JP2020189190A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a slot machine capable of suppressing increase of gambling property in games and enhancing amusement of games.SOLUTION: In an ART game, due to the number of games counted after a first winning of an AT reaching 1250 games before reaching 1500 games, the number of AT games of which amount makes it possible to reach 1500 games is additionally given by an additional lottery based on an additional lottery table B. Therefore, in the ART game, instead of a monotonous game property where games are to be continued till the number of counted games reaches 1500 games, the game property becomes to aim for reaching 1250 games first before the number of counted games reaches 1500 games. Accordingly, it is possible to suppress increase of gambling property in games and to enhance amusement of games.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 17

Description

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

A slot machine generally has a variable display unit having reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn as identification information on the outer peripheral portion, and a start switch is operated in a state where a specified number of bets is set. When the reel starts to rotate and the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of the reel, a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, the symbol combination is displayed as a combination of display results, or A prize is generated by deriving a role).

The 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 winning line, a fixed number of medals are paid out for each type of small winning combination. If the display result corresponding to the special role is derived on the winning line,
The game state can be shifted to a special game state that is advantageous for the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. When the display result corresponding to the replay combination is derived on the winning line, the next game can be played without consuming a new medal for setting the bet number.

Conventionally, there has been a slot machine that notifies the operation procedure of the stop switch for winning the plum role when the plum role is won at the replay time (RT) where the winning probability of the re-game combination is higher than that during the normal game. (See, for example, Patent Document 1). further,
In this slot machine, the limit value of the difference number, which is the difference between the cumulative value of the number of inserted medals and the cumulative value of the number of medals paid out, is set, and when the difference reaches the limit value, even during RT. The notification of the operation procedure was stopped.

Japanese Patent No. 5476454

According to the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, when the difference number reaches the limit value, the player is made to miss the prize of the plum role by stopping the notification of the operation procedure even during RT, and the difference number is lost. As a result, it was possible to suppress the increase in the gambling of the game, but it was not possible to improve the interest of the game.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that suppresses an increase in the gambling of a game and improves the interest of the game.

(A) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided.
In a slot machine in which a display result can be derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Specific state control means for controlling the value added to the game per unit game to a specific state exceeding 1 and
It is equipped with a counting means for counting the amount of game value given to the player after a predetermined opportunity.
The specific state control means is
When the amount of gaming value counted by the counting means reaches the limit amount, the specific state is terminated.
From the time when the amount of game value counted by the counting means is a specific amount smaller than the limit amount, the specific state is set so that the amount of game value counted by the counting means reaches the limit amount. It is possible to perform specific control to control,
In the specific state, the slot machine performs a notification suggesting a period from being controlled to the specific state until the specific control is performed, and a notification suggesting a period until the specific state ends. Further, a specific notification means to be performed after the control is performed is provided.
(1) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, is provided.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variablely displayed and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Allows derivation of any of a plurality of types of display results, including replay display results (eg, replay symbol combinations) that allow the next game to be played without using game values (eg medals). Predetermined means (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) and
A first gaming state (for example, RT1, RT0) and a second gaming state (for example, RT2) in which the probability that the re-game display result is allowed to be derived by the prior determination means is higher than that of the first gaming state. A game state control means for controlling a game state to any one of a plurality of types of game states including (for example, a process of controlling to any game state by the main control unit 41).
It is provided with a counting means (for example, a process of counting the number of games by the main control unit 41) for counting the number of unit games executed after a predetermined opportunity (for example, at the first hit of AT).
In the game state control means, in the second game state, the counting number (for example, the number of counting games), which is the number of unit games counted by the counting means, is each of the unit games executed after the predetermined opportunity. The total amount of game value given in (for example, the total value of the net increase number after the first hit of AT) has reached the limit number of times (for example, 1500 games) that is equal to or less than the predetermined upper limit amount (for example, 3000 pieces). Occasionally, a limiting means for transitioning the gaming state from the second gaming state to the first gaming state (for example, as shown in FIG. 17, timing t7).
Includes limit processing) to transition the game state from RT2 to RT1 when the game reaches 1500 games.

According to such a configuration, in the second game state, the number of unit games counted after the predetermined trigger is determined by the total amount of the game values given for each of the unit games executed after the predetermined trigger. When the limit number of times that is less than or equal to the upper limit of is reached, the gaming state changes from the second gaming state to the first
The transition to the game state is made. In this way, despite being controlled to the second game state in which the probability that the re-game display result is allowed to be derived is high, the increase in gambling of the game is not suppressed, but the game state is changed. Because it suppresses the increase in the gambling of the game
It is possible to prevent the decline in the interest of the game as much as possible.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above
The second game state is a game state (for example, RT2 during AT) in which the rate of adding the value for game per unit game exceeds 1.

According to such a configuration, since the amount of added value for the game is gradually increased in the second game state, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

In the "second game state", the rate of giving the game value is 1 due to the execution of the notification effect (for example, the navigation effect) that notifies the operation procedure of the derivation operation means that promotes the derivation of the specific display result. It may be in a game state that exceeds, and the notification effect is not executed, but other factors (for example,
It may be in a gaming state in which the rate of adding the value for the game exceeds 1 due to (the probability of winning the re-game combination is high, etc.).

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The first game state is a game state in which the rate of giving the game value per unit game does not exceed 1.
For example, RT1, RT0).

According to such a configuration, since the amount of the game value added is gradually reduced in the first game state, it is possible to suppress an increase in the gambling property of the game.

In the "first game state", the addition rate of the game value exceeds 1 due to the fact that the notification effect (for example, the navigation effect) for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means for promoting the derivation of the specific display result is not executed. The game may be in a non-gaming state, or a notification effect is executed, but the game value added rate does not exceed 1 due to other factors (for example, the probability of winning the re-game combination is low). It may be in a state.

(4) In any of the slot machines (1) to (3) above,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
A derivation control means (for example, a process of executing reel control by the main control unit 41) that controls to derive a display result according to a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means.
Advantageous amount determining means for determining whether or not to give an advantageous amount (for example, the number of AT games) (for example, a process of executing the first hit lottery and the additional lottery by the main control unit 41),
A notification effect means (for example, a navigation effect) for notifying an operation procedure (for example, push order) of the derivation operation means for promoting the derivation of a specific display result by digesting the given advantageous amount (for example, a navigation effect). For example, a process in which the sub control unit 91 executes a navigation effect based on a command from the main control unit 41) is further provided.
In the notification effect means, the gaming state is changed from the second gaming state to the first by the limiting means.
In the case of transition to the gaming state, when the advantageous amount remains, the notification effect is continuously executed based on the advantageous amount (for example, if the number of AT games remains even after the limit processing, the navigation effect is performed in RT1. Continue to execute, see variant example).

According to such a configuration, even if the gaming state is changed from the second gaming state to the first gaming state in order to suppress the increase in the gambling of the game, when the advantageous amount remains, it is based on the advantageous amount. Since the notification effect is continuously executed, the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) In any of the slot machines (1) to (4) above,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
A derivation control means (for example, a process of executing reel control by the main control unit 41) that controls to derive a display result according to a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means.
Advantageous amount determining means for determining whether or not to give an advantageous amount (for example, the number of AT games) (for example, a process of executing the first hit lottery and the additional lottery by the main control unit 41),
When the advantageous amount determination means determines the addition of the advantageous amount, the advantageous amount notification means (for example, a process of executing the AT first hit notification by the sub-control unit 91) and
A notification effect means (for example, a navigation effect) for notifying an operation procedure (for example, push order) of the derivation operation means for promoting the derivation of a specific display result by digesting the given advantageous amount (for example, a navigation effect). For example, a process in which the sub control unit 91 executes a navigation effect based on a command from the main control unit 41) is further provided.
The predetermined trigger is a trigger after the trigger when the grant of the advantageous amount is notified by the advantageous amount notification means (for example, at the time of AT first hit notification, at the start of navigation, and a modified example).

According to such a configuration, the number of unit games executed after the trigger when the grant of the advantageous amount is notified is counted, so that the number of unit games is taken into consideration until the grant of the advantageous amount is notified. There is no need to use.

(6) In any of the slot machines (1) to (5) above,
An output means (for example, an external output board 10) that outputs a test signal of a slot machine to the outside.
With 00)
The test signal includes a signal indicating that the number of unit games is being counted by the counting means (for example, a signal indicating that the number of games is being counted).

According to such a configuration, a signal indicating that the number of unit games is counted by the counting means can be output to the outside as a test signal, so that it is possible to support the test for the number of unit games. it can.

(7) In any of the slot machines (1) to (6) above,
Further provided with an initialization means for initializing the number of counts (for example, a process of clearing the RAM when the setting is changed by the main control unit 41).
As an opportunity for initialization by the initialization means, when the setting of the advantage for the player is changed (for example, when the setting is changed), and after the power to the slot machine is cut off, the power is straddled over a specific time. Is supplied (for example, when the power is restored after 3:00 am).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the counted number of unit games from being initialized at an unintended trigger.

(8) In any of the slot machines (1) to (7) above,
The game state control means has a predetermined end condition that is satisfied when the counting number reaches the limit number (for example, an end condition that is satisfied by executing 1500 G during a series of ATs).
When any of a plurality of types of end conditions including the above is satisfied, the game state is changed from the second game state to the first game state.
A predetermined control executing means for executing the predetermined control is further provided (for example, so that the time when the predetermined end condition is satisfied is more advantageous to the player than when the end condition different from the predetermined end condition is satisfied (for example). As shown in FIG. 16, when ART is completed by limit processing, the number of digestion games lottery table B is more advantageous than when ART is completed by other than limit processing.
Is used).

According to such a configuration, even if the player continues the game after the predetermined end condition is satisfied,
Since the predetermined control is executed so that the time when the predetermined end condition is satisfied is more advantageous to the player than when the end condition different from the predetermined end condition is satisfied, the interest of the game is improved. Can be done.

(9) In the slot machine of (8) above,
Further provided with an advantageous state control means for controlling an advantageous state advantageous to the player when the number of unit games reaches the number of digestions,
The predetermined control is a control for determining the number of digestions (for example, a process of executing the digestion game number lottery shown in FIG. 16 by the main control unit 41).

According to such a configuration, it is advantageous for the player that the time when the predetermined end condition is satisfied is more advantageous for the player than when the end condition different from the predetermined end condition is satisfied. Since the number of times of digestion to be controlled is determined, the interest of the game can be improved.

(10) In the slot machine of (8) or (9) above,
Advantage setting means (for example, setting value) for setting an advantage (for example, a set value) for a player.
A process for executing setting changes by the main control unit 41) is further provided.
The predetermined control executed when the predetermined end condition is satisfied is the same control as the control executed when the advantage is set by the advantage setting means (for example, FIG. 1).
The digestion game number lottery table B shown in 6 (b) is used for the digestion game number lottery both at the time of limit processing and at the time of setting change).

According to such a configuration, the same predetermined control is executed when the advantage is set and when the predetermined end condition is satisfied, so that the processing load in the predetermined control can be reduced.

(11) In any of the slot machines (8) to (10) above,
A delay control execution means that executes delay control (for example, freeze) that delays the progress of the game when at least the predetermined end condition is satisfied.
Information notification means (for example, ART by the main control unit 41) for notifying information that can identify that the control to the second gaming state has ended during the period in which the delay control is being executed.
(Processing to execute the end effect during the freeze as well as the execution of the freeze) is further provided.

According to such a configuration, when at least a predetermined end condition is satisfied, information that can identify that the control to the second game state has ended can be notified during the delay control, so that the control to the second game state can be performed. Can be prevented from ending suddenly, and can prevent the player from feeling distrust.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which this invention is applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and the technical matter related to a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of the re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matter related to the re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the symbol combination of the transition roll, and the technical matter related to the transition roll. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure which shows the outline of the game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is allowed by the lottery target combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when a plurality of winning combination wins at the same time. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when a plurality of winning combination wins at the same time. It is a figure for demonstrating the AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the digestion game number lottery. This is an example of a timing chart for explaining various processes executed when the gaming state shifts from RT1 to RT2 and then transitions to RT1 again.

A mode for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. In the following embodiments, an example will be described when the present invention is applied to a slot machine.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b rotatably pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and the transmission area 51b corresponding to the perspective window 3 can be transmitted. As a result, a predetermined effect can be executed in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L, 2C arranged side by side inside the housing 1a via the see-through window 3 by transmitting the transmission area 51b out of the display area 51a. , 2R (hereinafter also referred to as left reel, middle reel, right reel)
Becomes visible.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. On the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, a plurality of types of symbols that can be identified from each other are arranged in a predetermined order. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. Further, although the variable display unit shows an example of being configured by a physical reel, it may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

At the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided, and a front door 1 is provided.
At the lower part of b, a medal payout outlet 9 and speakers 53 and 54 for paying out medals are provided.

Further, the front door 1b has a gaming value (number of medals) owned by the player as an example of the operating means.
MAXBET switch 6, which is operated when setting the specified number of bets set according to the game state within the range of credits stored as, when the credits and the set number of bets are settled and returned. Settlement switch 10 operated, start switch 7 operated when starting a game, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively, for use in production A production switch 56 and the like are provided.

As an example of the notification means, the front door 1b has a game display unit 1 that notifies information about the game.
3 is provided. The game display unit 13 has a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays the number of medals to be paid out and an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED1 for notifying the number
4, 2 BETLED15, 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17 to notify that the medal can be inserted, start effective LED18 to notify that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, and weight after the operation of the start switch 7. (The state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R because a certain period of time has not passed since the start of the previous game) Waiting LED19 to notify that the game is in progress, the replay game after winning the replay is in progress. An LED 20 is provided during replay to notify that.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) are set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If a medal is inserted with the number of bets already set,
That amount will be added to the credit.

The winning line is a line for determining whether the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described, but a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided so that it is easy to recognize that the combinations of the symbols constituting the prize are aligned on the prize line LN. Invalid lines LM1-LM
Reference numeral 4 denotes a combination of predetermined symbols on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when a specific combination of winning symbols (so-called breaks) is aligned on the winning line LN, not on the line for which the winning is determined.
For example, by aligning bell-bell-bell), it is easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2
By rotating R to display the symbols in a variable manner and stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, three symbols are derived as display results in the upper, middle and lower stages of the perspective window 3. indicate. When the combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning, and credits are added.
When the maximum number of credits (50) is reached, medals are paid out from the medal payment exit 9.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of the slot machine 1. In the example of FIG. 4, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, an effect control board 90 that controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and a drive power source for electrical components. A power supply board 101 for generating the above, an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game, and the like are provided. Further, the external output board 1000 can also output a test signal used for testing the slot machine 1 to an external test device.

The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (exemplified on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4), and the notification means (game control in FIG. 4). Display devices such as (exemplified on the left side of the substrate 40) are driven and controlled. In addition, the game control board 40
Is based on the signals from the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R, and the reel motors 32L, 3
Drive control of 2C and 32R.

The game control board 40 is equipped with a circuit configuration (exemplified in the game control board 40 of FIG. 4) such as a main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted or connected to the game control board 40.
The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer, and has a CPU and ROM (not shown).
, RAM, I / O port, etc.

The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 56, and drives and controls an effect device such as a liquid crystal display 51 (exemplified on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4).

The effect control board 90 is equipped with a circuit configuration (exemplified in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4) such as a sub control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O port, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operating means, detection means (exemplified on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4), and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

[Set value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate (ratio of the total number of medals used for setting the number of bets to the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate changes by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery or the like. The set value consists of 6 levels from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, 5, 4, 3, 2,
The smaller the value in the order of 1, the lower the payout rate. That is, from the point of view of the payout rate, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is stepwise. Become.

In order to change the set value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after turning on the setting key switch 37. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Move to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the setting value display 2
The display value displayed in 4 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from setting 6, it returns to setting 1). Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is fixed as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the fixed display value (set value) is stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41, and the game shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

The setting may be changed on the condition of "power ON" + "setting key ON" + "front door open detection". As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal setting change when the front door 1b is not opened. Furthermore, once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door 1b until the end condition for ending the setting change state (the setting key is turned off after the setting value is confirmed) is satisfied. You may try to do it. As a result, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

In order to confirm the set value, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on after the game is finished and the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value display 24 displays the setting value read from the RAM, so that the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the progress of the game is impossible, and by turning off the setting key switch 37, the setting confirmation state ends and the game returns to a state in which the progress is possible.

It should be noted that the setting confirmation state may be entered on the condition of "setting key ON" + "front door open detection". As a result, it is possible to prevent an illegal setting confirmation when the front door 1b is not opened. Furthermore, once the setting confirmation state is entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door 1b until the end condition (setting key is OFF operation) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. May be good. As a result, the front door 1 is in the setting confirmation state.
Since the setting confirmation state is not terminated even when b is closed, it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

[Power disconnection processing]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs timer interrupt processing (
When the power failure determination process for determining whether or not the voltage decrease signal from the power failure detection circuit 48 is detected is performed every time the main) is executed, and it is determined that the voltage decrease signal is detected in the power failure determination process. In addition, the power failure process (main) for setting the data for determining whether or not the RAM data is normal is executed at the next return.

The main control unit 41 is subject to the condition that the RAM data is normal at the time of its startup.
The processing state of the main control unit 41 is restored to the state before the power failure based on the data stored in the RAM, but if the RAM data is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM error error code is set in the register. Set to control the RAM error error state and disable the progress of the game.

The sub-control unit 91 also determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power failure detection circuit 98 is detected, and if it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected, whether or not the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the next recovery. Executes the power cut processing (sub) that sets the data for determining whether or not.

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

Even if it is determined that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of its activation, the sub-control unit 91 receives a setting command indicating that the setting has been changed from the main control unit 41 for a certain period of time after the activation. The RAM 91c is initialized even when neither the return command nor the setting command indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been restored is received even after the elapse has passed. In this case as well, only the RAM 91c is initialized, and the execution of the effect is not disabled.

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

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 starts with the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 both ON when a RAM abnormality error occurs, and the setting key switch 37 is ON and the reset / setting switch 38 is ON. When the game is started in the OFF state, when the setting key switch 37 is started in the OFF state and the RAM data is not destroyed, or when the initialization condition consisting of five at the end of one game is satisfied. Five types of initialization with different regions to be initialized are performed according to each initialization condition.

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

In the present embodiment, initialization 1 is performed before the transition of the setting change state, but it is performed at the end of the setting change state, or at both the time before the transition of the setting change state and the end of the setting change state. You may.

[command]
A command transmitted by the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 gives the sub control unit 91 a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a freeze command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning judgment command, a payout start command, and a payout. Multiple types including end command, game state command, standby command, stop command, error command, return command, setting command, setting confirmation command, door command, operation detection command, navigation command, AT winning command, and CZ winning command Send a command.

These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the type of the command and 1-byte extended data indicating the contents of the command. The sub-control unit 91 determines the type of command based on the type data.

The BET command is a command that can specify the number of medals inserted, that is, the number of medals used to set the number of bets. The BET command is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game, and in a state where the specified number of bets is not set, a medal is inserted or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to bet the number of bets. Is sent when is set. BE
Since the T command is transmitted when the bet number setting operation is performed, the sub-control unit 91 is set to B.
By receiving the ET command, it is possible to identify that the bet number setting operation has been performed.

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

The internal winning command is a command that can specify the result of the internal lottery. The internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Sub control unit 9
1 can specify the operation of the start switch 7 and the result of the internal lottery by receiving the internal winning command.

The freeze command is a command that can specify the execution of the freeze. The freeze command is sent when the freeze is executed. Freeze is a control that delays the progress of the game over a predetermined delay time (freeze time). In the present embodiment, A described later
Freeze is executed when RT ends.

The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation. The reel rotation start command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R.

In the reel stop command, the reels to stop are left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, right reel 2R.
It is a command that can specify which of the above, the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel. The reel stop command is transmitted each time the stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel is performed. The sub-control unit 91 can identify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R have been operated by receiving the reel stop command.

The winning determination command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols aligned on the winning line LN, the presence or absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning. The winning judgment command is
It is transmitted after all reels are stopped and the winning judgment is made.

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

The game state command is a command that can specify the game state of the next game, the type of RT, and the number of remaining games of RT. The game status command is sent at the end of the game. Further, in the present embodiment, the game state command specifies information that can specify the number of count games and the net increase in the number of counts, which will be described later, and the number of games remaining and the net increase in the number of remaining games until the limit process described later is executed. Contains possible information.

The standby command is a command indicating the transition to the standby state. When the standby command ends one game and the number of bets is not set and a certain period of time elapses to enter the standby state, the payout of medals by the settlement of credits (including the medals used to set the number of bets) ends. And it is sent after the payout end command is sent.

The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state. When controlled to the stopped state, a stop command indicating the occurrence of the stopped state is transmitted, and when the reset operation is performed and the stopped state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stopped state is transmitted. Will be done.

An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error state and the type of error state. When an error is determined and controlled to an error state, an error command indicating the occurrence of the error state and its type is sent, and when the reset operation is performed and the error state is released, an error command indicating the release of the error state is sent. Is sent.

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

The setting command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. A setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is sent at the time of transition to the setting change state, and a setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is sent at the end of the setting change state. The sub control unit 91 has the main control unit 41 as the setting shifts to the changed state.
Since the control state of is initialized, it is possible to specify that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the start of setting.

The setting confirmation command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting confirmation state. A setting confirmation command indicating the start of the setting confirmation is sent when the state shifts to the setting confirmation state, and a setting confirmation command indicating the end of the setting confirmation is sent at the end of the setting confirmation state.

The door command is the detection state of the door open detection switch 25, that is, ON (open state) /
This command indicates OFF (closed state). The door command changes the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 (from ON to OFF) when the power is turned on, when one game ends (after the game ends and before the setting of the bet number for the next game can be started). , OFF to ON) is transmitted.

Operation detection commands are operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7).
, Stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R) whose detection state (ON / OFF) has changed, whether the detection state has changed from OFF to ON or from ON to OFF, and the detection state (ON) of other switches. / OFF) is a command indicating. The operation detection command is
It is transmitted when the detection status of any of these operation switches changes.

The navigation command is a command that can specify the corresponding operation procedure described later. The navigation command is transmitted when the navigation target combination described later is won during AT.

The AT winning command is a command that can specify the result of the AT lottery and the start timing of the AT.

[Control by sub-control unit 91 when receiving a command]
The control of the effect executed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command will be described. When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

The reception buffer is provided with an area capable of storing up to 16 commands, and can store a plurality of commands.

In the timer interrupt processing (sub), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer, and if an unprocessed command is stored, the earliest of them. The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received in the step, and the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, the reel LED 55, etc. are referred to based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. Controls the output of various production devices.

In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the effect LED 52, and the speakers 53 and 54 are displayed for each of the plurality of types of effect patterns.
The control patterns of these effect devices such as the output mode and the lighting mode of the reel LED are registered, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives the command, the effect set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table is set. Among the control patterns registered corresponding to the patterns, the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command is referred to, and the output control of the effect device is performed based on the control pattern. As a result, the effect is executed according to the effect pattern and the progress of the game.

[Winning role, transition roll]
5 and 6 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, the symbol combinations of winning combinations, and the technical matters related to the winning combinations. The name column shows the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column shows the combination of symbols for which the winning combination is a winning combination. Further, in the combination column of symbols aligned with the invalid line, a combination of symbols that stops at the invalid line when the combination of the winning symbols stops at the winning line and is easily recognized by the player is shown. There is. In the payout number column, the value given at the time of winning (medal payout, replay grant) is shown.

BB1 and BB2 are winning roles with a transition to an advantageous state of bonus. BB
In the payout number column of 1 and BB2, the end condition of the bonus transferred by winning is shown. Each bonus ends when a predetermined number of medals or more are paid out. For example, a bonus controlled by winning / winning BB1 ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out during the bonus is 351 or more.

Further, the game state column of FIG. 6 shows the game state to be transferred at the time of winning. "/" Is
Indicates "or". For example, for the fall replay of FIG. 6, the combination of symbols is "
It becomes "Bell-Replay-Bell" and is controlled by RT1 at the time of winning, and the value given is the replay grant. In addition, when the combination of the fall replay symbols stops on the winning line, "replay / plum-replay-replay / plum" stops on the invalid line. Also, when the combination of special replay symbols stops on the winning line, "Black BA" is placed on the invalid line.
"R / white BAR-black BAR / white BAR-black BAR / white BAR" stops. "Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR-Black BAR / White BAR" can be stopped on the invalid line only when the special replay is won, and eventually when the special replay is not won. It is a combination of symbols that are not stopped on the line of.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a symbol combination of transition rolls. The transition rolls are the left bells 1 to 2 shown in FIG.
4. One of the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 was won, and the reels other than the reels that are the conditions for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell were the first stop, and the winning upper bell was missed. In some cases, it is a roll that is aligned with the winning line LN. When the transition roll stops on the winning line LN during RT0, RT2, and RT3, the transition to RT1 is performed.

[Transition of game state]
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT. In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, the replay is won with a predetermined winning probability (see the numerical value in the replay combination column in the upper figure of FIG. 9).
Of a plurality of types of gaming states including T0 to RT4 and a bonus in which the winning probability of a small winning combination is higher than that during RT0 to RT4, any of the corresponding game states from the start condition to the end condition is satisfied. It is controlled by the game state (see the winning combination or the outcome shown along the arrow in FIG. 8, and the start condition / end condition column in the upper figure of FIG. 9).

When either BB1 or BB2 is won, it is controlled by RT4. The winning flag set when either BB1 or BB2 is won is carried over until the winning BB wins. In addition, RT4 is also continuously controlled from BB winning to BB winning. In RT4, the replay is won with a higher probability than in RT1 and RT3 and lower than in RT0 and RT2 (see the numerical value in the replay combination column in the upper figure of FIG. 9). The replay probability in RT4 is set to the probability that the payout rate does not exceed 1 even if the winning small winning combination can be won without being missed. That is, RT4
The replay probability in is that the total number of medals paid out when winning a small winning combination during RT4 without failing exceeds the total number of medals that used medals or credits to set the number of bets during RT4. It is set to the probability that medals will not increase.
When a BB prize is generated during RT4, the bonus is controlled, and the bonus ends when the number of medals or more described in FIG. 5 is paid out, and the bonus is controlled to RT3. The type of replay to be drawn internally is determined for each type of RT (the circle in the lower figure of FIG. 9 indicates the replay to be drawn).

[Lottery target role]
10 and 11 are diagrams showing a combination of lottery target combinations read out as lottery target combinations (hereinafter, also referred to as winning combinations) for each game state. The lottery target combination column indicates the name, and the game status column indicates that the lottery target combination is a lottery target for each type of RT.
The number below the circle indicates the number of judgment values related to the winning probability. For example, Bell is R
In any of the states of T0 to RT3, it is a lottery target winning combination of 360/65536. During RT4, the bonus lottery is not done, but the winning combination that can be won at the same time as the bonus (hereinafter also referred to as the simultaneous winning combination) has the same probability as during other RTs. For weak watermelons, an internal lottery is performed based on the number of judgment values shown in parentheses.

As shown in FIG. 11, the special replay is set to be a lottery target combination only when controlled by RT2. Further, in the bonus, for example, the middle bell is set as a lottery target combination, and it is set to win with an extremely high probability (for example, 64000/65536). In addition, the middle bell is a role that can generate a prize regardless of the operation timing. Therefore, during the bonus, the middle bell prize can be generated with an extremely high probability regardless of the operation timing and the operation procedure, and the number of medals can be efficiently increased. Therefore, the bonus is in an advantageous state for the player.

FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a combination of winning combinations included in the winning combination included in the lottery target combination. For example, weak cherries include lower cherries. Weak watermelons include downward-sloping watermelons, upper watermelons, and middle watermelons. Therefore, when the weak watermelon is won in the internal lottery, the right-down watermelon, the upper watermelon, and the middle watermelon are won.

Among the lottery target combinations, bonus 1 to bonus 12 are combinations in which BB1 or BB2 and a predetermined winning combination such as a weak cherry or a bell can be read out at the same time and won. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, the bonus 1 to the bonus 12 have different numbers of determination values. For this reason, the ratio of BB1 or BB2 actually winning at the same time (hereinafter, also referred to as reliability) when the simultaneous winning combination is won, which is an advantage for the player, becomes bonus 6 or bonus 12. The number of judgment values is determined so that the middle cherry contained is the highest, followed by the strong cherry, the strong watermelon, the weak cherry, and the weak watermelon, and the bell is the lowest.

13 and 14 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. For each winning lottery target combination, when the stop operation is performed in the push order shown in the push order column, reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination of the winning combination shown in the symbol combination to be stopped to the right at the winning line LN. For example, when the replay GR1 is won, the promotion replay 1 is derived when the push order is left, middle and right, and the normal replay is derived when the push order is other than left, middle and right. Also, for example, when the left bell is won, if the push order is the left first stop, the right-down bell is derived, and if the push order is other than the left first stop, the upper bell or the transition roll. Is derived.

In addition, replay GR1 to GR6, replay GR11 to GR13, and replay GR2
1 to GR23 are also referred to as push order rips because the replays that win prizes differ depending on the operation procedure (push order) of the stop switch by the player. In addition, the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are the operation procedures (pressing order) of the stop switch by the player.
Since the small winning combination (bell) is different depending on the type, it is also called a push order bell.

The push order in which the promotion replays 1 and 2 win when any of the replays GR1 to GR1 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the push order in which the normal replay wins is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure. The push order in which the normal replay wins when any of the replays GR11 to 13 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the push order in which the fall replay wins is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure. Replay GR21-2
The push order in which the special replay wins when any of 3 is won is also referred to as a correct answer procedure, and the push order in which the normal replay wins is also referred to as an incorrect answer procedure. In addition, the push order in which the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell wins when one of the push order bells is won is also called the correct answer procedure, and the push order in which the upper bell wins or the transition result is derived is the incorrect answer procedure. Also called.

In a narrow sense, the "game" in the slot machine 1 means from the operation of the start switch 7 to the stop of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, but the number of medals before the operation of the start switch 7 when playing a game. Since the setting, the payout of medals and the transition of the game state are also performed after the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the "game" in a broad sense.

[Game processing]
The main control unit 41 performs game processing and controls one game. In game processing
First, BET processing is performed for setting the number of bets and for credit settlement and settlement of bets.

When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the number of bets, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined random number circuit, and it is determined (internal lottery) whether or not to allow the generation of a prize based on the extracted random number value. The internal lottery process (see FIGS. 10 to 12 and the like) is performed. The random number circuit updates the numerical value in the predetermined numerical range (0 to 65535) according to the predetermined update rule. Main control unit 41
Extracts the numerical value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated as a random number value. When a lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, the winning flag of the winning combination included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. For example, when BB1 is won, the BB1 winning flag is set, and when the strong cherry is won, the winning flag of the lower cherry and the winning flag of the single combination are set. The winning flags of BB1 and BB2 are carried over until the winning BB is won, while the winning flags corresponding to the winning combinations other than BB1 and BB2 are when the winning game ends regardless of whether or not a winning is generated. Will be erased.

When the internal lottery process is completed, the reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation of the previous game.
After starting the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are activated, and the rotation of the reels is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 13 and 14). In the reel rotation process, when a predetermined freeze condition is satisfied, a freeze effect is executed to delay the progress of the game for a predetermined period (delay the activation of each stop operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R). Stop switch 8L after executing the freeze effect processing for
, 8C, 8R are enabled and the game shifts to the normal game.

When the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, the winning determination process (see FIGS. 5 to 7) for determining whether or not a winning or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line is performed. Will be done. In addition, the state shown in FIG. 8 is controlled according to the combination of symbols on the winning line.

When the winning determination process is completed, the payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of winning, various processes not related to winning (for example, processing related to counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus and controlling the end of the bonus, and winning without carry-over). Flags (winning flags for small wins, replays, etc.) are erased). Also, BB1
When it is determined that one of BB2 and BB2 has been won, the winning flag of the winning BB is deleted. In the process at the end of the game, the process of setting the game state in preparation for the next game (Fig. 8,
(See FIG. 9 and the like) is executed. As a result, the game processing for one game is completed, and the game processing for the next one game is started.

[Processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can control AT (assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and RT2. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery relating to the granting of an AT game that gives the AT the right to control. Specifically, the main control unit 41 determines by AT lottery whether or not to grant the AT game and the number of grants (the number of AT games) when the AT game is granted. It should be noted that the decision to grant the AT game in the AT lottery is also referred to as AT winning, and the decision not to grant the AT game in the AT lottery is also referred to as non-AT winning. Although it is not provided in the present embodiment, it may be controlled by CZ (Change Zone) as a state advantageous in the AT lottery. That is, in CZ, the probability of winning AT is higher than in non-CZ, or A given when AT is won.
The number of T games may increase. Further, the CZ game which is the right to control the CZ may be determined by the CZ lottery executed when a predetermined lottery opportunity (for example, cherry winning) is reached.

In addition, the main control unit 41 controls the AT when it is determined in the AT lottery to grant the AT game, and specifies an operation procedure (pushing order) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN. Execute the process for executing the possible navigation effect.

In the present embodiment, the number of AT games given is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41.

When the main control unit 41 reaches the AT start timing when the AT is won,
The AT flag is set (stored) in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 to control the AT.
The main control unit 41 identifies whether or not AT is in progress based on the AT flag. Specifically
The main control unit 41 sets the AT flag over the number of AT games given by the AT lottery. Then, the main control unit 41 clears the AT flag when all the AT games have been exhausted. In this way, the main control unit 41 controls the AT by digesting the assigned AT game. The AT flag is cleared when the number of AT games reaches 0, but in the present embodiment, the AT flag is also cleared when the limit process described later is executed.

In addition, winning an AT by AT lottery in a state where an AT game has not been granted is also referred to as an AT first hit. Further, notifying the player of the AT first hit is also referred to as AT first hit notification. Further, winning an AT by an AT lottery in a state where an AT game is granted is also referred to as an AT addition. In addition, as a state in which the AT game is granted, a state in which the granted AT game is owned without being digested (for example, AT after the first hit of AT).
A state in which the first hit is notified and then the state shifts to during preparation until the effect state is controlled by the AT), or a state in which the AT flag is set based on the given AT game, and the like can be mentioned.

During AT, as a result of executing the navigation effect as described later, the RT2 can be controlled. The subtraction of the number of AT games after the start of AT starts from the next game in which the special replay is won (the opportunity to start subtraction is established) at RT0, for example. A started after the end of BB
The same applies to T. As a result, the main control unit 41 can control RT2 (AT + RT2) during AT over the determined number of AT games. In addition, RT which is advantageous for the player
The state controlled by the AT in 2 is also referred to as an assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART).

[Game flow]
Here, with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9 again, the flow of the game will be collectively described. First,
The flow of the game in RT0 to RT3 other than RT4 and the bonus will be described. RT0 ~
In No. 3, the flow of the game is as described below, depending on whether or not AT is in progress. First, the flow of the game during non-AT will be described.

It is controlled by RT3 after the setting change state is completed. RT3 is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is 1 / 7.31, and it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state. Therefore, RT3 is not controlled by AT and the navigation effect is not executed. In this way, RT3
In, since the navigation effect is not executed, the correct answer procedure is not known even if the push order bell is won, and the transition result is derived depending on the timing (see FIG. 14). In this way, R
In T3, the probability of winning the re-game combination is low, and since the navigation effect is not executed, the medal payout rate is less than 1. That is, RT3 is a so-called low probability state. When the shift roll is derived in RT3, the game state shifts to RT1, so that it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience such that the shift roll is not derived and is not shifted to RT1 forever.

RT1 is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is 1 / 7.31. In RT1, the AT game is given when the AT is won in the AT lottery. However, if the AT game is not given, the navigation effect will not be executed, so even if you win the push order bell, you will not know the correct answer procedure.
Depending on the timing, the transition result is derived. As described above, in RT1, since the winning probability of the re-game combination is low, the medal payout rate is less than 1. That is, RT1 is a so-called low probability state. Note that RT1 may be in a gaming state in which the medal payout rate does not exceed 1 due to the fact that the navigation effect is not executed, or the navigation effect is executed, but the probability of winning the re-game combination is low. The medal payout rate may not exceed 1 due to the above.

In RT1, by winning the promotion replay, it shifts to RT0, but in order to win the promotion replay, as shown in FIG. 13, in order to win one of the replays GR1 to 6 and to win the promotion lip. It is necessary to stop the operation according to the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) of.

Further, even when the control is performed by RT0, it is set so that it is difficult to maintain the control to the RT0. That is, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, in RT0, there is a possibility that the replays GR11 to 13 are won, and at this time, the fall replay wins a prize with a probability of 2/3 and falls to RT1.

Furthermore, even if the push order bell is won at RT0, the correct answer procedure is not known, and depending on the timing, a transition result is derived and the player falls to RT1. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, in RT0, there is a possibility that the replay GR21 to 23 will be won, and at this time, a predetermined reel (reel for winning the special replay shown in FIG. 13) is used. When the first stop is made, a special replay may win and be controlled by RT2. However, even when controlled by RT2, when any of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won, a predetermined reel (FIG. 14).
When the first stop is performed except for the right-down bell or the reel for winning the middle bell shown in (1), a shift result is derived depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop, and the reel falls to RT1. As a result, most of the game during non-AT will be digested at RT1.

Next, the flow of the game during AT will be described. At RT1, Replay GR
When any of 1 to 6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure (correct answer procedure) for winning a promotion replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning the promotion replay.

RT0 is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is 1 / 7.31. In RT0, an AT game is given when the AT is won in the AT lottery. When the navigation effect is executed at RT0, when any of the replays GR11 to 13 is won, the navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the normal replay can be executed. Therefore, RT0 can be maintained by the normal replay winning by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect.
Further, in RT0, when the push order bell is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the derivation of the transition result and maintain RT0. Further, in RT0, when any of the replays GR21 to 23 is won, a navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the special replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by winning a special replay. In this way, basically, the game state is maintained at RT0 only during AT, and if it is during AT, the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell can be won when the push order bell is won. However, as described above, since the winning probability of the replaying combination at RT0 is 1 / 7.31, the medal payout rate at RT0 is less than 1. That is, RT0 is a so-called medium probability state. Note that RT0 may be in a gaming state in which the medal payout rate does not exceed 1 due to the fact that the navigation effect is not executed, or the navigation effect is executed, but the probability of winning the re-game combination is low. The medal payout rate may not exceed 1 due to the above.

RT2 is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gaming combination is halved. In RT2, AT
An AT game will be awarded when the AT is won by lottery. When the navigation effect is executed in RT2, when the push order bell is won, the navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell is executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the derivation of the transition result and maintain RT2. In this way, basically, the game state is maintained at RT2 only during AT, and AT
If it is in the middle, you can win the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell when you win the push order bell. Further, as described above, since the winning probability of the replaying combination in RT2 is 1/2,
The medal payout rate at RT2 exceeds 1. That is, RT2 is a so-called high probability state. The net increase in the number of medals per game during ART (the number of medals given in one game minus the number of medals used for setting the number of bets in one game) is about two. In addition, RT2 may be in a gaming state in which the payout rate of medals exceeds 1 due to the execution of the navigation effect, or the navigation effect is not executed, but the probability of winning the re-game combination is high. As a result, the game state may be such that the payout rate of medals exceeds 1.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when AT is in progress, RT
Since the navigation effect is executed so that it is controlled by 2 and RT2 is maintained, A.
Most of the game while in T will be digested in RT2. The AT ends when the number of AT games reaches 0. The number of AT games is the next game of the game that can be controlled to RT2 (ART) during AT, that is, the game in which one of the replays GR21 to 23 is won at RT0 and the special replay can be won. The number of AT games will be consumed from the next game. As a result, when the number of AT games is consumed by ART, A
T ends. Then, the ART ends when the AT ends.

After the ART is finished, the navigation effect is not executed, but the control to RT2 is maintained until the transition result is derived. However, during RT2 after the end of ART, since it is non-AT, the first stop is performed except for the predetermined reel (the reel for winning the right-down bell or the middle bell shown in FIG. 14) as described above. Reel. As a result, RT after ART is finished
In 2, the transition to RT1 is performed by stopping the transition roll at an extremely early stage after the ART is completed.

Next, the flow of the game after winning BB1 or BB2 will be described. Regardless of which RT is controlled, when BB1 or BB2 is won, it is controlled to RT4 as shown in FIG. In addition, a suggestion effect may be executed in the next game after the BB winning game is completed to notify that the BB winning game has been won. As a result, the player is BB
It is possible to know that 1 or BB2 has been won. When a BB prize is generated, the bonus is transferred to the corresponding bonus, and when the predetermined number of finished cards is paid out, the bonus is transferred to RT3.

[Limit processing]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 counts the number of games in a series of ATs since the first AT hit. Specifically, the main control unit 41 counts and adds up each game after that, with the game next to the game that hit the AT for the first time as the first game. The counted number of games (also referred to as the number of counted games) is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM. A
A series of ATs ends when all of the number of AT games given by the first hit of T and the number of AT games added while the number of AT games is being consumed are exhausted. That is,
The series of ATs in the present embodiment means a period from the time of the first hit of the AT to the time when the AT is controlled by the AT after the first hit of the AT, all the AT games are consumed, and the AT ends.
Then, in the present embodiment, when the number of counting games in a series of ATs reaches 1500 games, the main control unit 41 executes the limit processing. The limit process is a process of transitioning the gaming state from RT2 to RT1. When the limit processing is executed,
Since the game state changes from RT2 to RT1, ART (a series of ATs) ends as a result.

Here, the net increase in the number of cards per game during ART is about 2. Therefore, 1500 games, which is the limit number of count games, corresponds to a net increase of 3000 games. Therefore, in the present embodiment, ART is performed immediately after the first AT hit (the next game after the first AT hit).
When controlled to, all of the AT in the series becomes ART, and A for up to 1500 games.
You can play at RT. And in that case, the maximum net increase that can be obtained is 3
It will be 000 sheets. If more than 3000 medals are given to the player, the gambling of the game will increase, but in the present embodiment, the net increase number does not exceed 3000 due to the limit processing, so that the game It is possible to suppress the increase in gambling.

In addition to the number of games, the main control unit 41 has a series of ATs from the first AT hit.
Count the net increase in the number of sheets. Specifically, the main control unit 41 first counts the net increase number in the game following the game that hit the AT for the first time, and counts and adds the net increase number in each subsequent game. The counted net increase (also called the count net increase) is RA
It is stored in a predetermined area of M. In most cases, the maximum amount of net increase in count is 3
The number of counting games reaches 1500 games before reaching 000, but if the net increase in count reaches 3000 before the number of counting games reaches 1500, the main control unit 41 executes limit processing. .. That is, the main control unit 41 executes the limit process when the number of counting games in a series of ATs reaches 1500 games or the net increase in counts reaches 3000. The number of counting games is 1.
The AT ends when all the granted AT games are exhausted, even before the number of games reached 500 or the net increase in the count reaches 3000. In this case, it becomes RT2 during non-AT, and it is not ART. In addition, when the push order bell is won in RT2 and the shift roll is derived by operating the stop switch without following the navigation effect, the game state shifts to RT1 and ART ends.

The number of games and the count of net increase are reset when the limit process is executed (R).
The AM storage area is initialized). In addition, the number of games and the count of the net increase number are also reset when the setting is changed. Further, the number of games and the count of the net increase number are also reset when the power to the slot machine 1 is cut off and the power is supplied again over 3:00 am. Here, the reason for determining whether or not the return from the power failure has crossed 3 am is that the number of games and the net increase in the number of games are counted due to a momentary interruption while the player is playing while the game store is open. This is because if it is reset, the number of games and the net increase in the number of games will be counted from the beginning, and the player may substantially win 3000 or more medals. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the player has recovered from the power failure over a specific time (3:00 am in the present embodiment) that is definitely outside the business hours of the game store.

Further, in the present embodiment, the test signal used for the test of the slot machine 1 is the external output board 1 during the period during which the number of counting games and the net increase in the number of counts are counted.
It is output from 000 to an external test device. As a result, the external test apparatus can recognize the period during which the number of counting games and the net increase in the number of counts are counted in the slot machine 1 based on the test signal.

[Display of count games and net increase in count]
In the present embodiment, information regarding the number of count games and the net increase in the number of counts is notified. Specifically, the player can display the menu screen on the liquid crystal display 51 by operating the effect switch 56. The menu screen is provided with a display area for displaying an image showing information on the number of counting games and the net increase in the number of counting games.
No image is displayed on the menu screen because the AT first hit has not been notified yet when the AT first hit. After that, when the AT first hit is notified by the suggestion effect suggesting the AT first hit after the AT first hit, the number of count games and the net increase in the number of counts are displayed on the menu screen.

The number of count games and the net increase in the number of count games displayed at this time are values that take into account the count from the first AT hit to the display on the menu screen. For example, when 30 games have been digested from the first hit of AT until it is displayed on the menu screen, an image of "30G" is displayed on the menu screen as the number of counting games. When the number of counting games reaches 1250, the number of remaining games until the limit processing is executed is reduced to 250 games, so that only the number of remaining games is displayed on the menu screen. Then, when the limit process is executed, the image display on the menu screen disappears.

[AT lottery]
FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the AT lottery. As the AT lottery, there are an first hit lottery in which whether or not to win the AT for the first time is determined by a lottery, and an additional lottery in which whether or not to add the AT is determined by a lottery.

FIG. 15A is a diagram for explaining the first hit lottery. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to win the AT for the first time by executing the first hit lottery based on the first hit lottery table. The first hit lottery is executed in a game after the game in which the predetermined lottery conditions shown in FIG. 15A are satisfied.

As shown in FIG. 15A, the first hit lottery is any of cherry winning (weak cherry winning, strong cherry winning, middle cherry winning), watermelon winning, and each time the number of non-AT games reaches the number of digested games. Is executed when is established. Then, in the first hit lottery, based on the winning probability shown in FIG. 15A, whether or not to grant the AT game (that is, whether or not to win the first AT) and the number of AT games when the AT game is granted are determined. It is determined. The number of digested games is determined by a lottery for the number of digested games shown in FIG. 16 described later.

In the present embodiment, 50 games, 150 games, and 2 are selected by the first hit lottery.
The number of AT games out of 50 games is determined.

Here, in the present embodiment, the AT game is digested only during ART, and the net increase number is about 2 during ART. That is, the expected net increase in the number of cards in the AT game per game is two. Therefore, when the number of AT games is 50 games, it is substantially 1
When a net increase of 00 is expected and 150 AT games are granted, a net increase of 300 is expected, and when 250 AT games are granted, a net increase of 500 is substantially achieved. The number is expected.

FIG. 15B is a diagram for explaining the additional lottery. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to add the AT by executing the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table A. The additional lottery based on the additional lottery table A is executed in the game after the game in which the predetermined lottery conditions shown in FIG. 15B are satisfied. Further, the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table A can be executed in the game in which the number of counting games corresponds to 1 to 1249 games.

As shown in FIG. 15B, the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table A is executed when either the cherry winning (weak cherry winning, strong cherry winning, middle cherry winning) or the watermelon winning is established. Then, in the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table A, whether or not to grant the AT game (that is, whether or not to add AT) and when to grant the AT game based on the winning probability shown in FIG. 15 (b). The number of AT games is determined.

In the present embodiment, the number of AT games of 50 games, 150 games, and 250 games is determined by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table A.

FIG. 15C is a diagram for explaining an additional lottery. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to add the AT by executing the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B. The additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B is executed in the game after the game in which the predetermined lottery conditions shown in FIG. 15C are satisfied. Further, the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B can be executed when the number of counting games reaches 1250 games for the first time. For example, in the present embodiment, the number of counting games is added when the start switch 7 is operated. Therefore, when the start switch 7 is operated to start the 1250th game, the number of counting games reaches 1250 games for the first time. In addition, it should be noted
The number of count games may be added when the reels stop and the game ends. In this case, when the reels stop at the 1250th game, the number of count games is 1.
It will reach 250 games for the first time.

As shown in FIG. 15C, the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B is executed when any of the winning combinations is won. Then, in the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B, whether or not to grant the AT game (that is, whether or not to add AT) and when to grant the AT game based on the winning probability shown in FIG. 15 (c). The number of AT games is determined.

In the present embodiment, 200 are added by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B.
The number of AT games of any of the games and 250 games is determined. When the number of AT games is 200, a net increase of 400 is expected, and A
When the number of T games is 250, a net increase of 500 is expected.

Here, when the number of counting games is 1250 games, the number of remaining games up to the limited number of 1500 games is 250 games. Therefore, if the number of AT games of 250 games is given by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B, the number of AT games is limited to 15
The number of counting games can reach 00 games. Further, even when the number of AT games of 200 games is given by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B, the number of count games can almost reach the limit number of 1500 games. For example, if the number of AT games granted in the game in which the number of counting games is the 1250th game remains 50, if the number of AT games of 200 games is granted by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B, the remaining number of AT games remains. The number of AT games is 250 games, which is the limit of 150 games.
The number of counting games can reach 0 games.

In addition, when the number of AT games is 200 games given by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B, if the number of counting games does not reach 1500 games, the additional lottery is executed again while the number of counting games is being counted. By doing so, the remaining number of AT games may be additionally given. For the additional lottery again, the additional lottery table A may be used, the additional lottery table B may be used, or another lottery table may be used.

In addition, in this embodiment, a lottery as to whether or not to grant the AT game and the AT to be granted
An example in which a lottery for determining the number of games is performed in one lottery will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the AT lottery, a lottery is first performed to determine whether or not to grant an AT game, and then AT.
It may be composed of two lottery, such as a lottery for determining the number of AT games to be given when it is decided to give the game. In addition, for each of cherry and watermelon, the winning probability is higher for the role with "strong" or "middle" than for the role with "weak" in the name, and the number of AT games given. May be large. Further, the conditions for executing the AT lottery are not limited to the above examples, and other conditions may be provided.

[Lottery for the number of digested games]
FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining the digestion game number lottery. The number of digestion games determined by the number of digestion games lottery is used in the first hit lottery shown in FIG. Main control unit 4
1 determines the number of digested games by executing the digested game number lottery based on the digested game number lottery table.

The trigger for executing the lottery for the number of digested games is when the ART ends due to a process other than the limit process, or when the ART ends due to the limit process or setting change. When the ART ends other than the limit processing, for example, the ART ends when all the assigned AT games are exhausted. Alternatively, when the push order bell is won in RT2, the ART is terminated by deriving the transition result by operating the stop switch without following the navigation effect.

When the ART is completed other than the limit processing, the digestion game number lottery is executed based on the digestion game number lottery table A shown in FIG. 16A. On the other hand, when ART is completed by limit processing or setting change, the digestion game number lottery is executed based on the digestion game number lottery table B shown in FIG. 16B.

In the digestion game number lottery based on the digestion game number lottery table A, the digestion game number is determined based on the winning probability shown in FIG. 16A. In addition, the number of digestion games lottery table A
In the lottery for the number of digested games based on, the number of digested games is determined to be one of 100 games, 300 games, and 600 games.

For example, in the digestion game number lottery based on the digestion game number lottery table A, 20%
With a winning probability of, the number of digested games is determined to be 100 games, with a winning probability of 30%, the number of digested games is determined to be 300 games, and with a winning probability of 50%, the number of digested games is determined to be 600 games.

In the digestion game number lottery based on the digestion game number lottery table B, the number of digestion games is determined based on the winning probability shown in FIG. 16B. In addition, the number of digestion games lottery table B
In the lottery for the number of digested games based on, the number of digested games is determined to be one of 100 games, 300 games, and 600 games.

For example, in the digestion game number lottery based on the digestion game number lottery table B, 50%
With a winning probability of, the number of digested games is determined to be 100 games, with a winning probability of 30%, the number of digested games is determined to be 300 games, and with a winning probability of 20%, the number of digested games is determined to be 600 games.

Here, as shown in FIG. 15A, the first hit lottery is executed every time the number of non-AT games reaches the number of digested games. Therefore, the larger the number of digested games, the harder it is to reach the number of digested games, and the less frequently the first hit lottery is executed. In addition, more medals are consumed before the number of digested games is reached, which is disadvantageous to the player. on the other hand,
The smaller the number of digested games, the easier it is to reach the number of digested games, and the higher the frequency of the first hit lottery. In addition, the number of medals consumed before reaching the number of digested games is reduced, which is advantageous for the player.

As shown in FIG. 15, when ART ends due to limit processing or setting change, there is a higher probability that the number of digested games will be determined to be smaller than when ART ends due to other than limit processing. Therefore, when ART ends due to limit processing or setting change, it is more advantageous for the player than when ART ends other than limit processing.

When the number of digested games is determined by the number of digested games lottery, the first hit lottery is executed every time the number of non-AT games reaches the number of digested games. For example, when the number of digested games is determined to be 100, the first hit lottery is executed every time the number of non-AT games reaches 100 games until the first AT hit. Also, when the number of digestion games is determined to be 300, AT
Until the first hit, the first hit lottery is executed every time the number of non-AT games reaches 300 games. Further, when the number of digested games is determined to be 600 games, the first hit lottery is executed every time the number of non-AT games reaches 600 games until the first AT hit.

Further, in the present embodiment, every time the number of non-AT games reaches 100 games, a suggestion effect suggesting the first AT hit is executed. For example, a battle effect is executed by a character from the 95th game to the 5th game before the number of non-AT games reaches 100 games, and when the AT first hits in the 100th game, the ally character becomes an enemy character in the 100th game. The effect image that wins the game is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, in the 100th game, A
When the T is not hit for the first time, the effect image in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character in the 100th game is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when the AT first hits in the 100th game, the battle effect is executed from the 195th game before reaching the next 200 games to 5 games, and when the AT first hits in the 200th game, the 200th game. An effect image in which the ally character wins over the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, when the AT is not hit for the first time in the 200th game, a production image in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character in the 200th game is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this way, the suggestion effect is executed every 100 games, and the suggestion effect notifies whether or not the AT first hits.

Here, the number of digested games executed in the number of digested games lottery is an integral multiple of 100 games. Further, as shown in FIG. 15A, when the number of non-AT games reaches the number of digested games, the AT first hits with a high probability of 60%. Therefore, when the number of non-AT games reaches 100 games or 200 games but the AT first hit is not notified, it is probable that the number of digested games is not determined to be 100 games. In this case, it can be expected that 300 games or 600 games have been decided by the lottery for the number of digested games. Therefore, when the number of non-AT games reaches 300 after that, the player can be expected to hit the AT for the first time. In addition, the number of games during non-AT is 300 games, 4
When the first hit of AT is not notified even after reaching 00 games or 500 games, it is probable that the number of digested games was not decided to be 300 games. In this case, it can be expected that 600 games have been decided by the lottery for the number of digested games. Therefore, after that, non-A
When the number of games in T reaches 600 games, the player can be expected to hit the AT for the first time.

In addition, since the number of 300 games determined by the lottery for the number of digested games is three times that of 100 games, 300 games are more than when the number of non-AT games reaches 100 games, 200 games, 400 games, or 500 games. When the game is reached, the player can be expected to hit the AT for the first time. Furthermore, since the 600 games determined by the lottery for the number of digested games are 6 times as many as 100 games and twice as many as 300 games, the number of non-AT games is 100 games, 200 games, 300 games, and 400 games. Or, it is possible to expect the player to hit the AT for the first time when the game reaches 600 games than when the game reaches 500 games.

[Timing chart of various processes]
FIG. 17 is an example of a timing chart for explaining various processes executed when the gaming state shifts from RT1 to RT2 and then transitions to RT1 again.

In the timing chart shown in FIG. 17, in order from the top, a line showing the event that occurred, a line showing the transition of the gaming state, a line showing the presence / absence of the navigation state, a line showing the increase / decrease in the net increase number, and the background effect And a line showing information about the AT lottery,
A line showing the count of the number of games and the net increase number, and a line showing the count display are shown.

As shown in FIG. 17, until the AT first hits at the timing t1, the background effect on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is a normal background on which a normal image (for example, a daytime image) is displayed. Further, in this period, when the lottery conditions are satisfied, the first hit lottery is performed based on the first hit lottery table.

The timing t1 is a timing when the gaming state is RT1 and the navigation effect is not executed. When the AT first hits at the timing t1, a suggestion effect suggesting the AT first hit is performed. During the suggestion effect, a suggestion image (for example, an image in which a friendly character and an enemy character glares at each other over a plurality of games and then engages in a battle) is displayed as a background effect. In this example, since the AT first hit is made by the first hit lottery, in the suggestion effect, the AT first hit is notified by displaying the effect image in which the ally character finally wins the enemy character in the battle. If the AT is not hit for the first time, a production image in which the ally character is finally defeated by the enemy character is displayed, and the background returns to the normal background again.

Further, when the AT first hits at the timing t1, the additional lottery will be performed based on the additional lottery table A thereafter. In addition, counting of the number of games and the net increase number is started. However, at this point, the number of count games and the net increase in count are not displayed because the first AT hit has not been notified yet.

Next, when the AT first hit is notified at the timing t2, the effect state shifts during the AT preparation before being controlled by the ART. The background effect during AT preparation is the preparation background in which the preparation image (for example, the evening image) is displayed.

Navigation can be executed from timing t3, which is the next game in which the AT first hit is notified at timing t2. As a result, the preparation navigation for transitioning the game state from RT1 to RT0 and then to RT2 is executed. For example, when the replays GR1 to 6 are won in RT1, the correct answer procedure for winning the promotion replay is notified by the preparation navigation effect, so that the game state can be changed from RT1 to RT0. Further, when the replays GR11 to 13 are won in RT0, the correct answer procedure for winning the normal replay is notified by the preparation navigation effect, so that it is possible to avoid the transition of the game state from RT0 to RT1. Further, when the replays GR21 to 23 are won in RT0, the correct answer procedure for winning the special replay is notified by the preparation navigation effect, so that the game state can be changed from RT0 to RT2.

Further, at the timing t3, since the AT first hit notification has already been made, the count display of the number of count games and the net increase in count starts.

Next, when the promotion replay is won at the timing t4, the game state changes from RT1 to RT0.

Next, when the special replay is won at the timing t5, the game state changes from RT0 to RT2. Here, from timing t1 to timing t5, the winning probability of the re-game combination is 1 /.
Since it is as low as 7.31, the medal payout rate is less than 1. For this reason, the net increase in the number of sheets from the start of counting tends to continue to decrease. However, if the timing t5 is controlled by ART, the winning probability of the re-game combination becomes as high as 1/2, so that the medal payout rate exceeds 1. Therefore, the net increase in the number of sheets from the timing t5 tends to continue to increase.

Further, when controlled by ART, the background effect becomes an ART (normal) background on which an ART (normal) image (for example, a night image) is displayed.

When the number of counting games reaches 1250 games at the timing t6, the additional lottery is executed based on the additional lottery table B. By this lottery, the number of AT games of 200 games or 250 games is given, so that the number of count games can reach 1500 games. In the case of the present embodiment, the number of AT games granted in the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B is notified at one time. For example, when the number of counting games reaches 1250 games, the character image of "+250 games" is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 together with the character image of "Congratulations on reaching the ending !!".

After the number of AT games of 200 games or 250 games is given at the timing t6, the ending effect is executed. The background effect at this time is an ART (ending) background in which an ART (ending) image (for example, an image matching the ending song) is displayed. Further, since the number of remaining games until the limit processing is executed is as small as 250 games, only the number of remaining games is displayed in the display area. After the number of AT games of 200 games or 250 games is given in the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B, the AT lottery is not executed until the number of counting games reaches 1500 games.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the player first aims to reach 1250 games when the count display is displayed by the first hit of the AT. At this time, the player expects to reach 1250 games while watching the count display of the number of count games, and is pleased that the net increase number increases while watching the count display of the count net increase number. Then, when the number of counting games finally reaches 1250 games, the number of AT games of 200 games or 250 games is given as a privilege in the sense of blessing, and the process shifts to the ending effect. During the ending, the player can immerse himself in the afterglow of the joy of reaching 1250 games while watching the display of the number of games until the ending. As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of AT games is continuously added and the game does not proceed monotonically up to 1500 games, but aims at 1250 games before reaching 1500 games, and if it reaches, it is a privilege. As a result, it has a new game property such that the number of AT games that can reach 1500 games is given.

On the other hand, during the ending, since the count net increase number is not displayed, the player does not know the net increase number when the 1500 games are reached. In the present embodiment, the limit process is executed when the number of count games reaches 1500 games or the number of net count increases reaches 3000, but when the number of count games reaches 1500, the net increase in count is 3000. Often less than. For this reason, the net increase in count is still 3000.
There is a risk that the player will be dissatisfied with the fact that the limit processing is performed when the number of counting games reaches 1500 games even though the number of cards has not been reached. However, in the present embodiment, since the net count increase number is not displayed during the ending, it is possible to avoid as much as possible from causing the player to be dissatisfied as described above.

When the number of counting games reaches 1500 games at the timing t7, the limit processing is executed. As a result, the gaming state changes from RT2 to RT1. At this time, even if the number of AT games remains, the execution of the navigation effect ends. The remaining number of AT games may be reset or added the next time it is controlled by ART.

Further, at timing t7, the counting of the number of counting games and the net increase in the number of counts ends, and the count display also ends.

After the timing t7, the game in RT1 is restarted again, and the aim is to win the AT by the first hit lottery and the BB by the internal lottery again.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the number of games is counted from the time of the first AT hit. Then, in RT2, when the number of games counted after the first hit of the AT reaches 1500 games, which is the limit number of times that the net increase number after the first hit of the AT is 3000 or less, the game state is changed by the limit process. The transition is made from RT2 to RT1. In this way, despite being controlled by RT2, which has a high probability of winning the re-game combination, the increase in the gambling of the game is not suppressed, but the gambling of the game is increased by shifting the game state to RT1. Since the increase is suppressed, it is possible to prevent the decline in the interest of the game as much as possible.

RT2 is a gaming state in which the payout rate per unit game exceeds 1. For this reason, in RT2, the net increase in the number of sheets gradually increases, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

RT0 and RT1 are game states in which the payout rate per unit game does not exceed 1. For this reason, in RT0 and RT1, the net increase in the number of sheets gradually decreases, so that it is possible to suppress an increase in the gambling of the game.

A signal indicating that the number of counting games and the net increase in the number of counts is being counted can be output to an external test device as a test signal. Therefore, it is possible to support the test for the number of count games and the net increase in the number of counts by the test device.

The count of the number of games and the net increase number is reset when the setting is changed or when the power is supplied over 3:00 am after the power to the slot machine 1 is cut off. As a result, it is possible to prevent the number of count games and the net increase in count from being reset at an unintended trigger.

As a condition for ending a series of ATs (also called ART), the number of count games reaches 1500 games during the series of ATs, or the net increase in the number of count games is 3000 during the series of ATs.
At least that the limit processing was executed when the number of cards was reached, that all the assigned AT games were exhausted, and that the storage area of the RAM of the main control unit 41 was initialized by changing the setting. is there. When the limit process is executed, the digestion game number lottery table B shown in FIG. 16B, which is more advantageous for the player than the digestion game number lottery table A shown in FIG. 16A, is used to draw the digestion game number. Is executed. As a result, even if the player continues the game after the limit processing or setting change is executed, the time when the limit processing or setting change is executed is larger than the time when a series of ATs other than the limit processing is completed. Since the number of digestion games is determined so as to be advantageous to the player, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

FIG. 16 (which is more advantageous for the player than the digestion game number lottery table A shown in FIG. 16 (a)).
The digestion game number lottery table B shown in b) is also used when the setting is changed. That is, the digestion game number lottery table B is used both when the limit process is executed and when the setting is changed. As a result, the number of digested games is determined based on the same number of digested games lottery table when the limit process is executed and when the setting is changed, so that the processing burden when the number of digested games is determined is reduced. Can be reduced. For example, the storage capacity of the digestion game number lottery table can be reduced as compared with the slot machine 1 that uses different digestion game number lottery tables when the limit process is executed and when the setting is changed.

Even if the limit processing is executed by the number of counting games reaching 1500 games during a series of ATs or the net increase in the number of counting games reaching 3000 during a series of ATs, 1500 games are generally played. It is difficult for a player to identify that he has won more than 3000 medals. In particular, in the present embodiment, only the number of remaining games is displayed after 1250 games by the count display. Therefore, when the limit process is executed without any warning and the series of ATs ends, the player feels distrust such as "a series of ATs suddenly ends". Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the limit process is executed, the freeze is executed, and the end effect is executed during the freeze.
For example, the end effect may be such that the character image of "END" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the end of the ending. When such a freeze is executed and the end effect is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from having the above-mentioned distrust. Further, since the end effect is executed during the freeze, the player can be made to recognize the content of the end effect.

In ART, if the number of games counted after the first hit of AT reaches 1250 games before reaching 1500 games, the number of AT games that can reach 1500 games by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B is added. Granted by. In this way, in ART, it is not a monotonous game that continues the game until the number of counting games reaches 1500 games, but before the number of counting games reaches 1500 games, first 1
Since it is a game that aims to reach 250 games, it is possible to suppress an increase in the gambling of the game and improve the interest of the game.

As shown in FIG. 15, ART is controlled based on the number of AT games corresponding to each net increase of 100, 300, 400, and 500. That is, since it can be said that the control of the ART is managed based on the net increase in the number of sheets, the control to the ART can be made easy for the player to understand.

Regarding the count display, after the number of count games reaches 1250 games, the remaining count games until the number of count games reaches 1500 games by switching from the number of count games and the net increase in counts that were notified before the number of count games reached 1500 games. The number is notified. As a result, after the number of counting games reaches 1250 games, it is possible to be aware of the end of control to ART.

Regarding the background production, after the number of count games reaches 1250 games, the mode is switched from the production by the ART (normal) background that was executed before the number of count games reaches 1250 games, and the production by the ART (ending) background is performed. Will be executed. As a result, after the number of counting games reaches 1250 games, it is possible to be aware of the end of control to ART.

Regarding the additional lottery, after the number of count games reaches 1250 games, the number of AT games for which the number of count games can reach 1500 games is determined by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B, and after the determination, The additional lottery is not executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent an additional number of AT games for the number of counting games exceeding 1500 games from being given.

[Modification example]
Although the main embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About limit processing]
In the present embodiment, the number of games executed after the first hit of the AT is counted, and the limit process is executed when the number of counted games reaches 1500 games, but the present invention is not limited to this.

For example, the number of payouts executed after the first hit of AT may be counted, and the limit process may be executed when the counted number of payouts reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10,000). In addition, for example, the number of times of winning or winning of a specific role (for example, bell, replay, cherry that triggers AT lottery, etc.) is counted, and the number of winnings or winnings is a predetermined number of times (for example, 1).
The limit process may be executed when the number reaches (000 times).

Further, the counting is not limited to the one that counts when the AT first hit is triggered, and may be counted when the AT first hit is notified at the timing t2 shown in FIG. As a result, the number of games executed after the AT first hit notification is counted, not the AT first hit notification, so it is not necessary to pay attention to the number of count games until the AT first hit notification is given. It should be noted that the count may be triggered by either the start of navigation at timing t3 or the start of ART at timing t5.

Further, in a series of ATs, when the BB is won, the game state shifts to the bonus state via RT4. In this case, the net increase in the number of sheets increases in the bonus state. Therefore, the number of games in the bonus state may be included in the count game number and counted, and the net increase number in the bonus state may be included in the count net increase number. The number of games in the bonus state may be counted without being included in the number of count games, or the net increase in the number of games in the bonus state may be counted without being included in the count net increase.

[About AT after limit processing]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, when the number of counting games reaches 1500 games and the limit processing is executed at the timing t7, the execution of the navigation effect ends even if the number of AT games remains. However, it is not limited to this. For example, even if the number of counting games reaches 1500 games, limit processing is executed, and the game state changes from RT2 to RT1, AT
If the number of games remains, the execution of the navigation effect may be continued. In this way, the player will not miss the prize by operating the stop switch in the correct procedure when the push order bell is won, and when the push order lip is won, the player will press the stop switch in the correct procedure. You can also win a promotion replay by operating it. As a result, it is possible to aim for AT winning by the first hit lottery or BB winning by the internal lottery again without consuming medals as much as possible. In this way, even if the game state is changed from RT2 to RT1 by the limit process in order to suppress the increase in the gambling of the game, when the number of AT games remains, the A
Since the navigation effect is continuously executed based on the number of T games, the interest of the game can be improved.

[About additional notification of the number of AT games]
In the present embodiment, the AT given by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B
The number of games was given and notified at one time, but it is not limited to this. For example, when 250 AT games are assigned at the timing t6 shown in FIG. 17, 50 games are notified at that time, then 100 games are notified after 50 games are digested, and the remaining 10 games are further digested after 100 games are digested.
The number of assigned AT games may be divided and notified, such as notifying 0 games and shifting to the ending. Further, the number of AT games given in the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table A may be divided and notified for every 50 games, which is the minimum number of games to be given, for example. The number of AT games granted by the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table B may also be divided and notified every 50 games.

[About AT lottery]
In the present embodiment, the number of AT games is assigned by the first hit lottery and the additional lottery, and the number of AT games given is controlled by the AT, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example
The net increase number and the payout number that can be controlled by the AT are determined by the first hit lottery and the additional lottery, and the AT may control until the determined net increase number and the payout number are reached.

In the additional lottery table B shown in FIG. 15, which is used when the number of count games reaches 1250 games, the number of AT games of 0 games is not determined, but A of 0 games.
A predetermined probability (for example, a low probability of 50% or less) may be determined for the number of T games. further,
When the number of count games reaches 1250 games and the number of AT games of 0 games is determined, the additional lottery may be executed again based on the additional lottery table B.

In the present embodiment, the additional lottery is executed before the number of counting games reaches 1250 games, whereas the AT that reaches 1250 games and can reach 1500 games.
After the number of games was given, the additional lottery was not executed, but it is not limited to this. For example, even after the number of count games reaches 1250, the number of count games is 125.
An additional lottery may be executed based on a lottery table different from that before reaching 0 games. For example, after the number of counting games reaches 1250, the number of counting games is 1250.
An additional lottery may be performed based on a lottery table that is more advantageous than before reaching the game. As a result, the additional lottery after the number of count games reaches 1250 games is different from the additional lottery before the number of count games reaches 1250 games, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

[About a series of ATs]
In the present embodiment, a series of periods from the time of the first hit of the AT (timing t1 in FIG. 17) to the time when the AT is controlled by the AT after the first hit of the AT, all the AT games are consumed, and the AT ends. Although it was set as AT, it is not limited to this. For example, the period from the time when the first hit of the AT is notified (timing t2 in FIG. 17) to the end of the AT after all the number of AT games is consumed may be a series of ATs. For example, all ATs from the start of navigation (timing t3 in FIG. 17).
The period from the number of games to the end of the AT may be a series of ATs. For example, the period from the start of ART (timing t5 in FIG. 17) to the end of all AT games after all AT games may be used as a series of ATs. Further, A is set as a revival period for a predetermined period (for example, 100 games) after all AT games have been exhausted and AT has ended.
It may be a period in which it is easy to win an AT in the T lottery. In this case, the period from the predetermined opportunity to the end of the revival period may be a series of ATs.

[Regarding predetermined control]
In the present embodiment, when the series of ATs is completed by the limit processing, it is more advantageous in the digestion game number lottery than when the series of ATs is completed by other than the limit processing, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a series of ATs is completed by limit processing, the probability of winning an AT in the AT lottery is higher than when a series of ATs is completed by other than limit processing, or even if the number of AT games given is large. Good. Alternatively, when a series of ATs is terminated by limit processing, the probability of being controlled by CZ is higher than when a series of ATs is terminated by other than limit processing, or the number of games controlled by CZ is larger. Good.

[About freeze]
In the present embodiment, the freeze and end effects are executed when the limit process is executed and the series of ATs ends, but the freeze and end effects are also executed when the series of ATs other than the limit process ends. May be done.

[About benefits]
In the above-mentioned example, as a privilege, the value that directly affects the medal payout rate such as Navistock and CZ games is illustrated. However, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be, for example, a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate. Specifically, when a high-probability state of winning an AT with a higher probability than usual is provided in the AT lottery, execution of a probability suggestion effect for suggesting whether or not the current state is a high-probability state. , Execution of premier effect with voice on liquid crystal display 51 (special character appearance, execution of special bonus effect during the next bonus), execution of set value suggestion effect to suggest the set value, By collecting a certain number, points can be given that can be exchanged for services specified at the game store where the slot machine 1 is installed, and a two-dimensional code that allows you to download privilege videos and privilege information on a predetermined website is displayed on the liquid crystal display. It may be displayed on the vessel 51.

In addition, when the number of times the navigation effect can be executed is determined and the AT is controlled until the navigation effect is executed for the determined number of times the navigation effect can be executed, the number of times the navigation effect can be executed is also a privilege. Good. Further, for example, when the upper limit grant amount is determined and the AT is controlled until the granted game value (the number of medals paid out) reaches the determined upper limit grant amount, the upper limit grant amount may be a privilege. Further, when the AT is controlled from the time when the predetermined AT start condition is satisfied until the predetermined AT end condition is satisfied and the continuous lottery for whether or not to continue the AT is performed when the AT end condition is satisfied, the continuation is continued. The continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery may be a privilege.

[About AT]
In the above example of the slot machine, an example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described, but the control related to the AT executed by the main control unit 41 includes the execution of the AT lottery. The AT lottery may include a determination of winning or non-winning of the AT lottery, a determination of whether or not to stock the number of AT games, a determination of the number of AT games, a lottery for adding the number of AT games, and the like. Further, as a control related to AT, control of a high probability state of AT lottery can be mentioned. To control the high probability state of the AT lottery, control that the winning probability of the AT lottery becomes high, control that shortens the period until the AT is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the additional lottery, and the game. Includes controls that give preferential treatment to numbers. Further, as the control related to the AT, it is possible to control the AT when the specified number of games have been digested. The time when the specified number of games is exhausted includes the time when the number of ceiling games is reached and the time when the number of games determined by lottery is reached. Further, as the control related to AT, there is a control for setting a precursory period. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, a control for executing the production of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of the AT. Further, as a control related to AT, there is a control for giving a penalty. Controls that grant penalties include determining the content of the penalty, determining or setting the penalty period. Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may control the lighting of the lamp or the LED indicating that the AT is in progress.

Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may control the lighting of the lamps and LEDs for executing the navigation effect. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect.

When the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT, it is preferable that the processing of the main control unit 41 is subordinate to the main control unit 41 and executed by a control unit subordinate to the main control unit 41. .. For example, the reel stop control may be executed by a control unit provided on a board other than the game control board, and the main control unit 41 transfers the operation signal of the stop switch to the control unit. In this way, by causing the lower control unit to control the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent insufficient capacity of the ROM 41b and RAM 41c and insufficient processing capacity of the main CPU 41a when performing control related to the AT.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT described above, but the sub-control unit 91 may execute the control. The sub control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an additional lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation effect according to the result. Processing or the like may be performed.

[About other variants of slot machines]
As the above embodiment, the slot machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand when a prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid out to the player's hand when the prize is generated. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) may be adopted without any problem. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are called a game machine. In addition, it is a slot machine that has a game area in which game balls can be fired to play a game, and the number of bets can be set according to the game balls passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. You may.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 production switch, 90 production control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a Sub CPU, 91b ROM, 9
1c RAM.

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine in which a display result can be derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Specific state control means for controlling the value added to the game per unit game to a specific state exceeding 1 and
It is equipped with a counting means for counting the amount of game value given to the player after a predetermined opportunity.
The specific state control means is
When the amount of gaming value counted by the counting means reaches the limit amount, the specific state is terminated.
From the time when the amount of game value counted by the counting means is a specific amount smaller than the limit amount, the specific state is set so that the amount of game value counted by the counting means reaches the limit amount. It is possible to perform specific control to control,
In the specific state, the slot machine performs a notification suggesting a period from being controlled to the specific state until the specific control is performed, and a notification suggesting a period until the specific state ends. A slot machine further equipped with specific notification means performed after control is performed.