JP2019076498A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a slot machine capable of preventing decline in amusement of games, even if a situation occurs in which a shift to a special state is denied while a shift to an advantageous special state is being suggested.SOLUTION: While a BB has been won in a lottery, a shift lottery is not to be won in a lottery. While a BB suggestion control is being performed that suggests a winning of the BB in a lottery, regardless of whether or not the shift lottery has been won in a lottery, a CZ lamp 57 or an AT lamp 58 is not to be lit. On the other hand, if the BB suggestion control is not being performed, and if the shift lottery has been won in a lottery, the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58 is to be lit.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

  The present invention is provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and after displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to a display result.

  Generally, a slot machine is provided with a variable display unit having a reel on the outer peripheral portion of which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn as identification information, and the start switch is operated in a state where a prescribed bet number is set. A symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, the symbol combination is displayed or a combination of display results is predetermined when the reel starts rotating and the stop switch is operated and the rotation of the reel stops) A prize is generated by deriving a role).

  Types of roles include small roles, special roles, and replay roles. Here, when the display result corresponding to the small winning combination is derived on the pay line, the number of medals determined for each type of small winning combination is paid out. When the display result corresponding to the special part is derived on the pay line, the gaming state can be shifted to the special gaming state such as regular bonus or big bonus which is advantageous for the player. When the display result corresponding to the replay role is derived on the pay line, the next game can be played without consuming new medals in setting the bet number.

  If you win a special part called BB2, you will be led out when you drop BB2 and you will be led out when you drop SB when you win SB2 and you won't win when you win BB2. There is a slot machine in which is a common outcome (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2014-180309, A

  However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, the rate at which the outcome which denies the BB winning with the transition to the advantageous state is reduced is reduced, and the transition to the advantageous state is suggested. When doing so, an event may occur that denies the transition to the advantageous state, and there is room for improvement in control in such a situation.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and the purpose thereof is when a transition to a special state is denied when a transition to a favorable special state is suggested. Even if it is, it is providing the slot machine which can prevent the fall of the fun of a game.

(1) A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified,
After the variable display unit is variably displayed, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) where winning can be generated according to the display result,
Special state means (e.g., main control unit 41) for controlling to a special state (e.g., bonus state) advantageous to the player;
Suggestion control means (for example, sub control unit 91) that executes suggestion control (for example, BB suggestion control) indicating whether or not the transition to the special state is determined over a plurality of games;
Specific effect means (for example, the sub control unit 91) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, turning on the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58) when the result of the game is a specific result (for example, advantageous section winning). Equipped
If the transition to the special state is decided (for example, the internal winning state), the game result is not the specific result (for example, the transition lottery is not executed during the internal winning state),
The specific effect means executes the specific effect on condition that the suggestion control is not performed (for example, step S29 can be executed when NO in step S26 of FIG. 10).

(2) A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified,
After the variable display unit is variably displayed, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) where winning can be generated according to the display result,
Special state means (e.g., main control unit 41) for controlling to a special state (e.g., bonus state) advantageous to the player;
Suggestion control means (for example, sub control unit 91) that executes suggestion control (for example, BB suggestion control) indicating whether or not the transition to the special state is determined over a plurality of games;
And a specific effect means (for example, lighting the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, winning suggestion) when the game result is a specific result (for example, advantageous section winning).
If the transition to the special state is decided (for example, the internal winning state), the game result is not the specific result (for example, the transition lottery is not executed during the internal winning state),
When the suggestion control is being performed, the specific effect means executes the specific effect with a lower probability than when the suggestion control is not being performed (for example, [main effect] (4-1 Note))).

(3) In the slot machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The indication control means ends the indication control by notifying whether to shift to the special state (for example, BB indication control ends by notifying whether BB is won).

(4) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
Specific determination means (for example, a main control unit 41 that executes a transfer lottery) for determining transition to an advantageous specific state (for example, an advantageous section) different from the special state;
Specific notification means (for example, a main control unit 41 or a sub control unit 91 for notifying a transition to an advantageous section by executing a specific notification) that further notifies that the transition to the specific state has been determined, further comprising:
The specific result includes that the transition to the specific state is determined.

(5) In the slot machine described in (4) above,
When the suggestion control is not performed, it is informed that the transition to the specific state is determined by the first mode using a plurality of notification means (for example, it is advantageous when the BB suggestion control is not performed). If the transition to the section is decided, the transition to the advantageous section is informed by lighting the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58 and the advantageous section lamp 19),
When the suggestion control is being performed, it is determined that the transition to the specific state is made by the second mode not using some of the plurality of informing means used in the first mode. The notification is given (for example, when the BB suggestion control is being performed, when the transition to the advantageous section is determined, only the advantageous section lamp 19 is lit to notify of the transition to the advantageous section).

(6) In the slot machine according to any one of the above (1) to (5),
Predetermining means (for example, the main control unit 41 which executes an internal lottery) which determines a display result which permits derivation;
When the pre-article determination means allows derivation of a predetermined display result (for example, watermelon lip), an advantageous specific state different from the special state with a higher probability than in the case where the derivation of the predetermined display result is not permitted. (E.g., a main control unit 41 which executes a transition lottery) which further determines a transition to (e.g., an advantageous section);
The specific result includes that derivation of the predetermined display result is permitted (for example, winning of a watermelon lip),
The specific effect includes an effect (for example, winning suggestion) for giving notice of derivation of the predetermined display result.

(7) In the slot machine according to any one of the above (1) to (6),
The apparatus further comprises predetermining means (for example, a main control unit 41 for executing an internal lottery) for determining a display result which permits derivation.
The predetermining means allows derivation of a specific display result when transition to the special state is not determined, while derivation of the specific display result when transition to the special state is determined. Disallowed (for example, [About specific result] in [Modification] column),
The specific result includes that the specific display result is derived.

(8) In the slot machine described in (7) above,
The specific effect includes notification that the specific display result has been derived (for example, [About specific result] in [Modification] column).

(A) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a view showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a figure for demonstrating a special part and a small part. It is a figure for explaining a replay role. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination in which a prize is accept | permitted by the lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object role. It is a figure for demonstrating reel control at the time of winning a winning combination winning. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination of the transition appearance. It is a figure for explaining transition of a game state. It is a flowchart of production execution processing. It is a figure for demonstrating a winning suggestion lottery. It is a figure which shows the prize notification table used by the prize notification lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation at the time of cherry lip winning. It is a timing chart which shows an example of an effect at the time of winning a transition lottery during BB suggestion control.

  An embodiment for implementing a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below on the basis of an embodiment. In the following embodiments, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1A is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a view showing an example of the main internal configuration of the slot machine 1. FIG. 2 is a view showing a symbol arrangement of reels.

  As shown in FIG. 1A, the slot machine 1 is provided with a liquid crystal display 51 on the front door 1b. A see-through window 3 is formed on the decorative panel 1c located below the liquid crystal display 51 in the front door 1b. The player can visually recognize the reels 2L, 2C, 2R arranged in parallel inside the housing 1a through the see-through window 3. As shown in FIG. 2, on each reel, a plurality of kinds of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order.

  Although not shown in FIG. 1, a frame LED 51 b (see FIG. 14) is provided on the outer periphery of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, inside the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, there are provided reel LEDs for irradiating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R with white light from the back side. The reel LED is composed of nine LEDs corresponding to three successive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and can illuminate each symbol independently.

  As shown in FIG. 1A, on the front door 1b, a medal insertion portion 4 into which a game medium (medal) is inserted and a range of credits stored as gaming value (number of medals) owned by the player. In order to stop the rotation of the MAXBET switch 6, which is operated when setting the specified number of bets determined according to the game state in the inside, the start switch 7, which is operated when starting the game, and the reel There are provided stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc. which are operated by the switch.

  When the MAX BET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the settlement switch 10 are operated, a detection signal for detecting the operation is input to the main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 detects an operation on the various switches based on detection signals from the various switches.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for reporting information on the game. The game display unit 13 displays information such as the number of medals paid out and information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and an advantageous section called an advantageous section by lighting a lamp. An advantageous section lamp 19 is provided to indicate that the vehicle is in the normal state. The game support indicator 12 also functions as a payout indicator for displaying the number of medals to be paid out when the small winning combination is won.

  The game assistance display 12 displays information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by displaying the numbers corresponding to the pressing order in seven segments. The advantageous section lamp 19 lights up when it is in the advantageous section and turns off when it is not in the advantageous section. Thus, the advantageous section lamp 19 can indicate to the player whether or not the advantageous section is in progress.

  The advantageous section includes the chance zone (CZ) and the assist time (AT) as an advantageous state. A CZ lamp 57 and an AT lamp 58 are provided below the see-through window 3 in the decorative panel 1c. The lighting of the CZ lamp 57 indicates that control to the CZ is in progress, and lighting of the AT lamp 58 indicates that control to the AT is in progress.

  During non-CZ, the CZ lamp 57 is off, so the letter "CZ" does not appear. On the other hand, during CZ, since the CZ lamp 57 is on, the letters "CZ" appear. For this reason, the player can recognize that the current state is in CZ if the character of "CZ" that has floated up by the lighting of the CZ lamp 57 is recognized.

  During non-AT, since the AT lamp 58 is off, the letters "AT" do not appear. On the other hand, during AT, since the AT lamp 58 is on, the letters "AT" appear. For this reason, the player can recognize that the current state is AT, if the character of "AT" raised by turning on the AT lamp 58 is recognized.

  As shown in FIG. 1B, the slot machine 1 is provided with a main control unit 41 for controlling the progress of the game (which can be said to control the game) and outputting various commands in accordance with the progress of the game. It is done. The main control unit 41 includes a main CPU 41a that executes various processes, a RAM 41c that stores various data, and the like.

  The main control unit 41 detects an operation on the MAX BET switch 6, the start switch 7, or the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the like. The main control unit 41 controls the seven-segment display of the game assist indicator 12 included in the game display unit 13 and the lighting or extinguishing of the advantageous section lamp 19.

  Inside the slot machine 1 is provided a sub control unit 91 which controls the effect in accordance with a command from the main control unit 41. The sub control unit 91 includes a main CPU 91a that executes various processes, a RAM 91c that stores various data, and the like. The sub control unit 91 detects an operation on the effect switch 56. The sub control unit 91 controls the image display of the liquid crystal display 51, the sound output of the speakers 53 and 54, and the lighting or extinguishing of the CZ lamp 57, the AT lamp 58, the frame LED 51b and the reel LED.

  Note that FIG. 1B is merely an example, and other configurations are also provided inside the slot machine 1.

[Overview of game in 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 called lever on. Further, when the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated by the operation of the start switch 7, the first reel is stopped by the first operation (first operation) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The second stop operation is to stop the second reel by the first stop operation and the second operation (the second operation), and to stop the third reel by the third operation (the last operation) Also called third stop operation or final stop operation.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1, first, a specified number of bets (maximum 3 in the present embodiment) is set by inserting a medal into the medal insertion portion 4 or operating the MAX BET switch 6 or the like. As a result, the pay line LN is activated, and the operation to the start switch 7 is activated, 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 is aligned with the pay line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not lines determined to be a prize, but when a combination (a so-called break line) of a specific winning symbol is aligned with the pay line LN, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has a predetermined symbol By aligning the combination (for example, bell-bell-bell), it is possible to easily recognize that the combination of symbols constituting a specific winning combination is aligned in the pay 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. Further, 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 reels. By stopping the rotation of the reel, three symbols are derived and displayed on the upper, middle, and lower portions of the transparent window 3 as display results. The main control unit 41 is based on the display result allowing derivation and the timing at which the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated and the order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated as the player's derivation operation. Thus, reel control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Here, the player's lead-out operation is that the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to stop the reels 2L, 2C, 2R and lead out the display result.

  When a combination of winning symbols is stopped on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, the main control unit 41 executes a process according to the winning. The process according to the winning includes, for example, a process of providing a benefit. Here, in the slot machine 1 which is a gaming machine, since it is necessary to set a defined number of bets to execute one game, medals which are gaming value are consumed every time one game is played. The benefits include giving of gaming value, the right to execute the game without consuming the gaming value, and the right to control in an advantageous state such as a bonus.

  Here, "game (also referred to as unit game)" in the slot machine 1 means, in a narrow sense, from when the start switch 7 is operated to when all the reels are stopped. Since the bet number setting before the operation 7 and the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are also performed after all reels are stopped, these additional processes are also broadly included in the “game”.

[Prize winning combination]
The winning combinations include special roles, small roles, and replay roles. The special role is a role accompanied by a transition to a bonus state in which the probability of winning a minor role is high. The small role is the role of giving medals. A replay role (replay) is a role to provide a replay. Here, replay means that it is possible to play the next game without using a gaming value (for example, credit) owned by the player. In other words, replay means that the reel can be varied without using the gaming value owned by the player. In the present embodiment, when the replay role is won, the player wins regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. Note that, as a modification, even if the player is elected, the player who is not winning may be a player who does not win (that is, a player who has missed) depending on the operation timing of the stop switch.

  The winning combination will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining special roles and small roles. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the replay role. The names of the winning combinations are shown in the name columns of FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, and the symbol combinations in which the winning combinations are winning are shown in the combination column of the symbols. Also, in the symbol combination column aligned with the invalid line, the player recognizes the symbol combination that stops on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when the winning symbol combination stops on the pay line. The easy-to-use symbol combination is shown, and "/" in the figure means "or". In the award column, the value to be awarded at the time of winning (such as medal payout, re-playing award, etc.) is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 3, BB is included in the special part of the winning combinations. The BB is a winning combination with transition to an advantageous state of bonus (for example, big bonus) and is a special role. The main control unit 41 controls the bonus game until the end condition is satisfied from the next game when the combination of display results constituting the BB is derived. The end condition of the bonus to be transferred by winning is shown in the BB grant column. The bonus ends when a predetermined number of medals or more is paid out. Specifically, with regard to a bonus controlled by winning and winning a BB, the process ends when the number of medals paid out during the bonus reaches 351 or more.

  As shown in FIG. 3, among the winning combinations, the middle part cherry, the upper right cherry, the lower cherry, the middle watermelon, the upper watermelon, the middle bell, the upper bell, the upper bell 1 to 8 (hereinafter generally referred to as "generally" Also referred to as “upper-stage bell”), and one-piece role is included. A symbol combination is set for each small winning combination.

  Here, the bell rising to the right is a winning combination that can be derived regardless of the operation timing. On the other hand, the "white BAR" and the "black BAR" of the middle reel 2C constituting each of the upper bells 1 to 8 are not arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C. Further, the "white BAR" and the "black BAR" of the right reel 2R constituting each of the upper bells 1 to 8 are not arranged within 5 frames in the right reel 2R. Therefore, even if the upper bells 1 to 8 are won by the internal lottery described later, if the stop operation of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning upper bells 1 to 8 are won It is impossible to do, and it will miss the winning of the upper bell 1-8. In addition, the missed shot derived | led-out at this time is a symbol combination which changes a game state, Comprising: It is also called a transition outcome (refer FIG. 8). When a symbol combination corresponding to each small winning combination is derived, a small winning combination occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 4, among the winning combinations, the replay role includes normal replay, fall replay, promotion replay, special replay, cherry replay, watermelon replay, BAR replay, and control replays 1 and 2. The replay player roles shown in FIG. 4 are all winning combinations that can be derived regardless of the operation timing.

[Participant for lottery]
Next, with reference to FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the lottery target combination will be described. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining a combination of winning combinations permitted by the lottery target combination. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target role. The lottery target role is a role to be a target of the internal lottery performed by the slot machine 1. The internal lottery is a process that is executed by the main control unit 41 to determine a symbol combination (winning combination) that permits derivation. In addition, it is also called winning that derivation of a symbol combination is permitted by internal lottery.

  The lottery target combination column of FIG. 5 shows the name of the lottery target combination, and the combination column shows combinations of winning combinations that are permitted to be derived when the lottery target combination is won. As shown in FIG. 5, in the internal lottery, by winning one lottery target combination, it is possible to simultaneously win a plurality of winning combinations. For example, when Cherry Lip 1 is won, Cherry Replay and BAR Replay wins are permitted. In other words, when Cherry Lip 1 is won in the internal lottery, it means that Cherry Replay and BAR Replay are simultaneously won.

  The name of the lottery target combination is shown in the lottery target combination column of FIG. 6, the lottery target combination to be the lottery target is shown as a circle for each type of RT in the gaming state column, and the set difference column is a circle. The presence or absence of a setting difference is indicated, and the presence or absence of an advantageous section winning is indicated by a circle in the advantageous section transition column. In each RT, the lottery probability of at least one lottery target combination among the lottery target combinations is different.

  “+” In the lottery target combination column in FIG. 6 means that the player wins simultaneously. For example, "BB + middle row cherry" means that BB which is a lottery target role and middle row cherry which is a lottery target role are simultaneously elected.

  The presence or absence of the setting difference means whether or not there is a change in the probability of winning according to a value indicating the degree of advantage to the player, which is called a setting value. A lottery target combination in which a circle is attached to the column of the setting difference “Available” is a lottery target combination in which the probability of winning changes in accordance with the set value.

  The presence / absence of the advantageous section selection means whether or not to win the transition lottery to determine the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section more advantageous than the normal section. It should be noted that winning of the transition lottery is also referred to as advantageous section winning. When the winning candidate combination with the circle marked in the “Available section winning” section is won, a transition lottery is performed, and if the transition lottery is won, the next game is controlled (transitioned) to the advantageous segment . In addition, the lottery target combination serving as the execution trigger of the transition lottery is also referred to as a transition target combination. The roles to be transferred in this embodiment are strong cherries, weak cherries, strong watermelons, weak watermelons, singles, cherry lips 1 to 3 and watermelon lip. Among the transition target roles, watermelon lip is a transition target role having a high probability of winning the transition lottery compared to other transition target roles.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the role of the category with no setting difference may be the transition target role, but the role of the category with the setting difference is not the transition target role. For example, strong cherries and weak cherries are the role of the category without setting difference, and are defined as the role to be transferred. On the other hand, BB and BB + middle row cherries are the role of the category with a setting difference, and are not defined as a role for transition. Similarly, other roles with different settings are not defined as transition target roles.

  In addition, the winning probability of the transition lottery does not change according to the set value. Since there is no setting difference in the transition target combination and the winning probability of the transition lottery does not change according to the setting value, the probability of transition to the advantageous section is equal regardless of the setting value.

  Further, in RT0 to RT3, the winning probability of the transition lottery does not change. Specifically, in RT0 to RT3, the probability of winning the transition target combination is the same, and the winning probability of the transition lottery when winning each transition target combination is also the same in RT0 to RT3. For example, the probability of winning a strong cherry is equal to 1% in RT0 to 3 and the probability of winning a transition lottery when winning a strong cherry is also equal to 60% in RT0 to RT3.

  The main control unit 41 executes the internal lottery in response to the start switch 7 being effectively operated. The main control unit 41 executes an internal lottery at a lottery probability corresponding to the gaming state. For example, when the main control unit 41 controls to RT0, BB, BB + middle row cherry, middle row cherry, strong cherry, weak cherry, strong watermelon, weak watermelon, one piece, cherry lip 1 to 3, watermelon lip, The internal lottery is executed with the BAR lip, the bell, the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, the right bell 1 to 4 and the normal lip as the lottery target roles.

  The main control unit 41 sets a winning flag for a winning combination that permits the occurrence of a winning according to the lottery target winning combination won in the internal lottery. For example, when the BB + middle row cherry is won, a winning flag is set for each of the BB and middle row cherry. Among the set winning flags, the winning flag relating to BB is carried over until BB wins, while the winning flags relating to other roles are not carried over regardless of whether they win or not.

“Internal” described in the gaming state column in FIG. 6 means the internal winning state, and means a state in which the winning flag relating to BB is carried over. That is, the main control unit 41 sets the winning flag relating to the winning combination in the internal lottery while setting the winning flag relating to BB during the inside. On the other hand, in RT0 to RT3, the main control unit 41 sets only the result of the internal lottery.
That is, the method of determining the winning combination is different between inside and RT1 to RT3. It should be noted that the determination of the winning combination in the interior is also referred to as internal determination, and the determination of the winning combination in RT0 to 3 is also referred to as the normal determination.

  A lottery target combination that can be won during RT0 to RT3 includes "BB + middle row cherry", and when the lottery target combination is won, a winning flag is set for each of "BB" and "middle row cherry" . In addition, when “middle cherry” is won inside, a winning flag is set for each of “BB” and “middle cherry”. That is, the result of the normal decision and the result of the internal decision include the common result.

  In addition, when the small part or the re-playing part and BB are simultaneously elected while comparing with the case where BB is won alone, the case where BB alone is won is BB Easy to win. When BB and the other lottery target combination are simultaneously won, reel control is performed such that the other lottery target combination wins with priority. As a result, in the case of winning the winning combination regardless of the operation mode, BB does not win. On the other hand, when the winning combination is not won depending on the operation mode, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in a mode in which the winning combination can not be made, and the BB can be awarded When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the BB can be won.

[Setting value]
The setting value is a value indicating the degree of advantage for the player. Specifically, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the payout rate of the medals (the ratio between the total number of medals used for setting the bet number and the total number of medals paid out by winning) is change. Specifically, the payout rate of medals changes by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery or the like. The set value is composed of six steps of 1 to 6, and, for example, 6 is the highest payout rate, and the payout rate decreases as the values become smaller in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, from the point of payout rate, the player has the highest advantage when the setting value is set to 6, and the advantages become lower stepwise as the value becomes smaller in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Become. It is also known that there is a setting difference that the winning probability changes according to the setting value, and that there is no setting difference that the winning probability does not change according to the setting value.

  In order to change the setting value, the administrator may operate the operating unit (not shown) provided inside the slot machine 1 to make a setting change state in which the setting value can be changed. Moreover, in order to confirm the setting value, the administrator may operate the operation unit in a predetermined manner to shift to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed.

[Reel control when multiple winning combinations are won simultaneously]
The reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8. FIG. 7 is a view for explaining reel control at the time of winning a winning combination. FIG. 8 is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination of a transition outcome.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the winning combination column indicates the winning selection target combination. The push order column shows the order in which the stop switch is operated. For example, "left first stop" means that the left stop switch 8L is operated first and the subsequent operation procedure does not matter. The symbol combination column to be stopped shows a winning combination that occurs when the stop operation is performed in the pushing order shown in the pushing order column.

  As shown in FIG. 7, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, right bells 1 to 4, and promotion lips 1 to 3 have different display results derived according to the pushing order (pushing order). , Maintenance Transfer Lips 1 to 3 and Cherry Lips 1 to 3 are included.

  For example, when one of the left bells 1 to 4 is won, if the pushing order is the first stop on the left, the symbol combination constituting the lower right bell is derived such that the lower right bell wins. . If one of the left bells 1 to 4 is won, if the pushing order is other than the left first stop, the symbol combination constituting the upper bell is derived so that the upper bell wins, or The transition outcome shown in 5 is derived. The transition outcome is a dropped symbol (combination of display results) derived when the upper bell is missed, and is a symbol combination that does not cause any winning. The transition outcome is an outcome (combination of display results) in which the derivation is permitted only when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won.

  Therefore, when the bells are won in the order of bells such as the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the operation procedure for deriving the bell going upward. In the case of being operated, it is possible to win an ascending bell from which the medal is paid out regardless of the operation timing. On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in an operation procedure different from the operation procedure for deriving the upward sloping bell, a transition outcome in which payout of medals is not generated is derived depending on the operation timing. .

  When the slot machine 1 does not win any of the lottery target roles in the internal lottery, a symbol combination which does not generate any winning is derived and a different outcome from the transition outcome is derived. Here, the fact that the slot machine 1 has not won the winning combination in the internal lottery is also referred to as an internal lottery.

  Further, when the promotion lip 1 is won, when the pushing order is the left first stop, the promotion replay is derived. On the other hand, when the promotion lip 1 is won, the normal replay is derived when the pushing order is other than the left first stop. Also, when the cherry lip 1 is won, when the pushing order is the left first stop, BAR replay is derived. On the other hand, when Cherry Lip 1 is won, Cherry Replay is derived when the pushing order is other than the left first stop.

  The pushing order is not limited to “left first stop”, “middle first stop”, and “right first stop”, but “right stop switch 8 R, left stop switch 8 L, middle stop switch 8 C” It may also include operating in order.

  Among the pressing order, cherry lips 1 to 3 are roles that do not cause an advantage or disadvantage for the player depending on the operation sequence or the operation timing. Specifically, in the case where the BAR replay is derived, the cherry replay is derived, and in the case where any winning combination is generated, the benefits provided are common in that the replay game is provided. Also, even when any winning combination is generated, the gaming state does not change (see FIG. 9). Further, since the transition lottery is executed when the cherry lips 1 to 3 are won, the transition from the normal section to the advantageous section is performed regardless of the occurrence of the winning combination.

  On the other hand, the roles other than the cherry lips 1 to 3 among the bonus roles are roles that may cause advantages or disadvantages for the player depending on the operation sequence or the operation timing. For example, in the case of winning the push order bell, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the push order that can derive the down-to-right bell, the down-to-right bell is a winning combination available regardless of the operation timing. Because of this, a downhill bell is derived. On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in a push order different from the push order capable of deriving the lower right bell, the upper bell or the transition point is derived. When the transition outcome is derived, there is no payout of medals and transition of the gaming state occurs (see FIG. 9).

  That is, when comparing the display result forming the downhill bell with the transition result, the display result forming the downhill bell is a display result that is more advantageous for the player, and the downhill bell can be derived. The order of push is an advantageous operating procedure for the player. Hereinafter, an operation procedure that is advantageous for the player is also referred to as a correct procedure. In addition, if during the AT the winning combination is won by the combination that may be advantageous or disadvantageous for the player depending on the operation order or the operation timing, the correct procedure is informed and such a pressing combination is also a navigation target combination. Say.

[Playing state]
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. As shown in FIG. 9, in the slot machine 1, RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, inside and bonus are provided as controllable gaming states. RT2 and RT3 are gaming states in which the winning probability of replay is higher than RT0, RT1 and inside. In addition, it is assumed that the winning probability of the small part and the special part does not change between RT0 and RT4.

  After the setting change, it is first controlled to RT0. In RT0, when the winning bell is won, if the winning of the lower right bell or the upper bell is missed, the transition outcome is derived, and the gaming state shifts to RT1 on condition of derivation of the transition outcome.

  In RT1, when the promotion replay wins, the gaming state shifts to RT2. On the other hand, in RT2, when the special replay is won, the gaming state shifts to RT3. At RT2, the process shifts to RT1 on condition of derivation of winning or transition of fall fall replay. At RT3, the process moves to RT1 on the condition that the transition point is derived.

  In any of RT0 to RT3, when BB is won and BB is won, it is controlled to a bonus. If the BB winning game is not BB winning, the BB winning is controlled to an internal winning state (“inside” in the drawing) carried over to the next game or later until the BB winning. In the internal winning state, for example, when "BB + middle cherry" is won, when stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in an operation mode that can derive middle cherry not BB, or BB alone is won. In this case, control is performed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in an operation mode other than the operation mode capable of deriving the BB.

  The player wants to stay as much as possible in RT2 or RT3 which is more advantageous than RT0 and RT1 among RT0 to RT4. Therefore, the player wishes to derive a promotion replay or a special replay without inducing a transition / fall replay as much as possible. However, there is a risk that transition replays and fall replays may be derived depending on push order and operation timing, and promotion replay or special replay may not be derived unless they are operated in push order corresponding to these roles (see FIG. 7). . That is, it can be determined whether the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are pressed, in order to be able to stay in the current advantageous gaming state, shift to a more advantageous state, or fall into the disadvantageous gaming state.

[Game section]
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a function of notifying a pushing order (correct procedure) which is advantageous to the player. A period in which such notification can be performed is called an advantageous section. Hereinafter, the game section including the advantageous section will be described in detail.

  The main control unit 41 controls a plurality of game sections as a concept of a state different from the gaming state (RT state). The game section includes a normal section and an advantageous section. In addition, although it has the right to shift to the advantageous section, it may have a standby section waiting for the shift to the advantageous section.

  The normal section is a section in which navigation information (correct procedure) can not be notified. The advantageous section is a section in which navigation information can be notified, and is a section having a performance related to an instruction function of instructing the player the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. In the following, reporting of navigation information is also referred to as navigation reporting. In the advantageous section, navigation notification is performed at least once in which a winning combination for obtaining the maximum payout number is generated. Specifically, when the pushing order bell shown in FIG. 7 is won, the navi notification is performed to notify the correct procedure (advantage operation mode). The advantageous section is a section (state) more advantageous for the player than the normal section in that the navi-notification in which the winning is obtained and the maximum payout number is obtained is performed at least once.

  After changing the setting, the main control unit 41 first controls to the normal section, and controls to the advantageous section based on the determination of the transition to the advantageous section. The main control unit 41 determines transition to an advantageous section when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 is in the normal section and is controlled to the game state of any of RT0 to 3 during the normal section, it is advantageous from the normal section when it is won as the shift target combination. Execute a transition lottery to determine whether to shift to the section. On the other hand, the transition lottery is not executed during the internal winning state and during the bonus. That is, while the main control unit 41 determines whether to shift from the normal section to the advantageous section based on the result of the normal determination, the main control section 41 changes from the normal section to the advantageous section based on the result of the internal determination. It does not decide whether to shift or not. In other words, the transition lottery is executed on the condition that the display result permitting derivation is determined by the internal lottery performed during RT0 to RT3. Further, in the transition lottery, when derivation of the transition target combination is permitted by the internal lottery, it may be determined that the transition lottery is performed and transition to the advantageous section is made.

  In the present embodiment, the advantageous sections include CZ and AT. CZ and AT are also referred to as advantageous states. In the transition lottery, it is determined whether to shift to the advantageous section, and to which of CZ and AT to shift.

  CZ is in a state in which the degree of advantage regarding control to AT is higher than that in the normal section. The high degree of advantage for control to AT means that the transition to AT is more easily determined than the regular section, and that the AT game which is the right to control the AT is granted more than the regular section It can be mentioned.

  AT has a higher degree of advantage than CZ. For example, at AT, a longer period of time is possible for navigation notification to be performed than CZ. Alternatively, at the AT, the number of times that the navigation notification can be performed is guaranteed more than the CZ. As described above, since the AT is ensured that the navigation notification execution period is longer than CZ, for example, it is possible to increase the number of games in which the leading role (role to increase the net increase number) is won when the bell is won. The degree of advantage is higher than that.

  During the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 specifies the correct procedure according to the navigation target role (the role to be notified of the correct procedure during AT) which has been won in the internal lottery process, using the gaming assistance display 12 Execute processing to notify possible navigation information.

  The navigation target role in the present embodiment is: push order bell (left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4), promotion lip 1 to 3, maintenance roll lip 1 to 3, and special lip 1 It is ~ 3. Also, the correct procedure is an operation mode for deriving a bell going up to the right when a push order bell is won, and an operation mode for deriving a promotion replay when a promotion lip 1 to 3 is won, and maintenance This is an operation mode for deriving a normal replay in the case of winning the flips 1 to 3, and is an operation mode for deriving the special replay in the case of winning the special reps 1 to 3. The cherry lips 1 to 3 have no difference in the degree of advantage for the player even when the BAR replay is derived and the cherry replay is derived, and therefore they are not navigation target roles.

[Transfer indication control]
The slot machine 1 executes transition indication control that suggests transition to the advantageous section. The transition suggestion control includes (1) a specific notification notifying that the transition has been made to an advantageous section, (2) a win indication suggesting that the transition target combination has been won, and (3) notification that the transition target combination has been won Including the execution of the prize notification. Both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 execute the specific notification. The sub control unit 91 executes the winning suggestion effect and the winning notification effect.

(Specific notification)
The main control unit 41 performs a specific notification by lighting the advantageous section lamp 19 until the next game is started, after the third stop operation performed in the game winning the transition lottery.

  On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 performs specific notification by lighting the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58. Since AT and CZ are included in the advantageous section, the player can recognize that control to the advantageous section is made by turning on one of the CZ lamp 57 and the AT lamp 58.

  As shown in FIG. 1, when the advantageous section lamp 19 is compared with the CZ lamp 57 and the AT lamp 58, the CZ lamp 57 and the AT lamp 58 have a larger lighting area than the advantageous section lamp 19. Therefore, the CZ lamp 57 and the AT lamp 58 are more visible than the advantageous section lamp 19 and stand out. That is, the specific notification performed by the sub control unit 91 is performed in a more prominent manner than the specific notification performed by the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 transmits, to the sub control unit 91, a command capable of specifying which one of the AT and the CZ is to be controlled when the transition lottery is won. The sub control unit 91 determines whether transition to an advantage section has been determined based on a command sent from the main control unit 41, and which one of AT and CZ to transition to. it can. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to execute the specific notification according to the effect being executed, when it is specified that the transition to the advantageous section is determined.

  The main control unit 41 always executes the specific notification before the start of the next game from the game for which the transition to the advantageous section is determined, whereas the sub control unit 91 performs the specific notification depending on the effect being executed. May not run. Specifically, when the sub control unit 91 performs BB suggestion control that suggests that a bonus is won, the sub control unit 91 executes BB suggestion control to notify that a bonus has not been won. Execute specific notification. On the other hand, when the BB suggestion control is not performed, the specific notification is performed at the same timing as the main control unit 41.

  In other words, when the BB suggestion control is not performed, the transition to the advantageous section is informed by turning on the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58 and the advantageous section lamp 19. On the other hand, when the BB suggestion control is being performed, only the advantageous section lamp 19 is lit, and the transition to the advantageous section is notified.

(Winning suggestion)
The sub control unit 91 executes a winning suggestion that suggests a winning combination in which the occurrence of a winning is permitted. The sub control unit 91 executes a winning suggestion that suggests the type of the winning combination by lighting the frame LED 51b in a color corresponding to the type of winning combination. For example, the sub-control unit 91 turns on the frame LED 51 b in “red” when suggesting that one of strong cherry, weak cherry, and cherry lips 1 to 3 is won. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 turns on the frame LED 51b in "green" when suggesting that one of the strong watermelon, the weak watermelon, and the watermelon lip is won. When the transition lottery is won, the sub-control unit 91 turns on the frame LED 51 b in “rainbow color”. In addition, when it is suggested that the single-player combination has been won or the small-combination or the re-play combination has been elected, the sub-control unit 91 turns the frame LED 51b "white".

  Strong cherries, weak cherries, cherries lip 1 to 3, strong watermelons, weak watermelons, watermelon rips, and one piece are transition target roles. Therefore, by turning on the frame LED 51b, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the transition lottery is executed and the advantageous section may have been won, and the interest of the game is improved.

  The main control unit 41 executes an internal lottery in response to the start switch 7 being operated, executes a transition lottery according to the result of the internal lottery, and then sends a command indicating the lottery result to the sub control unit 91. The sub control unit 91 identifies the winning result based on the command indicating the lottery result, and determines the execution suggestion and execution mode of the winning suggestion based on the identified winning result, and then executes.

  The sub control unit 91 determines the presence / absence and execution mode of the execution of the winning suggestion according to the effect being executed and the gaming state. Specifically, whether or not to execute the winning suggestion and the execution mode are determined according to whether or not the BB suggestive control is being performed, and whether or not the internal control is being performed (see FIG. 11). During BB suggestion control, the execution probability of winning suggestion is lower than that during BB suggestion control. In addition, after the BB suggestion control is finished and it is informed that the player has won the BB, regardless of the winning combination, the winning suggestion is executed in a common manner when the small winning combination or the re-playing combination is won. .

  The execution timing of the winning suggestion effect is any timing from when the start switch 7 is operated until the third stop operation is performed. Preferably, the winning suggestion is executed until the operation to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is validated. In addition, the sub control unit 91 may continuously execute lighting of the frame LED 51b, or may turn off after being on for a short time that allows the player to recognize lighting.

  The sub control unit 91 may use the liquid crystal display 51 to execute an effect according to the winning combination winning combination. For example, the sub control unit 91 displays the image of the treasure box on the liquid crystal display 51, and the third stop operation is performed, and the image corresponding to the winning combination out of the treasure box at the timing when the winning combination is determined For example, an image of cherry may be displayed. In the present embodiment, the winning suggestion using the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled to any one of RT0 to RT3 and is performed at timing when the BB suggesting control is not executed.

(Prize notification effect)
The sub control unit 91 executes a prize notification to notify that the shift combination combination has been won. Specifically, when the shift target combination is won, winning notification is performed by lighting the reel LED.

  In this manner, by turning on the reel LED, the derived symbol combination is emphasized, and it is emphasized that the player has won the winning combination and has won the winning combination. Thereby, the player can recognize that the transition to the advantageous section may be finalized.

  In the present embodiment, the notification of winning is controlled to any one of RT0 to RT3 and is performed at timing when the BB suggestion control is not executed.

[BB suggested control]
The sub control unit 91 can execute BB suggested control that suggests that BB has been won. The BB suggestion control is executed over a plurality of games, and ends by notifying whether BB is won or not. Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 executes battle effect as BB suggestion control, displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 a state in which an ally character and an enemy character are fighting over a plurality of games. Then, when the player has won the BB, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a state in which the ally character is winning as a result of the battle effect and a display capable of specifying that the bonus is won. On the other hand, when the player has not won the BB, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a state in which the ally character is defeated as a result of the battle effect and a display capable of specifying that the bonus is not won. Although the BB suggestion control is ended by informing whether or not the BB has been won, the notification of whether or not the BB is won may not be executed at the end of the process.

  The BB suggestion control is performed when the middle row cherries simultaneously winning with the BB are won or when the BB is won. Specifically, BB suggestion control is performed when “BB”, “BB + middle cherry”, or “middle cherry” is won. The main control unit 41 can transmit a command according to the result of the internal lottery. The sub control unit 91 determines the execution of the BB suggestion control based on the sent internal lottery result. If you win the part that can be won simultaneously with BB during RT0 to RT3, when you get a prize, the player has a sense of anticipation for being simultaneously won with BB, and wins the part that is the lottery target that is simultaneously won with BB After that, by performing the BB suggestion control over a plurality of games, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for simultaneously winning BB.

  Further, the sub control unit 91 performs control to notify of an operation procedure for deriving the BAR replay as the BB suggestion control. Specifically, when one of the cherry lips 1 to 3 is won, the liquid crystal display 51 displays information that can specify the operation procedure for deriving the BAR replay.

  In the present embodiment, the BB suggestion control is the execution of the battle effect, but the BB suggestion control may be, for example, control to increase the probability of winning in a specific winning combination. In this manner, the player can guess that the player has won the BB by increasing the probability of winning in a specific winning combination (winning frequency). As a method of raising the probability of winning in a specific winning combination, (1) increasing the winning probability, specifically, the probability of winning in a specific lottery target combination compared to other gaming states during the internal winning state Is controlled, and (2) notification of an operation mode for winning a specific winning combination is given.

[BB Suggested Control and Transition Suggested Control]
As described above, the main control unit 41 determines whether to shift from the normal section to the advantageous section based on the result of the normal determination performed when controlling to RT1 to RT3. Based on the result of the internal decision made during the decision, it is not determined whether to shift from the normal section to the advantageous section.

  Therefore, when winning or winning the transition target combination during RT1 to RT3, it is possible to give the player a sense of anticipation to shift to the advantageous section, but even if the transition target combination is won or won during the internal movement The player may not receive the benefit of the transition target combination, but may rather cause the player to feel disappointing that the transition target combination has been won.

  In addition, since there is no transition to the advantageous section during the inside, when the transition to the advantageous section is determined during the BB suggestion control, and the player recognizes the transition to the advantageous section, the player is being executed BB It will also be recognized that suggestion control is a so-called gusset. Therefore, when the transition control is performed during the BB suggestion control, the player feels that the BB suggestion control in progress may be a gap, and the interest in the game may be cut. In particular, although the BB suggestion control is executed over a plurality of games, the player can shift to an advantageous section in the middle of the BB suggestion control despite maintaining the expectation for BB winning over a plurality of games. When it recognizes, the interest to BB suggestion control after the recognized timing is cut off. Therefore, it is necessary to adjust the execution timing of the BB suggestion control and the transition suggestion control.

[Render execution processing]
The effect execution process executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the effect execution process. The sub control unit 91 executes the effect execution process to execute the transition suggestion control according to the execution of the BB suggestion control and the gaming state.

  In step S20, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the winning command has been received. The sub control unit 91 waits for processing until a winning command is received. The winning command is a command that is sent from the main control unit 41 and indicates the internal lottery result and the transition lottery result.

  In step S21, the sub control unit 91 executes a winning suggestion lottery. The winning suggestion lottery is a lottery for determining the execution of the winning suggestion and the mode. The presence / absence of execution of the winning suggestion and the execution mode are determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the BB suggestion control is in progress.

  In step S22, the sub control unit 91 executes a winning suggestion. If it is determined in step S21 that no execution is to be performed, the winning suggestion is not performed.

  In step S23, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not a winning command has been received. The sub control unit 91 waits for processing until a winning command is received. The winning command is a command transmitted from the main control unit 41 and indicating the winning result.

  In step S24, the sub control unit 91 executes a winning notification lottery. The winning notification lottery is a lottery for determining execution of the winning notification. The execution of the winning notification is determined depending on whether the gaming state and the BB suggestion control are being performed.

  In step S25, the sub control unit 91 executes a winning notification. When it is determined in step S24 that the game is not to be executed, the notification of winning is not performed.

  In step S26, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the BB suggestion control is in progress. If the BB suggestion control is being performed (YES in step S26), the sub control unit 91 ends the process.

  If the BB suggestion control is not in progress (NO in step S26), the sub control unit 91 switches the process to step S27.

  In step S27, the sub control unit 91 determines whether the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58 is on. If CZ lamp 57 or AT lamp 58 is on (YES in step S27), sub control unit 91 ends the process.

  If neither the CZ lamp 57 nor the AT lamp 58 is on (NO in step S27), the sub control unit 91 switches the process to step S28.

  In step S28, the sub control unit 91 determines whether the advantageous section lamp 19 is on. If the advantageous section lamp 19 is not turned on (NO in step S28), the sub control unit 91 ends the process.

  If the advantageous section lamp 19 is on (YES in step S28), the sub control unit 91 switches the process to step S29.

  In step S29, the sub control unit 91 turns on the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58, and ends the process. The sub control unit 91 determines which one of the CZ lamp 57 and the AT lamp 58 is to be lighted, based on the information indicating the transition lottery result included in the winning command.

[Winning suggestion lottery]
FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a winning suggestion lottery. FIG. 11A is a table for selecting a lottery table. The game state column indicates the game state, and the BB indication control field indicates whether BB indication control is being executed. For example, in the case of RT0 to RT3 and when the BB suggestion control is not executed, Table 1 (see FIG. 11B) is selected when the transition lottery is won, and Table 2 (FIG. 11) when the transition lottery is not won. (C) (see (C)) is selected, and the transition lottery is executed according to the probability shown in the selected table.

  The BB suggestion control is executed when any of middle cherries, BB, and BB + middle cherries is won. That is, when a BB is won, a BB suggestion control is always executed, and therefore, during a period during which the BB suggestion control is not being executed, after being notified that a BB has been won After the notification of confirmation).

  "Cherry" in the winning combination column in Figs. 11 (B) to (D) means "strong cherry" or "weak cherry", and "watermelon" means "strong watermelon" or "weak watermelon".

  In the case of RT0 to RT3 and the BB suggestion control is not executed, the table 1 is selected when the transition lottery is won. As shown in FIG. 11B, when the transition lottery is won and the BB suggestion control is not executed, the win indication is always executed. In addition, a rainbow color mode may be selected, which is not executed when the transition lottery is not won (see FIGS. 11C and 11D). Therefore, the player can recognize that the player has won the transition lottery by turning on the frame LED 51b in the rainbow color mode.

  During the BB suggestion control, regardless of whether or not the transition lottery is won, and regardless of whether or not it is inside, the transition lottery is executed according to the probability shown in Table 2. In addition, during the RT 0 to 3 and when the transition lottery is not won, the transition lottery is executed in accordance with the probability shown in the table 2. As shown in FIG. 11C, when Table 2 is selected, the probability of executing a winning suggestion is lower than when Table 1 is selected. In addition, when the table 2 is selected, the notification of winning is not executed in the form of “rainbow color”.

  That is, the sub control unit 91 executes the winning suggestion at a higher probability during RT0 to 3 than during the internal winning state. Further, the sub control unit 91 executes the winning suggestion at a lower probability during the BB suggesting control than when the BB suggesting control is not performed. In RT0 to RT3, the execution probability of the winning suggestion may be higher than in the internal winning state, and the winning suggestion may not be executed at all during the internal winning state. That is, when the sub control unit 91 wins any of a plurality of types of roles including the transition target role during RT0 to 3, the sub control unit 91 executes a winning suggestion according to the winning role, but During the winning state, when one of a plurality of types of winning combinations including a shift target combination is won, common control may be executed to not execute the winning suggestion regardless of the winning combination. Similarly, during the BB suggestion control, the execution suggestion probability may be lower than when the BB suggestion control is not performed, and the winning suggestion may not be executed at all.

  If the suggestion control is not being executed, that is, after the notification of confirmation, the transition lottery is performed according to the probability shown in Table 3 (see FIG. 11D). As shown in FIG. 11D, when the table 3 is selected, the winning suggestion is executed in a white mode regardless of the winning combination. That is, during RT 0 to 3, when one of a plurality of types of roles including a shift target role is won, while a winning suggestion according to the winning role is executed, transition is performed during the internal winning state. When one of a plurality of types of roles including the target role is won, common control is executed to execute the winning suggestion in a common manner regardless of the winning role.

[Prize notification lottery]
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a winning notification table used in the winning notification lottery. When it is in RT0 to 3 and the BB suggestion control is not executed, and a winning combination for the shift target combination is made, a winning notification is performed. On the other hand, when the combination other than the shift target combination is won, the notification of winning is not executed. In addition, when the BB suggestion control is being performed, or during the inside, the winning notification is not performed.

  That is, in RT0 to RT3, when the player wins any of a plurality of types of roles including the shift target role, the notification of winning is executed according to the winning role, while in the internal winning state When one of a plurality of types of winning combinations including a transition target combination is won, common control is performed not to execute a winning notification regardless of the winning combination.

[One example of the effect when winning Cherry Lip]
The sub control unit 91 executes an effect for avoiding a prize for the shift target during the inside, separately from the shift indication control and the BB indication control. This will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing an example of the effect when the cherry lip is won.

  As shown in FIG. 7, when the cherry lip is won, cherry replay or BAR replay is derived depending on the push order. As shown in FIG. 6, since the BAR replay is not a transition target role, when BAR replay is derived, although it feels that a transition lottery may have been performed, no conviction can be obtained. On the other hand, when Cherry Replay is derived, one of Cherry Lips 1 to 3 is won, so that it is possible to be sure that the transition lottery has been performed. That is, when comparing BAR replay and cherry replay, cherry replay is a winning combination having a high possibility of the transition lottery being executed.

  When the sub control unit 91 is inside and after the notification of confirmation, when the cherry lip is won, the sub control unit 91 displays an operation mode for winning a BAR replay on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Specifically, when the cherry lip 3 is won during the normal section during RT0 to RT3, the sub control unit 91 does not notify the pressing order as shown in FIG. 13 (A). In FIG. 13A, it is assumed that the frame LED 51b is lit in red. In addition, it is assumed that an image of a treasure box is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, which suggests that the player has been elected as a shift target. When the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in an operation procedure other than the right first stop, the cherry replay is won, the reel LED is lighted, and an image showing that the cherry is contained in the treasure box Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  On the other hand, when the cherry lip 3 is won after internal notification and confirmation notification, the sub control unit 91 displays on the liquid crystal display 51 a left-pointing arrow indicating operation from the right, as shown in FIG. . In addition, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a background image indicating that the notification has been made. When the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in accordance with the operation mode displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, BAR replay is derived. At this time, the reel LED does not light.

[One example of the effect when winning the advantageous section]
FIG. 14 is a timing chart showing an example of effects when a transition lottery is won during BB suggestion control. It is assumed that the strong cherry is won at timing t1 during the BB suggestion control, and the transition lottery is won, and it is decided to shift to the CZ state. In FIG. 15, it is assumed that it is determined not to execute the winning suggestion at timing t1. After that, even if the strong cherry has won at timing t2, the notification of winning is not executed because the BB suggestion control is underway. Further, since the transition to the advantageous section is determined, the advantageous section lamp 19 is lighted at timing t2. On the other hand, the CZ lamp 57 does not light up during the BB suggestion control. At time t3, when it is informed that the bonus is not won as a result of the BB suggestion control, the CZ lamp 57 is turned on.

[Main effect]
Next, main effects obtained by the above-described embodiment will be described.

  The lottery state is different in that the BB is internally elected between the internally elected state and the inside of RT0 to RT3 in which the internally elected state is not internally won. Therefore, if the lottery regarding the transition to the advantageous section is executed during the internal winning state and during any of RT0 to RT3, the BB is also won during the internal winning state and the transition lottery is also won. There is a possibility that the player will be in an advantageous situation.

  In this embodiment, since the transition lottery is not executed during the internal winning state, it is possible to avoid such a situation that the player is excessively advantageous.

  However, the player is not satisfied that the transition to the advantageous section is not executed if the transition target combination indicating that the transition lottery is performed is won despite the fact that the transition lottery is not performed during the internal winning state. There is a risk of feeling a profit.

  (1-1) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the watermelon lip, which is the role to be transferred during the inside, is not the target of the internal lottery. During the inside, the probability of winning the transition target combination decreases as the winning probability of the watermelon lip is 0%, and the probability of winning the transition target combination is lower than in RT0 to RT3. In addition, as shown in FIG. 13, when Cherry Lips 1 to 3 are won, an operation procedure for deriving BAR replay is informed, and since winning of Cherry replay is avoided, transition of an advantageous section is shown. The probability of winning a Cherry Replay is lower than during RT0-3.

  As described above, by lowering the probability of winning in the transition target combination indicating that the transition lottery has been performed during the inside compared to during RT0 to 3, it is disadvantageous for the transition to the advantageous section not to be executed. You can reduce the opportunity to feel.

  Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation that would be excessively advantageous to the player, and to reduce the opportunity to feel disadvantage for not performing the transition to the advantageous segment.

  In the present embodiment, the transition object combination is achieved by not winning a part of the lottery object combination (watermelon lip) and notifying of the pushing order for avoiding the combination of the combination corresponding to the transition object combination. Although the probability of doing is lowered, the probability of winning the winning combination by at least one of the methods may be lowered.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the operation procedure is notified as the operation mode, but the operation timing may be notified.

  (1-2) The lottery target roles that can be won during RT0 to RT3 include "BB + middle row cherries", and when the lottery target roles are won, they are won for each of "BB" and "middle row cherries" A flag is set. In addition, when “middle cherry” is won inside, a winning flag is set for each of “BB” and “middle cherry”. That is, the result of the normal decision and the result of the internal decision include the common result.

  (1-3) In RT0 to RT3, the winning probability of the transition lottery does not change. Therefore, due to the difference in the game state, there is no advantage or disadvantage in the transition to the advantageous section.

  (1-4) In the present embodiment, regardless of the set value, the probability of shifting to the advantageous section is equal. Therefore, the difference in the setting value does not cause an advantage or disadvantage in the transition to the advantageous section.

  (2-1) As described above, in the present embodiment, by not executing the transition lottery during the internal winning state, it is possible to avoid a situation that would be excessively advantageous to the player. If the transition target combination indicating that the transition lottery is performed is won despite the fact that the transition lottery is not executed during the internal winning state, the player is disadvantageous for the transition to the advantageous section not being executed. There is a risk of feeling

  As shown in FIG. 11, when RT0 to RT3 are compared with those in the internal winning state, the probability of executing the winning suggestion is 50% during the internal winning state when the winning combination is won. In contrast, it is 100% or 50% during RT0 to RT3. That is, the probability of executing the winning suggestion at the time of winning the shift target combination is higher during RT0 to RT3 than during the internal winning state. Therefore, it is difficult to emphasize that winning the role-to-be-shifted part during the internal winning state, as compared to during RT0 to RT3. As a result, it is possible to reduce the opportunity to be disadvantaged that the transition to the advantageous segment is not performed.

  Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation that would be excessively advantageous to the player, and to reduce the opportunity to feel disadvantage for not performing the transition to the advantageous segment.

  In the present embodiment, the execution of the winning suggestion is determined in accordance with Table 3 after being notified internally, and after the finalization notification, the execution of the winning suggestion may be determined in accordance with Table 2. That is, the execution probability of the winning suggestion after the finalization notification may be lowered.

  Further, the execution probability of winning notification is higher than 0% during RT0 to RT3 as shown in FIG. 12, but is 0% during the internal winning state. Therefore, it is hard to emphasize that winning the combination for the transition target during the internal winning state, as compared to during RT0 to RT3.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13A, an image corresponding to the winning combination is suggested, indicating that the image of the treasure box is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and the winning combination for the transition is won. For example, it is possible to execute an effect of displaying a cherry image) and notifying a winning combination. The effect using the liquid crystal display 51 is not executed during the internal winning state. Therefore, it is difficult to emphasize that the player as the transition target is won during the internal winning state and that the player has won the prize, as compared to RT0 to RT3.

  In this embodiment, although the execution probability of winning suggestion and winning notification is made to be higher during RT0 to RT3 than during the internal winning state, it relates to the derivation of the display result executed when winning the transition target combination. Among the effects, the execution probability of at least one effect may be higher in RT0 to RT3 than in the internal winning state. The effect related to the derivation of the display result executed at the time of winning the transition target combination is not limited to the effect of the winning suggestion or the prize notification illustrated in the present embodiment, and is executed according to the stop operation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. It may be an effect to be played.

  (2-2) As shown in FIGS. 12 (B) and 12 (C), the pattern for lighting the frame LED 51b in the rainbow color mode can be selected when the transition lottery is won, but the inside can be selected Is never selected. When the transition lottery has been won, since the frame LED 51b is lit in a rainbow-colored manner, the player has a sense of expectation for being won in the transition lottery. On the other hand, since the frame LED 51b does not light in a rainbow-like manner in the inside, it is possible to prevent the expectation from being excessively made to the winning of the transition lottery. As described above, since the transition lottery is not excessively expected to be won, it is possible to reduce the disadvantage of feeling that the transition lottery has not been executed by the inside. .

  (2-3) As shown in FIG. 11 (A), when the transition lottery is won, the execution of the election notification is decided according to the table 1, and when the transition lottery is not won, the execution of the election notification is decided according to the table 2. In the middle, the execution of the notification of winning is determined according to Table 2. That is, in the internal winning state, since the execution notification of the winning lottery is decided at the same ratio as the transition lottery non-winning, it is prevented that the internal lottery state is expected to be excessively expected to have won the transition lottery. can do.

  (3-1) As described above, in the present embodiment, by not executing the transition lottery during the internal winning state, it is possible to avoid a situation that would be excessively advantageous for the player. If the transition target combination indicating that the transition lottery is performed is won despite the fact that the transition lottery is not executed during the internal winning state, the player is disadvantageous for the transition to the advantageous section not being executed. There is a risk of feeling

  As shown in FIG. 11B, during RT0 to RT3, it is determined whether or not the winning suggestion is to be executed according to whether or not the role combination target is to be transitioned, and differs depending on the type of the transition target combination Implement the winning suggestion in a manner. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11D, during the internal winning state, the winning suggestion is executed in the white mode regardless of whether or not it is a role to be transferred. In the present embodiment, the execution of the winning suggestion is determined according to Table 2 during the BB suggestion control during the internal winning state, but the execution of the winning suggestion may be determined according to Table 3. Good.

  As described above, during RT0 to RT3, while the suggestion for winning is executed according to the type of winning combination, the suggestion for winning is executed in a common mode regardless of the type of winning combination during the internal winning state. . Therefore, during the internal winning state, the winning suggestion is not executed in various manners, and thus it is difficult to emphasize that winning the winning combination as the transition target during the internal winning state as compared to during RT0 to RT3. As a result, it is possible to reduce the opportunity to be disadvantaged that the transition to the advantageous segment is not performed.

  Therefore, it is possible to avoid a situation that would be excessively advantageous to the player, and to reduce the opportunity to feel disadvantage for not performing the transition to the advantageous segment.

  In the present embodiment, among the effects to be performed in connection with the derivation of the display result, the effect to be performed according to the type of the display result is performed during rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R at the time of winning. In the example described above, the effect to be executed at the time of winning, or the effect to be executed during the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R may be used.

  (3-2) In the internal winning state, when the small winning combination or the re-playing combination and the BB are simultaneously elected and when the BB is independently elected, the BB is independently elected. Is easier to win a BB. Also, there are cases where it is not possible to win a BB depending on the lottery target role. As shown in FIG. 11D, since it is informed that the player has won the other drawing target combination different from BB during the internal winning state, it is difficult for the player to have a BB winning or not winning. You can recognize that.

  (3-3) As shown in FIG. 12, during RT0 to RT3, when the winning combination for winning is won, notification of winning is performed, whereas during internal winning state, the notification of winning is regardless of the winning combination. It does not happen. Therefore, it is not emphasized that the transition target combination has been won during the internal winning state, and it is possible to prevent an excessive expectation for having won the transition lottery during the internal winning state.

  In the present embodiment, although it is during RT0 to RT3 and the BB informing control is not performed, the notification of winning is not performed, but may be executed.

  (4-1) As shown in steps S26 to S29 in FIG. 10, the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58 is not lighted during the BB suggestion control regardless of whether or not the transition lottery is won. On the other hand, when the BB suggestion control is not executed, the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58 is turned on when the transition lottery is won. During the BB suggestion control, the player is expected to have won the BB. On the other hand, since the transition lottery to the advantageous section is not performed during BB winning, if the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58 is turned on during the BB suggestion control, the player indicates that the BB suggestion control in progress is a so-called gusset I feel suspicious, and the interest of the game falls. During BB suggestion control, even when winning the transition lottery to the advantageous section, it is difficult to notice that the transition lottery to the advantageous section is won by not turning on the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58 As a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice that the BB suggestion control is spoofing, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  In the present embodiment, the CZ lamp 57 and the AT lamp 58 are not necessarily turned on during the BB suggestion control, but the CZ lamp 57 and the AT lamp 58 are not lit during the BB suggestion control, compared to when CZ suggestion control is not performed. The lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58 may be hard to light. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to make it hard to notice that the player has won the lottery for transition to the advantageous section, and as a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice that the BB suggestion control is “GASE”. It is possible to prevent the decline in

  Moreover, in the present embodiment, when the transition lottery is won, it is possible to execute the win suggestion in the rainbow color mode. As shown in FIGS. 11 (B) and 11 (C), the winning suggestion in the rainbow mode is not executed during suggestion control, but is not executed during suggestion control, while it is not executed during suggestion control. It is possible to execute when the transition lottery is won. Therefore, as described above, it is possible to make it hard to notice that the player has won the lottery for transition to the advantageous section, and as a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice that the BB suggestion control is sloppy. A drop can be prevented, and a drop in interest of the game can be prevented.

  Also in this case, the configuration may be such that during the BB suggestion control, it is difficult to execute the win suggestion in the rainbow color mode as compared to when the BB suggestion control is not performed. Even with such a configuration, it is possible to make it hard to notice that the player has won the lottery for transition to the advantageous section, and as a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice that the BB suggestion control is “GASE”. It is possible to prevent the decline in

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the transition lottery is won, the winning suggestion is executed. Even in the case where the transition lottery is won, the probability during execution of suggestion suggestion is lower when suggestion control is in comparison with those in suggestion control.

  Therefore, the frequency at which the winning suggestion is executed is reduced, and it can be made difficult to notice that the winning lottery for the transition to the advantageous section has been won, and as a result, it is difficult for the player to notice that the BB suggesting control is sloppy. It is possible to prevent the decline in the interest of the game.

  In the present embodiment, the effect that can be executed at the time of winning of the transition lottery that can not be obtained during the internal winning state is a sub effect as an effect to be executed on the condition that BB suggestive control is not performed. The specific notification performed by the control unit 91 and the suggestion of winning in the rainbow color mode have been described as examples, but effects such as effects performed at the time of winning, effects performed during rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, etc. It is also good.

  (4-2) The BB suggestion control ends by notifying whether or not the BB is won. Therefore, it is indicated to the player whether or not the BB is won, and as a result, the player can specify whether or not to shift to the bonus state, which is easy to understand.

  (4-3) When the transition to the advantageous section is determined when the BB suggestion control is not performed, the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 58 is turned on in addition to the advantageous section lamp 19 to the advantageous section The transition of is notified. On the other hand, when the BB suggestion control is being performed, if the transition to the advantageous section is determined, only the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned on to notify the transition to the advantageous section. In this manner, the transition to the advantageous section is informed in a mode that is simpler in the BB suggestive control than in the case where the BB suggestive control is not performed. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult to notice that the player has won the lottery for transition to the advantageous section, and as a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice that the BB suggestion control is sloppy, thereby preventing a decrease in the interest of the game. be able to.

  (4-4) In the present embodiment, the watermelon lip is a transition target combination having a higher lottery probability than the other lottery target combinations. Also, the watermelon lip is a lottery target role that does not win during the internal winning state. That is, when the watermelon lip is won during the BB suggestion control, the player can specify that the BB suggestion control is a so-called "gaze".

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 11 (B) and (C), during BB suggestion control, it is a winning suggestion that suggests that a watermelon lip is won as compared to when BB suggestion control is not performed. The execution probability is set to be low. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to recognize that the watermelon lip has been won, and as a result, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice that the BB suggestion control is squeaky, and to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game. Can.

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

[About specific result]
In this embodiment, as a specific result which can not be obtained during the internal winning state, the winning of the transition lottery and the winning of the watermelon lip are exemplified. However, other results may be obtained.

  For example, in the present embodiment, one kind of bonus state is used, but other types of bonus, such as another bonus with different end conditions, and a challenge bonus (CB) in which all small winning combinations are won in each game, etc. It may be a slot machine. In such a slot machine, in the bonus state or in the bonus internal state (internal winning state), all the bonuses are removed from the lottery target role. That is, when the transition to the first bonus is suggested, if the winning of the second bonus different from the first bonus occurs, the winning of the first bonus will be denied. In such a slot machine, the winning or winning of the second bonus corresponds to the determination result.

  That is, in the internal lottery, when the transition to the first bonus is not determined, it is possible to win the second bonus, but to the second bonus when the transition to the first bonus is determined. Winning is impossible. In this case, during the suggestion control indicating the transition to the first bonus, the winning suggestion indicating the winning of the second bonus and the winning notification when the second bonus is won are not executed.

  By doing this, it is possible to make it difficult to notice that the second bonus has been won, and as a result, it is possible to make it difficult to notice that the suggestion control that suggests the transition to the first bonus is the same.

[Transition target role and BB simultaneous winning combination role]
In the present embodiment, although the transition target combination and the BB simultaneous winning combination are different, it is also possible to set a lottery target combination that can be simultaneously won with BB as the transition target combination. For example, a middle row cherry (see FIG. 6) which is simultaneously won with BB may be the role to be transferred. In a game in which BB is won, when a transition lottery is won, if a BB is not won, control is made to a game section called a standby section. The standby section has a right of transition to the advantageous section and is in a state of waiting for the transition to the advantageous section. During the standby section, the advantageous section lamp 19 is not turned on, and the advantageous section lamp 19 is turned on after the BB winning. Further, the sub control unit 91 may turn on the CZ lamp 57 or the AT lamp 59 after the BB winning, or may turn on after the end of the bonus.

  Also, in such a case, when a player who is also a BB simultaneous winning combination and is also a transition target combination is elected, a plurality of games are executed from the game after execution of transition suggestion control indicating that the transition lottery has been won. Then, BB suggested control may be performed.

  It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is indicated not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all the modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

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

Claims (2)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified;
After the variable display unit is variably displayed, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Special state means for controlling a special state advantageous to the player,
Suggestive control means for performing suggestive control indicating whether transition to the special state has been determined across multiple games;
And a specific effect means capable of executing a specific effect when the game result is a specific result,
When the transition to the special state is determined, the game result is not the specific result,
The slot machine, wherein the specific effect means executes the specific effect on the condition that the suggestion control is not performed. A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified;
After the variable display unit is variably displayed, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Special state means for controlling a special state advantageous to the player,
Suggestive control means for performing suggestive control indicating whether transition to the special state has been determined across multiple games;
And a specific effect means capable of executing a specific effect when the game result is a specific result,
When the transition to the special state is determined, the game result is not the specific result,
The slot machine, wherein the specific effect means performs the specific effect with a lower probability when the suggestion control is being performed than when the suggestion control is not being performed.

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