JP2018061886A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine that does not generate a problem of allowing a player to play games under an advantageous condition different from a condition originally intended.SOLUTION: In an RT0 which is an inadequate state, even when a weak cherry is won in a lottery, an AT lottery is not performed. Further, in the RT0, when a strong cherry is won in a lottery, the AT lottery is performed but an AT is not to be won in the lottery. Still further, in the RT0, when a special cherry is won in a lottery, the AT lottery is performed and the AT may sometimes be won in the lottery, but a cherry 3 winning is not to be achieved. Also, in the RT0, a 7-aligned replay is not to be won in a lottery. As the result, in the RT0, a navigation stock for being controlled in the AT in an RT1 is not to be given. Therefore, a state in which the navigation stock is already given from the beginning when a player starts a game never occurs.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

  The present invention allows a game to be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using gaming value, and a variable display capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to the device, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device.

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

  The types of combinations include small combinations, bonus combinations, and replay combinations. Here, when the combination of symbols constituting the small role is stopped on the winning line, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of the small role. When the combination of symbols constituting the bonus combination is stopped on the winning line, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. it can. When the combination of symbols constituting the re-gamer is stopped on the winning line, it is possible to obtain a profit that the next game can be performed without consuming new medals for setting the betting number.

  In order for a winning combination including a bonus combination to occur, generally, a winning flag must be set by winning an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when a start lever is operated). And, when the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination in the internal lottery can be drawn within the range of the predetermined number of frames, the effective combination is arranged, and the winning combination not in the internal lottery is configured. There is a slot machine that performs reel control so that the combination of symbols is not aligned with an effective line, and further controls during an advantageous period such as AT (Assist Time) that notifies information according to the winning status of a predetermined combination .

  In such a slot machine, a privilege (for example, Navistock) is granted to shift to a period that is advantageous to the player based on establishment of a predetermined condition such as winning a specific combination (for example, cherry). There is a slot machine that executes a lottery (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, in such a slot machine, a store clerk may perform an operation for changing the gaming state from a state in which a bonus combination is not won to a state in which a bonus combination is won before the game store is opened. (For example, see Patent Document 2).

JP 2012-066872 A JP 2009-291524 A

  In addition, among conventional slot machines, there is a slot machine that allows a player to play in a state in which most games are won for a bonus role. Such a slot machine is described in Patent Document 2. As described above, there is a case where the store clerk performs the work for shifting the gaming state from the state where the bonus combination is not won to the state where the bonus combination is won before the game store is opened. However, when a clerk plays a game as an operation for shifting the gaming state before the game store is opened, a predetermined condition is established during the game, as in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, and a privilege is given. There was a possibility that a lottery of whether or not to do so would give a privilege. In this case, in the slot machine, since the player is given a privilege from the beginning of the game, there is an inconvenience that the player is allowed to play the game under advantageous conditions different from the originally intended conditions. there were.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is a slot machine that does not cause inconvenience such as causing a player to play a game under advantageous conditions different from the originally intended conditions. Is to provide.

(1) A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using gaming values (for example, medals, credits), and a plurality of types of identification information ( For example, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying symbols), one game is completed, and a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result derived to the variable display device ( For example, slot machine 1)
Appropriate state (for example, RT1) in which the game can proceed and the rate of increase / decrease of the value for gaming (for example, medal payout rate) based on a predetermined design value (for example, set value) is secured. And state control means (for example, a main control unit) that controls the gaming state to any one of a plurality of states including a state in which the game can proceed and an inappropriate state (for example, RT0) that is not the appropriate state 41 to control the gaming state by 41),
Privilege grant determining means (for example, AT lottery processing by the sub-control unit 91) capable of determining whether or not to grant a privilege (for example, navigation stock);
Privilege granting means (for example, navigation stock granting process by the sub-control unit 91) capable of granting the privilege when the grant decision to grant the privilege is made by the privilege grant determining means;
Based on the given privilege, an advantageous period control means (for example, AT) that controls the advantageous period (for example, AT) advantageous to the player in the appropriate state, but does not control the advantageous period in the inappropriate state (for example, , Processing to be controlled by AT by the sub-control unit 91),
In the proper state, the provision of the privilege by the privilege provision unit is not prohibited, while in the improper state, the provision prohibition unit (for example, a diagram by the sub-control unit 91) prohibits the provision of the privilege by the privilege provision unit. Based on the contents of 10 items C to F and the processes of FIGS. 11 to 13, the navigation stock is assigned in RT1 as in the content of item G, but the navigation stock is not assigned in RT0). .

  According to such a configuration, in the improper state, a privilege for controlling the advantageous period in the appropriate state is not given, and thus, for example, the store clerk performs a task of shifting the gaming state from the improper state to the appropriate state. Sometimes, benefits are not granted in an inappropriate state. As a result, in the slot machine, the player is not given a privilege from the beginning of the game, and the player is allowed to play the game under advantageous conditions different from the originally intended conditions. Does not occur.

  The improper state is a state in which an increase / decrease rate different from the increase / decrease rate of the game value based on a predetermined design value secured in the appropriate state is secured.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, a process of executing the suggestion effect by the sub-control unit 91) for executing the suggestion effect suggesting the transition of the gaming state from the improper state to the appropriate state is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, the transition of the gaming state from the improper state to the appropriate state can be determined by the suggestion effect.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when causing the variable display device to derive a display result;
When the operation procedure of the derivation operation means is a procedure other than a predetermined recommended procedure (for example, when an irregular pressing is performed), it is possible to generate a predetermined disadvantage (for example, a penalty) to the player A disadvantage generating means (for example, a process of generating a penalty by the sub-control unit 91);
When the operation procedure of the derivation operation means in the appropriate state is a procedure other than the recommended procedure, the operation procedure in the derivation operation means in the improper state is not prohibited while the disadvantage generation by the disadvantage generation means is not prohibited. Is a procedure other than the recommended procedure, a disadvantage prohibiting means for prohibiting the occurrence of a disadvantage by the disadvantage generating means (for example, an irregular push at RT1 as shown in the item H of FIG. 10 by the sub-control unit 91) In some cases, a penalty is sometimes imposed, whereas in RT0, a penalty is not imposed when an anomaly is pressed.

  According to such a configuration, when the operation procedure of the derivation operation means is mistakenly performed in a procedure other than the recommended procedure in the improper state when performing an operation of shifting the gaming state from the improper state to the appropriate state. But there is no disadvantage. As a result, in the slot machine, the player does not have a disadvantage from the beginning of the game, and causes the player to play the game under a disadvantageous condition different from the originally intended condition. Does not occur.

(4) In the slot machines of (1) to (3) above,
Storage means (for example, RAM 41c, RAM 91c) for storing information relating to the game in a readable and writable manner;
An initialization means for initializing information stored in the storage means based on a predetermined initialization operation (for example, a RAM clearing process by the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91);
The state control means controls the unsuitable state after the predetermined initialization operation is performed (for example, a process of controlling to RT0 by the main control unit 41 after clearing the RAM as shown in FIG. 7).

  According to such a configuration, the store clerk performs an initialization operation to initialize the information stored in the storage means, thereby controlling the gaming state to an inappropriate state and changing the gaming state from the inappropriate state to the appropriate state. Even when performing the operation of shifting, the privilege is not granted in an inappropriate state.

(5) In the slot machines of (1) to (4) above,
A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery process by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not the winning is allowed before the display result is derived to the variable display device;
Derivation control means (for example, reel rotation processing by the main control unit 41) for performing control for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to the determination result by the prior determination means,
The privilege grant determining means wins a predetermined condition (for example, a weak cherry) that includes a determination result by the prior determination means (for example, winning an AT lottery as shown in FIG. 12). Sometimes when you win an AT lottery, when you win a strong cherry, you win an AT by an AT lottery, when you win a special cherry, you win an AT and win a cherry 3 in the AT lottery, when you win 7 rips When the AT lottery is established (at the time of AT lottery), the grant decision to grant the privilege is performed (for example, the process of S24 in the navigation stock granting process of FIG. 13 by the sub-control unit 91),
In the appropriate state, the determination result by the prior determination means can be a determination result including the specific determination result (for example, in RT1, 7 uniform lip and CB are simultaneously selected), while the inappropriate state It is impossible for the determination result by the prior determination means to be a determination result including the specific determination result (for example, RT0 does not win 7 rips)
The derivation control means, when the determination result by the prior determination means in the appropriate state is a determination result including the specific determination result (for example, 7-set lip and CB are simultaneously selected), a specific display result (for example, 7-set Lip symbol combination) can be derived to the variable display device, but the specific display result cannot be derived to the variable display device in the improper state (for example, RT0 has a combination of seven lip symbol combinations). Is not derived).

  According to such a configuration, the granting determination to grant the privilege is performed when a predetermined condition including that the determination result by the prior determination unit is the specific determination result is satisfied, but the predetermined determination unit in the appropriate state When the result of determination is the result of determination including the specific result of determination, the specific display result can be derived to the variable display device. Therefore, the specific display result cannot be derived to the variable display device. As a result, the display result derived to the variable display device in the inappropriate state does not mistakenly recognize that a privilege has been given by, for example, a store clerk.

(6) In the slot machines of (1) to (4) above,
A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery process by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not the winning is allowed before the display result is derived to the variable display device;
Derivation control means (for example, reel rotation processing by the main control unit 41) for performing control for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to the determination result by the prior determination means,
The privilege grant determining means wins a predetermined condition (for example, a weak cherry) that includes a determination result by the prior determination means (for example, winning an AT lottery as shown in FIG. 12). Sometimes you win an AT in the AT lottery, win an AT in the AT lottery when you win a strong cherry, win an AT in the AT lottery and win a cherry 3 when you win a special cherry (Cherry 3), 7 complete rips When the winning is established, it is determined that the bonus will be granted when the winning of the AT lottery is established (for example, the process of S24 in the navigation stock granting process of FIG. 13 by the sub-control unit 91),
The derivation control unit displays a specific indication when the determination result by the prior determination unit is a determination result including the specific determination result in the appropriate state (for example, cherry 3 + left lip 1 to 16 and CB are simultaneously selected). While a result (for example, symbol combination of cherry 3) can be derived to the variable display device, a determination result (for example, cherry 3+) in which the determination result by the prior determination unit includes the specific determination result in the inappropriate state. When the left lip 1 to 16 is selected, the specific display result cannot be derived to the variable display device (for example, the symbol combination of the cherry 3 is not derived at RT0).

  According to such a configuration, the granting determination to grant the privilege is performed when a predetermined condition including that the determination result by the prior determination unit is the specific determination result is satisfied, but the predetermined determination unit in the appropriate state When the determination result according to is a determination result including the specific determination result, the specific display result can be derived to the variable display device. On the other hand, when the determination result by the predetermination means is the determination result including the specific determination result in the inappropriate state The specific display result cannot be derived to the variable display device. As a result, the display result derived to the variable display device in the inappropriate state does not mistakenly recognize that a privilege has been given by, for example, a store clerk.

(7) In the slot machines of (1) to (6) above,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when causing the variable display device to derive a display result;
Before the display result is derived to the variable display device, a plurality of types including a special prize (for example, CB) accompanied by a transition of the gaming state and a general prize (for example, a small prize and a re-game character) other than the special prize. A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery process by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a prize;
Derivation control means (for example, reel rotation processing by the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving the display result to the variable display device according to the determination result by the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
A special gaming state control means (for example, a process of controlling to CB by the main control unit 41) for controlling to a special gaming state (for example, CB) when the special prize is generated in an appropriate state;
The general prize includes an award (for example, a small role) that accompanies the game value.
The award winning is a first award winning (for example, a normal bell that is a small payout of 8 cards) accompanied by a greater number of gaming values than a predetermined number (for example, 2) when generated in the appropriate state. Multiple payout small combinations) and a second award winning (for example, one left watermelon that is a single payout small combination, etc.) accompanied by a predetermined number or less of the gaming value when generated in the appropriate state ), And
In the special gaming state, all types of prizes including the first prize and the second prize are always allowed to be generated (for example, all small roles are elected), while the prize is awarded. Is a gaming state in which the predetermined number of gaming values are given regardless of the type of
The derivation control means performs control for deriving the display result corresponding to the second award winning in preference to the display result corresponding to the second award winning in the special gaming state (for example, multiple payout) The small payout small role is given priority over the small role).

  According to such a configuration, in the special gaming state, the generation of all types of prizes including the first prize and the second prize is always allowed. Regardless of the value, the gaming value to be given is limited to a predetermined number, so that gambling in the special gaming state does not increase too much. Furthermore, a game value of a predetermined number or less is given by being generated in a proper state rather than a display result in which a second prize is given that is given a game value greater than a predetermined number by being generated in a proper state. Since the display result in which the first prize is generated is preferentially derived, the gaming value that can be given in one game in the special gaming state is set to be smaller than the gaming value that can be given in one game in the appropriate state. Even if it is done, it can prevent giving a player a feeling of loss.

(8) In the slot machines of (1) to (7) above,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when causing the variable display device to derive a display result;
Before the display result is derived to the variable display device, a plurality of types including a special prize (for example, CB) accompanied by a transition of the gaming state and a general prize (for example, a small prize and a re-game character) other than the special prize. A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery process by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a prize;
Derivation control means (for example, reel rotation processing by the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving the display result to the variable display device according to the determination result by the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
A special game state control means for controlling to a special game state (for example, CB) that increases a probability of giving a prize with the addition of the gaming value among the general prizes when the special prize occurs;
When it is determined that the special winning is permitted and the special winning permitted by the determination cannot be generated, the carry-over means (for example, the main control unit 41) carries over the determination after the next game. Process to carry over CB winning by)
When controlled during the advantageous period, control is performed to a notification state (for example, AT) in which the operation mode of the derivation operation means advantageous to the player is notified in the appropriate state according to the determination result of the prior determination means. Notification state control means (for example, processing to control to AT by the sub-control unit 91),
The appropriate state is a state in which a decision to allow the occurrence of the special prize is carried over (for example, RT1 is a CB winning state)
The improper state is a state in which the decision to allow the occurrence of the special prize is not carried over (for example, RT0 is a CB non-winning state)
It is determined that the appropriate state allows the occurrence of a re-game winning accompanied by a re-game that can be played without using the gaming value of the general winning than the non-appropriate state. The probability is high (for example, as shown in item I in FIG. 10, RT1 has a higher probability of winning the re-gamer than RT0),
When the appropriate state is not controlled to the notification state, the gaming value is reduced, while the control state is controlled to the notification state in the appropriate state, and the derivation operation means is operated in the notified operation mode. , The gaming value is increasing,
The privilege granting means can grant the privilege in a state where the decision to allow the occurrence of the special prize is carried over (for example, in RT1, as shown in item H in FIG. 10). On the other hand, when the decision to allow the occurrence of the special prize is made in a state where the decision to allow the occurrence of the special prize has not been carried over, and to the special gaming state If it is, the privilege is not given (for example, the process of S12 in the AT lottery process of FIG. 11 by the sub-control unit 91).

  According to such a configuration, a privilege to be controlled in the notification state can be given in a state where the decision to allow the occurrence of the special prize is carried over, while the decision to allow the occurrence of the special prize is made. When it is determined that the special prize is allowed to occur without being carried over, the privilege controlled to the notification state is given, that is, the notification state is controlled simultaneously with the determination that the special prize is allowed to occur. Benefits will not be granted. In addition, even when being controlled in the special gaming state, the benefit that is controlled in the notification state is granted, that is, the occurrence of the next special prize is permitted based on the privilege granted in the special gaming state. When it is determined, a privilege that is simultaneously controlled to the notification state is not given. Thereby, the situation where many game value can be obtained by one opportunity does not generate | occur | produce, and moderate gambling can be ensured.

It is a front view of the slot machine in the present embodiment. It is an internal structure figure 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 technical matter relevant to the type of CB and a small combination, the symbol combination of CB and a small combination, the number of payout, and CB 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, operation | movement, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination regarding a special combination and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination regarding a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the result compared for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the flowchart of AT lottery processing which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating an AT lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating the flowchart of the navigation stock provision process which a sub-control part performs.

  A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

[Configuration of slot machine]
First, the slot machine 1 used in the present embodiment will be described below. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a housing 1a whose front surface is open, and a pivotable pivotable on the side end of the housing 1a. The front door 1b is supported.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, “bell”, “replay”, “watermelon A”, “white 7”, “black BAR”, “cherry”, “watermelon B” are provided on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively. ”,“ Blank ”,“ White BAR ”, and“ Black 7 ”, each of which is a plurality of identifiable symbols and is drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided in the approximate center of the reel panel of the front door 1b.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4) provided correspondingly, so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously connected to the see-through window 3. The three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the fluoroscopic window 3 by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are 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 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

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

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 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). MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in any game state in this embodiment) out of a prescribed number of bets determined according to the game state, stored as credits Settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medal used for setting the number of medals and the bet is set (to return the medals used for setting the credit and the number of bets), start that is operated when starting the game Stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the switch 7, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the effect switch for use in the effect. 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 reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop. Of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 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 right reel 2R is the first stop. This is called right first stop.

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

  On the front door 1b, a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning combination, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like are displayed. Indicator 12: 1BETLED 14 for notifying that 1 bet is set by lighting, 2BETLED 15 for notifying that 2 betting is set, and notifying that 3 bets are set 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17 that notifies that a medal can be inserted by lighting, start enable LED18 that notifies that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (fixed from the start of the previous game) Waiting for the reel to start rotating because the period has not elapsed) Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting the fact that, payout display unit 13 during replay LED20 is provided for informing by lighting the effect that while replaying the game are provided.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided inside the 8R to notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is valid by lighting. It has been. Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R on the front door 1b, a lower panel on which a title of the slot machine 1 and a payout table are printed is provided.

  On the inner side of the front door 1b, a reset operation for canceling (initializing) an error state described later, a stop state described later, and a gaming state (for example, AT (assist time)) is detected by a predetermined key operation. A reset switch 23 to be set, a set value display 24 for displaying a set value at that time while changing a set value or confirming a set value, which will be described later, and a stop state (the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) A stop switch 36a for selecting the validity / invalidity of the stop function controlled to the automatic control process (a process for paying (returning) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation). An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function to be controlled, and a flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 are provided in a later-described ho A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the par tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout exit 9 side, and a medal that has flowed into the hopper tank 34a side are detected. A medal selector (not shown) having an inserted medal sensor 31 and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  The reset switch 23 cannot be operated unless a store clerk opens the front door 1b. Accordingly, a player who cannot open the front door 1b cannot operate the reset switch 23.

  When the reset switch 23 is operated by a store clerk or the like in the game hall where the slot machine is installed, various flags stored in the RAM 41c of the game control board 40 and various flags stored in the RAM 91c of the effect control board 90 (For example, the AT winning flag) and the like are all erased (RAM cleared) (also called initialization). Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the store clerk operates the reset switch 23 to initialize the setting of the slot machine 1, so that the error state, the stop state, and the game state (for example, the slot machine 1) (AT state) can be canceled.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the reel 1L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be detected inside the casing 1a. Reel unit 2 including 33L, 33C, and 33R (see FIG. 4), an external output board for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and a hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals from the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  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, a full sensor 35 a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced apart from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals is provided. It is possible to detect that the medal storage amount stored in the inside when it is conductive by contacting through the medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, that the overflow tank is full. It has become.

  The front side of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. There are provided a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery to be described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off. .

  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 pay line L1 (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 are defined as the prescribed number of bets, and when the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay line L1 becomes valid. In CB, which will be described later, two sheets are determined as the prescribed number of bets. When medals are inserted in excess of the maximum number among 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 perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a symbol combination such as a small role or a replaying role to be described later. . 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.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line L1 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.

  For example, the winning lines are the upper line of the left reel 2L, the upper part of the middle reel 2C, the upper part of the right reel 2R, that is, the winning line L2 set across the symbols arranged in the upper stage, the upper part of the left reel 2L, and the middle reel 2C. The middle line, the lower stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the winning line L3 set across the symbols arranged in the lower right direction, the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, the upper stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the upper line of the right reel. Including a winning line L4 set across the symbols, and a winning line L5 set across the symbols arranged in the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the lower stage of the middle reel 2C, the lower stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the lower stage. May be.

  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 one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, one game is finished, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a winning combination) is displayed on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R on the winning line L1. If the game stops as a result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1).

  In the present embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, a configuration using four or more reels may be used. In a configuration using two or more reels, a winning determination may be made based on a combination of display results derived for all two or more reels. In this embodiment, the variable display device is configured by physical reels, but the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start changing the symbols, any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is When operated, the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R stop rotating and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

  The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is 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, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The symbols arranged within 5 frames including can be displayed on the winning line.

  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.

  Further, 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 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, an insertion medal sensor 31, and a door opening detection switch. 25, 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. Detection signals of switches are input.

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

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 that controls the game, a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in this embodiment) Detects a detection signal input from a random number circuit 42 that generates a random number, a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal having a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101 A switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, a solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, various displays connected to the game control board 40, The LED drive circuit 47 that controls the drive of the LED is supplied to the slot machine 1 When the power source voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, an initialization command is input when the power is turned on or from the main CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 for providing a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when not performed, and various other 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.

  Further, the CB flag is stored in the RAM 41c. The CB flag is a flag that can specify that CB has been won. In this embodiment, when a CB is won, the CB flag is stored in the RAM 41c until a CB is won, and when the CB is won, the CB flag is cleared. As a result, when the player has won the CB but the player has not been able to win the CB, the CB can be carried over from the next game onward.

  Further, 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. Further, the main CPU 41a has an interrupt function as described above, and can interrupt the basic process by the occurrence of the interrupt and execute the interrupt process. The voltage output from the power interruption detection circuit 48 A power interruption process (main) is executed in response to the input of the decrease signal, and a 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. As described above, in the power interruption processing, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and is stored in the RAM 41c by comparing with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup. It is possible to check whether the data is normal.

  Next, 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 value of the reset counter is counted up without being cleared 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, The reset signal is output to restart 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, a command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent only in one direction, and no command is sent 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.

  Electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), a rendering effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and a reel LED 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1 are connected to the rendering control board 90. These electrical components are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. In addition, an effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  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 LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55. However, separately from 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 receives a command from the main control unit 41. Based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91, the output control unit may control the output of the rendering device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and The output control of the effect device is performed by both of the output control units.

  Further, 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, but the effect device is not limited to these, for example, mechanically driven A display device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the effect device.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an LED drive circuit 93 that performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, and an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54. When the power is turned on or when the initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a and a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90 are detected. Switch circuit 96 for monitoring the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 When a voltage drop is detected, an interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a and other circuits are mounted. The sub CPU 91a is connected to the game control board 40. In response to the command transmitted from the control unit, various controls for performing the performance are performed, and each part of the control circuit mounted on the performance control board 90 is controlled directly or indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). One of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, among the command transmission lines, and the sub CPU 91a receives the strobe signal. An interrupt is generated based on the input, and a command from the main control unit 41 is acquired and stored in the buffer. Also, the sub CPU 91a executes an interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. In addition, one of the interrupt terminals of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a performs power interruption processing according to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. (Sub) is executed. Also, when an unused interrupt occurs in the sub CPU 91a, the process is immediately returned to the original process.

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

  Further, the AT 91 flag can be stored in the RAM 91c. The AT winning flag is a flag that can specify that the AT has been won and that the AT can be controlled. The sub-control unit 91 can control the AT when the AT winning flag is stored in the RAM 91c.

  AT is a period during which a navigation effect that is advantageous to the player is executed for a predetermined number of games by acquiring navigation stock. The navigation stock is a privilege controlled by the AT over a predetermined number of games (one set of 50 games in the present embodiment). By consuming (subtracting) the navigation stock by one, the AT is controlled for a predetermined number of games, and the navigation effect is executed during that time. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the number of navigation stocks owned, the higher the degree of advantage for the player. A navigation effect is a message that reminds the user of the pressing of a stop switch that is advantageous to the player when a predetermined role is won during an AT, or is output by voice through speakers 53 and 54. It is a directing effect. The player can advantageously advance the game by, for example, increasing the number of net increase by operating the stop switch according to the navigation effect.

[Setting value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. The payout rate is calculated by, for example, “the number of medals paid out” / “the number of medals consumed” during a predetermined game. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. 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.

[Power interruption]
In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, when the main CPU 41a detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48, power interruption processing (main) is executed. In the power interruption process (main), the registers are saved in a stack of a RAM 41c, which will be described later, and data for destructive diagnosis in which any bit is 1, that is, specific data other than 0 are stored in the RAM 41c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in the area becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 41c.

  The main CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c at the time of activation, confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, the RAM parity is 0, and the destructive diagnosis The processing state of the main CPU 41a is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the value of the data for use is correct, but the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or is destroyed. If the value of the diagnostic data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state so that the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormality error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and until a new set value is set in the setting change state. It will not be released.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 91a detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98, the power interruption processing (sub) is executed. In the power interruption process (sub), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 91c, which will be described later, and destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 91c, and also based on data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity becomes 0 and stored in the RAM 91c.

  Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c at the time of activation, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is restored to the state before the power interruption. If the RAM parity is not 0 (1), it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the sub CPU 91a, 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 that is executed when the clerk operates the reset switch 23 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is divided into an important work, a non-saved work, a general work, a special work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  The important work is a work that stores data that is inconvenient to initialize, such as various display devices, LED display data, and I / O input / output data. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed at the time of activation. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, and the number of medals to be paid out. The special work is a work in which data such as various software random numbers that are initialized only before the start of setting is stored. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main control unit 41 is stored, and the unused stack area is one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. However, if it is established, it will be initialized, but the in-use stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  Further, when the clerk operates the reset switch 23, the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 is also initialized (all flags stored in the RAM 91c are cleared).

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 has the data in the RAM 41c destroyed when it is activated when the setting key switch 37 is on, when a RAM error occurs, or when the setting key switch 37 is off. When there is not, when four initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initializations with different areas initialized according to each initialization condition are performed.

[Winning line]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a prescribed number of bets that can be set is determined according to the gaming state, and on condition that the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set. The game can be started. In the present embodiment, the pay line L1 is activated when a specified number of bets corresponding to the gaming state is set.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged on the activated winning line L1. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the gaming state, but can be broadly divided into small roles with payout of medals and the next game with the number of bets automatically set without using medals. There is a re-playing role that can be. In the present embodiment, only a small combination and a re-playing combination are provided, but a special combination with a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player may be provided. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag of the 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.

[Internal lottery]
Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted 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. Specifically, the value of the random number value storage work assigned to the RAM 41c is set to the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, numerical data stored in the lottery work, and each value determined according to the value of the gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value It is performed according to the number of judgment values for the combination.

  The random value storage work is a storage area in which numerical data latched simultaneously with the operation of the start switch 7 is stored. Every time new numerical data is latched, the latched numerical data is processed by a timer interruption process thereafter. The numerical data read in (main) and stored in the random value storage work is updated to the latest numerical data latched newly.

  In the internal lottery, an internal lottery target, the current gaming state flag value, and the number of judgment values determined in accordance with the set value are used as random numbers for internal lottery (numerical data stored in the lottery work). When the result of addition 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. If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The winning flag set in the internal winning flag storing work is cleared for each game.

[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 table creation data stored in the security check program when the rotation of the reel starts and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Then, a stop control table is created for each rotating reel. 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.

  In the table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state) Differences up to the address where the data is stored are registered. As a result, a difference corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and the corresponding index data can be acquired by adding the difference to the reference address. Even if the winning status of the combination is different, when the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the index data. In such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. Thus, a stop control table is created.

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of sliding frames according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and if any reel is stopped, stop Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of the system. And to be able to identify the Do stop control table. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  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 turn at a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) are used for 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, 20 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are 1 to 20 areas from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 20, and symbol numbers 1 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 1 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 1 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number has a stop reference position (in this embodiment, a perspective window). 3 when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at the timing (the timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps). This is a table in which the number of frames is set.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, the table index is first referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is obtained, table creation data is identified based on the obtained index data, and all reels are identified from the identified table creation data. The address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state of rotation is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to generate a stop control table for all reels.

  Further, when any one reel stops or any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is identified based on the obtained table creation data, and the address of the stop control table for the unreacted reel corresponding to the stop reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data. The stop control table for each stored reel is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  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. To explain, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, 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.

  Further, 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 frames after detecting a stop operation. In other words, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from a range of a maximum of 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation. The symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five symbols including the operation position.

  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 has not been performed will be controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels for which the stop operation has not yet been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started. And the control for stopping the display result on the corresponding reel is performed on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result of the corresponding reels on the condition that the rotation of the reels that have not been continued is continued and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

[Send command]
Next, commands that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 instructs the sub-control unit 91 to insert a number command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a freeze command, a freeze release command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, A plurality of types of commands including a payout start command, a payout end command, a return command, a status command, a standby command, a stop command, an error command, a setting command, a setting confirmation command, a door command, and an operation detection command are transmitted. These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the type of command and 1-byte extension data indicating the content of the command, and the sub-control unit 91 can specify the type of command from the type data.

  The inserted number command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. Or, when a prescribed number of bets is not set, a medal is inserted, or when the bet number is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6. The inserted number command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, so that it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the inserted number command.

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

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Further, since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command.

  The freeze command is a command that can specify the start of freeze (a control state in which the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined time), and is transmitted when the freeze is started.

  The freeze release command is a command that can specify that the current freeze has been released, and is transmitted when the freeze is released.

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

  The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. And is transmitted each time stop control is performed in accordance with the stop operation of each reel. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. .

  The winning determination command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line L1, the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out, and all the reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed. Sent after.

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

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

  The state command is a command that can specify whether the state of the next game is RT0 or RT1, which will be described later, and is transmitted when the game ends. Further, the sub control unit 91 stores a state flag indicating the gaming state specified from the state command in the RAM 91c.

  The standby command is a command indicating a transition to the standby state, and after one game is over, a credit (which was used for setting the bet number) is set when the transition to the standby state is made after a predetermined time without setting the bet number. (Including medals) is sent out after the payout of medals is completed and a payout end command is sent.

  The stop command is a command that indicates the occurrence or release of the stop state. When the stop state starts, a stop command that indicates the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted, the reset operation is performed, and the stop state is released. At that time, a stop command indicating release of the stop state is transmitted.

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error condition and the type of error condition. When an error is determined and controlled to an error condition, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error condition is sent and reset. When the error state is canceled after the operation is performed, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is transmitted.

  The setting command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. At the time of transition to the setting change state, a setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is transmitted. A setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it can be specified that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the start of setting. .

  The setting confirmation command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting confirmation state. A setting confirmation command that indicates the start of setting confirmation is transmitted when entering the setting confirmation state, and the setting confirmation end is indicated when the setting confirmation state ends. A confirmation command is sent.

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state), when the power is turned on, at the end of one game (after the game is over, the bet number of the next game) Sent before the setting of ”can be started), and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (from on to off, from off to on).

  The operation detection command is a command indicating the detection state (on / off) of the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular intervals. The operation detection command is a command indicating not only the detection state of the operation switch related to the progress of the game but also the detection state of the reset switch 23.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic process, and the command data in the command buffer assigned to the non-initialized area is updated to the newly generated command data, and the serial communication circuit Is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interrupt process (main) and stored in the door command storage area. The door command storage area stores a door command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 at the time of power-on or at the end of one game, and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes, A door command indicating the detection state is stored. Further, the door command stored in the door command storage area is not cleared even after the door command is transmitted, and is then overwritten by a newly stored door command. When the power is turned on or one game is finished, a door command transmission request 1 for requesting transmission of the door command stored in the door command storage area is set, and whether the door command transmission request 1 is set or whether the door is opened is detected. When the detection state of the switch 25 changes, the door command transmission request 2 is set. When the door command transmission request 2 is set, the door command stored in the door command storage area is set. In the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) executed after transmission is commanded, it is stored in the command buffer and transferred to the serial communication circuit to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  The operation detection command is generated based on the detection state of the switch every time the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) is executed 10 times, and is transferred to the serial communication circuit to perform sub-control. Transmitted to the unit 91.

[Control by sub-control unit 91 at the time of command reception]
Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the effect control board 90 will be described. When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c. The reception buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands so that a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub-control unit 91 is the earliest. Based on the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b based on the command received in the stage, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, etc. based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table Performs output control of various rendering devices.

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED, etc. Control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command, the sub-control unit 91 stores the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. Among these, the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command is referred to, and the output control of the rendering device is performed based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

  If the sub-control unit 91 receives a new command during the execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-control unit 91 stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed and sets the newly received command. An effect based on the corresponding control pattern is executed. In other words, even if the production is not finished to the end, when a new command is received, the production that was being executed is canceled and a new command is received unless the received new command is not a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on the command is executed.

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b, and when the sub control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, the sub control unit 91 stores the effect pattern in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. With reference to the registered selection rate, one of the effect patterns is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

  In addition, when the sub control unit 91 receives a specific command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 performs an effect using a control pattern corresponding to the specific command. For example, when an error command is received, an error notification effect is performed with a control pattern corresponding to the error state, and when a standby command is received, a demonstration effect indicating a standby state is performed.

  The sub-control unit 91 buffers a plurality of detection states (on / off) of the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R specified from the operation detection command in time series. Based on the detection states (on / off) of the buffered MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, detection of the MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R It is possible to specify whether or not the state has changed, and by specifying these changes in the detection state, it is possible to specify the operation status of the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. It has become.

[Winner]
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are aligned on the winning line L1. The types of winning combinations can be broadly classified into CB (chance bonus), which is a special combination that shifts to a state advantageous to the player, a small combination with a medal payout, and a re-playing combination.

  In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to set a winning flag in the RAM 41c to win the internal lottery and allow winning of the winning combination.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the types of CB and small roles, the combination of symbols of CB and small roles, the number of payouts, and technical matters related to CB and small roles. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the technical items related to the type of re-gamer, the combination of symbols of the re-gamer, the operation, and the re-gamer.

  With reference to FIG. 5, CB among the winning combinations will be described. CB is awarded when the combination of “blank-blank-blank” is complete. The blank symbol is, for example, the star symbol of the symbol number “8” of the left reel 2L. Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, the small roles usually include bell, left watermelon 1-8, left lip 1-16, cherry 1-3, watermelon 1-8, chance 1, 2, 1-3 It is. A small combination is awarded when a combination of symbols corresponding to each combination shown in FIG.

  For example, a normal bell is awarded when a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line L1, and eight medals that are larger than the number of medals (3) for setting the bet amount are paid out. It is. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bells are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2 </ b> L, the middle reel 2 </ b> C, and the right reel 2 </ b> R among the configuration symbols of the normal bell. For this reason, when a normal bell is won independently in an internal lottery to be described later, the winning combination is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. In other words, the regular bell is an unmissable role.

  Next, one left watermelon 1-8 will be described. When winning one of the left watermelons 1 to 8, one medal is paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the watermelon A and the watermelon B are not arranged within 5 frames on the left reel 2 </ b> L among the structural symbols of the left watermelons 1 to 8. Therefore, even if one of the left watermelons 1 to 8 is elected alone, if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination will not be won. In the present embodiment, since a plurality of winning combinations among the left watermelons 1 to 8 are simultaneously won, the winning combination is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. ing.

  Next, one left lip 1-16 will be described. When winning one of the left lips 1 to 16, one medal is paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, white 7, black 7, black BAR, and white BAR are not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L among the constituent symbols of one left lip 1-16. Therefore, even if only one of the left lips 1 to 16 is won, if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination will not be won. In the present embodiment, since a plurality of roles and the normal bell among the left lip 1 to 16 are won simultaneously, the winning combination is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. It is supposed to be.

  Next, cherries 1 to 3 will be described. When winning one of cherries 1 to 3, one medal is paid out. When winning a cherry 1 or a cherry 2, the cherry symbol on the left reel 2L stops at the bottom. Therefore, cherry 1 and cherry 2 are also called lower cherries or weak cherries. When winning the cherry 3, the cherry symbol stops at the upper stage in the left reel 2L, and the cherry symbol stops at the middle stage in the middle reel 2C. Therefore, when winning the cherry 3, the player is made to recognize that the cherry 3 has been won. Note that the cherry 3 is also referred to as an upper cherry or a middle cherry. Here, referring to FIG. 3, black 7, black BAR, and watermelon B among the structural symbols of cherries 1 to 3 are not arranged within 5 frames on the left reel 2L. Therefore, even if one of the cherries 1 to 3 is won alone, the winning combination will not be won if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing.

  Next, the watermelons 1 to 8 will be described. When winning one of the watermelons 1 to 8, five medals are paid out. Further, when winning one of the watermelons 1 to 8, the display result is derived so that the watermelon symbols are aligned. Furthermore, when the watermelon 7 or the watermelon 8 is won, the cherry symbol on the left reel 2L stops in the middle. Therefore, the watermelon 7 and the watermelon 8 are also referred to as a middle cherry or a strong cherry. Here, referring to FIG. 3, among the structural symbols of the watermelons 1 to 8, the watermelon A is not arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2 </ b> C. Therefore, even if one of the watermelons 1 to 8 is elected alone, if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination will not be won.

  Next, chance 1 and chance 2 will be described. When one of the chance 1 and the chance 2 is won, one medal is paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the white BARs of the symbols of chance 1 and chance 2 are not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L. Therefore, even if the chance 1 or chance 2 is won alone, the winning combination will not be won if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing.

  Next, 1 to 3 will be described. When winning one of 1-3, one medal is paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, white BAR, black 7 and cherry are not arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2 </ b> C among the constituent symbols of 1 to 3 sheets. Therefore, even if one of 1 to 3 is won alone, if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination will not be won.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the re-game player among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying combination includes a normal lip, a bell lip 1 to 5, a 7-matched lip, and 7 fake lips 1 to 5. The re-playing combination is awarded when the combination of symbols corresponding to each combination shown in FIG.

  For example, the normal rep is awarded when a combination of “replay-replay-replay” is arranged on the winning line L1. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the re-playing combination which is a structural symbol of the normal lip is arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R. For this reason, when the normal lip is won independently, the winning combination is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. In other words, a normal lip is an unmissable role.

  Next, the bell lip 1 to 4 will be described. The bell lip 1 to 4 are awarded when a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the bell lip 1 to 4 is arranged on the winning line L1. As shown in FIG. 6, each of the bell lip 1 to 4 is composed of a combination of different symbols. Therefore, even if a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the bell lip 1 to 4 is arranged on the winning line L1, the player is made to recognize that the display result of the loss display is derived on the winning line L1. .

  Further, when winning the bell lip 1 to 4, the bell symbols are stopped at the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the upper stage of the middle reel 2C, and the upper stage of the right reel 2R. Thus, when winning one of the bell lip 1 to 4, a combination of symbols corresponding to one of the bell lip 1 to 4 is displayed on the winning line L1, and the upper stage of the reel different from that on the winning line L1. A combination of symbols corresponding to a normal bell accompanied by a medal is displayed at a position straddling.

  Referring to FIG. 3, white 7, black 7, black BAR, and white BAR among the constituent symbols of bell lip 1 to 4 are not arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C. Therefore, even if each of the bell lip 1 to 4 is won, if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination will not be won. In the present embodiment, since all the bell lip 1 to 4 and the normal lip are won at the same time, the winning combination is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch.

  Next, the bell lip 5 will be described. The bell lip 5 is awarded when a combination of symbols corresponding to the bell lip 5 is arranged on the winning line L1. As shown in FIG. 6, the bell lip 5 is composed of a combination of different symbols. Therefore, even if a combination of symbols corresponding to the bell lip 5 is arranged on the winning line L1, the player is made to recognize that the display result of losing is derived on the winning line L1.

  Furthermore, when winning the bell lip 5, the bell symbols stop at the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, and the lower stage of the right reel 2R, respectively. Thus, when winning the bell lip 5, a combination of symbols corresponding to the bell lip 5 is displayed on the winning line L1, and the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C different from the winning line L1, and A combination of symbols corresponding to a normal bell accompanied by a medal is displayed at a position straddling the lower stage of the right reel 2R.

  Referring to FIG. 3, the replay and the bell of the constituent symbols of the bell lip 5 are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, when the bell lip 5 is won alone, the winning combination is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. That is, the bell lip 5 is an unmissable role. In the present embodiment, since the bell lip 5 and the normal lip are won at the same time, the winning combination is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch.

  In the present embodiment, when winning one of the bell lips 1 to 5, the main control unit 41 executes bell lip freeze that delays the progress of the game by the bell lip freeze execution processing. Freezing is control executed by the main control unit 41 in order to delay the progress of the game. In particular, the bell lip freeze is a freeze performed only when one of the bell lips 1 to 5 wins. When a bell lip freeze occurs, the activation of the start operation of the next game is delayed until a specific condition for canceling this is established. The specific conditions are that a predetermined time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the bell lip freeze, that there has been a MAXBET operation using the MAXBET switch 6, and a credit settlement operation using the settlement switch 10 Either. However, medals are not consumed in the MAXBET operation when canceling the bell lip freeze. In addition, in the credit settlement operation when releasing the bell lip freeze, the credit is not settled.

  As described above, the combination of winning symbols of the bell lip 1 to 5 makes the player recognize that the display result of losing is derived. Therefore, if a symbol combination corresponding to a normal bell is not displayed at the same time when winning one of the bell lip 1 to 5, medals are consumed even though it appears that the display result of losing appears. Since the bet number for the next game is automatically set without doing so, the player feels uncomfortable. However, in the present embodiment, when any one of the bell lip 1 to 5 wins, the player can recognize at first glance that a normal bell win has occurred. Moreover, since it is necessary to perform a MAXBET operation in order to cancel the bell-lip freeze performed when winning one of the bell lips 1 to 5, the number of bets is controlled by the winning of any one of the bell lip 1 to 5. Even if the automatic setting is made, it is possible to make the player feel as if the next game can be started with the MAXBET operation after the normal bell is won, and the player does not feel uncomfortable. Or, to cancel the bell lip freeze, it is necessary to perform a credit checkout operation. Therefore, for a player who tries to finish the game by performing a credit checkout operation after a normal bell wins, Since the number of bets for the next game is automatically set, it can be understood that the derived result is any one of the bell lip 1 to 5, and a sense of incongruity is not felt.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when winning a normal bell, eight medals are paid out, which is larger than the number of medals (three) used when setting the number of bets so that the game can be started. As a result, when any one of the bell lip 1 to 5 is won, the MAXBET switch 6 or the settlement switch 10 is given to the player in the same manner as when a medal is awarded when a normal bell win occurs. Can be urged naturally.

  Here, as in this embodiment, when winning a normal bell, eight medals are paid out, which is larger than the number of medals (three) used when setting the number of bets so that the game can be started. If one or two medals less than the number of medals used to set the wager number (3) are paid out, the player will receive a medal to start the next game. There is a possibility of input. In this case, in order to cancel the bell-lip freeze, it is necessary to provide a device for detecting that a medal has been inserted separately from the medal selector, which increases the manufacturing cost and increases the processing time. There's a problem. However, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when winning a normal bell, there are eight medals that are larger than the number of medals (three) used when setting the bet number so that the game can be started. Since the player is paid out, the player naturally operates the MAXBET switch 6 and the settlement switch 10, so that the above problem does not occur.

  Next, the 7-set lip will be described. When winning 7 rips, it is possible to play the next game without using medals. Here, referring to FIG. 3, white 7 of the 7-piece lip configuration symbols is not arranged within 5 frames in each of left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R. For this reason, even if a single 7-piece lip is won, if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination will not be won.

  Next, 7 fake clips 1 to 5 will be described. When winning one of 7 Fakelips 1 to 5, it becomes possible to play the next game without using medals. Here, referring to FIG. 3, white 7, black 7, black BAR, and white BAR are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R among the constituent patterns of 7 fake lips 1 to 5. It has not been. For this reason, even if one of the 7 fake lips 1 to 5 is won alone, if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination will not be won.

[About gaming state]
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the transition of the gaming state in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. As shown in FIG. 7, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has three gaming states of RT0, RT1, and CB.

  RT1 is a state in which a game can proceed and a medal payout rate based on a predetermined design value is secured. For example, in RT1, for each of the set values 1 to 6, the medal payout rates are determined to be 98%, 100%, 102%, 104%, 106%, and 108%. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since most of the games are played by the player while being controlled by RT1, it is also referred to as an “appropriate state”.

  RT0, like RT1, is a state where the game can proceed and the medal payout rate based on a predetermined design value is secured, but the medal payout rate at RT1 is secured. It has not been. For example, in RT0, for each of the set values 1 to 6, the medal payout rates are determined to be 88%, 90%, 92%, 94%, 96%, and 98%. Thus, in the present embodiment, RT1 is set so that the medal payout rate is higher at any set value than RT0. Note that RT0 is a state different from RT1, and is not a state controlled by most games like RT1 (appropriate state), so it is also referred to as an “inappropriate state”.

  CB is a state in which a CB game is played. The CB game is a game that is played until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. The predetermined end condition is, for example, a condition that is satisfied when a predetermined number of medals are paid out during the CB game, or a condition that is satisfied when the CB game is consumed. In the CB game, the medal payout rate is 100% regardless of the setting values 1 to 6. That is, in the CB according to the present embodiment, the number of medals used for betting and the number of medals paid out are the same, and there is no loss for the player. Note that CB is also referred to as a “special game state”.

  When CB is won at RT0, the gaming state shifts from RT0 to RT1. After that, in RT1, the CB winning is carried over after the next game. When the winning CB is won at RT1, the gaming state shifts from RT1 to CB. When a predetermined end condition is satisfied in CB and the execution of the CB game ends, the gaming state shifts from CB to RT0.

  When the store switch is operated by the store clerk in RT1 or CB to clear the RAM, the gaming state shifts to RT0. When the RAM is cleared at RT0, the gaming state is maintained at RT0.

  Further, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment allows the player to play most games at RT1. On the other hand, in RT0 and CB, the player is rarely allowed to play. Specifically, before the game store is opened, the store clerk may clear the RAM in order to erase the game information of the previous day. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 before the store opening, the gaming state is controlled to RT0 because it is immediately after the RAM is cleared. Therefore, the store clerk plays the game a plurality of times until winning the CB in order to shift from RT0 to RT1. After that, when CB is won and controlled by RT1, the game store is opened in that state to allow the player to play. Thereby, the player plays most games with RT1. Note that there is a case where the player moves to CB when winning a CB at RT1 and then moves to RT0 after the end of the CB, but such a situation is rare.

  As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment causes the player to play most games in a state where the CB winning is carried over (that is, RT1). It does not have a game property that advantageously advances the game by improving the winning probability.

  Here, most of the games in the slot machine 1 are games in which the game progresses in one gaming state of RT1, so the game state is frequently changed to give a difference in the winning probability of the re-gamer. Thus, although the degree of advantage between the players is not changed, it is very important for the players to be controlled by the AT accordingly. That is, in the slot machine 1 in which the winning probability of the re-gamer does not change according to the gaming state, as shown in FIG. 8 to be described later, the normal bell is won during the AT to increase the net number of medals advantageously. Proceeding is an important factor that separates victory and defeat.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the “state command that specifies that the state of the next game is RT0” or “the operation detection command that specifies that the operation of the reset switch 23 has been detected”. Is received from the main control unit 41, it is specified that the state of the next game is RT0.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the CB is won at RT0 and the game state shifts to RT1, a suggestion effect that suggests a shift of the game state is executed. In the present embodiment, a sound that suggests CB winning (for example, a special sound that is not normally output when the game is progressed in RT1) is output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 blinks. A suggestion production is performed. Thereby, a store clerk or the like can easily determine the transition of the gaming state from RT0 to RT1.

[Lottery eligible role]
Next, with reference to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, a combination of lottery object combinations read out as a lottery object combination will be described. In the present embodiment, a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously read out as the lottery target combination and can be won in duplicate. FIGS. 8 and 9 show the combination of winning combinations for each lottery target combination, the number of determination values at a predetermined set value (for example, set value 1), and the contents of reel control. In the combination of winning combinations, “+” is written between winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is read simultaneously in the internal lottery. In the number of determination values, the denominator is set to “65536” corresponding to a random number for internal lottery (an integer of 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the push order bell 1 that is the lottery target combination for which “9309” is set as the number of determination values is 9309/65536. In the present embodiment, the game state does not normally change when the player progresses the game. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, only one determination value is set for each lottery target combination.

  As shown in FIG. 8, CB, push order bells 1-4, left watermelons 1-4, cherries 1, 2, special cherries, watermelon 1 8, Chance 1, 2 and 1 to 1-3 are set. Further, for each lottery target combination, the corresponding winning combination is read out.

  CB is a lottery target combination from which CB + watermelon 1 is read. In the CB, “6553” is set as the number of determination values when RT0 is set. For this reason, when it is RT0, the CB is won approximately once every 10 games. On the other hand, in RT1, since CB is in an internal winning state, “0” is set as the number of determination values of CB. Note that the same value is set for RT0 and RT1 as the number of judgment values for normal lips and all small roles described below. In addition, by winning the CB and the watermelon 1 at the same time, it is possible to prevent winning in the CB in the game in which the CB is won. Specifically, in the left reel 2L, more watermelon A symbols constituting the watermelon 1 are arranged than blank symbols constituting CB. Further, in the vicinity of the position of the BAR symbol that is a recommended point for pressing the stop switch 8L, the watermelon A symbol is arranged in front of the reel rotation direction rather than the blank symbol. Further, in the right reel 2R, only one blank symbol constituting the CB is arranged, but the watermelon A symbol constituting the watermelon 1 is arranged within the pull-in range of four frames. Therefore, the watermelon A symbol that constitutes the watermelon 1 is drawn with a higher probability than the blank symbol that constitutes the CB, so that the reels are stopped. Can be prevented. As a result, even if the store clerk wins a CB when performing the transition work from RT0 to RT1, it is possible to prevent a CB winning in the game.

  The push order bell 1 is a lottery target role from which a normal bell + one left lip 1 + one left lip 6 + one left lip 11 + one left lip 16 + one left watermelon 1 to 8 are read out. The pushing order bell 2 is a lottery target combination from which normal bell + left lip 1 sheet 2 + left lip 1 sheet 5 + left lip 1 sheet 12 + left lip 1 sheet 15 + left watermelon 1 to 8 are read. The push order bell 3 is a lottery target combination from which a normal bell + one left lip 3 + one left lip 8 + one left lip 9 + one left lip 14 + one left watermelon 1 to 8 are read out. The push order bell 4 is a lottery target role from which normal bell + left lip 1 sheet 4 + left lip 1 sheet 7 + left lip 1 sheet 10 + left lip 1 sheet 13 + left watermelon 1 to 8 are read. Note that “9309” is set as the number of determination values for each of the push order bells 1 to 4. Therefore, any one of the push order bells 1 to 4 is won approximately once every two games.

  The left watermelon 1 is a lottery target role from which one left watermelon 1 + one left watermelon 4 is read. The left watermelon 2 is a lottery target role from which one left watermelon 2 + one left watermelon 3 is read. The left watermelon 3 is a lottery target role from which one left watermelon 5 + one left watermelon 8 is read. The left watermelon 4 is a lottery target role from which one left watermelon 6 + one left watermelon 7 is read. Here, even if the left watermelons 1 to 8 are each elected individually, if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing, they will not win the winning combination, as shown in FIG. By winning a plurality of winning combinations among the left watermelons 1 to 8 at the same time, the winning combination is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch.

  The cherries 1 and 2 are lottery target roles from which the cherries 1 and 2 are read out. The special cherry is a lottery target role from which cherry 3 + left lip 1 to 16 are read out. The watermelons 1 to 8 are lottery target roles from which the watermelons 1 to 8 are read out. The chances 1 and 2 are the lottery target roles from which the chances 1 and 2 are read out. 1 to 1 is a lottery target combination from which 1 to 3 are read.

  As shown in FIG. 9, normal lip, push order lip 1, push order lip 2, 7-equipped lip, fake lip 1, and fake lip 2 are set as the lottery object combination of the replaying combination in the present embodiment. . The normal lip is a lottery target combination from which the normal lip is read. In RT0 and RT1, the normal lip has “8978” set as the number of determination values. Therefore, a normal lip is won approximately once every 7 games. For the re-game players other than the normal lip, the determination values shown in FIG. 9 are set in RT1, but all are set to “0” in RT0.

  The pushing order lip 1 is a lottery target combination from which normal lip + bell lip 1 + bell lip 2 + bell lip 3 + bell lip 4 is read. Here, even if each of the bell lip 1 to 4 is won independently, if the stop switch is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination will not be won. However, as shown in FIG. Since all of -4 and the normal lip are won at the same time, the winning combination is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. The pushing order lip 2 is a lottery target combination from which normal lip + bell lip 5 is read. Since the normal lip and the bell lip 5 are roles that are not missed, when the winning order lip 2 is won, the winning combination is won. It should be noted that “8714” is set as the number of determination values for the push order lip 1 and the push order lip 2, respectively. Therefore, either one of the push order lip 1 and the push order lip 2 is won approximately once every three games.

  The 7-set lip is a lottery target role from which the 7-set lip is read. Fake rip 1 is a lottery target role from which 7 fake rip 1 + 7 fake rip 2 + 7 fake rip 3 + 7 fake rip 4 is read. Faeclip 2 is a lottery target role from which 7 faeclips 5 are read out.

  Also, in RT0, only a normal lip is won as a re-playing player, and since the judgment value of the normal lip is 8978, a re-playing player (normal lip) is won approximately once every seven games. . On the other hand, in RT1, any one of all re-games is won, and the total value of the judgment values of these re-games is 26540. You will win either.

  Also, in this embodiment, when both the RT0 and RT1 are won (or the winning is carried over) and the small role or replaying role is won, the small size won without winning the CB. The winning combination is given priority to the combination or re-playing combination. In addition, when the stop switch is operated by the player at a timing other than the appropriate timing at which the selected small role or re-player can be awarded (that is, when the selected small role is missed) A small role or a replaying role is not won, and a CB is also not won. Specifically, as a result of the reel control that preferentially derives the constituent symbol of the small part or the missing combination of the small part over the constituent symbol of the CB, the CB does not win. Thus, even when CB is won at RT0, no CB is won in the game, and the CB win is carried over after the next game, and the gaming state shifts to RT1.

  Therefore, when the CB wins at RT1, it is limited to the case where the other small role or re-playing role is not won at the time of carrying over the CB win (that is, when it is removed by the internal lottery). At this time, when the player successfully arranges the CB symbol combinations (“blank-blank-blank”), a CB winning is made for the first time.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, the sum of the judgment value numbers of all small combinations and all re-playing combinations when RT1 is “65535”. That is, in RT1, in most cases (with a probability of 65535/65536), one of all the small combinations and all the replaying combinations will be won. On the other hand, with a probability of 1/65536, none of all the small roles and all the replaying roles will be won, and the CB will be won alone. In other words, in RT1, the player can win a CB with an extremely low probability of 1/65536.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the possibility of being controlled to RT0 in RT1 is extremely low, and most games can be played by the player in RT1.

  In addition, the probability of becoming a state where there is a possibility of winning a CB in RT1 was 1/65536, but not limited to this, if it is lower than the probability of winning one of the other small roles or replaying roles Any value may be used.

[Reel control when pushing order bell wins]
Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the reel control when one of the push order bells 1 to 4 is won will be described.

  When the push order bell 1 is stopped for the first time in the winning game, the left lip 1, the left lip 1, the left lip 1, and the left lip 1 16 within the pull-in range of the winning combination. The reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination corresponding to any of the above in alignment with the winning line L1. When the center is pressed to the left, reel control is performed in which the symbol combination corresponding to the normal bell among the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. When the middle-right button is pressed, reel control is performed in which the symbol combination corresponding to any of the left watermelons 1 to 4 among the winning combinations is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. When the first right stop is performed, reel control is performed in which the symbol combination corresponding to any of the left watermelons 5 to 8 in the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped.

  When the push order bell 2 is stopped for the first time in the winning game, the left lip 1 sheet, the left lip 1 sheet 5, the left lip sheet 1 12, and the left lip sheet 1 within the pull-in range of the winning combination. The reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination corresponding to any of the above in alignment with the winning line L1. When the middle left button is pressed, reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination corresponding to any of the left watermelons 1 to 4 in the winning combination in alignment with the winning line L1. When the middle-right button is pressed, reel control is performed in which the symbol combination corresponding to the normal bell among the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. When the first right stop is performed, reel control is performed in which the symbol combination corresponding to any of the left watermelons 5 to 8 in the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped.

  When the push order bell 3 is stopped for the first time in the winning game, one left lip 3, one left lip 8, one left lip 9 and one left lip 14 within the pull-in range of the winning combination. The reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination corresponding to any of the above in alignment with the winning line L1. When the first stop is made, the reel control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to any of the left watermelons 1 to 4 among the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. When the reverse pinching is pressed, reel control is performed in which the symbol combination corresponding to the normal bell among the winning combinations is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. When the button is pressed in reverse, reel control is performed in which the symbol combination corresponding to any of the left watermelons 5 to 8 in the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped.

  When the push order bell 4 is stopped for the first time in the winning game, one left lip 4, one left lip 7, one left lip 10, and one left lip 13 within the pull-in range of the winning combination. The reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination corresponding to any of the above in alignment with the winning line L1. When the first stop is made, the reel control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to any of the left watermelons 1 to 4 among the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. When the reverse pinching is performed, reel control is performed in which the symbol combination corresponding to any of the left watermelons 5 to 8 in the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. When the button is pressed in reverse, reel control is performed in which the symbol combination corresponding to the normal bell among the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped.

  Here, the reason why the reel control as described above is performed is that when the player operates the stop switch, a symbol for winning a winning combination with a large number of payouts is preferentially drawn into the winning line L1, and the reel is This is because it is uniquely determined whether to stop, or to draw a symbol for winning a winning combination having a high possibility of winning a prize to the winning line L1 and stop the reel.

  For example, if the player makes the first left stop when winning the push order bell 1, one left lip, one left lip six, and one left lip 1 among the winning combinations that are likely to win. “Replay” which is a symbol for winning one of the 11 sheets and the left lip 16 is drawn into the winning line L1 to stop the reel.

  A symbol for winning one of the left lip 1, left lip 1, left lip 1, 11, and left lip 16, which has a high possibility of winning, is drawn into the winning line L1 and the reel is stopped. A specific example will be described below. For example, if the player makes the first left stop when winning the push order bell 1, as shown in FIG. 5, in order to win any combination included in the push order bell 1, It is necessary to stop the reel by drawing any one of “Bell”, “Replay”, “Watermelon A”, and “Watermelon B” into the winning line L1. Here, there are more choices for winning combination when “Watermelon A”, “Watermelon B”, or “Replay” is drawn into the winning line L1 than when “Bell” is drawn into the winning line L1 (for example, “Bell”). If you stop, there is usually only one type of winning combination, but if you stop “Replay”, the winning combination options are 1 left lip, 1 left lip, 6 left lip, 11 left lip There are four types, one 16). Therefore, in this embodiment, when the player makes the first left stop when winning the push order bell 1, one left lip, one left lip six, “Replay”, which is a symbol for winning one of the lip 1 and the left lip 16, is drawn into the winning line L1 to stop the reel.

  In addition, if the player makes the middle stop when winning the push order bell 1, one of the normal bells and left watermelons 1 to 4 having a high possibility of winning among the winning roles is won. “Bell”, which is a symbol for making it happen, is drawn into the winning line L1 to stop the reel. After that, when the player stops the left reel 2L as the second stop, the normal bell with the possibility of winning and the normal bell with a large payout number among the left watermelons 1 to 4 are awarded. The symbol “bell” is drawn into the winning line L1 to stop the reel.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when the player operates the stop switch, a symbol for winning a winning combination with a large number of payouts is preferentially drawn into the winning line L1, or the reel is stopped. Alternatively, the winning combination is changed according to the pressing order among the winning combinations by preferentially drawing a symbol for winning a winning combination having a high possibility of winning into the winning line L1 and stopping the reel. .

  In the present embodiment, only when the gaming state is controlled to RT1, the first left stop is not performed in a non-AT game that is not in the AT described later (that is, when an irregular press is performed) ) Is controlled to cause a predetermined penalty that is disadvantageous for a player who is not charged when the first left stop is performed. This is to encourage the player to make the middle first stop or the right first stop in a game whose performance state is non-AT. In other words, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is designed to cause the player to stop first in the non-AT game.

  As the predetermined penalty, the probability of winning (also referred to as AT winning) in the AT lottery for determining whether or not to grant a navigation stock described later is reduced. As a result, if a penalty is imposed, it becomes difficult for the AT to be controlled by the AT, which is advantageous to the player. Therefore, to prevent the penalty from being imposed, the player sets the stop switch at the first left stop during the non-AT at RT1. Come to operate.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when any of the push order bells 1 to 4 is won during non-AT, the player wins one of the left lips 1 to 16 as long as the player makes the first left stop. . Also, even if the player makes a penalty while making the middle first stop or the right first stop, the order of pushing for winning a normal bell with a lot of payout is not known. Therefore, during non-AT, one medal is paid out at a frequency of about once every two games. As a result, it becomes difficult to increase the net number of medals during non-AT.

  On the other hand, when one of the push order bells 1 to 4 is won during the AT, no penalty will be imposed even if the middle first stop or the first right stop is performed, so by operating the stop switch according to the navigation effect described later , Usually win the bell. Therefore, during AT, eight medals are paid out at a frequency of about once every two games. As a result, during AT, it is possible to increase the net number of medals as compared to non-AT.

[Reel control when winning a special cherry]
Next, reel control when winning a special cherry will be described.

  When the special cherry is won, intentionally different reel control is performed according to the winning game state. Specifically, when a special cherry is won at RT0 or CB (that is, when a special cherry is won alone), reel control is performed to always derive one of the left lips 1-16. On the other hand, when a special cherry is won in RT1, that is, when special cherry and CB are simultaneously selected, reel control for preferentially winning the cherry 3 as much as possible is performed according to the operation timing of the stop switch. If the cherry 3 cannot be preferentially won, reel control for deriving any one of the left lips 1 to 16 is performed.

  Here, the reel control as described above is controlled by the following procedure. First, the procedure for RT0 will be described. The cherry 3 included in the special cherry and the left lips 1 to 16 each have the same medal payout number. When a special cherry is won at RT0, “replay” is pulled into the left reel 2L and stopped. Next, in the middle reel 2L, one of “white 7”, “black 7”, “black BAR”, and “white BAR” is forcibly pulled in and stopped. Thereafter, in the right reel 2C, any one of “white 7”, “black 7”, “black BAR”, and “white BAR” is forcibly pulled in and stopped. As a result, at RT0, one of the left lips 1 to 16 always wins.

  Next, the procedure for RT1 will be described. When the special cherry and CB are simultaneously elected at RT1, if the "watermelon B" can be pulled and stopped in the left reel 2L, the cherry 3 can be won, so the "watermelon B" is pulled into the left reel 2L and stopped. Let On the other hand, if “watermelon B” cannot be pulled and stopped in the left reel 2L, any one of the left lips 1 to 16 can be won, and “replay” is pulled into the left reel 2L and stopped. Next, in a situation where “cherry” can be pulled in and stopped in the middle reel 2L, “cherry” is forcibly pulled in and stopped. Thereafter, in the right reel 2C, the “replay” is forcibly pulled in and stopped. Thereby, in RT0, the cherry 3 wins preferentially as much as possible.

  As described above, the reel control at the time of special cherry winning in RT0 and RT1 is switched according to whether or not the winning is simultaneous with CB.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when a special cherry is won at RT0 or CB, one of the left lips 1 to 16 is always won without winning a cherry 3 and a special cherry is won at RT1. When it is done, the cherry 3 wins a priority.

[Reel control when pushing order is selected]
Next, with reference to FIG. 9, description will be given of reel control when one of the push order lip 1 and the push order lip 2 is won.

  When the push order lip 1 is stopped for the first time in the winning game, reel control is performed in which the symbol combinations corresponding to any of the bell lip 1 to 4 of the winning combination are aligned and stopped on the winning line L1. On the other hand, when the push order lip 1 is the first stop or right first stop in the winning game, the reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination corresponding to the normal lip among the winning combinations in alignment with the winning line L1. .

  When the push order lip 2 is stopped for the first time in the winning game, reel control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the bell lip 5 of the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. On the other hand, when the push order lip 2 is the first stop or right first stop in the winning game, reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination corresponding to the normal lip out of the winning combination in line with the winning line L1. .

  As described above, in this embodiment, the winnings generated among the bell lip 1 to 5 and the normal lip differ depending on the operation mode of the stop switch by the player. Even if it is the same in that it can be performed, it is possible to have different game characteristics by different types of winning.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, when the player presses the push order lip 1 or the push order lip 2 during non-AT, the player wins one of the bell lips 1 to 5 as long as the player makes the first left stop. Therefore, during the non-AT, the bell lips 1 to 5 are won with a frequency of about once every three games, and the next game can be played without using medals. Here, as described above, when a prize is awarded to any one of the bell lips 1 to 5, it is possible to make the player seem to have won a regular bell. Therefore, during non-AT, the next game is actually replayed about once every three games, but some players usually play about once every three games. By winning the bell, you can make it seem as if you have received more medals than the number of medals used for your bet.

  On the other hand, if the player has won the push order lip 1 or push order lip 2 during the AT, the player will not be penalized even if they make the middle first stop or right first stop, so the middle first stop or right first stop By operating a stop switch in accordance with a navigation effect described later, a normal lip is won. For this reason, during AT, when a normal lip is won alone, a normal lip is won approximately once every 7 games, and when a push order lip 1 or a push order lip 2 is won. A normal lip is won approximately once every three games, and the next game can be played without using medals. As a result, there is actually no transition of the gaming state, so the winning probability of the re-gamer will not improve, but for the player, the gaming state will shift as soon as it is controlled by the AT, and the winning probability of the re-gamer will improve You can make it appear as if you did.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the winnings generated among the bell lip 1 to 5 and the normal lip differ depending on whether or not the AT is controlled, so whether or not the AT is controlled. Depending on whether or not the navigation effect for winning the re-gamer is executed, the type of winning can be varied, and the control according to the progress of the game can be executed.

[Comparison by game state]
Next, the result of comparison for each of RT0, RT1, and CB will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 shows a result of comparison of the contents of items A to J for each of RT0, RT1, and CB.

  Item A is a comparison regarding the control trigger to each gaming state. The control trigger to RT0 is the end of CB. The control trigger for RT1 is to win CB at RT0. The control opportunity for the CB is to win the CB at RT1. In this way, when the CB is won at RT0, the game state is controlled so as to shift to RT1, which is the CB winning state, shift to CB when winning the CB at RT1, and return to RT0 again when CB ends.

  Item B is a comparison of the control to the AT. RT0 and CB are not controlled by AT, and RT1 is controlled by AT. In other words, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment digests most games at RT1 and rarely plays games at RT0 and CB. It is controlled only by RT1.

  Items C to F are comparisons regarding whether or not there is an AT lottery for each lottery condition regarding the AT lottery for determining whether or not to provide navigation stock necessary for control to the AT. It should be noted that the lottery condition for AT lottery in the present embodiment is at least a condition that a winner is selected from among a weak cherry, a strong cherry, a special cherry, and a 7-set lip serving as an AT lottery.

  Item C is a comparison of the AT lottery when the weak cherry is won. In RT0 and CB, even if a weak cherry is won, no AT lottery is performed. In RT1, an AT lottery is performed on the condition that a weak cherry is won. In other words, there is a possibility that navigation stock may be given depending on the result of AT lottery at the time of weak cherry winning in RT1, but navigation stock is not given in RT0 and CB.

  Item D is a comparison of the AT lottery when the strong cherry is won. In CB, even if a strong cherry is won, no AT lottery is performed. In RT0 and RT1, an AT lottery is performed on the condition that a strong cherry is won. However, at RT0, the AT lottery is performed but the winning is not performed. In other words, in RT1, there is a possibility that navigation stock may be given depending on the result of AT lottery at the time of strong cherry winning, but no navigation stock is given in RT0 and CB.

  Item E is a comparison of the AT lottery at the time of winning the special cherry. In CB, even if a special cherry is won, no AT lottery is performed. In RT0 and RT1, an AT lottery is performed on the condition that a special cherry is won. However, at RT0, no navigation stock is given even if the winner is selected in the AT lottery. That is, in RT1, there is a possibility that navigation stock is given depending on the result of AT lottery at the time of winning the special cherry, but no navigation stock is given in RT0 and CB.

  Item F is a comparison of the AT lottery at the time of winning 7 complete rips. At RT0, no 7 lottery lip is won, so no AT lottery is performed. In CB, no AT lottery will be performed even if 7 rips are won. In RT1, an AT lottery is performed on condition that 7 rips are won. In other words, there is a possibility that navigation stock may be given depending on the result of the AT lottery at the time of winning the 7-round rip in RT1, but no navigation stock is given in RT0 and CB.

  Item G is a comparison of the presence or absence of navigation stock. As described in items C to F, there is a possibility that navigation stock may be assigned in RT1, but navigation stock is not assigned in RT0 and CB.

  Item H is a comparison as to whether or not there is a penalty when pressing an irregularity. In RT0 and CB, no penalty is imposed even if the reel is stopped by irregular pressing. In RT1, a penalty is imposed when the reel is stopped by irregular pressing.

  Item I is a comparison regarding the winning probability of the re-gamer. The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT1 is 1/3, whereas the winning probability of the re-gamer in RT0 and CB is 1/7. That is, RT1 is in a state where the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than RT0, and the number of medals to be paid out is increased.

  Item J is a comparison of the occupancy rate of the gaming state with respect to the number of games in the entire game (for example, the number of games that a player can play from the opening to the closing of the gaming store). While the occupation ratio of the entire game for RT0 and CB is very small, the occupation ratio of the entire game for RT1 is large. This is because once a CB is won and controlled to RT1, there is no possibility that the gaming state will shift by winning a CB unless the internal lottery is lost at a probability of 1/65536.

[Game processing]
Next, the control contents of the game process executed by the main control unit 41 in the present embodiment will be described. In the game process, a BET process, an internal lottery process, a reel rotation process, a winning determination process, a bell lip freeze execution process, a bell lip freeze release process, a payout process, and a game end process are executed in order. Return to BET processing.

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

  In the internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning of each combination described above is permitted based on the internal lottery random value latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7. Do. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c based on the respective lottery results.

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

  In the winning determination process, when the main control unit 41 determines that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R has stopped, a winning occurs according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. The process which determines whether or not is executed.

  In the bell lip freeze execution process, the main control unit 41 executes the bell lip freeze when any of the bell lip 1 to 5 wins.

  In the bell lip freeze canceling process, the main control unit 41 cancels the bell lip freeze when a specific condition is satisfied during the control of the bell lip freeze.

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 cancels the bell lip freeze when a predetermined time (30 seconds in the present embodiment) has elapsed since the start of the bell lip freeze during the bell lip freeze. Exit.

  Further, when a predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of the bell lip freeze and the player performs a MAX BET operation using the MAX BET switch 6, the main control unit 41 cancels the bell lip freeze.

  Further, the main control unit 41 cancels the bell lip freeze when a credit settlement operation is performed by the player when a predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of the bell lip freeze.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when any one of the bell lip 1 to 5 wins, it is possible to make the player recognize at first glance that a normal bell win has occurred. . Moreover, since there is a state before the start when there is a MAXBET operation, even if the number of bets is automatically set by winning one of the bell lip 1-5, the MAXBET after the normal bell wins against the player It is possible to make it seem as if the next game can be started with the operation, and it does not feel uncomfortable. Or, if there is a credit checkout operation, it will be in the state before the start, so for the player who tried to finish the game by the credit checkout operation after the normal bell wins, it will not be settled at all and the next game Since the bet number is automatically set, it can be understood that the derived result is any one of the bell lip 1 to 5, and a sense of incongruity is not felt.

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

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

  Next, various control contents executed by the sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment will be described below.

[Timer interrupt processing]
In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 first saves the register in use in the stack area. Next, the sub-control unit 91 performs a power failure determination process. In the power failure determination process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If the voltage drop signal is input, the sub-control unit 91 also performs the voltage drop signal in the previous power failure determination process. Is determined. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the power interruption flag is set. When the power interruption flag is set, the sub control unit 91 proceeds to the power interruption process (sub). In the power interruption process (sub), the sub control unit 91 sets a backup flag used when determining whether or not the backup has been normally performed in the start process (sub) after creating the backup data, In (sub), processing such as calculating the exclusive OR of the backup data is performed for the checksum used when determining whether or not the backup has been performed normally.

  If the power interruption flag is not set, the sub control unit 91 executes command analysis processing. In the command analysis process, the sub control unit 91 determines whether a command is stored in the command buffer, and acquires a command from the command buffer if the command is stored in the command buffer. And the process according to the acquired command is performed.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 executes an AT lottery process for determining whether or not to provide navigation stock.

  Next, when the AT lottery in the AT lottery process is won, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT (assist time) in which the navigation effect is executed from the normal state (non-AT), and executes the game at AT. AT control processing is executed. If the navigation stock when the AT termination condition is satisfied remains, one navigation stock is digested and a new set of ATs is continuously executed.

[AT lottery processing]
Next, the control content of the AT lottery process executed by the sub control unit 91 in the present embodiment will be described. The sub-control unit 91 can execute AT lottery by executing AT lottery processing for each game. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a flowchart of AT lottery processing executed by the sub-control unit.

  First, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an internal winning command has been received from the main control unit 41 (S11). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the internal winning command has not been received (NO in S11), the AT lottery process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the internal winning command has been received (YES in S11), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the current gaming state is CB or whether the winning combination is CB (S12). ). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the current gaming state is CB or the winning combination is CB (YES in S12), the AT lottery process ends.

  On the other hand, when determining that the current gaming state is not CB and that the winning combination is not CB (NO in S12), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT lottery is won. (S13). When it is determined that the AT lottery combination is not won (NO in S13), the sub control unit 91 ends the AT lottery process.

On the other hand, when determining that the AT lottery combination has been won (YES in S13), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the winning combination was a weak cherry win (S14). When it is determined that the winning combination is a weak cherry winning (YES in S14), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the current gaming state is RT1 (S15).
When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the current gaming state is not RT1 (NO in S15), since the current gaming state is RT0 or CB, the AT lottery is performed as indicated by item C in FIG. The AT lottery process is terminated without performing it.

  On the other hand, when determining that the current gaming state is RT1 (YES in S15), the sub-control unit 91 performs AT lottery (S16) and ends the AT lottery process.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines in the process of S14 that the winning combination is not a weak cherry winning (NO in S14), the sub-control unit 91 performs an AT lottery (S16) and ends the AT lottery process. In this case, the winning AT lottery is either a strong cherry or a special cherry in the case of RT0, and is a strong cherry, a special cherry, or a 7-round lip in the case of RT1.

[AT lottery table]
Next, the AT lottery table used by the sub-control unit 91 in the AT lottery will be described. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the AT lottery table.

  As shown in FIG. 12, when a weak cherry is won at RT0, AT lottery is not executed as indicated by item C in FIG. When a weak cherry is won at RT1, an AT lottery with an AT winning probability set to 20% is executed. When a weak cherry is won by CB, the AT lottery is not executed.

  When a strong cherry is won at RT0, as shown by item D in FIG. 10, AT lottery is executed, but the probability of AT winning is set to 0% so as not to win AT. When a strong cherry is won at RT1, an AT lottery with an AT winning probability set to 100% is executed. When a strong cherry is won by CB, AT lottery is not executed.

  When a special cherry is won at RT0, as shown by item E in FIG. 10, an AT lottery with an AT winning probability set to 10% is executed. However, even if an AT is won, Navistock will not be granted. When a special cherry is won at RT1, an AT lottery with an AT winning probability of 30% is executed. When a special cherry is won by CB, AT lottery is not executed.

  At RT0, since the 7-piece lip is not won, the AT lottery is not executed as indicated by the item F in FIG. When winning 7 rips at RT1, an AT lottery with an AT winning probability of 70% is executed. When 7 rips are won in CB, AT lottery is not executed.

[Navistock grant processing]
Next, the control contents of the navigation stock provision process executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. The sub-control unit 91 can give navigation stock to the player at the end of the game by executing the navigation stock giving process at the end of the game in which the AT lottery is performed. In the present embodiment, one navigation stock is provided for each navigation stock provision process. FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a flowchart of the navigation stock provision process executed by the sub-control unit.

  First, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT lottery is won in the AT lottery (S21). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the AT is not won (NO in S21), the navigation stock provision process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the AT is won (YES in S21), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT has been won in the AT lottery when the special cherry is won (S22). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the AT is not won in the AT lottery at the time of special cherry win (NO in S22), the process proceeds to S24.

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines that the AT has been won in the AT lottery at the time of special cherry winning (YES in step S22), it determines whether or not the cherry 3 has been won (S23). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the cherry 3 has not been won (NO in S23), the navigation stock provision process ends.

  In the present embodiment, when a special cherry is won at RT0, reel control is performed so that one of the left lips 1-16 is always derived, so that cherry 3 is not won. . Therefore, even if the AT is won when the special cherry is won at RT0, the Cherry 3 is not won, so the navigation stock is not given.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the cherry 3 has been won (YES in S23), the navigation control is given (S24), and the navigation stock granting process is terminated.

[Navigation production]
Next, specific contents of the navigation effect executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. The navigation effect of the present embodiment is performed by displaying a navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and outputting navigation sound from the speakers 53 and 54.

  For example, when winning the push order bells 1 to 4 or push order lips 1 and 2, a stop such as “middle!” (Notifies the middle first stop) or “right!” (Notifies the first right stop) A pressing order image indicating the pressing order of the switches 8L, 8C, and 8R and a character image that matches the motif of the slot machine 1 are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, sound indicating the order of pressing the stop switch is also output from the speakers 53 and 54.

[CB game]
Next, the CB game (game in CB) of this embodiment is demonstrated. The number of bets per game at the time of CB in this embodiment is two medals. In the CB game of this embodiment, the internal lottery is not performed, and the winning flags of all the small roles are set in each game, and all the small roles are always won. In addition, even if it is a game in CB, you may perform an internal lottery. In this case, regardless of the result of the internal lottery, the winning flags of all the small combinations may be set so that all the small combinations are surely won.

  Specifically, all of the small roles shown in FIG. 8 are won. Here, in a game other than CB, the number of medals that can be paid out by winning is one, five, or eight as shown in FIG. On the other hand, during the CB, two medals are paid out uniformly regardless of which small combination wins. As described above, since any prize is won during the CB, the interest of the game can be improved, while the number of medals to be paid out can be suppressed. Thereby, it can prevent that a player's euphoria increases too much. The number of medals to be paid out in the CB can be any value as long as it is a value between the largest payout number (8 in this embodiment) and the smallest payout number (1 in this embodiment). For example, it may be 3 or 4).

  In the following, a small combination that can be paid out less than the number of payouts (two) in the CB is referred to as a “small paying small role”, and a small role that can be paid out is referred to as a “multiple paying small role”. Further, the small combinations having the payout number of 1, 5, and 8 are referred to as “one-sheet payout small combination”, “5-sheet payout small combination”, and “8-sheet payout small combination”, respectively. In the CB game of the present embodiment, a small payout small combination is given a higher priority than a multiple payout small combination. Specifically, a small role with one payout number (left watermelon 1 to 8 in FIG. 5, left lip 1 to 16, cherry 1 to 3, chance 1, 2, chance 1 to 3) The winning combination is given the highest priority, followed by a small combination with five payouts (watermelons 1 to 8 in FIG. 5) and a small combination with eight payouts (normal bell in FIG. 5). Won a prize.

  If the CB game is a CB game in which a multiple paying small role (for example, 5 paying out small roles or 8 paying out small roles) is given priority over a small paying out small role (for example, 1 paying out small role). In such a case, even if the eight paying out winning combination wins, since only two are actually paid out, the player is given a sense of loss. As in the case of the CB game of the present embodiment, the frequency of giving such a feeling of loss can be reduced if the small payout small combination is given a higher priority than the multiple payout small combination.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the five-payout small winning combination is given a higher priority than the eight-payout small winning combination. Regardless of whether the eight paying out winning combination wins or the five paying out winning combination wins, the number of medals to be paid out is two, which gives the player a sense of loss. However, the feeling of loss given to the player is naturally greater when the eight payout winning combination is won than when the five payout winning combination is won. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the feeling of loss given to the player by giving a prize to the five payout small combination in preference to the eight payout small combination.

[Main effects of this embodiment]
The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment has been described above. The main effects obtained by this embodiment will be described.

  After the game store is closed or before the store is opened, the store clerk may initialize the slot machine (operate the reset switch 23). In this case, the gaming state is controlled to RT0. The store clerk digests the game (turns the game) until CB wins to control from RT0 to RT1. The probability of winning a CB at RT0 is 1/10 as shown in FIG. In addition, an AT may be won while the store clerk is digesting the game. If the store clerk opens the hall without being aware of the AT winning and controlled by RT1, the player will start playing from the AT winning state (advantageous state). Thus, in a so-called morning service (a service in which the store clerk prepares an advantageous state before opening the hall), the player is allowed to play and may not play as designed.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as indicated by item G in FIG. 10, navigation stock for controlling the AT at RT1 is not provided at RT0. More specifically, as shown in item C in FIG. 10, even if a weak cherry is won at RT0, no AT lottery is performed, and as a result, no navigation stock is awarded. As shown in item D in FIG. 10, when a strong cherry is won at RT0, an AT lottery is performed. As a result, no navigation stock is given. In addition, as shown in item E in FIG. 10, when a special cherry is won at RT0, an AT lottery is performed and there are cases where an AT is won, but even in this case, no navigation stock is given. In addition, as shown in item F in FIG. 10, no navigation stock is given as a result of not winning 7 rips at RT0.

  Thereby, for example, even when the store clerk performs an operation of shifting the gaming state from RT0 to RT1, the navigation stock is not given at RT0. As a result, in the slot machine 1, the player is not given the navigation stock from the beginning of the game, and the player is allowed to play the game under advantageous conditions different from the originally intended conditions. Such inconvenience does not occur. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent the store clerk from being given the navigation stock from the beginning in order for the store clerk to aim at attracting customers and cause the player to play the game on purposely advantageous conditions.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, after the RAM is cleared, the gaming state is controlled to RT0. As a result, the store clerk and the like can clear the RAM to control the gaming state to RT0.

  In this embodiment, as shown in item E of FIG. 10, AT lottery is performed on condition that a special cherry is won. As shown in FIG. 8, when a special cherry is won at RT1, cherry 3 Can be won, but it is impossible to win cherry 3 when a special cherry is won at RT0. As a result, the cherry 3 wins at RT0, so that, for example, the store clerk will not mistakenly recognize that the navigation stock has been given as a result of the AT lottery.

  In the present embodiment, when the CB is won at RT0 and the gaming state shifts to RT1, a suggestion effect that suggests the transition of the gaming state is executed. Thereby, a store clerk or the like can easily determine the transition of the gaming state from RT0 to RT1.

  In the present embodiment, as indicated by item H in FIG. 10, no penalty is imposed even if an irregular push is performed at RT0. As a result, when a store clerk or the like performs an operation of shifting the gaming state from RT0 to RT1, no penalty is generated even when an irregular push is erroneously performed at RT0. As a result, a penalty is not generated from the beginning when the player starts the game in the slot machine 1, and the player is caused to play the game under disadvantageous conditions different from the originally intended conditions. Does not occur. In addition, it is possible to prevent a situation that a store clerk mistakenly thinks that a penalty has been imposed from the beginning in order to cause a player to play a game on an unfavorable condition in order to make money.

  In the present embodiment, the result of the internal lottery performed at RT1 is a state where it is possible to win a CB with a very low probability of 1/65536, and the CB is rarely won depending on the player's operation. There can be no situations. However, even if such a situation occurs, in the CB, when all kinds of small roles including a small payout small combination and multiple payout small roles are elected, when a small role is generated, that type Regardless of the number of medals to be paid out, the number is limited to two. Thereby, the euphoria in CB does not increase too much. In addition, a small paying small combination in which two or less medals are paid out in RT1 is preferentially won over a winning in a multiple paying small combination in which more than two medals are paid out in RT1. . Thus, even if the number of medals that can be paid out in one game during CB is set to be smaller than the number of medals that can be paid out in one game in RT1, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling lost.

  In the present embodiment, the navigation stock can be given in RT1 in which the CB winning is carried over, but as shown in S12 of FIG. 11, when the CB winning is made in RT0 or CB in which the CB winning is not carried over, Navistock will not be granted. In other words, navigation stock will not be granted at the same time as CB winning. As a result, when the store clerk performs the operation to control from RT0 to RT1, the navigation stock is not given at the same time as the CB winning, so that it is possible to prevent the navigation stock from being given from the beginning. it can. Further, as shown in S12 of FIG. 11, no navigation stock is given even during CB. As a result, when the store clerk performs an operation to control from RT0 to RT1, even if the CB win is made in addition to the CB winning, the navigation stock is not given during the CB. It is possible to prevent the stock from being given twice. Further, based on the navigation stock given in the CB, the next time the CB is won, the navigation stock is not given at the same time. Thereby, the situation where many medals can be obtained by one opportunity does not generate | occur | produce, and moderate euphoria can be ensured.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in item F in FIG. 10, no navigation stock is given because RT7 does not win 7-set lip, and of course, there are also 7-set lip symbol combinations. Not derived. As a result, the navigation stock is not given at RT0, and further, the clerk does not mistakenly recognize that the navigation stock has been given by deriving the 7-piece lip symbol combination at RT0.

  In the present embodiment, both RT1 and RT0 can win special cherries including cherry 3, but switching whether or not to win cherry 3 depending on whether or not CB is won simultaneously. it can. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, in RT0 where a special cherry is elected alone, cherry 3 is not won, but in RT1 where special cherry and CB are simultaneously won, cherry 3 is preferentially won. obtain. Further, as shown in S23 of FIG. 13, when a special cherry is won and the cherry 3 wins, a navigation stock is given. As a result, at RT0, the cherry stock 3 will not win, so the navigation stock will not be awarded, and at RT0, the symbol combination of the cherry 3 will not be derived, so the store clerk will mistakenly recognize that the navigation stock has been given. There is no end.

[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. Moreover, you may make it implement combining at least 2 among the technical matters demonstrated by this Embodiment mentioned above and the technical matters demonstrated by the following modifications.

[About gaming state]
In the present embodiment, RT1 is an appropriate state in which the medal payout rate based on a predetermined design value is secured, and the medal payout rate based on the design value of RT1 is not secured. The non-appropriate state in which a payout rate different from RT1 is secured is described as RT0. Further, RT1 has been described as being controlled by being CB-winned at RT0. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  In addition, since CB is the state where the payout rate of medals different from RT1 which is in an appropriate state is secured, it can be said that CB is in an inappropriate state. In addition, CB in the present embodiment is provided as a gaming state different from RT0 and RT1 as a special gaming state, but CB is controlled to any of a plurality of gaming states (for example, RT0, RT1, etc.). It may be a so-called penetrating CB that is controlled redundantly without changing the gaming state being controlled.

  Further, the appropriate state is not limited to one, and a plurality of appropriate states may be set. For example, in addition to the gaming state of RT1, the gaming state of RT2 or RT3 may be set as another appropriate state in which the same medal payout rate as RT1 is secured.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the gaming state transition as in the present embodiment, and may be a slot machine that transitions between a plurality of gaming states in accordance with winning of a combination or winning a prize. For example, in the case of a slot machine that makes a transition between a plurality of gaming states, the transition control from an appropriate state to an inappropriate state may be performed when a specific re-game player is won.

  For example, when a prize is awarded to any of the bell lip 1 to 5 in a predetermined normal RT in which a medal payout rate based on a predetermined set value is secured, the medal payout rate based on a set value different from the normal RT is secured. It is also possible to shift (promote) to an advantageous RT which is a state to be played (for example, a state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is improved compared to the normal RT). Alternatively, when winning at any of the bell lip 1 to 5 in the advantageous RT, it may be transferred to the normal RT (falling down). According to this, by making it difficult for the player to understand that one of the bell lips 1 to 5 has been won, it is possible to make it difficult to grasp in which gaming state the game is being played. Can attract interest in and improve the fun of gaming. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the player wins any of the bell lip 1 to 5, it is possible to make the player feel as if the normal bell has won, so in which gaming state is the game being played? Can be more difficult to grasp.

  Furthermore, it is not limited to CB, and may be controlled to a special game state such as BB (Big Bonus) or RB (Regular Bonus) that is advantageous to the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the control trigger to RT1 is to win a CB at RT0, and the control trigger to RT0 is after the end of CB. However, the control trigger to RT1 and the control trigger to RT0 are not limited to this.

  For example, RT0 and RT1 may be controlled by winning or winning a winning combination. Further, RT0 and RT1 may be controlled after the end of a special game state advantageous to a player who is transferred by a special role such as BB (Big Bonus) or RB (Regular Bonus).

[About benefits]
In the present embodiment, it has been described that the privilege granted by winning the AT is Navistock. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other benefits may be used. For example, the privilege may be the number of AT games. The number of AT games refers to the number of games controlled by the AT. In other words, in the state where the number of AT games is held, one AT game number is subtracted by 1 by digesting one AT game.

  In the present embodiment, the number of navigation stocks granted by the navigation stock granting process is limited to one. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of navigation stocks may be provided at a time. Furthermore, in the AT lottery, the number of navigation stocks to be given may be determined.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to a privilege that directly leads to the acquisition of medals, and any privilege may be used as long as it is beneficial to the player, such as character image data or music data. In such a configuration, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a number of character images and music data corresponding to the satisfied condition may be given to the player.

[About advantageous period]
In the present embodiment, the advantageous period has been described as an AT in which a navigation effect is executed, but other periods may be used as long as they are advantageous for the player. For example, it may be a period in which the winning probability for a predetermined winning combination such as a small combination or a replaying combination is improved. That is, based on the privilege granted in the appropriate state, the period may shift to an advantageous period in which the winning probability for the predetermined winning combination in the appropriate state is improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, RT1 in the proper state is controlled to the AT as the advantageous period, and RT0 in the inappropriate state is not controlled to the AT as the advantageous period. However, RT0 may be controlled by AT with a lower probability than RT1.

[About AT lottery in an inappropriate state]
In the present embodiment, the navigation stock is not given in the inappropriate state RT0. However, when a strong cherry or special cherry is won, an AT lottery is executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in RT0, even if an AT lottery is won, no AT lottery may be performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the 7-round lip is won in the proper state, whereas the 7-round lip is not won in the inappropriate state. As a result, the navigation stock is not given. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other lottery such as AT lottery may be won in the proper state, but not won in the improper state. .

[Granting Navistock when Special Cherry Wins]
In the present embodiment, as shown in S23 of FIG. 13, the navigation stock is given on the condition that the cherry 3 wins in the special cherry winning game. However, not limited to this, in a game where a special cherry tree is won, navigation stock is provided on condition that the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in a predetermined pressing order regardless of the winning result. It may be a thing.

  In the present embodiment, the special cherry includes the left lip 1 to 16 in addition to the cherry 3, but only the cherry 3 may be included. In this case, when a special cherry is won at RT1 in the proper state, it is won at the same time as the CB, so that Cherry 3 can be won and a navigation stock is given, whereas special cherry at RT0 in the inappropriate state is given. When winning, the cherry 3 is won alone, so the cherry 3 may not be awarded and the navigation stock may not be given.

[Suggested production]
In the present embodiment, when the gaming state shifts from the improper state RT0 to the appropriate state RT1, the CB winning is suggested from the speakers 53 and 54 as a suggestion effect suggesting the transition of the gaming state. A sound (for example, a voice “Kuruzo!”) Is output, and the reel LED 55 blinks. However, the content of the suggestion effect is not limited to this, and may be other effect content.

  For example, the suggestion effect may be an effect that directly teaches the transition from the improper state to the appropriate state so that a sound such as “I will shift to the appropriate state” is output from the speakers 53 and 54. According to this, when the store clerk performs an operation of shifting the gaming state from the improper state to the appropriate state, it can be clearly understood from the suggestion effect that the state has shifted to the appropriate state.

  Further, the suggestion effect may indicate a transition from the inappropriate state to the appropriate state by switching the effect from the predetermined effect in the inappropriate state to the predetermined effect in the appropriate state. For example, in the improper state, an effect is displayed in which a still image is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, whereas in an appropriate state, an effect is displayed in which a moving image is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, the suggestion effect may be an effect of switching the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 from a still image to a moving image when the gaming state transitions from the improper state to the appropriate state. According to this, the clerk can easily recognize whether the current state is an improper state or an appropriate state by checking the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. The operation of shifting the gaming state to the appropriate state can be performed immediately.

[About initialization]
In the present embodiment, it has been described that the RAM 41c and the RAM 91c are initialized by operating the reset switch 23. However, the present invention is not limited to this, the initialization may be performed by another operation, and the RT1 may be controlled to the specific RT0. Other operations include, for example, operation of the reset / setting switch 38. The reset / setting switch 38 is an operation unit operated to change a set value. Another operation may be an “operation for removing a connector (for example, a connector from the power supply board 101) connected to the main control board 40”. The “operation for removing the connector connected to the main control board 40” is performed by an operator or the like in order to replace peripheral devices of the main control board 40, for example.

[About errors]
In the present embodiment, it has been described that the RAM error error state is not canceled even when the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, unlike other error states. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the RAM abnormal error state may be canceled by operating the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38. Some errors may be canceled only by ram clear (reset switch 23 or reset / setting switch 38).

[About CB game]
In the CB game described above, it has been described that two medals are paid out regardless of the winning combination, but the payout number may be, for example, three or more bets. Thereby, in the CB game, the net increase of medals can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the CB as the lottery subject is described as being CB + watermelon 1. However, the winning combination to be won together with CB is not limited to the watermelon 1, but may be other winning combinations. The other winning combination may be, for example, a combination that is not missed (for example, a normal lip). In this way, by making the other winning combinations not to be missed, in the game in which CB is won, a role that is not missed will always win, and CB winning can be avoided.

  In addition, the CB as the lottery target combination may be a CB single winning (no other winning combination is won simultaneously). In this way, by winning the CB alone, the chances of winning a prize for the CB increase, and the fun of the game can be improved. Further, in this case, the “CB winning status” is when CB alone is won. Therefore, it is preferable that the probability of winning CB alone be an extremely small value (1/65536 in the example of the present embodiment). In RT0, there may be a situation in which a CB wins in a game won by CB.

  In addition, as a lottery subject for CB, two winning combinations of “first winning combination that CB wins alone” and “second winning combination that CB wins together with other winning combinations” may be provided. As described above, by providing the first winning combination and the second winning combination, a situation in which a CB winning combination and a situation in which a CB winning prize does not occur can occur, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

[Probability of CB winning status]
In the present embodiment, the probability of becoming a CB winning possibility state (hereinafter referred to as “CB winning possibility probability”) has been described as 1/65536, but is not limited thereto. The CB winning possibility probability may be determined from a predetermined period and a frequency (number of times) at which the CB winning possibility state is generated in the predetermined period. Specifically, the estimated number of games played during the predetermined period for one slot machine may be used. In the following description, the predetermined period is one day, and the frequency at which the CB winning state is generated is one time.

  In the present embodiment, a time (wait time) from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the operation of the stop switch to be stopped first is made valid. The wait time of the slot machine of this embodiment is set to 4, 1 second (that is, about 5 seconds). Therefore, assuming that the game shop is open for 12 hours and that the game has been continuously played during the 12 hours, the number of games per day can be estimated to be about 8640. it can. In order to generate the CB winning possibility state once a day, the CB winning possibility state probability may be set to less than 1/8640 or 1/8640.

[About winning re-players]
In the present embodiment, the various combinations shown in FIG. 9 have been described as the winning combination for the replaying role. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, all the replaying roles can be selected as the winning combination for the replaying role. May be equipped with “All Lip” to win. By providing this all lip, when the all lip is won, the type of re-game player to be derived can be made different according to the operation procedure by the player. Therefore, when there is a re-gamer who wants to win in the progress of the game when winning all-rip, the sub-control unit 91 may perform a navigation effect or the like so as to derive a symbol combination of the re-gamer to be won. It becomes possible.

[Regarding the relationship between normal bell and bell lip 1-5]
In the present embodiment, when winning one of the bell lips 1 to 5, the symbol combination corresponding to any of the bell lip 1 to 5 winning is displayed on the winning line L1, and the upper stage of the left reel 2L, “Bell-Bell” is a combination of normal bell symbols at a position straddling the upper stage of the middle reel 2C and the upper stage of the right reel 2R, or at a position straddling the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, and the lower stage of the right reel 2R. -"Bell" was displayed. However, other combinations, symbol combinations, and display positions may be used.

  For example, it is not limited to a normal bell and may be other small roles such as cherry or watermelon. In addition, when winning one of the bell lip 1 to 5, the symbol combination displayed in other positions is not limited to the display result having a configuration in which “bell” symbols are aligned in a straight line like a normal bell, Display results having a configuration in which "watermelon" symbols are aligned in a straight line as in watermelons 1 to 8, display results having a configuration in which "cherry" symbols are aligned in a straight line as in cherry 1-3, or "cherry" It may be a display result having a configuration in which symbols and other symbols are arranged in a straight line, or a display result in which a “cherry” symbol is derived on a part of any one of a plurality of reels. In other words, because it is used as a small role in other general slot machines, it is easy to recognize that a player is a small role from a rule of thumb. “Bell” design, “Watermelon” design, “Cherry” It may consist of a set of symbols, or a “cherry” symbol and other symbols.

  In addition, when winning one of the bell lip 1-5, the symbol combination displayed in other positions is a configuration in which yellow symbols that are assumed to be “bell” symbols are arranged in a straight line like a normal bell. Display results having a configuration in which green symbols such as watermelons 1 to 8 are assumed to be “watermelon” symbols are arranged in a straight line, and “cherry” symbols like cherry 1 to 3 Display result having a configuration in which red symbols are arranged in a straight line, or a display result having a configuration in which a red symbol and other symbols are arranged in a straight line, assuming a “cherry” design ”, Alternatively, it may be a display result in which a red symbol that causes a “cherry” symbol to be assumed in a part of one of the reels is derived. In other words, because it is used as a small role in other general slot machines, it is easy to recognize that a player is a small role from a rule of thumb, a yellow pattern, a green pattern, a red pattern, Or you may consist of a red design and another design.

  Furthermore, the symbol combinations displayed at other positions when winning one of the bell lip 1 to 5 is not limited to the symbol combination of the small role such as a normal bell, but the symbol combination that allows the player to recognize the small role. If it is. In other words, any symbol combination other than the symbol combination that causes the player to recognize that the symbol combination of the re-gamer or the loser has been derived may be used. The symbol combinations that allow the player to recognize that a re-playing role has been derived include “Re”, “Re-play”, “Re-play”, “Replay”, “Lip”, “Rip”, “Riple”, “ There is a symbol combination composed of symbols to which any of the characters “R”, “RE”, “REP”, “RP”, and “REPLAY” is attached. If a symbol combination composed of symbols of a predetermined fruit (for example, bell, watermelon, cherry) is a small role, the symbol combination that allows the player to recognize that a re-game role has been derived is a predetermined symbol combination. There are symbol combinations composed of symbols of fruits other than other fruits (for example, bell, watermelon, cherry). Further, if a payout sound is produced when a small combination is derived, the combination of symbols that emits the payout sound when derived is a combination of symbols that allows the player to recognize the small combination.

  Further, in the present embodiment, medals are paid out when the “normal bell” wins, but medals may not be paid out even when the “normal bell” wins. For example, it may be possible that the next game can be played without consuming medals by winning a “normal bell”. Even in this case, when a prize is awarded to any one of the bell lip 1 to 5, the normal bell symbol combination is derived to other positions, so that the player recognizes as a small role in other general slot machines. Therefore, it can be recognized that medals are paid out.

  Further, for example, “normal bell” may be a combination of lost symbols that are not won. Even in this case, when a prize is awarded to any one of the bell lip 1 to 5, the normal bell symbol combination is derived to other positions, so that the player recognizes as a small role in other general slot machines. Therefore, it can be recognized that medals are paid out.

  In addition, in the symbol combination of “normal bell”, when using a symbol unique to the slot machine, for example, a symbol of a color other than the logo (yellow, green, red) often used for small roles, Since the slot machine is not recognized as a small role, it is necessary to pay out medals by winning a prize.

  Further, not only the winning line L1 straddling the middle stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, and the middle stage of the right reel 2R, but the straddle line is set over the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the upper stage of the middle reel 2C, and the upper stage of the right reel 2R. The winning line L2, the upper stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, the winning line L3 set across the lower stage of the right reel 2R, the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, the upper stage of the right reel 2R A pay line L4 set across the lower reel, the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the lower stage of the middle reel 2C, the pay line L5 set across the lower stage of the right reel 2R, and the like may be used. Furthermore, not only one winning line but a plurality of winning lines may be set. Even if the winning line is set as described above, when winning one of the bell lips 1 to 5, a symbol combination corresponding to any of the winning bell lips 1 to 5 is displayed on the winning line. As long as the symbol combination of normal bells is displayed on the lines other than the winning line.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the symbol combination of any of the bell lip 1 to 5 is derived at the position where the winning occurs, the pattern in which the normal bell symbol combination is derived at the position where the winning does not occur is used. However, this is not a limitation. For example, when the symbol combination of any of the bell lip 1 to 5 is derived at the position where the winning is generated, the pattern of the normal bell symbol combination may be derived at the position where the winning is generated. Further, for example, when any symbol combination of the bell lip 1 to 5 is derived at a position where no winning occurs, a pattern in which the normal bell symbol combination is derived at a position where winning is generated may be used. Further, for example, when any symbol combination of bell lips 1 to 5 is derived at a position where no winning occurs, a pattern in which a normal bell symbol combination is derived at a position where no winning occurs.

  Further, in the present embodiment, any one of the bell lip 1 to 5 wins a prize by deriving any symbol combination of the bell lip 1 to 5, and depending on the symbol combination of the normal bell derived to other positions. Although the pattern which does not win is used, it is not limited to this. For example, it may be a pattern in which the bell lip 1 to 5 does not win when the symbol combination of any of the bell lip 1 to 5 is derived, and depending on the symbol combination of the normal bell derived to other positions . In addition, for example, a pattern in which any of the symbol combinations of bell lip 1 to 5 is derived and the bell lip 1 to 5 does not win, and the pattern combination of the normal bell derived in other positions does not win. Also good.

[Other Modifications of the Embodiment and Features of the Embodiment]
(1) When a bonus advantageous to the player is won in a state where the number of navigation stock remains, the navigation stock number may be cleared (for example, “0”). It may be a process that carries over to the end, a process that subtracts a predetermined number, a process that adds a predetermined number, and a process that adds a predetermined number. It is also possible to determine whether to perform the process, and perform the determined process. Thereby, the variation when a bonus is won in a state where the number of navigation stocks remains is increased, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  (2) In the present embodiment, a slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting the number of bets and giving game value associated with winning is described as an example. However, the slot machine embodying the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine for setting bets using game balls, It may be a full credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, but a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls, for example. It may be one that can be used in combination. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. Any of the utility values may be paid out.

  (3) In the present embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided. When all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and a combination of display results derived to the three reels The slot machine where a prize is generated according to the above is explained. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and using one game value for one game By setting a predetermined number of bets, the game can be started, and when the display result is derived in all of the plurality of variable display areas, one game is completed, and the plurality of results are obtained as a result of one game. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas has been described. However, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. As long as the slot machine can be generated, the slot machine is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, but has a single reel or a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be.

  (4) In this embodiment, an example is given that ends when the number of games determined by lottery for one set of ATs is exhausted. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. When a game is played, one set of ATs ends, one set of ATs ends when a predetermined role is won or a predetermined part wins during AT, one set of ATs ends when a lottery executed during AT is won The present invention can be realized by applying the configuration shown in the above embodiment to a slot machine in which the termination condition of the advantageous state is established in a different manner from the above embodiment.

  (5) As the present embodiment, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed and the game media is You may employ | adopt the enclosure type slot machine which adds a game point (score), without paying out at hand. 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.

  It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects 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 of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 91 sub control unit.

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result combination,
A pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow the winning to occur before the display result is derived;
Gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state;
An informing state control means for controlling an informing state for informing an advantageous operation procedure,
In the gaming state that can be controlled by the gaming state control means,
The determination result of the pre-determining means becomes a special determination result, and a special gaming state controlled by deriving a special display result;
The determination result of the pre-determining means becomes a special determination result, and the carryover gaming state controlled by the special display result not being derived, and
A non-carryover gaming state different from the special gaming state and the carryover gaming state,
In the carryover gaming state, it is possible to perform a lottery whether to control to the notification state,
In the special game state and the non-carry-over game state, a lottery of whether to control to the notification state is not performed,
The notification state control means does not control the notification state in the non-carryover gaming state, and can control the notification state in the carryover gaming state,
The determination result of the prior determination means does not include a special determination result in the lottery for determining whether to control the notification state.
( 2 ) A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (for example, medals, credits), and a plurality of types of identification information ( For example, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying symbols), one game is completed, and a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result derived to the variable display device ( For example, slot machine 1)
Appropriate state (for example, RT1) in which the game can proceed and the rate of increase / decrease of the value for gaming (for example, medal payout rate) based on a predetermined design value (for example, set value) is secured. And state control means (for example, a main control unit) that controls the gaming state to any one of a plurality of states including a state in which the game can proceed and an inappropriate state (for example, RT0) that is not the appropriate state 41 to control the gaming state by 41),
Privilege grant determining means (for example, AT lottery processing by the sub-control unit 91) capable of determining whether or not to grant a privilege (for example, navigation stock);
Privilege granting means (for example, navigation stock granting process by the sub-control unit 91) capable of granting the privilege when the grant decision to grant the privilege is made by the privilege grant determining means;
Based on the given privilege, an advantageous period control means (for example, AT) that controls the advantageous period (for example, AT) advantageous to the player in the appropriate state, but does not control the advantageous period in the inappropriate state (for example, , Processing to be controlled by AT by the sub-control unit 91),
In the proper state, the provision of the privilege by the privilege provision unit is not prohibited, while in the improper state, the provision prohibition unit (for example, a diagram by the sub-control unit 91) prohibits the provision of the privilege by the privilege provision unit. Based on the contents of 10 items C to F and the processes of FIGS. 11 to 13, the navigation stock is assigned in RT1 as in the content of item G, but the navigation stock is not assigned in RT0). .

( 3 ) In the slot machine of ( 2 ) above,
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, a process of executing the suggestion effect by the sub-control unit 91) for executing the suggestion effect suggesting the transition of the gaming state from the improper state to the appropriate state is further provided.

( 4 ) In the slot machine of ( 2 ) or ( 3 ) above,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when causing the variable display device to derive a display result;
When the operation procedure of the derivation operation means is a procedure other than a predetermined recommended procedure (for example, when an irregular pressing is performed), it is possible to generate a predetermined disadvantage (for example, a penalty) to the player A disadvantage generating means (for example, a process of generating a penalty by the sub-control unit 91);
When the operation procedure of the derivation operation means in the appropriate state is a procedure other than the recommended procedure, the operation procedure in the derivation operation means in the improper state is not prohibited while the disadvantage generation by the disadvantage generation means is not prohibited. Is a procedure other than the recommended procedure, a disadvantage prohibiting means for prohibiting the occurrence of a disadvantage by the disadvantage generating means (for example, an irregular push at RT1 as shown in the item H of FIG. 10 by the sub-control unit 91) In some cases, a penalty is sometimes imposed, whereas in RT0, a penalty is not imposed when an anomaly is pressed.

( 5 ) In the slot machines of ( 2 ) to ( 4 ) above,
Storage means (for example, RAM 41c, RAM 91c) for storing information relating to the game in a readable and writable manner;
An initialization means for initializing information stored in the storage means based on a predetermined initialization operation (for example, a RAM clearing process by the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91);
The state control means controls the unsuitable state after the predetermined initialization operation is performed (for example, a process of controlling to RT0 by the main control unit 41 after clearing the RAM as shown in FIG. 7).

( 6 ) In the slot machines of ( 2 ) to ( 5 ) above,
A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery process by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not the winning is allowed before the display result is derived to the variable display device;
Derivation control means (for example, reel rotation processing by the main control unit 41) for performing control for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to the determination result by the prior determination means,
The privilege grant determining means wins a predetermined condition (for example, a weak cherry) that includes a determination result by the prior determination means (for example, winning an AT lottery as shown in FIG. 12). Sometimes when you win an AT lottery, when you win a strong cherry, you win an AT by an AT lottery, when you win a special cherry, you win an AT and win a cherry 3 in the AT lottery, when you win 7 rips When the AT lottery is established (at the time of AT lottery), the grant decision to grant the privilege is performed (for example, the process of S24 in the navigation stock granting process of FIG. 13 by the sub-control unit 91),
In the appropriate state, the determination result by the prior determination means can be a determination result including the specific determination result (for example, in RT1, 7 uniform lip and CB are simultaneously selected), while the inappropriate state It is impossible for the determination result by the prior determination means to be a determination result including the specific determination result (for example, RT0 does not win 7 rips)
The derivation control means, when the determination result by the prior determination means in the appropriate state is a determination result including the specific determination result (for example, 7-set lip and CB are simultaneously selected), a specific display result (for example, 7-set Lip symbol combination) can be derived to the variable display device, but the specific display result cannot be derived to the variable display device in the improper state (for example, RT0 has a combination of seven lip symbol combinations). Is not derived).

( 7 ) In the slot machines of ( 2 ) to ( 5 ) above,
A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery process by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not the winning is allowed before the display result is derived to the variable display device;
Derivation control means (for example, reel rotation processing by the main control unit 41) for performing control for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to the determination result by the prior determination means,
The privilege grant determining means wins a predetermined condition (for example, a weak cherry) that includes a determination result by the prior determination means (for example, winning an AT lottery as shown in FIG. 12). Sometimes you win an AT in the AT lottery, win an AT in the AT lottery when you win a strong cherry, win an AT in the AT lottery and win a cherry 3 when you win a special cherry (Cherry 3), 7 complete rips When the winning is established, it is determined that the bonus will be granted when the winning of the AT lottery is established (for example, the process of S24 in the navigation stock granting process of FIG. 13 by the sub-control unit 91),
The derivation control unit displays a specific indication when the determination result by the prior determination unit is a determination result including the specific determination result in the appropriate state (for example, cherry 3 + left lip 1 to 16 and CB are simultaneously selected). While a result (for example, symbol combination of cherry 3) can be derived to the variable display device, a determination result (for example, cherry 3+) in which the determination result by the prior determination unit includes the specific determination result in the inappropriate state. When the left lip 1 to 16 is selected, the specific display result cannot be derived to the variable display device (for example, the symbol combination of the cherry 3 is not derived at RT0).

( 8 ) In the slot machines of ( 2 ) to ( 7 ) above,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when causing the variable display device to derive a display result;
Before the display result is derived to the variable display device, a plurality of types including a special prize (for example, CB) accompanied by a transition of the gaming state and a general prize (for example, a small prize and a re-game character) other than the special prize. A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery process by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a prize;
Derivation control means (for example, reel rotation processing by the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving the display result to the variable display device according to the determination result by the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
A special gaming state control means (for example, a process of controlling to CB by the main control unit 41) for controlling to a special gaming state (for example, CB) when the special prize is generated in an appropriate state;
The general prize includes an award (for example, a small role) that accompanies the game value.
The award winning is a first award winning (for example, a normal bell that is a small payout of 8 cards) accompanied by a greater number of gaming values than a predetermined number (for example, 2) when generated in the appropriate state. Multiple payout small combinations) and a second award winning (for example, one left watermelon that is a single payout small combination, etc.) accompanied by a predetermined number or less of the gaming value when generated in the appropriate state ), And
In the special gaming state, all types of prizes including the first prize and the second prize are always allowed to be generated (for example, all small roles are elected), while the prize is awarded. Is a gaming state in which the predetermined number of gaming values are given regardless of the type of
The derivation control means performs control for deriving the display result corresponding to the second award winning in preference to the display result corresponding to the second award winning in the special gaming state (for example, multiple payout) The small payout small role is given priority over the small role).

( 9 ) In the slot machines of ( 2 ) to ( 8 ) above,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when causing the variable display device to derive a display result;
Before the display result is derived to the variable display device, a plurality of types including a special prize (for example, CB) accompanied by a transition of the gaming state and a general prize (for example, a small prize and a re-game character) other than the special prize. A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery process by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a prize;
Derivation control means (for example, reel rotation processing by the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving the display result to the variable display device according to the determination result by the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
A special game state control means for controlling to a special game state (for example, CB) that increases a probability of giving a prize with the addition of the gaming value among the general prizes when the special prize occurs;
When it is determined that the special winning is permitted and the special winning permitted by the determination cannot be generated, the carry-over means (for example, the main control unit 41) carries over the determination after the next game. Process to carry over CB winning by)
When controlled during the advantageous period, control is performed to a notification state (for example, AT) in which the operation mode of the derivation operation means advantageous to the player is notified in the appropriate state according to the determination result of the prior determination means. Notification state control means (for example, processing to control to AT by the sub-control unit 91),
The appropriate state is a state in which a decision to allow the occurrence of the special prize is carried over (for example, RT1 is a CB winning state)
The improper state is a state in which the decision to allow the occurrence of the special prize is not carried over (for example, RT0 is a CB non-winning state)
It is determined that the appropriate state allows the occurrence of a re-game winning accompanied by a re-game that can be played without using the gaming value of the general winning than the non-appropriate state. The probability is high (for example, as shown in item I in FIG. 10, RT1 has a higher probability of winning the re-gamer than RT0),
When the appropriate state is not controlled to the notification state, the gaming value is reduced, while the control state is controlled to the notification state in the appropriate state, and the derivation operation means is operated in the notified operation mode. , The gaming value is increasing,
The privilege granting means can grant the privilege in a state where the decision to allow the occurrence of the special prize is carried over (for example, in RT1, as shown in item H in FIG. 10). On the other hand, when the decision to allow the occurrence of the special prize is made in a state where the decision to allow the occurrence of the special prize has not been carried over, and to the special gaming state If it is, the privilege is not given (for example, the process of S12 in the AT lottery process of FIG. 11 by the sub-control unit 91).

Claims (1)

The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other can be displayed in a variable display device that can be displayed in a variable manner. Is a slot machine in which one game is completed by being derived and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
An appropriate state in which the game is in progress and the rate of increase / decrease of the gaming value based on a predetermined design value is secured, and an improper state in which the game is in progress and not in the appropriate state State control means for controlling the gaming state to any one of a plurality of states including a state;
A privilege grant determining means capable of determining whether or not to grant a privilege;
A privilege granting means capable of granting the privilege when the privilege grant determining unit determines to grant the privilege;
On the basis of the given privilege, an advantageous period control means for controlling the advantageous period advantageous to the player in the appropriate state, while not controlling the advantageous period in the inappropriate state;
A slot machine comprising: a grant prohibiting unit that prohibits the granting of the privilege by the privilege granting unit in the improper state while prohibiting the granting of the privilege by the privilege granting unit in the proper state.

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