simultaneous winning small role By performing reel control that draws symbols on the winning line LN with priority on the symbols constituting the bonus, it is possible to prevent the carried-over bonus from becoming difficult to win.

[Simultaneous winning role]
In the embodiment and the modification described above, FIG. 8 shows the single winning combination 1 and 2 as the small winning combinations that can be simultaneously won with the bonus, but the single winning combination 1 in the simultaneous winning small winnings in FIG. 11 or FIG. The example which does not include 2 was demonstrated. However, when the single winning combination 1 or 2 is included in the simultaneous winning small winning combination in FIG. 11 or FIG. 14 and the single winning combination 1 or 2 is won, the reel control shown in FIG. 11 or 14 is performed. May be. That is, the reel control shown in FIG. 11 or FIG. 14 may be performed for all kinds of small combinations that can be won simultaneously with the bonus. In addition, the single winning combination 1 and 2 is a payout number that is less than the number of bets for enabling one game to start. For this reason, when a single winning combination 1 or 2 and a bonus are won, the winning symbol is given priority over the symbols constituting the winning single winning combination 1 or 2. Reel control for stopping pulling on the line LN may be performed. Thereby, the possibility that the player suffers a disadvantage can be reduced.

[About non-simultaneous winning small roles]
In the above-described embodiment and modification, the example in which the reel control shown in FIG. 11 or FIG. 14 is performed by setting all kinds of small combinations that are not simultaneously won with bonuses as non-simultaneous winning small combinations. However, the non-simultaneous winning combination in FIG. 11 or FIG. 14 may be a part of all types of winning combinations that are not won simultaneously with the bonus. For example, in addition to the bells 1 and 2, when a small combination X that cannot be won simultaneously with the bonus is provided and the small combination X is won in the internal lottery, the simultaneous winning small combination winning in the reel control shown in FIG. 11 or FIG. The reel control may be performed in the same way as at the time and at the time of simultaneous winning winning combination + bonus winning. Thereby, a reel control pattern becomes abundant and the interest of a game can be improved.

[Directing at the time of winning the simultaneous winning small role]
In the embodiment and the modification described above, when winning a simultaneous winning small combination while winning a bonus, reel control is performed so that the simultaneous winning small combination is given priority over the bonus. We explained an example where players can have a sense of expectation that a bonus has been won when a prize has occurred. You may make it perform the suggestion production which suggests the possibility of having performed. The suggestion effect may be executed at a higher rate when the bonus is won than when the bonus is not won.

[Modification of slot machine]
In the embodiment described above, the 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 brought to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the casing is common and only the base or the base and the drum is referred to as 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.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the advantageous state is given when, for example, in the privilege grant lottery that determines whether or not a privilege is granted, the “probability that a privilege is granted” and “the privilege is given” are determined. At least one of “the value of the privilege (or the expected value of the privilege)” may be higher than the normal state (a state different from the advantageous state). In addition, the advantageous state may be one in which the number of execution opportunities for the privilege grant lottery is larger than that in the normal state. In addition, the advantageous state may be a state where the number of digestion-required games that need to be digested in order to give a privilege is less than a normal state.

  For example, in the case where the privilege is the number of AT games, the advantageous state means that “AT winning probability in AT lottery” and “AT awarded when winning AT in AT lottery” than in the normal state At least one of “the value of the number of games” may be higher than the normal state. Further, the advantageous state may be that the number of AT lottery triggers is larger than that in the normal state. For example, when the AT lottery execution opportunity in the normal state is the first role winning and the second role winning, the AT lottery execution opportunity in the advantageous state is the first role winning and the second role winning. In addition to the above, it is possible to win the third role.

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

[About AT]
In the example of the slot machine, the example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described. However, the AT related control executed by the main control unit 41 includes execution of an AT lottery. The AT lottery may include winning or non-winning AT lottery, determining whether or not to stock the number of AT games, determining the number of AT games, adding the number of AT games, and the like. In addition, as a control related to the AT, there is a control in a high probability state of the AT lottery. For the control of the high probability state of AT lottery, the control that increases the probability of winning the AT lottery, the control that shortens the period until the AT is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the extra lottery and the game Includes controls that favor numbers. Further, as control related to AT, it is possible to control to AT when a prescribed number of games have been consumed. The case where the prescribed number of games have been consumed includes the case where the ceiling game number is reached and the case where the number of games determined by lottery is reached. Further, as control related to AT, control for setting a precursor period can be cited. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, control for producing effects of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of AT. Moreover, control which gives a penalty is mentioned as control which concerns on AT. The control for giving a penalty includes determination of penalty contents and determination or setting of a penalty period. In addition, as control related to AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of a lamp and an LED indicating that AT is in progress.

  In addition, as the control related to AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of lamps and LEDs for executing a navigation effect. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect. Further, when the main control unit 41 improves the lottery probability, for example, when controlling to the high probability state of the AT lottery, for example, this is notified by lighting control of a lamp or LED (for example, the game auxiliary display 12). You may do it. More specifically, the main control unit 41 may notify that it is controlled to the high probability state of the AT lottery by executing the navigation effect a predetermined number of times by the game auxiliary display 12. Alternatively, the main control unit 41 may notify the sub-control unit 91 that the navigation effect is executed a predetermined number of times to control to the high probability state of the AT lottery.

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

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

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

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

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display Device, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

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,
Predetermining means for determining a display result that allows derivation from among a plurality of types of display results including a special display result accompanied by a transition to a special state advantageous to the player and a given display result accompanied by a game value. When,
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means;
It is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, and when the special display result is not derived, a carry-over means for carrying over the determination that the derivation of the special display result is permitted after the next game is provided,
The given display result includes a predetermined given display result that may be allowed to be derived together with the special display result when the decision to allow the special display result is not carried over by the carry-over means,
The derivation control means includes
When the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is not carried over by the carry-over means, the decision result of the pre-decision means allows the derivation of the predetermined display result together with the special display result. When the determination result is reached, control is performed to derive the given display result with priority over the special display result,
When the decision to allow the derivation of the special display result is carried over by the carry-over means, the decision result of the pre-decision means becomes the decision result to permit the derivation of the predetermined assigned display result A slot machine that performs control for deriving the special display result with priority over the predetermined display result.

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