JP2021065362A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a slot machine capable of executing promotion notification properly.SOLUTION: A main control part 41 effectively receives an operation of a stop switch when reels are rotating normally while the main control part does not effectively receive the operation of the stop switch when the reels are not rotating normally in stop operation reception processing. A sub control part 91 counts elapsed time irrespective of whether or not the reels are rotating normally in counting processing. The sub control part 91 executes a stop promotion notification performance when the elapsed time counted without the operation of the stop switch being received effectively reaches 3 minutes.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 18

Description

The present invention is provided with a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and after the variable display unit is variable-displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. , The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result.

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

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, the number of medals determined for each type of small winning combination is paid out. When the display result corresponding to the special role is derived on the winning line, the state can be shifted to a special state advantageous for the player such as a regular bonus (RB) or a big bonus (BB). In addition, it is possible to control a state such as AT (Assist Time) in which navigation is performed by notifying an operation mode that is advantageous to the player. 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.

Some such slot machines display a message prompting the operation of a stop button on a liquid crystal display (for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2006-75271

In the slot machine described above, there is still room for improvement in performing promotion notification such that a message prompting the operation of the stop button is displayed on the liquid crystal display.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of suitably performing promotion notification.

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 (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 displayed in a variable manner and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive the display result, and
When the fluctuation start condition (for example, start operation) is satisfied, the fluctuation display start means for starting the fluctuation display of the variable display unit (for example, the process of starting the rotation of the reel by the main control unit 41).
A timekeeping means (for example, a timekeeping process by the sub-control unit 91) for measuring the elapsed time since the timekeeping start condition (for example, a start operation) is satisfied after the establishment of the fluctuation start condition.
An operation receiving means for receiving an effective operation of the derivation operation means (for example, a stop operation receiving process by the main control unit 41) and
It is provided with a promotion notification means (for example, a process of executing a stop promotion notification effect by the sub-control unit 91) that performs a promotion notification (for example, a stop promotion notification effect) that prompts the operation of the derived operation means.
The operation receiving means effectively accepts the operation of the derivation operation means when the variable display unit normally displays the variable display, while the derivation operation when the variable display unit does not normally display the variable display. The operation of the means is not effectively accepted (for example, FIG. 19A).
The timekeeping means measures the elapsed time regardless of whether or not the variable display unit normally displays fluctuations (for example, FIG. 19A).
The promotion notification means said when the elapsed time measured by the timekeeping means reaches a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) without the operation of the derivation operation means being effectively received by the operation receiving means. Promotion notification is performed (for example, FIG. 19A).

It is a front view of the slot machine which concerns on this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of each reel. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and the giving at the time of winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the winning combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a push order combination. It is a figure which shows the structure of a reel motor. It is a timing chart which shows an example of the excitation state of a reel motor. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the main processing performed by the main control unit. It is a timing chart for explaining a pseudo game and a normal game. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the production of a pseudo game and a normal game. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the production of a pseudo game and a normal game. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the production of a pseudo game and a normal game. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the production of a pseudo game and a normal game. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the production of a pseudo game and a normal game. It is a timing chart for explaining the stop promotion notification effect. It is a timing chart for explaining the stop promotion notification effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution ratio of a pseudo game.

The slot machine according to this embodiment will be described based on the following examples.

[Slot machine configuration]
FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes a front door 1b rotatably and pivotally supported at a side end of a housing 1a whose front surface opens. Inside the slot machine 1, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other are arranged in the same number in a predetermined order are arranged in the horizontal direction. Three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged side by side in the upper, middle, lower, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided in the substantially center of the front of the slot machine 1. It is displayed and arranged so that it can be seen from the player side.

In the present embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels are also possible. Good. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display unit is configured to variably display the symbol displayed on the perspective window 3 by rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, but the variable display unit is not limited to the reel, and for example, a plurality of symbols are displayed on the outer peripheral surface. The symbol may be changed and displayed by moving the belt on which the symbol is arranged. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display unit is configured by a physical reel, but the variable display unit may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

On the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player-owned game value) ) Is used to set the maximum bet number among the specified number of bets (3 in the present embodiment) determined according to the gaming state within that range, the MAXBET switch 6, the game. Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (hereinafter, left stop switch, middle stop switch, right stop switch) operated when stopping the rotation of the start switch 7, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, which are operated when starting ), And a production switch 56 operated by the player at the time of production is provided so as to be operable by the player.

In the following, the operation for the start switch 7 (for example, the operation for manually pressing the start switch 7) is the "start operation" or the "start operation", and the operation for the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the first reel (for example, the operation for stopping the rotation of the first reel). For example, the operation of manually pressing the stop switch) is the "first stop operation", and the operation of the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the second reel (for example, the operation of manually pressing the stop switch) is the "second operation". The "stop operation" and the operation on the stop switch for stopping the rotation of the third reel (for example, the operation of manually pressing the stop switch) are also referred to as "third stop operation".

Further, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are also collectively referred to as "stop operation". Furthermore, the release of the press on the first stop switch (first stop operation) (for example, releasing the hand from the stop switch) is "released from the first stop", and the press on the second stop switch (second stop). The release of the operation) (that is, releasing the hand from the stop switch) is the "second stop release", and the pressing of the third stop switch (the third stop operation) is released (that is, the stop switch). (Release your hand from) is also referred to as "third stop release". Further, stopping the reel by the first stop operation is "first stop", stopping the reel by the second stop operation is "second stop", and stopping the reel by the third stop operation is the third stop. Also called.

In front of the slot machine 1, side lamps 27 composed of a plurality of LEDs are provided next to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Further, in the vicinity of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, the reels are provided corresponding to the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, and the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are irradiated with light from the back side or the side of the reels. Backlights 28L, 28C, 28C (hereinafter, also simply referred to as "reel backlight 28") are provided. Further, above the liquid crystal display 51, speakers 53 and 54 for outputting sound are provided.

On the front of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 1, a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, and the contents when an error occurs are shown. Game auxiliary display 12 that displays an error code, etc., 1BETLED14 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 1, 2BETLED15 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 2, and 3 settings to the number of bets. 3BETLED16 that notifies by lighting that the game is being inserted, insertion request LED17 that notifies by lighting that a medal can be inserted, and start effective LED18 that notifies by lighting that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective. , An advantageous section LED19 that notifies by lighting that it is controlled in an advantageous section, which will be described later, a game display unit 13 that is provided with a replaying LED20 that notifies that a replay game is in progress by lighting, and a pseudo-game LED26 (pseudo-game LED26). A ramp during the game) is provided.

Inside the slot machine 1, a main control unit 41 is provided that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 includes a main CPU 41a that performs various controls related to the progress of the game, and a RAM 41c that stores various data related to the progress of the game.

The main control unit 41 detects the operation of the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc., and the insertion of medals into the medal insertion unit 4, and the reels 2L, 2C correspond to the detected operation. , 2R rotation / stop, and control related to the progress of the game such as turning on / off each LED on the game display unit 13. Further, an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal to the outside is connected to the main control unit 41.

Reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R are provided inside the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. The reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R detect the reference positions of the rotating reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively. The main control unit 41 drives and controls the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R for rotating or stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively, based on the detection signals from the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R.

Specifically, each reel sensor 33L, 33C, 33R is provided with a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is installed so as to be sandwiched between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit. .. Further, each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is provided with a notch. When the notch provided in each reel 2L, 2C, 2R passes between the light emitting part and the light receiving part of each reel sensor 33L, 33C, 33R, the light receiving part receives the light from the light emitting part. , This detects the reel reference position.

Inside the slot machine 1, a sub control unit 91 that controls the effect in response to a command from the main control unit 41 is provided. The sub control unit 91 includes a sub CPU 91a that performs various controls related to the effect, and a RAM 91c that stores various data related to the effect. Based on the command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 displays an image on the liquid crystal display 51, outputs sounds from the speakers 53 and 54, and turns on / off the side lamp 27 and the reel backlight 28. Control. The effect data used for the image display of the liquid crystal display 51 and the sound output of the speakers 53 and 54 is stored in the RAM 91c. Further, the sub control unit 91 detects an operation on the effect switch 56, and controls the image display on the liquid crystal display 51 and the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the detected operation.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1, the player inserts medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operates the MAXBET switch 6 to set a predetermined number of bets. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. The winning line LN is a line for determining whether or not the combination of symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R displayed on the perspective window 3 matches the combination of winning symbols. In the present embodiment, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, and the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage is defined as the winning line. , A plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, an invalid line may be provided to make it easier to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned with the winning line LN.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate. At this time, an internal lottery is performed by the main control unit 41. The internal lottery is a process of determining a symbol combination (display result combination) that is allowed to be derived. The fact that the symbol combination is allowed to be derived by the internal lottery is also said to have won the role corresponding to the symbol combination.

When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch is stopped. As a result, the symbol combination is derived and displayed on the perspective window 3. When the symbol combination that matches the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped on the winning line LN, the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is generated.

In the reel stop control, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the operation is performed within the maximum stop delay time (190 ms (milliseconds) in the present embodiment) from the time when the operation is performed for each stop switch. Control to stop is performed. Reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated 80 times per minute, and 80 (rotation) x 21 (number of symbol frames per reel, for example, 21 frames) = 1680 frames of symbols are changed, so a predetermined maximum Until the stop delay time (190 ms) elapses, a maximum of four frames of symbols can be drawn in. That is, in the stop control, one symbol from the symbol displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated and the symbol up to 4 frames ahead, for a total of 5 frames (pull-in range). Can be selected and led to the reels 2L, 2R, and 2R.

The winning combination includes a special role (bonus), a small role, and a replaying role. The special role (bonus) is a role in which the gaming state is controlled to a bonus state in which the probability of winning a small role is higher than that in the non-bonus state by winning a prize. Special roles (bonuses) include first-class special features such as RB (regular bonus) and BB (big bonus), and second-class special features such as CB (challenge bonus). In the present embodiment, a CB is provided as a special role. A small role is a role in which a medal is awarded by winning a prize. The replay role is a role in which the next game can be started without consuming the medals owned by the player by winning a prize.

In order for each winning combination determined according to the game state to be won, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination. The internal lottery is performed before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7) whether or not the main control unit 41 allows the above-mentioned winning of each winning combination. Is determined by using a random number (at the time of detection).

Of the winning flags for each role, the winning flags for the small role and the replaying role are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game, but the winning flag for the special role is It is valid until the combinations of the allowed combinations are complete by the flag, and is invalid in the game in which the combinations of the allowed combinations are complete. That is, once the winning flag of a special combination is won, even if the combination of combinations allowed by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. ing.

Further, in the internal lottery, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode (for example, operation order, operation timing), it is more advantageous than when the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. And replaying roles (hereinafter, also referred to as "pushing order roles") can be won. The push order combination includes, for example, a combination that is more advantageous than the stop mode in which the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode and the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. Includes a combination in which, when the stop operation is performed in a predetermined operation mode, the rate of stopping the advantageous stop mode is higher than that in the case where the stop operation is performed in another operation mode. Further, the advantageous stop mode includes not only a stop mode accompanied by the awarding of medals, but also a stop mode accompanied by a transition to an advantageous gaming state, a stop mode in which a transition to an unfavorable gaming state is avoided, and the like.

The main control unit 41 performs an advantageous section transition lottery to determine whether or not to control the advantageous section when a predetermined lottery condition predetermined in the normal section (hereinafter, also referred to as “normal section normal”) is satisfied. Then, by winning the advantageous section transition lottery (hereinafter, also referred to as "advantageous section winning"), control of the advantageous section is started. The advantageous section is a section in which navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be notified. On the other hand, the normal section is a section in which the navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R cannot be notified.

The main control unit 41 can execute a navigation system for notifying the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which is advantageous for the player when the push order combination is won by the internal lottery. Specifically, the main control unit 41 notifies the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which is advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result, as navigation information by the lighting mode of the game auxiliary display 12. It is possible to control the assist time (AT), which is the notification period during which the notification can be executed.

In the advantageous section, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation notification by controlling the AT when the push order combination is won, and the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R which is advantageous for the player ( For example, the operation sequence, operation timing, etc.) are notified using the game auxiliary display 12, and a command that can specify an operation mode that is advantageous to the player is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 to provide navigation information. As a result, a navigation effect is executed in which the operation mode is notified by using a liquid crystal display 51 or the like.

The push order combination includes a push order bell in which the bell wins when the operation mode of the player matches the operation mode corresponding to the winning push order combination (hereinafter, also referred to as "correct answer procedure"), and the operation of the player. Includes a push order rip in which the replay wins when the mode matches the operating mode corresponding to the winning push order combination. In the following, the navigation that can be performed in the game in which the push order bell is won is also referred to as a bell navigation.

By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the correct procedure according to the bell navigation, the player can win the winning combination among the winning combination included in the push order bell, whichever has the most medals paid out. Alternatively, the player can operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the correct procedure according to the bell navigation to win a winning combination among the winning combination included in the push order bell, which is unlikely to miss the winning combination. Of the winning combinations included in the push order bell, the winning combination that can be won when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure is the "leading role", and the stop switch 8L, which is different from the correct answer procedure, is the winning combination. The winning combination when the 8C and 8R are operated is also referred to as a "secondary role".

By operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the operation mode notified by the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the leading role included in the push order winning in the internal lottery can be surely won. It has become. Further, in the control of the advantageous section, the advantageous section LED 19 can be turned on to notify that the advantageous section is being controlled.

[Transition of game state]
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. As shown in FIG. 3, the gaming state controlled by the liquid crystal display 51 includes non-internal and internal.

Inside, the game can proceed and the medal payout rate based on a predetermined design value is guaranteed. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, most of the games are played by the player inside.

On the other hand, in the non-internal state, the player does not play the game, or even if the player plays the game, the time is extremely short. In the non-internal, when the CB is won and the winning of the CB is missed, the game state shifts to the internal from the next game. That is, the inside is in a state where the winning of CB is carried over. Once the gaming state is controlled internally, the carried-over CB is rarely won, and if any, has an extremely low probability.

In the example shown in FIG. 3, the illustration of the CB is omitted as the game state, but if the CB is won in the non-internal or internal, the game is played from the non-internal or the internal to the CB. The state shifts. In this case, the CB ends in about one game, and the game state shifts to the non-internal state again.

The state in the interior includes a normal section and an advantageous section. As described above, the advantageous section is a section in which navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be notified. On the other hand, the normal section is a section in which the navigation information corresponding to the operation mode of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R cannot be notified. In the normal section, when the winning (advantageous section winning) is won in the advantageous section transition lottery, the state is controlled to the advantageous section.

The state in the advantageous section includes a normal time (hereinafter, also referred to as “advantageous section normal”) and AT (hereinafter, also referred to as “advantageous section AT”). Advantageous section Normally, navigation can be executed. The advantageous section AT is a state in which the execution probability of navigation is higher than that of the normal advantageous section. In the present embodiment, the execution probability of the navigation in the advantageous section normal is 0%, but the navigation may be executed with a predetermined probability.

Further, the net increase per game that can be acquired by the player in the advantageous section AT is larger than the net increase per game that can be acquired by the player during the advantageous section normal or the normal section normal. The net increase per game (hereinafter, also referred to as "1G net increase") is the number obtained by subtracting the number of medals used for setting the number of bets per game from the number of medals paid out per game. ..

The net increase in a predetermined state (normal section normal or advantageous section normal or advantageous section AT) is the predetermined state (normal section normal or advantageous section normal or advantageous section AT) based on the total number of medals paid out in the predetermined state (normal section normal or advantageous section normal or advantageous section AT). It is the number obtained by subtracting the total number of medals used for setting the number of bets in the normal section normal or advantageous section normal or advantageous section AT).

Normal section Normal and advantageous section In both normal and advantageous sections, medals are decreasing. The advantageous section AT is a state in which medals increase. The advantageous section AT is in a state more advantageous to the player than the normal section normal or the advantageous section normal. Specifically, in the present embodiment, the 1G net increase is designed to be -1 in the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal, and the 1G net increase is designed to be 8 in the advantageous section AT. ..

That is, the ball ejection rate in the normal section normal and the advantageous section normal is smaller than 1, and the ball ejection rate in the advantageous section AT is larger than 1. In addition, the payout rate is the same between the normal section normal section and the advantageous section normal normal section. Here, the payout rate is the ratio of the total number of medals to be paid out to the total number of medals used to set the number of bets during the period controlled to a certain state.

Normal section In normal, if the advantageous section is won, the advantageous section is normally controlled. Normal section In normal times, if an AT is won, it is controlled to an advantageous section AT. When the AT is won, the number of AT games controlled by the AT is determined. During AT, an additional lottery will be held. If the additional lottery is won (additional winning), the number of AT games is added to the number of AT games. Advantageous section Normally, when AT is won, it is controlled to the advantageous section AT. When the advantageous section AT ends, the advantageous section is normally controlled when the continuous control is performed, and the normal section is normally controlled when the end control is performed. Further, when the end control is performed in the advantageous section normal, it is controlled in the normal section normal.

The main control unit 41 can execute end control and continuous control. The end control is performed when the control to the advantageous state (in the present embodiment, the advantageous section AT) is completed in the advantageous section, or when a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the advantageous section normally. It is a control for terminating the control to the advantageous section. Further, the continuous control is a control for continuing the control to the advantageous section when the control to the advantageous state (advantageous section AT) is completed in the advantageous section.

When the control to the advantageous section AT or the advantageous section normal is completed by the end control, the control to the advantageous section is ended. In this case, it will be controlled to the normal section (normal section normal) from the next game. At that time, the information regarding the advantageous section is deleted. The information regarding the advantageous section includes information such as the number of digested games in the advantageous section, the net increase in the advantageous section, and the net increase in the advantageous section AT.

The end control is performed when the limiter condition or an arbitrary end condition is satisfied in the advantageous section (advantageous section normal or advantageous section AT), or when the end condition according to the net increase is satisfied at the end of the advantageous section AT (described later). Is executed. The end control is also executed when the initialization is performed by changing the setting. If the end control is not performed at the end of the advantageous section AT, the continuous control is performed.

For example, the limiter condition includes that the number of digested games in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined specific number of times (1500 G), or the net increase in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined specified number of games (2400). .. Further, for example, the arbitrary end condition includes that the predetermined upper limit number of games has been exhausted without winning the advantage in the advantageous section normally.

Normal section If you win the advantageous section transition lottery during normal operation, you will be controlled again to the advantageous section. In the present embodiment, the number of games staying in the normal section is designed to be about 1 game (for example, the winning probability in the advantageous section transition lottery is designed to be 90% or more). By doing so, in most cases, the advantageous section is won in the first game in which the control to the normal section is started, and the control is performed again in the advantageous section (normal section in the advantageous section) from the next game.

When the advantageous section is normally controlled again after the end control is performed, the information regarding the advantageous section is initialized and the counting of the number of digested games in the advantageous section is started. Further, in this case, the main control unit 41 cannot grasp the net increase number when the control is performed in the advantageous section AT last time.

On the other hand, when the control to the advantageous section AT is completed by the continuous control, the control to the advantageous section is continued and the advantageous section is normally controlled. Further, in this case, since the control to the advantageous section continues, the information regarding the advantageous section is not initialized. That is, the main control unit 41 can continue counting the number of digested games in the advantageous section and can grasp the net increase number when the game was controlled in the advantageous section AT last time.

In the present embodiment, the continuous control ends the control to the advantageous section AT and is normally controlled in the advantageous section, and the end control ends the control to the advantageous section AT and is normally controlled in the normal section. It is designed to have different advantages depending on the case. For example, in FIG. 10, which will be described later, the AT winning rate, the number of ATs acquired, and the rate of reaching 2400 sheets differ depending on whether the continuous control is performed or the end control is performed. It should be noted that the case where the end control is performed may be more advantageous than the case where the continuous control is performed. Further, it may be more advantageous when the continuous control is performed than when the end control is performed.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a slot machine. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 has a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, and an effect control board that controls a predetermined effect according to the command. It includes 90, a power supply board 101 that generates a driving power source for electrical components, and an external output board 1000 that outputs a signal according to the progress of a game to the outside.

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

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

The effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90. Further, the effect control board 90 drives and controls an effect device such as a liquid crystal display 51 (exemplified on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The effect control board 90 is equipped with a circuit configuration (exemplified in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4) such as a sub control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O port, etc. (not shown).

The circuit configuration of the sub-control unit 91 includes, for example, a clock device 97 (hereinafter, also referred to as an RTC) for measuring at least one of a day and a time. The sub-control unit 91 can execute the effect control according to, for example, the value of at least one of the day and time measured by the RTC 97, the detection signal from the effect switch 56, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operating means, detection means (exemplified on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4), and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

[Winner]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, the symbol combinations of winning combinations, and the granting at the time of winning. In the name column of FIG. 5, the name of the winning combination is shown, and in the symbol combination column, the combination of symbols for which the winning combination is a winning combination is shown. Further, in the combination of symbols that can stop at the invalid line, the combination of symbols that can stop at the invalid line when the combination of the winning symbols stops at the winning line is a combination of symbols that is easy for the player to recognize. It is shown. In the grant column, the value given at the time of winning (number of medals paid out, replay grant, etc.) is shown.

As shown in FIG. 5, a CB is provided as a special role. Small roles include middle bells, upper bells 1-8, watermelons, and cherries. As a replay role, a rip is usually provided.

The middle bell is a role corresponding to the above-mentioned protagonist. The upper bells 1 to 8 are roles corresponding to the above-mentioned sub-roles, and the number of payouts is smaller than that of the middle bells. Specifically, if the middle bell is won, 11 will be paid out, and if the upper bells 1 to 8 are won, 2 will be paid out. If the watermelon wins, the watermelon symbols will be aligned on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

[Lottery target role]
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a combination of winning combinations read out as lottery target combinations for each game state. The combination number column of FIG. 6 shows the combination number determined for each lottery target combination, the lottery target combination column shows the name, and the winning combination combination column includes each lottery target combination. The combination of winning combinations is shown, and in the game status column, it is indicated by a circle for each gaming status that the lottery target combination is the lottery target.

As shown in FIG. 6, a CB is provided as a lottery target combination for a special combination. Six-choice bells 1 to 6, watermelon, and cherry are provided as the lottery target roles for small roles. A rip is usually provided as a lottery target role for a replaying role. Watermelons and cherries are also referred to as "rare roles" because the winning probability in the internal lottery is lower than the 6-choice bell.

In the non-internal, all the winning combinations can be won, but in the internal, only the CB cannot be won because the winning of the CB has already been carried over.

[Reel control of push order]
FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining reel control at the time of winning the push order combination. As shown in FIG. 7, 6-choice bells 1 to 6 are provided in the push order combination. In the game in which the 6-choice bell is won during the AT (during the advantageous section AT), the bell navigation is executed and the correct answer procedure is notified to the player. The player can win a winning combination that is advantageous to the player by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the correct procedure according to the bell navigation.

For example, in a game in which one of the 6-choice bells 1 to 6 is won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the correct answer procedure, the middle bell, which is the main character, wins a prize and 11 cards are paid out. , When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by the incorrect answer procedure, the upper bell, which is a secondary role, wins a prize and two payouts are made, or the prize is missed.

[Set value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate changes by determining the winning probability used in the internal lottery according to the set value. The set value is composed of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is.

To change the set value, operate the power switch of the power supply box provided inside the slot machine 1, and if the power of the slot machine 1 is on, turn it off once, and then set it. It is necessary to operate the key switch to turn on the setting key switch and then turn on the power of the slot machine 1. When the setting key switch is turned on and the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on, the setting changes to a state in which the game cannot proceed, provided that the door is open. When the state shifts to the setting change state, the current setting value read from the RAM 41c is displayed as a display value on the setting value display.

In the setting change state, when the reset / setting switch is operated, 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). After that, when the start switch 7 is operated, the displayed 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, and the game shifts to a state in which the game can proceed. By turning the power switch off once, turning the setting key switch on, and turning the power switch on, the state is changed to the setting change state. Therefore, the operation is also collectively referred to as a setting change operation.

When the setting is changed based on the setting change operation, the main control unit 41 performs an initialization process for initializing the storage area in the RAM 41c. At that time, the information about the game stored in the RAM 41c is initialized. Therefore, for example, when the setting is changed during the advantageous section, the information regarding the advantageous section is initialized and controlled to the normal section. In this case, as described above, the main control unit 41 cannot grasp the net increase number when the control is performed in the advantageous section AT last time.

[Reel stop control]
Next, the stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. The main control unit 41 drives and controls the reel motor based on the detection signal from the reel sensor to start the rotation of the reel, and when the reel is stopped and the reel still rotating remains. A stop control table is created for each spinning reel with reference to the winning number, the table index stored in the ROM 41b, and the table creation data. Then, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the referenced stop control table slides. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

In the present embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is set as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to pull in a maximum of 4 symbols to stop the reel after detecting the stop operation. That is, the stop position of the symbol can be specified from a range of up to 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. Further, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to pull in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation to stop the reel, and stop when the stop operation is detected. The stop position of a symbol can be specified from a range of up to 5 symbols including the operation position.

In the present embodiment, when the stop operation is performed, if the winning combinations can be aligned and stopped in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, control is performed to align and stop the winning combinations. , The winning combination will be controlled to stop without aligning within the pull-in range of up to 4 frames.

[Reel motor configuration]
Next, the configurations of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R and the control method when exciting the reel motors will be described with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9.

In the present embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are used in which 21 different types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other are arranged on the outer peripheral portion. Each of the 21 symbols arranged on one reel is assigned a continuous number (0 to 20) as a symbol number in advance with reference to the symbol at the reel reference position. For example, the symbol 2 corresponding to the symbol number 2 on the right reel 2R is a bell symbol. The symbol 0 corresponding to the symbol number 0 on the right reel 2R is a replay symbol. Further, in the reel motor, 16 steps are evenly assigned to each symbol, and the total number of steps is 336 steps (16 steps × 21 symbols).

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing the configuration of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R. The reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are hybrid stepping motors, and are composed of a stator 32b and a rotor 32a facing the stator 32b. The rotor 32a has a large number of gear-shaped salient poles (not shown), and a permanent magnet magnetized in the same direction as the rotation axis is incorporated therein.

The main control unit 41 rotates each reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R, setting 0 as the number of steps when the reel reference position is detected by the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R provided on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. To control. Further, an excitation pattern for rotating the reel in a predetermined mode is set, and a control signal indicating an excitation state of each excitation phase of the stepping motor specified based on the excitation pattern and the number of steps from the reel reference position is driven by the motor. It is output to the circuit, and the motor drive circuit outputs a phase signal indicating an excitation state based on the control signal to each reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R. As a result, in each reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R, the exciting state of the exciting phase of the reel motor is switched from the phase signal, and each exciting phase φ1 to φ4 of the stator 32b is excited according to a predetermined procedure, thereby causing the reel motor. Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the above controls the rotation.

Further, the predetermined area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is updated according to the number of steps for exciting the reel motor, and is initialized every time the reel reference position is detected, so that each reel 2L, 2C, A step number counter for counting the number of steps after the reel reference position is detected for 2R is provided.

[Reel motor control method]
FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing an example of the excitation status of the reel motor. FIG. 9A is a timing chart showing a control method (rotation start control) at the time of starting the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R. In the figure, φ1 to φ4 indicate each exciting phase, “ON” indicates an excited state, and “OFF” indicates a degaussed state. When the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are started, the main control unit 41 starts excitation in the rotational direction from a state in which only the stop phase is excited by a 1-2 phase excitation method described later with the stop phase as the starting point. Specifically, for example, when the stop phase is (φ3, φ4), φ1 is in the order of (φ4), (φ4, φ1), (φ1), etc. from the excited state of (φ3, φ4). ~ Φ4 is alternately excited with 1 phase, 2 phases and 1 phase.

In the rotation start control, the rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are started in this game based on the winning symbol combination derived in the previous game. Therefore, in each reel, excitation is started starting from the stop phase based on the derived winning symbol.

If excitation is started from a phase different from the stop phase, the permanent magnet of the rotor 32a is suddenly attracted to the exciting phase, and the reel vibrates at the start of rotation. In this embodiment, since the excitation is started with the stop phase as the starting point, the reel integrally coupled with the rotor 32a starts smoothly. However, when a stop failure occurs, the reel may be rotated faster than usual because the excitation is not started starting from the stop phase based on the winning symbol.

FIG. 9B is a timing chart showing a control method during rotation and when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are rotating and stopped.

First, during rotation, that is, until the condition for stopping the reels is satisfied, the reel motor is driven by the 1-2 phase excitation method to rotate each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. For example, a pulse signal indicating that φ1 to φ4 is excited is turned ON / OFF at the timing shown in FIG. 9B, and (φ4, φ1), (φ1), (φ1, 2 phase, 1 phase, 2 phase, 1 phase in the order of φ2), (φ2), (φ2, φ3), (φ3), (φ3, φ4), (φ4), (φ4, φ1) ... The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by rotating the rotor 32a by alternately exciting φ1 to φ4 for each of the two phases and one step.

Next, when the stop condition for stopping the rotating reel is satisfied, the reel stop control is started. Here, the "stop condition" is that a command to stop the reel is input by the operation of the stop switch by the player.

As shown in FIG. 9B, the reel stop control is performed by all-phase excitation stop control. In all-phase excitation stop control, when the reel motor is driven by the 1-2 phase excitation method, it is started from the time Ta when the state shifts from the state where one phase is excited to the state where two phases are excited, and all phases are excited. This is a control for holding the reeling state for a predetermined hold time (T1 + T2). For example, as shown in FIG. 3 (b), the excited state of (φ1, φ2, φ3, φ4) is held from the time of transition from the excited state of (φ1) to the excited state of (φ1, φ2). Hold only time T1 + T2. As a result, the rotor 32a of each reel motor that has been rotating at high speed is suddenly braked. After that, the rotor 32a of the reel motor rotates by several steps (4 steps in this embodiment) due to the inertial force and stops.

After all-phase excitation stop control is executed between T1 + T2 (Tc), φ1 and φ2 are degaussed, and the voltage applied to the reel motor is set to the normal value (High state) while maintaining the excitation state of the stop phases φ3 and φ4. Lower than (Low state). Even after the rotor 32a is stopped, the rotor 32a maintains the excited state of the stop phases φ3 and φ4 at a voltage lower than the normal value due to the phase difference between the holding torque and the detent torque and the deviation due to the influence of friction. This is to prevent deviation from the holding torque stabilization points of the stop phases φ3 and φ4.

The excited state of the stop phases φ3 and φ4, which is maintained even after the rotor 32a is stopped, shifts to the standby state (demo effect) for a predetermined time (30 seconds in this embodiment) without performing the start operation of the next game. It is released when (Td) elapses (the same timing as the operation). That is, if a predetermined time elapses without performing the start operation of the next game after the rotor 32a is stopped, all of φ1 to φ4 are degaussed.

[Main processing]
The control content of the main process performed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the main process performed by the main control unit. The main process is repeatedly executed for each unit of game. Then, one cycle of the main process corresponds to one unit of the game.

As shown in FIG. 10, the main control unit 41 performs the medal insertion process (Sa1). In the medal insertion process, the medal insertion status is determined based on the transition of the medal insertion signal. Then, when a normal medal insertion is detected, the medal is accepted for setting the number of bets and credits, and the medal insertion process is completed. On the other hand, when an abnormal medal insertion is detected, an error code is prepared and error processing is performed. After that, the error state is released and the error processing is completed, so that the medal insertion processing is completed.

Next, it is determined whether or not a valid operation by the start switch 7 is detected (Sa2). If it is determined that the effective operation by the start switch 7 has not been detected (NO in Sa2), the process returns to the step of Sa1 and the processes of Sa1 to Sa2 are repeated until the effective operation by the start switch 7 is detected. If it is determined that an effective operation by the start switch 7 has been detected (YES in Sa2), the process proceeds to Sa3.

In the step of Sa3, an internal lottery process for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a prize (internal lottery) is performed. In the internal lottery process, winning is allowed based on the preset values (1 to 6) set in advance in the slot machine 1 and the random number values for the internal lottery acquired at the same time as the start of the game by detecting the start switch 7. An internal lottery is conducted to determine whether or not to do so (that is, whether or not to allow the derivation of the display result). An advantageous section transition lottery for determining whether or not to control the advantageous section is performed, and an advantageous section winning flag generation process (Sa4) for setting an advantageous section winning flag when the advantageous section transition lottery is won is performed.

Next, the winning information output process is performed (Sa5). In the winning information output process, the lottery result of the internal lottery is referred to, and data capable of identifying the winning status of the special winning combination and the winning status of the general winning combination in the internal lottery is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. As a result, the winning status of the special role and the winning status of the general role can be output as a test signal.

Next, the ball ejection process (Sa6) at the start operation of performing the AT lottery or the like is performed, and then the peripheral board command transmission process (Sa7) is executed. In the peripheral board command transmission process, the sub-control unit 91 sets a control state command group including a plurality of commands that can specify various control states at the start time of one game and a game start command that can specify that one game has started. Send to.

Next, the lever freeze process (Sa8) is executed. In the lever freeze process, freeze control is executed. The freeze control is a control for delaying the progress of the game over a predetermined delay control execution period (hereinafter, also referred to as a freeze period) in one game. In the lever freeze process, it is confirmed whether or not there is a request to perform freeze control, and if there is a request, the type of freeze control and the timing of performing the freeze control are set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c, and the freeze is performed based on the setting. Take control.

In the lever freeze process, if it is set to perform freeze control at the start of the game, the freeze control is executed to delay the control of the game for a predetermined period of time. Further, when the type of freeze control accompanied by the effect using reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as reel effect) is set as the type of freeze control, the freeze control is performed within the period of the freeze control. Control to perform reel production. In the present embodiment, a pseudo game is performed as a reel effect during the freeze period. Details of the simulated game will be described later with reference to FIG. 11 and the like.

After performing the lever freeze process in the step of Sa8, refer to the one game time management timer set in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c in order to measure the elapsed time from the reel rotation start time in the previous game. Based on the one-game time management timer, it is determined whether or not the specified time of one game (4.1 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed from the start of reel rotation in the previous game (Sa9).

Then, when it is determined that the specified time of one game has not elapsed, the player waits until the specified time of one game elapses based on the timer for managing one game time, and one game is based on the timer for managing one game time. After the specified time has elapsed, the process proceeds to Sa10. The one-game time management timer is set to 0 when the specified time of one game (4.1 seconds in this embodiment) elapses from the start of reel rotation in the game, and the one-game time It is possible to determine whether or not one game specified time has elapsed based on whether or not the management timer is 0.

In the step of Sa10, the game start setting process for setting the advantageous section LED 19 and the like is performed. In the present embodiment, in the lever freeze process, when the pseudo game execution process is performed, the advantageous section LED 19 is turned on after the pseudo game is completed. When the pseudo game is not performed and only the normal game is performed, the advantageous section LED 19 is turned on after the operation of the start switch 7.

Next, external signal processing is performed at the start of reel rotation (Sa11). In the external signal processing at the start of reel rotation, processing is performed to start the rotation of the reel and transmit a signal that can specify that the rotation control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started. In the step of Sa12, when all the reels under rotation control are rotated at a constant speed, the acceptance of the stop operation of the reels under rotation control is enabled.

When a valid stop operation is detected for a reel for which the stop operation is enabled, a predetermined stop is performed for the reel for which the effective stop operation has been performed, based on the information set in the reel stop initial setting process. Performs reel stop control to stop at the position. Such reel stop control is repeatedly performed for the reels under rotation control, and it is determined whether or not the rotation of all the reels has stopped (Sa13). Then, when it is determined that the rotation of all the reels has not stopped, the process waits until the rotation of all the reels has stopped, and when the rotation of all the reels has stopped, the process proceeds to Sa14.

In the step of Sa14, the winning search process (Sa14) is performed. In the winning search process (also referred to as “winning determination process”), it is determined whether or not a winning has occurred based on the internal lottery result and the symbol combination stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R.

Then, after the winning search process in the step of Sa14 is performed, the data calculation process for the combination ratio monitor is performed (Sa15). In the data processing for the role ratio monitor, a predetermined period (for example, a period from the current game to 6000 games before, a period from the current game to 175,000 games before, a section controlled to be advantageous to the player). Update the data on the number of medals paid out in (advantageous section), etc.).

Next, the bonus end check process (Sa16) for determining the bonus end condition is executed, and the game state setting process (Sa17) is executed. In the game state setting process, a process for determining a bonus start condition other than the process executed in the bonus end check process, a process for updating various data, and the like are executed. Then, the ball ejection process (Sa18) at the end of the game, which determines the end of the advantageous section executed at the end of the game, is executed, and the peripheral board command transmission process (Sa19) for transmitting the RT information command and the like is performed.

Next, a medal payout process is performed to pay out a number of medals according to the winning prize generated as a result of the game (Sa20). In the medal payout process, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning combination, and the number of medals to be given is added to the credits, and the credit is the maximum number (the maximum number of medals). In this embodiment, when 50) is reached, the hopper motor 34b is driven to pay out the medals not added to the credit from the medal payout outlet 9.

Next, the output processing of the external output signal to be output at the end of the game is performed, and the external output signal output processing at the end of the game is performed (Sa21). Then, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination of the re-game combination is stopped on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and if the symbol combination of the re-game combination is stopped, the re-game is performed in the next game. The process of setting the number of bets and the process of setting the replay flag in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c at the end of the game (Sa22) are performed. Next, the advantageous section end processing (Sa23) is executed. In the advantageous section end processing, RAM initialization processing at the end of the advantageous section, signal in the advantageous section, setting processing of the advantageous section LED19, and the like are performed. Then, the RAM initialization area at the end of the game is set, and the initialization process (Sa24) at the end of the game is executed to initialize the set RAM initialization area.

After returning to the step of Sa1 after Sa24, the steps of Sa1 to Sa24 are repeated. When the main process goes through, the process related to the control of one unit of game is completed, and the main process is repeatedly executed for each unit of game.

[Type test]
The slot machine 1 can output an external output signal indicating a gaming state, an error occurrence status, or the like. These external output signals are output from the game control board 40 under the control of the main control unit 41, and are transmitted to the hall computer or slot via the information providing terminal board of the game store (hall) where the external output board 1000 and the slot machine 1 are installed. It is designed to be output to an external device such as a data display terminal installed corresponding to the machine 1.

Apart from this, the slot machine 1 is configured so that the signal used for the type test can also be output externally. In the industry where gaming machines such as slot machines are distributed, inspection (type test) by a third-party organization is obligatory at the pre-shipment stage, and only models that are judged to meet the prescribed standards in the type test. It has special circumstances such as being allowed to be shipped to the amusement park.

The type test is conducted for the purpose of regulating gaming machines that may be significantly intriguing. For example, if the payout rate exceeds the upper limit (for example, 220%) as a result of executing the specified number of games (for example, 400 games), it corresponds to a gaming machine that may be extremely irritating. , Does not pass the type test. In this way, type testing eliminates slot machines that can be extremely irritating. Here, the payout rate is the ratio of the total number of medals to be paid out to the total number of medals used for setting the number of bets during the period in which the specified number of games is executed.

The slot machine 1 includes an input / output board for inputting / outputting signals used for the test. The input / output board is electrically connected to the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90. The test signal output from the slot machine 1 to the test apparatus includes a signal that can specify the start operation, a signal that can specify the stop operation, a signal that can specify the number of payouts, and the like.

The input / output board mounted on the slot machine 1 is electrically connected to a connector for electrically connecting to the game control board 40, a connector for electrically connecting to the effect control board 90, and a test device. There is a connector for this. The type test is performed by inputting and outputting various signals while the input / output board and the test device are connected by a connector. When the slot machine 1 outputs a test signal, the test signal is input to the test apparatus via the input / output board. As a result, in the test device, the number of games executed in the slot machine 1, the set number of bets, the number of medals paid out, and the like can be specified.

As described above, information is repeatedly input / output between the slot machine 1 and the test device via the input / output board, and the game can be automatically repeated. As a result, the type test for the slot machine 1 can be automatically performed.

In the present embodiment, a pseudo game described later can be executed. In the simulated game, a signal unnecessary for the type test is output. Specifically, a signal specifying a start operation, a stop operation, or the like performed in the pseudo game is output from the slot machine 1 to the test device regardless of the actual game (normal game). In order to eliminate such a signal, in the present embodiment, the game control board 40 performs a process of transmitting a signal (pseudo game test signal) that can identify that the pseudo game is in progress to the input / output board. Do. When the input / output board is identified as being in a simulated game by the signal, it is necessary for the test, such as preventing the test device from transmitting a signal unnecessary for the type test such as the above start operation and stop operation. Control is performed so that only signals can be transmitted and received.

[Continuous production]
The sub control unit 91 grasps the state of the game based on the command from the main control unit 41, and executes various effects using the effect data stored in the RAM 91c. As such an effect, the sub control unit 91 can execute a continuous effect. In the present embodiment, as an example of continuous production, any one of a plurality of types of battle production can be executed.

The battle effect is an effect that suggests whether or not the AT is controlled by the effect result (victory or defeat) of the battle effect, and is an effect that is executed during the advantageous section normal or during the CZ. In the battle effect, the effect image in which the ally character and the enemy character engage in a battle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, a series of battles are performed, and finally, whether the ally character wins or loses the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. For example, the battle effect may be executed over a plurality of games (4 games) or one game.

When the ally character finally wins or loses to the enemy character in the battle production, the production result (victory or defeat) of the battle production is notified. When the ally character wins over the enemy character, the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the effect result. As a result, the player is notified that the decision to grant the privilege (AT winning) has been made. On the other hand, when the ally character is defeated by the enemy character, the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed to be darkened (darkened) as a result of the effect. In this case, the player is not notified that the privilege will be granted.

[Pseudo game]
Hereinafter, the pseudo game performed in the present embodiment will be described. As described above, the main control unit 41 can execute freeze control. In the present embodiment, the operation (start operation) of the start switch 7 is used as a trigger to control the freeze, and the delay control for delaying the rotation start timing of the reel in the normal game is delayed over a predetermined period (freeze period). It has become.

As described above, the main control unit 41 controls the reels. The process of controlling such a reel is called a reel control process. Such reel control processing includes normal reel control processing and pseudo game reel control processing.

The normal reel control process is a process of performing normal reel control for deriving a winning symbol combination used for winning determination. In the normal reel control, when the operation of the stop switch is accepted after the start switch 7 is operated, the control for deriving the winning symbol combination is performed according to the operation of the stop switch. In FIG. 10, the normal reel control is performed in Sa11 to Sa13. In the present embodiment, a game performed during normal reel control is referred to as a "normal game". Specific examples of the normal reel control will be described later with reference to FIGS. 14 (a7) to 14 (a11).

In the present embodiment, it is possible to perform a pseudo game during the freeze period. The pseudo game is a game in which a winning symbol combination that is not used in the winning determination is derived, and is a game different from the normal game. In the pseudo game, the reel is rotated and the operation of the stop switch can be effectively received during the freeze period, and the reel is stopped by the operation of the stop switch to derive the temporary stop symbol combination (for example, 7 red symbols). The production is executed.

In the present embodiment, when the start operation is performed and the game is controlled to freeze (pseudo game is performed), the normal game is performed after the pseudo game is completed. On the other hand, when the start operation is performed and the freeze is not controlled (pseudo game is not performed), only the normal game is performed.

The pseudo game reel control process is a process of performing pseudo game reel control for deriving a temporary stop symbol combination that is not used for winning determination. In the pseudo game reel control, when the operation of the stop switch is accepted between the time when the start switch 7 is operated and the time when the normal reel control is performed, a temporary stop symbol combination is derived according to the operation of the stop switch. Control to do. In FIG. 10, the pseudo game reel control is performed in the lever freeze process (Sa8). In the present embodiment, the game performed during the pseudo game reel control is referred to as a "pseudo game". Specific examples of the pseudo game reel control will be described later with reference to FIGS. 13 (a3) to 13 (a6).

As described above, in the game auxiliary display 12, the navigation notification that can specify the operation mode (pressing order, operation timing) of the stop switch is performed, and in the liquid crystal display 51, the operation mode of the stop switch can be specified. Perform navigation production.

In the present embodiment, when the reel control is normally performed, the navigation notification and the navigation effect are performed. When the pseudo game reel control is performed, the navigation effect is performed while the navigation notification is not performed.

In this way, while the navigation notification and the navigation effect are performed when the normal reel control is performed, the navigation effect is performed when the pseudo game reel control is performed, but the navigation notification is not performed. It is possible to prevent a person from misidentifying the navigation notification. Thereby, the pseudo game reel control for deriving the temporary stop symbol combination can be preferably performed.

Further, when the normal game is performed after the pseudo game is performed, the main control unit 41 first executes a random delay rotation process in the normal game. The random delay rotation process is a process of performing random delay rotation (also referred to as “random delay”) in which each reel is moved so that the relative positional relationship of each reel becomes a random positional relationship.

In the present embodiment, the symbol combination "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" can be derived in the simulated game. In the normal game performed after that, a random delay is performed in order to avoid rotating all the reels with the red 7 symbols aligned.

In the random delay rotation process, the reel rotation start order and the change amount with respect to the current position in each reel are set, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated based on the set reel rotation start order and the change amount. The order of starting reel rotation and the amount of change may be determined by using a random number when the start switch 7 is detected, for example.

As a result, each reel rotates with the rotation start timing shifted based on the determined order, so that the relative positional relationship of each reel becomes a random positional relationship. Then, each reel is synchronously rotated while keeping the relative positional relationship of each reel as a random positional relationship, and the reel rotation is accelerated until the rotation speed of the reel becomes a constant speed. When the rotation speed of all reels reaches a constant speed, the operation of all stop switches becomes effective.

On the other hand, when only the normal game is performed without performing the pseudo game, the Langham delayed rotation is not performed. In this case, based on the start operation, the reel rotation is accelerated as soon as the reel rotation is started, and the operation of all the stop switches is enabled when all the reels reach a constant speed rotation.

For example, a lottery may be executed in which the amount of change with respect to the current position on each reel is randomly determined in the range of 0 to 4 symbols. For example, in the lottery for determining the change amount of the left reel 2L, a random number updated in the range of 0 to 996 is used, and in the lottery for determining the change amount of the middle reel 2C, a random number updated in the range of 0 to 997 is used. Is used, and in the lottery for determining the change amount of the right reel 2R, a random number updated in the range of 0 to 998 may be used. The main control unit 41 determines the amount of change with respect to the current position on each reel in the range of 0 to 4 symbols by lottery using this random number, and determines the relative positional relationship of each reel.

[Pseudo game and normal game timing chart]
Hereinafter, the pseudo game and the normal game will be described with reference to the timing chart. FIG. 11 is a timing chart for explaining a pseudo game and a normal game.

In the timing chart of FIG. 11, the horizontal axis indicates the timing t. From the top, the vertical axis shows whether or not pseudo game reel control (pseudo game) is executed, whether or not normal reel control (normal game) is executed, whether or not the stop switch is enabled, whether or not navigation effect is executed, whether or not navigation notification is executed, and advantageous. The presence or absence of lighting of the section LED 19 (also referred to as “advantageous section lamp”) is shown.

Before t1, it is assumed that the advantageous section is normally controlled. The main control unit 41 performs an AT lottery for determining whether or not to grant an AT based on the start operation. Specifically, in the internal lottery executed when the start operation is performed, the AT lottery is executed when the push order bell (6 choice bell) or the rare role (cherry or watermelon) is won. During AT, an additional lottery will be held.

Then, based on the fact that it is decided to grant the AT by the AT lottery, the pseudo game reel control can be executed. Specifically, when it is decided that an AT will be granted, a freeze lottery (also referred to as a "pseudo game lottery") is performed. In addition, even if an additional prize is won, a pseudo game lottery will be held. When the pseudo game lottery is won, the pseudo game reel control process is executed. Here, winning the pseudo-game lottery is also referred to as pseudo-game winning (freeze winning).

In the pseudo game reel control process, pseudo game reel control (pseudo game) is executed. In this example, the AT is controlled in the game in which the AT is won (it is decided to grant the AT). In addition, a pseudo game is performed in the game. That is, the pseudo game reel control is performed in the game in which the AT is started.

In the present embodiment, in t1, the 6-choice bell 4 is won in the internal lottery performed based on the start operation, the AT is won in the AT lottery performed based on the 6-choice bell 4 winning, and the pseudo is performed based on the AT winning. It is assumed that a pseudo game is won in the game lottery. As a result, it is controlled by the AT. In addition, pseudo game reel control (pseudo game) is executed.

When the pseudo game reel control (pseudo game) is executed, a process of turning on the pseudo game test signal is performed. As described above, when the pseudo-game test signal is turned on, the input / output board identifies that the pseudo-game is in progress, and controls the test device so that only the signals necessary for the test can be transmitted and received.

Further, the main control unit 41 transmits a pseudo game command to the sub control unit 91. The pseudo game command can specify the start of the pseudo game reel control period (start of pseudo game reel control) and the end of the pseudo game reel control period (end of pseudo game reel control). Includes a pseudo-game end command. The pseudo game start command is transmitted at the start of the pseudo game reel control period. The pseudo game end command is transmitted at the end of the pseudo game reel control period.

Further, the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 perform specific notification. The specific notification is executed during the pseudo game reel control period. The pseudo game reel control period is a period (t1 to t3 in FIG. 11) from the start of the pseudo game reel control to the end of the pseudo game reel control.

The specific notification executed by the main control unit 41 is performed by turning on the LED 26 during the pseudo game in the pseudo game reel control process. The specific notification executed by the sub-control unit 91 is performed by performing a pseudo-game display on the liquid crystal display 51. Specifically, when the sub-control unit 91 receives the pseudo-game start command, the sub-control unit 91 performs a process of displaying the character image "pseudo-game in progress" on the liquid crystal display 51.

Further, the sub-control unit 91 aims at 7 as a navigation effect and executes the effect. The production aiming at 7 will be described later with reference to FIG. On the other hand, the main control unit 41 does not execute the navigation notification during the simulated game. That is, nothing is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12.

Next, the main control unit 41 performs a process of starting the rotation of all the reels in the pseudo game reel control process. When the rotation of all reels reaches a constant speed, all stop switches are activated at t2. However, at this time, the stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22L (also simply referred to as "stop effective LEDs") do not light (light up) (the stop button does not light).

Here, it is assumed that the player performs the first stop operation to the third stop operation, and all the reels are stopped. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 12, but the symbol combination “red 7-red 7-red 7” is derived by the stop operation. However, during the simulated game, even if the symbol combination is derived by the stop operation, the winning determination is not performed based on the derived symbol combination. The red 7 symbol may be derived when the player performs the stop operation at a timing when the red 7 symbol can be pulled in, or the red 7 symbol may be derived regardless of the timing of the stop operation. May be good.

Then, at t3 after the symbol combination "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" is derived, the pseudo game ends. At the end of the pseudo-game, the following processing is performed in the pseudo-game reel control process.

First, the main control unit 41 transmits a pseudo game end command to the sub control unit 91 in the pseudo game reel control process. Next, in the pseudo game reel control process, a process of turning off the pseudo game test signal is performed, and a process of turning off the LED 26 during the pseudo game is performed. Upon receiving the pseudo-game end command, the sub-control unit 91 ends the pseudo-game in-game display and ends the navigation effect (aiming at 7).

Then, at t3 when the processing during the pseudo game is completed, the normal reel control (normal game) starts. As described above, as shown in t1 to t3 of FIG. 11, the pseudo game reel control period starts based on the start operation and continues until the reels start rotating in order to perform normal reel control. When the normal reel control is started, the execution of the random delay is started, the advantageous section LED19 is turned on, and the navigation notification is further performed.

In this way, the advantageous section LED 19 is turned on based on the control to the AT. Specifically, after the pseudo game reel control is performed in the game in which the AT is started, the advantageous section LED 19 is turned on at t3. It should be noted that the advantageous section LED 19 may be turned on at a timing controlled from the normal section normal to the advantageous section normal.

Further, at t3, navigation notification is performed. In this game, 6-choice bell 4 is won. Therefore, when the normal reel control is performed, the game auxiliary display 12 is provided with a navigation notification (display of "02") capable of identifying the correct answer procedure "middle right left" when the 6-choice bell 4 is won. Will be.

In this way, the navigation notification is not performed during the pseudo game reel control period, and the navigation notification is started after the pseudo game reel control period ends.

In the case where only the normal game is performed without performing the pseudo game, if the game is controlled by the AT, the advantageous section LED 19 can be turned on at the timing when the start operation for starting the game controlled by the AT is performed. Good. Further, in the case of performing the navigation notification in the game, the navigation notification is performed at the timing when the start operation is performed.

At t4, when the random delay ends and the rotation of all reels reaches a constant speed, all stop switches are activated. At this time, all the stop effective LEDs are turned on. The stop effective LED does not light up when the pseudo game reel control is performed, but the stop effective LED lights up when the normal reel control is performed.

Further, at t4, the navigation effect is executed. In this game, since the 6-choice bell 4 is won, when the reel control is normally performed, the liquid crystal display 51 can specify the correct answer procedure "middle right left" when the 6-choice bell 4 is won. Navi production (display of "312") is performed. In normal reel control, when a symbol combination is derived, a winning determination process is performed.

[Example of production of pseudo game and normal game]
Next, an example of the production of the pseudo game and the normal game will be described with reference to FIGS. 12 to 16.

When the pseudo game is won and the pseudo game is started based on the start operation, the rotation of all the reels is started as shown in FIG. 12 (a). This situation is the same as the situation of t1 in FIG. At this time, the pseudo-game LED 26 (pseudo-game lamp) lights up. In addition, the navigation notification is not executed during the simulated game, and nothing is displayed on the game auxiliary display 12. In addition, the stop effective LED does not light.

Further, on the liquid crystal display 51, the display during the pseudo game is performed, and the effect is executed aiming at 7. The pseudo-game display is performed in the specific notification area of the liquid crystal display 51. Specifically, the character image "during pseudo-game" is displayed in the specific notification area.

Here, the specific notification area of the liquid crystal display 51 has a size of 642 square millimeters or more if the liquid crystal screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is less than 7 inches, and a liquid crystal display if the liquid crystal screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is 7 inches or more. The size should be 0.082 times or more the area of the screen.

Further, the navigation effect (effect aiming at 7) is performed in the navigation effect area of the liquid crystal display 51. The navigation effect area is an area different from the specific notification area. Specifically, in the navigation effect area, a character image "Aim for 7" suggesting that the red 7 symbols are aligned and an arrow image pointing to the left are displayed.

This suggests the pressing order of the right first stop, the middle second stop, and the left third stop, and suggests that each stop switch should be operated at the operation timing at which the red 7 can be pulled in. In this way, in the production aiming at 7, navigation is performed to notify the player of the operation mode (pressing order and operation timing) of the stop switch.

In this way, the pseudo-game display is performed in the specific notification area, and the navigation effect (such as aiming at 7) is performed in a navigation effect area different from the specific notification area. By displaying the pseudo-game display and the navigation effect at positions that do not overlap, it is possible to display the navigation effect performed during the pseudo-game and the navigation effect performed during the normal game at a common position.

The display position of the pseudo-game display is not limited to the one displayed in the upper area of the liquid crystal display 51, but may be displayed in the lower area, as long as it is a position that is easy for the player to see. It may be displayed at such a position.

When all the stop switches are operated, the symbol combination "red 7-red 7-red 7" is derived as shown in FIG. 12 (b). At this time, the AT start notification is performed to notify that the AT will start. An image including a character image "AT start" and an image of a girl is displayed on the screen.

Further, when the symbol combination "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" is derived, all the reels are in the temporarily stopped state (also referred to as "micro-vibration state"). The micro-vibration state refers to a state in which the reel vibrates slightly without completely stopping. In this way, by taking measures (referred to as "measure 1") to bring the reel into a slightly vibrating state, it is possible to make the player recognize that the simulated game is in progress.

In the micro-vibration state, the phase signal of the reel motor 32L is continuously changed at intervals of less than 500 ms without stopping each reel. For example, in the micro-vibration state, control is performed to vibrate each reel up and down at the derived stop position. For example, (φ1), (φ1, φ2), (φ1), (φ1, φ2), (φ1), (φ1, φ2), etc. are excited at intervals of less than 500 ms to cause slight vibration of each reel. ..

Not limited to this, any one may be used as long as the phase signal of the reel motor 32L is continuously changed at intervals of less than 500 ms. Further, all the reels may be put into a micro-vibration state when all the reels are temporarily stopped, but the micro-vibration state may be set even in the first stop state or the second stop state.

Further, during the simulated game, as a navigation effect, in addition to the effect of aiming at 7, an effect of suggesting the order in which the bells are pressed may be performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), a navigation image that can identify the correct answer procedure “middle right / left” of the 6-choice bell 4 may be displayed. In this case, the navigation image "312" suggesting the pressing order of the right first stop, the middle second stop, and the left third stop is displayed.

Also in this case, similarly to the example described with reference to FIG. 12A, the liquid crystal display 51 performs the pseudo-game display and the pseudo-game LED 26 lights up. In addition, the navigation notification is not performed, and the stop effective LED does not light.

In this way, by taking measures such as turning on the LED 26 during the simulated game (referred to as "measure 2"), the player can be made to recognize that the simulated game is in progress. Further, by taking a measure (referred to as "measure 3") such that the liquid crystal display 51 displays during the pseudo-game, the player can be made to recognize that the pseudo-game is in progress. Measures 1 to 3 described above may be all measures taken, or measures 1 and 2 or measures 1 and 3 may be taken.

As described above, as shown in FIGS. 12B and 12C, when the operation of the stop switch can be accepted during the execution of the pseudo game reel control, the operation of the stop switch can be accepted. The push order navigation effect that suggests and the effect aiming at 7 are performed.

On the other hand, even during the normal game, the navigation effect can be executed in the same notification mode as during the simulated game. When the 6-choice bell 4 is won, a navigation image "312" that can identify the correct answer procedure of the 6-choice bell 4 is displayed as in the example of FIG. 12 (c).

However, during the pseudo-game, unlike the normal game, the liquid crystal display 51 does not display the pseudo-game, and the LED 26 during the pseudo-game is turned off. In addition, navigation notification is performed, and the stop effective LED lights up.

As described above, as shown in FIGS. 12 (c) and 12 (d), while the normal reel control is being executed, the stop effective LED lights up when the operation of the stop switch can be accepted, while the pseudo game reel control is performed. When the operation of the stop switch can be accepted during the execution of, the stop enable LED does not light.

As described above, the specific notification described with reference to FIGS. 12A to 12D is performed using a dedicated notification unit. That is, it is not used for any purpose other than notifying that a pseudo game is in progress. In the specific notification by the liquid crystal display 51, the dedicated notification unit is the specific notification area (FIG. 12A). In the specific notification by the LED, the dedicated notification unit is a pseudo-game lamp (pseudo-game LED 26) as shown in FIG. 12 (e). FIG. 12 (e) shows that the lamp during the pseudo game is in the lit state, and FIG. 12 (f) shows that the lamp during the pseudo game is in the off state.

The specific notification is performed in an area where one side is a predetermined size or more and the area is a predetermined area or more. The simulated game lamp has a side of 10 mm or more and an area of 642 mm2 or more. Further, the installation position of the simulated game lamp is, for example, as shown in FIG. 1, is installed above the operation units such as the start switch and the stop switch, and is visible to the player during the game. It is installed in the position.

In addition, the lamp during the simulated game lights up in a single color. For example, the simulated game lamp may be lit in red or yellow. However, it is not lit by multiple colors including red and yellow. In addition, the lighting mode does not change during lighting.

In addition, the character "pseudo-game" that can identify that the pseudo-game is in progress is written on the lamp during the pseudo-game. The area of the area where the character "pseudo-game" is written is ⅔ or more of the area of the entire lamp during the pseudo-game.

Next, a specific flow of production will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 15. 13 and 14 show an example in which, after the 6-choice bell 4 is won, the effect of aiming at 7 is executed during the simulated game, and then the navigation effect for notifying the correct answer procedure of the 6-choice bell 4 is executed during the normal game. Is.

In FIG. 15, after the 6-choice bell 4 is won, a navigation effect suggesting the winning of the cherry is executed during the simulated game, and then a navigation effect for notifying the correct answer procedure of the 6-choice bell 4 is executed during the normal game. This is an example.

FIG. 16 shows an example in which after the winning of the cherry, the navigation effect for notifying the correct answer procedure of the 6-choice bell 4 is executed during the simulated game, and then the navigation effect suggesting the winning of the cherry is executed during the normal game. ..

First, using FIGS. 13 and 14, after the 6-choice bell 4 is won, the effect of aiming at 7 is executed during the simulated game, and then the navigation effect of notifying the correct answer procedure of the 6-choice bell 4 during the normal game is performed. An example to be executed will be described.

At present, it is assumed that the advantageous section is normally controlled. Although not shown, in an advantageous section, the liquid crystal display 51 usually displays an image showing that the character is walking on the road together with a background image of the road. At this time, the advantageous section LED 19 is off.

It is assumed that the rare role is won in the internal lottery executed when the start operation for starting the next game is performed. Further, it is assumed that a decision is made to grant AT in the AT lottery executed at this time. In addition, it is assumed that the pseudo game is won in the pseudo game lottery. In this example, it is assumed that the execution of the battle effect over a plurality of games (4 games) is decided with the winning of the rare role as an opportunity, and then controlled by the AT.

When the above start operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 13 (a1), a battle effect over four games is executed. The liquid crystal display 51 displays an image in which a friendly character (character on the left side of the screen) and an enemy character (character on the right side of the screen) face each other in the Colosseum.

Although not shown, as the battle effect progresses, an image of a battle between a friendly character and an enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, the rotation of all reels starts. Further, the LED 26 is turned off during the simulated game, and the advantageous section LED 19 is also turned off. When the rotation of all reels reaches a constant speed, the stop effective LED lights up.

Four games after the start of the battle effect, it is suggested whether or not the AT is controlled by the effect result (victory or defeat) of the battle effect. When the third stop operation is performed in the game and all the reels are stopped, as shown in FIG. 13 (a2), the ally character wins the enemy character, and the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. To. This suggests that it is controlled by AT. Even at this time, the LED 26, the advantageous section LED 19, and the stop effective LED are turned off during the simulated game.

Then, when the start operation for starting the next game is performed, it is controlled by the AT. Further, it is assumed that the 6-choice bell 4 is won. At this time, as shown in FIG. 13 (a3), the pseudo game control starts. In addition, the LED 26 lights up during the simulated game. Then, a pseudo-game display is performed as a specific notification, and an effect of aiming at 7 is executed as a navigation effect. However, at this time, the navigation notification is not performed, and the advantageous section LED 19 is in the off state. Also, the stop effective LED does not light up.

Then, when the right first stop operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 13 (a4), the red 7 symbol is derived to the right reel, and when the middle second stop operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 13 (a5). In addition, the red 7 symbol is derived on the middle reel.

Further, when the left third stop operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 13 (a6), the red 7 symbol is derived to the left reel. When the symbol combination "Red 7-Red 7-Red 7" is derived by the third stop, all the reels are in a micro-vibration state. At this time, the display of the effect ends with the aim of 7. Then, the AT start notification notifies that the AT will start. In addition, the display during the pseudo game is continuously performed. Further, the LED 26 is lit during the simulated game. Further, the advantageous section LED 19 and the stop effective LED are turned off.

When controlling to AT, for example, it is conceivable to wait for a specific replay to be won, and when the replay is won, perform an effect of aiming and operating 7 symbols. As a result, the player is notified that the AT will start. On the other hand, when the pseudo game is performed, any symbol combination can be derived. Therefore, as described above, by aiming at the 7s that align the 7s in the simulated game, it is possible to notify the player that the AT will start without consuming the plurality of games. , This makes it possible to improve the interest of the game.

Then, after the lapse of a predetermined time, the pseudo game ends. At this time, as shown in FIG. 14 (a7), the effect and the display during the simulated game are finished aiming at 7. Further, the LED 26 is turned off during the simulated game.

Then, the navigation notification (display of "02") that can identify the correct answer procedure "middle right left" of the 6-choice bell 4 starts. In addition, the advantageous section LED 19 lights up. The stop effective LED does not turn off. In addition, a random delay begins. A background image of Saturn and a shooting star is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 so that it can be identified that it is controlled by the AT.

When the random delay ends and the rotation of all reels reaches a constant speed, all the stop effective LEDs are turned on as shown in FIG. 14 (a8). Further, on the screen, a navigation image "312" that can identify the correct answer procedure "middle right left" of the 6-choice bell 4 is displayed.

When the middle second stop operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 14 (a9), the middle stop effective LED is turned off and the bell symbol is led out to the middle reel. In addition, the navigation image "1" is deleted.

When the first right stop operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 14 (a10), the bell symbol is derived to the right reel and the red 7 symbol is derived to the right reel. In addition, the navigation image "2" is deleted.

When the left third stop operation is performed, as shown in FIG. 14 (a11), the bell symbol is derived to the left reel and the red 7 symbol is derived to the left reel. In addition, the navigation image "3" is deleted.

In this way, as shown in FIG. 13 (a3), in the liquid crystal display 51, when the pseudo game reel control is performed, a navigation effect (effect aiming at 7) that can specify the operation timing of the stop switch is executed. It is possible.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14 (a8), when the normal reel control is performed, the game auxiliary display 12 has a navigation notification that can specify the pressing order of the stop switch, and the liquid crystal display 51 has a stop switch. It is possible to execute a navigation effect that can specify the pressing order of.

As described above, in the examples shown in FIGS. 13 and 14, when the granting of AT is determined in the AT lottery, a battle effect over a plurality of games is executed, and an example in which a pseudo game is executed after the execution of the battle effect has been described. In FIGS. 15 and 16, an example in which a pseudo game is performed in an additional winning game during AT will be described.

First, using FIG. 15, after the 6-choice bell 4 is won, a navigation effect suggesting the winning of the cherry is executed during the simulated game, and then the navigation effect that notifies the correct answer procedure of the 6-choice bell 4 during the normal game. An example in which is executed will be described.

It is assumed that it is currently controlled by AT. As shown in FIG. 15A, background images of Saturn and shooting stars are displayed so that it can be identified as being controlled by AT. At this time, the LED 26 is turned off during the simulated game. In addition, navigation notification is not performed.

It is assumed that the 6-choice bell 4 is won in the internal lottery executed when the start operation for starting the next game is performed. Further, it is assumed that the additional lottery executed at this time is added and won. Further, it is assumed that the pseudo game is won in the pseudo game lottery performed at the time of the additional winning.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 15B, the rotation of all the reels starts and the pseudo game control starts. At this time, the LED 26 is turned on during the simulated game. Then, a pseudo-game display is performed as a specific notification, and a cherry winning suggestion is executed as a navigation effect.

A cherry image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. This suggests that the stop operation should be performed at the timing when the cherry can be pulled in each reel. At this time, the navigation notification is not performed. In addition, the stop effective LED does not light.

Further, when the stop operation of all the stop buttons is performed, as shown in FIG. 15 (c), the cherry symbol is derived to all the reels, and all the reels are in a micro-vibration state. At this time, a development effect suggesting that the battle effect is developed is executed. An image including the character image "development" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At this time, the display during the pseudo game continues. In addition, the LED 26 and the stop effective LED are turned off during the simulated game.

Then, after the lapse of a predetermined time, the pseudo game ends. Alternatively, the pseudo game may be ended by performing the start operation. At this time, as shown in FIG. 15D, the cherry winning suggestion and the pseudo-game display are finished. Further, the LED 26 is turned off during the simulated game. Then, the navigation notification (display of "02") that can identify the correct answer procedure "middle right left" of the 6-choice bell 4 starts. The stop effective LED does not turn off. On the liquid crystal display 51, a battle effect is executed. In addition, a random delay begins.

When the random delay ends and the rotation of all reels reaches a constant speed, all the stop effective LEDs are turned on as shown in FIG. 15 (e). Further, on the screen, a navigation image "312" that can identify the correct answer procedure "middle right left" of the 6-choice bell 4 is displayed. The battle effect may be executed at this timing. In that case, in FIG. 15D, the development effect may be executed, or a background image that can identify that the AT is in progress may be displayed.

Although not shown, when the stop operation is performed, the battle effect progresses, and an image in which the ally character and the enemy character develop a battle is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when all the reels are stopped by the third stop operation, it is suggested whether or not the winning is added depending on the effect result (victory or defeat) of the battle effect. Although not shown, in this example, the bell symbol is derived from all the reels, the ally character wins the enemy character, and the character image of "WIN" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

After that, as shown in FIG. 15 (f), the character image "+50" and the image of the girl are displayed. As a result, it is notified that 50 games have been added as the number of AT games. In this way, in the case of performing a battle effect suggesting an additional winning, it is possible to suggest that the battle effect is developed by suggesting the cherry winning by a pseudo game, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. The battle effect may be executed over a plurality of games. Further, not only when the additional winning is performed during the AT, but also when the AT is won during the advantageous section normal, the effect as described with reference to FIG. 15 may be executed.

As described above, when the 6-choice bell 4 is won, a navigation effect for notifying the correct answer procedure of the 6-choice bell 4 is executed during the normal game. On the other hand, even when the 6-choice bell 4 is won, the navigation effect suggesting the winning of the cherry is executed during the simulated game. In this way, while the navigation effect of the winning combination is performed during the normal game, the navigation effect of the winning combination (cherry) may be performed during the normal game.

Next, using FIG. 16, after the winning of the cherry, the navigation effect of notifying the correct answer procedure of the 6-choice bell 4 is executed during the simulated game, and then the navigation effect suggesting the winning of the cherry is executed during the normal game. An example will be described.

It is assumed that it is currently controlled by AT. As shown in FIG. 16A, background images of Saturn and shooting stars are displayed so that it can be identified as being controlled by AT. At this time, the LED 26 is turned off during the simulated game. In addition, navigation notification is not performed.

It is assumed that the cherry is won in the internal lottery executed when the start operation for starting the next game is performed. Further, it is assumed that the additional lottery executed at this time is added and won. Further, it is assumed that the pseudo game is won in the pseudo game lottery performed at the time of the additional winning.

At this time, as shown in FIG. 16B, the rotation of all the reels starts and the pseudo game control starts. At this time, the LED 26 is turned on during the simulated game. Then, as a specific notification, a pseudo-game display is performed, and a navigation image "312" that can identify the correct answer procedure "middle right / left" of the 6-choice bell 4 is displayed. Further, at this time, the navigation notification is not performed and the stop effective LED is not lit.

Further, when the stop operation of all the stop buttons is performed, as shown in FIG. 16C, the bell symbol is derived to all the reels, and all the reels are in a micro-vibration state. Also, at this time, an image including a character image "Next game is ..." is displayed, which suggests that the player has won some advantageous role such as cherry. At this time, the display during the pseudo game continues. In addition, the LED 26 and the stop effective LED are turned off during the simulated game.

Then, after the lapse of a predetermined time, the pseudo game ends. Alternatively, the pseudo game may be ended by performing the start operation. At this time, as shown in FIG. 16D, the pseudo-game display ends. Further, the LED 26 is turned off during the simulated game. Then, the navigation notification (display of "10") that can specify that the stop operation should be performed at the timing when the cherry can be pulled in starts. In addition, the stop effective LED does not turn off. In addition, a random delay begins. A background image of Saturn and a shooting star is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 so that it can be identified that it is controlled by the AT.

When the random delay ends and the rotation of all reels reaches a constant speed, all the stop effective LEDs are turned on as shown in FIG. 16 (e). In addition, on the screen, the cherry winning suggestion is executed as a navigation effect. A cherry image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. This suggests that the stop operation should be performed at the timing when the cherry can be pulled in each reel. When the stop operation of all the stop buttons is performed, the cherry symbol is derived to all the reels as shown in FIG. 16 (f).

Further, on the screen, a development effect suggesting that the battle effect is developed is executed. An image including the character image "development" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, the battle production starts from the next game. If you win the battle, you will be notified that you have won the additional prize. The flow of the battle production is the same as that described with reference to FIG.

Not limited to the example of FIG. 16, for example, when a 6-choice bell is won, a pseudo game is performed a plurality of times (for example, a pseudo game in which a cherry is derived a plurality of times is performed), and a battle effect is performed during that time. There may be. Then, the AT may be started after the pseudo game is completed.

As described above, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the additional lottery is performed based on the start operation, and the pseudo game reel control is performed based on the additional winning by the additional lottery.

Further, in the navigation effect, the notification that can specify the operation mode of the common stop switch is performed when the normal reel control is performed and when the pseudo game reel control is performed. That is, the cherry winning suggestion that the cherry image is displayed is performed in both the simulated game of FIG. 15 (b) and the normal game of FIG. 16 (e). Further, in both the normal game of FIG. 15 (e) and the simulated game of FIG. 16 (b), the navigation image "middle right left" that can identify the correct answer procedure "middle right left" of the 6-choice bell 4 312 "is displayed.

[Reel rotation and reel rotation abnormality]
Reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R are provided inside the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. The reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R detect the reference positions of the rotating reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively. The main control unit 41 drives and controls the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R for rotating or stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively, based on the detection signals from the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R.

Specifically, each reel sensor 33L, 33C, 33R is provided with a light emitting unit and a light receiving unit, and each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is installed so as to be sandwiched between the light emitting unit and the light receiving unit. .. Further, each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is provided with a notch. When the notch provided in each reel 2L, 2C, 2R passes between the light emitting part and the light receiving part of each reel sensor 33L, 33C, 33R, the light receiving part receives the light from the light emitting part. , This detects the reel reference position. By detecting the reel reference position, it is possible to identify that the reel is rotating normally.

In the present embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are used in which 21 different types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other are arranged on the outer peripheral portion. Each of the 21 symbols arranged on one reel is assigned a continuous number (0 to 20) as a symbol number in advance with reference to the symbol at the reel reference position. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the symbol 2 corresponding to the symbol number 2 on the left reel 2L is a replay symbol. Further, in the reel motor, 16 steps are evenly assigned to each symbol, and the total number of steps is 336 steps (16 steps × 21 symbols).

The main control unit 41 performs a process of starting the rotation of all reels when the fluctuation start condition is satisfied. The variable start condition includes a start condition of the pseudo game reel control and a start condition of the normal reel control. The start condition of the pseudo game reel control is satisfied when the pseudo game reel control is started. The start condition of the normal reel control is satisfied when the normal reel control is started.

Here, when the pseudo game is not performed, that is, when only the normal reel control is performed, the start condition of the normal reel control is satisfied based on the start operation. On the other hand, when the pseudo game is performed, the start condition of the pseudo game reel control is satisfied based on the start operation. Then, the start condition of the normal reel control is satisfied at the timing when the pseudo game reel control ends and the random delay starts.

The main control unit 41 has a command capable of identifying that the start condition of the pseudo game reel control has been satisfied (pseudo game reel control has started), and that the start condition of the normal game reel control has been satisfied (normal game reel). A command that can identify (that control has started) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. When the pseudo game is not performed, a command that can identify that the start operation has been performed may be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

Further, the main control unit 41 performs a stop operation acceptance process. The stop operation acceptance process is a process of accepting an effective operation of the stop switch. Specifically, when all the reels start to rotate by the start operation and the rotation speed of all the reels reaches a predetermined speed (constant speed), the operation of each stop switch (stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R) is performed. Activate. The state in which the rotation speed of the reel reaches a constant speed is also referred to as "constant speed rotation".

As a result, the effective operation of each stop switch is accepted in the stop operation acceptance process. When the stop operation is performed, the operation of the stop switch on which the stop operation is performed is invalidated. As a result, the effective operation of the stop switch on which the stop operation has been performed cannot be accepted.

Further, in the stop operation acceptance process, the main control unit 41 effectively accepts the operations of all the stop switches by enabling the operations of all the stop switches when all the reels are rotating normally. When one reel is not rotating normally, the operation of all the stop switches is invalidated, and the operation of all the stop switches is not effectively accepted.

The normal rotation of the reel means that the reel is rotating at a constant speed and no abnormal rotation of the reel, which will be described later, has been detected. The fact that the reel is not rotating normally means that an abnormality in the rotation of the reel has been detected and the reel is not rotating at a constant speed.

In the present embodiment, the stop operation acceptance process as described above is performed regardless of whether the normal reel control is performed or the pseudo game reel control is performed.

When any of the reels is rotating normally, the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the reel is enabled, and the operation of the stop switch may be effectively accepted. Further, when one reel is not rotating normally, the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the reel may be invalidated so that the operation of the stop switch may not be effectively accepted.

Hereinafter, the reel rotation abnormality will be described. When the value of the step number counter for the rotating reel becomes equal to or more than a predetermined number of steps, the main control unit 41 determines that a rotation abnormality has occurred for the reel. The predetermined number of steps is a number of steps set more than 336 steps required for the reel to make one revolution, and is, for example, 400 steps.

Each reel rotates by driving each reel motor based on the number of steps from the reel reference position (value of the step number counter). Each reel detects the reel reference position every one turn, and the step number counter is initialized each time the reel reference position is detected. That is, in the state where the reel continues to rotate normally, the step number counter is initialized every 336 steps required for the reel to make one revolution.

However, for example, when the reel is caught and the rotation is stopped, the reel motor tries to rotate the reel, but the reel is not actually rotating. That is, although the step counter has been updated, the reel is not located at the position corresponding to the step counter. Further, when the reel is stopped, the reel reference position is not detected, so that the reel counter is not initialized even if the number of steps exceeds 336.

When such a state continues and the value of the step number counter for the rotating reel becomes the predetermined number of steps (400 steps) or more, the reel rotation abnormality is detected. In addition, when a momentary power failure occurs and the reel rotation control is stopped for a very short time, the reel motor does not operate due to insufficient torque, or the reference position is not detected due to a malfunction of the reel sensor. In addition, rotation abnormalities can occur.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 invalidates all the stop switches when a rotation abnormality occurs after the reel starts to rotate and before the corresponding stop switch is operated. Further, when a rotation abnormality occurs in any reel while a plurality of reels are rotating, all the stop switches are invalidated.

When a rotation abnormality occurs, the main control unit 41 may send a command that can identify that the rotation abnormality has occurred to the sub control unit 91. In this case, the sub-control unit 91 can identifiablely notify that a rotation abnormality has occurred in the liquid crystal display 51. In this case, the clerk of the amusement store or the like can recognize that the rotation abnormality has occurred. After the rotation abnormality is resolved by the treatment of the clerk, the player can continue the game. Even if a rotation abnormality occurs, the occurrence of the rotation abnormality may not be notified.

[Stop promotion notification effect]
The sub-control unit 91 can execute the stop promotion notification effect (hereinafter, also referred to as “stop promotion notification”). The stop promotion notification effect is an effect that encourages the player to operate the stop switch.

In addition, the sub-control unit 91 executes a timekeeping process for executing the stop promotion notification effect. In the timekeeping process, the elapsed time from the establishment of the timekeeping start condition after the establishment of the fluctuation start condition is measured. The timekeeping start condition includes a start condition of pseudo game reel control (also referred to as “specific timekeeping start condition”) and a start condition of normal reel control (also referred to as “normal timekeeping start condition”). In the present embodiment, the timekeeping start condition is satisfied when the fluctuation start condition is satisfied.

When the normal reel control is performed, the normal timekeeping start condition is satisfied based on the start of the normal reel control. When the pseudo game reel control is performed, the specific timekeeping start condition is satisfied based on the start of the pseudo game reel control.

A case where a normal game is performed after a pseudo game is performed will be specifically described. When the pseudo game is performed, the start condition (specific timekeeping start condition) of the pseudo game reel control is satisfied based on the start operation, the rotation of the reel is started, and the timekeeping is started in the timekeeping process. The next start condition for normal reel control (normal timekeeping start condition) is satisfied at the timing when the pseudo game reel control ends and the random delay starts, the reel rotation starts, and the timekeeping is performed in the timekeeping process. Start.

When only the normal game is performed without performing the pseudo game, the start condition of the normal reel control (normal timekeeping start condition) is satisfied based on the start operation.

The main control unit 41 transmits a command capable of identifying that the timekeeping start condition (normal timekeeping start condition or specific timekeeping start condition) is satisfied. When the sub-control unit 91 receives a command that can identify that the timing start condition is satisfied, the sub-control unit 91 starts timing in the timing processing.

When only the normal game is performed without performing the pseudo game, a command that can identify that the start operation has been performed may be transmitted when the start operation is performed. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the command, the timekeeping is started in the timekeeping process.

That is, the sub-control unit 91 has elapsed time since the normal timekeeping start condition and the specific timekeeping start condition are satisfied in the timekeeping process (when only the normal reel control is performed, the elapsed time since the start operation is performed). Time. The sub-control unit 91 can execute the stop promotion notification effect when the timed elapsed time reaches a predetermined time. The predetermined time is, for example, 3 minutes.

At that time, the sub-control unit 91 measures the elapsed time in the time-keeping process regardless of whether or not the reel is normally rotating. Then, when the normal reel control is performed, when the timed elapsed time reaches a predetermined time (3 minutes) without the operation of the stop switch being effectively accepted, the stop promotion based on the establishment of the normal timekeeping start condition is performed. The notification effect is executed. On the other hand, when the pseudo game reel control is performed, the stop promotion notification effect based on the establishment of the specific timekeeping start condition is not performed.

The present embodiment is characterized in that the stop promotion notification is executed even when the operation of the stop switch is invalidated and the player cannot operate the stop switch. Specific examples will be described later with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18.

In this way, since the process of uniformly timing the elapsed time from the timing when the start operation is performed is performed, for example, it is not necessary to branch the process according to the rotation state of the reel, and the processing load in the timing process is reduced. be able to. Further, when the player does not operate the stop switch while the reel is rotated, the clerk of the game store needs to confirm the state. Regardless of whether the reel is rotating normally or not, the elapsed time is timed, and when the timed elapsed time reaches 3 minutes without the operation of the stop switch being effectively accepted, a stop promotion notification effect is produced. By executing this, the clerk of the game store can recognize the situation that the player is not operating the stop switch by the stop promotion notification effect, and the reel is not rotating normally and the player. Can also recognize the situation where the stop switch cannot be operated. In this way, the stop promotion notification effect can be preferably executed.

In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54 are used as the stop promotion notification effect. Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 executes the stop promotion notification effect by displaying the character image "Please stop the reel" on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes the stop promotion notification effect by outputting the voice "Please stop the reel" from the speakers 53 and 54.

[Control when an abnormality is detected during reel rotation]
Next, processing when an error (abnormality) is detected during rotation of the reel will be described. The abnormalities include the above-mentioned rotation abnormality, insertion abnormality related to medal insertion from the medal insertion unit, ejection abnormality related to medal payout from the hopper, and abnormality in the data of RAM 41c stored in the main control unit 41. There are RAM abnormalities that are detected while playing, and abnormal winnings that detect winnings of roles that are not allowed to win by internal lottery. In the present embodiment, when an abnormality is detected, the operation of the stop switch is invalidated only when a rotation abnormality occurs.

In the present embodiment, the game starts when the start switch 7 is operated (start operation) while the operation of the start switch 7 is enabled, and the game ends when all the reels are stopped. When the main control unit 41 detects an error (abnormality), the main control unit 41 interrupts the progress of the game and controls the error state. Then, the sub-control unit 91 performs abnormality control regarding the abnormality. After that, when the error state is cleared, the progress of the game is restarted.

However, the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91, when a predetermined abnormality related to the slot machine is detected, if a predetermined abnormality is detected while the reel is rotating, after the reel rotation is stopped. , Performs abnormality control. The predetermined abnormality is, for example, an input abnormality or a payout abnormality.

If an error of a loading abnormality or a payout abnormality is detected during the rotation of the reels, the error state is not controlled until all the reels are stopped, and the progress of the game continues. Then, when all the reels are stopped (when the symbol combination is derived), the error state is controlled based on the detected abnormality. As a result, the progress of the game is interrupted.

The main control unit 41 displays an error code corresponding to the charging abnormality or the payout abnormality on the game auxiliary display 12 when all the reels are stopped when an error of the charging abnormality or the payout abnormality occurs during the rotation of the reels. To do.

Further, the main control unit 41 transmits an error command that can identify that an error has occurred to the sub control unit 91. Based on the received error command, the sub-control unit 91 performs an error notification as an error control.

When an error of a charging abnormality or a payout abnormality occurs during the rotation of the reels, the sub-control unit 91 displays a character image “feeding abnormality” or a character image “payout abnormality” on the liquid crystal display 51 when all the reels are stopped. "Occurrence" is displayed. Not limited to this, when an error of a charging abnormality or a payout abnormality occurs during the rotation of the reel, the sub-control unit 91 displays a character image “feeding abnormality occurrence” or a character image “payout abnormality occurrence” on the liquid crystal display 51. May be displayed.

Next, a specific example of the stop promotion notification effect will be described using a timing chart. 17 and 18 are timing charts for explaining the stop promotion notification effect.

FIG. 17A shows an example in which the stop promotion notification effect is executed when only the normal game is performed without performing the pseudo game and no rotation abnormality occurs. In the timing chart of FIG. 17A, the horizontal axis represents the timing t. From the top, the vertical axis shows the reel rotation speed, the reel state (whether or not a reel rotation abnormality has occurred), whether or not the stop switch has been enabled, whether or not the stop promotion notification effect has been executed, and a display example of the liquid crystal display 51.

Further, in the timing chart, the reel exemplifies the left reel. Further, the stop switch is exemplified as a left stop switch corresponding to the left reel. Further, the stop operation shall be the first stop operation of the left stop switch. Further, the reel abnormality shall occur on the left reel. The same applies to the following description of FIGS. 17 (b) to 18.

As shown in FIG. 17A, all reels are stopped before t1. Further, at present, the normal section is normally controlled, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays the effect image in the normal section normal.

When the start operation is performed at t1, the rotation of all reels starts. When the sub-control unit 91 receives a command that can identify that the start operation has been performed (a command that can identify that the normal timing start condition has been satisfied), the sub-control unit 91 clocks for executing the stop promotion notification effect in the timing processing. To start.

At t2, when the rotation speeds of all the reels reach a constant speed (when the rotation speed reaches a constant speed), each stop switch is activated.

Then, at t3 when the timed elapsed time is 3 minutes, the stop promotion notification effect is executed. Specifically, the character image "Please stop the reel" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, the voice "Please stop the reel" is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

After the stop promotion notification effect is started, the stop promotion notification effect continues at least until the stop switch is operated. In the present embodiment, when any of the stop switches is operated, the stop promotion effect is terminated. The stop promotion effect may be terminated when all the stop switches are operated.

At t4, when the left stop switch is first stopped, the operation of the left stop switch is invalidated. At the same time, the stop promotion notification effect is completed, and the original effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At t5, the left reel stops.

FIG. 17B shows a case where only a normal game is performed without performing a pseudo game, a rotation abnormality occurs at the start operation, and the game rotates before the elapsed time measured by the timekeeping process reaches 3 minutes. This is an example in which the stop promotion notification effect is executed when the abnormality is resolved.

As shown in FIG. 17B, before t1, the reels are stopped, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays the effect image in the normal section normal. It is assumed that the start operation is performed at t1. When the sub-control unit 91 receives a command that can specify that the start operation has been performed (a command that can specify that the normal timekeeping start condition has been satisfied), the sub-control unit 91 starts timekeeping in the timekeeping process.

At this time, it is assumed that the middle reel and the right reel start rotating and reach a constant speed, but a rotation abnormality occurs in the left reel and the rotation of the left reel is not started. However, even in this case, the timekeeping does not stop and the timekeeping continues.

At t3, it is assumed that the rotation abnormality of the left reel is resolved and the rotation of the left reel starts. It is assumed that the rotation speed of the left reel reaches a constant speed at t4. As a result, the rotation speeds of all reels reach a constant speed, and all stop switches are activated.

Then, at t5 when the timed elapsed time is 3 minutes, the stop promotion notification effect is executed. Specifically, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image "Please stop the reel". In addition, the voice "Please stop the reel" is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

At t6, when the left stop switch is first stopped, the operation of the left stop switch is invalidated. At the same time, the stop promotion notification effect is completed, and the original effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At t7, the left reel stops.

FIG. 18A shows a case where only a normal game is performed without performing a pseudo game, a rotation abnormality occurs at the start operation, and the game rotates after the elapsed time measured by the timekeeping process reaches 3 minutes. This is an example in which the stop promotion notification effect is executed when the abnormality is resolved.

As shown in FIG. 18A, before t1, the reels are stopped, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays the effect image in the normal section normal. It is assumed that the start operation is performed at t1. When the sub-control unit 91 receives a command that can specify that the start operation has been performed (a command that can specify that the normal timekeeping start condition has been satisfied), the sub-control unit 91 starts timekeeping in the timekeeping process.

At this time, it is assumed that the middle reel and the right reel start rotating and reach a constant speed, but a rotation abnormality occurs in the left reel and the rotation of the left reel is not started. However, even in this case, the timekeeping is continued without being stopped.

Then, at t2, when the elapsed time measured without eliminating the rotation abnormality is 3 minutes, the stop promotion notification effect is executed. Specifically, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image "Please stop the reel". In addition, the voice "Please stop the reel" is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

At t3, it is assumed that the rotation abnormality of the left reel is resolved and the rotation of the left reel starts. It is assumed that the rotation speed of the left reel reaches a constant speed at t4. As a result, the rotation speeds of all the reels have reached a constant speed, and all the stop switches are activated. At this time, the stop promotion notification effect is continuously executed.

At t6, when the left stop switch is first stopped, the operation of the left stop switch is invalidated. At the same time, the stop promotion notification effect is completed, and the original effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At t7, the left reel stops.

FIG. 18B shows an example in which the stop promotion notification effect is executed when the normal game is performed after the pseudo game is performed. In this example, it is assumed that a rotation abnormality has occurred at the start of the pseudo game reel control and the start of the normal reel control.

As shown in FIG. 18B, it is assumed that all reels are stopped before t1. At present, the advantageous section is normally controlled, and although not shown, it is assumed that the liquid crystal display 51 displays the effect image in the advantageous section normal.

When the start operation is performed at t1, it is assumed that the 6-choice bell 4 is won, the AT is won in the AT lottery, and the pseudo game is won in the pseudo game lottery. As a result, the pseudo game reel control is started.

In the pseudo game reel control, a command (pseudo game start command) that can identify that the normal timekeeping start condition is satisfied is transmitted. Upon receiving the pseudo game start command, the sub-control unit 91 starts timing in the timing processing. Further, in the liquid crystal display 51, the effect of aiming at the pseudo-game display and 7 is executed.

With the start of the pseudo game reel control, all reels try to start rotating. However, it is assumed that the middle reel and the right reel start rotating and reach a constant speed, but a rotation abnormality occurs in the left reel and the rotation of the left reel is not started.

At t2, it is assumed that the rotation abnormality of the left reel is resolved and the rotation of the left reel starts. It is assumed that the rotation speed of the left reel reaches a constant speed at t3. As a result, the rotation speeds of all reels reach a constant speed, and all stop switches are activated.

At t4 when the timed elapsed time is 3 minutes, the stop promotion notification effect is not executed. In the liquid crystal display 51, the display during the pseudo game and the effect of aiming at 7 are executed.

At t5, when the left stop switch is first stopped, the operation of the left stop switch is invalidated. At t6, the reel stops. After that, it is assumed that the pseudo game reel control is completed and the normal reel control is started at t7.

In the normal reel control, a command that can specify that the normal timekeeping start condition is satisfied (a command that can specify that the normal reel control has started) is transmitted. Upon receiving the command, the sub-control unit 91 starts timing in the timing processing. On the liquid crystal display 51, a background image that can identify that the AT is in progress is displayed.

Normally, when the reel control is started, a random delay is started, so that the rotation of the left reel is started. However, it is assumed that a rotation abnormality occurs in the left reel and the rotation of the left reel is not started. However, it is assumed that the middle reel and the right reel start rotating and reach a constant speed.

At t8, it is assumed that the rotation abnormality of the left reel is resolved and the rotation of the left reel starts. At t9, when the rotation speed of the left reel reaches a constant speed, the random delay ends, the rotation speeds of all the reels reach the constant speed, and all the stop switches are activated.

Then, at t10 when the timed elapsed time is 3 minutes, the stop promotion notification effect is executed. Specifically, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a character image "Please stop the reel". In addition, the voice "Please stop the reel" is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

At t11, when the left stop switch is first stopped, the operation of the left stop switch is invalidated. At the same time, the stop promotion notification effect is completed, and the original effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. At t12, the left reel stops.

As shown above, in the timekeeping process, the elapsed time is timed regardless of whether or not the reel is rotating normally. Further, as shown in t10 of FIG. 18B, when the normal reel control is performed, the timed elapsed time is a predetermined time (3 minutes) without the operation of the stop switch being effectively accepted. Occasionally, a stop promotion notification effect based on the establishment of the normal timekeeping start condition is executed. On the other hand, as shown in t4 of FIG. 18B, when the pseudo game reel control is performed, the stop promotion notification effect based on the establishment of the specific timekeeping start condition is not performed.

[Execution rate of pseudo games]
Next, the execution rate of the pseudo game (the rate at which the pseudo game reel control is executed in each game) will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining the execution ratio of the pseudo game.

As shown in FIG. 19, when the AT is won in the normal section (normal section normal), it is controlled by the advantageous section and also by the AT. Further, when the limiter condition or the like is satisfied in the advantageous section, the control to the advantageous section ends and the control is performed in the normal section.

As described above, the limiter condition is satisfied when the number of digestion games in the advantageous section reaches 1500 G, the net increase in the advantageous section reaches 2400, and the like.

Further, in the present embodiment, the ending state can be controlled during AT. For example, the ending state may be controlled when the net increase in the advantageous section reaches 2400 sheets and the net increase in the advantageous section reaches a predetermined number (for example, 2000 sheets). ..

The ending state continues until the net increase in the advantageous section reaches 2400. In the ending state, the liquid crystal display 51 performs an effect suggesting that the limiter condition will be satisfied soon.

In the present embodiment, a pseudo game lottery is performed when a start operation is performed in each game. Then, the ratio at which the pseudo game reel control is performed differs between the normal section and the advantageous section. For example, when the control is performed in the advantageous section, the ratio of the pseudo game reel control may be higher than that when the control is performed in the normal section.

Further, the pseudo game reel control may not be executed when the control is performed in the normal section, and the pseudo game reel control may be executed when the control is performed in the advantageous section. In this case, the pseudo game reel control may be performed in the advantageous section or the game controlled by the AT.

Further, at that time, in the game controlled in the advantageous section (AT), it may be decided whether or not to perform the game pseudo game reel control by the pseudo game lottery, and the game pseudo game reel control is always performed. It may be. An example of executing the game pseudo game reel control in the game controlled in the advantageous section (AT) is as described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 16.

Further, during AT, the larger the net increase in the advantageous section, the smaller the ratio of the pseudo game reel control may be performed. Further, the ratio of the pseudo game reel control may be different depending on whether the number of digestion games is the number of digestion games before the ending is reached and the number of digestion games is the number of digestion games during the ending.

That is, during AT, the ratio at which the pseudo game reel control is performed differs between when the ending state is not controlled and when the ending state is controlled. For example, during AT, the pseudo game reel control may be executed when the ending state is not controlled, and the pseudo game reel control may not be executed when the ending state is controlled.

Further, during AT, the larger the number of digested games, the smaller the ratio of pseudo game reel control. For example, when the number of digested games is 1 to 1200 G, the pseudo game reel control can be executed, and when the number of digested games is 1201 to 1500 G (300 G before the limiter condition is satisfied), the pseudo game reel control is not executed. You may.

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

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 (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 displayed in a variable manner and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive the display result, and
When the fluctuation start condition (for example, start operation) is satisfied, the fluctuation display start means for starting the fluctuation display of the variable display unit (for example, the process of starting the rotation of the reel by the main control unit 41).
A timekeeping means (for example, a timekeeping process by the sub-control unit 91) for measuring the elapsed time since the timekeeping start condition (for example, a start operation) is satisfied after the establishment of the fluctuation start condition.
An operation receiving means for receiving an effective operation of the derivation operation means (for example, a stop operation receiving process by the main control unit 41) and
It is provided with a promotion notification means (for example, a process of executing a stop promotion notification effect by the sub-control unit 91) that performs a promotion notification (for example, a stop promotion notification effect) that prompts the operation of the derivation operation means.
The operation receiving means effectively accepts the operation of the derivation operation means when the variable display unit normally displays the variable display, while the derivation operation when the variable display unit does not normally display the variable display. The operation of the means is not effectively accepted (for example, FIG. 19A).
The timekeeping means measures the elapsed time regardless of whether or not the variable display unit normally displays fluctuations (for example, FIG. 19A).
The promotion notification means said when the elapsed time measured by the timekeeping means reaches a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) without the operation of the derivation operation means being effectively received by the operation receiving means. Promotion notification is performed (for example, FIG. 19A).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 performs a process of starting the rotation of the reel when the start operation is performed. Further, the sub control unit 91 performs a timekeeping process for measuring the elapsed time since the start operation is performed. Further, the main control unit 41 performs a stop operation acceptance process for accepting an effective operation of the stop switch. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 executes a stop promotion notification effect that prompts the operation of the stop switch. Further, as shown in FIG. 19A, the main control unit 41 effectively receives the operation of the stop switch when the reel is normally rotating in the stop operation reception process, while the reel is normally rotating. The operation of the stop switch is not effectively accepted when it is not done. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 measures the elapsed time in the time-keeping process regardless of whether or not the reel is normally rotating. Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes the stop promotion notification effect when the timed elapsed time reaches 3 minutes without the operation of the stop switch being effectively accepted.

In this way, since the process of uniformly timing the elapsed time from the timing when the start operation is performed is performed, for example, it is not necessary to branch the process according to the rotation state of the reel, and the processing load in the timing process is reduced. be able to. Further, when the player does not operate the stop switch while the reel is rotated, the clerk of the game store needs to confirm the state. Regardless of whether the reel is rotating normally or not, the elapsed time is timed, and when the timed elapsed time reaches 3 minutes without the operation of the stop switch being effectively accepted, a stop promotion notification effect is produced. By executing this, the clerk of the game store can recognize the situation that the player is not operating the stop switch by the stop promotion notification effect, and the reel is not rotating normally and the player. Can also recognize the situation where the stop switch cannot be operated. In this way, the stop promotion notification effect can be preferably executed.

By the way, as a conventional slot machine, for example, as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-233423, it is possible to control a freeze state in which an operation for advancing a game over a predetermined period is invalidated, and the game freezes. Some controls to stop the reel based on the operation of the stop switch during the state.

However, in the slot machine described above, there is still room for improvement in performing specific derivation control for deriving a temporary display result, such as stopping the reel based on the operation of the stop switch during the freeze state.

The slot machine of the present embodiment has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of suitably performing specific derivation control for deriving a provisional display result.

(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 displayed in a variable manner and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A starting means (for example, a start switch 7) for starting the variable display of the variable display unit, and
A winning determination means (for example, a winning determination process by the main control unit 41) that determines whether or not a winning has occurred based on the derived display result, and
A derivation operation receiving means (for example, a stop operation receiving process by the main control unit 41) that accepts an operation of a derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) for deriving a display result,
Normal derivation control means (for example, normal reel control processing by the main control unit 41) that performs normal derivation control (for example, normal reel control) for deriving the winning determination display result (for example, winning symbol combination) used for the winning determination. When,
Specific derivation control means (for example, pseudo game reel control) for deriving a temporary display result (for example, temporary stop symbol combination “red 7-red 7-red 7”) that is not used for the winning determination. , Pseudo game reel control processing by the main control unit 41)
A first notification means (for example, a game auxiliary display 12) that performs a first notification (for example, navigation notification) capable of specifying an operation mode (for example, push order, operation timing) of the derivation operation means.
A second notification means (for example, a liquid crystal display 51) that performs a second notification (for example, a navigation effect) capable of specifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means is provided.
The normal derivation control means derives the winning determination display result in response to the operation of the derivation operation means when the operation of the derivation operation means is accepted after the start means is operated. (For example, FIGS. 14 (a7) to (a11)),
When the operation of the derivation operation means is received between the time when the start means is operated and the time when the normal derivation control is performed, the specific derivation control means is said to respond to the operation of the derivation operation means. The specific derivation control for deriving the provisional display result is performed (for example, FIGS. 13 (a3) to 13 (a6)).
When the normal derivation control is performed, the first notification and the second notification are performed (for example, FIG. 11).
When the specific derivation control is performed, the first notification is not performed while the second notification is performed (for example, FIG. 11).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 performs a process of starting the rotation of the reel. In addition, the main control unit 41 performs a winning determination process for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on the derived symbol combination. Further, the main control unit 41 performs a stop operation acceptance process for accepting an operation of the stop switch (stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R). Further, the main control unit 41 performs normal reel control for deriving the winning symbol combination used for the winning determination. In addition, the main control unit 41 performs pseudo game reel control for deriving a temporary stop symbol combination that is not used for winning determination. In addition, the game auxiliary display 12 provides navigation notification that can specify the operation mode (pressing order, operation timing) of the stop switch. In addition, the liquid crystal display 51 performs a navigation effect that can specify the operation mode of the stop switch. Further, as shown in FIGS. 14 (a7) to 14 (a11), when the operation of the stop switch is accepted after the start switch 7 is operated, the main control unit 41 wins a prize according to the operation of the stop switch. Normal reel control for deriving a symbol combination is performed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 (a3) to 13 (a6), the main control unit 41 received the operation of the stop switch after the start switch 7 was operated and before the normal reel control was performed. At this time, the pseudo game reel control for deriving the temporary stop symbol combination is performed according to the operation of the stop switch. Further, as shown in FIG. 11, when the normal reel control is performed, the navigation notification and the navigation effect are performed. As shown in FIG. 11, when the pseudo game reel control is performed, the navigation effect is performed while the navigation notification is not performed.

In this way, when the reel control is normally performed, the navigation notification and the navigation effect are performed, while when the pseudo game reel control is performed, the navigation effect is performed but the navigation notification is not performed, so that the player navigates. It is possible to prevent misidentification of the notification. Thereby, the pseudo game reel control for deriving the temporary stop symbol combination can be preferably performed.

(2) Further provided with an advantageous state control means (for example, a process in which the main control unit 41 controls the AT) for controlling the advantageous state (for example, AT) that is advantageous to the player.
The specific derivation control means performs the specific derivation control in a unit game (for example, a game) that starts the advantageous state (for example, FIGS. 13 (a3) to 13 (a6)).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 can control the AT, which is advantageous for the player. Further, as shown in FIGS. 13 (a3) to 13 (a6), the main control unit 41 performs pseudo game reel control in the game in which the AT is started. By doing so, the player can pay attention to the execution of the pseudo game reel control.

(3) Further provided with special notification means (for example, a process in which the main control unit 41 lights the advantageous section LED 19) for performing special notification (for example, lighting of the advantageous section LED 19) based on the control to the advantageous state.
The special notification means starts the special notification after the specific derivation control is performed in the unit game that starts the advantageous state (for example, FIG. 14 (a7)).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 lights the advantageous section LED 19 based on the control to the AT. Further, as shown in FIG. 14A7, the main control unit 41 turns on the advantageous section LED 19 after the pseudo game reel control is performed in the game in which the AT is started. By doing so, the player does not know in advance that the advantageous section LED 19 is turned on.

(4) When the normal derivation control is performed, the first notification means performs the first notification capable of specifying the operation order (for example, push order) of the derivation operation means (for example, FIG. 14 (a9)). ),
When the normal derivation control is performed, the second notification means performs the second notification that can specify the operation order of the derivation operation means (for example, FIG. 14A8).
When the specific derivation control is performed, the second notification means performs the second notification capable of specifying the operation timing of the derivation operation means (for example, FIG. 13 (a3)).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14 (a9), the game auxiliary display 12 performs a navigation notification that can specify the pressing order of the stop switch when the normal reel control is performed. Further, as shown in FIG. 14A8, the liquid crystal display 51 performs a navigation effect capable of specifying the pressing order of the stop switch when the reel control is normally performed. Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (a3), the liquid crystal display 51 performs a navigation effect capable of specifying the operation timing of the stop switch when the pseudo game reel control is performed. By doing so, the normal game and the pseudo game can be distinguished and easily understood.

(5) Further provided with a privilege granting determining means (for example, an additional lottery process by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to grant a privilege (for example, the number of additional games) based on the operation of the starting means.
The specific derivation control means performs the specific derivation control based on the determination that the privilege granting determination means grants the privilege (for example, FIGS. 15 and 16).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 performs an additional lottery based on the operation of the start switch 7. Further, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, the main control unit 41 performs pseudo game reel control based on the additional winning by the additional lottery. By doing so, the player can pay attention to the execution of the pseudo game reel control.

(6) In the second notification, a notification that can specify a common operation mode of the derivation operation means between when the normal derivation control is performed and when the specific derivation control is performed (for example, a push order navigation effect). , Cherry winning suggestion) is performed (for example, FIGS. 15 and 16).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 15 and 16, in the navigation effect, a notification that can specify a common stop switch operation mode when the normal reel control is performed and when the pseudo game reel control is performed. (Pushing order navigation production, suggestion of winning cherry) will be performed. By doing so, the normal game and the pseudo game can be played as the same game.

(7) A variable display starting means for starting the variable display of the variable display unit when the variable start condition (for example, a normal reel control start condition, a pseudo game reel control start condition) is satisfied.
The timekeeping means (for example, the sub-control unit 91) measures the elapsed time from the establishment of the timing start condition (for example, the start condition of the pseudo game reel control, the start condition of the normal reel control) after the establishment of the fluctuation start condition. Timekeeping) and
Further provided with a promotion notification means (for example, a process of executing a stop promotion notification effect by the sub-control unit 91) that performs a promotion notification (for example, a stop promotion notification effect) that prompts the operation of the derivation operation means.
The timekeeping start condition includes a normal timekeeping start condition (for example, a normal timekeeping start condition) and a specific timekeeping start condition (for example, a pseudo game reel control start condition).
When the normal derivation control is performed, the normal timekeeping start condition is satisfied based on the start of the normal derivation control (for example, t6 in FIG. 18B).
When the specific derivation control is performed, the specific timekeeping start condition is satisfied based on the start of the specific derivation control (for example, t1 in FIG. 18B).
The derivation operation receiving means effectively accepts the operation of the derivation operation means when the variable display unit normally displays the variable display, while the derivation operation receiving means does not normally display the variable display. The operation of the operating means is not effectively accepted (for example, FIG. 18B).
The timekeeping means measures the elapsed time regardless of whether or not the variable display unit normally displays fluctuations (for example, FIG. 18B).
The promotion notification means
When the normal derivation control is performed, the elapsed time measured by the timekeeping means becomes a predetermined time (for example, 3 minutes) without the operation of the derivation operation means being effectively received by the operation receiving means. Occasionally, the promotion notification is performed based on the establishment of the normal timekeeping start condition (for example, t10 in FIG. 18B).
When the specific derivation control is performed, the promotion notification based on the establishment of the specific timekeeping start condition is not performed (for example, t4 in FIG. 18B).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 starts the rotation of the reel when the fluctuation start condition (normal reel control start condition, pseudo game reel control start condition) is satisfied. Further, the sub-control unit 91 satisfies the timekeeping start condition (pseudo-game reel control start condition (specific timekeeping start condition), normal reel control start condition (normal timekeeping start condition)) after the fluctuation start condition is satisfied. Performs timekeeping processing to measure the elapsed time from. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 executes a stop promotion notification effect that prompts the operation of the stop switch. Further, the timekeeping start condition includes a normal timekeeping start condition (normal timekeeping start condition) and a specific timekeeping start condition (pseudo game reel control start condition). Further, as shown in t7 of FIG. 18B, when the normal reel control is performed, the normal timekeeping start condition is satisfied based on the start of the normal reel control. Further, as shown in t1 of FIG. 18B, when the pseudo game reel control is performed, the specific timekeeping start condition is satisfied based on the start of the pseudo game reel control. Further, as shown in FIG. 18B, while the operation of the stop switch is effectively accepted when the reel is rotating normally, the operation of the stop switch is effectively accepted when the reel is not rotating normally. I will not accept it. Further, as shown in FIG. 18B, the sub-control unit 91 clocks the elapsed time in the timing processing regardless of whether or not the reel is normally rotating. Further, as shown in t10 of FIG. 18B, when the normal reel control is performed, the timed elapsed time reaches a predetermined time (3 minutes) without the operation of the stop switch being effectively accepted. In addition, a stop promotion notification effect based on the establishment of the normal timekeeping start condition is executed. On the other hand, as shown in t4 of FIG. 18B, when the pseudo game reel control is performed, the stop promotion notification effect based on the establishment of the specific timekeeping start condition is not performed. By doing so, it is possible to have the player derive the display result in the normal game.

(8) The normal derivation control means derives the winning determination display result in response to the operation of the derivation operation means when the operation of the derivation operation means is accepted after the start means is operated. Normally, derivation control is performed (for example, FIGS. 14 (a7) to 14 (a11)).
When the operation of the derivation operation means is received between the time when the start means is operated and the time when the normal derivation control is performed, the specific derivation control means is said to respond to the operation of the derivation operation means. The specific derivation control for deriving the provisional display result is performed (for example, FIGS. 13 (a3) to 13 (a6)).
The slot machine performs a specific notification (for example, a specific derivation control period (for example, the pseudo game reel control period of t1 to t3 in FIG. 11) from the start of the specific derivation control to the end of the specific derivation control. A specific notification means (for example, a process in which the main control unit 41 performs specific notification and a process in which the sub control unit 91 performs specific notification) is further provided.

Specifically, as shown in t1 to t3 of FIG. 11, the main control unit 41 sends a specific notification during the pseudo game reel control period from the start of the pseudo game reel control to the end of the pseudo game reel control. Do. Further, as shown in t1 to t3 of FIG. 11, the sub control unit 91 is in a specific derivation control period (t1 to t3 of FIG. 11) from the start of the pseudo game reel control to the end of the pseudo game reel control. , Performs specific notification. By doing so, it is easy to understand that the pseudo game is in progress.

(9) Further provided with a predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery process) for determining a display result that allows derivation based on the operation of the starting means.
The first notification means is
When the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific determination result (for example, 6-choice bell 4 winning) and the normal derivation control is performed, the specific operation mode of the derivation operation means (correct procedure "middle"). The first notification that can identify "right and left") is performed (for example, t4 in FIG. 11).
During the specific derivation control period, the first notification is not performed, and the first notification is started after the specific derivation control period ends (for example, t4 in FIG. 11).

Specifically, as shown in t4 of FIG. 11, when the 6-choice bell 4 is won and the normal reel control is performed, the game auxiliary display 12 performs the correct answer procedure "middle right left" of the stop switch. Perform identifiable navigation notification. Further, as shown in t4 of FIG. 11, the navigation notification is not performed during the pseudo game reel control period, and the navigation notification is started after the pseudo game reel control period ends. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from misidentifying the navigation notification.

(10) The specific notification is performed using a dedicated notification unit (for example, a pseudo-game LED26, a pseudo-game display) (for example, FIGS. 12A and 12E).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12E, the specific notification is performed using a dedicated notification unit (LED26 during pseudo-game, display during pseudo-game). By doing so, it is easy to understand that the pseudo game is in progress.

(11) The specific notification is performed in an area of a predetermined area or more (for example, FIGS. 12A and 12E).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12E, the specific notification is performed in an area of a predetermined area or more. By doing so, it is easy to understand that the pseudo game is in progress.

(12) The specific derivation control period starts based on the operation of the start means, and continues until the variable display unit starts variable display in order to perform the normal derivation control (for example, t1 to FIG. 11). t3).

Specifically, as shown in t1 to t3 of FIG. 11, the pseudo game reel control period starts based on the operation of the start switch 7 and continues until the reels start rotating in order to perform normal reel control. .. By doing so, the period during which the player can misidentify the navigation notification is set as the pseudo game reel control period.

(13) During the execution of the normal derivation control, when the operation of the derivation operation means is acceptable, the predetermined light emitting means (for example, the stop effective LED) emits light, while the specific derivation control is being executed. When the operation of the derivation operation means is acceptable, the predetermined light emitting means does not emit light (for example, FIGS. 12 (c) and 12 (d)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 12 (c) and 12 (d), during normal reel control execution, when the operation of the stop switch can be accepted, the stop effective LED emits light, while the pseudo game reel While the control is being executed, the stop effective LED does not emit light when the operation of the stop switch is acceptable. By doing so, the player does not misunderstand the normal game and the pseudo game.

(14) When the operation of the derivation operation means is acceptable during the execution of the specific derivation control, an effect suggesting that the operation of the derivation operation means is acceptable (for example, a push order navigation effect, Aiming at 7) is performed (for example, FIGS. 12 (b) and 12 (c)).

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 12B and 12C, when the operation of the stop switch can be accepted during the execution of the pseudo game reel control, the operation of the stop switch can be accepted. The push order navigation effect that suggests the above and the effect aiming at 7 are performed. By doing so, the player can recognize that the stop operation can be performed in the pseudo game.

(15) A game control means (for example, the main control unit 41) that controls the progress of the game,
Further provided with an effect control means (for example, a sub control unit 91) for controlling the effect.
The game control means transmits a predetermined command (for example, a pseudo game command) to the effect control means at the start of the specific derivation control period and at the end of the specific derivation control period (for example, FIG. 11).
The specific notification means performs the specific notification based on the predetermined command (for example, FIG. 11).

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the main control unit 41 transmits a pseudo game command to the sub control unit 91 at the start of the pseudo game reel control period and at the end of the pseudo game reel control period. Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the sub control unit 91 performs a specific notification based on a pseudo game command. By doing so, the player can recognize that the pseudo game is in progress.

(16) A state controlled by a state control means (for example, a main control unit 41) that controls one of a plurality of types of states including a first state (for example, a normal section) and a second state (for example, an advantageous section). Processing to control) and
In the second state, an advantageous state control means (for example, a process of controlling the AT by the main control unit 41) for controlling the advantageous state (for example, AT) that is advantageous to the player is further provided.
The ratio at which the specific derivation control is performed differs between the first state and the second state (for example, FIG. 19).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 can control any one of a plurality of types of states including a normal section and an advantageous section. Further, the main control unit 41 can control the AT which is advantageous for the player in the advantageous section. Further, as shown in FIG. 19, the ratio at which the pseudo game reel control is performed differs between the normal section and the advantageous section. By doing so, it is possible to preferably execute the pseudo game depending on whether it is in the normal section or the advantageous section.

(17) In the second state, a counting means for counting a predetermined numerical value (for example, the number of digested games) (for example, a process for counting the number of digested games by the main control unit 41) is further provided.
When the sum of the predetermined numerical values counted by the counting means reaches a specific value (for example, 1500 G), the state control means ends the control to the second state (for example, FIG. 3).
The total of the predetermined numerical values counted by the counting means is the first numerical value (for example, the number of digestion games before the ending is reached), and the total of the predetermined numerical values counted by the counting means is the second numerical value (for example, the ending). The ratio at which the specific derivation control is performed differs depending on the number of digestion games in (for example, FIG. 19).

Specifically, the main control unit 41 performs a process of counting the number of digested games in the advantageous section. Further, the main control unit 41 ends the control to the advantageous section when the number of digestion games reaches 1500 G. Further, as shown in FIG. 19, the ratio of pseudo game reel control is performed when the number of digestion games is the number of digestion games before the ending is reached and when the number of digestion games is the number of digestion games during the ending. different. By doing so, it is possible to preferably execute the pseudo game according to the period until the limiter is reached in the advantageous section.

[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 pseudo games]
In the present embodiment, it is controlled to freeze when the start operation is triggered, and the delay control for delaying the rotation start timing of the reel in the normal game is delayed for a predetermined period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a predetermined freeze condition is satisfied, a freeze that can be controlled to a freeze that delays the timing of effectively accepting the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the effective reception state, or a predetermined freeze When the freeze condition of is satisfied, the freeze may be controllable to delay the timing of enabling the acceptance of the operations of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R after the start operation is performed. At that time, during the freeze period, a reel effect that enables the stop operation may be performed, or a reel effect that does not enable the stop operation may be performed.

In addition to the simulated game, as a reel effect performed during the freeze, the relative positional relationship between the three reels is the positional relationship (specific positional relationship) in which specific symbols (for example, 7 red symbols) are lined up in a straight line. It is also possible to perform an effect such that the reels rotate synchronously and freeze while the reels remain (also referred to as).

[About pseudo games]
In the present embodiment, in the examples shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, an example is shown in which the AT is won and the pseudo-game is won in the advantageous section normal, and the AT is controlled by the AT. At that time, the advantageous section LED 19 is turned on in the game controlled by the AT. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an AT may be won and a pseudo game is won in a normal section, and the AT may be controlled by this. At that time, the advantageous section LED 19 may be turned on in the game controlled by the AT. Even in this case, the operation as shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 is performed. Further, it is not limited to lighting the advantageous section lamp in the game controlled by the AT, and may light the advantageous section LED 19 in the game controlled in the advantageous section.

[About the lighting state of the advantageous section LED 19]
In the present embodiment, based on the control to the advantageous section, the advantageous section LED 19 is turned on to notify that the advantageous section is being controlled. The lighting timing of the advantageous section LED 19 is, for example, when the third stop is performed in the game in which the advantageous section is won, or when the start operation for starting the game for starting the control to the advantageous section is performed. However, the timing is not limited to this, and the timing of turning on the advantageous section LED 19 may be as follows.

For example, the advantageous section LED19 is turned on after the third stop timing in the 2G (or the game after that) when the control to the advantageous section is completed by the end control and the control to the normal section is started. You may do it. Further, the lighting of the advantageous section LED 19 may indicate the transition to the advantageous section, and the liquid crystal display 51 may execute the advantageous section transition suggestion effect of displaying an image suggesting the transition to the advantageous section. .. Further, when the advantageous section is won in the normal section, an image indicating that the advantageous section is won may be displayed in the game. Further, the advantageous section transition suggestion effect may be executed at the timing when the start operation is performed in the second G (or the game after that).

[Advantageous section]
In the present embodiment, the state in the advantageous section includes the normal section normal and the advantageous section AT, but may also include CZ. CZ is a state in which navigation can be executed. AT is a state in which navigation can be executed and has a higher probability of navigating than CZ. The net increase per game that the player can obtain during AT is greater than the net increase per game that the player can obtain during CZ. In the normal time, the state is controlled by the CZ when the CZ lottery is won. The control to the CZ is managed by the number of games, and the CZ ends on the condition that the number of games digested in the CZ reaches a predetermined upper limit number of games. Further, the state is controlled from CZ to AT based on the fact that the AT is won in the CZ. When controlled from CZ to AT, it is controlled again by CZ after the end of AT. If the AT is won in the CZ, it will be controlled by the AT again. On the other hand, when the number of digested games reaches the upper limit number of games without winning the AT in CZ, the state is controlled at normal times. When applied to the present embodiment, for example, when a lottery for the number of AT winning games is performed, a lottery for whether or not to shift to CZ may be performed at the same time. When the CZ is won, the CZ may be controlled to the number of games obtained by subtracting the number of executed games of the CZ from the number of AT winning games.

In the configuration of the slot machine described in the present embodiment, when a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and the game ball wins a prize in a winning area such as a winning opening provided in the game area. It may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine that imparts game value to a player.

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 it is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 slot machine, 1a housing, 1b front door, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 3 see-through window, 4 medal insertion part, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 9 medal payout exit, 11 Credit display, 12 game auxiliary display, 13 game display, 26 pseudo-game LED, 27 side lamp, 28L, 28C, 28R reel backlight, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display Instrument, 53, 54 speakers, 56 production switch, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is displayed in a variable manner and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Derivation operation means operated to derive the display result,
A variable display starting means for starting the variable display of the variable display unit when the variable start condition is satisfied,
A timekeeping means for measuring the elapsed time since the timekeeping start condition is satisfied after the fluctuation start condition is satisfied, and a timekeeping means.
An operation receiving means that accepts an effective operation of the derivation operating means, and
A promotion notification means for performing a promotion notification for prompting the operation of the derivation operation means is provided.
The operation receiving means effectively accepts the operation of the derivation operation means when the variable display unit normally displays the variable display, while the derivation operation when the variable display unit does not normally display the variable display. Does not effectively accept the operation of the means
The timekeeping means measures the elapsed time regardless of whether or not the variable display unit normally displays fluctuations.
The promotion notification means performs the promotion notification when the elapsed time measured by the timekeeping means reaches a predetermined time without the operation of the derivation operation means being effectively received by the operation reception means. Machine.

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