JP2020005913A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine for enhancing interest in a game.SOLUTION: As control of a performance mode in an AT game, first control, second control, and specific control are executable. The first control is control when a difference number is not added. The second control is control when a difference number is added. The specific control is control in a final game of AT. A performance mode in the first control and the second control includes a first mode, a second mode, a third mode, and a fourth mode. In the final game of AT, the first mode having a high ratio of selection of the first control as control when a difference number is not added is easily selected, thus preventing a player from expecting excessively regardless of the final game of AT.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

The present invention includes a variable display unit that can variably display a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified,
The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of deriving a display result by variably displaying a variable display unit and then stopping the variable display of the variable display unit and generating a prize according to the display result.

A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on an outer peripheral portion, and each of the reels is provided with a start switch by a player. The rotation is started by operating, and the player operates a stop button provided corresponding to each reel to stop the rotation within a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. . Then, a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all the reels is stopped.

The types of winning combinations include small winning combinations, special winning roles, and replaying winning roles. here,
In the winning of the small role, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of the small role. In the special role prize, the player can obtain the benefit of shifting from the next game to a game state advantageous to the player such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In the winning of the re-game combination, it is possible to obtain an advantage that the next game can be played without consuming a new medal for setting the number of bets.

As such a slot machine, when a compound bell is won in a game in which the difference number in the AT can reach a specific number, the number of medals paid out when the compound bell wins is reflected in the difference number, There is known a slot machine for terminating the AT assuming that the difference number of the number has reached a specific number (for example, Patent Document 1). Also, corresponding to the bell "Yellow Navi",
2. Description of the Related Art A slot machine that performs an effect of “blue navigation” in response to a replay is known (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP-A-2015-177933 [for example, 0252 to 0259, FIG. 12] JP 2009-125267 A [eg, 0092]

By the way, it is conceivable to combine the slot machines of Patent Literatures 1 and 2 to perform an effect of “yellow navi” when a compound bell is won during an AT. But A
When a compound bell is won in a game in which the difference number in T can reach a specific number, if the effect of “yellow navi” is executed on the selected compound bell, the AT ends due to the selection of the compound bell. That is, the player is notified of the action to be performed by the production of “Yellow Navi”, and there is a problem that the interest of the game is lacking.

The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of improving the interest of a game.

In order to solve the above problems, a slot machine of the present invention
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which is identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit,
In a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Predetermination means (for example, internal lottery) for determining a display result that allows derivation,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, which are operated when deriving the display result of the variable display unit,
Suggestion means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) for suggesting an operation mode of the derivation operation means;
State control means (for example, a main control unit) that can be controlled to a specific state,
The state control means terminates the control of the specific state when the determination result of the preliminary determination means becomes a predetermined determination result in the specific game, and the determination result of the preliminary determination means becomes the specific determination result ( For example, when pressing order replay), the control of the specific state is not terminated,
The suggestion means can suggest a specific operation mode as the operation mode,
The suggesting means can suggest the specific operation mode in a first mode (for example, a yellow navigation image) (for example, a portion shown in FIG. 8),
The suggesting means can suggest the specific operation mode in a second mode (for example, a white navigation image) (for example, a portion shown in FIG. 8),
In a game in a specific state, when the determination result of the pre-determination means becomes a predetermined determination result (for example, a pressing order bell), the specific operation mode can be suggested in the first mode (for example, FIG. 8). Part),
In a game in a specific state, when the determination result of the preliminary determination means becomes a predetermined determination result, the specific operation mode can be suggested in a second mode (for example, a portion illustrated in FIG. 8),
In a game in a specific state, when the determination result of the preliminary determination means becomes a specific determination result (for example, a pressing order replay), the specific operation mode can be suggested in the second mode (
For example, the portion shown in FIG. 8),
In the game in the specific state, when the determination result of the preliminary determination means becomes the specific determination result, the specific operation mode is not suggested in the first mode (for example, a portion illustrated in FIG. 8),
In a game other than the specific game in the specific state, when the determination result of the pre-determination means becomes a predetermined determination result, the specific information is suggested in the first mode rather than the ratio indicating the specific operation mode in the second mode. Is higher (for example, as shown in FIG. 8),
The suggestion means does not suggest the specific operation mode in the first mode but suggests the specific operation mode in the second mode when the determination result of the pre-determination means becomes a predetermined determination result in the specific game (for example, FIG. For performing the processing of Sb4 of FIG. 8 and FIG. 12),
Further provided is a presentation mode control means (for example, a sub-control unit) for controlling the presentation mode,
The effect mode control means can execute the first control in a game in a specific state (for example, a part shown in FIG. 9 and a part shown in FIG. 11),
The effect mode control means can execute the second control in a game in a specific state (for example, a part shown in FIG. 9 and a part shown in FIG. 11),
The first control is a control when a privilege is not given (for example, a portion shown in FIG. 9),
The second control is a control when a privilege is given (for example, a portion shown in FIG. 9),
In the specific game, it is easy to select an effect mode having a high ratio selected by the first control (for example, a portion shown in FIG. 11).
According to this configuration, the player is suggested by suggesting a second mode that can be suggested even when the predetermined state is determined to be the predetermined state where the specific state ends when the specific state is determined in the specific game. Since it is not possible to determine whether the specific state ends with only the suggested operation mode,
Tension about whether or not the specific state ends is increased, and the interest in the game can be improved. Further, in the specific game, an effect mode with a high ratio selected by the first control is likely to be selected, so that it is possible to prevent the player from excessively expecting the player in spite of the specific game.

The production mode in the first control includes the first mode and the second mode (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 9),
The second mode has a higher advantage for the player than the first mode,
The production mode in the second control includes a third mode and a fourth mode (for example, a portion shown in FIG. 9),
The fourth aspect has a higher advantage for the player than the third aspect,
The advantage for the player in each aspect is that the fourth aspect is the highest, the third aspect is the second highest after the fourth aspect, the second the second aspect is high after the third aspect, and the first aspect is the lowest.
In the first control, the selection ratio of the first mode is higher than that of the second mode (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 9),
In the second control, the selection ratio of the third mode is higher than that of the fourth mode (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 9).
According to this configuration, in the specific game, an effect mode with a high ratio selected by the first control is likely to be selected, so that it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively expected in spite of the specific game.

In the specific game, an effect mode is selected by specific control different from the first control and the second control (for example, a part shown in FIG. 9 and a part shown in FIG. 11),
The production mode in the specific control includes a plurality of production modes including the first mode (for example, the first mode and the fifth mode) (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 9),
The rate at which the first mode is selected among the plurality of effect modes is the highest.
According to this configuration, by performing the specific control in the specific game, it is possible to suitably perform the effect in the specific game.

In the specific game, the effect mode is selected by the first control.
According to this configuration, it is not necessary to prepare a new presentation mode used only in the specific game, so that it is possible to prevent a control burden from being generated.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the example to which the present invention is applied. It is a figure showing the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a figure for explaining transition of a game state. It is a figure for explaining reel control at the time of a plurality of small winning combinations. It is a figure for explaining reel control at the time of winning a plurality of re-games. It is a flowchart of a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart of a navigation color determination process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the determination ratio of a navigation color in a navigation color determination lottery. It is explanatory drawing about control of the production mode during AT. It is a flowchart of an effect mode selection process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the selection ratio of the production mode in the production mode selection lottery. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example which performs navigation of the common color of the push order bell and the push order replay in the final game of AT. It is a specific example of the production mode in the first control and the second control. It is a specific example of the effect form in specific control.

[About slot machine configuration]
An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front, and a housing 1a.
And a front door 1b rotatably supported at a side end of the front door 1b.

As shown in FIG. 2, inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right reel) on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery. ) Are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three continuous symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Are arranged as follows.

As shown in FIG. 3, "red 7" and "blue 7" are provided on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, respectively.
"," White 7 "," BAR "," Watermelon "," Cherry a "," Cherry b "," Bell ",
A plurality of types of mutually recognizable symbols such as "Replay a", "Replay b", and "Plum" are drawn in a predetermined order, each of which includes 21 symbols. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed in upper, middle, lower, and upper tiers, respectively, in the see-through window 3 provided substantially at the center of the front door 1b.

Each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is rotated by a correspondingly provided reel motor, so that the design of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is displayed in the see-through window 3 while continuously changing. By stopping the rotation of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three continuous symbols are derived and displayed on the see-through window 3 as a display result.

A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is arranged at a position on the front side (player side) of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal panel which is transparent when no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element.
1a, each reel 2 is provided from the player side through the transparent area 51b corresponding to the transparent window 3 and the transparent window 3.
L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized.

In the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 1, a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and a credit (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player). The MAXBET switch 6, which is operated when setting the maximum bet number among the predetermined number of bets determined according to the game state within the range, setting of medals and bets stored as credits The adjustment switch 10 operated when the medals used in the game are settled (the medals used for setting the credit and the bet amount are returned), the start switch 7 operated when starting the game, the reels 2L, 2C The stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the 2R and the effect switch 56 used for the effect are operable by the player respectively. It is provided.

In this embodiment, of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started rotating, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is referred to as a second stop reel, the stop is referred to as a second stop, the reel that stops third is referred to as a third stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a third stop. Alternatively, it is referred to as a final stop.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b displays a credit indicator 11 displaying the number of medals stored as credits, and shows the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize and the contents of the error when an error occurs. The game auxiliary display 12 displays an error code, information which can identify the reel stop order based on the navigation notification described later, etc., the 1 BET LED 14 for notifying that the bet number is set to 1, and the bet number is set to 2. 2BETL to inform you that it is
ED 15, 3 BET LED 16 for notifying by light that a bet amount is set to 3, insertion request LED 17 for notifying by light that a medal can be inserted, and notification that a game start operation by operating start switch 7 is effective. Start valid LED to notify by lighting
18. Waiting LED 19 for notifying that the game is in a wait state (a state in which the rotation of the reels is waiting because a certain period has not elapsed since the previous game start) by lighting, and lighting for indicating that the replay game is in progress A game display unit 13 provided with a replaying LED 20 for notification is provided.

When playing a game in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or the number of bets is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets set according to the game state is set, the pay line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. Become. When medals are inserted in more than the maximum number among the prescribed numbers corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether the combination of the symbols displayed in the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a combination of the winning symbols. In this embodiment, FIG.
As shown in (1), only the winning line LN set across the middle row of the reel 2L, the middle section of the reel 2C, and the middle section of the reel 2R, that is, the symbols horizontally arranged in the middle row, is determined as the winning line. In this embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

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

One game is completed by stopping all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and a predetermined combination of symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as a combination) on the winning line is displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. When the game stops, a prize is generated, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player according to the prize, and are added to the credit. When the number of credits reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid directly from the medal payout port 9 (see FIG. 1). Further, when a combination of symbols accompanied by a transition of the game state is stopped on the winning line as a result of displaying the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the game state is shifted to a game state corresponding to the combination of the symbols.

In this embodiment, the game starts when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in a state where the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and ends when all the reels stop. Also, one unit of control (game control) for executing the game is started when all controls accompanying the end of the previous game are completed, and when all controls accompanying the end of the game are completed. finish.

In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the game is started and each reel 2
After the symbols L, 2C, and 2R rotate and the symbols start to change, one of the stop switches 8L,
When the 8C, 8R is operated, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped, and the symbol is stopped and displayed.

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

The slot machine 1 is provided with various boards such as a game control board, an effect control board, and a power supply board. The game control board includes a main control unit that performs processing relating to the progress of the game and directly or indirectly controls each unit of a control circuit mounted on the game control board.
The main control unit is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like. The effect control board includes a sub-controller configured by a microcomputer having a sub CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and an I / O port to control the effect. The main control unit transmits various commands to the sub control unit via the parallel output port. The command transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit is transmitted in only one direction, and no command is transmitted from the sub control unit to the main control unit.

The sub-control unit receives a command transmitted from the game control board, performs various controls for performing an effect according to an effect control program or the like stored in the ROM, and controls the control mounted on the effect control board. Control each part of the circuit directly or indirectly. The sub-control unit, like the main control unit, has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit, acquires the command transmitted from the main control unit, and Execute the command reception interrupt processing stored in the. The sub-control unit generates an interrupt every time the number of input system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, at certain time intervals (about 2 ms), and executes a timer interrupt process (sub) described later.

[Settings]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the payout rate of medals changes according to the set value.
More specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability according to a set value in a lottery that affects the degree of advantage to a player such as an internal lottery described later. The set value is made up of six levels from 1 to 6, where 6 is the highest payout rate and the payout rate decreases as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, and 1, the advantage gradually decreases. When the operation of selecting and confirming the set value is performed, the main control unit writes the decided set value to the RAM and stores the set value.

[About winning combinations, lottery combinations, AT]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the types of winning combinations are determined according to the game state, but are roughly divided into a small winning combination with medal payout and a setting of the number of bets without being required. There is a re-game combination that enables the next game to be started, and a special combination accompanied by a transition to a game state that is advantageous to the player. Hereinafter, the small role and the replaying role are also collectively referred to as a general role. In order for a winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery described later and set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM of the main control unit. Note that among the winning flags of these roles, the winning flags of the small role and the replaying role are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. The combination is enabled until the combination of the permitted combinations is completed by the flag, and is invalid in the game in which the combination of the permitted combinations is completed. That is, once the special combination winning flag is won, even if the combination of combinations permitted by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. Becomes

In the internal lottery, the main control unit determines whether or not to permit winning of each of the above-mentioned roles before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7). (At the time of detection). That is, the display result that allows the derivation is determined. Then, a winning number indicating the result of the internal lottery is set in the RAM of the main control unit. The winning number is used for setting an internal winning flag, notifying the navigation, creating a command, controlling stop of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the like.

In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not to control the AT in a state where it is not controlled by the AT, and it is also determined whether or not to add a later-described difference number in a state where the AT is controlled. When the AT is won by the internal lottery, the AT is controlled thereafter, and when the additional number of the difference is won, the won difference number is added to the remaining difference number of the AT.

In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the main control unit provides a notification period in which a navigation notification of notifying the stop order that is advantageous to the player by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12 according to the internal lottery result can be performed. It can be controlled during an assist time (hereinafter, referred to as AT). That is, whether or not to control the AT in a state where it is not controlled by the AT is determined by the internal lottery. The AT according to the present embodiment is a difference number management type. In the difference number management type AT,
First, the difference number until the end of AT is set to an initial value (for example, 50 sheets, 100 sheets, 300 sheets).
Selected from one of the sheets). Then, when a predetermined lottery combination (in this embodiment, the pressing order bell) is won, a predetermined number (9 in this embodiment) is subtracted from the set difference number. Then, when the difference number becomes 0, the AT ends. In other words, when a predetermined lottery combination is won, the predetermined number is added, and when the predetermined lottery combination is won, a predetermined lottery combination is won in a game in which the total number becomes a predetermined number, and the total number is a difference number. The AT ends when it exceeds. The difference number may be added (added) depending on the result of the internal lottery during the AT. Hereinafter, the difference number until the end of the AT may be referred to as a remaining difference number or a difference number. In addition, the addition of the difference number is sometimes referred to as the addition or occurrence of the addition.

When controlling by the AT, the main control unit executes the navigation notification by winning the navigation target combination according to the game state, and executes the navigation notification to the player based on the winning number of the selected navigation notification combination. By notifying the advantageous stop order and transmitting a push order command capable of specifying the advantageous stop order to the player based on the winning number to the sub-control unit, the liquid crystal display 51 and the like can be used. To perform the navigation effect

In the slot machine 1, the special combination among the winning combinations includes two types of bonuses: a big bonus (hereinafter, the big bonus is referred to as BB) and a regular bonus (hereinafter, the regular bonus is referred to as RB). When the player wins the BB, the game shifts to a big bonus controlled by a regular bonus (hereinafter, referred to as RB), which will be described later, for each game. The big bonus is terminated on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out. When the player wins the RB, the game is transferred to a regular bonus (hereinafter, referred to as RB). Then, the RB ends if any of the winning combinations wins six times, or if 12 games have been played.

Among the winning combinations, the small roles include an upper bell, a middle bell, a lower right bell, a middle watermelon, and a middle cherry.

When the upper bell wins, one medal is paid out. Nine medals will be paid out when the middle bell or downward bell is won. When the middle tier watermelon wins, five medals are paid out. Also, when the middle cherry wins, one medal is paid out.

Among the winning combinations, the replaying combinations include a middle replay, a promotion replay, and a fall replay.
When these replays are won, a replay game (replay) is provided.

As shown in FIG. 3, when the transition outcome shown in FIG. 4 is aligned with the pay line LN at RT0, RT2, and RT3, the process proceeds to RT1. In this embodiment, left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, which will be described later,
When the right bells 1 to 4 are won and the reels which are the winning conditions of the middle bell are set to the first and second stops, and the winning upper bell is missed, the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

Next, combinations of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations (including AT) for each gaming state will be described. In this embodiment, as for the special combination, the gaming state is a normal gaming state in which the special combination is not carried over, a carryover in which the special combination is carried over, or RB (including RB in BB).
At least one of the role to be subjected to the internal lottery or the winning probability differs depending on whether the gaming state is a normal gaming state, a carryover, RB during BB, RB due to RB prize, At least one of the role to be subjected to the internal lottery and its winning probability differs depending on whether the replaying role is RT1, RT2, or RT3 in the normal gaming state.
(During carryover), at least one of the role to be subjected to the internal lottery and the winning probability differs.

As will be described later, as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read at the same time, and can be repeatedly won. By writing "+" between winning combinations, it is shown that the combination is read out simultaneously as a lottery target in the internal lottery.

When the gaming state is the normal gaming state, BB and RB are subjected to the internal lottery as a special combination regardless of whether the gaming state is during AT or non-AT. During carryover or RB (including RB in BB), special roles are not subject to internal lottery.

When the gaming state is the normal gaming state and non-AT, the left bell 1, the left bell 2, the left bell 3, the left bell 4, the middle bell 1, the middle bell 2, and the middle bell are defined as a small role or a small role + AT. 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, cherry, cherry + AT, watermelon,
Watermelon + AT and common bell are subject to internal lottery. The game status is carryover and non-AT
, The left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, cherry, watermelon, common bell are subject to internal lottery. The game state is RB (R in BB
B) and non-AT, cherry,
Watermelons and common bells are eligible for internal lottery. There is no setting difference in the judgment values of the lottery targets other than the common bell, and there is a setting difference in the judgment value of the common bell.

When the game state is the normal game state and the AT is being performed, the left bell 1, the left bell 2, the left bell 3, the left bell 4, the middle bell 1, the middle bell 2, and the middle are determined as a small role or a small role + addition. Bell 3, Medium bell 4, Right bell 1, Right bell 2, Right bell 3, Right bell 4, Cherry, Cherry + 100 with difference, 50 with watermelon, watermelon + difference, common bell is subject to internal lottery Becomes When the gaming state is carryover and AT, the left bell 1, the left bell 2, the left bell 3, the left bell 4, the middle bell 1, the middle bell 2, and the middle bell 3 are defined as a small role or a small role + AT. , Middle Bell 4, Right Bell 1, Right Bell 2, Right Bell 3, Right Bell 4, Cherry, Cherry + 100 pieces of difference plus watermelon, watermelon + 50 pieces of difference plus, common bell are subject to internal lottery . Game state is RB
(Including RB in BB) and during AT, cherry, watermelon, and common bell are subjected to internal lottery as small role or small role plus additional. Are eligible for internal lottery. There is no setting difference in the judgment values of the lottery targets other than the common bell, and there is a setting difference in the judgment value of the common bell.

In any state, the winning probability of the small role is such that the winning probability of the cherry is the lowest, the winning probability of the watermelon is the second lowest, and the winning probability of the bell is the highest. Hereinafter, cherry and watermelon may be collectively referred to as a rare role.

When the game state is RT0 in the normal game state, the normal replay, the replay GR11, the replay GR12, and the replay GR13 are subjected to the internal lottery as the replay. When the gaming state is RT1 in the normal gaming state, the regular replay, the replay GR1, the replay GR2, the replay GR3, the replay GR4, the replay GR5, and the replay GR6 are subjected to the internal lottery as the replay. When the gaming state is RT2 in the normal gaming state or RT3 (carrying over), the normal replay is a target of the internal lottery as the replaying combination. There is no setting difference in the determination values of the lottery targets other than the normal replay, and there is a setting difference in the determination values for the normal replay.

Hereinafter, when there is no particular need to distinguish, the left bells 1 to 4 are simply referred to as left bells,
4 may be simply called a middle bell, and right bells 1 to 4 may be simply called a right bell. Also, left bell 1
In the case where it is not necessary to distinguish any one of the bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4, they may be simply referred to as a pushing order bell. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish the replays GR1 to GR6 and the replays GR11 to GR13, they may be simply referred to as a push order replay.

In this embodiment, the combination of BB can be stopped at the winning line LN when BB has been won, and the combination of RB can be stopped when RB has been won.

In addition, when one of the cherry, cherry + AT, and cherry + difference additional 100 has been won, the combination of middle cherries can be stopped at the payline LN. In addition, when any of the watermelon, watermelon + AT, watermelon + difference plus 50 is elected,
The combination of the middle watermelons can be stopped at the winning line LN.

In addition, when the pushing order bell has been won, as shown in FIG. 4, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs according to the type of the pushing order bell and the stop order. For example, when the left bell 1 is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order of left middle right, the combination of the middle bell stops on the payline LN, and the stop operation is performed in the other stop order. , Either the combination of the upper bells or the transition outcome stops at the payline LN. The same applies to the left bells 2 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4, and as shown in FIG.

For this reason, when the pushing order bell is won, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not the operation has been performed in the stop order according to the type of the pushing order bell. In particular, in the case of RT0 and RT2, when the stop order does not match, the transition roll stops, so if the stop order does not match, the process shifts to RT1 at a fixed rate. In addition, the middle bell or the upper bell can win in the pushing order bell according to the pushing order, but in the case of the common bell, a combination of bells descending right stops at the winning line LN regardless of the pushing order. The downward-sloping bell is a combination of symbols that stop on the payline LN so that the bell symbols are aligned with the invalid line LM3 that is not a target of winning determination.

In the present embodiment, when the replays GR1 to GR6 have been won, as shown in FIG. 5, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the order of stop. Replay GR1 at RT1
At the time of winning, the promotion replay wins by operating in the stop order according to the type, but if the type is not known, the stop order according to the type cannot be intentionally selected,
If the stop order matches, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning the promotion replay, but if the stop order does not match, RT1 is maintained.

In this embodiment, when the replays GR11 to GR13 have been won, as shown in FIG.
The combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order. Replay G at RT0
When R11 to R13 are won, the middle replay wins by operating in the stop order according to the type, but if the type is not known, the stop order according to the type can be intentionally selected. If the operated stop order matches the stop order corresponding to the middle replay, the player can win the middle replay to maintain RT0. However, if the stop order does not match the stop order corresponding to the middle replay, the fall replay is performed. May win and transfer to RT1. In the normal replay, the combination of the middle replay is a winning line LN regardless of the pressing order.
To stop.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the control is performed to any one of RT0 to RT3 and a bonus. R
T0 shifts due to the promotion replay winning at RT1. And RT0 is RT0
Regardless of the number of games since the transition to, the transition to RT1 is made due to the winning of the fall replay or the stoppage of the transition, or the special role is won and the transition to RT4 ends. The payout rate of medals per game exceeds 100% at least when the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. RT1 shifts due to a win in the fall replay or a stop at the shift at RT0 and RT2. Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT1, RT1 ends by transitioning to RT0 by winning a promotion replay or by transitioning to RT4 by winning a special role. The payout rate of medals per game is less than 100% regardless of whether or not the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. RT2 is a bonus (BB1-3,
Transition at the end of RB). Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT2, RT2 ends by transitioning to RT1 by stopping the transition or by transitioning to RT3 by winning the special role. The payout rate of medals per game is less than 100% regardless of whether or not the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. RT3 shifts by winning a special role (BB, RB) in RT0 to RT3. Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT3, RT3 ends when the special role that triggered the transition to RT3 wins and transitions to a bonus (BB or RB). The payout rate of medals per game is less than 100% regardless of whether or not the stop operation is performed in the stop order according to the navigation notification. The RB shifts due to the winning of the RB at RT3. Then, the RB ends when the 12 games are consumed or when the prize is won six times. The payout rate of medals per game exceeds 100%. BB shifts due to the winning of BB at RT3. In addition, the total number of medals paid out during the BB is a specified number (316 in the present embodiment) regardless of the number of games since the shift to the BB.
Sheets). The payout rate of medals per game exceeds 100%.

Among RT0 to RT3, RB and BB, RB and BB have the highest payout rate of medals per game, and are the most advantageous gaming state. In addition, RT0 and RT3 among RT0 and RT3 have a higher probability of winning a re-playing role and a higher medal payout rate per game than RT1 and RT2. This is an advantageous state for Also, RT0,
Of the three, RT0 is more advantageous for the player than RT3 in that the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT3.

Further, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 or RT1, the main control unit can execute a navigation notification for notifying a stop order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result. The control can be performed during an assist time (hereinafter, referred to as AT) that is a period.

When controlled by the AT, the main control unit executes the navigation notification by winning the notification target combination corresponding to the game state, and also transmits the internal winning command and the pressing order command to the sub control unit. By transmitting, the navigation effect by the sub-control unit is executed. The notification target combination corresponding to the game state is the replay GR1 to 6 when RT1 is set, the pressing order bell, and R
When it is T0, the replays GR11 to GR13 are in the pushing order bell. In the navigation notification according to the present embodiment, an advantageous stop order for the player is identifiably notified by changing the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12.

In the navigation effect according to the present embodiment, a stop order advantageous to the player notified by the navigation notification is notified by displaying the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and outputting the navigation sound from the speakers 53 and 54. For example, when notifying the stop order of the left middle right, the stop switch 8L such as “123” (indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop), A stop order image indicating the stop order of 8C and 8R is displayed. Also, as the navigation sound, for example, a sound indicating the stop order of the stop switch such as “left center right!” (The left reel indicates the first stop, the middle reel indicates the second stop, and the right reel indicates the third stop). Is output.

In the navigation notification and the navigation effect, when any one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won in the RT1, the stop order in which the promotion replay wins is notified so as to be identifiable. Further, when any of the replays GR11 to GR13 is won in RT0, the stop order in which the middle replay wins is identifiably notified. In addition, when the push order bell is won in both RT1 and RT0, the stop order in which the middle bell wins is identifiably notified.

As described above, in the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the stop order that is advantageous to the player is notified in a distinguishable manner. For this reason, by performing a stop operation in the stop order according to the navigator effect, the player can intentionally win the promotion replay at RT1 and shift to RT0, and win the middle bell. Maintain RT0 by winning the middle replay, avoid falling prize replay winning, win the middle bell, avoid the stop at the transition, and win the middle bell at RT2, transition It is possible to avoid a stop of the appearance. Hereinafter, navigation information and navigation effects may be collectively referred to as navigation,
Performing the navigation notification and the navigation effect may be referred to as performing navigation.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit determines whether or not to control the AT by the internal lottery. When the main control unit wins the AT by the internal lottery, the main control unit controls the AT after a precursor period.

When controlling by the AT, the main control unit sets an initial value of the difference number in the RAM, and subtracts the difference number in the AT. Specifically, when winning in the pushing order bell, nine are subtracted from the difference number. Note that when the common bell, replay, cherry or watermelon is won, the subtraction from the difference number is not performed. The number of payouts at the time of winning the upper bell is one, but even if the player wins the bell in the pushing order and the upper bell wins, nine are subtracted. This is because if the top bell is won and one is subtracted, the top bell is intentionally won and the AT period is extended while suppressing the decrease in the difference number, and the addition of the difference number and the bonus It will be possible to wait for the election.
Therefore, such an action can be prevented, and the extension of the AT can be prevented. In addition, an unfair result is produced between the player who wins the middle bell according to the notification of the navigation and the like, thereby preventing the game from becoming unfair.

The state from the start of the AT control to the transition to RT0 is also referred to as a preparation state. In the preparation state, the main control unit executes the navigation notification when the target combination is won. At this time, in the RT1, when the replays GR1 to GR6 are won, the navigation notification is performed, and when the replays GR1 to GR6 are won, the stop order for winning the promotion replay is notified by the navigation notification. By performing the operation, it becomes possible to win the promotion replay and shift from RT1 to RT0. Further, after the transition to the preparation state, the stop order for winning the middle bell at the time of winning the push order bell is notified. Therefore, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, nine medals are reliably obtained. It becomes possible.

The main control unit ends the preparation state when the promotion replay wins at RT1 and shifts to RT0. Even after shifting to RT0, the stop order for winning the middle row bell when the pushing order bell is won is notified, so that the stop operation is performed in accordance with the notified stop order, thereby ensuring that the stop operation is performed.
It is possible to obtain a number of medals, and it is possible to avoid a stop at the transition and avoid transition to RT1. After shifting to RT0, replay GRs 11 to 13
Since the stop order for winning the middle replay is notified at the time of winning, the stop operation is performed in accordance with the notified stop order, thereby avoiding the winning of the fall replay and avoiding the transition to RT1.

If the difference number becomes 0 after the start of the AT, the control of the AT ends. As a result, the navigation notification is not executed, so that it is impossible to avoid the stop of the transition at the time of winning the pushing order bell, and to avoid the winning of the fall replay at the time of winning the replays GR11 to GR13. A transition to RT1 due to the stoppage of the game or the winning of the replay
Is terminated. In addition, if an additional lot is won by an internal lottery after the start of the AT and before the difference number until the end of the AT becomes zero, the difference quantity won in the RAM is set to A.
It is added to the remaining difference number until the end of T.

If the special combination is won before the difference number becomes 0 after the start of the AT, the AT is interrupted by the end of the RT0, and accordingly, the counting of the remaining difference number until the end of the AT is also interrupted. If a special role is won during the AT and the AT is interrupted, then the bonus is controlled to a corresponding bonus after the winning of the special role that has been won.
By restarting the control of the AT at the time of shifting to T1, the counting of the remaining difference number until the end of the AT is restarted.

[Timer interrupt processing (sub)]
Next, a timer interrupt process (sub) executed by the sub control unit at an interval of 1.12 ms based on the count value of the internal clock will be described.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the timer interrupt processing (sub), the sub control unit first saves the register in use to the stack area (Sp1). Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sp2
). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether a voltage drop signal has been input from the power interruption detection circuit.If the voltage drop signal has been input, whether the voltage reduction signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process. If a voltage drop signal is also input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that fact is set.

After the power failure determination process in step Sp2, it is determined whether or not the power failure flag is set (Sp3). If the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to the power failure process (sub). In the power interruption process (sub), the backup flag used in the start process (sub) is set after the backup data is created, and the checksum is calculated by calculating the exclusive OR of the backup data.

If the power interruption flag is not set, a command analysis process is executed (Sp4). In the command analysis processing, it is determined whether or not a command is stored in the command buffer. If the command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer.
Then, a process corresponding to the acquired command is executed.

In Sp5, the sub control unit executes a navigation color determination process (Sp5). In the navigation color determination processing, the color of the navigation image displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 when performing a navigation effect in the AT game is determined. In the present embodiment, a numeral indicating the pressing order (such as “123”) and a circle surrounding the numeral are determined. In the present embodiment, the degree of expectation that the difference number has been added changes according to the color of the navigation image when the navigation effect is executed during the AT. Note that, when the push order bell is won, either yellow or white is selected. When the player wins the push order replay, the player selects one of blue and white. Therefore, when the yellow navigation image is displayed, it can be determined that the push order bell has been won. When the blue navigation image is displayed, it can be determined that the push order replay has been won. When displayed, it cannot be determined which of the pressing order bell and the pressing order replay has been won. Hereinafter, the color of the navigation image may be abbreviated as the navigation color.

Also, since the color of the symbols aligned on the pay line LN when the middle bell is won by winning in the pushing order bell is yellow, the yellow navigation image is an image of a color corresponding to the color of the symbol constituting the middle bell It is. Similarly, when the middle order replay is won by winning in the push order replay, the winning line L
Since the color of the symbols aligned on N is blue, the blue navigation image is an image of a color corresponding to the color of the symbols constituting the middle replay. That is, the yellow navigation image and the blue navigation image have colors corresponding to the derived display results. On the other hand, the white navigation image is a color set regardless of the display result.

In Sp6, the sub-control unit executes a sign effect execution process (Sp6). In the indication effect execution process, when a cherry or a watermelon that may cause an additional difference during the AT is won, whether or not an additional occurs (that is, whether or not the difference has been given to the player) ) Is performed over a plurality of games. Hereinafter, the notification that the difference number has been added may be referred to as additional notification.

In Sp7, the sub-control unit executes an AT end effect execution process (Sp7). In the AT ending effect execution process, an AT ending effect that displays an image that can specify that the AT is ending is executed based on the combination of symbols when the AT has ended.

  In Sp8, the sub-control unit executes an effect mode selection process (Sp8).

In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit controls an effect mode. More specifically, the sub control unit
The first control, the second control, and the specific control can be executed as the control of the presentation mode in the game. In the present embodiment, it is suggested that the effect is executed by each control and the difference number is added,
The added expectation degree (probability that the difference number is added) is changed depending on the effect mode in the effect. The first control is a control when the difference number is not added (that is, when it is determined not to add the difference number by the internal lottery). The second control is control when the difference number is added (that is, when it is determined that the difference number is added by the internal lottery and the determined difference number is set in the RAM). The specific control is control in the final game of the AT. In the present embodiment, the final game of the AT is a game in which the AT can be ended if the player wins the pushing order bell, and is a game in which the pushing order bell is won. When the player wins the push order replay, the difference number is not subtracted. Therefore, even if the player wins the push order bell, the AT does not end even if the player wins the push order replay.

The production mode in the first control and the second control includes a first mode, a second mode, a third mode, and a fourth mode. Comparing the four production modes, the fourth mode has the highest expectation for the additional number of the difference, the fourth mode has the highest expectation for the additional mode, and the third mode has the highest expectation for the additional mode. The degree of addition is high, and the degree of additional expectation in the first mode is the lowest. The production mode in the specific control includes a first mode and a fifth mode. The fifth aspect has a lower expected degree of addition than the first aspect. In the effect mode selection process, an effect mode in each control in the AT game is selected. The expected degree of addition in the fifth mode may be appropriately set, for example, to be the same as in the first mode.

In addition, in the timer interrupt processing (sub), the sub control unit displays the initial value of the difference number set when the AT starts from the liquid crystal display 51. Therefore, even if an additional charge occurs during the AT, the difference number of the initial value can be recognized, so that the added difference number can be easily recognized. The initial value of the difference number is not always displayed during the AT. For example, a menu screen may be displayed so that the difference can be confirmed, or may be displayed by a switch operation.

[Navigation color determination processing]
Next, the navigation color determination processing executed in the timer interruption processing (sub) will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 7, the sub-control unit firstly sets the AT based on a command from the main control unit.
It is determined whether it is medium or not (Sb1). If the AT is not being performed, the process ends.

During the AT, it is determined whether or not the game has been started based on a command from the main control unit (Sb2). If the game has not been started, the process ends.

When the game is started, it is determined whether or not the pressing order bell has been won based on a command from the main control unit (Sb3). If no one has won, the process ends.

When one of the winners is won, a navigation color determination lottery for determining the color of the navigation image is executed (Sb).
4). After executing the navigation color determination lottery, a navigation effect flag that can specify the determined navigation color and the pressing order (stop order) is set in the RAM, and the process ends.

[About navigation color determination ratio]
As shown in FIG. 8A, in the case of a game other than the final game of the AT, when the pushing order bell is won, 90% of yellow and 10% of white are selected. When the push order replay is won, 90% of yellow is selected and 10% of white is selected.

As shown in FIG. 8 (b), in the case of the final game of the AT (a game in which the AT can be terminated when the pushing order bell is won, the game in which the pushing order bell is won), when the pushing order bell is won, yellow is displayed. 0% and 100% white are selected. When the push order replay is won, yellow is selected at 50% and white is selected at 50%.

Thus, in the example shown in FIG. 8, as shown in FIG. 8A, the execution ratio of the yellow navigation image is higher than that of the white navigation image in a game other than the final game of the AT. It is possible to display a yellow navigation image and a white navigation image when winning in the order bell, but it is possible to display a white navigation image when winning in the pressing order replay. No navigation image is displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the pushing order bell is won in the final game of the AT, a white navigation image is displayed without displaying a yellow navigation image. Therefore, in the final game of the AT, the player cannot determine whether or not the AT is completed based on only the color of the displayed navigation image, so that the player is more nervous about whether or not the AT is completed and improves the interest of the game. Can be done.

[Control of production mode during AT]
Next, the control of the presentation mode during the AT will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 9, when the AT is started, first, a game in an AT normal state that is not in a state after the rare role winning (there is no possibility of additional) is played. In the AT normal state, the first control, which is the control when the difference number is not added, is executed as the control of the presentation mode. If the rare role is won in the AT normal state, whether or not the difference number has been added after a plurality of games is notified. In the period, when the difference number is added when the rare role is elected, the second control which is the control when the difference number is added is executed as the control of the staging mode, and the difference number is not added when the rare role is elected. , The first control is executed. Therefore, during the period, when the second control is executed, the degree of expectation for an increase is increased. When the notification is performed, the state returns to the AT normal state, and the same control is performed thereafter. Then, in the final game of the AT, specific control is executed as control of the effect form.

In the present embodiment, additional notification may be performed after the end of the AT for the difference number added during the AT. Then, when the game is started in the next game in which the AT end screen is displayed (when the start switch 7 is operated after the bet amount is set), the additional notification is performed as the additional notification after the end of the AT.

Note that a configuration may be such that no additional notification is performed after the end of the AT. In this case, for example, A
When the number of games up to the game in which T can be ended is equal to or less than a predetermined game (for example, 1 or 2 games or less), it is possible to configure so that the game in which the rare role is won is immediately added.

[Direction mode selection process]
Next, an effect mode selection process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 10, the sub-control unit first sets A based on a command from the main control unit.
It is determined whether it is during T (Sc1). If the AT is not being performed, the process ends.

During the AT, it is determined whether or not the game has been started based on a command from the main control unit (Sc2). If the game has not been started, the process ends.

When the game is started, an effect mode selection lottery for selecting an effect mode is executed (Sc3).
.

When the production mode selection lottery ends, the production mode flag that can specify the selected production mode is set to RA.
M is set and the process ends.

[Selection ratio of production mode]
A description will be given of the selection ratio of the production mode in the production mode selection lottery (Sc3) of FIG. 10 with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 11, when the first control is executed, the first mode is 70% and the second mode is 2%.
The number of lottery values in the determination table used in the lottery is determined so that 4%, the third mode is 5%, and the fourth mode is 1%.

When the second control is executed, the determination table used in the lottery is set so that the first aspect is 30%, the second aspect is 10%, the third aspect is 40%, and the fourth aspect is 20%. The number of lottery values is determined.

When the specific control is executed, the number of lottery values in the determination table used in the lottery is determined so that the first mode is 99% and the fifth mode is 1%.

As described above, in the final game of the AT, the first mode having a high ratio selected by the first control, which is the control when the difference number is not added, is likely to be selected. It is possible to prevent the player from being excessively expected.

Also, in the final game of the AT, the first mode with the lowest additional expectation is likely to be selected.
Despite being the final game of the AT, it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively expected.

In addition, in the final game of the AT, the effect mode is selected based on a specific table not used in the first control and the second control by executing the specific control, so that the effect can be suitably executed in the final game of the AT.

In the final game of the AT, the first control may be executed without executing the specific control, and any one of the first to fourth aspects may be selected at the ratio shown in FIG. In this case, it is not necessary to prepare a new presentation mode used only in the final game of the AT, so that it is possible to prevent a control burden from being generated.

In addition, in the game which has won the rare role, it is possible to use a table which is not used in the first control, the second control, and the specific control, and to make it possible to execute the effect of indicating the fact that the rare role has been won. As a result, the sense of expectation for the addition can be increased.

When the specific control is executed, the first mode may be set to 100% and the fifth mode may be set to 0%. That is, the configuration is such that only the first mode is executed without providing the fifth mode.

[About a specific example of navigating the common color of the push order bell and the push order replay in the final game of AT]
Next, a specific example of navigating a common color of the push order bell and the push order replay in the final game of the AT will be described with reference to FIG. Note that the navigation of the common color is, specifically, the display of a white navigation image as shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 12A, it is assumed that the AT is started and the difference number is set to 300.
At this time, the display of the difference number is 300 and the display of the acquired number is 0 on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, it is assumed that the pressing order bell is won, a yellow navigation image is displayed, a stop operation is performed according to the navigation, and the middle bell wins. In this case, the number of payouts at the time of winning the middle-stage bell, nine, is subtracted from the difference number, and the remaining difference number becomes 291. Also, the number of payouts at the time of winning the middle bell is nine, and the display of the acquired number is nine.

As shown in FIG. 12 (b), in the second game of the AT, it is assumed that the push order replay is won, a blue navigation image is displayed, a stop operation is performed as in the navigation, and the middle replay wins. Since the middle replay is not counted, the remaining difference number remains at 291. When the middle replay wins, there is no payout, so the display of the acquired number remains nine.

As shown in FIG. 12 (c), in the third game of the AT, it is assumed that the push order replay is won, a blue navigation image is displayed, the stop operation is performed as in the navigation, and the middle replay wins. Since the middle replay is not counted, the remaining difference number remains at 291. When the middle replay wins, there is no payout, so the display of the acquired number remains nine.

As shown in FIG. 12D, in the third game of the AT, it is assumed that the pressing order bell is won, a yellow navigation image is displayed, a stop operation is performed according to the navigation, and the middle bell wins. In this case, the number of payouts at the time of winning the middle row bell, which is nine, is subtracted from the difference number, and the remaining difference number is two.
It becomes 82 sheets. Then, the number of payouts at the time of winning the middle bell, nine, is added, and the display of the acquired number becomes eighteen.

As shown in FIG. 12 (e), in the game in which the difference number becomes three and the acquired number is 242, if the pushing order bell is won, the AT may end. Therefore, when the pushing order bell is won, a white navigation image common to the pushing order bell and the pushing order replay is displayed. It should be noted that a white navigation image is displayed in the same manner when the push order replay is won. Therefore, at this time, it cannot be determined whether the pushing order bell is won and the AT ends, or whether the pushing order replay is won and the AT continues. Then, it is assumed that a stop operation is performed in accordance with the navigation and the middle bell is won. In this case, the number of payouts at the time of winning the middle row bell, nine, is subtracted from the difference number, and the remaining difference number becomes zero. Then, the payout number of nine at the time of winning the middle bell is added, and the display of the acquired number becomes 251. Since the AT ends when the difference number becomes zero, an AT end effect is displayed in which characters “AT end!” Indicating that fact and characters “251 obtained !!” indicating the obtained number are displayed.

As described above, when the pushing order bell is won in the final game of the AT, a white navigation image which is a common navigation color for the pushing order bell and the pushing order replay is displayed, so that the player only has the displayed color. Since it is not possible to determine whether or not the AT ends, the sense of tension on whether or not the AT ends increases, and the interest in the game can be improved.

[Specific examples of production mode in first control, second control, and specific control]
Next, specific examples of the production mode in the first control, the second control, and the specific control will be described with reference to FIGS.
4 will be described.

FIG. 13 shows the first control when the difference number is not added in a game other than the final game of AT, and the second control when the difference number is added in a game other than the final game of AT.
FIG. 14 shows a specific example of an effect mode under specific control in the final game of the AT. Arrows in the figure indicate how the reels are rotating.

13 and FIG. 14 are the effect images during the AT, so that the difference number display 100 (“LAST OO” in the figure) indicating the remaining difference number is common to each mode and the player acquires The acquired number display 101 (“acquired OO” in the figure) indicating the number of obtained images is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51.
13 and 14 show examples in which the navigation images of the first left stop, the second middle stop, and the third right stop are displayed. Also in this specific example, the additional expectation of the difference number is highest in the fourth aspect, and decreases in the order of the third aspect, the second aspect, the first aspect, and the fifth aspect.

As shown in FIG. 13, in the first control and the second control, the first mode, the second mode, the third mode, and the fourth mode are used.
One of the aspects is selected (see FIG. 11).

In the first mode, the background image 102 is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. As the background image 102, an image in which the character A runs in the city is displayed.

In the second mode, a line effect image 103 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 so as to overlap the background image 102. In the line effect image 103, an image in which the same character A as the character A displayed in the background image 102 emits a line is displayed. The words in the second mode are words that explain the game. Specifically, in the second mode, "Please follow the push order navigation"
Is displayed on the screen.

In the third mode, a line effect image 104 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 so as to overlap the background image 102. In the line effect image 104, an image in which the same character A as the character A displayed in the background image 102 emits a line is displayed. The serif in the third embodiment is a serif that indicates the possibility of an additional event. Specifically, in the third mode, a line effect image in which the character A emits a line "chance!" Is displayed.

In the fourth mode, a line effect image 105 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 so as to overlap the background image 102. In the line effect image 105, an image in which the same character A as the character A displayed in the background image 102 emits a line is displayed. The serif in the fourth mode is a line that indicates the possibility of an additional occurrence, but is a line that indicates that the possibility of an additional occurrence is higher than in the third aspect. Specifically, in the fourth mode, a line effect image in which the character A emits a line saying “Intense Atsu!” Is displayed.

As shown in FIG. 14, in the specific control in the final game of the AT, one of the first mode and the fifth mode is selected (see FIG. 11).

In the first mode, the background image 102 is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 as in FIG. As the background image 102, an image in which the character A runs in the city is displayed.

In the fifth mode, the line effect image 106 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 so as to overlap the background image 102. In the line effect image 106, an image in which the same character A as the character A displayed in the background image 102 emits a line is displayed. The words in the fifth mode are words that explain the game. Specifically, in the fifth aspect, "Rare role winning chance"
Is displayed on the screen.

[Other variations]
[About common bell]
In the above embodiment, the difference number is subtracted when the pressing order bell is won, but the difference number may be subtracted when the common bell is won. More specifically, when the common bell is won, nine pages are subtracted in the same manner as when the pressing order bell is won.

In the above-described embodiment, the navigation of the pressing order is performed when the pressing order bell is won. However, the navigation of the pressing order is performed when the common bell is won, and further, the color of the navigation image is changed similarly to the pressing order bell. It may be changed. Specifically, when the common bell is won in the AT, a yellow navigation image associated with the color of the symbol can be displayed in the same manner as the push order bell. Since there is a setting difference in the winning probability of the common bell, the set value can be estimated by counting the number of times the common bell is won. For example, if the number of wins of the common bell is small when a certain number of games have been played, it can be estimated that the setting is low, and if the number of wins of the common bell is large, it can be estimated that the setting is high. Then, the player can identify that the common bell has been won when the common bell has won. Therefore, the player pays attention to whether a combination of downward-sloping bells that can be derived when the common bell is won is derived. Therefore, when the common bell is elected, the navigation notification and the navigation effect are performed in the same manner as when the push bell is elected, thereby indicating that the common bell may have been elected. Attention can be paid to the display result about whether or not.

[About the mode of suggestion by suggestion means]
In the above embodiment, the mode of suggestion by the color of the navigation image has been described as an example of the mode of the suggestion by the suggestion means. However, for example, the size of the navigation image, the level of the navigation voice, the character to navigate, etc. Depending on the mode, it may be indicated by the indicating means.

[End condition of specific state]
In the above embodiment, when the difference number becomes 0 in AT (specific state), that is, A
The AT is terminated when the number of medals counted in T exceeds a specific number. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the number of games in the AT reaches the specific number of games, the navigation in the AT is performed. The end conditions of the AT, such as that the number of times of notification has reached a specific number, that the number of wins of a specific role in the AT has reached a specific number, and that the number of winnings of a specific role in the AT has reached a specific number, are as follows. The conditions may be different from those of the embodiment.

Further, in the above embodiment, when the rare combination is won, the subtraction is not performed from the difference number. However, when the small combination is won, the subtraction may always be performed from the difference number. In addition, when the upper bell wins without obeying the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the winning number of nine of the middle bell is subtracted, but when the upper bell wins, one is subtracted. Is also good. That is, the actual payout number of medals may be subtracted from the difference number.

[Conditions for granting benefits]
In the above-described embodiment, the difference number is added as a privilege when the rare role is simultaneously won. However, for example, the push order bell wins a predetermined number of times in succession, and a lottery separate from the internal lottery is won. The privilege may be provided under conditions different from those in the above embodiment, such as the number of games reaching the number of ceiling games.

For example, in a case where the pushing order bell is added when a predetermined number of times (for example, five times) are consecutively won, in the fifth game after four consecutive winnings, the pushing order bell or It is possible to display a common white navigation image when winning in the push order replay. As a result, when the white navigation image is displayed in the fifth game, the player cannot recognize whether the player has won the push order bell or the push order replay, but has an expectation that the player has won the push order bell. Because it increases, the interest of the game can be increased.

[About specific games]
In the above embodiment, the final game of the AT (a game that can be the final game of the AT) is described as an example of the specific game, but the game is not limited to the final game of the AT and may be a game in the middle of the AT. For example, during the AT, the number of games and the number of games are shifted to an additional specialization zone where the additional specialty zone is easily added, and the additional specialization zone is configured to end with the winning of the special combination. It can be configured to be a specific game. In this case, since the AT continues even after the additional specialization zone ends, the game in the middle of the AT is the specific game.

[Predetermined decision results and specific decision results]
In the above embodiment, the pressing order bell is taken as an example of the predetermined decision result, and the pushing order replay is taken as an example of the specific decision result. However, for example, the predetermined decision result is the pushing order replay, and the specific decision result is the pushing bell. For example, a lottery target combination different from the above embodiment may be used as the determination result. For example, when the predetermined determination result is the push order replay, the AT is ended when the middle replay has won a predetermined number of times, and the common navigation is performed between the push order replay and the push order bell in the final game of the AT. Can be configured.

[About benefits]
In the above embodiment, the bonus is given as an example of the bonus, but for example, a bonus,
A privilege different from that of the above-described embodiment may be provided, such as a transition to a high-probability state in which the probability of an additional occurrence is higher than in other states.

When suggesting the transition to the high-probability state, for example, there is an example in which the words displayed as the dialogue are different by changing the color of the dialogue displayed as the dialogue effect. Specifically, for example, normally, black lines are displayed in all the modes, but when suggesting, the second mode is black, the third mode is red, and the fourth mode.
The embodiments can be purple serifs.

[About specific control]
In the above-described embodiment, the same specific control is executed regardless of whether or not the additional notification is performed after the end of the AT. However, when the additional notification is performed after the AT is completed, a different specific control may be executed. . For example, when the additional notification is not performed after the end of the AT, the effect mode is selected at the ratio shown in FIG. Then, when the additional notification is performed after the end of the AT, a different specific control is executed. In the final game of the AT, the fourth mode or the third mode is selected, or when the additional notification is not performed after the AT is completed. The selection ratio of the first mode can be lower than when the control is executed.

[About the first control and the second control]
In the above embodiment, the same effect mode can be selected in the first control and the second control. For example, the first mode and the second mode are selected in the first control, and the third mode and the third mode are selected in the second control. For example, different effect modes may be selected for the first control and the second control, such as four modes.

[Effects of the above embodiment]
In the above embodiment, when the pushing order bell is won in the final game of the AT, the navigation image is displayed in white common to the pushing order replay without suggesting in yellow (in this example, the process of Sb4 in FIG. 7 is performed. Part, the part shown in FIG. 8, and the part shown in FIG. 12).
Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the final game of the AT, the first mode that is more likely to be selected in the first control, which is the control when the difference number is not added, is likely to be selected (in this example, FIG.
1).
Therefore, by displaying a white navigation image that can be displayed as a navigation image even when the player has won the push order bell or the player has won the push order replay in a game in which the AT may end when the player wins the push order bell, Since it is not possible to determine whether or not the AT ends with only the displayed color, the sense of tension regarding whether or not the AT ends can be increased, and the interest in the game can be improved.
In addition, it is possible to prevent the player from expecting too much despite the final game of the AT.

In the above embodiment, in the final game of the AT, the first mode with the lowest additional expectation is likely to be selected (in this example, the portion shown in FIG. 11).
Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being excessively expected in spite of the final game of the AT.

In the above embodiment, in the final game of the AT, the effect mode is selected by executing the specific control and using the specific table not used in the first control and the second control (in this example, the portion shown in FIG. 11).
Therefore, an effect can be suitably executed in the final game of the AT.

In the above embodiment, it is possible to execute the first control without executing the specific control in the final game of the AT, and to select any one of the first to fourth aspects.
Therefore, it is not necessary to prepare a new presentation mode used only in the final game of the AT, and it is possible to prevent a control burden from being generated.

As described above, the embodiments and the modified examples of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments, and even if there are changes and additions without departing from the gist of the present invention. Needless to say, this is included.

In the above-described embodiment and modified examples, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which a bet amount is set using medals and credits as a game value has been described. The present invention may be applied to a slot machine to be set or a completely credit type slot machine to set a bet amount using only credits as a game value. When a game ball is used as a game value, for example, one medal can be made to correspond to five game balls. When the number of bets is set to 3 in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting a bet amount by using this.

Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. For example, a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls can be used together. It may be. That is, it is possible to set a bet amount and play a game by using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and to generate a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls by generating a prize. A slot machine that can pay out any of the utility values may be applied.

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R Reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which is identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit,
In a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means for determining a display result that allows derivation;
Derivation operation means operated when deriving the display result of the variable display unit,
Suggestion means for indicating an operation mode of the derivation operation means;
State control means that can be controlled to a specific state,
The state control means terminates the control of the specific state when the determination result of the predetermined means becomes a predetermined determination result in the specific game of the specific state, and the determination result of the predetermined means in the specific game is When the specific decision result is reached, the control in the specific state is not terminated,
The suggestion means can suggest a specific operation mode as the operation mode,
The suggestion means can suggest the specific operation mode in a first mode,
The suggesting means can suggest the specific operation mode in a second mode,
It is possible to suggest the specific operation mode in the first mode when the result of the determination by the pre-determination means is a predetermined result.
It is possible to suggest the specific operation mode in the second mode when the result of the determination by the pre-determination means is a predetermined result.
It is possible to suggest the specific operation mode in the second mode when the determination result of the pre-determination means becomes a specific determination result,
When the determination result of the preliminary determination means is a specific determination result, the specific operation mode is not suggested in the first mode,
In a game other than the specific game in the specific state, when the determination result of the pre-determination means is a predetermined determination result, the specific operation mode in the first mode is more than the ratio indicating the specific operation mode in the second mode. The percentage of suggestions is higher,
The suggestion means suggests the specific operation mode in the second mode without suggesting the specific operation mode in the first mode, when the determination result of the preliminary determination means becomes a predetermined determination result in the specific game,
Further comprising a production mode control means for controlling the production mode,
The effect mode control means can execute first control in a game in a specific state,
The effect mode control means can execute a second control in a game in a specific state,
The first control is a control when the privilege is not given,
The second control is control when a privilege is given,
In the specific game, it is easy to select an effect mode having a high ratio selected by the first control.