JP2020195846A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a slot machine for suitably turning off a specific lamp.SOLUTION: A slot machine includes: advantageous section control means capable of controlling from a normal section to an advantageous section; advantageous section completion means for controlling to a normal section after completing an advantageous section; specific lamp control means for controlling a specific lamp; and initialization means for performing initialization when completion an advantageous section. The specific lamp control means turns on a specific lamp for suggesting that an advantageous section is under control during an advantageous section, and turns off the specific lamp after initialization by the initialization means in completion of the advantageous section.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

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 with a predetermined number of bets set. When the reel starts to rotate and the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of the reel, a predetermined symbol combination 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 gaming state can be shifted to a special gaming state that is advantageous for the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. When the display result corresponding to the re-game combination is derived on the winning line, the next game can be played without consuming a new medal for setting the bet number.

As such a slot machine, there is a slot machine that can be controlled at an AT (assist time) that can notify the operation mode of the stop switch (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2016-59482

There was room for improvement in the slot machines mentioned above.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine which is an improvement of the above-mentioned slot machine.

(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.
A game control means that controls the game,
A specific lamp controlled by the game control means is provided.
The game control means
Advantageous section control means that can control from normal section to advantageous section,
Information updating means for updating information related to the advantageous section during the advantageous section, and
An advantageous section ending means for ending the advantageous section and controlling the normal section,
A specific lamp control means for controlling the specific lamp and
Including an initialization means for initializing information related to the advantageous section when the advantageous section is terminated.
The specific lamp control means
In the advantageous section, the specific lamp is turned on to indicate that the advantageous section is being controlled.
A slot machine that turns off the specific lamp after the information related to the advantageous section is initialized by the initialization means when the advantageous section ends.
(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.
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switch 8) operated to derive the display result.
L, 8C, 8R) and
A game state control means (for example, a game state by the main control unit 41) that controls one of a plurality of types of game states including a first game state (for example, RT2) and a second game state (for example, RT0). (Transition process) and
The notification state control means (for example, the process of controlling the AT by the main control unit 41) that controls the notification state (for example, AT) in which the operation mode of the derivation operation means is notified.
An advantageous state control means (for example, CZ by the main control unit 41) for controlling to an advantageous state (for example, CZ included in the advantageous section) having a higher degree of advantage regarding control to the notification state than the normal state (for example, the normal section) Processing to control) and
It is provided with a background effect means for executing the background effect (for example, a process for executing the background effect by the sub control unit 91).
In the normal state, it is determined that the first gaming state and the second gaming state are controlled to the advantageous state with the same probability (for example, as shown in FIG. 16A, in the normal section, in the normal section. In the CZ lottery, the winning probability does not change depending on the game status),
In the advantageous state, the second gaming state is more advantageous than the first gaming state (for example, as shown in FIG. 16C, when it is in CZ and RT0, it is in CZ and R.
The probability of winning an AT is higher than when it is T2),
The background effect includes a normal background effect (for example, a morning background effect suggesting a normal stage) and a specific background effect suggesting that the second gaming state is in the advantageous state (for example, a chance stage is suggested). Includes night background production)
In the advantageous state, the operation mode of the derivation operation means is notified (for example, the navigation effect is executed in the CZ).
When the background effect means is executing the normal background effect in the second gaming state and the advantageous state, the background effect means has a specific timing (for example, for example) related to notification of the operation mode of the derivation operation means. The timing when the navigation effect is executed at the start operation, the timing when the navigation effect ends, the timing when the symbol combination is derived in the game where the navigation effect is executed, the time when the next game of the game in which the navigation effect is executed starts, etc.) Then, the background effect is switched from the normal background effect to the specific background effect (for example, the background effect is switched from the morning background effect to the night background effect at the timing when the navigation effect is executed at the start operation).

According to such a configuration, when the normal background effect is being executed in the second gaming state and the advantageous state, the normal background effect is produced at a specific timing related to the notification of the operation mode of the derived operation means. Since the background effect is switched from to the specific background effect, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by associating the event that can occur in the advantageous state with the specific background effect that suggests the advantageous state.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above
Further provided with a start operation means (for example, a start switch 7) operated for variable display of the variable display unit.
The specific timing is a timing at which the operation mode of the derivation operation means is notified when the start operation means is operated (for example, a timing at which the navigation effect is executed at the time of the start operation).

According to such a configuration, when the start operation means is operated, the player can pay attention to whether or not the operation mode of the derivation operation means is notified.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The specific timing is the timing at which the derivation operation means is operated according to the notification of the operation mode of the derivation operation means and the specific display result is derived (for example, the timing at which the symbol combination is derived in the game in which the navigation effect is executed). (For example, refer to the [About switching background effects] column).

According to such a configuration, when the derivation operation means is operated according to the notification of the operation mode of the derivation operation means, the player can pay attention to whether or not the specific display result is derived.

(4) In any of the slot machines (1) to (3) above,
The grant display result (for example, a symbol combination of a small role) accompanied by the addition of the game value and the re-game display result (for example, the symbol combination of the re-game combination) that enables the next game to be performed without using the game value. A predetermining means (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result that allows derivation from a plurality of types of display results including) is further provided.
In the advantageous state, when the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the given display result is notified (for example, a navigation effect when the push order bell is won), the derivation operation corresponding to the re-game display result is performed. There are times when the operation mode of the means is notified (for example, navigation effect when the push order replay is won or when the special replay is won).
When the background effect means is executing the normal background effect in the second gaming state and in the advantageous state, the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the given display result is notified. The background effect is switched from the normal background effect to the specific background effect at the specific timing, both when the operation mode is notified and when the operation mode of the derivation operation means corresponding to the re-game display result is notified (. For example, as shown in FIG. 18A, the background effect is switched from the morning background effect to the night background effect when any of the navigation effects is executed).

According to such a configuration, when the derivation operation means is operated according to the notification of the operation mode of the derivation operation means, the game is determined as to which of the given display result and the re-game display result is derived. Can draw attention to people.

(5) In any of the slot machines (1) to (4) above,
When the background effect means is in the second gaming state and in the advantageous state and the normal background effect is being executed, the background effect continues for a predetermined period without the specific timing (for example, 5G). In addition, the background effect is switched from the normal background effect to the specific background effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 18A, even when 5 G elapses without executing the navigation effect, the morning background effect is used. The background effect is switched to the night background effect).

According to such a configuration, when the normal background effect is executed in the second gaming state and the advantageous state, the timing related to the notification of the operation mode of the derivation operation means does not come and the predetermined period Even when the background effect is continued, the background effect is switched from the normal background effect to the specific background effect, so that the player can always pay attention to the change of the background effect.

(6) In any of the slot machines (1) to (5) above,
Predetermining means (for example, main control unit) for determining whether or not to allow the derivation of a specific re-game display result (for example, a special replay symbol combination) that enables the next game to be performed without using the game value. Further equipped with a process of executing an internal lottery by 41)
In the case of the second gaming state and the advantageous state, the operation mode of the derivation operation means is notified when the normal background effect is executed, and the derivation operation means is operated according to the notification to specify the above. When the re-game display result is derived, it is determined whether or not to control the notification state (for example, as shown in FIG. 16C, the AT lottery is executed when the special replay is won).

According to such a configuration, by notifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means, the player can be made to recognize that it is in the second gaming state and the advantageous state, and further, the derivation operation is performed according to the notification. By operating the means and deriving the specific re-game display result, the player can be expected to be controlled to the notification state.

(A) is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. (A) is a diagram for explaining an example of a navigation target role, a push order that is a correct answer procedure, a display example of a navigation effect on a game auxiliary display, and a display example of a navigation effect on a liquid crystal display (b). ) Is a diagram for explaining a display example at the time of medal payout on the game auxiliary display. It is a flowchart which shows the normal section processing which the main control part executes. It is a flowchart which shows the advantageous section processing which the main control part executes. It is a figure for demonstrating the notification of the ratio of the advantageous section. 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 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 lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating 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 at the time of pushing order bell winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of pushing order replay winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the advantageous section transition lottery and the like. It is a figure for demonstrating the mode of BAR matching chance navigation in RT0. (A) is a diagram for explaining the background effect table, and (b) is a diagram for explaining the effect table during RT2. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the flow of a game.

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. 1A is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 1B is a diagram showing an example of a main internal configuration of the slot machine 1. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a design arrangement of reels. As shown in FIG. 1A, in the slot machine 1, a liquid crystal display 51 is provided on the front door 1b, and reels 2L, 2C, and 2R arranged side by side inside the housing 1a via a see-through window 3 are provided. It becomes visible. As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of types of symbols, each of which can be identified, are arranged in a predetermined order on each reel.

As shown in FIG. 1A, the front door 1b is defined as an example of the operating means according to the game state within the range of credits stored as the game value (number of medals) owned by the player. MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting the specified number of bets, medals stored as credits and medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (medals used for setting credits and bets) The settlement switch 10 is operated when the game is started, the start switch 7 is operated when the game is started, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated when the rotation of the reel is stopped, and the production is used. For this purpose, 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 medals can be inserted, start effective LED18 to notify that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, and replay game after replay winning. A replaying LED 20 is provided to notify that.

The game display unit 13 is provided with an advantageous section notification lamp 19 that notifies that the user is in an advantageous section, which will be described later, by turning on the LED lamp. The display indicating the advantageous section notification lamp 19 may not be displayed on the game display unit 13. Alternatively, the characters "advantageous section notification lamp" may be directly displayed, or for example, a character suggesting that it is advantageous for the player by lighting up like the character "chance" is displayed. May be good. In the present embodiment, after the operation of the start switch 7, the wait (a state in which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are waiting for the start of rotation because a certain period of time has not passed since the start of the previous game) is in progress. Although the weighted LED for notifying that is not provided, such a weighted LED may be provided.

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.

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.

As shown in FIG. 1B, inside the slot machine 1, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, and a predetermined effect according to the command are provided. An effect control board 90 or the like for control is provided. The game control board 40 is
It includes a main control unit 41 that performs processing related to the progress of the game and controls a configuration mounted or connected to the game control board 40. The effect control board 90 includes a sub control unit 91 that receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 to perform an effect, and controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90.

The main control unit 41 is composed of a one-chip microcomputer, and has a built-in RAM 41c used as a work memory and a main CPU 41a that performs control operations according to a program, and performs processing related to the progress of the game and a game control board. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the 40 is directly or indirectly controlled. When the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the settlement switch 10 are operated, a detection signal for detecting the operation is input to the main control unit 41. The main control unit 41 detects operations on these various switches based on the detection signals from these various switches. From the main control unit 41, control signals for lighting control or display control of various indicators included in the game display unit 13 are output to the game display unit 13. The various indicators included in the game display unit 13 are lit or display predetermined information based on the control signal from the main control unit 41.

Like the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 is composed of a one-chip microcomputer, and has a built-in RAM 91c used as a work memory and a sub CPU 91a that performs control operations according to a program. In addition to controlling the above, each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90 is directly or indirectly controlled. When the effect switch 56 is operated, a detection signal for detecting the operation is sent to the sub control unit 9.
Entered in 1. The sub control unit 91 detects the operation on the effect switch 56 based on the detection signal from the effect switch 56. From the sub-control unit 91, control signals for controlling each of the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 are transmitted to the liquid crystal display 51 and the speaker 5.
It is output to each of 3 and 54. The liquid crystal display 51 displays predetermined information based on the control signal from the sub control unit 91. Further, the speakers 53 and 54 output voice based on the control signal from the sub control unit 91. Note that FIG. 1B is just an example, and other configurations are provided inside the slot machine 1.

[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, for example, 6 has the highest payout rate and 5
The smaller the value in the order of 4, 3, 2, 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, it is most advantageous for the player, and 5, 4
The smaller the value in the order of 3, 2, and 1, the lower the advantage is.

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 provided inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is displayed as a display value on the setting value display provided inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1, and the slot The state shifts to the setting change state in which the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch provided inside the housing 1a of the machine 1. When the reset / setting switch is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from setting 6, the setting 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 is turned off, the confirmed display value (set value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the game shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

In order to confirm the set value, the setting key switch may be turned on after the game is finished and the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch is turned on in such a situation, the setting value displayed by the setting value display shifts to the setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot proceed and
By turning off the setting key switch, the setting confirmation state ends and the game returns to a state where it can proceed.

[Internal lottery]
When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the number of bets, the main control unit 41 performs an internal lottery for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of winning (internal lottery). For example, the random number circuit (not shown) included in the main control unit 41 updates the determination value belonging to the predetermined range (1 to 65536) according to the predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 is a start switch 7.
Extracts the judgment value updated by the random number circuit when is operated. And the main control unit 4
In 1, if the extracted determination value corresponds to the determination value belonging to the predetermined range predetermined for each lottery target combination, the winning of the corresponding lottery target combination is determined. When the 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 the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, when the BB is won, the BB winning flag is set, and when the strong cherry is won, the winning flag of the lower cherry and the winning flag of the 1-card combination 1 are set. The winning flag of BB is carried over until the winning BB wins, while the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination other than BB is deleted when the winning game ends regardless of whether or not a winning is generated. ..

[Normal section and advantageous section]
The game section performed in the slot machine 1 includes a normal section and an advantageous section. The advantageous section is a section having a performance related to an instruction function for instructing the player of the operation mode (pushing order, operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Specifically, the advantageous section is A
It is a section controlled in an advantageous state such as T (assist time) and CZ (chance zone).

The AT is controlled by the main control unit 41, and is in a notification state in which a navigation effect for notifying the player of the operation modes (pushing order, operation timing) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is executed. Specifically, the main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery relating to the granting of an AT game that is the right to control the AT. For example, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant an AT game and the number of grants (the number of AT games) when the AT game is granted by an AT lottery. It should be noted that the decision to grant an AT game in the AT lottery is referred to as AT winning, and A.
The fact that the AT game is not decided to be given in the T lottery is called non-AT winning.

When the AT is won by the AT lottery, the main control unit 41 uses the RAM 4 for the number of AT games assigned.
Store in a predetermined area of 1c. Then, the main control unit 41 controls the AT over the number of stored AT games. When the main control unit 41 wins a push order combination such as a push order bell or a push order replay, which will be described later, during AT, a symbol combination corresponding to the winning push order combination and advantageous for the player is placed on the winning line LN. The operation mode for stopping is notified by the navigation effect. Therefore, by being controlled by the AT, the player can easily increase the net increase in the number of medals. It should be noted that the operation procedure corresponding to the type of push order combination and notified by the navigation effect is referred to as a correct answer procedure. On the other hand, an operation procedure that does not correspond to the type of push order and is not notified by the navigation effect is called an incorrect answer procedure. In addition, the main control unit 41 may execute an additional lottery during AT. What is an additional lottery?
This is a lottery for granting the number of AT games in addition to the number of AT games already granted.
The decision to add an AT game in the additional lottery is also referred to as an additional winning. When the extra ride is won, the AT assigned to the number of AT games stored in the RAM 41c
The number of games will be added.

The CZ is a state controlled in a section advantageous to the player. For example, during CZ, the navigation effect in which a prize for obtaining the maximum number of payouts is generated is executed at least once. Specifically, when the push order bell is won, a navigation effect is executed to notify the correct answer procedure. Such a navigation effect executed when the push order bell is won is also called a bell navigation. Further, in CZ, the degree of advantage regarding control to AT is higher than usual (in non-CZ). Specifically, in CZ, the probability of winning AT is higher than in non-CZ,
The number of AT games given when an AT is won increases. The main control unit 41
Execute a CZ lottery regarding the granting of a CZ game that gives the right to control the CZ. For example, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant the CZ game and the number of grants (the number of CZ games) when the CZ game is granted by the CZ lottery. It should be noted that the decision to grant the CZ game in the CZ lottery is referred to as CZ winning, and the decision not to grant the CZ game in the CZ lottery is referred to as non-CZ winning. It should be noted that the CZ may be advantageous to the player in that the navigation effect in which the prize is generated to obtain the maximum number of payouts is executed at least once, and the degree of advantage regarding the control to the AT is the same as usual. Good. Of course, the CZ may be advantageous to the player in that the navigation effect in which the prize is obtained to obtain the maximum number of payouts is executed at least once, and the degree of advantage regarding the control to the AT is higher than usual.

The number of CZs is not limited to one, and a plurality of types may be provided. In this case, in any CZ, the degree of advantage regarding control to AT is higher than usual, but the degree of advantage may be different depending on the type of CZ.

As described above, the "advantageous section" includes a section controlled to a notification state such as AT and a section.
A section controlled to an advantageous state such as CZ is included. On the other hand, a section in a normal state in which neither AT nor CZ is controlled is referred to as a "normal section". In addition, the above-mentioned CZ
Since the lottery is a lottery for shifting to an advantageous section, it is referred to as an "advantageous section transition lottery". That is, the advantageous section transition lottery is performed in the normal section, and after winning in the advantageous section transition lottery, the process shifts to the advantageous section having the performance related to the instruction function. In the advantageous section, as "processing related to the instruction function", "lottery related to the instruction function" such as AT lottery and additional lottery is performed.

The advantageous section transition lottery is a perfect probability. Specifically, the set value of the advantageous section transition lottery is 1.
The winning probability does not change in any of ~ 6. Further, the advantageous section transition lottery is not executed when a winning combination (for example, the weak cherry 3 shown in FIG. 11) whose winning probability of the internal lottery changes according to the set value is won. Further, in the advantageous section transition lottery, the winning of a role (for example, ascending replay or maintenance replay shown in FIG. 12) in which the winning probability of the internal lottery changes according to the game state (RT state or bonus described later) is won. It is not executed at the opportunity. Further, in the advantageous section transition lottery, the winning probability does not change according to the number of bets (specified number) required for the game of one game. Further, in the advantageous section transition lottery, the winning probability does not change according to the gaming state. In addition, the advantageous section transition lottery
The lottery opportunity does not change according to the specified number and game status.

In the advantageous section transition lottery, the advantageous section is won with a higher probability than a predetermined probability (for example, 1/17500). In addition, the advantageous section transition lottery is not executed during the normal section and inside the inside where the winning of the bonus such as BB described later is carried over, and during the bonus. If the advantageous section transition lottery is performed inside, the player may avoid the occurrence of bonus prizes, so the advantageous section transition lottery is not performed internally. In addition, since the winning probability of a small winning combination fluctuates during the bonus, the advantageous section transition lottery is not performed during the bonus.

If you win in the advantageous section transition lottery, the advantageous section notification lamp 19 is in the winning game (any timing from the operation of the start switch 7 to the end of the payout process).
Lights up. For example, the advantageous section notification lamp 19 lights up in blue in the game in which the CZ is won when the CZ is won, and lights in red in the game in which the AT is won when the AT is won. The advantageous section notification lamp 19 may be lit in the same color regardless of whether the CZ or AT is won. In this way, the player can be expected to win either CZ or AT. From the game following the game won in the advantageous section transition lottery, the advantageous state (advantageous section) is controlled. During the advantageous section, the advantageous section notification lamp 19 keeps lighting to notify the player that the advantageous section is in progress.

When the advantageous section is a section controlled by CZ, the probability of winning the AT increases or the number of AT games given when the AT is won increases during the advantageous section. Further, in the CZ, an AT lottery is performed as a "lottery related to the instruction function". When the advantageous section is a section controlled by AT, the navigation effect is executed when the push order combination is won.
In addition, during AT, an additional lottery may be performed as a "lottery related to the instruction function".

In the lottery related to the instruction function, the winning probability does not change regardless of the set value of 1 to 6. Further, the lottery related to the instruction function is not executed when a winning combination (for example, the weak cherry 3 shown in FIG. 11) whose winning probability of the internal lottery changes according to the set value is won. In the lottery related to the instruction function, the winning probability of the internal lottery changes according to the game state (for example, FIG. 12).
It may be executed with the winning of the ascending replay or the maintenance replay shown in the above, or the winning probability may change according to the number of bets (specified number) required for the game of one game. Further, in the lottery related to the instruction function, the winning probability may change according to the game state, or the lottery opportunity may change according to the specified number and the game state.

The advantageous section transition lottery is not executed during the bonus (during the bonus during the normal section). On the other hand, the lottery related to the instruction function can be executed during the bonus (during the bonus in the advantageous section).

In the advantageous section, regardless of whether it is AT or CZ, the navigation effect in which a prize for obtaining the maximum number of payouts is generated is executed at least once. For example, as will be described later, when eight medals, which is the maximum number of medals to be paid out, are paid out by winning the middle bell or the downward-sloping bell, when the push order bell described later is won during CZ or AT. , The correct procedure for winning the middle bell and the downward-sloping bell is notified by the navigation effect.

The main control unit 41 counts the number of digested games in the advantageous section. Then, when the number of counted games (also referred to as the number of counting games) reaches a predetermined number of games (1500 games in the present embodiment), the main control unit 41 resets the number of counting games and executes limit processing. .. When the limit process is executed, all the data related to the advantageous section is initialized, so that the advantageous section being executed ends and returns to the normal section. For example, when the advantageous section being executed is CZ, CZ ends even if the number of CZ games still remains. Further, for example, when the advantageous section being executed is AT, AT ends even if the number of AT games still remains.

Here, for example, the net increase in the number of cards per game in the slot machine 1 is less than two. Therefore, when the number of counting games reaches the limit of 1500 games, the total net increase number does not exceed 3000 at the maximum. That is, in the present embodiment,
Even if the advantageous section continues and the net increase number continues to increase, the net increase number does not exceed 3000 because the advantageous section ends by the limit processing. As a result, it is possible to suppress an increase in the gambling of the game. The conditions for executing the limit processing may be appropriately set in consideration of the product of the number of digested games in the advantageous section and the net increase in the number of games per game. For example, if the net increase in the number of cards per game is less than 3, the limit on the number of count games is 1.
It should be 000 games. Further, the total net increase in the number of sheets when the limit process is executed is not limited to 3000, and other sheets such as 2000 may be applied. For example, when the total net increase is set to a maximum of 2000, if the net increase is less than 2, the limit number of count games may be set to 1000.

Further, since the ratio of the number of digested games to the total number of games in the advantageous section is suppressed to less than 70%, it is possible to suppress an increase in the gambling of the game.

[Waiting section]
The advantageous section transition lottery may be executed when the bonus is won. Alternatively, the advantageous section transition lottery may be executed when the winning combination (for example, weak cherries 1 and 2 and weak watermelons 1 and 2 shown in FIG. 11) is won at the same time as the bonus. If the winning by the advantageous section transition lottery is at the same timing as the bonus winning, it becomes a waiting section in which control to the advantageous state (CZ, AT) is waited until the bonus is won. During the standby section, the advantageous section notification lamp 19 does not light and the navigation effect is not executed. In addition, the advantageous section transition lottery is not executed during the waiting section. Further, during the waiting section, since it is not an advantageous section, neither the lottery related to the instruction function nor the navigation effect as the process related to the instruction function is executed. After that, after winning the bonus, the section shifts to the advantageous section, and the advantageous section notification lamp 19 lights up. In the bonus during the advantageous section, a lottery related to the navigation effect and the instruction function (for example, an additional lottery) may be executed as a process related to the instruction function.

[command]
An example of 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 an internal winning command to the sub control unit 91.
A plurality of types of commands including a push order command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning judgment command, a game state command, an AT winning command, and a CZ winning command are transmitted.

The internal winning command is a command that can identify the group to which the winning winning combination belongs according to the result of the internal lottery. The internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. By receiving the internal winning command, the sub-control unit 91 can operate the start switch 7 and identify the group to which the winning lottery target combination belongs.

The push order command is a command that can specify an operation procedure (correct answer procedure) for stopping a symbol combination that is advantageous to the player according to the lottery target combination won in the internal lottery. The push order command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game during the advantageous section. For example, during AT, a push order command that can specify the correct answer procedure is transmitted, and during non-AT, a push order command that can specify the correct answer procedure is not transmitted. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the correct answer procedure by receiving the push order command during AT, but cannot specify the correct answer procedure during non-AT. During non-AT, a push order command that can specify a predetermined standard procedure (for example, the first stop on the left) is transmitted.

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, the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel, and the like. 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, the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, and the like. The winning determination command is transmitted after all reels have stopped and the winning determination has been made.

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

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

The sub control unit 91 is a liquid crystal display 51 based on a command received from the main control unit 41.
, The output of various effect devices such as the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55 is controlled.

[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, an internal lottery process for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of winning (internal lottery) is performed.

Further, in the internal lottery process, after the internal lottery is performed, the internal lottery command setting process for setting the command according to the result of the internal lottery is executed. Main control unit 41
Reads the internal winning flag set by the internal lottery, and when any of the lottery target winning combinations is won, sets an internal winning command for identifying the group to which the lottery target winning combination belongs in the command queue. For example, when the main control unit 41 wins any of the left bell, the middle bell, and the right bell, which will be described later, the main control unit 41 transmits an internal winning command that can identify the group of push order bells to which these combinations belong. If none of the lottery target combinations have been won, an internal winning command is set to identify the loss.

When the main control unit 41 determines that the navigation target combination has been won during AT,
Set the push order command in the command queue to specify the correct answer procedure corresponding to the navigation target combination. As a result, on the sub-control unit 91 side, the navigation effect can be executed based on the push order command.

On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 is not in AT or has not won the navigation lottery target combination, the main control unit 41 sets a push order command that can specify a predetermined standard procedure in the command queue. As a result, even if an illegality is performed on the sub-control unit 91 side, it is possible to execute an effect according to the group specified from the internal winning command while making it impossible to specify the correct answer procedure.

In addition, when the main control unit 41 executes the navigation effect, among the segments of the game auxiliary display 12, the corresponding segments (1st to 7th constituting "8") so that the correct answer procedure can be specified. The game assists the navigation notification display data for turning on the segment) and turning on the segment (the eighth segment constituting the "." In the lower right) for specifying whether or not the navigation notification is provided. Set in the output buffer of the display 12. As a result, the navigation effect for specifying the correct answer procedure can be executed on the main control unit 41 side. On the other hand, the main control unit 41 notifies the standard procedure, that is, when the navigation effect is not executed, the game auxiliary display 1
The navigation notification display data for turning off all the segments (1st to 8th segments) of 2 is set in the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12.

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.

When the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process is performed to determine whether or not a winning or the like has occurred based on the symbol combination 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). In the game end process, a process of setting the game state is executed in preparation for the next game. As a result, the game processing for one game is completed, and the game processing for the next one game is started.

[Limit processing]
The above-mentioned limit processing will be specifically described. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 counts the number of games in the advantageous section. For example, the main control unit 41 is an AT.
The next game that hits for the first time is set as the first game, and each game after that is counted and added. The number of counting games is counted by a clear counter stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. A series of ATs ends when all of the number of AT games given by the first AT hit and the number of AT games added by the additional lottery while the number of AT games is being consumed are exhausted. That is, the series of ATs in the present embodiment is controlled by the AT from the time of the first hit of the AT to the AT after the first hit of the AT, and all the number of AT games are digested to be the A.
It refers to the period until the end of T. 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. When the limit processing is executed, AT ends, and as a result, A
RT (a series of ATs) ends.

In addition, counting of the number of counting games is started not only when the AT is won but also when the CZ is won. For example, the number of counting games is counted from the game following the game in which the CZ is won, and then when the AT is won during the CZ, the counting of the number of counting games is continued as it is. Then, as described above, the number of counting games is counted until the end of a series of ATs. Even if the number of counting games is counted from the game following the CZ winning game, if the AT is not won during the CZ or if the CZ is not newly won, the CZ ends. Counting The number of games is also finished. In this way, in the slot machine 1, the number of games in the advantageous section is counted by the clear counter.

In addition to the number of games, the main control unit 41 has a series of ATs from the first AT hit.
You may count the net increase in the number of sheets. Specifically, the main control unit 41 may first count the net increase number in the game that hits the AT for the first time, and count and add the net increase number in each subsequent game. The counted net increase number (also called the count net increase number) is RAM4
It is stored in a predetermined area of 1c. In most cases, the number of count games reached 1500 games before the net increase in count reached the upper limit of 2999, but the net increase in count reached 2999 before the net increase in count reached 1500 games. In that case, the limit processing may be executed by the main control unit 41. That is, the main control unit 41 may execute the limit process when the number of counting games reaches 1500 games in a series of ATs or the net increase in count reaches 2999. Even before the number of count games reaches 1500 games or the net increase in count reaches 2999, AT ends when all the assigned AT games are exhausted.

The count of games and net increase is reset when the limit process is executed (R)
The storage area of AM41c is initialized). In addition, the number of games and the count of net increase numbers are
It is also reset when the settings are changed. Further, the count of the number of games and the net increase number is 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 3:00 am is to count the number of games and the net increase in the number of games due to a momentary interruption while the player is playing while the game store is open. This is because if 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 in consideration of 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 as the number of counting games on the menu screen. 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.

[About navigation production]
During the AT, a navigation effect that can specify the operation procedure (correct answer procedure) for stopping the symbol combination advantageous for the player on the winning line LN is executed according to the winning situation. During AT, the main control unit 41 uses the game auxiliary display 12 to notify information (for example, push order) that can identify the correct answer procedure according to the navigation target combination won in the internal lottery process. To execute. The game auxiliary display 12 also displays the number of medals to be paid out and an error code when an error occurs.

When the navigation target combination is won during AT, the main control unit 41 outputs a push order command that can specify the correct answer procedure according to the navigation target combination. As a result, the sub control unit 91 can execute the navigation effect based on the push order command. Sub control unit 91 during AT
Uses the liquid crystal display 51 to execute a process for notifying information (for example, push order) that can identify the correct answer procedure according to the push order command. In this way, both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 execute the navigation effect by notifying the information that can identify the correct answer procedure.

FIG. 3A is a diagram for explaining an example of a navigation target combination, a push order as a correct answer procedure, a display example of a navigation effect on the game auxiliary display 12, and a display example of a navigation effect on the liquid crystal display 51. is there. For example, when a navigation target role for which the left first stop is set as a correct answer procedure, such as the left bell 1 described later, is won, information such as "1-" is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and a liquid crystal display. At 51, information such as "123" or "132" is displayed. As a result, it is possible to notify that the first reel 2L from the left is first stopped. The sub-control unit 91 may determine by lottery whether to execute the navigation effect in "123" or "132", or any one of "123" and "132". The navigation effect may be executed by only one of them.

Further, when the navigation effect is executed, the first to seventh segments for displaying the numerical value (“8” in FIG. 3 (b)) on the game auxiliary display 12 are lit and controlled according to the correct answer procedure. In addition, the eighth segment (“.” In FIG. 3 (b)) is lit and controlled at the lower right. on the other hand,
When the navigation effect is not executed, the eighth segment is turned off. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game auxiliary display 12 from misidentifying whether the navigation effect is being performed, for example, whether the number of medals to be paid out is being notified.

As described above, the main control unit 41 sets the navigation notification display data for performing the navigation effect (navigation notification) on the game auxiliary display 12. Specifically, a display example shown in FIG. 3A (
By setting the navigation notification display data that lights each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 in the output buffer so as to be (hereinafter also referred to as the navigation number), the navigation effect is executed on the game auxiliary display 12. Control. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is not executed (at the time of standard procedure notification), the initial value of the output buffer is set as the navigation notification display data, that is, the output buffer of the game auxiliary display 12 is initialized, and the game auxiliary display 12 By setting all the segments to the off state, the game auxiliary display 12 is controlled to be hidden. As a result, in the case of the standard procedure, the navigation effect by the game auxiliary display 12 is not executed.

In this way, regardless of whether the winning navigation target combination is the push order replay or the push order bell, the correct answer procedure is notified by the navigation effect of the common mode. For this reason, whether the winning navigation target role is a push order replay, a push order bell, a push order replay, a push order bell, etc. is a game from the aspect of the navigation effect. It is possible to prevent being identified by a person. Further, since the number of effect data used for executing the navigation effect can be suppressed, the storage capacity of the ROMs of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 can be reduced.

In addition, since the types of winning combinations that can occur when the navigation effect is executed can be a replay combination or a small combination, whether a replay combination occurs or the small combination is generated. It is possible to draw the player's attention to whether it occurs and improve the interest of the game.

The main control unit 41 determines whether or not any of the winning combinations has been won when the game progresses and all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, and any of the reels accompanied by payout. When a winning combination (small winning combination) has occurred, the number of medals to be paid out due to the occurrence of the winning combination is set in the output buffer as the payout number display data, and the number of medals to be paid out to the game auxiliary display 12 is set. Display it.

As shown in FIG. 3B, when the payout number display data is set in the output buffer, the payout number display data in which each segment of the game auxiliary display 12 is lit so as to display the payout number of medals. Is set in the output buffer to control the game auxiliary display 12 to display the number of medals to be paid out. For example, when eight medals are paid out, the display 1 of the left display 12L and the right display 12R constituting the game auxiliary display 12
The 1st to 7th segments of 2R are turned on. As a result, the number of medals to be paid out is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment is information about the result of the game as a predetermined content, and is used to display the number of medals to be paid out to the player due to the occurrence of a prize at the end of the game. In addition, a navigation number that can identify an advantageous operation mode (stop order and stop timing) of the stop switch that is advantageous for the player is displayed as a display content different from the predetermined content, and the stop switch that is advantageous for the player. Since the advantageous operation mode of is displayed during the game, the number of payouts as a predetermined content is displayed after the end of the game, the display period of the navigation number and the display period of the number of payouts are displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. It doesn't have to be duplicated.

The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment sets the navigation number capable of specifying the stop mode that is advantageous for the player and the number of medals to be paid out in connection with the winning of the small winning combination with the game auxiliary display 12
Since the display mode of the navigation number to be displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and the display mode of the number of medals to be paid out do not include a common mode, the navigation number is displayed. It is possible to prevent misunderstandings as to whether or not the number of medals is displayed as a predetermined content.

It should be noted that the display mode of the navigation number to be displayed on the game auxiliary display 12 and the display mode of the number of medals to be paid out are common when the display on the two displays of the game auxiliary display 12 is integrated. The configuration does not include any of the above modes, and for example, the display mode of the navigation number may include a configuration including a part of the display mode of the number of payouts and vice versa.

Further, in the present embodiment, the display mode by the navigation notification does not include the display mode of the number of medals to be paid out (for example, "8" when eight medals are paid out). As a result, the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 is not controlled in the same manner by the navigation notification and the notification of the number of medals, and the display mode by the navigation notification and the display mode by the notification of the number of medals to be paid out are misidentified. It can be prevented from being done.

Further, as a modification, in the display mode of the game auxiliary display 12 in the navigation notification, for example, the main control unit 41 lights the eighth segment of the display 12L, while the display mode notifies the number of medals to be paid out. By turning off the 8th segment of the display 12L, the display mode of one of the two displays 12L and 12R is used to notify the display mode of the navigation notification or the number of medals to be paid out. It has been explained that the display mode may be identifiable, but when the display modes of at least two indicators 12L and 12R are viewed as a unit, the display mode by the navigation notification and the notification of the number of medals to be paid out are used. The configuration may be such that it can be distinguished from the display mode. With such a configuration, for example, when the navigation number "8" is notified in the navigation notification, "8" is displayed on the display 12L and "-" is displayed on the display 12R to display "-8" as an integrated display. On the other hand, in the notification of the number of medals to be paid out, "" (no display) is displayed on the display 12L and "8" is displayed on the display 12R so that "8" is displayed as an integrated display. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the display mode by the navigation notification from being mistaken for the display mode by the notification of the number of medals to be paid out.

[Normal section processing]
The normal section processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. The advantageous section in the figure refers to a section in which the degree of advantage for the player is high, such as an advantageous state such as CZ and a state in which the net increase in the number of sheets increases such as AT, as described above. ..

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a normal section process executed by the main control unit 41. Figure 4
As shown in (S10), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated (S10). The main control unit 41 is in the case where the start switch 7 is not operated (S10).
NO), waits for processing until the start switch 7 is operated. On the other hand, the main control unit 4
1 executes an internal lottery when the start switch 7 is operated (YES in S10) (YES).
S11). Next, the main control unit 41 executes an advantageous section transition lottery (S12). The advantageous section transition lottery referred to here includes a CZ lottery.

Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the stop switch has been operated to stop all reels (S13). If all the reels have not stopped yet (NO in S13), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until all the reels are stopped. On the other hand, when all the reels are stopped (YES in S13), the main control unit 41 stops all the symbols and derives the display result (S14). Since it is not an advantageous section, control to the AT is prohibited in the processes of S11 to S14.

Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the vehicle has won the advantageous section transition lottery (S15).
.. If the main control unit 41 has not won the advantageous section transition lottery (NO in S15), the main control unit 41 returns to the process of S10 again. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 wins in the advantageous section transition lottery (S).
YES at 15), that is, when CZ is won, 1 is set in the navigation counter (S16).
.. The navigation counter is a counter for executing the navigation effect at least once, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. The navigation counter is cleared to 0 when the navigation effect is executed once after 1 is set or when the BB is won.
That is, the navigation effect is executed at least once before the transition to the advantageous section such as CZ or AT, and the navigation effect is exceptionally not executed before the transition to the BB.

Next, the main control unit 41 executes the advantageous section transition process. In the advantageous section transition process, the main control unit 41 first turns on the advantageous section notification lamp 19 (S17). After that, the main control unit 41 shifts to the advantageous section processing (S18) and ends this routine.

[Advantageous section processing]
The advantageous section processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an advantageous section process executed by the main control unit 41. As shown in FIG. 5, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the start switch 7 has been operated (S).
30). In the main control unit 41, when the start switch 7 is not operated (N in S30).
O) Waits for processing until the start switch 7 is operated. On the other hand, when the start switch 7 is operated (YES in S30), the main control unit 41 executes an internal lottery (S3).
1).

Next, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the stop switch has been operated to stop all reels (S32). If all the reels have not stopped yet (NO in S32), the main control unit 41 waits for processing until all the reels are stopped. On the other hand, when all the reels are stopped (YES in S32), the main control unit 41 stops all the symbols and derives the display result (S33). Since it is an advantageous section, it may be controlled by AT in the processing of S31 to S33.

Next, the main control unit 41 executes the maximum instruction section processing (S34). The maximum instruction section is a section for executing the navigation effect when the execution trigger of the navigation effect (in the present embodiment, when the push order bell is won). In the maximum instruction section processing, the main control unit 41 sends a command to the sub control unit 91 when the push order bell is won in the internal lottery of S31, and sets 0 in the navigation counter. As a result, the sub control unit 91 executes a navigation effect that notifies the correct answer procedure for winning the middle bell or the right-down bell according to the command from the main control unit 41. Further, in the maximum instruction section processing, the main control unit 41 sets 0 in the navigation counter without transmitting a command to the sub control unit 91 when the BB is won in the internal lottery of S31. On the other hand, in the maximum instruction section processing, the main control unit 41 wins a combination other than the push order bell and the BB in the internal lottery of S31, or shifts to the processing of S35 while maintaining the navigation counter at 1 when it is lost.

Next, the main control unit 41 adds 1 to the clear counter (S35). Then, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the clear counter has reached 1500, that is, whether or not the number of counting games has reached 1500 games (S36). When the number of counting games reaches 1500 games (NO in S36), the main control unit 41 sets 0 in the clear counter (S39).

On the other hand, when the number of counting games has not reached 1500 games (YES in S36), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the value of the navigation counter is 0 (S37). If the value of the navigation counter is not 0 (NO in S37), the main control unit 41 ends this routine.

On the other hand, when the value of the navigation counter is 0 (YES in S37), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not an arbitrary end condition is satisfied (S38). Arbitrary termination conditions can be set arbitrarily. For example, the net increase in the number of counts may reach 2999, or a specific winning combination may be won as described later as an arbitrary termination condition. The main control unit 41
If any end condition is not satisfied (NO in S38), this routine is terminated. on the other hand,
When an arbitrary end condition is satisfied (YES in S38), the main control unit 41 sets 0 in the clear counter (S39). In this way, the main control unit 41 always determines whether or not the number of count games has reached 1500 games in S36 before determining whether or not an arbitrary end condition is satisfied in S38.

Next, the main control unit 41 performs limit processing (S40) and initializes all the information related to the advantageous section. As a result, for example, limit processing is performed and AT ends.
The limit process is executed regardless of the set value. After that, the main control unit 41
The advantageous section notification lamp 19 is turned off (S41). After that, the main control unit 41 shifts to the normal section processing (S42) and ends this routine.

[Notification of the ratio of advantageous sections]
Next, the notification of the ratio of the advantageous section will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, apart from counting the number of games in the advantageous section by the clear counter, the total number of games accumulated in the predetermined period (for example, one month) and the predetermined period (for example, one month) ) Is counted as the number of advantageous section games accumulated by accumulating the number of advantageous section games. Then, the ratio of the number of advantageous section games to the total number of games is displayed on the set value display 24. As described above, in the slot machine 1, the ratio of the number of digested games in the advantageous section to the total number of games is suppressed to less than 70%, but in order to confirm this, the ratio of the advantageous section is notified. ..

For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when the total number of games is 0 to 17,500 games, 7 segments are displayed by the set value display 24 regardless of whether the ratio of the advantageous section is less than 70% or 70% or more. Only the LED display (7-segment display) displays a numerical value indicating the ratio of the advantageous section. The 17,500 games are the number of games tested when the slot machine 1 is introduced to the market, but other games may be used. That is, the display mode of the ratio of the advantageous section may be changed based on the predetermined number of games tested when the slot machine 1 is introduced to the market.

Further, between 17501 to 175000 games, when the ratio of the advantageous section is less than 70%, the numerical value indicating the ratio of the advantageous section is displayed only by the 7-segment display on the set value display 24, while the ratio of the advantageous section is displayed. When is 70% or more, a numerical value indicating the ratio of the advantageous section is displayed on the 7-segment display by the set value display 24, and the numerical value blinks at a slow tempo. Note that 175,000 games is the average number of games per month for slot machine 1.
Other game numbers may be used. That is, the display mode of the ratio of the advantageous section may be changed based on a predetermined number of games, which is the average number of games per month of the slot machine 1.

Further, in the number of games of 175001 games or more, when the ratio of the advantageous section is less than 70%, the numerical value indicating the ratio of the advantageous section is displayed only by the 7-segment display on the set value display 24, while the ratio of the advantageous section is displayed. When is 70% or more, a numerical value indicating the ratio of the advantageous section is displayed on the 7-segment display by the set value display 24, and the numerical value blinks at a fast tempo.

For example, the clerk shifts to the setting confirmation state by satisfying the conditions of "setting key ON" + "front door open detection", and in the setting confirmation state, the advantageous section is displayed by the 7-segment display displayed on the setting value display 24. You can check the ratio of. Furthermore, the clerk can know that the ratio of the advantageous section is 70% or more if the numerical value indicating the ratio of the advantageous section is blinking, and further, if the blinking tempo is fast, one month. It can be seen that the ratio of advantageous sections is 70% or more during the period exceeding the average number of games.

[Game state]
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state, and FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state. As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, in the slot machine 1, RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, inside, and BB (big bonus) are provided as controllable gaming states. In RT1, RT2, and inside, the total probability of replays in the internal lottery is about 1 / 7.3. RT0 and RT3 have a total probability of replay in the internal lottery of about 1.
/1.5. That is, RT0 and RT3 are gaming states in which the probability of winning the replay is higher than that of RT1, RT2, and inside.

After the setting is changed, it is first controlled by RT1. In RT1, if the winning of the leading role is missed when the push order bell is won, the missed eye is derived, and the game state shifts to RT0 on condition that the missed eye is derived. In RT0, when the fall replay 1 wins, the game state shifts to RT2. On the other hand, in RT0, when the promotion replay wins, the game state shifts to RT3. In RT2, when 32 games are digested, the game state shifts to RT0. That is, RT2 is a gaming state (finite RT) in which the number of games is finite. R
In T3, if the winning of the leading role is missed when the push order bell is won, the missed eye is derived, and the game state shifts to RT0 on condition that the missed eye is derived. Also, RT3
In, the game state shifts to RT0 even if the fall replay 2 wins a prize.
In any of RTs 0 to 3, if the BB is won, the game state shifts inside. Inside, when the BB wins, the game state shifts to the BB. If the BB can be won in the game in which the BB is won in any of RTs 0 to 3, the game state shifts to the BB without going through the inside. BB ends when the number of medals paid out exceeds 350,
The game state shifts to RT1.

[Winner]
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the types of small combinations, the symbol combinations of small combinations, and technical matters related to small combinations. As shown in FIG. 9, the small winning combination includes the middle bell, the lower right bell, the upper bells 1 to 8, the lower right bell, the upper watermelon, the middle watermelon, the lower cherry, the middle cherry, and one piece. , 2, and BB are included. As shown in FIG. 9, a symbol combination is set for each small combination. Here, the "white BAR" and "black BAR" of the middle reels 2C constituting each of the upper bells 1 to 8 are not arranged within 5 frames in the middle reels 2C. In addition, the "white BAR" and "black BAR" of the right reel 2R that compose each of the upper bells 1 to 8 are
It is not arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2R. For this reason, even if the upper bells 1 to 8 are won in the internal lottery, if the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are not stopped at an appropriate timing, the winning upper bells 1 to 8 will be won. Unable to do, upper bell 1
You will miss the prize of ~ 8. The result derived at this time is called a missed eye.
When the symbol combination corresponding to each small winning combination is derived, a small winning combination is generated and a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the types of the re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matters related to the re-game combination. As shown in FIG. 10, the replay combination among the winning combinations includes normal replay, control replays 1 to 3, fall replays 1 and 2, promotion replay, and special replay. Left reel 2L "replay" / "plum", middle reel 2C "white BAR" / "black BAR", and right reel 2R "black 7" / "net 7" / "white 7" that make up a special replay / "Plums" are arranged within 5 frames on each reel. Therefore, if a special replay is won in the internal lottery, the special replay will always win regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. When the special replay wins, B on the invalid line
AR patterns are available.

[Lottery target role]
11 and 12 are diagrams for explaining the lottery target combination for each game state.
The name is shown in the lottery target combination column, and the game status column indicates that the lottery target combination is a lottery target for each type of RT, and the winning probability is determined by the numerical value under the circle. The number of judgment values involved is shown.

As shown in FIG. 11, the small winning combination of the lottery target roles includes a bell, left bells 1 to 4, and middle bell 1 to 1.
4. Right bells 1 to 4, weak watermelons 1 to 3, strong watermelons, weak cherries 1 to 3, strong cherries, middle cherries, and a single combination are included. In addition, the special roles among the lottery target roles include BB, and weak watermelons 1 to 3, strong watermelons, weak cherries 1 to 3, strong cherries, and middle cherries are included.
Each can be won at the same time as BB. As shown in FIG. 12, the replay combination (replay) among the lottery target combinations includes normal replay, special replay, ascending replays 1 to 6, and maintenance transfer replays a1 to a6 and b1 to b6. The left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, and right bells 1 to 4 are also referred to as push order bells, and ascending replays 1 to 6 and maintenance replays a1 to a6.
b1 to b6 are also referred to as push order replays. Further, the push order bell and the push order replay are collectively referred to as a push order combination.

In the right column of each of FIGS. 11 and 12, the group to which the lottery target combination belongs is shown. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, "bell" for bell, "push order bell" for left bell 1 to right bell 4, "weak watermelon" for weak watermelons 1 to 3, and strong watermelon. "Strong watermelon", "Weak cherry" for weak cherries 1-3, "Strong cherry" for strong cherry, "Middle cherry" for middle cherry, and "1" for 1 role ", BB, and" BB "are defined for the winning combination of BB and small winning combination.

Further, as shown in FIG. 12, "normal replay" for normal replay, "special replay" for special replay, "ascending replay" for ascending replays 1 to 6, and maintenance replays a1 to a6. "Maintenance roll replay a" and "Maintenance roll replay b" are defined for maintenance roll replays b1 to b6, respectively. The main control unit 41 identifies a group to which the lottery target combination won in the internal lottery belongs, and transmits an internal winning command corresponding to the group. For example, the main control unit 41 transmits an internal winning command that can specify "1" if it is a "bell", and transmits an internal winning command that can specify "2" if it is a "push order bell". ..

On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 identifies a winning group from the internal winning command, and executes an effect corresponding to the group (for example, a small winning combination notification effect or a state suggestion effect described later).

Further, in FIGS. 11 and 12, the RAM of the main control unit 41 is used for each lottery target combination.
Whether or not the number of determination values, that is, the winning probability changes, is shown according to the set value stored in 41c. In addition, there is a setting difference that the number of judgment values (winning probability) changes according to the set value.
The fact that the number of judgment values (winning probability) does not change according to the set value is also called no setting difference. further,
In FIGS. 11 and 12, it is shown whether or not the advantageous section transition lottery is executed for each lottery target combination.

Here, the advantageous section transition lottery is set by the following agreement. For example, among a plurality of types of lottery target roles, a lottery target role that is not a target of the advantageous section transition lottery is
There may be a setting difference. On the other hand, among the plurality of types of lottery target combinations, the lottery target combinations that are the targets of the advantageous section transition lottery are always set differently.

For example, weak cherry 3 and weak watermelon 3 that are not the target of the lottery for the advantageous section transition lottery.
, And bell have different settings. The weak cherry 3, the weak watermelon 3, and the bell do not have to have a setting difference. On the other hand, there is no difference in setting between the weak cherries 1, 2, weak watermelons 1, 2, strong cherries, strong watermelons, and middle cherries, which are the lottery targets of the advantageous section transition lottery.

Further, among the plurality of types of lottery target roles, the lottery target roles that are not the target of the navigation effect during AT may have different settings. On the other hand, among a plurality of types of lottery target roles, there is always no setting difference in the lottery target roles for increasing the net increase number by being the target of the navigation effect during AT. For example, AT
There is a setting difference for the bell that is not the target of navigation. On the other hand, there is no setting difference in the push order bell, which is the navigation target role during AT. The push order bell may be the target of the advantageous section transition lottery.

Further, among the plurality of types of lottery target combinations, the lottery target combination for which the outcome that triggers the transition of the game state is not derived may have a setting difference. On the other hand, among the plurality of types of lottery target combinations, there is always no setting difference in the lottery target combinations for which the outcome that triggers the transition of the game state can be derived. For example
There is a setting difference between the weak cherry 3, the weak watermelon 3, and the bell for which the transition result that triggers the transition of the game state is not derived. On the other hand, there is no difference in the setting of the push order bells from which the missing stitches that trigger the transition of the game state can be derived. In addition, there is no setting difference in the push order replay in which the transition result that triggers the transition of the game state can be derived.

Further, among the plurality of types of lottery target combinations, the lottery target combination that is not the target of the advantageous section transition lottery may have a different number of determination values depending on the type of game state (RT). On the other hand, among the plurality of types of lottery target combinations, the lottery target combination that is the target of the advantageous section transition lottery does not always change the number of determination values according to the type of the gaming state. For example, in the normal replay that is not the target of the advantageous section transition lottery, the number of determination values changes according to the type of the gaming state (RT). On the other hand, the number of judgment values of weak cherries 1, 2, weak watermelons 1, 2, strong cherries, strong watermelons, and middle cherries, which are the lottery targets of the advantageous section transition lottery, changes depending on the type of game state (RT). do not do.

Further, the difference between the number of judgment values for winning a predetermined combination in one gaming state and the number of judgment values for winning a predetermined combination in another gaming state gives an advantageous section in the advantageous section transition lottery. It is not used to determine whether or not to do so. For example, normal replays are not eligible for the advantageous section transition lottery. Therefore, the number of judgment values (8) for the normal replay to be won in RT1.
The difference between 977) and the number of determination values (15292) for winning a normal replay in RT3 is not used in determining whether or not to win in the CZ lottery.

FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a combination of winning combinations that are allowed to be won by the winning combination. As shown in FIG. 13, each lottery target combination is a lottery target by combining a single number or a plurality of combinations.

[Reel control when the push order is won]
FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining reel control when the push order bell is won. As shown in FIG. 14, when any push order bell is won, the correct answer procedure is determined according to the type of the winning push order bell. For example, left bells 1 to 4 have a left first stop as a correct procedure, middle bells 1 to 4 have a middle first stop as a correct procedure, and right bells 1 to 4 have a right first stop as a correct procedure. One stop is stipulated. If the stop switch is operated in the correct answer procedure when one of the push order bells is won, the leading right-down bell or middle bell will win a prize, and if the stop switch is operated in the incorrect answer procedure, it will be a secondary role. One of the upper bells wins, or the prize is missed and the missed eye is derived. During CZ or AT, the correct answer procedure can be notified by the navigation effect (bell navigation) when the push order bell is won.

FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining reel control at the time of winning the push order replay. As shown in FIG. 15, when any of the push order replays is won, the correct answer procedure is determined according to the type of the winning push order replay. For example, ascending / replay 1 has a forward push (left, middle, right stop operation order) as the correct answer procedure, and ascending / replay 2 has a pinch push (left, right, middle stop operation order) as the correct answer procedure. Is defined, and the ascending / descending replay 3 defines a middle / left push (middle, left, right stop operation order) as a correct answer procedure. If any of the promotion replays 1 to 6 is won and the stop switch is operated in the correct answer procedure, the promotion replay wins, and if the stop switch is operated in the incorrect answer procedure, the fall replay 1 wins. In this way, when the push order replay is won, the occurrence of winning can be different depending on whether or not the player selects the correct answer procedure. During CZ or AT, the correct answer procedure can be notified by the navigation effect when the push order replay is won.

[Advantageous section transition lottery (CZ lottery)]
FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an advantageous section transition lottery and the like. First, referring to FIG. 16A, the CZ of the advantageous section transition lottery executed by the main control unit 41 during the normal section and in all the gaming states (RT) (excluding the inside and during the bonus). The lottery table related to the lottery will be described.

As shown in FIG. 16A, the CZ lottery during the normal section has weak cherries 1 and 2 with no setting difference.
, Weak watermelons 1 and 2, strong cherries, strong watermelons, and middle cherries are eligible for the lottery. Then, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to win the CZ according to the type of the lottery target combination based on the winning probability shown in FIG. 16A.

When the CZ is won at RT0, the main control unit 41 controls the CZ at the RT0. In the CZ during RT0, a navigation effect called BAR matching chance navigation is executed. The navigation target roles of the BAR matching chance navigation are push order bells, special replays, and push order replays (ascending replays 1 to 6, maintenance replays a1 to a6). If the BAR alignment chance navigation is executed when the special replay or push order replay is won, the BAR alignment chance navigation is executed again when the push order replay is won in the subsequent games.
In this case, it is possible to shift the game state to RT3 by winning the promotion replay while avoiding the game state shifting to RT2 by winning the fall replay 1. On the other hand, if the BAR matching chance navigation (Bell Navi) is executed when the push order bell is won, the BAR matching chance navigation is not executed when the push order replay is won in the subsequent games. in this case,
Even if you win the promotion replays 1 to 6, it becomes difficult to win the promotion replay, and when you win the maintenance transfer replays a1 to a6, you win the fall replay 1 and the game state shifts to RT2. There is a possibility of doing it. That is, in RT0, the period controlled by CZ changes depending on whether or not the bell navigation is executed. Then, in RT0, unless the bell navigation is executed, the BAR matching chance navigation is executed when the push order replay is won, so that it becomes easy to continue the CZ.

When the CZ is won in RT1, the main control unit 41 controls the CZ in the RT1. In CZ during RT1, the navigation target role is only the push order bell. CZ in RT1
When the bell navigation is executed in, CZ ends.

When the CZ is won in RT2, the main control unit 41 controls the CZ between 10G (game). In CZ during RT2, the navigation target roles are push order bell and special replay. In the CZ during RT2, the CZ continues for 10G regardless of whether the navigation effect for the push order bell or the special replay is executed. When the bell navigation is executed in the CZ between 10G, the main control unit 41 executes the end lottery of the CZ from the 11th G every game. On the other hand, if the bell navigation is not executed in the CZ between 10G (note that the navigation effect for the special replay may be executed between the 10G), after the bell navigation is executed in the game after the 11G, the CZ The end lottery is executed every game. That is, in RT2, the period controlled by CZ changes depending on whether or not the bell navigation is executed. And RT2
In, the end lottery is not executed unless the bell navigation is executed, so that the CZ can be continued.

When the main control unit 41 wins the CZ at RT3, the main control unit 41 continues to CZ as long as it continues to RT3.
To control. However, in CZ during RT3, the navigation target role is only the push order bell. Therefore, if any of the maintenance roll replays b1 to b6 is won during RT3, the navigation effect is not executed. Therefore, if the stop switch is operated in the incorrect answer procedure, the game state shifts to RT0. When the gaming state shifts to RT0, CZ continues during RT0.

[End lottery]
Next, with reference to FIG. 16B, a lottery table relating to the end lottery of the CZ executed by the main control unit 41 in the CZ in RT2 will be described. As shown in FIG. 16B, in the end lottery, it is determined whether the CZ ends (end winning) or the CZ continues (non-end winning) with a different probability depending on the number of remaining games of RT2. To.

For example, in the end lottery executed when the number of remaining games of RT2 is 11G to 15G, the end is won with an 80% probability, whereas it is executed when the number of remaining games of RT2 is 26G to 32G. In the end lottery, there is a 20% chance of winning the end. Therefore, the smaller the number of remaining games in RT2, the higher the probability that CZ will continue. Here, FIG. 11
Considering the determination value shown in (1), the probability of winning the push order bell during RT2 is about 1/4.
Therefore, in the calculation between 10G which becomes CZ10 in RT2, the bell navigation can be executed twice. However, if Bell Navi is not executed fortunately even in games during and after 10G, the smaller the number of remaining games, the higher the probability that CZ can be continued.

[Lottery related to instruction function (AT lottery)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 16C, a lottery table relating to the AT lottery among the lottery related to the instruction function executed by the main control unit 41 in the CZ will be described.

As shown in FIG. 16C, in the AT lottery in CZ, weak cherries 1, 2, weak watermelons 1, 2, strong cherries, strong watermelons, middle cherries, and special replays with no setting difference are the lottery target roles. Become. Then, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to win the AT according to the type of the lottery target combination based on the winning probability shown in FIG. 16C.

For example, if you win a special replay during CZ, you have a 25% chance (ie 1/4).
(Probability of) to win the AT. Here, considering the determination value shown in FIG. 12, the probability of winning the special replay during RT2 is about 1/100. Therefore, in CZ in RT2, about 1 /
AT can be won with a probability of 400 (multiplication of internal winning probability 1/100 and AT winning probability 1/4). On the other hand, the probability of winning a special replay during RT0 is about 1/3. Therefore, RT
In CZ in 0, AT can be won with a probability of about 1/12 (multiplication of the internal winning probability 1/3 and the AT winning probability 1/4).

In this way, in RT0, it is possible to win the special replay with a higher probability than in RT2, and in CZ, the AT lottery is performed at the time of winning the special replay. Therefore, in RT0, the probability of winning the special replay in the internal lottery is higher than in RT2, and A in CZ.
It is easier to win T. The situation in which the game state is controlled by RT2 and the game section is controlled by CZ is also referred to as a chance period. When it is a chance period, the expectation of winning an AT is higher than when it is a non-chance period. Therefore, it can be said that the chance period is an advantageous period for the player.

[Lottery related to instruction function (additional lottery)]
Next, with reference to FIG. 16D, a lottery table relating to an additional lottery among the lottery related to the instruction function executed by the main control unit 41 during AT will be described.

As shown in FIG. 16D, the additional lottery during AT is the weak cherries 1, 2, with no setting difference.
Weak watermelons 1 and 2, strong cherries, strong watermelons, middle cherries, and special replays are eligible for the lottery. Then, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to additionally win according to the type of the lottery target combination based on the winning probability shown in FIG. 16D.

For example, if you win a special replay during AT, you have a 25% chance (ie 1/4).
(Probability of) will be added and won. Here, as in the AT lottery, the AT during RT2 is about 1/4.
While AT can be won with a probability of 00 (multiplication of internal winning probability 1/100 and additional winning probability 1/4), AT during RT0 is approximately 1/12 (additional winning probability 1/3). You can win by adding with the probability of (multiplication with the winning probability of 1/4).

In this way, in RT0, it is possible to win the special replay with a higher probability than in RT2, and during AT, an additional lottery is performed when the special replay is won. Therefore, in RT0, the probability of winning the special replay in the internal lottery is higher than that in RT2, which makes it easier to additionally win.

[BAR Matching Chance Navi]
A mode of BAR matching chance navigation will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 shows
It is a figure for demonstrating the mode of BAR matching chance navigation in RT0. As shown in FIG. 17A, special replay and push order replay (ascending replay 1-6, maintenance replay a1-
Regardless of whether you win the a6) or push order bell, in the BAR Matching Chance Navi, the text image of "Chance if BAR stops !!" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 along with the correct answer procedure according to the type of winning combination. To. As mentioned above, when the special replay wins, the BAR symbols are aligned on the invalid line. For this reason, by displaying the character image "If BAR stops, chance !!", the BAR symbols will be aligned when the stop switch is operated according to the BAR alignment chance navigation (that is, the special replay will win). On the other hand, the player can be expected. As described above, in RT0, if the bell navigation is not executed fortunately, the CZ can be continued with a high probability as the number of remaining games decreases.
Also, when a special replay is won during CZ, an AT lottery is executed. Furthermore, RT0
When the CZ is inside, the AT can be won with a higher probability when the special replay is won than when the CZ is during RT2. For this reason, the BAR-matched chance navigation can make the player expect the special replay to win, that is, the player can expect the AT to win.

As shown in FIG. 17B, when the stop switch is operated according to the BAR alignment chance navigation in the game that won the special replay, the BAR symbols are aligned on the invalid line and the BAR symbols are aligned.
The character image of "AT chance" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this case, the AT lottery is executed, and further, in the subsequent games, the BAR matching chance navigation is executed again when the push order replay is won. Therefore, when the result shown in FIG. 17B is shown, it is possible to make the player expect the AT winning and maintain the RT0 state in the subsequent games.

As shown in FIG. 17 (c), when the stop switch is operated according to the BAR alignment chance navigation in the game in which the push order replay (maintenance rotation replay a1 to a6) is won, the replay symbols are aligned on the invalid line and the liquid crystal display is displayed. A character image of "safe" is displayed on the vessel 51. In this case, even in the subsequent games, the BAR matching chance navigation is executed again when the push order replay is won. Therefore, when the result shown in FIG. 17C is shown, R is used in subsequent games.
The state of T0 can be maintained.

As shown in Fig. 17 (d), in the game that won the push order bell, BAR matching chance navigation (
When the stop switch is operated according to the bell navigation), the bell symbols are aligned on the invalid line and the character image of "pinch" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this case, the BAR matching chance navigation is not executed when the push order replay is won in the subsequent games. Therefore, FIG.
When the result shown in 7 (d) is shown, it becomes difficult to maintain the state of RT0 in the subsequent games.

[Background production]
The background effect executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. 18A. FIG. 18A is a diagram for explaining a background effect table. What is background production?
It is an effect that suggests the state of the game, and is an effect that shows the background portion of the effect image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. The background effect includes a morning background effect and a night background effect. The morning background effect is a background effect that suggests a normal stage as a stage on the effect, and is an effect in which a background image reminiscent of the morning is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The night background effect is a background effect that suggests a chance stage that is more advantageous than the normal stage as a stage for the effect, and is an effect in which a background image reminiscent of the night is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Although not shown in the figure, the background effect for ART is executed in AT (so-called ART) in RT3. The background effect for ART may be, for example, any effect as long as it is an effect that enhances the interest of the game.

As shown in FIG. 18A, when the game state is RT0, the morning background effect is executed in the normal section, and the morning background effect is executed when the navigation effect is not yet executed in the CZ. , When the navigation effect is executed, the morning background effect is switched to the night background effect. In particular,
In CZ during RT0, the morning background effect is switched to the night background effect at the timing when the navigation effect (BAR matching chance navigation) is executed at the start operation. For example, FIG.
As shown in (a), when the navigation effect (BAR alignment chance navigation) is executed at the start operation, the character image of "Aim for BAR" is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and then the image is cracked. The effect image is displayed and the background effect is switched from the morning background effect to the night background effect.

Further, in the CZ during RT0, the morning background effect is switched to the night background effect even when 5 G has passed in a state where the navigation effect has not been executed yet. That is, the chance period (RT0
Even in CZ), it is difficult for the player to recognize that it is a chance period during the period when the morning background effect is being executed. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is executed during the period when the morning background effect is executed and the morning background effect is switched to the night background effect, the player can recognize that it is a chance period. Therefore, the player pays attention to whether or not the navigation effect is executed during the period during which the morning background effect is executed.

When the game state is RT1, the morning background effect is executed in either the normal section or the CZ. When the game state is RT2, the morning background effect is executed in either the normal section or the CZ. When the game state is RT3, the morning background effect is executed when the normal section is in progress, and the night background effect is executed when the game state is in the CZ. In addition, when ART is in progress, the background effect for ART is executed.

[Direction during RT2]
The effect during RT2 executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. 18B. FIG. 18B is a diagram for explaining the effect table during RT2. RT2
The medium effect is an effect executed during RT2, and includes a small role notification effect and a state suggestion effect.

The small role notification effect is an effect that suggests to the player the role won in the internal lottery. For example
When the bell or the push order bell is specified based on the internal winning command, the sub control unit 91 lights the effect LED provided in the slot machine 1 in yellow (also referred to as a yellow flash). Further, the sub-control unit 91 lights the effect LED in blue (also referred to as a blue flash) when a normal replay or a special replay is specified based on the internal winning command. By executing such a small role notification effect, it is possible to suggest to the player whether the player has won the bell or the replay, although it is not possible to specify which role was specifically won. As a small role notification effect, for example, an image of a character based on yellow may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 when the bell is won, or an image of a character based on blue when the replay is won may be displayed on the liquid crystal display. It may be displayed on 51. In addition, the small winning combination notification effect may be to deterministically notify the player of the winning combination in the internal lottery. The sub control unit 91 is
When other roles such as cherries and watermelons are won, the small role notification effect may be executed.

The state suggestion effect is an effect that suggests the state of the game to the player. For example, when the sub-control unit 91 receives an internal winning command indicating that the bell or replay has been won, "C"
The character image of "HANCE" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Both the small role notification effect and the state suggestion effect described above may be executed when a bell or a replay is won during RT2. Further, the small winning combination notification effect and the state suggestion effect suggest the number of remaining games of RT2 to the player depending on the execution frequency of the effect.

For example, as shown in FIG. 18B, when the number of remaining games in RT2 is 24G to 31G, the probability that the effect during RT2 is executed is 10%, of which 1 is the small role notification effect.
It is executed with a probability of 0%. When the number of games remaining in RT2 is 16G to 23G, RT
2 The probability that the middle effect is executed is 40%, of which the small role notification effect is executed with a probability of 25% and the state suggestion effect is executed with a probability of 15%. The number of games remaining in RT2 is 8G to 15
When it is G, the probability that the effect during RT2 is executed is 70%, of which the small role notification effect is executed with a probability of 30% and the state suggestion effect is executed with a probability of 40%. When the number of remaining games in RT2 is 0G to 7G, the probability that the effect during RT2 is executed is 100%, of which the small role notification effect is executed with a probability of 40% and the state suggestion effect is performed with a probability of 60%. Is executed by.

[Example of game flow]
An example of the flow of the game executed by the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining an example of the flow of the game.

In FIG. 19, a timing chart showing a game section under control (normal section, advantageous section (CZ)), a timing chart showing a game state under control (RT0, RT2, RT3), and a background effect during execution ( A timing chart showing the morning background effect, the night background effect, and the background effect for ART) is shown together with the time axis.

If the CZ is won at the timing t1 in the normal section during RT2, it is controlled by the CZ during RT2. The CZ is controlled over a minimum of 10G. When CZ ends at the timing t2, the control is performed again in the normal section during RT2.

In the normal section during RT2, when RT2 digests 32G at timing t3, it is controlled to the normal section during RT0. Since the navigation effect is not executed in the normal section during RT0, if the fall replay 1 is won at the timing t4, the normal section during RT2 is controlled again.

If the CZ is won at the timing t5 in the normal section during RT2, it is controlled by the CZ during RT2. The CZ is controlled over a minimum of 10G. When the CZ ends at the timing t6, the control is performed again in the normal section during RT2.

In the normal section during RT2, when RT2 digests 32G at timing t7, it is controlled to the normal section during RT0. After that, if the CZ is won at the timing t8, it will be controlled by the CZ during RT0, and the chance period will be reached. As described above, in the chance period (CZ during RT0), it is easier to win the AT than the CZ during RT2. Therefore, the player can expect to win the AT during this chance period. In addition, it should be noted
Even if it is controlled by CZ during RT0, the morning background effect is still executed as the background effect because the navigation effect is not yet executed at the timing t8. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to recognize that it is a chance period.

In the CZ during RT0, when the navigation effect (BAR matching chance navigation) is executed at the timing t9, the morning background effect is switched to the night background effect. As a result, the player can recognize that it is a chance period. If, unfortunately, Bell Navi is executed in CZ during RT0, and then the fall replay 1 is won at timing t10, RT
It is controlled by CZ in 2. The CZ is controlled over a minimum of 10G. Timing t1
When CZ ends at 1, the control is performed again in the normal section during RT2.

If the CZ is won at the timing t12 in the normal section during RT2, it is controlled by the CZ during RT2. The CZ is controlled over a minimum of 10G. While controlled by CZ
When RT2 of 32G ends at timing t13, it is controlled by CZ during RT0, and a chance period is reached. At timing t13, since the navigation effect has not been executed yet, the morning background effect is still executed as the background effect. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to recognize that it is a chance period.

In the CZ during RT0, when the navigation effect (BAR matching chance navigation) is executed at the timing t14, the morning background effect is switched to the night background effect. As a result, the player can recognize that it is a chance period. If the AT is won in the CZ during RT0, it is controlled by the AT. Then, when the push order replay is won at the timing t15 during AT, a navigation effect for notifying the correct answer procedure is executed. When the stop switch is operated according to the navigation effect, the promotion replay is won and the ART controls it. When controlled by ART, A
The background effect for RT is executed.

[Main effect]
As described above, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16C, it is RT2 and C.
In both Z and the chance period of RT0 and CZ, the AT lottery is executed when the special replay is won. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12, in RT0, the special replay is won with a higher probability than in RT2. Therefore, during the chance period,
It is advantageous in that it is easier to win an AT than when it is RT2 and CZ. Further, as shown in FIG. 19, since RT2 is a finite RT of 32G, the gaming state is frequently switched between RT2 and RT0. Then, when it is controlled by CZ by RT2, if CZ can be continued until the finite RT of 32G ends, it becomes a chance period. Or
If you are lucky and controlled by CZ at RT0, it will be a chance period as it is. Therefore,
It is possible to draw attention to the player as to whether to shift to CZ in RT2 or RT0, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As shown in FIG. 18B, the execution probability of the effect during RT2 increases as the number of remaining games in RT2 decreases. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that the transition from RT2 to RT0 is approaching depending on the execution frequency of the effect during RT2, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As shown in FIG. 18B, as the number of remaining games in RT2 decreases, the state suggestion effect is executed with a higher probability than the small role notification effect. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that the transition from RT2 to RT0 is approaching depending on the type of the effect during RT2 to be executed, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

As shown in FIG. 18A, when the morning background effect is being executed during the chance period of RT0 and CZ, the navigation effect (BAR matching chance navigation) is normally executed at the start operation. Since the background effect is switched from the morning background effect that suggests the stage to the night background effect that suggests the chance stage, the phenomenon of navigation effect that can occur in CZ and the night background effect that suggests that it is CZ (especially the chance period) It is possible to improve the fun of the game by associating.

Further, since the timing at which the background effect is switched from the morning background effect to the night background effect is the start operation, the player is made to pay attention to whether or not the navigation effect is executed when the start switch 7 is operated. be able to.

When the morning background effect is executed during the chance period of RT0 and CZ, the timing when the navigation effect (BAR matching chance navigation) is executed when the push order bell is won, and the navigation effect (BAR) when the push order replay is won. The background effect is switched from the morning background effect to the night background effect at both the timing when the matching chance navigation) is executed and the timing when the navigation effect (BAR matching chance navigation) is executed when the special replay is won. Therefore, when the stop switch is operated according to the navigation effect when the background effect is switched from the morning background effect to the night background effect, the player can pay attention to which display result is derived. .. In this case, as shown in FIG. 17, when the leading role of the push order bell wins, there is a high possibility that the game will fall to RT2 in the subsequent games, while when the normal replay or special replay wins, the subsequent games It is unlikely that you will fall to RT2. Therefore, it is possible to expect the player to win a prize in a normal replay or a special replay rather than the leading role of the push order bell, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Further, when the special replay wins, the AT lottery is also executed, so that the player can be expected to win the special replay, and the interest of the game can be improved.

As shown in FIG. 18A, when the morning background effect is executed during the chance period of RT0 and CZ, when 5G elapses without executing the navigation effect (BAR matching chance navigation). In addition, the background effect is switched from the morning background effect to the night background effect.
Therefore, even if the navigation effect is not executed while the morning background effect is being executed during the chance period, the player can always pay attention to the switching of the background effect.

As shown in FIG. 17, by executing the navigation effect (BAR-matched chance navigation), the player can be made to recognize that it is a chance period by switching the background effect, and further, the player stops according to the navigation effect. By winning a special replay when the switch is operated, the player can be expected to win the AT by the AT lottery.

[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 internal lottery]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, both RT0 and RT2 win the special replay, but in RT0, the determination value is set so as to win the special replay with a higher probability than RT2. As a result, in the chance period of RT0 and CZ, it is easier to win the AT than in the case of RT2 and CZ. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and while RT2 does not win the special replay, RT0 may win the special replay. In this way, the AT lottery triggered by the special replay winning is not executed when it is RT2 and CZ, while the AT lottery triggered by the special replay winning is executed when it is RT0 and the chance period is CZ. Can be executed. As a result, in the chance period, AT is more than in RT2 and CZ.
Since it is advantageous in that it is easy to win, it is possible to draw attention to the player as to whether to shift to CZ in RT2 or RT0, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[About the production during RT2]
In the present embodiment, as the RT2 middle effect, a small role notification effect that suggests the winning combination in the internal lottery to the player and a state suggestion effect that suggests the state of the game to the player are illustrated. Not limited to this, any effect may be applied to the effect during RT2 as long as it is an effect performed during RT2. The effect during RT2 may be any effect as long as the execution frequency changes according to the number of remaining games in RT2.

In the present embodiment, the state suggestion effect is executed with a higher probability than the small role notification effect as the number of remaining games of RT2 decreases. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the small winning combination notification effect may be executed with a higher probability than the state suggestion effect as the number of remaining games of RT2 decreases. Further, as the number of remaining games in RT2 decreases, the type of effect during RT2 to be executed changes, or as the number of remaining games in RT2 decreases, R executed.
The types of production during T2 may increase.

In the present embodiment, the effect during RT2 is an effect performed only in one game, but the effect is not limited to this, and may be an effect performed over a plurality of games.

In the present embodiment, the small role notification effect and the state suggestion effect are both executed at the same opportunity, such as winning a bell or winning a replay. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the small winning combination notification effect and the state suggestion effect may be executed at different triggers.

In addition, the execution frequency of the production during RT2 is not limited to suggesting the number of remaining games in RT2, and RT
Information that can specify the number of remaining games in 2 may be notified to the player. For example, a numerical image in which the number of remaining games of RT2 is counted may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Alternatively, RT
The background image may change (morning → noon → night, etc.) as the number of remaining games in 2 decreases.

[About switching background effects]
In the present embodiment, when the morning background effect is being executed during the chance period of RT0 and CZ, the morning background effect is started at the timing when the navigation effect (BAR matching chance navigation) is executed at the start operation. The background effect was switched to the night background effect. However, the timing at which the background effect is switched is not limited to this.

For example, the timing at which the background effect is switched may be the timing at which the symbol combination is derived in the game in which the navigation effect is executed. In RT0, unless a bell navigation occurs, the navigation effect is executed when the push order replay is won, and if the special replay wins, the AT lottery is executed. Therefore, when the stop switch is operated according to the navigation effect, the background It is possible to draw the player's attention to whether or not the production is switched, and whether or not the special replay symbol combination is derived.

Further, for example, the timing at which the background effect is switched may be any timing related to the navigation effect, such as the timing at which the navigation effect ends or the start of the next game of the game in which the navigation effect is executed. Good.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the morning background effect is being executed during the chance period of RT0 and CZ, the morning background effect is produced when 5 G has passed without the navigation effect being executed yet. The background effect was switched from to the night background effect. However, the background effect may be switched from the morning background effect to the night background effect when the number of other games is not limited to 5G. Alternatively, the background effect may be switched from the morning background effect to the night background effect when the navigation effect is executed a predetermined number of times. In addition, for example, whether or not to execute the navigation effect when the navigation target role is won is determined by lottery, and when the number of games for which the navigation target role is won but the navigation does not occur reaches the predetermined number of games, the morning background effect is produced. The background effect may be switched from to the night background effect.

[Notification of chance period]
In the present embodiment, by switching the background effect from the morning background effect to the night background effect, the player is made to recognize that it is a chance period of RT0 and CZ, but this is not limited to this. Absent. For example, a first notifying means for notifying whether or not it is RT0 (for example, turning on the LED when it is RT0) and a second notifying means for notifying whether or not it is CZ (for example, when it is CZ, the LED is turned on). (Lights up) and R by the first notification means
By notifying that it is T0 and notifying that it is CZ by the second notifying means, the player may be made aware that it is a chance period.

[About advantageous section (CZ)]
In the present embodiment, during RT2, it is controlled by CZ for at least 10G, but it is not limited to this, and it is controlled by CZ over other games such as between 5G and 20G. It may be one.

In addition, during CZ, when a CZ lottery target role such as cherry or watermelon is won,
An additional lottery for CZ may be executed, and when the lottery is won, the period of CZ under control may be extended.

In the present embodiment, the number of CZ games is not determined in RT0, but not limited to this, the minimum number of games controlled by CZ is determined in RT0 as well as in RT2. Moreover, the end lottery of CZ may be performed when the number of games is exhausted. In this way, if the background effect is switched from the morning background effect to the night background effect when the navigation effect (BAR matching chance navigation) is executed, when the navigation effect is Bell Navi, when the end lottery is executed, when CZ It is possible to give the player a sense of tension as to whether or not the game ends. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is a navigation effect for a special replay, the end lottery is not executed, so that the player can proceed with the game with peace of mind.

[About lottery related to instruction function (AT lottery)]
In the present embodiment, the winning probabilities of the AT lottery when winning the special replay are the same for both RT2 and RT0, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when it is RT0, the AT may be won with a higher probability when the special replay is won than when it is RT2.

[About BAR Matching Chance Navi]
In the present embodiment, a special replay is provided as a winning combination, and in the special replay, the BAR symbol is arranged within 5 frames on any reel. For this reason, when the special replay is won independently (when the special replay is won), the BAR symbols are always aligned and the special replay wins regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. And
In the BAR matching chance navigation shown in FIG. 17A, the character image of "Chance if BAR stops !!" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 along with the correct answer procedure according to the type of winning combination. That is, in the present embodiment, when the BAR matching chance navigation is executed, the BAR symbols are aligned and the special replay wins, that is, the special replay is won and A
The player was expected to expect the T lottery. However, the game playability is not limited to this, and other game playability may be used.

For example, the special replay that is the winning combination may be one in which the BAR symbol is not arranged within 5 frames on the left reel 2L. Then, the special replay may be won at the same time as the normal replay. Simultaneous winning combination of such special replay and normal replay is "B
It is called "AR matching possible role". That is, there is a possibility that the normal replay will win the prize regardless of whether the BAR-matchable combination is won or the normal replay is won alone.
Specifically, when the BAR matching possible combination is won, if the stop switch 8L is operated at the timing of stopping the BAR symbol on the winning line LN on the left reel 2L, the BAR symbol is drawn in preferentially over the replay symbol. Then, while the BAR symbols are aligned and won the special replay, if the stop switch 8L is not operated at the timing when the BAR symbol is stopped on the winning line LN with the left reel 2L, the replay symbols are aligned and the normal replay is won. .. In this way, when the winning combination of BAR matching is won, a special replay of BAR symbol matching or a normal replay of replay symbol matching is won according to the stop timing of the left reel 2L. Further, in this case, the BAR matching chance navigation is performed regardless of whether the BAR matching possible combination is won or the normal replay is independently won, and in the BAR matching chance navigation, the correct answer procedure according to the type of the winning combination is performed. The text image of "Aim for BAR !!" is the liquid crystal display 51.
It may be displayed in. With the BAR matching chance navigation, the player is made to aim to stop the BAR symbol on the winning line LN, and when the BAR symbols are aligned and the special replay is won, the player is informed that the BAR matching possible role has been won. Can be recognized. If the role that can be aligned with BAR is used as an opportunity for the AT lottery, by winning a special replay, A
It is possible to expect the player to win the AT by the T lottery. In addition, the BAR matching chance navigation is used to make the player aim to stop the BAR symbol on the winning line LN.
When the replay symbols are aligned at the wrong time and a prize is won in the normal replay, the player can be made to think as if the normal replay was won alone. However, as mentioned above, both when the BAR-matchable combination is won and when the normal replay is won alone, the normal replay may be won, so it is a clue that the normal replay was won. In addition, the player cannot determine whether the BAR-matchable combination has been won or whether the normal replay has been won alone. For this reason, when the normal replay wins, even if the normal replay wins alone, it is possible to expect the player to have won the BAR matching possible role. The special replay is not limited to the left reel 2L, and may be a middle reel 2C or a right reel 2R in which the BAR symbol is not arranged within 5 frames. That is, the special replay is BA on any one or more reels.
The R symbol may not be arranged within 5 frames.

[Notification of the ratio of advantageous sections]
In the present embodiment, the ratio of the number of advantageous section games to the total number of games is displayed on the set value display in the setting confirmation state, so that the ratio of the advantageous section can be confirmed.
Not limited to this.

For example, not limited to the set value display, the ratio of advantageous sections may be displayed inside the housing of the slot machine 1, for example, on a display (for example, a 7-segment LED) provided on a game control board. If the game control board cannot be disassembled by caulking,
The display will not be operated illegally from the outside. Further, the set value may also be displayed on the display provided on the game control board instead of the set value display. The ratio of advantageous sections may be displayed on the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the liquid crystal display 51, and the like.

Further, not only the ratio of the advantageous section but also the total number of games and the number of advantageous section games may be displayed on the set value display or the display provided on the game control board. In addition, the ratio of advantageous sections may be displayed on condition that a predetermined operation has been performed. For example, the ratio of advantageous sections may be displayed on condition that the effect switch 56 is pressed. Alternatively, a confirmation switch may be provided inside the housing of the slot machine 1, and the ratio of advantageous sections may be displayed on condition that the confirmation switch is pressed. An error notification may be performed when the confirmation switch is pressed while the front door 1b is not detected to be open.

Further, in the present embodiment, the ratio of the advantageous section is notified in the notification mode shown in FIG. 6, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even when the total number of games is between 0 and 17,500 games, the blinking display may be performed if the ratio of the advantageous section is 70% or more. Alternatively, the total number of games is 0 to 1.
During the 7500 games, it may blink when the probability is less than 70%, for example, less than 50%. Further, the display is not limited to blinking, and the color may change, an error image may be displayed together with a numerical value, or an error may be notified regarding the ratio of the advantageous section in other aspects. Further, although the notification mode is divided into three stages according to the total number of games, the notification of the advantageous section may be performed by dividing into other stages such as four stages.

Further, in the state where the bet number is set, the setting confirmation state may not be entered. That is, the ratio of the advantageous section may not be confirmed in the state where the number of bets is set. Further, since the number of bets is automatically set when the re-game combination wins, the ratio of the advantageous section may not be confirmed even when the re-game combination wins. In the state where the number of bets is set, the ratio of the advantageous section may be confirmed.

Further, in the present embodiment, the ratio of the advantageous section controlled by AT or CZ is notified by the 7-segment LED, but other ratios may be notified.

For example, in a test conducted when the slot machine 1 is introduced to the market, the first ratio (for example, 3) is obtained for the medal payout rate (ball payout rate) in a short time (for example, 400 games).
If the market cannot be introduced when (00%) ≤ payout rate, the medal payout rate in a short time may be notified by the 7-segment LED. In this case, as in the present embodiment, the notification mode may be different depending on whether or not the medal payout rate in a short time is the first ratio ≤ payout rate (when the first ratio ≤ payout rate). Error notification). Further, in the test conducted at the time of introducing the slot machine 1 to the market, when the medal payout rate (ball payout rate) in the medium time (for example, 6000 games) is the second ratio (for example, 150%) ≤ payout rate, the market If it cannot be introduced, the medal payout rate in the middle time may be notified by the 7-segment LED. In this case, as in the present embodiment, the notification mode may be different depending on whether or not the medal payout rate in the middle time is the second ratio ≤ payout rate (when the second ratio ≤ payout rate). Error notification). Further, in the test conducted at the time of introducing the slot machine 1 to the market, regarding the medal payout rate (ball payout rate) for a long time (for example, 17,500 games), the third ratio (for example, 55%) <payout rate <fourth ratio. If the market cannot be introduced at (for example, 120%), the medal payout rate over a long period of time may be notified by the 7-segment LED. In this case, as in the present embodiment, the notification mode may be different depending on whether or not the medal payout rate over a long period of time is the third ratio <payout rate <fourth ratio (payout rate ≥ third ratio). Or, if the 4th ratio ≤ the payout rate, an error notification).

Further, for example, the accessory ratio may be notified by the 7-segment LED. The bonus ratio refers to the ratio of the number of payouts in the bonus (for example, RB, SB, CB) to the total number of payouts when the game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, 6000 times). For example, in the case of a slot machine equipped with only RB, since the upper limit of the accessory ratio is 60%, the notification mode of the 7-segment LED may be different depending on whether or not the accessory ratio is 60%. (Error notification when the accessory ratio exceeds 60%). Further, in the case of a slot machine equipped with SB or CB, the upper limit of the accessory ratio is 70%, so even if the notification mode of the 7-segment LED is different depending on whether or not the accessory ratio is 70%. Good (error notification when the accessory ratio exceeds 70%)
..

In this way, the 7-segment LED may notify the ratio specified in the test performed when the slot machine 1 is introduced to the market, the ratio related to the performance of the slot machine 1, and the like.

[About winning notification]
In the present embodiment, the advantageous section notification lamp 19 is used to notify the winning of the advantageous section, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the winning notification LED may be provided in a place that is easily recognized by the player in the same arrangement as the stop switch. In addition, winning notification may be made using existing means such as a credit display 11, a game auxiliary display 12, and a payout lamp. Further, the CZ winning or the AT winning may be notified by outputting a predetermined sound from the speakers 53, 54 and the like.

Further, the lighting of the advantageous section notification lamp 19 may not simply display a number or the like as in the 7-segment display, but may merely light a single LED (dot point) by, for example, a payout lamp. Further, when the operation procedure is notified at the time of the navigation effect, it may be performed by using an existing means such as the credit display 11 or the game auxiliary display 12. In this case, a 7-segment display may be used for notification of the operation procedure, while a single LED may be used for notification of winning.

Further, the lighting timing of the advantageous section notification lamp 19 may be any timing in one game. For example, when the start switch 7 is operated, when the third stop (when pressed,
The advantageous section notification lamp 19 may be turned on at an arbitrary timing, such as when the pressing is released) or when the bet number of the AT winning or CZ winning game is set.

The CZ lottery opportunity and the AT lottery opportunity may be the same (for example, the cherry winning opportunity), and the advantageous section notification lamp 19 may be turned on in the same manner at the time of CZ winning and the time of AT winning. In this way, when the advantageous section notification lamp 19 is turned on, the player can be made to pay attention to whether the CZ winning or the AT winning is achieved. Further, after the advantageous section notification lamp 19 is turned on, an expected effect may be executed to make the player expect whether the player has won the CZ or the AT. For example, when the CZ is won when the cherry is won, the advantageous section notification lamp 19 is turned on to control the CZ for 10 games, during which the battle effect is executed, and if the AT is won during the CZ, the result of the battle effect is Ally character wins and WIN
On the other hand, if the AT is not won during CZ, the ally character may be defeated as a result of the battle effect and the character image of LOSE may be displayed.

[About the main notification device]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the navigation effect by the main control unit 41 is executed on the game auxiliary display 12 (an example in which the game auxiliary display 12 is also used) has been described, but it is controlled by the main control unit 41.
The main notification device that notifies predetermined information according to the progress of the game is not limited to this, and may be any device such as a credit display 11 or 1 to 3 BETLED 14 to 16. In this way, the cost can be reduced by executing the navigation effect by also using the main side notification device.

[Advantageous condition]
In the above-mentioned example, as an advantageous state, the big bonus (BB), AT, or CZ in which the winning probability of the small winning combination is higher than that in the predetermined state is exemplified for the slot machine 1, but for the player. It is not limited to this if it is in an advantageous state, and an example of a slot machine will be described below.

The advantageous state is, for example, a regular bonus (RB) in which the probability of winning a predetermined winning combination is high, the pullable range of at least one reel is narrower than usual, and all small winning combinations occur in each game. It does not change the challenge time (CT) that is allowed, the winning probability of the winning combination, etc., but the operation procedure for winning the winning small winning combination is performed for a predetermined period (for example, until 50 games are exhausted). It may be a pseudo-bonus to be notified. In addition, there may be a state in which the probability of being controlled by these advantageous states is high, a state in which the probability of being controlled in the freeze state is high, and the number of games such as the number of AT games is high. An advantageous state different from the above-described embodiment may be set, such as a state in which the game is added and a state in which the number of additional games in the AT is likely to be increased. In addition, it is indirectly advantageous for the player, such as a condition for obtaining benefits on the communication network and a state in which the probability of satisfying the condition for executing a premium effect (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.) is high. Benefits and
It may be in a state of improving the interest of the game. Further, the permissible determination means for determining whether or not to allow the transition to an advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

In addition, the advantageous state is, for example, in the privilege grant lottery for determining whether or not to grant the privilege, the "probability of the privilege being granted" and the "granted when the privilege is determined to be granted". At least one of the "value of the privilege (or the expected value of the privilege amount)" may be higher than the normal state (a state different from the advantageous state). Further, the advantageous state may mean that the number of triggers for executing the privilege granting lottery is larger than that in the normal state. Further, the advantageous state may be a state in which the number of games required for digestion required to be digested in order to grant the privilege is smaller than the normal state.

For example, when the privilege is the number of AT games, the advantageous state is more than the normal state.
"AT winning probability in AT lottery" and "A given when AT is won in AT lottery"
At least one of the "value of the number of T games" may be higher than the normal state. Further, the advantageous state may be one in which the number of triggers for executing the AT lottery is larger than that in the normal state. For example, when the execution opportunity of the AT lottery in the normal state is the first combination winning and the second combination winning, the execution opportunity of the AT lottery in the advantageous state is the first combination winning and the second combination winning. In addition, the third role may be won.

[About production and notification]
In the above-mentioned example, an example in which the liquid crystal display 51 is used for producing and notifying is given, but for example,
Speakers 53, 54, back lamps arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel (reel LED55 of the above embodiment), transmissive liquid crystal display arranged on the front side of the reel (liquid crystal configured so that the reel can be visually recognized). Display), lamps and LEDs attached to the front door 1b, etc., vibration of the stop switch, ventilation from around the stop switch, change in the temperature of the stop switch, etc., the effect is executed by means different from the above embodiment. May be good.

[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 the control related to AT, the control of the high probability state (CZ in the present embodiment) of the 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. Also, AT
As a control related to the above, it is possible to control the AT when a specified number of games have been digested. When the specified number of games is exhausted and when the number of ceiling games is reached,
Includes 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. Further, when the main control unit 41 improves the lottery probability, for example, when controlling the AT lottery to a high probability state, the main control unit 41 notifies that fact by lighting control of a lamp or an LED (for example, a game auxiliary display 12). You may do so. More specifically, the main control unit 41 may notify that the game auxiliary display 12 controls the AT lottery to a high probability state by executing the navigation effect a predetermined number of times. Alternatively, the main control unit 41 may notify the sub control unit 91 that the navigation effect is executed a predetermined number of times to control the AT lottery to a high probability state.

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 or 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 control related to the above-mentioned AT (for example, CZ lottery, CZ)
The main control unit 41 executes the control, the control regarding the precursor period, the control regarding the suggestion navigation period, the AT lottery, the AT control, etc., but the sub control unit 91 may execute the control. The sub control unit 91, for example, A based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41.
A T lottery process or an additional lottery process may be performed, and a process for controlling the AT or a process for executing a navigation effect may be performed according to the result. As described above, the control related to the AT is not managed by the main control unit 41, but by being managed by the sub control unit 91, the capacity in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, which has a smaller storage capacity than the RAM 91c of the sub control unit 91. The shortage can be resolved.

[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.

In addition, various configurations, various processes, timings of various processes, and the like in the above-described embodiments and modifications can be appropriately combined.

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, 12 game auxiliary display, 19 advantageous section notification lamp, 41 main control unit, 41c
RAM, 51 LCD display, 56 production switch 91 sub-control unit, 91c RAM
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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.
A game control means that controls the game,
A specific lamp controlled by the game control means is provided.
The game control means
Advantageous section control means that can control from normal section to advantageous section,
Information updating means for updating information related to the advantageous section during the advantageous section, and
An advantageous section ending means for ending the advantageous section and controlling the normal section,
A specific lamp control means for controlling the specific lamp and
Including an initialization means for initializing information related to the advantageous section when the advantageous section is terminated.
The specific lamp control means
In the advantageous section, the specific lamp is turned on to indicate that the advantageous section is being controlled.
A slot machine that turns off the specific lamp after the information related to the advantageous section is initialized by the initialization means when the advantageous section ends.