JP2017176262A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine simply reporting information on a game.SOLUTION: In RT2, when the number of games counted after first winning of AT reaches 1500 games as a limit in which the number of net increased tokens after the first winning of AT becomes equal to or less than 3000, AT is completed by limit processing regardless of a setting value, thus restraining an increase in speculative spirit of a game. This can prevent, as much as possible, a decrease in amusement of a game. Further, the number of remaining games until the number of counted games reaches 1500 is displayed on a display area, thus simply reporting information on the game.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 21

Description

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

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display unit having a reel on which a plurality of kinds of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and a start switch is operated with a specified number of bets set. When the reel starts to rotate and the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of the reel, a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, symbol combination is a combination of display results, or Winning is generated by deriving the “right” (also called a role).

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

  Conventionally, there has been a slot machine that displays information such as the total number of games and the number of bonus games on the screen of a liquid crystal display device (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-66201 A

  In the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, the total number of games and the number of bonus games can be notified, but there is still room for improvement in order to notify more easily.

  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 easily informs information related to games.

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine (slot machine 1) in which the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a winning can be generated according to the display result.
An advantageous amount determining means for determining whether or not to give an advantageous amount (number of AT games) (a process for executing the initial winning lottery and the extra lottery by the main control unit 41);
An advantageous amount giving means for giving the advantageous amount when it is determined by the advantageous amount determining means (a process for giving the number of AT games by the main control unit 41);
Specific state control means for controlling to a specific state (ART) in which the game value grant rate per unit game exceeds 1 by digesting the given advantageous amount (processing to control to ART by the main control unit 41) When,
Counting means (a process of counting the number of games by the main control unit 41) for counting the number of unit games executed after a predetermined opportunity (at the time of AT first hit);
Advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state (in CZ) in which the probability that the advantageous amount is given by the advantageous amount determination means is higher than a normal state (in non-CZ) Processing), and
The advantage amount giving means is a number of times greater than the first number when the number of counts (count game number), which is the number of unit games counted by the counting means, reaches the first number (1250 games). The total amount of game value given in each of the unit games executed after the predetermined opportunity (the total value of the net increase in the number of transitions at the beginning of the AT) is equal to or less than a predetermined upper limit (3000). The advantageous amount (200 games, 250 games) for the number of counts to be reached is added to 2 times (1500 games) (addition lottery table B shown in FIG. 22 (f) by the main control unit 41) Process to execute the extra lottery used),
The specific state control means ends the control to the specific state when the number of counts reaches the second number (limit processing for terminating AT),
First notification means for notifying the number of unit games until the number of counts reaches the second number of times (processing for displaying the number of remaining games until the number of counted games reaches 1500 games in a display area) is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, in the specific state, the number of executions of the unit game counted after a predetermined opportunity reaches the first number before reaching the second number, so that the second number can be reached. An advantageous amount is additionally provided. In this way, in a specific state, the game is not monotonous such that the game is continued until the number of counts reaches the second number, but before the number of counts reaches the second number, the aim is to reach the first number first. Since it is game nature, it can suppress that the gambling nature of a game increases, and can improve the interest of a game. In addition, since the number of unit games until the number of counts reaches the second number is notified, information regarding the game can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
The game state is controlled to any one of the first gaming state (non-advantageous zone such as non-CZ and non-AT) and the second gaming state (advantageous zone such as CZ and AT) more advantageous than the first gaming state. Game state means (processing to control to an advantageous section by the main control unit),
A second informing means (setting value display 24) for informing the number of unit games controlled in the second gaming state;
The second notification means changes the notification mode according to the number of unit games controlled to the second gaming state (the notification mode of the ratio of the number of advantageous section games varies depending on the number of advantageous section games).

  According to such a configuration, the number of unit games controlled to the second gaming state is notified, and the notification mode varies depending on the number of unit games controlled to the second gaming state. Can be reported in an easy-to-understand manner.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The second notification means adds the number of unit games controlled to the first gaming state (the number of non-advantageous section games) and the number of unit games controlled to the second gaming state (the number of advantageous section games). The notification mode is changed according to the ratio of the number of unit games controlled to the second gaming state (the number of advantageous section games) with respect to the number of times (total number of games) (the advantage section game according to the ratio of the number of advantageous section games) The notification mode of the ratio of numbers is different).

  According to such a configuration, the number of unit games controlled to the second gaming state with respect to the total number of unit games controlled to the first gaming state and the number of unit games controlled to the second gaming state. Since the notification mode varies depending on the ratio of the game information, it is possible to easily notify information related to the game.

(4) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (3) above,
Bet number setting means for setting a bet number for executing a game using a game value (medal) (processing for setting a bet number by the main control unit 41);
Derivation operation means (stop switch) operated by the player to derive the display result;
Notification means for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means (processing for performing suggestion navigation by the sub-control unit 91);
Permitting the derivation of a display result (middle bell or right-down bell) with a game value (8 medals) greater than the game value (3 medals) used when the bet number is set Pre-determining means for determining whether or not (processing to execute an internal lottery by the main control unit 41),
The notifying means notifies an operation procedure corresponding to the given display result when the control to the advantageous state is performed (as shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B) Is executed).

  According to such a configuration, when the control to the advantageous state is performed, the operation procedure corresponding to the grant display result accompanied by the grant of the game value larger than the game value used when the bet number is set. Can be notified to the player in an easy-to-understand manner.

(5) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (3) above,
Derivation operation means (stop switch) operated by the player to derive the display result;
Notification means for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means (processing for performing suggestion navigation by the sub-control unit 91);
Predetermining means (main control unit) that determines whether or not to permit derivation of a notification target display result (navigation target role such as a push order bell or push order lip) in which the operation procedure is notified by the notification means in the specific state 41 to execute an internal lottery by 41),
The notifying means notifies an operation procedure corresponding to the notification target display result when the advantageous state is controlled (as shown in FIG. 32 (b)), at the time of pushing order bell winning or pushing order lip winning. Sometimes suggested navigation is performed).

  According to such a configuration, when the control to the advantageous state is performed, the operation procedure corresponding to the notification target display result in which the operation procedure is notified in the specific state is notified. Can be easily informed to the person.

(6) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (3) above,
Derivation operation means (stop switch) operated by the player to derive the display result;
Notification means for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means (processing for performing suggestion navigation by the sub-control unit 91);
Pre-determining means (internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to allow the derivation of the transition display result accompanied by the game state transition (promotion replay with transition to RT0 or special replay with transition to RT2) Processing to execute)
The informing means notifies an operation procedure corresponding to the transition display result when the control to the advantageous state is performed (as shown in FIG. 33A, suggesting at the time of transition winning such as promotion replay and special replay). Navigation is performed).

  According to such a configuration, when the control to the advantageous state is performed, the operation procedure corresponding to the transition display result accompanied with the transition of the gaming state is notified, so that the player can easily understand the control to the advantageous state. I can inform you.

(7) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (6) above,
Derivation operation means (stop switch) operated by the player to derive the display result;
Informing means for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operating means (processing for performing suggestion navigation by the sub-control unit 91),
The notifying means notifies an operation procedure when the control to the advantageous state is performed (as shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B, suggestion navigation is executed when controlled by CZ1). ,
The advantageous state control means performs control to the advantageous state after the notification of the operation procedure by the notification means is completed (as shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B, the game in which the suggested navigation period has ended) Is controlled by CZ from the next game).

  Control from the game for which the notification of the operation procedure by the notification means has ended to the advantageous state may be performed, or the game after the game for which the notification of the operation procedure by the notification means has ended, or from the game after that to the advantageous state Control may be performed.

  According to such a configuration, since the control to the advantageous state is performed after the notification of the operation procedure is completed, the control to the advantageous state can be easily informed to the player.

(8) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (6) above,
Derivation operation means (stop switch) operated by the player to derive the display result;
Informing means for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operating means (processing for performing suggestion navigation by the sub-control unit 91),
The notifying means notifies an operation procedure when the control to the advantageous state is performed (as shown in FIGS. 32 (a), (b) and FIG. 33 (c)). Navigation is performed)
The advantageous state control means performs control to the advantageous state from the start of the notification of the operation procedure by the notification means (as shown in FIGS. 32 (a), (b) and FIG. 33 (c)) CZ1 is controlled from the game where the execution of the navigation is started).

  Control from the game in which the notification of the operation procedure by the notification means is started to the advantageous state may be performed, or the game next to the game in which the notification of the operation procedure by the notification means is started or from the game after that to the advantageous state Control may be performed.

  According to such a configuration, since the control to the advantageous state is performed from when the notification of the operation procedure is started, it is possible to easily notify the player of the control to the advantageous state.

(9) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (8) above,
The advantageous state control means includes:
Advantageous state determination means (CZ1 by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to perform the control to the advantageous state based on the determination value extracted from the determination values (1 to 65536) belonging to the predetermined range in the normal state. Process to execute the lottery),
Control to the special advantageous state (CZ2) in which the advantageous degree related to the provision of the advantageous amount is higher than the advantageous state based on the judgment value extracted from the judgment values (1 to 65536) belonging to the predetermined range in the advantageous state. Special advantageous state determination means for determining whether or not to perform (a process of executing the CZ2 lottery by the main control unit 41),
The advantageous state determination means determines the control to the advantageous state when a specific determination value (1 to 30) is extracted from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range in the normal state (FIG. 21A). reference),
The special advantageous state determination means determines the control to the special advantageous state when the specific determination value (1 to 30) is extracted from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range in the advantageous state (FIG. 21). (See (b)).

  According to such a configuration, the control to the advantageous state is performed when the specific determination value is extracted in the normal state, while the advantageous amount is larger than the advantageous state when the specific determination value is extracted in the advantageous state. Since the control to the special advantageous state in which the degree of advantage related to the grant is performed is performed, the interest of the game can be improved with respect to the stepwise transition to the state in which the degree of advantage is increased.

(10) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (9) above,
The advantageous state control means determines whether to perform control to the advantageous state based on a determination value extracted from the determination values (1 to 65536) belonging to a predetermined range in the normal state. (Processing to execute CZ1 lottery by the main control unit 41),
The advantageous amount determination means determines whether or not to apply the advantageous amount based on a determination value extracted from the determination values (1 to 65536) belonging to the predetermined range in the advantageous state (main control unit 41). Process to execute the first lottery by)
The advantageous state determination means determines the control to the advantageous state when a specific determination value (1 to 30) is extracted from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range in the normal state (FIG. 35A). reference),
The advantageous amount determination means determines the provision of the advantageous amount when the specific determination value (1 to 30) is extracted from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range in the advantageous state (FIG. 35B). reference).

  According to such a configuration, the control to the advantageous state is performed when the specific determination value is extracted in the normal state, while the control to the specific state is performed when the specific determination value is extracted in the advantageous state. Therefore, the process for determining whether or not to change the state does not become complicated.

(11) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (10) above,
Derivation operation means (stop switch) operated by the player to derive the display result;
Notification means for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means (processing for performing suggestion navigation by the sub-control unit 91);
Pre-determining means (processing for executing internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result that allows derivation;
The advantageous state control means performs control to the advantageous state when the derivation of the specific display result is permitted by the predetermining means in the normal state, while the predetermination means determines the predetermined display result. When the derivation is allowed, the control to the advantageous state is not performed (as shown in FIGS. 29 (a) and 29 (b)), while control is made to CZ1 when the weak cherry 1 is won, while CZ1 is controlled when the weak cherry 2 is won. Not controlled)
The informing means performs control to the advantageous state when the control to the advantageous state is performed based on allowing the derivation of the specific display result, and based on the permission to derive the predetermined display result. The operation procedure is notified whenever it is not performed (see FIGS. 29A and 29B).

  According to such a configuration, when the operation procedure is notified, the control to the advantageous state is not necessarily performed, so the player is focused on whether or not the control to the advantageous state is performed. Can improve the interest of the game.

(12) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (11) above,
Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the progress of the game;
Predetermining means for determining a display result that allows derivation from a plurality of types of display results including the first display result and the second display result (a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41);
Derivation operation means (stop switch) operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means (reel rotation processing by the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving a display result according to the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means,
The derivation control means includes
When the determination result of the prior determination means is a first determination result (left bell 1 or the like), when the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure corresponding to the first determination result (first left stop), While deriving the first display result (lower right bell), when the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure different from the procedure corresponding to the first determination result, the display result (less advantageous than the first display result) The top bell)
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the second determination result (replay GR1 or the like), when the derivation operation means is operated in the procedure corresponding to the second determination result (first left stop), the first 2 display result (promotion replay 1), while the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure different from the procedure corresponding to the second determination result, the display result (usually less advantageous than the second display result) Replay),
The procedure corresponding to the first determination result and the procedure corresponding to the second determination result include the same specific procedure,
The game control means is configured to notify information that can specify the specific procedure in a common manner regardless of whether the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result or the second determination result. It includes notification control means for performing control (refer to the display example of the game auxiliary display in FIG. 16).

  According to such a configuration, information that can specify the specific procedure is notified in a common manner regardless of whether the determination result is the first determination result or the second determination result. It is possible to prevent the player from specifying whether the result is the result or the second determination result, and it is possible to reduce the storage capacity required for information notification.

(13) In the slot machine of any one of (1) to (12) above,
The game control means can output control information (command) that can specify the determination result of the prior determination means,
The slot machine includes effect control means (sub control unit 91) for controlling the effect based on the control information,
When the production control means specifies that the decision result of the prior decision means is the first decision result or the second decision result based on the control information, the first decision result and the second decision result Any one of the determination results includes a notification effect executing means for executing a notification effect that can specify the specific procedure in a common manner (see the display example of the liquid crystal display 51 in FIG. 16).

  According to such a configuration, the notification control capable of specifying the specific procedure is executed in a common manner also on the effect control means side, so whether the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result or the second determination. It is possible to prevent the player from specifying whether the result is a result, and to reduce the storage capacity required for executing the notification effect.

(14) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (13) above,
The value for gaming (the number of medals paid out) given in the derivation is larger in the first display result than in the second display result ([First determination result and second determination result] in the modification) Column).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which one of the first display result and the second display result with different game values to be given is derived, and improve the interest of the game be able to.

(15) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (14) above,
The first display result is a display result with a game value added (lower right bell),
The second display result is a display result (promotion replay 1) for setting the number of bets that can be played in the next game without using the game value by the player.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which one of the first display result and the second display result in which the control performed when derived is derived, and to improve the interest of the game Can be made.

(16) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (15) above,
Regardless of whether the game control means is in the first situation (during CB) or the second situation (during AT after CB ends), it can be notified at the same timing in the unit game ((( B), as shown in (D), the main control unit 41 executes navigation at the same timing regardless of whether it is CB or AT.
The production control means can be notified at different timings in the unit game between the first situation and the second situation (as shown in (C) and (E) of FIG. 41, The sub-control unit 91 executes navigation at different timings during CB and AT times (see the column “About execution timing of navigation effect between main control unit and sub-control unit” in the modification)) ).

  According to such a configuration, information according to the determination result of the prior determination means can be notified by both the game control means and the effect control means, so that stable notification can be executed. In addition, the game control means for controlling the progress of the game can be notified at the same timing in the unit game regardless of whether the game is in the first situation or the second situation. You can make it. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved. On the other hand, the effect control means for controlling the effect can be executed at different timings in the unit game depending on whether the situation is the first situation or the second situation, thus improving the degree of freedom in designing the notification process. be able to.

Furthermore, the following configuration may be provided.
The first situation (during CB) is a situation where the advantage for the player is higher when the information according to the determination result of the pre-determining means is notified than when the information is notified. (In CB, when the SB is won, the CB ends. In addition, the fact that the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 perform navigation means that the push order bell has won, This means that the SB that terminates the CB is not won, and the fact that the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are not navigating means that the SB that terminates the CB may have won. Therefore, CB is more advantageous for the player when navigation is performed than when navigation is not performed).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to provide a game property that attracts the player's attention to the notification of information according to the determination result of the prior determination means.

  In the first situation, in a unit game, the timing at which the game control means notifies information according to the determination result of the prior determination means, and the presentation control means according to the determination result of the prior determination means (The timing of navigation between the main control unit 41 and the sub-control unit 91 is the same when CB is in progress, as shown in FIG. 41).

  According to such a configuration, in the first situation that is advantageous when information according to the determination result of the prior determination means is notified, the timing notified by the game control means and the timing notified by the effect control means Either way, it is possible to prevent the player from grasping that the notification control is executed. Therefore, it is possible to lengthen the period during which the player feels nervous.

  Display derived by operating the derivation operation means based on the information notified in the first situation when the determination result of the pre-determination means is a predetermined determination result (at the time of pushing the bell) The result and the display result derived by operating the derivation operation means based on the information notified in the second situation are the same.

  According to such a configuration, the effect control means executes the notification for deriving the same display result in the first situation and the second situation at different timings in the first situation and in the second situation. Therefore, the degree of freedom in design can be improved.

The player further includes start operation means (start switch) for starting the variable display of the variable display unit,
The game control means notifies the information according to the determination result of the prior determination means when the start operation means is operated regardless of whether the first situation or the second situation. (As shown in FIGS. 42B and 42D, the main control unit 41 executes navigation at the timing T21 when the lever is turned on, regardless of whether it is during CB or AT).
The production control means includes
In the first situation, when the start operation means is operated, information according to the determination result of the prior determination means is notified (as shown in FIG. 42 (C), during CB, The sub-control unit 91 executes navigation at the lever-on operation timing T21),
In the second situation, after the start operation means is operated, information according to the determination result of the prior determination means is notified (as shown in FIG. The controller 91 executes navigation at the reel rotation start timing T22 after the lever-on operation timing T21).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of notification of the effect control means while performing appropriate notification.

Start operation means (start switch) for a player to start variable display of the variable display section;
Execution means for starting a variable display of the variable display section (starting rotation of three reels) when a start condition is satisfied after the start operation means is operated,
Regardless of whether the game control means is in the first situation or the second situation, when the variable display of the variable display unit is started, information according to the determination result of the prior determination means (As shown in FIGS. 41B and 41D, the main control unit 41 performs navigation at the reel rotation start timing T22 regardless of whether it is CB or AT). ,
The production control means includes
In the first situation, when variable display of the variable display unit is started, information according to the determination result of the prior determination unit is notified (as shown in FIG. 41C, CB Among them, the sub-control unit 91 executes navigation at the reel rotation start timing T22)
In the second situation, when the start operation unit is operated, information according to the determination result of the prior determination unit is notified (as shown in FIG. 41 (E), during AT, The sub-control unit 91 executes navigation at the lever-on operation timing T21).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of notification of the effect control means while performing appropriate notification.

Start operation means (start switch) for a player to start variable display of the variable display section;
When acceptance conditions (first validation condition and second validation condition) are satisfied after the start operation means is operated, an operation for deriving a display result can be accepted (operation on a stop switch). Derivation operation accepting means), and
Regardless of whether the game control means is in the first situation or the second situation, when the derivation operation acceptance means becomes acceptable, information according to the determination result of the prior decision means (As shown in FIGS. 43 (B) and 43 (D)), the main control unit 41 activates the operation of the stop switch at a timing T23 regardless of whether it is during CB or AT. And perform navigation)
The production control means includes
In the first situation, when the derivation operation accepting unit becomes acceptable, information according to the determination result of the prior determination unit is notified (as shown in FIG. 43C, CB Among them, the sub-control unit 91 executes navigation at the timing T23 when the operation to the stop switch is validated)
In the second situation, when the start operation means is operated, information according to the determination result of the prior determination means is notified (as shown in FIG. 43 (E), during AT, The sub-control unit 91 executes navigation at the lever-on operation timing T21).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom of notification of the effect control means while performing appropriate notification.

(17) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (16) above,
A variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
In a slot machine (slot machine 1) capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display portions (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) and generating a winning according to the display result,
Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the game;
Effect control means (sub-control unit 91) for effecting based on control information (command) transmitted from the game control means;
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
Display means capable of displaying predetermined contents;
With
The game control means includes display control means for performing display control of the display means,
The display control means includes
It is possible to display on the display means an advantageous operation mode capable of identifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means advantageous to the player as display content different from the predetermined content,
After displaying the advantageous operation mode on the display means, when displaying the predetermined contents on the display means, the display contents of the display means are once initialized and then the predetermined contents are displayed.

  According to such a configuration, when the advantageous operation mode is displayed on the display unit directly controlled by the game control unit side, a new display unit is displayed by displaying the advantageous operation mode using the display unit that displays the predetermined content. In addition, the predetermined contents and the advantageous operation mode can be displayed, and the display contents of the display unit are temporarily initialized when the predetermined content is displayed on the display unit after the advantageous operation mode is displayed on the display unit. Since the predetermined content is displayed after the conversion, the display content displayed on the display means can be prevented from being misidentified as to whether it is an advantageous operation mode or the predetermined content.

  The operation mode of the derivation operation means is an operation mode operated at any one of a plurality of different operation timings, an operation mode operated at any one of a plurality of operation orders, and an operation based on a combination thereof. An aspect etc. may correspond.

  In addition, the display control means may be configured such that, after the game is started, from one start timing until the operation of the derivation operation means becomes valid as the game progresses, to one end timing after the derivation operation means is operated. The advantageous operation mode may be continuously displayed.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player recognize an operation mode that is advantageous to the player continuously over a period from the start to the end of the game.

  Further, the display control means may cause the display means to display information relating to a game result as predetermined contents.

  According to such a configuration, while the advantageous operation mode is displayed during the game, the predetermined content is displayed after the game is over, so that the display periods do not overlap.

  Moreover, the display mode when displaying the advantageous operation mode and the display mode when displaying the predetermined content may not include a common display mode.

  According to such a configuration, it can be prevented that the advantageous operation mode is displayed or whether the predetermined content is displayed.

  Further, the display control means may delete the display on the display means when a power interruption condition is satisfied in a state where the advantageous operation mode is displayed on the display means.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an unintended display from being performed at the time of power interruption.

  The display control means returns to the state before the power interruption when the operation of the derivation operation means is effective and the advantageous operation mode is displayed as the game progresses. In this case, an advantageous operation mode may be displayed on the display unit before the operation of the derivation operation unit is validated.

  According to such a configuration, since the advantageous operation mode is displayed before the operation of the derivation operation means becomes effective at the time of return from the power interruption, the operation mode may be erroneously operated in an operation mode other than the advantageous operation mode. Can be prevented.

  In addition, the display control means is configured to display the predetermined content until the game ends when a condition for displaying the predetermined content is satisfied in a state where the advantageous operation mode is displayed after the game starts and before the game ends. May not be displayed.

  According to such a structure, it can prevent misidentifying whether the display content displayed on the display content is an advantageous operation mode, or it is predetermined content.

(18) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (17) above,
Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the game;
Effect control means (sub-control unit 91) for effecting based on control information (command) transmitted from the game control means;
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
An operation procedure notifying means (navigation effect) capable of identifiable notification of an operation procedure (stop order) of the derivation operation means,
The game control means includes
A pre-determining means (internal lottery) for determining a display result allowed to be derived before the display result is derived;
Derivation control means (reel stop control) for performing control for deriving the display result;
Notification state control means for controlling to a notification state (a state in which navigation notification is executed) in which an operation procedure (stop order) of the derivation operation means is notified;
Specific control information transmitting means for transmitting specific control information (internal winning command) related to a determination result (lottery result) of the prior determination means (internal lottery) to the effect control means (sub control unit 91);
The effect control means is a control (navigation effect) in which an advantageous operation procedure advantageous for a player specified from the specific control information (internal winning command) is identifiable in the notification state (a state where navigation notification is executed). Including a notification control means for performing
The specific control information transmitting means includes
When the notification state (state where navigation notification is executed) is controlled, the determination result (lottery result) of the prior determination means (internal lottery) is a notification target result (notification target role, navigation). The first specific control information (first internal winning one command) that can specify the notification target result and the advantageous operation procedure when it becomes the target combination) is sent to the effect control means (sub control unit 91). Send to
In the case where the notification state (state where navigation notification is executed) is not controlled, the determination result (lottery result) of the prior determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (notification target combination, navigation target combination). The second specific control information (second internal winning 1 command) that cannot specify the advantageous operation procedure can be specified to the effect to be notified, but to the effect control means (sub control unit 91). Transmit (see [Internal winning command (at start of game)] field in the modification).

  According to such a configuration, the game control means and the effect control means are provided, and control is performed so that an advantageous operation procedure advantageous for the player specified from the specific control information transmitted from the game control means is identifiable. In the configuration, the game control means controls the notification operation state in which the advantageous operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified by the operation procedure notification means, and the game control means is a pre-determining means when the notification control state is controlled. When the determination result is the notification target result, the first specific control information that can specify the notification target result and the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted to the effect control means, but is not controlled to the notification state. In this case, when the determination result of the predetermination means becomes the notification target result, it is possible to specify that the notification target result has been obtained, but it is possible to specify the second operation that cannot specify the advantageous operation procedure. Since the control information is transmitted to the effect control means, the advantageous operation procedure corresponding to the determination result of the predetermining means is specified from the specific control information when the game control means does not control the notification state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the advantageous operation procedure from being notified outside the notification state even if the production control means side is cheated.

  The operation procedure of the derivation operation means includes an operation procedure operated at any one of a plurality of different operation timings, an operation procedure operated at any one of a plurality of operation orders, and an operation based on a combination thereof. Procedures are applicable.

(19) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (18) above,
Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the game;
Effect control means (sub-control unit 91) for effecting based on control information (command) transmitted from the game control means;
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
An operation procedure notifying means (navigation effect) capable of identifiable notification of an operation procedure (stop order) of the derivation operation means,
The game control means includes
A pre-determining means (internal lottery) for determining a display result allowed to be derived before the display result is derived;
Derivation control means (reel stop control) for performing control for deriving the display result;
Notification state control means for controlling to a notification state (a state in which navigation notification is executed) in which an operation procedure (stop order) of the derivation operation means is notified;
Specific control information transmitting means for transmitting specific control information (internal winning command) related to a determination result (lottery result) of the prior determination means (internal lottery) to the effect control means (sub control unit 91);
The effect control means is a control (navigation effect) in which an advantageous operation procedure advantageous for a player specified from the specific control information (internal winning command) is identifiable in the notification state (a state where navigation notification is executed). Notification control means for performing control)
The derivation control means includes
When the determination result (lottery result) of the prior determination means (internal lottery) becomes a notification target result (push order bell) to be notified, the type of notification target result (push order bell) as an advantageous operation procedure When the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) are operated in accordance with the operation procedure (stop order, correct answer procedure) according to the player, the advantageous display results (middle bell, lower right bell) advantageous to the player are displayed. When the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated in an operation procedure (stop order) other than the operation procedure corresponding to the type of notification target result (push order bell) , Control to derive the display results (upper bell, transition outcome) other than the advantageous display results,
When the determination result (lottery result) of the pre-determination means (internal lottery) becomes the specific result (bell), the advantageous display result (middle bell) even if the derivation operation means is operated in any operation procedure , The right falling bell)
The specific control information transmitting means includes
When the determination result (lottery result) of the prior determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (push order bell) in the case where the notification state (the state where the navigation notification is executed) is controlled, The first specific control information (first internal winning 1 command) that can specify the notification target result (push order bell) and the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted to the effect control means (sub control unit 91). ,
When the determination result (lottery result) of the prior determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (push order bell) when the notification state (state where navigation notification is executed) is not controlled, The second specific control information (second internal winning 1 command) that cannot specify the advantageous operation procedure but can specify that the notification target result (push order bell) has been obtained is transmitted to the effect control means,
When the determination result (lottery result) of the prior determination means (internal lottery) becomes a specific result (bell) regardless of whether or not the notification state (state where navigation notification is executed) is controlled. The third specific control information (second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the bell) that can specify that the specific result (bell) is obtained is transmitted to the effect control means (sub control unit 91) (deformation). (Refer to “Internal winning command (at start of game)” in the example).

  According to such a configuration, the game control means and the effect control means are provided, and control is performed so that an advantageous operation procedure advantageous for the player specified from the specific control information transmitted from the game control means is identifiable. In the configuration, the game control means controls the notification operation state in which the advantageous operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified by the operation procedure notification means, and the game control means is a pre-determining means when the notification control state is controlled. When the determination result is the notification target result, the first specific control information that can specify the notification target result and the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted to the effect control means, but is not controlled to the notification state. In this case, when the determination result of the predetermination means becomes the notification target result, it is possible to specify that the notification target result has been obtained, but it is possible to specify the second operation that cannot specify the advantageous operation procedure. Since the control information is transmitted to the effect control means, the advantageous operation procedure corresponding to the determination result of the predetermining means is specified from the specific control information when the game control means does not control the notification state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the advantageous operation procedure from being notified outside the notification state even if the production control means side is cheated.

  Similarly to the notification target result, it is allowed to derive an advantageous display result, and if the result is a specific result that allows the advantageous display result to be derived in any operation procedure, the notification state Regardless of whether or not it is controlled, the third specific control information that is different from the first specific control information and the second specific control information and can specify that the specific result is obtained. Since it is transmitted, in the situation where the advantageous display result can be derived on the production control means side, the advantageous display result cannot be derived unless operated according to the operation procedure according to the notification target result, or the advantageous display regardless of the operation procedure. Whether the result can be derived can be specified.

  The operation procedure of the derivation operation means includes an operation procedure operated at any one of a plurality of different operation timings, an operation procedure operated at any one of a plurality of operation orders, and an operation based on a combination thereof. Procedures are applicable.

  Further, when the determination result of the prior determination unit becomes a notification target result to be notified, the derivation operation unit has an operation procedure according to the type of the notification target result as an advantageous operation procedure. When operated, the control is performed so that the advantageous display result advantageous to the player can be derived. For example, when the derivation operation means is operated according to the operation procedure corresponding to the type of the notification target result, the advantageous display result is displayed. The control may always be performed to derive the result, or when the derivation operation means is operated in the operation procedure corresponding to the type of the notification target result, the specific result that does not vary further according to the type of the notification target result. Control that derives an advantageous display result when the derivation operation means is operated in the operation procedure, and derives a display result other than the advantage display result when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation procedure other than the specific operation procedure. It may be the one to do. In this case, the specific operation procedure that does not vary depending on the type of the notification target result is, for example, an operation that is operated in an operation order according to the type of the notification target result and that is operated at a specific operation timing. This corresponds to a procedure, an operation procedure that is operated at an operation timing corresponding to the type of the notification target result in one variable display unit, and is operated at a specific operation timing in another variable display unit.

  In addition, the derivation control means performs control so that the advantageous display result can be derived when the derivation operation means is operated in any operation procedure when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the specific result. For example, when the derivation operation means is operated in any operation procedure, the control for always deriving the advantageous display result may be performed, and there is no change when the specific result is obtained. When the derivation operation means is operated in a specific operation procedure, an advantageous display result is derived. When the derivation operation means is operated in an operation procedure other than the specific operation procedure, a display result other than the advantageous display result is derived. It is also possible to perform control to perform. In this case, the specific operation procedure that does not change when the specific result is obtained corresponds to, for example, an operation procedure operated at a specific operation timing.

  In addition, the advantageous display result advantageous to the player means that the game value can be used for other display results that are not accompanied by a game value that can be used for the game, a replay, or a game state that is advantageous to the player. It is accompanied by the addition of more game value to other display results accompanied by the addition of game value that can be used for the game, the display result accompanying the transition to the gaming state advantageous to the player, re-game Display results, display results with grants for other display results that do not accompany benefits that are advantageous to the player, current results for other display results with transition to a gaming state that is disadvantageous for the players A display result that maintains the gaming state or a display result that accompanies a transition to a gaming state that is more advantageous than the current gaming state is applicable.

  Further, a privilege advantageous to the player means a right that allows the player to shift to the advantageous state advantageous to the player (winning a lottery for determining whether or not to generate the advantageous state, shifting to the advantageous state. (E.g., winning is permitted), the right to be notified of an operation mode advantageous to the player, the right to be controlled to a gaming state with a high expected value to which a gaming value is given, and the current gaming state are advantageous to the player Such as the right to be notified of whether or not the player is in a gaming state, the period during which the player is controlled to be in an advantageous state (the number of fixed games, the average value of the number of games that vary depending on the end condition, etc.) Alternatively, although it is not directly advantageous to the player, the privilege may be indirectly advantageous to the player, for example, a condition for obtaining the privilege on the Internet.

(20) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (19) above,
Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the game;
Effect control means (sub-control unit 91) for effecting based on control information (command) transmitted from the game control means;
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
An informing means (liquid crystal display 51) capable of informing,
The game control means
A pre-determining means (internal lottery) for determining a display result allowed to be derived before the display result is derived;
Derivation control means (reel stop control) for performing control for deriving the display result;
A notification state control means for controlling to a notification state (a state in which navigation notification is executed) in which an operation procedure (stop order) of the derivation operation means is notified;
Specific control information transmitting means for transmitting specific control information (internal winning 1 command) regarding the determination result (lottery result) of the pre-deciding means (internal lottery) to the effect control means (sub-control unit 91),
The effect control means uses the notification means (liquid crystal display 51) to identify an advantageous operation procedure that is advantageous to the player specified from the specific control information (internal winning 1 command) in the notification state (state in which navigation notification is executed). Including a notification control means for performing control (control of navigation effects) to enable notification,
The specific control information transmitting means
When the determination result (lottery result) of the predetermining means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (navigation target role) to be notified in the case of being controlled to the notification state (state where navigation notification is executed) In addition, the first specific control information (first internal winning 1 command) that can specify the notification target result and the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted to the effect control means (sub control unit 91),
When the determination result (lottery result) of the pre-determining means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (navigation target combination) when the notification state (the state where the navigation notification is executed) is not controlled, the notification target result The second specific control information (second internal winning 1 command) that cannot specify the advantageous operation procedure can be specified to the effect control means (sub control unit 91),
When the game control means is not controlled to the notification state (state where navigation notification is executed), when the determination result (lottery result) of the prior determination means (internal lottery) becomes the notification target result (navigation target combination) After the second specific control information (second internal winning 1 command) is transmitted, the timing after the timing when it is determined whether or not the operation procedure of the derivation operation means operated by the player is an advantageous operation procedure is determined. It further includes advantageous operation procedure control information transmitting means for transmitting advantageous operation procedure control information (internal winning 2 command) capable of specifying the advantageous operating procedure to the production control means (sub-control unit 91) (in the modified example, [internal winning command). Command (when correct procedure is successful) ”).

  According to such a configuration, the game control means and the effect control means are provided, and control is performed so that an advantageous operation procedure advantageous for the player specified from the specific control information transmitted from the game control means is identifiable. In the configuration, the game control means controls the notification state in which the advantageous operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified on the game control means side, and when the game control means is controlled to the notification state, the determination result of the prior determination means is the notification target. When the result is obtained, the first specific control information capable of specifying the notification target result and the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted to the effect control unit, while the prior determination unit is not controlled in the notification state. When the determination result becomes the notification target result, it is possible to specify that the notification target result has been obtained, but the second specific control information that cannot specify the advantageous operation procedure is provided as the production control operator. Since the advantageous operation procedure according to the determination result of the predetermining means is not specified from the specific control information when the game control means does not control the notification state, the effect control is not performed. Even if a fraud is made on the means side, it is possible to prevent the advantageous operation procedure from being notified outside the notification state.

  In addition, even when the determination result of the predetermination means becomes the notification target result when the notification state is not controlled, the operation of the derivation operation means operated by the player after the second specific control information is transmitted It is possible to identify the advantageous operation procedure at a timing after the timing at which it is determined whether or not the procedure is an advantageous operation procedure, that is, the timing that does not affect the player's advantage even if the production control means specifies whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure. Advantageous operation procedure control information is transmitted to the effect control means, so that even if fraud is made on the effect control means side, the advantageous operation procedure is not available in the notification state and may affect the advantage for the player. Since it is possible to produce an effect according to the advantageous operation procedure on the production control means side while preventing the notification, the interest by the production can be enhanced.

  The operation procedure of the derivation operation means includes an operation procedure operated at any one of a plurality of different operation timings, an operation procedure operated at any one of a plurality of operation orders, and an operation based on a combination thereof. Procedures are applicable.

  The advantageous operation procedure advantageous to the player is, for example, to derive an advantageous display result advantageous to the player than the display result derived when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation procedure other than the advantageous operation procedure. Of the operation procedure, the first display result, and the second display result that is more advantageous to the player than the first display result. When the derivation operation means is operated in an operation procedure other than when the derivation operation means is operated in the operation procedure other than the advantageous display result, the player is more advantageous than the first display result and the first display result. While any of the second display results may be derived, an operation procedure or the like that allows the second display result to be always derived is applicable.

  The timing at which it is determined whether or not the operation procedure of the derivation operation means operated by the player is an advantageous operation procedure is the timing at which all operations by the derivation operation means are completed, and all operations by the derivation operation means are completed. However, when it is operated according to the advantageous operation procedure, the timing when the advantageous operation procedure is determined regardless of the subsequent operation procedure, and when operated according to an operation procedure other than the advantageous operation procedure, regardless of the subsequent operation procedure. This corresponds to the timing when an operation procedure other than the advantageous operation procedure is determined.

  Further, the advantageous operation procedure control information that can identify the advantageous operation procedure may be configured such that the advantageous operation procedure can be identified from the information that can identify the advantageous operation procedure itself, or the derivation operation means operated by the player. The configuration may be such that the advantageous operation procedure can be specified by information that can specify whether or not the operation procedure matches the advantageous operation procedure.

(21) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (20) above,
A pre-determining means (internal lottery) for determining a display result allowed to be derived before the display result is derived;
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when the player derives the display result;
Derivation control means (reel stop control) for performing control for deriving the display result;
An operation mode notification means (navigation effect) capable of identifiable notification of the operation mode (stop order) of the derivation operation unit;
When the maintenance display result (normal replay) is derived in the first gaming state (RT0), the first gaming state (RT0) is maintained, and the transition display result (RT0) in the first gaming state (RT0) A game state control means (main control unit 41) for shifting to a second game state (RT2) different from the first game state (RT0) when the special replay is derived;
The derivation control means includes
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the first specific result (replay GR11), the derivation operation means is operated in the first operation mode (stop order in which the left reel is the first stop). Sometimes, control for deriving the maintenance display result (normal replay) is performed, and the deriving operation means is operated in a second operation mode different from the first operation mode (stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop). Control is performed to derive the transition display result (special replay), and the derivation operation means has a third operation mode different from the first operation mode and the second operation mode (the right reel is set to the first stop). Control to derive a display result (falling replay) other than the transition display result when operated in the stop order)
When the determination result of the prior determination unit becomes the second specific result (replay GR12), the derivation operation unit is operated in the first operation mode (stop order in which the left reel is the first stop). Control is performed to derive the maintenance display result (normal replay), and the derivation operation means has a fourth operation mode different from the first operation mode and the second operation mode (the right reel is set to the first stop). Control for deriving the transition display result (special replay) when the operation is performed in the order of stopping), and a fifth operation mode in which the deriving operation means is different from the first operation mode and the fourth operation mode ( When the operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop), control is performed to derive a display result (falling replay) other than the transition display result,
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a third specific result (replay GR13 / replay GR15), the derivation operation means has a sixth operation mode (middle reel is different from the first operation mode). When the operation is performed in the order of stop for the first stop / stop order for the right reel as the first stop), control for deriving the maintenance display result (normal replay) is performed, and the deriving operation means is the sixth operation mode. Control for deriving the transition display result (special replay) when operated in a seventh operation mode (stop order in which the right reel is the first stop / stop order in which the left reel is the first stop) In the eighth operation mode (stop order in which the left reel is the first stop / stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop), the derivation operation means is different from the sixth operation mode and the seventh operation mode. When operated Performs control to derive the display result of the non-transition display the results (fall replay),
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the fourth specific result (replay GR14 / replay GR16), the derivation operation means performs the sixth operation mode (stop order / middle reel as the first stop / Control is performed to derive the maintenance display result (normal replay) when operated in the order of stop with the right reel as the first stop), and the derivation operation means has both the sixth operation mode and the seventh operation mode. Control is performed to derive the transition display result (special replay) when operated in a different ninth operation mode (stop order in which the left reel is the first stop / stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop) The derivation operation means is operated in a tenth operation mode (stop order in which the right reel is the first stop / stop order in which the left reel is the first stop) different from the sixth operation mode and the ninth operation mode. Before Performs control to derive the display result of the non-transition display the results (fall replay),
In the case where the operation mode notification means maintains the first gaming state (RT0) in the first gaming state (RT0), the determination result of the prior determination means is the first specific result (replay GR11). ) Or the second specific result (replay GR12), the first operation mode (stop order in which the left reel is the first stop) is identifiable, and the determination result of the prior determination means is When the third specific result (replay GR13 / replay GR15) or the fourth specific result (replay GR14 / replay GR16) is reached, the sixth operation mode (stop order with the middle reel as the first stop / right The stop order in which the reels are first stopped) is reported in an identifiable manner (refer to the column [Maintenance display result and transition display result] in the modification).

  According to such a configuration, in the case where the first gaming state is maintained in the first gaming state, it is maintained when the determination result of the predetermination means becomes the first specific result or the second specific result. Even if the first operation mode from which the display result is derived is identifiable, the operation mode from which the transition display result is derived is the second operation mode, or the fourth operation mode. The sixth operation mode in which the maintenance display result is derived when the determination result of the predetermination means becomes the third specific result or the fourth specific result cannot be specified. Since it is not possible to specify whether the operation mode from which the transition display result is derived is the seventh operation mode or the ninth operation mode even if it is identifiable, the gaming state When the operation mode for maintaining the game is notified, the gaming state Migrated to the operation mode it can be prevented from be identified.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical combination relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating reel control when a several winning combination is elected simultaneously. It is a figure for demonstrating reel control when a several winning combination is elected simultaneously. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal lottery command setting process. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the example of a navigation object combination, the pushing order used as a correct procedure, the display example of the navigation effect in a game auxiliary display, and the display example of the navigation effect in a liquid crystal display. ) Is a diagram for explaining a display example at the time of medal payout on the game auxiliary display. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting aspect by error alerting | reporting. It is a figure for demonstrating the switching timing of the display mode of the game auxiliary | assistant display device in a game. It is a figure for demonstrating the switching timing of the display mode of the game auxiliary | assistant display before and behind a power failure. It is a figure for demonstrating the switching timing of the display mode of the game auxiliary | assistant display at the time of error generation. It is a figure for demonstrating CZ lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating a digest game number lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between a setting value and a lottery object combination. It is a flowchart which shows the normal area process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the advantageous area process which a main control part performs. It is an example of the timing chart for demonstrating the case where a limit process is performed during AT. It is an example of the timing chart for demonstrating the various processes regarding CZ. It is an example of the timing chart for demonstrating the various processes regarding CZ. It is an example of the timing chart for demonstrating the various processes regarding CZ. It is a figure for demonstrating the alerting | reporting of the ratio of an advantageous area. It is an example of the timing chart for demonstrating the various processes regarding CZ in a modification. It is an example of the timing chart for demonstrating the various processes regarding CZ in a modification. It is an example of the timing chart for demonstrating the winning alert | report in a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the CZ lottery and AT lottery in a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the advantageous area in a modification, and a lottery object combination. It is a flowchart which shows the control content at the time of internal winning 1 command transmission. It is a flowchart which shows the control content at the time of internal winning 1 command transmission. It is a flowchart which shows the control content at the time of internal winning 1 command transmission. (A) is a figure which shows the lottery object part and winning range in the individual lottery of the control content at the time of internal winning 1 command transmission, (b) is a figure in the batch lottery of the control content at the time of internal winning 1 command transmission It is a figure which shows a lottery object combination and a winning range. It is a figure for demonstrating a navigation start timing. It is a figure for demonstrating a navigation start timing. It is a figure for demonstrating a navigation start timing. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning.

  A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. In the following embodiments, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described.

[Configuration of slot machine]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the slot machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display 51 provided on the front door 1 b, and reels 2 </ b> L, 2 </ b> C, and 2 </ b> R arranged in parallel inside the housing 1 a through the transparent window 3. Visible. As shown in FIG. 2, on each reel, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 4, the front door 1b is determined according to the gaming state within the credit range stored as the gaming value (the number of medals) owned by the player as an example of the operating means. A MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting a predetermined number of bets, a start switch 7 that is operated when starting a game, and stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels, respectively. Etc. 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 informing that a wait is in progress after the operation of No. 7 (a state in which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are waiting for the start of rotation since a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game), after a replay winning Replay to inform you that you are in a replay game LED20 is provided in. Further, the front door 1b is provided with a winning notification LED 70 that notifies CZ winning or AT winning by turning on the LED lamp as an example of a notification means. The CZ winning and AT winning will be described later.

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

  The winning line is a line for determining whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described, 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.

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

  FIG. 3 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, in the slot machine 1, there is a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, and an effect that controls a predetermined effect according to the command. A control board 91 and the like are provided. The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41 that performs processing related to the progress of the game and controls the configuration mounted on or connected to the game control board 40. The effect control board 91 includes a sub-control unit 91 that receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs an effect and controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90.

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

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value by the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 is displayed. Transitions to a setting change state where a change operation is possible. 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 of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

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

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

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

[command]
A command that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a push order command, a freeze command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout to the sub control unit 91. Multiple types including start command, payout end command, gaming state command, standby command, stop command, error command, return command, setting command, setting confirmation command, door command, operation detection command, AT winning command, and CZ winning command Send the command.

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

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

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the group to which the lottery object combination that is won according to the result of the internal lottery belongs. The internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started. By receiving the internal winning command, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the operation of the start switch 7 and the group to which the winning lottery combination belongs.

  The push order command is a command that can specify an operation procedure (also referred to as a correct answer procedure) for stopping a symbol combination that is advantageous to the player in accordance with the lottery object winning combination in the internal lottery. The push order command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started. During AT, a push order command that can specify the correct procedure is transmitted, and during non-AT, unlike a command that can specify the correct procedure, a standard procedure (for example, left (1 stop) can be specified, and a push order command is transmitted. By receiving the push order command, the sub-control unit 91 can identify whether it is during AT or non-AT, and can further identify the correct answer procedure according to the winning lottery role during AT. It becomes.

  The freeze command is a command that can specify execution of freeze. The freeze command is transmitted when the freeze is executed. Freezing is control for delaying the progress of a game over a predetermined delay time (freeze time). In the present embodiment, freezing is executed when an ART described later is completed.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation. The reel rotation start command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started.

  The reel stop command can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. Command. The reel stop command is transmitted each time stop control associated with a stop operation of each reel is performed. The sub-control unit 91 can specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command.

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

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

  The gaming state command is a command that can specify the gaming state of the next game, the type of RT, and the number of remaining RT games. The game state command is transmitted at the end of the game. Further, in the present embodiment, the game state command specifies information that can specify the number of counted games and the number of net increments to be described later, and the number of remaining games and the number of remaining net increases until a limit process to be described later is executed. Contains possible information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The sub control unit 91 performs output control of various effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 based on the command received from the main control unit 41.

[Winner, transitional outcome]
FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, winning symbol combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations.

  BB is a winning combination with a transition to an advantageous state of bonus. In the BB payout number column, a bonus ending condition transferred by winning is shown. Each bonus is terminated by paying out more than a predetermined number of medals. For example, a bonus controlled by winning / winning BB ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out during the bonus is 351 or more.

  In addition, the gaming state column in FIG. 6 shows the gaming state to be transferred when winning. “/” Indicates “or”. For example, for the fall replay of FIG. 6, the symbol combination is “Bell-Replay-Bell”, which is controlled by RT1 at the time of winning, and the value given is a replay grant.

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

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

  When BB is won, it is controlled to RT4. The winning flag set when BB is won is carried over until a BB winning is generated. Also, RT4 is controlled continuously from BB winning to BB winning. During RT4, a replay is won with a probability higher than that during RT1 and RT3 and lower than during RT0 and RT2 (see the numerical value in the re-playing role column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9). Note that the replay probability in RT4 is set to a probability that the payout rate does not exceed 1 even if the winning combination can be won without being missed. In other words, the replay probability in RT4 is the total number of medals to be paid out when winning a winning combination without losing the winning combination during RT4. The probability is set so that the number of medals will not increase without exceeding the number. When a BB winning occurs during RT4, the bonus is controlled, and the bonus is ended by paying out more than the number of medals described in FIG. 5, and the process is controlled to RT3. The types of replays to be internally drawn are determined for each RT type (circles in the lower diagram of FIG. 9 indicate replays to be drawn).

[Lottery eligible role]
FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are diagrams showing combinations of lottery object combinations that are read as lottery object combinations (hereinafter also referred to as winning combinations) for each gaming state. In the lottery target role column, the name is shown, and in the gaming state column, for each RT type, the symbol indicates that the lottery target role is subject to lottery, and the winning probability is indicated by the numerical value under the circle. The number of judgment values involved is indicated. The number of determination values shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 indicates the number of determination values at the set value 1. For example, the bell is a lottery target winning combination in 360/65536 in any state of RT0 to RT3. Cherries (weak cherries 1, 2, 3, strong cherries, middle cherries) and watermelons (weak melons 1, 2, 3, strong melons) can be won at the same time with BB, or not at the same time with BB. There is a case to do. During RT4, the bonus lottery is not performed, but the internal lottery is performed with the number of determination values that the winning probability of the winning combination (simultaneous winning combination) that can be won simultaneously with the bonus is the same probability as in other RTs.

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

  The right column of each of FIGS. 10 and 11 shows a group to which the lottery target combination belongs. For example, “bell” for bell, “push order bell” for left bell 1 to right bell 4, “weak watermelon” for weak watermelons 1 and 2, for replay GR 1 to replay GR 6 “Promotion Replay” is defined. The main control unit 41 identifies a group to which the lottery target combination won in the internal lottery belongs, and transmits an internal winning command corresponding to the group. For example, if it is “bell”, an internal winning command that can specify “1” is transmitted, and if it is “push order bell”, an internal winning command that can specify “2” is transmitted.

  The sub-control unit 91 identifies the group that has been won from the internal winning command, and executes an effect corresponding to the group. The sub-control unit 91 causes the character a based on yellow to appear when the push order bell is specified, and causes the character b based on blue to appear when the promotion replay is specified. This makes it possible to notify the player that either the push order bell or the push order replay has been won, although it cannot be specified whether the push order bell or the push order replay has been won.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs an effect of causing the character c based on green to appear when the weak watermelon is specified, and causing the character d based on green larger than the character c to appear when the strong watermelon is specified. Is possible. It should be noted that when a push order command is received because a push order bell or push order replay has been won and the AT is being performed, a navigation effect for specifying the correct procedure is executed.

  10 and 11 show whether or not the number of determination values, that is, the winning probability changes according to the set value stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41 for each lottery object combination. . Note that a change in the number of determination values (winning probability) according to the set value is referred to as a setting difference, and a case where the number of determination values (winning probability) does not change according to the set value is also referred to as no setting difference. Furthermore, in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, it is shown whether or not the advantageous section operation lottery is executed for each lottery object combination. An advantageous section is a section including a section that is highly advantageous to the player, such as a high probability state of AT lottery such as CZ described later, and a state where a net increase in the number of ATs described later increases. Say. The advantageous section operation lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous section, and refers to, for example, a CZ lottery and an AT lottery described later.

  As shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, among the multiple types of lottery subject, the lottery subject that is not the target of the advantageous section operation lottery may have a setting difference. On the other hand, among the plurality of types of lottery object combinations, the lottery object role that is the target of the advantageous section operation lottery always has no setting difference.

  For example, a weak cherry 3, a weak watermelon 3, and a bell that are not subject to any of the CZ lottery and AT lottery have a setting difference. The weak cherry 3, the weak watermelon 3, and the bell may not have a setting difference. On the other hand, the weak cherry 1, the weak cherry 2, the weak watermelon 1, and the weak watermelon 2 that are the lottery subject of the CZ lottery have no setting difference. In addition, there is no setting difference between the weak cherry 1, the weak watermelon 1, the strong cherry, the strong watermelon, and the middle cherries that are the subject of the AT lottery.

  In addition, among a plurality of types of lottery target roles, lottery target roles that are not targeted for navigation effects during AT may have a setting difference. On the other hand, among a plurality of types of lottery target roles, lottery target roles for increasing the number of net increase by being a target of a navigation effect during an AT always have a setting difference.

  For example, there is a setting difference for a bell that is not a navigation target role in AT. On the other hand, push order bells (left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, right bells 1 to 4), which are navigation target roles during AT, have no setting difference. Note that the push order bell may be the target of the advantageous section operation lottery.

  In addition, among a plurality of types of lottery target roles, there may be a setting difference for the lottery target roles for which the outcome that triggers the transition of the gaming state is not derived. On the other hand, among a plurality of types of lottery target roles, there is no difference in setting for lottery target roles that can be used as a trigger for the transition of the game state.

  For example, there is a setting difference between the weak cherry 3, the weak watermelon 3, the bell, and the like from which the transition outcome that triggers the transition of the gaming state is not derived. On the other hand, there is no setting difference in the push order bell from which the transition event that triggers the transition of the gaming state can be derived. In addition, there is no setting difference in push order lip (replay GR1 to GR6, replay GR11 to GR13, replay GR21 to GR23) from which a promotion replay or special replay can be derived as a trigger for the transition of the gaming state.

  In addition, among a plurality of types of lottery subject, the lottery subject that is not the target of the advantageous section operation lottery may change the number of determination values according to the type of gaming state (RT). On the other hand, among the plurality of types of lottery subject, the lottery subject that is the target of the advantageous section operation lottery does not necessarily change the number of determination values according to the type of gaming state (RT).

  For example, in the normal replay and bell replay that are not subject to any of the CZ lottery and AT lottery, the number of determination values changes according to the type of gaming state (RT). On the other hand, the weak cherry 1, weak cherry 2, weak watermelon 1, and weak watermelon 2 which are the lottery subject of the CZ lottery do not change the number of determination values according to the type of gaming state (RT). In addition, the number of determination values of the weak cherry 1, the weak watermelon 1, the strong cherry, the strong watermelon, and the middle-stage cherry that are the target roles of the AT lottery does not change according to the type of gaming state (RT).

  In addition, the difference between the number of determination values for winning a predetermined combination in one gaming state and the number of determination values for winning a predetermined combination in another gaming state gives an advantageous section in the advantageous section operation lottery. It is not used to determine whether or not to do so.

  For example, the normal replay is not a target part of the advantageous section operation lottery. For this reason, the difference (37854) between the number of determination values for winning normal replay at RT0 (10000) and the number of determination values for winning normal replay at RT2 (47854) is the winning in the CZ lottery or AT lottery. It is not used to determine whether or not to do so.

  For example, the middle bell is not a target for the advantageous section operation lottery. For this reason, the difference (41640) between the total number of determination values (22360) for winning the middle bell during non-BB and the number of determination values (6440) for winning the middle bell during BB is determined by CZ lottery or AT It is not used to determine whether or not to win in the lottery.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating combinations of winning combinations included in a lottery target combination. For example, the weak cherry 1 includes a lower cherry, the weak cherry 2 includes a lower cherry and a one-piece role 2, and the weak cherry 3 includes a lower cherry, a one-piece role 1, and a one-piece role 2. Further, the weak watermelon 1 includes a right-down watermelon, an upper-stage watermelon, and a middle-stage watermelon, the weak watermelon 2 includes a right-down watermelon, an upper-stage watermelon, a middle-stage watermelon, and a single-piece watermelon 2, and the weak watermelon 3 is lower-right. Includes a watermelon, an upper watermelon, a middle watermelon, a one-piece combination 1 and a one-piece combination 2.

  13 and 14 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. When a winning operation is performed in the pressing order shown in the pressing order column for each selected lottery target, the reel control is performed to stop the winning combination symbol combination shown in the symbol combination to be stopped to the winning line LN. For example, when one of the weak cherry 1, the weak cherry 2, and the weak cherry 3 is won, reel control is performed so that the lower cherry is preferentially drawn onto the winning line LN. For this reason, the player cannot recognize which one of the weak cherry 1, the weak cherry 2, and the weak cherry 3 is won based on the winning result (derived symbol combination). Further, when one of the weak watermelon 1, the weak watermelon 2, and the weak watermelon 3 is selected, reel control is performed in which the right-down watermelon or the upper watermelon is preferentially drawn over the winning line LN over the middle watermelon. For this reason, the player cannot recognize which one of the weak watermelon 1, the weak watermelon 2 and the weak watermelon 3 is won based on the winning result (derived symbol combination).

  In addition, when the replay GR1 is won, the promotion replay 1 is derived when the pressing order is the first left stop, and the normal replay is derived when the pressing order is other than the first left stop. Also, for example, when the left bell is elected, if the pushing order is the first left stop, the lower right bell is derived, and if the pushing order is other than the first left stop, the upper bell or the transition start Is derived.

  Note that the replay GR1 to GR6, the replay GR11 to GR13, and the replay GR21 to GR23 are different in the replaying player (replay) to be awarded according to the stop switch operating procedure (pushing order) by the player. Called. Further, the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 have different small roles (bells) to be won according to the stop switch operating procedure (push order) by the player. Also called bell.

  The push order in which the promoted replays 1 and 2 win when winning one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the push order in which the normal replay wins is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure. The push order in which the normal replay wins when winning one of the replays GR11 to 13 is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the push order in which the fall replay wins is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure. The push order in which the special replay wins when winning one of the replays GR21 to GR23 is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the push order in which the normal replay wins is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure. The push order in which the middle bell or right-down bell wins when winning one of the push order bells is also referred to as the correct answer procedure, and the push order in which the upper bell wins or the transition outcome is derived is an incorrect answer procedure. Also called.

  In the present embodiment, a navigation effect for notifying the correct procedure is executed when a push order bell or push order lip is won during AT. For this reason, the push order bell or push order lip is also referred to as a navigation target combination. During the AT, the main control unit 41 executes a navigation effect for informing the correct procedure corresponding to the selected navigation target role in an identifiable manner, and outputs a push order command that can specify the correct procedure. Further, when the sub-control unit 91 receives a push order command that can specify the correct procedure, the sub-control unit 91 performs a navigation effect for notifying the operation procedure specified from the command.

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

[Game processing]
The main control unit 41 performs a game process and controls one game. In the game process, first, a BET process for setting a bet amount and for adjusting a credit amount / betting amount is performed.

  When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the bet amount, an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 10 to 12 and the like) for determining whether or not winning is permitted (internal lottery) is performed. For example, the random number circuit updates the determination values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) according to a predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 extracts a determination value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated. And if the extracted determination value corresponds to the determination value (for example, 1-100 in the case of weak cherry 1) which belongs to the predetermined range predetermined for every lottery object combination, the main control part 41 will correspond. Determine the winning of the role. When a lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, a winning combination winning flag included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. For example, when BB1 is won, a BB1 winning flag is set, and when a strong cherry is won, a winning flag for the lower cherries and a winning flag for a single piece are set. The winning flags of BB1 and BB2 are carried over until the winning BB is won, while the winning flags corresponding to winning combinations other than BB1 and BB2 are determined when the winning game ends regardless of whether or not a winning has occurred. Will be erased.

  In the internal lottery process, after the internal lottery is performed, an internal lottery command setting process for setting a command corresponding to the result of the internal lottery is executed. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the internal lottery command setting process.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the main control unit 41 reads the internal winning flag set by the internal lottery (S01), and when one of the lottery winning combinations is won, the main control unit 41 identifies the group to which the lottery winning combination belongs. The internal winning command is set in the command queue (S02). Note that when no winning lottery is won, an internal winning command is set to identify a loss.

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not it is in AT (S03), and when it is determined that it is in AT, it wins the navigation target combination (either one of push order bell and push order replay). It is determined whether or not (S04). When the main control unit 41 determines that the navigation target combination is won during the AT, the main control unit 41 sets a push order command for specifying the correct procedure corresponding to the navigation target combination in the command queue (S05), The lottery command setting process is terminated. Thereby, in the sub control part 91 side, a navigation effect can be performed based on a pressing order command.

  On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 is not in the AT or has not won the navigation lottery target role, the main control unit 41 sets a push order command capable of specifying a predetermined standard procedure in the command queue (S06), and the internal lottery End the command setting process. Thereby, even if it is a case where fraud is performed in the sub-control part 91 side, the effect according to the group specified from an internal winning command can be performed, preventing a correct procedure from being specified.

  In addition, when performing the navigation effect, the main control unit 41, among the segments of the game auxiliary display 12, the corresponding segment (first to seventh constituting “8” so that the correct answer procedure can be specified). Segment) is turned on, and navigation notification display data for turning on the segment (the eighth segment constituting “.” In the lower right) for specifying whether or not the navigation notification is in the game state The output buffer of the display device 12 is set. Thereby, the navigation effect for specifying the correct procedure on the main control unit side can be executed. On the other hand, the main control unit 41 notifies the standard procedure, that is, when the navigation effect is not executed, the navigation notification display for turning off all the segments (first to eighth segments) of the game auxiliary display 12. Data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12.

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

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

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a prize, and various processes not related to the prize (for example, the process related to the bonus end control by counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus, and the winning without carryover) Flags (deletion of a winning combination such as a small combination / re-playing combination) are performed). When it is determined that either BB1 or BB2 has been won, the winning flag of the winning BB is erased. In the game end process, a process for setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game (see FIG. 8, FIG. 9, etc.) is executed. Thereby, the game process for one game is completed, and the game process for the next one game is started.

[About processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can be controlled to AT (assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and RT2. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery regarding the granting of an AT game that is a right to be controlled by the AT. Specifically, the main control unit 41 determines whether to give an AT game and the number of AT games to be given (AT game number) by AT lottery. Note that the decision to give an AT game in the AT lottery is also referred to as AT winning, and that the decision to give an AT game in the AT lottery is not decided as non-AT winning. When the AT is won, for example, the winning notification LED 70 is lit red to indicate the possibility of winning the AT.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can be controlled to CZ (Chance Zone) as a state in which the degree of advantage related to AT winning (that is, provision of the number of AT games) is higher than usual. For example, the probability of winning an AT is higher in CZ than in non-CZ, or the number of AT games awarded when winning an AT is increased. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant a CZ game as a right to control the CZ by CZ lottery. Note that the decision to give a CZ game in the CZ lottery is also referred to as CZ winning, and that the decision to give a CZ game in the CZ lottery is not decided as non-CZ winning. When CZ is won, the possibility of CZ winning is indicated by the fact that the winning notification LED 70 is lit in red, for example, as in the case of AT winning.

  Three types of CZs, CZ1, CZ2, and CZ3, are provided. In any of CZ1, CZ2, and CZ3, the degree of advantage related to AT winning (that is, granting the number of AT games) is higher than usual, but among them, CZ2 is the most expected value of AT winning and the number of AT games to be awarded. The expected value is high, and CZ3 has the lowest expected value for AT winning and the expected value for the number of AT games to be given (specifically, CZ3 is almost the same as during non-CZ). Also, CZ1 has a higher expected value for AT winning and a higher expected value for the number of AT games to be assigned than CZ3, but has a lower expected value for AT winning and a higher expected value for the number of AT games to be given than CZ2. Therefore, CZ2 is more advantageous for the player than CZ1 and CZ3. Note that CZ2 has 20 CZ games, and CZ1 and CZ3 have 10 CZ games.

  Further, the main control unit 41 controls the AT when it is determined that the AT game is to be given by the AT lottery, and specifies an operation procedure (push order) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN. A process for executing possible navigation effects is executed. In the present embodiment, the number of assigned AT games is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 sets (stores) an AT flag in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 and controls the AT when the AT start timing comes when the AT is won. Based on the AT flag, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT is in progress. Specifically, the main control unit 41 sets the AT flag over the number of AT games given by the AT lottery. Then, the main control unit 41 clears the AT flag when all the AT games are consumed. In this way, the main control unit 41 controls the AT by digesting the attached AT game. Note that the AT flag is cleared when the number of AT games reaches 0, but in the present embodiment, the AT flag is also cleared when a limit process described later is executed.

  Note that winning an AT in an AT lottery in a state where no AT game has been given is also referred to as an AT first win. In addition, informing the player of the AT first hit is also referred to as AT first hit notification. Furthermore, winning an AT in an AT lottery in a state where an AT game is given is also referred to as an AT addition. Note that the state in which the AT game is given is a state in which the assigned AT game is owned without being digested (for example, the AT first hit is notified after the first AT hit, and then the stage is shifted to the preparation state in the production state) Or a state in which an AT flag is set based on a given AT game.

  During the AT, the navigation effect is executed as will be described later, so that the RT 2 can be controlled. Subtraction of the number of AT games after starting AT starts, for example, from the next game in which special replay is won at RT0 (subtraction start trigger is established). The same applies to the AT started after the end of the BB. Thereby, the main control unit 41 can control to RT2 (AT + RT2) during AT over the determined number of AT games. In addition, the state controlled by AT in RT2 advantageous for the player is also referred to as assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART).

[Suggested Navi]
The suggestion navigation is executed regardless of any of CZ1, CZ2, and CZ3. The suggestion navigation is a navigation effect that can specify an operation procedure (push order) for stopping a specific symbol combination on the winning line LN, and suggests control to CZ.

  For example, after winning CZ, the player enters the precursor period for a predetermined number of games. Then, after the precursor period, the suggested navigation period is entered for a predetermined number of games. In the suggestion navigation period, suggestion navigation is executed in the game won in the push order bell, and a correct answer procedure for winning the middle bell or the right-down bell is notified. In other words, before being controlled by CZ, it is suggested that a correct answer procedure for winning a winning combination (in the present embodiment, a middle bell or a right-down bell) in which the largest number of medals are paid out at the time of winning the pushing order bell is notified. The navigation is executed at least once (in this embodiment, once).

  When controlled by CZ1 or CZ3, the suggested navigation is executed once during the suggested navigation period. That is, the suggested navigation is executed only for one game that wins the push order bell during the suggested navigation period. On the other hand, when controlled by CZ2, the suggested navigation is executed without limitation during the suggested navigation period. In other words, the suggestion navigation is executed in all the games won in the push order bell during the suggestion navigation period. As described above, in the case of being controlled by CZ2, the execution frequency of the suggested navigation is higher than that in the case of being controlled by CZ1 or CZ3. Therefore, CZ2 is more advantageous to the player than CZ1 or CZ3. ing. When the result of the CZ3 lottery described later is a non-CZ winning, the suggestion navigation can be executed only once.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the number of games in the suggested navigation period is fixed, the suggested navigation is not executed during the suggested navigation period when the push order bell is not won even during the suggested navigation period. There is also. Note that the number of games in the suggested navigation period may be determined by lottery. Further, even if the suggested navigation period is continued until the suggested navigation is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, once) (that is, until the control to CZ is suggested) with the number of games in the suggested navigation period being unlimited. Good.

[Game flow]
Here, referring to FIGS. 8 and 9 again, the flow of the game will be described together. First, the game flow in RT0 to RT3 other than RT4 and bonus will be described. In RT0-3, the flow of the game is as described below, depending on whether or not AT is in progress. First, the flow of a game during non-AT will be described.

  After the setting change state is finished, it is controlled by RT3. RT3 is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is 1 / 7.31, and it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state. Therefore, RT3 is not controlled by AT and no navigation effect is executed. Thus, in RT3, since the navigation effect is not executed, the correct answer procedure is not known even if the pushing order bell is won, and the transition outcome is derived depending on the timing (see FIG. 14). In this way, RT3 has a low winning probability of the re-gamer, and further, the navigation effect is not executed, so the medal payout rate is less than 1. That is, RT3 is a so-called low probability state. Note that when the transition outcome is derived at RT3, the gaming state is transitioned to RT1, so that it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the transition outcome is not derived and the transition to RT1 is not performed indefinitely.

  RT1 is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is 1 / 7.31. In RT1, an AT game is awarded when an AT prize is won in an AT lottery. However, if the AT game is not given, the navigation effect is not executed. Therefore, even if the pushing order bell is won, the correct answer procedure is not known, and the transition outcome is derived depending on the timing. Thus, RT1 has a medal payout rate of less than 1 because the winning probability of the re-gamer is low. That is, RT1 is a so-called low probability state. Note that RT1 may be a gaming state in which the medal payout rate does not exceed 1 due to the fact that the navigation effect is not executed, and the navigation effect is executed, but the winning probability of the re-gamer is low. A gaming state in which the payout rate of medals does not exceed 1 may be possible.

  In RT1, the player moves to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. However, in order to win the promotion replay, as shown in FIG. 13, either one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won and the promotion replay is awarded. It is necessary to stop the operation procedure (correct procedure).

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

  Further, even if the push order bell is won at RT0, the correct answer procedure is not known, and depending on the timing, a transition outcome is derived and falls to RT1. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, in RT0, there is a possibility that the replays GR21 to 23 will be won. At this time, a predetermined reel (reel for winning the special replay shown in FIG. 13) is selected. When it stops for the first time, there is a possibility that the special replay wins and is controlled by RT2. However, even when controlled by RT2, when one of the bells such as the left bell 1 to 4 is won, the reels other than the predetermined reel (reel for lowering the right bell shown in FIG. 14 or the middle bell) are selected. When the first stop is performed, the transition point is derived and falls to RT1 depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. As a result, most of the games during non-AT are digested at RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game during the AT will be described. In RT1, when one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure (correct procedure) for winning the promoted replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning the promotion replay.

  When a navigation effect is executed at RT0, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a normal replay can be executed when one of the replays GR11 to GR13 is won. For this reason, RT0 can be maintained by normal replay winning by performing stop operation according to a navigation effect. In RT0, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure (correct procedure) for winning a right-down bell or a middle bell when a push order bell is won is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid derivation of the transition outcome and maintain RT0. Furthermore, in RT0, when any of the replays GR21 to GR23 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a special replay can be executed. For this reason, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by special replay winning. In this way, basically, the gaming state is maintained at RT0 only during the AT, and if it is during the AT, the middle bell or the right-down bell can be won when the push order bell is won. RT0 is a so-called medium probability state. RT0 may be a gaming state in which the medal payout rate does not exceed 1 due to the fact that the navigation effect is not executed, and the navigation effect is executed, but the winning probability of the re-gamer is low. A gaming state in which the payout rate of medals does not exceed 1 may be possible.

  RT2 is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is halved. In RT2, an AT game is awarded when an AT prize is won in an AT lottery. When the navigation effect is executed at RT2, the navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell when the push order bell is won is executed. For this reason, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the derivation of the transition outcome and maintain RT2. In this way, basically, the gaming state is maintained at RT2 only during the AT, and if it is during the AT, the middle bell or the right-down bell can be won when the push order bell is won. Furthermore, as described above, since the winning probability of the re-gamer in RT2 is ½, the medal payout rate in RT2 exceeds 1. That is, RT2 is a so-called high probability state. Note that the number of net increase per game during ART (the number obtained by subtracting the number of medals used to set the number of bets for one game from the number of medals awarded in one game) is about two. Note that RT2 may be a gaming state in which the medal payout rate exceeds 1 due to the execution of the navigation effect, and the navigation effect is not executed, but the winning probability of the re-gamer is high. Accordingly, a gaming state in which the payout rate of medals exceeds 1 may be possible.

  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 the game after the game that can be controlled to RT2 (ART) in AT, that is, the game that wins one of the replays GR21 to 23 at RT0 and can win a special replay. The number of AT games is consumed from the next game. As a result, when the game for the number of AT games is substantially digested by ART, AT ends. Then, ART ends when AT ends.

  After the ART is finished, the navigation effect is not executed, but the control to RT2 is maintained until the transition outcome is derived. However, during RT2 after the end of ART, since it is non-AT, the first reels other than the predetermined reel (reel for lowering the right bell or middle bell shown in FIG. 14) are first stopped as described above. The As a result, during RT2 after the ART is finished, the transition is stopped at an extremely early stage after the ART is finished, so that the transition is made to the RT1.

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

[Limit processing]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 counts the number of games in a series of ATs since the first AT hit. Specifically, the main control unit 41 counts and adds each game after that, with the first game played as an AT being the first game. The counted number of games (also called the number of counted games) is counted by a clear counter stored in a predetermined area of the RAM. A series of ATs is completed when all of the number of AT games given by the first AT and the number of AT games added while digesting the number of AT games are digested. In other words, a series of ATs in the present embodiment refers to a period from when the AT is first hit to when the AT is controlled after the first AT hit, until all the AT game numbers are consumed and the AT ends. . In the present embodiment, when the number of counted games in a series of ATs reaches 1500 games, the main control unit 41 executes limit processing. The limit process is a process for terminating the AT even if the number of AT games remains. When the limit process is executed, the AT ends, and as a result, the ART (a series of ATs) ends.

  Further, the counting of the number of count games is started not only when the AT is won but also when the CZ is won. For example, the number of counted games is counted from the game won by CZ, and when the AT is won during CZ thereafter, the counting of the number of counted games is continued as it is. As described above, the number of counted games is counted until a series of ATs are completed. Even if the count game number is counted from the CZ winning game, if the AT win is not won during the CZ, or if the CZ win is not newly won, Counting also ends. As described above, in the slot machine 1, the number of games in the advantageous section is counted by the clear counter.

  Here, the number of net increase per game during ART is about two. For this reason, 1500 games, which is the limited number of count games, corresponds to a net increase of 3000. For this reason, in the present embodiment, when the game is controlled from ART at the beginning of AT to ART, all of the series of AT becomes ART, and a maximum of 1500 games can be played in ART. In this case, the maximum number of net increases that can be obtained is 3000. If more than 3000 medals are awarded to a player, the gambling of the game will increase, but in this embodiment, the net increase will not exceed 3000 due to limit processing. It is possible to suppress the increase in gambling.

  In addition to the number of games, the main control unit 41 counts the number of net increase during a series of ATs since the first AT hit. Specifically, the main control unit 41 first counts the net increase in the first game played at the AT, and counts and adds the net increase in each game thereafter. The counted net increase number (also referred to as count net increase) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM. In most cases, the number of counted games reaches 1500 before reaching the upper limit of 3000, which is the upper limit, but the number of counted nets reaches 3000 before the number of counted games reaches 1500. In such a case, limit processing is executed by the main control unit 41. That is, the main control unit 41 executes the limit process when the number of counted games in a series of ATs reaches 1500 games or the counted net increase number reaches 3000. Note that even if the number of counted games reaches 1500 games, or even before the counted number of net increased games reaches 3000, the AT ends when all of the assigned AT games have been consumed. In this case, it becomes RT2 in non-AT and is not ART. In addition, when the transition outcome is derived by operating the stop switch without following the navigation effect when the winning order bell is won at RT2, the gaming state is shifted to RT1 and the ART is ended.

  The game count and the net increase count are reset (the storage area of the RAM is initialized) when the limit process is executed. Also, the game count and the net increase count are reset when the setting is changed. Further, the count of the number of games and the net increase is also reset when the power is supplied again after 3 am after the power to the slot machine 1 is cut off. Here, the reason for judging whether or not the return from the power interruption has exceeded 3 am is that the number of games and the net increase in the number of games due to a momentary interruption etc. while the game is being played This is because if the game is reset, the number of games and the net increase are counted from the beginning, and a situation may occur in which the player substantially acquires 3000 or more medals. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the vehicle has returned from the power interruption across a specific time (in the present embodiment, 3 am in the present embodiment) outside the business hours of the amusement store.

  In the present embodiment, a test signal used for testing the slot machine 1 is output from the external output board 1000 to an external test apparatus during the period in which the number of counted games and the counted net increase is counted. Is done. Thus, the external test apparatus can recognize the period during which the number of counted games and the counted number of net increase are counted in the slot machine 1 based on the test signal.

[Displays the number of count games and the net increase in count]
In the present embodiment, information regarding the number of count games and the number of net increments is notified. Specifically, the player can cause the liquid crystal display 51 to display a menu screen by operating the effect switch 56. The menu screen is provided with a display area for displaying an image indicating information related to the number of counted games and the number of net increments. When the AT first hits, since the AT first hit notification has not been made yet, no image is displayed on the menu screen. After that, when the AT first hit is notified by the suggestion effect suggesting the AT first hit after the AT first hit, the count game number and the counted net increase number are displayed on the menu screen.

  Note that the number of counted games and the net increase in number displayed at this time are values that take into account the count from when the AT first hits until it is displayed on the menu screen. For example, if 30 games have been consumed from the first AT hit until it is displayed on the menu screen, an image of “30G” is displayed on the menu screen as the number of counted games. When the number of counted games reaches 1250 games, the remaining games until the limit process is executed is reduced to 250 games, so only the remaining number of games is displayed on the menu screen. When the limit process is executed, the image display on the menu screen disappears.

[About navigation production]
During the AT, a navigation effect that can specify an operation procedure (correct procedure) for stopping a symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN is executed according to the winning situation. During AT, the main control unit 41 uses the game auxiliary indicator 12 to notify the information (for example, the pressing order) that can specify the correct procedure according to the navigation target combination won in the internal lottery process. Execute. Note that the game auxiliary display 12 also displays an error code when the number of medals is paid out and an error occurs.

  As shown in FIG. 15, when the main control unit 41 wins the navigation target combination during the AT, the main control unit 41 outputs a push order command that can specify the correct procedure according to the navigation target combination. As a result, the sub control unit 91 can execute a navigation effect based on the push order command. During the AT, the sub-control unit 91 uses the liquid crystal display 51 to execute processing for notifying information (for example, push order) that can identify the correct answer procedure according to the push order command. In this way, both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 execute the navigation effect by notifying information that can specify the correct procedure.

  FIG. 16A is a diagram for explaining an example of a role to be navigated, a pressing order as a correct procedure, a display example of a navigation effect on the game auxiliary display 12, and a display example of a navigation effect on the liquid crystal display 51. is there. For example, when winning a navigation target combination such as replay GR1 or left bell 1 for which the first left stop is determined as a correct answer procedure, information such as “1-” is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, and a liquid crystal display is displayed. Information such as “123” or “132” is displayed in the device 51. Thereby, it can be notified that the first reel 2L from the left is stopped first. Note that the sub-control unit 91 may determine by lottery whether “123” or “132” is used to execute the navigation effect, or any one of “123” and “132”. The navigation effect may be executed only by one side.

  In addition, when a navigation target combination such as the replay GR3 or the middle bell 2 that is determined to be the middle first stop as a correct answer procedure is won, information such as “2-” is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, and a liquid crystal display Information such as “213” or “312” is displayed in the device 51. Accordingly, it can be notified that the second reel 2C from the left is stopped for the first time. In addition, when the winning combination such as the replay GR 6 or the right bell 4 that is determined as the right first stop as a correct answer procedure is won, information such as “3-” is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and a liquid crystal display is displayed. Information such as “231” or “321” is displayed in the device 51. Thereby, it can be notified that the third reel 2R from the left is stopped for the first time. Note that the sub-control unit 91 is also determined in the same manner as in the case of notifying the first left stop when performing a navigation effect that notifies the middle first stop or the right first stop as the correct answer procedure. It may be determined by lottery which of the plurality of information is used to execute the navigation effect, or the navigation effect may be executed by only one of the plurality of information.

  When the navigation effect is executed, the first to seventh segments for displaying a numerical value (“8” in FIG. 16B) on the game auxiliary display 12 are controlled to be lighted in correspondence with the correct answer procedure. In addition, the eighth segment (“.” In FIG. 16B) is controlled to turn on in the lower right. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is not executed, the eighth segment is controlled to be turned off. Thereby, it can be prevented that a navigation effect is performed on the game auxiliary display 12, for example, whether a notification of the number of medals to be paid out is performed.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 sets navigation notification display data for performing a navigation effect (navigation notification) on the game auxiliary display 12. Specifically, by setting the navigation notification display data for turning on each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 in the output buffer so as to be a display example (hereinafter also referred to as a navigation number) shown in FIG. The game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to execute a navigation effect. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is not executed (at the time of standard procedure notification), the initial value of the output buffer is set as the navigation notification display data, that is, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized, and the game auxiliary display 12 By setting all the segments to the unlit state, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be non-displayed. Thereby, when it is a standard procedure, the navigation effect by the game auxiliary display 12 is not performed.

  In this way, regardless of whether the winning navigation target combination is a push order lip or a push order bell, the correct answer procedure of the first left stop, the first middle stop, and the first right stop is a common navigation effect. Is notified. For this reason, whether the winning navigation target role is a push order lip, a push order bell, a push order lip or a push order bell, etc. from the aspect of the navigation effect It can be prevented from being specified by the player. In addition, since the number of effect data used for executing the navigation effect can be suppressed, the storage capacity of the ROMs of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 can be reduced.

  In addition, since the type of winning combination that can be generated when the navigation effect is executed can be a re-playing role and a small role, a re-playing role is generated or a small role is generated. It is possible to make the player pay attention to what happens, and to improve the interest of the game.

  When the game is progressed and all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not any winning combination has occurred, and any of the payouts is accompanied. If a winning combination (small role) has occurred, the number of medals to be paid out by the occurrence of the winning is set as output number display data in the output buffer, and the number of medals to be paid out to the game auxiliary display 12 is set. Display.

  As shown in FIG. 16B, when the payout number display data is set in the output buffer, the payout number display data for turning on each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 so as to display the payout number of medals. Is set in the output buffer, so that the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to display the number of paid-out medals. For example, when eight medals are paid out, the first to seventh segments of the display 12R out of the left display 12L and the right display 12R constituting the game auxiliary display 12 are turned on. Thereby, the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12.

  When the main control unit 41 detects an error while the game is in progress, the main control unit 41 uses an error code (E1 to E8, see FIG. 17) predetermined according to the type of the error to be stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. When a predetermined error display condition described later is satisfied (in this embodiment, when an error is detected during the rotation control of the reels, all reels are stopped, When an error is detected when not under control, this is when an error is detected), and error display data including an error code set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is stored in the game auxiliary display 12. Set to output buffer. The main control unit 41 turns off the eighth segment when displaying the medal payout number and the error code, unlike when performing the navigation effect.

  As shown in FIG. 17, when setting the error display data, the main control unit 41 turns on each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 so as to display the letters and numbers of the error code, and sets the other segments. By setting the error display data for turning off the LED in the output buffer, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to display an error code that can identify the type of error detected. Then, when a predetermined error cancellation condition (see FIG. 17) that is set in advance is satisfied, the output buffer is initialized and the display of the error code on the game auxiliary display 12 is ended. In the error display data, the segment corresponding to the character “E” on the display 12L is turned on to display the character “E” and the segment corresponding to the error code number among the segments of the display 12R. While turning on, the other segments of the indicators 12L and 12R are turned off. Thereby, when displaying an error code on the game auxiliary display 12, the lighting mode is controlled so that the alphabet "E" that is not displayed is displayed on the display 12L in the navigation notification and the payout number display. Therefore, the lighting mode at the time of notifying the error code is a lighting mode different from the lighting mode at the navigation notification and the lighting mode at the notification of the number of paid-out medals. Thus, it is possible to prevent misconception that the navigation notification and the notification of the number of medals to be paid out are performed.

  Next, the timing at which the main control unit 41 switches the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 according to the progress of the game or the like will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (a), the main control unit 41 initializes the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and sets the game auxiliary display when one or more bets are set to start the game. All the segments of the device 12 are turned off and controlled to be hidden. Then, the start operation is performed in a state where the specified number of bets is set, thereby starting the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R related to the game. At this time, when the navigation notification is not performed, all segments of the game auxiliary display 12 are maintained in a state of being turned off. Then, after the third stop operation is performed, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, if any winning of any small role has occurred, the number of medals to be paid out by winning Is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 as payout number display data, and the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. Then, by setting a bet number of 1 or more to start the next game, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized again, and the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden. Thereby, in a game that does not perform navigation notification, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be non-displayed over a period from when a bet number of 1 or more is set to when a payout of medals is started by winning. When all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the payout of medals is started, a bet number of 1 or more is set or a waiting condition (no operation for a certain period of time, a settlement operation is performed) In the period from the establishment to the standby state, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to display the number of medals as a payout number display. When the third stop operation is performed and all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, if the re-game player has won a prize and if no winning has occurred, the game assistance By not setting the number-of-payout display data in the output buffer of the display device 12, one or more bets are set in order to keep the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display device 12 hidden and start one game. The lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be non-displayed over a period from time until the time when the bet amount is set to start the next game, that is, over all the periods in one game.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 18B, when performing the navigation notification, the main control unit 41 performs the start operation with the specified number of bets set, and then the reel 2L related to the game. , 2C, 2R, the navigation notification display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 when the rotation control of the game auxiliary display 12 is started, and the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. Thereafter, the stop switch for the third stop is operated, and when the stop switch is released, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized and the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden. And then wait for a predetermined waiting period. Then, after a predetermined waiting period has elapsed, it is determined whether or not a prize for any small role has occurred. If a prize for a small role has occurred, the number of medals to be paid out by winning is determined. The payout number display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. As a result, in a game that performs navigation notification, the game auxiliary indicator 12 is displayed over a period from when the reel starts rotating with the start of the game until when the stop switch of the third stop operation is released. Control is performed so that the navigation number is continuously displayed as navigation notification. When the output buffer is initialized, the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is once controlled to be non-displayed, and then all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the payout of medals is started. From then on, control is performed so that the number of medals is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 as a payout number display over a period from when one or more bets are set.

  The main control unit 41 includes a backup storage area that can retain the stored contents when power is supplied from the backup power source. When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, the power interruption detection circuit 48 is stopped. When the power interruption is detected based on the output of the power, the control state in the main control unit 41 is stored in the backup storage area, and the power interruption is detected when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started. It is possible to return to the control state at the time.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the main control unit 41 controls rotation of at least one reel as the game progresses, and when the navigation assistance notification is given to the game auxiliary indicator 12, When it is detected, control related to power interruption such as saving the control state to the backup storage area is performed, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized, and the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is not displayed. To control.

  After that, when power supply to the slot machine 1 is started again, when the control state in the main control unit 41 is returned to the control state before power interruption, the control state stored in the backup storage area is restored. Based on this, the control state before power interruption is restored, but the stop operation acceptance state by all stop switches in the control state is set to invalid, and the reel is driven for the reel whose rotation was controlled before power interruption. The drive data for this purpose is set by changing from the drive data for rotating at a constant speed rotation set before power interruption to the drive data for accelerating the reel motor to a constant speed rotation. As a result, the main control unit 41 has been disabled from accepting stop operations by all stop switches, and returns to a state in which the rotation of the reel whose rotation has been controlled before power interruption is started.

  Further, the main control unit 41 restores the navigation number stored in the backup storage area to a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 when returning the control state to the state before the power interruption. Thereafter, the same control as that at the start of the above-described game is executed, and control for advancing the game based on the control state set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is performed. Based on the navigation number set in the RAM, navigation notification display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and control is performed so that the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 is resumed. Based on the drive data set in the RAM of the unit 41, the reel that has been rotationally controlled before power interruption is accelerated again to a predetermined constant speed rotation, and when the reel reaches a predetermined constant speed rotation, Enable acceptance of stop operation by the stop switch of the corresponding reel. Thereafter, the control waits until the stop switch whose reception is enabled is operated, and when the stop switch is operated, the corresponding reel is stopped.

  As described above, when the power interruption is detected, the main control unit 41 initializes the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and controls the game auxiliary display 12 to be non-displayed. Therefore, the power interruption is detected. In the period from when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is completely stopped, the navigation number by the navigation notification is not displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. When power interruption is detected, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized, and when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed and the main control unit 41 returns, the navigation notification is displayed on the output buffer. Since the control is performed so that the data is reset, the navigation number by the navigation notification is not displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 over a period from when the power supply is resumed until when the main control unit 41 returns. It is like that.

  Further, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed and the main control unit 41 returns, the main control unit 41 resets the navigation notification display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and then When the corresponding reel is rotated at a constant speed, control is performed so as to enable acceptance of a stop operation by the stop switch of the reel. Therefore, when power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed, After the display 12 starts displaying the navigation number by the navigation notification, the acceptance of the stop operation by the stop switch is validated.

  Further, the main control unit 41 detects a power interruption when performing the rotation control of the reel, and thereafter, when returning from the power interruption, the main control unit 41 executes a process common to that at the start of the game and is set at the time of the return. The progress of the game is controlled based on the control state.

  The main control unit 41 can detect the occurrence of various errors relating to the game, such as an error relating to medal payout, an error relating to insertion of a medal, an error relating to reel rotation, in the main process or timer interruption process (main). As described above, when a predetermined error display condition is satisfied after various errors are detected, an error code indicating the content of the error is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. The predetermined error display condition is that when various errors are detected in a state where the reel is not rotationally controlled with the game, the error is detected, and various errors are detected while the reel is rotationally controlled. The case is when all reels are stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment performs navigation notification by setting the navigation notification display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 at the start of the game as described above, and thereafter When a predetermined waiting period has elapsed since the release of the stop switch on which the third stop operation was performed, the number of medals to be paid out according to the winning situation is output as the payout number display data. The configuration is such that the number of medals paid out is displayed in the buffer. In such a configuration, when the navigation notification display data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation notification is started, the stop switch in which the third stop operation has been performed is released, and further a predetermined standby If various errors relating to the game, especially errors relating to the insertion of medals, and errors relating to the rotation of the reel are detected in the restriction period until the period elapses, the control relating to the game is continued until the above restriction period elapses. When the limit period has elapsed, an error code indicating the content of the detected error is set as error display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and the error code is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 After starting, control to the error state.

  Thereafter, when a release condition (for example, operation of the reset switch 23 according to a predetermined procedure) according to the detected abnormality type is satisfied, the game control is resumed from the time before the error state control is started. . By resuming the control of the game, it is determined whether the control after the third stop operation has been performed and the predetermined period has elapsed, that is, whether or not any small role winning has occurred. When a winning combination has occurred, the number of medals to be paid out by winning is set as output number display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. Let

  In this way, the main control unit 41 sets the navigation notification display data in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and performs navigation notification, and when various errors are detected, the navigation notification ends. When a predetermined waiting period elapses, error notification data is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 so that error notification is performed in a period from the start of navigation notification to the end. To come to a limit.

  A conventional slot machine includes a main control unit that performs control related to the progress of a game and a sub-control unit that performs control related to an effect. It is provided with a game auxiliary indicator capable of displaying an error code indicating its contents, and it is possible to transmit a command capable of specifying the internal lottery result to the sub-control unit. According to the internal lottery result specified based on the command, an operation mode advantageous to the player is displayed on a liquid crystal display or the like provided in the sub-control unit and notified.

  In such a configuration, an advantageous operation mode cannot be specified due to a problem in the sub-control unit or the liquid crystal display, and there is a possibility that the player may be disadvantaged. Therefore, in this embodiment, the main control unit 41 is used. The player is controlled to display an advantageous operation mode on the side, and the advantageous operation mode is displayed using the game auxiliary display 12 on which the number of medals to be paid out to the player is displayed. If the number of medals to be paid out and the operation mode advantageous to the player are displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 provided in the main control unit 41, the number of medals to be paid out to the player on one display and the player Therefore, there is a possibility that the display content may be misidentified when the display at that time is switched.

  On the other hand, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment can display the number of medals to be paid out to the player as predetermined contents and an error code indicating the contents when an error relating to the game occurs. An auxiliary display 12 is provided, and the game auxiliary display 12 displays a navigation number that can identify an advantageous operation mode (stop order and stop timing) of a stop switch that is advantageous to the player as display content different from the predetermined content. In the case of displaying the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 and then displaying the number of medals to be paid out as the predetermined content, the display content of the game auxiliary display 12 is temporarily initialized to a non-display state. Since a predetermined content is displayed, a new display means is provided when a navigation number is displayed on a display directly controlled by the main control unit 41 side. Alternatively, by displaying the navigation number using the game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals paid out as the predetermined content, the predetermined content and the navigation number can be displayed, and the game auxiliary display 12 After displaying the navigation number, when displaying the predetermined contents, the display contents of the game auxiliary display 12 are initialized once and hidden, and then the predetermined contents are displayed. Therefore, the display displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 It can be prevented that the content is a navigation number or a predetermined content.

  When the main control unit 41 displays the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 and then displays the payout number of medals as the predetermined content, the main control unit 41 temporarily initializes the display content of the game auxiliary display 12 and hides it. It is sufficient that the predetermined content is displayed after the state is set to the above state, and the period during which the game auxiliary display 12 is not displayed may be a period at which the player or the like can recognize at least that the display has been turned off. In the present embodiment, there is provided a predetermined waiting period in which the main control unit 41 waits after initializing the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, and after the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, When displaying the payout number of medals as the contents, the game auxiliary display 12 is surely controlled to be hidden.

  In addition, when the main control unit 41 displays the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 and displays the number of medals to be paid out as the predetermined content, the predetermined standby period for waiting is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. The mode may be a period in which at least the player can recognize that the light has been turned off while switching from navigation notification to notification of the number of payouts, for example, waiting until timer interrupt processing (main) is performed at least once By doing so, the timer interrupt process (main) is performed and the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is switched. Therefore, the game auxiliary display 12 is temporarily switched between the navigation notification and the payout number notification. It can be controlled to be turned off. In addition, for example, when the stop switch for the third stop is operated and the stop switch is released, the timer is activated, and the predetermined time elapsed by the timer is counted based on the predetermined time. The game auxiliary display 12 may be configured to be temporarily turned off while switching from navigation notification to notification of the number of payouts by waiting for a standby period.

  Further, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment outputs the game auxiliary display 12 when the third stop switch is operated when the game auxiliary display 12 performs navigation notification. A configuration in which, after the buffer is initialized once, the display number of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be turned off once during the transition from the navigation notification to the notification of the payout number by setting the payout number display data in the output buffer. However, while switching from the navigation notification to the notification of the number of payouts, a display not related to the game (for example, “-”, “_”, etc.) is displayed, so that the display contents of the navigation notification and the notification of the number of payouts are displayed. It is possible to prevent the display content from being mistaken.

  The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment starts the control for rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R at a predetermined constant speed after starting the game, and then releases the stop switch for the third stop operation. Until the game auxiliary display 12 continuously displays the navigation number that can identify the advantageous operation mode (stop order and stop timing) of the stop switch that is advantageous for the player over the period up to the time from the start to the end of the game. It is possible to make the player recognize an advantageous operation mode that is advantageous to the player continuously over a period of time.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 starts from the start of the control of rotating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R at a predetermined constant speed as the start of the game, and then stops the third stop as the end of the game. The navigation number is continuously displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 over a period until the operation stop switch is released. However, as the game starts, the stop switches 8L, 8C, The navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 over a period from one start timing until the operation of 8R becomes valid until one end timing after the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at the end of the game. Any configuration may be used as long as the game is started. For example, when the game is started, the start switch 7 is operated in a state where a predetermined number of bets are set. When starting the control to rotate the reels 2L, 2C, 2R at a predetermined constant speed, the game is started from any one of the start timings when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective. For example, when the stop switch of the third stop operation is pressed, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, or when the payout of medals is started or ended with winning, the next game For this reason, the navigation number may be continuously displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 for the period up to any one end timing when the betting number setting operation is performed.

  Among such configurations, in particular, when the start switch 7 is operated with a predetermined number of bets set at a start timing, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated at a predetermined constant speed. By selecting any one of when starting the game, the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 can be started before the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective. Also, one start timing is any one of when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R becomes effective when starting the control of rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R at a predetermined constant speed, For example, in the period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the control for rotating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started at a predetermined constant speed, a reel effect that rotates the reels in a manner different from that of the normal game, etc. Even if it is configured to perform or is controlled to a freeze state that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined time, the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 can be started after the reel production or the freeze state is finished, It is possible to restrict the navigation number from being displayed during the period during which the reel effect is performed. Further, when one start timing is set when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R becomes effective, an event that occurs in a period until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R becomes effective, for example, The display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 is started at a predetermined timing at the start of the game, regardless of whether or not the reel re-acceleration or the re-acceleration of the reel accompanying the return from power interruption occurs. be able to.

  Further, in particular, when one stop timing is set when the stop switch for the third stop operation is pressed, all the reels 2L, 2C, Since the display content on the game auxiliary display 12 can be hidden during the period from when 2R stops until the winning determination is made, when displaying the number of medals to be paid out in accordance with winning, It is possible to prevent the number and the number of payouts from being misidentified.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is information relating to the result of the game as a predetermined content, and the game auxiliary indicator 12 used for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player when a winning occurs at the end of the game. In addition, a navigation switch that can identify an advantageous operation mode (stop order and stop timing) of a stop switch that is advantageous to the player as display content different from the predetermined content is displayed, and the stop switch that is advantageous to the player The advantageous operation mode is displayed during the game, but the number of payouts as a predetermined content is displayed after the game is over. Therefore, the display period of the navigation number and the display period of the payouts are displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. Avoid duplication.

  The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment causes the game auxiliary display 12 to display a navigation number that can specify a stop mode that is advantageous to the player, and the number of medals to be paid out when winning a small role. The display mode of the navigation number displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and the display mode of the number of paid-out medals do not include a common mode, so whether the navigation number is displayed, It can be prevented that the payout number is displayed as the predetermined content.

  In addition, the display mode of the navigation number displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and the display mode of the number of paid-out medals are displayed when the display on the two displays 12L and 12R of the game auxiliary display 12 is integrated. In addition, any configuration that does not include a common mode may be used. For example, the display mode of the navigation number may include a configuration that includes a part of the display mode of the number of payouts and vice versa.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode based on the navigation notification does not include the display mode of the number of medals to be paid out (for example, “8” when paying out 8 cards). Thereby, the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is not controlled to the same mode by the navigation notification and the notification of the number of medals, and the display mode by the navigation notification and the display mode by the notification of the number of medals to be paid out are misidentified. Can be prevented.

  As a modification, in the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 in the navigation notification, for example, the main control unit 41 turns on the eighth segment of the display unit 12L, while in the display mode that notifies the number of medals to be paid out. By turning off the eighth segment of the indicator 12L, the display mode of one of the two indicators 12L and 12R informs the display mode of the navigation notification or the number of medals to be paid out. Although it has been described that the display mode may be identifiable, when the display mode of at least two indicators 12L and 12R is viewed as a unit, the display mode by navigation notification and the notification of the number of medals to be paid out It is good also as a structure which can identify a display mode. As such a configuration, for example, when the navigation number “8” is notified in the navigation notification, “-8” is displayed on the display unit 12L and “−” is displayed on the display unit 12R, so that “-8” is displayed as an integrated display. On the other hand, in the notification of the number of medals to be paid out, “8” is displayed on the display 12L and “8” is displayed on the display 12R so that “8” is displayed as an integrated display. Thus, it is possible to prevent the display mode based on the navigation notification and the display mode based on the notification of the number of medals to be paid out from being misidentified.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment stops the power supply to the slot machine 1 while displaying the navigation number as an advantageous operation mode advantageous for the player on the game auxiliary indicator 12, When the disconnection is detected, the display contents of the game auxiliary display 12 are hidden by initializing the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12, so that the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, It is possible to prevent an unintended display from being performed on the game auxiliary display 12 when the operation of the main control unit 41 or the like becomes unstable.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 initializes the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 when power interruption is detected while the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. The display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be non-displayed. However, it may be configured to control the game auxiliary display 12 to be non-displayed when power interruption is detected. By clearing the output port that outputs a control signal to the LED drive circuit 47 that controls the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 based on the data set in the above, the game auxiliary display 12 is hidden. By restricting the output of the drive signal output from the LED drive circuit 47 that controls the configuration and the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 to the game auxiliary display 12, the game auxiliary display 12 is turned off. It may be configured for controlling the shown. Even in such a configuration, similarly to the configuration of the present embodiment, it is possible to prevent an unintended display from being performed on the game auxiliary display 12 during power interruption.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment controls the game auxiliary display 12 while the reels are controlled to a predetermined constant speed rotation as the game progresses, and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective. After the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped and the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped in a state in which the navigation number indicating the advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player is displayed, the state before the power interruption When the reel is controlled to rotate at a constant speed after the navigation number is displayed again on the game auxiliary display 12 and the rotation is controlled before power interruption, the operation of the stop switch of the corresponding reel is performed. By controlling to enable, the display of the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 can be resumed before the operation of the stop switch becomes effective when returning from the power interruption. In operation mode other than the preferred operating mode suggested possible to prevent the stop switch from being operated by the No..

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is controlled to rotate before power interruption in the control state when power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed and the control state is returned to the state before power interruption. As for the drive data of the reels, the main control is performed by changing from the drive data for rotating at the constant speed rotation set before the power interruption to the drive data for accelerating the reel motor to the constant speed rotation. When the part 41 is restored, the control for accelerating the reel that has been rotationally controlled before power interruption from the stopped state to a predetermined constant speed rotation is started. When returning the control state to the state before the power interruption, The stop switch operation acceptance state and the reel drive data are also restored in the state before power interruption, thereby enabling the stop switch operation acceptance when the main control unit 41 is restored. Both may be configured to start the rotation control of the reel in the power interruption previous drive data. In such a configuration, rotation control is started based on the drive data before power interruption, that is, the drive data for rotating at a constant speed rotation. In order to start the rotation, since the torque is insufficient and the rotation is not started, after the reel rotation control is started, the reference position is not detected by the reel sensor (when the reel is rotated). When a period of time longer than the time required for the reel sensor to detect the reference position elapses, it is determined that the rotation error of the reel, the stop switch operation acceptance is invalidated, and the drive data is accelerated from the stop state. By updating to this data and starting the rotation control of the reel again, the reel can be accelerated to a predetermined constant speed rotation. Then, it is possible to validate the stop switch operation acceptance that has been invalidated as a result of the reel rotation error when the reel has been accelerated to a predetermined constant speed. Even in such a configuration, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed and the main control unit 41 is restored, the navigation notification display data is reset in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 so that the slot When the power supply to the machine 1 is resumed, the display of the navigation number by the navigation notification is started on the game auxiliary display 12, and then the stop operation acceptance by the stop switch can be validated. When the stop operation by the stop switch can be performed, the navigation number can be displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 with certainty and the navigation notification can be performed. Further, in such a configuration, when the main control unit 41 returns, the stop operation by the stop switch is once validated and then invalidated, and then the reel rotation control is performed again. When the reel rotates at a constant speed, the stop operation by the stop switch is re-enabled, but when the main control unit 41 returns, the navigation notification display data is displayed in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12. By resetting, the navigation notification by the game auxiliary display 12 can be continuously displayed even after the main control unit 41 is restored until the stop operation by the top switch is validated again. When the player can perform a stop operation with the stop switch, the navigation number is surely displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and the navigation information is displayed. It can be carried out.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R after the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started in a state where the specified number of bets is set. It is in a state before all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the game is finished, and in a state where a navigation number indicating an advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 When an error that causes an error code to be displayed as content is detected, the error is detected during the game by starting the display of the error code on the auxiliary game display 12 when the game ends. From time to time, until the game is over, the display of the error code as the predetermined content on the game auxiliary display 12 is limited. Whether the display content displayed on 2 is a navigation number indicating the advantageous operation mode, or an error code as a predetermined content, it can be prevented from being misidentified.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 displays an error code as a predetermined content other than the navigation number in a state where the navigation number indicating the advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. When the display condition is satisfied, the predetermined content is not displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 until the game ends, but the navigation number is displayed in the state where the navigation number is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. The display content other than the error code may be displayed, and even if the display content other than the error code is applied as the predetermined content, the display content displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is the navigation number or the predetermined content. It can be prevented that the content is misidentified.

[CZ lottery]
FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the CZ lottery. As CZ lottery, CZ1 lottery for determining whether to control to CZ1 by lottery, CZ2 lottery to determine whether to control to CZ2 by lottery, and CZ3 to determine whether to control to CZ3 by lottery There is a lottery.

  FIG. 21A is a diagram for explaining the CZ1 lottery. As shown in FIG. 21A, the CZ1 lottery is executed when either the weak cherry 1 winning or the weak watermelon 1 winning is established in the non-CZ. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the CZ1 lottery table, whether or not to win CZ (that is, whether or not to control to CZ1) is determined.

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 extracts one determination value from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) in the non-CZ. And the main control part 41 determines with CZ winning when the extracted determination value is a specific determination value. For example, the main control unit 41 determines that the weak cherry 1 has been won when the determination values of 1 to 100 are extracted from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) in the non-CZ. Furthermore, the main control unit 41 determines that CZ1 has been won by extracting 1 to 30 determination values out of 1 to 100 determination values assigned to the weak cherry 1, and determines 31 to 100 determination values. If it is extracted, it is determined that it is a non-CZ winning. Similarly, when the weak watermelon 1 is won, for example, if 101 to 130 decision values are extracted from the 101 to 200 decision values assigned to the weak watermelon 1, it is determined that CZ1 is won. Is done.

  FIG. 21B is a diagram for explaining the CZ2 lottery. As shown in FIG. 21B, the CZ2 lottery is executed when one of the weak cherry 1 winning and the weak watermelon 1 winning is established in CZ1. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the CZ2 lottery table, whether or not to win CZ (that is, whether or not to control to CZ2) is determined.

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 extracts one determination value from among the determination values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) in CZ1. And the main control part 41 determines with CZ winning when the extracted determination value is a specific determination value. For example, the main control unit 41 determines that the weak cherry 1 is won when a determination value of 1 to 100 is extracted from determination values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) in CZ1. Furthermore, the main control unit 41 determines that CZ2 has been won by extracting 1 to 30 determination values from 1 to 100 determination values assigned to the weak cherry 1, and determines 31 to 100 determination values. If it is extracted, it is determined that it is a non-CZ winning. Similarly, when winning the weak watermelon 1, for example, if the determination values 101 to 130 are extracted from the determination values 101 to 200 assigned to the weak watermelon 1, it is determined that CZ2 has been won. Is done.

  FIG. 21C is a diagram for explaining the CZ3 lottery. As shown in FIG. 21C, the CZ3 lottery is executed when either the weak cherry 2 winning or the weak watermelon 2 winning is established in the non-CZ. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the CZ3 lottery table, whether or not to win CZ (that is, whether or not to control to CZ3) is determined.

  In any of the CZ1 lottery, CZ2 lottery, and CZ3 lottery, the winning probability does not change depending on the set value. In any of the CZ1 lottery, CZ2 lottery, and CZ3 lottery, the winning probability does not change according to the type of gaming state (RT).

[AT lottery]
FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining AT lottery. As the AT lottery, there are provided an initial winning lottery that determines whether or not to AT first win by lottery, and an extra lottery that determines whether or not to add an AT by lottery.

  FIG. 22A is a diagram for explaining the first lottery in the non-CZ. As shown in FIG. 22 (a), the first lottery during non-CZ is a weak cherry 1 win, a weak watermelon 1 win, a strong cherry win, a strong watermelon win, a middle cherry win, and a non-AT during non-CZ. This is executed when any one of the game counts reaches the digest game count. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the initial winning lottery table A, whether or not AT winning (AT initial winning) is determined and the number of AT games to be awarded are determined. The number of digested games is determined by a digest game number lottery shown in FIG.

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 extracts one determination value from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) in the non-CZ. And the main control part 41 determines with AT winning, when the extracted determination value is a specific determination value. For example, the main control unit 41 determines that the weak cherry 1 has been won when the determination values of 1 to 100 are extracted from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) in the non-CZ. Furthermore, the main control part 41 will determine with AT determination, if the determination value of 31-40 is extracted among the determination values of 1-100 allocated with respect to the weak cherry 1, and will determine the determination value of 41-100 If it is extracted, it is determined that it is non-AT winning. As described above, the determination values 1 to 30 when the weak cherry 1 is won in the non-CZ are used for CZ winning in the CZ1 lottery.

  That is, when the weak cherry 1 is won during non-CZ, 1 to 100 is assigned as a determination value, and when 1 to 30 determination values are extracted, CZ1 is won and 31 to 40 determination values are obtained. When AT is extracted, AT is won, and when judgment values of 41 to 100 are extracted, neither CZ1 nor AT is won.

  In the first lottery, the number of AT games out of 50 games, 150 games, and 250 games is determined to be given. Here, in the present embodiment, the AT game is digested only during ART, and the number of net increase is about 2 during ART. That is, the expected net increase in the number of AT games per game is two. Therefore, when 50 AT games are awarded, a net increase of 100 is expected, and when 150 AT games are awarded, a net increase of 300 is substantially expected. When 250 games are given, a net increase of 500 is expected.

  FIG. 22B is a diagram for explaining the first lottery in CZ1. As shown in FIG. 22 (b), in the first lottery in CZ1, the number of games in CZ1 is weak cherry 1 winning, weak watermelon 1 winning, strong cherry winning, strong watermelon winning, middle cherry winning, and non-AT. This is executed when any one of the games reaches the digest game number. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the initial winning lottery table B, it is determined whether or not the AT winning (AT initial winning) is performed.

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 extracts one determination value from among the determination values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) in CZ1. And the main control part 41 determines with AT winning, when the extracted determination value is a specific determination value. For example, the main control unit 41 determines that the weak cherry 1 is won when a determination value of 1 to 100 is extracted from determination values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) in CZ1. Further, the main control unit 41 determines that the AT win is obtained when 31 to 60 determination values are extracted from the 1 to 100 determination values assigned to the weak cherry 1, and 61 to 100 determination values are extracted. Then, it is determined that it is a non-AT winning. As described above, the determination values 1 to 30 when the weak cherry 1 is won in CZ1 are used for CZ winning in the CZ2 lottery.

  That is, when weak cherry 1 is won during CZ1, 1 to 100 is assigned as a determination value, and when 1 to 30 determination values are extracted, CZ2 is selected and 31 to 60 determination values are obtained. When extracted, the AT is won, and when the judgment values of 61 to 100 are extracted, neither CZ2 nor AT is won.

  FIG. 22C is a diagram for explaining the first lottery in CZ2. As shown in FIG. 22 (c), the first lottery in CZ2 is executed when any of the winning combinations in CZ2 or any time the number of non-AT games reaches the number of games to be digested is established. Is done. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the initial winning lottery table C, it is determined whether or not AT winning (AT initial winning) is performed.

  FIG. 22D is a diagram for explaining the first lottery in CZ3. As shown in FIG. 22D, the initial winning lottery in CZ3 is executed when one of the weak cherry 1 winning and the weak watermelon 1 winning is established in CZ3. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the initial winning lottery table D, it is determined whether or not AT winning (AT initial winning) is performed.

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 extracts one determination value from among the determination values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) in CZ3. And the main control part 41 determines with AT winning, when the extracted determination value is a specific determination value. For example, the main control unit 41 determines that the weak cherry 1 is won when a determination value of 1 to 100 is extracted from determination values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) in CZ3. Further, the main control unit 41 determines that the AT winning is obtained when the determination values 1 to 11 are extracted from the determination values 1 to 100 assigned to the weak cherry 1, and the determination values 12 to 100 are extracted. Then, it is determined that it is a non-AT winning.

  Comparing the initial winning lottery during non-CZ and the initial winning lottery during CZ3, in the case of weak cherry 1 winning, the number of determination values for AT winning in non-CZ is 10 (31-40 as determination values) On the other hand, in CZ3, the number of determination values for winning an AT is 11 (1 to 11 as determination values). Thus, CZ3 has one more determination value for winning an AT than non-CZ. That is, in CZ3, the expected value of AT winning and the expected value of the number of AT games to be granted are almost the same as non-CZ (that is, the normal state), and the degree of advantage for the player is almost the same as non-CZ. .

  As shown in FIGS. 22A to 22D, in the first lottery, since the first lottery is executed when one of the roles is won in CZ2, the lottery opportunity increases most. Further, during CZ2, the expected value for winning the AT and the expected number of AT games to be awarded are higher than in both CZ1 and CZ3. Therefore, CZ2 is more advantageous for the player than both CZ1 and CZ3. Also, during CZ1, the expected value of AT winning and the expected number of AT games to be awarded are higher than during CZ3. For this reason, the player expects a person who is controlled by CZ1 rather than CZ3 during non-CZ.

  FIG. 22 (e) is a diagram for explaining the extra lottery. As shown in FIG. 22 (e), the extra lottery based on the extra lottery table A is one of a cherry winner (weak cherry winner, strong cherry winner, middle cherry winner) and watermelon winner (weak watermelon winner, strong watermelon winner). It is executed when Then, based on the winning probability shown in the extra lottery table A, it is determined whether or not to win an AT (AT extra).

  The extra lottery based on the extra lottery table A can be executed in a game in which the number of counted games corresponds to 1 to 1249 games. Further, by the extra lottery based on the extra lottery table A, it is determined to give any number of AT games among 50 games, 150 games, and 250 games.

  FIG. 22F is a diagram for explaining the extra lottery. As shown in FIG. 22 (f), the extra lottery based on the extra lottery table B is executed when any of the combinations is won. Then, based on the winning probability shown in the extra lottery table B, it is determined whether or not to win an AT (AT extra).

  The extra lottery based on the extra lottery table B can be executed when the number of counted games reaches 1250 games for the first time. For example, the count game number is added when the start switch 7 is operated. Therefore, when the start switch 7 is operated to start the 1250th game, the count game number reaches 1250 games for the first time. Note that the number of counted games may be added when the reels stop and the game ends. In this case, when the reels stop at the 1250th game, the number of counted games is the first 1250 games. Will reach. Further, by the extra lottery based on the extra lottery table B, it is determined to give the number of AT games of any one of 200 games and 250 games. When 200 AT games are awarded, a net increase of 400 is expected. When 250 AT games are awarded, a net increase of 500 is expected.

  Here, when the number of counted games is 1250 games, the remaining number of games up to 1500 games, which is the limit number, is 250 games. For this reason, when the number of AT games of 250 games is given by the extra lottery based on the extra lottery table B, the number of count games can reach the limit of 1500 games. Even if the number of AT games of 200 games is given by the extra lottery based on the extra lottery table B, the number of counted games can almost reach the limit of 1500 games. For example, if there are 50 AT games left in the game whose count game number is 1250, if the number of AT games of 200 games is given by the extra lottery based on the extra lottery table B, the remaining The number of AT games is 250 games, and the number of counted games can reach the limit of 1500 games.

  In addition, when 200 games are added by the extra lottery based on the extra lottery table B and the number of counted games does not reach 1500, the extra lottery is executed again while counting the number of counted games. By doing so, the remaining number of AT games may be additionally provided. For the extra lottery again, the extra lottery table A may be used, the extra lottery table B may be used, or other lottery tables may be used.

  In both the initial winning lottery and the extra lottery, the winning probability does not change depending on the set value. In both the initial lottery and the extra lottery, the winning probability does not change according to the type of gaming state (RT).

[Digestion game lottery]
FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining the number-of-digestion game lottery. The number of digest games determined by the digest game number lottery is used in the initial winning lottery shown in FIG. The main control unit 41 determines the number of digested games by executing a digested game number lottery based on the digested game number lottery table.

  The trigger for executing the digest game number lottery is when the ART is finished other than the limit process and when the ART is finished by the limit process or setting change. In addition, when ART is complete | finished except a limit process, ART is complete | finished when all the AT game numbers provided are digested, for example. Alternatively, it is possible to terminate the ART by deriving the transition outcome by operating the stop switch without following the navigation effect when the push order bell is won at RT2.

  When the ART is completed except for the limit process, a digest game number lottery is executed based on the digest game number lottery table A shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the ART is terminated by the limit process or the setting change, the digest game number lottery is executed based on the digest game number lottery table B shown in FIG.

  In the digest game number lottery based on the digest game number lottery table A, the digest game number is determined based on the winning probability shown in FIG. Further, in the digest game number lottery based on the digest game number lottery table A, the digest game number is determined as one of 100 games, 300 games, and 600 games. For example, in the digestion game number lottery based on the digestion game number lottery table A, the digestion game number is determined to be 100 games with a winning probability of 20%, the digestion game number is determined to be 300 games with a winning probability of 30%, and 50 The number of digestion games is determined to be 600 games with a winning probability of%.

  In the digest game number lottery based on the digest game number lottery table B, the digest game number is determined based on the winning probability shown in FIG. In the digest game number lottery based on the digest game number lottery table B, the digest game number is determined as one of 100 games, 300 games, and 600 games. For example, in the digestion game number lottery based on the digestion game number lottery table B, the digestion game number is determined to be 100 games with a winning probability of 50%, the digestion game number is determined to be 300 games with a winning probability of 30%, and 20 The number of digestion games is determined to be 600 games with a winning probability of%.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 22A to 22C, the initial winning lottery is executed every time the number of games in the non-AT reaches the number of digested games. Therefore, since the number of digested games is larger, the number of digested games is less likely to be reached, so the frequency at which the first lottery is executed becomes lower. Furthermore, since more medals are consumed before reaching the number of digested games, it is disadvantageous for the player. On the other hand, the smaller the number of digested games, the easier it is to reach the number of digested games, so the frequency of the first lottery is increased. Furthermore, since less medals are consumed before reaching the number of digested games, it is advantageous for the player.

  As shown in FIG. 23, when ART is terminated by limit processing or setting change, there is a higher probability that the number of digested games will be determined than when ART is terminated by other than limit processing. For this reason, when ART is terminated by limit processing or setting change, it is more advantageous for the player than when ART is terminated by other than limit processing.

  When the number of digest games is determined in the digest game number lottery, the first lottery is executed every time the number of non-AT games reaches the number of digest games. For example, if the number of digested games is determined to be 100 games, the first winning lottery is executed every time the number of non-AT games reaches 100 games until the first AT hit. When the number of digested games is determined to be 300 games, the first winning lottery is executed every time the number of non-AT games reaches 300 games until the first AT hit. When the number of digested games is determined to be 600 games, the first winning lottery is executed every time the number of non-AT games reaches 600 games until the first AT hit.

  Further, in this embodiment, every time the number of non-AT games reaches 100 games, a suggestion effect that suggests the first AT hit is executed. For example, a battle effect is executed by a character over five games from the 95th game before the number of non-AT games reaches 100 games, and when the AT game is first hit in the 100th game, the teammate character becomes an enemy character in the 100th game. The effect image that wins is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, when the AT game is not first hit in the 100th game, an effect image in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character in the 100th game is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when the AT game is not hit for the first time in the 100th game, a battle effect is executed over the 5th game from the 195th game before reaching the next 200 game. An effect image in which the teammate character wins the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, when the AT game is not hit for the first time in the 200th game, an effect image in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character in the 200th game is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this manner, the suggestion effect is executed every 100 games, and whether or not the AT is first hit is notified by the suggestion effect.

  Here, the number of digest games executed in the digest game number lottery is an integer multiple of 100 games. For this reason, when the number of non-AT games reaches 100 games or 200 games and the first AT hit is not notified, it is considered that 100 games have not been determined by the number of digest games. In this case, it can be predicted that 300 or 600 games have been determined by the number of digest games. Therefore, when the number of non-AT games reaches 300 after that, the player can be expected to hit the AT first. Further, when the number of non-AT games reaches 300 games, 400 games, or 500 games and the first AT hit is not notified, it is considered that 300 games were not determined in the number-of-games lottery. In this case, it can be predicted that 600 games have been determined in the number of digest games. Therefore, when the number of non-AT games reaches 600 after that, the player can be expected to hit the AT first.

  In addition, 300 games determined by the number of games to be digested are three times as many as 100 games, so 300 games are more than when the number of non-AT games reaches 100 games, 200 games, 400 games, or 500 games. When the game is reached, the player can be expected to hit the AT for the first time. Further, 600 games determined by the number of digest games are 6 times as many as 100 games and twice as many as 300 games, so the number of non-AT games is 100 games, 200 games, 300 games, and 400 games. Alternatively, the player can be expected to hit the AT first when the game reaches 600 games than when the game reaches 500 games.

[Relationship between set value and lottery target]
The relationship between the set value and the lottery target combination will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 24 (a), there is no setting difference in the weak cherry 1 that becomes the lottery trigger of the advantageous zone operation lottery such as the CZ1 lottery and the AT lottery during the non-CZ. For this reason, the number of determination values does not change regardless of the setting 1 or the setting 6. On the other hand, the weak cherry 3 that does not serve as the lottery target in the advantageous section operation lottery during non-CZ has a setting difference. In the present embodiment, in the case of setting 6, the number of determination values for the simultaneous winning combination of the weak cherry 3 and BB becomes larger than in the case of setting 1. Further, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether the weak cherry 1 or the weak cherry 3 is won, an outcome corresponding to the lower cherry can be derived as a common outcome. With this configuration, when the lower cherries win in setting 6, the probability of winning the BB becomes higher than when the lower cherries win in setting 1. On the other hand, since the probability of winning CZ1 does not change, when the lower cherries win in the setting 1 and win the BB, the probability that the lower cherries wins in the setting 6 and wins the BB is higher than the probability of winning the BB in setting 6. Get higher.

  The same can be said for CZ1. For example, as shown in FIG. 24B, when the lower cherries win in setting 6, the probability of winning the BB is higher than when the lower cherries win in setting 1. On the other hand, since the probability of winning CZ2 does not change, when the lower cherry wins in setting 1 and wins the BB, the probability that the lower cherry wins and wins BB in setting 6 is more likely to win CZ2. Get higher.

  The same can be said about the winning of weak watermelons. For example, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether the weak watermelon 1 or the weak watermelon 3 is won, the outcome corresponding to any of the middle-stage watermelon, the right-down watermelon, and the upper-stage watermelon is derived as a common outcome. obtain. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 24 (c), when any of the middle, lower right, and upper watermelons wins in setting 6, any of the middle, lower right, or upper watermelons in setting 1. The probability that BB is won is higher than when winning. On the other hand, since the probability of winning CZ1 does not change, when any one of the middle-stage watermelon, right-down watermelon, and upper watermelon wins in setting 1 and wins BB, the middle-stage watermelon, right-down watermelon, and upper watermelon in setting 6 The probability that CZ1 is won is higher than when either of them wins and BB is won.

[Main processing of main control unit 41]
Main processes executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIGS. 25 and 26. In the present embodiment, a normal section and an advantageous section are provided as sections related to the game. The advantageous section refers to a section in which the degree of advantage for the player is high, such as a high probability state of AT lottery such as CZ and a state where a net increase in the number of ATs increases. The advantageous section starts from a game in which either AT winning or CZ winning is established, and continues until all of AT and CZ are finished. In the present embodiment, a high probability state of winning a small role such as BB and a high probability state of replay winning such as RT0 and RT2 are not included in the advantageous interval, but such advantageous states are also included in the advantageous interval. May be. On the other hand, the normal section refers to a section other than the advantageous section.

  First, FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing normal section processing executed by the main control unit. As shown in FIG. 25, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated (S10). When the start switch 7 is not operated (NO in S10), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until the start switch 7 is operated. On the other hand, when the start switch 7 is operated (YES in S10), the main control unit 41 executes an internal lottery (S11). Next, the main control unit 41 executes an advantageous section operation lottery (S12). The advantageous section operation lottery referred to here mainly includes AT lottery and CZ lottery in this embodiment.

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not all the reels are stopped by operating the stop switch (S13). If all reels have not stopped yet (NO in S13), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until all reels stop. On the other hand, when all the reels stop (YES in S13), the main control unit 41 stops all symbols and derives a display result (S14). In addition, since it is not an advantageous area, control to AT is prohibited in the processing of S11 to S14.

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the winning section lottery has been won (S15). If the main control unit 41 has not won the advantageous section operation lottery (NO in S15), the main control unit 41 returns to the process of S10 again. On the other hand, the main control unit 41 sets 1 in the navigation counter when winning in the advantageous section operation lottery (YES in S15), that is, when winning AT or CZ (S16). The navigation counter is a counter for executing suggestion navigation at least once, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. The navigation counter is cleared to 0 when the suggested navigation is executed once after 1 is set or when BB is won. In other words, the suggestion navigation is executed at least once before shifting to an advantageous section such as CZ or AT, and the suggestion navigation is exceptionally not executed before shifting to BB.

  Next, the main control unit 41 executes an advantageous section transition process. In the advantageous section transition process, the main control unit 41 first sets 1 to the clear counter (S16). For example, when an AT winning or CZ winning is made, the number of counted games is counted with the AT winning or CZ winning game as the first game. Next, the main control unit 41 turns on the winning notification LED 70 (S18). In the advantageous section transition process, a process for transitioning to the precursor period may be performed. Thereafter, the main control unit 41 shifts to an advantageous section process (S19) and ends this routine.

  Next, FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing advantageous section processing executed by the main control unit. As shown in FIG. 26, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated (S30). When the start switch 7 is not operated (NO in S30), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until the start switch 7 is operated. On the other hand, when the start switch 7 is operated (YES in S30), the main control unit 41 executes an internal lottery (S31).

  Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not all the reels are stopped by operating the stop switch (S32). If all reels have not stopped yet (NO in S32), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until all reels stop. On the other hand, when all the reels stop (YES in S32), the main control unit 41 stops all symbols and derives a display result (S33). In addition, since it is an advantageous area, in the process of S31-S33, it may be controlled by AT.

  Next, the main control unit 41 executes a maximum designated section process (S34). The maximum designated section corresponds to a suggested navigation period to be described later, and is a section for executing suggested navigation when the execution time of suggested navigation is reached (in this embodiment, when the push order bell is won). is there. In the maximum instruction section process, the main control unit 41 transmits a command to the sub control unit 91 and sets the navigation counter to 0 when the push order bell is won in the internal lottery of S31. As a result, the sub-control unit 91 executes the suggestion navigation for notifying the correct procedure for winning the middle bell or the right-down bell according to the command from the main control unit 41. In the maximum instruction section process, the main control unit 41 sets 0 in the navigation counter without transmitting a command to the sub-control unit 91 when BB is won in the internal lottery of S31. On the other hand, in the maximum instruction section process, the main control unit 41 shifts to the process of S35 while maintaining the navigation counter at 1 in the case of winning the role other than the push order bell and BB in the internal lottery of S31, or in the case of losing.

  Next, the main control unit 41 adds 1 to the clear counter (S35). Then, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the clear counter has reached 1500, that is, whether or not the number of counted games has reached 1500 games (S36). When the number of counted games has reached 1500 games (NO in S36), the main control unit 41 sets 0 in the clear counter (S39).

  On the other hand, when the number of counted games has not yet reached 1500 games (YES in S36), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the navigation counter is 0 (S37). When the value of the navigation counter is not 0 (NO in S37), the main control unit 41 ends this routine.

  On the other hand, when the value of the navigation counter is 0 (YES in S37), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not an arbitrary end condition is satisfied (S38). The arbitrary end condition includes, for example, that the counted net increase number reaches 3000 sheets. The main control unit 41 ends this routine when any end condition is not satisfied (NO in S38). On the other hand, the main control unit 41 has reached a net count increase of 3000 even when an arbitrary end condition is satisfied (YES in S38), that is, even when the count game has not reached 1500 games. In this case, 0 is set in the clear counter (S39).

  Next, the main control unit 41 performs an initialization process (S40), and initializes all information related to the advantageous section. Thereby, for example, limit processing is performed and AT is terminated, and the background effect is also switched to the normal background. Note that the initialization process including the limit process is executed regardless of the set value. Thereafter, the main control unit 41 turns off the winning notification LED 70 (S41). Thereafter, the main control unit 41 shifts to normal section processing (S42) and ends this routine.

[When limit processing is executed during AT]
A case where limit processing is executed during AT will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 27, until the first AT hit at timing t1, the background effect on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is a normal background on which a normal effect image (for example, a daytime image) is displayed. Also, during this period, the first winning lottery is performed based on the initial winning lottery table A when the lottery conditions are satisfied.

  When the AT first hits at the timing t1, the additional lottery is performed based on the additional lottery table A thereafter. In addition, counting of the number of games is started by the clear counter, and counting of the number of net increase is started. However, at this point in time, since the AT initial notification has not been made, the count game number and the count net increase number are not counted.

  Next, when the AT first hit notification is made at timing t2, the effect state shifts during AT preparation before being controlled by ART. The background effect during the AT preparation is a preparation background in which a preparation image (for example, an evening image) is displayed.

  Navigation can be executed from timing t3, which is the next game informed at the timing t2 of the first AT hit. Thereby, the preparation navigation for changing the gaming state from RT1 to RT0 and further to RT2 is executed. For example, when the replays GR1 to GR6 are won in RT1, the correct answer procedure for winning the promoted replay is notified by the preparation navigation effect, so that the gaming state can be transitioned from RT1 to RT0. Further, when the replays GR11 to 13 are won at RT0, the correct answer procedure for winning the normal replay is notified by the preparation navigation effect, so that the game state can be avoided from transitioning from RT0 to RT1. Furthermore, when the replay GRs 21 to 23 are won at RT0, the correct procedure for winning the special replay is notified by the preparation navigation effect, so that the game state can be transitioned from RT0 to RT2.

  Further, at timing t3, since the AT initial notification has already been made, the count display of the count game number and the counted net increase number starts. Next, when winning the promotion replay at timing t4, the gaming state transitions from RT1 to RT0.

  Next, when a special replay is won at timing t5, the gaming state transitions from RT0 to RT2. Here, from the timing t1 to the timing t5, the winning probability of the re-gamer is as low as 1 / 7.31, so the medal payout rate is less than 1. For this reason, the net increase from the start of counting tends to continue to decrease. However, if the ART is controlled from the timing t5, the winning probability of the re-gamer becomes as high as ½, so that the medal payout rate exceeds 1. For this reason, the number of net increase from timing t5 tends to continue to increase. When controlled by ART, the background effect is an ART (normal) background on which an ART (normal) image (for example, a night image) is displayed.

  When the number of counted games reaches 1250 games at timing t6, the extra lottery is executed based on the extra lottery table B. This lottery gives the number of AT games of 200 games or 250 games, so that the number of counted games can reach 1500 games. In the case of the present embodiment, the number of AT games awarded in the extra lottery based on the extra lottery table B is given and notified at a time. For example, when the number of counted games reaches 1250 games, a character image of “+250 games” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 together with a character image of “Congratulations on reaching the ending!”.

  After the number of AT games of 200 games or 250 games is awarded at timing t6, an ending effect is executed. The background effect at this time is an ART (ending) background on which an ART (ending) image (for example, an image matched with an ending song) is displayed. Further, since the remaining games until the limit process is executed is reduced to 250 games, only the number of remaining games is displayed in the display area. Note that after the number of AT games of 200 games or 250 games is awarded in the extra lottery based on the extra lottery table B, the AT lottery is not executed until the number of counted games reaches 1500 games.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the count display is displayed at the first AT hit, the player first aims to reach 1250 games. At this time, the player expects to reach 1250 games while watching the count display of the count game number, and feels joy that the net increase number will increase while watching the count display of the count net increase number. Then, when the number of counted games finally reaches 1250 games, the number of AT games of 200 games or 250 games is given as a privilege in a congratulatory sense, and the process shifts to an ending effect. During the ending, the player can immerse in the joy of reaching 1250 games while viewing the display of the number of games up to the ending. As described above, in this embodiment, the number of AT games is simply continued to be added and the game does not progress monotonously up to 1500 games, but is aimed at 1250 games before reaching 1500 games. As a new game characteristic, the number of AT games that can reach 1500 games is given.

  On the other hand, during the ending, the counted net increase number is not displayed, so that the player does not know the net increase number when the 1500 game is reached. In the present embodiment, the limit process is executed when the number of counted games reaches 1500 games or the counted net increase reaches 3000, but when the number reaches 1500 games, the counted net increase is 3000. It is often less than. For this reason, there is a possibility that the player may be dissatisfied with the fact that the limit processing is performed because the number of counted games has reached 1500, even though the counted net increase has not yet reached 3000. However, in the present embodiment, since the counted number of net increases is not displayed during the ending, it is possible to avoid as much as possible that the above-mentioned dissatisfaction is given to the player.

  When the number of counted games reaches 1500 at timing t7, limit processing is executed regardless of the set value. Thereby, AT ends. At this time, even if the number of AT games remains, the execution of the navigation effect ends. Note that the number of remaining AT games may be reset or added when it is next controlled by ART. In addition, at the timing t7, the count game number and the counted net increase number are finished, and the count display is also finished.

  After timing t7, a game in RT2 during non-AT is performed, and an AT lottery using the lottery table having the lowest advantage (in this embodiment, the first lottery table A) is executed. Become. As long as the AT lottery is performed only during CZ or AT, the AT lottery may not be performed in RT2 after the AT is terminated by the limit process.

  As described above, the number of games is counted from the time of first AT hit. Then, at RT2, when the number of games counted after the first AT hit reaches the limit of 1500 games where the net increase after the first AT hit is 3000 or less, the AT is terminated by the limit process. To do. At this time, the AT is forcibly terminated even in the case of RT2, which is an advantageous gaming state in which the winning probability of replay is higher than other gaming states. As a result, the player's gambling will not be overly exaggerated.

  Even if the limit process is executed by the number of count games reaching 1500 during a series of ATs or the net number of net increase reaching 3000 during a series of ATs, generally 1500 games were played. It is difficult for the player to identify that the player has won more than 3000 medals. In particular, in the present embodiment, only the remaining number of games is displayed after 1250 games by the count display. Therefore, when the limit process is executed without any prior notice and a series of ATs are completed, the player is given a distrust such as “a series of ATs have been suddenly terminated”. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the limit process is executed, a freeze is executed, and an end effect is executed during the freeze. For example, the end effect may be that the character image of “END” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the end of the ending. When such a freeze is executed and an end effect is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from having the above-mentioned distrust. Further, since the end effect is executed during the freeze, the player can be made to recognize the contents of the end effect.

  Regarding the count display, after the number of counted games reaches 1250 games, the remaining count games until the number of counted games and the net number of counted games that have been notified before the number of counted games reaches 1500 games are switched to 1500 games. The number is reported. Thereby, after the number of count games reaches 1250 games, it can be made to be aware of the end of control to ART.

  As for the background effects, after the number of counted games reaches 1250 games, the aspect is changed from the effects based on the ART (normal) background that were executed before the number of counted games reached 1250 games, and the effects based on the ART (ending) background are produced. Executed. Thereby, after the number of count games reaches 1250 games, it can be made to be aware of the end of control to ART.

[When limit processing is executed during BB]
In the present embodiment, it may be controlled to BB during CZ, or may be controlled to BB during AT. For example, CZ lottery or AT lottery may be executed at the same time when cherry and BB are won simultaneously. In this case, BB may be executed during CZ or BB may be executed during AT.

  For example, in a series of ATs, if BB is won and controlled by BB, it will be controlled by BB in AT. The limit process is also executed when the number of counted games reaches 1250 in the AT BB, but in this case, the state is a non-AT BB. The AT lottery was executed using the extra lottery table A and the extra lottery table B in the AT BB. However, in the BB in the non-AT after the AT is terminated by the limit process, the highest advantage is obtained. The AT lottery using the low lottery table (in the present embodiment, the first lottery table A) is executed. As long as the AT lottery is performed only during CZ or AT, the AT lottery may not be performed in the BB after the AT is terminated by the limit process. When the limit process is executed in the BB during the AT, an effect may be performed such that the AT ends and the ending video flows.

[Timing chart of various processes related to CZ]
Various processes relating to AT will be described with reference to FIGS. 28 to 30 using timing charts. First, with reference to FIG. 28, various processes in the case of being controlled only by CZ1, and various processes in the case of being controlled by CZ1 and CZ2 will be described.

  FIG. 28A is a timing chart in the case of being controlled only by CZ1. As shown in FIG. 28 (a), when CZ1 is won in response to the weak cherry 1 win, a pre-announcement period spans a predetermined number of games from the game after the CZ win game (in this embodiment, the CZ win game). Rush into. In the precursor period, a precursor image (for example, an image in which a friend character and an enemy character develop a battle) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereafter, in the game in which the result of the internal lottery is lost, the suggested navigation period entry image (for example, an effect image such as “implying navigation period entry”) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and thereafter the suggested navigation period (described above) Enter the maximum indicated section).

  In the suggestion navigation period, suggestion navigation is executed at the time of pushing order bell winning, and a correct answer procedure for winning a middle bell or a right-down bell is notified. Therefore, the number of net increase can be increased by operating the stop switch according to the suggestion navigation. If the suggestion navigation is executed once during the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation period ends, and the next game is controlled to CZ1 over 10 games. Thus, since the suggestion navigation is executed once before being controlled by CZ1, it is possible to easily inform the player of the control to CZ1. In CZ1, a CZ image (for example, an effect image by a CZ character) different from a normal effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  FIG. 28B is a timing chart in the case of being controlled by CZ1 and CZ2. As shown in FIG. 28 (b), when CZ2 is won in response to a weak cherry 1 win in CZ1, CZ1 ends at the end of the CZ win game. Immediately after that, the suggested navigation period starts.

  In the suggestion navigation period, suggestion navigation is executed at the time of pushing order bell winning, and a correct answer procedure for winning a middle bell or a right-down bell is notified. If the suggestion navigation is executed once during the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation period is not ended, and the next game is controlled to CZ2 over 20 games. Thus, since the suggestion navigation is executed once before being controlled by CZ2, it is possible to inform the player of the control to CZ2 in an easy-to-understand manner.

  Since the suggestion navigation period continues during CZ2, the suggestion navigation is executed when the pushing order bell is won during CZ2. Thereby, in CZ2, since the number of net increase can be increased compared with that in CZ1, the payout rate of medals increases. Note that when the suggested navigation is executed once during the suggested navigation period, the suggested navigation period ends, and then control to CZ2 may be performed.

  Next, various processes in the case of being controlled by CZ1, various processes in the case of being controlled by CZ3, and various processes in the case of non-CZ winning in the CZ3 lottery will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 29A is a timing chart in the case of being controlled by CZ1, but the example shown in FIG. 29A is the same as the example shown in FIG.

  FIG. 29B is a timing chart in the case of being controlled by CZ3. As shown in FIG. 29 (b), when CZ3 is won in response to weak cherry 2 winning, which is the same result as weak cheri-1, the game after the game winning CZ (in this embodiment, CZ won) The game enters a precursor period for a predetermined number of games. In the precursor period, the same precursor image as in the CZ1 control (for example, an image in which a friend character and an enemy character develop a battle) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereafter, in the game in which the result of the internal lottery is lost, the same suggested navigation period entry image (for example, an effect image such as “entry navigation period entry”) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as in CZ1 control. Enter the navigation period.

  In the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation is executed at the time of selection of the push order bell in the same manner as in the CZ1 control, and the correct answer procedure for winning the middle bell or the lower right bell is notified. As in the case of CZ1 control, if the suggested navigation is executed once during the suggested navigation period, the suggested navigation period ends, and the next game is controlled to CZ3 over 10 games. Further, in CZ1, the same CZ image (for example, effect image by CZ character) as in CZ1 control is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  In this way, the game proceeds in the same effect mode when controlled by CZ1 and when controlled by CZ3. Specifically, in the case of being controlled by CZ1 and the case of being controlled by CZ3, the winning result at the time of winning the cherry tree, the precursor image, the suggested navigation period entry image, the target of suggested navigation during the suggested navigation period, the CZ game The number, the CZ image, and the like are the same. For this reason, when being controlled by CZ, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether the CZ being controlled is CZ1 or CZ3, which is less advantageous than CZ1.

  Next, the lighting timing of the winning notification LED 70 when controlled to CZ1 and CZ2 and the lighting timing of the winning notification LED 70 when controlled to CZ3 will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 30A is a timing chart in the case of being controlled by CZ1 and CZ2. As shown in FIG. 30 (a), when CZ1 is won in response to the weak cherry 1 winning, the game after the CZ winning game (in this embodiment, when the winning result of the game winning CZ1 is obtained) The winning notification LED 70 is lit in red. After that, if CZ2 is won in response to the weak cherry 1 winning in CZ1, CZ1 ends and is controlled to CZ2, but the winning notification LED 70 continues to be lit until CZ2 ends.

  FIG. 30B is a timing chart in the case of being controlled by CZ3. As shown in FIG. 30 (b), when CZ3 is won by the weak cherry 2 win, the game after the game won by CZ (in this embodiment, when the winning result of the game won by CZ3 comes out) The winning notification LED 70 is lit in red. In addition, the winning notification LED 70 continues to be lit until CZ3 ends.

  In this way, regardless of whether it is controlled by CZ1, CZ2, or CZ3, the winning notification LED 70 is lit to inform the player that the CZ has been won and that it is being controlled by the CZ in an easy-to-understand manner. it can.

[Notification of percentage of advantageous sections]
Next, the notification of the ratio of advantageous sections will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, apart from counting the number of games in the advantageous section by the clear counter, the total number of games accumulated in a predetermined period (for example, one month) and the predetermined period (for example, one month) ) And the number of advantageous section games in which the number of games in the advantageous section is accumulated. Then, the ratio of the number of advantageous section games to the total number of games is displayed on the set value display 24.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 31, when the total number of games is between 0 and 17500 games, even if the proportion of the advantageous section is less than 70% or 70% or more, the set value display 24 displays 7 segments. A numerical value indicating the ratio of the advantageous section is displayed only by the display by LED (7-segment display). The 17,500 games are the number of games tested when the slot machine 1 is introduced to the market, but other numbers of games may be used. That is, the display mode of the ratio of advantageous sections may be changed based on a predetermined number of games tested when the slot machine 1 is introduced to the market.

  In addition, between 17501 and 175000 games, when the ratio of the advantageous section is less than 70%, the numerical value indicating the ratio of the advantageous section is displayed only by the 7-segment display by the setting value display 24, while the ratio of the advantageous section is displayed. Is 70% or more, a numerical value indicating the proportion of the advantageous section is displayed on the 7-segment display by the set value display 24, and the numerical value blinks at a slow tempo. The 175,000 games are the average number of games per month in the slot machine 1, but other numbers of games may be used. That is, the display mode of the ratio of advantageous sections may be changed based on a predetermined number of games that is the average number of games per month of the slot machine 1.

  In addition, in the number of games of 175,001 games or more, when the ratio of the advantageous section is less than 70%, the numerical value indicating the ratio of the advantageous section is displayed only by the 7-segment display by the setting value display 24, while the ratio of the advantageous section is displayed. Is 70% or more, a numerical value indicating the proportion of the advantageous section is displayed on the 7-segment display by the set value display 24, and the numerical value blinks at a fast tempo.

  For example, the store clerk transitions to the setting confirmation state by satisfying the condition of “setting key ON” + “front door opening detection”, and the advantageous section is displayed by the 7-segment display displayed on the setting value display 24 in the setting confirmation state. Can be confirmed. Furthermore, if the numerical value indicating the ratio of the advantageous section is flashing, the store clerk can know that the ratio of the advantageous section is 70% or more. It can be known that the proportion of the advantageous sections is 70% or more in the period exceeding the average number of games.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 26 and 27, the limit process is executed and the AT ends when the number of counted games reaches 1500 games regardless of the set value. As a result, the player's gambling will not be overly exaggerated.

  As shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, there is always no setting difference between the lottery target roles to be subjected to the advantageous zone operation lottery such as CZ lottery and AT lottery. Further, as described above, in the advantageous section operation lottery such as the CZ lottery or the AT lottery, the winning probability does not change depending on the set value. As described above, since the probability of being controlled in the advantageous section such as CZ or AT does not depend on the set value, the player's gambling feeling is not excessively exerted regarding the control to the advantageous section.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the number of determination values does not change according to the type of gaming state (RT) of the lottery target combination that is the target of the advantageous zone operation lottery such as CZ lottery or AT lottery. Further, as described above, in the advantageous section operation lottery such as the CZ lottery and the AT lottery, the winning probability does not change according to the type of the gaming state (RT). Thus, the probability of being controlled to an advantageous section such as CZ or AT does not depend on the type of gaming state. For this reason, a player's gambling feeling is not excessively given regarding the control to an advantageous area. In addition, it is not necessary to provide a lottery table in the advantageous section operation lottery for each gaming state, and it is not necessary to switch the lottery table in the advantageous section operation lottery every time the game state transitions. be able to.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the number of determination values (10000) for winning a predetermined combination (normal replay) in the non-RT state (RT0) and the predetermined combination (for example, normal replay) in the RT state (RT2). The difference (37854) from the number of determination values for winning (47854) is not used to determine whether or not to give an advantageous section in the advantageous section operation lottery. In addition, the number of determination values (22360) for winning a predetermined combination (for example, middle bell) in a non-bonus state (for example, non-BB) and a predetermined combination (for example, for example in BB) The difference (41640) from the number of determination values (64000) for winning the middle bell is not used for determining whether or not to give an advantageous section in the advantageous section operation lottery. As described above, since the probability of being controlled to an advantageous section such as CZ or AT does not depend on the type of gaming state, it is possible to reduce the processing load related to the transition of the gaming state. Further, there is no difference in advantage and disadvantage in the advantageous section operation lottery depending on whether the non-RT state or the RT state is controlled, or whether the non-bonus state or the bonus state is controlled.

  As shown in FIG. 27, since the number of remaining games until the number of counted games reaches 1500 games is displayed, information related to the game can be notified in an easy-to-understand manner.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the ratio of the number of advantageous section games to the total number of games is displayed on the setting value display 24, and the ratio of the number of advantageous section games to the total number of games is less than 70% or 70% or more. Depending on whether or not, the display mode on the set value display 24 differs. That is, the notification mode of the ratio of the number of advantageous section games differs depending on the number of advantageous section games. Furthermore, the notification mode of the ratio of the number of advantageous section games varies depending on the ratio of the number of advantageous section games. Thereby, the information regarding a game can be alert | reported easily.

  As shown in FIGS. 28 (a) and 28 (b), since the suggested navigation is executed once when the control to the CZ in which the degree of advantage regarding the provision of the number of AT games is higher than usual is performed, the suggested navigation is executed. This makes it possible to inform the player of control to CZ in an easy-to-understand manner.

  As shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B, when the control to CZ is performed, an operation procedure corresponding to a middle bell or a right-down bell accompanied by the provision of more medals than the medals used for setting the bet amount. Is notified by the suggestion navigation, it is possible to inform the player of the control to CZ in an easy-to-understand manner.

  As shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B, since control to CZ is performed after the suggestion navigation is executed once, it is possible to easily inform the player of control to CZ.

  As shown in FIGS. 21 (a), 21 (b), and 28 (b), when a CZ is won in the CZ1 lottery performed at the time of weak cherry 1 winning or weak watermelon 1 winning in non-CZ, Control is performed. When CZ is won in the CZ2 lottery performed at the time of weak cherry 1 winning or weak watermelon 1 winning in CZ1, control to CZ2 in which the degree of advantage related to the provision of the number of AT games is higher than CZ1 is performed. In this way, in CZ1, since the role won in non-CZ is won again, control to CZ2 having a high degree of advantage is performed. Can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the CZ1 lottery performed when the weak cherry 1 is won in the non-CZ, when the determination values of 1 to 30 are extracted, the CZ is won and control to the CZ1 is performed, while the CZ1 is 1-30. When the determination value is extracted, CZ wins and control to CZ2 is performed. In this way, in CZ1, since the same determination value as that extracted in non-CZ is extracted, control to CZ2 having a high degree of advantage is performed, so that the degree of advantage increases step by step. It is possible to improve the interest of the game with respect to the transition.

  As shown in FIGS. 29 (a) and 29 (b), when weak cherry 1 is won and CZ is won and control to CZ1 is performed, and when weak cherry 2 is won and CZ is won and control is performed to CZ3 In either case, the suggestion navigation is executed once. Thus, since the control to CZ1 is not necessarily performed when the suggestion navigation is executed once, the player is asked whether the control to CZ1 is performed or the control to CZ3 is performed. It can attract attention and improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when CZ is won and control to CZ1 is performed when weak cherry 1 is won, suggestion navigation is executed twice, while when navigating weak cherry 2 and non-CZ is won, suggested navigation is executed only once. You may be made to do. In this way, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the control to CZ1 is performed by making the player pay attention to whether or not the suggestion navigation is executed twice. Can improve the interest of the game.

  As shown in FIGS. 30 (a) and 30 (b), even when controlled by any of CZ1, CZ2, and CZ3, the winning notification LED 70 is lit to indicate that CZ has been won and control to CZ is suggested. Therefore, the control of CZ can be informed to the player in an easy-to-understand manner, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, when control to CZ1 is suggested and when control to CZ3 is suggested, the winning notification LED 70 suggests a common mode (in this embodiment, a red lighting color). The player can be made to pay attention to which of CZ1 and CZ3 is controlled, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 30A and 30B, the winning notification LED 70 allows the control to the CZ during the precursor period and the suggestion navigation period from when the CZ is won until the control to the CZ is performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping the game during the precursor period or the suggestion navigation period.

  In this embodiment, when a cherry or watermelon is won, there may be a CZ win, an AT win, a BB win, or a non-win (that is, a cherry or watermelon single win) in which neither of these wins is established. Furthermore, in the case of CZ winning or AT winning, the winning notification LED 70 is lit, whereas in the case of BB winning or not winning, the winning notification LED 70 is not lit. As a result, even if the winning notification LED 70 does not light when the cherry or watermelon is won and the cherry or watermelon symbol is derived as the winning result, the BB winning may be established. The player can be expected to control this. On the other hand, even if the winning notification LED 70 is lit, the player is made to pay attention to whether the CZ winning or AT winning has been established, and further to which of the CZ1 and CZ3 has been won. It can be noticed.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 22A and 22D, CZ3 is in a state where the determination value for winning the AT is one more than non-CZ. For this reason, the winning probability of AT in CZ1 or CZ2 can be increased, and a sharp game can be realized.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the number of games is counted from the time of first AT hit. Then, at RT2, when the number of games counted after the first AT hit reaches the limit of 1500 games where the net increase after the first AT hit is 3000 or less, the AT is terminated by the limit process. To do. In this way, it is not suppressed that the gambling ability of the game is increased despite the fact that the winning probability of the re-gamer is controlled to be high, but the gambling ability of the game is improved by changing the gaming state to RT1. Since the increase is suppressed, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game as much as possible.

  RT2 is a gaming state in which the payout rate per unit game exceeds 1. For this reason, since the number of net increase gradually increases in RT2, the interest of the game can be improved.

  RT0 and RT1 are game states in which the payout rate per unit game does not exceed 1. For this reason, since the net increase is gradually reduced in RT0 and RT1, it is possible to suppress an increase in gaming happiness.

  A signal indicating that the number of counted games and the counted net increase is counted can be output as a test signal to an external test apparatus. For this reason, it can respond to the test about the number of count games and the count pure increase number by a test device.

  The game count and the net increase count are reset when the setting is changed or when the power is supplied over 3 am after the power to the slot machine 1 is cut off. Thereby, it can prevent that the count game number and the count pure increase number of sheets are reset by the unintended opportunity.

  As a condition for ending a series of ATs (also referred to as ART), the limit process is executed when the number of counted games reaches 1500 games during the series of ATs, or when the counted net increase reaches 3000 during the series of ATs. The number of assigned AT games has been exhausted, and the storage area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by changing the setting. When the limit process is executed, the digest game number lottery table B shown in FIG. 23B, which is more advantageous to the player than the digest game number lottery table A shown in FIG. Is executed. As a result, even if the player continues the game after the limit process or setting change is executed, the time when the limit process or setting change is executed is more than when the series of ATs other than the limit process ends. Since the number of digest games is determined so as to be advantageous to the player, the interest of the game can be improved.

  The digest game number lottery table B shown in FIG. 23 (b), which is more advantageous to the player than the digest game number lottery table A shown in FIG. 23 (a), is also used when the setting is changed. That is, the digest game number lottery table B is used both when the limit process is executed and when the setting is changed. Thus, when the limit process is executed and when the setting is changed, the number of digest games is determined based on the same digest game number lottery table, so the processing burden when the number of digest games is determined is reduced. Can be reduced. For example, when the limit process is executed and when the setting is changed, the storage capacity of the digest game number lottery table can be reduced as compared with the slot machine 1 using different digest game number lottery tables.

  In ART, by adding 1250 games before the number of games counted after the first AT hits 1500 games, the number of AT games that can reach 1500 games by the extra lottery based on the extra lottery table B is added It is given by. In this way, in the ART, not a monotonous game characteristic in which the game is continued until the number of counted games reaches 1500 games, but a game characteristic that first aims to reach 1250 games before the number of counted games reaches 1500 games. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an increase in gambling of the game and improve the interest of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the ART is controlled based on the number of AT games corresponding to each net increase number such as 100, 300, 400, and 500. In other words, since it can be said that the ART control is managed based on the net increase in number, it is possible to make it easier for the player to understand the ART control.

  With regard to the extra lottery, after the number of counted games reaches 1250 games, the number of AT games for the count game number to reach 1500 games is determined by the extra lottery based on the extra lottery table B. Addition lottery is not executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the number of AT games for the count game number exceeding 1500 games from being additionally provided.

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

[About a small role that increases the chance of winning during a bonus]
In the present embodiment, a middle bell is provided as a small role that increases the winning probability during the bonus. A small role whose winning probability increases during such a bonus is not a target for the advantageous section operation lottery. The bonus is not limited to BB, but may be SB (single bonus) or RB (regular bonus).

  Further, the combination for increasing the winning probability of the small combination during the bonus may be a small combination different from the small combination won during the non-bonus. For example, when a normal bell wins based on the number of judgment values of 360 during non-SB, the normal bell wins based on the number of judgment values of 360 and during the SB, the bonus bell is based on the number of judgment values of 36000. You may win. In other words, even if the gaming state changes from the non-bonus state to the bonus state, the number of determination values of the winning combination in the non-bonus state is inherited even in the bonus state, and in the bonus state, it is won by a new small role The number of determination values may be increased. In addition, the small part newly added in the bonus state is not a lottery target part in the advantageous section operation lottery.

  Moreover, you may provide CB (challenge bonus) which every small part of every game wins by all means. During the CB, a role “all roles” that is not won during the non-CB is won. All the combinations include small combinations such as bells and cherries, which are lottery target combinations in non-CB. In this case, among the judgment value numbers of all winning combinations in the CB, the judgment value number may not change for the small role that is the target of the advantageous section operation lottery. For example, during non-CB, the cherry that is the target of the advantageous section operation lottery wins based on the number of determination values of 100, and the watermelon wins based on the number of determination values of 50. In this case, out of the number of determination values included in all winning combinations in the CB, the number of determination values corresponding to cherry is 100 and the number of determination values corresponding to watermelon is 50. The number may be the same in non-CB and CB. As described above, since the determination of whether or not to assign AT or CZ does not depend on whether non-CB or CB is controlled, processing related to state transition can be reduced. Moreover, there is no difference in advantage and disadvantage in advantageous section operation lottery depending on whether it is controlled to non-CB or CB.

[About the re-gamer whose winning probability increases during RT]
Further, the role for increasing the winning probability of the re-gamer during RT may be a re-gamer different from the re-gamer won during non-RT. For example, when the normal replay is won based on the number of determination values of 8777 during non-RT, a special replay different from the normal replay may be won based on the number of determination values of 32768 during RT. That is, when the gaming state changes from the non-RT state to the RT state, the number of determination values won by the re-gamer may be increased by a new re-gamer that is not won in the non-RT state. In addition, the re-game player newly added in the RT state is not set as the target role of the advantageous section operation lottery.

[Advantageous section operation lottery]
A plurality of types of advantageous section operation lotteries may be provided, and the winning probability may be assigned to which of the plurality of types of advantageous section operation lotteries for each lottery subject. For example, three types of advantageous section operation lotteries such as CZ1, CZ2, and AT may be provided, and a lottery target combination such as a push order bell, cherry, and BB may be provided. When winning the push order bell, CZ1 is won with a probability of 60% in the advantageous section operation lottery, and CZ2 is won with a probability of 20%. When winning the cherry, CZ1 is 40% with a probability of 40% in the advantageous section operation lottery. When winning the AT with a probability of CZ2, 20%, and when winning the BB, in the advantageous section operation lottery, CZ1 with a probability of 20%, CZ2 with a probability of 40%, and AT with a probability of 40% May be.

  A plurality of types of advantageous section operation lottery may be provided, and the winning probability may be assigned to which of the plurality of types of advantageous section operation lottery for each type of advantageous section under control. For example, a normal state and three types of advantageous sections such as CZ1, CZ2, and AT may be provided. In the normal state, CZ1 is won with a probability of 60% in the advantageous zone operation lottery, and CZ2 is won with a probability of 20%. In CZ1, CZ1 is C40 with a probability of 40% and CZ2, 20 with a probability of 40%. % Wins AT, CZ2 wins CZ1, 20% chance CZ2, 40% chance CZ2, 40% chance AT win, AT wins 10 You may win AT with a probability of CZ1, with a probability of%, CZ2 with a probability of 30%, and a probability of 60%.

  It is also possible to provide a push order with different outcomes derived in accordance with the order of pushing, and further assign the winning probabilities for which of the multiple types of advantageous section operation lottery for each derived outcome. For example, three types of advantageous section operation lotteries such as CZ1, CZ2, and AT may be provided. When the stop switch is operated at the left first stop, the first output is derived, when the stop switch is operated at the middle first stop, the second output is derived, and stopped at the right first stop. A push order in which the third outcome is derived when the switch is operated may be provided. In this case, when the first outcome is derived, CZ1 with a probability of 40%, CZ2 with a probability of 40%, and AT with a probability of 20% are won in the advantageous section operation lottery, and the second outcome is derived. In the advantageous section operation lottery, CZ1 with a probability of 20%, CZ2 with a probability of 40%, AT with a probability of 40%, and when the third outcome is derived, CZ1, with a probability of 10% in the advantageous section operation lottery, You may win CZ2 with 30% probability and AT with 60% probability.

[Notification of percentage of advantageous sections]
In the present embodiment, the ratio of the number of advantageous sections to the total number of games is displayed on the set value display 24 in the setting confirmation state, so that the ratio of the advantageous sections can be confirmed. Absent.

  For example, not only the set value display 24 but the percentage of the advantageous section may be displayed on the display (for example, 7 segment LED) provided in the housing of the slot machine 1, for example, the game control board 40. In addition, if the game control board 40 cannot be disassembled by caulking, the display device will not be illegally operated from the outside. Also, the set value may be displayed not on the set value display 24 but on a display provided on the game control board 40. In addition, the ratio of an advantageous area may be displayed on the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the liquid crystal display 51, or the like.

  In addition, the total number of games and the number of advantageous section games may be displayed on the setting value display 24 and the display provided on the game control board 40 as well as the ratio of the advantageous sections. In addition, the ratio of advantageous sections may be displayed on condition that a predetermined operation has been performed. For example, the proportion of advantageous sections may be displayed on condition that the effect switch 56 is pressed. Alternatively, a confirmation switch may be provided inside the housing of the slot machine 1 and the proportion of advantageous sections may be displayed on condition that the confirmation switch is pressed. An error notification may be performed when the confirmation switch is pressed when the opening of the front door 1b is not detected.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the ratio of the advantageous area was alert | reported by the alerting | reporting aspect shown in FIG. 31, it is not restricted to this. For example, even when the total number of games is between 0 and 17500 games, if the percentage of the advantageous section is 70% or more, it may be blinked. Alternatively, when the total number of games is between 0 and 17500, it may be blinked when the predetermined probability is less than 70%, for example, less than 50%. Further, not only the blinking display, but the color may change, an error image may be displayed together with a numerical value, or the error may be notified about the ratio of the advantageous sections in other modes. Further, although the notification mode is divided into three stages according to the total number of games, the advantageous section may be notified in other stages such as four stages.

  Further, in a state where the betting amount is set, it may not shift to the setting confirmation state. In other words, the ratio of the advantageous interval may not be confirmed in a state where the betting amount is set. Furthermore, since the betting amount is automatically set when the re-gamer wins, the ratio of the advantageous section may not be confirmed even when the re-gamer wins. In the state where the betting amount is set, the ratio of the advantageous section may be confirmed.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the ratio of the advantageous area controlled to advantageous states, such as AT and CZ, was alert | reported by 7 segment LED, another ratio may be alert | reported.

  For example, in a test performed when the slot machine 1 is introduced to the market, the medal payout rate (ball payout rate) in a short time (for example, 400 games) is the market when the first ratio (for example, 300%) ≦ the payout rate. If it cannot be introduced, the medal payout rate in a short time may be notified by the 7-segment LED. In this case, as in the present embodiment, the notification mode may be changed depending on whether or not the medal payout rate in a short time is 1st rate ≦ payout rate (when 1st rate ≦ payout rate is satisfied). Error notification). In addition, in a test performed when the slot machine 1 is introduced to the market, when the second rate (for example, 150%) ≦ the rate of payout of medals during a medium time (for example, 6000 games) If it cannot be introduced, the medal payout rate in the middle time may be notified by the 7-segment LED. In this case, as in the present embodiment, the notification mode may be changed depending on whether or not the medal payout rate in the middle time is 2% ≦ the payout rate (if the second rate ≦ the payout rate) Error notification). Further, in a test performed when the slot machine 1 is introduced to the market, the third rate (for example, 55%) <the payout rate <the fourth rate, with regard to the medal payout rate (race rate) for a long time (for example, 17500 games) When the market cannot be introduced when it is (for example, 120%), the medal payout rate for a long time may be notified by the 7-segment LED. In this case, as in the present embodiment, the notification mode may be changed depending on whether the payout rate of medals for a long time is the third ratio <the payout ratio <the fourth ratio (the payout ratio ≧ the third ratio). Or error notification when the fourth rate ≦ the payout rate.

  Further, for example, the accessory ratio may be notified by a 7-segment LED. The bonus ratio refers to the ratio of the number of payouts in a bonus (for example, RB, SB, CB) to the total payout number when a game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, 6000 times). For example, in the case of a slot machine equipped only with RB, the upper limit of the accessory ratio is 60%, so the 7-segment LED notification mode may be varied depending on whether or not the accessory ratio is 60%. (Error notification when the ratio of the accessory exceeds 60%). In addition, if the slot machine is equipped with SB or CB, the upper limit of the accessory ratio is 70%. Therefore, even if the accessory ratio is 70%, the notification mode of the 7-segment LED may be changed. Good (error notification when the ratio of the accessory exceeds 70%).

  As described above, the ratio defined in the test performed at the time of introduction of the slot machine 1 or the ratio related to the performance of the slot machine 1 may be notified by the 7-segment LED.

[Suggested navigation execution target]
In this embodiment, at the time of winning the push order bell, the operation procedure corresponding to the middle bell or the right-down bell accompanied by the provision of more medals than the medals used for setting the betting number was notified by the suggestion navigation. The execution target of navigation is not limited to this.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 32A to 32C, after entering the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation may be executed when a winning combination such as a push order bell or a push order lip is won. Thereby, when the control to CZ is performed, the correct procedure corresponding to the navigation target combination is notified by the suggestion navigation, so that the player can easily understand the control to CZ by executing the suggestion navigation.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 33A, after entering the suggestion navigation period, the suggestion navigation may be executed when a winning combination for shifting the gaming state by winning is won. In addition, the example shown to Fig.33 (a) shows the example controlled by CZ by performing suggestion navigation twice. For example, as the transition combination in the present embodiment, there are a promotion replay that transitions the gaming state from RT1 to RT0 and a special replay that transitions the gaming state from RT0 to RT2. As shown in FIG. 33 (a), when the CZ is won during RT1 and the suggestion navigation period is entered, if one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won during the suggestion navigation period, the promotion replay is awarded. The correct answer procedure may be notified by the suggestion navigation. In this case, the gaming state transitions to RT0. Furthermore, when one of the replays GR21 to 23 is won during the subsequent suggestion navigation period, a correct answer procedure for winning a special replay may be notified by the suggestion navigation. In this case, the gaming state transitions to RT2. Therefore, a game in CZ1 can be performed in a state where the winning probability of the re-gamer such as RT2 is high. Thereby, when the control to CZ is performed, the correct answer procedure corresponding to the transition combination accompanied by the transition of the game state is notified by the suggestion navigation, so that the player can easily understand the control to CZ by executing the suggestion navigation. I can inform you.

  Note that the suggestion navigation is not limited to the above example, and may be executed in a game that is lost in the internal lottery. Regardless of the result of the internal lottery, the suggested navigation may be executed every game. Further, in the case of winning CZ when winning a role that triggers execution of suggested navigation such as a push order bell or push order lip, the suggested navigation may be executed in a game won by CZ.

  The suggestion navigation is not limited to once after CZ winning, and may be executed twice, or may be executed only for two predetermined games after the CZ winning. For example, when CZ1 is won, suggestion navigation can be executed in the third game and fourth game after CZ win, and if the target role of suggestion navigation is won in the third game or fourth game, the suggestion is executed. Also good. Furthermore, when CZ3 is won, the suggested navigation can be executed in the first game and the second game after the CZ win, and if the target role of the suggested navigation is won in the first game or the second game, the suggestion is executed. Also good. In this way, if the suggested navigation is not executed in the first game and the second game after the winning notification, the suggested navigation is executed in the third game or the fourth game, that is, CZ1 is won. This can be expected by the player.

[Control timing for CZ]
In the present embodiment, the CZ is controlled from the next game after the suggested navigation period has ended, but the control trigger of the CZ is not limited to this.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 28A and 28B, when the control to CZ is performed after the suggestion navigation is executed, the control from the game in which the first suggestion navigation is executed to the CZ is performed. Alternatively, control to CZ may be performed from the game next to the game in which the first suggestion navigation is executed, or the game after that. In addition, there is no sign period, and you may enter the suggestion navigation period from the game won by CZ, or you may enter the suggestion navigation period from the game next to the game won by CZ or after that game Good.

  Further, for example, as shown in FIGS. 32A to 32C, the game in which the suggested navigation is executed once during the suggested navigation period may be controlled to CZ. Further, the game may be controlled to CZ from a game that has entered the suggestion navigation period (in this example, a game that is lost in the internal lottery). Thus, since control to CZ is performed from the start of execution of suggestion navigation, it is possible to inform the player of control to CZ in an easy-to-understand manner.

  As shown in FIGS. 32A to 32C, when the control to CZ is performed from the start of the execution of the suggestion navigation, the control from the game in which the suggestion navigation is executed once to the CZ is performed. Alternatively, control to CZ may be performed from a game next to the game in which the suggestion navigation is executed, or a game after that. The precursor period is not provided, and the suggestion navigation period may be entered from the CZ winning game, and control to CZ may be performed.

  Furthermore, it may be controlled to CZ only during the suggested navigation period. That is, the number of games in the suggested navigation period and the number of CZ games may be the same.

  In the example shown in FIG. 32 (b), after CZ1 ends in the middle, CZ is uncontrolled for a predetermined number of games, and then control to CZ2 is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the control to CZ2 may be performed immediately after CZ1 ends in the middle. For example, the control to CZ2 may be performed from the game next to the game in which CZ1 has ended, or the control to CZ1 may be continued until the suggestion navigation suggesting the control to CZ2 is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 32A to 32C, even when the suggestion navigation is executed during the control of the CZ, the winning notification LED 70 is a game after the game that won the CZ (in this example, It is only necessary to continue lighting until CZ is completed after the winning result of the game won by CZ1 is obtained.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 33 (b), when CZ2 is won during CZ1, control to CZ2 may be performed after all the CZ game numbers of CZ1 have been consumed. Further, in this case, the suggestion navigation suggestion period suggesting the control to CZ2 may be entered after CZ2 is won. In the example shown in FIG. 33 (b), after CZ1 is completed, CZ is not controlled for a predetermined number of games, and then control to CZ2 is performed. Control to CZ2 may be performed immediately after CZ1 ends. For example, the control to CZ2 may be performed from the game next to the game in which CZ1 has ended, or the control to CZ1 may be continued until the suggestion navigation suggesting the control to CZ2 is executed.

[About extension of CZ]
In the present embodiment, when the predetermined number of CZ games is consumed, the control to CZ ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, FIG. 33C shows an example in which CZ is extended. In this example, the suggestion navigation is executed twice before being controlled by CZ. As shown in FIG. 33 (c), after winning the CZ1, the control to the CZ1 is performed from the time when the first suggestion navigation is executed, but the navigation is performed again during the predetermined 10 CZ games. When the target combination is not won, the second suggestion navigation may not be executed during CZ1. In this case, the control to CZ1 may be extended until the second suggestion navigation is executed.

  Further, the control of CZ may be extended as long as RT2 is maintained during the CZ. Alternatively, the control of CZ is extended as long as RT0 or RT2 (that is, a state where the player has a higher degree of advantage such as a replay probability than a state in which the player consumes most games) is maintained in the CZ. Also good.

  Further, when CZ is extended, the winning notification LED 70 is lit until the CZ extension period ends from the game after the game won by CZ (in this example, when the winning result of the game won by CZ1 comes out). You can continue.

[About winning notification]
In the present embodiment, the winning notification LED 70 is lit red in any of the AT winning and the CZ winning, but the lighting color may be other colors. For example, the lighting color of the winning notification LED 70 may be changed randomly. Further, the lighting color of the winning notification LED 70 may be different between the AT winning and the CZ winning. Furthermore, the lighting color of the winning notification LED 70 may be the same between the AT winning and the CZ1 winning, while the lighting color of the winning notification LED 70 may be different between the CZ1 winning and the CZ2 winning. Further, the winning notification LED 70 may be turned on even when the BB is won. In this way, when the winning notification LED 70 is turned on, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which of AT winning, CZ winning, and BB winning is established.

  In the present embodiment, the winning notification LED 70 is provided in a place where the player can easily recognize the stop switch with the same arrangement. However, a game such as the credit indicator 11, the game auxiliary indicator 12, and the payout lamp is provided. The winning notification LED 70 may be provided in a place that is difficult for the person to recognize (for example, “C” is displayed if the CZ is won). Alternatively, as means for notifying the CZ winning or the AT winning, the winning notification may be made by using existing means such as the credit indicator 11, the game auxiliary indicator 12, and a payout lamp. Furthermore, CZ winning or AT winning may be notified by outputting a predetermined sound from the speakers 53 and 54 or the like.

  The winning notification LED 70 may be turned on not only by displaying numbers or the like as in a 7-segment display, but only by turning on a single LED (dot point) with a payout lamp, for example. Furthermore, when an operation procedure is notified at the time of a navigation effect, it may be performed using existing means such as the credit indicator 11 or the game auxiliary indicator 12. In this case, a single LED may be used for the notification of the winning procedure while the 7-segment display is used for the notification of the operation procedure.

  In addition, the lighting timing of the winning notification LED 70 may be any timing within one game. For example, when the start switch 7 is operated, at the time of the third stop (when pressed or released), or when the bet number of the next game after winning the AT or CZ is set, the winning notification LED 70 is turned on at any timing. Also good.

  Further, the winning notification may be performed as in the example shown in FIG. FIG. 34 is an example of a timing chart for explaining the winning notification in the modified example.

  First, the case where CZ1 is won will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 34 (a), when CZ1 is won in response to the weak cherry 1 win, a predetermined number of games (5 games) from the game after the CZ win game (in this embodiment, the CZ win game). For a period of time. In addition, the winning notification LED 70 is lit in red from the game after the CZ winning game (in this embodiment, when the winning result of the game winning CZ1 comes out). In the precursor period, a precursor image (an image in which a friend character and an enemy character develop a battle) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, since CZ1 is not controlled during the precursor period, CZ1 is in a latent state.

  Then, in the last game in the precursor period, the “WIN” image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the effect result (the ally character wins). This suggests to the player that CZ1 has been won. Thereafter, the winning notification LED 70 is controlled to be CZ1 along with the entry of the suggestion navigation period while being kept on. Thereafter, when CZ1 ends, the winning notification LED 70 is turned off.

  Next, the case where CZ3 is won will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 34 (b), when CZ3 is won in response to the weak cherry 1 win, a predetermined number of games (5 games) from the game after the CZ win game (the game won in the present embodiment). For a period of time. In addition, the winning notification LED 70 is lit in red from the game after the CZ winning game (in this embodiment, when the winning result of the game won by CZ3 comes out). In the precursor period, a precursor image similar to that at the time of CZ1 winning (an image in which a friend character and an enemy character develop a battle) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, in the case of CZ3 winning, unlike the time of CZ1 winning, it is controlled by CZ3 during the warning period and becomes a suggested navigation period.

  Then, in the last game in the precursor period, a “LOSE” image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as an effect result (an ally character is defeated). This indicates to the player that CZ3 has been won. Furthermore, CZ3 ends with the end of the precursor period, and the winning notification LED 70 is also turned off.

  As shown in FIGS. 34 (a) and 34 (b), regardless of whether CZ1 or CZ3 is won, the same effect is performed during the precursor period and the winning notification LED 70 is lit in the same manner. For this reason, during the precursor period, the player can be focused on which of CZ1 and CZ3 is won. Further, when CZ1 is won, CZ1 is controlled and the winning notification LED 70 continues to be lit after the precursor period elapses. On the other hand, when CZ3 is won, CZ3 is terminated as the precursor period elapses. The winning notification LED 70 is also turned off. For this reason, if the winning notification LED 70 continues to be lit even after the end of the presentation during the sign period, the control to CZ1 is determined, so the player is focused on whether or not the winning notification LED 70 continues to be lit. be able to.

  When CZ3 is won, the suggestion navigation period occurs during the precursor period, and therefore, suggestion navigation may be executed during the precursor period when the suggestion navigation is triggered, such as push-bell winning. In this case, it is determined that CZ3 is won instead of CZ1. Even if CZ1 is won, suggestion navigation may be executed during the precursor period. In this way, even if the suggestion navigation is executed during the precursor period, it is not determined that CZ3 is won.

  Even if CZ3 is won, if the AT is won during the precursor period, the “WIN” image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the effect result of the precursor period (the ally character wins), and then controlled by the AT. May be.

  Next, a case where BB is won will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 34 (c), when BB is won in response to the weak cherry 1 win, a predetermined number of games (5 games) from the games after the BB win game (in this embodiment, the BB win game). For a period of time. However, the winning notification LED 70 is not lit. In the precursor period, a precursor image (an image in which a friend character and an enemy character develop a battle) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the final game in the precursor period, a “WIN” image is displayed as the effect (the teammate character wins). Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. This suggests to the player that BB has been won.

  Next, the case where only the cherry is won will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 34 (d), when the weak cherry 1 is elected alone, a sign of a predetermined number of games (5 games) from the game after the game where the cherry alone is won (in this embodiment, the game won by BB). Enter the period. However, as in the case of BB winning, the winning notification LED 70 is not lit. In the precursor period, a precursor image (an image in which a friendly character and an enemy character develop a battle) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the final game in the precursor period, a “LOSE” image is displayed as the production result (the friendly character is defeated). Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. This suggests to the player that he is not winning.

  As shown in FIGS. 34A to 34D, the winning notification LED 70 is turned on in the case of CZ winning, whereas the winning notification LED 70 is not turned on in the case of BB winning or non-winning. As a result, even if the winning notification LED 70 does not light when the cherry or watermelon is won and the cherry or watermelon symbol is derived as the winning result, the BB winning may be established. The player can be expected to control this.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 30, 32, and 34, the winning notification LED 70 is lit from the time of CZ winning, but the lighting timing of the winning notification LED 70 is not limited to this. For example, even if the winning notification LED 70 is lit in a game after the CZ winning game, such as a game at the end of the precursor period after the CZ winning, the start of the suggesting navigation period, or a game in which the first suggestion navigation is executed. Good. Further, the winning notification LED 70 may be lit only while being controlled by CZ, or may be lit only during the precursor period.

  In addition, even if the winning notification LED 70 falls from RT0 or RT2 during CZ (that is, a high probability state in which a player has a higher degree of advantage such as a replay probability than a state in which most games are consumed), The winning notification LED 70 may continue to be lit until the control ends.

  Further, the winning notification LED 70 may continue to be lit as long as RT0 and RT2 are maintained even after the control to CZ is completed. Furthermore, the control to CZ may be extended as long as RT0 and RT2 are maintained during CZ, and the winning notification LED 70 may be continuously lit as long as CZ is maintained during RT0 and RT2.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 30A, 32B, and 33B, when CZ1 is promoted to CZ2, when CZ is once uncontrolled between CZ1 and CZ2, the non-control is performed. The winning notification LED 70 may be temporarily turned off during the controlled period.

  Note that the winning notification LED 70 is not limited to being continuously lit for a plurality of games, and may be lit only for one game. For example, the winning notification LED 70 may be lit only in a game in which CZ is won.

  In addition, the winning notification LED 70 may be turned on at the time of CZ winning, for example, and then AT may be won during the CZ and controlled by the AT, and may continue to be turned on even during the AT. Then, the winning notification LED 70 may be turned off when the AT ends. In this case, the winning notification LED 70 may be turned off even if the gaming state continues to be advantageous RT (such as RT2) at the end of AT.

[CZ lottery and AT lottery]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, in CZ1, the same determination value as that extracted in non-CZ is extracted, so that CZ2 is highly advantageous. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 35 (a) and 35 (b), in the CZ1 lottery performed at the time of winning the weak cherry 1 in non-CZ, when the determination values of 1 to 30 are extracted, the CZ is won and CZ1 is entered. On the other hand, when the determination values of 1 to 30 are extracted in CZ1, the AT may be selected and the control to the AT may be performed. In this way, in CZ1, you may win AT by re-winning the winning combination in non-CZ. Further, in CZ1, AT winning may be performed by extracting the same determination value as that extracted in non-CZ. Thereby, the process in determining whether or not to shift to a state such as CZ lottery or AT lottery is not complicated.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, when the CZ1 lottery in the non-CZ is triggered by the weak cherry 1 winning and the CZ2 lottery in CZ1 is triggered by the weak cherry 1 winning, The AT lottery during non-CZ may not be triggered by a weak cherry 1 win. Furthermore, in CZ1, if control to CZ2 having a high degree of advantage is performed by extracting the same determination value as that extracted in non-CZ, CZ2 lottery in CZ1 and non- The CZ1 lottery in CZ may have a different execution opportunity (winning role in which the lottery is performed).

  Further, in the CZ lottery shown in FIGS. 21A and 21B, first, a weak cherry is extracted by extracting 1 to 100 determination values from among the determination values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) by internal lottery. 1 is won and CZ is won by extracting a specific determination value (1 to 30) out of the determination values of 1 to 100. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when weak cherry 1 is won by internal lottery, a determination value is extracted from the determination values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) for CZ lottery, and the extracted determination value is a determination value for CZ winning For example, it may be determined that CZ is won.

  In the initial winning lottery shown in FIGS. 22A, 22B, and 22D, first, 1 to 100 determination values are extracted from the determination values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) by the internal lottery. The weak cherry 1 is won, and among the determination values of 1 to 100, the specific determination value (31 to 40 if it is in non-CZ, 31 to 60 if it is in CZ1, 1 to 1 if it is in CZ3) Although 11) was extracted, AT was won, but it is not limited to this. For example, when weak cherry 1 is won by internal lottery, a determination value is extracted from among the determination values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) for the initial lottery, and the extracted determination value is an AT winning determination value. If there is, it may be determined that the AT is won.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 35A and 35B, when the CZ1 lottery in the non-CZ is triggered by the weak cherry 1 winning and the AT lottery in CZ1 is triggered by the weak cherry 1 winning, The CZ2 lottery in CZ1 may not be triggered by the weak cherry 1 winning. Furthermore, in CZ1, if the AT winning is performed by extracting the same judgment value as the judgment value extracted in non-CZ, AT lottery in CZ1 and CZ1 lottery in non-CZ, The execution opportunity (the winning combination in which the lottery is performed) may be different.

  Further, in the CZ lottery shown in FIG. 35A, first, the weak cherry 1 is won by extracting the judgment values 1 to 100 from the judgment values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) by the internal lottery. Of the determination values of 1 to 100, the specific determination value (1 to 30) is extracted to win the CZ, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when weak cherry 1 is won by internal lottery, a determination value is extracted from the determination values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) for CZ lottery, and the extracted determination value is a determination value for CZ winning For example, it may be determined that CZ is won. Furthermore, in the initial winning lottery shown in FIG. 35B, first, the weak cherry 1 is won by extracting 1 to 100 judgment values from the judgment values belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) by the internal lottery. And although the AT winning by extracting the specific determination value (1-30) among the determination values of 1-100 is not limited to this. For example, when weak cherry 1 is won by internal lottery, a determination value is extracted from among the determination values belonging to a predetermined range (1 to 65536) for the initial lottery, and the extracted determination value is an AT winning determination value. If there is, it may be determined that the AT is won.

  In CZ1, the same judgment value as that extracted in non-CZ is extracted, so that it is not limited to the first AT hit, and in CZ1, the judgment value extracted in non-CZ The AT may be added by extracting the same determination value.

  In the present embodiment, the CZ1 lottery and the CZ2 lottery are executed in response to the weak cherry 1 winning, and the CZ3 lottery is executed in response to the weak cherry 2 winning. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the CZ1 lottery or the CZ2 lottery may be executed in response to a strong cherry winner, and the CZ3 lottery may be executed in response to a weak cherry winner. In this case, it is preferable if the winning results (derived symbol combinations) are the same between the strong cherry winning and the weak cherry winning.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the suggestion navigation can be executed only once when the winner is not won in the CZ3 lottery executed at the time of weak cherry 2 winning or weak watermelon 2 winning. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the suggestion navigation may not be executed even if the CZ3 lottery executed when the weak cherry 2 is won or the weak watermelon 2 is won. Alternatively, a weak cherry 3 or a weak watermelon 3 may be provided separately, and the suggestion navigation may be executed only once when the weak cherry 3 or the weak watermelon 3 is won.

  The initial winning probability and the extra winning probability in the AT lottery, and the CZ winning probability in the CZ lottery may be constant regardless of the set value, or may be different depending on the set value. When the initial winning probability and the extra winning probability in the AT lottery and the CZ winning probability in the CZ lottery are constant regardless of the set value, the bonus winning probability in the internal lottery is varied according to the set value, and the bonus is being increased. A difference may be provided in the payout rate according to the set value.

[Relationship between advantageous section and lottery target]
The relationship between the advantageous section and the lottery target combination will be described with reference to FIG. Note that “addition” shown in FIG. 36 refers to any of CZ, AT first hit, and AT addition. As shown in FIG. 36, the probability of adding may be changed between the non-favorable section and the advantageous section.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 36 (a), in contrast to a single winner of weak cherry 1 that was not the target of the CZ1 lottery in the non-favorable section, the CZ lottery or AT lottery (the first lottery, (Additional lottery) may be performed. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 36 (b), in contrast to the single winner of weak watermelon 1 that was not the target of the CZ1 lottery in the non-advantageous section, the CZ lottery or AT lottery (the initial lottery in the advantageous section) , An extra lottery) may be performed.

[Advantages of CZ2]
In the present embodiment, the suggested navigation is executed only once in the suggested navigation period corresponding to CZ1 or CZ3, whereas the suggested navigation is executed indefinitely in the suggested navigation period corresponding to CZ2. Thus, CZ2 has a higher degree of advantage for the player than CZ1 and CZ3. However, other means may be used as means for increasing the advantageous degree of CZ2.

  For example, in CZ2, the trigger for executing the suggested navigation may be increased as compared to CZ1 and CZ3. Moreover, in CZ2, even if any winning combination is won, a suggestion navigation for notifying an operation procedure corresponding to the winning winning combination may be executed. Moreover, even if the result of the internal lottery is lost, the suggestion navigation may be executed. That is, during the suggested navigation period corresponding to CZ2, suggested navigation may be executed over the entire game.

  Further, in CZ2, the suggestion navigation may be executed when a winning combination that shifts the gaming state by winning is won, and as a result, the gaming state in CZ2 may shift to an advantageous state. For example, if the suggested navigation period corresponding to CZ2 is entered, the correct procedure for winning the promoted replay is notified by the suggested navigation when one of the replays GR1 to 6 is won, and then any of the replays GR21 to 23 The correct answer procedure for winning the special replay when the crab is won may be notified by the suggestion navigation. In this way, the gaming state can be changed to RT2 in CZ2. Note that the control to CZ2 does not have to end while the gaming state is maintained at RT2.

[About AT winning in CZ]
In the processing related to CZ described above, the following control may be performed when an AT is won during CZ.

  For example, when the AT is won during CZ, the CZ game may remain, or the AT may be controlled immediately after the AT win, such as the AT winning game or the next game. In this case, a warning effect suggesting control to the AT may be executed before being controlled by the AT. For example, when an AT is won during CZ, the remaining CZ game may be consumed and then controlled by the AT. In this case, a warning effect suggesting control to the AT may be executed before being controlled by the AT. Note that the winning notification LED 70 that is lit during CZ may continue to be lit until the AT ends.

[About limit processing]
In the present embodiment, the limit process is described as terminating the AT. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the main control unit 41 may change the gaming state from RT2 to RT1 as the limit process.

  In the present embodiment, the number of games executed after the first AT is counted, and the limit process is executed when the number of counted games reaches 1500 games. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  For example, the number of payouts executed after the first AT is counted, and the limit process may be executed when the counted number of payouts reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10,000). In addition, for example, when the number of wins and the number of wins of a specific role (for example, bell, replay, cherry that triggers an AT lottery, etc.) is counted, and the number of wins or the number of wins reaches a predetermined number (eg 1000) Limit processing may be performed.

  Further, the count is not limited to the time when the AT first hit is triggered, but may be counted when the AT first hit is notified at the timing t2 shown in FIG. Accordingly, since the number of games executed after the AT initial hit notification is counted instead of the AT initial hit notification, it is not necessary to pay attention to the counted game number until the AT initial hit notification. In addition, you may count at the time of the navigation start of the timing t3, or the time of the ART start of the timing t5.

  Further, in a series of ATs, when the BB is won, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state via RT4. In this case, the net increase in the bonus state increases. For this reason, the number of games in the bonus state may be included in the count game count, and the net increase in the bonus state may be included in the count net increase. The number of games in the bonus state may be counted without being included in the number of counted games, or the net increase in the bonus state may be counted without being included in the counted net increase.

[About AT after limit processing]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, when the limit game is executed when the number of counted games reaches 1500 at timing t7, the execution of the navigation effect ends even if the number of AT games remains. However, it is not limited to this. For example, even if the number of counted games reaches 1500 games and the limit process is executed and the gaming state transitions from RT2 to RT1, the execution of the navigation effect may be continued if the number of AT games remains. In this way, the player will not miss a prize by operating the stop switch in the correct procedure when the push order bell is won, and when the win is won in the push order lip, You can also win a promotion replay by operating. As a result, it is possible to aim again at the AT winning by the first lottery and the BB winning by the internal lottery without consuming medals as much as possible. In this way, even if the gaming state is transitioned from RT2 to RT1 by the limit process in order to suppress the increase in gambling of the game, when the number of AT games remains, the navigation effect is continued based on the number of AT games. Because it is executed, the interest of the game can be improved.

[Additional notice of the number of AT games]
In the present embodiment, the number of AT games awarded in the extra lottery based on the extra lottery table B is notified at a time, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if 250 AT games are awarded at the timing t6 shown in FIG. 27, 50 games are notified at that time, and then 100 games after the 50 games are digested, and the remaining 100 games after the 100 games are digested. For example, the number of assigned AT games may be divided and notified, such as shifting to ending. In addition, the number of AT games awarded in the extra lottery based on the extra lottery table A may be divided and notified, for example, for every 50 games that are the minimum number of granted games. Note that the number of AT games to which an extra lottery is given based on the extra lottery table B may also be divided and notified every 50 games.

[About AT lottery]
In the present embodiment, the number of AT games is given by the first lottery and the extra lottery, and the AT is controlled only for the number of AT games given. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the net increase number and the payout number that can be controlled by the AT by the first lottery and the extra lottery are determined, and the AT may be controlled until the determined net increase or payout number is reached.

  In the extra lottery table B shown in FIG. 22 used when the number of counted games reaches 1250 games, the number of AT games of 0 games is not determined, but the number of AT games of 0 games is determined by a predetermined probability (for example, (A low probability of 50% or less) may be determined. Further, when the number of counted games reaches 1250 games, when it is determined that the number of AT games is 0, an additional lottery may be executed again based on the additional lottery table B.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery is performed before the number of counted games reaches 1250 games, whereas the lottery is executed after the number of AT games that reach 1250 games and reach 1500 games is given. The lottery was not executed, but it is not limited to this. For example, even after the number of counted games reaches 1250 games, a lottery may be executed by adding on the basis of a lottery table different from that before the number of counted games reaches 1250 games. For example, after the number of count games has reached 1250 games, a lottery may be executed on the basis of a lottery table that is more advantageous than before the number of count games reaches 1250 games. As a result, the extra lottery after the number of counted games reaches 1250 games is different from the extra lottery before the number of counted games reaches 1,250 games, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

[About a series of ATs]
In the present embodiment, a series of periods from when the first AT hits (timing t1 in FIG. 27) until the AT ends after the first AT hit is reached and all AT game numbers are consumed and the AT ends. Although it is AT, it is not limited to this. For example, a period from when all AT games are notified (timing t2 in FIG. 27) to when all the AT games are consumed until the end of the AT may be a series of ATs. For example, a period from the start of navigation (timing t3 in FIG. 27) to the end of the AT after all the AT game numbers are consumed may be a series of ATs. For example, a period from the start of ART (timing t5 in FIG. 27) to the end of the AT after all the AT game numbers are consumed may be a series of ATs. Furthermore, a predetermined period (for example, 100 games) after the number of AT games has been exhausted and the AT has ended may be set as a revival period, and a period in which it is easy to win an AT in an AT lottery. In this case, a period from the predetermined opportunity to the end of the recovery period may be a series of ATs.

[About prescribed control]
In the present embodiment, when a series of ATs are ended by the limit process, it is advantageous in the digest game number lottery than when a series of ATs are ended by other than the limit process, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a series of ATs are terminated by a limit process, there is a higher probability of winning an AT in an AT lottery or a larger number of AT games are given than when a series of ATs are terminated by a process other than a limit process. Good. Or, when a series of ATs are ended by the limit process, there is a higher probability that the AT is controlled by the CZ or there are more games controlled by the CZ than when a series of ATs are ended by other than the limit process. Good.

[About correct answer procedure and specific procedure]
In the above-described embodiment, for example, the correct procedure corresponding to the first determination result such as the left bell 1 and the correct answer procedure corresponding to the second determination result such as the replay GR1 have been described as an example. However, the correct answer procedure corresponding to the first determination result and the correct answer procedure corresponding to the second decision result are not limited to the same procedure, and different procedures are included as long as they include the same specific procedure. May be. For example, while the left first stop is determined as the correct procedure for the left bell 1, the correct first procedure for the replay GR1 may be determined as well as the left first stop. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the correct procedure is established by the first stop operation has been described. However, the correct procedure may be established by the second stop operation as well as the first stop operation.

[About the first decision result and the second decision result]
In the above-described embodiment, the lottery target combination including a small combination such as the left bell 1 is illustrated as the first determination result, and the lottery target combination including the replay combination such as the replay GR1 is illustrated as the second determination result. However, the first determination result and the second determination result are not limited to this. For example, both the first determination result and the second determination result may be a lottery target combination including a small combination. In this case, the first determination result may be a determination result having a higher degree of advantage for the player than the second determination result. For example, when the first determination result is reached, a small role that is paid out by 15 when it is operated according to the correct procedure is won, whereas when the second determination result is reached, 8 coins are paid out even when the correct procedure is operated. You may make it win only a small role.

  Further, for example, both the first determination result and the second determination result may be a lottery target combination including a re-game combination. Also in this case, the first determination result may be a determination result having a higher degree of advantage for the player than the second determination result. For example, when the first determination result is reached, the player is awarded the re-gamer who is advantageous when the correct procedure is operated, and when the second determination result is reached, the correct procedure is operated. Alternatively, the game state may be maintained or only a re-game player who becomes an opportunity to shift to the disadvantageous RT may be awarded.

[About common aspects]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the example in which one navigation effect mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is determined for each correct procedure has been described. However, as long as the first determination result and the second determination result have a common navigation effect, the navigation effects corresponding to other determination results may be common or different. Good. For example, left bells 1 and 2 are determined as the first determination result, replay GR1 is determined as the second determination result, left bells 3 and 4 are determined as the third determination result, and replay GR2 is determined as the fourth determination result. Is defined as “1-” shown in FIG. 16, while the left bell 1, 2 and the replay GR1 are selected as the navigation effect mode of the game assist indicator 12 The mode of the navigation effect of the game auxiliary display 12 when 3, 4 and the replay GR2 are won may be set to “−1”. Even in such a case, whether the winning navigation target combination is a push order lip, a push order bell, a push order lip or a push order bell It can be prevented that the player is specified from the aspect of the navigation effect.

  In addition, as an eight-push order bell that makes eight payouts by operating according to the correct answer procedure, a winning combination for paying eight pieces in the first left stop is won, while the other stop operation stops the misalignment. The eight-push order bells 1 to 4 are determined, and as a three-push order bell that will be paid out by operating in the correct procedure, a small role that will be paid out at the first stop on the left will win a prize. In the stop operation, the left three-sheet push order bells 1 to 4 for stopping the misalignment may be determined. In this case, the mode a is defined as the mode of the navigation effect regardless of which of the left eight-pressing order bell 1 and the left three-pressing order bell 1 is won, and the left eight-pressing order bell Regardless of which of the 2 and 3 left push order bells 2 is selected, the mode b is defined as the mode of the navigation effect. The left 8 push order bell 3 and the left 3 push order bell 3 Regardless of which one is won, mode c is defined as the mode of the navigation effect, and any one of the left eight pushing order bells 4 and the left three pushing order bells 4 is won. Also, the aspect d may be defined as the aspect of the navigation effect (the aspects a to d are different aspects). As described above, even if the correct answer procedure is the same, the first determination result and the second determination result have the same navigation effect mode, and the third determination result and the fourth determination result have the same navigation effect mode. It may be common.

[Main-side notification device]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the navigation effect by the main control unit 41 is executed in the game auxiliary display 12 (an example that is also used) has been described. However, the information is controlled by the main control unit 41 and the predetermined information according to the progress of the game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any device such as a credit indicator 11 and 1 to 3 BETLEDs 14 to 16 may be used. Thus, the cost can be reduced by executing the navigation effect using the main-side notification device.

[Internal winning command (at start of game)]
In the above-described embodiment, as an example for enabling execution of an effect corresponding to the group to which the winning lottery role belongs, while enabling the correct procedure to be specified only during the AT, on the sub-control unit 91 side, Explanation will be given on an example in which the control unit 41 transmits an internal winning command for specifying a group to which a lottery role won in the internal lottery belongs and a push order command for specifying a correct procedure depending on whether or not the AT is in progress. However, the specific method is not limited to this.

  For example, as an internal winning command, a first internal winning 1 command that can specify which lottery target role is a winning lottery target role (a lottery target role that is a target of navigation effect is also referred to as a notification target role) , It is not possible to identify the winning notification target role itself, but what kind of notification target role is selected (for example, winning one of replays GR1 to 6 or winning one of replays GR21 to 23) And the second internal winning 1 command that can specify that one of the left bell 1 to the right bell 4 is elected), and the main control unit 41 The first internal winning 1 command may be transmitted, and the second internal winning 1 command may be transmitted during non-AT. Since the sub-control unit 91 can specify the correct answer procedure when receiving the first internal winning 1 command, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the navigation effect shown in FIG. 16 and the like, while receiving the second internal winning 1 command. When this is done, it is impossible to specify the correct answer procedure, so that the navigation effect cannot be executed. This will be specifically described below.

  As a first example, the first internal winning 1 command and the second internal winning 1 command are set in the ROM of the main control unit 41 for each winning combination for the navigation target combination, and the first for the non-navigating target combination. An internal winning command table in which two internal winning 1 commands are set is stored. In the internal winning command table, as the second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the navigation target combination, one second internal winning 1 command is set for each type of navigation target combination. Specifically, one second internal winning 1 command that can specify that one of the push order bells is won corresponding to the push order bell is set, and the replay is performed corresponding to the replays GR1 to GR6. One second internal winning 1 command that can specify that any one of GR1 to GR6 is winning is set, and any of the replaying GR11 to 13 is winning corresponding to the replaying GR11 to 13 One second internal winning 1 command in which one of the replay GRs 21 to 23 can be specified corresponding to the replay GR 21 to 23 is set. The command is set.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 37, the main control unit 41 reads the internal winning flag set by the internal lottery in the internal winning 1 command setting process executed after the internal lottery (Sa01), and provides the navigation notification (navigation effect). (Sa02), and if it is determined that the navigation notification is to be executed in the step of Sa02, the winning combination based on the internal winning flag read in Sa01 It is determined whether or not the first internal winning 1 command is set in the internal winning command table (Sa03).

  If the first internal winning 1 command is set in the internal winning command table corresponding to the winning combination in step Sa03, that is, if the winning combination is a navigation target combination, the first corresponding to the winning combination is set. The internal winning 1 command is read from the internal winning command table and set in the command queue (Sa04). On the other hand, if the first internal winning 1 command is not set in the internal winning command table corresponding to the winning combination in the step of Sa03, that is, if the winning combination is a non-navigation target combination, the first corresponding to the winning combination is set. 2 internal winning 1 command is read from the internal winning command table and set in the command queue (Sa05).

  If it is determined that the navigation notification is not executed in step Sa02, the second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the winning combination based on the internal winning flag read in Sa01 is read from the internal winning command table and stored in the command queue. Set (Sa05).

  Further, the internal winning 1 command set in the command queue in steps Sa04 and Sa05 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  In the first example as described above, when the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification after the internal lottery, the first internal winning 1 command is set in the internal winning command table corresponding to the winning combination. If it is, the first internal winning 1 command that can specify the navigation target combination and the correct answer procedure won on the sub-control unit 91 side is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and the internal winning command corresponding to the winning combination is transmitted. If the first internal winning 1 command is not set in the table, the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. On the other hand, if the navigation notification is not executed, the winning navigation target role The second internal winning 1 command that cannot specify the correct answer procedure because it cannot specify the navigation target combination itself is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. For this reason, when the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, the correct procedure according to the result of the internal lottery from the internal winning 1 command is not specified by the sub-control unit 91. In this example, after the internal lottery, the internal winning flag is read and the internal winning 1 command is set. However, when the internal winning flag is set in the internal lottery, the internal winning 1 command is set. Also good.

  Next, a second example will be described. In the second example, the same internal winning command table as in the first example is stored in the ROM of the main control unit 41. Then, as shown in FIG. 38, the main control unit 41 reads the internal winning flag set by the internal lottery in the internal winning 1 command setting process executed after the internal lottery (Sb01), and reads it in the step of Sb01. It is determined whether the winning combination based on the internal winning flag is a navigation target combination (Sb02).

  If it is a notification target combination (navigation target combination) in step Sb02, it is further determined whether or not to perform navigation notification (Sb03). If navigation notification is executed in step Sb03, the winning navigation target combination is determined. Are identified individually (Sb04), and the first internal winning 1 command corresponding to the navigation target combination individually identified in step Sb04 is read from the internal winning command table and set in the command queue (Sb05).

  On the other hand, if it is not a navigation target combination in step Sb02, or if navigation notification is not executed in step Sb03, the second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the winning combination is read from the internal winning command table and set in the command queue. (Sb06).

  In addition, the internal winning 1 command set in the command queue in the steps Sb05 and Sb06 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  In such a second example, an internal winning command table similar to that in the first example is stored in the ROM of the main control unit 41. The main control unit 41, after the internal lottery, When the navigation notification is executed, the first internal winning 1 command that can specify the selected navigation target combination and specify the selected navigation target combination and the correct answer procedure is sent to the sub-control unit 91. If the winning combination is a navigation target combination but navigation notification is not executed, the type of the selected navigation target combination can be specified, but the correct internal procedure cannot be specified. Since it is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, when the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, the correct procedure according to the result of the internal lottery from the internal winning 1 command is specified by the sub-control unit 91 So that there is no You have me.

  Next, a third example will be described. In the third example, an internal winning command table in which an internal winning 1 command is set for each winning combination is stored in the ROM of the main control unit 41. Further, in the third example, when navigation notification is executed for a navigation target role in the internal lottery, a lottery target role (for example, left) with a different correct answer procedure for one type of navigation target role (for example, push order bell). In the case where the winning notification is individually determined for each of the bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4), when the navigation notification is not executed, one type of navigation target role (for example, push order) (Bell) regardless of the correct answer procedure, the winning combination is determined as one type of lottery object (for example, push order bell) at one time. When any of a plurality of types of lottery target roles (for example, left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4) having different correct answer procedures for the target combination (for example, push order bell) Set internal winning flags with different values On the other hand, when the navigation notification is not executed, the navigation is performed when one type of lottery target combination (for example, push order bell) corresponding to one type of navigation target (for example, push order bell) is won. An internal winning flag having a value different from the internal winning flag set when the navigation notification is executed even if the target combination is the same is set, and the internal winning command table also has one type. An internal winning flag that is set when one of a plurality of types of lottery targets with different correct answer procedures is selected for one of the navigation target roles. When a type of lottery target corresponding to one type of navigation target is won Different internal winning 1 commands are set corresponding to the internal winning flags to be set.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 39, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to perform navigation notification in the internal lottery (Sc01), and when executing the navigation notification in the step of Sc01, An individual lottery in which winning is individually determined for each lottery target role having a different correct answer procedure for the navigation target role is performed (Sc02). In the individual lottery, as shown in FIG. 40 (a), for one type of navigation target combination (for example, push order bell), lottery target combinations (for example, left bells 1 to 4) constituting the type of navigation target combination. , Middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4), it is determined whether or not the internal lottery random value falls within the winning range (specifically, whether or not the added value overflows). The winning of the lottery target combination within the winning range is determined, and an internal winning flag corresponding to the selected lottery target role among the lottery target roles constituting the type of navigation target combination is set.

  Further, when navigation notification is not executed in the step of Sc01, one type of navigation target combination (for example, push order bell) is batched as one type of lottery target combination (for example, push order bell) regardless of the correct answer procedure. Then, a collective lottery for determining the winning is performed (Sc03). In the collective lottery, as shown in FIG. 40 (b), for one type of navigation target combination (for example, push order bell), for the lottery target combination (for example, push order bell) that summarizes the type of navigation target combination. It is determined whether the internal lottery random value falls within the winning range (specifically, whether the added value overflows). When the internal lottery random value falls within the winning range, For example, it is determined whether or not the winning order bell is won, and an internal winning flag corresponding to the type of navigation target combination is set. In addition, the presence or absence of the winning will be determined as usual except for the navigation target combination.

  Then, the internal winning 1 command corresponding to the internal winning flag set in the individual lottery in the Sc02 step or the collective lottery in the Sc03 step is read from the internal winning command table and set in the command queue (Sc04).

  In addition, the internal winning 1 command set in the command queue in the step of Sc04 is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the subsequent timer interrupt process (main).

  Although not specifically illustrated, when navigation notification is not executed and the winning role is selected, after the internal lottery, a stop order selection lottery for selecting a correct procedure from a plurality of types of stop orders is performed. The correct answer procedure changes according to the situation.

  As described above, in the third example, the ROM of the main control unit 41 stores the internal winning command table in which the internal winning 1 command is set for each winning combination, and one type of navigation is stored in the internal winning command table. An internal winning flag that is set when one of multiple types of lottery targets with different correct answer procedures for the target role is set, and one type of lottery target corresponding to one type of navigation target role is won When different internal winning 1 commands are set corresponding to the respective internal winning flags, and the main control unit 41 performs navigation notification in the internal lottery, the correct answer procedure is performed for one type of navigation target combination. While performing individual lottery for individually determining the winning combination for each different lottery target and transmitting an internal winning 1 command corresponding to the winning combination to the sub-control unit 91 When navigation notification is not executed in the internal lottery, a batch lottery is performed to determine the winning as a single type of lottery regardless of the correct procedure for one type of navigation target, and the internal corresponding to the winning combination The winning 1 command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. In other words, the internal winning 1 command transmitted when a lottery subject with a different correct answer procedure for one type of navigation target is won, the first internal winning 1 command that can specify the type of the winning navigation target and the correct answer procedure. The internal winning 1 command transmitted when one type of navigation target combination is won, the second internal winning 1 command in which the type of the winning navigation target combination can be specified but the correct procedure cannot be specified When the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, the correct control procedure corresponding to the result of the internal lottery from the internal winning 1 command is specified by the sub control unit 91. There is no such thing.

  Note that when the bell is won in the internal lottery, regardless of the operation procedure, the same middle bell or right-down bell as that operated by the correct answer procedure at the time of pushing order bell winning is won. The main control unit 41 may transmit the above-described first internal winning 1 command to the sub-control unit 91 regardless of whether or not the bell is won during such a win.

  In the first to third examples, when the internal winning flag is set in the internal lottery, the internal winning 1 command is set. However, after the internal lottery, the internal winning flag is read and the internal winning flag is set. It is good also as a structure to set.

  By configuring as in the first to third examples, the result of the internal lottery from the internal winning 1 command on the sub-control unit 91 side when the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side. Therefore, it is possible to prevent an advantageous operation order from being notified in a state other than the state in which the navigation notification is being executed even if the sub-control unit 91 is cheated.

  In addition, when a push order bell is selected, if a stop operation is performed in a stop order corresponding to the type of push order bell, control is performed to win a middle bell or a right-down bell that is relatively advantageous to the player. When the stop operation is performed in a stop order other than the stop order corresponding to the type of the push order bell, control is performed so that the middle bell and the right-down bell are not won, and when the bell is won, the stop order is related. First, control that allows the middle bell to win a prize is performed. When the push order bell is elected, if the navigation notification is performed (when the navigation notification is performed during AT or non-AT), it is determined that the push order bell has been won, that is, the middle step. If the first internal winning 1 command that can specify the stop order for winning the bell or the right-down bell is sent and the navigation notification is not performed (when the navigation notification is not performed during non-AT), it is pressed. A second internal winning 1 command is transmitted that can identify that the order bell has won but cannot identify the correct procedure. On the other hand, as with the push-down bell, a middle bell and a right-down bell are allowed to be won, and a navigation alert is executed when a bell is won that can win the middle bell in any stop order. Regardless of whether or not, the first internal winning 1 command corresponding to the pushing order bell and the second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the pushing order bell are different from the internal winning 1 command, and the bell is won. Since the second internal winning 1 command corresponding to the bell that can be specified is transmitted, the sub-control unit 91 operates in the stop order corresponding to the push order bell in the situation where the middle bell or the right-down bell can be won. If it is not, it can be specified whether the middle bell or the right-down bell can be won, or whether the middle bell or the right-down bell can win regardless of the stop order.In particular, if it is specified that the middle or right falling bell can be won regardless of the stop order, an effect that suggests the possibility that the middle or right falling bell can win regardless of the stop order is performed. Is also possible.

  In addition, the bell (middle bell + down-right bell) is a lottery target that may be won at the same time as BB with a transition to BB advantageous for the player and RB with a transition to RB advantageous for the player. Since the possibility of winning BB or RB is suggested by winning the middle bell or the right-down bell, the sub-control unit 91 side uses the internal winning 1 command corresponding to the bell to Since it is possible to specify that the winning of the bell, which suggests the possibility of winning the RB, is won, it is possible to perform an effect that makes BB or RB win expected in such a situation.

  It should be noted that when a winning combination is won in an internal lottery, regardless of whether navigation notification is performed or not, the type of winning winning combination can be specified, but the correct winning procedure cannot be specified. If the navigation notification is performed, an advantageous procedure command that can identify the correct procedure according to the type of the winning role to be selected is transmitted separately from the internal winning 1 command. If the state is not performed, the advantageous procedure command is not transmitted, and when the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, the correct answer procedure corresponding to the result of the internal lottery is specified from the command. It is good also as a structure without this.

  Further, when a navigation target combination is won in the internal lottery, if the navigation notification is performed, an internal winning 1 command that can specify the type of the selected navigation target combination and the correct answer procedure is transmitted, and the navigation notification is performed. If it is not in the state, the internal winning 1 command is not transmitted, and if the navigation notification is not executed on the main control unit 41 side, the correct answer procedure according to the result of the internal lottery is not specified from the command. It is good also as a structure.

  Further, when the navigation target combination is won in the internal lottery, if the navigation notification is performed, the advantageous operation procedure includes a plurality of procedures (for example, in the replays GR1 to GR6, the first stop reel is the correct answer). The operation procedure in which the second stop reel is also in the correct order) is notified of all of the plurality of procedures, and is specified for all of the plurality of procedures from the first internal winning 1 command transmitted at that time. Although it is a possible configuration, when a navigation target combination is won in the internal lottery, in the case of performing partial navigation notification that notifies only a part of the advantageous operation procedures consisting of a plurality of procedures (for example, correct answer and When only the first stop reel is to be notified, when the advantageous operation procedure is a specific stop order and a specific timing, the stop order or only the timing is notified, etc.) It may be configured to transmit the internal winning 1 command that allows only a part of the advantageous operation procedure notified by the partial navigation notification to be specified. In the state where only a part of the information is notified, not all of the advantageous operation procedures according to the result of the internal lottery are determined from the internal winning 1 command, so that it is advantageous even if fraud is made on the sub-control unit 91 side. It is possible to prevent all advantageous operation procedures from being notified in a state other than the state where the navigation notification in which all the operation procedures are notified is executed.

[Internal winning command (when correct procedure is confirmed)
In the above example, when the push order command that can specify the standard procedure or the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted, the winning lottery object itself that cannot be specified cannot be specified. Since the possibility arises, the following configuration may be provided.

  For example, when the navigation target combination is won, the main control unit 41 uses an internal winning 2 command that can identify the selected navigation target combination regardless of whether navigation notification is performed or not. It may be transmitted at a timing when it is determined whether or not the correct answer procedure is.

  The internal winning 2 command is, for example, whether the winning lottery is one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, the right bells 1 to 4, or the replays GR1 to GR6. It is possible to specify which one of the replays GR11 to 13 or any one of the replays GR21 to 23. In addition, the timing at which it is determined whether or not the correct answer procedure of the winning navigation target is confirmed is, for example, that the correct answer procedure is established regardless of the stop order of the reels that are still fluctuating due to the stop operation of some reels. If the failure is determined, the operation of stopping a part of the reels is performed, and the first stop reels such as push order bell, replay GR1-6, replay GR11-13, and replay GR21-23 are displayed. When the stop operation is performed, whether the correct answer procedure is established or not established regardless of the subsequent stop order (for example, when the left bell is won, the correct answer procedure is established by setting the left reel to the first stop, In the case where the correct procedure is not established by setting the middle reel and the right reel to the first stop), the timing when the correct procedure is determined is the timing when the stop operation of the first stop reel is performed. That. Note that the timing at which the correct answer procedure is established is not limited to that at the time of the first stop, but is, for example, at the time of the second stop, such as when the correct answer procedure is established by the first stop and the second stop. It may be. Thereby, the sub-control unit 91 selects a specific type of navigation according to the type of the navigation target combination specified from the second internal winning 1 command in a state where the navigation target combination is won and no navigation notification is performed. It is possible to perform an effect that suggests the possibility that the target role has been won, and even after all reels have stopped, after the timing when it is determined whether or not the correct answer procedure for the winning target role is confirmed If there is, it is possible to execute an effect suggesting that the correct procedure specified from the internal winning 2 command has been established, or an effect suggesting that the correct procedure has not been established.

  For example, when the push order bell is won, there is a possibility that the middle bell will win based on the type of the navigation target role specified from the internal winning command transmitted at the timing when the game start operation is performed (for example, in the figure) “Yellow”) and the possibility of not winning any winning combination (for example, “white” in the figure), a small role notification is executed, the first stop reel is stopped, and the correct answer of the push order bell If the correct procedure is confirmed and the middle bell is confirmed to win based on the internal winning 2 command transmitted at the timing when the procedure is confirmed, the possibility that the middle bell will win (for example, in the figure) By switching to the small role notification that suggests only “yellow”), it is possible to suggest the possibility that the middle bell wins a prize. On the other hand, if it is determined that the procedure is not correct and it is determined that the middle bell does not win, switch to the small role notification that suggests only the possibility that no role will win (for example, “white” in the figure). This suggests the possibility that none of the roles will win. As a result, even if all the reels are stopped, if it is after the timing when it is determined whether or not the correct procedure for the selected navigation target role is confirmed, the stop at the time of all reels stop is made based on the internal winning 2 command. It is possible to produce an effect that is consistent with the aspect.

  Further, in the above example, when the navigation target combination is won in the state where the navigation notification is not performed, after the internal winning command or the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted, it is an advantageous operation procedure (correct answer procedure). The internal winning 2 command that can specify the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 at the timing when the navigation is determined. For example, when the navigation target combination is won in a state where the navigation notification is not performed. In addition, in a state where navigation notification is not performed, such as a configuration in which the internal winning 2 command is transmitted at the timing when the third stop operation is performed after the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted, that is, when all reels stop. After the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted when the winning combination is won, at least the timing after the timing when it is determined whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure If the configuration is such that the selection 2 command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, even if the sub-control unit 91 is fraudulent, the situation other than the state in which the navigation notification is performed can affect the advantage for the player Therefore, it is possible to produce an effect according to the advantageous operation procedure on the side of the sub-control unit 91 while preventing the advantageous operation procedure from being notified.

  In addition, the internal winning 2 command is transmitted at the timing when it is determined whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure, that is, at the timing when a stop operation is performed to determine whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure. The transmission may be performed at the timing when the stop operation for confirming is released, that is, at the timing when the corresponding stop switch is released.

  Further, in this embodiment, the internal winning 2 command is transmitted only at a timing when it is determined whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure, but any of a plurality of timings after the timing when it is determined whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the transmission timing of the internal winning 2 command changes according to the lottery result, the type of the navigation target role, and the like.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure transmitted at the several timing after the timing which determined whether internal winning 2 command is an advantageous operation procedure. For example, the internal winning 2 command may be transmitted every time a stop operation is performed. In such a configuration, when there are a mixture of the one that determines whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure in the first stop operation and the one that does not determine whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure until the second stop operation, the advantageous operation procedure At a timing when it is not determined whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure, a command indicating that the advantageous operation procedure is not confirmed is transmitted, and an advantageous operation procedure can be identified at a timing after the timing when it is determined whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure By transmitting a simple command, any command may be uniformly transmitted every time a stop operation is performed.

  In addition, when the navigation target combination is won in the state where the navigation notification is performed, that is, even when the first internal winning 1 command capable of specifying the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted, the first internal winning 1 command is transmitted. After that, the internal winning 2 command that can identify the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 at the timing when it is determined whether or not the advantageous operation procedure is determined. Only when the winning combination is won, after the second internal winning 1 command is transmitted, the sub-control unit 91 assigns an internal winning 2 command that can identify the advantageous operating procedure at a timing after the timing when it is determined whether or not it is an advantageous operating procedure. It is good also as a structure which transmits with respect to.

  In addition, the internal winning 2 command capable of specifying the advantageous operation procedure is transmitted only when the navigation target combination is won, but the internal winning 2 command is transmitted even when the navigation target combination is not winning. In this case, a command having the same content as the internal winning 1 command may be transmitted.

  As described above, when a winning role of the navigation target is selected, the operation of stopping some reels is performed, so that the advantageous operation procedure is established or not established regardless of the operation procedure of the reel that is still changing. Even if a reel that is changing remains, it is determined whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure for the winning navigation target role. If navigation notification is not performed at the time of winning the navigation target role, a game start operation is performed. The second internal winning 1 command is transmitted at the timing when the winning is performed, and the internal winning 2 command is transmitted at the timing when it is determined whether or not it is an advantageous operation procedure even if the reel that is still fluctuating remains. Yes.

  Also, even when navigation notification is performed at the time of winning the navigation target role, even if the first internal winning 1 flag is transmitted at the timing when the game start operation is performed, The internal winning 2 command is transmitted at the timing when it is determined whether or not the procedure. On the other hand, in the case where navigation notification is performed when a winning combination is selected, the navigation notification is started at the timing when the game start operation is performed, and the navigation notification continues until all reels are stopped. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize the advantageous operation procedure with certainty.

[About execution timing of navigation effect between main control unit and sub control unit]
In the embodiment described above, the start timing of the navigation effect by the main control unit 41 and the start timing of the navigation effect by the sub control unit 91 may be the same timing (for example, reel rotation start timing) or different. It may be timing. An example in which the navigation start timings of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are different will be described with reference to FIG. The navigation start timing may be different between the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91, for example, depending on the progress of the game, the controlled state, and the like.

  FIG. 41A shows the timing of operations by the player. In the example of FIG. 41A, the lever-on operation by the player, the three reel rotation start processing by the main control unit 41, and the stop switch validation processing are shown. In addition, the example of FIG. 41 describes the navigation when the push order bell is won.

  Here, a reel rotation start process for starting the rotation of three reels when the start switch 8 is operated (hereinafter also referred to as a lever-on operation) and an activation process for enabling the operation of the stop switch will be described. . First, the reel rotation start process will be described. When the player performs a lever-on operation, it is determined whether or not a predetermined wait time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reel rotation start process in the previous game. When it is determined that 4.1 seconds or more have elapsed from the reel rotation start process in the previous game when the lever is turned on, the reel rotation start process is executed when the lever is turned on. On the other hand, when it is determined that 4.1 seconds have not elapsed since the reel rotation start process in the previous game when the lever is operated, 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the reel rotation start process in the previous game. In addition, a reel rotation start process is executed.

  Next, the validation process will be described. The validation process is executed when both the first validation condition and the second validation condition are satisfied after the reel rotation process is executed. The first validation condition is a condition that is established when the rotational speeds of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R become constant speeds. The second validation condition is a condition that is established when the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R detect the reference positions of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. The reference position is, for example, a position where marks (for example, notches) provided on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are provided.

  FIGS. 41B and 41C show the navigation timings when the push order bell is won in the first situation (for example, during CB). FIG. 41B shows the navigation timing of the main control unit 41, and FIG. 41C shows the navigation timing of the sub control unit 91. Note that CB is a state in which all small roles are won in each game, and ends when a predetermined number of medals are paid out or when so-called SB is won.

  FIGS. 41D and 41E show navigation timings when the push order bell is won in the second situation (for example, AT after CB ends). FIG. 41D shows the navigation timing of the main control unit 41, and FIG. 41E shows the navigation timing of the sub control unit 91.

  As shown in FIGS. 41B and 41C, when the push order bell is won during CB, both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 execute the reel rotation start process (reel). The navigation is executed at T22 when the rotation of () has started. As shown in FIGS. 41D and 41E, when the push order bell is won during AT, the main control unit 41 performs the reel rotation start process (reel rotation has started). ) The navigation is executed at T22, and the sub-control unit 91 executes navigation (navigation effect) at the lever-on operation T21. The main effects achieved when configured in this way will be described below.

  (A) When the navigation start timing on the main side is different between the CB being the first situation and the AT being the second situation, for example, “The main control unit 41 may have failed. There is a risk of distrust. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 41, the navigation start timing on the main side is the same regardless of whether it is during CB or AT. Therefore, such a distrust is not given to the player, and the player can feel a sense of security. On the other hand, the navigation start timing on the sub side differs depending on whether it is during CB or AT. Therefore, a slot machine designer or the like can improve the degree of freedom of design related to the sub-side start timing.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 has a smaller storage capacity (such as ROM and RAM) than the sub control unit 91. If the navigation start timing of the main control unit 41 is different between CB and AT, the processing load of the navigation processing of the main control unit 41 increases, and the program capacity of the main control unit 41 is compressed. Will be invited. On the other hand, in this embodiment, the program capacity of the main control unit 41 can be reduced as much as possible by making the navigation start timing of the main control unit 41 the same during CB and AT.

  (B) The navigation is executed when a push order bell or the like is won, and is not executed when an SB that punctures a CB is won. In other words, the CB does not puncture in a game in which navigation is executed. Thus, during CB, when navigation is executed, it is more advantageous for the player than when navigation is not executed. Therefore, during CB, it is possible to provide a game property that attracts the player's attention to the execution of navigation.

  Thus, during CB, the player's advantage varies greatly depending on whether or not navigation is executed. Therefore, during the CB, it is possible to make the player feel nervous about whether or not navigation is executed. If the navigation start timing on the main side differs from the navigation start timing on the sub side during CB, navigation is executed when navigation is performed at the earlier navigation start timing on the main side or the sub side. The period during which such a tension is sustained will be shortened. On the other hand, in the example described above, since the main navigation start timing and the sub navigation start timing are the same during the CB, the period of tension can be extended.

  (C) In addition, in the game where the push order bell is won, the display results derived by operating the stop switch based on (the main side navigation and the sub side navigation) are the results during CB and AT. It will be the same. The middle bell or right-down bell wins during CB and AT. Therefore, for the navigation for deriving the same display result during CB and during AT, the sub-control unit 91 can execute navigation at different timings during CB and during AT, thus improving the degree of freedom of design. Can be made.

  As a modification, in a game in which the push order bell is won, when a stop switch is operated based on the executed navigation, different display results may be derived between CB and AT. Specifically, in a game in which the push order bell is won, when the stop switch is operated based on the executed navigation, the display result during CB is derived during CB, and the display result during CB is during AT. Different display results during AT may be derived. According to such a configuration, when the display result during CB is derived, it can be suggested to the player that the CB is controlled. Further, when the AT display result is derived, it can be suggested to the player that the AT is controlled. Note that the medals to be given may be the same or different when the display result during CB is derived and when the display result during AT is derived. For example, when the display result during CB is derived, the number of medals awarded may be larger than when the display result during AT is derived. According to such a structure, the interest of the game in CB can be improved. On the other hand, when the display result during AT is derived, the number of medals awarded may be larger than when the display result during CB is derived. According to such a structure, the interest of the game in AT can be improved.

  (D) For example, one game may be consumed quickly. Specifically, for example, it is a case where the MAXBET operation, the lever-on operation, and the first to third stop operations are all performed at short intervals (for example, when an impatient player plays a game). In such a game, in the next game, when the lever is turned on due to the wait time, the reel rotation process is not executed at the lever-on operation timing, and 4.1 seconds from the reel rotation start process in the previous game. When the time has elapsed, reel rotation processing is executed. That is, a period (hereinafter referred to as “waiting period”) from when the lever is operated to when the reel rotation process is performed is provided. If the main-side navigation and the sub-side navigation are executed at the time of lever-on operation, the specific player becomes unhandled during this waiting period (becomes free).

  On the other hand, in the above example, in the CB, the navigation start timings on both the main side and the sub side are at the start of reel rotation (T22). Therefore, in the waiting period, it is possible to give the player a feeling of tension such as whether or not navigation is executed.

  On the other hand, when controlled by the AT, for example, the sub-side performs navigation as early as possible so as not to miss the push order bell. Specifically, in the example of FIG. 41, the sub-side performs navigation by lever-on operation T21. Therefore, even if the pushing order bell is won during AT, 11 bells can be won as much as possible.

  In addition, examples of making the navigation start timings of the main control unit and the sub control unit different are not limited to those shown in FIG. 41 but may be those shown in FIGS. 42 and 43.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 42, during the CB, both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 execute navigation by lever-on operation T21. On the other hand, if it is during AT, the main control unit 41 performs navigation by lever-on operation T21. If the CB is in progress, the sub-control unit 91 executes navigation at the reel rotation start T22. According to such a configuration, navigation can be executed at an earlier timing during CB than in the example of FIG. On the other hand, during the AT, the main control unit 41 can execute navigation at an early timing, and the sub-control unit 91 can execute navigation at a later timing. In the example of FIG. 42, the navigation start timing of the sub-control unit 91 may be any timing as long as the timing is after the lever-on operation T21.

  In the example shown in FIG. 43, during CB, both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 execute navigation at T23 when the operation to the stop switch is enabled. On the other hand, if it is during the AT, the main control unit 41 executes navigation at T23 when the operation to the stop switch becomes valid. On the other hand, if it is during CB, the sub-control unit 91 performs navigation by lever-on operation T21. According to such a configuration, navigation can be executed at a later timing during CB than in the example of FIG. Therefore, in the CB in which it is important for the player that the navigation is executed, it is possible to maintain a tension feeling whether the navigation is executed or not until the effective T23 of the stop switch. Further, during AT, the sub-control unit 91 performs navigation by lever-on operation T21, so that it is possible to prevent the push order bell from being missed as much as possible.

  41 to 43 exemplify CB and AT as the first situation and the second situation in which the sub navigation start timing is different. However, the first situation and the second situation may be other situations. For example, the first situation may be a predetermined RT state, and the second situation may be a specific RT state.

[Maintenance display results and transition display results]
In the embodiment described above, an example in which most of the games in the AT are digested in the RT2 has been described, but most of the games in the AT are digested in the RT0, for example, when the replay GR21-23 is won in the RT0. , A navigation effect that informs the operation procedure of winning a normal replay when the AT is not won in the extra state lottery, and a navigation that informs the operation procedure of winning the special replay when the AT extra lottery is won. An effect may be executed so that the process can be shifted to RT2.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8, RT0 is maintained when the normal replay wins as the maintenance display result at RT0, and when the special replay wins at RT0, the process proceeds to RT2, and the correct answer procedure as shown in FIG. Whether or not the normal replay wins or the special replay wins is determined depending on whether or not the operation is performed. For this reason, when the AT additional state lottery is not won, the stop order in which the normal replay wins is notified by the navigation effect, so that the stop operation in the notified stop order is promoted and RT0 is maintained. It has become.

  In such a configuration, even if the stop order for maintaining RT0 is notified by the navigation effect, there is a possibility that the stop order for shifting from the notified stop order to RT2 may be specified, and the stop for maintaining RT0 is possible. In spite of the notification of the order, there is a possibility that the operation is intentionally performed in the stop order of shifting to RT2. In order to eliminate such inconvenience, the following configuration may be provided.

  During RT0, six types of replays GR11 to GR16 may be provided as the lottery roles for which the normal replay, special replay, and falling replay are won at the same time, and reel control may be performed as shown in FIG. When the replays GR11 to 16 are elected, as shown in FIG. 44, the combination of symbols to be stopped is different according to the type and stop order. For example, when the replay GR11 (special replay + normal replay + falling replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of the normal replay stops on the winning line LN, When the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the middle reel as the first stop, the combination of special replays stops at the winning line LN, and when the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the right reel as the first stop The combination of fall replay stops on the winning line LN. When replay GR12 (special replay + normal replay + falling replay + winning combination a) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of normal replays stops at the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop, the combination of the falling replays is stopped on the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop. In this case, the special replay combination stops on the winning line LN. When replay GR13 (special replay + normal replay + tumble replay + winning combination b) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of tumble replay stops at the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop, the combination of normal replays is stopped on the pay line LN, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop. In this case, the special replay combination stops on the winning line LN. When replay GR14 (special replay + normal replay + falling replay + winning combination c) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of stop with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of special replays stops at the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop, the combination of normal replays is stopped on the pay line LN, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop. In this case, the fall replay combination stops on the winning line LN. When replay GR15 (special replay + normal replay + falling replay + winning combination d) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of special replays stops at the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop, the combination of the falling replays is stopped on the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop. In this case, the normal replay combination stops on the winning line LN. When replay GR16 (special replay + normal replay + tumble replay + winning combination e) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order with the left reel as the first stop, the combination of tumble replay stops at the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is the first stop, the special replay combination is stopped on the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is the first stop. In this case, the normal replay combination stops on the winning line LN.

  For this reason, when the replays GR11 to 16 are won at RT0, the special replay is won by operating in the stop order corresponding to the type, but if the type is not known, the stop order according to the type intentionally. If the operated stop order matches the stop order corresponding to the normal replay, RT0 can be maintained by winning the normal replay, and matches the stop order corresponding to the special replay. Then, it is possible to shift to RT2 by winning the special replay, but if the stop order corresponding to the normal replay and the stop order corresponding to the special replay do not match, the fall replay wins and shifts to RT1. May end up. In such a configuration, even if stop operations are performed in any stop order, the normal replay wins at an equal rate and RT0 is maintained, and the special replay wins and moves to RT2, and the fall replay is performed. Since winning and shifting to RT1, it is possible to prevent the player from being extremely disadvantageous regardless of the stop order in which the player performs the stop operation.

  In addition, when the replays GR11 and 12 are won at RT0, when the replays GR13 and 14 are won at RT0, and when the replays GR15 and 16 are won at RT0, the stop for normal replay that maintains RT0 is stopped. The order (first stop reel) is different from the stop order (first stop reel) in which the special replay that moves to RT2 is awarded. In addition, when the replays GR11 and 12 are won at RT0, the stop order (first stop reel) for winning the normal replay that maintains RT0 is the same, but when the replay GR11 is won and the replay GR12 The stop order (first stop reel) in which the special replay for shifting to RT2 is won is different from the case where is won. The same applies when the replays GR13 and 14 are won at RT0 and the replays GR15 and 16 are won at RT0. For this reason, even if the stop order for winning the normal replay in which RT0 is maintained by the navigation effect is specified, the stop order for winning the special replay that moves from the stop order to RT2 cannot be specified. Yes. As a result, it is possible to prevent the stop order to be shifted to RT2 from being specified when the stop order for maintaining RT0 is notified.

[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 example described above, as an advantageous state, for the slot machine 1, a big bonus (BB), AT, or CZ, which has a higher probability than that when the winning role of the small role is in a predetermined state, is exemplified. The present invention is not limited to this as long as it is advantageous, 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 control related to AT, control of a high probability state (CZ in the present embodiment) of AT lottery is given. 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 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 the control related to the AT.

  In the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the above-described AT (for example, CZ lottery, CZ control, control related to the precursor period, control related to the suggestion navigation period, AT lottery, AT control, etc.). However, the sub-control unit 91 may execute it. 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. Thus, the main control unit 41 does not manage the control related to the AT, but the sub control unit 91 manages the capacity in the RAM of the main control unit 41 that has a smaller storage capacity than the RAM of the sub control unit 91. The shortage can be resolved.

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

  Note that various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, and the like in the above-described embodiments and modifications may be combined as appropriate.

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

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

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
An advantageous amount determining means for determining whether or not to give an advantageous amount;
An advantageous amount providing means for providing the advantageous amount when it is determined by the advantageous amount determining means to provide the advantageous amount;
A specific state control means for controlling a specific value in which the rate of game value per unit game exceeds 1 by digesting the given advantageous amount;
Counting means for counting the number of unit games executed after a predetermined opportunity;
Advantageous state control means for performing control to an advantageous state in which the probability that the advantageous amount is given by the advantageous amount determination means is higher than a normal state;
The advantageous amount giving means is executed after the predetermined opportunity when the number of times counted, which is the number of unit games counted by the counting means, reaches the first number, which is greater than the first number. In addition, the advantageous amount is added to the second number of times that the total amount of game values given in each of the unit games is less than or equal to a predetermined upper limit amount, so that the counting number can be reached,
The specific state control means ends the control to the specific state when the number of counts reaches the second number of times,
A slot machine, further comprising first notification means for notifying the number of unit games until the count reaches the second number.

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