JP2019013635A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a slot machine capable of enhancing a game's interest when notification means managed by a main control part does not notify of an operation mode.SOLUTION: When bell replay GR whose advantage degree does not vary according to an operation mode is won, information corresponding to an operation mode is not notified of by using a game auxiliary display device, whereas, as navigation performance (sub), an operation mode for deriving bell replay can be notified by using a liquid crystal display. When a first fall replay GR that the advantage degree varies according to operation modes is won, the operation mode for deriving the bell replay or normal replay can be notified of by using the game auxiliary display device as navigation performance (main) and as the navigation performance (sub) by using the liquid crystal display.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result.

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

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

  As such a slot machine, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. H10-228867 can derive a red 7-match replay by turning on a game auxiliary display managed by the main control unit during an AT capable of reporting the stop switch stop order. There was a slot machine that announced the stop order.

JP 2017-35225 A

  However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, a specific display result such as a red 7 uniform replay can be derived when the stop order that is the operation mode of the stop switch is notified using the game auxiliary indicator. In other words, it is specified to the player that the specific display result cannot be derived when the operation mode is not notified using the game auxiliary display, and the game is interesting when the operation mode is not notified. There was a possibility that it might fall.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of improving the interest of a game when the notification means managed by the main control unit does not notify the operation mode. It is to be.

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a winning result can be generated according to the display result after the variable display portion is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion.
Game control means (for example, main control unit 41) for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for controlling production;
A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery executed by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result that permits derivation;
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive a display result;
Derivation control means (for example, reel control executed by the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
First notification means (for example, a navigation effect (main) using the game auxiliary display 12) for notifying operation information corresponding to the operation mode of the derivation operation means;
Second notification means (for example, a navigation effect (sub) using the liquid crystal display 51) for notifying operation information corresponding to the operation mode of the derivation operation means,
The determination result of the prior determination means includes a special determination result (for example, the first fall lip GR) whose degree of advantage changes according to the operation mode of the derivation operation unit and the operation mode of the derivation operation unit. A predetermined determination result (for example, Bellip GR) in which the degree of advantage does not change,
The first notification means is controlled by the game control means,
The second notification means is controlled by the effect control means,
The derivation control means includes
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the special determination result and the derivation operation means is operated in a special operation mode corresponding to the special determination result (for example, left when the first fall lip GR1 is won) A specific display result (for example, bell replay) can be derived when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of right and left in the first stop),
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the predetermined determination result and the derivation operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode corresponding to the predetermined determination result (for example, when the bell lip GR3 is won) When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the stop state), the specific display result can be derived.
When the determination result of the prior determination unit is the special determination result, the first notification unit and the second notification unit can notify operation information corresponding to the special operation mode (for example, bell replay or The notification of the operation mode for deriving the normal replay is performed using the game auxiliary display 12 as the navigation effect (main) and using the liquid crystal display 51 as the navigation effect (sub)),
When the determination result of the prior determination unit is the predetermined determination result, the first notification unit does not notify operation information corresponding to the predetermined operation mode, while the second notification unit corresponds to the predetermined operation mode. The operation information to be notified can be notified (for example, when the bell lip GR is won, notification of information corresponding to the operation mode is not performed using the game auxiliary display 12).

(2) In the slot machine according to (1) above,
The first informing means is used for setting a game value (for example, the number of medals paid out as shown in FIG. 8B) or a bet number for starting a game given by the generation of a winning prize. Information capable of specifying the utility value (for example, the set number of bets) can be notified separately from the operation information.

(3) In the slot machine according to (1) above,
The first notifying means can notify only the operation information (for example, as in the [notification means used in the navigation effect (main)] column of the modified example and the navigation indicator 12A shown in FIG. 19). Only information corresponding to the mode can be notified).

(4) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
Start operation means (for example, start switch 7) operated to start the variable display of the variable display unit,
When the game control means detects that the start operation means has been operated (for example,
When the first notification means starts to notify the operation information (for example, the navigation effect (main) is started) at the timing t1 in FIG. 12, and the final operation to the derivation operation means is not detected (for example, , Timing t5 in FIG. 12) The first notification means ends the notification of the operation information (for example, the navigation effect (main) ends).

(5) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
A plurality of the variable display units;
A winning can be generated according to a display result combination which is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display portions,
Multiple types of states including normal state (eg, RT3 controlled by normal AT), advantageous state (eg, RT3 controlled by advantageous AT) and disadvantageous state (eg, RT1 controlled by normal AT or advantageous AT) Further comprising state control means (for example, control relating to the AT and RT states by the main control unit 41) for controlling to any one of the states,
The control to the advantageous state is derived from a first display result combination (for example, display result of white 7 symbols aligned) in which special identification information (for example, white 7 symbols) is aligned on a predetermined line (for example, winning line LN). Suggested by
The state control means includes
When a second display result combination (for example, a display result in which a tumble replay wins) is derived, control to the disadvantaged state,
When a third display result combination (for example, a display result in which a normal replay is a winning prize) is derived, the normal state is controlled,
The first notification unit and the second notification unit are special determination results that allow the determination result of the prior determination unit to derive the first display result combination, the second display result combination, and the third display result combination. The operation mode of the derivation operation means is a special operation mode (for example, an operation mode for avoiding the derivation of the fall replay for deriving the special replay, and the operation mode for deriving the special replay). The corresponding operation information can be notified,
The derivation control means includes
When the derivation operation means is operated in the special operation mode notified by the first notification means and the second notification means when the determination result of the prior determination means is the special determination result, the first notification means Deriving the display result combination,
When the derivation operation means is operated in an operation mode different from the special operation mode notified by the first notification means and the second notification means when the determination result of the prior determination means is the special determination result Causes the second display result combination or the third display result combination to be derived.

(6) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
When the determination result of the prior determination unit is the predetermined determination result, the first notification unit does not notify any information (for example, as shown in Modification 2 of FIG. 20, any information Also does not report).

(7) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
The first notifying unit cannot specify the operation mode of the derivation control unit without notifying the operation information corresponding to the predetermined operation mode when the determination result of the prior determination unit is the predetermined determination result. Information is notified (for example, the main control unit 41 displays “.0.0.” On the game auxiliary display 12).

(8) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (7),
The first notifying means outputs the same specific operation information in the same manner when the specific display result is derived and when a predetermined display result (for example, a display result in which a normal replay is won) is derived. Notification is possible (for example, “.1.” Corresponding to the first stop on the left when the first fall lip GR1 is won can be displayed on the game auxiliary display 12),
The second notification means includes
When the predetermined display result is derived, according to a predetermined mode (for example, blue) corresponding only to the predetermined display result or a common mode (for example, white) corresponding to both the predetermined display result and the specific display result The specific operation information notified by the first notification means can be notified;
When the specific display result is derived, the specific operation information notified by the first notification means can be notified by a specific mode (for example, yellow) corresponding to only the specific display result or the common mode.

(9) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (8) above,
The game control means is a derivation operation that validates the operation (stop operation) of the derivation operation means when the validation condition is satisfied after the variable display of the variable display portions (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) starts. Including validation means,
The derivation operation validating means establishes the validation condition again after resuming the power supply when the power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped in a state where the operation of the derivation operation means is validated. Without activating the operation of the derivation operation means until
The game control means is in a state in which the operation of the derivation operation means is validated, and a control (navigation effect (main)) in which the operation information (navigation number) is notified by the first notification means When the power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped in step 1, the control for causing the first notification means to notify the operation information is resumed at an earlier timing than the operation of the derivation operation means is validated. To do.

(10) In the slot machine according to (9) above,
The variable display section (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is a reel (reel) on which a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified by a stepping motor (reel motor) that is driven by changing an excitation state is arranged. 2L, 2C, 2R) is moved and displayed in a variable manner.
The game control means includes excitation state control means (main control unit 41) that performs control to change the excitation state according to a control pattern (excitation pattern),
The excitation state control means supplies power in a state in which control is performed to change the excitation state according to a predetermined control pattern (starting pattern, constant speed pattern as an excitation pattern) for moving the reel among control patterns (excitation patterns). When power supply is resumed after stopping, control to change the excitation state from the first excitation state in the start control pattern (starting pattern) that starts moving the reel in the control pattern (excitation pattern) is started. To do.

  The predetermined control pattern for moving the reel may include a start time control pattern for starting the movement of the reel.

  Further, the start-time control pattern may be a control pattern for starting the movement of the reel toward the reel variation mode in the predetermined control pattern, or in a variation mode different from the reel variation mode in the predetermined control pattern. It may be a control pattern for starting the movement of the reel.

It is a figure showing the appearance and internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a figure showing a winning combination. It is a figure which shows a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of pushing order winning combination. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination of a transfer turn. It is a figure for demonstrating transition of RT state. It is a figure which shows an example of the display mode of a game auxiliary | assistant display. It is a figure for demonstrating a specific display result and a predetermined display result. It is a table for demonstrating the effect aspect of a navigation effect (sub). It is a figure which shows an example of a navigation effect when winning 2nd fall lip GR. It is a timing chart which shows the execution timing of a navigation effect. It is a figure which shows the change of the display mode of a game auxiliary | assistant display. It is a figure for demonstrating the switching timing of the display mode of the game auxiliary | assistant display before and behind a power failure. It is a timing chart for demonstrating the satisfaction timing of stop operation validation conditions in the reel rotation process after a power failure return. It is a timing chart which shows the selection situation of the excitation pattern of a reel motor in game control. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control in a modification. It is a timing chart which shows the modification of the execution timing of a navigation effect. It is a figure which shows the modification of the display part for games. It is a figure which shows the modification of a display mode when not alert | reporting a pressing order.

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

[Configuration of slot machine]
FIG. 1 is a view showing an appearance and an internal configuration of the slot machine. FIG. 1A is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 1A, the slot machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display 51 provided on the front door 1b, and reels 2L, 2C, and 2R arranged in parallel inside the housing 1a through the see-through window 3. Visible. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing the symbol arrangement of the reels. On the reels 2L to 2R, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order.

  As shown in FIG. 1 (a), the front door 1b is determined according to the game state within a credit range stored as a game value (medal) owned by the player as an example of the operation means. A MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting a predetermined number of bets, a start switch 7 that is operated when starting a game, and stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of each reel. Etc. are provided. The front door 1b is provided with a medal payout opening 9 through which medals are paid out.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to a game as an example of a notification unit. The game display unit 13 is provided with a credit display 11, a game auxiliary display 12, a 1 BETLED 14, a 2 BETLED 15, a 3 BETLED 16, and the like. The credit indicator 12 displays the number of medals stored as credits. The game auxiliary display 12 displays the number of medals paid out, the error code at the time of error, information corresponding to the stop order of the reels, and the like. The set number of bets is notified depending on which of the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16 is lit.

  As shown in FIG. 1B, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game, an effect control board 90 that controls a predetermined effect according to the progress of the game, and the like. ing.

  The main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40 is input in response to operation of operation means related to the progress of the game such as the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. Based on the signal, an operation to various operation means is detected. The main control unit 41 controls the operation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R and the like connected to the main control unit 41 and the display of the game display unit 13 based on the progress of the game. The sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the notification means such as the liquid crystal display 51 to notify predetermined information using various notification means.

  Here, each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R of the present embodiment is rotated by a corresponding reel motor. The reel motor is composed of a hybrid type stepping motor that makes one round in a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335), and each phase in the stepping motor is determined by a phase signal output from the motor drive circuit based on control by the main control unit 41. The excitation state (four phases φ1 to φ4 in this embodiment) is rotated by switching between excitation and non-excitation in a predetermined order.

  The main control unit 41 controls the rotation of each reel motor by setting the number of steps when the reel reference position is detected by the reel sensor provided in each reel 2L, 2C, 2R to zero. Further, the main control unit 41 sets an excitation pattern for rotating the reel in a predetermined manner, and based on the excitation pattern and the number of steps from the reel reference position in the timer interrupt process (main) that is periodically executed. A control signal indicating the excitation state of each excitation phase of the specified stepping motor is output to the motor drive circuit, and a phase signal indicating the excitation state based on the control signal is output to each reel motor by the motor drive circuit. Let Thereby, in each reel motor, the excitation state of the excitation phase of the reel motor is switched based on the phase signal and controlled to a predetermined rotation mode, and each reel 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the reel motor rotates. It comes to control.

[Outline of the game in the slot machine]
Next, an outline of the game in the slot machine 1 will be described. Here, in the present embodiment, operating the start switch 7 to rotate the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is also referred to as lever-on. The first stop among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that has started to rotate is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the second stop is referred to as a second stop, and the third stop is referred to as a third stop or final stop.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1, first, a prescribed number of bets (maximum of 3 in the present embodiment) is set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid and the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 (see FIG. 1) are provided to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned with the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined as winning lines, but when a combination of specific winning symbols (so-called disparity) is aligned on the winning line LN, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has a predetermined symbol. By aligning the combinations (for example, bell-bell-bell), it is easy to recognize that a combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN.

When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the main control unit 41 determines a display result that allows derivation. When the start switch 7 is operated, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to display the symbols in a variable manner. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the main control unit 41 stops the rotation of the corresponding reel. When the rotation of the reel is stopped, three symbols are derived and displayed as display results on the upper, middle, and lower stages of the fluoroscopic window 3. The main control unit 41 rotates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R based on the display result that allows derivation, the timing when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the order that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. Reel control to stop the operation.

  When the combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, the main control unit 41 executes a process corresponding to the winning. The process corresponding to the winning includes, for example, a process of giving a privilege. Here, in the slot machine 1 that is a gaming machine, it is necessary to set a prescribed number of bets in order to execute one game, so that a medal that is a gaming value is consumed each time one game is played. The benefits include the provision of game value, the right to play a game without consuming the game value, and the like.

[Winners]
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a winning combination. In the winning combination column of FIG. 3, the names of winning combinations are shown, and in the symbol combination column, combinations of symbols aligned on the winning line LN where the winning combination becomes a winning are shown. In the grant column, a privilege granted at the time of winning is shown.

  The middle bell, the left AT1 to 4, the middle AT1 to 4, the right AT1 to 4, and the control bell are each a small part accompanied by a medal that is a game value. “9” described in the granting column is the number of medals awarded. Among the small roles, the display result in which the middle bell wins is a display result in which the same symbol as the bell symbol is arranged on the winning line LN.

  Normal replay, bell replay, promotion replay 1-2, fall replay, special replay, maintenance replay, and control replays 1-5 start the next game without consuming gaming value, so the bet number is automatically It is a re-game player with a re-game grant that is a right to execute a game set in (1). Among the re-playing players, the display result of the normal replay winning is a display in which similar symbols such as Lip A symbol or Lip B symbol (hereinafter, these symbols are collectively referred to as a replay symbol) are arranged on the winning line LN. It is a result. The display result in which the special replay is won is a display result in which the same symbols of 7 white symbols are arranged on the winning line LN. As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, the display result in which the bell replay is won is a display result in which the same symbol as the bell symbol is aligned on the invalid line LM2 (see FIG. 1) passing through the lower part of the fluoroscopic window 3 ( (See FIGS. 10A and 10B).

  In this way, the display result that wins the middle bell, normal replay, bell replay and special replay is a display result in which the same or similar symbols are arranged on a predetermined line, and the player wins any winning combination. It is a display result that makes it easy to recognize whether or not The middle bell and bell replay are different in the benefits given when winning a prize, but even if any winning combination wins, the specific display result that the bell symbols are aligned on a predetermined line. is there. On the other hand, the display result derived when the bell replay wins is a predetermined display result in which replay symbols are aligned on a predetermined line.

[Lottery eligible role]
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a lottery target combination. The lottery target combination is a combination that is a target of an internal lottery executed by the main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 determines the winning combination that is allowed to occur by performing an internal lottery. Here, it is also said that winning is permitted by the internal lottery. For example, allowing a middle bell to win means that the middle bell has been won. In the lottery target role column of FIG. 3, the name of the lottery target role is shown. In the combination of winning combinations, combinations of winning combinations that are allowed to win when the lottery target combination is won are shown. In the game state column, for each type of RT, a lottery target role that is a lottery target is shown. In the role number column, the role number of the lottery target role is shown. In the push order group name column, the name of the push order group to which the lottery target role belongs is shown.

  As shown in the lottery target combination column and winning combination combination column in FIG. 4, in the internal lottery, by winning one lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be won simultaneously. For example, when winning the first fall lip GR1, winning of fall replay, bell replay, and normal replay is allowed. In other words, when winning the fall lip GR1 in the internal lottery, it means that the fall replay, bell replay, and normal replay are won simultaneously.

  In the gaming state column of FIG. 4, a lottery target role that is a lottery target for each RT type is indicated by a circle. In addition, the number of determination values is indicated under the circle for the lottery target combination to be won during RT3. The number of judgment values is a numerical value related to the winning probability. For example, Bell wins with a probability of “2444/655536” during RT3. As shown in FIG. 4, the probability of winning one of the small roles during RT3 is about 37%. On the other hand, the probability of winning one of the re-game players is about 63%.

  In other words, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a game characteristic in which when the main control unit 41 controls to RT3, the small game is won once in three games, and the re-gamer is won twice in three games. It has become. Further, during RT3, the left middle bell 1, 2, left and right bell 1, 2, middle right bell 1, 2, middle left bell 1, 2, right left bell 1, 2 and right middle bell 1, 2 It is designed such that the probability of winning one of the second fallen lip GR1 to 6 (hereinafter collectively referred to as the second fallen lip GR) is higher than the probability of winning. That is, when controlled by RT3, a special replay is won with high probability.

  Note that the number of determination values only illustrates the number of determination values in RT3, and the winning probabilities in other gaming states are not disclosed in detail. In other game states, although the probability of winning a small combination does not change, the probability of winning a re-game combination (replay probability) is set lower than during RT3. That is, RT3 is designed to be in an advantageous state as compared with RT0 to RT2 in that the replay probability is the highest.

[Reel control]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the reel control at the time of winning the pushing order combination. The reel control is control for stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R executed by the main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 is arranged within 5 frames including the symbols displayed on the pay line LN when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. The displayed symbols can be displayed on the winning line LN.

  The winning combination column of FIG. 5 shows the winning lottery winning combination. The push order column shows the order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. For example, “left middle right” means to operate the left stop switch 8L, the middle stop switch 8C, and the right stop switch 8R in this order to stop the reels in the order of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Indicates. Further, “first left stop” means that the left stop switch 8L is operated first, and the operation procedure thereafter is not questioned. The symbol combination column to be stopped indicates a winning combination that is generated when the stop operation is performed in the pressing order shown in the pressing order column. In the navigation number column, a navigation number predetermined for each lottery target role is shown. The navigation number is information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In the present embodiment, there are provided push orders with different display results derived according to the operation mode (operation procedure) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The operation mode includes an operation order (the order of operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, also referred to as a pressing order) and an operation timing (a timing of operating each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R).

  For example, when the left middle bell 1 is won and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the order of left middle right, the main control unit 41 performs reel control so as to win the middle bell. On the other hand, when the left middle bell 1 is won and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the order other than the left middle right, the main control unit 41 wins either the left AT1 or the left AT2. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at a timing when neither the left AT1 nor the left AT2 wins, the reel control for deriving the transition outcome shown in FIG. 6 is performed. The transition outcome is a combination of symbols that does not generate any winnings. 2, the right and left bells 1 and 2 and the right middle bell 1 and 2) are only permitted to be derived. When the transition outcome is derived, the routine proceeds to RT1 (see FIG. 6).

[RT state]
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the RT state. The main control unit 41 controls the gaming state to any one of RT0-3. In RT0-3, the probabilities of winning a small combination are designed to be equal to each other. RT0 to RT3 have different replay probabilities. Specifically, the replay probability is designed to increase in the order of RT0 or RT1, RT2, RT3.

  When the player shifts to a state in which the player can start the game (after the setting is changed) after being controlled to the setting change state in which the setting value of the winning probability of the internal lottery can be changed, the main control unit 41 Controlled to RT0. When the transition outcome is derived during RT0, RT2 or RT3, the main control unit 41 controls to RT1. Further, when winning the fall replay during RT3, the main control unit 41 controls to RT1. When winning the promotion replay 1 during RT1, the main control unit 41 controls to RT2. When winning the promotion replay 2 during RT2, the main control unit 41 controls to RT3.

  The transition line is one of the left middle bell 1, 2, left and right bell 1, 2, middle right bell 1, 2, middle left bell 1, 2, right left bell 1, 2, right middle bell 1, 2. The stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in an operation mode other than the operation mode for winning and deriving the middle bell, and the stop switch 8L, This is the outcome derived when 8C and 8R are operated. The fall replay is one of the first fall lip GR1-6 (hereinafter also referred to collectively as the first fall lip GR) and the second fall lip GR, and is stopped in an operation mode for deriving the fall replay. A prize is awarded when the switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated. In the promotion replay 1, the first promotion lip GR1 to 3 (hereinafter collectively referred to as the first promotion lip GR) are selected, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in an operation mode for deriving the promotion replay 1. When you win a prize. In the promotion replay 2, the second promotion lip GR1 to 3 (hereinafter collectively referred to as the second promotion lip GR) are won, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the operation mode for deriving the promotion replay 2. When you win a prize.

  That is, in order to start control to RT3 advantageous for the player, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated to RT2 in the operation mode for deriving the promoted replay 1 when controlled by RT1. After the transition, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R must be operated in the operation mode for deriving the promotion replay 2. Further, in order to continue the control to RT3, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R must be operated in an operation mode that does not lead to the transition and the fall replay.

As shown in FIG. 5, when the first fall lip GR is won, the fall replay is won with a probability of 2/3. In addition, when the second fall lip GR is won, the fall replay is won with a probability of 1/3. If you win one of the left middle bell 1, 2, left / right bell 1, middle right bell 1, 2, middle left bell 1, 2, right left bell 1, 2 or right middle bell 1, 2, It will be operated in the pushing order that can be derived with a 5/6 probability. Therefore, during a game in which the player does not know the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for avoiding a transition roll or a fall replay winning, most of the game is controlled by RT1. Become.

[Push order bell and push order replay]
Among the push orders whose advantages vary depending on the operation mode, small roles (left middle bell 1, 2, left and right bell 1, 2, middle right bell 1, 2, middle left bell 1, 2, right left bell 1, 2, and The right middle bell 1, 2) is also referred to as a push order bell. Specifically, the push order bell is a combination of winning a plurality of types of winning combinations including a middle bell at the same time. The middle bell wins when a display result in which bell symbols are aligned on the winning line LN is derived. As shown in FIG. 2, the bell symbols are arranged within 5 frames in each reel. Therefore, the middle bell is a winning combination regardless of the operation timing. On the other hand, the left AT1-4, the middle AT1-4, and the right AT1-4 are winning combinations that are not derived depending on the operation timing. Therefore, when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in a special operation mode for winning the middle bell when the push order bell is won, the payout of medals always occurs, but the special operation When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in an operation mode different from the mode, medals may not be paid out. The degree of advantage of the push order bell varies depending on the operation mode in that the medal payout may or may not occur. Also, when the operation is performed in an operation mode different from the special operation mode for winning the middle bell when winning the push order bell, the advantage is low in that the replay probability is lower than RT2 and RT3. A transition outcome to transition to RT1 may be derived. In other words, the degree of advantage of the push order bell varies depending on the operation mode, in that there are cases where a transition outcome that shifts to an unfavorable RT state called RT1 is derived, and in which there are cases where derivation of the transition outcome can be avoided. To do. The degree of advantage may be changed by changing the payout number.

  In addition, among the push forwards, the first promotion lip GR, the second promotion lip GR, the first fall lip GR, and the second fall lip GR change in game state depending on the operation mode, and the degree of advantage depends on the operation mode. Change. Such push order is collectively referred to as push order replay.

  On the other hand, the bell lip GR 1 to 6 (hereinafter, collectively referred to as the bell lip GR) wins the normal replay or the bell replay regardless of the operation mode. Regardless of which re-game player wins, re-game is given and the game state does not change. That is, the bell lip GR is a lottery target combination whose degree of advantage does not change depending on the operation mode.

  In the push order bell and push order replay, an operation mode advantageous to the player is called a correct answer procedure. On the other hand, an operation mode different from the correct answer procedure is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure. The correct answer procedure is not limited to the operation order, and may be an operation timing or a combination of the operation order and the operation timing.

[Navigation production]
As shown in FIG. 7, a transition is made from RT3, which is an advantageous state for the player, to RT1, which is an unfavorable state for the player, according to the derived display result (hereinafter also referred to as an outcome). However, whether the transition outcome or the fall replay is derived varies depending not only on the internal winning situation but also on the operation mode of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. That is, it is determined by the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R whether it can stay in the current advantageous gaming state, can shift to a more advantageous state, or falls to an unfavorable gaming state.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a function of notifying an operation mode (correct procedure) that is advantageous to the player. Such an effect for notification is called a navigation effect. The period during which the navigation effect is performed is called AT (assist time). AT is a notification state in which a navigation effect for notifying the player of the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is executed.

  The navigation effect includes a navigation effect (main) using the game auxiliary display 12 controlled by the main control unit 41 and a navigation effect (sub) using the liquid crystal display 51 controlled by the sub control unit 91. . The navigation effect (main) will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a display mode of the game auxiliary display. FIG. 8A is a diagram illustrating a display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 during the navigation effect. FIG. 8 (b) is a diagram showing a display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 during the medal payout number notification. FIG.8 (c) is a figure which shows the display mode of the non-displaying game auxiliary | assistant display 12 which is not alert | reporting any information to the game auxiliary | assistant display. The navigation number column shown in FIG. 8A shows the navigation number determined for each push order shown in FIG. The push order column shows the operation mode that the navigation number means. In the game auxiliary display column, an aspect of the game auxiliary display 12 when a winning combination with a navigation number determined during a navigation effect is won is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (a) and FIG. 8 (b), the game auxiliary display 12 is composed of two displays. Each indicator is provided with seven segments for displaying numerical values and a segment provided at the lower right of the indicator. The main control unit 41 changes the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 by turning on or off these segments. Further, as shown in FIG. 8C, during non-display, the main control unit 41 turns off all the segments.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the navigation numbers 1 to 12 are navigation numbers that can specify the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. On the other hand, the navigation number 0 is a navigation number that cannot specify the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. When the lottery target combination is won during the AT, the main control unit 41 changes the mode of the game auxiliary display 12 to a mode corresponding to the navigation number assigned to the selected lottery target combination.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the navigation numbers 1 to 12 are numbers assigned to push order replays and push order bells whose advantages vary depending on the operation mode. Specifically, a navigation number corresponding to the correct answer procedure of the lottery target role is assigned to each lottery target role. For example, in the first fall lip GR1, since the first left stop that avoids the winning of the fall replay is the correct procedure, “1” corresponding to the left first stop is assigned to the first fall lip GR1 as the navigation number. ing.

  On the other hand, the navigation number 0 is a number assigned to the bell lip GR whose degree of advantage does not change depending on the operation mode. In Bellip GR, since the degree of advantage does not change depending on the operation mode, there is no correct answer procedure, and a navigation number that cannot specify the operation mode is assigned to Bellip GR. Although not illustrated in FIG. 5, among the lottery target roles, the bell and the normal replay are lottery target roles whose degree of advantage does not change depending on the operation mode. Therefore, the navigation number 0 is also assigned to the bell and the normal replay. In addition, even when none of the lottery winning combinations is won, the navigation effect (main) is performed in a manner that is executed when the lottery eligible role assigned with the navigation number 0 is won.

  As shown in FIG. 5 and FIG. 8, when winning the lottery subject whose degree of advantage varies depending on the operation mode, the main control unit 41 uses the game auxiliary display 12 as a navigation number as information corresponding to the correct answer procedure. Inform. On the other hand, when winning a lottery role whose degree of advantage does not change depending on the operation mode, the main control unit 41 notifies the navigation number as information that cannot specify the operation mode using the game auxiliary display 12.

  Further, when displaying the navigation number on the game auxiliary indicator 12, the main control unit 41 lights up the lower right segment of the game auxiliary indicator 12. On the other hand, the main control unit 41 does not turn on the lower right segment when displaying a number (such as the number of payouts) different from the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 (see FIGS. 8A and 8B). ).

  For example, when the Bellip GR is won during the AT, the main control unit 41 displays “.0.0.” On the game auxiliary display 12 as information that cannot specify the operation mode. On the other hand, when the first fall lip GR1 is won, “....” Corresponding to the first left stop is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 as an operation mode for avoiding the fall replay winning. Here, the operation mode for avoiding the winning of the fall replay is also an operation mode capable of winning the bell replay or the normal replay.

  The navigation effect (sub) executed by the sub-control unit 91 is executed using the liquid crystal display 51 which is a notification means controlled by the sub-control unit 91, and the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the reels 2L, 2C, The operation mode is notified by indicating the order in which 2R is operated with numerals. For example, when notifying that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of “left middle right”, the sub control unit 91 displays “123” on the liquid crystal display 51. When the sub-control unit 91 notifies that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of “first left stop”, for example, “1-−”, “123”, or “132” is displayed. Displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, when notifying that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of “other than the left first stop”, the sub-control unit 91, for example, “−1−”, “−1”, “ A display in which a cross is marked on “1” labeled “1--” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Comparing the navigation effect (main) and the navigation effect (sub), the navigation effect (main) is executed using the game auxiliary display 12, whereas the navigation effect (sub) uses the liquid crystal display 51. Executed. Since the game auxiliary display 12 has a larger area for displaying information than the liquid crystal display 51, the liquid crystal display 51 is easier to enter the player's field of view than the game auxiliary display 12. In other words, the game auxiliary display 12 is not conspicuous in that the display area is narrower than the liquid crystal display 51. The liquid crystal display 51 is composed of a liquid crystal screen, and the game auxiliary display 12 is composed of segments. Therefore, a larger amount of information can be reported when the liquid crystal display 51 is used than when the game auxiliary display 12 is used. In other words, the game auxiliary display 12 is not conspicuous in that there is less information that can be notified compared to the liquid crystal display 51.

  The navigation effect (main) and the navigation effect (sub) are different from each other in whether the notification is made in a manner that allows the operation mode to be intuitively recognized. Specifically, when notifying that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of “left middle right”, “.4.” Is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 as a navigation effect (main). The On the other hand, as the navigation effect (sub), the order of operations corresponding to the reel arrangement such as “123” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the player looks at the game auxiliary display 12, it is necessary to consider which operation mode corresponds to “... 4”, whereas when the liquid crystal display 51 is viewed, “123” is displayed, and it can be intuitively understood that the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R may be operated in this order.

[AT]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes a lottery to determine whether or not to grant an AT privilege when a specific lottery winning combination is won during the control of the AT. The AT privilege includes, for example, a right to control by the AT, a right to control to another advantageous state, a right to execute a lottery regarding the grant of the right to control by the AT, and the like.

  ATs include normal ATs and advantageous ATs. The advantageous AT is an advantageous AT compared to the normal AT. For example, an advantageous AT may be advantageous in that the probability that an AT privilege is granted is higher than that of a normal AT, and is advantageous in that the amount of AT privilege granted is larger than that of a normal AT. May be. Further, in the present embodiment, during AT, it is easy to control to RT3 which is more advantageous than other RT states in that the replay probability is high. When controlled by RT3, it is more advantageous when controlled by advantageous AT than by normal AT. Further, when controlled by the advantageous AT, it is more advantageous when controlled by RT3 than when controlled by RT1.

  In addition, even if the state is controlled to either the advantageous AT or the normal AT, when the second falling replay is won during RT3, an operation mode for avoiding the falling replay winning is notified. . At this time, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated without following the notified operation mode, the fall replay can be derived. When the fall replay is derived, the process shifts to RT1 and therefore shifts to a disadvantageous state compared to the state before the fall replay is derived.

  Further, the normal AT and the advantageous AT have different triggers for executing the lottery regarding the AT privilege. Specifically, during normal AT, an AT privilege is awarded when winning the second falling lip GR, and a lottery whether to grant the AT privilege when winning the bell lip GR or the first falling lip GR is determined. Done. On the other hand, during the advantageous AT, an AT privilege is granted when winning the push order bell, and a lottery is performed as to whether or not the privilege is granted when winning the bell lip GR or the first fall lip GR.

  The normal AT shifts to the advantageous AT based on the fact that the transition condition for shifting to the advantageous AT is established. The transition condition may be established by winning a predetermined winning combination, or is established by winning a lottery executed on condition that a predetermined winning combination is won. Also good. In the present embodiment, after the permission condition for permitting the shift to the advantageous AT is established, the operation shifts to the advantageous AT on the condition that the special replay is won.

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

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends an internal winning command, a first push order command, a second push order command, a stop switch or start switch operation command, a game state command, an AT command, A plurality of types of commands including AT privilege commands are transmitted.

The internal winning command is a command that can specify the group to which the lottery object combination that has been won according to the result of the internal lottery belongs. The internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started. By receiving the internal winning command, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the operation of the start switch 7 and the group to which the winning lottery combination belongs. In addition, when an internal lottery is lost, a command capable of specifying the loss is transmitted as an internal winning command. The group to which the lottery target combination belongs is a group described in the push order group name column of FIG. The name of the group to which each lottery role belongs is shown in the push order group column in the figure. For example, left and right bells 1, 2, left and right bells 1, 2, right and left bells 1, 2, left and right bells 1, 2, left and right bells can be derived if they are not operated in a specific operating procedure. 1, 2 and the middle right bell 1, 2 are push order bell groups. As shown in FIG. 5, the lottery target combinations that cause an advantage or disadvantage to the player depending on the pressing order are grouped so that it cannot be determined which lottery target combination is won.

  The first push order command is a command that can specify an operation procedure (also referred to as a correct answer procedure) for stopping a symbol combination that is advantageous to the player in accordance with the lottery target combination won in the internal lottery. The first push order command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started. During AT, the first push order command that can identify the correct procedure is transmitted, whereas during non-AT, the first push order command that can identify the correct procedure is not transmitted, and the correct procedure is executed. A first push order command that cannot be specified (for example, a first push order command that can specify a common procedure regardless of the winning combination) is transmitted, or no first push order command is transmitted. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 can identify the correct procedure by receiving the first push order command during the AT, but cannot identify the correct procedure during the non-AT.

  In addition, when a push order with three or more types of push order such as the first fall lip GR and the second fall lip GR is selected, the main control unit 41 performs the first push that can specify the correct answer procedure. In addition to sending a forward command, a second push order command that can specify a push order for winning a normal replay is sent. The second push order command is also sent when winning the Bellip GR.

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

  The AT command is a command that can specify the type of AT controlled by the main control unit 41. For example, the AT command is a command that can specify that it is normally controlled by the AT, controlled by the advantageous AT, or controlled to be permitted to enter the advantageous AT. The AT command may be transmitted as a command that can specify the type of AT controlled in the next game at the end of the game, and the command that can specify the type of AT controlled in the game at the start of the game You may send as. The AT privilege command is a command that is transmitted when an AT privilege lottery is performed, and that can specify whether or not the AT privilege has been granted and the amount of the AT privilege that has been granted.

[Specific display results and predetermined display results]
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the specific display result and the predetermined display result. As shown in FIG. 5, any one of 4 to 9 is assigned to each winning lottery role as a navigation number corresponding to an operation mode in which the specific display result can be derived to win the middle bell. ing. In addition, any one of 1 to 3 and 0 is assigned to each winning lottery role as a navigation number corresponding to an operation mode capable of deriving a specific display result and winning a bell replay.

  On the other hand, any one of 1 to 3, 10 to 12, and 0 is assigned to each winning lottery role as a navigation number corresponding to an operation mode in which a predetermined display result can be derived and a normal replay can be won. It has been.

As shown in FIG. 8, the information on the operation mode displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 during the AT is determined for each navigation number. In other words, the information corresponding to the operation mode notified by the main control unit 41 using the game auxiliary indicator 12 does not correspond to the operation mode for deriving the predetermined display result, while deriving the specific display result. The operation mode includes information corresponding to the corresponding navigation numbers 4 to 9. Further, the information corresponding to the operation mode notified by the main control unit 41 using the game auxiliary display 12 does not correspond to the operation mode for deriving the specific display result, while deriving the predetermined display result. The operation mode includes information corresponding to the corresponding navigation numbers 10 to 12. The information corresponding to the operation mode notified by the main control unit 41 using the game auxiliary indicator 12 includes either an operation mode for deriving a predetermined display result or an operation mode for deriving a specific display result. Also includes information corresponding to corresponding navigation numbers 0-3.

[Navigation (sub)]
The sub-control unit 91 can identify the push order group to which the notification target combination belongs based on the internal winning command sent from the main control unit 41, and can produce a navigation effect (in accordance with the push order group to which the notification target combination belongs and the granted privilege ( Sub) production mode can be changed.

  The sub-control unit 91 displays the push order displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the navigation image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the first push order command, the second push order command, the AT command, and the AT privilege command. Determine the color. The color of the navigation image is a color based on the execution of the navigation effect (sub).

  The pressing order notified by the sub control unit 91 will be described. The sub-control unit 91 notifies the push order for winning the normal replay when the second fall lip GR is won during the normal AT. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the push order for deriving the normal replay when the AT privilege is granted when winning the bell lip GR or the first fall lip GR during the normal AT. That is, when a privilege is given during normal AT, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the pressing order for winning a normal replay to be won in accordance with the derivation of a predetermined display result (a display result of rep-alignment). Therefore, if the player is operating according to the pressing order displayed on the sub-control unit 91, the predetermined display result is derived when the privilege is granted, and the specific display result is derived when the privilege is not granted. Therefore, during the normal AT, the predetermined display result is more advantageous than the specific display result, and the player expects the predetermined display result to be derived.

  The sub-control unit 91 notifies the push order for winning the middle bell when winning the push order bell during the advantageous AT. The sub-control unit 91 notifies the pushing order for deriving the bell replay when the AT privilege is given when the bell-lip GR or the first fall-lip GR is won during the advantageous AT. That is, when a privilege is given during the advantageous AT, the sub-control unit 91 determines the pushing order for winning the middle bell or bell replay to be won in accordance with the derivation of the specific display result (bell-aligned display result). Inform. Therefore, if the player is operating according to the pressing order displayed on the sub-control unit 91, the specific display result is derived when the privilege is granted, and the predetermined display result is derived when the privilege is not granted. Therefore, during the advantageous AT, the specific display result is more advantageous than the predetermined display result, and the player expects the specific display result to be derived.

  Next, the color of the navigation image selected in the navigation effect (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. Three colors of white, yellow, and blue are provided as navigation image colors. White is a color selected regardless of whether the pressing order for deriving which display result from the specific display result or the predetermined display result is notified. Yellow is a color that is selected only when the pressing order for deriving the specific display result (display result of the bell alignment) is notified. Blue is a color that is selected only when a pressing order for deriving a predetermined display result (a display result of rep-alignment) is notified.

With reference to FIG. 10 specifically, the effect aspect of the navigation effect (sub) which the sub control part 91 performs is demonstrated. FIG. 10 is a table for explaining an effect mode of a navigation effect (sub). FIG. 10 (a) is a table for explaining the effects of the navigation effects (sub) during the normal AT. FIG. 10 (b) is a table for explaining the effect mode of the navigation effect (sub) during the advantageous AT.

  Referring to FIG. 10A, a navigation effect (sub) during normal AT, in which a predetermined display result (a display result of lip alignment) is more advantageous than a specific display result (a display result of bell alignment). The production mode will be described. When the pushing order bell is won during normal AT, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the pushing order for deriving the middle bell using the white navigation image. Normally, during the AT, the AT privilege is not granted when the push order bell is won. When the second fall lip GR is won during normal AT, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the push order for deriving the normal replay using a white or blue navigation image. Normally, during the AT, an AT privilege is given when the second fall lip GR is won.

  When the sub-control unit 91 wins the bell lip GR or the first fall lip GR during normal AT, the sub-control unit 91 changes the mode of the navigation effect depending on whether or not the AT privilege is granted. Specifically, when the AT privilege is granted, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the push order for deriving the normal replay using the white or blue navigation image. On the other hand, when the AT privilege is not given, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the push order for deriving the bell replay using the white navigation image.

  That is, during normal AT, the navigation effect (sub) can be executed in blue that is selected only when the pressing order for deriving a predetermined display result that is more advantageous than the specific display result is notified. The player can recognize that the AT privilege has been granted by displaying the blue navigation image on the liquid crystal display 51 during the normal AT, and the player can recognize the amount and type of the AT privilege to be granted. You can expect.

  Referring to FIG. 10B, the navigation effect (sub) during the advantageous AT in which the specific display result (the display result of the bell alignment) is more advantageous than the predetermined display result (the display result of the ripple alignment). The production mode will be described. When the sub-control unit 91 wins the push order bell during the advantageous AT, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the push order for deriving the middle bell using the white or yellow navigation image. During the advantageous AT, an AT privilege is given when the push order bell is won. The sub-control unit 91 notifies the push order for deriving the normal replay using the white navigation image when the second fall lip GR is won during the advantageous AT. During the advantageous AT, the AT privilege is not granted when the second fall lip GR is won.

  When the sub-control unit 91 wins the bell lip GR or the first fall lip GR during the advantageous AT, the sub-control unit 91 changes the mode of the navigation effect depending on whether or not the AT privilege is granted. Specifically, when the AT privilege is granted, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the push order for deriving the normal replay using the white navigation image. On the other hand, when the AT privilege is not granted, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the push order for deriving the bell replay using a white or yellow navigation image.

  That is, during the advantageous AT, the navigation effect (sub) can be executed in yellow that is selected only when the pressing order for deriving the advantageous specific display result compared to the predetermined display result is notified. The player can recognize that the AT privilege has been granted by displaying the yellow navigation image on the liquid crystal display 51 during the advantageous AT, and the player can recognize the amount and type of the AT privilege to be granted. You can expect.

[Advantageous AT shift notification]
The advantageous AT transition notification will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, after the permission condition for permitting the transition to the advantageous AT is established, the transition to the advantageous AT is made on the condition that the special replay is won. In a game in which the shift to the advantageous AT is permitted, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the operation mode for deriving the special replay, and notifies the shift to the advantageous AT when the special replay is won. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example of a navigation effect when the second fall lip GR is won. FIG. 11A is a diagram showing a navigation effect when the second fall lip GR is won during normal AT. FIG. 11 (B) is a diagram showing a navigation effect when executing the advantageous AT transition notification while the transition to the advantageous AT is permitted.

  When the second fall lip GR is won when the normal AT is in progress and the conditions for permitting the transition to the advantageous AT are not satisfied, the game auxiliary display 12 is used as a correct answer procedure to avoid the fall replay winning. A navigation effect (main) in which information corresponding to the operation mode is notified, and a navigation effect in which information corresponding to the operation mode for deriving the normal replay is notified to the liquid crystal display 51 in the correct procedure. Sub). At this time, the sub control unit 91 executes a navigation effect (sub) using a white or blue navigation image.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11A, when the second fall GR1 is won during normal AT, the main control unit 41 operates the game auxiliary display 12 other than the first left stop. “1.0.” Is displayed. The sub-control unit 91 displays an image “−−1” indicating the first right stop as an operation mode for deriving the normal replay on the liquid crystal display 51. When the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the operation mode displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, the display result that the replay symbols are aligned on the winning line LN is obtained. Derived and won the normal replay.

  When the second fall lip GR is won while the transition to the advantageous AT is permitted, information corresponding to the operation mode for avoiding the fall replay winning as a correct answer procedure is notified to the game auxiliary display 12. The navigation effect (main) and the navigation effect (sub) in which information corresponding to the operation mode for deriving the special replay is notified to the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, the sub control unit 91 executes a navigation effect (sub) using the white navigation image.

  For example, as shown in FIGS. 11B and 11A, when the second fall GR1 is won while the transition to the advantageous AT is permitted, the main control unit 41 displays the game auxiliary display 12 on the left side. “1.0.” Is displayed to indicate that the operation is to be performed except for one stop. The sub-control unit 91 displays, on the liquid crystal display 51, an image “-1-” indicating the middle first stop and a character image “aiming for white 7!” As an operation mode for deriving the special replay. When the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the operation mode displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, as shown in FIGS. 11B and 11B, a display result in which 7 white symbols are aligned on the winning line LN. , And a special replay is won, and the liquid crystal display 51 is notified of the character image “Advantageous AT Shift!” To inform that it shifts to the advantageous AT. The player can recognize the shift to the advantageous AT based on the display result and the image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and can expect the game after the advantageous AT transition notification.

  Until the special replay wins, the sub control unit 91 performs the navigation effect (sub) in the form shown in (a) of FIG. 11B and notifies the operation mode for deriving the special replay. After the special replay winning, the operation mode for deriving the normal replay is notified as in the normal AT.

[Navigation performance execution timing]
FIG. 12 is a timing chart showing the execution timing of the navigation effect. In the timing chart shown in FIG. 12, in order from the top, a line indicating an event that has occurred, a line indicating whether or not a navigation effect (main) is being executed, and whether or not a navigation effect (sub) is being executed. And a line indicating.

  During the AT, the main control unit 41 executes an internal lottery at a timing t1 when an operation on the start switch 7 is detected, and executes a navigation effect (main) based on the winning result of the internal lottery. Further, when executing the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant the AT privilege based on the internal lottery result, and determines whether the internal lottery command, the first push order command, or the second push order command. The AT privilege command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. The sub control unit 91 executes a navigation effect (sub) at timing t1 when an operation on the start switch 7 is detected based on various commands sent from the main control unit 41.

  The sub-control unit 91 ends the execution of the navigation effect (sub) at the timing t4 when the third stop operation is detected. Thereafter, the main control unit 41 releases the stop switch for the third stop operation, and ends the execution of the navigation effect (main) at the timing t5 when the signal from the stop switch stops. When the medal payout occurs at the timing t5, the main control unit 41 temporarily deletes the display related to the navigation effect (main), and then displays the medal payout number on the game auxiliary display 12. Also good. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 may erase the navigation image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the timing t5 to notify whether or not the AT privilege has been granted, and the derived display result An image corresponding to the above may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

[Changes in display mode of game auxiliary display]
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a change in the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12. During the AT, the main control unit 41 executes a navigation effect (main) at the timing when an operation on the start switch 7 is detected. FIG. 13 shows the navigation effect (main) when the start switch 7 is operated and the left middle bell 1 is won. When the main control unit 41 detects an operation on the start switch 7, the main control unit 41 displays “. Thereafter, it is assumed that the third stop operation is performed and the middle bell wins. The main control unit 41 releases the stop switch for the third stop operation, ends the execution of the navigation effect (main) at the timing when the signal from the stop switch stops, and displays the number of medals to be paid out. At this time, after displaying from “1”, the main control unit 41 switches the display to a value obtained by adding one by one in the order of “2”, “3”, “4”, and finally “9” which is the payout number. At the timing when "" is displayed, the display switching is terminated. Such a display method is also called count-up display.

  Thereafter, as an operation for starting the next game, at the timing when the operation to the MAXBET switch 6 is detected, the main control unit 41 hides the display of the game auxiliary display 12, and then the start switch 7 When the navigation effect (main) is executed at the operated timing, information corresponding to the operation mode is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12.

  Here, the display mode of the game auxiliary indicator 12 when winning the push order bell is shown as an example, but when the push order replay is won, the main control unit 41 plays the game at the timing when all reels are stopped. The display of the auxiliary display 12 is hidden.

[Timing of switching display mode of game auxiliary display before and after power interruption]
FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the switching timing of the display mode of the game auxiliary display before and after the power interruption. As shown in FIG. 14, the main control unit 41 controls rotation of at least one or more reels as the game progresses, and performs a navigation effect (main) using the game auxiliary display 12. In addition, when power interruption is detected, control related to power interruption is performed, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized, the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be non-displayed, and the rotation is rotated. Contents when power interruption is detected when power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed in the control state including the excitation pattern of the reel motor of the reel being controlled, the number of steps of excitation control, and the navigation number. The power interruption process is performed so that it can be restored with.

  After that, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed so that the control state in the main control unit 41 is restored to the control state before the power interruption, the main control unit 41 is detected when the power interruption is detected. Based on the control state stored in the RAM 41c (see FIG. 1B), which is the storage area of the storage area, the control state before power interruption is restored. Change to invalid and set. As a result, the main control unit 41 returns in a state where reception of stop operations by all stop switches is invalidated.

  Further, when the main control unit 41 returns the control state to the state before the power interruption, the navigation number, the excitation pattern of the reel motor of each reel, and the number of steps are stored in the RAM 41c when the power interruption is detected. It returns with what was done. When returning, the control on the main control unit 41 side includes a return command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power interruption, a first push order command, and a second push order command. Various commands that can specify the state are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. Thereafter, the game is executed based on the navigation number set in the RAM 41c by executing the same control as that at the start of the game and performing the control to advance the game based on the control state set in the RAM 41c. The information for executing the navigation effect (main) is set in the output buffer of the auxiliary indicator 12 and the navigation effect (main) using the game auxiliary indicator 12 is controlled to be resumed, and then set in the RAM 41c. Based on the excitation pattern of the current reel motor, that is, the constant speed pattern, the reel motor whose rotation was controlled before power interruption is excited from the number of steps of the excitation pattern when power interruption is detected. Is controlled to rotate at a predetermined constant speed again, and when the reel reaches a predetermined constant speed, the stop switch of the corresponding reel Performs control to enable the reception of stop operation.

  At this time, in the control of rotating the corresponding reel again at a predetermined constant speed rotation, the rotation control of the corresponding reel motor is performed based on the constant speed pattern as the excitation pattern set when the power interruption is detected. In such a case, depending on the state of the corresponding reel (rotating state or stopped state), the corresponding reel may or may not rotate normally, In the case where the reel is not rotated, restart control is performed in order to normally rotate the corresponding reel.

  When the reel is rotated normally and when it is rotated normally by restart control, when the reel is rotated at a predetermined constant speed, the corresponding reel Enables acceptance of stop operation by the stop switch. Thereafter, the control waits until the stop switch whose reception is enabled is operated, and performs control to stop the corresponding reel when the stop switch is operated.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 receives the first push order command after receiving the return command after returning from the power interruption, and based on the navigation number specified by the first push order command. When it is specified that the navigation effect (main) is to be performed on the main control unit 41 side, the navigation effect (sub) that can specify an operation mode advantageous to the player based on the navigation number and the second push order command. To resume. Thereafter, the effect is controlled based on various commands received in accordance with the progress of the game. As a result, the main control unit 41 returns from the power interruption, transmits the first push order command, the second push order command, and the like, then restarts the rotation control of the reels, and the corresponding reels are rotated at a constant speed. As a result, the sub-control unit 91 resumes the navigation effect when receiving the first push order command or the like after the return from the power interruption, while enabling the acceptance of the stop operation by the stop switch. When the stop operation is validated on the main control unit 41 side, the sub control unit 91 can be in a state where a navigation effect (sub) is already being performed.

  When power interruption is detected, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment initializes the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 and controls the game auxiliary display 12 to be non-displayed. In the period from when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is completely stopped, the navigation effect (main) using the game auxiliary display 12 is not executed. When power interruption is detected, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized, the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed, and when the main control unit 41 returns, the navigation buffer produces a navigation effect ( (Main) is controlled to resume, so that the navigation effect (main) using the game auxiliary display 12 is executed over a period from when the power supply is resumed to when the main control unit 41 is restored. There is no such thing.

  Further, the main control unit 41 is information for resuming the navigation effect (main) in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed and the main control unit 41 returns. After that, when the reel that has been subjected to rotation control when power interruption is detected is rotated again at a predetermined constant speed, and the corresponding reel is rotated at a constant speed, the reel Since the control to enable the acceptance of the stop operation by the stop switch is activated, when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed, the navigation effect (main) using the game auxiliary display 12 is started. Later, acceptance of the stop operation by the stop switch is validated, and acceptance of the stop operation is validated in a state where the navigation effect (main) has already been performed. It has become the jar.

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

  Further, the main control unit 41 displays the game auxiliary indicator 12 when power interruption is detected and when power supply is started, and displays the number of medals paid out when the game is started. After that, when the operation for starting the next game is detected (see FIG. 13), the same non-display is performed.

[Reel rotation after power interruption]
The main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment includes a backup storage area that can hold the stored contents when power is supplied from the backup power source, and the power interruption is detected based on the output of the power interruption detection circuit. In this case, the control state in the main control unit 41 is stored in the backup storage area, and when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is started, the control state when the power interruption is detected can be restored. It can be done. When at least one of the reels is controlled to rotate at a constant speed, and when power interruption is detected in a state in which the acceptance of the stop operation is enabled for the reel, the control state of each reel is Data including the rotation state, the excitation pattern of each reel motor, and the like is stored in the backup storage area.

  When the main control unit 41 recovers from the power interruption by restarting the power supply to the slot machine 1, the power interruption is detected based on the control state stored in the backup storage area. For the reels that were rotating at the time, the excitation pattern at the time when the power interruption was detected was set as the excitation pattern of the reel motor. Regardless of the state before disconnection, it returns as an invalid state. After that, various controls are performed based on the control state reset at the time of return.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15 (a), the main control unit 41 has at least one of them.
When one reel is controlled to rotate at a constant speed, and a power interruption occurs while acceptance of the stop operation is enabled, when returning from the power interruption, a constant speed pattern is used as an excitation pattern at the time of power interruption. Is set, but it will return in a state where the acceptance of the stop operation is invalid. Thereafter, by starting the rotation control of the reel, the excitation state of the corresponding reel motor is changed based on the constant speed pattern which is the excitation pattern set at the time of return. As a result, when the reel is rotated normally, the reel reference position is detected before the step number counter reaches a predetermined step number (for example, 400 steps) for the rotating reel. The validation condition for accepting the stop operation is established. Then, when the conditions for enabling the acceptance of the stop operation are satisfied for all the rotating reels, the acceptance of the stop operation is validated for all the rotating reels. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in this state, the stop operation is effectively received and the corresponding reels are controlled to stop.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 15B, the reel rotation control is started by the constant speed pattern set at the time of return from the power interruption, but the reel motor torque is insufficient and the reel does not rotate normally. In this case, the reel reference position is not detected for the reel, and the step number counter exceeds the predetermined number of steps. In such a case, it is determined that an abnormality has occurred in the rotation state of the reel, the step number counter is initialized and the restart control is performed for the reel, and the excitation pattern of the reel motor is changed to the start pattern. The rotation of the reel is restarted by changing the excitation state of the reel motor from the beginning of the starting pattern. After that, when the restart control is performed, the reel is normally rotated, the excitation pattern is switched to the constant speed pattern for all the rotating reels, and the stop operation is performed by detecting the reel reference position. Is satisfied, the acceptance of the stop operation of all the rotating reels is validated. On the other hand, if the reels do not rotate normally and the restart control is continuously performed a maximum of 3 times, but the reels do not rotate normally, all the rotating reels are stopped and an error occurs. Error control to control the state is started, and the progress of the game is disabled.

  In the present embodiment, since power supply to the slot machine 1 is started again, power interruption is detected when the control state in the main control unit 41 is returned to the control state before power interruption. In this case, the reel motor at the time of the power interruption is particularly configured for a reel that has been subjected to rotation control before the power interruption based on the control state stored in the RAM 41c. The excitation mode of the reel motor is changed from the excitation pattern at the time of power interruption, that is, the constant speed pattern and the number of steps. If the reel does not rotate normally after the control to restart the rotation of the reel, the excitation pattern of the corresponding reel is reset to the start pattern and the rotation is restarted. The main control unit 41 is configured to perform the restart control. When the power supply is stopped and the power supply is restarted in a state where one of the reels is rotationally controlled before the power interruption, When returning to the control state before disconnection, the configuration may be such that the excitation pattern of the reel motor is set as the start pattern for the corresponding reel.

Specifically, when performing normal game control, the main control unit 41 selects the excitation pattern of the reel motor in the order of start pattern, constant speed pattern, and stop pattern. As shown in (a), a start pattern is selected on the condition that a valid start switch 7 has been operated, and the reel in a stopped state is started and accelerated to a predetermined constant speed rotation. Then, a constant speed pattern is selected and the reel is rotated at a predetermined constant speed. Then, in this state, a stop pattern is selected according to the number of sliding frames for the reel corresponding to the stop switch operated on condition that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. The reel is stopped at the stop position corresponding to the operation of the stop switch within the maximum stop delay time (190 ms in this embodiment). After that, the main control unit 41 does not select the excitation pattern until the next game is started and maintains the reel in the stopped state, as shown in FIG. The rotation of the reel is controlled by the above, and when the reel is stopped during the start due to the power interruption, the start pattern selected at the time of the power interruption is used when returning from the power interruption. By changing the excitation state from the first step of the starting pattern, it is possible to start the reel without temporarily turning the reel into a normal state.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 16C, the rotation of the reel is controlled by a constant speed pattern before the power interruption, and if the reel is stopped during the start due to the power interruption, When returning, the excitation pattern is changed from the constant speed pattern that was selected at the time of power interruption to the start pattern, and the excitation state is changed from the first step of the start pattern so that the reel does not rotate normally once The reel can be started without.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16 (d), the reel is stopped by a stop pattern before power interruption, and when the reel is stopped during the control to be stopped by power interruption, When returning from a power interruption, using the stop pattern selected at the time of power interruption, changing the excitation state from the number of steps at the time of power interruption in that stop pattern, the stop pattern that was being executed at the time of power interruption By executing continuously, the stop pattern executed at the time of power interruption is executed to the end within a specific time (190 ms in this embodiment) except for the time during power interruption after starting before power interruption. Can do.

[Main effects]
(1) In the present embodiment, when the display result of the lip alignment that is the predetermined display result is derived, the normal replay is won. On the other hand, when the display result of the bell alignment that is the specific display result is derived, the middle bell or the bell replay is won. When a normal replay is won, a replay is given and the game can be executed without consuming the game value (medals). In the present embodiment, since a maximum of three medals are required to execute the game, the grant of replay can be said to be the grant of three medals. On the other hand, when the middle bell is won, nine medals are awarded. In other words, the middle bell is more advantageous than the normal replay in that the player is given a greater privilege, and therefore the specific display result is more advantageous than the predetermined display result. In addition, during the advantageous AT, the specific display result is derived when the privilege is granted, and the predetermined display result is derived when the privilege is not granted. Therefore, the specific display result is more advantageous than the predetermined display result. It can be said that it is a display result.

  In addition, the information corresponding to the operation mode notified by the main control unit 41 using the game auxiliary indicator 12 does not correspond to the operation mode for deriving the predetermined display result, while deriving the specific display result. The operation mode includes information corresponding to the corresponding navigation numbers 4 to 9. The information corresponding to the operation mode notified by the main control unit 41 using the game auxiliary indicator 12 includes either an operation mode for deriving a predetermined display result or an operation mode for deriving a specific display result. Also includes information corresponding to corresponding navigation numbers 0-3.

  Therefore, it is an advantageous display result when information (information corresponding to the navigation numbers 0 to 3) that does not know which display result is derived among the predetermined display result and the specific display result is notified. The player can have a sense of expectation for the specific display result. Further, when the operation mode for deriving the specific display result is notified while the operation mode for deriving the specific display result (information corresponding to the navigation numbers 4 to 9) is not supported. Since the player can specify that the derivation of the specific display result is permitted, the interest of the game is improved.

In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 used when the navigation effect (sub) is executed.
In contrast to the operation mode for deriving a predetermined display result, the specific display result is derived as information notified in the navigation effect (main) executed using the game auxiliary display 12 which is not conspicuous The operation mode for making it include information corresponding to the corresponding navigation numbers 4-9. Therefore, the player pays attention to the notification mode of the game auxiliary display 12 that is less conspicuous than the liquid crystal display 51, and can focus attention on the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12, thereby improving the interest of the game. To do.

  (2) In the present embodiment, when the bell lip GR whose degree of advantage does not change depending on the operation mode is won, the information corresponding to the operation mode is not notified using the game auxiliary display 12. However, it is possible to notify the operation mode for deriving the bell replay using the liquid crystal display 51 as the navigation effect (sub). On the other hand, when the first fall lip GR whose degree of advantage varies depending on the operation mode is won, the operation mode notification for deriving the bell replay or the normal replay is performed using the game auxiliary display 12 as a navigation effect (main). The liquid crystal display 51 is used as a navigation effect (sub).

  Therefore, it is possible to derive the bell replay regardless of whether or not the main control unit 41 uses the game auxiliary display 12 to notify the information corresponding to the operation mode. That is, since the player cannot specify whether or not the derivation of the bell replay is permitted depending on whether or not the notification of the information corresponding to the operation mode is executed, the interest of the game is improved.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, it is possible to predict whether or not an AT privilege has been granted depending on whether or not a bell replay has been derived. Therefore, if the derivation of the bell replay is known before operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the player knows whether or not the AT privilege has been granted. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, whether or not the bell replay is derived is not specified depending on whether or not the notification of the information corresponding to the operation mode is executed, and therefore the bell replay is derived. The expectation for whether or not can be maintained, and the interest of the game is improved.

  (3) In the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 wins the bell lip GR, the main control unit 41 uses the game auxiliary display 12 to notify information that cannot specify the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. To do. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the main control unit 41 displays “0.0” on the game auxiliary display 12.

  Therefore, the player displays the operation mode on the liquid crystal display 51, but displays information indicating that the operation mode cannot be specified on the game auxiliary display 12. It can be recognized that it is a lottery target combination whose degree of advantage does not change depending on the mode.

  (4) In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes a navigation effect (main) using the game auxiliary display 12 capable of notifying the number of medals paid out. That is, the main control unit 41 can notify the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R without providing a specific notification unit for executing the navigation effect (main), thereby reducing the cost. be able to.

  Although the main control unit 41 performs the navigation effect (main) using the game auxiliary display 12, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is performed by changing the lighting mode of the 1BETLED14, 2BETLED15, and 3BETLED16. You may alert | report an aspect. For example, as the operation information corresponding to operating the stop switch in the order of “left middle right”, the 1BETLED 14 may be blinked and the 2BETLED 15 may be turned on.

  (5) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the main control unit 41 executes the internal lottery at the timing t1 when the operation to the start switch 7 is detected, and based on the winning result of the internal lottery. A navigation effect (main) is executed using the game auxiliary display 12. Thereafter, the main control unit 41 ends the navigation effect (main) at the timing t5 when the player releases the stop switch for the third stop operation. Therefore, it is easy for the player to recognize that the information corresponding to the operation mode displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is information related to the game. In particular, when the navigation effect (main) is after the stop switch is released by the player and is still executed in the next game, the player corresponds to the operation mode displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. It becomes confusing when the information is the game information.

  (6) In the present embodiment, when the special replay is derived, it is notified that the shift to the advantageous AT is made. In the special replay, a winning is permitted when the second fall lip GR is won. Also, when the second falling lip GR is won, not only a special replay but also a falling replay winning with a transition to an unfavorable state of RT1 and a normal replay winning that does not change the gaming state are allowed. During the AT, the main control unit 41 notifies the correct answer procedure for avoiding the fall replay winning using the game auxiliary display 12. Further, while the transition to the advantageous AT is permitted, the sub-control unit 91 uses the liquid crystal display 51 to notify the operation mode for winning the special replay. Therefore, the player can win a special replay by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in accordance with the display on the game auxiliary display 12 and the display on the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, when the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R without following the display on the game auxiliary display 12 and the display on the liquid crystal display 51, the fall replay can be derived.

  That is, if the display on the game auxiliary display 12 and the display on the liquid crystal display 51 are not followed, the fall replay is derived and controlled to RT1 which is disadvantageous to the player, so the display on the game auxiliary display 12 And the player can be concentrated on the display of the liquid crystal display 51.

  Even if the player does not lead to the fall replay at the same time as the special replay and the degree of advantage does not change depending on the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the player may be notified of the operation mode for deriving the special replay. , There is a risk of not focusing on the notification. In the present embodiment, at the same time as the special replay, the winning combination that is disadvantageous to the player is won, and by changing the degree of advantage depending on the operation mode, the player's attention is given to the notification of the operation mode for deriving the special replay. Can be collected.

  In this embodiment, the transition to the advantageous AT is set to the special replay winning condition. However, the other conditions may be set to the special replay winning, and it may be notified that the special AT is transferred to the advantageous AT by winning the special replay. . In such a game, the special replay winning is merely a notification of transition, and the degree of advantage for the player does not change regardless of whether or not the special replay wins. Therefore, although the player may not pay attention to the operation mode, the player's attention can be directed to the operation mode by simultaneously winning the special replay and the fall replay.

(7) In the present embodiment, when the first falling lip GR1 or the first falling lip GR2 is won, “.1.” Corresponding to the first left stop can be displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. Even if any of the first falling lip GR1 and the first falling lip GR1 is won, a normal replay or a bell replay is derived by performing the first left stop operation. That is, the information “...” Displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 is information that is notified when the normal replay and the bell replay are derived. The sub-control unit 91 can display the navigation image on the liquid crystal display 51 in white or yellow when notifying the operation mode for winning the bell replay. Further, the sub-control unit 91 can display a white or blue navigation image on the liquid crystal display 51 when notifying an operation mode for winning the bell replay.

  In other words, the sub-control unit 91 supports both the yellow navigation image corresponding to only the bell-aligned display result or the bell-aligned and lip-aligned when the display result of the bell-aligned with the winning of the bell replay is derived. The navigation effect (sub) can be executed using the white navigation image. Further, the sub control unit 91 uses a blue navigation image or a white navigation image corresponding to only the display result of the lip alignment when the display result of the lip alignment with the normal replay winning is derived. Sub) can be executed.

  For example, if the sub-control unit 91 decides to execute navigation for deriving the bell replay when the first falling lip GR1 is won, “123” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, when the sub-control unit 91 decides to execute navigation for deriving the normal replay when the first fall lip GR2 is won, “123” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, when executing the navigation for deriving the bell replay, the sub control unit 91 can display a white or yellow navigation image, and when executing the navigation for deriving the normal replay. Can display a white or blue navigation image. In addition, regardless of whether the first fall lip GR1 or the first fall lip GR2 is won, the main control unit 41 displays information corresponding to the first left stop “... Is displayed.

  Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the pressing order is the same, the navigation effect (main) and the navigation effect (sub) can be executed in a common manner even if the derived roles are different. It is possible to notify the player of the push order without recognizing which combination is to be derived. In addition, by providing a unique navigation effect (sub) and a common navigation effect (sub) for each display result, a variety of gaming properties can be realized.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, it is possible to predict whether or not the AT privilege is granted depending on which winning combination of the bell replay and the normal replay is won (see FIG. 10). Therefore, the player pays attention to which of the bell replay and the normal replay wins. In this case, since it is possible to inform the player of the push order without recognizing which winning combination is to be derived, the player can determine which winning combination until the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated. It is possible to maintain a sense of expectation as to whether the winning combination will be derived. Further, by providing a unique navigation effect (sub) for each display result, the player pays attention to the navigation effect.

  (8) The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a main control unit 41 that controls a game and a sub-control unit 91 that controls an effect. The main control unit 41 is controlled by the main control unit 41 side. The game auxiliary display 12 is capable of performing a navigation effect (main) for notifying an operation mode advantageous to the player.

  In such a configuration, when a power interruption occurs in a state where a navigation effect (main) is performed using the game auxiliary display 12, the navigation effect (main) is performed even after the power interruption is restored. However, if the stop operation is validated before the navigation effect (main) starts after the return from power interruption, there is a possibility that the stop operation may be performed in an operation mode different from the notified operation mode.

On the other hand, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment may perform a navigation effect (main) for notifying an operation mode advantageous to the player on the game auxiliary display 12 controlled by the main control unit 41 side. After the reel rotation control is started at the start of the game, the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is accepted in a state where the predetermined enable condition is satisfied, while the predetermined enable condition When the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped in a state in which the navigation is established and the navigation effect (main) is being performed, a predetermined activation condition is applied after the power supply is restarted. In the period until the establishment of the game, the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is not accepted, the navigation effect using the game auxiliary indicator 12 is resumed, and a predetermined activation condition is established. Since the stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is accepted after the establishment of the power supply, the power supply is resumed when the power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped in a state where the predetermined activation condition is established. The stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is not accepted in the period from when the activation condition is satisfied to the reel 2L, in a situation where it is unknown whether the rotation is normal after the power supply is resumed. It is possible to prevent 2C and 2R from being stopped. Further, when the power supply is resumed after the power supply is stopped after the predetermined activation condition is satisfied and the navigation effect (main) is being performed, the predetermined activation condition is satisfied. Since the navigation effect (main) is resumed at an earlier timing, it is advantageous to the player by mistake without knowing that the operation mode advantageous to the player is notified by the navigation effect (main). It is possible to prevent the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R from being operated in an operation mode other than the proper operation mode.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 starts a navigation effect (main) for notifying an operation mode advantageous to the player when starting the rotation control of the reel as the game starts, The stop operation by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is received in a state where the activation condition is satisfied. However, it is sufficient that the navigation effect (main) is started after the game is started until a predetermined activation condition is satisfied. For example, when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game, It may be configured to start the navigation effect (main), or any timing within a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game until when a predetermined activation condition is satisfied. The navigation effect (main) may be started. Even in such a configuration, an advantageous operation mode that is advantageous to the player is notified by starting the navigation effect (main) at a timing earlier than a predetermined activation condition is satisfied after the game is started. It is possible to prevent the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R from being erroneously operated in an operation mode other than the advantageous operation mode without knowing this.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment invalidates the acceptance of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R when an abnormality is detected in the rotation state of the reel after a predetermined activation condition is satisfied, and again When the predetermined activation condition is satisfied, the acceptance of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is validated. On the other hand, after starting the navigation effect (main), an abnormality is detected in the reel rotation state. Even at this time, since the notification of the advantageous operation mode by the navigation effect (main) is continued, the stop switch 8L is erroneously operated in an operation mode other than the advantageous operation mode without knowing that the advantageous operation mode advantageous to the player is notified. , 8C, 8R can be prevented from being operated.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment resumes power supply after the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped in a state where the validation condition is satisfied and the navigation effect (main) is being performed. When the main control unit 41 returns to the state before the power interruption, the navigation effect (main) is resumed, and a push order command such as a first push order command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and then Since the reel rotation control is started and the predetermined activation condition is satisfied, the acceptance of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is enabled, which is advantageous at an earlier timing than the activation condition is satisfied. The first push order command that can specify the operation mode is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and when the power supply to the slot machine 1 is resumed on the sub-control unit 91 side, It is possible to start the navigation effect (sub) before the stop operation by the up switches 8L, 8C, 8R becomes effective, and the player is mistakenly notified that the advantageous operation mode is informed, and other than the advantageous operation mode. Stop switch 8L in operation mode
, 8C, 8R can be prevented from being operated.

  (9) When power supply to the slot machine is resumed after power supply to the slot machine is stopped in a state where the excitation state is changed according to a predetermined control pattern for moving the reel, Instead of starting the control to change the excitation state from the continuation of the excitation state when the power supply in the control pattern is stopped, the start of starting the reel movement as shown in FIGS. Since the control for changing the excitation state from the first excitation state in the hour control pattern is started, the reel can be smoothly moved even after the power supply is resumed.

  (10) In the present embodiment, there is a high probability of winning the first fall lip GR or the second fall lip GR during RT3. In particular, the high probability of winning the second fall lip GR means that a special replay winning is allowed with a high probability. It can be suggested based on winning the fall lip GR. In addition, when the AT has no right to control and shifts to the non-AT, information corresponding to the operation mode for avoiding the fall replay to be notified if the AT is in progress is not notified. It becomes easy to shift to RT1, which is likely to be controlled.

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

[Specific display result]
In this embodiment, the operation mode for deriving the predetermined display result does not correspond to the operation mode for deriving the specific display result, but the information corresponding to the corresponding navigation numbers 4 to 9 is displayed in the game auxiliary display. When the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the operation mode corresponding to the information when displayed on the device 12, it is assumed that the middle bell that has paid out medals wins. On the other hand, when information corresponding to the navigation numbers 0 to 3 corresponding to both the operation mode for deriving the predetermined display result and the operation mode for deriving the specific display result is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. When the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the operation mode corresponding to the information, it is assumed that a bell replay to which replay is given wins.

  However, while the operation mode for deriving the predetermined display result does not correspond to the operation mode for deriving the specific display result, the corresponding information is displayed when the corresponding information is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. The bell replay may win when the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in a corresponding operation mode. That is, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in a specific operation mode for deriving the specific display result, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in an operation mode common to the specific display result and the predetermined display result. You may win the same winning combination when you operate. Specifically, this will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the reel control in the modified example. As shown in FIG. 17, as a navigation number corresponding to an operation mode capable of deriving a specific display result and winning a bell replay, any one of 0 to 3 and 10 to 12 for each winning lottery target Is assigned. On the other hand, any one of 0 to 3 is assigned to each winning lottery role as a navigation number corresponding to an operation mode in which a predetermined display result can be derived and a normal replay can be won. .

That is, in the slot machine of the modified example shown in FIG. 17, the information corresponding to the operation mode notified by the main control unit 41 using the game auxiliary display 12 corresponds to the operation mode for winning the normal replay. On the other hand, the operation mode for winning the bell replay includes information corresponding to the corresponding navigation numbers 10-12. In addition, the information corresponding to the operation mode notified by the main control unit 41 using the game auxiliary indicator 12 corresponds to both the operation mode for winning the normal replay and the operation mode for winning the bell replay. Information corresponding to the navigation numbers 0 to 3 to be included is included.

[Navigation performance execution timing]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the navigation effect (main) is started from the timing t1 when the operation to the start switch 7 is detected, and is executed until the timing t5 when the player releases the stop switch. It was. However, as shown in FIG. 18, the operation is started from the timing t3 at which the operation to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R can be effectively received and until the timing t4 at which the third stop operation is detected. It is good.

  If the navigation effect (main) is started from the timing t1 when the operation to the start switch 7 is detected to the timing t3 at which the operation to the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R can be effectively received. The operation mode to be notified may be changed every time the stop operation is executed. Further, the navigation effect (main) only needs to be executed until timing t4 when the third stop operation is detected, and may be ended at any timing after timing t4. For example, when notifying that the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the order of “middle right”, before the timing t3 when the operation to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be effectively received. To “stop the right reel”, notify the user that “the left reel is stopped” after the first stop operation is performed and before the second stop operation is performed. It may be informed that “the middle reel is stopped” after the operation is performed and before the third stop operation is performed. In addition, when the delay control for delaying the operation to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is executed before the timing t2 at which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate at a constant speed, the navigation effect (main) is not executed. It may be.

  In this embodiment, the start timing of the navigation effect (main) and the navigation effect (sub) is made the same, but the start timing of the navigation effect (main) and the navigation effect (sub) may be different. . As with the navigation effect (main), the navigation effect (sub) can effectively accept the operation to the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R from the timing t1 when the operation to the start switch 7 is detected. The operation mode to be notified may be changed every time the stop operation is executed. Further, the navigation effect (sub) only needs to be executed until the timing t4 when the third stop operation is detected, and may be ended at any timing after the timing t4.

  When there is a change in the first push order command transmitted to the sub control unit 91, the main control unit 41 sends a new first push order command each time.

  After the navigation effect (main) is finished, the main control unit 41 switches to a display for notifying the payout number when a medal payout occurs, and when the medal payout does not occur, the game auxiliary indicator 12. Hide display of. Further, when notifying the payout number, the main control unit 41 may be a count-up display as shown in FIG. 13, or may be a count-down display in which the number is sequentially decreased from 9. Further, instead of sequentially displaying from 1, 9 may be displayed.

  Also, the end timing of the navigation effect only needs to end by the time the next navigation effect starts, and after the navigation effect is ended, until the next navigation effect is started, the game auxiliary indicator is temporarily displayed. The display of 12 may be hidden.

[Notification means used in navigation production (main)]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 displays the navigation number on the game auxiliary display 12 capable of displaying the number of paid-out medals when executing the navigation effect (main). However, a dedicated display device for executing the navigation effect (main) may be provided, and the navigation number may be displayed on the display device. This will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing a modification of the game display unit 13.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the game display unit 13 may be provided with a navigation display 12 </ b> A different from the credit display 11 and the game display 12. As described above, by providing the navigation display 12A, only the information corresponding to the operation mode is notified using the navigation display 12A, so that the player easily specifies the information corresponding to the operation mode. be able to.

[Navigation effect (main) effect mode when the operation mode is not notified]
In the present embodiment, when winning a bell replay GR that does not cause a change in the degree of advantage regardless of the operation mode, “0” is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 as a navigation number that cannot specify the operation mode. did. However, as shown in the first modification in FIG. 20, the display of “-” or any information as shown in the second modification may not be notified.

  As shown in the first modification of FIG. 20, when “-” is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12, the display is clearly different from the case where the navigation number corresponding to the operation mode is displayed. It is possible to easily recognize that information that cannot specify the operation mode is notified, and it can be easily recognized that the degree of advantage related to the operation mode does not change. Further, as shown in the second modification of FIG. 20, even when no information is notified, the player can easily recognize that the degree of advantage related to the operation mode does not change.

[Navigation image]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, during normal AT, the navigation system is displayed in blue, which is selected only when the pressing order for deriving a predetermined display result that is more advantageous than the specific display result is notified. It is assumed that the production (sub) can be executed, and during the advantageous AT, the navigation effect is yellow, which is selected only when the push order for deriving the advantageous specific display result compared to the predetermined display result is notified. (Sub) can be executed. However, the navigation effect (sub) may be executed in yellow even during normal AT, and the navigation effect (sub) may be executed in blue even during advantageous AT.

  In addition, when the push order for deriving the predetermined display result is notified, only blue or white can be selected. However, if the probability is lower than the probability that blue is selected, yellow is selected. There may be things. Similarly, when the push order for deriving the specific display result is notified, only yellow or white can be selected. If the probability is lower than the probability that yellow is selected, blue is selected. It may be done.

[Specific display results and predetermined display results]
In the present embodiment, the specific display result and the predetermined display result are set as display results in which predetermined symbols are aligned in a horizontal row. In addition, it is only necessary that the predetermined symbols arranged in a horizontal row are similar to each other. For example, the symbols that are the same in the shape of the symbols but have different colors, the motifs of the symbols are the same, but the fine shapes are different from each other. It may be a thing (for example, although they use bells as motifs but have different fine shapes).

  In addition, although the predetermined symbols are arranged in a horizontal row, the display result may be an oblique alignment or a V-shaped display result. In other words, any display result may be used as long as the player can recognize that specific symbols are available.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which only one pay line LN is provided has been described. However, a plurality of pay lines may be provided. Even in such a case, a display result in which a predetermined symbol is arranged in any of the plurality of winning lines may be set as a specific display result or a predetermined display result.

[Inconspicuous notification means]
In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the game auxiliary display 12 is not conspicuous with respect to the liquid crystal display 51 in that the area for displaying information is narrow. However, being inconspicuous may mean that a character cannot be displayed in a large size or cannot be displayed using various colors.

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

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

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

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

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means for controlling production;
A pre-determining means for determining display results that are allowed to be derived;
Derivation operation means operated to derive a display result;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
First notification means for notifying operation information corresponding to an operation mode of the derivation operation means;
Second notification means for notifying operation information corresponding to the operation mode of the derivation operation means,
The determination result of the prior determination means includes a special determination result that changes the degree of advantage according to the operation mode of the derivation operation means, and a predetermined determination result that does not change the degree of advantage regardless of the operation mode of the derivation operation means. Contains
The first notification means is controlled by the game control means,
The second notification means is controlled by the effect control means,
The derivation control means includes
When the derivation operation unit is operated in a special operation mode corresponding to the special determination result when the determination result of the prior determination unit is the special determination result, a specific display result can be derived;
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the predetermined determination result and the derivation operation means is operated in a predetermined operation mode corresponding to the predetermined determination result, the specific display result can be derived;
When the determination result of the prior determination unit is the special determination result, the first notification unit and the second notification unit can notify operation information corresponding to the special operation mode,
When the determination result of the prior determination unit is the predetermined determination result, the first notification unit does not notify operation information corresponding to the predetermined operation mode, while the second notification unit corresponds to the predetermined operation mode. A slot machine capable of informing operation information to be performed.

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