JP2018046928A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of preventing a game property for awaiting exclusively that a special game state comes in a normal game state.SOLUTION: A control to an advantageous RT can be made, when a replay of BAR arrangement other than the passage through a big bonus comes during a disadvantageous RT.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

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 state advantageous to the player such as a big bonus (hereinafter also referred to as BB). 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 an advantage game advantageous for a player using RT after bonus (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-83398 A

  According to the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, since the transition from the normal gaming state to the advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player has not been made unless a bonus is passed, during the normal gaming state, the bonus state (special gaming state) I had to keep waiting to become.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can prevent gameability that only waits for a special game state during a normal game state. is there.

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a winning result can be generated according to the display result after the variable display portion is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion.
State control means (for example, main control unit 41) for controlling the gaming state to any of a plurality of types of states (for example, disadvantageous RT, intermediate RT, advantageous RT, BB);
Pre-determining means (for example, processing for executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result that allows derivation
In the determination result by the prior determination means, a special display result (for example, red 7-red 7-red 7) that can be shifted to a special gaming state (for example, big bonus) advantageous to the player is derived. Includes acceptable special decision results (eg BB1 wins)
The state control means includes
When a specific condition is satisfied during the special gaming state (for example, during a big bonus) (for example, when an RB carryover state is caused by RB missing), a normal gaming state (for example, after the special gaming state ends) , Disadvantageous RT) can be controlled to an advantageous gaming state (for example, advantageous RT) that is more advantageous to the player,
When the special condition is not satisfied during the special gaming state (for example, during the big bonus) (for example, when the RB is not won or when the RB is won), the advantage is obtained after the special gaming state is ended. Do not control to gaming state (for example, advantageous RT),
Advantageous when a special condition other than passing through the special game state (for example, big bonus) is satisfied during the normal game state (for example, during disadvantaged RT) (for example, when a BAR-matched lip winning is achieved) It can be controlled to a gaming state (for example, advantageous RT).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to control to the advantageous gaming state when a special condition other than passing through the special gaming state is established during the normal gaming state, so that the special gaming state is entered during the normal gaming state. It is possible to prevent a game that only waits.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
In a case where the determination result by the pre-determining means is a specific determination result (for example, BB1 win) in which a specific display result (for example, red 7-red 7-red 7) is allowed to be derived, the specific display result Is not derived, the specific determination result is carried over (for example, BB carryover),
The specific condition is that the specific determination result is carried over during the special gaming state (for example, during a big bonus) (for example, an RB carry-over state due to RB missing).

  According to such a configuration, in order to establish the specific condition, it is necessary to carry over the specific determination result during the special game state, so that it is possible to achieve a game with technical intervention.

(3) In the slot machine of either (1) or (2) above,
The special condition is satisfied when a special display result is derived (for example, when a BAR uniform lip winning occurs).

According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the display result.
(4) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (3) above,
The state control means includes
Control from the advantageous gaming state (eg, advantageous RT) to the normal gaming state (eg, disadvantaged RT) via an intermediate gaming state (eg, intermediate RT);
During the intermediate gaming state (for example, during intermediate RT), it is possible to control to the advantageous gaming state (for example, advantageous RT) by a condition other than passing through the special gaming state (for example, big bonus),
With a higher probability than controlling from the normal gaming state (eg, disadvantaged RT) to the advantageous gaming state (eg, advantageous RT), the advantageous gaming state (eg, advantageous RT) from the intermediate gaming state (eg, intermediate RT) ) To control.

  According to such a configuration, even if the player falls from the advantageous gaming state, the intermediate gaming state is controlled. From the intermediate gaming state, the advantageous gaming state is more easily controlled than in the normal gaming state. Further, the normal gaming state may be controlled to the advantageous gaming state. Therefore, relief against falling is possible.

It is a front view of the slot machine of this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of special combination, the symbol combination of a special combination, and a special combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by the lottery object role of a special combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of pushing order bell winning except BB carrying over. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of pushing order bell winning selection during BB1 carryover. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of push order bell winning selection during BB2 carryover. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of the pushing order bell win during BB3 carryover. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of pushing order rep winning. 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 a confirmation screen display. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the process at the time of normal BB winning. It is a figure which shows the effect determination table at the time of BB winning and AT winning, and the navigation effect determination table at the time of a continuous effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of the game in BB carryover. It is a flowchart for demonstrating BB inside inside navigation setting processing. It is a figure which shows the AT winning table at the time of cherry winning, and the AT winning table at the time of BB winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the gaming state in the slot machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.

  An example of an embodiment for implementing the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on the embodiment. In the following embodiments, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

[Configuration of slot machine]
As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. Yes.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, “red 7”, “blue 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “watermelon”, “cherry a”, “cherry” are respectively provided on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. A plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as “b”, “bell”, “replay”, and “plum” are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed in three stages, upper, middle, and lower, respectively, in the see-through window 3 provided at the approximate center of the reel panel of the front door 1b. In the following, “red 7”, “blue 7”, and “white 7” may be collectively referred to simply as “7”, “cherry a”, and “cherry b” as simply “cherry”.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front door 1b, there are a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value) The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (in the present embodiment, 3 as the specified number) among the specified number of bets determined in accordance with the gaming state within the range; Settlement switch 10 operated when settling medals stored as credits and medals used for setting bets (returning medals used for setting credits and bets), when starting a game Start switch 7 that is operated in turn, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated in order to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, for production to be used for production Switch 56 are respectively provided so as to be operated by the player.

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

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

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

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

  Inside the front door 1b, there are a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state and a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) by a key operation, and a set value A setting value display 24 that displays the setting value at that time while changing or checking the setting value, a stop switch 36a for selecting whether the stop function to be controlled to the stop state is valid, and stored as credit The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function for automatically adjusting (returning) the received medals regardless of the player's operation, and the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout exit 9 side provided in the housing 1a. Provided with a medal selector 29 having a medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has been thrown into the hopper tank 34a, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b. It has been.

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

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

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals. When the conductive member conducts electricity through contact with a medal stored in the overflow tank 35, the amount of medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank becomes full. Is detected.

  On the front surface of the power supply box 100, as shown in FIG. 4, it functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times. In the setting change state, the reset / setting switch 38 functioning as a setting switch for changing the set value of the winning probability (outtake rate) of the internal lottery, and the power switch 39 operated when the power is turned on / off. Is provided.

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are set apart from the winning line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned on the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined for winning based on a combination of symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning line is arranged on the winning line LN, a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) that is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. ) Are arranged so that it is easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the invalid lines LM1 and 2L of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1 and the reel 2L set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction on the upper stage. The lower stage, the lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, lower right There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols: invalid line LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set across straddling symbols. It is defined as LM.

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

  When all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a winning combination) on the winning line LN is displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. In the case of a stop, a winning will occur. When a prize is generated, a predetermined number of credits are added according to the prize. When the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 2). When the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped on the winning line LN, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols.

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

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

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames is fluctuated, so a maximum of four symbols are drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

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

  Hereinafter, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be simply referred to as reels unless it is necessary to distinguish between them. The reel 2L may be referred to as a left reel, the reel 2C as a middle reel, and the reel 2R as a right reel. An operation to stop the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be referred to as a stop operation.

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

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 Is supplied to the effect control board 90 connected via the. The power supply line for supplying power to the effect control board is directly connected from the power supply board 101 to the effect control board 90 without going through the game control board 40, and the power supply board 101 directly supplies power to the effect control board 90. May be supplied.

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

  The game control board 40 includes a single BET switch 5, a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, a settlement switch 10, a reset switch 23, a stop switch 36a, an automatic settlement switch 36b, and an insertion medal sensor. 31, a door opening detection switch 25 and reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and a payout sensor 34c, a full sensor 35a, a setting key switch 37, and a reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. The detection signals of these connected switches are input.

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

  The game control board 40 is equipped with a main control unit 41 for controlling the game. The main control unit 41 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d. The game control board 40 includes a random number circuit 42 that generates a random number within a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment), a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal having a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and the game control board 40. A switch detection circuit 44 that detects detection signals input from switches connected directly or via the power supply board 101, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and a flow path switching A solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the solenoid 30; an LED drive circuit 47 that controls various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40; and a power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1; When detecting a voltage drop, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, and a power supply A reset circuit 49 to provide a reset signal to the main CPU41a when initialization command from Nyutoki or main CPU41a is not inputted, and the other various devices and circuits are mounted.

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

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

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

  In the power interruption process, execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited as the process starts. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM 41c is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored. Next, after all output ports are initialized, a RAM parity is calculated based on all data stored in the RAM 41c, set in a predetermined parity storage area, and RAM access is prohibited. Then, a loop process in which no process is performed is entered. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the main control unit 41 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted. Thus, in the power interruption process, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and compared with the RAM parity calculated at the next start-up, whether or not the data stored in the RAM 41c is normal. Can be confirmed.

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

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

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 2), an effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and a reel LED 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. The effect device is driven based on the control by the sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55. In addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 produces an effect based on a command from the main control unit 41. It is good also as a structure which determines the output pattern of an apparatus and an output control part performs output control of an effect device based on the output pattern which the sub control part 91 determined. In such a structure, the sub control part 91 and the output control part Thus, the output control of the effect device is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device. However, the effect device is not limited to these, for example, a display device that is mechanically driven. Or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the effect device.

  The effect control board 90 performs drive control of the sub-control unit 91 that controls the effect, the display control circuit 92 that controls the display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, the effect LED 52, and the reel LED 55. LED drive circuit 93, audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from speakers 53 and 54, reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to sub CPU 91a when power is turned on or when an initialization command from sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, A switch detection circuit 96 that detects a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, a clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and a power source supplied to the slot machine 1 When the voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal indicating that is sent to the sub CPU 91. Such as power interruption detection circuit 98 for outputting is mounted against. The sub control unit 91 is configured by a microcomputer including a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d. Sub CPU91a receives the command transmitted from game control board 40, performs various control for performing an effect, and controls each part of the control circuit mounted in effect control board 90 directly or indirectly. .

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. The sub-control unit 91 executes a timer interrupt process (sub) by generating an interrupt every time the number of input system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval.

  Unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the command even if the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The reception interrupt process is executed, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur simultaneously.

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

[Setting value]
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the medal payout rate (the ratio between the total number of medals used for setting the bet number and the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate changes by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery or the like. The fact that the winning probability changes according to the set value is referred to as a setting difference, and the fact that the winning probability does not change according to the set value is also referred to as no set difference. 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, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise. However, out of a plurality of types of lottery target roles, a section having a high degree of advantage for the player (a high probability state of AT lottery called CZ and a state where a net increase in the number of ATs to be described later increases), etc. There is no setting difference in the lottery target combination that is the target of the advantageous section operation lottery for determining whether to shift. On the other hand, among a plurality of types of lottery object combinations, lottery object combinations that are not eligible for advantageous section operation lottery may have a setting difference. In order to change the setting value, an administrator may operate an operation unit provided in the slot machine 1 to shift to a setting change state in which the setting value can be changed. In order to confirm the set value, the administrator may perform a predetermined operation to shift to a setting confirmation state in which the set value can be confirmed.

  Also, the winning probability of the internal lottery is changed according to the setting value setting, the winning probability of the advantageous section operation lottery is changed according to the setting value setting, and the internal lottery winning is determined according to the setting value setting. Any one of changing the probability and changing the winning probability of the advantageous section operation lottery may be performed.

[Power interruption]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected every time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed. Power failure determination processing is performed, and when it is determined that a voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination processing, power interruption processing for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the time of the next recovery (main) Execute.

  The main control unit 41 returns the processing state of the main control unit 41 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the time of activation. If the RAM data is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register, and the RAM abnormal error state is controlled to disable the progress of the game.

  The sub-control unit 91 also determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98 is detected in the timer interrupt process (sub), and if it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected, the sub-control unit 91 returns next time. Sometimes power interruption processing (sub) for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 91c is normal is executed.

  The sub-control unit 91 restores the processing state of the sub-control unit 91 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the data of the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation. If the data in the RAM 91c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main control unit 41, only the RAM 91c is initialized, and the performance is not disabled.

  Even when it is determined that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation, the sub-control unit 91 receives a setting command indicating that the setting change state has been entered from the main control unit 41, and after a certain period of time has elapsed since activation. The RAM 91c is also initialized when neither the return command nor the setting command indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has returned is received even after the elapse. In this case, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 is configured such that when the RAM abnormality error occurs, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both ON, the setting key switch 37 is ON and the reset / setting switch 38 is activated. When the setting key switch 37 is activated with the setting key switch 37 turned off and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed, when the initialization condition consisting of five at the end of one game is satisfied, Five types of initialization in different areas to be initialized are performed according to each initialization condition.

  Initialization 0 is initialization that is performed at the time of startup when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are ON when a RAM error occurs. In initialization 0, all areas of the RAM 41c are initialized. The Initialization 1 is an initialization that is performed before the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the reset / setting switch 38 is turned off at the time of start-up, and is shifted to the setting change state. In the initialization 1, the RAM 41c is used. Of the storage area, areas other than the important work and special work are initialized. In initialization 2, the general work, the unused area, and the unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is in an OFF state at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. In the initialization 3, the unsaved work, the unused area, and the The used stack area is initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c.

  In this embodiment, initialization 1 is performed before the transition to the setting change state. However, initialization 1 is performed at the end of the setting change state, or both before the setting change state and at the end of the setting change state. May be.

  The special work includes a game state storage work in which a game state flag indicating a game state is stored and an internal winning flag storage work in which an internal winning flag is stored, and the special work is also initialized when shifting to the setting change state. Therefore, even when the setting is changed, the game state before the setting change and the internal winning flag (especially, the winning flag for the special combination being carried over) are maintained. On the other hand, when starting with both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 being ON, all areas of the RAM 41c including the special work are initialized by initialization 0. In this case, the gaming state The internal winning flag is also initialized. In the following, an operation that starts when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are ON is also referred to as a RAM clear operation.

[Internal lottery]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, the winning line that is activated (in the present embodiment, all the winning lines are always activated. In the following, a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged on the activated winning line (simply called the winning line). The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The types of winning combinations can be broadly divided into small roles that involve paying out medals and re-players that have a bet number that allows the player to play the next game without using medals. is there. In the following, a small role and a replay role are collectively referred to as a general role. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c.

  Note that the winning flags for the small combination and re-playing combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. Note that the winning flags for special roles such as BB (Big Bonus) and RB (Regular Bonus), which will be described later, are valid until the combinations of the combinations permitted by the flags are complete, and in the game where the combinations of the permitted combinations are complete. It becomes invalid. In other words, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag cannot be made, the winning flag is not invalidated and carried over to the next game. Become. In addition, the state where the winning flag for the special role is carried over is also referred to as “carrying over”.

  In the internal lottery, whether or not the above winnings are permitted is determined before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. A determination value table is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. A range of determination values (number of determination values) corresponding to each combination determined within a range of determination values from 0 to 65535 can be specified by a determination value table. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not a winning is permitted according to the acquired random number value and the range of determination values of each combination specified by the determination value table.

  Specifically, in the internal lottery, the number of determination values determined in accordance with the role that is the subject of the internal lottery, the current gaming state, and the set value are sequentially added to the random number value for the internal lottery. When the result overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

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

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

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one round with a period of 336 steps (0 to 335) are used as the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven in 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each region number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each region number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table.

  Next, when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel is described. For example, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel among the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effectively detected, the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. Thus, the region corresponding to the region number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the region corresponding to the region number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the fluoroscopic window 3 The lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

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

  In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the winning combination is drawn not to be aligned on the winning line. Create a stop control table with the number of sliding symbols and perform reel stop control. On the other hand, if you do not win any of the roles, stop control with the number of sliding symbols that does not match any of the roles Create a table and perform reel stop control. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The combination that is not performed is stopped without being aligned in the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  When a special role is provided, the following reel control is performed. For example, if a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, such as when a special role is won while the special role has been carried over before the previous game, align the small role on the winning line rather than the special role. It is possible to win a special combination only when priority is given to control and a small combination cannot be drawn. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn in, and the small combination is not on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

  If a special player and a replaying player are elected at the same time, such as when a replaying player is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, when the stop operation is performed, In addition, the control for stopping the game by aligning the symbols of the re-gamer within a maximum of 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer to be simultaneously elected are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or less, that is, 4 frames or less for all of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the drawing range of the frame, when the special combination and the re-playing combination are won at the same time, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player , You will always win the re-playing role together. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing role can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing role is drawn, and the special role is not arranged on the winning line simultaneously with the re-playing role.

  After the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started, the main control unit 41 continues the rotation of the reels for which the stop operation has not been detected yet until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. On the condition that the operation of the switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel. Even if the reel rotation is temporarily stopped due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reels on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected by continuing the rotation of the reels that are not.

  In the present embodiment, on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel. Even if the reel stop operation is not performed when the automatic stop time has elapsed, it may be assumed that the stop operation has been performed, and automatic stop control for automatically stopping each reel may be performed. In this case, since the reels are stopped without the player's operation, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won.

  The main control unit 41 measures the game time, which is the time elapsed from the time when the reel starts rotating, that is, the time elapsed since the reel starts rotating, every time the game starts. After the completion of the game, when a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and the game start operation is performed in a state where the game start operation is valid, the time is counted from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game If the started game time is equal to or longer than a predetermined regulation time (4.1 seconds in the present embodiment), that is, if a predetermined regulation time has elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game, Start reel rotation in the game.

  On the other hand, when a predetermined number of bets is set by inserting medals after the end of one game, and the game start operation is performed with the game start operation enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game is started. If the game time that started timing from the time is less than the predetermined regulation time, that is, if the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game, the reel rotation is not started at that time, It waits until the game time that has started timing from the start of reel rotation of the previous game reaches a predetermined regulation time, and when the predetermined regulation time is reached, rotation of the reel in the game is started.

  That is, when the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, the main control unit 41 regulates the progress of the game until the predetermined regulation time elapses. The progress of the game is regulated so that the shortest time is not less than a predetermined regulation time.

[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 advantageous RT. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control by the AT. In addition, the main control unit 41 controls to the AT when it is determined to control to the AT in the AT lottery, and the operation procedure (push order, correct answer procedure) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN. A process for executing a navigation effect that can identify the user is executed.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to control to AT when a specific lottery target combination (weak cherry, strong cherry, BB1, BB2, BB3 in this embodiment) is won during non-AT. Perform AT lottery processing. The AT lottery process may be executed at the time of internal lottery, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game.

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

  The expectation degree (reliability) determined to be controlled by AT in the AT lottery, which is the advantage for the player, and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when controlling to AT (average number of games to be acquired) are: The lottery is determined so as to differ depending on the type of a specific lottery target (AT lottery target). For example, AT lottery is performed in the order of strong cherry and weak cherry. In addition, the degree of expectation determined to be controlled by AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when controlled to AT are even when the same specific lottery target is won. In addition, the AT lottery may be performed so that the time when the specific lottery winning combination is won simultaneously with BB is higher than when the winning combination is simultaneously won with BB.

  When the internal lottery wins the simultaneous winning combination and the AT lottery is performed, the sub control unit 91 performs a process for executing the BB winning and the winning suggestion effect indicating whether or not the AT winning is performed at a predetermined timing. . As the winning suggestion effect, for example, an effect of displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51 is provided. The effects for displaying the predetermined image include, for example, character effects (character A effect, character B effect, etc.), button effects, repeated hit effects, freeze effects, continuous effects, and the like. Such an effect of displaying a predetermined image is performed together with a control for outputting a predetermined sound effect from the speakers 53 and 54 and a control for lighting the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55. Note that any one of the controls may be performed alone, or may be performed in a combination of two or more (for example, a predetermined image and sound are performed, and LED lighting is not performed). .

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

  The freeze effect is an effect that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period when the start switch 7 is operated. The freeze effect may be any effect that delays the timing at which at least one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is activated. The target may be one stop switch, or two or more stops. It may be a switch. In the present embodiment, the freeze is generated by delaying the timing for enabling the operations of all the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R over a predetermined period. During the freeze effect, for example, the reel may not rotate, the reel may rotate at a speed different from the normal time, or the reel may rotate in the reverse direction. The freeze effect is determined to win with a predetermined probability (for example, 50%) in a freeze lottery executed when a bonus and AT are won (when BB + AT is won). Note that the freeze effect may be executed not at the start of the game but at a timing during the game or at the end of the game.

  The continuous effect is an effect of notifying the lottery result after performing an effect suggesting the possibility of BB winning or AT winning over a plurality of games. For example, in the continuous effect, an effect in which the teammate character X and the enemy character Y fight is executed. Such a continuous effect is continued for at least two games. Then, when the ally character X wins the enemy character Y, it is informed that the player has won the BB or AT, or has won the BB and AT. Conversely, when the ally character X loses to the enemy character Y, it is notified that neither the BB winning nor the AT winning has been made. In addition, from the result of continuous production, although BB is won, it can be made unknown whether it is only BB or BB + AT. Further, the continuous effect may end in one game.

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

  In the winning suggestion effect lottery process, it is determined that at least BB winning or AT winning is determined to execute the winning suggesting effect, and even if BB winning or AT winning is not performed, the winning suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined rate. decide. The predetermined ratio is set to a higher ratio when, for example, a small role winning with a high expectation level of the BB winning is achieved. Thereby, the winning suggestion effect is executed not only when the BB winning or the AT winning is performed but also when the BB winning or the AT winning is not performed.

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

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

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

  The main control unit 41 sets the AT flag to control AT when the AT start timing comes when the AT is won without winning the BB. On the other hand, when the AT is won together with the BB winning, the main control unit 41 starts AT from the AT winning game.

  The AT flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41, and is cleared when the number of AT games reaches zero. Based on the AT flag, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT is in progress. During the AT, the navigation effect is executed as will be described later, and as a result, the advantageous RT can be controlled.

  During the AT, the main control unit 41 performs an extra lottery to determine whether or not to add the number of AT games when a special lottery target is won. The extra lottery may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game. The extra lottery is also executed during bonus game (during BB) when AT is won together with BB. In the case of only the BB winning, the AT lottery may be executed during the bonus game.

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

  When the extra lottery is performed, the sub-control unit 91 performs processing for executing an extra suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the extra lottery has been won at a predetermined timing. The addition suggestion effect may be any effect such as an effect of displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51. Note that the additional suggestion effect during AT and the additional suggestion effect during BB may be the same or different. Further, the number of AT games to be added may be different during AT and during BB.

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

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends an internal winning command, a push order command, a stop switch or start switch operation command, a game state command, an AT lottery command, an AT command, an AT game to the sub control unit 91. Send multiple types of commands including number commands.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the group to which the lottery object combination that has been 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 group to which the winning lottery role belongs. The sub-control unit 91 can determine whether or not a special role such as BB has been won based on the internal winning command. Further, the sub-control unit 91 can determine whether or not the game is a game in which the special combination can be won by determining whether or not the internal lottery has been lost during the carry-over of the special combination. it can.

  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 a correct procedure is transmitted, whereas during non-AT, a push order command that can specify a correct procedure is not transmitted. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 can identify the correct procedure by receiving the push order command during AT, but cannot identify the correct procedure during non-AT.

  The operation command for the stop switch or start switch is a command indicating that the stop switch or start switch has been operated, and is transmitted at each operation. The gaming state command is transmitted when the gaming state transitions. Specifically, it is transmitted when RT shifts or is controlled by a bonus. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the winning BB can be won based on the operation command, that is, whether or not the BB winning is missed at the first hit of the BB, and whether or not the BB is carried over It can be determined whether or not.

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

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

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

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the winning suggestion effect is to be executed and its type by the winning suggestion effect lottery, after executing the winning suggestion effect according to the result of the BB lottery / AT lottery at the start of the next game, The results of the BB lottery and AT lottery are notified.

  As a result of the BB lottery and the AT lottery, when both are not won, an effect of displaying a message such as “Sorry” on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. An effect (determined display effect) to be displayed on the display unit 51 is executed, and when AT is won, a message that can specify the number of AT games acquired such as “100 games acquired” is displayed together with a message such as “AT confirmed” on a liquid crystal display. An effect (privilege notification effect) displayed on the device 51 is executed. In addition, when BB winning and AT winning are performed, a message such as “bonus confirmation” is displayed after execution of a freeze effect or a continuous effect. Here, when the freeze effect is executed, since it is in the BB winning and AT winning state, it can be seen that at the stage of the screen display of “bonus confirmation”, it is BB winning and AT winning. On the other hand, at the stage of the “bonus confirmation” screen display after the continuous performance is executed, it is not known whether only the BB is won or whether the BB is won and the AT is won. In addition, when the navigation effect is executed in the “bonus confirmation” screen display after the continuous performance, it is determined that the BB winning and the AT winning are performed. In addition, a message that can specify the number of AT games acquired, such as “AT over 100 games after the end of BB”, is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with a message such as “BB / AT confirmed” when winning BB and winning AT. An effect to be performed may be executed. Note that, when a BB win is made in a game in which BB is won, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute a winning suggestion effect for informing the BB winning.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 calculates the number of AT games acquired by AT winning or extra winning by calculating not only the number of AT games but also the number of AT games at the previous reception based on the AT game number command. Identifies and executes the suggestion effect.

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

[Slot Machine according to First Embodiment]
In the slot machine 1 having the above-described configuration, a first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The basic configuration of the slot machine 1 described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4 is also provided in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment.

[Game state transition]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. As shown in FIG. 5, in the non-inside, there is an intermediate RT in addition to the advantageous RT and the disadvantageous RT. The intermediate RT is a gaming state that shifts from the advantageous RT when the falling lip winning (the display result indicating the falling lip winning is derived). The intermediate RT has a higher winning probability of the re-gamer (simply referred to as “replay”) than the disadvantaged RT. In addition, the probability of winning the AT is higher in the order of disadvantageous RT <intermediate RT <advantageous RT. In addition, in the intermediate RT, when the promotion lip winning (the display result that becomes the promotion lip winning is derived), it shifts to advantageous RT. In addition, the intermediate RT shifts to a disadvantaged RT by receiving a falling lip winning (a display result indicating a falling lip winning is derived). From unfavorable RT, BB is won and the game goes to advantageous RT by going through the big bonus. Further, from the disadvantaged RT, at the time of the BAR match replay winning, the game shifts to the advantageous RT by the BAR match lip winning or the promotion lip winning. Further, the intermediate RT shifts to an advantageous RT due to the promotion lip winning. When winning from a disadvantaged RT to a BAR-matched replay, the game is controlled to an infinite ART that continues until the bonus is won. In addition, in an infinite ART, an extra lottery may be executed in which the number of AT games after the bonus ends is added. In addition, a freeze effect may be generated at the time of replay winning with BAR. After the BAR-matched replay is won, the AT may end in a predetermined game such as 100 games instead of infinite ART.

  Here, the intermediate RT shifts to the advantageous RT by the correct procedure at the time of promotion replay winning or push order rep winning with a probability greater than 1/65536. On the other hand, the disadvantaged RT shifts to the advantageous RT by winning the BAR uniform replay with a probability of 1/65536. Therefore, the rate of transition from the intermediate RT to the advantageous RT is controlled to be higher than the rate of transition from the disadvantaged RT to the advantageous RT.

  In this way, from the disadvantageous RT as the normal gaming state, when a special condition other than passing through the big bonus is established (BAR matching lip winning or promotion lip winning at the time of winning BAR matching replay), control to advantageous RT Is possible. Therefore, since it is possible to control to the advantageous RT when a special condition other than passing through the big bonus is established during the disadvantageous RT, it is possible to prevent gameability that only waits for becoming the big bonus during the disadvantageous RT. it can.

  The special condition is satisfied when a BAR-matched lip winning occurs. The BAR matching lip can be won when operated in the correct answer procedure at the time of winning the BAR matching replay. The BAR-matched replay is won only with a very low probability of 1/65536, but it may be won during a disadvantaged RT, so that the player can focus on the display result.

  Further, even if the gaming state falls from the advantageous RT, it is controlled to the intermediate RT. Further, the intermediate RT is controlled to the advantageous RT with a higher probability than the disadvantageous RT to the advantageous RT. In other words, the intermediate RT is more easily controlled to the advantageous RT than the disadvantaged RT. Furthermore, the disadvantageous RT may be controlled to the advantageous RT. Therefore, even if the gaming state falls, relief against the fall is possible.

  When BB (BB1 to BB3) wins in the non-inside, the gaming state shifts to BB. There are route 1 and route 2 as the routes in which the game state transitions to the non-internal state after the end of the BB. The route 1 is a route when the gaming state is controlled while the RB is being carried over, and when the BB is finished when there is a payout exceeding a predetermined number. The route 2 is a route when the gaming state is controlled to a gaming state other than the RB carryover state, and when the BB is completed when a predetermined number of payouts are made. When the BB is completed on the route 1, the gaming state shifts to a non-internal advantageous RT. On the other hand, when the BB is completed on the route 2, the gaming state shifts to a disadvantaged RT that is not inside.

  Also, if the BB wins at the same time as a small role or re-gamer in the non-inside, or if the BB wins a single win, and the BB is missed, the BB is not won and the game is in progress Will migrate. If BB wins during BB carryover, the gaming state shifts to BB.

  Also, RB can be won only during BB. When RB wins during BB, RB wins according to the timing of the stop operation. When RB wins, the gaming state shifts into RB. In this case, a game in RB is performed in BB. When two games are consumed during the RB, the gaming state shifts again while the BB is not carried over. On the other hand, when the RB is won and the RB winning is missed, the gaming state shifts to RB carryover. In this case, a game during RB carryover is performed during BB. When an RB wins during RB carryover, the gaming state shifts into RB. Note that the RB is not limited to being winable only during the BB, but may be winable in other gaming states. In this case, during BB, the RB winning probability may be higher than in other gaming states.

  Here, in the BB, when a predetermined number of medals are paid out and the RB is being carried over, the subsequent gaming state shifts to the advantageous RT as the advantageous gaming state. Advantageous RT has a higher probability of winning a re-gamer (replay) than disadvantaged RT as a normal gaming state described later. Therefore, it is difficult to consume medals, which is advantageous for the player. Further, when the player is not carrying over or is in RB during BB, the gaming state shifts to disadvantageous RT as the normal gaming state by paying out medals exceeding a predetermined number. Disadvantaged RT is a disadvantageous condition for the player because the winning probability of replaying (replay) is low and medals are consumed as the game is played.

  In addition, when the push order bell is won during non-carrying, the main role cannot be won unless the stop switch operation procedure is correct, but when the push order bell is won during RB carryover, the stop switch is operated. Regardless of the procedure, reel control is performed so that the main character described later is always won. In order to do this, it is necessary to push in during non-carrying by using the fact that the internal winning flag is different between when the push order bell is won during non-carrying and when the push order bell is won during RB carry-over. The reel control may be made different between when the winning bell is won and when the pushing bell is won during the RB carryover. When the RB is being carried over, the winning flag becomes the pressing order bell + RB, and by performing the reel control in which only the main character wins a prize by becoming the flag, the main character can be won regardless of the operation procedure. In this way, medals can be increased during RB carryover.

  Also, the non-internal advantageous RT and intermediate RT have a replay winning probability of about 1/3, as in the case of RB carryover in BB. That is, in the route of route 1, the gaming state transitions while the replay winning probability is maintained. In addition, the non-internal advantageous RT and intermediate RT, as in the case of RB carryover in BB, perform reel control that always wins the leading role regardless of the operating procedure of the stop switch when winning the push order bell. Is called.

  In addition, the disadvantage RT in the non-inside has a replay winning probability of about 1 / 7.3 as in the non-carry-over in the BB. That is, the game state transitions while the replay winning probability is maintained for the route of route 2 as well as the route of route 1. Also, the disadvantageous RT inside the non-internal, as in the case of non-carrying in the BB, when the winning bell is elected, the leading role is won when the stop switch is operated according to the correct answer procedure, while the wrong answer Reel control is performed so that a sub-combination is won when operated according to the procedure or a prize is missed.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the control that can be controlled to the advantageous RT after the end of the big bonus, the advantageous RT can be controlled to the disadvantaged RT via the intermediate RT. Further, from disadvantaged RT, it is possible to control to advantageous RT by going through a big bonus, or by winning a BAR matching lip winning or a promotion lip winning at the time of winning a BAR matching replay. Furthermore, from the intermediate RT, it is possible to control to an advantageous RT under the condition that a promotion lip other than the big bonus is won. If it does in this way, even if it falls from advantageous RT once, it can prevent as much as possible that the interest of a game falls by not being controlled to disadvantageous RT immediately. Further, since the intermediate RT can be controlled to the advantageous RT under conditions other than passing through the big bonus, the interest can be improved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, when the RB carryover state occurs due to RB missing during the big bonus (during BB) and there is a payout exceeding a predetermined number in the RB carryover state, the process shifts to advantageous RT after the end of the big bonus. Further, when the RB is won during the big bonus (in BB), it shifts to the disadvantaged RT after the end of the big bonus. In this way, when the specific condition of the RB carryover state is satisfied, it is possible to control to the advantageous RT after the end of the big bonus. Moreover, even if it falls from advantageous RT once, since it can control from intermediate RT to advantageous RT, interest can be improved.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 5, when a BB wins a small role or a replaying player at the same time, or when a BB win is missed when the BB is a single winner, The gaming state changes during BB carryover. When the RB is won during the big bonus (in BB) and the specific condition of losing the RB winning is satisfied, the gaming state shifts to RB carryover. In order to miss the RB winning a prize, it is necessary to operate the stop switches 8L to 8R at a predetermined timing. In this way, in order to establish the specific condition, it is necessary to carry over the RB prize during BB, so that it is possible to achieve a game with technical intervention.

[Winner]
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the types of special roles, symbol combinations of special roles, and technical matters related to special roles. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the types of small roles, symbol combinations of small roles, and technical matters related to small roles. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the types of re-game players, symbol combinations of re-game players, and technical matters related to the re-game players. With reference to FIG. 6, the special combination of the winning combinations will be described. As special roles, BB1, BB2, and BB3 that are big bonuses and RB that is a regular bonus are provided.

  BB1 is awarded when the combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is aligned on the winning line LN in the non-inside. “Red 7” constituting BB1 is not arranged within 5 frames in each reel. Therefore, when BB1 is won in the internal lottery, the control is performed to win the other combination when the other combination is prioritized, and when the other combination is not prioritized, “red 7” is determined by the stop operation timing. Control to win. In the present embodiment, a small role (a middle bell described later) or a replaying role (normal replay described later) may be won simultaneously with BB1, and in this case, the small role or replaying role is more than BB1. Preferentially win. When BB1 wins, a red character image “7-7-7” (or a symbol image corresponding to 7-7-7) is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. In other words, when BB1 wins, information that reminds the player that 7 matches is informed.

  When BB1 wins in the non-inside, the gaming state shifts to BB (in BB1). During BB1, the process ends when the total number of medals paid out in BB1 exceeds 360. If BB1 wins at the same time as a small role or re-playing player in the non-inside, or if BB1 wins alone and BB1 is missed, BB is not won and the game state shifts while BB is carried over To do. When BB1 wins during BB carryover, the gaming state shifts to BB (in BB1).

  BB2 is awarded when the combination of “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is aligned on the winning line LN in the non-inside. “Blue 7” constituting BB2 is not arranged within 5 frames in each reel. Therefore, when BB2 is won in the internal lottery, the control is performed to win the other combination when the other combination is prioritized, and when the other combination is not prioritized, “blue 7” is determined by the stop operation timing. Control to win. In this embodiment, a small role (a middle bell described later) or a replaying role (normal replay described later) may be won simultaneously with BB2. In this case, the small role or replaying role is more than that of BB2. Preferentially win. When BB2 wins, a blue character image of “7-7-7” (or a symbol image corresponding to 7-7-7) is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. In other words, when BB2 wins, information that reminds the player that 7 matches is informed.

  When BB2 wins in the non-inside, the gaming state shifts to BB (in BB2). During BB2, the process ends when the total number of medals paid out during BB2 exceeds 240. If BB2 wins at the same time as a small role or re-playing player in the non-inside, or if BB2 wins alone when BB2 wins, the BB will not win and the game state will change during BB carryover To do. When BB2 wins during BB carryover, the gaming state shifts to BB (in BB2).

  BB3 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on the winning line LN in the non-inside. “White 7” constituting BB3 is not arranged within 5 frames in each reel. Therefore, when BB3 is won in the internal lottery, the control is performed to win the other combination when the other combination is prioritized, and when the other combination is not prioritized, the “white 7” is determined by the stop operation timing. Control to win. In the present embodiment, a small role (a middle bell described later) or a replaying role (normal replay described later) may be won simultaneously with BB3. In this case, the small role or replaying role is more than that of BB3. Preferentially win. When BB3 wins, a white character image “7-7-7” (or a symbol image corresponding to 7-7-7) is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. In other words, when BB3 wins, information that reminds the player that 7 matches is informed.

  When BB3 wins in the non-inside, the gaming state shifts to BB (in BB3). During BB3, the game ends when the total number of medals paid out during BB3 exceeds 120. If BB3 wins at the same time as a small role or re-playing player in the non-inside, or if BB3 wins alone when BB3 wins, the BB will not win and the game state will shift to BB carryover To do. If BB3 wins during BB carryover, the gaming state shifts to BB (in BB3).

  RB is awarded when the combination of “red 7-replay-replay” is aligned on the winning line LN during non-carry-over or RB carry-over in BB. “Red 7” of the left reel constituting the RB is not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel. For this reason, when winning an RB in the internal lottery, an RB winning may be missed according to the operation timing of the stop switch 8L.

  In particular, in the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the black BAR is arranged in the vicinity of the cherry in the left reel 2L. For this reason, the player operates the stop switch 8L at the timing when the black BAR is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 in the left reel 2L (so-called eyes) so as not to miss the winning of cherries (middle cherries and lower cherries described later). Tend to push). As a result, the red 7 arranged at a distance of 5 frames or more from the black BAR in the left reel 2L is not stopped on the winning line LN. As a result, the player who operates the stop switch 8L aiming at the black BAR in the left reel 2L usually misses the RB winning when winning the RB. In addition, since a watermelon is also arranged near the black BAR of the left reel 2L, when the role of watermelon is provided, the player is more likely to operate the stop switch 8L aiming at the black BAR.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the small combination of the winning combinations will be described. For small roles, 1 bell 1A, 1 bell 1B, 1 bell 2, 1 bell 3, 1 bell 4A, 1 bell 4B, 1 bell 5, 1 bell 6, 1 bell 7A, A single bell 7B, a single bell 8, a single bell 9, a single 1, a single 2, a middle bell, a right-up bell, a lower bell, a middle cherry, and a lower cherry are included.

  1 bell 1A, 1 bell 1B, 1 bell 2, 1 bell 3, 1 bell 4A, 1 bell 4B, 1 bell 5, 1 bell 6, 1 bell 7A, 1 bell 7B, 1 bell 8, and 1 bell 9 are also referred to as 1 bell, and 1 1 and 1 2 are also referred to as 1 sheet.

  Each of the single bells will not win the winning single bell unless the stop operation of the left reel, middle reel, and right reel is performed at an appropriate timing, but depending on the type of winning combination at the same time , Either role wins. For example, the “replay” of the left reel composing the single bell 1A is arranged within 5 frames, but the “cherry a” of the middle reel composing the single bell 1A and the “white 7” of the right reel are There are places that are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the 1-bell 1A is won in the internal lottery, if the stop operation of the middle reel and the right reel is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning 1-bell 1A is not won. However, when all of the bells (hereinafter also referred to as one bell) are elected at the same time, the left reel “Replay”, the middle reel “Cherry a” / “Cherry b” / “Plum”, the right reel “White 7” / “Cherry a” / “BAR” / “Plum” are arranged within 5 frames each. Therefore, when all the 1 bells are won in the internal lottery, any combination can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When each one of the bells wins, the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is aligned on the upper stage, that is, the invalid line LM1, and one medal is paid out.

  Each winning combination wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. For example, “Blue 7” / “Watermelon” on the left reel, “Bell” on the middle reel, and “Red 7” / “Replay” on the right reel constituting one bell 1 are arranged within 5 frames each. Yes. For this reason, when the single bell 1 is won in the internal lottery, the single bell 1 can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When each winning combination wins, one medal is paid out.

  The middle bell wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. For example, the “bell” of the left reel, the “bell” of the middle reel, and the “bell” of the right reel that constitute the middle bell are arranged within 5 frames each. For this reason, when the middle bell is won in the internal lottery, the middle bell can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the middle bell wins, 8 medals are paid out.

  The right-up bell will win regardless of the timing of the stop operation. For example, “Blue 7” / “Watermelon” on the left reel, “Bell” on the middle reel, and “White 7” / “Cherry a” / “BAR” / “Plum” on the right reel Each is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, when a right-up bell is won in the internal lottery, the right-up bell can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the right-up bell wins, the combination of “bell-bell-bell” goes up to the right, that is, aligns with the invalid line LM4. When the right-up bell wins, 8 medals are paid out.

  The lower bell wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. For example, “Blue 7” / “Watermelon” for the left reel, “White 7” / “BAR” / “Replay” for the middle reel, and “Red 7” / “Replay” for the right reel, Arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, when the lower bell is won in the internal lottery, the lower bell can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the lower bell wins, the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is aligned with the lower row, that is, the invalid line LM2. When the lower bell wins, 8 medals are paid out.

  The middle cherries will not win if the stop operation of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel is not performed at an appropriate timing. For example, the “cherry a” on the left reel that constitutes the middle stage cherry has a portion that is not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the middle cherries are won in the internal lottery, the winning middle cherries cannot be won unless the left reel is stopped at an appropriate timing. When the middle cherries wins, one medal is paid out.

  The lower cherries will not win if the stop operation of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel is not performed at an appropriate timing. For example, “BAR” on the left reel that forms the lower cherry has a portion that is not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the lower cherries are won in the internal lottery, the winning lower cherries cannot be won unless the left reel is stopped at an appropriate timing. When the lower cherries win, the “cherry” symbol is drawn to the lower tier of the left reel. When the lower cherry wins, one medal is paid out.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the re-game player among the winning combinations will be described. Note that “lip” is a description in which replay is omitted. The re-game players include a maintenance lip, a promotion lip, a fall lip, a control lip 1, a control lip 2, a control lip 3, a control lip 4, a control lip 5, and a BAR aligned lip.

  The normal replay is won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. For example, the “replay” of the left reel, the “replay” of the middle reel, and the “replay” of the right reel constituting the middle stage replay are arranged within 5 frames each. For this reason, when the middle stage replay is won in the internal lottery, the middle stage replay can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the middle stage replay wins, a replay game is awarded.

  The maintenance lip is won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. For example, the “reel” of the left reel, the “replay” of the middle reel, and the “replay” of the right reel that constitute the maintenance lip are arranged within 5 frames each. For this reason, when the maintenance lip is won in the internal lottery, the maintenance lip can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the maintenance lip is won, a replay game is awarded. The maintenance lip is a replay in which the gaming state is maintained as it is.

  The promotion lip is awarded regardless of the timing of the stop operation. For example, the “replay” of the left reel, the “bell” of the middle reel, and the “replay” of the right reel that constitute the promotion lip are arranged within 5 frames each. For this reason, when the promotion lip is won in the internal lottery, the promotion lip can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the promotion lip wins, a replay game is awarded. The promotion lip is a replay in which the gaming state may be promoted.

  The falling lip is awarded regardless of the timing of the stop operation. For example, the “replay” of the left reel, the “replay” of the middle reel, and the “bell” of the right reel constituting the falling lip are arranged within 5 frames each. For this reason, when winning the falling lip in the internal lottery, the falling lip can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the fall lip wins, a replay game is awarded. The fall lip is a replay in which the gaming state may fall.

  The control lips 1 to 5 are control replays, and are won simultaneously with the maintenance lip, the promotion lip, and the fall lip. Regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch, the symbols constituting the maintenance lip, the promotion lip, and the fall lip simultaneously selected with the control lips 1 to 5 can be drawn into the winning line. Therefore, in principle, the control replays 1 to 5 cannot be won even if they are won, but it can be said that they can win either of the replays to be won at the same time.

[Lottery eligible role]
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a combination of winning combinations that are allowed to win by the lottery target winning combination. Note that “+” in the winning combination means that the winning combination is simultaneously read out in the internal lottery.

  The internal lottery includes push order bell A1, push order bell A2, push order bell A3, push order bell A4, push order bell B1, push order bell B2, push order bell B3, push order bell B4, push order Bell C1, Push order bell C2, Push order bell C3, Push order bell C4, Weak cherry, Strong cherry, Single role, Bonus middle push order bell, Normal replay, BAR-matched replay, Promotion replay, Push order Lip A, Push order Lip B, push order lip C, push order lip D, push order lip E, push order lip F are included.

  As shown in FIG. 9, as for each lottery target role, only a predetermined role is drawn alone, or a plurality of roles are drawn at the same time. For example, the push order bell A1 is a combination of middle bell + 1 bell 1A + 1 bell 1B + 1 bell 4A + 1 bell 4B + 1. Further, the bonus middle pressing order bell is a combination of a middle bell + a right-up bell + a lower bell. In addition, the normal lip is won alone.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining combinations of winning combinations that are allowed to win according to the special winning lottery target. BB1 duplication a, BB1 duplication b, BB1 duplication c, BB2 duplication a, BB2 duplication b, BB2 duplication c, BB3 duplication a, BB3 duplication b, BB3 duplication c, BB1 alone, BB2 alone, BB3 alone, and RB are included.

  As shown in FIG. 10, for each lottery object, only a predetermined role is drawn alone, or a plurality of roles are drawn at the same time. BB1, BB2, and BB3 may be won at the same time as either the middle bell, normal replay, or middle cherry, or may be won alone. For example, BB1 duplication a, BB1 duplication b, BB1 duplication c, and BB1 alone are provided as BB1 lottery combinations. BB1 duplication a is a combination of BB1 + middle bell, and BB1 duplication b is BB1 + It is a combination of normal replays, BB1 overlap c is a combination of BB1 + middle cherries, and BB1 alone is BB1 single winning.

  Here, in any of BB1, BB2, or BB3, there may be a case where a middle bell, a normal replay, or a middle cherry is simultaneously won. Further, as described above, in any of BB1, BB2, or BB3, when either the middle bell or the normal replay is won simultaneously, the middle bell or the normal replay is preferentially won (in this embodiment, Will win the middle bell or normal replay), and the winning of BB1, BB2, or BB3 will be carried over to the next game. When the middle cherries and BB are won at the same time, the bonus is drawn at the timing when the bonus is drawn due to the symbol arrangement of the left reel 2L, and the middle cherries are drawn at the timing when the middle cherries are drawn, neither of them can be withdrawn. If it is timing, control is performed so as to pull out the loss.

  Note that the middle bell, normal replay, or middle cherry that may be won simultaneously with any of BB1, BB2, or BB3 is also referred to as a duplicate role.

[Reel control when pushing order bell wins]
FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining reel control at the time of winning the pushing order bell other than during BB carryover. In the present embodiment, the reel control at the time of winning the pushing order bell is different between the BB carryover and other cases. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the reel control at the time of winning the pushing order bell while carrying over BB1. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the reel control at the time of pushing-belt winning during BB2 carryover. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the reel control at the time of winning the pushing order bell during BB3 carryover.

  As shown in FIG. 11, except during the BB carryover, each pushing order bell is a middle bell or a right-up bell with the highest payout of the winning combination when the stop switch is operated in the corresponding correct answer procedure. Alternatively, while the lower bell wins, the reel control is performed so that when the stop switch is operated in an incorrect answer procedure other than the correct answer procedure, one bell or one winning character wins or the winning is missed. Is called. When winning the push order bell, the small part that is derived when the reel is stopped by the correct answer procedure is “the leading role”, and the small part that can be derived when the reel is stopped by the incorrect answer procedure is “the secondary role”. Also called.

  In this way, when the player wins any of the push order bells except during BB carryover, when the reel is stopped with the operation mode (correct answer procedure) according to the type of the winning combination, Alternatively, one of the lower bells always wins and 8 medals can be obtained, while one medal can be obtained when the reel is stopped other than the correct procedure according to the type of winning combination. No medals can be obtained. For this reason, except during BB carryover, when the push order bell is won, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out changes depending on whether or not the reel is stopped by the correct procedure according to the type of winning combination.

  Except during BB carryover, even if one of the push order bells is won, if the type is not known, the correct answer procedure cannot be selected intentionally, and if the reel can be stopped by the correct answer procedure, 8 Although the medal can be surely obtained, if the reel cannot be stopped by the correct answer procedure, only one medal can be obtained and sometimes no medal can be obtained.

  In addition, when controlled by AT (assist time) in which the operation procedure of the stop switch for winning the main character is notified, the main character can be won. In addition, when the BB carryover is not carried out, only the main character wins the bonus middle press order bell, so that either main character always wins regardless of the operation procedure of the stop switch.

  Here, a specific example when winning the push order bell will be described. For example, when the push order bell A1 is won, a push order common command is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91. The push order common command is a command indicating that one of the push order bells has been won. Accordingly, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the first left stop is the correct order procedure A1 to A4, or the first stop order is the correct order procedure B1 only with the press order common command. It is impossible to determine whether the player has won B4 or whether the right first stop has been won for the push order bells C1 to C4, which is the correct procedure. If the push order bell A1 is won and the AT is not in progress, a push order common command indicating that the push order bell has been won is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91. On the other hand, when the winning order bell A1 is elected, when the AT is in progress, the command (first left) shows the operating procedure corresponding to the pushing order bell A1 together with the common push order command indicating that the pushing order bell is won. A command indicating that the stop is the correct procedure) is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91. When the sub-control unit 91 is in the AT state, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect indicating the first left stop which is the correct answer procedure based on the command indicating the operation procedure corresponding to the push order bell. In such a case, for example, the number for operating the left reel 2L first is displayed on the screen, the middle reel 2C is operated second, and the right reel 2R is operated third. Numbers are displayed on the screen. Note that only the first stop may be notified. In addition, when a small role is won, the navigation effect may be executed without fail, or the navigation effect may be executed with a predetermined probability. For example, when the push order bell is won, the push order may be notified at a rate of 100%, or the push order may be notified at a rate of 50%. Such a ratio may be determined by a lottery when a small combination is won.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 11, the correct answer procedure when winning each push order bell is the left first stop, the middle first stop, and the right first stop. The correct answer procedure is guided. On the other hand, after the first stop on the left, it may be a correct answer procedure including whether to press the middle or the right. In such a case, the correct answer procedure is derived by winning 6 choices. When the navigation effect is executed during the AT, the correct answer procedure of such 3 choices or 6 choices is notified.

  As shown in FIG. 12, during BB1 carryover, each push order bell is either when the stop switch is operated with the corresponding correct answer procedure or when the stop switch is operated with an incorrect answer procedure other than the correct answer procedure. Also, in the winning combination, either the middle bell, the right rising bell, or the lower bell with the highest payout wins. That is, reel control is performed so that all “main characters” win.

  As described above, when one of the push order bells is won during BB1 carryover, even if the reel is stopped with the operation mode (correct answer procedure) according to the type of the winning combination, Even when the reels are stopped by the correct answer procedure, any one of the middle bell, the right-up bell, or the lower bell always wins and eight medals can be obtained. For this reason, during the BB1 carryover, the number of medals to be paid out is constant regardless of whether or not the reel is stopped by the correct answer procedure corresponding to the type of winning combination when the pushing order bell is won. In addition, during the BB1 carryover, the display result of “main character” is always derived when the pushing bell is won.

  As shown in FIG. 13, during the BB2 carryover, each pushing order bell is the middle bell or the right-up bell with the highest payout of the winning combination when the stop switch is operated in the corresponding correct answer procedure, or While the lower bell wins, reel control is performed so that when the stop switch is operated in an incorrect answer procedure other than the correct answer procedure, one bell or one hand wins a prize or misses a prize . This is the same as the combination of push order bells other than BB carryover shown in FIG. In FIG. 13, since BB2 is being carried over, the bonus middle pressing order bell is not won as shown in FIG.

  In this way, when one of the push order bells is won during BB2 carryover, when the reel is stopped with an operation mode (correct answer procedure) according to the type of the winning combination, One of the lower bells will always win and you can win 8 medals, but if you stop the reel except for the correct answer procedure according to the type of winning role, you can get 1 medal or 1 Can't win any medals. For this reason, during BB2 carryover, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out changes depending on whether or not the reels are stopped according to the correct procedure according to the type of winning combination when winning the push order bell. In addition, during the BB2 carryover, at the time of winning the push order bell, the display result of either “main role” or “sub role” is derived.

  As shown in FIG. 14, during BB3 carryover, each pushing order bell is either when the stop switch is operated in the corresponding correct answer procedure or when the stop switch is operated in an incorrect answer procedure other than the correct answer procedure. Also, the reel control is performed so that one bell or one winning combination wins or misses the winning. In other words, the reel control is performed so that the secondary role wins or the winning is missed without winning the primary role.

  As described above, when one of the push order bells is won during BB3 carry-over, even if the reel is stopped with the operation mode (correct answer procedure) according to the type of the winning combination, Even when the reel is stopped by the correct answer procedure, one bell or one winning combination wins and one medal can be obtained or the winning is missed. For this reason, during the BB3 carryover, the number of medals to be paid out decreases regardless of whether or not the reels are stopped by the correct answer procedure corresponding to the type of winning combination when the pushing order bell is won. In addition, during the BB3 carryover, when the push order bell is won, the display result of “secondary role” is derived or the winning is missed.

  As for BB2, a case has been described in which the ratio between the “main role” and the “sub-role” or “losing” is the same as the rate other than the BB carryover. However, for BB2, the ratio between the “main role” and the “sub role” may be different. In addition, BB1 is always a “main role”, and BB3 is “a secondary role”, or a case where a prize is missed has been described. However, the ratio between the “leading role” and the “secondary role” or “losing” may be changed in any way.

  For example, the winning probabilities in BB1 are 80% for “main character”, 20% for “second character” and “losing”, BB2 is 60% for “main character”, 40% for “second character” and “losing”, and BB3. May be changed as appropriate, such that the “main role” is 30% and the “secondary role” or “losing” is 70%. In such a case, the ratio between the “main role” of some of the winning roles and the “secondary role” or “losing” may be changed, or the “main role” corresponding to some operation procedures of the winning role. And the ratio of “secondary role” and “losing” may be changed. Specifically, only the push order bells A1 to A4 change the ratio of “main role” and “secondary role” or “losing”, and the push order bells B1 to B4 and the push order bells C1 to C4 are changed to “main role”. The ratio of “secondary role” and “losing” may not be changed. Further, in the push order bell A1, what is normally the “main role” only in the first left stop is the left first stop and the middle first stop is the “main role”, and the right first stop is the “second role” or “ The ratio between the “main role” and the “secondary role” or “losing” may be changed only in a part of the pushing order by setting “lost”.

  As shown in FIGS. 12-14, the display result derived | led-out changes by the symbol combination of the pushing order bell in BB carryover changing with types of BB. Specifically, in BB1 to BB3, control is performed so that the derived ratios of “main role”, “sub-role”, and “losing” are different. In this way, it is possible to prevent BB winning from being denied when the “leading role” display result is not derived (when the “secondary role” or “losing” display result is derived). , The fun of gaming is improved.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11, the “sub-combination” is a single bell or a single combination where a winning occurs. “Lose” is a display result in which no winning occurs. Therefore, it becomes possible to narrow down which BB it is by changing the combination of the symbols of the push order bells during BB carryover depending on the type of BB, and it is possible to improve the interest.

  In the present embodiment, there is a case in which a winning is not lost when it is missed. However, it may be possible to eliminate a miss and always win a prize. Therefore, it becomes possible to narrow down which BB it is by changing the combination of the symbols of the push order bells during BB carryover depending on the type of BB, and it is possible to improve the interest.

  Also, as shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, the ratio of the “secondary role” derived differs depending on the type of BB. For example, during BB1 carryover, the display result (replay-cherry a-white 7) when operated in the wrong answer procedure when pushing order bell A1 was won, and during BB2 carryover, pushing order bell A1 was won. The probability of deriving the display result (replay-cherry a-white 7) when operated by the incorrect answer procedure is different. In this way, it is possible to focus attention on the rate at which the “secondary role” is derived.

  In addition, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, the same middle bell (Bell-Bell-Bell) is used as the leading role when the BB1 winning is carried over, when the BB2 winning is carried over, and when the BB is not carried over. ) Is derived. In this way, since it is not determined from the leading role that the player is BB-winned, it is possible to enjoy guessing from the appearance ratio of the leading role that the player is BB-winned.

[Reel control of push order lip]
FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining reel control at the time of pushing order lip winning. As shown in FIG. 15, each push order lip is derived from any one of a promotion lip, a maintenance lip, and a fall lip according to the operation procedure. In each push order lip, when the correct answer procedure is operated, a display result that leads to a promotion lip is derived, and when operated in an incorrect answer procedure, a display result that leads to a maintenance lip or falling lip is derived. .

  In the push order Lip A, the promotion lip is won by the first left stop, the maintenance lip is won by the first middle stop, and the falling lip is won by the first right stop. In the push order lip B, the maintenance lip is won by the first left stop, the falling lip is won by the first middle stop, and the promotion lip is won by the first right stop. In the push order lip C, the falling lip is won by the first left stop, the promotion lip is won by the first middle stop, and the maintenance lip is won by the first right stop. In the push order lip D, the promotion lip is won by the first left stop, the fall lip is won by the first middle stop, and the maintenance lip is won by the first right stop. In the push order lip E, the falling lip is awarded by the first left stop, the maintenance lip is awarded by the first middle stop, and the promotion lip is awarded by the first right stop. For the push order lip F, the maintenance lip is won by the first left stop, the promotion lip is won by the first middle stop, and the fall lip is won by the first right stop.

  Further, the procedure for deriving the promotion lip and the fall lip is reversed between the push order lip A and the push order lip E. Specifically, in the push order Lip A, the promotion lip is won by the first left stop which is the correct answer procedure, and the fall lip is won by the first right stop which is the incorrect answer procedure. On the other hand, in the push order lip E, the falling lip is awarded by the first left stop that is the incorrect answer procedure, and the promoted lip is awarded by the first right stop that is the correct answer procedure. Further, the relationship in which the procedure derived by the promotion lip and the fall lip is reversed is also established between the push order lip B and the push order lip F and between the push order lip C and the push order lip D. .

  In such a push order lip relationship, when the AT is controlled, navigation by the correct answer procedure is executed, so that the correct answer procedure corresponding to the push order lip is notified and the promotion lip is awarded, which is advantageous from the intermediate RT. It can be controlled to RT. In addition, when it is not controlled by the AT, it is possible to control from the intermediate RT to the advantageous RT by the player's luck, so that the interest can be improved.

  Also, a specific example when winning in the push order lip will be described. For example, when the winning order Lip A is won and the AT is not in progress, a pushing order Lip common command indicating that the pressing Lip is won is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91. On the other hand, in the case where AT is selected when the push order lip A is won, the command indicating the operation procedure corresponding to the push order lip A together with the push order lip common command indicating that the push order lip is won is the main control. The data is transmitted from the unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91. In the sub-control unit 91, in the case of AT, the navigation effect indicating the first left stop which is the correct answer procedure is executed based on the command indicating the operation procedure corresponding to the pressing order lip. In such a case, for example, the number for operating the left reel 2L first is displayed on the screen, the middle reel 2C is operated second, and the right reel 2R is operated third. Numbers are displayed on the screen. Note that only the first stop may be notified.

[Number of judgment values for internal lottery]
FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining combinations of lottery object combinations that are read out as lottery object roles for each gaming state. As shown in FIG. 16, the number of determination values is set for each of the combinations that are the targets of the internal lottery. In FIG. 16, the lottery object combination is shown in the vertical column, and the gaming state is shown in the horizontal column. ○ means that it will be a lottery target. In addition, description of the number of judgment values with respect to each lottery object combination is omitted. Further, the number of determination values may be changed according to the set value.

  In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, an internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “2000” is set as the number of determination values is 2000/65536.

  In the present embodiment, the game state transitions between non-inside, BB carryover, and BB. Non-interior includes disadvantageous RT, intermediate RT, and advantageous RT. The BB includes non-carry-over, RB carry-over, and RB. The range of determination values corresponding to each combination can be specified by a determination value table stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The RAM 41c includes a non-internal detrimental RT determination value table, a non-internal deterministic RT determination value table, a non-internal deterministic RT determination value table, and a BB carryover determination value. A table, a determination value table for non-carrying over during BB, a determination value table for RB carrying over during BB, and a determination value table for RB during BB are stored. The main control unit 41 specifies a range of determination values using a determination value table corresponding to the type of gaming state being controlled, and executes an internal lottery.

  For non-inside, the winning probability of the push order bell is the same (about 1 / 2.7) in any of the disadvantaged RT, intermediate RT, and advantageous RT. On the other hand, in the disadvantaged RT, the replay winning probability is about 1 / 7.3 and sometimes loses, whereas in the intermediate RT and the advantageous RT, the replay winning probability is about 1 / 7.3. 3 and never loses. Therefore, it can be said that the intermediate RT and the advantageous RT are more advantageous than the disadvantageous RT. In addition, a BAR-matched replay may be won only at disadvantaged RT, and the probability is 1/65536.

  The winning probability of the push order bell is the same (about 1 / 2.7) in any of BB carryover, non-carryover and RB carryover. Also, since the bonus is being carried over during BB carryover, non-carryover, and RB carryover, it is possible that BB1 to BB3 will be duplicated, BB1 to BB3 will be alone, and RB will be won. Absent. Also, the winning probability of replay during BB carryover and non-carryover is about 1 / 7.3, while the winning probability of replay is about 1/3 during RB carryover. In addition, since it is the state which carried over the winning of RB during RB carryover, RB does not win.

  During RB, the winning probability of a small role is higher than during non-carrying over or RB carrying over. In addition, during RB, the winning probability of replay is about 1 / 7.3. Furthermore, since RB is in progress, RB will not be won.

  Here, after the BB win, since the number of determination values of the lottery target role that has been assigned to the BB win is assigned to the lose win, the lose probability (probability of the lose win) increases. More specifically, the winning probability of losing is increased with a lottery probability such as advantageous RT = intermediate RT <disadvantage RT <BB carryover. Thus, after winning the BB, the loss winning probability is higher than any gaming state before the BB winning. In the present embodiment, the loss is not won in the advantageous RT and the disadvantaged RT, but the loss may be won. In such a case, it is sufficient to win a lottery with a lottery probability such as advantageous RT <intermediate RT <disadvantage RT <BB carrying over. In this way, after winning the BB, the winning probability of the loss can be made higher than before the BB winning. Therefore, during BB carryover, the loss probability is high, and it is easy to align the big bonus with “7” symbols (big bonus). In addition, after winning the BB, the probability of losing is higher than the combined probability of the small role. Therefore, during BB carryover, the loss probability is higher than the small role probability, so that it is easy to align the big bonus with “7” symbols (big bonus). Also, BB ends with different payout numbers depending on the type of BB. For example, BB1 ends with a payout exceeding 360 sheets, BB2 ends with a payout exceeding 240 sheets, and BB3 ends with a payout exceeding 120 sheets.

  Further, in the present embodiment, reel control is performed so that the main character is always won regardless of the operation procedure of the stop switch when the push order bell is won according to the winning situation. For example, if the push order bell is won during non-carrying, if the stop switch operation procedure is not the correct answer procedure, the leading role can not be won. However, if the push order bell is won during RB carryover, the stop switch is operated. Regardless of the procedure, reel control is performed so that the leading role is always won. In order to do this, it is necessary to push in during non-carrying by using the fact that the internal winning flag is different between when the push order bell is won during non-carrying and when the push order bell is won during RB carry-over. The reel control may be made different between when the winning bell is won and when the pushing bell is won during the RB carryover. When the RB is being carried over, a flag of push order bell + RB is newly created, and the flag is a flag corresponding only to the main character, so that the main character can be won regardless of the operation procedure.

[About the game flow]
Here, the flow of the game in the present embodiment will be described. The main control unit 41 performs an AT lottery when a winning combination such as cherry is won. Further, the main control unit 41 performs an AT lottery when the BB is won. Also, BB may be won simultaneously with cherries and the like. For example, if the AT is won at the time of winning the BB, the advantageous section starts from the next game. Here, the advantageous section refers to a section including a section having a high degree of advantage for the player, such as a high probability state of AT lottery such as CZ and a state where the number of net increase is increased as in AT. say. Moreover, 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.

  For example, after winning an AT and winning a BB, the player enters a precursor period for a predetermined number of games. In the precursor period, an effect suggesting AT winning or BB winning is executed. It should be noted that even when AT or BB is not won, an effect suggesting AT winning or BB winning may be executed. Then, the BB confirmation screen is displayed after the precursor period ends. When the navigation effect is executed on the BB confirmation screen, the AT is confirmed (AT confirmation notification is performed). After that, when BB is selected alone, an effect aiming for 7 symbols occurs, and BB winning is achieved by aligning 7 symbols. During the BB, an AT lottery that is executed after the end of the BB is executed. Then, after BB ends, the vehicle enters the AT.

[About confirmation screen display]
FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the confirmation screen display. FIG. 17A is a diagram for explaining a bonus confirmation screen (also referred to as a confirmation screen) for a bonus from freeze. FIG. 17B is a diagram for explaining a bonus confirmation screen in a bonus without freezing.

  The freeze effect as shown in FIG. 17A is an effect that is executed when the BB winning and the AT winning are determined at the same time. The player is very happy because the BB winning and the AT winning are confirmed when the freeze effect is generated. Here, as shown in FIG. 10, BB is won by overlapping winning with a role such as a middle cherry or by winning alone. For example, suppose that when the middle cherries and BB1 are won in duplicate, it is determined as BB winning and AT winning, and the freeze effect is selected as the effect. Then, the freeze effect shown in FIG. 17 (a) is executed after several games from the game in which the middle cherries and BB1 are selected and won. In the freeze effect, control is performed to delay the progress of the game for a predetermined period of time because the screen that has been played normally is darkened. Then, in the game in which the freeze effect is executed, a bonus confirmation screen as shown in FIG. 17B is displayed. Furthermore, in the game in which the freeze effect is generated, if the push order bell is won, as shown in FIG. 17C, the navigation effect that notifies the operation procedure corresponding to the push order win on the bonus confirmation screen. Is executed.

  Next, the bonus confirmation screen in the bonus selection without freezing will be described. For a bonus without freezing, for example, a continuous effect is executed. The continuous effect is an effect that is executed both when the BB is won and when the BB is won and the AT is won. For example, suppose that when the middle cherries and BB1 are overlapped, it is determined as BB winning and AT winning, and the continuous effect is selected as the effect. Then, after several games from the game in which the middle cherries and BB1 are duplicated and won (may be from the game), continuous effects are executed over several games. When the teammate character X wins in the continuous production where the teammate character X and the enemy character Y fight, the character “WIN” is displayed on the final screen of the series production as shown in FIG. Then, suppose that the BB is carried over and the winning bell is won in the next game. In addition, it may be when not the next game after the BB carryover but the winning order wins a plurality of games ahead.

  In the game where the push order bell is won, if the game is BB winning and AT winning, a navigation effect is executed on the bonus confirmation screen with a high probability as shown in FIG. Further, in the game where the push order bell is won, even if the game is BB win and AT win, the navigation effect may not be executed on the bonus confirmation screen as shown in FIG. In addition, when only the BB win is made, the navigation effect is not executed in the game in which the push order bell wins, and the screen without the navigation effect shown in FIG. As described above, on the bonus confirmation screen after the continuous performance, even if the BB winning and the AT winning are performed, the navigation effect may not be executed in the same way as the BB winning alone. Therefore, the player does not know whether the AT is won at the same time when the navigation effect is not executed on the bonus confirmation screen. In the case of BB winning and AT winning, a navigation effect may always be executed on the bonus confirmation screen.

  When one of BB1 to BB3 is won, there are a case where only BB is won and a case where BB is won and AT is won. The freeze effect is generated only when BB is won and AT is won. Further, as shown in FIGS. 17A to 17C, in the BB winning and AT winning situations where the freeze effect is executed, the navigation effect that notifies the operation procedure corresponding to the push order bell winning is executed on the bonus confirmation screen. Is done. In this case, in the situation of BB winning and AT winning, since the operation mode corresponding to the push order bell is notified during the bonus confirmation screen display, whether or not the freeze effect occurs when the BB winning is achieved, The relationship with the notification of the operation mode on the bonus confirmation screen display can be considered.

  Specifically, since the freeze effect is generated, BB is won and AT is won. In such an advantageous state, the navigation effect is not executed while the bonus confirmation screen is displayed. Can be prevented from decreasing.

  In addition, the continuous performance shown in FIG. 17 (d) can be executed depending on the situation of BB winning and AT winning when winning any one of BB1 to BB3, and the situation of only BB winning. This is a common production. In the bonus confirmation screen display after continuous performance, when winning BB and winning AT, there is a higher probability of pushing order bell winning as shown in FIG. 17 (e) than when only winning BB (when only winning BB). A navigation effect for informing the corresponding operation procedure is executed. In this way, when the situation is BB winning and AT winning, the operation mode corresponding to the push order bell is notified during the bonus confirmation screen display with a higher probability than when only the BB winning situation is present. The relationship between the presence / absence of AT when BB is won and the notification of the operation mode on the bonus confirmation screen display can be considered.

  Specifically, when the bonus confirmation screen is displayed, the navigation effect is executed, so that the BB is won and the AT is also won. The degree rises and interest can be improved.

  Here, when BB win (any of BB1 to BB3) and push order bell win (any of push order bells A1 to C4), the win corresponding to the push order bell has priority over the win corresponding to the bonus. Occur. As described above, since the winning corresponding to the push order bell is preferentially generated over the winning corresponding to the bonus, as shown in FIG. The relationship with the notification of the operation mode on the bonus confirmation screen display can be considered. In addition, since the winning corresponding to the push order bell occurs preferentially over the winning corresponding to the bonus, as shown in FIG. 17 (B), whether or not an AT is granted when the BB is won and the bonus is confirmed. The relationship with the notification of the operation mode on the screen display can be considered.

[About games in bonus]
Next, the flow of the game during the bonus will be described. After the bonus confirmation screen display as shown in FIG. 17, an effect is displayed in which a “Aim for 7” screen is displayed when the bonus is selected alone, and the player aims for the bonus symbol (“7” symbol). When the “7” symbol (bonus symbol) wins, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state. The bonus is terminated by paying out a predetermined number determined for each bonus. If the AT is won, an AT is added and a lottery is performed during the bonus. When an extra lottery is won by winning a cherry during a bonus, the number of games in the AT state controlled after the bonus ends increases. In addition, if only the bonus is won, the AT itself may be drawn. For example, a lottery of whether or not to control the AT by a cherry winning in a bonus, etc. may be performed, and if the AT is won, the AT may be controlled after the bonus.

  In this way, during the bonus game, AT is added and won. Therefore, the interest during the bonus game can be improved. Further, when the continuous effect is executed, the navigation effect is not executed on the bonus confirmation screen, and the AT winning is not confirmed, it is notified that the AT was won during the bonus game. Therefore, the interest during the bonus game can be improved.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining the normal BB winning process. The normal BB win means the BB win in the normal gaming state. In addition, the normal gaming state is a state controlled to the disadvantageous RT shown in FIG.

  First, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not it is a time when BB winning and AT winning are made (S10). If the main control unit 41 determines that only the BB is won (N in S10), the main control unit 41 turns on the BB internal flag (S17), and enters the BB winning effect determination table (not shown). Based on this, the production contents are determined. Thereafter, the process ends. On the other hand, if the main control unit 41 determines that the BB win and the AT win are made (Y in S10), the main control unit 41 turns on the BB + AT internal flag (S11), and BB + AT shown in FIG. The content of the effect is determined based on the effect determination table at the time of winning (S12). Next, the process proceeds to S13. Note that when the BB winning and the AT winning are made, the BB internal flag and the AT internal flag may be turned on.

  In S13, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not it is decided to execute the freeze effect. If it is determined to execute the freeze effect (Y in S13), the main control unit 41 turns on the bell navigation flag (S14) and ends the process. On the other hand, if it is not decided to execute the freeze effect, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to execute the navigation effect based on the continuous effect navigation effect determination table shown in FIG. It decides (S15) and moves to S16. Here, the bell navigation flag is a flag that is set to execute a navigation effect after the bonus confirmation screen when the AT is won. When the bell navigation flag is turned on, an operation procedure such as a push order bell or push order lip is notified. In addition, when the bell navigation flag is turned on, a notification for targeting a role such as cherry that requires operation timing is given.

  In S16, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not it is decided to execute the navigation effect. When it is determined to execute the navigation effect (Y in S16), the main control unit 41 turns on the bell navigation flag (S14), and ends the process. On the other hand, when it is not determined to execute the navigation effect (N in S16), the main control unit 41 ends the process without performing the process of S14.

  When the freeze effect is executed by the processing of S13 to S16, as shown in FIG. 17A, the navigation effect is executed after the bonus confirmation screen because the bell navigation flag is turned on. Further, when the continuous effect is executed, as shown in FIG. 17B, when the execution of the navigation effect is determined, the navigation effect is executed after the bonus confirmation screen, and the navigation effect is executed. If it is not determined, the navigation effect is not executed after the bonus confirmation screen.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram showing an effect determination table for BB winning and AT winning, and a navigation effect determination table for continuous effects. FIG. 19A is a table used to determine the contents of effects to be executed when BB winning and AT winning are performed. As shown in FIG. 19 (A), there are two types of effects that are executed when BB winning and AT winning are performed, a freeze effect and a continuous effect. The ratio determined to execute the freeze effect and the ratio determined to execute the continuous effect are both 50%. Note that this ratio may be changed in any way, and other effects may be determined. Further, the number of games for continuous production may be determined from a plurality of games.

  FIG. 19B is used to determine whether or not to execute the navigation effect when it is determined to execute the continuous effect based on the table of FIG. 19A when the BB and AT are selected. Table. As shown in FIG. 19B, when BB winning and AT winning are performed and a continuous effect is executed, the ratio determined to execute the navigation effect is 90%, and it is determined not to execute the navigation effect. The proportion is 10%. As described above, in the continuous production that may be executed when only the BB is won and when the BB is won and the AT is won, the presence of the navigation effect is determined with a higher probability than the absence of the navigation effect. Note that this ratio can be changed as appropriate, and may be set to 100: 0, and may be determined with a high probability that there is a navigation effect.

[Game flow during BB carryover]
FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the flow of a game during BB carryover. FIG. 20 (A) shows the flow of a game where a winner is won after the confirmation screen when the BB is carried over in the state where the BB is won in the internal lottery and the navigation effect is executed during the AT. ing. For example, after BB is won at the same time as cherries, bells, etc., and BB is missed, the BB confirmation screen (replay) The winning game is displayed in the fourth game, the winning bell is won in the fourth game, the lose is won in the fifth game, and the pushing bell is again won in the sixth game. It should be noted that a continuous effect over a plurality of games may be executed after winning the BB, and BB confirmation may be notified based on the result.

  In several games after winning the BB, the BB is carried over because the small role is won. Then, from the game where BB is won, the characters “BB confirmed” are displayed on the BB confirmation screen after several games are consumed. At this time, in the game from BB winning to BB confirmation notification, the navigation effect is executed when the pressing order bell is won. In a game in which the BB confirmation screen is displayed, it is assumed that replay is won.

  In the next game after the BB confirmation screen, a navigation effect is performed in which the push order bell is won and the correct answer procedure is navigated. Furthermore, in the next game, it is in a state where it is possible to win the losing and align “7” as a BB prize (BB single winning state). In such a state, since the winning big bonus is BB1, an instruction “Aim for Red 7!” Is displayed on the screen. It is assumed that the player has not been able to derive the “7” symbol in the game where the BB prize can be aimed. In such a case, in the next game, even if the push order bell is won, the navigation effect is controlled so as not to be executed.

  In the present embodiment, during the AT, when the BB is carried over, control is performed so that the navigation effect is not executed from the next game that has once become a game in which “7” is aligned. A game in which “7” is aligned when BB is carried over is a game that has been won.

  In this way, among the games after the BB in AT is carried over, until the game that wins the losing win that can derive the display result that becomes the BB winning, the correct answer procedure when winning the push order bell On the other hand, among the games after the BB in AT has been carried over, the games after the game that has been won by losing are displayed when the push order bell is won. Not executed. Therefore, after winning the BB, the medals may be reduced unless the BB winning is derived at an early stage. Therefore, in a game after winning a game where at least BB can be derived, the player can be urged to derive BB. Therefore, after becoming BB, the “7” symbol is derived early. Can be encouraged.

  Further, among the games after the BB in AT is carried over, the navigation effect is executed when winning the push order bell until the game that wins the loss is reached. It is possible to prevent a game in which a symbol cannot be derived from occurring continuously. Furthermore, until the game where the game is won, the player thinks that it is advantageous to derive the “7” symbol without executing the navigation effect to make the player unable to obtain a medal. Can be made.

  Also, in FIG. 20B, when the AT is in progress, the BB is won in the internal lottery and the navigation effect is executed. The flow is shown. For example, cherries, bells, and BBs are elected at the same time, and after BB winning is missed, the first game is lost in BB carryover, the second game is pushed and the winning bell is elected, the third game The BB confirmation screen (replay win) is displayed, and the game is such that the push order bell is won in the fourth game, the lose is won in the fifth game, and the push order bell is won again in the sixth game.

  In FIG. 20 (B), because the game that is BB carryover after winning the BB is immediately lost, if you can not align "7" in that game, when you win the push order bell The navigation effect is not executed. As described above, in FIG. 20A, the navigation effect for the push order bell is executed in the game before and after the game on which the BB confirmation screen is displayed. On the other hand, in FIG. 20 (B), the navigation effect for the push order bell is not executed in the game before and after the game on which the BB confirmation screen is displayed. That is, the BB confirmation screen does not trigger the execution of the navigation effect for the push order bell.

  In the present embodiment, among the games after the BB in AT is carried over, the game that wins the loss is a game that triggers whether or not to execute the navigation effect for the push order bell. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20A, if the game to be lost is a game behind the BB confirmation screen, the navigation effect for the push order bell is executed from the game after winning the loss regardless of the BB confirmation screen. It will not be done. Also, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), if the game to be lost is a game that is earlier than the game before the BB confirmation screen, the order bell is immediately pressed from the game after winning the game regardless of the BB confirmation screen. The navigation effect for is no longer executed.

  In the present embodiment, the navigation effect is described for the operation procedure such as the push order bell, but the navigation effect may be executed for an operation that requires operation timing.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the BB confirmation screen does not trigger the notification of the correct procedure of the push order bell, and the chance that the correct procedure of the push order bell is not notified is won by the loss. Game. In this way, it is not possible to know when a game for winning a loss will come during BB carryover, so that it is possible to build a game that tries to derive “7” symbols before the BB confirmation screen is displayed. it can. Also, if the game won for losing is before the BB confirmation screen is displayed, even if it is before the BB confirmation screen is displayed, the correct procedure will not be notified after the game won for losing, resulting in BB This can be suggested to the player.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining a navigation setting process inside the BB. Here, a description will be given on the assumption that the inside of the BB is controlled by the AT. When the AT lottery is won, the bell navigation flag for executing the navigation effect is turned on. In the BB inside navigation setting process, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the bell navigation flag is off (S100). If the bell navigation flag is off (Y in S100), the main control unit 41 ends the process. On the other hand, when the bell navigation flag is not turned off (N in S100), the main control unit 41 proceeds to S101.

  In S101, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a bonus is being won. If the main control unit 41 determines that the bonus is not won (N in S101), the process is terminated. On the other hand, if the main control unit 41 determines that the bonus is being won (Y in S101), the process proceeds to S102.

  In S102, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not this game is the first hit. If the main control unit 41 determines that it is the first win in the current game (Y in S102), the process ends. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 determines that it is not the first hit in the current game (N in S102), the process proceeds to S103.

  In S103, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a win has been won. If the main control unit 41 determines that a win has been won (Y in S103), the main navigation unit 41 turns off the bell navigation flag (S104) and ends the process. On the other hand, if the main control unit 41 determines that the game has not been won (N in S103), the process ends without performing the process of S104.

  By the processes of S100 to S104, the navigation effect is appropriately executed when the BB is carried over during the AT as shown in FIG.

  Here, in the BB carryover state during AT, a specific combination such as strong cherry may be won. In such a case, since the lose is not won in S103 (N in A103), the bell navigation flag is not turned off in S104. Further, when BB1 and strong cherry are determined at the same time, an operation procedure in which the middle cherry cannot be derived (for example, not the timing of operating the stop switch 8L so as to stop the sixth cherry on the left reel, but 20 When the stop switch is operated at the timing of operating the stop switch 8L so as to stop the number 7 or the number 7 red 7, the red 7-red 7-red 7 can be derived. However, such a winning game for a specific role is not an opportunity to turn off the bell navigation flag (an opportunity to end the navigation effect). A game in which the Bell Navi flag is turned off is a game in which the correct procedure is not notified for the subsequent games on the basis of the game that is won by losing and is BB alone in BB carryover. In this way, in a game where a specific combination such as strong cherry is won, the navigation flag is not turned off (the navigation effect is not terminated), so that the “7” symbol can be derived with peace of mind.

  If the game is the first time in this game (Y in S102), the bell navigation flag is not turned off. That is, the first winning game won by BB is not an opportunity to turn off the bell navigation flag (an opportunity to end the navigation effect). In the present embodiment, red 7-red 7-red 7 can be derived when the BB single win is determined in the BB carryover state in the AT. Such a game is a game in which the correct procedure is not notified for the subsequent games on the basis of the game that is won by losing and winning the BB alone during BB carryover. In this way, since the game that was first won by BB is excluded, even if the “7” symbol cannot be derived at the time of the first win, the player will not be disadvantaged in the subsequent games. .

  Here, the number of games controlled by the AT is determined when the AT is won. In the present embodiment, the determined number of AT games is decreased by 1 every time one game is consumed. However, the number of AT games is not subtracted during the big bonus. Even if the bell navigation flag is turned off, the number of AT games is subtracted in subsequent games. Note that the number of AT games may not be subtracted after the bell navigation flag is turned off.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an AT winning table for cherry winning and an AT winning table for BB winning. FIG. 22A shows an AT winning table at the time of cherry winning, and FIG. 22B shows an AT winning table at the time of BB winning.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (A), there are two types of cherry wins: a weak cherry win and a strong cherry win, and the ratio of winning an AT varies depending on the RT state.

  When the RT state is advantageous RT, if the weak cherry is won, the AT is won at a rate of 15%, and if the strong cherry is won, the AT is won at the rate of 40%. When the RT state is the intermediate RT, if the weak cherry is won, the AT is won at a rate of 10%, and if the strong cherry is won, the AT is won at the rate of 20%. When the RT status is disadvantageous RT, if a weak cherry is won, the AT is won at a rate of 5%, and if a strong cherry is won, the AT is won at a rate of 10%.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (a), the ratio of winning an AT is “advantageous RT> intermediate RT> disadvantageous RT” regardless of whether a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won. . On the other hand, the ratio of winning the AT is “when winning a strong cherry> when winning a weak cherry”. The advantageous RT and the intermediate RT may have the same winning ratio for the AT, or the intermediate RT may have a higher winning ratio for the AT than the advantageous RT.

  Even if the AT is not controlled by the AT after the end of the big bonus, the transition to the advantageous RT is made. In the advantageous RT and the intermediate RT, the AT winning ratio is higher than the disadvantaged RT. Therefore, even after the end of the big bonus, the interest regarding the control to the AT is high, and the interest is improved. Moreover, since there is a possibility that the intermediate RT is controlled to the advantageous RT, the possibility of being controlled to the AT can be increased.

  If the AT is not controlled by the AT after the end of the big bonus, the winning probability of the replay is high when the RT state is the advantageous RT or the intermediate RT. The production will be limited unless it is won. Therefore, even if the game is not controlled by the AT after the end of the big bonus, it is possible to indicate to the player that one of the weak cherry and the strong cherry has been won, so that the player wins the AT win. You can have expectations for it. On the other hand, when the RT state is disadvantageous RT, a normal performance is executed while the disadvantageous RT is controlled.

  As shown in FIG. 22B, there are three types of BBs, BB1, BB2, and BB3. When winning a BB, the ratio of winning the AT differs depending on the type of BB. If you win BB1, you will win AT at a rate of 30%. If you win BB2, you will win AT at 20%. If you win BB3, you will win AT. . Thus, the ratio of winning the AT is “BB1> BB2> BB3”.

[Game state transition in the slot machine according to the second embodiment]
FIG. 23 is a view for explaining the transition of the gaming state in the slot machine according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 23, there are intermediate RTs in addition to advantageous RTs and disadvantageous RTs in the non-inside. The intermediate RT is a gaming state in which a transition is made by deriving a display result that is bell-spilling from the advantageous RT. Further, in the intermediate RT, the promotion lip winning is derived (the display result to be the promotion lip winning is derived), and the transition to the advantageous RT is performed. Further, from the intermediate RT, a falling lip winning is derived (a display result that is a falling lip winning is derived), so that the transition to the disadvantaged RT is made. In addition, the advantageous RT may fall to the disadvantaged RT by deriving the display result that is the SB prize.

  Here, the bell spilling means, for example, that a lost display result is derived by setting the middle / right first stop which is an incorrect answer procedure when the winning order bell A1 is won. Further, “SB” in the SB winning abbreviation is an abbreviation for single bonus. A single bonus is a game in which a game that improves the winning probability of a small role is played once. The SB winning is to win such a single bonus.

  If a BB is won in the non-inside, the gaming state is shifted to BB. BB ends when there are more than a predetermined number of payouts. Also, if the BB wins at the same time as a small role or re-gamer in the non-inside, or if the BB wins a single win, and the BB is missed, the BB is not won and the game is in progress Will migrate. If BB wins during BB carryover, the gaming state shifts to BB.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the display result that is bell-spilling as the first fall condition is derived, so that the advantageous RT is controlled to the intermediate RT. Further, by deriving a display result that is an SB winning as the second fall condition, the advantageous RT is controlled to the unfavorable RT. In this way, when the first fall condition is satisfied, there is a possibility that the intermediate RT is not immediately controlled to the disadvantaged RT, and the intermediate RT may be controlled to the advantageous RT by the promotion lip winning. Because there is, it can improve interest.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 23, since the advantageous RT is controlled to the disadvantaged RT by the SB winning, when the SB is won, the display result of the SB winning is not derived. It is possible to avoid that the two-fall condition is satisfied, and to prevent the fall to disadvantageous RT.

  In FIG. 23, as shown in FIG. 5, at the time of winning the BAR matching replay from the disadvantaged RT, it may be shifted to the advantageous RT by the BAR matching lip winning or the promotion lip winning.

[Summary of embodiment]
The above-described embodiment has the following configuration.

In the advantageous gaming state (for example, during advantageous RT), the state control means
When the first fall condition is satisfied (for example, a display result indicating bell spillage shown in the second embodiment of FIG. 23 is derived), the intermediate gaming state (for example, advantageous RT) is changed from the advantageous gaming state (for example, advantageous RT). For example, control to intermediate RT)
When the second fall condition is satisfied (for example, when a display result of SB winning shown in the second embodiment of FIG. 20 is derived), the normal gaming state (for example, advantageous RT) is changed from the advantageous gaming state (for example, advantageous RT). For example, control to disadvantageous RT).

  According to such a configuration, when the first fall condition is satisfied, the game state is immediately controlled to the intermediate game state without being controlled to the normal game state, and is controlled to the advantageous game state via the intermediate game state. Because there is a possibility, interest can be improved.

Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means (for example, reel control by the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
A notification means (for example, a process of controlling the AT by the main control unit 41) for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means in a notification state (for example, AT);
The state control means can be controlled to the advantageous gaming state (for example, advantageous RT) by deriving a promotion display result (for example, a display result for promotion lip winning) from the intermediate gaming state (for example, intermediate RT). And
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a special determination result (for example, push order lip A winning), the derivation operation means performs the correct answer procedure (for example, the first left stop) corresponding to the special determination result. When operated, the promotion display result (for example, the display result for promotion lip winning) is derived, and the incorrect answer procedure (for example, right first stop) corresponding to the special determination result (for example, push order lip A winning) ), When the derivation operation means is operated, a non-promotion display result different from the promotion display result (for example, a display result that becomes a falling lip prize) is derived,
The special determination result includes a plurality of special determination results having different correct answer procedures (for example, the push order Lip A is the reverse of the push order Lip E), and
During the notification state (for example, during AT), the correct procedure (for example, the first left stop) corresponding to the special determination result (for example, push order Lip A winning) is notified.

  According to such a configuration, since the correct answer procedure corresponding to the special determination result is notified during the notification state, it is possible to reliably control from the intermediate gaming state to the advantageous gaming state. Since it is possible to control to an advantageous gaming state by luck, it is possible to improve the interest.

The first fall condition is an incorrect answer procedure (for example, medium / high) corresponding to the first determination result when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the first determination result (for example, pressing order bell A1 win). Right first stop) is a condition for deriving a display result (for example, a display result of losing is derived),
The second fall condition is a condition (for example, a condition in which a second display result corresponding to the second determination result is derived when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a second determination result (for example, SB winning). , A display result for SB winning is derived).

  According to such a configuration, by preventing the second display result from being derived when the second determination result is obtained, it is possible to avoid the second falling condition being satisfied.

Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means (for example, reel control by the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
A notification means (for example, a process of controlling the AT by the main control unit 41) for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means in a notification state (for example, AT);
The state control means controls to the advantageous gaming state (for example, advantageous RT) even when the notification state (for example, AT) is not controlled after completion of the special gaming state (for example, big bonus),
In the advantageous gaming state (for example, advantageous RT) or the intermediate gaming state (for example, intermediate RT), the advantage relating to the control to the notification state is higher than the normal gaming state (for example, disadvantageous RT) (for example, FIG. As shown in FIG. 22, the winning RT and the intermediate RT have a higher AT winning ratio than the disadvantaged RT).

  According to such a structure, since the advantage regarding the control to an alerting | reporting state is high after completion | finish of a special game state, an interest improves. Moreover, since there is a possibility that the intermediate gaming state is controlled to the advantageous gaming state, the possibility of being controlled to the notification state can be increased, and the interest is improved.

Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means (for example, reel control by the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
A notification means (for example, a process of controlling the AT by the main control unit 41) for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means in a notification state (for example, AT);
When the notification state (for example, AT) is not controlled after completion of the special gaming state (for example, big bonus), until the notification state is established until the normal gaming state (for example, disadvantageous RT) is controlled. Generation of effects other than the determined result is limited (for example, when the AT is not controlled after the end of the big bonus, the effect is limited unless the winning combination for AT lottery is won).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to have an expectation when an effect occurs even if the notification state is not controlled after the special gaming state is finished.

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a winning result can be generated according to the display result after the variable display portion is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion.
A pre-determining means (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result that permits derivation;
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means (for example, reel control by the main control unit 41) for deriving a display result according to the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
A notification means (for example, a process of controlling the AT by the main control unit 41) for notifying an operation procedure of the derivation operation means in a notification state (for example, AT);
Derivation of a special display result (for example, red 7-red 7-red 7) that allows the determination result by the pre-determining means to shift to a special gaming state (for example, a big bonus) advantageous to the player is allowed If the special display result is not derived in the case where the special determination result (for example, BB1 win) is obtained, the special determination result is carried over (for example, during BB carryover),
The notification means includes
When the determination result by the prior determination means becomes a predetermined determination result (for example, push order bell A1 winning), a correct procedure (for example, first left stop) corresponding to the predetermined determination result can be notified,
Among the games after the special decision result in the notification state is carried over (for example, during BB carry-over), the game until the special display result can be derived (for example, the game won by losing) Then, when the predetermined determination result (for example, push order bell A1 winning) is obtained, the correct answer procedure (for example, the first left stop) corresponding to the predetermined determination result is notified, while the special determination in the notification state is performed. Among the games after the result is carried over, the correct answer corresponding to the predetermined determination result when the predetermined determination result is obtained in the game after the specific game (for example, the game after the game won by losing) The procedure is not notified (for example, as shown in FIG. 20, navigation is executed until winning is lost during BB carryover, and in games after the game winning winning, Not the execution).

  According to such a configuration, among the games after the special determination result in the notification state is carried over, the game until the specific game from which the special display result can be derived becomes the predetermined determination result. While notifying the correct answer procedure corresponding to the determination result, among the games after the special determination result in the notification state is carried over, the game after becoming a specific game becomes the predetermined determination result. The correct answer procedure corresponding to the determination result is not notified. Therefore, since the player can be encouraged to derive the special display result at least after the game has become a specific game from which the special display result can be derived, the special display result can be Can be urged to be derived.

  In addition, according to such a configuration, until a specific game in which a special display result can be derived, by notifying a correct procedure, a game in which the correct procedure is not notified and a special display result cannot be derived continuously occurs. Can be prevented. Furthermore, it is possible to make the player think that it is advantageous to derive the special display result without causing the player to be disadvantaged by informing the correct procedure until the specific game in which the special display result can be derived.

Display means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) that performs a confirmation display (for example, the BB confirmation screen shown in FIG. 20) regarding that the determination result of the prior determination means has become the special determination result (for example, BB1 winning). In addition,
In the game until the specific game (for example, a game won by losing) among the games after the special determination result in the notification state is carried over (for example, during BB carryover), Regardless of whether or not the display means performs the confirmation display (for example, the BB confirmation screen shown in FIG. 20), the predetermined determination result is displayed when the predetermined determination result (for example, push order bell A1 win) is obtained. The corresponding correct answer procedure (for example, the first left stop) is notified (for example, as shown in FIG. 20, the display of the BB confirmation screen is not related to the presence or absence of the bell navigation), while the special determination result in the notification state Among the games after the carry-over is carried over, the game after the game becomes the specific game (for example, the game after the game that is won by the loss) Without informing the correct procedure corresponding to the constant result (e.g., until the winning to losing during BB carryover as shown in FIG. 20 executes the navigation, the game after the game in which the player wins a loss, does not execute the navigation).

  According to such a configuration, if the specific game is before the final display, the player is informed that the correct procedure is not notified after the specific game even if the specific game is before the final display because the correct procedure is not notified. Therefore, it is possible to construct a game that tries to derive a special display result even before the fixed display.

  In a game after the determination result of the predetermination means becomes the special determination result (for example, a carry-over RT after winning the BB), a game before the determination result of the predetermination means becomes the special determination result There is a higher probability that the determination result of the pre-determining means will be a determination result of disappointment in which any derivation of a display result in which a winning occurs is not allowed (for example, RT such as disadvantageous RT, intermediate RT, advantageous RT, etc.) The RT during the carry-over after winning the BB is more likely to win the loss than RTs such as disadvantaged RT, intermediate RT, and advantageous RT.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily derive the special display result in the game after the special determination result is obtained because the probability of the loss determination result is increased.

  In a game after the determination result of the predetermination means becomes the special determination result (for example, a carry-over RT after BB winning), the determination result of the predetermination means is any of the display results in which a winning occurs. The probability that a losing determination result that is not permitted to be derived is higher than the probability that the determination result of the pre-determining means is a determination result that is permitted to derive a grant display result accompanied by the addition of game value (for example, BB In the RT during carry-over after winning, the chance of winning a loser is higher than the chance of winning a small role).

  According to such a configuration, in the game after the special determination result, the probability of the loss determination result is higher than the probability of the grant determination result, so that the special display result can be easily derived. .

The special determination result may be determined at the same time as the specific determination result (for example, strong cherry winning) in which derivation of the specific display result (for example, middle cherries) is allowed by the pre-determining means,
The derivation control means performs an operation procedure in which the specific display result cannot be derived when the special determination result (for example, BB1 winning) and the specific determination result (for example, strong cherry winning) are determined at the same time. The special display result can be derived when the deriving operation means is operated (for example, red 7-red 7-red 7 is derived when the stop switch is operated in an operation procedure in which the middle stage cherry cannot be derived). Possible)
The specific game is a game in which only the special decision result is allowed to be derived (for example, a game in which the correct procedure is not notified to the subsequent games on the basis of a game that is won by losing and winning BB alone) is there).

  According to such a configuration, the game that is the specific determination result is not a game that does not notify the correct procedure, and therefore the specific determination result can be derived with peace of mind.

The derivation control means derives the special display result when only the special decision result is decided by the pre-decision means in a game after the special decision result is carried over (for example, during BB carryover). (E.g., red 7-red 7-red 7 can be derived when BB only win is decided)
The specific game is a game in which only the special decision result is allowed to be derived (for example, a game that has been won by BB and carried on the BB alone during the BB carryover will be notified of the correct procedure for subsequent games) Is not a game).

  According to such a configuration, since the game when only the special determination result is first determined is excluded, it is not disadvantageous to the player even if the special display result cannot be derived in the game.

The determination result by the pre-determining means includes a first special display result (for example, red 7-red 7-red 7) that can be shifted to a special gaming state (for example, big bonus) advantageous to the player. A first special determination result that is permitted to be derived (for example, BB1 win) and a second special display result that can be shifted to a special gaming state (for example, big bonus) that is advantageous to the player (for example, blue 7- And the second special decision result (for example, BB2 winning) that allows the derivation of Blue 7-Blue 7) is included,
The derivation control means, when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a predetermined determination result (for example, push order bell A1 winning), the correct answer procedure corresponding to the predetermined determination result (for example, the first left stop) When the derivation operation means is operated, a corresponding display result (for example, bell-bell-bell) corresponding to the predetermined determination result is derived, and an incorrect answer procedure (for example, middle / right) corresponding to the predetermined determination result is derived. When the derivation operation means is operated in the first stop), a non-corresponding display result (for example, replay-cherry a-white 7) different from the corresponding display result corresponding to the predetermined determination result is derived,
When the determination result by the prior determination means becomes the first special determination result and the predetermined determination result (for example, BB1 and the pressing order bell A1 are simultaneously selected), the corresponding display result (for example, bell-bell- The response to the probability that (Bell) is derived and when the determination result by the prior determination means becomes the second special determination result and the predetermined determination result (for example, BB2 and the pressing order bell A1 are simultaneously selected) The probability that a display result (for example, bell-bell-bell) is derived is different (as shown in FIGS. 12 to 14, the winning combination of push order bells during BB carryover differs depending on the type of BB, leading role Are different probabilities).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the special determination result from being denied when the corresponding display result is not derived, and the interest can be improved.

  The non-corresponding display result is a display result in which a winning occurs or a display result in which a winning does not occur (for example, as shown in FIG. 11, when a main role is missed, a single bell or a single role as a secondary role is won) Or get lost).

  According to such a configuration, it becomes possible to narrow down which special decision result is achieved by changing the probability that the corresponding display result is derived depending on the type of the special decision result, thereby improving the interest. Can do.

  The non-corresponding display result is a display result in which a winning occurs (for example, when a main role is missed, a single bell or a single role as a secondary role always wins).

  According to such a configuration, it becomes possible to narrow down which special decision result is achieved by changing the probability that the corresponding display result is derived depending on the type of the special decision result, thereby improving the interest. Can do.

  When the determination result by the prior determination means becomes the first special determination result (for example, BB1 winning) and the predetermined determination result (for example, pressing order bell A1 winning), the non-corresponding display result (for example, replay- The probability that cherry a-white 7) is derived and the determination result by the pre-determining means are the second special determination result (for example, BB2 winning) and the predetermined determination result (for example, pushing order bell A1 winning). The probability that the non-corresponding display result (for example, replay-cherry a-white 7) is derived is different (for example, as shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, the BB1 carryover and the BB2 carryover The probabilities that the roles are derived are different).

  According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the ratio at which the non-corresponding display result is derived.

The first special display result (for example, red 7-red 7-red 7) was not derived when the determination result by the prior determination means was the first special determination result (for example, BB1 winning). Sometimes the first special decision result is carried over (for example, BB1 win is carried over),
The second special display result (for example, blue 7-blue 7-blue 7) was not derived when the determination result by the prior determination means was the second special determination result (for example, BB2 winning). Sometimes the second special decision result is carried over (for example, BB2 winning is carried over),
Derivable when either the first special decision result or the second special decision result is carried over and when neither the first special decision result nor the second special decision result is carried over The corresponding display results are the same (for example, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 13), the middle bell (bell-bell-bell) is the leading role in any case other than BB1 carryover, BB2 carryover, and BB carryover. Derived).

  According to such a configuration, since it is not determined from the corresponding display result that the result is the special determination result, it is possible to enjoy guessing from the appearance ratio of the corresponding display result that the result is the special determination result.

[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.

[Freeze production]
In the embodiment described above, the execution ratio of the freeze effect may be different depending on the type of bonus. For example, when the BB winning and the AT winning are made, the freeze effect may be executed so as to have a relationship of BB1>BB2> BB3.

  Moreover, even if the freeze effect is executed, there may be a pattern in which BB winning and AT winning are not fixed. For example, when a freeze effect is executed, there may be a case where only the BB winning is made or only an AT winning is made.

[About confirmation screen]
In the above-described embodiment, the case where the navigation effect is executed when the push order bell or the like is won on the bonus confirmation screen has been described. However, the bonus confirmation screen may be displayed in response to a win in the push order bell or the like. For example, after “WIN” is displayed in the continuous performance, the bonus confirmation screen is not displayed until the winning order bell is won, or the “WIN” screen is left as it is, or another screen is selected and the winning order bell is won. When this is done, a bonus confirmation screen may be displayed. In the bonus confirmation screen, the navigation effect may be executed at a high rate.

[Continuous production]
In the embodiment described above, the freeze effect may be executed during the continuous effect. In this way, it is possible to know that the BB winning and the AT winning are confirmed in the middle of the continuous performance, and the AT has been won early.

[About game state transition]
In the embodiment described above, the transition from the intermediate RT to the advantageous RT is easier than the disadvantageous RT to the advantageous RT. This is because the lottery target role that triggers the transition from the intermediate RT to the advantageous RT has a higher winning probability than the lottery target role that triggers the transition from the disadvantaged RT to the advantageous RT. However, the ease of transition may differ depending on the difference in the number of selections, not the difference in winning probabilities. Specifically, from the intermediate RT to the advantageous RT, the procedure shifts to the advantageous RT when operated in the correct answer procedure from the 3 alternative push order, and from the 6 alternative push order to the correct RT in the correct answer procedure. What is necessary is just to make it transfer to advantageous RT when operated.

[About CZ (Chance Zone)]
In the above-described embodiment, control may be performed to CZ when a predetermined CZ start condition is satisfied. Here, CZ is a state in which control relating to the provision of a privilege (for example, an AT game) is more advantageous for the player than when the player is in non-CZ (not controlled by CZ). Further, the CZ start condition may be a condition that is established by CZ winning in the CZ lottery. Further, the execution condition of the CZ lottery may be a condition that is established when a strong cherry or a weak cherry is won. Note that the execution condition of the CZ lottery may be a condition that is established when another combination wins. Further, the execution condition of the CZ lottery may be a condition that is established by using a predetermined number of games. In this embodiment, there may be a case where CZ is won instead of AT at the same time as the bonus.

  When the CZ lottery is performed by a cherry winning or the like, the following game flow may be performed. For example, when CZ is won at the time of BB winning, the next game is controlled to the advantageous section. Then, it enters the precursor period over a predetermined game. In both non-CZ and CZ, effects that suggest CZ winning or BB winning may be executed. Then, the BB confirmation screen is displayed after the precursor period ends. When the navigation effect is executed on the BB confirmation screen, CZ is confirmed (confirmation notification of CZ is performed). After that, when BB is selected alone, an effect aiming for 7 symbols occurs, and BB winning is achieved by aligning 7 symbols. During BB, it is controlled by CZ, and it can be a game characteristic aiming for AT winning during CZ. For example, in a state where RB is carried over during BB, reel control for deriving the leading role when the pushing order bell is won is performed. Then, when the winning order bell is won, the AT lottery may be executed.

[Advantageous section]
In the above-described embodiment, the AT has been described as the advantageous section. However, the advantageous section may be a high probability state in which the winning combination of the small role is higher than that in the normal gaming state. Also. The advantageous section may be a specialized zone where the number of CZs, AT games, and AT sets described above increases.

[When BB is won]
In the above-described embodiment, in the case of BB winning and AT winning, in the case of the freeze effect, the navigation effect is always executed on the bonus confirmation screen, and in the case of the continuous effect, the navigation effect is performed at a predetermined ratio. Explained the case where is executed. In addition, when there is only BB winning, a continuous effect may be executed, but a navigation effect is not executed on the bonus confirmation screen. However, even when only the BB winning is made, the navigation effect may be executed on the bonus confirmation screen at a predetermined rate.

  Further, when only the BB winning is made, the CZ lottery may be executed during the BB. And you may make it transfer to CZ during BB or after completion | finish of BB.

[About advantageous section ramp]
In the above-described embodiment, in the AT state, the effective section lamp indicating that the AT state is controlled may be turned on. For example, the effective section lamp may be a dedicated LED lamp, or may be lit using a part of the game display unit 13 in the housing 1a. Further, the same effective section lamp may be turned on at AT and CZ.

[About BB]
In the above-described embodiment, BB1 to BB3 have been described with different payout numbers. In addition, AT winning ratios were different in BB1 to BB3. However, depending on the type of BB, the payout number may be the same and the AT win rate may be different, or the payout number may be different but the AT win rate may be the same.

  Further, a setting difference may be suggested depending on the type of BB to be executed. For example, one BB may be selected with a high ratio when the odd setting is used, and another BB may be selected with a high ratio when the even setting is selected. In addition, one BB has a high ratio selected when the setting is high (for example, settings 5 and 6), and the other BB has a ratio selected when the setting is low (for example, settings 1 and 2). It can be expensive. In this way, attention can be paid to what kind of BB it becomes.

[About relief]
In the above-described embodiment, when the BB is carried over during the AT, the navigation effect is not executed in the game after the game that has been won. In such a case, when the game in which the navigation effect is not executed is continued a plurality of times, a relief measure for executing the navigation effect may be taken. For example, a game beginner or the like may not be able to align the symbols. Therefore, for example, the navigation effect may be executed on condition that the “7” symbols cannot be arranged over 10 games.

[Bell Navi Flag Off Timing]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the Bell Navi flag is immediately turned off in the game after the game where the losing is won during the BB carryover has been described. However, the bell navigator flag may be turned off after several games have passed without being turned off immediately in the game after the game in which the game is won.

[About the winning suggestion]
In the above-described embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 may determine the winning suggestion effect instead of determining the winning suggestion effect. For example, the main control unit 41, when an internal lottery wins a simultaneous winning combination and an AT lottery is performed, a process for executing a winning suggestion effect that indicates whether or not a BB winning and an AT winning are performed at a predetermined timing. May be performed. As the winning suggestion effect, for example, a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period when the start switch 7 is operated may be provided. During the freeze effect, a pseudo game is executed in which the reels 2L to 2R are rotated in a predetermined manner to temporarily stop a specific symbol combination. The simulated game can be executed a plurality of times during the freeze effect. The freeze effect is not limited to the one that is executed when the start switch 7 is operated. When the first stop operation is performed or when the third stop operation is performed, the display result is derived and one game is completed. It may be executed at times.

  In addition, the reliability of the BB winning or AT winning is the highest in the freeze effect, followed by the consecutive hit effect, the button effect, and the character B effect in order of the character A effect. The ratio may be determined so that the type is determined. The effect to be executed is not limited to one in which one winning suggestion effect is determined, and a plurality of winning suggestion effects may be determined. In addition, the predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect is not limited to this, but is determined by the main control unit 41 from a plurality of timings (more specifically, the main control unit 41 notifies the result by the AT winning suggestion effect). The timing may be determined by a random number lottery or the like (for example, any game among 0 to 32 games) from a game won by a specific lottery target role. The main control unit 41 outputs a command for specifying the type of the winning suggestion effect to the sub-control unit 91 at a predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect, and if the winning suggestion effect is a freeze effect, You may make it perform the process for freeze production. Note that the winning suggestion effect other than the freeze effect may be determined by the sub control unit 91 as described in the above-described embodiment.

[Modification of slot machine]
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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[About production and notification]
In the above-described example, an example in which the liquid crystal display 51 is used to produce effects and notifications is given. For example, speakers 53 and 54, a back lamp (reel LED 55 in the above embodiment) arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel. ), Transmissive liquid crystal display arranged on the front side of the reel (liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen), lamps and LEDs mounted on the front door 1b, etc., vibration of the stop switch, around the stop switch The effect may be executed by means different from the above-described embodiment, such as air blowing from the air or a change in the temperature of the stop switch.

[About AT]
In the example of the slot machine, the example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described. However, the AT related control executed by the main control unit 41 includes execution of an AT lottery. The AT lottery may include winning or non-winning AT lottery, determining whether or not to stock the number of AT games, determining the number of AT games, adding the number of AT games, and the like. In addition, as a control related to the AT, a high probability state control of the AT lottery is exemplified. 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 AT. However, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the control. The sub-control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an extra lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation effect according to the result. Processing or the like may be performed.

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

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

  In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of reels capable of variably displaying each of a plurality of types of identifiable symbols are provided, and after the reels are variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variability display of the reels. A slot machine that can generate a winning according to the combination of reel display results has been described. In other words, a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable are provided, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The slot machine is described in which a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units. However, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable is provided. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. As long as the slot machine can generate a prize according to the display result, the slot machine is not limited to one having three reels, but one having only one reel or a slot machine having a plurality of reels other than three. Also good.

  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,
State control means for controlling the gaming state to any one of a plurality of states;
Pre-determining means for determining display results that allow derivation
The determination result by the prior determination means includes a special determination result that allows the derivation of a special display result that can be shifted to a special gaming state advantageous to the player,
The state control means includes
When a specific condition is established during the special gaming state, it is possible to control to an advantageous gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state after the special gaming state is finished,
When the specific condition is not established during the special gaming state, the special gaming state is not controlled after the special gaming state ends,
A slot machine capable of controlling to the advantageous gaming state when a special condition other than passing through the special gaming state is satisfied during the normal gaming state.

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