JP5420298B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to, for example, a slot machine. Specifically, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable can be used for one game using game value. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets, and one display is completed by deriving the display result in all of the plurality of variable display areas. As a result of one game, The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to a combination of the display results derived to each of a plurality of variable display areas .

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of symbols as identification information drawn on the outer periphery, and each reel has a start lever by a player. Rotation is started by operating, and when the player operates a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the rotation is stopped within a range of a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. . A winning is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all reels is stopped.

  The types of winning combinations include small roles, special roles, and replaying roles. Here, in the winning of a small role, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small role. In the special role winning, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In the winning of the re-gamer, it is possible to obtain a profit that the next game can be performed without consuming new medals for setting the number of bets.

  In order for winning of each combination to occur, generally, it is a condition that a winning is made by an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when the start lever is operated). In addition, the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination in the internal lottery is aligned with the effective line, and the combination of symbols configuring the winning combination not selected in the internal lottery is not aligned with the effective line. Reel control is performed.

  In such a slot machine, when a special role is elected in the internal lottery, a notice is given as if a small role different from the special role that was elected was won, and the notice was made and a small role was awarded. If not, there is one that informs that the special role is won (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2006-110177 A

  However, in the slot machine of Patent Document 1, the notification is not linked to the winning result of the internal lottery. For this reason, the announcement will make you expect that the target small role will win, but in fact you will not be able to win because you are not elected, and you will betray the expectation. There was a risk of disappointing the player.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a special role when a winning combination that is the subject of notification does not win a prize while making a notification linked to the winning result of the internal lottery. It is to provide a slot machine that can give you the fun of winning.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) A variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets per game (for example, 3 during the initial gaming state and RT1 to RT5, 2 during bonus) using gaming values (medals, credits) And the display result is derived to all of the plurality of variable display areas, thereby completing one game, and a combination of the display results derived to each of the plurality of variable display areas as a result of one game. A slot machine (slot machine 1) in which a winning can be generated according to
Before the display result is derived, a special prize (big bonus, regular bonus) accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than a predetermined normal state and the provision of the gaming value are included. Predetermining means (internal lottery process) for determining whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings including a small winning combination (grape, one winning combination (1), one winning combination (2));
Derivation operation accepting means (stop switches 8L to 8R) for accepting an operation for deriving a display result for each variable display area;
Means for controlling the variable display area to derive a display result according to a determination result of the pre-decision means when the derivation operation accepting means accepts an operation; When a first operation (operation to the stop switch 8L) corresponding to the first variable display area is received, a display result is derived to the first variable display area, and a second of the plurality of variable display areas is selected. Deriving control means (reel rotation processing) for deriving a display result to the second variable display area when receiving a second operation corresponding to the variable display area (operation to the stop switch 8R);
The advance determination means determines that the special prize is allowed to be generated, and when the special prize is not generated, the carry-over means for carrying over the determination to allow the special prize to be generated after the next game ( Bonus winning flag is not erased, special work, payout processing),
A small role notification means (game effect execution process executed by the sub-control unit 91) for notifying small role notification information for notifying that it is determined that the occurrence of the small role winning is permitted,
The pre-determining means includes
As the Small Win winning, the first variable display area and the normal identification information to the second variable display area of on a predetermined line out of a plurality of lines that extend over the plurality of variable display area ( "grapes") is The normal identification information is derived to the first variable display area on the predetermined line, and the second identification information is derived on the predetermined line, and the fact that the occurrence of the normal small prize winning (grape) that becomes a prize is permitted on the condition that it has been derived is permitted. A specific small role winning (one winning combination (1), one winning combination) that is awarded on the condition that specific identification information (“net 7”, “white 7”, “black 7”, etc.) is derived in the variable display area (2)) is determined to be allowed to occur,
The derivation control means includes
When it is determined that the occurrence of the normal small prize winning is permitted and the first operation and the second operation are performed, regardless of the timing of the first operation and the second operation, The normal identification information is derived on the predetermined line (see the reel arrangement in FIG. 3),
When it is determined that the specific small role winning is permitted and the first operation and the second operation are performed, the predetermined line is placed on the predetermined line regardless of the timing of the first operation. The normal identification information is derived, and the specific identification information is derived on the predetermined line when the second operation is received at a specific timing, and the predetermined operation is performed when the second operation is received at a timing other than the specific timing. The identification information other than the specific identification information is derived on the line (see the reel arrangement in FIG. 3),
The small role notification means includes:
As the Small Win broadcast information, wherein is usually possible notifying normal Small Win broadcast information suggests identification information when that which allows the generation of the normal Small Win prize is determined (FIG. 26 (b1), Figure 28 In addition, when it is determined that the specific small role winning is permitted, the normal small role notification information can be notified,
When it is determined that the occurrence of the specific small role winning is permitted, the normal small role notification information is notified, and it is determined that the specific small role winning is permitted, and the special winning combination The normal small combination notification information is notified on condition that generation is permitted (see FIGS. 26 (b1) and 28).

According to such a configuration, the normal identification information that can be derived to the first variable display area for each of the normal small winnings and the specific small winnings regardless of the timing of the first operation is on a predetermined line. The prize will be awarded on the condition that it is derived. In addition, the normal small role that suggests the normal identification information when the occurrence of at least one of the normal small role winning and the specific small role winning that is won on the condition that the normal identification information is derived is permitted. Broadcast information is broadcast. In other words, the normal small combination notification information is notified by being linked with the determination result of the prior determination means. As a result, when the normal small role notification information is notified, at least one of the normal small role winning and the specific small role winning can be generated, so that the player can be prevented from being disappointed.

Further, when notifying the normal small combination notification information when the occurrence of the specific small combination winning is permitted, the normal small combination notification information is notified on the condition that the generation of the special winning is further permitted. Therefore, when the normal Small Win broadcast information is notified, by ordinary Small Win prize has not occurred, it is possible to generate the special pay is informed that it is allowed. In addition, the specific small role winning is awarded on the condition that specific identification information that can be derived to the second variable display area when the second operation is received at a specific timing is derived on a predetermined line. . For this reason, even when the occurrence of a specific small role winning is permitted, the specific small role winning may not be generated at the timing when the second operation is received. As a result, the normal small role notification information is notified, and neither the normal small role winning nor the specific small role winning is generated, and the occurrence of the special winning is permitted by the fact that neither winning has occurred. it can increase the opportunity to notify the you are, it can give fun for notifying the occurrence of special pay by the outside when the normal small win broadcast information is broadcast is allowed, the gaming interest of the Can be improved.

In addition, the normal small role winning may be any winning as long as the normal identification information is derived in the first variable display area and the second variable display area on a predetermined line, for example, the first variable display area and variable display area other than the first and second variable display area in the second normal identification information on the variable display area of is derived and on the predetermined line on a predetermined line It may be a prize (for example, “grape-grape-grape”) when predetermined identification information is derived in (hereinafter also referred to as “other variable display area”). In this case, it is impossible for the player to confirm whether or not a normal small role winning will occur until display results are derived for all variable display areas. For this reason, a player can be made to pay attention to the result of one game.

In addition, the normal small prize winning is performed regardless of the display result of the other variable display area when normal identification information is derived in the first variable display area and the second variable display area on a predetermined line. It may be a prize (for example, “grape-any-grape”, see modification (6 ′)). In this case, it is possible for the player to check whether or not a normal small winning combination occurs before deriving display results for all the variable display areas. For this reason, before deriving display results for all the variable display areas, it may be interesting to notify that the occurrence of a special prize is permitted by being out of place when the normal small role notification information is notified. it can.

Further, the normal small prize winning may be a prize on the condition that normal identification information is derived in the first variable display area on a predetermined line. For example, when normal identification information is derived in the first variable display area on a predetermined line, a prize is awarded regardless of the display result of the variable display area other than the first variable display area (for example, “Grape -Any-any ", a modification (6 ') reference may be sufficient. In this case, the player can confirm whether or not the normal small winning prize is generated based on the display result of the first variable display area. For this reason, a player can be made to pay attention to the first operation.

Similarly, for the specific small role winning, on the condition that normal identification information is derived in the first variable display area and specific identification information is derived in the second variable display area on a predetermined line. as long as it becomes a winning, for example, specific identification information to the second variable display area of the normally identification information to the first variable display area of on a given line is derived is derived and other variable display area what the winning when derived predetermined identification information (e.g., "grape - network 7 network 7") may be, also, the first variable display area and the on predetermined line first When the normal identification information is derived in the second variable display area, a prize is awarded regardless of the display result of the other variable display areas (for example, “Grape-any-net 7”, see modification (6 ′)) So May be.

The special prize is derived on the predetermined line when an operation for deriving a display result in at least a predetermined variable display area among the plurality of variable display areas is received at a predetermined timing, Special identification information (“black 7”, “white 7”, “net 7”, etc.) that cannot be derived on the predetermined line when received at a timing other than the predetermined timing is displayed in the predetermined variable display. A winning may be made on condition that it is derived to the area (see FIGS. 3 and 14). As a result, when it is determined by the pre-determining means that the occurrence of the specified small role winning and the special winning is permitted, neither the specified small role winning nor the special winning will occur. The chances of notifying that the occurrence of a special prize is permitted can be increased by losing no prize.

(2) The pre-decision means includes
As the specific small role winning, the normal identification information is derived in the first variable display area and the first specific identification information (“net 7”) is derived in the second variable display area on the predetermined line. The normal identification information is derived in the first variable display area on a predetermined line, and the fact that the first specific small role winning (one winning combination (1)) that is to be won is allowed to be generated on the condition. The second specific small role winning (one winning combination (2)) that will be awarded on condition that the second specific identification information (“white 7”, “black 7”) is derived in the second variable display area. Decide to allow the occurrence,
The derivation control means includes
The first is that which permits the occurrence of a specific Small Win winning is determined, before SL when the first operating second operation is performed, the predetermined line irrespective of the timing of the first operation The normal identification information is derived on the top, and when the second operation is accepted at the first specific timing, the first specific identification information is derived on the predetermined line, and other than the first specific timing, When received at the timing, the identification information other than the first specific identification information is derived on the predetermined line (see the reel arrangement in FIG. 3),
The second is that which allows the occurrence of a specific Small Win winning is determined, before SL when the first operating second operation is performed, the predetermined line irrespective of the timing of the first operation the causes normally derive identification information above is deriving the second specific identification information on said predetermined line when the second operation is received by the second specific timing that does not overlap with the first specific timing Then, when it is received at a timing other than the second specific timing, identification information other than the second specific identification information is derived on the predetermined line (see the reel arrangement in FIG. 3).

According to such a configuration, even if the operation is performed on the assumption that the occurrence of the specified small role winning is permitted, the first specified small role winning and the second specified small role winning are: Since the timing of the second operation for winning a prize is different, it is possible to increase the chance that the specific small role winning cannot be generated. As a result, it is possible to increase the chances of giving interest for notifying that the occurrence of a special prize is permitted due to a deviation when the normal small combination notification information is notified.

(3) The small role notification means includes notification timing determination means (see FIG. 30) for determining a notification timing for notifying the normal small role notification information according to a predetermined ratio from a plurality of timings in one game.
The notification timing determining means is determined when it is determined that the occurrence of the specific small role winning is permitted rather than when the prior determining means is determined to permit the occurrence of the normal small winning prize. A higher ratio is determined at a specific notification timing (at the time of the third stop) among the plurality of timings.

According to such a configuration, when the normal small role notification information is notified at a specific notification timing, the normal small role notification information is more than the specific notification timing when the specific small role notification information is notified. It is possible to increase the ratio notified by the fact that the generation is permitted. Thereby, according to notification timing, generation | occurrence | production of the specific small winning combination is permitted, and the expectation with respect to generation | occurrence | production of a special winning can be varied.

(4) The plurality of types of winnings include a re-game winning (replay (1)) capable of playing the next game without using the gaming value,
The derivation control means includes
When it is determined that the occurrence of the re-game winning is permitted, a combination of identification information that causes the re-game winning is generated on the predetermined line regardless of the timing of the operation accepted by the derivation operation accepting unit. Derived (see reel arrangement in FIG. 3),
When it is determined that the re-game winning is permitted and when it is determined that the special winning is permitted, the re-game winning is generated based on the identification information for generating the special winning. Prioritize the identification information on the predetermined line (refer to reel control when re-playing and special roles are won simultaneously)
The small role notification means includes:
Even when it is determined that the occurrence of the re-game winning is permitted, the normal small role notification information can be notified,
When it is determined that the occurrence of the re-game winning is permitted, the normal small role notification information is notified, and it is determined that the re-game winning is permitted, and the occurrence of the special winning is determined. The normal small role notification information is notified on the condition that the permission is determined (see FIGS. 26 (b1) and 28).

According to such a configuration, even when the normal small role notification information is notified, the occurrence of neither the normal small role winning nor the specific small role winning may be permitted. Since the game winning is generated, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged.

Further, when the occurrence of a re-game winning is permitted, the normal small role notification information is notified on the condition that the occurrence of a special winning is further permitted. For this reason, the normal small combination notification information is notified, and both the normal small combination winning and the specific small winning combination are not generated, and it is notified that the special winning is allowed by the re-game winning. It is possible to provide such an unexpected game.

(5) the plurality of lines includes a specific line (the winning line L1) and non-specific line (pay line L2 to L5),
The derivation control means performs the first operation when it is determined that the occurrence of the normal small prize winning is determined or when it is determined that the specific small winning prize is allowed to occur. on condition that it was, in the above non-specific La said particular La on in at a higher rate than on in, the is usually derive identification information to the first variable display area of (modification (6 ") see ).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to increase the rate at which the ratio is usually small role winning occurs on a particular line, and is usually small role winning out determined by a combination of identification information on a particular line. As a result, when the normal Small Win broadcast information is notified by a normal Small Win prize out on a specific line, the entertaining certain game such occurrence of special pay is informed that it is allowed It can be provided and the interest can be improved.

(6) A plurality of types of setting values (setting values 1 to 1) that determine the probability that the winning determination is permitted by the pre-decision unit based on an operation (setting change operation) of a predetermined setting operation unit. 6) an advantage setting means for setting an advantage for the player by selecting one of the set values (processing in the setting change mode);
A specification in which, when a predetermined transition condition is established, the pre-determining means controls to a specific gaming state (RT1) in which a determination to allow the generation of a predetermined winning among the plural types of winnings is performed with a predetermined probability Game state control means (processing for controlling to RT1),
Game number counting means for counting the number of games (RT1 counter, RT remaining game number) digested after controlling to the specific gaming state;
The specific game that ends the specific game state when the number of games counted by the game number counting means in the specific game state reaches a specified value (1000 games after the end of the big bonus, 800 games after the end of the regular bonus) State end means (processing for terminating RT1 and controlling to the initial gaming state),
When a set value is newly set by the advantage setting means in the specific game state, the specific game state is maintained, and in the specific game state, the probability is determined according to the new set value. Making a decision to allow the occurrence of a predetermined prize and maintaining the number of games counted by the game number counting means before the new set value is set;
When a new set value is set by the advantage setting means before the end of one game in the specific gaming state, the game interrupted by the new set value is set without being restarted (winning The flag is cleared), and a game can be started by setting the number of bets, and the game number counting means restarts counting from the number of games counted before the start of the interrupted game ( (See FIG. 19).

  According to such a configuration, even when a set value is newly set in a specific gaming state that ends when the number of games that have been digested reaches a specified value, the specific gaming state and the number of digested games are maintained thereafter. At the same time, if a new set value is set before the end of one game, the game that was interrupted because the set value was newly set is not resumed, but the game is set by setting the number of bets. In this case, since the counting of the number of digested games in the specific gaming state is restarted from the number of games already counted before the start of the interrupted game, one game ends in the specific gaming state Even if a new set value is set before the game, it is impossible to update only the number of digested games without reflecting the result of the game. Since it is impossible to set the interest conditions can ensure fairness of the game.

(7) Based on an operation (setting change operation) of a predetermined setting operation means, a plurality of types of setting values (setting values 1 to 1) that determine the probability that the occurrence of winning is determined by the advance determination means is determined. 6) an advantage setting means for setting an advantage for the player by selecting one of the set values (processing in the setting change mode);
When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the occurrence of the special prize is permitted, the pre-decision means has a higher probability than before the determination that the special prize is allowed to occur. Special decision high probability state control means (control for controlling to RT4 or RT5) for controlling to a special decision high probability state (RT4, RT5) for deciding to allow the occurrence of a predetermined winning And
In the high probability state at the time of special determination, when a new set value is set by the advantage setting means, the occurrence of the special prize that has been carried over by the carry-over means before the new set value is set Is deleted (bonus winning flag) but the high probability state at the time of special determination is maintained, and in the high probability state at the time of special determination, the probability is determined according to the new set value. A determination is made to allow the occurrence of a predetermined prize (see FIGS. 17 and 18).

  According to such a configuration, when a set value is newly set in a high probability state at the time of special determination that is controlled when it is determined that the occurrence of a special prize is permitted, the set value is newly set. The occurrence of a special prize that was carried over before a new set value was set while maintaining the high probability state at the time of special decision, where it was decided that the occurrence of a predetermined prize would be allowed with a high probability as before. This is a case where a high probability state is maintained at the time of special decision that shifts when it is decided to allow the occurrence of a special prize after the setting value is changed. Can also invalidate the decision to allow the occurrence of special prizes. Even if the setting value has been changed and the decision to allow the occurrence of a special prize has been erased, the state where the frequency of occurrence of the predetermined prize is maintained is high, so continue the game. The player's willingness can be maintained.

(8) Point granting means (see S1, S2, and S10 in FIG. 36) for granting points when a predetermined grant condition (point grant condition) is satisfied;
Notification conditions (winning rates shown in FIG. 34 and FIG. 35) with different degrees of advantage for the player depending on the amount of points (total number of points granted) given at a predetermined opportunity in the progress of the game (the first AT lottery condition is established) Information period control means (first AT lottery process executed by the sub-control unit 91, AT management process) for controlling the notification period (AT) for notifying predetermined information (navigation effect) according to the notification condition. )When,
Including the small role notification means, and a notification means (sub-control unit 91) for notifying predetermined information,
The derivation control means, when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a predetermined result, an advantageous procedure predetermined for the predetermined result (a procedure for avoiding the winning of the fall replay) When the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means, an advantageous display result (replay) that is more advantageous to the player than the display result that is derived when the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in a procedure different from the advantageous procedure. (See (a) of FIG. 32)
The notifying means, on condition that the notification period (AT preparation mode, ART) is satisfied, results information corresponding to the predetermined result when the determination result of the prior determining means becomes the predetermined result. (Navi effect execution process executed by the sub-control unit 91).

  According to such a configuration, during the notification period during which the advantageous display result can be derived by intentionally operating the advantageous procedure when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a predetermined result, the point specifying information is used. Control is performed according to notification conditions set so that the degree of advantage for the player differs according to the amount of points specified. Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the amount of points is set for a notification condition with a high degree of advantage.

(9) The plurality of variable display areas further include a third variable display area (middle reel 2C),
The normal small prize winning is performed on the condition that the normal identification information is derived in each of the first variable display area, the second variable display area, and the third variable display area on the predetermined line. ("Grape-Grapes-Grapes")
In the specific small role winning, the normal identification information is derived in each of the first variable display area and the third variable display area on the predetermined line, and the specific identification information is displayed in the second variable display area. Was awarded on the condition that was derived ("Grape-Grape -..."),
The derivation control means includes
When a third operation (operation to the stop switch 8C) corresponding to the third variable display area is received, a display result is derived to the third variable display area;
It is determined that the occurrence of the normal small prize winning is permitted or it is determined that the occurrence of the specific small winning prize is permitted, and the first operation and the third operation are performed before the second operation. The normal identification is performed on each of the first variable display area and the third variable display area on the predetermined line regardless of the timing of the first operation and the third operation. Information is derived ("Temple-Grape -..." is derived on the winning line, and a double template that can win a grape or one winning combination (1) and one winning combination (2) according to the display result of the right reel 2R. (Refer to Modification (5)).

  According to such a configuration, while the second variable display area is variably displayed, it is possible to ask whether or not a normal small winning prize is generated, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The slot machine described above may be a slot machine further provided with a configuration listed below.

(A) Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling a game and transmitting control information (command) based on the control of the game;
Production control means (sub control unit 91) for performing production control based on the received control information (command),
The game control means (main control unit 41)
Control information generating means for generating the control information (command);
Game control information storage means (normal command transmission buffer) having a plurality of storage areas capable of storing control information (commands) generated by the control information generation means;
Control information transmission means for transmitting control information (commands) stored in the game control information storage means (normal command transmission buffer) to the effect control means (sub-control unit 91) in a predetermined priority order. Including
The production control means (sub control unit 91)
Production control information storage means (reception buffer) having a plurality of storage areas capable of storing the received control information (command);
Performing an effect to read control information (commands) stored in the effect control information storage means (reception buffer) in the order in which they are stored and to perform an effect in accordance with the read control information (command) Control means,
The effect control information storage means (reception buffer) has a larger storage area than the storage area of the game control information storage means (normal command transmission buffer).

  According to such a configuration, the effect control information storage means has a larger storage area than the storage area of the game control information storage means. In this way, when performing an operation test by connecting the game control means for operation test to the effect control means in order to check whether the effect control means operates normally during development or before shipment, The problem that the efficiency of the test cannot be sufficiently increased can be solved. That is, even when control information is continuously transmitted from the game control means for operation test, the number of control information that can be transmitted at one time and the transmission interval are assumed to be the storage area of the game control information storage means, that is, a normal game. Thus, it is possible to continuously transmit a large amount of control information up to the limit of the storage area of the production control information storage means without being limited according to the number of storage areas allocated by a number that does not overflow. Therefore, the efficiency of the operation test can be effectively increased.

(B) Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling a game and transmitting control information (command) based on the control of the game;
Effect control means (sub control unit 91) for controlling the effect based on the received control information (command);
A predetermined first frame (housing 1a);
A second frame (front door 1b) provided to be openable and closable with respect to the first frame (housing 1a);
An open / close state detection means (door open detection switch 25) for detecting the open / close state of the second frame (front door 1b);
The game control means (main control unit 41)
Control information generating means for generating the control information (command);
Control information storage means (normal command transmission buffer, door command transmission buffer) for storing control information (command) generated by the control information generation means;
Control information transmission means for transmitting control information (command) stored in the control information storage means (normal command transmission buffer, door command transmission buffer) to the effect control means (sub-control unit 91);
Open / close state detection monitoring means for monitoring a detection state of the open / close state detection means (door open detection switch 25),
When the open / closed state detection monitoring unit detects a change in the detection state of the open / closed state detection unit (door open detection switch 25) (ON to OFF or OFF to ON), the control information generation unit Open / close state detection information generating means for generating open / close state detection information (door command) indicating the detection state of the open / close state detection means (door open detection switch 25) as the control information (command),
The production control means (sub control unit 91)
Opening for determining whether or not the second frame (front door 1b) is open based on the detection state of the open / close state detection means (door open detection switch 25) indicated by the open / close state detection information (door command). A determination means;
An opening notifying means for notifying the opening of the second frame (front door 1b) when the opening determining means determines that the second frame (front door 1b) is open.

  According to such a configuration, it is often necessary to open the second frame in order to perform an illegal act against the slot machine, but when the second frame is opened, the fact is notified. Therefore, fraud against the slot machine can be effectively prevented. Further, the game control means monitors the detection state of the opening / closing state detection means, and when there is a change in the detection state, the opening / closing state detection information indicating the detection state after the change is used as control information to the effect control means. By only transmitting, the effect control means determines whether or not the second frame is open based on the detection state of the open / close state detection means indicated by the open / close state detection information transmitted from the game control means, and the determination The opening of the second frame can be notified based on the result. Therefore, the game control means does not need to determine whether or not the second frame is open from the detection state of the open / close state detection means when notifying the opening of the second frame. Control load can be reduced.

(C) It is determined whether an abnormality (for example, a door opening error, a setting change error, a closing error, a payout error, etc.) has occurred, and a signal for specifying the type of the abnormality that has occurred is transmitted in a parallel signal system. Signal transmission means (main control unit 41);
Conversion output means (external output board 1000, parallel serial) having an output unit for converting the signal from the signal transmission means into a serial signal system capable of specifying the type of abnormality that has occurred and outputting the same to the outside of the slot machine Conversion circuit 1002).

  According to such a configuration, a signal for specifying the type of abnormality that has occurred can be output from one output unit, and a plurality of signals can be output by providing an output unit for each type of abnormality as in the past. It is not necessary to provide more output units than necessary as compared with output from the unit.

(D) A high-probability state in which control is performed to derive a re-game prize that can be used in the next game without using the gaming value with a higher probability than in a predetermined gaming state (for example, the initial gaming state) ( High probability state control means for controlling to RTa),
The high probability state control means may control one of a plurality of types of states having different probabilities that the decision to allow the occurrence of a replay winning is made (see Modification (17)). . Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to what kind of state is controlled, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In this case, the high probability state control means is further configured to control to the first high probability state (RTa) on the condition that the control to the special gaming state has ended.
Further, the pre-determining means controls the first replay winning (replay (2)) and the second replay winning among at least a plurality of types of replay winning when the first high probability state is controlled. Determining whether or not to allow the generation of a prize so that the probability of allowing the derivation of (Replay (3)) to be higher than that in the predetermined gaming state;
The high probability state control means includes:
On the condition that the first re-game winning is generated when the first high-probability state is established, the probability that the pre-determining means determines that the occurrence of the re-play winning is allowed is the first Control to a second high probability state (RTb) which is advantageous to the player higher than the one high probability state;
On the condition that the second re-game winning is generated when the first high-probability state is established, the probability that the pre-determining means determines that the occurrence of the re-play winning is allowed is the first It may be configured to control to a disadvantageous state (RTc) for a player who does not control to the second high probability state even if the first re-game winning is generated lower than the one high probability state (Modification) (See (17)).

  According to such a configuration, when the control is performed to the first high probability state, a sense of expectation for the control to the second high probability state is provided, and an anxiety to the control to the disadvantageous state is provided. Compared to a slot machine that is not controlled to the second high probability state or the disadvantageous state, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the case of the configuration as described above, a plurality of special prizes are provided, and when controlling to a special gaming state according to the type of special prize that has occurred, the high probability state control means The probability that the occurrence of the first re-game winning is permitted by the prior determination means and the determination that the occurrence of the second re-game winning is permitted by the prior determination means are made. The first high probability states (RTa, RTa ′, RTa ″, RTa according to the type of the special gaming state that has been completed can be controlled to a plurality of types of first high probability states having different probabilities at least one of the probabilities "") May be configured to be controlled (see the modification (17)).

  According to such a configuration, the following effects can be obtained as compared with the conventional slot machine in which the big bonus is terminated and the RT symbol is derived, that is, controlled to a high probability state according to a certain probability. Which type of special prize will occur, that is, the type of special prize that will be controlled to the first high probability state of the type that has a high probability of being determined to allow the occurrence of the first replay prize Can attract the attention of the player. In addition, it is possible to give the player a different sense of expectation for the control to the more advantageous second high-probability state according to the type of special gaming state to be controlled, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can be made.

(E) The high probability state control means controls to the high probability state (RT) on the condition that the special gaming state has ended,
The special prize for generating the special prize is a combination of different types of identification information for each of the plurality of variable display areas (for example, big bonus (1) is “black 7-grape-melon”, big bonus (2) For example, “Grape-White 7-BAR”)
The production execution means
The type controlled to the special gaming state is controlled so that it becomes difficult for the player to be specified between the occurrence of the special prize and the end of the special gaming state (the same regardless of the bonus type). It may be configured to perform a bonus presentation of the content (see Modification Example (16)).

  According to such a configuration, it is difficult for the player to identify the type of the special prize that has occurred from the display result, and it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice which type of special gaming state is being controlled. For this reason, the number of games controlled to a high probability state becomes difficult to understand compared to the conventional slot machine in which the type of special prize is specified from the display result. Can effectively improve the interest of the game.

(F) A game value giving means (payout process) for giving a predetermined amount of game value to a player when a winning prize is generated among the plurality of types of winnings;
Procedure for performing procedure notification control (navigation effect) for notifying the player of information that can specify a procedure (including operation timing, operation order, etc.) for deriving a winning that is allowed to be derived by the prior determination means A notification means (game effect execution process),
The procedure notification means performs the procedure notification control until a predetermined notification period (the number of AT continuing games during AT) elapses from a predetermined timing after being controlled to the high probability state.
The expected value of the amount of gaming value given by the gaming value granting unit per game in the high probability state is a procedure specified from the information notified by the procedure notification unit when it is within the notification period. When the stop operation means is operated, the amount of game value used for setting the bet amount is larger than the amount of game value used for setting the bet number. (See modification (19)).

  According to such a configuration, the expected value of the amount of gaming value given when in the high probability state and within the notification period is determined by operating the number of bets by operating according to the procedure specified from the notified information. More than the amount of game value used for setting. The high probability state is continued at least as long as no special prize is generated. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the high probability state ends before the notification period elapses when the player performs a stop operation in a procedure that does not lead to the special winning. As a result, the player does not generate a special prize and performs a stop operation according to the procedure specified from the notified information, so that the amount of games to be given when the player is in a high probability state and within the notification period. Useful value can be acquired. In addition, after the notification period has elapsed, it is possible to add interest such as generating a special prize and controlling the game to a special game state, thereby improving the fun of the game.

(G) Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the game and transmitting control information (command) based on the control of the game;
Effect control means (sub control unit 91) for controlling the effect based on the received control information (command);
Production operation means (for example, a touch panel, various switches) provided separately from game operation means (start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc.) operated when the player performs operations related to the progress of the game. )
The production control means (sub control unit 91)
When the control information for test (inspection command) of the operation means for production (touch panel) is received, the operation means inspection means for production for performing the inspection of the detection status of the operation of the operation means for production (touch panel);
After receiving the test control information (inspection command) of the production operation means (touch panel), control based on reception of new control information (command) until the operation of the production operation means (touch panel) is detected. And during-inspection control prohibition means to be prohibited.

  According to such a configuration, in order to inspect whether or not the performance control means operates normally during development or before shipment, the game control means for operation test is connected to the performance control means and the operation test is performed. In this case, when the production control means receives the test control information for the production operation means, control based on reception of new control information is prohibited until the operation of the production operation means is detected thereafter. Therefore, unless the detection of the operation detection state of the effect operation means is performed, the operation does not shift to the operation based on reception of new control information. For example, the effect control means receives the test control information of the effect operation means. After that, even when the next test control information is newly transmitted by mistake before the operation of the production operation means is detected, the detection of the operation detection status of the production operation means can be normally performed.

  Note that the control information may be information indicating the control state of the game control means, or information indicating designation or instruction of effect control. In addition, the fact that the in-inspection control prohibiting means prohibits control based on reception of new control information may not be reception of new control information itself, or may be received but received new control information. Control based on the above may not be performed.

(H) In the slot machine of (G), the effect operating means detects an operation within a predetermined area based on detection states of a plurality of sensors (light receiving devices 56a and 56b) and specifies the operated position. Including touch panel
When the detection time of one of the plurality of sensors (light receiving devices 56a and 56b) exceeds a predetermined time, the production control means (sub control unit 91) exceeds the predetermined time. Abnormal sensor invalidating means for invalidating detection of the sensors (light receiving devices 56a and 56b) is included.

  According to such a configuration, when the detection time of any sensor exceeds a predetermined time, the detection of that sensor is invalidated, so even if some sensors fail, only the failed sensor Since it is invalidated, it is possible to prevent the touch panel from becoming unusable even though the player's operation can be detected by a normal sensor.

  The anomaly sensor invalidation means may invalidate the detection of the sensor whose detection time exceeds a predetermined time, and thereafter not use the invalidated sensor, or periodically invalidate the sensor. The status may be checked and the invalidation may be canceled when the normal status (non-detection status) is confirmed, or the status is invalidated when the normal status is confirmed upon restart. May be canceled.

  (I) After the start of a high-probability state in which a control for deriving a winning that can be performed in the next game without using the gaming value with a higher probability than in the predetermined gaming state has been started, If the pre-determining means determines that the special winning (bonus) is allowed to occur before the number of games reaches the predetermined number of games, the special probability is not terminated and the special probability is not terminated. The high probability state may be terminated when a winning occurs or when the number of games digested without the special winning reaches the specified number of games (see Modification (18)). ).

  According to such a configuration, even if it is determined that the generation of a special prize is permitted after the high probability state is started and before the specified number of games is reached, the special prize permitted by the determination is generated. Otherwise, the high probability state does not end with the determination, and the high probability state can be continuously controlled until the specified number of games is reached. For this reason, even if it is decided to allow the occurrence of a special prize in the high probability state, if the special prize permitted by the decision does not occur, the high probability state can be digested until the specified number of games is reached. Compared with the conventional slot machine where the high probability state ends due to the high probability state being allowed to generate a special prize, the player feels lost when controlled to a high probability state. There is no giving. In addition, since the decision to allow the occurrence of a special prize is carried over after the next game by the carryover means, it is decided that the occurrence of a special prize is allowed while being controlled to a high probability state. Can give you a sense of expectation.

(J) derivation control means (reel rotation processing) for performing control for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to a determination result of the prior determination means;
The variable display device has a plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying the plurality of types of identification information, and the identification information is derived from each of the plurality of variable display areas. Is possible,
One game is completed when display results are derived and displayed in all of the plurality of variable display areas (reel 2L, 2C, and 2R display areas), and a plurality of display results are derived and displayed in the plurality of variable display areas. In accordance with the combination of symbols derived and displayed on any of the winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5),
The multiple types of winnings include general winnings (small roles, replaying roles) other than the special winnings (bonus (A), (B)),
And further comprising stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving a display result of the variable display areas (display areas of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R),
The derivation control means includes
It has been determined that the generation of a specific general winning (orange, plum) among the general winnings (small role, replaying role) is permitted, and a combination of symbols (orange-orange-) for generating the specific general winning When the stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated at a timing (within the pull-in range) at which a specific general winning symbol (orange, plum) constituting orange, plum-plum-plum) can be pulled in , A combination of symbols (orange-orange-orange, plum-plum-plum) for generating the specific general winning on any one of the plurality of winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5) is derived. It is determined that the specific general winning award (orange, plum) is allowed to occur, and the specific general winning symbol (oren) is determined. , Plum) when the stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated at a timing other than the timing at which it can be pulled (outside the pull-in range), any of the plurality of winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5) Control that does not derive the combination of symbols (orange-orange-orange, plum-plum-plum) for generating the specific general prize,
The specified general winning symbol (orange, plum) does not stop on any winning line in the variable display area (reserved reel) for which the display result has already been derived, and is still displayed in one or more variable display areas In a state where the result is not derived (a state where any reel is changing), the specific general winning symbol (orange, plum) is displayed for the variable display area (the reel being changed) for which the display result is not yet derived. When the stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated at a timing (within a pull-in range) that can be pulled in, any one of the plurality of winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5) is won. You may comprise so that the control which derives | leads-out the said specific general winning symbol (orange, plum) may be performed (refer modification (15-1)).

  According to such a configuration, in a conventional slot machine, when a specific winning is won in the internal lottery and when the selected winning is missed, the specific display mode is stopped, so that the winning winning is achieved. You can determine to some extent that you have missed, but if you do not know the specific display mode that stops when you miss, you cannot know that you have missed the winning prize, and in such a case the prize simply was not won It is possible to solve the problem that it was difficult to determine whether the winning prize was missed or not. That is, it is determined that the occurrence of a specific general winning is permitted, the specific general winning symbol is not stopped in any winning line in the variable display area in which the display result has already been derived, and one or more variable Even in a state where the display result has not yet been derived in the display area, that is, in a state where it is not possible to derive a combination of symbols for generating a specific general prize that has already been allowed, leaving a variable display area being fluctuating, If the stop operation means is operated at the timing when the specific general winning symbol can be drawn for the remaining variable display area, the specific general winning symbol is derived on one of the multiple winning lines, so It is decided to allow the occurrence of general winnings, and the combination of symbols to generate the already allowed specific general winnings is derived while leaving the variable display area being changed. Depending on whether a particular regular winning symbols are derived can be not state an even also on one winning line making, it can be easily determined whether or not the missed certain regular winning.

(K) derivation control means (reel rotation processing) for performing control for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to the determination result of the prior determination means;
The variable display device has a plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying the plurality of types of identification information, and the identification information is derived from each of the plurality of variable display areas. Is possible,
One game is completed when display results are derived and displayed in all of the plurality of variable display areas (reel 2L, 2C, and 2R display areas), and a plurality of display results are derived and displayed in the plurality of variable display areas. In accordance with the combination of symbols derived and displayed on any of the winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5),
The multiple types of winnings include general winnings (small roles, replaying roles) other than the special winnings (bonus (A), (B)),
And further comprising stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving a display result of the variable display areas (display areas of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R),
The derivation control means includes
It has been determined that the generation of a specific general winning (orange, plum) among the general winnings (small role, replaying role) is permitted, and a combination of symbols (orange-orange-) for generating the specific general winning When the stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated at a timing (within the pull-in range) at which a specific general winning symbol (orange, plum) constituting orange, plum-plum-plum) can be pulled in , A combination of symbols (orange-orange-orange, plum-plum-plum) for generating the specific general winning on any one of the plurality of winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5) is derived. It is determined that the specific general winning award (orange, plum) is allowed to occur, and the specific general winning symbol (oren) is determined. , Plum) when the stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated at a timing other than the timing at which it can be pulled (outside the pull-in range), any of the plurality of winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5) Control that does not derive the combination of symbols (orange-orange-orange, plum-plum-plum) for generating the specific general prize,
Among the two or more variable display areas (stopped reels) for which display results have already been derived, one or more variable display areas (stopped reels) include the plurality of specific general winning symbols (orange, plum). Is stopped on any one of the winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5), and the remaining of the two or more variable display areas (stopped reels) from which the display result has already been derived In the variable display area (stopped reel), the specific general winning symbol (orange, plum) is not stopped on the one winning line, and the display result is not yet derived in one or more variable display areas. In the absence state (the state where any reel is changing), the specific general winning symbol (orange, plum) is drawn for the variable display area (the changing reel) for which the display result has not yet been derived. When the stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated at a timing (within the pull-in range) that can be inserted, the specific general winning symbol (orange, plum) is derived on the one winning line. You may comprise so that control may be performed (refer modification (15-1)).

  According to such a configuration, in the conventional slot machine, when a specific winning is won in the internal lottery and when the selected winning is missed, the specific display mode is stopped, so that the winning winning is achieved. You can determine to some extent that you have missed, but if you do not know the specific display mode that stops when you miss, you will not know that you have missed the winning prize, and in this case the prize simply was not won It is possible to solve the problem that it was difficult to determine whether the winning prize was missed or not. That is, it is determined that the occurrence of a specific general winning is permitted, and one or more variable display areas of two or more variable display areas for which display results have already been derived have any one of the specific general winning symbols. Of the two or more variable display areas for which display results have already been derived, and the specific variable pattern is not stopped on the single winning line in the remaining variable display areas. In addition, the display result has not been derived yet in one or more variable display areas, that is, the combination of symbols for generating the already permitted specific general winnings with the variable display area being changed cannot be derived. Even if the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the specific general winning symbol can be drawn in the remaining variable display area, the specific general winning symbol is already stopped on the one winning line. Since the fixed general winning symbol is derived, it is determined that the generation of the specific general winning is allowed, and the combination of symbols for generating the already permitted specific general winning is generated with the variable display area being changed. Even if it is not possible, it can be easily determined whether or not a specific general prize has been missed depending on whether or not a specific general prize symbol is derived on one winning line.

  Further, the specific general winning symbols constituting the combination of symbols for generating the specific general winnings may be the same type of symbols or different symbols. That is, the combination of symbols for generating a specific general prize may be a combination of symbols of the same type or may include different symbols.

  In addition, when it is determined that the occurrence of the specific general prize is permitted, it is preferable to include a notification means for notifying the possibility that the occurrence of the specific general prize is permitted. If it is informed that there is a possibility that the generation of the specific general winnings is permitted at the stage where the combination of symbols for generating the already permitted specific general winnings cannot be derived, the remaining variable display area Operate the stop operation means at the timing when the specific general winning symbol can be drawn in, and the specific general winning symbol is derived on any one of the plurality of winning lines, or the specific general winning symbol has already stopped. It is possible to determine whether or not a specific general winning symbol has been missed depending on whether or not a specific general winning symbol is derived on one winning line. Prize in some cases more than one, whether the missed any particular regular winning can be accurately determined.

(L) derivation control means (reel rotation processing) for controlling the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means;
The variable display device has a plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying the plurality of types of identification information, and the identification information is derived from each of the plurality of variable display areas. Is possible,
One game is completed when display results are derived and displayed in all of the plurality of variable display areas (reel 2L, 2C, and 2R display areas), and a plurality of display results are derived and displayed in the plurality of variable display areas. In accordance with the combination of symbols derived and displayed on any of the winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5),
The multiple types of winnings include general winnings (small role, replaying role) other than the special winnings (big bonus, regular bonus),
The derivation control means includes
The plurality of prizes as the display results of the plurality of variable display areas in response to the determination that the generation of a specific general prize (melon) among the general prizes (small role, re-gamer) is determined. Design for generating a specific general winning on the first winning line (winning lines L1, L2, L3) or the second winning line (winning lines L4, L5) of the lines (winning lines L1 to L5) Control to derive the combination of
The pre-determining means includes
A first decision (melon) that independently determines that the occurrence of the specific general prize is permitted, the fact that the specific general prize is allowed, and the occurrence of a special general prize that is different from the specific general prize A second determination (Mellon + 1) which is determined at the same time, a third determination (Melon + BB, Melon + RB) which simultaneously determines that the occurrence of the specific general prize and the occurrence of the special prize are allowed, A fourth determination (melon + BB + 1 sheet combination, melon + RB + 1 sheet combination) that simultaneously determines whether the specific general prize is allowed, the special general prize is allowed, and the special prize is allowed. Can be performed,
The ratio of the probability that the third decision is made to the combined probability of the probability that the first decision is made and the probability that the third decision is made, the probability that the second decision is made, and the first The first to fourth determinations with different probabilities of the ratio of the probability of the fourth determination to the total probability with the probability of four determinations being made,
The derivation control means includes
When the first condition for making the first determination or the third determination is satisfied, the second winning line (winning line) is added to the first winning line (winning lines L1, L2, L3). Control to derive a combination of symbols for generating the specific general prize at a higher rate than L4, L5),
When the second condition in which the second determination or the fourth determination is made is satisfied, the first winning line (winning line L1, L5) is added to the second winning line (winning line L4, L5). It may be configured to perform control for deriving a combination of symbols for generating the specific general prize at a higher rate than L2 and L3) (see FIG. 31).

  According to such a configuration, in a conventional slot machine, it is possible to win a small role alone, a small role and a special role at the same time. It is possible to expect a special role to be won according to the stop mode of the reel by making the stop control used at the time of simultaneous winning of the Since the stop mode at the time of simultaneous winning of special roles is different, it can be determined from the player whether or not the special role is won according to the stop mode, so if the special role is not won The problem that expectation is lost can be solved. That is, when the first determination or the third determination is made, there is a high possibility that a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning on the first winning line is derived, and the second determination or When the fourth determination is made, there is a high possibility that a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning in the second winning line is derived. That is, when a specific general winning is generated when the first determination or the third determination is made, and when a specific general winning is generated when the second determination or the fourth determination is made. A winning line from which a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning is easily derived is different. The ratio of the probability that the third decision is made in the combined probability of the probability that the first decision is made and the probability that the third decision is made, the probability that the second decision is made, and the fourth decision Since the ratio of the probability of the fourth determination to the total probability is different from the probability of being made, the combination of symbols for generating the specific general prize was derived when the specific general prize was generated It is possible to change the degree of expectation that a special winning is permitted by the winning line. Furthermore, when a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning is derived in the second winning line, a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning is derived in the second winning line. In both cases, it is suggested that special prizes may be allowed to occur, but whether or not special prizes are allowed from the prize line from which a combination of symbols for generating a specific general prize is derived. It is impossible to discriminate, and the player's expectation that special winnings are allowed is lost regardless of which winning line the symbol combination for generating a specific general winning is derived. It won't be lost.

(M) derivation control means (reel rotation processing) for performing control for causing the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means;
The variable display device has a plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying the plurality of types of identification information, and the identification information is derived from each of the plurality of variable display areas. Is possible,
One game is completed when display results are derived and displayed in all of the plurality of variable display areas (reel 2L, 2C, and 2R display areas), and a plurality of display results are derived and displayed in the plurality of variable display areas. In accordance with the combination of symbols derived and displayed on any of the winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5),
The multiple types of winnings include general winnings (small roles, replaying roles) other than the special winnings (bonus (A), (B)),
The derivation control means includes
The plurality of variable display areas as a display result in response to the determination that the occurrence of a specific general prize (orange, plum) among the general prizes (small role, re-playing role) is determined. In order to generate a specific general winning on the first winning line (winning lines L1, L2, L3) or the second winning line (winning lines L4, L5) of the winning lines (winning lines L1 to L5) Control to derive the combination of symbols (orange-orange-orange, plum-plum-plum)
The pre-determining means includes
First determination (orange, plum) to determine that the occurrence of the specific general prize is permitted, the fact that the specific general prize is allowed, and the occurrence of a special general prize different from the specific general prize A second determination (orange + 1 (1), plum +1 (2)), which simultaneously determines the fact that the specific general prize is allowed and the special prize is allowed 3 (Orange + BB (1), Plum + BB (2)), to allow the occurrence of the specific general prize, to allow the occurrence of the special general prize, and to allow the occurrence of the special prize simultaneously It is possible to make a fourth decision to decide (orange + 1 (1) + BB (1), plum +1 (2) + BB (2))
The sum of the probability of making the first decision (orange, plum) and the probability of making the fourth decision (orange + 1 (1) + BB (1), plum + 1 (2) + BB (2)) The ratio of the probability of making the fourth decision in the probability, the probability of making the second decision (orange + 1 (1), plum + 1 (2)) and the third decision (orange + BB ( 1), the first to fourth determinations are performed with different probabilities of the ratio of the probability of the third determination occupying the total probability of the plum + BB (2));
The derivation control means includes
When the first condition in which the first determination (orange, plum) or the fourth determination (orange + 1 sheet (1) + BB (1), plum + 1 sheet (2) + BB (2)) is made is satisfied In addition, a combination of symbols for generating the specific general winning in the first winning line (winning lines L1, L2, L3) at a higher rate than the second winning line (winning lines L4, L5) ( (Orange-Orange-Orange, Plum-Plum-Plum)
When the second condition in which the second determination (orange + 1 sheet (1), plum +1 sheet (2)) and the third determination (orange + BB (1), plum + BB (2)) are made is satisfied In addition, a combination of symbols for generating the specific general winning in the second winning line (winning lines L4, L5) at a higher rate than the first winning line (winning lines L1, L2, L3) ( It may be configured to perform control for deriving orange-orange-orange, plum-plum-plum) (see Modification (15-2)).

  According to such a configuration, when the first determination or the fourth determination is made, there is a high possibility that a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning on the first winning line is derived. In the case where the second determination or the third determination is made, there is a high possibility that a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning in the second winning line is derived. That is, when a specific general winning is generated when the first determination or the fourth determination is made, and when a specific general winning is generated when the second determination or the third determination is made. A winning line from which a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning is easily derived is different. The ratio of the probability that the fourth decision is made in the combined probability of the probability that the first decision is made and the probability that the fourth decision is made, the probability that the second decision is made, and the third decision Since the ratio of the probability of the third decision to the total probability is different from the probability of being made, the combination of symbols for generating the specific general prize was derived when the specific general prize was generated It is possible to change the degree of expectation that a special winning is permitted by the winning line. Furthermore, when a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning is derived in the second winning line, a combination of symbols for generating a specific general winning is derived in the second winning line. In both cases, it is suggested that special prizes may be allowed to occur, but whether or not special prizes are allowed from the prize line from which a combination of symbols for generating a specific general prize is derived. It is impossible to discriminate, and the player's expectation that special winnings are allowed is lost regardless of which winning line the symbol combination for generating a specific general winning is derived. It won't be lost.

  The control for deriving the combination of symbols for generating the specific general winning at a higher rate than the second winning line in the first winning line means that the first winning line is at the rate of 100%. This includes a control for deriving a combination of symbols for generating a specific general prize. Further, the control for deriving the combination of symbols for generating the specific general winning in the second winning line at a rate higher than that in the first winning line means that the second winning line is at the rate of 100%. This includes a control for deriving a combination of symbols for generating a specific general prize.

  Further, the symbols constituting the combination of symbols for generating the specific general winnings may be the same type of symbols or different symbols. That is, the combination of symbols for generating a specific general prize may be a combination of symbols of the same type or may include different symbols.

(N) An external test for performing processing for causing the variable display device to derive the same display result as when the derivation operation means is operated in the operation procedure based on operation procedure information for specifying a predetermined operation procedure The apparatus (test apparatus 1200) further includes output means (for example, the sub control unit 41 and the input / output board 1100) for outputting recommended operation procedure information for specifying a predetermined recommended operation procedure.
The output means outputs operation procedure information (recommended operation procedure information) according to the determination result by the prior determination means (see FIG. 46, modification (14)).

  According to such a configuration, in the external test apparatus, it is possible to identify an operation procedure that is likely to be actually performed by the player, and is derived when the operation procedure is performed according to such an operation procedure. A test can be performed based on the display result. As a result, the test can be performed on the assumption that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player.

  The output means outputs information for specifying an arbitrary operation procedure (so-called father hitting) (information that can specify the region numbers 1 to 21 for each of the reels 2L to 2R) as the recommended operation procedure information. (Refer to Modification (14)).

  The output means operates as a recommended operation procedure information when a prize determined to be allowed to be generated by the pre-decision means is operated in a predetermined first operation procedure (a predetermined small combination is not awarded). Information for specifying a predetermined second operation procedure to be generated with a higher probability than when a stop operation is performed (see Modification (14)).

  According to such a configuration, in the external test apparatus, it is possible to identify an operation procedure that is likely to be actually performed by the player, and is derived when the operation procedure is performed according to such an operation procedure. A test can be performed based on the display result. As a result, the test can be performed on the assumption that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player.

(O-1) A game can be started by setting the number of bets for one game, and one game is completed by deriving a display result to a variable display device capable of changing the display state. A slot machine (slot machine 1) in which a winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device,
Prior determination means (internal lottery processing) for determining whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings before the display result is derived to the variable display device;
Derivation operation accepting means (stop switches 8L to 8R) for accepting an operation for deriving a display result from the variable display device;
Means for controlling the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation received by the derivation operation reception means, wherein the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined value; If the result is (winning the fall replay), the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in accordance with a predetermined advantageous procedure (a procedure for avoiding the fall replay winning) corresponding to the predetermined result. If it is, a control for deriving an advantageous display result (combination of replay (1)) more advantageous to the player than a display result derived when an operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in a procedure different from the advantageous procedure. Derivation control means (reel rotation processing, see FIG. 32 (a)),
Point granting means (see S1, S2, S10 in FIG. 36) for granting points when a predetermined granting condition (point granting condition) is established;
Storage means (RAM 91c) for storing point identifying information (given point total number) for identifying the granted points;
Notification conditions (FIG. 34 and FIG. 34) that differ in the degree of advantage for the player according to the amount of points (total number of points granted) specified from the point specifying information at a predetermined opportunity (satisfaction of the first AT lottery) in the progress of the game. 35 is set, and notification period control means (first AT executed by the sub-control unit 91) that controls the notification period (AT) for notifying predetermined information (navigation effect) according to the notification condition is set. Lottery process, AT management process),
On the condition that it is the notification period (ART), when the determination result of the prior determination unit becomes the predetermined result, a result information notification unit (sub-unit) that notifies the result information corresponding to the predetermined result Navigation effect execution process executed by the control unit 91),
As point information suggesting the amount of points awarded, accurate point information that can correctly identify the amount of points awarded, or a notification condition that is less advantageous to the player than the amount of points awarded is the notification. Point information notifying means (see S4, S6, and S8 in FIG. 36) for notifying inaccurate point information that can specify the amount of points set by the period control means.

  According to such a configuration, during the notification period during which the advantageous display result can be derived by intentionally operating the advantageous procedure when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a predetermined result, the point specifying information is used. Control is performed according to notification conditions set so that the degree of advantage for the player differs according to the amount of points specified. Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the amount of points is set for a notification condition with a high degree of advantage.

  In addition, as point information that suggests the amount of points given, there are accurate point information that can correctly identify the amount of points given, or notification conditions that are less advantageous for the player than the amount of points given. Inaccurate point information that can specify the amount of points set by the notification period control means is notified. For this reason, the player has a sense of expectation that the amount of points for which a notification condition that is highly advantageous to the player is set may be given, rather than the amount of points specified from the point information. You can make it. As a result, it is possible to have a greater sense of expectation than the amount of points specified from the notified point information for being controlled during the notification period. In addition, even when the amount of points for which a notification condition having a relatively low degree of advantage for the player is set is specified from the notified point information, the notification has a higher degree of advantage for the player than the amount of the point. Since the amount of points for which conditions are set may actually be given, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for being controlled during the notification period.

(O-2) The point information notifying means notifies the accurate point information as point information indicating the amount of the given points for each of the points given when the grant condition is established (grant points). Including a notification determining means (S4 in FIG. 36) for determining whether or not
The notification determining means notifies the accurate point information about the points given when the grant condition is established before the point to be determined is given with a probability of determining to notify the accurate point information. The determination is performed so as to differ depending on whether or not the determination is made (see FIGS. 39A and 39B).

  According to such a configuration, the probability of determining that accurate point information is to be notified for each of the points granted when the grant condition is established is determined before the grant condition is established before the point to be determined is given. It can be made different depending on whether or not it has already been decided to notify the accurate point information for the given point, that is, whether or not it has been decided not to notify the accurate point information. Thereby, depending on whether or not it is decided not to notify the accurate point information, the probability of determining that the accurate point information is notified for the points given after the point to be determined and the grant condition is established is changed. Can be made.

  In addition, the notification determination means described above notifies the accurate point information about the points given when the grant condition is established before the point to be determined is given, with the probability of determining to report the accurate point information. Then, the determination may be performed so that the time when it is not determined to notify the accurate point information is higher than when it is determined.

  In this case, when accurate point information is not determined to be reported (that is, accurate point information is notified) than when it is determined to notify accurate point information (that is, when accurate point information is not determined to be notified). Is determined to broadcast accurate point information with a high probability, it is determined that accurate point information will not be further reported, and the amount of points specified from the point information is actually given. It is possible to prevent the difference from the amount of the point that has been set from becoming too large and the reliability of the point information from being lowered too much.

(O-3-1) The said point information alerting | reporting means alert | reports the said exact point information as point information which suggests the quantity of the said provided point about each of the point provided when the said grant conditions were satisfied ( Including notification determination means (S6 in FIG. 36) for determining whether or not the control is to notify the given points)
The notification determining unit performs the determination so that the probability of determining to notify the accurate point information differs depending on the amount of points specified from the point information notified before the determination (FIG. 40 (a ), (B), etc., see Modification (10-3)).

  According to such a configuration, the probability of determining that accurate point information is to be notified for each of the granted points when the grant condition is established depends on the amount of points specified from the point information notified before the determination. Can be different. Thereby, according to the amount of points specified from the notified point information, it is possible to change the probability of determining that accurate point information is to be notified for points given after the grant condition is established.

  In addition, the above-described notification determination means is more advantageous for the player than when the probability of determining to notify accurate point information is the predetermined amount of points specified from the point information notified before the determination. Even if the determination is made so that the probability that it is determined to notify the accurate point information is higher when the notification condition is lower than the predetermined amount when the notification condition is low Good.

  In this case, it is determined that the point information specified with the point information is the amount of points for which a notification condition having a low degree of advantage for the player is set, so that the accurate point information is notified with a higher probability. On the other hand, when the amount of points specified from the point information is the amount of points for which notification conditions that are less advantageous for the player are set, the player's attention to the notified point information is higher. Therefore, at a stage where the player's attention to the point information to be notified is high, a high percentage of expectation and sense of security corresponding to the amount of points given can be obtained by notifying accurate point information with a high probability. Can be held by a person.

(O-3-2) The point information notifying unit is a specific notification control for notifying the point information that can specify the amount of the given points for each of the points given when the grant condition is established. Including notification determining means (S6 in FIG. 36) for determining whether or not to perform (control to notify the given point);
The notification determining means is configured such that the probability of determining to notify the accurate point information differs according to the amount of points given when the grant condition is established before the point to be determined is given. The determination is performed (see FIGS. 40A and 40B).

  According to such a configuration, the probability of determining that accurate point information is to be notified for each of the points granted when the grant condition is established is determined before the grant condition is established before the point to be determined is given. It can be varied depending on the amount of points awarded. Thereby, according to the amount of the granted points, it is possible to change the probability of determining that accurate point information is to be notified for points granted after the grant condition is established.

  In addition, the notification determination means described above has a predetermined amount of points that are given when the grant condition is established before the point to be determined is given. As the amount of points for which a notification condition having a lower degree of advantage for the player than a certain amount is set is more likely to be determined to notify accurate point information than when it is the predetermined amount, The determination may be made.

  In this case, it is determined that the more accurate point information is notified with a higher probability as the amount of points given is the amount of points for which the notification condition having a lower degree of advantage for the player is set. On the other hand, the more the amount of points given is the amount of points for which notification conditions that are less advantageous to the player are set, the higher the player's attention to the notified point information. Therefore, at a stage where the player's attention to the point information to be notified is high, a high percentage of expectation and sense of security corresponding to the amount of points given can be obtained by notifying accurate point information with a high probability. Can be held by a person.

(O-4) Advantageous state control means (control for controlling to RT2 or RT3) for controlling to an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than a predetermined normal state;
In the advantageous state, the determination result of the pre-determining means is one of a plurality of specific results (when replay (1) + falling replay winning, replay (1) + falling replay + 1 sheet winning (1) winning ), The normal state control means for controlling the normal state (falling replay wins) when the end display result (falling replay) that can be derived by the derivation control means is derived regardless of the type of the specific result. Process to control to the initial gaming state when)
A notification period for notifying predetermined information (navigation effect) according to the amount of points specified (total number of points granted) from the point specifying information at a predetermined opportunity (satisfaction of first AT lottery is established) in the progress of the game The notification condition (see the winning rate shown in FIGS. 34 and 35) is set so that at least one of the ratio controlled by (AT) and the expected value for the length controlled in the notification period is different, and the notification condition In accordance with the notification period control means (first AT lottery process, AT management process executed by the sub-control unit 91),
An informing means for informing information (a navigation effect execution process executed by the sub-control unit 91),
The derivation control means includes
When the determination result of the prior determination unit is one of the plurality of types of specific results, and when the operation is received by the derivation operation reception unit in an end procedure corresponding to the type of the specific results, Control for deriving the end display result is performed, and when an operation is accepted by the deriving operation accepting unit in an avoidance procedure different from the end procedure corresponding to the type of the specific result, a display result different from the end display result is derived. Control (see FIG. 32A),
When the determination result of the pre-decision means is one of a plurality of types of special results (when winning one of a plurality of types of melons that do not overlap the operation procedure for winning), and the type of the special results When the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting unit in the advantageous procedure corresponding to the display, the display is derived when the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting unit in a procedure different from the advantageous procedure corresponding to the type of the special result. Perform the control to derive the advantageous display result that is more advantageous to the player than the result (see reel control when winning one of the melons),
The notification means includes
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes one of the plurality of types of specific results in the advantageous state, the specific result time information (falling) corresponding to the type of the specific results is provided on the condition that it is the notification period. At the time of replay winning, we will inform you of the navigation effect according to the type of winning combination winning simultaneously,
When the determination result of the pre-determining means in the advantageous state is one of the plurality of types of special results, it corresponds to the type of the special results according to a predetermined ratio regardless of whether or not the notification period. The special result information is notified (see FIG. 45).

  According to such a configuration, in the notification period of the period controlled to the advantageous state, when the determination result of the prior determination unit becomes one of a plurality of types of specific results, the type of the specific result is supported. Since the specific result time information is notified, it is possible to operate in the avoidance procedure so as not to derive the end display result. Therefore, when it is controlled to be in an advantageous state, it can be expected to be controlled during the notification period.

  In such a notification period, at least one of the ratio controlled in the notification period and the expected value for the length controlled in the notification period differs according to the amount of points specified from the point specifying information. Control is performed according to the set notification conditions. Therefore, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the amount of points is set at a notification condition with a high ratio controlled during the notification period or a notification condition with a large expectation value for the length controlled during the notification period.

  Further, when the determination result of the predetermining means becomes one of a plurality of types of special results when controlled to the advantageous state, the special results are determined according to a predetermined ratio regardless of whether or not the notification period. Information on special result corresponding to the type is notified. For this reason, even when it is not controlled during the notification period, during the period controlled in the advantageous state, when the determination result of the predetermining means becomes one of a plurality of special results, the advantageous display is performed at a predetermined ratio. An advantageous procedure can be used to derive the results. As a result, the amount of points assigned is not controlled in the notification period because the amount of points that are controlled in the notification period is high, and the amount of points given is not controlled in the notification period. Reducing discomfort that the player has for the fact that the notification period has ended in a relatively short period instead of the amount of points for which a notification condition with a large expected value for the controlled length is set. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that drastically lowers the interest of the game.

(O-5) Advantageous state control means (control for controlling to RT2 or RT3) for controlling to an advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than a predetermined normal state;
In the advantageous state, the determination result of the pre-determining means is one of a plurality of specific results (when replay (1) + falling replay winning, replay (1) + falling replay + 1 sheet winning (1) winning ), The normal state control means for controlling the normal state (falling replay wins) when the end display result (falling replay) that can be derived by the derivation control means is derived regardless of the type of the specific result. Process to control to the initial gaming state when)
Point granting means (see S1, S2, S10 in FIG. 36) for granting points when a predetermined granting condition (point granting condition) is established;
Storage means (RAM 91c) for storing point identifying information (given point total number) for identifying the granted points;
Notification conditions (see FIG. 5) that the degree of advantage for the player differs according to the amount of points (total number of points granted) specified from the point specifying information at a predetermined opportunity in the progress of the game (the first AT lottery condition is established). 34 and the winning rate shown in FIG. 35) is set, and informing period control means (first AT lottery processing executed by the sub-control unit 91, AT management) is controlled to notify the predetermined information in accordance with the informing conditions. Processing) and
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes one of the plurality of types of specific results in the advantageous state, on the condition that the notification period is within the period controlled to the advantageous state, A notification means (navigation effect execution process executed by the sub-control unit 91) for notifying the specific result time information corresponding to the type of result,
The derivation control means is when the determination result of the prior determination means is one of the plurality of types of specific results, and is operated by the derivation operation receiving means in an end procedure corresponding to the type of the specific results. When accepted, it performs control for deriving the end display result, and when the operation is accepted by the deriving operation accepting means in an avoidance procedure different from the end procedure corresponding to the type of the specific result, Control to derive different display results (see FIG. 32A),
The notification period control means, when a predetermined notification promotion condition different from the provision condition is satisfied, even if the amount of points specified from the point specifying information at the predetermined opportunity is the same, The notification condition is set so that the degree of advantage for the player is higher than when the notification promotion condition is not satisfied (see FIG. 44).

  According to such a configuration, in the notification period of the period controlled to the advantageous state, when the determination result of the prior determination unit becomes one of a plurality of types of specific results, the type of the specific result is supported. Since the specific result time information is notified, it is possible to operate in the avoidance procedure so as not to derive the end display result. Therefore, when it is controlled to be in an advantageous state, it can be expected to be controlled during the notification period.

  In such a notification period, control is performed according to notification conditions set so that the degree of advantage for the player differs according to the amount of points specified from the point specifying information. Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the amount of points is set for a notification condition that is advantageous to the player.

  Further, when a predetermined notification promotion condition different from the provision condition is satisfied, the notification condition is set so that the player has a higher degree of advantage than when the notification promotion condition is not satisfied. For this reason, even when the amount of points given is not the amount of points for which a notification condition having a high degree of advantage for the player is set, the notification period is controlled so that the notification period is established. The player can have a sense of expectation for this.

(O-a) The notification period control means described above allows the notification condition so that the player is more advantageous when the amount of points specified from the point specifying information is larger than when the amount of points is small. (See FIGS. 34 and 35),
The point information notifying means notifies accurate point information that can correctly specify the amount of assigned points, or inaccurate point information that can specify the amount of points smaller than the amount of assigned points (FIG. 39). , See FIG. 40).

  In this case, the player can have a sense of expectation that a larger amount of points may be given than the amount of points specified from the point information. As a result, it is possible to have a greater sense of expectation than the amount of points specified from the notified point information for being controlled during the notification period. In addition, even when a relatively small amount of points is identified from the notified point information, since the amount of points larger than the amount of points may actually be given, Expectation to be controlled can be maintained.

(Ob) The notification period control means described above allows the notification condition so that the player is more advantageous when the amount of points specified from the point specifying information is smaller than when the amount of points is large. Set
The point information notifying means is for notifying accurate point information that can specify the amount of given points, or inaccurate point information that can specify the amount of points larger than the amount of given points. (Refer to Modification (10-7)).

  In this case, the player can have a sense of expectation that the amount of points actually given may be smaller than the amount of points specified from the point information. As a result, it is possible to have a greater sense of expectation than the amount of points specified from the notified point information for being controlled during the notification period. In addition, even when a relatively large amount of points is specified from the notified point information, the amount of points actually given may be less than the amount of points, so control is performed during the notification period. Can maintain a sense of expectation for what is being done.

  (Oc) The point information notifying means is accurate point information that can correctly specify the amount of the given points on the condition that the points are given by the point giving means as the grant conditions are established. Alternatively, even if the notification condition that is less advantageous for the player than the amount of points given is to notify inaccurate point information that can specify the amount of points set by the notification period control means Good.

  In this case, the expectation to be controlled during the notification period can be changed stepwise according to the amount of points specified from the point information notified each time points are given by the point granting means. it can. In addition, it is possible to add an interest that the player himself calculates and stores the total amount of points up to now from the point information notified each time points are given by the point giving means.

  (Od) When the point information notifying unit is awarded a point by the point granting unit in accordance with the establishment of the granting condition, the point information notifying unit determines the amount of the given correct point until the granting condition is met. Point information that can specify the total amount added to the amount of points specified from the notified point information, or a notification condition that is less advantageous to the player than the amount of the given points is provided by the notification period control means You may alert | report the point information which can identify | isolate the total amount which added the amount of inaccurate points set to the amount of points specified from the point information alert | reported until the said grant conditions were satisfied.

  In this case, in accordance with the total amount of points specified from the point information notified each time points are given by the point giving means, the expectation for being controlled during the notification period is changed stepwise. Can do. In addition, the player can easily recognize the total amount of the notified points.

  (Oe) The notification condition may be a condition related to the control for the notification period. The notification condition may be, for example, a condition related to whether or not to start the notification period. More specifically, the notification condition relating to whether or not to start the notification period is (a) determined to control to the notification period in the slot machine that controls to the notification period on condition that it is determined to control to the notification period. (I) a ratio for determining the number of games reached until the control to the notification period is started in the slot machine that is controlled in the notification period on condition that the number of games reached has reached the determined number of reached games; (C) Notification in the slot machine that controls during the notification period on condition that the number of advantageous procedures from which the advantageous display result has been derived when the determination result of the predetermining means becomes a predetermined result has reached the determined number of arrivals. It may be a ratio that determines the number of times of arrival until the control to the period is started (see Modification (10-14)).

  In the case of (a) above, the notification period control is performed so that the degree of advantage for the player increases as the amount of points specified from the point specifying information increases (for example, the more points are provided). The means sets notification conditions that are determined to be controlled during the notification period at a high rate (see, for example, the winning rate of “0-2” and the winning rate of “6-9” in FIG. 34). In the case of (b), the notification period control is performed so that the degree of advantage for the player increases as the amount of points specified from the point specifying information increases (for example, the more points are provided). The means sets a notification condition for determining a smaller number of reached games at a high rate (see Modification (10-14)). In the case of the above (c), the notification period control is performed so that the degree of advantage for the player increases as the amount of points specified from the point specifying information increases (for example, as the number of points increases). The means sets a notification condition for determining a smaller number of arrivals at a high rate (see Modification (10-14)).

  Further, the notification condition may be, for example, a condition related to a period controlled in the notification period. More specifically, the notification condition related to the period to be controlled in the notification period is (d) control on the notification period on condition that the number of games digested in the notification period has reached the determined end game number. The ratio of determining the number of end games in the slot machine to be ended, (e) The end lottery is executed according to the end probability determined in advance in the notification period, and the control to the notification period is performed on condition that the winning in the end lottery is won. The ratio for determining the termination probability in the slot machine to be terminated, (f) The notification on condition that the determination result of the predetermination means becomes a predetermined result in the notification period and the corresponding result information has been notified reaches the specified number of times. It may be a ratio for determining the specified number of times in the slot machine that finishes controlling the period (see Modification Example (10-14)). .

  In the case of (d), the notification period control is performed so that the degree of advantage for the player increases as the amount of points specified from the point specifying information increases (for example, as the number of points increases). The means sets a notification condition for determining a larger number of finished games at a high rate (see, for example, a winning rate of “0-2” and a winning rate of “6-9” in FIG. 34). In the case of the above (e), the notification period control is performed so that the degree of advantage for the player increases as the amount of points specified from the point specifying information increases (for example, as the number of points increases). A means sets the alerting | reporting conditions which determine a lower termination | probability with a high ratio (refer modification (10-14)). In the case of (f), the notification period control is performed so that the degree of advantage for the player increases as the amount of points specified from the point specifying information increases (for example, the more points are provided). A means sets the alerting | reporting conditions which determine the more specified frequency | count with a high ratio (refer modification (10-14)).

  In addition, the notification condition is, for example, (g) a slot in which whether or not to notify corresponding result information when the determination result of the pre-determining means becomes a predetermined result during the notification period, and which is notified when winning is determined. It may be the ratio that determines the winning probability in the machine. In the case of the above (ki), the notification period control is performed so that the degree of advantage for the player increases as the amount of points specified from the point specifying information increases (for example, as the number of points increases). A means sets the alerting | reporting conditions which determine a higher winning probability with a high ratio (refer modification (10-14)).

  The notification condition may be any of the above (a) to (ki), or may be selectively combined among the above (a) to (ki). Even if the notification condition is any one of the above (a) to (ki) or selectively combined, the amount of points specified from the point specifying information is higher as the player is more advantageous (for example, Since the notification condition is set so that the degree of advantage for the player becomes higher as the number of points increases, the player can advance the game while expecting it, and can improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the slot machine that adopts (b) or (c) as the notification condition, it can be derived when the determination result of the predetermining means becomes a specific result among the predetermined results according to the notification condition. When a predetermined end display result is derived, control is performed during an out-of-period notification enabling period for notifying the result information corresponding to the specific result, except for the notification period of the period controlled to the gaming state that can be in the normal state. A non-period notification possible period control means,
Provided with a non-period notification means for notifying the result information corresponding to the specified result when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the specified result on condition that the notification period is outside the period. In this case, the notification condition related to whether or not to start the notification period may further include technical matters described below.

  As notification conditions related to whether or not to start the notification period, (h) notification outside the period can be made on condition that the number of games digested in the out-of-period notification period has reached the determined number of out-of-period end games Execute out-of-period end lottery according to the ratio of determining the out-of-period end game in the slot machine that ends the control to the period, and the predetermined out-of-period end probability in the out-of-period notification possible period. The ratio of determining the end-of-period end probability in the slot machine that finishes the control to the out-of-period notification period on condition that the lottery has been won, As a condition that the number of times the corresponding result information has been notified has reached the specified number of times outside the period, the control to end the control period outside the period is terminated. Good rate, be an determining the period out prescribed number of times in Ttomashin (see Modification (10-15)).

  In the case of the above (ku), the notification period control is performed so that the degree of advantage for the player increases as the amount of points specified from the point specifying information increases as the degree of advantage for the player increases (for example, as the number of points increases). The means sets a notification condition for determining a larger number of out-of-period end games at a high rate (see Modification (10-15)). In the case of the above (K), the notification period control is performed so that the degree of advantage for the player increases as the amount of points specified from the point specifying information increases (for example, as the number of points increases). The means sets a notification condition for determining a lower out-of-period termination probability at a high rate (see Modification (10-15)). In the case of (co), the notification period control is performed so that the degree of advantage for the player increases as the amount of points specified from the point specifying information increases (for example, the more points there are). A means sets the alerting | reporting conditions which determine a larger number of outside-period prescription | regulation frequency by a high ratio (refer modification (10-15)).

  In addition, the notification condition is, for example, lottery whether or not to notify corresponding result information when the determination result of the pre-determining means becomes a specific result in the (non-) notifiable period, and notifies when winning. In the slot machine, the ratio for determining the winning probability may be used. In the case of (S), the notification period control is performed so that the degree of advantage for the player increases as the amount of points specified from the point specifying information increases (for example, the more points are provided). A means sets the alerting | reporting conditions which determine a higher winning probability by a high ratio (refer modification (10-15)).

  The notification condition in the slot machine including the non-period notification possible period control means and the non-period notification means may be any of the above (a) to (ki) and the above (ku) to (sa), Moreover, what was selectively combined among said (a)-(ki) and said (ku)-(sa) may be sufficient. Even if the notification condition is any one of the above (A) to (K) and the above (K) to (S), or selectively combined, the amount of points specified from the point specifying information is a game. Since the notification condition is set so that the higher the degree of advantage for the player (for example, the more points), the higher the degree of advantage for the player, the player can proceed with the game with a sense of expectation. Can improve the interest of

  (O-f) When the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined result, and the operation is received by the derivation operation reception means in accordance with an advantageous procedure determined in advance corresponding to the predetermined result The advantageous display result derived in (i) is more than the display result (hereinafter also referred to as the non-advantageous display result) derived when the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting unit in a procedure different from the advantageous procedure. ) A point that a player acquires a lot of game value (medals), (ii) a point that is controlled in a game state advantageous in the game after the game, or (iii) a game state that is disadvantageous in the game after the game The display result may be a display result that increases the degree of advantage for the player at least at any point that is not controlled (see Modification (10-13)).

  Furthermore, when the procedure for deriving the advantageous display result at the three points (i) to (iii) is different, the three points (i) to (iii) may be comprehensively determined.

  In other words, the advantage display result is more advantageous for the player than the non-advantage display result is that the game value acquired by the player in the game in which the determination result of the predetermining means is a predetermined result is more than the advantage display result. There are more non-advantageous display results, and even if a loss occurs due to the advantageous display results compared to the non-advantageous display results, it becomes an advantageous display result and is controlled to an advantageous gaming state thereafter. As a result, it is a case where the player acquires a gaming value equal to or greater than the loss compared to the case where the gaming state is not controlled to be advantageous.

  Further, the advantage display result is more advantageous for the player than the non-advantage display result. The game value acquired by the player in the game in which the determination result of the predetermining means is a predetermined result is higher than the advantage display result. There are more non-advantageous display results, and even if there is a loss due to the advantageous display results compared to the non-advantageous display results, control to an unfavorable gaming state without resulting in non-advantageous display results As a result, the player obtains a gaming value that is greater than or equal to the loss compared to when the gaming state is controlled to be disadvantageous.

  In addition, the advantage display result is more advantageous to the player than the non-advantageous display result is that the player after the non-advantageous display result is more advantageous than the game state after the advantageous display result. The game value that the player acquires in the game is large even if there is a loss after the advantageous display result as compared to the non-advantageous display result. This is a case where the player obtains a game value in the game that is equal to or more than the loss that will occur after that in comparison with the case where the non-advantageous display result is greater than the non-advantageous display result.

  Further, the derivation control means described above is operated by the derivation operation accepting means in an advantageous procedure determined in advance corresponding to the predetermined result when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a predetermined result. If it is accepted, if the control for deriving the display result is greater than that when the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in a procedure different from the advantageous procedure, a control with a higher degree of advantage for the player is performed. Good (see Modification (10-13)).

  In addition, the derivation control means performs control for deriving an advantageous display result when an operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in an advantageous procedure, and the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in a procedure different from the advantageous procedure. It is also possible to perform control so that the advantageous display result is not derived at the time.

  In addition, the derivation control means performs control so that the non-advantageous display result is not derived when the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in the advantageous procedure, and the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in a procedure different from the advantageous procedure. It is also possible to perform a control for deriving a non-advantageous display result when given.

  Further, the derivation control means derives an advantageous display result when an operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in an advantageous procedure than when an operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in a procedure different from the advantageous procedure. You may control so that a ratio may become high.

  In addition, the above derivation control means derives a non-advantageous display result when an operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in an advantageous procedure than when an operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in a procedure different from the advantageous procedure. It is also possible to perform control so that the ratio is lower.

More specifically, the following control may be performed.
(Of-1) When an operation is accepted in a procedure different from an advantageous procedure corresponding to a predetermined result, control is performed to derive a non-advantageous display result, and the operation is accepted in an advantageous procedure corresponding to the predetermined result. Control may be made to derive an advantageous display result to which more game values (medals) are given (paid out) than when the non-advantageous display result is derived (Modification (10-13)) reference). As a result, in a game in which the determination result of the pre-decision means is a predetermined result, the game value that the player obtains when operated by an advantageous procedure than when operated by a procedure different from the advantageous procedure It can be said that the degree of advantage for the player increases in terms of increase in the number of players.

    (Of-2) When the operation is accepted in a procedure different from the advantageous procedure corresponding to the predetermined result, the non-advantageous display result is controlled, and the operation is accepted in the advantageous procedure corresponding to the predetermined result. Control may be performed to derive an advantageous display result that is more advantageous to the player than the state after the non-advantageous display result is derived (see Modification (10-13)). .

  More specifically, for example, in a predetermined gaming state, when an operation is accepted in a procedure different from the advantageous procedure corresponding to the predetermined result, control is performed to derive a non-advantageous display result that does not involve a transition of the gaming state. When an operation is accepted according to an advantageous procedure corresponding to a predetermined result, an advantageous display result with a transition to a gaming state (for example, RT) more advantageous to the player than the predetermined gaming state is derived. It is also possible to perform control (see Modification (10-13)). In this case, there is no limitation on the game value that the player acquires when the non-advantageous display result is derived and the game value that the player acquires when the advantageous display result is derived. As a result, apart from the degree of advantage in the game in which the determination result of the pre-decision means becomes a predetermined result, the time when operated by the advantageous procedure is more appropriate than when the operation is operated by a procedure different from the advantageous procedure. In the game after the game, it can be said that the degree of advantage for the player is high in that the game state is controlled to be advantageous.

  In addition, for example, in a predetermined gaming state, when an operation is accepted in a procedure different from the advantageous procedure corresponding to the predetermined result, the gaming state (for example, disadvantageous RT) is more disadvantageous for the player than the predetermined gaming state. Control to derive non-advantageous display results with transition, and control to derive advantageous display results without transition of gaming state when an operation is accepted by an advantageous procedure corresponding to a predetermined result (See Modification (10-13)). In this case, the game value that the player acquires when the non-advantageous display result is derived and the game value that the player acquires when the advantageous display result is derived are not important. As a result, apart from the degree of advantage in the game in which the determination result of the pre-decision means becomes a predetermined result, the time when operated by the advantageous procedure is more appropriate than when the operation is operated by a procedure different from the advantageous procedure. It can be said that the degree of advantage for the player is high in that it is not controlled to a disadvantageous gaming state in the game after the game.

    (Of-3) Advantageous procedure corresponding to a predetermined result by performing control to derive an advantageous display result at a predetermined non-advantage ratio when an operation is accepted in a procedure different from the advantageous procedure corresponding to the predetermined result. When the operation is accepted, control for deriving an advantageous display result at a predetermined advantageous rate higher than a predetermined non-advantageous rate may be performed (see Modification (10-13)). The advantageous display results may be the advantageous display results indicated by (Of-1) and (Of-2). As a result, when the determination result of the pre-decision means becomes a predetermined result, the player is acquired at a higher rate when operated by the advantageous procedure than when operated by a procedure different from the advantageous procedure. The degree of advantage for the player in that at least one of the following points increases the gaming value, is controlled to an advantageous gaming state in the game after the game, or is not controlled to an unfavorable gaming state in the game after the game Can be said to be high.

  Further, when an operation is accepted in a procedure different from the advantageous procedure corresponding to the predetermined result, a control for deriving a winning display result accompanied with a predetermined non-advantageous amount of game value given at a predetermined non-advantageous ratio is performed. Performing a control for deriving a winning display result accompanied by a predetermined advantageous amount of game value given at a predetermined advantageous rate when an operation is accepted by an advantageous procedure corresponding to the predetermined result; and Non-advantageous proportion, non-advantageous amount, advantageous proportion, and advantageous amount may satisfy the relationship of (advantageous proportion) × (advantageous amount)> (non-advantageous proportion) × (non-advantageous amount) (variation (10 -13)). As a result, when the determination result of the pre-decision means becomes a predetermined result, the game value obtained by the player is greater when operated by the advantageous procedure than when operated by a procedure different from the advantageous procedure. It can be said that the degree of advantage for the player increases in that the expected value of the amount increases.

  (O-g) The notification period control means described above is a length (navigation stock number, predetermined game number) that is uniquely specified from the amount of points specified from the point specifying information at a predetermined opportunity in the progress of the game. It may be controlled to a notification period in which predetermined information is notified over a period of digestion, a period in which a navigation effect is executed a predetermined number of times, etc. (see Modification (10-14)). For example, the notification period control means may control the notification period longer when the amount of points specified from the point specifying information is larger than when the amount of points specified is small, or for the point specifying Control may be performed for the notification period longer when the amount of points specified from the information is smaller than when the amount of points is large. Even when configured in this way, the same effects as described above are obtained.

(P) A continuous performance that suggests the possibility that it has been determined to allow the occurrence of a special prize that is continued for a plurality of games (for example, three games) and that shifts to a special gaming state advantageous to the player. Continuous effect execution means to be executed (game effect execution processing executed by the sub-control unit 91);
When it is simultaneously determined by the pre-determining means that the special winning is allowed and the priority winnings (replays (1) to (3), normal small roles, etc.) are allowed, the special winning is determined. Priority derivation control means for prioritizing the winning display result corresponding to the priority winning over the corresponding winning display result (when the bonus and any one of the replays (1) to (3) and the normal small part are simultaneously won) Reel control), and
The number of types of special prizes that do not overlap each other for the operation procedure for generating a prize: X, the probability that the pre-decision means allows the occurrence of the priority prize during the continuous production: Y, If the number of continuous games in the continuous production is Z, Z <X + Y · Z is established.

  According to such a configuration, the number of games that are expected to generate a priority prize that makes it difficult to generate a special prize during a continuous performance, and the type of special prize that does not overlap with each other in the operation procedure for generating the prize. The continuous performance is executed over the number of games that is smaller than the value obtained by adding the number, that is, the number of games necessary to surely generate the allowed special prize. For this reason, it is difficult to reliably determine whether or not it is determined to allow the occurrence of a special prize until the continuous production ends. As a result, it is possible to maintain the player's sense of expectation for the occurrence of the special prize until the continuous performance ends. In addition, since the number of games for continuous production is set in consideration of the number of games that are expected to generate priority prizes that make it difficult to generate special prizes during continuous production, the operation procedure is not duplicated. The number of continuous games can be increased without greatly increasing the number of types.

  Note that the preferential prize is a prize different from the special prize, and a re-game prize in which a re-game that allows a game to be played without using a game value or a small game prize with a game value is given. Among these, it means a winning in which a corresponding winning display result is derived in preference to the special winning.

  In addition, the number of types of special prizes that do not overlap with each other for the operation procedure for generating a prize is a part of the operation procedure when the operation procedure is performed for generating one special prize. The number of special prizes that cannot be used to generate the other special prize even in the operation procedure. Even if some of the operation procedures for generating a prize are duplicated, they are regarded as the same type and are included in the number of types. It is something that does not. For example, in the case of three special prizes, if the two special prizes have duplicate operation procedures, and the two special prize manipulation procedures that overlap these manipulation procedures and the remaining special prize manipulation procedures do not overlap. There are two types.

  In addition, the probability that it is determined that the priority winning is permitted by the predetermining means during the continuous performance: Y is the probability that it is determined that the priority winning is permitted during the period during which the continuous performance is being executed. In the case of having a plurality of probabilities that it is determined to allow the occurrence of a preferential winning, such as when it is controlled to a preferential winning high probability gaming state in which the probability that it is determined that the preferential winning will be allowed to occur is high. If Z is the number of continuous games in the continuous production, and Y is the probability that it is determined that the priority winning is permitted in the gaming state in which the continuous production is executed, then Z <X + Y · Z is established. That's fine.

It is a front view showing the whole structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control circuit of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of an external output board | substrate. (A) is a timing chart showing the output status of the medal IN signal, and (b) is a timing chart showing the output status of the medal OUT signal. It is a figure which shows the structure of a reel motor. (A) is a timing chart which shows the control method at the time of the start of a reel motor, (b) is a timing chart which shows the control method at the time of rotation of a reel motor and a stop. It is a timing chart which shows the control situation of a full tank error. It is a timing chart which shows the control situation of a full tank error. It is a timing chart which shows the modification of the control situation of a full tank error. It is a timing chart which shows the modification of the control situation of a full tank error. It is a timing chart which shows the modification of the control situation of a full tank error. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of a lottery object combination and the gaming state read as a lottery object role. It is a figure for demonstrating the freeze lottery table used by a freeze lottery process. It is a timing chart which shows the update state of a winning flag and a game state flag when a setting change is performed when controlled by RT4 or RT5. 10 is a timing chart showing an update status of a winning flag and a gaming state flag when a setting change is made before the bonus winning game ends. It is a timing chart which shows the update condition of the game state flag and the number of remaining RT games when the setting is changed before one game in RT1 is completed. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the display state in each when the step up effect is performed and when the effect during a freeze is performed when the step up effect is performed. It is a figure for demonstrating the step-up effect lottery table used by a step-up effect lottery process. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution rate in which the effect during a freeze and a step-up effect are performed, and the execution rate in which only a step-up effect is performed based on the occurrence rate of freeze and the winning rate of the step-up effect is there. It is a figure which shows the magnitude relationship of the execution rate in which only a step-up effect is performed, the execution rate in which the effect during a freeze and a step-up effect are performed. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the display state in case a continuous production is performed. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the display state in case a continuous production is performed. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the display state in case the grape suggestion effect is performed. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for grape suggestion effect lottery used by the grape suggestion effect lottery process. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution rate in which the grape suggestion effect is performed. It is a figure which shows the magnitude relationship of the execution rate in which the grape suggestion effect is performed. It is a figure for demonstrating the notification timing lottery table used by a notification timing lottery process. (A) is a figure which shows the winning probability of the combination of a melon, a melon + 1 sheet | seat combination, and a combination including a blackberry, or the combination of a combination, (b) is a combination of a melon, a melon + 1 sheet combination, a combination containing a blackberry It is a figure which shows the magnitude relationship of the winning probability of a combination. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning a fall replay, (b) is a special reel when winning a melon + 1 sheet combination (1) or a melon + 1 sheet combination (2) It is a figure for demonstrating control. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery conditions used as the opportunity which performs 1st AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the table referred in 1st AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the table referred in 1st AT lottery. It is a flowchart for demonstrating point related processing. It is a figure for demonstrating point provision conditions. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for determining a grant point. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for performing difference number corresponding | compatible notification lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for performing notification lot corresponding to total number. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery conditions used as the opportunity which performs 2nd AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the table referred in 2nd AT lottery. It is a figure which shows the promotion rate which the navigation stock number is determined to be 1 or more by AT lottery in non-ART and promotes to ART. It is a figure for demonstrating the number of navigation stock added at the time of alerting | reporting promotion conditions establishment. It is a figure for demonstrating the table used for non-AT navigation lottery. It is a block diagram showing an example of a control circuit of a slot machine on which a test apparatus for performing a type test and an input / output board for inputting / outputting test information used for the test are mounted.

First Embodiment A first embodiment will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to this embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a (see FIG. 2) whose front surface is open, and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are horizontally arranged. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged so that they can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are “melon (for example, area number 7 of the left reel 2L)” and “banana (for example, area number 1 of the left reel 2L). “Symbols”, “strawberry (for example, symbol of area number 11 on left reel 2L)”, “black strawberry (for example, symbol of area number 11 on right reel 2R)”, “grape (for example, area number of left reel 2L) 6 ”),“ star (for example, the design of area number 1 on the right reel 2R) ”,“ BAR (for example, the design of area number 3 on the left reel 2L) ”,“ black 7 (eg, on the left reel 2L) A plurality of identifiable numbers such as “design of area number 17)”, “net 7 (eg, design of area number 10 of the left reel 2L)”, “white 7 (eg, design of area number 5 of the left reel 2L)” Predetermined types of symbols In order, depicted by 21, respectively. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively. In addition, the portions other than the portions on which the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are drawn are white, and light is transmitted with high transmittance. The portions on which the symbols are drawn also correspond to the colors of the symbols. It is designed to transmit light.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIGS. 2 and 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are transferred to the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed changing continuously, by stopping the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect the reference position and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are irradiated with white light from the back side. A reel LED 55 is provided. The reel LED 55 includes nine LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

  Further, a display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 4) is disposed at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a normally white liquid crystal panel having transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and a transmissive region 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 of the display region 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side through the see-through window 3. There are two types of liquid crystal displays: a non-glare type liquid crystal display with non-glare processing on the surface of the liquid crystal panel and a glare type liquid crystal display with glare processing (gloss processing). In the embodiment, a glare type liquid crystal display in which glare processing is applied to the surface of the display area 51a is used. In addition, a backlight (not shown) that irradiates the display area 51a from behind is provided on the back surface of the display area 51a excluding the transmissive area 51b, and a concealing member that conceals the inside is further provided on the back surface. (Not shown) is provided.

  On the front side (front side in FIG. 1) of the liquid crystal display 51, an instruction (for example, touch operation) from the player to the display surface is detected, and the position (for example, the position where the touch operation is performed) is specified. Light-emitting devices 56a and 56b and light-receiving devices 57a and 57b that constitute a touch panel for the above-described purpose are installed. The light emitting devices 56a and 56b include a plurality of infrared light emitting elements (for example, LEDs). The light receiving devices 57a and 57b include a plurality of infrared light receiving elements (for example, phototransistors).

  The light emitting device 56a and the light receiving device 57a are installed in pairs in the horizontal direction across the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51. The light emitting device 56a and the light receiving device 57a are installed so that infrared rays radiated from the plurality of light emitting elements provided in the light emitting device 56a can be received by the plurality of light receiving elements provided in the light receiving device 57a. Similarly, the light emitting device 56b and the light receiving device 57b are installed in pairs in the vertical direction across the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The light emitting device 56b and the light receiving device 57b are installed so that infrared rays emitted from the plurality of light emitting elements provided in the light emitting device 56b can be received by the plurality of light receiving elements provided in the light receiving device 57b.

  In the present embodiment, infrared grids are formed along the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 by emitting infrared rays from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b. When a touch operation is performed on the display surface by the player, the light receiving devices 57a and 57b detect the shielding of infrared rays and output a signal for specifying the position where the detected light receiving element is arranged. To the touch panel controller 99 described later. The touch panel controller 99 can specify the position where the touch operation is performed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 based on signals from the light receiving devices 57a and 57b, and the touch panel is formed by these. Yes.

  The light emitting devices 56 a and 56 b constituting the touch panel are installed on the left side and the lower side of the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51, and the light receiving devices 57 a and 57 b are installed on the right side and the upper side of the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51. The touch panel can detect a touch operation in an area surrounded by the light emitting devices 56a and 56b and the light receiving devices 57a and 57b, and can specify a position where the touch operation is performed.

  Further, on the front door 1b, a medal is inserted using a medal insertion unit 4 into which a medal can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which a medal is paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player). A single BET switch 5 operated when setting the number of bets for a minute, and using a credit, a specified number of bets determined in accordance with the gaming state within the range (in this embodiment, an initial game described later) The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting 3 in RT (Replay Time) in which the winning probability of the state and the replay is changed, and 2 in the regular bonus, and setting of medals and bets stored as credits Settlement switch 10 operated when settling the used medals (returning the medals used for setting credits and bets), starting the game Start switch 7 is operated when that reel 2L, 2C, stop switch 8L is operated to stop each rotation of the 2R, 8C, 8R, but are provided operable by the player.

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals acquired during a big bonus, regular bonus, and RT described later, and when an error occurs. A game auxiliary display 12 for displaying an error code indicating the contents and a payout display 13 for displaying the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning are provided.

  Further, on the front door 1b, a 1BETLED 14 that notifies that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, a 2BETLED 15 that notifies that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 bets are set. 3BET LED 16 to notify when lit, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted is lit, start valid LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (previous Waiting state LED 19 for informing that it is in the state of waiting for the start of reel rotation since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the game, during replay informing that it is in the replay game described later An LED 20 is provided.

  Further, inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. In the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R that indicate that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective are turned on. (See FIG. 4).

  Further, inside the front door 1b, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for canceling an error state excluding a RAM abnormality error described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, and changing a set value described later A set value display 24 for displaying the set value at that time or during confirmation of the set value, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, which will be described later, are provided in a hopper tank 34 a provided inside the housing 1 a. (See FIG. 2) The flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the side or the medal payout exit 9 side, the inserted medal that is inserted from the medal insertion section 4 and flows down to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector (not shown) having a sensor 31 and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a reel sensor 33L that can detect the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, as shown in FIG. 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), the reel unit 2 including the reel LED 55, the external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, the hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and the hopper tank 34a A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals stored in the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided. .

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full sensor 35 a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced apart from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals is provided. It is possible to detect that the medal storage amount stored in the inside when it is conductive by contacting through the medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, that the overflow tank is full. It has become.

  On the front surface of the power supply box 100 is a stop for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function that controls the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at the end of a big bonus, which will be described later. Switch 36a, for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function for controlling automatic settlement processing (processing for returning (returning) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at the end of a big bonus, which will be described later It functions as an automatic settlement switch 36b, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change mode at startup, and a reset switch for canceling an error state and a stop state except for a RAM abnormality error in a normal state. A reset that functions as a setting switch to change the setting value of the winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery, which will be described later DOO / setting switch 38, a power switch 39 which is operated to turn ON / OFF the power supply is provided.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. In order to use credits, the single BET switch 5 or the MAX BET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line determined according to the gaming state among the winning lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the start switch 7 is operated. Is in a valid state, that is, a state where the game can be started. When medals are inserted beyond the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the middle stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the symbols arranged in the upper stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed. The winning line L2 set across the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, the winning line L3 set across the lower symbols, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, lower right There are 5 types of winning lines L4 set across straddling symbols, the lower line of reel 2L, the middle part of reel 2C, the upper part of reel 2R, that is, the winning line L5 set straddling the symbols lined up to the right All the winning lines L1 to L5 are valid when a specified number of bets are set in the normal gaming state, RT, big bonus, and regular bonus.

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

  When one of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a role) is set on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L5. When the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped as a display result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). If a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of activated pay lines, the total number of payouts determined for each combination of symbols arranged on the activated pay line is totaled. The total number of medals is awarded to the player. However, an upper limit (15 in this embodiment) is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game. When the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is given. Will be. In addition, when a combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L5, a game corresponding to the combination of symbols Transition to the state.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start changing the symbols, any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is When operated, the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R stop rotating and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds). The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

  For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, as a result, the symbols from the symbol to six frames ahead can be displayed in the upper row. That is, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated, within 7 frames including the symbols displayed on the lower row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The arranged symbols can be displayed on the winning line.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the.

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, stop switch 36a, automatic checkout switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101. Yes.

  On the game control board 40, the one-sheet BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the insertion medal sensor 31, the door opening detection switch 25, The reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Are connected, and the detection signals of these connected switches are inputted.

  Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the payout display 13, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, and the BET. The switch effective LED 21, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are connected to each other, and are described above via the power supply board 101. The hopper motor 34b is connected, and these electric components are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 controls the game, and a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment). Random number generation circuit 42 for generating a random number, sampling circuit 43 for acquiring a random number from the random number generation circuit, and switch detection for detecting a detection signal input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 Circuit 44, motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of flow path switching solenoid 30, and various displays and LEDs connected to game control board 40 The LED drive circuit 47 that controls the power supplied to the slot machine 1 When the voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, an initialization command is not input when the power is turned on or from the main CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 that sometimes gives a reset signal to the main CPU 41a, an electrical connection state between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31, and an electrical connection state between the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 A disconnection monitoring IC 50 for monitoring the above and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

  The main CPU 41a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 41b, and performs processing related to the progress of the game. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 is controlled directly or indirectly. The ROM 41b stores fixed data such as programs executed by the main CPU 41a and various tables. The RAM 41c is used as a work area when the main CPU 41a executes a program. The I / O port 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 is also supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and while the backup power is being supplied, the main CPU 41a performs a refresh operation to hold the data stored in the RAM 41c. It has become so.

  The random number generation circuit 42 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates the value every time a predetermined number of pulses are generated, as will be described later, and the sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42. . The random number generation circuit 42 defines a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number, and in the present embodiment, 0 to 65535 is defined as the range. The main CPU 41a sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 43 according to the processing to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random number (this function is hereinafter referred to as a hardware random number function). Random numbers for internal lottery, which will be described later, are processed by software instead of using the random numbers extracted by the hardware random number function as they are. The main CPU 41a also has a function of updating a numerical value of a specific register by the above-described timer interrupt process (main) and acquiring the updated numerical value as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a software random number function). .

  The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and detects a voltage drop (for example, whether or not the voltage drops below a predetermined voltage). Is a circuit that outputs the signal. Although not specifically shown, the main control unit 41 includes an interrupt input terminal. When a voltage drop signal is input to the interrupt input terminal, an external interrupt occurs, and the main CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 Performs power interruption interrupt processing according to external interrupts. Further, the main CPU 41a executes a timer interrupt process at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment).

  In the power interruption interrupt process, the execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited with the start of the process. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored.

  Next, after all output ports are initialized, a RAM parity is calculated based on all data stored in the RAM, set in a predetermined parity storage area, and RAM access is prohibited. Then, a loop process in which no process is performed is entered. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the main control unit 41 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted.

  Thus, in the power interruption processing, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and stored in the RAM by comparing with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup. It is possible to check whether the data being processed is normal.

  Next, the reset circuit 49 outputs a reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the voltage rises to a level at which the main control unit 41 can be activated when the power is turned on, and activates the main control unit 41. When the value of the reset counter is counted up without being cleared based on a signal periodically output from the main control unit 41, that is, when the main control unit 41 does not operate for a certain time, The reset signal is output to restart the main control unit 41.

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. The transmission line of the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is composed of a strobe (INT) signal line, a data transmission line, and a ground line, and is connected via the effect relay board 80. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not directly connected.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to the light receiving devices 57a and 57b constituting the touch panel described above, and detection signals of the connected light receiving devices 57a and 57b are input to the touch panel controller 99.

  The production control board 90 is connected to electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), production effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. The electrical components are driven based on control by a sub-control unit 91 (described later) mounted on the effect control board 90. The effect control board 90 is connected to the light emitting devices 56a and 56b constituting the touch panel described above, and the light emitting devices 56a and 56b are based on control by a touch panel controller 99 described later mounted on the effect control board 90. To be driven.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and a microcomputer including an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 for performing display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an effect driving LED 52, an LED driving circuit 93 for controlling driving of the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from the speakers 53, 54, Switch detection for detecting a detection signal input from a reset circuit 95 for supplying a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, and switches connected to the effect control board 90 Circuit 96 outputs time information including date information and time information The clock device 97, the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub-control unit 91; A touch panel controller 99 for performing processing for specifying a position where a touch operation is performed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 based on signals from the devices 56b and 57b, other circuits, and the like are mounted. In response to the command transmitted from the game control board 40 and the output information from the touch panel controller 99, various controls for performing the performance are performed, and each part of the control circuit mounted on the performance control board 90 is directly or Control indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). The sub CPU 91a acquires a command from the main control unit 41 based on an input of a strobe (INT) signal output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, and performs a command reception interrupt process for storing the command in the reception buffer. Run. In addition, the sub CPU 91a generates an interrupt at regular intervals and executes a timer interrupt process. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes a power interruption interrupt process according to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98.

  The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when a winning symbol is aligned on any winning line of the variable display device 2. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the state of the game, but can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to big bonus and regular bonus, small roles with payout of medals, and setting of bet number. There is a re-player who can start the next game without needing. The big bonus may be indicated as BB, and the regular bonus provided during the big bonus may be indicated as RB. In some cases, a big bonus or a regular bonus is simply referred to as a bonus. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment outputs an external output signal indicating a gaming state, an error occurrence state, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 5, these external output signals are output from the game control board 40 under the control of the main CPU 41a, and the information output terminal board 1010 of the game store (hall) in which the external output board 1000 and the slot machine 1 are installed. Via a hall computer such as a hall computer.

  From the game control board 40 to the external output board 1000, a medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, a medal OUT signal indicating the number of medals given to the player due to the occurrence of a winning, a gaming state Is an RB signal indicating that the RB is in progress, a BB signal indicating that the gaming state is BB, a door opening signal indicating that the front door 1b is open, and a transition to the setting change mode described later. A setting change signal indicating a medal selector abnormality and a payout error signal indicating a hopper unit 34 abnormality are output.

  In this embodiment, there is a challenge time (a gaming state where the number of sliding pieces on the reel is limited, but winning is allowed for all small roles) and a challenge bonus with a high probability of challenge time. However, in order to make common with the slot machines equipped with these gaming states, in addition to the signal lines for outputting the above signals, there is a gaming state between the gaming control board 40 and the external output board 1000. A signal line for outputting a signal during CT indicating that the challenge time is in progress and a signal during CB indicating that the gaming state is during the challenge bonus is connected, and there is a signal line for error output that may be expanded in the future. It is connected.

  The external output board 1000 is provided with a relay circuit 1001, a parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002, a terminal for each output signal, and a connector 1003 for electrical connection with the circuit of the information providing terminal board 1010.

  Of the signals output from the game control board 40, the medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, RB signal, BB signal, (CT signal), and (CB signal) are directly pulsed via the relay circuit 1001. The signal is output to the information providing terminal board 1010 as a signal.

  On the other hand, a door opening signal, a setting change signal, a closing error signal, a payout error signal, and a (preliminary signal) are security signals that are serial signals that can be individually identified by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002. And output to the information providing terminal board 1010.

  The medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, RB signal, BB signal, (CT signal), and (CB signal) output from the external output board 1000 are output to the hall device via the information providing terminal board 1010. Is done. On the other hand, the security signal output from the external output board 1000 is again converted into a door opening signal, a setting change signal, a closing error signal, a payout error signal, and a spare signal at the information providing terminal board 1010 and output to the hall device. Will be.

  The external output signal includes a door opening signal, a setting change signal, a closing error signal, and a dispensing error signal, but these door opening signal, setting changing signal, closing error signal, and dispensing error signal are not frequently output signals. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide an external output terminal for each of these signals.

  For this reason, in the present embodiment, the external output signal output from the game control board 40 as described above is output to the hall device via the external output board 1000, and the door opening signal among these external output signals, The setting change signal, the input error signal, and the payout error signal are converted into a security signal, which is a serial signal that can be individually identified, by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002 mounted on the external output board 1000 and externally converted. The door opening signal, the setting change signal, the closing error signal, and the dispensing error signal can be output from one terminal, and it is not necessary to provide more terminals than necessary.

  In addition, even if there is a spare signal line that is not currently used but may be used in the future, individual signals can be identified with a single terminal, including the signal output from the spare signal line. It is possible to output as much as possible, and a spare signal line terminal that is not used does not become an empty terminal.

  In this embodiment, the door opening signal, the setting change signal, the closing error signal, and the dispensing error signal can be individually identified by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002 mounted on the external output board 1000. It is converted to a security signal, which is a serial signal, and output to the outside. For example, any one of a door opening signal, a setting change signal, a closing error signal, and a payout error signal can be output by an AND circuit or the like. If it is output, an error signal may be output to the outside with one terminal. Even in this case, an error occurs in the external device, the door is open, or the setting is being changed. It is possible to specify that any of them is occurring, and it is not necessary to provide more terminals than necessary. In this case, since a plurality of signals can be output to the outside with one terminal without being converted into a serial signal, the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, the medal IN signal indicating the number of medals (credits) used by the main CPU 41a to set the wager number as an external output signal as described above, for example, in order to manage sales in the hall computer. And a control for outputting a medal OUT signal indicating the number of medals (credits) given to the player due to the occurrence of a prize to an external device as an external output signal.

  As an output method of the medal IN signal, a method of outputting every time the bet number is set can be considered. In this method, when the bet number is canceled after the bet number is set, the medal IN signal is output. There is a problem that control for canceling the output must be performed. In addition, when it is possible to set the bet number using both medals and credits, the bet number is set using a program that outputs a medal IN signal when the medals are inserted and the bet number is set and the credits. It is necessary to separately provide a program for outputting the medal IN signal when set.

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 6A, the main CPU 41a according to the present embodiment detects the main CPU 41a when the operation of the start switch 7 is effectively detected, that is, when the number of bets used in the game is determined. Outputs medals IN signals for the set number of bets together.

  Specifically, when a predetermined number of bets has not yet been set and the insertion of a medal is detected in a state where the insertion of a medal is permitted, every time one insertion of the medal is detected by the insertion medal sensor 31. One bet is added. When the specified number of bets is set, the operation of the start switch 7 is validated. Thereafter, when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected, that is, when the bet number used in the game is determined, the main CPU 41a collectively outputs the medal IN signals for the set bet number. In addition, when the bet amount is set by using credit for all or a part of the specified number of bets, the main CPU 41a is set when the specified number of bets is set and the operation of the start switch 7 is detected. The medals IN signals for the number of bets set to are collectively output.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game is started, that is, when the number of medals used for setting the number of bets is determined, the medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the number of bets is collected. Since it is outputted to the outside, it becomes possible to omit the control for canceling the outputted medal IN signal in accordance with the cancellation of the betting number, and the control relating to the output of the medal IN signal can be simplified.

  In addition, since the medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the bet number is collectively output when the number of medals used for setting the bet number is determined, the bet number is set by inserting the medals. Sometimes it is not necessary to separately provide a program that outputs a medal IN signal and a program that outputs a medal IN signal when the number of bets is set using credits, and a program that outputs a medal IN signal is shared. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the program capacity for outputting the medal IN signal.

  On the other hand, as a method for outputting the medal OUT signal, there are a method of outputting the medal OUT signal collectively according to the number of medals paid out at the start of medal payout and a method of outputting the medal OUT signal collectively at the end of the medal payout. In the former case, when a medal out error occurs while the medal is being paid out and the medal payout is interrupted, the number of medals indicated by the medal OUT signal and the number of medals actually paid out are changed. There is a problem that an error occurs and the external device cannot specify the exact payout number at that time. In the latter case, after the medal payout is completed, the next game cannot be started until the output of the medal OUT signal is completed.

  Therefore, the main CPU 41a according to the present embodiment indicates that, when a medal is paid out by paying out a physical medal from the hopper unit 34, a medal indicating that one medal is awarded every time one medal is paid out. Outputs OUT signal.

  More specifically, when a winning with a medal payout occurs and is added to the credit, each time 1 is added to the credit, the main CPU 41a outputs a 1-pulse medal OUT signal indicating the payout of one medal. When a medal is paid out from the hopper unit 34, as shown in FIG. 6B, one medal is paid out and the main CPU 41a indicates the payout of one medal every time it is detected by the payout sensor 34c. A 1-pulse medal OUT signal is output. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), it is determined that a predetermined payout medal-free time has elapsed since the last medal payout was detected during medal payout, or the medals continue. If the detection time exceeds a predetermined medal clogging time and is determined to be a medal clogging, and if the payout operation is stopped due to a payout error state, the number of sheets actually paid out is stopped before the payout operation is stopped. Only the medal OUT signal is output, the payout error is canceled, the remaining payout is resumed, the remaining medal is paid out, and the medal OUT signal accompanying the payout of the remaining medals is output each time it is detected by the payout sensor 34c. Will be. Then, when the payout of the last medal is detected and the output of the medal OUT signal is completed, the control of one game is finished, and the insertion of the medal is permitted at this time.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a medal is paid out by paying out a physical medal from the hopper unit 34, a medal OUT indicating that one medal is awarded every time one medal is paid out. Even if the medal is out and the payout error occurs and the payout of the medal is interrupted, the number of medals indicated by the medal OUT signal is actually output. Since the number of medals paid out matches, the number of medals paid out can be accurately output to the outside.

  Also, in the method of outputting the medals OUT signal collectively according to the number of medals paid out at the start of medal payout or the method of outputting the medals OUT signal collectively at the end of the medal payout, more medals are forced than the number of medals originally paid out. Medal indicating that one medal was awarded each time a medal is paid out, although it is difficult to detect it with an external device such as a hall computer when an illegal act of automatically paying out is performed. By outputting a signal, it is possible to accurately and accurately grasp the number of medals paid out by winning a small role on an external device in real time. It becomes possible to detect and such an illegal act can be prevented effectively.

  In addition, every time a medal is paid out, a medal OUT signal indicating that one medal has been awarded is output. Therefore, the bet number setting operation is permitted immediately after the medal payout is completed. Therefore, since the next game can be started, the game can proceed smoothly.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating the configuration of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are, for example, hybrid type stepping motors, and include 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 permanent magnets magnetized in the same direction as the rotating shaft are incorporated therein. The reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R receive a pulse signal output from the motor drive circuit 45 based on the control of the main CPU 41a, and the respective excitation phases φ1 to φ4 of the stator 32b are excited according to a predetermined procedure. Each time a pulse is received, the rotor 32a is rotated by a predetermined angle (one step).

  FIG. 8A is a timing chart showing a control method when starting the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R. In the figure, φ1 to φ4 indicate each excitation phase, “ON” indicates an excitation state, and “OFF” indicates a demagnetization state. When starting the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, the main CPU 41a starts excitation in the rotational direction by a 1-2 phase excitation method, which will be described later, starting from the state where only the stop phase is excited. Specifically, for example, when the stop phase is (φ3), φ1 to φ4 are changed in the order of (φ3, φ4), (φ4), (φ4, φ1). Excited alternately in 2 phase, 1 phase and 2 phase.

  If the excitation is started with a phase different from the stop phase as a starting point, the permanent magnet of the rotor 32a is suddenly attracted to the excitation phase, and the reel vibrates at the start of rotation. In the present embodiment, since the excitation is started from the stop phase as a starting point, the reel integrally coupled with the rotor 32a starts smoothly.

  FIG. 8B is a timing chart showing a control method during rotation and stop of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R.

  First, during the rotation, that is, until the condition for stopping the reel is satisfied, the reel motor is driven by the 1-2 phase excitation method to rotate the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. For example, a pulse signal indicating excitation of φ1 to φ4 is turned ON / OFF at the timing shown in FIG. 8B, and (φ4, φ1), (φ1), (φ1,. (φ2), (φ2), (φ2, φ3), (φ3), (φ3, φ4), (φ4), (φ4, φ1)... in this order, 2 phase, 1 phase, 2 phase, 1 phase, 2 The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by exciting the Φ1 to Φ4 alternately for each phase and rotating the rotor 32a.

  Next, when the condition for stopping the rotating reel is satisfied, that is, when the rotor 32a steps out by an overshoot amount described later, an angle at which the symbol (target symbol) selected by the stop operation can be derived and displayed. When the angle position reaches the position (target stop angle position), the process shifts to the reel stop control from the excited state of the two phases. For example, when the condition for stopping the reel is established in the period shown in FIG. 8B as the stop condition establishment step, the process proceeds to stop control after waiting until time Ta when the two phases are excited. .

  The reel stop control is performed in two stages as indicated by T1 and T2 in FIG. The control performed at T1 is called 2-phase excitation stop control, and the control performed at T2 is called 3-phase excitation stop control.

  The two-phase excitation stop control is started from the time Ta when the reel motor is driven by the 1-2 phase excitation method and the state is shifted from the state in which the one phase is excited to the state in which the two phases are excited. In this control, the excited state is held for a predetermined hold time T1. For example, as shown in FIG. 8B, the state in which (φ1, φ2) is excited is held for the hold time T1 from the time when (φ1, φ2) is excited to the state in which (φ1) is excited. To do. As a result, rapid braking is applied to the rotor 32a of each reel motor that has been rotating at a high speed.

  The hold time T1 is determined according to the amount of overshoot that will cause the step-out, and varies depending on the magnitude of the holding torque of the reel motor, the inertia of the rotor 32a, the spring constant, and the like. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the amount of overshoot is four steps of the stepping motor, and the hold time T1 is set as a time required for the reel motor to drive for three steps. Then, the target stop angle position of the rotor 32a is set three steps ahead from the stage where the two-phase excitation stop control is started in accordance with the hold time T1.

  For this reason, at the time Tb when the hold time T1 elapses, the rotor 32a is in a position immediately before the target stop angle position, and the rotation speed is braked. Therefore, the three-phase excitation stop control is started by switching the excitation pattern at time Tb. That is, φ1 is demagnetized, and the stop phase φ3 corresponding to the target stop angle position and the two brake phases φ2 and φ4 at opposite positions across the stop phase are excited for a predetermined time T2. Thereby, the rotor 32a stops at the holding torque stable point of the stop phase φ3, that is, the target stop angle position while obtaining the brakes by the brake phases φ2 and φ4. As a result, the reel integrally coupled with the rotor 32a stops at a target stop position where the target symbol can be derived and displayed without being vibrated accurately.

  After the three-phase excitation stop control is executed during T2 (Tc), the brake phases φ2 and φ4 are demagnetized, and the motor voltage is changed from H to L while maintaining the excitation state of the stop phase φ3. The reason why the excited state of the stop phase φ3 is maintained even after the rotor 32a is stopped is that the rotor 32a deviates from the holding torque stable point of the stop phase φ3 due to the phase difference between the holding torque and the detent torque or the deviation due to the effect of friction. It is for preventing. As a result, it is possible to prevent the reel from moving finely after being temporarily stopped and the angular position of the rotor 32a when starting the reel motor next time from being shifted from the angular position at the time of stopping.

  The excitation state of the stop phase φ3 that is maintained even after the rotor 32a is stopped is a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds, without performing the next game start operation), and shifts to a standby state (demonstration effect). Is released when (the same timing as) has elapsed (Td). In other words, after the rotor 32a is stopped, if a predetermined time has elapsed without starting the next game, all of φ1 to φ4 are demagnetized. For this reason, for example, there is no burden on the components and the like constituting the stepping motor due to the heat generated when the excitation phase is continuously excited for a long time, so that deterioration of these components can be prevented. Further, in this embodiment, the excited state is released at the timing when the state in which the next game start operation is not performed continues for a predetermined time and shifts to the standby state (demonstration effect), so the player is playing a game. In the meantime, it is possible to maintain a state in which the symbols arranged on the reels are not easily displaced. On the other hand, in a state in which the player is unlikely to play, the load on the component parts of the stepping motor can be reduced.

  As described above, in order to start the rotation of the reel smoothly, it is necessary to specify the exact stop position of the rotor 32a at the start of the rotation of the reel motor. In this embodiment, the two-phase excitation stop control and 3 By performing the reel motor stop control together with the phase excitation stop control, the rotation of the rotor 32a is rapidly braked by the two-phase excitation stop control and is guided to the target stop angle position, and then the three-phase excitation stop control. As a result, the rotor 32a stops at the target stop angle position by excitation of the stop phase while obtaining the brake by excitation of the two brake phases at opposite positions across the stop phase of the target stop angle position. The inner rotor 32a can be stopped at the target stop angle position without vibrating. Furthermore, since the rotor 32a stops at the target stop angle position, the exact stop position of the rotor 32a is specified, so that the reel can be smoothly rotated at the start of rotation.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate, and the payout rate being lower in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. In other words, when 6 is set as the set value, the player has the highest advantage, and the advantages decrease stepwise in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

  In order to change the set value, when the power of the slot machine 1 is in the ON state, it is necessary to turn it off once, and after the setting key switch 37 is turned on, the power of the slot machine 1 needs to be turned on. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 in the ON state, 1 is displayed as the initial value of the setting value on the setting value display 24, and the setting change mode in which the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38 is set. Transition. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change mode, the setting value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the setting value is returned to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the set value is confirmed, and the confirmed set value is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned OFF, the game shifts to a state where the game can be started by setting the number of bets. It should be noted that when the power of the slot machine 1 is in an ON state, an operation for turning it OFF once, an operation for turning the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned ON, an operation of the reset / setting switch 38, An operation necessary for setting the set value, such as an operation of the start switch 7 for determining the set value, is referred to as a setting change operation. The setting change operation is not limited to such an operation, and may be any operation as long as it is an operation for setting a setting value.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is divided into an important work, a general work, a special work, a set value work, a stop phase work, a non-saved work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  The important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient to be initialized at the end of the BB, such as various display devices and LED display data, input / output data of the I / O port 41d, and a game time clock counter, is stored. General work consists of data that can be initialized at the end of the BB, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, the total number of medals paid out in the BB, etc. ) And a winning flag are stored.

  Special work, data for sending commands to the production control board 90, various software random numbers, etc., data that is initialized only before the start of setting, at the end of each game, at the time of winning and setting changes Winning flag (big bonus, regular bonus) that is initialized at the time (when changing to the setting change mode), gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state of the next game, the number of digested games reaches the predetermined number of games This is a work in which the number of remaining games controlled by the RT is stored when the RT is finished (for example, RT1 described later). In the special work, an example in which the number of remaining games controlled by the RT is stored will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of games digested after being controlled by the RT is stored. Also good.

  The set value work is a work in which a set value used when performing a lottery in the internal lottery process is stored, and is set to 1 after 0 is stored in the initialization before the setting is started (before the transition to the setting change mode). The set value that is corrected and newly set at the end of the setting (when the setting change mode is ended) is stored.

  Even in the case of shifting to the setting change mode, in principle, information relating to the gaming state (the type of gaming state and the number of remaining games in the case of RT1) before shifting to the setting changing mode is maintained. Thereby, for example, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode during RT, the game state is controlled such that the replay winning probability of the RT is maintained even after the mode change mode is changed. In addition, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode during RT that ends when the number of games reaches the predetermined number of games, the number of games is also maintained as will be described later. In addition, when the bonus winning flag is set for the special work and the mode is changed to the setting change mode, the winning flag is initialized. For example, in the case of shifting to the setting change mode during the bonus winning, the winning flag of the bonus is initialized, and when winning in the bonus lottery, the winning flag can be set again and the replay winning probability of the RT is maintained. Controlled by the state. For this reason, in principle, an area in which a game state flag for specifying the game state of the next game is stored is not initialized in connection with the setting change. As an exception, for example, when the gaming state before transition to the setting change mode is a bonus, a gaming state flag indicating the initial gaming state in relation to the setting change is stored.

  The stop phase work is a work in which data indicating the stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stored, and data indicating the stop phase is stored when the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are stopped. The Rukoto. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed at the time of activation. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied.

  The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main CPU 41a is stored, and the unused stack area is established by any one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. In this case, the used stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a starts up when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are ON, when a RAM error occurs, or when only the setting key switch 37 is ON. When the BB ends, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both turned off and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed, six initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied. At this time, five types of initializations with different regions to be initialized are performed according to each initialization condition.

  Initialization 0 is initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both ON at the time of start-up, and is performed when a change to the setting change mode is performed, or initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. Yes, in initialization 0, all areas (unused area and unused area) of the storage area of the RAM 41c except the used stack area and the area where the game state flag for specifying the game state of the next game is stored (Including the stack area) is initialized and controlled to the initial gaming state.

  Initialization 1 is an initialization that is performed when only the setting key switch 37 is ON at the time of start-up and shifts to the setting change mode. In the initialization 1, the stack in use in the storage area of the RAM 41c. The area, the area in which the game state flag for specifying the game state of the next game is stored, and all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except for the stop phase work are initialized.

  Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 2, a general work, an unused area, and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are in an OFF state at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. The saved work, unused area, and unused stack area are initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

  In this embodiment, an example in which initialization 0 and initialization 1 are performed at the end of the setting change mode will be described. However, the first game before the setting change mode, during the setting change mode, or after the setting change is performed. May be performed until the start is started (until the start switch 7 is operated). In this case, if the set value work is initialized, the determined set value is lost, so the set value work is not initialized.

  As described above, in order to start the reel smoothly, it is necessary to specify the exact stop position of the rotor 32a at the start of the rotation of the reel motor. If the data in the RAM 41c including the data indicating the stop phase is initialized, it is impossible to specify the exact stop position of the rotor 32a after changing the setting. When the reel motor is first rotated, Since the permanent magnet of the rotor 32a is attracted to the excitation phase and the reel vibrates at the start of rotation, the rotation mode of the reel becomes unsightly and the player has forgotten that the setting has been changed. There is a problem of end.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, data indicating the stop phase when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are stopped (0, 1, 2, and 3 indicate φ1, φ2, φ3, and φ4, respectively) is allocated to the RAM 41c. By setting the set stop phase work, the exact stop position of the rotor 32a can be specified. When only the setting key switch 37 is in an ON state at the time of start-up, and when shifting to the setting change mode, the RAM 41c is initialized, but the stop phase work is not initialized. Even in this gaming state, data indicating the stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R stored in the stop phase work is maintained. For this reason, even when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are first rotated after the setting is changed, it is possible to specify the exact stop position of these rotors 32a. It becomes possible to start rotation smoothly. As a result, the reel does not vibrate when the reel is first rotated after the setting is changed, and it is possible to prevent the player from seeing that the setting has been changed.

  In addition, both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are in an ON state at the time of starting, and the RAM 41c including the stop phase work can be initialized when shifting to the setting change mode. Therefore, it is possible to select whether or not to initialize the stationary phase work according to the operation method when shifting to the setting change mode at the time of activation. As a result, it is possible to initialize the RAM 41c including the stop phase work, so that an illegal program or the like becomes resident by using the stop phase work assigned to store the excitation phase of the stepping motor. Can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, the RAM 41c is initialized when only the setting key switch 37 is activated and the mode is changed to the setting change mode. At this time, the stationary phase work is not initialized. Even in the gaming state after the setting change, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are first rotated after the setting change by maintaining the data indicating the stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R stored in the stop phase work. In this case, these stop phases can be specified. However, when the data in the RAM 41c is cleared as the set value is changed, a specific initial excitation phase is used as the stop phase work. The excitation phase indicated by the data set and set in the stop phase work is excited before the game can be started after the setting change. Motor 32L, 32C, when rotating the 32R, may be able to identify these stop phases.

  Specifically, by clearing the data in the RAM 41c as the set value is changed, 0 indicating φ1 which is the initial excitation phase is set in the stop phase work. After the data indicating the initial excitation phase φ1 is set in the stop phase work, the excitation phase indicated by the data set in the stop phase work, that is, the initial excitation phase φ1 is excited before the game can be started. . Note that the data indicating the initial excitation phase is set in the stop phase work by clearing the stop phase work in the RAM 41c, but the data set in the stop phase work is changed to the data indicating the initial excitation phase. By updating, data indicating the initial excitation phase may be set in the stop phase work.

  As a result, even when the data in the RAM 41c is cleared as the setting value is changed, the permanent magnet of the rotor 32a is attracted to φ1 which is the initial excitation phase before the game can be started, and the angular position of the rotor 32a. And the excitation phase indicated by the data set in the stop phase work can be matched, and then the data in which the angular position of the rotor 32a is set in the stop phase work when starting the reel motor in the first game is obtained. Since excitation is started in a state that coincides with the excitation phase shown, the reel integrally coupled with the rotor 32a can be started smoothly. Therefore, when the reel is rotated for the first time after the setting is changed, the reel does not vibrate, and it is possible to prevent the player from seeing that the setting has been changed.

  Also, when the main CPU 41a is started, even when returning to the state before the power interruption, the specific initial excitation phase is set as the stop phase work, and the excitation phase indicated by the data set in the stop phase work is changed after the setting change, It is preferable to excite the game before the game can be started. As a result, for example, the correspondence between the angular position of the rotor 32a and the stop phase indicated by the data set in the stop phase work by moving the reel manually. Even when the power cannot be removed, the permanent magnet of the rotor 32a is attracted to φ1, which is the initial excitation phase, when the power is turned on, and the angular position of the rotor 32a and the excitation phase indicated by the data set in the stop phase work can be matched. Then, when starting the reel motor in the first game, the angular position of the rotor 32a is the excitation phase indicated by the data set in the stop phase work. Since starting the excitation in match condition, it is possible to smoothly start the reels are integrally coupled with the rotor 32a.

  In addition, the excitation state of the initial excitation phase is a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 30 seconds) without performing the game start operation, similarly to the excitation state of the stop phase maintained after the rotor 32a is stopped. It is preferable to be released when the standby timing (same timing as the transition to the demonstration effect) elapses, and by doing so, there is no burden on the parts constituting the stepping motor. Can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a determines whether or not the overflow tank 35 is full based on the detection state of the full sensor 35a, and if it is determined that the full tank is full, a reset operation (reset switch 23 or Until the reset / setting switch 38 is operated), the game is controlled to a full error state in which the progress of the game is disabled.

  In the present embodiment, medals thrown in from the outside are first stored in the hopper tank 34a, and medals overflowing when the hopper tank 34a is full are stored in the overflow tank 35. The full tank state of the overflow tank 35 is detected by the full tank sensor 35a, and the full tank state is determined. However, the overflow tank 35 is not provided, and whether or not the storage amount of the hopper tank 34a exceeds a certain amount. A full tank sensor may be provided to detect whether the hopper tank 34a is full, and the full tank sensor is used to detect the full tank state. In addition, a first full sensor that detects whether or not the amount stored in the hopper tank 34a is equal to or greater than a certain amount is provided. When the first full sensor detects that the hopper tank 34a is full, the flow path of the inserted medal is set. In addition to switching to the overflow tank 35 side, a second full tank sensor for detecting the full tank state of the overflow tank 35 is provided, and the full tank state is determined based on detection of one or both of the first full sensor and the second full sensor. You may make it determine. For example, even when the second full sensor detects the full state, the medal stored in the hopper tank 34a may be paid out and the first full sensor may not detect the full state. By switching the medal flow path again to the hopper tank 34a side, medals can be stored until both tanks are full. Further, in such a case, even if only the second full sensor detects the full state, it is not determined that the full state is reached, and both the first full sensor and the second full sensor are full. When it is determined that the full tank state is detected, it is possible to further reduce the frequency at which the full tank state is determined.

  The main CPU 41a monitors the output state of the detection signal output from the full sensor 35a in the switch input determination process performed every 2.24 ms in the timer interrupt process. In the switch input determination process, when input determination of other switches (start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc.) is performed, the state is switched from the off state to the on state, and continuously (for a certain period of time) The number of times assigned for each switch type) On the condition that the switch is determined to be ON, the ON state of the switch is determined and the detection flag of the switch is set in the RAM 41c. For 35a, the on state of the full sensor 35a is determined only by switching from the off state to the on state, and the detection flag of the sensor is set in the RAM 41c. This is because the full sensor 35a is driven at a higher voltage than the other switches, and even if noise or the like occurs, there is little voltage fluctuation and erroneous detection is less likely to occur. In this way, in the switch input determination process, the on state of the full sensor 35a is determined only by the detection signal of the full sensor 35a changing from off to on, and the duration from when the full sensor 35a changes from off to on. Therefore, it is possible to simplify the control related to the determination of the detection state of the full sensor 35a.

  The main CPU 41a determines whether or not it is in a full state based on the detection state of the full sensor 35a (the presence or absence of a detection flag) only once per game at the timing when the insertion of a medal is first detected after the end of the game control. If the full tank sensor 35a is on, the full tank flag is set and the full tank flag indicating the full tank state is set in the RAM 41c. However, in the next game in which the re-game player wins, the game ends. The medal is not allowed to be inserted until the medals are inserted, and the insertion of medals is not effectively detected. In the next game in which the re-game player wins, the determination of whether or not the tank is full is omitted. Even if the full sensor 35a is detected, it is not determined that the full tank state is reached, and the full tank flag is not set. Further, the main CPU 41a detects the inserted medal sensor 31 even when the insertion of medals is not permitted. However, even if the insertion of medals is detected during the replay game, the effective insertion of medals is performed. In this case, the determination of whether or not the tank is full is omitted. Even when the medal can be inserted after the game control is finished, the main CPU 41a sets the bet amount using the credit, and even when the game starts without the medal being inserted, the medal is inserted. In such a case, the determination of whether or not the full tank state is reached is omitted, and even if the full tank sensor 35a is detected, the full tank state is not determined and the full tank flag is set. There is nothing.

  Further, the main CPU 41a determines whether or not the full tank flag is set at the timing before the medal of the next game can be inserted after the game control is finished, that is, whether or not the full tank state is determined. When the tongue flag is set, the progress of the game is disabled, and a full error state is controlled until a reset operation is performed. The main CPU 41a determines whether or not the replay game in-process flag is set in the RAM 41c before determining whether or not the full tank flag is set after the game control is finished, that is, whether or not the game is a replay game. If it is a replay game, the determination of whether or not the full tank flag is set is omitted. In such a case, even if the full tank flag is set, a full tank error state is set. Is not controlled, and if the replay game ends and is not a replay game, the full tank flag is determined at the timing before the medal of the next game can be inserted, and the full tank error state is controlled.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 9, when the insertion of a medal is detected for the first time after the end of the game control, it is determined whether or not the full tank sensor 35a is full based on the detection state of the full tank sensor 35a. If it is on, it is determined that the tank is full and a full tank flag is set in the RAM 41c. After that, if the re-game player has not won a prize in the game, after the control of the game is finished, the full-game error state is controlled at a timing before the medal of the next game can be inserted. On the other hand, when the re-gamer wins in the game and the replay game flag is set (not shown), the full game error state is not controlled after the game ends, and the next game (replay game) After the completion of, the full-error error state is controlled at a timing before the medal of the next game (or the next game if the next game is also a replay game) can be inserted. That is, in the game next to the game in which the re-game player wins, the full tank error state is not controlled.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 10, in the game next to the game won by the re-gamer, the insertion of medals is not permitted and the insertion of medals is not detected effectively. Even if the full tank sensor 35a is detected in the state, it is not determined that the tank is full, and the full tank flag is not set. Then, after the control of the game is finished, when the re-player is not won in the game and the medal can be inserted, it is determined that the medal is inserted for the first time when the medal is detected, and the game is full. If the tongue flag is set in the RAM 41c and the re-game player has not won a prize in the game, it is controlled to a full tank error state at the timing before the medal of the next game can be inserted after the end of the control of the game.

  Although not particularly illustrated, even if the medal can be inserted after the game control is finished, if the bet number is set using credits and the game starts without the medal being inserted, No charging is detected, and even if the full sensor 35a is detected in such a state, it is not determined that the tank is full, and the full flag is not set. Then, after the control of the game is finished, the medal can be inserted, and when the insertion of the medal is first detected, it is determined that the tank is full, and the full flag is set in the RAM 41c. In other words, a game is played by setting the number of bets using credits. If no medal is inserted during that time, a full tank error state is not determined until the next game where a medal is inserted. There is no control.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, medals stored in the overflow tank 35 based on the detection state of the full tank sensor 35a only once per game at the timing when the insertion of medals is first detected after the game control ends. It is determined whether or not the amount of storage in the tank is full, and if it is determined that the tank is full, the progress of the game is disabled and controlled to a full tank error state until a reset operation is performed. For example, when a replay game or a credit is used, even if a game in which no medals are inserted from the outside, it is monitored whether or not the amount of medals stored in the overflow tank 35 is full. However, the amount of game media stored in the overflow tank 35 is full despite the fact that the amount of stored medals does not increase. In addition to being unnecessarily monitored as to whether or not the game has entered the state, it is controlled by a full-fill error more frequently than necessary, which causes annoyance to the player. There is also a problem that increases.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, in the next replay game in which the re-game player has won a prize as described above, the insertion of medals is not permitted until the end of the game. It is not detected and the determination of whether or not it is full is omitted, the determination of whether or not it is full is not performed wastefully, and the full state can be monitored efficiently. Not only can the control load required to determine the full tank status be reduced, but the frequency of full tank errors can be reduced as much as possible. It becomes possible.

  In addition, since the determination of the full tank state is made when the insertion of the medal is detected, in the replay game in which the insertion of the medal is prohibited, the determination of whether or not the tank is full is inevitably omitted. In performing the control for omitting the determination of whether or not the replay game is full in the replay game, it is not particularly necessary to determine whether or not the game is a replay game.

  In addition, after the game control is finished, whether or not a full error has occurred at the timing when the insertion of medals is first detected in a state where the medals of the next game can be inserted, that is, at the timing when medals stored in the overflow tank 35 increase. Since the determination is made, the full tank state can be determined at an efficient timing.

  In addition, after the game control is finished, when the insertion of the second medal or the third medal is detected in a state where the medal of the next game can be inserted, the bet number is set using credits. In some cases, an insufficient amount of bets may be set by inserting medals. In such a case, the game is determined to be full in the game even though the storage amount of the overflow tank 35 has increased. In this embodiment, after the game control is completed, the full tank state is detected at the timing when the insertion of the medal is first detected in the state where the medal of the next game can be inserted. Therefore, in a game in which the storage amount of the overflow tank 35 increases, it becomes possible to reliably detect a full tank state.

  Further, in this embodiment, even if the medal can be inserted after the game control is finished, the bet amount is set using the credit, and the game starts without the medal being inserted. The determination of whether or not the tank is in a tan state is omitted, and in a game in which no medal is inserted and the amount stored in the overflow tank 35 does not increase, it is unnecessary to determine whether or not a full tank error has occurred. It is possible to monitor the full tank condition efficiently, reduce the control load required to determine the full tank condition, and reduce the frequency of full tank errors as much as possible. It is possible to reduce the labor for the store clerk to eliminate the full tank condition.

  In addition, since the full state is determined when the insertion of medals is detected, the number of bets is set using credits, and it is inevitable when the game starts without inserting medals. The determination of whether or not the vehicle is full is omitted, and when the number of bets is set using credits and the game starts without a medal being inserted, it is determined whether or not the vehicle is full. In performing the control not to be performed, it is not particularly necessary to determine whether or not the credit is used.

  In the present embodiment, after the game control is finished, it is determined whether or not the full tank flag is set at a timing before the next game medal can be inserted. The full tank error state is controlled before the next game medal can be inserted. For this reason, for example, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated once in a state where the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotating by being controlled to a full tank error state from the start of the game to the end of the control of the game. The rotation state is stopped, and the full tank error state is controlled. Thereafter, when the full tank error state is canceled, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated again, or the hopper motor 34b is driven to perform the medal payout operation. It is not necessary to perform complicated control such as stopping the medal payout operation once in a state in which the medal is paid out and controlling to a full tank error state and then restarting the medal payout operation when the full tank error state is canceled. That is, it is not necessary to perform control such as interrupting the game control once and then restarting the game control, and the control related to the progress of the game can be prevented from becoming complicated.

  In the present embodiment, after the game control is finished, it is determined whether or not the full tank flag is set at a timing before the next game medal can be inserted. It is determined whether or not a full tank flag is set. If the full tank flag is set, the full tank error state may be controlled at a timing before the next game medal can be inserted. Even in this case, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

  In addition, even when the full tank state is determined after the game control is completed and the full tank flag is set, if the re-gamer has won a prize in the previous game and the next game is a replay game, the game is full. Since it is not controlled by the tan error state, the frequency of full tan errors can be further reduced, so that it is possible to make the player feel bothersome and reduce the labor for the store clerk to resolve the full tank state. It becomes.

  In the present embodiment, whether or not the tank is full is determined at the timing when the insertion of a medal is detected for the first time after the end of the game control. For example, it is possible to determine whether or not the game is full at the timing before the medal of the next game can be inserted after the game control is finished, or to start the game. You may make it determine whether it is a full state at the time of operation detection, or the time of completion | finish of game control.

  Here, a modified example of the control in the full tank error state will be described. In this modified example, the main CPU 41a determines whether or not it is in a full state based on the detection state of the full tank sensor 35a only once per game at the timing before the medal insertion of the next game is permitted after the game control is finished. However, the main CPU 41a determines whether or not the next game is a replay game based on the replay game flag before determining whether or not the tank is full, and determines that the game is a replay game. In the case, it is further determined whether or not the medal insertion flag is set, that is, whether or not a medal is inserted in the previous game, and only when it is determined that the medal insertion flag is set, the full tank state Whether or not is determined. For this reason, when the re-gamer wins in the previous game and no medals need to be inserted in the game (when the game is a replay game), or the bet number is set using credits in the previous game, When the game starts without being inserted, even if the full sensor 35a is detected, the determination as to whether or not it is full is omitted, and the full state is not determined.

  When the main CPU 41a determines that the game is full, the main CPU 41a disables the progress of the game at a timing before the next game medal can be inserted, and controls to the full error state until a reset operation is performed. To do. Note that the main CPU 41a determines whether or not the next game is a replay game before determining whether or not the game is full after the game control is finished. In such a case, even if the full sensor 35a is detected, the full tank error state is not controlled. On the other hand, if it is not a replay game, it is determined whether or not medals have been inserted in the previous game, and if no medals have been inserted in the previous game, determination of whether or not the tank is full is omitted. In such a case, even if the full sensor 35a is detected, the full tank error state is not controlled, and if a medal is inserted in the previous game, the game control after the next game is over and the next It is determined whether or not the game medal of the game is full at a timing before the game can be inserted, and the full tank error state is controlled.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not the next game is a replay game at a timing before the medal of the next game can be inserted after the game control is finished, and the next game is a replay game. If not, it is further determined whether or not a medal has been inserted in the previous game, and if a medal has been inserted in the previous game, it is determined whether or not the full state is detected based on the detection state of the full tank sensor 35a. Then, when it is determined that the tank is full, it is controlled to a full tank error state at a timing before the next game medal can be inserted.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12, after the game control is finished, when the medal insertion flag is not set, that is, when the number of bets is set using credits in the previous game, and the game starts without inserting medals. In this state, it is not determined whether or not the full tank state is reached. Even if the full tank sensor 35a detects the full tank state in this state, it is controlled to the full tank error state after the game control of the game is finished. There is nothing. Then, after the control of the game in which medals are inserted after the next game (except for the replay game), it is determined that the state is full, and the full tank error state is controlled before the medal can be inserted.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 13, when the next game is a replay game after the game control is completed, that is, when a re-game player wins in the previous game and it is not necessary to insert a medal in the game, It is not determined whether or not the vehicle is in the tan state, and even if the full tank sensor 35a detects the full tank state in such a state, the full tank error state is not controlled after the game control of the game is finished. Then, after the control of the game in which medals are inserted after the next game (except for the replay game), it is determined that the state is full, and the full tank error state is controlled before the medal can be inserted.

  In this modified example, as described above, after the game control is finished and before the medal of the next game can be inserted, it is only once per game based on the detection state of the full sensor 35a. If it is determined that the game is full, the game progress is disabled, and the full tank error state is controlled until a reset operation is performed. Before, it is determined whether or not the next game is a replay game, and if it is a replay game, the determination of whether or not it is full is omitted, and the determination of whether or not it is a full tank error is performed wastefully. The full tank state can be monitored efficiently, the control load required to determine the full tank state can be reduced, and the frequency of full tank errors can be reduced as much as possible. Or to the Shii I think, it is possible to reduce the effort for the clerk to eliminate the full state.

  Further, in the modification, when the bet number is set using credits and the game starts without inserting medals, the determination as to whether or not the game is full is omitted after the game control ends. In the case where no medal is inserted and the storage amount of the overflow tank 35 does not increase, the determination of whether or not the full tank error has occurred is not made wastefully, and the full tank state can be efficiently obtained. The monitoring load can be reduced, and the control load required to determine the full tank status can be reduced, and the frequency of full tank errors can be reduced as much as possible, making the player feel bothersome and the effort required for the store clerk to clear the full tank status. Can be reduced.

  In the modified example, after the game control is finished, it is determined whether or not the next game medal can be inserted, and it is determined whether or not the tank is full. After the game is over, the overflow tank 35 is determined. A full tank state can be determined before the number of medals increases. When the full tank state is determined, a full tank error state is set before the next game medal can be inserted, so that the progress of the game is disabled before the medal increases in the overflow tank 35, The storage amount of the overflow tank 35 does not increase any more, and the full tank error state is controlled between the start of the game and the end of the control of the game, for example, the reels 2L, 2C, When the 2R is rotating, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped once and controlled to a full tank error state, and then the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are restarted when the full tank error state is released. Or when the medal payout operation is stopped by driving the hopper motor 34b, the medal payout operation is once stopped, Controls to, when the subsequent full Tan'era state is released, it is not necessary to perform complicated control such or to resume dispensing operation of medals. That is, it is not necessary to perform control such as interrupting the game control once and then restarting the game control, and the control related to the progress of the game can be prevented from becoming complicated. Further, since the determination of the full tank state and the control of the full tank error state associated therewith are performed almost simultaneously, there is no need to hold information indicating that the full tank state has been determined.

  In the modified example, after the game control is finished, it is determined whether or not the next game medal can be inserted, and it is determined whether or not the tank is full. Even if it is determined whether or not, the full tank state can be determined after the game is over and before the medal is increased in the overflow tank 35.

  Also, in this case, when a full tank state is determined, the full tank error state may be controlled before proceeding to the next game. It is not necessary to perform control such as resuming control of the game, and it is possible to prevent the control related to the progress of the game from becoming complicated. Further, since the determination of the full tank state and the control of the full tank error state associated therewith are performed almost simultaneously, there is no need to hold information indicating that the full tank state has been determined.

  Next, commands that the main CPU 41a transmits to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a makes a BET command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout end command, a game state command, standby for the effect control board 90 A plurality of types of commands including a command, a stop command, an error command, an initialization command, a setting end command, a setting value command, a power-on command, an operation detection command, and a door command are transmitted.

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of medals inserted, that is, the number of medals used to set the bet number. When a medal is inserted, the one-BET switch 5 or the MAX BET switch 6 is operated to set the bet number. Sent when

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag and the type of the internal winning flag that has been established, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game.

  In the present embodiment, as will be described later, when the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, an internal lottery is performed and a predetermined freeze is generated according to the result of the internal lottery. A freeze lottery is performed in which a random number or the like is used for lottery. When winning by freeze lottery, the rotation start timing of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is delayed until a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses after the start switch 7 is operated, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, Freezing occurs by delaying the timing for enabling the 8R operation. The above-described internal winning command is further transmitted so that at least the presence or absence of freezing can be specified.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation, and is transmitted when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started.

  The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. And is transmitted every time stop control of each reel is performed.

  The winning determination command is a command that can specify the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, and is transmitted after all the reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals is started by paying out a prize or credit (including medals used for setting the number of bets). The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and winning a credit is completed.

  The game state command includes the game state of the next game (whether it is in the initial game state, during RT, and what kind of RT, big bonus, regular bonus, etc.) and during RT. This is a command that can specify the number of remaining games and the currently set value, and is transmitted after a setting end command to be described later and at the end of the game.

  The standby command is a command indicating a transition to the standby state, and after one game is over, a credit (which was used for setting the bet number) is set when the transition to the standby state is made after a predetermined time without setting the bet number. (Including medals) is sent out after the medal payout is completed and the payout end command is sent.

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and after the end of the BB, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the ending effect waiting time has elapsed, and the reset operation is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or release of an error state. When an error is determined and controlled to the error state, an error command that indicates the occurrence of the error state is sent, and a reset operation is performed to release the error state. At that time, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is transmitted.

  The initialization command is a command indicating that the gaming state has been initialized and the start of the setting change mode, and is transmitted when the RAM 41c is initialized and shifts to the setting change mode.

  The setting end command is a command indicating the end of the setting change mode, and is transmitted when the setting ends, that is, when the setting change mode ends.

  The set value command is a command indicating the set value currently set, and is transmitted when the setting is changed and when the power is turned on.

  The power-on command is a command that indicates whether or not one of the special roles has been won at power-on, and if it can be restored to the state before the power interruption at startup, it returns to the state before the power interruption. Sent when.

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, ON (open state) / OFF (closed state). Sent before the setting can be started), and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (ON to OFF, OFF to ON).

  The operation detection command is the detection state of the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the checkout switch 10, that is, ON / OFF, and these switches are effective in the progress of the game. Whether the bet number can be set and the specified number of bets has not yet been set, and the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the MAX BET switch 6 has been accepted. It is valid when credits remain and is invalid otherwise.Acceptance of the operation of the start switch 7 is valid until the start switch 7 is operated after the specified number of bets is set, otherwise The operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is accepted after the reels are rotated at a constant speed and the reels are ready to stop. It is valid until each stop operation is detected, otherwise it is invalid.The settlement switch 10 has a credit remaining or a bet amount is set in the period from the end of the game to the start of the next game. This command is valid when the switch is active, and otherwise is invalid.) When the detection state of these switches changes, whether the acceptance of the operation is valid for the progress of the game, Sent regardless of invalid period.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in start-up processing and game processing described later, temporarily stored in a normal command transmission buffer provided in a special work of the RAM 41c, and the timer interrupt processing described above. Sent in (main).

  The normal command transmission buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands so that a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

  The door command is stored in a door command transmission buffer provided in a special work in the RAM 41c in the door monitoring process in the timer interrupt process (main) described above, and is transmitted in the timer interrupt process (main) described above.

  The door command transmission buffer is provided separately from the normal command transmission buffer, and an area in which only one door command can be stored is allocated. The door command transmission buffer stores a door command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 at the time of power-on or at the end of one game, and after the change of the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25. Stored is a door command indicating the detected state. Further, the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer is not cleared even after the door command is transmitted, and is then overwritten by the newly stored door command. When the power is turned on or one game ends, a door command transmission request 1 for requesting transmission of a door command stored in the door command transmission buffer is set, and the door command transmission request 1 is set or the door is opened. When the detection state of the detection switch 25 changes, the door command transmission request 2 is set. When this door command transmission request 2 is set, the door stored in the door command transmission buffer is set. Command transmission is instructed.

  The operation detection command is stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer provided in the special work of the RAM 41c in the switch monitoring process in the timer interrupt process (main) described above, and is transmitted in the timer interrupt process (main) described above. The

  The operation detection command transmission buffer is provided separately from the normal command transmission buffer and the door command transmission buffer, and an area in which only one operation detection command can be stored is allocated. The operation detection command transmission buffer includes a single BET switch 5, a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and a detection state after the change when the detection state of the settlement switch 10 is changed. An operation detection command indicating validity / invalidity of each switch at the time is stored. In addition, the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer is not cleared after the operation detection command is transmitted, and is then overwritten by the newly stored operation detection command. It has become. An operation detection command transmission request is set when the detection state of any of these switches changes, and the operation detection command transmission buffer is set by setting the operation detection command transmission request. The operation detection command stored in the command is transmitted.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a executes timer interrupt processing at intervals of 0.56 ms. In the timer interrupt process, timer interrupts 1 to 4 are repeatedly performed, and processes unique to the timer interrupts 1 to 4 are performed at intervals of 2.24 ms. The command transmission process for transmitting the command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer, and the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer is performed by timer allocation. The command transmission process is also executed at intervals of 2.24 ms.

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 91a acquires a command buffered in a reception buffer, which will be described later, in a timer interrupt process (sub) that is executed at an interval of 1.12 ms. For this reason, every time the main CPU 41a executes a timer interrupt process, that is, when a command transmission process is performed at an interval of 0.56 ms, there is a possibility that the sub-control unit 91 cannot receive the command normally.

  However, in the present embodiment, as described above, the main CPU 41a executes the command transmission process at a rate of once per four timer interrupt processes, that is, at an interval of 2.24 ms. A plurality of commands can be transmitted by transmitting only one of a command stored in the command transmission buffer, a door command stored in the door command transmission buffer, and an operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer. Are transmitted at intervals of at least 2.24 ms, the sub-control unit 91 can reliably acquire these continuously transmitted commands.

  In the present embodiment, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated according to the progress of the game in the activation process or the game process, and stored in the normal command transmission buffer. As for the door command, when the door command transmission request 1 for requesting transmission of the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer is set in the activation process or the game process, or the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 is changed. In this case, it is stored in the door command transmission buffer. The operation detection command is stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer when the detection state of any one of the BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R, and the checkout switch 10 changes. Is done.

  In the command transmission process in the timer interrupt 2, an untransmitted command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, an untransmitted door command transmission request stored in the door command transmission buffer, or an operation detection command transmission buffer When a transmission request for the stored operation detection command is detected, a delay time is set, and when the set delay time elapses, the unsent command and door command transmission buffer stored in the normal command transmission buffer The operation command stored in the door or the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer is transmitted.

  Specifically, in the command transmission process, an untransmitted command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, a door command stored in the door command transmission buffer, or an operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer. When detected, the random number for delay set in the range of 0 to 17 is acquired and set in the delay counter provided in the special work of the RAM 41c.

  At this time, in the command transmission process in which the delay counter value is set and the command transmission process executed in the timer interrupt 2 thereafter, the delay counter value is decremented by 1 and when the delay counter value becomes 0, An untransmitted command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, a door command stored in the door command transmission buffer, or an operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer is transmitted.

  That is, the command detected in the command transmission process is a time corresponding to a multiple of the command transmission process execution interval (2.24 ms). Is transmitted after the elapse of time (2.24 ms) {0 to 35.84 ms because the delay counter value is 0 to 17}.

  Note that the timer interrupt process is performed by interrupting the basic process for the command stored in the normal command transmission buffer, the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer, and the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer. Since it is performed within (main), processing is not delayed due to command delay.

  In this embodiment, the normal command transmission buffer is provided with an area where a plurality of commands can be stored. The command stored in the normal command transmission buffer and the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer are provided. Alternatively, it is possible to store a newly generated command in an empty area of the normal command transmission buffer without waiting for transmission of the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer. That is, a plurality of commands can be stored in the normal command transmission buffer. For this reason, it can be avoided that the progress of the game is stopped due to the delay of the command transmission. This is not the case when the normal command transmission buffer is full of untransmitted commands.

  In the command storage process, when a plurality of commands are stored in the normal command transmission buffer, these commands are stored in the order of generation. In the command transmission process, the commands are transmitted in the order stored in the normal command transmission buffer. It is like that. That is, commands stored in the normal command transmission buffer are transmitted in the order in which they are generated.

  Note that the power-on command and the initialization command are transmitted with the highest priority. Before the power-on command or initialization command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer, other normal commands ( Hereinafter, commands other than the door command, operation detection command, power-on command, and initialization command are called normal commands. (In the case of an initialization command, store in the normal command transmission buffer before that.) Even if the normal command is not already stored since the data is also cleared, the power-on command or the initialization command is transmitted with priority.

  When a normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer and a door command transmission is requested (when the door command transmission request 2 is set), in principle, the normal command transmission buffer. The door command stored in the door command transmission buffer is transmitted with priority over the command stored in.

  Note that if the command stored in the normal command transmission buffer is a power-on command or an initialization command, or if the normal command transmission buffer stored in the normal command transmission buffer is waiting for transmission (delayed), the door command However, this is not the case when a request for transmission is requested, and the power-on command, initialization command, or normal command waiting to be transmitted is given priority, and the power-on command, initialization command, or normal command waiting to be transmitted After being sent, send a door command. If an untransmitted normal command remains in the normal command transmission buffer after transmitting a normal command waiting for transmission, the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer is transmitted with priority.

  In addition, when a normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer, an operation detection command transmission is requested (when an operation detection command transmission request is set), or door command transmission and operation detection. When command transmission is requested at the same time, as a rule, the command stored in the normal command transmission buffer or the door command transmission buffer is stored rather than the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer. Priority is given to the door command being sent.

  When a normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer while waiting for transmission of an operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer (during delay), or when a door command transmission is requested However, the operation detection command waiting for transmission is transmitted with priority, and after the operation detection command waiting for transmission is transmitted, the normal command or the door command is transmitted.

  The main CPU 41a monitors the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 about every 100 ms. More specifically, an input state (door) in which the detection signal from the door open detection switch 25 is made positive logic in the port input process performed in any of the timer interrupts 1 to 4 of the timer interrupt process (main), that is, every 0.56 ms. Open detection switch 25ON = 1 (door open state), door open detection switch 25OFF = 0 (door closed state)), and is performed by timer interrupt 2 of the timer interrupt process (main), that is, every 2.24 ms. In the door monitoring process to be performed, a logical state of about 100 ms (door monitoring process 45 times) is performed for the fixed state of the detection signal of the door opening detection switch 25 acquired in the above-described port input process (the input state that is the same for two consecutive times). Subsequently, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 is determined using the result. If the calculation result is 1 when about 100 ms elapses, that is, if the door opening detection switch 25 is turned ON (opened) even once during that time, it is determined that the door opening detection switch 25 is ON. If the calculation result is 0, that is, if the door opening detection switch 25 is not turned ON (opened) even once during that time, it is determined that the door opening detection switch 25 is OFF. If the result of this determination matches the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 indicated by the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer, it is determined that there is no change in the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25. Otherwise, it is determined that the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 has changed, the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer is updated to a door command indicating the detection state after the change, and the door command transmission request 2 Is set to command transmission of the door command. When determining that the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 has changed, the main CPU 41a requests an update of the output state of the door opening signal to the external output board 1000 in addition to the door command transmission command.

  The main CPU 41a sets the door command transmission request 1 in the activation process or the game process when the power is turned on or at the end of one game, and requests transmission of the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer. On the other hand, in the door monitoring process, it is determined whether or not the door command transmission request 1 is set. If the door command transmission request 1 is set, it is determined that there is a door command transmission request and the door command transmission is performed. Request 2 is set to command transmission of the door command stored in the door command transmission buffer. In addition, when the door command transmission request 1 is set, the main CPU 41a requests an update of the door open signal output state for the external output board 1000 in addition to the door command transmission command.

  In this way, when commanding the transmission of the door command, it is also required to update the output state of the door opening signal to the external output board 1000, so the door opening signal output state is linked to the door command transmission command. And is updated.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the door command is performed with priority over the normal command, and the door command is transmitted after a delay time determined at random has passed in the same manner as other commands. On the other hand, since the maximum command delay time is 35.84 ms, when transmission of a door command is requested in a state where the normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer, after the door command is transmitted, Further, it takes about 72 ms until the normal command stored in the normal command transmission buffer is transmitted. However, the monitoring interval of the door open detection switch 25 is further stored in the normal command transmission buffer after transmitting the door command. If the detected state of the door opening detection switch 25 is continuously changed if it is shorter than about 72 ms required for transmitting the normal command being stored, the normal command transmission buffer is stored while the change continues. Normal command sending buffer will not be sent, so normal command sending buffer overflows There is a possibility become. For this reason, in this embodiment, the monitoring interval of the door opening detection switch 25 is longer than about 72 ms required for transmitting the normal command stored in the normal command transmission buffer after transmitting the door command. As a result, even if the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 is continuously changed, it is normal that after the door command is transmitted and before the next door command is transmitted. At least one normal command stored in the command transmission buffer can be transmitted, so that the normal command transmission buffer does not overflow.

  The main CPU 41a monitors the detection states of the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the checkout switch 10 about every 10 ms. Specifically, in the above-described port input processing performed every 0.56 ms, an input state in which detection signals from the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the settlement switch 10 are converted to a positive logic. (ON = 1, OFF = 0) are acquired, and the timer interrupt processing (main) is performed by timer interrupt 2; that is, the switch monitoring processing performed every 2.24 ms is 1 acquired in the port input processing described above. The detection state of the detection signals of the sheet BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the settlement switch 10 (input state that is the same for two consecutive times) is about 10 ms (door monitoring process 5 Times) Continue to OR each separately and use the result to make one BET switch 5, M Determining XBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, the detection state of the adjusting switch 10. When the calculation result is 1 when about 10 ms elapses, that is, when ON is detected even once during that time, it is determined that the corresponding switch is ON, and when the calculation result is 0, that is, during that time If ON is not detected even once, it is determined that the corresponding switch is OFF. If the result of this determination matches the detection state of each switch indicated by the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer, it is determined that there is no change in the detection state. The operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer is changed to an operation detection command that indicates the detection state after the change and indicates the validity / invalidity of each switch at that time. Update, set operation detection command transmission request, and instruct transmission of the operation detection command.

  Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub control unit 91 based on a command transmitted from the main CPU 41a to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  The sub CPU 91a executes a command reception interrupt process when a strobe signal indicating the transmission of a command from the main CPU 41a is input. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

  The receiving buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 128 commands so that a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub CPU 91a is the earliest stage. Based on the received command, the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to. Based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table, various effects such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, etc. Control the device.

  In the present embodiment, the time interval (1.12 ms) at which the sub CPU 91a performs the timer interrupt process (sub) is shorter than the time interval (2.24 ms) at which the main CPU 41a transmits a command. If an operation associated with a normal game is performed, an unprocessed command stored in the reception buffer is received until the next command is received even when commands are continuously transmitted from the main CPU 41a. In this case, a plurality of unprocessed commands are not stored in the reception buffer, and when a command transmitted from the main CPU 41a is received, the first timer interrupt is performed thereafter. The command received by the process (sub) is read and the process corresponding to the command is performed.

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command for each of a plurality of types of stages (for example, the first stage to the third stage) for specifying the aspect of the effect by the character and the background, Control patterns of these effect devices, such as the lighting mode of the effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, and the lighting mode of the reel LED, are registered. When receiving the command, the sub CPU 91a refers to the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command among the control patterns registered corresponding to the stage set in the RAM 91c in the game in the control pattern table. The rendering device is controlled based on the control pattern. That is, the sub CPU 91a controls the effect device so as to execute the effect according to the received command in a mode specified from the set stage type. The plurality of types of stages in the present embodiment include background images displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, characters appearing, sound effects / game sounds output from the speakers 53, 54, lighting patterns of the effect effect LEDs 52, and the like. At least one of the aspects is set to be different.

  If the sub CPU 91a receives a new command during execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command (excluding a continuous effect described later), the sub CPU 91a stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, An effect based on a control pattern corresponding to a newly received command is executed. In other words, even if the production is not finished to the end, when a new command is received, the production that was being executed is canceled and a new command is received unless the received new command is not a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on the command is executed.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when a betting number setting operation is performed during execution of an effect (excluding a continuous effect described later), that is, the sub CPU 91a receives a BET command indicating that the bet number has been set. Sometimes, the current performance is canceled. For this reason, if the player wants to proceed to the next game rather than seeing the production to the end, the production is canceled and the next game can be started. There is no. Further, when a credit or bet amount adjustment operation is performed during the performance, that is, after the sub CPU 91a receives a game state command indicating the end of the game, and before receiving an internal winning command indicating the start of the game. When the payout start command is received, the performance being executed is stopped. Credits and bets are settled when the game is finished. In such a case, the production is continued unnecessarily even though there is an intention to finish the game by ending the performance being executed. It is designed not to be overwhelmed.

  Each time a predetermined number of games are consumed, the stage is selected according to a predetermined distribution ratio and set in the RAM 91c. The distribution rate is set such that, for example, the probability of selecting a specific stage (for example, the first stage) is higher when winning the bonus than when winning the big bonus or the regular bonus. It may be a thing. This makes it possible to predict whether or not a big bonus or a regular bonus has been won based on the type of stage, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  The control pattern table contains specific controls that are referred to when a specific command (standby command, stop command, error command, initialization command, setting end command, power-on command indicating that special role is elected, etc.) is received. When the pattern is stored and the sub CPU 91a receives these specific commands, the sub CPU 91a refers to the specific control pattern corresponding to the command regardless of the stage set in the game, and The effect device is controlled based on the above.

  When a standby command is received, a demo pattern for executing a demonstration effect (demonstration effect) is referred to as a control pattern. In addition, when the bonus finalization effect that informs the winning of the special role is being executed, the execution of the demonstration effect is prohibited, and even if a standby command is received in such a state, the demo pattern is not displayed. It is not referred to as a control pattern, and a demonstration effect is not executed.

  When a stop command indicating the occurrence of a stop state is received, a stop notification pattern for notifying that the stop state is in effect is referred to as a control pattern. When a stop command indicating release of the stop state is received, the above-described demo pattern is referred to as a control pattern. That is, when the stop state is released, the demonstration effect is executed.

  When an error command indicating the occurrence of an error state is received, an error notification pattern for notifying the fact of the error state and its type is referred to as a control pattern. When an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is received, the control pattern that was being executed when the error occurred is referred to. That is, the production at the time of error occurrence is executed from the beginning.

  When the initialization command is received, a setting notification pattern for notifying that the setting is being changed is referred to. When the setting end command is received, the demo pattern described above is referred to as a control pattern. In other words, when an initialization command is received, a notification during setting change is executed, and when a setting end command is received thereafter, a demonstration effect is executed.

  When a power-on command indicating that a special role is won is received, a special role notification pattern for notifying that the special role has been won is referred to. That is, when a power-on command indicating that the special role is won is received, a notification effect for notifying that the special role is won is executed. Note that the notification effect for notifying the winning of the special role is once executed until it receives a winning determination command indicating that the special role has won.

  Regardless of whether or not the effect state before power interruption can be restored based on the data stored in the RAM 91c at the time of activation, the sub CPU 91a receives an initialization command or a power-on command before actually starting the effect. Wait until either is received. When the initialization command is received in this state, the data in the RAM 91c is cleared. In addition, when a power-on command indicating that the special role is elected is received in this state, a notification effect indicating that the special role is elected is executed. If it is possible to return to the performance state before the power interruption, the demonstration is performed. Also, in the state of waiting for receiving the initialization command or the power-on command, the execution of the timer interrupt process that executes the presentation based on the reception of the command is not permitted, and even when other commands are received, An effect based on the command is not performed, and no effect is performed until an initialization command or a power-on command is received after the startup and execution of the timer interrupt process is permitted.

  For this reason, even if the command transmission lines of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are disconnected when the power is turned on and the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are connected thereafter, the sub control unit 91 does not Since no initialization command has been received, the production control is not performed, and even if the command transmission lines of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 are disconnected at the time of startup, the sub control unit 91 is turned on. It is impossible to avoid receiving the command and avoid the execution of the notification effect indicating that the special role is won. Thus, when the main control unit 41 is started, the state before power interruption is restored, and before power interruption. When the special role is elected, the winning of the special role is surely notified.

  On the other hand, it is necessary to turn off the power once in order to connect unauthorized tools such as driving tools (disconnecting the connector without turning off the power). Even if it is used and illegally set to win the special role, when the main control unit 41 is restarted, it can be easily determined from the outside that the special role has been won. Thus, it is possible to effectively prevent illegal sales such as providing a slot machine set in a state in which a special role is won to a player at the start of sales at a game shop.

  The announcement effect is continuously executed until a winning determination command indicating the winning of a special role is received, that is, until the winning special role is won. For this reason, until the special role wins, that is, until the winning flag of the special role is cleared, the notification effect will not stop, and it is not possible to cancel the notification effect while maintaining the special role win by the amusement store. Therefore, it is possible to more effectively suppress illegal sales such as providing slot machines 1 that are set in a state where a special role is won using a driving tool to a player at the start of business at a game shop, etc. Can do.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 is activated, the main CPU 41a returns to the state before the power interruption, and the special CPU is elected before the power interruption. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the power-on command indicating that the special role is won and the sub-control unit 91 receives the power-on command, the sub-control unit 91 controls the liquid crystal display 51 that controls the special role. It is executed by a production device such as the LED 52, the speaker 53, 54, the reel LED 55, etc. Even if the special role is set illegally, the special control is made when the main control unit 41 is restarted. The winning device is informed that the winning is made and it becomes easier to distinguish, so the slot machine set in a state where the special role is won using a driving tool is used when the game player starts business. It is possible to more reliably prevent illegal sales, such as to provide.

  In the present embodiment, the special device winning is notified by the effect device controlled by the sub-control unit 91, but when the main control unit 41 is activated, it returns to the state before the power interruption, In addition, when the special role is elected before the power interruption, the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, and the payout display 13 directly controlled by the main control unit 41 are notified of the special role winning. Also good. In addition, a notification LED for notifying the winning of the special role is provided as an electronic component that is directly controlled by the main control unit 41. When the main control unit 41 is activated, it returns to the state before the power interruption, and the special role is selected before the power interruption. In such a case, the notification LED may be used to notify the winning of the special role.

  Based on the reception of the door command, the sub CPU 91a issues a door opening notification indicating that the front door 1b is opened. Specifically, when the sub CPU 91a receives a door command, if no new door command is received after 100 ms, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 indicated by the received door command is confirmed and detected. If the confirmation detection state is ON (door open), the door open notification is performed. In the door opening notification, the effect effect LED 52 blinks, the door opening notification screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and an error warning sound is output. After that, the door command is received, and even if 100 ms elapses, the door command is not received and the detection state indicated by the door command becomes the definite detection state. If the definite detection state is OFF (door closed), the door is opened. Stops the notification and returns to the original performance.

  In addition, when a door command is newly received within 100 ms after the last door command is received, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 indicated by the previously received command is not set as the definite detection state. If no door command is received even after 100 ms after receiving a new door command, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 indicated by the last received door command is set as the detection state, and the determination detection state is If it is ON (door open), the door open notification is performed, and if the definite detection state is OFF (door closed), the door open notification is stopped.

  For this reason, even when a door command indicating ON of the door opening detection switch 25 (door opening) is received in a state where the door opening notification is not performed, the door opening detection switch 25 is turned OFF (door closing) within 100 ms. When the door command shown is received, the door opening notification is not performed, and even if the door command indicating that the door opening detection switch 25 is OFF (door closed) is received in the state where the door opening notification is being performed, 100 ms thereafter. If the door command indicating ON of the door opening detection switch 25 (door opening) is received within, the door opening notification is not stopped.

  In addition, when a door command is received continuously within an interval of 100 ms, such as when a new door command is received within 100 ms after receiving a door command and then a new door command is received within 100 ms thereafter. In the meantime, the state of the door opening notification is maintained (if the door opening notification is not performed, the door opening notification is not started, and if the door opening notification is performed, it is continued) After the last received door command, the door open notification state is determined based on the detection state determined when 100 ms elapses, the door open notification has been performed so far, and the determined detection state is ON (door open) If the detected state is OFF (door closed), the door opening notification is stopped while the door opening notification is stopped. If the opening notification is not performed and the determined detection state is OFF (door closed), the door opening notification is not performed. If the determined detection state is ON (door opening), the door opening notification is started. To do.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the main CPU 41a only transmits a door command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, and whether or not the front door 1b is opened from the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25. The sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the front door 1b is opened based on the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 indicated by the door command received from the main CPU 41a, and based on the determination result. The door opening notification is made.

  The front door 1b needs to be opened in order to perform any fraudulent action on the parts inside the slot machine 1 such as the game control board 40. In the present embodiment, when the front door 1b is opened, Since the fact is notified, it is possible to effectively prevent such a fraud and to detect it early even if a fraud is made.

  Conventionally, in the case of notifying the opening of the front door, the game control is performed based on the signal input to the game control means in spite of the fact that the effect control means performs error notification in order to reduce the control load of the game control means. It is necessary for the means to determine whether or not the front door has been opened, and the control load on the game control means cannot be reduced sufficiently.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a monitors the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 about every 100 ms, and indicates the detection state after the change when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes. Only by transmitting a door command, it is not determined whether or not the front door 1b is opened from the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, and the sub CPU 91a indicates a door opening detection switch indicated by the door command received from the main CPU 41a. It is determined whether or not the front door 1b is opened based on the detection state of 25, and the door opening notification is performed based on the determination result. Therefore, the main CPU 41a opens the front door 1b. In the notification, it is determined whether or not the front door 1b is opened based on the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 (door opening). Detection chattering prevention determination of the switch 25) is not necessary to perform, it is possible to reduce the control load on the main CPU 41a.

  Further, even when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 has not changed, the main CPU 41a transmits a door command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 at that time when the main CPU 41a is activated and when one game ends. Therefore, even if the sub CPU 91a misses the door command at the time of change, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 can always be acquired at the time of starting and at the end of one game. Even if the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 does not change after the failure, the state in which the change in the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 is not reflected in the door opening notification can be prevented from continuing.

  In addition, the main CPU 41a, as a general rule, when the transmission of the door command is requested (when the door command transmission request 2 is set) when the normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer. The door command stored in the door command transmission buffer is given priority over the command stored in the command transmission buffer, and the monitoring interval of the door open detection switch 25 and the transmission of the door command are transmitted. The error of the interval can be suppressed as much as possible.

  In the normal command transmission waiting state (during delay) stored in the normal command transmission buffer, the delayed normal command is given priority over the door command, and the delay time has already been reached. Even though the timing is started, the delay control is not complicated by interrupting the timing. Also, the power-on command and the initialization command are transmitted with priority over all commands including the door command, and the return of the sub CPU 91a is delayed by transmitting other commands first. There is nothing.

  In the present embodiment, once the door command transmission request 2 for commanding the transmission of the door command is set once, the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes until the door command based on the command is transmitted. However, even if the door open detection switch 25 detection state changes while waiting for transmission of a power-on command or an initialization command, the door command is overwritten without being transmitted. Can be prevented.

  Further, in this embodiment, a door command transmission buffer is provided separately from the normal command transmission buffer, and transmission management becomes complicated when the door command is transmitted with priority over the normal command. There is no end.

  In this embodiment, the door command is stored in the transmission buffer in the timer interrupt process (main) that periodically interrupts and executes the basic process, whereas the normal command is transmitted in the basic process. Since the door command and normal command are stored in the same transmission buffer, it is necessary to disable interrupts when storing the normal command in the transmission buffer. If the door command is stored while interrupting the message in the transmission buffer, the normal command being processed is overwritten, and the door command is partially overwritten after returning. In such a configuration, interrupts are prohibited every time a command is stored, and when reels are shaken or medals are paid out. There is a possibility of affecting other controls such as blurring, but the door command transmission buffer is provided separately from the normal command transmission buffer as described above, so that the door command is regularly used for basic processing. Even when the normal command is stored in the transmission buffer in the basic processing and stored in the transmission buffer within the timer interrupt processing (main) that is executed by interrupting the interrupt, it is necessary to prohibit the interruption when storing the normal command And the above problems can be solved.

  In the present embodiment, the monitoring interval of the door opening detection switch 25 is the monitoring interval of the door opening detection switch 25, and after the door command is transmitted, the normal command stored in the normal command transmission buffer is further transmitted. It is set to about 100 ms, which is longer than about 72 ms required until the next door command is transmitted after the door command is transmitted even when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 is continuously changed. In the meantime, at least one normal command stored in the normal command transmission buffer can be transmitted, and the normal command transmission buffer does not overflow.

  The sub CPU 91a determines whether or not the single BET switch 5, the MAX BET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the settlement switch 10 are operated based on the reception of the operation detection command. Specifically, when the sub CPU 91a receives an operation detection command, if no new operation detection command is received after 100 ms, the detection state of each switch indicated by the received operation detection command is confirmed and detected. If any of the switches has changed from the OFF state to the ON state as compared to the previous fixed detection state, it is determined that the corresponding switch has been operated, and any of the switches is OFF. If the state has changed to the ON state, it is determined that the operation of the corresponding switch has been released.

  For this reason, even when an operation detection command is received and the detection state of any switch has changed, if an operation detection command indicating the same detection state as before the change is received within 100 ms, The operation or release of the operation is not determined.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the detection state of the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the checkout switch 10, that is, ON / OFF, these switches are used in the progress of the game. When an operation detection command indicating whether the switch is in a valid state or an invalid state changes the detection state of these switches, the operation reception of these switches is a valid period for the progress of the game. The sub CPU 91a can specify the operation detected by the main CPU 41a regardless of whether or not the operation has been effectively performed. Sheet BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, checkout switch 10 In addition to the timing that coincides with the timing at which the game is activated and the game control proceeds, if the operation of these switches is in an invalid state, that is, the timing is not directly related to the game progress control. It becomes possible to execute.

  In other words, in order to perform a production operation, a new detection unit is not installed, but it is originally installed to advance the game, and the operation unit detects the game using the operation unit detected by the main CPU 41a. It is possible to perform operations for performance even in a disabled state, and the sub CPU 91a can perform performance using the operations of these operation means, so that the timing of the performance can be varied. You can have it.

  In addition, it is possible to specify whether the operation of each switch is valid or invalid from the operation detection command, and the sub CPU 91a operates the switch when receiving the operation detection command. An appropriate effect can be executed depending on whether or not the reception period is valid.

  Further, when transmitting the operation detection command, the main CPU 41a transmits an operation detection command indicating the detection state of the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the settlement switch 10. Therefore, it is not determined whether or not the switch is operated based on the detection state. The sub CPU 91a determines that the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, and the like based on the detection state indicated by the operation detection command received from the main CPU 41a. Since it is determined whether the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and the checkout switch 10 are operated, and the operation status of these switches can be grasped based on the determination result, the main CPU 41a Send operation detection command Therefore, it is not necessary to determine whether or not a switch in an invalid period, that is, a switch that is not related to the progress control of the game has been operated (such as a chattering prevention determination), and the control load on the main CPU 41a is reduced. can do.

  Further, the main CPU 41a, when the normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer, when transmission of the operation detection command is requested (when the operation detection command transmission request is set), or the door command When transmission and operation detection command transmission are requested at the same time, as a rule, commands stored in the normal command transmission buffer or door command transmission rather than operation detection commands stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer are sent. The door command stored in the trust buffer is preferentially transmitted, and the transmission of the normal command and the door command is not delayed by the transmission of the operation detection command.

  When a normal command is stored in the normal command transmission buffer while waiting for transmission of the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer (during delay), or when a door command transmission is requested In this case, the operation detection command during the delay is transmitted with priority, and the delay control is not complicated by interrupting it even though the delay time has already started. .

  Further, in this embodiment, once an operation detection command transmission request for instructing transmission of an operation detection command is set, the detection state of any switch changes until an operation detection command based on the command is transmitted. Even so, the operation detection command is not updated, and the operation detection command can be prevented from being overwritten without being transmitted.

  In this embodiment, the operation detection command transmission buffer is provided separately from the normal command transmission buffer and the door command transmission buffer, and the normal command and the door command are transmitted with priority over the operation detection command. In this case, the transmission management is not complicated.

  In this embodiment, the operation detection command is stored in the transmission buffer in the timer interrupt process (main) that periodically interrupts and executes the basic process, whereas the normal command is transmitted in the basic process. Since the operation detection command and the normal command are stored in the same transmission buffer, it is necessary to prohibit interrupts when storing the normal command in the transmission buffer. If an operation detection command is stored while the normal command is being stored in the transmission buffer, the normal command being processed will be overwritten, and the operation detection command will be partially overwritten after returning. In such a configuration, interrupts are prohibited every time a normal command is stored, and the rotation of the reel Other controls, such as blurring when paying out medals, may affect other controls. However, as described above, the operation detection command transmission buffer is provided separately from the normal command transmission buffer. Even when the normal command is stored in the transmission buffer in the timer interruption process (main) that periodically interrupts and executes the basic process, the normal command is stored in the transmission buffer in the basic process. It is no longer necessary to prohibit interrupts, and the above problems can be solved.

  The sub CPU 91a and the touch panel controller 99 are connected so that data can be transmitted and received by serial communication.

  The sub CPU 91a instructs the touch panel controller 99 to perform a hardware reset at the time of activation, initializes the touch panel controller 99, analyzes the status report transmitted from the touch panel controller 99 upon completion of the initialization, and detects an abnormality. If not, a system-on command is transmitted to activate the touch panel controller 99 system. Accordingly, the touch panel controller 99 shifts to a state in which a touch operation can be detected.

  In addition, when the response to the command transmitted to the touch panel controller 99 is not returned even after a certain period of time, even when the sub CPU 91a is not activated, the sub CPU 91a instructs the hardware reset of the touch panel controller 99 similarly to the activation. The system is supposed to restart.

  The touch panel controller 99 determines that the corresponding beam coordinate is a defective beam when any of the beams from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b is blocked continuously for 60 seconds based on the signals from the light receiving devices 57a and 57b. Thereafter, the detection of the touch operation at the beam coordinates determined as the defective beam is invalidated, and the detection of the touch operation is performed only with the activated beam. After that, when the shielding state from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b is released, the detection of the touch operation at the invalidated beam coordinates is enabled again.

  As described above, the touch panel controller 99 determines that the beam is defective when any of the beams from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b is blocked continuously for 60 seconds, and invalidates the corresponding beam coordinates. If the light receiving devices 57a, 57b and the light emitting devices 56a, 56b are damaged, if a solid object is attached, or if a defective beam is generated due to the object being placed, only the defective beam is invalidated, The touch operation can be detected by an effective beam, so that the touch panel can function normally even if a defective beam occurs. The touch panel can be used even though the touch operation can be detected by a normal beam. It can be prevented from disappearing.

  In this embodiment, the invalid beam coordinates determined to be a defective beam are validated when the shielding state from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b is released, and are automatically restored. However, for example, the touch panel controller 99 may be restored with a hardware reset or the like.

  In addition, the sub CPU 91a transmits a defective beam analysis request command every second. When the touch panel controller 99 receives the defective beam analysis request command, the touch panel controller 99 returns a report indicating the shielded beam and the shielding time among the beams from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b. Then, when the report returned from the touch panel controller 99 indicates that there are two or more continuous beams that have been shielded for 10 seconds or longer, the sub CPU 91a causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display Please display "and notify the user to remove the object on the touch panel.

  Thus, when there are two or more continuous beams that are shielded for a certain period of time among the beams from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b, that is, when there is a possibility that an object is located on the touch panel, Since the notification for prompting the removal is performed, a defective beam due to the presence of these objects can be detected and eliminated at an early stage.

  In addition, since the notification that prompts the removal of the object is performed at an earlier stage than the time until the beam coordinates associated with the defective beam are invalidated, the cause of the defective beam can be removed before the beam coordinates are invalidated. It becomes possible.

  It should be noted that the sub CPU 91a notifies the user that the object is to be removed, and when the touch panel controller 99 returns a report indicating that there are no two or more continuous beams shielded for 10 seconds or more, that is, the object. Is removed and the defective beam is eliminated, or when a certain time (30 seconds) has elapsed, that is, when an object is left on or the light receiving devices 57a and 57b and the light emitting devices 56a and 56b are damaged. In this case, the notification is stopped.

  The effect control board 90 according to the present embodiment can perform an operation test of each part mounted on the effect control board 90 by connecting a command simulator (game control board for testing) before shipment. .

  In the operation test, an inspection command specifying a component to be operated by the command simulator and its operation mode is transmitted.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is equipped with LED, lamp, cold-cathode tube and other electrical components, a speaker, a liquid crystal display 51, and a touch panel controlled by the sub-control unit 91. An output port and its output By designating the component corresponding to the port and its operation mode by the inspection command, it is possible to inspect the operation of the designated component. The inspection command is composed of 2 bytes. The output port is designated by the first byte, and the component to be operated and the operation mode are designated by the second byte.

  In the inspection command that inspects the operation of the lighting component, you can specify lighting and extinguishing as the operation mode, and if the lighting component can turn on multiple colors, you can also specify the lighting color It is.

  In the inspection command to inspect the operation of the speaker, as the operation mode, the output from both left and right only, the type of sound to be output, and the ROM check of the sound ROM (ROM that stores sound data output from the speaker) Can be specified.

  In the inspection command for inspecting the operation of the liquid crystal display 51, the operation mode includes color bar display, red display, green display, blue display, white display, black display, electrostatic test screen display, CGROM (liquid crystal display 51 ROM check of image data (CG data to be displayed on CG), display area check of liquid crystal display 51, display of image data A to D stored in CGROM, and check of VRAM. Is possible.

  In the inspection command for inspecting the operation of the touch panel, it is possible to specify a defective beam check of the touch panel and an operation check of the touch panel as operation modes. When the touch panel defect check is designated, the voice ROM and CGROM ROM checks are also designated at the same time.

  As another inspection command, there is an inspection command for confirming the backup of the bonus effect. In this inspection command, the display of the bonus medium screen, the operation of the electrical component during the bonus, and the BGM output during the bonus are designated.

  One inspection command can specify only one output port, a component corresponding to the output port, and an operation mode. When inspecting by operating different components of the output port at the same time, each output can be specified. Send inspection commands with specified ports continuously. For this reason, it is necessary to continuously transmit 40 inspection commands in this embodiment even if only a test for operating all the electrical components is performed, and the operation of components other than the electrical components is also tested at the same time. When performing, it is necessary to continuously transmit a maximum of 128 inspection commands according to the combination.

  Note that in the command simulator, an inspection command that specifies the operation of a plurality of electrical components, an inspection command that specifies the operation of electrical components, an inspection command that specifies the operation of a speaker, and an inspection command that specifies the operation of the liquid crystal display 51 The inspection command for designating the operation of the speaker and the inspection command for designating the operation of the liquid crystal display 51 can be transmitted simultaneously, but the liquid crystal display 51 different from the inspection command for designating the operation of the liquid crystal display 51 can be transmitted. It is not possible to simultaneously transmit operation commands that specify operations that cannot be performed simultaneously, such as inspection commands that specify the operation of the liquid crystal display 51 and inspection commands that specify the operation of the touch panel. It has become.

  As described above, if an operation associated with a normal game is performed, an unprocessed command stored in the reception buffer is the next command even if commands are continuously transmitted from the main CPU 41a. Since it is read out by the timer interrupt process (sub) before reception, a plurality of unprocessed commands are not stored in the reception buffer. However, in the operation test by the command simulator, a maximum of 128 inspection commands are continuously recorded. Since there is a possibility of transmission, an area capable of storing 128 commands is provided in the reception buffer of the RAM 91c.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub CPU 91a receives it from the reception buffer at the earliest stage. The read command is read out, and it is determined whether or not the read command is an inspection command. As a result, when the read command is an inspection command, the component specified by the inspection command and its operation mode are specified, and the specified component is operated in the specified operation mode. As a result, the operation status based on the inspection command transmitted from the command simulator can be confirmed from the outside.

  When the sub CPU 91a receives an inspection command for inspecting the operation of the electrical component, the sub CPU 91a identifies the electrical component specified by the inspection command and its operation mode such as lighting, extinction, and lighting color, and designates the corresponding electrical component. The operation is performed in the mode described above.

  When the sub CPU 91a receives an inspection command for inspecting the operation of the speaker, the operation designated by the inspection command such as output from both the left only, the right only from both the left and right, the type of sound to be output, the ROM check of the audio ROM The mode is specified, and the speaker is operated in the specified operation mode. In particular, when the ROM check of the voice ROM is designated, the confirmation data stored in the voice ROM and the data stored in the ROM 91b are collated, and the result of whether or not they match is indicated on the liquid crystal display 51. To display.

  Further, when the sub CPU 91a receives an inspection command for inspecting the operation of the liquid crystal display 51, the display of the color bar, red display, green display, blue display, white display, black display, and electrostatic test screen is displayed. The operation mode specified by the inspection command such as the CGROM ROM check, the display area check of the liquid crystal display 51, the display of the image data A to D stored in the CGROM, the VRAM check is specified, and the liquid crystal display 51 is specified. It operates in the mode of operation. In particular, when the ROM check of the CGROM is designated, the confirmation data stored in the CGROM is compared with the stored data stored in the ROM 91b as in the case of the ROM check of the audio ROM. The result of whether or not to do so is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the display area check of the liquid crystal display 51 is designated, an image showing the displayable area is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. When the VRAM check is designated, the VRAM is expanded in the memory area and an image for VRAM check is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, when the sub CPU 91a receives an inspection command for inspecting the operation of the touch panel, the sub CPU 91a specifies an operation mode designated by the inspection command, such as a check for a defective beam on the touch panel, an operation check on the touch panel, and the touch panel and the liquid crystal display 51. Operate in the specified operation mode. In particular, when a check for a defective beam on the touch panel is designated, a defective beam analysis request command is transmitted to the touch panel controller 99, and whether there is a beam that is blocked for 60 seconds or more based on the returned report. If there is a beam that is shielded for 60 seconds or longer, a red line is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in correspondence with the shielded beam. In addition, when the check of the defective beam of the touch panel is designated, the voice ROM and CGROM are also checked. In addition, there are two types of touch panel operation checks. When operation check 1 is specified, the touch panel is fully activated, a ticker “Please touch” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and a touch operation is detected. The reception of a new command is prohibited until it is done. When the operation check 2 is designated, the entire touch panel is enabled, and a 64 divided screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the color of the frame where the touch operation is detected is changed. Also in this case, reception of a new command is prohibited until a touch operation is detected.

  Further, when the sub CPU 91a receives the inspection command for inspecting the backup of the bonus effect, the sub CPU 91a specifies the component and the operation mode specified by the inspection command, and the operation mode in which the liquid crystal display 51, the speaker, and the electrical decoration component are specified. Operate with.

  As described above, the sub CPU 91a identifies the component specified by the inspection command and its operation mode based on the reception of the inspection command, and operates the specified component in the specified operation mode. The operation status based on the inspection command transmitted from the simulator can be confirmed from the outside.

  In general, the effect control means has the same number of reception buffers as the transmission buffers of the game control means, and the number of transmission buffers and the number of reception buffers are such that there is no overflow in the case of a normal game. Therefore, as long as the game is played normally, more commands than the reception buffer are not transmitted continuously, and the command transmitted from the game control means overflows. There is no. However, in the operation test for inspecting whether or not the production control means operates normally during development or before shipment as described above, a large number of commands are connected by connecting the test game control means to the production control means. It is possible to increase the efficiency of the operation test by continuously transmitting the message, but if the number of reception buffers is the same as the number of transmission buffers as described above, a large number of commands are transmitted during the operation test. There is a risk that the reception buffer overflows and the operation test cannot be performed accurately. For this reason, it is necessary to increase the number of commands or transmission intervals that are continuously transmitted during the operation test, and as a result, there arises a problem that the efficiency of the operation test cannot be sufficiently increased.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, a command that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 is stored in a reception buffer that stores a command received by the sub control unit 91 from the main control unit 41. A storage area capable of storing a larger number of commands than the command storage area of the normal command transmission buffer is provided. Thus, when an operation test board such as a command simulator is connected to the effect control board 90 and an operation test is performed, the number of inspection commands that can be transmitted at one time and the transmission interval can be transmitted even when the inspection commands are continuously transmitted. However, the number of storage areas of the normal command transmission buffer provided in the main control unit 41, that is, the number of storage areas allocated in such a number as to prevent overflow in the case of a normal game (16 commands in this embodiment) ), And a large number of inspection commands can be transmitted continuously up to the limit of the storage area of the reception buffer (128 commands in this embodiment). Can effectively increase the efficiency.

  In the present embodiment, for each inspection command, a plurality of lighting parts, liquid crystal display 51, touch panel and other effect parts can be individually specified and an operation test can be performed. By transmitting inspection commands for designating a plurality of lighting parts, liquid crystal display 51, touch panel and other effect parts, it is possible to accurately inspect whether or not each effect part operates normally. .

  In the present embodiment, when an operation test is performed in the slot machine 1, it is possible to specify only one output port, an effect part corresponding to the output port, and an operation mode thereof with one inspection command. Therefore, a storage area that can store a larger number of commands on the basis of the number of output ports is provided in the storage area of the reception buffer. In this case, even when test commands corresponding to the respective output ports are continuously transmitted, the reception buffer does not overflow, so that the operation test can be performed more efficiently.

  In this embodiment, it is possible to specify only one output port, a production component corresponding to the output port, and an operation mode thereof with one inspection command, but with one inspection command. It may be possible to specify only one production component and its operation correspondence. In this case, by providing a storage area capable of storing a larger number of commands than the number of production components in the reception buffer, When performing performance tests for all production parts at once, even if inspection commands corresponding to each production part are sent continuously, the reception buffer does not overflow, so operation is more efficient. A test can be performed.

  Further, in the gaming machine in which the production control means controls the production according to the operation of the production operation means such as the touch panel as in the present embodiment, it is necessary to inspect the detection status of the operation of the production operation means. In this case, if the next inspection command is erroneously transmitted before the operation is detected, the next inspection command is received without waiting for the detection of the operation of the operation means for production, and the next operation There is a problem that the test is shifted to the test, and the inspection of the detection status of the operation of the operation means for production cannot be normally performed.

  On the other hand, when the sub CPU 91a according to the present embodiment receives an inspection command designating the operation check of the touch panel and performs the operation check of the touch panel, the touch operation is detected in the command reception interrupt process. In the meantime, no new command is received. Even if a new command is sent during this period, a new command is detected until the touch operation is detected and the operation check is completed. Is not received, and processing based on the command is not performed. For this reason, even when an inspection command is erroneously transmitted without waiting for the completion of the operation check of the touch panel, the operation check of the touch panel can be normally performed.

  The sub CPU 91a not only prohibits command reception interrupt processing but also stores it in the reception buffer until a touch operation is detected after receiving an inspection command designating an operation check of the touch panel. Even if the command has already been received and the received command is stored in the reception buffer, the touch operation is detected until the operation check is completed. The processing based on the command stored in the reception buffer is not performed. For this reason, even when another inspection command is transmitted continuously with the inspection command designating the operation check of the touch panel, the operation check of the touch panel can be normally performed.

  In this embodiment, the touch panel is applied as the production operation means. However, production operation means other than the touch panel, for example, buttons and dials may be applied, and operation checks other than the production operation means other than the touch panel may be applied. In the same way as above, even if the inspection command is erroneously sent without waiting for the completion of the operation check, the operation check is performed by prohibiting the reception of the command until the operation of the production operation means is detected. The test can be performed normally, and the command stored in the reception buffer is not read out until the operation of the production operation means is detected, so that the test command for specifying the operation check can be used. Even when the inspection command is transmitted, the operation check can be normally performed.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for describing the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a combination of lottery object combinations and a gaming state read out as a lottery object combination. Note that the slot machine in the present embodiment has an initial gaming state controlled when the prescribed number of games are exhausted during RT1, which will be described later, or when the above-described initialization 0 is performed, and RT in which the winning probability of replay is changed. , And a bonus controlled by bonus winning. RT includes RT1 controlled after the bonus ends, RT2 and RT3 controlled by a specific replay winning, and RT4 and RT5 controlled when the bonus is won. Since RT1 is a gaming state that occupies most of the game as will be described later, it is also referred to as a normal gaming state.

  First, with reference to FIG. 14, the types of winning combinations, the symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the special combination includes a big bonus (1), a big bonus (2), a big bonus (3), and a regular bonus.

  The big bonus (1) is won when a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The big bonus (2) is awarded when a combination of “network 7−network 7−network 7” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The big bonus (3) is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is arranged on any of the winning lines. When winning one of the big bonuses (1) to (3), the gaming state shifts to the big bonus.

  When the big bonus is controlled, the regular bonus is repeatedly controlled until the big bonus ends. While the gaming state is the big bonus, a big bonus medium flag corresponding to the type of the big bonus won is set in the RAM 41c. Further, during the regular bonus, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c. That is, while the big bonus medium flag is set to the ON state, the regular bonus medium flag is repeatedly set to the ON state when the regular bonus medium flag is not set to the ON state when the game is started. The

  Big bonuses (1) and (2) end on condition that 451 or more medals have been paid out. In contrast, the big bonus (3) ends on condition that 286 or more medals have been paid out.

  The game state is controlled by RT5 from when the big bonus (1) is won internally until winning. On the other hand, the gaming state is controlled by RT4 until either of the big bonuses (2) and (3) is won internally until the big bonus is won. In RT4 and RT5, the probability of winning the replay is higher than in the case of RT1. In addition, when controlled to RT4 or RT5, even if the replay (2) or replay (3) is won, the control to RT4 or RT5 is maintained without controlling to RT2 or RT3.

  When the big bonus is won, after the big bonus is over, all operations of the player are invalid except for the payment of credits, and the game is controlled in a frozen state in which the game cannot be progressed for a certain period of time. In addition, when the big bonus ends when the stop function is enabled, all operations of the player are invalidated except for the payment of credits, and reset to a stop state in which the game cannot be progressed. Control is performed until the / setting switch 38 is operated.

  In addition, after the big bonus ends, the gaming state is controlled to RT1 until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. RT1 controlled after the end of the big bonus continues until the big bonus or regular bonus is won, the replay (2) or replay (3) described later is won, or 1000 games as the prescribed number of games are consumed. Controlled. The probability of winning one of the replays is set so that RT1 and the initial gaming state have the same probability. On the other hand, the probability of winning either Replay (2) or Replay (3) is set to be higher in the initial gaming state than in RT1. When a replay (2) is won during RT1, RT2 is controlled. When a replay (3) is won during RT1, RT3 is controlled. When the specified number of games have been consumed without any replay (2) winning, replay (3) winning or bonus winning during RT1, the game is controlled to the initial gaming state.

  The regular bonus is awarded when a combination of “net 7-net 7-black 7” is arranged on any of the pay lines. When the regular bonus is won, the gaming state shifts to the regular bonus.

  When the regular bonus is won, the regular bonus is controlled until 12 games are consumed or 8 times. While the game state is in the regular bonus, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c.

  After the regular bonus is won internally, the gaming state is controlled by RT5 described above until the selected regular bonus is won.

  Further, when the regular bonus is won, after the regular bonus is finished, all operations of the player are invalid except for the payment of credits, and the game is controlled in a freeze state in which the progress of the game becomes impossible for a certain period of time. In addition, when the regular bonus ends when the stop function is enabled, all operations of the player are disabled except for the payment of credits, and reset to a stop state in which the progress of the game becomes impossible Control is performed until the / setting switch 38 is operated.

  In addition, after the regular bonus ends, the gaming state is controlled to RT1 until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. RT1, which is controlled after the regular bonus is over, continues until a big bonus or regular bonus is won, a replay (2) or a replay (3) described later is won, or 800 games as a specified number of games are consumed. Controlled.

  Since RT1 is controlled until a maximum of 1000 games are consumed after the end of the big bonus, and until a maximum of 800 games are consumed after the end of the regular bonus, it can be said that RT1 is a gaming state that occupies most of the game.

  Even if one of the big bonus and regular bonus is won in the internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win these roles, There will be no winnings. This is because the symbols (“black 7”, “net 7”, “white 7”) constituting the big bonus and the regular bonus are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

  Next, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the small combination includes a single combination (1), a single combination (2), melon, black strawberry, and grape. The winning combination (1) is awarded when a combination of “grape-net 7-net 7” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The single winning combination (2) is awarded when a combination of “grape-white 7-black 7” is arranged on any of the winning lines. When one winning combination (1) and one winning combination (2) wins, one medal is paid out.

  “Grape” in the left pattern constituting each of the one-piece combination (1) and one-piece combination (2) is arranged within five frames on the left reel 2L. On the other hand, the “net 7” of the middle and right symbols constituting the one-piece combination (1) is not arranged within 5 frames in each of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R. In addition, the middle symbol “white 7” and the right symbol “black 7” constituting the one-piece combination (2) are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R. Therefore, it can be said that the winning combination (1) and the winning combination (2) cannot be won if the stop switches 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing even if they are won.

  Further, the middle symbol “net 7” constituting the one-piece combination (1) and the middle symbol “white 7” constituting the one-piece combination (2) are shown in the arrangement of the reels 2C in FIG. As shown in FIG. Similarly, the right symbol “net 7” constituting the one-piece combination (1) and the right symbol “black 7” constituting the one-piece combination (2) are arranged at a distance of 7 frames or more. That is, it is configured such that there is no overlapping timing between an appropriate timing for winning a single winning combination (1) and an appropriate timing for winning a single winning combination (2). That is, there is no common stop operation timing at which both the single winning combination (1) and the single winning combination (2) can be won. For this reason, even if the player performs a stop operation on the assumption that one player (1) or one player (2) has been won, I will miss it.

  A melon is awarded when a combination of “melon-melon-melon” or “melon-melon-BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines. When melon wins, 12 medals are paid out. The symbols constituting the melon (“melon”, “BAR” in the right reel 2R) are not arranged within 5 frames on each reel. Therefore, even if the melon is won, it can be said that it cannot be won if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing.

  The black strawberry wins when the symbol “black strawberry” is derived to one of the winning lines for the reel 2R, and a medal is paid out. If the symbol “black strawberry” stops at the upper or lower stage of the right reel 2R, the black line will be aligned on the two winning lines of the winning lines L2, L5 or the winning lines L3, L4. Since the black line was won on the winning line, two medals will be paid out.

  The design of the black strawberry reel 2R (“black strawberry”) is not arranged within 7 frames on the reel 2R, so the stop switch 8R must be operated at an appropriate timing to draw the “black strawberry”. It can be said that even if they are elected, they do not win.

  Grapes are awarded when a combination of “grape-grape-grape” is available on any of the winning lines. When grapes win, 10 medals are paid out. The symbols constituting the grape (“grape”) are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, it can be said that grapes can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if they are selected. For the grapes of the present embodiment, the number of determination values is set so that the winning rate won in the internal lottery is the highest among the small roles.

  Next, among the winning combinations, the re-game combination will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying combination includes replay (1), replay (2), and replay (3). When you win one of the re-players, you will not be paid out medals, but you can start the next game without setting the number of bets again, so the number of bets corresponding to the number of bets that you no longer need to set in the next game This is essentially the same as when medals are paid out.

  Replay (1) will be awarded when one of the combinations of “banana-banana-banana”, “BAR-banana-banana”, and “black 7-banana-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Become. The symbols constituting Replay (1) (one of “banana”, “BAR”, “black 7” in the left reel 2L, “banana” in the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R) are 5 frames in each reel) Is located within. Therefore, it can be said that the replay (1) can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if the player is elected.

  Replay (2) is awarded when one of the combinations of “melon-grape-grape” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The left symbol ("melon") that constitutes the replay (2) is arranged within 7 frames in the left reel 2L, and the middle and right symbols ("grape") that constitute the replay (2) are respectively middle. The reels 2C and 2R are arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, it can be said that the replay (2) is a role that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R as long as the left reel 2L is first stopped as long as it is selected.

  When winning a replay (2), the gaming state is controlled by RT2 until winning a replay (3) or winning a bonus. Even when winning a replay (2), if RT4 or RT5 is controlled by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus, the RT4 or RT5 is not controlled without controlling RT2. Control is continuously performed. In RT2, the probability of winning the replay is higher than in RT1.

  Replay (3) is awarded when one of the combinations of “strawberry-grape-grape” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The left symbol ("strawberry") constituting the replay (3) is arranged within 7 frames on the left reel 2L, and the middle and right symbols ("grape") constituting the replay (3) are respectively middle. The reels 2C and 2R are arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, it can be said that the replay (3) is a role that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R as long as the left reel 2L is first stopped as long as it is selected.

  When winning a replay (3), the gaming state is controlled by RT3 until the bonus is won. Even if the player wins the replay (3), if the RT4 or RT5 is controlled by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus, the RT4 or RT5 is not controlled without controlling the RT3. Control is continuously performed. In RT3, the probability of winning the replay is higher than in RT1.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the combination of the lottery object combination and the gaming state read out as the lottery object role will be described. In the present embodiment, the combination of the lottery target combination varies depending on whether the gaming state is the initial gaming state, RT1 to RT5, or RB. The big bonus and the regular bonus can be read simultaneously with each of a plurality of winning combinations including a small combination and replay, which will be described later, as a lottery target combination, and can be won in duplicate. In FIG. 15, “+” is written between winning winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is simultaneously read out in the internal lottery.

  In FIG. 15, the lottery object combination is shown in the vertical column, and the gaming state is shown in the horizontal column. In the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target, a circle indicates that the lottery target is read out in the gaming state, and a cross indicates the lottery target when in the gaming state. This indicates that the combination is not read out. Also, the numerical values shown below the circles in FIG. 15 indicate the number of determination values for Replay (1), Replay (1) + (2), and Replay (1) + (3). In the present embodiment, the replay (1), replay (1) + (2), and replay (1) + (3) are set to the same number of determination values in the set values 1 to 6, respectively. . In FIG. 15, only the replay determination value number is shown as the lottery target role, but for other lottery target roles, for example, the determination value number is determined according to the gaming state, the bet number, and the set value. The internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values.

  When the gaming state is the initial gaming state or RT1, each bonus of Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (1) + Group A, Big Bonus (2), Big Bonus (2) + Group B, Big Bonus (3 ), Big Bonus (3) + Group B, Regular Bonus, Regular Bonus + Group A, Melon, Melon + 1 (1), Melon + 1 (2), Blackberry, Grapes, Replay (1) ), Replay (1) + Replay (2), Replay (1) + Replay (3) are the targets of the internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as the target combination of the internal lottery.

  It should be noted that the big bonus (1) and the regular bonus can be read and won simultaneously with each combination of the A group. Each role in Group A is 1 piece role (1), 1 sheet role (2), melon, melon + 1 sheet role (1), melon + 1 sheet role (2), black strawberry, grape, and replay (1) Each. Therefore, each of the big bonus (1) + A group includes the big bonus (1) +1 piece combination (1), big bonus (1) +1 piece combination (2), big bonus (1) + melon, big bonus ( 1) + Melon + 1 Bonus (1), Big Bonus (1) + Melon + 1 Bonus (2), Big Bonus (1) + Blackberry, Big Bonus (1) + Grape, Big Bonus (1) + Replay ( 1) Indicates that each combination is read and an internal lottery is performed. In addition, the regular bonus + A group includes the regular bonus + 1 bonus (1), regular bonus + 1 bonus (2), regular bonus + melon, regular bonus + melon + 1 bonus (1), regular bonus + melon +1 player combination (2), regular bonus + blackberry, regular bonus + grape, regular bonus + replay (1) Indicates that each combination is read and an internal lottery is performed.

  On the other hand, the big bonus (2) and the big bonus (3) can be read and won simultaneously with each combination of the B group. Each role in Group B is 1 sheet role (1), 1 sheet role (2), melon, melon + 1 sheet role (1), melon + 1 sheet role (2), blackberry, grape, replay (1), Replay (1) + replay (2), replay (1) + replay (3). Therefore, each of the big bonus (2) + B group is the big bonus (2) +1 piece combination (1), big bonus (2) +1 piece combination (2), big bonus (2) + melon, big bonus ( 2) + Melon + 1 Bonus (1), Big Bonus (2) + Melon + 1 Bonus (2), Big Bonus (2) + Blackberry, Big Bonus (2) + Grape, Big Bonus (2) + Replay ( 1), Big Bonus (2) + Replay (1) + Replay (2), Big Bonus (2) + Replay (1) + Replay (3) Each combination is read and an internal lottery is performed. The big bonus (3) + B group includes the big bonus (3) +1 role (1), the big bonus (3) +1 role (2), the big bonus (3) + melon, the big bonus ( 3) + Melon + 1 Bonus (1), Big Bonus (3) + Melon + 1 Bonus (2), Big Bonus (3) + Blackberry, Big Bonus (3) + Grape, Big Bonus (3) + Replay ( 1) Big Bonus (3) + Replay (1) + Replay (2), Big Bonus (3) + Replay (1) + Replay (3) Each combination is read and an internal lottery is performed.

  When the gaming state is RT2, each bonus of Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (1) + Group A, Big Bonus (2), Big Bonus (2) + Group B, Big Bonus (3), Big Bonus (3) Group B + Regular Bonus, Regular Bonus + Group A Group, Melon, Melon + 1 (1), Melon + 1 (2), Blackberry, Grapes, Replay (1), Replay ( 1) + Replay (3) is a target of internal lottery, and is sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT3, each combination of Big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (1) + A Group, Big Bonus (2), Big Bonus (2) + Group B, Big Bonus (3), Big Bonus (3) + B Group, Regular Bonus, Regular Bonus + Group A, Melon, Melon + 1 (1), Melon + 1 (2), Blackberry, Grapes, Replay (1) And are sequentially read out as the target combination of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT4 or RT5 and a big bonus or regular bonus is won (hereinafter also referred to as RT4 or RT5 in the bonus selection), one player (1), one player (2) , Melon, melon + 1 piece (1), melon + 1 piece (2), blackberry, grape, replay (1), replay (1) + replay (2), replay (1) + replay (3) inside It becomes the object of the lottery and is sequentially read out as the object combination of the internal lottery. When the game state is RT4 or RT5 and a big bonus or regular bonus is won, a combination of lottery target combinations including the big bonus and regular bonus is not read out as an internal lottery target role.

  When the gaming state is RT4 or RT5 and the winning flag for the big bonus or regular bonus is initialized by the setting change (hereinafter also referred to as RT4 or RT5 after the setting change), the big Bonus (1), Big Bonus (1) + Group A, Big Bonus (2), Big Bonus (2) + Group B, Big Bonus (3), Big Bonus (3) + Group B, Regular Bonus, Regular Bonus + Group A, Melon, Melon + 1 (1), Melon + 1 (2), Blackberry, Grapes, Replay (1) are eligible for internal lottery and are eligible for internal lottery Are read in order.

  In the case of RT4 or RT5 after the setting change, a combination of lottery target combinations including a big bonus and a regular bonus is read out as an internal lottery target combination. However, in the case of RT4 or RT5 after the setting change, replay (2) or replay (3) is not read out as an internal lottery target separately from the bonus, and either big bonus (2) or big bonus (3) Is read at the same time. For this reason, even if the player wins the replay (2) or the replay (3) when the player is RT4 or RT5, the RT4 or RT5 is maintained when the big bonus or the regular bonus is already won, and the setting is changed. When the winning flag of the big bonus or the regular bonus is initialized by being performed, the big bonus (2) or the big bonus (3) is won at the same time, and the RT4 or RT5 is already controlled. As a result, even when it is RT4 or RT5 and replay (2) or replay (3) is won and won, it is not controlled by RT2 or RT3.

  In the case of RT4 or RT5, a different winning combination is read out as a lottery target combination when the bonus is being won and after the setting is changed. Therefore, in the internal lottery when it is specified that the gaming state is RT4 or RT5, for example, depending on whether or not the bonus winning flag is set, it is set whether RT4 or RT5 is in the bonus winning state. You may comprise so that it may be RT4 or RT5 after a change.

  When the game state is a regular bonus, one-piece combination (1), one-piece combination (2), melon, melon + one-piece combination (1), melon + one-piece combination (2), black strawberry, grapes are subject to internal lottery Thus, it is sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery.

  Next, the internal lottery will be described. In the internal lottery, whether or not winning of the lottery subject to be read (derivation of the winning display result) is permitted is determined before the display result of the variable display device 2 is derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is operated). , To decide. In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number generation circuit 42. Then, for the combination of lottery targets determined according to the gaming state, the obtained random number for internal lottery, and the number of judgment values of each combination of combinations and roles determined according to the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value Depending on the situation. In the present embodiment, from the number of judgment values of each combination and combination of combinations, a range of determination values for each of the general combination and special combination such as a small combination and replay combination, and a special combination with one of the general combination The range of judgment values to be won in combination with roles is specified, and winning in the internal lottery is not exclusive, and a general role and a special role are simultaneously won in one game. It can happen. However, for special roles of different types, the range of determination values to be won in duplicate is not specified, and special types of different types are drawn exclusively.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined for the combination or combination of roles that are subject to the internal lottery and the current gaming state are sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery, and when the result of the addition overflows, Or it is determined that the combination of the winning combination is won.

  The number of determination values acquired in the bonus internal lottery increases as the set value increases. As a result, the larger the set value, the higher the probability of winning the special combination in the internal lottery.

  Next, paying attention to the number of re-gamer determination values in FIG. 15, the re-game role winning probability is compared for each gaming state. The re-playing role can be read and won by itself, and can be read and won simultaneously with the special role.

  In the initial gaming state, “1” is the replay (1) + (2) as the number of determination values when only replay (1) is read simultaneously with each of the big bonuses (1) to (3) and the regular bonus. ) Is read at the same time as the big bonus (2), the number of determination values is "10", and when Replay (1) + (2) is read at the same time as the big bonus (3), the number of determination values is "5". The replay (1) + (3) is read at the same time as the big bonus (2), and the determination value number is “5”, and the replay (1) + (3) is read at the same time as the big bonus (3). “3” is set as the number of determination values. In RT1 to RT5 other than the initial gaming state (except after the setting change in RT4 and 5), replay (1), replay (1) + (2), and replay (1) + (3) are read simultaneously with the bonus. Since the value common to the initial gaming state is set as the number of determination values at the time, the description of each of RT1 to RT5 is omitted.

  In the initial gaming state, “8314” is read as the determination value when replay (1) is read separately from the bonus (single), and replay (1) + (2) is read separately from the bonus. “600” is set as the determination value number, and “66” is set as the determination value number when replay (1) + (3) is read separately from the bonus.

  Next, in the case of RT1, when the replay is read simultaneously with the bonus, the number of determination values described in the initial gaming state is set, and the number of determination values when replay (1) is read separately from the bonus is set. “8968” is “10” as the determination value when replay (1) + (2) is read separately from the bonus, and “8968” is the determination value when replay (1) + (3) is read separately from the bonus. “2” is set as the number.

  In the case of RT2, when the replay is read at the same time as the bonus, the number of determination values described in the initial gaming state is set. As the number of determination values when the replay (1) is read separately from the bonus, “ “40000” is set as “656” as the number of determination values when replay (1) + (3) is read separately from the bonus.

  In the case of RT3, when the replay is read at the same time as the bonus, the number of determination values described in the initial gaming state is set. As the number of determination values when the replay (1) is read separately from the bonus, “ 44500 "is set.

  Further, when the big bonus (2) or (3) is won at RT4, “25004” is determined as the number of determination values when the replay (1) is read separately from the bonus, and the replay (1) + (2) “15” is set as the number of determination values when “I” is read separately from the bonus, and “8” is set as the number of determination values when Replay (1) + (3) is read separately from the bonus.

  In addition, when the bonus winning flag is initialized after the setting change in RT4, when the replay is read simultaneously with the bonus, the number of determination values described in the initial gaming state is set, and the replay (1) is performed. “25000” is set as the number of determination values when being read separately from the bonus.

  When the big bonus (1) or the regular bonus is won at RT5, the replay (1) + (2) is “16388” as the judgment value number when the replay (1) is read separately from the bonus. “15” is set as the number of determination values when read separately from the bonus, and “8” is set as the number of determination values when replay (1) + (3) is read separately from the bonus.

  In addition, when the bonus winning flag is initialized after the setting is changed at RT5, when the replay is read simultaneously with the bonus, the number of determination values described in the initial gaming state is set, and the replay (1) is performed. “16384” is set as the number of determination values when being read separately from the bonus.

  From the above, the probability of winning one of the replays (1) to (3) in the initial gaming state and each of RT1 to RT5 is as follows from the total number of judgment values assigned to replays (1) to (3): It becomes like this.

When in the initial gaming state (1 × 4 + (10 + 5) + (5 + 3) + 8314 + 600 + 66) / 65536 = 9007/65536
When it is RT1 (27 + 8980) / 65536 = 9007/65536
When RT2 (27 + 40656) / 65536 = 40683/65536
When it is RT3 (27 + 44500) / 65536 = 44527/65536
When it is RT4 (bonus winning) ... (25004 + 15 + 8) / 65536 = 25027/65536
When RT4 (after setting change)... (27 + 25000) / 65536 = 25027/65536
When it is RT5 (bonus winning) ... (16388 + 15 + 8) / 65536 = 16411/65536
When RT5 (after setting change) (27/16384) / 65536 = 1641/65536
Accordingly, in this embodiment, the probability of winning one of the replays (1) to (3) is highest when RT3, and decreases in the order of RT2, RT4, RT5, and the initial gaming state and RT1 It can be said that it is set to be the lowest when. In other words, in the present embodiment, the replay winning probability is set such that RT3>RT2>RT4>RT5> RT1, initial gaming state. Thereby, there exists an effect which is demonstrated below.

  When each of the big bonus (2) and the big bonus (3) is won, the RT4 is controlled. Also, the big bonus (2) and the big bonus (3) can be won simultaneously with the replay (2) and the replay (3), respectively, which are transferred to RT2 or RT3 by winning. For this reason, in the game won for either the big bonus (2) or the big bonus (3), the player can win the replay (2) or the replay (3).

  In this embodiment, for example, when the replay winning probability of RT2 is used as a reference, the difference in the replay winning probability between RT2 and RT4 is (40683 / 65536-25027 / 65536) = 15656/65536 The difference in the replay winning probability between RT2 and RT5 is (40683 / 65536-16411 / 65536) = 24272/65536. As a result, the difference in the replay winning probability between RT2 and RT4 is smaller than the difference in the replay winning probability between RT2 and RT5, so the RT4 replay winning probability is the RT2 replay winning probability compared to RT5. It can be said that it is set to be close. Also for RT3, similar to RT2, the difference in the replay winning probability between RT3 and RT4 is smaller than the difference in the replay winning probability between RT3 and RT5, so the RT4 replay winning probability is compared to RT5. It can be said that it is set to be close to the replay winning probability of RT3.

  Therefore, in the game after winning the replay (2) or replay (3), the RT4 state by the bonus winning that can be won simultaneously with the replay or the RT2 or RT3 by the replay (2) or replay (3) winning However, since it is difficult for the player to recognize which state the player is in, the player can be expected to win the bonus.

  By the way, when all types of bonuses are won, if the replay winning probability is close to RT2 or RT3, the player will have a sense of expectation for the bonus winning if the replay winning probability is not improved. In other games than the player who won the replay (2) or the replay (3), the player cannot feel fun.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the big bonus (1) or the regular bonus not won simultaneously with the replay (2) and the replay (3) is won, the internal lottery is performed with a lower probability than when the replay winning probability is RT4. Controlled by RT5 to be performed. Therefore, even if you have not won any of Replay (2) or Replay (3) and you have not won the Replay as much as during RT4, you will win the Big Bonus (1) or Regular Bonus. The player can have a sense of expectation for being.

  For example, when both the replay winning probability of RT2 and the replay winning probability of RT1 occupying most of the game are used as a reference, the difference in the replay winning probability between RT2 and RT5 is (40683 / 65536-16411 / 65536) = 24272/65536 Thus, the difference in the replay winning probability between RT5 and RT1 is (1641 / 65536-9007 / 65536) = 7404/65536. Thus, the difference in the replay winning probability between RT5 and RT1 becomes smaller than the difference in the replay winning probability between RT2 and RT5. For this reason, the replay winning probability of RT5 is set to be closer to the replay winning probability of RT1 compared to RT2.

  For this reason, when the replay (2) or replay (3) is not won, and the replay winning status is closer to the replay winning status during RT1, for example, when the replay winning status is not in RT4 However, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for winning the big bonus (1) or the regular bonus.

  In addition, although the initial game state and RT1 in the present embodiment have been described with respect to the example where the replay winning probability is the same, either state is set so that the replay winning probability is higher than the other. It may be. Further, in the present embodiment, an example in which the initial game state and the replay winning probabilities of RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, and RT5 are different has been described. However, the initial gaming state and RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, and RT5 have the same replay winning probability, but the winning probability of at least one of replays (1) to (3) is different from the other states. May be included. For example, for the initial gaming state, the replay (1) determination value number is “9000”, the replay (1) + replay (2) determination value number is “600”, and replay (1) + replay (3). The number of determination values is set to “100”, and for RT1, the number of determination values for replay (1) is “9650”, and replay (1) + replay (2) and replay (1) + replay (3). The number of determination values may be set to “25”. In this case, the initial game state and RT1 have the same replay winning probability, but the probability of winning each of replay (2) and replay (3) can be made different. For RT2, the replay (1) determination value number is “40000”, the replay (1) + replay (2) determination value number is “0”, and the replay (1) + replay (3) determination value. The number is set to “656”, and for RT3, the replay (1) determination value is “40656”, and the replay (1) + replay (2) and replay (1) + replay (3) determination values are set. The number may be set to “0”. In this case, RT2 and RT3 have the same replay winning probability, but the probability of winning replay (1) and replay (2) can be made different.

  Next, attention is paid to the winning probabilities of replay (2) and replay (3) to be transferred to RT2 and RT3 in the replay. When the replay (2) or the replay (3) is read out simultaneously with the bonus and won, the RT is transferred to RT by the bonus winning without moving to RT2 or RT3. Also, if Replay (2) or Replay (3) is read separately from the bonus and won, even if the player has already transferred to RT4 or RT5 and won the replay (2) or (3) RT4 or RT5 is maintained. Therefore, in this case, paying attention to the winning probability of shifting to RT2 or RT3 by winning, out of the winning probabilities of Replay (2) and Replay (3), and RT4 Alternatively, the winning probabilities of replay (2) and replay (3) when controlled to 5 will be ignored and described.

  The probability of winning either Replay (2) or Replay (3) is the highest in the initial gaming state, based on the total number of judgment values assigned to Replay (2) and Replay (3). , RT1 is set to be lower in the order.

  In RT2, the winning probability of replay (3) is set to be higher than in RT1. Thus, it can be said that RT2 is more advantageous to the player than RT1 in that RT2 is more likely to be controlled by RT3 having the highest replay winning probability by winning by winning Replay (3).

  Further, in the initial gaming state, the winning probability of replay (2) is set to be higher than when it is RT1. From this, the initial gaming state is that it is easy to be controlled by RT2 where the winning probability of replay (3) becomes high and the winning probability of replay (3) becomes high by winning by winning the replay (2). Thus, it can be said that the player is more advantageous than RT1. As described above, the initial game state is controlled when 800 games or 1000 games are consumed without any replay (2) winning, replay (3) winning, and bonus winning during RT1. For this reason, expectation to be controlled to RT2 can be raised by controlling to an initial game state. In addition, when the bonus is not controlled by RT2 or RT3 and neither bonus is generated, it is not possible to obtain an advantageous gaming state over a long period of time by controlling to the initial gaming state and easily controlling to RT2. The player can be easily rescued.

  In addition, RT4 in the present embodiment is set so that the replay winning probability is the same regardless of whether the bonus is being won or after the setting is changed. Similarly, RT5 is set so that the replay winning probability is the same regardless of whether the bonus is being won or the setting has been changed. In addition, the replay determination value number is set to a common determination value number for any of the setting values 1 to 6. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the player from predicting the set value from the replay winning frequency. For example, the setting value after the change is predicted because the replay winning frequency does not change due to the setting change and the setting of a different setting value after being controlled by RT4 or RT5. Can be prevented.

  In the regular bonus, the number of determination values (for example, 58486) is set so that the winning rate in the regular bonus is much higher than that in the initial gaming state.

  When winning of any combination or combination of combinations is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination of combinations or combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. If a special role + general role is won, a special role winning flag indicating that the special role has been won is set in the special role storage work, and a general role win indicating that the general role has been won. Set the flag in the general role storage work. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or winning combination is won, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.
The main CPU 41a refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts rotating and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Create a stop control table for each reel. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the referred stop control table is drawn. 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 table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as internal winning state) Differences up to the address where the data is stored are registered. As a result, a difference corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and the corresponding index data can be acquired by adding the difference to the reference address. Even if the winning status of the combination is different, when the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the index data. In such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. Thus, a stop control table is created.

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of frames to be drawn according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and if any reel is stopped, stop Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of each, and it is necessary according to each status from this specified address. And to be able to identify the stop control table. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of frames to be pulled in at each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are 1 to 21 (see FIG. 1) from the reel reference position. 3) is assigned.

  On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 1 to 21 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 1 to 21 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 1 to 21 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of drawn frames by area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of drawn frames by area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number has a stop reference position (in this embodiment, a perspective window). 3 when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected at the timing (the timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps). This is a table in which the number of frames is set.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, the table index is first referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is obtained, table creation data is identified based on the obtained index data, and all reels are identified from the identified table creation data. The address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state of rotation is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to generate a stop control table for all reels.

  Further, when any one reel stops or any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is identified based on the obtained table creation data, and the address of the stop control table for the unreacted reel corresponding to the stop reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data. The stop control table for each stored reel is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the main CPU 41a effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel will be described. .

  If any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively, the area number of the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. And the number of drawn frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of drawn frames until it is stopped is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. Thereby, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of frames to be drawn in from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 The lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of drawn frames, and the reel can be stopped by drawing a maximum of four symbols after detecting a stop operation. In other words, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from a range of a maximum of 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation. The symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five symbols including the operation position.

  In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the winning combination is drawn not to be aligned on the winning line. Create a stop control table with the number of frames to be drawn in and perform reel stop control. If none of the roles are won, stop control with a number of frames to be drawn that does not match any of the roles A table is created and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line within the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If the winning combination is not drawn, it will be controlled so that it can be stopped in a drawing range of up to 4 frames.

  In the state where the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the winning combination is a small role (for example, melon, grapes, etc., also referred to as a normal small role in the following) whose number of medals to be paid out by winning a prize is 3 or more. In the event that a special role and a normal small role are simultaneously elected, the number of draws will be determined so that the selected normal small role will be drawn to the winning line within a maximum of 4 frames. For the stop operation position where the selected normal role cannot be drawn into the winning line within the range of up to 4 frames, the number of drawn frames will be determined so that the selected special role will be drawn into the winning line within the range of 4 frames. A stop control table is created and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to align and stop the regular small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames on the winning line, control is performed to align and stop them. If it is not possible to withdraw the normal small roles that have been elected within the draw range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, special roles that have been elected within the draw range of up to 4 frames may be aligned and stopped on the pay line. If possible, a control is performed to stop them in a uniform manner, and a winning combination that has not been won is controlled to be stopped within the drawing range of 4 frames. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the normal small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the normal small combination cannot be drawn. As a result, by giving a special role after winning a normal small role first, a medal can be awarded by winning a normal small role as compared with a case where a special role is given priority over a normal small role. Since the special combination can be won after being acquired, the player's medal can be increased as much as possible before the special combination winning, and reel control advantageous to the player is performed.

  For example, when a special combination and a melon whose number of payouts is greater than 3 bets are selected, the reel control is performed preferentially by a net increase of 9 sheets by winning a special combination before winning the special combination, which is advantageous to the player. . When a special combination and a normal small combination can be drawn at the same time, only the normal small combination is drawn, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the normal small combination.

  On the other hand, in the state where the special combination has been carried over from before the previous game, the number of medals to be paid out by winning a prize is smaller than the number of bets (for example, 3) (one combination (1), one combination) (2) If you win a prize such as blackberry, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “special small role”), or if a special role and a specific small role are selected at the same time, align the special role on the winning line rather than the specific small role. Only when the control is given priority and the special combination cannot be drawn, the reel stop control is performed so that the specific small combination is won. In other words, the number of frames to be drawn is determined so that the winning special role is drawn to the winning line in the range of 4 frames to the maximum, and the stopping operation that does not allow the winning special role to be drawn to the winning line in the range of up to 4 frames. With regard to the position, a stop control table in which the number of drawn frames is determined so as to draw the selected specific small combination to the winning line in the range of four frames to the maximum is created, and reel stop control is performed.

  As a result, when a special operation that has been elected within the drawing range of up to 4 frames can be stopped on the winning line when the stopping operation is performed, the control is performed to stop the winning combination. If you can't withdraw a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a specific small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line Then, the control is performed so as to stop all the same, and the winning combination which is not won is controlled to be stopped in the drawing range of 4 frames. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the special combination on the winning line over the specific small combination, and the specific small combination can be won only when the special combination cannot be drawn. As a result, a special role is given a higher priority than a specific special role, so that a specific special role can be given a higher priority than a special role. In order to make it easier for a special role to win a special role in that game than to win a special role in the selected game and pay out less than the number of medals, do not reduce the player's medal as much as possible before winning the special role. Reel control that is advantageous to the player is performed. When a special combination and a specific small combination can be drawn at the same time, only the special combination is drawn, and the specific small combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

  Here, an example of each reel control will be described in the case where the special combination and the normal small combination are won simultaneously, and in the case where the special combination and the specific small combination are selected simultaneously.

  First, an example of reel control when a special combination and a normal small combination are won simultaneously will be described. Here, the big bonus (2) is won as a special role, grapes are usually won as a small role, and the "banana, grape, net 7" in the area numbers 8 to 10 on the left reel 2L stops. “Banana / Grape / Net 7” in the area numbers 4 to 6 of the right reel 2R is stopped, the big bonus (2) is tempered on the pay line L3, and the grape is tempered on the pay line L1 The reel control of the reel 2C will be described. In this case, if the stop switch 8C is stopped at the timing when any of the symbols of the area numbers 1 and 18 to 21 of the middle reel 2C is positioned at the lower stage, the “grape” symbol is theoretically drawn into the winning line L1 and stopped. Although it is possible to stop the drawing of the “net 7” symbol on the winning line L3, in the present embodiment, the reel control is performed to stop the “grape” symbol of the area number 14 or 19 on the winning line L1. It is. In this way, priority is given to the control for aligning the regular small combination on the winning line over the special combination.

  Next, an example of reel control when a special combination and a specific small combination are won simultaneously will be described. Here, the big bonus (2) is elected as a special role, the single role (1) is elected as a specific small role, and the “banana / grape / net” of the area numbers 8 to 10 of the left reel 2L. 7 ”is stopped and“ Black 7 / Net 7 / Grape ”in the area numbers 17 to 19 of the middle reel 2C is stopped, the big bonus (2) is tempered on the winning line L5, and one piece is played on the winning line L1. The reel control of the right reel 2R when (1) is tempered will be described. In this case, if the stop switch 8R is stopped at a timing when any of the symbols of the area numbers 8 to 11 of the right reel 2R is positioned at the lower stage, theoretically, the “net 7” of the area number 6 in both the winning line L1 and L5. It is possible to stop the drawing, but in the present embodiment, reel control is performed to stop the “net 7” symbol of area number 6 on the winning line L5. In this way, priority is given to the control for aligning the special combination on the winning line over the specific small combination.

  When multiple types of small roles are won at the same time (for example, melon + 1 sheet combination (1), melon + 1 sheet combination (2), etc.) Regarding the stop operation position where the number of drawn-in frames is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible within the range of frames, and a small role with a large number of payouts cannot be drawn into the winning line within a maximum of 4 frames. Then, a stop control table in which the number of draw-in frames is determined so that a small combination with a small number of payouts among the selected small combinations is drawn to the winning line within a range of 4 frames is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if a small combination with a large number of payouts can be stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the combined small combination can be stopped. If control is performed and a small combination with a large number of payouts cannot be drawn on the winning line with a maximum of 4 frames, the small number selected on the winning line with a maximum of 4 frames If a small combination with a small number of payouts can be aligned and stopped, the combination is controlled to be stopped, and the winning combination is controlled to be stopped in the pull-in range of 4 frames. It will be. In other words, in such a case, priority is given to the control of aligning a small role with a large number of payouts on the winning line over a small role with a small number of payouts. It becomes possible to win a few small roles. In the case where a plurality of types of small combinations with different payout numbers can be withdrawn at the same time, only a small combination with a large number of payout numbers is drawn in, and a plurality of types of small combinations are not aligned on the winning line at the same time.

  When a normal small role, a specific small role, and a special role are elected at the same time (Big Bonus (1) + Melon + 1 Bonus (1), Big Bonus (1) + Melon + 1 Bonus (2), etc.) Of the selected winning roles, the number of draws is determined so that the normal small roles are drawn to the winning line within the range of 4 frames, and the selected normal small roles cannot be drawn to the winning line within the range of up to 4 frames. With regard to the stop operation position, the number of draws is determined so that the winning special role is drawn to the winning line within the range of 4 frames, and the winning special role cannot be drawn to the winning line within the range of up to 4 frames. With regard to the stop operation position, a stop control table in which the number of drawn frames is determined so that the selected small winning combination is drawn to the winning line within the range of four frames is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop the regular small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, the control is performed so that the winning line is stopped. If you can't withdraw a normal small role that was won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames above, if you can stop the special role won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and align it, If the special control that was won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line cannot be drawn on the winning line and the specified small role won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line is stopped. If they can be controlled, the control for stopping them together is performed. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the regular small part on the winning line, and in the case where the normal small part cannot be drawn, priority is given to the control for aligning the special part on the winning line. It is possible to win a specific small role only when there is no such item. As a result, for example, when the big bonus (1) + melon + one winning combination (1) is won, the reel control for winning the melon is preferentially performed, and if the melon cannot be won, the big bonus ( The reel control for winning 1) is preferentially performed, and the reel control for winning the single winning combination (1) when the big bonus (1) cannot be won is performed.

  Next, the special role and the re-playing role are won at the same time, such as when the re-playing role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when the special role and the re-playing role are won simultaneously In the case (Big Bonus (1) + Replay (1), etc.), a stop control table is created in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so that the selected re-gamer is drawn to the winning line within a maximum of 4 frames. Then, reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  Further, when a plurality of types of replaying players are simultaneously won (replay (1) + replay (2), etc.), for example, replaying players to be transferred to RT (replay (2) or replay (3)). For the stop operation position where the number of draws is determined so that the maximum number of draws can be drawn into the winning line within the range of 4 frames, and the re-gamer to be transferred to RT cannot be drawn into the winning line within the range of up to 4 frames Then, a stop control table in which the number of draw-in frames is determined so that the other re-playing combination (replay (1)) is drawn to the winning line in the range of 4 frames to the maximum is created, and the reel stop control is performed. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if the winning replay (2) or replay (3) can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, this is aligned. If the replay (2) or replay (3) selected in the winning range within a maximum of 4 frames cannot be drawn on the winning line, the replay (1) is controlled and stopped. It is.

  Also, when the reel control for winning one winning combination (1) or one winning combination (1) or one winning combination (2) is performed (for example, If you win the melon at the same time and miss the melon, or if you win at the same time as the bonus and you miss the bonus, etc.) Reel control is performed so as to make a temper on the line.

  For example, in the case where reel control is performed in which the winning combination of 1 sheet (1) or 1 sheet combination (2) is awarded by first stopping the left reel 2L, 1 sheet combination (1), 1 sheet combination (2) and when the “vine” symbol, which is a common left symbol constituting the grape, is stopped at the upper stage and the second reel 2C is stopped for the second time, the winning one-sheet combination (1) or 1 By stopping the middle symbols that make up the double role (2) as much as possible, the “grape” symbol is stopped in the middle row, and the middle symbols that make up the single role (1) or single role (2) Or if it is impossible to stop in the middle stage (when you miss the winning one-piece role (1) or one-piece role (2)), stop the “Grape” symbol in the upper or middle stage, As much as possible, the reels so that the “Grape” symbol will be a tempo on the winning line Control is performed. This increases the possibility that the “Grape” symbol will be tempered on the winning line when winning the 1 (1) or 1 (2) winning combination even when the grapes are not selected. , You can increase the chances of thinking that you might win a grape.

  In addition, even when reel control is performed to win the replay (1) and the winning replay (1) is won, the “grape” symbols that make up the grape as much as possible are on any winning line. The reel control is performed so as to make a temper.

  For example, if the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time when the replay (1) is won, the left symbol “banana”, “BAR” or “black 7” constituting the replay (1) is won. If the “Grape” symbol placed one or two frames apart is stopped on the winning line and the middle reel 2C is stopped for the second time, the winning replay (1) The reel control is performed so that “banana” constituting the “Tempe” is made on the winning line and “Grape” is made on the winning line as much as possible. More specifically, for example, “grape, melon, banana” in area numbers 13-15 of the left reel 2L is stopped, and “melon, grape, banana” in area numbers 13-15 of the middle reel 2C are stopped, Replay (1) is tempered, and reel control is performed so that the “grape” symbol is tempered on the winning line as much as possible. As a result, even when the grapes are not won, when the replay (1) is won, there is a higher possibility that the “grape” symbol will be tempered on the winning line, and you may win the grapes. Can increase the chances

  On the game control board 40 side, the internal lottery is performed as described above, and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R stop rotating according to the result and the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and a prize is generated. It becomes. As a result of winning a prize, a medal is paid out or a game state is transferred as a payout. Thus, depending on the progress of the game on the game control board 40 side, an original effect is performed on the effect control board 90 side. It is. In order to perform such an effect, the sub CPU 91a of the effect control board 90 must be able to recognize the progress of the game on the game control board 40 side, but is sent from the main CPU 41a of the game control board 40. Various effects are performed based on the above-described commands related to the progress of the game.

  In order to perform the performance, the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 has various counters, an area for setting various flags, a game state command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, and an internal winning command. Area for storing winning status, combination of display results derived to reels 2L, 2C, 2R, information indicating presence / absence of winning, game state applied in game running on game control board 40 ( The winning situation and the gaming state are also provided in the RAM 91c twice.

  Among the effects executed by the control of the sub-control unit 91, as an effect by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51 based on a command output to the display control circuit 92, a game according to the gaming state and the stage described above There is a production. It should be noted that image element data and moving image data for performing a game effect are stored in the CGROM.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs a history display effect in which a predetermined game history stored in the RAM 91c is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the player's operation on the touch panel. The history display effect not only displays the game history as information, but the sub-control unit 91 further performs an operation for advancing the game for a predetermined period or longer (however, The liquid crystal display 51 performs a predetermined demonstration effect except when the game is in progress from the start to the stop of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. The history display effect and the demonstration effect are performed during a period in which the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is not in progress.

  These effects are controlled and executed by the VDP 141 of the display control circuit 92 by outputting an effect data write command, an effect start command, an end command, and the like to the display control circuit 92. When the VDP 141 receives the effect data write command, the VDP 141 reads the effect data corresponding to the command from the CGROM 142 and writes it in the effect data area of the temporary storage memory 155. When an effect start command is received, if effect data is written in the effect data area of the temporary storage memory 155, it is written by the drawing circuit 154 frame by frame in each frame period until the effect end command is received. The image data corresponding to the effect data is expanded in the frame buffer memory 156 and output to the liquid crystal display 51 by the display circuit 157.

  Data for causing the liquid crystal display 51 to display an effect image under the control of the VDP 141 is stored in advance in the CGROM as effect data. The effect data is prepared for each of a plurality of types of stages, and the effect data written in the effect data area of the temporary storage memory 155 based on the write command from the sub-control unit 91 corresponds to the stage at that time. Will be. Further, the effect data of the history display effect and the effect data of the demonstration effect are stored in the CGROM in advance.

  Further, in the effect control board 90, a stop symbol table for determining the display result of the variable display device 2 based on the reel stop command is provided in the RAM 91c. However, since the reel stop command includes only the type of the stopped reel and the number of the symbol stopped in the middle as information, it is not possible to determine what symbol is stopped by this alone. For this reason, the ROM 91b stores in advance a table showing all symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. With reference to this table, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped on the stop symbol table. The symbol is registered. The sub-control unit 91 produces an effect based on the registration information of the stop symbol table.

  Next, a process executed by the main control unit 41 and a process executed by the sub control unit 91 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. First, processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described.

  In the slot machine 1, when power is turned on, a predetermined activation process is performed, and then a game control process for controlling the game is repeatedly performed game by game.

  In the activation process, it is determined whether or not the normal range setting value is stored in the setting value work in the state where the main control unit 41 including the main CPU 41a is activated, and whether or not the data stored in the RAM 41c is abnormal. If a transition is made to the determination process or the setting change mode, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets after performing a setting change process for setting a set value according to the operation. To a game control process (a state in which the game can be progressed).

  When the activation process ends and the game can be advanced, the game control process is repeatedly performed for each game in the slot machine 1. Hereinafter, each game in the slot machine 1 will be described. The “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Since the setting of the bet number before the operation of No. 7 and the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are performed after the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense. And

  When the game control process for one game is started, first, the bet number is set by operating the one-sheet BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 4, and the start switch 7 Is operated to instruct the substantial start of the game. If the player has won a replay in the previous game, the same number of bets as in the previous game (3 in this embodiment) is automatically set based on the replay game flag set at the time of the replay winning (replay at this stage) The in-game flag is cleared.) In the BET process, a BET command is transmitted to the effect control board 90 every time a bet number is set.

  When the number of bets is set by BET processing and the start switch 7 is operated, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, and winning of the lottery target determined according to the gaming state is permitted based on the extracted random number value A lottery process is performed to determine whether or not to do so.

  In the lottery process, when one of the bonuses is won, a game state flag indicating an RT corresponding to the selected bonus is set, and a process for controlling the corresponding RT is performed. For example, when the big bonus (1) or the regular bonus is won, processing for controlling to RT5 (for example, setting the value of RT5 to the value of the gaming state flag) is performed, and the big bonus (2) or big bonus ( When 3) is won, processing for controlling to RT4 (for example, setting the value of RT4 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. It should be noted that RT4 and RT5 do not end even if they win the replay (2) or replay (3), but end when they win the winning bonus.

  In the present embodiment, when the bonus is won and the setting is changed while being controlled by RT4 or RT5, the bonus winning flag is initialized, but as described above, before the setting is changed. RT4 or RT5 and the replay winning probability are controlled to the same RT4 or RT5 after the setting change. Similarly, when a setting change is made during a bonus winning game, the bonus winning flag is similarly initialized. As described above, the setting change has the same replay winning probability as RT4 or RT5 before the setting change. It is controlled by RT4 or RT5 later. If the setting is changed during the game, the number of bets and the winning flag in the game are cleared without being carried over after the setting is changed, and the game is not resumed.

  FIG. 17 is a timing chart showing the update status of the winning flag and the gaming state flag when the setting is changed while being controlled by RT4 or RT5. FIG. 18 is a timing chart showing how the winning flag and the gaming state flag are updated when the setting is changed before the bonus winning game is over. FIGS. 17 and 18 show the reel rotation status, medal payout status, bet number setting status, big bonus (2) or (3) winning flag status, and gaming status flag status, respectively. In the horizontal direction, the passage of time is shown.

  First, in FIG. 17, the big bonus (2) or (3) is won in the internal lottery as shown in the winning flag status column and the gaming status flag status column of the big bonus (2) or (3). As a result, the winning flag of the big bonus (2) or (3) is set to on, the RT4 value ([04]) is set to the value of the gaming state flag, and the RT4 is controlled, so that the game is During RT4 after the completion, the power is turned off and the setting is changed.

  After the setting change, as shown in the winning flag status field of big bonus (2) or (3), the winning flag of big bonus (2) or (3) is set to off, and the winning flag is initialized. It becomes. On the other hand, even after the setting is changed, the RT4 value ([04]) is set as shown in the status field of the game state flag, and the RT4 having the same replay winning probability as before the setting change can be controlled. it can.

  Next, in FIG. 18, the big bonus (2) or (3) is obtained by internal lottery as shown in the winning flag status column and the gaming status flag status column of the big bonus (2) or (3). By winning, the winning flag of big bonus (2) or (3) is set to on, the value of RT4 ([04]) is set to the value of the gaming state flag, and the game controlled by RT4 is ended. Until then, the setting has been changed after the power is turned off. Note that when the game ends, for example, if the game does not involve the medal payout, all reels stop, and if the game involves the medal payout, all reels stop and the medal payout is completed. Say things.

  After the setting change, as shown in the winning flag status field of big bonus (2) or (3), the winning flag of big bonus (2) or (3) is set to off, and the winning flag is initialized. It becomes. On the other hand, even after the setting is changed, the RT4 value ([04]) is set as shown in the status field of the game state flag, and the RT4 having the same replay winning probability as before the setting change can be controlled. it can.

  Similarly, during the RT4 or RT5 after the setting change, when the big bonus (1) or the regular bonus is won, processing for controlling to the RT5 is performed, and the big bonus (2) or the big bonus (3) is obtained. When winning, processing for controlling to RT4 is performed. Thus, for example, after the setting change is performed during RT4 and the bonus winning flag is initialized, when the big bonus (2) or big bonus (3) is won again, RT4 is maintained and the replay winning probability is also maintained. Is done. Also, after the setting change is made during RT5 and the bonus winning flag is initialized, when the big bonus (1) or the regular bonus is won again, RT5 is maintained and the replay winning probability is also maintained.

  Also, in the lottery process, after performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not winning of the lottery subject is permitted, a random number for freeze lottery is extracted, and the random number for the extracted lottery and the result of the internal lottery are described above. A freeze lottery process for determining whether or not to generate a freeze is performed. If it is determined to generate a freeze, a freeze control process for generating a freeze is performed.

  In the freeze control process, for example, a process is performed in which a value corresponding to a predetermined period (for example, 3 seconds) to be frozen is set in a predetermined freeze counter for specifying the period to be frozen. The freeze counter is subtracted at regular time intervals (for example, timer interrupts) when the value is 1 or more after the reel rotation process described later is performed. When the freeze counter is 1 or more, it is possible to delay the progress of the game and generate a freeze.

  In the freeze lottery process, whether or not to generate a freeze is drawn in accordance with the winning rate determined according to the winning winning combination. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a freeze lottery table used in the freeze lottery process. The freeze lottery table is a table in which a freeze winning rate is determined according to the winning combination won as a result of the internal lottery. The freeze lottery table is stored in the ROM 41b. In FIG. 16, for convenience of explanation, the winning rate in the internal lottery and the freeze non-winning rate are shown for each winning combination.

  For example, when a single bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus is won, a freeze lottery is performed according to the winning rate of a2. Similarly, when any bonus and melon are simultaneously elected, according to the winning rate of b2, when any bonus and any other role other than the bonus and melon are simultaneously elected, c2 According to the winning rate, if any melon is winning alone, according to the winning rate of d2, if any other role except bonus and melon is winning, win according to the winning rate of e2 If not, the freeze lottery is performed according to the winning rate of f2. Note that the freeze non-winning rate is a rate at which freezing is not won, and is calculated by 1- (freeze winning rate).

  In addition, the number of determination values used for the internal lottery for each winning combination is such that the winning rate for winning simultaneously with any bonus and melon is b1, so that the winning rate for winning a single bonus is a1. Other excluding bonuses and melons, so that the winning rate for winning one hero alone is d1, so that the winning rate for winning simultaneously with any bonus and any other role excluding bonus and melon is c1 Assuming that the winning rate for winning any of the roles is set to e1, the rate of losing without winning any of the roles is set to be f1, the freeze occurrence rate is (internal It is calculated by (winning rate in lottery) × (freeze winning rate). Thus, for example, the freeze occurrence rate at which a freezing occurs when any one bonus is won is a1 × a2. The freeze non-occurrence rate is calculated by (winning rate in internal lottery) × (freeze non-winning rate). Thus, for example, the freeze non-occurrence rate at which any one bonus is won and no freeze occurs is a1 × a2 ′.

  In the present embodiment, c2 = e2 = f2 = so that no freezing occurs except when a bonus is won independently, when any bonus and melon are won simultaneously, and when a melon is won alone. It is set to 0. As a result, when a freeze occurs, if a stop operation is performed so that the constituent symbols of the melon can be drawn on the winning line, a bonus winning will be taken if the melon is not won and is lost. The player can be notified. In addition, when a freeze occurs, the melon is also stopped when the first stop or the second stop is performed so that the constituent symbols of the melon can be drawn on the winning line before all the reels stop rotating. The player can be informed that the bonus has been won at the point in time when the constituent symbols are not drawn on the winning line.

  In the internal lottery in the first game after the bonus ends, when the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) is won, a freeze control process is performed, and the freeze always occurs. Thereby, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that a freeze occurs at the start of the first game after the bonus ends.

  In the lottery process described above, an internal winning command indicating the setting status of the winning flag in the RAM 41c and the result of the freeze lottery process is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  When the lottery process is completed, the reel rotation process is performed next. In the reel rotation process, whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the previous game has elapsed, and the freeze counter is 0. Is determined, that is, whether it is not frozen.

  Here, a specific example of timing of one game timer and subtraction of the freeze counter will be described. As a first example, the timing of one game timer and the subtraction of the freeze counter may be performed simultaneously in parallel. For example, if one game timer remains for one second when the start switch 7 is operated and the freeze counter is set for three seconds, the time is simultaneously counted and subtracted, and the start switch 7 is operated. 3 seconds after the start of the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the previous game, a predetermined time has elapsed, and the freeze counter is determined to be 0 May be. In this case, the timing at which the start switch 7 is operated corresponds to the start timing (delay timing) at which freeze occurs.

  Further, as a second example, the freeze counter may be subtracted after the timing of one game timer is completed. For example, if the 1-game timer remains for 1 second when the start switch 7 is operated and the freeze counter is set for 3 seconds, 1 game has passed since the start switch 7 was operated, After the timer reaches 0, subtraction of the freeze counter is started, and when a total of 4 seconds have elapsed since the start switch 7 was operated, the one game timer from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R in the previous game It may be configured that a predetermined time has elapsed and a freeze counter is determined to be 0. In this case, when the start switch 7 is operated and a predetermined time elapses from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the previous game, a start timing (delay timing) at which a freeze occurs. It corresponds to. Note that the timing of the one game timer and the subtraction of the freeze counter may be performed by reel rotation processing, for example, and when the determination of the one game timer and the freeze counter is performed by the lottery processing, the lottery processing You may comprise so that it may be performed by.

  Then, in the reel rotation process, it is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R in the previous game, and that the freeze counter is 0. As a condition, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven to start rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

  When a predetermined condition (detection of the reference position by the reel sensors 33SL, 33SC, 33SR after the rotation speed reaches a constant speed) is established from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R Is enabled, and the left / middle / right stop valid LEDs 22L to 22R are turned on.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that a predetermined time has not elapsed since the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R in the previous game, or the freeze counter is 1 or more, Until the time elapses or the freeze counter reaches 0, the reel rotation start timing and the timing for enabling the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R can be delayed to generate a freeze.

  In the reel rotation processing, after the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are started to rotate, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by the player to stop the driving of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and the reel 2L The rotation of 2C and 2R is stopped. When the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started and stopped, a reel rotation command and a reel stop command are transmitted to the effect control board 90, respectively.

  When the driving of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, a winning determination process is performed for determining whether any of the above-mentioned role symbols is derived and displayed on the winning line in the display result at the time of stopping. If it is determined in this winning determination process that any combination has been won, various processes corresponding to the winnings generated on the game control board 40 are performed. Here, a winning determination command indicating a winning determination result is sent to the effect control board 90. In the winning determination process, when it is determined that any bonus has been won, a process for controlling the corresponding bonus (for example, setting a bonus value corresponding to the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. .

  Further, in the winning determination process, when it is determined that the replay (2) has been won in either the initial gaming state or RT1, a process for controlling to RT2 (for example, the value of the gaming state flag is set to RT2). Set value etc.). Further, in the winning determination process, when it is determined that the replay (3) has been won in any of the initial gaming state, RT1, and RT2, a process for controlling to RT3 (for example, the value of the gaming state flag) The value of RT3 is set to the

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the number of payouts set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 34b is driven to pay out an excess number of medals from the medal payout opening 9.

  Various processes not related to winning are also performed. For example, in the payout process, a process for counting the number of payouts when the small bonus is generated when the big bonus is controlled, and the counted number is predetermined to satisfy the end condition. It is determined whether or not the number has been exceeded. If the number has been exceeded, processing relating to end control of the big bonus is performed. In the payout process, when the regular bonus is controlled, a process for counting each of the number of winnings and the number of games that have been won, and the number of winnings or the number of games counted satisfy the termination condition. When the value to be reached is reached, processing related to the regular bonus end control is performed.

  When it is determined in the payout process that the big bonus or the regular bonus has ended, a process for controlling to RT1 is performed. The process for controlling to RT1 is, for example, setting the value of RT1 to the value of the gaming state flag, and the RT1 corresponding to the bonus that has ended in the RT1 counter (number of remaining RT games) for specifying the prescribed number of games A process for setting the number of games. In the payout process, it is determined whether or not the value of the RT1 counter is 1 or more during RT1, and when it is determined that the value is 1 or more, 1 is subtracted from the RT1 counter. When it is determined that the number is not 1 or more, processing for controlling to the initial gaming state (for example, setting the value of the initial gaming state to the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  In the present embodiment, when a setting change is made while any of RT1 to RT3 is controlled, the RT1 to RT3 are maintained. In addition, the RT remaining game number when the setting is changed when the control is performed to RT1 that can be ended by digesting the number of games is counted from the RT remaining game number before the setting is changed. Further, even when the setting is changed during the game when controlled by RT1, it is counted from the number of remaining RT games before the setting is changed. If the setting is changed during the game, the number of bets and the winning flag in the game are cleared without being carried over after the setting is changed, and the game is not resumed.

  FIG. 19 is a timing chart showing the update status of the game state flag and the number of remaining RT games when the setting is changed before one game in RT1 is completed. FIG. 19 shows the reel rotation status, the medal payout status, the bet number setting status, the game status flag status, and the RT remaining game count, and the horizontal direction indicates the passage of time.

  In FIG. 19, as shown in the reel rotation status column and the game status flag status column, the setting change is made after the power is turned off until one game in RT1 is completed (during one game). It is done. Note that when the game ends, for example, if the game does not involve the medal payout, all reels stop, and if the game involves the medal payout, all reels stop and the medal payout is completed. Say things.

  After the setting change, as shown in the gaming status flag status column and the RT remaining game number column, even after the setting change, as shown in the gaming status flag status column, the value of RT1 ([[ 01]) is set, and the RT remaining game number before the setting change is set as shown in the RT remaining game number column. As a result, the number of remaining RT games before the setting is changed is counted.

  In the payout process, if a winning flag other than the bonus winning flag is set, the winning flag is deleted. As a result, winning flags other than the bonus winning flag can be deleted every time one game is finished.

  At the end of the payout process, that is, at the end of one game, a game state command indicating the game state of the next game is sent to the effect control board 90. Then, the process for one game ends, and the process for the next one game starts.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 performs the transition of the game state among the initial game state, RT1 to RT5, the big bonus, and the regular bonus. In response, a command is transmitted to the effect control board 90. In contrast, the sub-control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 performs an original effect based on the command received from the game control board 40.

  Next, processing executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. The sub-control unit 91 first executes a predetermined effect initial setting process, and after performing an effect control restoration process for restoring the control state in the effect control board 90 to the state when the power supply is stopped, the effect-side random value Repeat the update process.

  In the sub-control unit 91, an interrupt for controlling the progress of the effect is generated at a predetermined time interval (for example, 2 ms), the timer interrupt flag of the RAM 91c is set to the ON state by the reset / interrupt controller, Production control interruption processing is executed. In the effect control interrupt process, the contents of the internal register are saved, the effect backup process is executed, and when the sub control unit 91 is restarted, the data required for restoring the control state before the restart is backed up. Is done. Further, command analysis processing for analyzing various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 is executed, and predetermined effect control processing is executed. By this effect control process, various effects such as displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51 and generating sound from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 are performed. In addition, various random values counted by a random number circuit (not shown) or the like are updated on the side of the effect control board 90, and then the contents of the saved register are restored, and then the effect control interrupt process ends. In the effect control process executed in the effect control interrupt process, the sub control unit 91 performs a game effect execution process for executing a game effect in response to a command from the main control unit 41.

  In the game production, the content of the production is developed step by step in one game, and a step-up production for notifying information on whether or not the bonus is won is produced. Production performed during the freeze period when the freeze is occurring (In-frozen effects and cut-in effects described later), a continuous effect in which information related to whether or not a bonus has been won is notified over a plurality of games, and a winning combination (for example, grapes, 1 (1) (1) (1) (2), etc.) The grape suggestion that informs whether or not the information related to whether or not is won, after the announcement that the bonus is won in the demonstration production and bonus mentioned above This is a replay that controls to pull in on the winning line in preference to the bonus, and a notification that informs you that it is a chance to win the bonus without winning the regular small role. Event effect, a bonus effect that is executed from when the game state is won to the end of the bonus, an RT effect that is executed when the game state is controlled by any of RT1 to RT3, and a game state of RT1 to RT3 Performed in navigation effect and initial game state that informs advantageous information (for example, winning status, operation procedure for winning winning combination (including reel stop order, operation timing, etc.)). Includes normal production.

  First, the step-up effect and the effect during freezing will be described. The step-up effect is composed of an effect composed of a plurality of predetermined steps, and the game progresses such that the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started, and each of the stop switches 8L to 8R is operated. With this as an opportunity, the production mode is developed in a plurality of stages by changing the production in a predetermined order, and the production is informed of information regarding whether a bonus is won at least in the final stage.

  As the step-up effects, a plurality of types of step-up effects with different contents of the effects are provided. A plurality of types of step-up effects are generated from, for example, the appearing character, the story of the effect, the number of steps to develop (number of stages), the opportunity to develop (development conditions), the lighting pattern of the effect effect LED 52, and the speakers 53 and 54. It is sufficient if the type of sound is different.

  The effect during freezing refers to the effect executed during the freeze when the step-up effect is started or when a freeze occurs during the step-up effect. Note that when a step-up effect is started or when a freeze occurs during the step-up effect, an effect having a relevance to the effect content of the step-up effect is executed as the effect during the freeze. An effect having relevance to the contents of the effect of the step-up effect is, for example, an effect (for example, a step-up) having a certain connection when focusing on a predetermined event (for example, an appearance character or a story) during the step-up effect. An effect that causes the same or similar character to appear in the effect, an effect that develops a story that is the same as or similar to the story of the step-up effect, etc.) or an effect that has a predetermined influence on the step-up effect (for example, An effect that has some relationship, such as an effect in which the story of a step-up effect develops advantageously on the story).

  As the effect during freezing, a plurality of types of effects during freezing having different relevance contents are provided for each of a plurality of types of step-up effects. The multiple types of effects during the freeze are, for example, different types of characters and items that appear, different sizes, colors, etc., different lighting patterns of the effect effect LEDs 52, different types of sounds generated from the speakers 53, 54, and the like. I just need it.

  FIG. 20 shows an example of the display state of the effect area in the display area 51a when only the step-up effect is executed and when the freeze is generated when the step-up effect is executed and the effect during the freeze is executed. It is a figure for demonstrating. In FIG. 20, in order to show the progress of the game, a start switch 7 and stop switches 8L to 8R are also shown.

  First, a case where only the step-up effect is executed will be described. FIGS. 20B1 and 20B2 are diagrams illustrating examples of display states when the first step effect of the step-up effect is started by operating the start switch 7 and starting the game. .

  In FIG. 20 (b1), as a first step effect, for example, a round item (one scale ball) B that causes a character A on the ship to appear and recalls a firework ball is displayed.

  The items to be displayed are determined from a plurality of types according to the bonus winning situation. For example, it is determined that a specific item (for example, a ball having a large scale) is displayed at a higher rate when a bonus is won than when a bonus is not won. FIG. 20 (b2) shows a case where an item (3-scale ball) C larger than the item A shown in FIG. 20 (b1) is displayed as the first step effect. For this reason, for example, when the item C shown in FIG. 20 (b2) as a specific item is displayed during the step-up effect, the other item B shown in FIG. 20 (b1) is displayed. Rather than expecting a bonus, you can increase your expectation.

  Note that after the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start to rotate at predetermined conditions (after the rotation speed reaches a certain speed, the reel sensors 33SL, 33SC, and 33SR use the reference position. When the detection is established), the left / middle / right stop valid LEDs 22L to 22R are turned on as shown in FIG. 20B ', and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is validated.

  FIG. 20C is a diagram illustrating an example of a display state when the second step effect of the step-up effect is executed due to the first stop. In the second step effect, an effect is made in which the item displayed in the first step effect is put in a cylinder for launching and preparations for launching fireworks are made. As shown in FIG. 20 (c ′), the stop switch 8L is operated as the first stop, and the left stop valid LED 22L is turned off.

  FIG. 20D is a diagram illustrating an example of a display state when the third step effect of the step-up effect is executed due to the second stop. In the third step effect, an effect is presented in which a firework ball prepared in the second step effect is launched. As shown in FIG. 20 (d '), the stop switch 8C is operated as the second stop, and the middle stop valid LED 22C is turned off.

  FIGS. 20E1 to 20E3 are diagrams illustrating an example of a display state when the final step effect of the step-up effect is executed due to the third stop.

  In FIG. 20 (e1), as the final step effect, for example, fireworks are displayed over the entire effect area in the display area 51a. In FIG. 20 (e2), as the final step effect, for example, fireworks are displayed only at the center of the effect area in the display area 51a. In FIG. 20 (e3), as the final step effect, for example, fireworks are not displayed and an effect that causes a launch failure is displayed. As shown in FIG. 20 (e '), the stop switch 8R is operated as the third stop, and the right stop valid LED 22R is turned off.

  The final step effect is determined from a plurality of types according to the bonus winning situation. For example, it is determined that a specific effect (for example, FIG. 20 (e1)) is displayed at a higher rate when a bonus is won than when a bonus is not won. For this reason, for example, when the final step effect is executed in the effect mode shown in FIG. 20 (e1) as the specific effect, the other effect modes shown in FIGS. 20 (e2) and (e3). It is possible to increase the expectation for winning the bonus than when it was executed.

  In this way, in a game in which a step-up effect is executed, each time the start switch 7 or the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated and the game progresses, the effect mode is developed in a predetermined order, and at least the final Information regarding whether or not a bonus is won in step production is notified.

  Next, in the game in which a step-up effect is executed, an effect during freezing that is executed when a freeze occurs will be described. In FIG. 20A, a freeze occurs in the game in which the step-up effect shown in FIGS. 20B1 to 20E3 is executed, and the effect during the freeze is executed before the step-up effect is started. It is a figure which shows an example of the display state at the time.

  As the effect during freezing, an effect having relevance to the effect performed after the freeze is finished is executed. In FIG. 20A, as an effect having relevance with the effect contents of FIGS. 20B1 and 20B2, the character A that appears thereafter is displayed as an item (in FIG. 20B1 or 20B2). An effect as if processing a fireworks ball) is displayed, and a message such as “Konekone ~!” Reminiscent of the processing is executed as an effect during the freeze.

  Further, when the freeze occurs, as described above, the rotation start timing of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is delayed, and the timing for enabling the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is delayed. As shown in FIG. 20 (a ′), the left / middle / right stop effective LEDs 22L to 22R are turned off.

  The effect during freezing is set to be completed within a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) when the freeze occurs. For this reason, the effect during the freeze can be surely shown to the player until it is completed.

  The step-up effect and the during-freeze effect shown as an example using FIG. 20 are executed by the game effect execution process by the sub-control unit 91. In the game effect execution process, for example, a random number for step-up effect lottery is extracted, and whether or not the step-up effect is executed based on the value of the extracted random number, the winning combination specified from the internal winning command and the presence or absence of freeze A step-up effect lottery process is performed to determine whether or not. Furthermore, when it is determined to execute the step-up effect, one step-up effect is determined from a plurality of types of step-up effects, and when a freeze occurs, the step-up effect is related to the determined step-up effect. A step-up effect execution process for determining and executing one effect during freeze from a plurality of types of effects during freeze is performed.

  Note that in the step-up effect execution process, the type of step-up effect or effect during freeze may be determined according to the bonus winning situation. For example, a specific type of step-up effect or a specific type of effect during freezing may be determined at a higher rate when the bonus is won than when the bonus is not won. Thereby, for example, according to the type of the step-up effect to be executed or the effect during the freeze, the expectation for winning the bonus can be varied. Moreover, even if it is the same step-up effect or a case where a freeze occurs, the expectation that the bonus is won can be varied depending on the type of effect during the freeze.

  In the step-up effect lottery process, it is determined whether or not to execute the step-up effect according to the winning rate determined according to the winning combination specified from the internal winning command and the presence or absence of the freeze. FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining a step-up effect lottery table used in the step-up effect lottery process. The step-up effect lottery table is stored in the ROM 91b. The step-up effect lottery table is a table in which the step-up effect winning rate is determined according to the winning combination and the presence or absence of freeze.

  First, when freezing is specified from the internal winning command and it is specified that a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus is independently won, a step-up effect lottery is performed according to the winning rate of a3. . Similarly, when the presence of freeze is specified from the internal winning command, and it is specified that any bonus and melon are simultaneously won, any bonus, bonus and melon are determined according to the winning rate of b3. If it is specified that one of the other roles except for is specified at the same time, according to the winning rate of c3, and if it is specified that the melon is selected alone, according to the winning rate of d3 According to the winning rate of e3 when it is specified that any other role except melon is won, according to the winning rate of f3 when it is specified that any other role has not been won. Each step-up production lottery is performed.

  In addition, when it is specified from the internal winning command that there is no freezing and it is specified that a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus has been won alone, according to the winning rate of a3 ′, Is determined to be simultaneously elected, and according to the winning rate of b3 ′, it is determined that any bonus and any other role excluding bonus and melon are simultaneously elected c3 When it is specified that melons are elected alone according to 'winning rate' When any other role except bonus and melon is elected according to the winning rate of d3 ' According to the winning rate of e3 ', if any of the roles are not won and a gap is specified, the winning of f3' In accordance with, respectively, step up production lottery is performed.

  Here, referring to FIG. 22, execution of the effect during the freeze and the step-up effect based on the occurrence rate of the freeze described with reference to FIG. 16 and the winning rate of the step-up effect described with reference to FIG. 21 is executed. The rate and the execution rate at which only the step-up effect is executed will be described.

  As for the execution rate at which the effect during the freeze and the step-up effect are executed, a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus is selected independently from the freeze occurrence rate in FIG. 16 and the step-up effect winning rate with the freeze in FIG. Sometimes a1 × a2 × a3 = A, and b1 × b2 × b3 = B when any bonus and melon are selected at the same time, and any other bonus, bonus or melon is excluded C1 × c2 × c3 = C when a combination is won simultaneously, and d1 × d2 × d3 = D when a melon is selected alone, and any other combination excluding bonuses and melons is selected E1 × e2 × e3 = E when playing, and f1 × f2 × f3 = F when not winning any of the roles.

  In addition, the execution rate at which only the step-up effect is executed is selected as a single bonus for a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus from the freeze non-occurrence rate in FIG. 16 and the step-up effect winning rate when there is no freeze in FIG. Sometimes a1 × a2 ′ × a3 ′ = A ′, and when one of the bonuses and the melon is won at the same time, b1 × b2 ′ × b3 ′ = B ′. C1 x c2 'x c3' = C 'when any other winning combination is won simultaneously, and d1 x d2' x d3 '= D' when the melon is elected alone, bonus E1 × e2 ′ × e3 ′ = E ′ when any other role excluding melon is elected, and f1 × f2 ′ × f when none of the roles are won A '= F'.

  In addition, with regard to the freeze occurrence rate, freeze non-occurrence rate in FIG. 16, and step-up effect winning rate in FIG. 21, only the execution rate and the step-up effect in which the above-described effect during the freeze and the step-up effect are executed are executed. The execution rate to be executed is predetermined so as to satisfy the relationship shown in FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 23 (1), a bonus that occupies the combined value (A ′ + B ′ + C ′ + D ′ + E ′ + F ′) of the execution rate at which only the step-up effect is executed is won. Occupies the total value (A + B + C + D + E + F) of the execution rate at which the effect during the freeze and the step-up effect are executed than the ratio of the execution rate (A ′ + B ′ + C ′) at which only the step-up effect is executed The freeze occurrence rate and the freeze non-occurrence rate in FIG. 16 so that the ratio of the combined execution rate (A + B + C) of the execution rate during which the effect during the freeze and the step-up effect are executed when one of the bonuses is won is increased. And the step-up effect winning rate in FIG. 21 is set.

  As a result, when the step-up effect is executed, the percentage of winning the bonus is higher when the effect during the freeze is executed than when the effect during the freeze is not executed. Therefore, when the step-up effect is executed, the expectation for winning the bonus can be further improved by executing the effect during the freeze.

  As shown in FIG. 23 (2), when any of the bonuses that occupy the combined value (B ′ + D ′) of the execution rate at which only the step-up effect is executed is simultaneously won at the time of winning the melon. One of the bonuses in the combined value (B + D) of the execution rate during which the effect during the freeze and the step-up effect are executed is won, rather than the ratio of the combined value B ′ of the execution rate at which only the up effect is executed. The freeze occurrence rate, the freeze non-occurrence rate in FIG. 16, and the step-up effect winning rate in FIG. 21 are set so that the ratio of the combined value B of the execution rates at which the effect during the freeze and the step-up effect are executed is increased. Has been.

  As a result, when a step-up effect is executed at the time of winning a melon, one of the bonuses is simultaneously won when the effect during the freeze is executed than when the effect during the freeze is not executed. Since the ratio increases, even when the step-up effect is executed by melon winning, the expectation for winning the bonus can be further improved by executing the effect during freezing.

  As described with reference to FIG. 16, in this embodiment, when the bonus is won alone, when any bonus and melon are won at the same time, and when the melon is won alone, the freeze is performed. Is set to c2 = e2 = f2 = 0 so that the effect during freezing is not executed. As a result, if the effect during the freeze and the step-up effect are executed, and if the melon is stopped without making a melon winning after performing a stop operation so that the prize can be won, the bonus is won. This can be notified to the player. In addition, when the effect during freezing and the step-up effect are executed, the melon is used when the first stop or the second stop is performed so that the melon can win a prize even before all reel rotation stops. The player can be informed that the bonus has been won at the point in time when the constituent symbols are not drawn on the winning line.

  In addition, only when e2 is 0 among the freeze winning ratios a2 to f2 shown in FIG. 16 so that the freezing does not occur and the effect during freezing is not executed only when any other role excluding bonus and melon is won. And a2 to d2 ≠ 0 and f2 ≠ 0 may be set. As a result, when one of the bonuses and any other role excluding the bonus and melon are won at the same time, or when any of the roles are not won, the effect during the freeze is given with a predetermined probability. When the step-up effect is executed, the effect during freezing is executed. As a result, for example, when a freezing effect and a step-up effect are executed, regardless of the operation procedure, when a small role other than a melon, a single winning combination (1), and a single winning combination (2) wins a prize. , It is possible to notify that one of the bonuses has been won, and to improve the fun of the game. In addition, when the effect during freezing and the step-up effect are executed, regardless of the operation procedure, a bonus winning is achieved by winning a small role other than melon, one-piece combination (1), and one-piece combination (2). Is easy for the player to understand. In addition, for example, when the probability of winning simultaneously with a bonus is high among melons, a small role with a lower probability of winning simultaneously with bonuses wins a game in which a freezing effect and a step-up effect are executed. As a result, it is possible to notify the bonus winning confirmation and improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, the freeze winning ratios a2 to f2 ≠ 0 shown in FIG. 16 may be set so that the combination of winning combinations can generate a freeze and the effect during the freeze can be executed. As a result, regardless of which combination is won, the effect during freezing is executed with a predetermined probability, and the effect during freezing is executed when the step-up effect is executed.

  In addition, when the freeze winning ratios a2 to f2 ≠ 0 shown in FIG. 16 are set and the winning ratio is set so that the probability of winning simultaneously with the bonus is the highest among the small roles, 16 freeze occurrence rates, freeze non-occurrence rates, and step-up effect winning rates in FIG. 21 may be determined in advance so as to satisfy the relationships shown in FIGS.

  First, as shown in FIG. 23 (3), when one of the bonuses is simultaneously won in the combined value (B '+ D') of the execution rate in which only the step-up effect is executed at the time of winning the melon. The combined value of the execution rate at which the effect during the freeze and the step-up effect are executed at the time of winning of any other role excluding bonus and melon, rather than the ratio of the execution value combined value B ′ at which only the step-up effect is executed Freeze occurrence rate in FIG. 16 so that the ratio of the combined value C of the execution rate during which the effect during the freeze and the step-up effect are executed when one of the bonuses is simultaneously won in (C + E), The freeze non-occurrence rate and the step-up effect winning rate in FIG. 21 may be set.

  As a result, the melon with the highest probability of winning simultaneously with the bonus wins the other small heroes whose probability of winning simultaneously with the bonus is lower than that of the melon than when only the step-up effect is executed. If the role is elected, if the effect during the freeze and the step-up effect are executed, the percentage of any bonus being won simultaneously will increase, so the step-up effect due to any small role winning Even if is executed, it is possible to further improve the sense of expectation for winning the bonus by executing the effect during the freeze.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 23 (4), any of the execution rates in which the effect during the freeze and the step-up effect are executed (C + E) at the time of any other combination excluding bonus and melon The ratio of the execution rate at which the effect during the freeze and the step-up effect are executed at the time of winning the melon is larger than the ratio of the combined value C of the execution rate at which the effect during the freeze and the step-up effect when the bonus is simultaneously won. Freezing occurs in FIG. 16 so that the ratio of the combined value B of the execution rate in which the effect during the freeze and the step-up effect are executed when one of the bonuses is simultaneously won in the total value (B + D) is increased. The rate, the freeze non-occurrence rate, and the step-up effect winning rate in FIG. 21 may be set.

  As a result, when the effect during freezing and the step-up effect are executed, the percentage that one of the bonuses is won at the same time when winning a melon is higher than the small role other than melon. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not to win a melon, and to further improve the expectation for winning a bonus by winning a melon when an effect during freezing is executed it can.

  Next, of the game effects, the continuous effects will be described. The continuous production starts on the condition that one of the replay (2) and the replay (3) is won, and after performing the production to develop a series of stories over a predetermined number of games (for example, three games), This is an effect of notifying information on whether a bonus is won as a ending (bonus winning notification) or controlled by RT (RT notification).

  The timing for starting the continuous effect in the present embodiment is started when the game won in the replay (2) or the replay (3) is finished, for example. In addition, the timing which starts a continuous production is not restricted to this, and may be any timing as long as the replay (2) or the replay (3) is won, for example, the replay (2) or the replay. It may be a timing at which the game won in (3) is started, a predetermined timing in the game, a timing at which the next game of the game is started, or the like.

  Replay (2) and replay (3) that trigger the start of continuous production can be won at the same time as big bonus (2) and big bonus (3), respectively, and RT2 can be won by winning even if the big bonus is not won Alternatively, it is an opportunity to control to RT3 and wins as long as the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time when winning. For this reason, it is determined that the big bonus (2) or the big bonus (3) has been won or the big bonus (2) or the big bonus (3) has not been won by the continuous performance. It is possible to ask whether or not it is controlled, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the RT4 replay winning probability transferred by winning the big bonus (2) or (3) that can be won at the same time as the replay (2) or (3) in the present embodiment is the big bonus (1) or Compared to RT5 transferred when the regular bonus is won, it is set to be closer to the replay winning probability of RT2 or RT3 transferred by replay (2) or (3) winning.

  For this reason, the winning situation of replay in RT4 is more similar to that during RT2 or RT3 than during RT5. Therefore, when the winning status of the replay during the continuous performance is similar to that during RT2 or RT3, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the big bonus (2) or the big bonus (3) is won. . As a result, when the winning status of the replay during the continuous performance is high, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the big bonus (2) or the big bonus (3) is won. It is possible to make the player pay attention to the result.

  On the other hand, the RT5 replay winning probability transferred when the big bonus (1) or regular bonus is won is set to be closer to the RT1 replay winning probability than RT4. For this reason, the winning situation of replay is more similar to that during RT1 than during RT4. Therefore, even when the continuous performance is not performed, and even if the winning status of the replay is the same level as during RT1, it is expected to be expected to win the big bonus (1) or regular bonus Can do.

  Note that the continuous effect may be an effect that starts on the condition that one of the replay (2) and the replay (3) is won, and has the same effect as described above. The timing for starting the continuous production on the condition that one of the replay (2) and the replay (3) has been won is the timing at which the replay (2) or the replay (3) is won. Often, it may be when a medal is inserted to set the number of bets for the next game after the winning game, or when the next game after the winning game is started.

  24 and 25 are diagrams for explaining an example of the display state of the effect area in the display area 51a when the continuous effect is executed. FIG. 24A is a diagram illustrating an example of a display state when a continuous effect is started. In FIG. 24A, when the character X appears, a continuous effect is started. A game for which continuous production has started is referred to as a first game.

  FIG. 24B is a diagram showing an example of a display state when the first game is finished and the second game is started (for example, reel rotation is started). In FIG. 24 (b), an effect is provided in which the character X finds a box Y with a “?” Mark.

  The box Y to be displayed is determined from among a plurality of types according to the bonus winning situation. For example, it is determined that a specific type of box (for example, a red box) is displayed at a higher rate when a bonus is won than when a bonus is not won. For this reason, for example, during a continuous performance, when a specific type of box is displayed (discovered), a higher sense of expectation for winning the bonus than when a box other than the specific type is displayed. be able to.

  FIG. 24C is a diagram illustrating an example of a display state when the second game is ended and the third game is started (for example, reel rotation is started). In FIG. 24C, an effect is performed in which the character X uses the tool Z to break the box Y.

  The tool Z to be displayed is determined from among a plurality of types according to the bonus winning situation. For example, it is determined that a specific type of tool (for example, a gold hammer) is displayed at a higher rate when a bonus is won than when a bonus is not won. For this reason, for example, during a continuous performance, when a specific type of tool is displayed, a sense of expectation that a bonus has been won can be enhanced compared to when a tool other than the specific type is displayed. .

  FIGS. 24D1 and 24D2 are diagrams illustrating examples of display states when the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R is stopped and ended in the third game, respectively. In FIG. 24 (d1), the box Y is successfully broken, and an effect is produced in which the letter “V” appears. In the present embodiment, as a result of the continuous performance, the letter “V” appears when the bonus is won, and the letter “RT” appears when the bonus is not won and the game is shifted to RT2 or RT3. The production to be performed is performed. On the other hand, when the bonus is not won and the control is not performed by RT2 or RT3, as shown in FIG. 24 (d2), an effect that fails to break the box Y is performed, and this is notified.

  In the present embodiment, control for executing a continuous effect is performed by a game effect execution process by the sub-control unit 91. On the other hand, whether or not to generate the above-mentioned freeze is determined by a freeze lottery process by the main control unit 41. For this reason, a freeze may occur during execution of a continuous effect. In this case, as shown in FIG. 25, an effect having relevance to the effect content of the continuous effect is inserted and executed during the freeze. An effect having relevance to the content of the effect of the continuous effect is, for example, an effect having a certain connection when focusing on a predetermined event (for example, an appearance character, a story) during the continuous effect (for example, appearing in the continuous effect) Effects that cause the same or similar characters to appear, effects that develop a story that is the same as or similar to the story of a continuous effect, etc., or effects that have a predetermined influence on the continuous effect (for example, a story of a continuous effect) Production that has some kind of relationship, such as production that is advantageous in terms of story). An effect that is inserted when a freeze is occurring during a continuous effect is hereinafter referred to as a cut-in effect. Note that, during the continuous production and when the freeze occurs, the production during the freeze may be executed in the same manner as the step-up production.

  The cut-in effect is set to be completed within a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) when the freeze occurs. Therefore, the player can be surely recognized about the cut-in effect until it is completed.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining an example of the display state of the effect area in the display area 51a when a freeze occurs during execution of a continuous effect and a cut-in effect is inserted. 25 (a), (b), (c), and (d1) are the same as those in FIG. 24, and therefore description thereof will not be repeated.

  FIG. 25 (b ′) is a diagram showing an example of a display state when the second game is finished and the third game is started (for example, the start switch 7 is operated) and a freeze has occurred. It is. In FIG. 25 (b '), during freeze, a cut-in effect is performed to enlarge and display the eyes of the character X appearing in a continuous effect.

  The cut-in effect is set to be completed within a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) when the freeze occurs. For this reason, the player can be surely shown to the player until the cut-in effect is completed.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs a switching process (update process) for switching to a preset continuous effect so as to maintain the continuity with the currently executed continuous effect when a freeze occurs during the execution of the continuous effect. Do. For example, when a freeze occurs during execution of a continuous effect, a process of switching to a continuous effect in which a specific type of character is displayed at a high rate as an appearance character such as a box Y or a tool Z to be displayed in subsequent continuous effects is performed. By updating the continuous production in this way, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the bonus has been won again.

  In addition, as the continuous production, a plurality of types of continuous production with different production contents are provided. The plurality of types of continuous effects may be different as long as the characters appearing, the story of the effects, the number of continuous games, the lighting pattern of the effect effect LED 52, the types of sounds generated from the speakers 53 and 54, and the like are different. As the cut-in effects, a plurality of types of cut-in effects having different relevance contents are provided for each of a plurality of types of continuous effects. The plurality of types of cut-in effects are different in, for example, the types, sizes, and colors of characters and items that appear, the lighting patterns of the effect effect LEDs 52, the types of sounds generated from the speakers 53 and 54, and the like. I just need it.

  Moreover, the sub-control part 91 performs the kind of continuous production to perform and the cut-in production from a plurality of types of continuous production and a plurality of types of cut-in production according to the bonus winning situation when executing the continuous production and the cut-in production. Determine the type of execution. For example, a specific type of continuous effect or a specific type of cut-in effect may be determined at a higher rate when a bonus is won than when a bonus is not won. Thereby, for example, according to the kind of continuous production and cut-in production to be performed, it is possible to vary the expectation for winning the bonus. Moreover, even if it is the same continuous production or a freeze occurs, the sense of expectation for winning a bonus can be varied depending on the type of cut-in production.

  Next, the grape suggesting effect will be described. The grape suggestion effect refers to an effect in which information related to whether or not a winning combination having “grape” as a constituent symbol is won is notified at any timing among a plurality of timings.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining an example of the display state of the effect area in the display area 51a when the grape suggestion effect is executed. In FIG. 26, stop switches 8L to 8R are shown together to show the progress of the game.

  FIG. 26A is a diagram illustrating an example of a display state when the grape suggesting effect is started by operating the start switch 7 and starting the game. In FIG. 26A, the same effect as the first step effect of the step-up effect shown in FIG. 20B1 is displayed. In the present embodiment, when one of the specific winning combinations (grape, one-piece combination (1), one-piece combination (2), melon, black strawberry, etc.) is won, a predetermined probability of FIG. The effects shown in b1) and FIG. For this reason, in the display state shown in FIG. 26 (a), whether it is an effect as a step-up effect of the type shown in FIG. 20, an effect as a grape suggesting effect, or other effects The player can be noticed and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Note that items to be displayed in the grape suggesting effect are also determined from a plurality of types according to the bonus winning situation, as in the step-up effect. For example, it is determined that a specific item (for example, a ball having a large scale) is displayed at a higher rate when a bonus is won than when a bonus is not won. For this reason, for example, when a specific item (for example, the item shown in FIG. 20 (b2)) displayed during the grape suggestion effect is displayed, a bonus winning is achieved, compared to when other items are displayed. Can increase the expectation of what you are doing.

  After the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started, as shown in FIG. 26 (a '), the left / middle / right stop effective LEDs 22L to 22R are turned on, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are turned on. The operation is activated.

  FIGS. 26B1 and 26B2 are diagrams each illustrating an example of a display state when the first stop is performed. In FIG. 26 (b1), fireworks reminiscent of grapes are displayed. Thereby, it is alert | reported that it is a grape suggestion production | presentation and it can alert | report to a player that there is a possibility of having won the grape.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 26 (b2), the effect shown in FIG. 26 (a) is continuously executed. Note that, as shown in FIG. 26 (b '), the stop switch 8L is operated as the first stop, and the left stop valid LED 22L is turned off.

  FIGS. 26C1 and 26C2 are diagrams illustrating an example of a display state when the second stop is performed. In FIG. 26 (c1), the same effect as the effect shown in FIG. 26 (b1) is executed. Thereby, it is alert | reported that it is a grape suggestion production | presentation and it can alert | report to a player that there is a possibility of having won the grape. In addition, when it is impossible to win a grape from a combination of symbols stopped on the winning line after the second stop, it is notified that a bonus is won at that time.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 26 (c2), the effect shown in FIG. 26 (a) is continuously executed. As shown in FIG. 26 (c '), the stop switch 8C is operated as the second stop, and the middle stop valid LED 22C is turned off.

  FIG. 26D is a diagram illustrating an example of a display state when the third stop is performed. In FIG.26 (d), the same effect as the effect shown in FIG.26 (b1) is performed. Thereby, it can notify a player that it was a grape suggestion effect. As shown in FIG. 26 (d '), the stop switch 8R is operated as the third stop, and the right stop valid LED 22R is turned off.

  In this way, in a game in which a grape suggestion effect is executed, the stop switch 8L to 8R and the like are operated, and at the timing when the game proceeds to the next stage, it is notified that the grape suggestion effect is generated, and “grape” is configured. Information regarding whether or not the winning combination included in the symbol is won is notified.

  Such a grape suggestion effect is executed by a game effect execution process by the sub-control unit 91. In the game effect execution process, for example, a random number for grape suggestion effect lottery is extracted, and it is determined whether or not to execute the grape suggestion effect based on the extracted random number value and the winning combination identified from the internal winning command If the grape suggestion lottery process is performed and it is determined that the grape suggestion will be executed, a random number for the notification timing lottery is extracted, and the winning combination specified by the extracted random number value and the internal winning command is extracted. Based on this, a notification timing lottery process is performed for determining the notification timing for notifying that it is a grape suggesting effect, that is, the timing for performing the display state shown in FIG.

  In the grape suggestion effect lottery process, whether or not to execute the grape suggestion effect is determined in accordance with the winning rate determined according to the winning combination specified from the internal winning command. FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining a grape suggestion effect lottery table used in the grape suggestion effect lottery process. The grape suggestion effect lottery table is a table in which the grape suggestion effect winning rate is determined according to the winning combination won as a result of the internal lottery. The grape suggestion effect lottery table is stored in the ROM 91b. In FIG. 27, for convenience of explanation, the winning rate in the internal lottery is shown for each winning combination.

  First, when it is specified from the internal winning command that a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus and grapes are won simultaneously, a grape suggestion effect lottery is performed according to the winning rate of g2.

  Similarly, when the internal winning command specifies that any one of the bonuses and one of the one-piece combination (1), one-piece combination (2), and replay (1) are won simultaneously, the winning of h2 According to the rate, when it is specified that the grape is winning alone, the grape suggestion effect lottery is performed according to the winning rate of k2.

  As described above, the grape suggestion effect is executed with a predetermined probability when a winning combination having “grape” such as grape, one-piece combination (1), and one-piece combination (2) is won. Therefore, the grape suggestion effect is executed in conjunction with the result of the internal lottery.

  The grape suggestion effect is also executed with a predetermined probability when winning a replay (1) that does not miss out when winning. In this case, the grape suggestion effect will not be executed in conjunction with the result of the internal lottery, but since the replay (1) that does not miss is won, the replay (1) can always be won, The player will not be discouraged.

  For this reason, when the grape suggestion effect is executed and the grape winning is not generated, it is possible to notify the player that one of the bonuses is won.

  Among the one-piece combination (1), one-piece combination (2), and replay (1), the left symbols constituting each of the one-piece combination (1) and the one-piece combination (2) are as shown in FIG. The middle symbol and the right symbol are symbols that cannot be stopped on the winning line unless the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing. In addition, the middle symbol and the right symbol constituting each of the single winning combination (1) and the single winning combination (2) are symbols in which the stop operation timing for stopping the winning line is not duplicated. For this reason, even if the one-piece combination (1) and the one-piece combination (2) are elected, they are likely to be missed. In addition, when the winning combination (1) or winning combination (2) is won, as described above, the “grape” symbols that make up the grapes as much as possible will be tempered on any winning line. Reel control is performed. For this reason, when one winning combination (1) or one winning combination (2) and one of the bonuses are won at the same time, even if the grapes are not won, the “grape” symbol may be tempered and lost. Will increase. As a result, while the grape suggestion effect is executed, the “grape” symbol is out of balance, and the chance of notifying the bonus winning decision can be increased.

  In addition, among the single winning combination (1), the single winning combination (2), and the replay (1), the symbols constituting the replay (1) can be stopped on the winning line regardless of the operation timing. is there. However, when the replay (1) is won, as described above, the reel control is performed so that the “grape” symbols constituting the grapes are tempered on any winning line as much as possible. For this reason, when the replay (1) and any bonus are simultaneously won, even if the grape is not won, the “grape” symbol is tempered, and the possibility of becoming a replay (1) win increases. As a result, while the grape suggestion effect is executed, the “grape” symbol is tempered and replay (1) is won, and the chance of notifying the bonus winning confirmation can be increased.

  In addition, for each winning combination, the number of determination values used for the internal lottery is one of the bonuses and one winning combination (1) so that the winning rate for simultaneous winning of bonuses such as big bonus and regular bonus and grapes is g1. ) It is assumed that the winning rate for winning a single grape is set to be k1, so that the winning rate for winning simultaneously with any one of the single player (2) and replay (1) is h1. . The execution rate at which the grape suggestion effect is executed in this case is calculated by (winning rate in internal lottery) × (vine suggestion effect winning rate). Therefore, the execution rate at which the grape suggestion effect is executed is the rate shown in FIG.

  The execution rate at which the grape suggestion effect is executed is g1 × g2 = G when a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus and grapes are simultaneously won, and one of the bonuses (1), 1 When either the winning combination (2) or replay (1) is won simultaneously, h1 × h2 = H, and when the grape is winning alone, k1 × k2 = K.

  In addition, with regard to the winning rate and the grape suggestion effect winning rate in the internal lottery shown in FIG. 27, the execution rate at which the above-described grape suggestion effect is executed is determined in advance so as to satisfy the relationship shown in FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 29 (1), the total value of the execution rate at which the grape suggestion effect is executed when the grape is not won, among the total value (G + H + K) of the execution rate at which the grape suggestion effect is executed. The combined value (K) of the execution rate at which the grape suggestion effect is executed when the grape is selected alone, which occupies the combined value (G + H + K) of the execution rate at which the grape suggestion effect is executed, rather than the ratio of (H). The winning rate in the internal lottery shown in FIG. 27 and the grape suggestion effect winning rate are set so that the ratio of.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 29 (2), the grape suggestion effect is executed when grapes are simultaneously won with one of the bonuses in the total value (G + H + K) of the execution rate at which the grape suggestion effect is executed. Execution rate at which the grape suggestion effect is executed when the grape is singly selected, which occupies the total value (G + H + K) of the execution rate at which the grape suggestion effect is executed, rather than the ratio of the combined execution rate (G). The winning rate and the grape suggestion effect winning rate in the internal lottery shown in FIG. 27 are set so that the ratio of the total value (K) of is extremely high.

  As a result, when the grape suggestion effect is executed, the majority of the prizes are awarded to the grapes, but rarely the grape prizes do not occur, causing the case of a loss or replay (1), in which case the bonus winning is confirmed. Can be notified. Most of the grapes are awarded when the grape suggestion effect is executed, but even in that case, since a bonus is rarely won, an unexpectedness can be given to the game.

  In the notification timing lottery process, the notification timing for notifying that it is a grape suggesting effect is determined according to the winning rate determined according to the winning combination specified from the internal winning command. FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining a notification timing lottery table used in the notification timing lottery process. The notification timing lottery table is a table in which a distribution ratio for determining the notification timing is determined in accordance with the winning combination won as a result of the internal lottery. The notification timing lottery table is stored in the ROM 91b. The notification timing in the present embodiment is determined from among the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop.

  When it is determined from the internal winning command that a bonus such as a big bonus or a regular bonus and grapes are simultaneously won, 50% is the first stop and 30% is the second stop. The notification timing is determined at the time of the third stop at the rate of%. Similarly, when it is determined from the internal winning command that any one of the bonuses and any of the one-piece combination (1), one-piece combination (2), and replay (1) are simultaneously won, 5% The notification timing is determined at the first stop at the rate of 15%, at the second stop at the rate of 15%, and at the third stop at the rate of 80%. When it is determined from the internal winning command that a single grape is won, the notification timing is 80% at the first stop, 15% at the second stop, 5% at the third stop Is determined.

  As a result, the later the timing at which it is notified that the grape suggesting effect is informed, the more the grape suggesting effect is, one of the bonuses, the one-piece combination (1), the one-piece combination (2), and the replay (1). The percentage executed by either winning at the same time increases. For this reason, when the reel is stopped, the “Grape” symbol is stopped on the winning line, and when the “Grape” symbol is tempered, if the grape suggesting effect is not yet executed, either bonus or There is a possibility that one of the one-piece combination (1), one-piece combination (2), and replay (1) may be won at the same time. First, since it is lost or replay (1) is won and it is informed that the bonus winning is confirmed, the expectation can be maintained.

  In addition, even if the timing to be notified that it is a grape suggestion effect is early, or even if a grape suggestion effect is executed and a grape win is awarded, there is a possibility that one of the bonuses and grapes are won simultaneously, Since there is a possibility that a bonus is rarely won in the game, it is possible to provide an unexpected game and maintain expectation.

Next, main effects obtained by the first embodiment described above will be described.
(1-1) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, when a step-up effect that develops in response to a stop operation is executed, a freeze that delays the progress of the game at the start of the game occurs. When performing, during the freeze, the effect during the freeze is executed prior to the step-up effect. For this reason, the effect during the freeze is included when the step-up effect is executed, and the player can be surely shown to the player by executing the effect during the freeze when the freeze is occurring. As a result, it is possible to surely improve the interest of the game by executing the effect during the freeze. In addition, since the effect during freezing is related to the step-up effect, it is possible to prevent an unnatural effect from being executed prior to the step-up effect.

  (1-2) In the embodiment described above, the execution rate at which the effect during the freeze and the step-up effect are executed and the execution rate at which only the step-up effect is executed satisfy the relationship shown in FIG. It has been established. For this reason, when the step-up effect is executed, the effect during the freeze that can be surely shown to the player is executed, so that the expectation for winning the bonus can be reliably improved.

  (1-3) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the freeze winning rate is set so that freezing can occur when a bonus or melon is won. Therefore, when the step-up effect is executed and the effect during freezing is executed, the types of winning combinations that may be won can be narrowed down, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  (1-4) In the embodiment described above, the freeze lottery process and the freeze control process are performed not on the sub-control unit 91 side that controls the effects but on the main control unit 41 side that controls the progress of the game. For this reason, control for advancing the game and control for delaying the progress of the game can be performed by the main control unit 41, and the control can be simplified.

  (1-5) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25, when a continuous effect over a plurality of games is executed and a freeze occurs, a cut-in effect is executed during the freeze. The For this reason, a cut-in effect is included when a continuous effect is executed, and the cut-in effect can be surely shown to the player by executing the cut-in effect when a freeze occurs. As a result, it is possible to surely improve the interest of the game by executing the cut-in effect. In addition, since the cut-in effect is an effect having relevance to the continuous effect, the cut-in effect can be prevented from becoming unnatural in relation to the continuous effect.

  (2-1) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, the grape suggestion effect is a grape including a “grape” symbol in the configuration symbol, one piece combination (1), one piece combination (2) It is executed on condition that either of them is elected. In other words, the grape suggestion effect is executed in conjunction with the winning situation of the internal lottery. Thereby, when the grape suggestion effect is executed, any one of grapes, one-piece combination (1), and one-piece combination (2) can be generated, so that the player is prevented from being discouraged. be able to.

  In addition, when one winning combination (1) and one winning combination (2) are won, a grape suggesting effect is executed on the condition that a bonus has been won. For this reason, when the grape suggestion effect is executed, it can be notified that the bonus is won because the grape winning has not occurred. In addition, for the symbols of the single winning combination (1) and the single winning combination (2), the “net 7” or “white 7” cannot be drawn and stopped on the winning line unless the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing. ”And“ Black 7 ”. For this reason, even if one winning combination (1) or one winning combination (2) is won, the one winning combination (1) or one winning combination (2) will be missed depending on the stop operation timing. . As a result, the grape suggestion effect is executed, and the chance of notifying that the bonus has been won is increased by losing both the grape and the single piece combination (1) or the single piece combination (2) without winning. It is possible to provide an interesting game for notifying that a bonus has been won due to a loss, and to improve the interest.

  (2-2) The middle symbol and the right symbol constituting each of the single symbol combination (1) and the single symbol combination (2) in the above-described embodiment are not overlapped in the stop operation timing for stopping the winning line. It is a design. For this reason, even if a stop action is performed in the process of assuming that one winning combination (1) or one winning combination (2) is won when the grape suggestion effect is executed, Since an appropriate stop operation timing is different for the one-piece combination (2), it is possible to increase the chances of missing the one-piece combination (1) or the one-piece combination (2). As a result, when the grape suggestion effect is executed, it becomes a deviation, thereby increasing the chance of notifying that a bonus has been won, that is, providing an interesting game for notifying that a bonus has been won by a loss. Can improve interest.

  (2-3) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 30, when the grape suggestion effect is executed, the timing for notifying the player that the grape suggestion effect is present is determined from a plurality of timings. The Moreover, when it is notified that it is a grape suggestion effect at the time of the 3rd stop among a plurality of timings, it is more than the time when it is notified at the time of the 1st stop and the 2nd stop other than the time of the 3rd stop. ) Or the one-piece combination (2), the ratio of the execution of the grape suggestion effect can be increased. Thereby, according to the timing informed that it is a grape suggesting effect, the winning combination of one piece (1) or one piece (2) is won, and the bonus is won at the same time. be able to.

  (2-4) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 27, the grape suggestion effect is executed even when the replay (1) that does not include the “grape” symbol in the configuration symbol is won. The On the other hand, the replay (1) symbol is composed of symbols that can be stopped on the winning line regardless of the timing of the stop operation, so that there is no missing. For this reason, there are cases where the grape suggestion effect is not executed by linking with the winning situation of the internal lottery. In this case, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by always winning the replay (1). it can.

  When replay (1) is won, a grape suggesting effect is executed on condition that the bonus is won. For this reason, the grape suggestion effect is executed, and neither the grape nor the single winning combination (1) or the single winning combination (2) is won, but the replay (1) is won to notify that the bonus is won. It is possible to provide an unexpected game such as playing.

  (2-5) In the above-described embodiment, when one of the single winning combination (1), single winning combination (2), or replay (1) is won, the composition pattern of the winning winning combination is selected. Reel control is performed so that drawing is stopped on the winning line, and “grape” symbols constituting the grapes are tempered on any winning line as much as possible. As a result, when a grape suggestion effect is executed, it is possible to ask whether or not to win a grape and whether or not it is notified that a bonus has been won without winning a prize and to improve the interest of the game. Can do.

  (2-6) In the above-described embodiment, even when the setting is changed during RT1 that is ended by digesting the prescribed number of games, control to RT1 is maintained after the setting change and is shown in FIG. As described above, when the setting change is made before one game in RT1 is completed, the bet number and the winning flag in the one game are cleared without being carried over after the setting change, and the game is resumed. Instead, the RT remaining game count is restarted from the number of games already counted before the start of the interrupted one game. For this reason, even if a new set value is set before the end of one game in RT1, it is impossible to update only the number of digested games without reflecting the result of the game. Since it becomes impossible to set a disadvantageous state or an advantageous state, the fairness of the game can be maintained.

  (2-7) In the embodiment described above, when the setting is changed in RT4 or RT5 (including the game in which the bonus is won) controlled by the bonus winning, RT4 or RT4 having the same replay winning probability as that before the setting is changed. RT5 is maintained, but the winning flag set by the bonus winning is deleted. For this reason, even if the configuration is such that RT4 or RT5 is maintained after the setting is changed, the bonus winning can be invalidated. As a result, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the fairness of the game is likely to be harmed, such as winning a bonus when the game has not yet been played after the setting change. In addition, even if the setting has been changed and the bonus winning has been erased, the player's willingness to continue the game can be maintained because the replay winning frequency is maintained high. .

  In the above-described embodiment, when the replay winning probability of RT2 is used as a reference, the difference in the replay winning probability of RT2 and RT4 is 15656/65536, whereas the replay winning probability of RT2 and RT5 is The difference is 24272/65536. As a result, the difference in the replay winning probability between RT2 and RT4 is smaller than the difference in the replay winning probability between RT2 and RT5, so the RT4 replay winning probability is the RT2 replay winning probability compared to RT5. It is set to be close. Similarly, since the difference in the replay winning probability between RT3 and RT4 is smaller than the difference in the replay winning probability between RT3 and RT5, the RT4 replay winning probability is equal to the RT3 replay winning probability compared to RT5. It is set to be close. For this reason, if the replay winning probability has improved after winning the replay (2) or replay (3), is it simply winning the replay (2) or replay (3), or whether the bonus was won simultaneously? Can be made difficult for the player to understand, and the player can have a sense of expectation that the big bonus (2) or the big bonus (3) is won.

  In addition, the replay (2) or the replay (3) winning is started to control RT2 and RT3, and continuous effects are executed over three games. This makes it easier to win a replay that is reel-controlled so that the bonus is given priority over the bonus while the continuous performance is being executed. For this reason, by reducing the possibility of winning a bonus during the continuous performance, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for winning the big bonus (2) or the big bonus (3), and It is possible to make the player pay attention to the result of the continuous performance.

  Further, when both the replay winning probability of RT2 and the replay winning probability of the initial gaming state are used as a reference, the difference between the replay winning probability of RT2 and RT5 is 24272/65536, and the replay winning probability of RT5 and the initial gaming state is The difference is 7404/65536. Thus, the difference in the replay winning probability between RT5 and the initial gaming state is smaller than the difference in the replay winning probability between RT2 and RT5. Similarly, the replay winning probability of RT5 is set so as to be closer to the replay winning probability of RT1 or the initial gaming state than RT2.

  Therefore, when the replay (2) or the replay (3) is not won, the replay winning situation is not generated as much as when the replay winning status is, for example, RT4, and the replay during RT1 or the initial game state is not performed. Even when it is close to the winning situation, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for winning the big bonus (1) or the regular bonus.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when 1000 games or 800 games are consumed in RT1, it is controlled to the initial game state in which the winning probability of replay (2) and replay (3) is increased. For this reason, it is possible to improve expectation for being controlled by RT2 or RT3, and to easily relieve a player who has not won a bonus during RT1.

Second Embodiment In a conventional slot machine, a reel stop control pattern used when a small combination is selected independently and a reel stop control pattern used when a small combination and a special combination are simultaneously selected are different, Although the winning of the special role can be determined according to the stop mode of the reel, the information other than the winning of the special role is not suggested according to the stop mode of the reel. In addition, in the conventional slot machine, since the stop mode at the time of winning a small role alone is different from the stop mode at the time of simultaneous winning of a small role and a special role, is the special role won according to the stop mode? If the player is able to determine whether or not he / she has not won the special role, there is a problem that the expectation is lost. In order to solve the problem, in the second embodiment, an example in which the following configuration is further provided in the slot machine in the first embodiment will be described.

  Melon, BB + melon, RB + melon, melon + 1 sheet role, BB + melon + 1 sheet role, RB + melon + 1 sheet role is elected, "Melon-melon-melon" combination or "melon-melon-BAR" combination As described in the first embodiment, when the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the melon configuration symbol can be drawn into the winning line, the reel control aligns the melon configuration symbol on the winning line. To do.

  Note that BB is a general term for BB (1), BB (2), and BB (3). Thus, BB + melon refers to BB (1) + melon, BB (2) + melon, and BB (3) + melon. Further, the one-sheet combination is a general term for one-sheet combination (1) and one-sheet combination (2). Therefore, melon + 1 sheet combination means melon + 1 sheet combination (1) and melon + 1 sheet combination (2). In addition, BB + melon + 1 sheet combination is BB (1) + melon + 1 sheet combination (1), BB (1) + melon + 1 sheet combination (2), BB (2) + melon + 1 sheet combination (1), BB (2) + melon + 1 sheet combination (2), BB (3) + melon + 1 sheet combination (1), and BB (3) + melon + 1 sheet combination (2). The RB + melon + one-sheet combination means RB + melon + 1 sheet combination (1) and RB + melon + one sheet combination (2).

  When performing such reel control, when melon, BB + melon, and RB + melon are selected, the melon configuration symbol is selected from the stop operation positions where the melon configuration symbol can be drawn into the winning line. When the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position that can be aligned only with the pay lines L1, L2, and L3 and the stop operation position that can be aligned with any of the pay lines L1 to L5, The control to align with the winning lines L1, L2, and L3 is performed, and it is possible to align the composition pattern of the melon only with the winning lines L4 and L5, and the stop operation at the stop operation position that cannot be aligned with the winning lines L1, L2, and L3. Control is performed so as to align the melon symbols on the winning lines L4 and L5 only when the mark is made.

  On the other hand, when the winning combination of melon + 1 sheet, BB + melon + 1 sheet, RB + melon + 1 sheet is won, melon among the stop operation positions that can draw the melon composition pattern into the winning line In the case where the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where only the winning symbols L4 and L5 can be aligned and the stop operation position where the symbols can be aligned with any of the winning lines L1 to L5, the structure of the melon The control of aligning the symbols to the winning lines L4 and L5 is performed, and the melon configuration symbol can be aligned only to the winning lines L1, L2, and L3, and the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position that cannot be aligned to the winning lines L4 and L5. Control is performed so that the melon symbols are aligned with the winning lines L1, L2, and L3 only when the mark is made.

  That is, when melon, BB + melon, and RB + melon are selected and the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the melon composition symbol can be drawn into the winning line, the melon composition symbol is selected as the winning line L4, L5. Priority is given to the winning lines L1, L2, and L3, and melon + 1 sheet, BB + melon + 1 sheet, and RB + melon + 1 sheet are selected, and draw the melon composition into the winning line When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the winning can be performed, the control is performed so that the constituent symbols of the melon are aligned with priority to the winning lines L4 and L5 over the winning lines L1, L2, and L3.

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 31 (a), when melon, BB + melon, and RB + melon are selected, there is a high possibility that the constituent symbols of melon are aligned with the winning lines L1, L2, and L3. When the winning combination, BB + melon + 1 winning combination, RB + melon + 1 winning winning combination, it is highly possible that the constituent symbols of the melon are aligned with the winning lines L4 and L5. In other words, when melon wins when melon, BB + melon and RB + melon are elected, and when melon wins when melon + 1 winning, BB + melon + 1 winning, RB + melon + 1 winning And, the winning line where the composition of melon is easy to match is different.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 31 (a) and (b)-(1), BB + melon, RB + occupying the combined value (A + C + E) of winning probability of melon, BB + melon, RB + melon in the internal lottery BB + melon + 1 piece, RB + melon + 1 in the combined value (B + D + F) of winning probability of melon + 1 piece, BB + melon + 1 piece, RB + melon + 1 piece than the ratio of the melon winning probability combined value (A + C) A lottery of melon, BB + melon, RB + melon, melon + 1 sheet, BB + melon + 1 sheet, and RB + melon + 1 sheet is performed at a probability that the combined value (B + D) of the winning combination probability of the sheet role is high.

  As a result, BB (1) to (3) or RB, that is, special role when melon and one piece combination are elected at the same time rather than when melon and one piece combination are elected alone At the same time, the percentage of winning prizes will increase, so that the winning line with the melon composition pattern is the winning line L1, L2, L3 or the winning line L4, L5. It is possible to give a change to the degree of expectation of the player.

  Furthermore, even if the winning line with the melon composition pattern is the winning line L1, L2, L3 or the winning line L4, L5, it is suggested that the special role may have been won. Therefore, it is impossible to determine whether or not a special role has been won from the winning line with the melon composition symbols. Even if the melon composition symbol is aligned with any winning line, the special role is won. The player's expectation for what is being played will not be impaired.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 31 (a) and (b)-(2), the winning probability of BB + melon in the combined value (A + C) of winning probability of BB + melon and RB + melon in the internal lottery The ratio of the combined probability (B) of the winning probability of BB + melon + 1 player in the combined value (B + D) of the winning probability of BB + melon + 1 player and RB + melon + 1 player is higher than the ratio of the combined value (A) of A lottery of BB + melon, RB + melon, BB + melon + 1 sheet, RB + melon + 1 sheet is performed with a probability of

  As a result, melon (1) to (3), that is, RB (1) to (3), that is, more than RB, is the case where melon and one sheet combination is winning at the same time than the case where melon and one sheet combination are elected alone The ratio of winning the winning combination at the same time as the special role that can be expected to be won will increase, so the winning line with the melon composition pattern is the winning line L1, L2, L3, or the winning line L4, L5. It is possible to give a change to the player's expectation for winning a BB having a higher advantage among BB and RB.

  Furthermore, it is impossible to determine whether the BB is won or the RB is won from the winning line where the melon composition symbols are aligned, regardless of which winning line the melon composition symbols are aligned with. , BB and RB, the player's expectation for winning the BB having higher advantage is not impaired.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 31A and 31B- (3), in the internal lottery, when the set value is 1 to 3, melon, melon + 1 sheet combination, BB + melon, BB + The combined value (B1 + D1 + F1) of the winning probabilities of melon + 1 sheet, BB + melon + 1 board, RB + melon + 1 board role in the combined value of winning probability (A1 + B1 + C1 + D1 + E1 + F1) Melon, melon + 1 sheet combination, BB + melon, BB + melon + 1 sheet combination, RB + melon, RB + melon + 1 sheet combination winning value combined value (A2 + B2 + C2 + D2 + E2 + F2) when the set value is 4-6 than the ratio The combined value of winning probabilities (B2 + D2 + F2) for the role, BB + Mellon + 1, and RB + Mellon + 1 Melon in the probability that the rate is higher, +1 sheets officers melon, BB + melon, BB + melon +1 sheet auditors, RB + melon, are performed lottery of RB + melon +1 sheet auditors.

  As a result, setting values 4 to 6, that is, settings 1 to 3, are set in the case where the melon and the single winning combination are simultaneously won out of the case where the melon and the single winning combination are won alone. Since the proportion of setting values that are more advantageous to the player than the case where is set is increased, the winning lines with the melon configuration symbols are the winning lines L1, L2, L3, It can be estimated whether or not the set value is a set value advantageous to the player, depending on whether the winning line is L4 or L5.

  Further, it is impossible to determine whether the setting values 1 to 3 or the settings 4 to 6 are set as the set value from the winning line where the melon composition symbols are aligned. Regardless of which winning line is aligned, the player's expectation that settings 4 to 6 having higher advantages among the settings 1 to 6 are set is not impaired.

  In this embodiment, the lottery of melon, melon + 1 sheet, BB + melon, BB + melon + 1 sheet, RB + melon, RB + melon + 1 sheet is performed in the internal lottery, but BB + melon, BB + melon + 1 sheet If only a winning combination, RB + melon, RB + melon + one winning combination is selected, when winning a melon, melon + 1 winning combination, the winning combination may be made simultaneously with BB or RB.

  In this embodiment, both melon and melon + 1 combination and BB and RB are simultaneously elected, but only one of melon, melon + 1 combination and BB and RB is elected simultaneously. Good.

  In the present embodiment, when melon, BB + melon, and RB + melon are selected and the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the melon configuration symbol can be drawn into the winning line, the melon configuration symbol is displayed. Is easy to align with the winning lines L1, L2, and L3, and the melon + 1 piece role, BB + melon + 1 piece role, RB + melon + 1 piece role has been won, and the stop operation position that can draw the melon's composition pattern into the winning line When the stop operation is performed in, the melon composition pattern is easily aligned with the winning lines L4 and L5. , RB + melon + 1 winning combination, the winning line that is easy to align may be different, for example, a specific winning line in one case Easily aligned to, it may be configured to easily align the different winning line is a specific winning line when the other.

  In the present embodiment, when melon, BB + melon, and RB + melon are selected and the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the melon configuration symbol can be drawn into the winning line, the melon configuration symbol is displayed. Is controlled to match the winning lines L1, L2, and L3 at a higher rate than the winning lines L4 and L5, and the melon + 1 role, BB + melon + 1 role, RB + melon + 1 role is selected When the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the can be drawn into the winning line, the control is performed so that the constituent symbols of the melon are aligned with the winning lines L4, L5 at a higher rate than the winning lines L1, L2, L3 However, melon, BB + melon, and RB + melon are elected, and stop at the stop operation position where the constituent symbols of melon can be drawn into the winning line. When an operation is performed, the control is performed to align the melon composition pattern only to the winning lines L1, L2, and L3, and the melon + 1 sheet combination, BB + melon + 1 sheet combination, RB + melon + 1 sheet combination is elected, When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the constituent symbols can be drawn into the winning line, control may be performed so that the constituent symbols of the melon are aligned only with the winning lines L4 and L5.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio of the combined probability of winning probability of BB + melon and RB + melon in the combined value of winning probability of melon, BB + melon, RB + melon in the internal lottery, melon + 1 sheet, BB + melon + 1 sheet The ratio of winning combination probability of BB + melon + 1 role, RB + melon + 1 role in the combined value of winning probability of winning role, RB + melon + 1 winning melon, BB + melon, RB + melon, melon +1, BB + Melon + 1 and RB + Melon + 1 lottery, melon, BB + melon, RB + melon won, at a stop operation position that can draw the melon composition pattern into the winning line When the stop operation is performed, melon + 1 sheet combination, BB + melon + 1 sheet combination, RB + melon + 1 sheet combination is elected, the composition pattern of melon By controlling the winning line to be preferentially aligned between when the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where it can be drawn into the prize line, the special role depends on the difference in the winning line where the melon's composition pattern is aligned. The player's expectation for the winning of the game can be changed, but in the internal lottery, BB + melon + 1 occupying the combined value of the winning probabilities of melon, BB + melon + 1, and RB + melon + 1 The ratio of the winning value of the winning combination of RB + melon + 1 sheet and the ratio of the winning probability of BB + melon and RB + melon in the combined winning probability of melon + 1 sheet, BB + melon, RB + melon , Draw lots of melon, BB + melon, RB + melon, melon + 1, BB + melon + 1, RB + melon + 1 Melon, BB + melon + 1 role, RB + melon + 1 role is elected, when the stop operation is made at the stop operation position that can draw the composition pattern of melon to the winning line, and melon + 1 role, BB + Melon and RB + melon are selected, and control is performed so that the winning line that is preferentially aligned differs from when the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the melon's constituent symbols can be drawn into the winning line. The player's degree of expectation for winning the special role may be changed depending on a winning line in which melon's constituent symbols are arranged.

  Also, in the internal lottery, the ratio of the winning probability of BB + melon, RB + melon + 1 winning combination to the combined winning probability of melon, BB + melon, RB + melon + 1 winning combination, melon + 1 winning, BB + melon + 1 The ratio of the combined value of the winning probability of RB + melon to the combined value of the winning probability of RB + melon is BB + melon, BB + melon, RB + melon, BB + melon +1 player, RB + melon + 1 player lottery, melon, BB + melon, RB + melon + 1 player is selected, and can be stopped at the stop operation position that can draw the melon's constituent symbols into the winning line If it is made, melon + 1 piece, BB + melon + 1 piece, RB + melon are elected and draw the melon composition pattern to the winning line By controlling the winning line to be preferentially aligned in the case where the stopping operation is performed at the stop operation position where it is possible, the game for winning the special role due to the difference in the winning line where the melon's composition pattern is aligned The expectation of the person may be changed.

  Also, in the internal lottery, the ratio of the combined value of the winning probability of BB + Melon + 1, RB + Mellon to the combined value of the winning probability of melon, BB + Mellon + 1, RB + Mellon, and the combined value of the winning probability of RB + Mellon, BB + Mellon, RB + Melon, BB + melon, RB + melon, melon + 1 hero, BB + melon with different ratios of BB + melon, RB + melon +1 winning probabilities +1 player, RB + melon + 1 player draw, melon, BB + melon + 1 player, RB + melon won, stop operation at the stop operation position that can draw the melon composition pattern into the winning line If it was made, melon + 1 hero, BB + melon, RB + melon +1 hero is elected, and draw the melon composition pattern to the winning line By controlling the winning line to be preferentially aligned in the case where the stopping operation is performed at the stop operation position where it is possible, the game for winning the special role due to the difference in the winning line where the melon's composition pattern is aligned The expectation of the person may be changed.

  In the present embodiment, the ratio of the combined value of the winning probability of BB + melon and the winning probability of BB + melon + 1 and RB + melon + 1 winning in the combined value of the winning probability of BB + melon and RB + melon in the internal lottery BB + melon + +1 sheet combination winning ratio of BB + melon + 1 sheet combination BB + melon, RB + melon, BB + melon + 1 sheet combination, RB + melon + 1 sheet combination lottery, BB + melon, RB + melon is elected, and when the stop operation is made at the stop operation position where the melon composition pattern can be drawn into the winning line, BB + melon + 1 sheet combination, RB + melon + 1 sheet combination is elected, The winning line to be preferentially aligned is different from when the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the melon structure can be drawn into the winning line. By controlling to the above, it is possible to give a change to the player's expectation for winning the BB having a higher advantage among the BB and RB due to the difference in the winning line having the melon composition pattern. Is the ratio of the sum of the winning probabilities of BB + melon + 1 hero and the winning probabilities of BB + melon and RB + melon + 1 hero in the internal lottery. BB + melon winning ratio of BB + melon, BB + melon, RB + melon, BB + melon + 1 sheet role, RB + melon + 1 sheet role, BB + melon + 1 sheet role, RB + melon When the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the winning symbol and the constituent symbols of the melon can be drawn into the winning line, BB + melon, R + Merlon + 1 player is selected, and control is performed so that the winning line to be preferentially aligned is different from when the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the melon's constituent symbols can be drawn into the winning line. Thus, the player's expectation for winning the BB having the higher advantage of the BB and RB may be changed depending on the winning line having the melon configuration symbols.

  In the present embodiment, in the internal lottery, when the set values are 1 to 3, the winning probabilities of melon, melon + 1 sheet, BB + melon, BB + melon + 1 sheet, RB + melon, RB + melon + 1 sheet combination Melon + Melon + 1 Bonus, BB + Melon + 1 Bonus, BB + Melon + 1 Bonus, BB + Melon + BB + Melon +1 piece role, RB + melon, RB + melon + 1 piece role in the combined value of winning probability of melon + 1 piece, BB + melon + 1 piece role, RB + melon + 1 piece winning probability A lottery of melon, melon + 1 sheet, BB + melon, BB + melon + 1 sheet, RB + melon, RB + melon + 1 sheet, melon, BB + melon, RB + mel Is selected, and when the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the melon composition symbol can be drawn into the winning line, the melon + 1 sheet combination, the BB + melon + 1 sheet combination, and the RB + melon + 1 sheet combination are won. Therefore, by controlling so that the winning line to be preferentially aligned is different from when the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the melon structural pattern can be drawn into the winning line, the melon structural pattern is It is possible to infer whether the set value is a set value advantageous to the player or not by the difference in the winning line that has been aligned. In the internal lottery, the melon in the case where the set value is 1 to 3, Melon, BB + melon, BB + melon, BB + melon +1, RB + melon, RB + melon +1 Melon occupying the combined value of winning probabilities of melon, melon + 1 sheet, BB + melon, BB + melon + 1 sheet, RB + melon, RB + melon + 1 sheet combination when the set value is 4-6 rather than the ratio of the combined value of rates , BB + melon, RB + melon winning ratio is the probability that the ratio of the winning value will be high, melon, melon +1 sheet, BB + melon, BB + melon +1 sheet, RB + melon, RB + melon + 1 sheet lottery +1 board role, BB + melon + 1 board role, RB + melon + 1 board role is elected, and when the stop operation is made at the stop operation position where the constituent pattern of melon can be drawn into the winning line, melon, BB + melon , RB + melon won, and priority is given to when the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the melon's constituent symbols can be drawn into the winning line By controlling so that the winning line to be aligned is different, it is possible to infer whether or not the setting value is advantageous to the player by the difference in the winning line where the melon composition pattern is aligned. Also good.

  In addition, when the set value is 1 to 3 or the set value is 4 to 6, the winning probability of melon, melon + 1 sheet, BB + melon, BB + melon + 1 sheet, RB + melon, RB + melon + 1 sheet Melon and melon + 1 sheet combination when the set value is 1 to 3 or the set value is 4 to 6 rather than the ratio of the combined value of winning probability of BB + melon, RB + melon in the combined value , BB + melon, BB + melon + 1 piece, RB + melon, RB + melon + 1 bon A lottery of melon, melon + 1 sheet, BB + melon, BB + melon + 1 sheet, RB + melon, RB + melon + 1 sheet, melon, BB + melon + 1 sheet, B + melon + 1 hero is elected, and when the stop operation is made at the stop operation position where the melon composition pattern can be drawn into the winning line, melon +1 hero, BB + melon, RB + melon won Therefore, by controlling the winning line to be preferentially aligned between the case where the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the constituent pattern of the melon can be drawn into the winning line, and the winning line that is preferentially aligned is controlled, the melon's constituent symbols are aligned. It may be possible to infer whether or not the set value is a set value advantageous to the player based on a difference in the pay line.

  In addition, when the set value is 1 to 3 or the set value is 4 to 6, the winning probability of melon, melon + 1 sheet, BB + melon, BB + melon + 1 sheet, RB + melon, RB + melon + 1 sheet Melon and melon when the set value is 1 to 3 or the set value is 4 to 6 rather than the ratio of the combined value of winning probability of melon + 1 sheet combination, BB + melon + 1 sheet combination, RB + melon in the combined value The ratio of the combined value of the winning probability of +1 +1, BB + melon + 1, BB + melon + 1, RB + melon + RB + melon +1 The melon, melon + 1 role, BB + melon, BB + melon + 1 role, RB + melon, RB + melon + 1 role will be drawn in the probability that will be higher, melon, BB + Ron, RB + melon + 1 board combination is elected, and when the stop operation is made at a stop operation position where the melon composition symbol can be drawn into the winning line, melon + 1 sheet combination, BB + melon + 1 sheet combination, RB + By controlling so that the winning line to be preferentially aligned is different from when the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the melon is elected and can draw the melon composition pattern into the winning line, It may be possible to infer whether or not the set value is a set value advantageous to the player based on the difference in the winning line having the configuration symbols.

  In addition, when the set value is 1 to 3 or the set value is 4 to 6, the winning probability of melon, melon + 1 sheet, BB + melon, BB + melon + 1 sheet, RB + melon, RB + melon + 1 sheet Melon and melon in the case where the set value is 1 to 3 or the set value is 4 to 6 rather than the ratio of the combined value of winning probabilities of melon + 1 sheet combination, BB + melon + RB + melon + 1 sheet combination in the combined value The ratio of the combined value of the winning probabilities of +1 hero, BB + melon, RB + melon +1 occupying the combined value of the winning probabilities of BB + melon, BB + melon +1, RB + melon, RB + melon +1 The melon, melon + 1 role, BB + melon, BB + melon + 1 role, RB + melon, RB + melon + 1 role will be drawn in the probability that will be higher, melon, BB + Ron +1 sheet role, RB + melon is elected, and when a stop operation is made at a stop operation position where the melon composition pattern can be drawn into the winning line, melon +1 sheet role, BB + melon +1 sheet role, RB + By controlling so that the winning line to be preferentially aligned is different from when the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the melon is elected and can draw the melon composition pattern into the winning line, It may be possible to infer whether or not the set value is a set value advantageous to the player based on the difference in the winning line having the configuration symbols.

  Further, in the present embodiment, regardless of whether BB is won or not, it is estimated whether or not the set value is advantageous to the player based on the difference in the winning line with the melon composition symbols. However, in the internal lottery, BB + melon occupies the total of the winning probabilities of BB + melon, BB + melon + 1 piece, RB + melon, RB + melon + 1 piece combination when the set value is 1 to 3 The combined probability of winning for BB + melon, BB + melon + 1 +, RB + melon, RB + melon ++ 1 for the case where the set value is 4-6 rather than the ratio of the combined probability of winning for +1+, RB + melon + 1 BB + melon, BB + melon + 1 sheet combination, RB + melon + 1 sheet combination, RB + melon + 1 sheet combination, RB + melon + 1 sheet combination, RB + melon + RB, RB When the lottery of melon + 1 sheet combination is performed and the set value is 1 to 3, the ratio of the winning probability of melon + 1 sheet combination to the combined value of the winning probability of melon and melon + 1 sheet combination and the set value is 4 to 6 In the case of melon, the ratio of winning probability of melon + 1 sheet role in the combined value of winning probability of melon and melon + 1 sheet role will be the same as that of melon, melon + 1 sheet role, melon, BB + melon , RB + melon won, and when a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the melon composition pattern can be drawn into the winning line, melon + 1 hero, BB + melon + 1 hero, RB + melon + 1 hero Is selected, and control is performed so that the winning line to be preferentially aligned is different from when the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the melon composition pattern can be drawn into the winning line. In this way, on the condition that BB or RB is elected at the same time, the set value is advantageous to the player due to the difference in the winning line with the melon composition pattern It becomes possible to infer whether or not there is.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the winning lines in which the configuration patterns of the melons are easily arranged are different between the case where the set values are the settings 1 to 3 and the case where the settings 4 to 6 are set. Of the set values, at least one set value and at least one other set value may be different if the winning line on which the melon configuration symbols are easy to match is different.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when BB or RB is won, among BB and RB, among BBs and RBs, among the winning lines L1 to L5, a case where a higher advantage is won and setting 1 BB or RB wins by making it easy for melon's constituent symbols to be aligned on winning lines L4 and L5 where melon's constituent symbols are easily aligned when setting 4-6, which is more advantageous among -6, is set It is highly probable that a BB with higher advantage than RB is likely to be elected, and it is highly likely that a set value with high advantage is set. In the case where BB or RB is elected, the winning line L1 is preferable because it is possible to make the player expect the player to be in an advantageous state when the melon wins. Among L5, at least one of BB and RB, when BB with higher advantage is elected, or when settings 4-6 with higher advantage among settings 1-6 are set Even if it is not suggested that BB or RB is likely to be won by making the melon composition pattern easy to align with the winning line different from the winning line where the melon composition pattern is easy to align in the case of RB It is suggested that there is a high possibility that at least one of the possibility that a BB with higher advantage is elected or a setting value with higher advantage is set, and that the advantage is higher than RB. Even if it is not suggested that there is a high possibility that a high BB is winning or a setting value with a high advantage is set, there is a possibility that the BB is winning Because have effect is to be suggested, on the one hand, can be disadvantageous possibilities are suggested to expect advantageous possibility, on the other hand.

  In addition, in the case where a BB with higher advantage is won among BB and RB, among the winning lines L1 to L5, when BB or RB is won, or more advantageous among the settings 1 to 6 In the case where at least one of the high settings 4 to 6 is set, it is easier to align the melon configuration symbols on the winning line different from the winning line where the melon configuration symbols are easily aligned. Even if it is not suggested that a BB with a high advantage is likely to be won, at least one of the possibility that a BB or RB has been won or a setting value with a high advantage is set It is suggested that there is a high probability, and there is a high possibility that at least one of the possibility that BB or RB is elected or a setting value with high advantage is set. Even if it is not suggested, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that a BB with higher advantage than RB is elected. It can be expected.

  Moreover, in the case where settings 4 to 6 having higher advantages among the settings 1 to 6 are set, among the winning lines L1 to L5, when BB or RB is won, or among BB and RB In the case where a BB with higher advantage is elected, it is easier to align the melon's constituent symbols on the winning line different from the winning line where the melon's constituent symbols are easily aligned. Even if it is not suggested that a high setting value is likely to be set, at least one of the possibility that BB or RB is winning or that BB with higher advantage than RB is winning This means that there is a possibility that BB or RB is elected or that a BB with higher advantage than RB is elected. Even if it is not suggested, it is suggested that there is a high possibility that a setting value with a high degree of advantage is set. Can be expected.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 31A and 31B- (4), in the internal lottery, the winning probabilities of BB + melon, RB + melon, BB + melon + 1 sheet, and RB + melon + 1 sheet combination are determined. The winning probability of BB + black strawberry in the combined value (G + H) of the winning probability of BB + blackberry, RB + black strawberry than the combined value (A + B) of the winning probability of BB + melon and BB + melon + 1 in the combined value (A + B + C + D) BB + melon, BB + melon + 1 + 1 combination, RB + melon, RB + melon + 1 combination, BB + black strawberry, RB + black strawberry are drawn at a probability that the ratio of the combined value (G) becomes high.

  As a result, the ratio of winning at the same time as a special role that can be expected to win more medals than BB, that is, RB, is higher when winning at the same time as blackberry than when winning at the same time as melon. Therefore, it is possible to give a change to the player's expectation for winning a BB having a higher advantage among BB and RB depending on whether melon won or black strawberry won.

  Furthermore, it is impossible to determine whether the BB is won or the RB is won based on the winning small role. The player's expectation for winning will not be lost.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 31 (a) and (b)-(5), in the internal lottery, melon, BB + melon, RB + melon, melon + 1 sheet, BB + melon + 1 sheet, RB + melon , Black Strawberry, BB + Black than BB + Mellon, RB + Mellon, BB + Mellon + 1, RB + Mellon + 1, winning probability (A + B + C + D) Melon, BB + melon, RB + melon, RB + melon with the probability that the combined value (G + H) of winning probability of BB + blackberry, RB + blackberry in the combined value of winning probability (G + H + I) of strawberry, RB + blackberry Lottery of +1 sheet, RB + melon + 1 sheet, black strawberry, BB + black strawberry, RB + black strawberry.

  As a result, the ratio of winning a special role at the same time that a black strawberry wins is higher than the case where a melon wins, so it depends on whether the melon won or the black strawberry won. It is possible to change the player's expectation for winning the role.

  Furthermore, it is impossible to determine whether a special role is won from the winning small role, and even if melon wins, the player's expectation for the special role may be lost. Absent.

  In addition, when developing a new model using a program for an existing model, if the number of small roles with a high probability of winning simultaneously with a special role is large, the payout rate of medals will be greatly affected if the probability is changed. However, in the present embodiment, it is necessary to adjust the probability including other small roles. Since the probability of winning a combination at the same time is set higher than the probability of winning a melon or bell with a larger number of payouts and a special role at the same time, a single role with a relatively high probability of winning simultaneously with a special role Even when the winning probability of the strawberry or the black strawberry is greatly changed, it is possible to prevent the medal payout rate from being greatly influenced by the single winning combination or the strawberry payout number as much as possible. In particular, in the present embodiment, the number of payouts associated with a winning combination of 1 sheet and the number of payouts associated with winning a black strawberry are 3 or less necessary for setting the number of bets as a condition for starting one game. The impact on the medal payout rate can be made more limited.

  Further, in the present embodiment, for black strawberry among the small roles, winning is determined only by the stop position of the right reel, so that it is determined whether or not the winning is determined by the combination of the stop positions of all reels. In comparison, the degree of freedom of the stop position of the reel (left reel, middle reel) that is not directly related to the stop position of the reel, particularly the winning determination is high. In the present embodiment, black strawberry, that is, a small part and a special part for which it is determined whether or not a winning is determined only at the stop position of the right reel is won at the same time. Compared to the case where a certain small role is won at the same time, it is possible to easily design a chance eye and a reach eye derived when black strawberry is won.

  In the present embodiment, as described later, when melon, BB + melon, and RB + melon are won and the melon is missed, the winning lines L1, L2, and L3 are higher than the winning lines L4 and L5. If melon + 1 roll, BB + melon + 1 roll, RB + melon + 1 roll wins and loses melon, the chance line is higher than the winning lines L1, L2, L3 Control to align with L4 and L5, even if melon is missed, BB or RB may have won, BB with higher advantage than RB may have won The difference in the possibility that a set value with a high advantage is set can be discriminated. However, the ratio that the chances are aligned on the winning lines L1, L2, L3, The proportion of eyes aligned to L4 and L5 is that melon, BB + melon, RB + melon won and lost melon, and melon + 1 hero, BB + melon + 1 hero, RB + melon + 1 hero won It may be controlled so that it is equal to when it is missed. By doing so, when melon wins, BB or RB may be elected, BB with higher advantage than RB Can determine the difference between the possibility of being won and the possibility that a highly advantageous setting value is set, but if melon is missed, the possibility that BB or RB is winning, Since it is impossible to determine the difference between the possibility that a BB with a higher advantage than RB has been won and the possibility that a set value with a higher advantage is set, the game was played without missing the melon. Interest in the case and it is possible to increase.

Third Embodiment In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which RT2 and RT3, which are advantageous to the player, are ended by winning a bonus. In the third embodiment, an example in which each of RT2 and RT3 in the slot machine in the above-described embodiment is continuously controlled until a bonus is won or a predetermined falling combination is won will be described.

  In the third embodiment, a fall replay, which is a re-playing role, is set as the predetermined fall role. In addition, when the fall replay is RT2 or RT3, it is read simultaneously with the replay (1) (replay (1) + falling replay) and an internal lottery is performed. At the same time as 1) (replay (1) + falling replay + 1 sheet combination (1)), an internal lottery is performed.

  The tumble replay is a re-playing role and is awarded when a combination of “grape-banana-grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The symbols constituting the fall replay (the “vine” on the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R and the “banana” on the middle reel 2C) are arranged within 7 frames on each reel. Therefore, it can be said that, as a general rule, the fall replay can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won. After winning the fall replay at RT2 or RT3, the game is controlled to the initial gaming state.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when it is RT2 or RT3, the sub-control unit 91 provides an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period in which a navigation effect can be performed to notify information related to the fall replay winning. The production state can be controlled. A state in which the gaming state is RT2 or RT3 and the performance state is controlled by AT is also referred to as ART, and a state in which the gaming state is RT2 or RT3 but the performance state is not controlled by AT is also referred to as non-ART.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 is controlled to a high probability state on the condition that the bonus is ended or a predetermined winning combination (for example, grape) is won, and the predetermined number of games is consumed in the high probability state. It is controlled to a low probability state on condition that a bonus is won. When the probability state is a high probability state, or when the gaming state is a bonus, a point relating to the probability controlled by the AT is awarded when a predetermined point granting condition is satisfied.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when one of the big bonuses (1) to (3) or the regular bonus is won and when it is finished, the sub-control unit 91 subsequently controls to RT2 or RT3. At the same time, an AT lottery for determining whether or not the effect state in the RT2 or RT3 is controlled by the AT is performed. The AT lottery includes a first AT lottery for lottery according to the probability corresponding to the total number of points given, and a second AT lottery for lottery according to the probability corresponding to the established lottery condition.

  The AT lottery refers to a lottery for the sub-control unit 91 to determine, for example, whether or not to control the AT using a random number extracted from a random counter and a period during which the AT can be controlled. Further, the AT lottery is not limited to when the bonus is won or when the bonus is ended, but is also executed by using a predetermined number of games in a non-ART as will be described later. When the sub-control unit 91 wins in the bonus winning or the AT lottery by the bonus end, the sub-control unit 91 controls the effect state when controlled to RT2 or RT3 after the bonus ends to AT, and digests a predetermined number of games in non-ART. When winning in the AT lottery, the production state is controlled to AT from the next game or the game won in the fall replay.

  The fall replay is a navigation target combination in which a navigation effect corresponding to the type of winning winning combination is executed on the condition that it is ART. For this reason, when it is ART, when winning the fall replay, information according to the type of winning combination won simultaneously with the fall replay is notified. The information corresponding to the type of winning combination that was won at the same time as the fall replay specifies, for example, whether the winning combination that was won at the same time is only replay (1), or whether the single winning combination (1) is also won at the same time It may be possible information, or may be information capable of specifying an operation procedure for avoiding a fall replay winning in accordance with the type of winning combination won simultaneously. Thereby, in the case of ART, a fall replay winning can be avoided, and as a result, it can be intentionally avoided that RT2 and RT3 are ended and controlled to the initial gaming state.

  On the other hand, in the case of non-ART, even if the fall replay is won, the navigation effect is not executed, so the fall replay winning cannot be intentionally avoided, and RT2 and RT3 are finished and the initial gaming state is reached. It can be said that the possibility of being controlled increases. In this way, when controlled by RT2 or RT3, depending on whether the performance state is AT or not, the difference in the degree of advantage of the player is increased and the AT is selected in the AT lottery. It is possible to effectively increase the expectation for playing and improve the interest of the game.

  Also, in the present embodiment, for example, in the case of winning replay (1) + falling replay in RT2 or RT3, or when winning replay (1) + falling replay + 1 (1) As shown in FIG. 32 (a), the type of the winning combination won at the same time and whether the reel that was first stopped (first stopped reel) is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel. Control is performed to align and stop the re-playing combination determined in accordance with the drawing range of up to four frames on the winning line. FIG. 32A is a diagram for explaining the reel control when the fall replay is won.

  For example, when the replay (1) + falling replay is won and the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the control for stopping the combination of the falling replays in any winning line among the selected replaying players is stopped. Do. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the fall replay ("grape" and "banana") are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on each reel, and L1 to L5 are set as winning lines. When the replay (1) + falling replay is won and the right reel 2R is first stopped, the falling replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Reel control is performed.

  On the other hand, when the replay (1) + falling replay is won and the left reel 2L or the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time, the combination of the replay (1) among the selected replay players is placed on any winning line. Control to stop at the same time. As shown in FIG. 3, since the symbols constituting the replay (1) are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on each reel, and L1 to L5 are set as the pay lines, the replay (1) + When the left reel 2L or the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time when the fall replay is won, the replay (1) always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Reel control is performed.

  In addition, when replay (1) + falling replay + 1 sheet combination (1) is won and the left reel 2L or the middle reel 2C is first stopped, any combination of falling replays among the selected replaying combinations is selected. Control to stop in line with the pay line. Therefore, if the left reel 2L or the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time when the replay (1) + falling replay + 1 winning combination (1) is won, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped. Regardless of the timing, reel control is performed so that the fall replay always wins.

  On the other hand, when the replay (1) + falling replay + 1 sheet combination (1) is won and the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, one of the combinations of the replay (1) among the selected replay players is won. Performs control to stop the line on the line. For this reason, when the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time when the replay (1) + falling replay + 1 roll (1) is won, regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The reel control is performed so that the replay (1) always wins.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the replay (1) + falling replay is won, or the replay (1) + falling replay + 1 player role (1) is won and the replay (1) is avoided. ) The operation procedure (avoidance procedure) can be made different by changing the first stop reel for winning.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when winning the melon + 1 sheet combination (1) and the melon + 1 sheet combination (2), the winning melon, one sheet combination (1), one sheet according to the predetermined priority order described above Reel control for drawing the symbol of the winning combination (2) on the winning line in a drawing range of up to 4 frames is performed, and special reel control is performed. FIG. 32B is a diagram for explaining the special reel control when winning a melon + 1 sheet combination (1) or a melon + 1 sheet combination (2).

  For example, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), on the condition that the winning combination of melon + 1 sheet combination (1) is won, a maximum of 4 frames of “Net 7” symbol of symbol number 18 is drawn for the middle reel 2C. Special reel control that pulls in the middle in the range is performed. When not winning the melon + 1 character combination (1), a symbol other than the symbol “net 7” of the symbol number 18 is displayed for the middle reel 2C, except for the case where reel control for generating another winning combination is performed. Reel control for stopping at the middle stage is performed.

  In addition, special reel control is performed for the right reel 2R, in which the symbol “16” “banana” is drawn to the middle stage with a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames on the condition that the winning combination of melon + 1 sheet (2) is won. . When not winning the melon + 1 character combination (2), except for the case where the reel control for generating other winning combinations is performed, the symbols other than the symbol “banana” of the symbol number 16 on the right reel 2R Reel control to stop the operation is performed.

  For this reason, when the symbol “net 7” of symbol number 18 stops in the middle stage in the middle reel 2C and no winning combination other than melon and one-piece combination (1) has occurred, melon + 1 piece combination (1) The player can recognize that he has been won, and the symbol “banana” with symbol number 16 on the right reel 2R stops in the middle, and a prize for a role other than a melon, one-piece role (2) occurs. If not, the player can recognize that he has won the melon + 1 (2) role.

  In addition, when the melon + 1 sheet combination (1) and the melon + 1 sheet combination (2) are won in the bonus, a notification promotion condition for promoting the control to the AT is established as will be described later with reference to FIG. To do. Specifically, if the notification promotion condition is established by winning a melon + 1 sheet combination (1) or a melon + 1 sheet combination (2) in the bonus, it is ensured when controlled by RT2 or RT3 after the bonus ends. Processing for controlling the AT is performed. In the present embodiment, the notification promoting condition that is more advantageous for the player is established when winning the melon + 1 winning combination (2) than when winning the melon + 1 winning combination (1). . In addition, when the probability state is a high probability state, if winning a melon + 1 piece combination (1) or a melon + 1 piece combination (2), a point related to the winning probability of the first AT lottery is always given. For this reason, in the middle reel 2C, the symbol of “net 7” of symbol number 18 is stopped in the middle stage, or the symbol of “banana” in symbol number 16 of the right reel 2R is stopped in the middle stage, and the melon, one piece (1) It is possible to notify that the notification promotion condition has been established or that points have been awarded by not winning any combination other than the single-sheet combination (2).

  In addition, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, a game effect execution process is performed by the sub-control unit 91, so that in addition to the effects shown in the first embodiment, a high probability state and A point giving effect for notifying that a point has been given during the bonus and a navigation effect executed when the effect state is controlled by the AT are executed.

  The sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment includes a probability state control process for controlling the probability state, a point related process for giving and managing points and notifying in the effect control process executed in the effect control interrupt process. Then, an AT control process for controlling the effect state to AT according to the game state and the like, and a game effect execution process for executing the above-described game effect according to the game state and the like are performed.

  The sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment performs the first AT lottery by executing the first AT lottery process included in the AT control process. In the first AT lottery process, when it is determined that the bonus is won based on the internal winning command from the main control unit 41, the first AT lottery is performed according to the probability corresponding to the total number of points actually granted after the end of the previous bonus. Is executed. Further, in the first AT lottery process, when it is determined that the bonus is ended based on the gaming state command from the main control unit 41, the first AT lottery is executed according to the probability corresponding to the total number of points given in the bonus. Is done.

  FIG. 33 is a diagram for explaining lottery conditions that trigger the execution of the first AT lottery. FIG. 34 and FIG. 35 are diagrams for explaining tables referred to in the first AT lottery.

  In the first AT lottery, as shown in FIG. 33, when it is determined that the bonus has been won, the bonus winning table shown in FIG. 34 is referred to, and when it is determined that the bonus has ended, the bonus end table shown in FIG. , The number of navigation stocks is determined according to the probability corresponding to the total number of points awarded. Whether or not a bonus has been won is specified by, for example, an internal winning command from the main control unit 41. Further, whether or not the bonus has ended is specified from a gaming state command from the main control unit 41, for example.

  The number of navigation stocks indicates a period during which the AT can be controlled. By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stock by 1, the game is controlled by the AT while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50), and the navigation effect can be executed during that time. Accordingly, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player because the AT is controlled over a longer period. In the present embodiment, the number of navigation stocks determined in the first AT lottery based on the bonus winning, the number of navigation stocks determined in the second AT lottery based on the bonus winning described later, and the navigation stock determined in the first AT lottery based on the end of the bonus. According to the total number with the stock number, the AT is controlled after the bonus is over.

  When the number of navigation stocks of 1 or more is determined in the first AT lottery or the second AT lottery, the sub-control unit 91 indicates AT and indicates the number of navigation stocks (the total number of the first AT lottery and the second AT lottery). The flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. Based on the AT flag in the RAM 91c, the sub-control unit 91 specifies whether or not to control to AT, and specifies the remaining number of navigation stocks.

  When the number of navigation stock is given when the AT flag indicating that the vehicle is AT is set, the number of navigation stock given this time may be added to the stock number specified from the AT flag. It may be rewritten to the number of navigation stocks granted this time.

  For example, when the AT flag indicating that the AT is set and the first AT lottery or the second AT lottery is performed by the bonus winning, the AT flag corresponding to the result of the first AT lottery or the second AT lottery Updated to The update to the AT flag corresponding to the result of the first AT lottery or the second AT lottery means, for example, that the current first AT lottery or the second AT is added to the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. It may be possible to rewrite an AT flag that specifies the number of navigation stock added by adding the number of navigation stocks according to the lottery result, and the AT flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c may be used for the first AT lottery or It may be rewritten to an AT flag indicating the number of navigation stocks corresponding to the result of the second AT lottery. Any method may be used as long as the current AT flag according to the result of the first AT lottery or the second AT lottery can be specified.

  In addition, when the number of navigation stocks is given after the AT flag indicating that the first AT lottery is performed by the bonus winning and the AT is set, for example, the AT flag for specifying the number of navigation stocks added and added. To be rewritten.

  For example, after the AT flag indicating that the first AT lottery is performed and the AT is set by the bonus winning, for example, the second AT lottery by the bonus winning or the first AT lottery by the end of the bonus is performed and further one or more. When the number of navigation stocks is determined, the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c is added to the result of the second AT lottery by the bonus winning and the result of the first AT lottery by the end of the bonus. The corresponding number of navigation stocks is added and added to the AT flag that specifies the number of navigation stocks.

  A case where the bonus winning table shown in FIG. 34 is referred to in the first AT lottery will be described. If the total number of points granted outside the bonus is “0-2” when the bonus is won (hereinafter also referred to as the total number of normal points granted), the number of navigation stocks is 90%. Navistock number was determined to be 1 at a rate of 5%, Navistock number was determined to be 3 at a rate of 2%, Navistock number was determined to be 5 at a rate of 2%, 1% The first AT lottery at the time of winning the bonus is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 10 in proportion.

  When the total number of granted points is “3-5”, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 50%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 30%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 15%. 3 is determined, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 5 at a rate of 3%, and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 10 at a rate of 2%.

  When the total number of granted points is “6-9”, the navigation stock number is determined to be 1 at 70%, the navigation stock number is determined to be 3 at 20%, and the navigation stock number is at 5%. 5 is determined, the number of navigation stock is determined to be 10 at a rate of 3%, and the number of navigation stock is determined to be 20 at a rate of 2%, the first AT lottery at the time of winning the bonus is performed.

  When the total number of granted points is “10”, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 70%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 5 at a rate of 10%, and the number of navigation stocks is 10 at a rate of 10%. The first AT lottery at the time of winning the bonus is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 20 at a rate of 10%. As will be described later, the upper limit of the total number of normal granted points is set to “10”.

  In this way, the bonus winning table in FIG. 34 is such that the larger the total number of granted points, the higher the number of navigation stocks that is 1 or more and the higher the number of navigation stocks, that is, the more advantageous for the player. AT lottery at the time of winning the bonus. Further, when the total number of granted points is 6 or more, the number of navigation stock is always determined to be 1 or more. For this reason, when the total number of granted points is 6 or more, it is always controlled to AT when controlled to RT2 or RT3 after the bonus ends.

  Therefore, it can be said that the AT lottery is performed so as to be advantageous to the player by controlling the AT at a higher rate and determining the number of navigation stocks at a higher rate as the total number of granted points increases. As a result, the greater the total number of points recognized by the player, the greater the sense of expectation that AT will be controlled and the acquisition of a larger number of navigation stocks, and the interest of the game will be improved. it can.

  Next, a case where the bonus end time table shown in FIG. 35 is referred to in the first AT lottery will be described. If the total number of points granted during the bonus and the total number of points granted at the end of the bonus (hereinafter also referred to as the total number of bonus points granted) is “0 to 1”, the navigation stock has a ratio of 95%. The first AT lottery at the end of the bonus is performed so that the number is determined to be 0, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 3%, and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 2%.

  When the total number of bonus points awarded is “2-3”, the navigation stock number is determined to be 0 at a rate of 80%, the navigation stock number is determined to be 1 at a rate of 15%, and the navigation stock is a rate of 4%. The first AT lottery at the end of the bonus is performed so that the number is determined to be 3 and the navigation stock number is determined to be 5 at a rate of 1%.

  When the total number of bonus points granted is “4”, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 60%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 25%, and the number of navigation stocks is determined at a rate of 10%. The first AT lottery at the end of the bonus is performed so that the navigation stock number is determined to be 5 at a rate of 4%, and the navigation stock number is determined to be 10 at a rate of 1%.

  When the total number of bonus points given is “5”, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 70%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 5 at a rate of 10%, and the number of navigation stocks is increased at a rate of 10%. The first AT lottery at the end of the bonus is performed so that the navigation stock number is determined to be 20 at a rate of 10%. As will be described later, the upper limit of the total number of bonus points granted is set to “5”.

  In this way, in the bonus end table of FIG. 35, the larger the total number of bonus points granted, the higher the percentage of navigation stock that is determined to be 1 or more, that is, the more advantageous to the player. Thus, the first AT lottery at the end of the bonus is performed. Further, when the total number of bonus points awarded is 5, the number of navigation stocks is always determined to be 3 or more. For this reason, when the total number of bonus points is 5, when the bonus is controlled to RT2 or RT3 after the bonus is over, it is always controlled to AT.

  Therefore, it can be said that the AT lottery is performed so as to be advantageous to the player by controlling the AT at a higher rate and determining the higher number of navigation stocks at a higher rate as the total number of bonus points granted increases. . As a result, the greater the total number of points recognized by the player, the greater the sense of expectation that AT will be controlled and the acquisition of a larger number of navigation stocks, and the interest of the game will be improved. it can. Further, even if the total number of points recognized by the player is small, the points are notified by performing a notification lottery as will be described later, so points that are greater than the total number of recognized points are actually given. There is a possibility that the expectation to be controlled by the AT and to obtain a larger number of navigation stocks can be sustained.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first AT lottery is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG. 34 or FIG. 35 by the first AT lottery process performed when the sub-control unit 91 wins the bonus or ends the bonus. Done.

  The points related to the probability determined to be controlled by the AT in the first AT lottery are given and managed by the sub-control unit 91 by executing the point related processing included in the effect control processing. Further, the point-related processing is executed by the sub-control unit 91, whereby the above-described point giving effect is executed. FIG. 36 is a flowchart for explaining the point related processing executed by the sub-control unit 91.

  First, in S1, it is determined whether or not a predetermined point grant condition is satisfied. FIG. 37A is a diagram for explaining a point granting condition that can be established when the probability state is a high probability state other than the bonus, and FIG. 37B is a point that can be established during the bonus. It is a figure for demonstrating provision conditions.

  First, referring to FIG. 37 (a), when it is other than a bonus and in a high probability state, it is established on the condition that a grape win or a black strawberry win. More specifically, when a grape win is made in a state other than a bonus and in a high probability state, for example, a point granting condition is satisfied on the condition that the winner is won by a predetermined lottery using a random number extracted from a random counter. . The probability of winning in the predetermined lottery is set to 25% when the gaming state is the initial gaming state, and is set to 50% when the gaming state is other than the initial gaming state, for example. That is, even when the grape is won in the high probability state, the point granting condition is established at a higher rate when the gaming state is other than the initial gaming state than when the gaming state is the initial gaming state. Therefore, it can be said that the player is more advantageous in the case of other than the initial gaming state, such as RT, than in the initial gaming state in that the point grant condition is easily established.

  As will be described later, points that are awarded when the points are awarded and the point granting condition is satisfied when the player is in a high probability state other than the bonus can be notified according to the result of a predetermined notification lottery.

  In addition, when the black strawberry is won in a high probability state other than the bonus, the point granting condition is always satisfied. For this reason, at least a predetermined number (for example, 1) of points is awarded for points given when the black strawberry wins and the point granting condition is satisfied in a high probability state other than the bonus, as will be described later It will be notified.

  Next, referring to FIG. 37 (b), the bonus is established on condition that a grape is won or a melon is won and won. More specifically, when a grape is won while a bonus is being awarded, for example, a point granting condition is established on the condition that a lottery is won using a random number extracted from a random counter. The probability of winning in the predetermined lottery is set to 50%, for example.

  In addition, as will be described later, the points that are awarded when the grapes are won during the bonus and the point granting conditions are satisfied can be notified according to the result of a predetermined notification lottery.

  In addition, when a bonus is being awarded and a melon is won and awarded, the point granting condition is always satisfied. As will be described later, at least a predetermined number (for example, 1) of points has been awarded for points awarded when the bonus is awarded and the point granting condition is met by winning the melon alone and winning. Will be informed.

  In addition, there are multiple types of melons that do not overlap the operation procedure for winning a prize, and if you win any type of melon alone while you are on bonus, you will be informed that you have won one of the melons. You may comprise so that identifiable information may be alert | reported (for example, a message such as "What kind of melon?" Is displayed). Thereby, in the game in which the information is notified during the bonus, it is possible to add an interest such as predicting which type of melon is won by the player.

  In addition, when the point granting condition is always satisfied by winning, it is not limited to notifying that a predetermined number of points have been granted, but accurately notifying the granted points determined in S2, which will be described later. May be.

  Returning to FIG. 36, if it is not determined in S1 that the point granting condition corresponding to the state shown in FIG. 37 is satisfied, the point-related processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in S1 that the point granting condition is satisfied, in S2, a grant point that can be given to the player is set.

  FIG. 38 is a diagram for explaining a table for determining grant points in S2. When the point granting condition is satisfied when the bonus is not included, as shown in the non-bonus column in FIG. It is determined to be 3 points at a rate of 20% and 5 points at a rate of 10%.

  When the point granting condition is established while the bonus is in effect, as shown in the bonus column of FIG. It is determined to be 3 points at a rate of 4% and 5 points at a rate of 1%.

  In this way, more points are determined as the granted points at a higher rate when the point granting condition is established during the bonus than when the point granting condition is established during the bonus.

  In addition, you may comprise so that a grant point may be determined in a different ratio according to whether it is during AT when point grant conditions are satisfied. More specifically, when the point granting condition is established during AT, it is configured so that more points are determined as grant points at a higher rate when established during non-AT. Also good. Accordingly, the first AT lottery can be performed more advantageously for the player when not in AT than in AT, and the interest of the game during non-AT can be improved.

  In S2 of FIG. 36, a grant point is determined with reference to the table shown in FIG. 38, and grant point information for specifying the determined grant point is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The sub-control unit 91 specifies a grant point resulting from the establishment of the current point grant condition based on the grant point information in the RAM 91c.

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which it is determined whether or not the point granting condition is satisfied in S1, and the granted point is determined in S2 when the condition is satisfied. With regard to the determination of the points and the grant points, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured such that whether or not the points are awarded in one lottery and the grant points are determined. For example, it may be configured to determine which one of points 0 to 5 is determined when a high probability state other than a bonus is given and grapes are won during the initial gaming state. In this case, when the point is determined to be 0, no point is given.

  In S3, it is determined whether or not the current point grant condition that triggered the point grant is a condition for informing that a predetermined number of points have been granted. That is, when the point granting condition this time is not the bonus shown in FIG. 37 (a) and the condition established by winning the black strawberry when the probability is high, or the bonus shown in FIG. 37 (b) It is determined whether the condition is established by winning the melon alone and winning.

  In S3, when it is determined that the point granting condition is a condition for informing that a predetermined number of points have been granted, the process proceeds to S8 described later in order to notify that a predetermined number of points have been granted. . In the present embodiment, for example, the point “1” is determined as the notification point.

  On the other hand, in S3, when it is not determined that the point granting condition is a condition for informing that a predetermined number of points have been granted, the determination and notification of whether or not to notify that points have been granted The process proceeds to S4 in order to make a notice lottery for determining the number of points.

  In S4, a difference number notification lottery is performed. The difference number corresponding notice lottery means that the total number of points actually granted after the previous first AT lottery is established until the current point granting condition is satisfied, and the current point granting condition after the previous first AT lottery is established. Depending on the difference from the total number of points that have been informed until the establishment, a lottery to determine whether or not to provide the granted points set in S2 when the current point grant condition is established, and the granted points set in S2 It includes a lottery for determining whether or not to accurately notify, and a lottery for determining how many points are lower when the granted points set in S2 are not accurately notified. In S4, the difference number is calculated from the total number of granted points (updated in S10) and the total number of notification points (updated in S9), which will be described later. Specifically, the difference number is a value obtained by subtracting the total number of notification points from the total number of granted points.

  FIG. 39 is a diagram for explaining a table for performing the difference number notification lottery. In the difference number corresponding notification lottery in the present embodiment, first, with reference to the difference number correspondence table A in FIG. 39A, a lottery is performed as to whether or not points are notified according to the difference number.

  When the difference number is “0”, it is determined to notify at 30% of the fact that the points have been granted in accordance with the setting of the granted points at S2, and not to notify at the rate of 70%. The When the difference number is “1”, it is determined to notify that a point has been granted in S2 at the rate of 40%, and not to be notified at a rate of 60%. The

  When the difference number is “2”, it is determined to notify at 50% of the fact that the points have been granted in accordance with the setting of the granted points at S2, and not to notify at the rate of 50%. The When the difference number is “3 or more”, it is determined to notify 70% of the fact that the points have been provided in accordance with the setting of the granted points in S2, and not to notify at the rate of 30%. Is done.

  As described above, the difference number correspondence table A in FIG. 39 (a) is determined not to report a higher percentage as the difference number is smaller, and is reported as a higher ratio as the difference number is larger. To be decided. Thereby, when the difference number is already large, it is possible to prevent the difference number from becoming too large by not being further notified.

  When it is decided to notify by referring to the difference number correspondence table A in FIG. 39A, the granted points set in S2 with reference to the difference number correspondence table B in FIG. Depending on the difference, a lottery for determining whether or not to report the given point accurately and a lottery for determining the number of points to be notified when the given point is not reported correctly are performed. In the case where the notification is not performed accurately, the notification point is determined from the points that are less advantageous to the player in the first AT lottery than the awarded points, that is, the points that are less than the granted points.

  When the granted point is “1”, the point is determined to be “1” at a rate of 100% as a notification point regardless of the difference number. When the granted point is “2” and the difference number is “0 to 2”, the notification point is determined to be point “1” at a rate of 30%, and point “2” at a rate of 70%. Determined. When the granted point is “2” and the difference number is “3 or more”, the notification point is determined to be point “1” at a rate of 20%, and point “2” at a rate of 80%. To be determined.

  When the granted point is “3” and the difference is “0 to 2”, the notification point is determined to be “1” at a rate of 10%, and the point “2” at a rate of 20%. ”And the point“ 3 ”at a rate of 70%. When the granted point is “3” and the difference number is “3 or more”, the notification point is determined to be point “2” at a rate of 10%, and point “3” at a rate of 90%. To be determined.

  When the granted point is “5” and the difference number is “0 to 2”, the notification point is determined to be “2” at a rate of 10%, and the point “3” at a rate of 20%. ”And the point“ 5 ”at a rate of 70%. When the granted point is “5” and the difference number is “3 or more”, the notification point is determined to be “3” at a rate of 10%, and the point “5” at a rate of 90%. To be determined.

  In this way, in the difference number correspondence table B in FIG. 39 (b), the point to be notified is determined so that the smaller the difference number is, the higher the proportion of points given than the given points is notified. The point to be notified is determined so that the higher the difference number is, the higher the proportion is given, or the fact that a point closer to the given point is given. In addition, the more points are given, the higher the rate is. As a result, when the difference number is already large, or when a large number of given points are likely to cause the difference number, it is possible to prevent the difference number from becoming too large due to the notification of even fewer points.

  In the difference number corresponding notification lottery according to the present embodiment, the example of determining whether to notify using the table of FIGS. 39A and 39B and the notification point has been described. Only whether or not to notify according to the difference number is determined using only the table of 39 (a), and when it is determined to notify, the grant point set in S2 may be accurately notified. . Moreover, you may comprise so that an alerting | reporting point may be determined according to a difference number using only the table of FIG.39 (b).

  Returning to FIG. 36, in S5, it is determined whether or not it is determined to notify that the points have been given by the difference number corresponding notification lottery in S4. When it is determined to notify, the process proceeds to S8 described later in order to notify that the point determined in S4 has been given. On the other hand, when it is not determined to notify in S5, the process proceeds to S6.

  In S6, a total number notification lottery is performed. The total number corresponding notice lottery refers to the granted points set in S2 when the present point grant condition is satisfied according to the total number of granted points (the total number of normal granted points other than the bonus, the total number of bonus granted points during the bonus). A lottery for determining whether or not to be notified, a lottery for determining whether or not to accurately notify the grant points set in S2, and how many points are to be notified when the grant points set in S2 are not accurately reported Includes lottery. In the case where the notification is not performed accurately, the notification point is determined from the points that are less advantageous to the player in the first AT lottery than the awarded points, that is, the points that are less than the granted points.

  It should be noted that the total number of points that are actually granted after the first AT lottery last time until the present point granting condition is satisfied is specified from the total number of granted points described later.

  FIG. 40 is a diagram for explaining a table for performing the total number notification lottery. In the total number corresponding notification lottery in the present embodiment, first, with reference to the total number correspondence table A in FIG. 40A, a lottery is performed as to whether or not points are notified according to the total number of points actually assigned. It is.

  When the total number of points awarded other than during the bonus is “0 to 2”, or when the total number of points awarded during the bonus is “0 to 1”, the granted points are set in S2. It is determined to notify that the points have been given at a rate of 80% and not to notify at a rate of 20%.

  When the total number of points awarded other than during the bonus is “3-5”, or when the total number of points awarded during the bonus is “2-3”, the granted points are set in S2. It is determined to notify that a point has been given at a rate of 50% and not to notify at a rate of 50%.

  When the total number of points awarded other than during the bonus is “6 to 10”, or when the total number of points awarded during the bonus is “4 to 5”, the granted points are set in S2. It is determined to notify that a point has been given at a rate of 10% and not to notify at a rate of 90%.

  As described above, the total number correspondence table A in FIG. 40 (a) is determined to notify the fact that points have been granted at a higher rate as the total number of given points is smaller. The larger the number, the higher the ratio is determined not to be notified. Thereby, when only a small number of points are given, the player can be relieved to recognize that a small number of points are given by notifying at a high rate. On the other hand, by not being notified at a high rate when a large number of points are given, it is possible to increase the possibility that more points are actually given than the points recognized by the player from the notification points. , Can maintain a sense of expectation.

  When it is decided to notify with reference to the total number correspondence table A in FIG. 40A, the granted points set in S2 and the already set points in S2 are further referred to with reference to the total number correspondence table B in FIG. Depending on the total number of points granted, a lottery for determining whether or not to accurately report the given points and a lottery for determining the number of points to be notified when the given points are not reported correctly are performed. It is.

  When the granted point is “1”, the point is determined to be “1” at a rate of 100% as a notification point regardless of the total number of given points. When the number of points given is “2” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “0 to 2”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “0 to 1”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 30%, and the point “2” is determined at a rate of 70%.

  When the number of points awarded is “2” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “3 to 5”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “2 to 3”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 50%, and the point “2” is determined at a rate of 50%.

  When the number of points awarded is “2” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “6 to 10”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “4 to 5”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 90%, and the point “2” is determined at a rate of 10%.

  When the number of points given is “3” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “0 to 2”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “0 to 1”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 10%, the point “2” is determined at a rate of 20%, and the point “3” is determined at a rate of 70%.

  When the number of points given is “3” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “3 to 5”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “2 to 3”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 20%, the point “2” is determined at a rate of 30%, and the point “3” is determined at a rate of 50%.

  When the number of points given is “3” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “6 to 10”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “4 to 5”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 50%, the point “2” is determined at a rate of 30%, and the point “3” is determined at a rate of 20%.

  When the number of points given is “5” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “0 to 2”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “0 to 1”, The point “3” is determined at a rate of 10%, and the point “5” is determined at a rate of 90%.

  When the number of points given is “5” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “3 to 5”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “2 to 3”, 10% of the points are determined as “1”, 10% of the points are determined as “2”, 30% of the points are determined as “3”, 50% of the points are determined as “5” It is determined.

  When the number of points awarded is “5” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “6 to 10”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “4 to 5”, , 30% of the points are determined as “1”, 30% of the points are determined as “2”, 30% of the points are determined as “3”, and 10% of the points are determined as “5”. It is determined.

  As described above, the total number correspondence table B in FIG. 40 (b) is assigned so that the smaller the total number of assigned points is, the higher the proportion of assigned points or points closer to the granted points are notified. The point to be notified is determined so that the fact that a smaller number of points than the granted points are given at a higher rate is notified as the total number of the given points is larger. Thereby, when only a small number of points are given, it is possible to reassure the player by recognizing that a small number of points are given by accurately informing at a high rate. On the other hand, when a large number of points are given, a point that is less than the given points is notified at a high rate, so that more points are actually given than the points recognized by the player from the notification points. Can increase the possibility of being in the future, and can sustain expectations.

  In the total lot notification lottery according to the present embodiment, an example has been described in which notification is performed using the tables in FIGS. 40A and 40B and notification points are determined. It may be configured to determine only whether or not to notify in accordance with the total number using only the table of (a), and to accurately notify the granted point set in S2 when it is determined to notify. Moreover, you may comprise so that an alerting | reporting point may be determined according to the total number using only the table of FIG.40 (b).

  Moreover, although the example which performs the difference number corresponding | compatible notification lottery and the total number corresponding | compatible notification lottery was demonstrated as the notification lottery in this Embodiment, you may comprise not only this but only any one. Further, the example of performing the total number corresponding notification lottery after performing the difference number corresponding notification lottery has been described, but the difference number corresponding notification lottery may be performed after performing the total number corresponding notification lottery.

  In the notification lottery according to the present embodiment, the example of determining whether to notify and the notification point according to the difference number and the total number has been described. However, the notification lottery is not limited thereto, and the difference number and the total number are determined. Regardless, it may be configured to determine whether or not to notify and the notification point according to the grant point set in S2.

  Returning to FIG. 36, in S7, it is determined whether or not it is determined to notify that the points have been awarded by the total number corresponding notification lottery in S6. When it is determined to notify, the process proceeds to S8 described later in order to notify that the point determined in S6 has been given. On the other hand, if it is not determined to notify in S7, the process proceeds to S10 without performing the process for notifying that the points have been granted.

  In S8, the notification process for performing the point provision effect which alert | reports that the point was provided is performed. In the notification process, when it is determined YES in S3, for example, information that can specify that point “1” has been granted is notified as a point grant effect (at the start or end of the game, “Acquire Point 1! To display a message such as “!”. Also, in the notification process, information that can specify that the point determined in S4 or S6 is given as a point granting effect is notified (for example, when notifying that the point “2” has been given) Then, at the start or end of the game, a process for displaying a message such as “Acquire Point 2!” Is performed.

  Note that the point granting effect is not limited to that executed in the above-described manner, and may be executed in any manner as long as the effect is executed in an aspect corresponding to the number of points given. .

  In S9, the notification point total number information for specifying the total number of notification points, which is the total number of points notified to the player by the process of S8 after the previous first AT lottery, is updated. Note that as the point granting effect notified in S8, information for specifying the total number of notification points (for example, a message such as “total number of acquired points 5!”) May be notified.

  The notification point total number information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and is added and updated for each point every time it is notified in S8 that a point has been given. The notification point total number information is reset after the first AT lottery is established after the lottery conditions for the first AT lottery shown in FIGS.

  In S10, the total granted point information for specifying the total number of granted points, which is the total number of points actually given by the process of S2, is updated. The granted point total number information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and is added and updated for the given points after the given points are set in S2 and a notification lottery is performed.

  The total number of granted points information in the present embodiment is reset after the first AT lottery is performed after the first AT lottery conditions shown in FIGS. Note that the total number of granted points is not limited to information reset when the first AT lottery is performed, and a predetermined number of points (for example, 2 points) out of the total number of granted points even after the first AT lottery is performed. May be carried over, or may be carried over when the AT is not won in the first AT lottery.

  In the present embodiment, as the upper limit of the total number of granted points, “10” is set in advance except during the bonus, and “5” is set in advance during the bonus. For this reason, when the granted points set in S2 are added to the total number of granted points until the current point grant condition is satisfied, the upper limit is set as the total number of granted points when the above-described upper limit is exceeded. Accordingly, as the upper limit of the total number of notification points, “10” is set in advance except for the bonus, and “5” is set in advance during the bonus. For this reason, in S8, when the point determined by the notification lottery or the like is notified, it is notified from the relationship with the total number of notification points that if the above-described upper limit value is exceeded, the point that becomes the upper limit value is given. The

  When the total number of notification points is already the upper limit value, notification is not performed in the same manner as when no points are given. Therefore, after the granted points are set in S2, if the total number of notification points is already the upper limit value, the point-related process is terminated as it is, and the process proceeds to S3 only when the total number of notification points is less than the upper limit value. You may comprise.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the point granting condition is established, whether or not to notify is determined according to the difference number or the total number of points actually assigned, It is determined and notified according to the determination result. In addition, the notification point is determined from the point that is less advantageous for the player in the first AT lottery than the actual granted point. For this reason, the points recognized by the player from the notification points are equal to or less than the total number of points actually given. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the total number of points actually granted may be greater than the total number of points specified from the notification points, and the total number of points specified from the notification points. Rather than being controlled by the AT.

  Next, the second AT lottery will be described. The sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment performs the second AT lottery by executing the second AT lottery process included in the AT control process. In the second AT lottery process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied based on a command from the main control unit 41, and the second AT lottery is executed when the predetermined lottery condition is satisfied. FIG. 41 is a diagram for explaining lottery conditions that trigger the execution of the second AT lottery. FIG. 42 is a diagram for explaining a table referred to in the second AT lottery.

  As shown in the column of the initial gaming state in FIG. 41, when the current gaming state is the initial gaming state or RT1, the lottery condition can be determined by winning a bonus regardless of whether or not the effect state is the AT flag. Is established. When the lottery condition is satisfied, the second AT lottery is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG. For example, the sub control unit 91 specifies the current gaming state based on the gaming state command from the main control unit 41 and specifies that the bonus has been won based on the internal winning command from the main control unit 41.

  When the table shown in FIG. 42A is referenced, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 0 at a rate of 50%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 40%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 10%. Is determined to be 3, 3% of Navistock is determined to be 7%, Navistock is determined to be 10% of 2%, and Navistock is determined to be 20% of 1% The second AT lottery is performed.

  After the bonus is over, not only the number of navigation stocks determined in the 2nd AT lottery, but also the number of navigation stocks determined in the 1st AT lottery based on the bonus winning and the navigation stock determined in the 1st AT lottery after the bonus ends. The AT is controlled according to the total number with the number. The total number of navigation stocks may be configured such that an upper limit number (for example, 20) is provided and the upper limit number is set when the total number is equal to or greater than the upper limit number.

  In addition, as shown in the RT2 or RT3 and AT column of FIG. 41, in the case of ART, a lottery condition is established by winning a bonus. When the lottery condition is satisfied, the second AT lottery is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG.

  When the table shown in FIG. 42B is referenced, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 30%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 35%, and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 20%. The second AT lottery is performed so that the navigation stock number is determined to be 10 at a rate of 10%, and the navigation stock number is determined to be 20 at a rate of 5%. When the second AT lottery is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG. 42 (b), the number of navigation stocks is always determined to be 1 or more, so that the AT is always controlled.

  In addition, as shown in the column of RT2 or RT3 and non-AT in FIG. 41, in the case of non-ART, the lottery condition is satisfied every time 5 games are consumed or 30 bonuses are won. When the lottery condition is established, the second AT lottery is performed with reference to the table corresponding to the established lottery condition among the tables shown in FIG.

  In the second AT lottery process, in order to specify the number of games that have been consumed after being controlled by RT2 or RT3, for example, every time a gaming state command is received from the main control unit 41 after being controlled by RT2 or RT3 The counter is counted up. The sub-control unit 41 specifies the number of games that have been consumed after being controlled by RT2 or RT3 from the value of the counter, and the second AT lottery is executed when the number of games satisfies the lottery condition shown in FIG. . For example, when the fifth game is finished after being controlled by RT2 or RT3, it is determined that five games have been consumed, and the second AT lottery is executed. It should be noted that the value of the predetermined counter is reset by reaching 30, winning a fall replay, winning a bonus, or the like.

  When it is determined that 5 games have been digested after being controlled by RT2 or RT3, with reference to the table at the time of 5G digestion shown in FIG. The second AT lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stock is determined to be 1 at the rate of%.

  Further, when it is determined that 10 games have been digested after the further 5 games have been digested and controlled to RT2 or RT3, the 10G digest table shown in FIG. The second AT lottery is performed so that the number of stocks is determined as 0 and the number of navigation stocks is determined as 1 at a rate of 2%.

  Furthermore, when it is determined that 15 games have been digested after 5 games have been digested and controlled to RT2 or RT3, navigation is performed at a rate of 95% with reference to the 15G digest table shown in FIG. The second AT lottery is performed so that the number of stocks is determined as 0 and the number of navigation stocks is determined as 1 at a rate of 5%.

  Further, when it is determined that 20 games have been digested after the further 5 games are digested and controlled to RT2 or RT3, the navigation at a rate of 90% is performed with reference to the table at the time of 20G digestion shown in FIG. The number of stocks is determined to be 0, the number of Navistock is determined to be 1 at a rate of 7%, the number of Navistock is determined to be 3 at a rate of 2%, and the number of Navistock is determined to be 5 at a rate of 1% As described above, the second AT lottery is performed.

  Furthermore, when it is determined that 25 games have been consumed after 5 games have been digested and controlled to RT2 or RT3, the navigation at a rate of 70% is performed with reference to the table for 25G digestion shown in FIG. The number of stocks is determined to be 0, the number of Navistock is determined to be 1 at a rate of 20%, the number of Navistock is determined to be 3 at a rate of 5%, the number of Navistock is determined to be 5 at a rate of 3%, The second AT lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 10 at a rate of 2%.

  If it is determined that 30 games have been digested after 5 games have been digested and controlled to RT2 or RT3, refer to the table for 30G digestion shown in FIG. 42 (c) and navigate at a rate of 60%. The number of stocks is determined as 1, the number of Navistocks is determined as 3 at a rate of 25%, the number of Navistocks is determined as 5 at the rate of 10%, the number of Navistocks is determined as 10 at the rate of 3%, The second AT lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 20 at a rate of 2%. When the second AT lottery is performed with reference to the table at the time of 30G digestion shown in FIG. 42 (c), the number of navigation stocks is always determined to be 1 or more. Become.

  In addition, when a bonus is won in a non-ART, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 30% with reference to the bonus winning table shown in FIG. 42 (c), and the number of navigation stocks at a rate of 35%. The Navistock number is determined to be 5 at a rate of 20%, the Navistock number is determined to be 10 at a rate of 10%, and the Navistock number is determined to be 20 at a rate of 5%. A second AT lottery will be held. Note that when the second AT lottery is performed with reference to the bonus winning table shown in FIG. 42 (c), the number of navigation stocks is always determined to be 1 or more. Become.

  Here, the degree of advantage for the player in the second AT lottery executed when the gaming state is the initial gaming state or RT1 and when it is RT2 or RT3 is compared. The degree of advantage for the player is, for example, the ratio at which the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 or more in the AT lottery, that is, the ratio controlled by the AT, and the level at which the number of navigation stocks is determined in the AT lottery is high or low. And so on.

  First, when the lottery condition is established by winning the bonus, in the second AT lottery executed in the initial gaming state or RT1, the table shown in FIG. 42 (a) is referred to, and when it is RT2 or RT3 In the 2nd AT lottery executed at the same time, the tables shown in FIGS. 42B and 42C are referred to. For this reason, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 or more at a higher rate in RT2 or RT3 than in the initial gaming state or RT1, and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be higher at a higher rate. . That is, in RT2 or RT3, it is advantageous for the player by being controlled by AT at a higher rate and by determining a higher number of navigation stocks at a higher rate than in the initial gaming state or RT1. It can be said that the AT lottery will be held. As a result, when it is RT2 or RT3, it can be expected to be controlled by the AT and acquire a larger number of navigation stocks than when it is the initial gaming state or RT1, Interest can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the case of RT2 or RT3 and non-ART, even if the bonus is not won, every time 5 games are digested until 30 games are digested, the table for digesting 5G to 30G shown in FIG. 42 (c) is referred. Then the second AT lottery is drawn. For this reason, in the non-ART, the AT is controlled at a higher rate than in the initial gaming state or RT1. Also, as described above, in non-ART, by winning a bonus, it is controlled to AT at a higher rate than in the initial gaming state or RT1, and the navigation stock number is determined to be higher at a higher rate. Thus, it can be said that the AT lottery is performed so as to be advantageous to the player. As a result, in non-ART, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for being controlled by the AT and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, in non-ART, as shown in the table for digesting 5G to 30G in FIG. 42 (c), the ratio is controlled by AT and the number of navigation stocks is larger in proportion to the number of digested games. The winning rate is set so that each percentage increases.

  FIG. 43 is a diagram showing the promotion rate of promotion to ART when the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 or more in the second AT lottery in non-ART based on the winning rate of the table at the time of digestion of 5G to 30G in FIG. It is. In FIG. 43, the horizontal axis shows the progress of the number of games, and the vertical axis shows the promotion rate according to the number of games.

  From FIG. 43, in non-ART, as the number of games digested increases, the promotion rate increases. In particular, when 30 games are consumed, the game is always controlled by the AT. Thereby, in non-ART, the RT can be maintained without winning the fall replay, and a sense of expectation can be given for playing the game as many times as possible, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the lottery conditions determined in accordance with the current game state and performance state are satisfied by the second AT lottery process performed by the sub-control unit 91. When the lottery condition is satisfied, the second AT lottery is performed with reference to the corresponding table in the table shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, even when the above-described notification promotion condition is satisfied, the corresponding number of navigation stocks is added to the number of navigation stocks determined by the AT lottery. That is, the sub-control unit 91 stores, in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, an AT flag indicating the total number obtained by adding and adding the corresponding number of navigation stocks to the number of navigation stocks determined by the AT lottery when the notification promotion condition is satisfied. . FIG. 44 is a diagram for explaining the number of navigation stocks added when the notification promotion condition is satisfied.

  When the notification promotion condition is satisfied by winning the melon + 1 character combination (1) in the bonus, the navigation stock number is determined to be 1 at 50%, and the navigation stock number is determined to be 2 at 50%. The

  Also, when the notification promoting condition is established by winning the melon + 1 combination (2) in the bonus, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 100%.

  As described above, when the notification promoting condition is satisfied, the control is always performed by the AT regardless of the result of the AT lottery. For this reason, the player can have a sense of expectation that the notification promotion condition is satisfied.

  In addition, it is decided that the number of navigation stocks will be greater for the AT when winning melon + 1 (2) than when winning melon + 1 (1), which will be advantageous to the player. It can be said that it is controlled. As a result, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the notification promoting condition is established by winning the melon + 1 sheet combination (2), and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment performs the AT management process included in the AT control process when RT2 or RT3, thereby depending on the result of AT lottery and the result of success or failure of the notification promotion condition. Based on the AT flag that is set, the control to the AT is managed.

  Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 controls to ART when the control to RT2 or RT3 is started or when it is already determined to be non-ART and the AT flag is specified as AT. To do.

  As a result, when a decision is made to control to AT based on the result of the AT lottery by winning the bonus or ending the bonus or establishment of the notification promotion condition, it is controlled to ART in RT2 or RT3, and when it is not decided to control to AT, Even if it is controlled by RT2 or RT3, it is controlled to non-ART. In addition, when it is determined to control to AT in the second AT lottery based on the number of games in non-ART, it is controlled to ART thereafter.

  In addition, when the control to RT2 or RT3 is started or when it is already controlled to non-ART, the sub-control unit 91 sets the number of navigation stocks to 1 when the AT flag is specified as AT. By spending (subtracting) points, it is controlled to ART while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50).

  In RT2 or RT3, by consuming 1 point of the number of navigation stocks, it is controlled to ART that can execute navigation effects while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times. When 1 point is consumed for the number of navigation stocks, the AT flag indicating the number of navigation stocks subtracted by 1 is updated.

  Thus, when control to RT2 or RT3 is started, if it is decided to control to AT, it is controlled to ART while spending 1 point of navigation stock and digesting the game a predetermined number of times. When no decision to make is made, it is controlled to non-ART. In this case, in this embodiment, the control is performed to the ART when the control to the RT is started. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the control is performed to the ART when the navigation target combination (for example, the fall replay) is won. May be.

  Also, when it is determined to control to AT in the second AT lottery by non-ART game number digestion, the navigation stock number is consumed by one point and the game is controlled to ART while digesting the game a predetermined number of times. In this case, in this embodiment, the control is performed by ART when winning the navigation target combination (for example, fall replay). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and control may be performed when it is determined to be controlled by AT. Good.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs AT management processing to count the number of games that have been digested when it is an ART, and control it to a non-ART when a predetermined number of times is reached. At this time, if the number of navigation stocks indicated by the AT flag is 0, it is updated to the AT flag indicating that it is not AT.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs AT management processing to determine whether or not the fall replay has been won when it is non-ART. When it is determined that the fall replay has been won, and when it is further determined from the AT flag that the vehicle is an AT, the navigation stock number is consumed by 1 point, and the ART is controlled again while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times. . On the other hand, when the fall replay is won and the AT flag specifies that it is not AT, the ART is not controlled and the navigation effect is not executed.

  As described above, in the case of RT2 or RT3, one point is consumed for the number of navigation stocks, so that the game is controlled to ART during the predetermined number of game digests. Also, even when the game is digested a predetermined number of times in ART and is once controlled to be non-ART, the fall replay is performed on condition that the AT flag is still specified and the number of navigation stocks is 1 or more. It is controlled again by ART while a predetermined number of games have been consumed since winning. Thereby, it can be said that the ART can be controlled over a period corresponding to the number of navigation stocks set according to the result of the AT lottery and the result of success or failure of the notification promotion condition. Further, it can be said that the ART can be repeatedly controlled by the number of times corresponding to the number of navigation stocks set according to the result of the AT lottery and the result of success or failure of the notification promotion condition.

  In addition, when the sub control unit 91 in the present embodiment is ART, a navigation effect according to the result of the internal winning is executed by performing a navigation effect execution process included in the game effect execution process. The result of the internal winning is specified from the internal winning command from the main control unit 41.

  For example, in ART, when a fall replay is won, a navigation effect corresponding to the type of winning combination won simultaneously with the fall replay is executed. In ART, when a fall replay is won, a navigation effect corresponding to the type of winning combination that is won at the same time as the fall replay is executed, and a navigation corresponding to the melon won when winning the melon. Production is performed.

  As a navigation effect, when replay (1) + falling replay is won, an effect of displaying information for first stopping the left reel 2L or the middle reel 2C, for example, a message such as “left or!” Is executed. When (1) + Tumble Replay + 1 Sheet (1) is won, an effect of displaying a message such as “Press from the right!” Is executed.

  In addition, when winning a melon, for example, for each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, a downward arrow “↓” is displayed in the display area located above the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, and a “melon” symbol or reel is respectively displayed on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. The effect of displaying the “BAR” symbol on 2R at a timing at which it can be pulled in and stopped on the winning line is executed.

  Note that there are a plurality of types of melons that do not overlap the operation procedure for winning a prize, and when any type of melon is won, for example, a message (for example, the symbol combination is “red” 7-Banana-Red 7 ”When winning a type of melon, an effect that displays a message such as“ Aim for Red 7 on the right and Red 7 on the right! ”Is displayed for the symbols that cannot be pulled in depending on the operation timing. It may be configured to execute. In this case, the navigation effect relating to the fall replay and the navigation effect relating to the melon are both executed in a common notification mode by displaying a message for specifying an operation for winning a prize on the liquid crystal display 51. For this reason, it is not necessary to specify whether the information notified by the navigation effect is information for avoiding the fall replay or information for winning the melon, and the information notified in a common notification mode. Therefore, the stop operation can avoid the fall replay winning and can win the winning type of melon.

  The navigation effects are not limited to those executed in the above-described manner, and may be executed in any manner as long as the effects are executed in a manner corresponding to the internal winning result.

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment performs the AT control process based on the command from the main control unit 41, thereby controlling the effect state according to the result of the AT lottery and the success or failure of the notification promotion condition. When it is AT, a navigation effect is executed.

  Further, as described above, a plurality of types of melons that do not overlap the operation procedure for winning a prize may be provided. In this case, in ART, you may comprise so that the navigation effect according to the kind of winning melon may be performed. In this case, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment, when it is non-ART, or when it is a period from the non-ART to the initial gaming state until the predetermined number of games are consumed, the non-AT navigation effect By performing the execution process, when one of the melons is won, a non-AT navigation lottery for determining whether or not to execute a navigation effect corresponding to the type of the selected melon is performed. It may be configured such that a navigation effect corresponding to the type of melon selected is executed when winning at.

  FIG. 45 is a diagram for explaining a table used for non-AT navigation lottery. When it is non-ART, or when it is a period from the non-ART to the initial game state until the predetermined number of games are consumed, when one of the melons is won, the non-AT navigation lottery is executed, It is determined that the navigation effect corresponding to the type of the selected melon is executed at the rate of%, and it is determined that the navigation effect is not executed at the rate of 10%.

  As described above, when a non-ART is controlled or a non-ART is controlled to an initial gaming state and a predetermined number of games are consumed, a corresponding navigation effect is executed at a predetermined rate when one of the melons is won. Thereby, in the period of non-ART or in a period in which a predetermined number of games are consumed by being controlled from the non-ART to the initial gaming state, it is possible to reduce the melon loss. The predetermined ratio is not limited to the above winning rate. For example, the navigation effect is executed at a rate of 100% when one of the melons is won in a period in which a predetermined number of games are consumed when being non-ART or controlled from the non-ART to the initial gaming state. Also good.

  According to the slot machine in the third embodiment having the above-described configuration, the following effects are further achieved.

  (1-1) In the embodiment described above, if the player falls into a fall replay when the player is RT2 or RT3, the game is controlled to the initial gaming state. As described in FIG. 32A, this fall replay is for winning depending on whether replay (1) + falling replay is won or replay (1) + falling replay + 1 (1) is won. The operation procedure for avoiding winning and the operation procedure for avoiding winning are different.

  On the other hand, when controlled by the AT, a navigation effect corresponding to the type of winning combination won simultaneously with the fall replay is executed. For this reason, when the ART is controlled by the AT, even if the fall replay is won, it can be operated according to the navigation effect according to the operation procedure for avoiding the fall replay winning. Therefore, when controlled by the AT, it is possible to avoid being controlled to the initial gaming state, which can be said to be an advantageous state for the player.

  Such ATs are controlled by being determined as one or more navigation stocks in AT lotteries such as the first AT lottery shown in FIGS. 33 to 35 and the second AT lottery shown in FIGS. 41 and 42. The

  Further, the first AT lottery among the AT lotteries is performed at the time of winning the bonus and at the end of the bonus as shown in FIG. In the 1st AT lottery conducted at the time of winning the bonus, it is determined that the larger the total number of granted points, the higher the number of granted points, the greater the number of Navistocks will be set to 1 or more, according to the total number of granted points. The lottery will be drawn according to the winning rate. In addition, in the first AT lottery performed at the end of the bonus, according to the total number of granted points given during the bonus, the larger the total number of granted points, the higher the number of navigation stocks is set to 1 or more. The lottery will be drawn according to the winning rate specified in. Therefore, the player is given more points so that the first AT lottery is performed according to the winning rate determined to be determined to be a higher number of navigation stocks of 1 or more at a higher rate. It can make you expect.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the point related processing shown in FIG. 36, the point granting effect for notifying that the point has been granted in S8 is provided on the condition that the point granting condition has been established and the point has been granted. An informing process is performed. In this notification process, based on the processing results of S3 to S6 in FIG. 36, the point granting effect for accurately notifying the grant point set in S2 of FIG. 36, or the grant point set in S2 of FIG. A point giving effect for informing a small number of points is executed. In the point-related processing shown in FIG. 36, even if the point granting condition is satisfied and points are awarded, if it is determined not to be notified in the notice lottery of S4 or S6 in FIG. Is not executed, and no notification is given that points have been awarded. For this reason, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that more points than the total number of points specified from the executed point giving effect may be actually given.

  As a result, the first AT lottery is performed according to the winning rate determined to be determined to be 1 or more and a larger number of navigation stock at a higher rate, and the point granting effect is controlled by the AT. It is possible to have a greater sense of expectation than the total number of points specified from. In addition, even when the total number of points specified from the point granting effect is relatively small, more points than the total number of points may actually be given, so a higher ratio of 1 or more and more It is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the first AT lottery will be performed according to the winning rate determined so as to be determined by a large number of navigation stocks and that the AT will be controlled.

  Also, in the point related processing shown in FIG. 36, a point granting effect is performed for the grant point set in S2 of FIG. 36 on the condition that the point granting condition is satisfied and the point is granted. For this reason, the above-mentioned feeling of expectation can be raised step by step every time the point giving effect is executed. In addition, in order for the player to predict the total number of points given, it is possible to add an interest that the player himself accumulates and stores the points specified from the executed point giving effects.

  (1-2) In the difference lot notification lottery in S4 of the point-related process, the table shown in FIGS. 39A and 39B is referred to, and whether or not to notify and whether or not to give the granted point accurately Is determined with a probability corresponding to the difference between the total number of notification points specified from the already performed point granting effects and the total number of granted points actually given. Further, in the difference number notification lottery, when the difference number is larger than when the difference number is small, it is determined to notify at a higher rate, and at a higher rate, points awarded or points closer to the given point are given. A notification point is determined so as to notify the user of the fact. As a result, it is possible to prevent the difference number from becoming too large and the reliability of the point specified from the point giving effect from becoming too low.

  (1-3) In the total lot notification lottery in S6 of the point-related processing, the tables shown in FIGS. 40A and 40B are referred to, and whether or not to notify and whether or not to give the given point accurately are determined. It is determined with a probability corresponding to the total number of granted points actually given. Furthermore, in the total number corresponding notification lottery, when the total number of granted points is smaller than when the total number of granted points is large, it is decided to report at a high rate, and at a high rate, the points that are closer to the granted point or the given points The notification point is determined so that the fact that it has been granted is notified. On the other hand, the smaller the total number of granted points, the higher the player's attention to whether or not the points have been notified. Therefore, at a stage where the player's attention level with respect to the point giving effect is high, the player can be given a sense of expectation and a sense of security corresponding to the given points at a high rate.

  (1-4) As shown in FIG. 45, when one of a plurality of types of melons whose operation procedures do not overlap in RT2 or RT3 is selected, a predetermined ratio is set regardless of whether or not the AT is controlled. Accordingly, a non-AT navigation lottery is performed, and when it is determined that the navigation effect is to be executed, a navigation effect corresponding to the type of the selected melon is performed. For this reason, when controlled by RT2 or RT3, it is possible to reduce missed melons regardless of whether or not they are controlled by AT. As a result, the player was not able to control the AT because only a small number of points were given, or because it was controlled by the AT but ended in a short period because the number of navigation stocks decided was small. It is possible to reduce the discomfort that is held, and to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the interest of the game is extremely lowered when not controlled by the AT.

  (1-5) As shown in FIG. 44, when the notification promotion condition is satisfied, the number of navigation stocks is set so as to be more advantageous to the player than when the notification promotion condition is not satisfied. For this reason, even when only a small number of points are awarded, the player can have a sense of expectation for being controlled by the AT by establishing the notification promotion condition, and improve the interest of the game. be able to.

  Further, the number of stocks set when the notification promotion condition is satisfied is added to the number of stocks set in the AT lottery. For this reason, the player can easily experience the advantage over the establishment of the notification promoting condition, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 39 (a) and FIG. 40 (a), even when the point granting condition is satisfied, when it is determined not to be notified by the notice lottery, the point giving effect is not executed. For this reason, even when the point giving effect is not executed, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that points are actually given, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 37, when a grape is won, a point granting condition is established when a predetermined lottery is won. Even when the point granting condition is satisfied and points are awarded, when it is determined not to be notified by the notice lottery, the point giving effect is not executed. On the other hand, when a grape is won, a winning occurs regardless of the operation procedure. For this reason, even if the point giving effect is not executed when the grape is won and the impression is as if it was not won in the predetermined lottery, it is actually won in the predetermined lottery and points are given The player can have a sense of expectation for the game, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 39 (b) and FIG. 40 (b), even when it is determined to be notified by the notification lottery, the fact that fewer points than the actually granted points are granted A point giving effect for informing the user can be executed. For this reason, even when only a small number of points are identified from the point granting effect, the player can have a sense of expectation that more points are actually given, improving the interest of the game Can be made.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 37, the point granting condition is established in a high-probability state in which the probability state continues until a predetermined game (for example, 30 or 50 games) is consumed, or in a bonus controlled over a plurality of games. Can do. For this reason, the expectation with respect to being controlled to a high probability state can be given. In addition, it is possible to have a greater expectation for being controlled by the bonus. Furthermore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in a state that continues for a plurality of games such as a high probability state and a bonus.

  (5) As shown in FIG. 32 (a), the fall replay that is triggered by winning at RT2 or RT3 and controlling to the initial gaming state falls according to the type of reel to be stopped first. Since the case of winning the replay and the case of avoiding the falling replay winning are distributed, it is possible to improve the fun when the reels are stopped.

  Further, since it is not necessary to consider the stop operation timing when avoiding the fall replay winning in the present embodiment, it is possible to reduce the player's burden caused when the reels are stopped.

  (6) In the bonus, the role that triggers the point granting condition is grape or melon as shown in FIG. 37 (b), whereas the role that triggers the notification promotion condition is melon as shown in FIG. +1 sheet combination (1) and melon +1 sheet combination (2). In other words, during the bonus, winning multiple winning combinations such as grapes, melons, one-piece combination (1), and one-piece combination (2) will increase the number of Navistocks to one or more at a higher rate. It is possible to have a sense of expectation for being determined, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (7) When the winning combination of melon + 1 sheet combination (1) or melon + 1 sheet combination (2), which is a trigger for establishing the notification promotion condition, is performed, special reel control is performed as shown in FIG. For this reason, the player can recognize that the notification promoting condition has been established when the bonus can be stopped only when the special reel control is performed during the bonus. Therefore, during the bonus, it is possible to concentrate the player on the stopped appearance, and to add the fun of specifying success or failure of the notification promotion condition from the outcome.

  (8) As shown in FIG. 44, in the bonus, the condition for promoting the notification by winning the combination of melon + 1 (2) and the condition for promoting the notification of the melody + 1 combination (1) are established, rather than when the condition for promoting the notification is established. When N is established, a larger number of navigation stocks is set. Further, as shown in FIG. 32 (b), special reel control for stopping the symbol “banana” of symbol number 16 on the right reel 2R can be executed on condition that the winning combination of melon + 1 sheet (2) is achieved. . Therefore, during the bonus, the player can recognize that the notification promoting condition advantageous to the player has been established by stopping the symbol “banana” of the symbol number 16 on the right reel 2R. Can be added.

  (9-1) As shown in FIG. 41, the lottery condition of the second AT lottery is established only when the bonus is won in the initial gaming state or RT1, but is not controlled by the AT in RT2 or RT3. Sometimes this is true not only when a bonus is won, but also when the game is consumed a predetermined number of times. In the second AT lottery, the ratio at which the number of navigation stock is determined to be 1 or more and the control is determined to be AT, and the ratio at which a larger number of navigation stock is determined are referred to in the initial gaming state or RT1. The table referred to when the ART is controlled (the table at the time of winning the bonus in FIG. 42B) than the table (the table of FIG. 42A) or the non-ART controlled The winning rate is set so that the referenced table (the table at the time of bonus winning in FIG. 42C) is higher. For this reason, even in non-ART, the player can advance the game while expecting to be controlled by the AT, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (9-2) In non-ART, as shown in FIG. 41, the lottery condition is satisfied every time 5 games are consumed until 30 games are consumed, and the second AT lottery is performed. That is, in non-ART, the lottery condition is satisfied and the second AT lottery is performed every time the game is consumed a predetermined number of times during non-AT. For this reason, in non-ART, the player can advance the game while expecting to be controlled by the AT step by step every time the game is digested a predetermined number of times, and the interest of the game can be improved. .

  In addition, as shown in the table at the time of 30G digestion in FIG. 42 (c), in RT2 and RT3, it is controlled to AT in the second AT lottery by digesting 30 games without generating a fall replay prize during non-AT. It is decided to do so and it is always controlled by AT. For this reason, in non-ART, it is possible to add the fun of setting a final goal to digest 30 games without causing a fall replay winning and proceeding with the game, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  The present invention is not limited to the first to third embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16 and the like, an example in which freeze lottery is performed according to the result of the internal lottery and the freeze is generated in the game in which the internal lottery is performed has been described. However, the timing for generating the freeze is not limited to the game in which the internal lottery that triggered the freeze lottery is performed, but may be a game started after the game, for example, a game next to the game. In this case, the timing at which the step-up effect is executed is not limited to the game in which the internal lottery that triggered the step-up effect lottery is performed. For example, it may be a game next to the game. As a result, after the freezing lottery or the game in which the internal lottery that triggered the step-up effect lottery was performed, the expectation is changed, and then a freeze occurs in the game after the game, By executing the up effect, the expectation can be improved in stages, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, as described above, when the timing for generating the freeze is a game (for example, the next game) started after the game in which the internal lottery that triggered the freeze is performed, for example, the freeze is performed. In a game in which an internal lottery that has been triggered is generated, a continuous effect over a predetermined number of games is started, and the above-described cut-in effect is executed when a freeze occurs in the next game Good. As a result, after improving the sense of expectation by starting a continuous production in the game in which the internal lottery that triggered the freeze lottery was performed, a freeze occurred in the game after the game (next game) and cut-in By performing the effect, the expectation can be further improved, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the timing for generating the freeze is before the start of reel rotation at the start of the game has been described. However, the timing to generate the freeze is after the start of reel rotation at the start of the game and before the stop switch is activated, when the first stop operation is performed, when the second stop operation is performed, and when the third stop operation is performed If a game that does not involve the payout of medals, all reels stop, or if a game that involves the payout of medals, all reels stop and the game where the payout of medals has been completed is completed Any timing may be used. Further, when a freeze is generated in the freeze lottery, the timing for generating the freeze may be determined from the plurality of types of timings. In this case, the timing for generating the freeze is determined from a plurality of types according to the bonus winning situation. For example, it may be configured such that when a bonus is won, it is determined at a specific timing (for example, at the first stop) at a higher rate than when a bonus is not won. Thereby, the variation of the timing which a freeze generate | occur | produces can increase and the interest of a game can be improved.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, information that can specify whether or not there is a freeze is included in the internal winning command, and the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not freezing occurs based on the internal winning command. explained. However, whether the freeze occurs on the sub-control unit 91 side is not limited to such a method, and any method may be used. For example, the sub-control unit 91 has not received a reel rotation start command until a predetermined time has elapsed after receiving an internal winning command, and has received a reel rotation start command for the previous game for a predetermined time. When it is determined that (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed, it may be determined that a freeze occurs.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which an effect during a freeze or a cut-in effect is executed when a freeze has occurred has been described. However, when a freeze has occurred, a player participation type mini-game may be executed. For example, as a player-participating mini-game, for example, in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, two treasure chests are displayed on both the left and right sides, and a message such as “Which chest do you choose left or right? May be displayed, causing the stop switch 8L to select the left treasure chest and the stop switch 8R to select the right treasure chest. In this case, the stop switch 8L and the stop switch 8R are not accepted by the main control unit 41 as operations for advancing the game, but are accepted by the main control unit 41 as operations for advancing the mini game. It is assumed that a corresponding operation command is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91. When such a mini game is executed when no freeze has occurred, there is a possibility that the mini game may be terminated halfway due to the player's operation. However, when the freeze is occurring and the game cannot be progressed, the mini game is executed as described above, which can inspire the player's willingness to operate and participate in the mini game. The rate can be improved.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, when the single combination (1) and the single combination (2) in which the grape suggestion effect is executed when winning at the same time as the bonus are selected, the winning combination is won. Described an example in which reel control is performed to stop a game where a grape winning can occur by causing the “grape” symbol to be tempered on the winning line as much as possible while stopping drawing the winning symbols on the winning line. . However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration symbol itself of the one-piece combination (1) and the one-piece combination (2) may include an outcome in which a grape winning can occur. For example, the combination of the structural symbols of the single role (1) may be “Grape-Grape-Net 7”, and the combination of the structural symbols of the single role (2) may be “Grape-Grape-Black 7”. As a result, in a state where the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C are stopped, “grape-grape -...” is derived on the winning line, and depending on the display result of the right reel 2R, grapes or one combination (1), It will be in the state of a double tempering that can win a single role (2). As a result, when a grape suggestion is executed, it is possible to ask whether or not to win a grape and whether or not it is announced that a bonus has been won without winning a prize and improve the interest of the game. Can do.

  In addition, when the combination of the constituent symbols of the single winning combination (1) and the single winning combination (2) is configured as described above, for example, when the grape suggestion effect is executed, after the “grape” symbol is tempered Even when a grape win is not generated and the game is lost, the bonus is always awarded only when the winning line where the “grape” symbol is tempered is a specific winning line (for example, winning line L1). You may comprise so that it may alert | report.

  More specifically, when one winning combination (1) or one winning combination (2) is won, the grape suggesting effect is executed with a predetermined probability even if the bonus is not won simultaneously. The composition pattern of the one-piece combination (1) or one-piece combination (2) that is won only when the one-piece combination (1) or one-piece combination (2) is won simultaneously with the bonus The reel control is performed to stop the drawing on the specific winning line, and when the bonus is not won at the same time, the composition of the winning combination (1) or one winning combination (2) is set to other than the specific winning line. It may be configured to perform a reel control for stopping the drawing on the winning line. As a result, when the grape suggestion effect is executed, and after the “Grape” symbol on the specific winning line is tempered, the grape winnings will not occur, and it will be informed that the bonus is always won. It is possible to provide an interesting game of being played and to improve the interest. In addition, even if the grape winning symbol does not occur after the `` Grape '' symbol on the winning line other than the specific winning line, it will be lost at the time of winning the bonus so that the bonus is won with a predetermined probability Stops the drawing of the “Grape” symbol on the winning line other than the specific winning line when the stop timing is the predetermined stopping timing, and stops the drawing of the “Grape” symbol on the specific winning line at the specified stopping timing. Reel control to be performed may be performed. As a result, even when the grape suggestion is executed, even when “Grape” is out of tempering on a winning line other than a specific winning line, a sense of expectation for winning the bonus is given. be able to.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, the timing when it is notified that the grape suggesting effect is the second stop rather than the first stop, or the second The example has been described in which the winning rate for determining the notification timing is set so that the possibility of winning the bonus is higher in the third stop than in the stop. As a result, when the “grape” symbol is stopped on the winning line and is tempered, it is informed that it is a grape suggesting effect at the third stop, and a disappointment or replay (1) expectation for winning a prize. Can be held by a player.

  In addition, in the lottery at the timing when it is notified that it is a grape suggesting effect, not only the winning rate shown in FIG. 30 but any winning rate may be used. For example, if the timing for notifying that it is a grape suggesting effect is the second stop rather than the third stop, or the first stop rather than the second stop, You may set the winning rate for determining an alerting | reporting timing so that the possibility that it may be high. Thereby, in a game in which it is informed that the grape suggestion effect is obtained at an early stage after the start of the game, the player can have a sense of expectation for not winning the grape at the time of the subsequent stop operation.

  (6 ′) In the above-described embodiment, the “grape” symbol is exemplified as the normal symbol, and the grape whose symbol combination is “grape-grape-grape” is exemplified as the normal small prize. An example of winning a prize by stopping the “grape” symbols on each of the reels 2L to 2R on the winning line of No. 1 has been described. Thereby, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the result of one game as to whether or not to win a normal small role winning.

  However, the combination of symbols in which a normal small role winning is a prize is not limited to this, and a “grape” symbol is stopped on a part of the reels 2L to 2R, for example, the reel 2L and the reel 2R. Thus, a winning item (for example, “grape-any-grape”) may be used regardless of the design of the other reel (reel 2C). In this case, the player can confirm whether or not a normal small prize winning occurs before the other reels are stopped. For this reason, in the stage before the other reels are stopped, when the grape suggestion effect is executed, it is possible to give an interest of notifying that the bonus has been won.

  In addition, the combination of symbols in which the small winning combination is usually awarded is one of the reels 2L to 2R, for example, the reel 2L, when the “grape” symbol is stopped, the other reels (reels 2C and 2R) Regardless of the symbol, it may be a prize (for example, “grape-any-any”). In this case, the player can confirm whether or not a normal small prize winning is generated by the symbol stopped on the reel 2L. For this reason, a player can be made to pay attention to the operation to the stop switch 8L.

  Further, the specific symbols such as “net 7”, “white 7”, “black 7”, etc. are exemplified, and the combination of symbols that are awarded as the specific small role winning is “grape-net 7-net 7” 1 A single combination (2) which is a single combination (1) or “grape-white 7-black 7” is illustrated, and predetermined symbols are all stopped on reels 2L to 2R on one winning line. An example of winning a prize was explained. However, the combination of symbols in which the special small role winning is a prize is not limited to this, and a “grape” symbol that is a normal symbol is stopped on some of the reels 2L to 2R, for example, the reel 2L, and the reel 2R is stopped. When the specific symbols are stopped in a row, regardless of the symbols of the other reels (reel 2C), a winning prize (for example, “grape-any-net 7”, “grape-any-black 7”) There may be.

  (6 ″) In the above-described embodiment, the “Grape” symbol as the normal symbol is selected as one of the grapes, the one-piece combination (1), and the one-piece combination (2) having the configuration symbol of the reel 2L. In the game that has been described, an example has been described in which the reel control is performed in which the “grape” symbol of the reel 2L is drawn onto the winning line and stopped when the stop switch 8L is operated. In this case, the reel control is further performed to stop the drawing of the “grape” symbol on the reel 2L onto a specific winning line (for example, winning line L1) at a higher rate than on a non-specific winning line (for example, winning lines L2 to L5). You may comprise so that it may perform. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the rate at which grape winnings are generated on a specific winning line, and to increase the rate at which grape losing is determined by a combination of symbols on a specific winning line. As a result, when a grape suggestion effect is executed, it is possible to provide an interesting game such as notifying that a bonus has been won by losing a grape on a specific winning line. , Can improve interest.

  (7) In the embodiment described above, the control for executing the continuous effect is performed by the sub-control unit 91, while the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to generate the freeze. An example has been described in which freezing occurs in the inside. However, it may be configured so that freezing does not occur when a continuous effect is being executed. For example, in the case where the sub control unit 91 is configured to execute a continuous production on the condition that a specific winning combination is won, the main control unit 41 wins a specific winning combination in the internal lottery. Then, it may be configured so that freezing does not occur until a plurality of games in which a continuous effect can be executed is digested. As a result, it is possible to perform freeze prohibition processing that prevents the freeze from occurring when there is a possibility that a continuous performance is executed.

  (8) In the embodiment described above, the special bonus includes the big bonus (1), the big bonus (2), the big bonus (3), and the regular bonus. The symbols (combination of symbols) composing each of these four types of bonuses are not arranged within 5 frames on each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. As a general rule, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are set at an appropriate timing. Combinations that cannot be won if not operated are set, and the four types of bonuses are set so that there is no stop operation position that can be aimed at the same time, that is, to stop the combination of symbols to be awarded. The operation procedures are configured not to overlap each other.

  In addition, the number of operation procedures for deriving each of a plurality of types of bonuses: X, the number of games for which a continuous effect is executed: Z, and priority over special winnings such as bonuses while the continuous effect is being executed. By adjusting the number of winning games in the design that will be won for the preferential winning combination (replay, normal small role) derived in the above, the winning bonus will be won while the continuous performance is being executed The ratio is configured to be as low as possible. Note that the number of winning games in the design may be calculated by, for example, (the winning probability of a preferential winning combination in a gaming state in which a continuous effect is being executed: Y) × (the number of games in a continuous effect: Z). Good.

  For example, as described above, the big bonuses (1) to (3) and the regular bonus do not overlap with each other in the operation procedure for stopping the combination of symbols to be awarded. It can be said that it is theoretically possible to win the winning bonus if there are four games.

  In the above-described embodiment, 3 is set as the number of games for executing a continuous effect. For this reason, in the above-described embodiment, if ignoring winning of the preferential winning combination is ignored, it is possible to win the winning big bonus while executing the continuous performance with a probability of 3/4 = 75%. It can be said that it is theoretically possible.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, even during execution of a continuous effect, the player wins a priority winning combination with a predetermined probability according to the gaming state during the execution of the continuous effect, and the priority winning is over the bonus. The reel control is performed so that the winning combination is preferentially derived. For example, when the winning probability of replay and the winning probability of a normal small role are set so that the number of winning games designed for winning a preferential winning role during a continuous performance is 1.2, The number of games for which reel control for preferentially deriving bonuses is not performed during execution and the number of games for which reel control is performed is (number of games for continuous production) − (number of winning games in design) = 1.8 It becomes a game, and the operation procedure becomes smaller than 4 which is a bonus type that does not overlap each other. Therefore, when the designed number of winning games is set to 1.2, the probability of winning a bonus while the continuous effect is being executed is 1.8 / 4 = 45%.

In addition, for example, when the winning probability of replay and the winning probability of a regular small role are set so that the number of winning games designed to win a preferential winning role during continuous performance is 1.5, The number of games that have not been won in the preferential winning combination while the performance is being executed is (number of games of continuous production) − (number of winning games in design) = 1.5 games. Therefore, when the number of winning games in the design is set to 1.5, the probability of winning a bonus while the continuous performance is being executed is reduced to 1.5 / 4 = 37.5%. The Thereby, it is possible to reduce the rate at which the winning bonus is won while the continuous performance is being executed.

  As mentioned above, by adjusting the number of winning games in the design to win the preferential winning role while running the continuous performance, the percentage of winning the winning bonus during the continuous performance The example which can reduce is demonstrated. However, the method of reducing the rate at which the winning bonus is won during continuous performance is not limited to this, for example, increasing the number of types of bonuses whose operation procedures do not overlap each other. The ratio described above may be reduced by increasing the number of operation procedures for deriving the bonus, and the ratio described above may be reduced by reducing the number of games for executing the continuous performance. May be.

  As an example of increasing the number of bonus types whose operation procedures do not overlap each other, for example, when the number of bonus types whose operation procedures do not overlap each other is five, the number of winning games in design is 1.2. If it is set, the probability of winning a bonus while the continuous performance is being executed is reduced to 1.8 / 5 = 36%. Further, when the number of winning games in design is set to 1.5, the probability of winning a bonus while the continuous effect is being executed is reduced to 1.5 / 5 = 30%.

  At least a reel control that preferentially derives a bonus in which the number of types of bonuses whose operation procedures do not overlap with each other: X is (the number of consecutively produced games: Z) − (the number of winning games in design: Y · Z). The number of types of bonuses whose operation procedures do not overlap each other, the number of games for executing a continuous effect that informs whether or not the bonus is won, and the continuous effect are set so as to be larger than the number of games to be performed. Any game may be used as long as it is adjusted with the number of games designed to win a preferential winning combination derived preferentially over the bonus during execution. Thereby, the reel control that preferentially derives a bonus in which the number of types of bonuses whose operation procedures do not overlap with each other: X is (the number of games of continuous production: Z) − (the number of winning games in design: Y · Z). Compared to a slot machine set so as to be smaller than the number of games played, it is possible to reduce the possibility that a winning bonus is won while a continuous performance is being executed. As a result, the expectation for winning the bonus can be maintained for a long time while the continuous performance is being executed.

  Reel control for preferentially deriving a bonus in which the number of bonus types whose operation procedures do not overlap with each other: X is (the number of consecutively produced games: Z) − (the number of winning games in design: Y · Z) is preferentially derived. In other words, the number of games to be played is, in other words, the total number of bonus types whose operating procedures do not overlap with each other: X and the number of winning games in design: Y · Z is the number of games of continuous production: Z Means that Z <X + Y · Z is satisfied.

  In the embodiment described above, when the bonus or a specific replay is won and the continuous production is started, the above-mentioned RT is controlled and the replay winning probability is improved. For this reason, in the internal winning situation where a bonus for which a bonus may be won during a continuous performance is won, the winning game in terms of design is compared to when the internal winning situation is not won for a bonus. The number can be further increased. For this reason, the feeling of expectation for the bonus winning while the continuous performance is being executed can be maintained for a longer time.

  In addition, as a gaming state when the continuous effect is executed, for example, a state where a bonus is won and controlled by RT, a state where a bonus is won and not controlled by RT, and a bonus is won. There is a slot machine that is shifted to one of a plurality of states including a state controlled by RT and a state where a bonus is not won and is not controlled by RT. Also, in such a slot machine, the number of winning games in design differs depending on the gaming state when the continuous effect is being executed. In this case, for example, in any of a plurality of game states when the continuous production is being executed, the number of bonus types in which the aforementioned operation procedures do not overlap each other is (number of games of continuous production) − ( The number of winning games in design and the number of games in continuous production so as to satisfy a predetermined relationship that is larger than the number of games in which reel control is performed to preferentially derive a bonus that is a number of winning games in design) A slot machine in which at least one of them is adjusted is desirable. In such a slot machine, the expectation for winning the bonus can be maintained for a long time regardless of the gaming state during the continuous performance. In addition to such a slot machine, it is designed so that the predetermined relationship is satisfied only when the gaming state when the continuous performance is executed is at least a predetermined state among a plurality of states. A slot machine that does not satisfy the predetermined relationship when at least one of the number of winning games and the number of games of continuous effects is adjusted and is in a state other than the predetermined state may be used. In such a slot machine, when the gaming state during the continuous performance is at least a predetermined state, it is possible to maintain a long-awaited expectation for winning the bonus.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the continuous effect is executed when winning the replay (2) or the replay (3) has been described, but the trigger for executing the continuous effect is not limited to this. The opportunity to execute the continuous performance is, for example, winning a big bonus (1) or a regular bonus, winning a specific winning combination (for example, one winning combination (1), one winning combination (2), etc.) It may also be that the player has won by a predetermined random lottery. As a result, even if the replay occurrence frequency is not as high as when it is RT2 to RT4, the continuous effect is executed, so that it is expected that the big bonus (1) or the regular bonus is effectively won. It can make you feel. In addition, what is necessary is just to comprise so that it may alert | report whether the big bonus (1) or a regular bonus is won as a result of a continuous production. Thereby, a player can be paid attention to the result of continuous production, and the interest of the game can be improved. Moreover, when comprised in this way, when the conditions for performing a continuous effect again are satisfied during a continuous effect, the sub-control part 91 may be made to perform the process which updates a continuous effect. By updating the continuous performance, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a big bonus or a regular bonus has been won again.

(10) Hereinafter, a modification of the third embodiment will be described.
(10-1) As shown in FIG. 44, the example in which the navigation stock is set when the notification promoting condition is satisfied has been described. However, when the notification promoting condition is satisfied, any process that is advantageous for the player regarding the AT control may be executed. For example, when the notification promoting condition is satisfied, a predetermined number of points (for example, 5 points) may be given, and one or more at a higher rate than when the tables shown in FIGS. 34 and 35 are referred to. In addition, the first AT lottery may be performed with reference to a table in which the winning rate is set so that a larger number of navigation stocks is determined. In FIG. 34 and FIG. Points to be determined (for example, “6” in FIG. 34 or points whose total is “6” or more in relation to the total number of granted points) may be given. According to such a configuration, even if the total number of points granted when the point granting condition is satisfied is the number of points with a relatively low degree of advantage for the player, the notification promotion condition is satisfied, The player can have a greater sense of expectation than the total number of points actually given for being controlled, and the interest of the game can be improved.

    (10-2) As for the fall replay that triggers the termination of RT2 and RT3, as shown in FIG. 32A, an example in which a winning can be avoided when the stop order is a predetermined stop order has been described. However, the fall replay may be such that a winning can be avoided on the condition that it is a predetermined stop operation timing according to the type of the winning combination.

    (10-3) In the total number corresponding notification lottery, an example in which lottery is performed according to the total number of granted points updated in S10 of FIG. 36 has been described. However, the total number corresponding notification lottery may be configured to perform lottery according to the total number of notification points updated in S9 of FIG. In the total number corresponding notification lottery in this case, the tables shown in FIGS. 40A and 40B are referred to, and whether or not to notify and whether or not to give the granted point accurately are notified so far. The probability is determined according to the total number of points. Further, in the total number corresponding notification lottery in this case, it is determined to notify at a high rate when the total number of notification points is smaller than when the total number of notification points is large, and at a high rate, depending on the grant points or the grant points The notification point is determined so as to notify that a close point has been given. On the other hand, the smaller the total number of notification points, the higher the degree of attention the player has on whether or not the points have been notified. Therefore, at a stage where the player's attention level with respect to the point giving effect is high, the player can be given a sense of expectation and a sense of security corresponding to the given points at a high rate.

    (10-4) In the point-related processing in the above-described embodiment, even if the total number of granted points updated in S10 is the upper limit, if the total number of notification points updated in S9 is not the upper limit, S3 You may comprise so that subsequent processes may be performed. Thereby, even after the total number of granted points has reached the upper limit, when the total number of notification points has not reached the upper limit, the same control as before the total number of given points has reached the upper limit is performed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the point giving effect is not executed after the total number of given points reaches the upper limit. Note that, when the total number of notification points reaches the upper limit, the point-related processing may not be executed. Thereby, it is possible to prevent unnecessary processing from being performed.

    (10-5) In the notification lottery in S4 and S6 of FIG. 36, an example has been described in which the degree of advantage is lower for the player than the grant points set in S2, that is, points below the grant points are determined as notification points. . However, if the notification points determined in the notification lottery in S4 and S6 of FIG. 36 are determined from points whose total number of notification points is not equal to or greater than the total number of granted points even after notification, S2 The player may be configured such that the degree of advantage for the player is higher than the grant points set in Step 1, that is, the points more than the grant points are determined as notification points. As a result, when a lottery is made using a table in which more points than the granted points can be determined as notification points, for example, even when the difference is too large, the degree of advantage for the player over the granted points By reporting a high point as a notification point, the difference number can be reduced. For this reason, it is possible to easily improve the reliability of the total number of notification points.

    (10-6) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the fall replay that is the re-gamer is set as the winning combination that triggers the termination of RT2 or RT3 has been described. However, the winning combination that triggers the termination of RT2 or RT3 is not limited to the re-playing combination, but may be a predetermined small combination, a single bonus that controls the next game as a bonus by winning.

    (10-7) In the first AT lottery in the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 34 and FIG. 35, the higher the normal number of granted points and the total number of bonus points granted, the higher the AT is controlled, and The example in which the AT lottery is performed so as to be advantageous to the player by determining the higher number of navigation stocks at a high rate has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be configured that the AT lottery is performed so as to be advantageous to the player by being controlled by the AT at a higher rate and being determined as a higher number of navigation stocks at a higher rate as the number is smaller.

  In this case, even when the above-described point grant condition is not satisfied, the point grant effect may be executed as if a point was granted. Moreover, you may comprise so that a point provision effect may be performed as if the point provision conditions were satisfied and more points were provided than the point actually provided. Further, whether or not to execute such a point grant effect may be determined with a different probability depending on at least one of the grant points, the difference number, the total number of grant points, and the total number of notification points. .

  Thereby, even when the point granting effect is executed or when it is notified that a large number of points are given, the player is expected to expect that fewer points or points are not actually given. It is possible to hold the game, and it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the first AT lottery will be performed in an advantageous manner for the player, thereby improving the interest of the game.

    (10-8) In the first AT lottery in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the AT lottery is performed so as to be more advantageous to the player as the total number of normal granted points and the total number of bonus points granted increases has been described. In addition to the above, when the total number of granted points is equal to or less than a predetermined number (for example, “0”), the AT lottery is performed so as to be more advantageous to the player than when the total number of granted points is larger than the predetermined number. You may comprise as follows. Specifically, when the total number of granted points is “0”, the AT lottery is performed at the same winning rate as when the total number of granted points is “5” or “10” which is the upper limit. May be. Thereby, the player can also have a sense of expectation that the total number of granted points is equal to or less than the predetermined number, and the interest of the game can be improved.

    (10-9) When the bonus is won in a state where the number of navigation stock remains, the number of navigation stock may be cleared (for example, “0”), and carried forward until the bonus ends. Processing may be performed, processing for subtracting a predetermined number may be performed, processing for adding and adding a predetermined number may be performed, and any processing is performed for each bonus winning It is also possible to determine whether or not to perform the determined processing. Thereby, the variation when a bonus is won in a state where the number of navigation stocks remains is increased, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

    (10-10) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the number of granted points is not subtracted has been described. However, given the predetermined subtraction condition (for example, winning a specific winning combination), a predetermined number of given points is determined. You may comprise so that a number may be subtracted. In this case, the number of points actually subtracted may be notified as the number of subtracted points, or the number of points larger than the number of points actually subtracted may be notified. As for whether to notify the number of points actually subtracted or the number of points greater than the number of points actually subtracted, at least one of grant points, difference numbers, grant points, report points Accordingly, it may be configured to determine with different probabilities. In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to give a sense of tension to the point being subtracted even after the point is awarded, and to improve the interest of the game.

    (10-11) In the first AT lottery and the second AT lottery in the above-described embodiment, the example of determining the number of navigation stocks corresponding to the expected value for the length controlled by the AT has been described. However, in the 1st AT lottery and the 2nd AT lottery, not only the number of navigation stocks but also the probability (intrusion rate) controlled by the AT and a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) are used and the AT is controlled again after the AT is finished. You may comprise so that the probability (continuation rate) to do may be determined. In this case, it is determined whether or not the AT is controlled according to the rush rate determined in the AT lottery, and the AT is controlled according to the continuation rate determined in the AT lottery when the predetermined number of games are digested and the AT is completed. It may be configured to determine whether or not.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the AT is continued until a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) are consumed when controlled by the AT has been described. You may comprise so that the said AT may be continued until the frequency | count that a navigation effect was performed reaches | attains predetermined number (for example, 10 times etc.).

    (10-12) Although an example in which a predetermined number of points are informed 100% when winning a blackberry that satisfies the 100% point grant condition by winning when in a high probability state has been described, the present invention is not limited thereto. First, a predetermined number of points will be announced when a winner has been won and won, or a pre-determined outcome that will only be stopped when a black strawberry is missed. If there is not, notification may be made according to the notification lottery.

    (10-13) In the above-described embodiment, for example, when the stop operation is performed in the avoidance procedure for avoiding the falling replay winning according to the type of winning combination that has been won simultaneously with respect to when winning the falling replay, An example has been described in which, for example, control that increases the degree of advantage for the player is performed in that RT is continued when RT2 or RT3 is in progress, compared to when the stop operation is performed in the avoidance procedure. However, the control that increases the degree of advantage for the player may be, for example, the following control.

  For example, if a small role with a different number of medals for winning a prize can be won at the same time, the operation is accepted in a procedure different from the predetermined advantageous procedure according to the type of the winning role It is also possible to perform a control for winning a small role with a small medal payout number and to win a small role with a large medal payout number when an operation is accepted by an advantageous procedure. As a result, in a game in which small types of small medals with different medal payout numbers are simultaneously won, the game value that a player acquires when operated by an advantageous procedure than when operated by a procedure different from the advantageous procedure It can be said that the degree of advantage for the player increases in terms of increase in the number of players.

  For example, in the case of a specific gaming state, the winning probability of the replay (1) is higher than that of RT when the winning state is one of the melons that do not overlap the operation procedure for winning a prize. When it is an ART that is controlled to a game state (for example, RT) that is advantageous to the player when a special outcome that can be derived only when the melon is missed is derived. In a slot machine that is configured to execute a navigation effect according to the type of the melon when winning one of a plurality of types of melons, When the selected melon type is stopped at an operation timing that can be pulled in, the melon is awarded and placed in an unfavorable gaming state When a stop operation is performed at an operation timing at which the selected melon type cannot be pulled in, the melon cannot be dropped and the medal payout cannot be received, but the RT will be in a state advantageous to the player by deriving a special outcome It may be one that controls. As a result, apart from the degree of advantage in the game won by melon in ART, the operation timing at which the type of the selected melon can be pulled in when the stop operation is performed at the operation timing at which the type of the won melon cannot be pulled in It can be said that the degree of advantage for the player is higher in that the game is controlled by RT in the game after the game than when the stop operation is performed in the game.

  Further, for example, the above-described replay (1) is a small one with one payout, and a fall replay is a specific small with more than one medal payout, In the case where a specific small combination, a single combination (1) is won at the same time as in the above-described embodiment, and a special small combination winning can be avoided by a stop procedure according to the combination of the simultaneous winnings, the specific small combination during RT When winning is won, a prize for a specific small role is generated when an operation is accepted in a procedure different from the advantageous procedure corresponding to the combination of simultaneous winning (see FIG. 32A), RT is terminated, When the operation is accepted according to an advantageous procedure corresponding to the result, a winning of one small combination may be generated and the RT may be maintained. Thus, apart from the degree of advantage in the game won for a specific small role during RT, the procedure when avoiding the specific small role winning is different from the procedure for avoiding the specific small role winning. It can be said that the degree of advantage for the player is higher in that the RT is maintained without ending in the game after the game than when the game is operated.

  For example, in a slot machine in which each of a plurality of types of melons that do not overlap the operation procedure for winning a prize and a predetermined specific winning combination (15 paying out combinations) having a larger number of payouts than melons can be won simultaneously, When any one and a specific winning combination are simultaneously won, a predetermined non-advantage ratio (for example, 1) is received when an operation is accepted in a procedure different from the advantageous procedure corresponding to the combination of the selected melon and the specific winning combination. / 9), when a melon is won and an operation is accepted according to an advantageous procedure, control is performed to win a specific winning combination at a predetermined advantageous rate (100%) higher than a predetermined non-advantageous rate. May be. As a result, if one of the melons and a specific winning combination are won at the same time, more medals will be awarded at a higher rate when operated by the advantageous procedure than when operated by a procedure different from the advantageous procedure. It can be said that the degree of advantage for the player is high in that it can be acquired.

  Also, for example, in a slot machine where each of a plurality of types of melons and a specific winning combination can be won simultaneously, when one of the melons and a specific winning combination are simultaneously won, the selected melon and the specific winning combination When an operation is accepted in a procedure different from the advantageous procedure corresponding to the combination, a melon with a predetermined non-advantage amount (9-medal payout) is awarded at a predetermined non-advantage rate (for example, 1/9), When an operation is accepted in an advantageous procedure, a specific winning combination with a predetermined advantageous amount is awarded at a predetermined advantageous rate (for example, 100%), and (advantageous rate) × (advantageous amount) It may satisfy the relationship of> (non-advantageous ratio) × (non-advantageous amount). As a result, when one of the melons and a specific winning combination are won at the same time, the game value obtained by the player when operated by the advantageous procedure is greater than when operated by a procedure different from the advantageous procedure. It can be said that the degree of advantage for the player increases in that the expected value of the amount increases.

    (10-13a) In the above-described embodiment, notification conditions (for example, FIG. 34 and FIG. 35, various ratios) with different degrees of advantage for the player are set according to the total number of granted points, and the notification conditions are set according to the notification conditions. The example of performing the 1AT lottery has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the AT is controlled over the length uniquely identified from the total number of granted points (the number of navigation stocks, the period for digesting the predetermined number of games, the period for executing the navigation effect a predetermined number of times, etc.). The first AT lottery may be performed.

  For example, in the first AT lottery, the number of navigation stocks may be set uniquely from the total number of granted points. More specifically, a predetermined number (for example, 1) is set as the number of navigation stock with respect to a predetermined number (for example, 2) for the total number of granted points. For example, when the total number of granted points is “6”, (6/2) "may be set.

  Further, as another example in the first AT lottery, the number of games that can be uniquely controlled by the AT may be set from the total number of granted points. More specifically, a predetermined number (for example, 10) is set as the number of games that can be controlled by the AT with respect to a predetermined number (for example, 1). For example, when the total number of granted points is “6”, You may comprise so that "60 (6x10)" may be set as the number of games which can be controlled. Even in the case of such a configuration, the same effect as described above is obtained.

    (10-14) In FIG. 34 and FIG. 35, as a notification condition related to whether or not to start the notification period, (a) a slot controlled by the AT on the condition that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 or more The ratio of determining to control to AT in the machine is illustrated. However, as notification conditions related to whether or not to start the notification period, (a) the AT is controlled on condition that the number of games digested in the non-AT in RT2 or RT3 has reached a predetermined number of reached games The rate at which the number of games reached until the start of control to the AT in the slot machine is determined. It may be a ratio that determines the number of times to reach the AT until the control to the AT is started in the slot machine that is controlled during the notification period on the condition.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the case of (a) above, by using a table that determines that AT is controlled at a higher rate as the total number of granted points is larger (the degree of advantage for the player is higher), the player An example of AT lottery so as to be advantageous to the above has been described. However, in the case of (b) above, similarly, a table in which the winning rate is set so that the higher the total number of granted points (the higher the degree of advantage for the player), the smaller the number of reached games is determined at a higher rate. It may be configured to perform an AT lottery so as to be advantageous for the player. Similarly, in the case of (c), a table is used in which the winning rate is set so that the greater the total number of granted points (the higher the degree of advantage for the player), the smaller the number of arrivals is determined at a higher rate. Thus, the AT lottery may be configured to be advantageous to the player.

  In FIG. 34 and FIG. 35 of the above-described embodiment, as the notification condition related to the period controlled in the notification period, (D) the number of games digested in the AT reaches the number of finished games according to the number of navigation stock acquired The ratio of determining the number of navigation stocks in the slot machine that ends the control to the AT on condition that it has been, that is, the ratio of determining the number of finished games is illustrated. However, as a notification condition related to the period to be controlled in the notification period, (e) a predetermined end lottery is executed in accordance with the end probability determined in advance in the AT, and the control to the AT is performed on the condition that the end lottery is won The ratio at which the end probability is determined in the slot machine that finishes, (f) The slot machine that finishes the control to the AT on condition that the number of times that the navigation effect has been executed by winning the fall replay at the AT has reached the specified number The ratio for determining the prescribed number of times may be used.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the case of (d) above, the larger the total number of granted points (the higher the degree of advantage for the player), the higher the number of navigation stocks, that is, the higher the number of finished games is determined at a higher rate An example in which the AT lottery is performed so as to be advantageous to the player by using the table to be described has been described. However, in the case of the above (e), similarly, a table in which the winning rate is set so that the higher the total number of granted points (the higher the degree of advantage for the player) is, the higher the lower end probability is determined. Thus, the AT lottery may be configured to be advantageous to the player. Similarly, in the case of (f), a table is used in which the winning rate is set so that the greater the total number of granted points (the higher the degree of advantage for the player), the higher the specified number of times is determined. Thus, the AT lottery may be configured to be advantageous to the player.

  The notification conditions include, for example, a ratio for determining a winning probability in a slot machine that draws whether or not a navigation effect is to be executed at the time of winning a fall replay at (ki) AT, and executes a navigation effect when winning. It may be. Similarly, in the case of (ki) above, by using a table in which the winning rate is set so that the higher the total number of granted points (the higher the degree of advantage for the player), the higher the winning probability is determined at a higher rate. The AT lottery may be configured to be advantageous to the player.

  In addition, the notification condition may be any of the above (A) to (K), or may be selectively combined among the above (A) to (K). Even if the notification condition is any one of the above (A) to (K) or a combination of (A) to (K), the same effect as the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

    (10-15) As shown in (10-14) above, at least (i) the number of games digested in the non-AT in RT2 or RT3 is determined in advance as a notification condition related to whether or not to start the notification period. The ratio of determining the number of games reached until the start of control to the AT in the slot machine that controls the AT on condition that the number of reached games has been reached, (c) Falling replay won in the non-AT at RT2 or RT3 A slot that adopts a ratio for determining the number of arrivals until the control to the AT is started in the slot machine that is controlled in the notification period on condition that the number of times of avoidance that has avoided the winning is reached. In the machine, in the non-AT in RT2 or RT3 until it is controlled during the notification period, the fall A means to control during a non-period notification possible period for executing a navigation effect that makes it possible to specify the type of winning combination that was won at the time of winning, and a prize winning at the time of falling replay winning on the condition that it is a non-period notification possible period And a means for executing a navigation effect that makes it possible to specify the type of the combination. In this case, as a notification condition related to whether or not to start the notification period, it is further provided that the number of games digested in the non-period notification possible period has reached a predetermined number of out-of-period end games. As a ratio of determining the end-of-period end game in the slot machine that ends the control to the out-of-period notification possible period, (k) a predetermined out-of-period end lottery according to a predetermined out-of-period end probability in the out-of-period notification possible period The ratio of determining the out-of-period end probability in the slot machine that finishes the control to the out-of-period notification possible period on condition that the lottery is won in the out-of-period end lottery. The control to the non-period notification possible period is terminated on condition that the number of times that the replay is won and the navigation effect is executed reaches the prescribed number of times outside the period. Percentage that determines periods outside predetermined number of times in the slot machine, or the like may be used.

  In the case of (c) above, the larger the total number of granted points (the higher the degree of advantage for the player), the more advantageous for the player by using a table that determines a higher number of out-of-period end games. As described above, an AT lottery including a lottery related to an out-of-period notification possible period may be configured. In the case of (K), the larger the total number of granted points (the higher the degree of advantage for the player), the more advantageous it is for the player by using a table for determining a lower out-of-period end probability at a higher rate. In addition, an AT lottery including a lottery related to an out-of-period notification possible period may be configured. In the case of the above (co), the period is set such that the larger the total number of granted points (the higher the degree of advantage for the player) is, the more advantageous the player can be by using a table that determines the higher number of out-of-period prescribed times. You may comprise so that AT lottery including the lottery regarding an outside alerting | reporting period may be carried out.

  In addition, for example, the notification condition is determined by lottery whether or not the navigation effect is executed at the time of winning the fall replay in the (sa) outside notification possible period, and the winning probability is determined in the slot machine that executes the navigation effect when winning. It may be the ratio to do. Similarly, in the case of (sa), the larger the total number of granted points (the higher the degree of advantage for the player), the more advantageous to the player by using a table for determining a higher winning probability at a higher rate. You may comprise so that AT lottery including the lottery regarding the period which can be notified outside a period is included.

  In addition, the notification conditions in the slot machine may be any of the above (a) to (ki) and the above (ku) to (sa), and the above (a) to (ki) and the above (ku). It may be one that is selectively combined among (s). Even if the notification condition is any of the above (a) to (ki) and the above (ku) to (sa) or selectively combined, other than the notification period in the period controlled to the advantageous state Since the notification conditions are set so as to be more advantageous to the player than in the normal state, the player can proceed with the game with expectation and improve the interest of the game. it can.

    (10-16) In FIG. 42 of the above-described embodiment, as the notification condition related to whether or not to start the notification period, (a) the AT is determined on the condition that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 or more. The ratio of determining to control to AT in the slot machine to be controlled is illustrated. However, as notification conditions related to whether or not to start the notification period, (a) the AT is controlled on condition that the number of games digested in the non-AT in RT2 or RT3 has reached a predetermined number of reached games The rate at which the number of games reached until the start of control to the AT in the slot machine is determined. It may be a ratio that determines the number of times to reach the AT until the control to the AT is started in the slot machine that is controlled during the notification period on the condition.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the case of (a) above, in the non-ART, a table that is determined to control to AT at a higher rate than in the initial gaming state (see the table in FIG. 42A). ), An example in which AT lottery is performed so as to be advantageous to the player has been described. However, in the case of (b) above, similarly, in non-ART, use a table in which the winning rate is set so that a smaller number of reached games are determined at a higher rate than in the initial gaming state. Thus, the AT lottery may be configured so as to be advantageous to the player. Similarly, in the case of (c), in the non-ART, by using a table in which the winning rate is set so that a smaller number of arrivals is determined at a higher rate than in the initial gaming state. The AT lottery may be configured to be advantageous to the player.

  In FIG. 42 of the above-described embodiment, as the notification condition related to the period to be controlled in the notification period, (d) that the number of games digested in the AT has reached the end game number corresponding to the acquired number of navigation stocks. As a condition, the ratio of determining the number of navigation stocks in the slot machine that ends the control to the AT, that is, the ratio of determining the number of finished games is illustrated. However, as a notification condition related to the period to be controlled in the notification period, (e) a predetermined end lottery is executed in accordance with the end probability determined in advance in the AT, and the control to the AT is performed on the condition that the end lottery is won The ratio at which the end probability is determined in the slot machine that finishes, (f) The slot machine that finishes the control to the AT on condition that the number of times that the navigation effect has been executed by winning the fall replay at the AT has reached the specified number The ratio for determining the prescribed number of times may be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, in the case of (d) above, in non-ART, a table for determining a higher number of navigation stocks, that is, a larger number of finished games, at a higher rate than in the initial gaming state. The example in which the AT lottery is performed so as to be advantageous to the player by using the table in FIG. 42A and the 30G digestion table and the bonus winning table in FIG. 42C has been described. However, in the case of (e) above, similarly, in the non-ART, by using a table in which the winning rate is set so that a lower end probability is determined at a higher rate than in the initial gaming state. The AT lottery may be configured to be advantageous to the player. Similarly, in the case of (f), in non-ART, by using a table in which the winning rate is set so that a larger number of prescribed times is determined at a higher rate than in the initial gaming state. The AT lottery may be configured to be advantageous to the player.

  The notification conditions include, for example, a ratio for determining a winning probability in a slot machine that draws whether or not a navigation effect is to be executed at the time of winning a fall replay at (ki) AT, and executes a navigation effect when winning. It may be. Similarly, in the case of (ki), in non-ART, by using a table in which the winning rate is set so that a higher winning probability is determined at a higher rate than in the initial gaming state, It may be configured to perform an AT lottery so as to be advantageous to the person.

  In addition, the notification condition may be any of the above (A) to (K), or may be selectively combined among the above (A) to (K). Even if the notification condition is any one of the above (A) to (K) or a combination of (A) to (K), the same effect as the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

    (10-17) As shown in (10-16) above, as a notification condition related to whether or not to start the notification period, at least (b) the number of games digested in the non-AT in RT2 or RT3 is determined in advance. The ratio of determining the number of games reached until the start of control to the AT in the slot machine that controls the AT on condition that the number of reached games has been reached, (c) Falling replay won in the non-AT at RT2 or RT3 A slot that adopts a ratio for determining the number of arrivals until the control to the AT is started in the slot machine that is controlled in the notification period on condition that the number of times of avoidance that has avoided the winning is reached. In the machine, in the non-AT in RT2 or RT3 until it is controlled during the notification period, the fall A means to control during a non-period notification possible period for executing a navigation effect that makes it possible to specify the type of winning combination that was won at the time of winning, and a prize winning at the time of falling replay winning on the condition that it is a non-period notification possible period And a means for executing a navigation effect that makes it possible to specify the type of the combination. In this case, as a notification condition related to whether or not to start the notification period, it is further provided that the number of games digested in the non-period notification possible period has reached a predetermined number of out-of-period end games. As a ratio of determining the end-of-period end game in the slot machine that ends the control to the out-of-period notification possible period, (k) a predetermined out-of-period end lottery according to a predetermined out-of-period end probability in the out-of-period notification possible period The ratio of determining the out-of-period end probability in the slot machine that finishes the control to the out-of-period notification possible period on condition that the lottery is won in the out-of-period end lottery. The control to the non-period notification possible period is terminated on condition that the number of times that the replay is won and the navigation effect is executed reaches the prescribed number of times outside the period. Percentage that determines periods outside predetermined number of times in the slot machine, or the like may be used.

  In the case of (c) above, in non-ART, it is advantageous for the player by using a table for determining a higher number of out-of-period end games than in the initial gaming state. You may comprise so that AT lottery including the lottery regarding the period which can be notified outside a period is included. In the case of the above (K), in the non-ART, the period is determined so as to be advantageous to the player by using a table for determining a lower out-of-period end probability at a higher rate than in the initial gaming state. You may comprise so that AT lottery including the lottery regarding an outside alerting | reporting period may be carried out. In the case of (i) above, in the non-ART, the out-of-period notification is made to be advantageous to the player by using a table for determining a higher number of out-of-period prescribed times at a higher rate than in the initial gaming state. You may comprise so that AT lottery including the lottery concerning a possible period may be carried out.

  In addition, for example, the notification condition is determined by lottery whether or not the navigation effect is executed at the time of winning the fall replay in the (sa) outside notification possible period, and the winning probability is determined in the slot machine that executes the navigation effect when winning. It may be the ratio to do. Similarly, in the case of (S), in non-ART, by using a table that determines a higher winning probability at a higher rate than in the initial gaming state, it is out of the period to be advantageous to the player. You may comprise so that AT lottery including the lottery regarding an alertable period may be carried out.

  In addition, the notification conditions in the slot machine may be any of the above (a) to (ki) and the above (ku) to (sa), and the above (a) to (ki) and the above (ku). It may be one that is selectively combined among (s). Even if the notification condition is any of the above (a) to (ki) and the above (ku) to (sa) or selectively combined, other than the notification period in the period controlled to the advantageous state Since the notification conditions are set so as to be more advantageous to the player than in the normal state, the player can proceed with the game with expectation and improve the interest of the game. it can.

  (11) In the embodiment described above, in a game where a special role is won and a normal small role with a payout number of 3 or more is won, it corresponds to the normal small role. In a game where a combination of symbols is preferentially derived and a special combination is selected and a specific small combination with a payout number less than 3 is selected, the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination The example of performing the reel control in which the symbol combination corresponding to the big bonus or the regular bonus is derived in preference to the above has been described. In addition to such reel control, the following reel control may be performed.

  When an equivalent small combination with the same number of medals as the number of bets and a special combination are elected, for example, reel control may be performed to preferentially win an equivalent small combination over a special combination. Thereby, the next game can be started with the medals that are awarded to the equivalent small role and paid out, and the player can be expected to win the normal small role in the game. Further, when the equivalent small combination and the special combination are elected, the reel control may be performed so that the special combination is preferentially won over the equivalent small combination. Thereby, it is possible to reduce the number of games and medals required for winning a special combination.

  Also, the number of medals to be paid out varies depending on the number of winning lines, such as black strawberry. For example, for special small roles that may be less than the number of bets or more than the number of bets, When a special role is elected, the special small role is given priority over the special role when it is operated with an operating procedure that allows the special small role to be won so that the number of payouts is greater than the number of bets. The special role is given priority over the special small role when it is operated according to an operating procedure that allows the special small role to be awarded only so that the number of bets to be paid is less than the number of bets. Reel control may be performed so as to win a prize. Thereby, taking into account the operation procedure, it is possible to reduce as much as possible that the display result that is a disadvantageous game result for the player is derived, and the display result that is advantageous to the player is given priority. Can be derived.

  In addition, in a game where a special role is won and a small role is selected, a symbol combination corresponding to the small role is selected rather than the special role regardless of the number of payouts of the selected small role. Reel control that is preferentially derived may be performed.

  (12) The normal small combination and the specific small combination in the above-described embodiment may be simultaneously read out as the lottery target combination for lottery. In this case, for example, when a special small role and a specific small role are elected in a state where the special role winning is carried over, the special role, the normal small role, and the specific small role are selected. At the same time, it will be a winning situation. In this case, reel control is performed so that the normal small role is given priority over the special role and the specified small role, and when the normal small role cannot be won, the special role is given priority over the specific small role. The reel control may be performed so that the reel control is performed to win a specific small combination when the normal small combination and the special combination cannot be won. As a result, even when the normal small combination and the specific small combination are won at the same time, it is possible to reduce the display result that is a disadvantageous game result for the player as much as possible, which is advantageous for the player. A display result as a game result can be preferentially derived.

  (13) In the embodiment described above, the type of the winning combination and the operation for winning the winning combination by a navigation effect that notifies advantageous information when the gaming state is controlled to one of RT1 to RT3. An example in which the procedure is notified has been described. However, the content notified by the navigation effect is not limited to this, and may be an operation procedure (reel stop order or operation timing) for winning or not winning the winning combination. Thereby, the kind of navigation production can be made rich.

  (14) In the industry where the slot machines in the above-described embodiments are distributed, inspection (type test) by a third party is obligated at the pre-shipment stage, and the predetermined standard is satisfied in the type test. There is a special circumstance that only the determined model is allowed to be shipped to the game hall. Further, in recent years, in order to prevent the shooting ability from being increased too much, it is required to be able to perform a test assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by a player. Yes.

  Therefore, in the slot machine in the above-described embodiment, in consideration of such special circumstances and needs, a test is performed assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player. “Output means” for outputting “information that can be performed” may be further provided. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 46, the game control board, the production control board, and the input / output board will be described as an example of “output means”, and the recommended operation procedure information will be referred to as “the slot machine is shipped to the market and the player actually As an example of “information that can be tested on the assumption that a game is played”. FIG. 46 is a block diagram showing an example of a control circuit of a slot machine on which a test apparatus 1200 for performing a type test and an input / output board 1100 for inputting / outputting test information used for the test are mounted.

  As shown in FIG. 46, the test information output from the slot machine 1 to the test apparatus 1200 includes winning status information for specifying the game start and winning status, and the rotational positions of the reel motors 32L to 32R (for example, Recommendations that are expected to be actually operated by the player in consideration of the rotational position information for specifying the step number of the predetermined position, the area number of the symbol located in the lower stage, etc., the presence or absence of navigation effects, etc. The recommended operation procedure information for specifying the operation procedure is included. Note that the test information output from the slot machine 1 to the test apparatus 1200 includes winning information for specifying that a winning has occurred and the type of the winning, payout information for specifying that a medal has been paid out, and the like. , Other information included.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 46, the test information input from the test apparatus 1200 to the slot machine 1 includes game start information for starting a game such as setting a bet number and reel rotation to start a game, reels, and the like. The game end information for ending the game such as stopping the game is included.

  The input / output board 1100 mounted on the slot machine 1 includes a connector 1101 for electrically connecting to the game control board 40, a connector 1102 for electrically connecting to the effect control board 90, and a test apparatus 1200. A connector 1103 for electrical connection is provided. The type test described above is performed by inputting / outputting various types of information in a state where the input / output board 100 and the test apparatus 1200 are connected by a connector. Hereinafter, the flow and operation of various information when the type test is performed will be specifically described.

  First, the test apparatus 1200 outputs game start information in order to start a game in the slot machine 1. The game start information is input to the game control board 40 via the input / output board 1100. Thereby, in the main control part 41 of the game control board 40, the process for starting a game (betting number setting, lottery process, reel rotation process, etc. in the BET process) is performed.

  And the main control part 41 of the game control board 40 produces | generates and outputs winning condition information at the time of a game start. The corresponding selection status information is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. As a result, the test apparatus 1200 can specify that the game has started and the winning situation.

  Further, the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 generates and outputs rotational position information according to the reel rotation. The rotational position information is information for specifying a step existing at a predetermined position among 168 steps of each of the reel motors 32L to 32R, for example, and is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. Thereby, in the test apparatus 1200, the current rotation position can be specified for each of the reels 2L to 2R.

  Further, the sub control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 generates and outputs recommended operation procedure information according to the winning situation or the like. The recommended operation procedure information is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. Thereby, in the test apparatus 1200, the recommended operation procedure can be specified.

  Based on the current rotation position of the reels 2L to 2R specified from the rotation position information, the test apparatus 1200 provides game end information for stopping each of the reels 2L to 2R in the recommended operation procedure specified from the recommended operation procedure information. Generate and output. The game end information is input to the game control board 40 via the input / output board 1100. Thereby, in the main control part 41 of the game control board 40, each of the reels 2L to 2R is stopped according to the game end information, and a process (reel rotation process, winning determination process, payout process, etc.) for ending the game is performed. Do. Thereby, each of the reels 2L to 2R can be stopped by the recommended operation procedure.

  As described above, information is repeatedly input / output between the slot machine 1 and the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100, and the game can be automatically repeated. As a result, the type test for the slot machine 1 can be automatically performed.

  As described above, the recommended operation procedure may be information for enabling the test to be performed assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player. For example, the recommended operation procedure is an operation procedure for deriving a symbol combination to be actually stopped by the player by a game effect (for example, a chance effect) that informs information related to the winning situation. When the game effect for notifying the information related to is not performed, a predetermined operation procedure (a procedure for minimizing the small part missing, so-called DDT hitting method, KKK hitting method, etc.) may be used.

  Specifically, the recommended operation procedure is a bonus in which a symbol combination to be actually stopped when the chance effect described above is executed, and therefore, an operation procedure for deriving the combination of the bonus. Say. Thereby, in the test apparatus 1200, when the current rotation position of each of the reels 2L to 2R specified from the rotation position information becomes the position of each of the reels 2L to 2R specified from the recommended operation procedure information, the corresponding reel The game end information for stopping the game is output. As a result, each of the reels 2L to 2R can be stopped by the recommended operation procedure, and a bonus winning winning in the slot machine 1 can be generated.

  As a result, in the test apparatus to which the recommended operation procedure information is input, the recommended operation procedure for deriving the symbol combination to be actually stopped by the player by the game effect informing the information related to the winning situation is specified. can do. As a result, the type test can be performed based on the results of operation according to the recommended operating procedure, so the test should be performed assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player. Can do.

  In addition, the recommended operation procedure when the game effect that informs the information related to the winning situation is not performed is a predetermined operation procedure (in the case of including a predetermined small role that is missed by the operation procedure) It is also possible to use a procedure for minimizing missing, so-called DDT method, KKK method, etc. For example, it is conceivable that a player who has not recognized whether or not a bonus has been won usually performs a stop operation so that a predetermined small role can be won as much as possible. This is because it is possible to minimize the possibility of losing the selected small part that has been won. That is, the stop operation is performed so that the predetermined small role can be won, so that, for example, when the predetermined small role is won, it is more reliable when the predetermined small role is won. Can win a prize, and if you have not won a given small role and have won another small role (for example, a small role that has not been missed), you can pull in the selected small role, This is because the possibility of being missed can be minimized. Accordingly, for example, compared with an operation procedure in which a predetermined small role cannot be won, the possibility of losing a small role is reduced by performing a stop operation in an operation procedure for winning a predetermined small role. it can.

  Note that the recommended operation procedure when the game effect for notifying the information related to the winning situation is not performed may be an arbitrary operation procedure (so-called father hitting). This is because when the game effect is not performed, it is considered that the player can proceed with the game without pressing in consideration of speeding up the game. The recommended operation procedure information in this case is information that can specify the region numbers 1 to 21 for each of the reels 2L to 2R.

  Thereby, in the test apparatus to which the recommended operation procedure information is input, even when the game effect for notifying the information related to the winning situation is not performed, the symbol combination to be actually stopped by the player The recommended operation procedure for deriving can be identified. As a result, since the type test can be performed based on the result of operation according to the recommended operation procedure, it is not during the so-called AT assuming that the slot machine is shipped to the market and actually played by the player. You can also test for time.

  Note that the recommended operation procedure information that is output when a game effect that informs the information related to the winning situation is not performed is a predetermined operation procedure (a procedure for minimizing a small part missing, so-called DDT batting method, KKK batting For example, the first information for specifying a method and the like and the second information for specifying an arbitrary operation procedure (so-called father hitting) may be output. As a result, the test apparatus 1200 can perform a test when a game effect that informs information related to the winning situation is not performed using the first information or the second information as necessary. It is possible to perform a test when a game effect for notifying information related to the winning situation is not performed in a state closer to the case where the game is played by the player.

  The sub-control unit 91 outputs, for example, a first strobe signal based on the internal winning command and the gaming state command from the main control unit 41, and outputs data for specifying the region number for the left reel 2L, The second strobe signal is output, data for specifying the region number for the middle reel 2C is output, and further, the third strobe signal is output, and the data for specifying the region number for the right reel 2R. To complete the output of the recommended operating procedure information. Thus, recommended operation procedure information is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. On the test apparatus 1200 side, the position where each reel should be stopped can be specified from the recommended operation procedure information, and the game end information is output in consideration of the rotation position specified from the rotation position information. Each reel can be stopped by the recommended operation procedure.

  When the recommended operation procedure includes the reel stop order, the sub control unit 91 outputs the first strobe signal based on the internal winning command and the gaming state command from the main control unit 41, for example. Data for specifying an area number for the first reel to be stopped is output, a second strobe signal is output, data for specifying an area number for the second reel to be stopped is output, and 3 is output, and data for specifying the region number for the third reel to be stopped is output, thereby completing the output of the recommended operation procedure information. Thus, recommended operation procedure information is input to the test apparatus 1200 via the input / output board 1100. On the test apparatus 1200 side, in addition to the recommended operation procedure information, the reel stop order can be specified in addition to the position where each reel should be stopped, and the rotational position specified from the rotational position information is taken into consideration. The game end information can be output and each reel can be stopped by the recommended operation procedure.

  Note that after the type test is completed, it is conceivable that an illegal act of inputting illegal information via the connector 1103 described above is performed. In order to avoid this, for example, the connector 1103 may be provided so as to be removable from the input / output board 1100, and the connector 1103 may be configured to be removable at the shipping stage. In the shipping stage, the input / output board 1100 may be shipped without being mounted. As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized acts such as inputting unauthorized information.

  (15) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the special combination and the small combination are won simultaneously has been described. The following may be used for combinations in which a special combination and a small combination are won simultaneously. Here, bonus (A) and bonus (B) are illustrated as special roles, and each of bonus (A) and (B) is a predetermined orange (combination of constituent symbols: orange-orange-orange) or plum. In the internal lottery, one of 15 small payouts such as (combination of structural symbols: plum-plum-plum) and one single payout such as 1 (1) or 1 (2) will be selected at the same time. An example will be described in which a big bonus and a small combination that are read out as a combination and are simultaneously read out can be won in duplicate. Combinations to be read out as a lottery target are orange, bonus (A) + orange, orange + 1 (1), bonus (A) + orange + 1 (1), plum, bonus (B) + plum, plum + 1 ( 2) Bonus (B) + Plum + 1 (2) are included. The bonus (A) and bonus (B) may be the following combinations. For example, the bonus (A) may be the big bonus (2) in the above-described embodiment, and the bonus (B) may be the big bonus (3) in the above-described embodiment. Further, the bonus (A) may be the big bonus (1) in the above-described embodiment, and the bonus (B) may be the regular bonus in the above-described embodiment. Further, the bonus (A) may be the big bonus (1) in the above-described embodiment, and the bonus (B) may be the big bonus (2) in the above-described embodiment.

  These bonuses (A), bonus (B), orange, plum, 1 (1), 1 (2), each symbol (combination of symbols) is 5 frames in each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. In principle, combinations that cannot be awarded unless the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing are set.

  Furthermore, the bonus (A), the orange that can be won simultaneously with the bonus (A), and the symbols (combination of symbols) that constitute each of the combinations of the symbols (1) are the maximum pull-in range in a predetermined reel. Arranged across frames. As a result, the bonus (A), the orange that can be won simultaneously with the bonus (A), and the combination of each one (1) are configured so that there is no stop operation position that can be aimed at the same time.

  Further, a bonus (B), a plum that can be won simultaneously with the bonus (B), and a symbol (a combination of symbols) that constitutes each role (2) are the maximum drawing range in a predetermined reel. Arranged across frames. As a result, the bonus (B), the plum that can be won simultaneously with the bonus (B), and the combination of one (2) are configured such that there is no stop operation position that can be aimed at the same time.

  In addition, the orange (one) (1), the plum, and the symbols (combination of symbols) that make up each of the symbols (2) are arranged beyond the maximum drawing range of 4 frames on a given reel. Therefore, there is no stop operation position that can be aimed at the same time.

  The slot machine including such bonus (A), bonus (B), orange, plum, 1 (1), 1 (2) as a winning combination further comprises the following configuration. May be.

  (15-1) In the conventional slot machine, the reel stop control pattern used when winning a specific combination that may be missed is different from the reel stop control pattern used when no combination is won. When a specific role is missed, there is a suggestion that the specific role will be missed by stopping a specific stop mode that does not stop if none of the roles are elected. If the player does not know the specific stop mode that stops when he misses, he cannot know that he has missed the elected special role. It is difficult to determine whether the particular role that was missed has been missed. Therefore, the following configuration may be adopted.

  Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) are won and at the first stop (stop operation of any reel while all reels are changing) If a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the orange symbol cannot be drawn into the winning line, the control of pulling the plum role symbol into any of the winning lines is performed and the remaining reels In the case where the stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the composition symbol of the orange part can be drawn into the winning line where the composition part of the plum part is stopped in FIG. Control to pull in.

  In addition, Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) will be selected, and the constituent symbols for the Orange will stop on any winning line at the first stop However, at the time of the second stop (when one of the two reels is fluctuating and one of the reels is stopped), the constituent symbol of the orange part is changed to the winning line where the constituent part of the orange part is stopped at the first stop. Even if it was not possible to stop at the winning line where the constituent symbols of the orange role were stopped at the time of the second stop because the stop operation was performed at the stop operation position that could not be withdrawn, When one reel is moving and the last reel is stopped), the orange line will be displayed on the winning line where the orange pattern is stopped at the first stop. If the stop operation at the stop operation position retractable configuration pattern is performed, thereby performing the control to draw a structure pattern orange combination the winning line stop structure symbol orange combination was at the first stop.

  In other words, even if orange is missed at the time of the first stop or the second stop, if the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the remaining symbols can be drawn into the winning line for the remaining reels, Control to align a part of the combination with the winning line is performed.

  Also, when Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum, Plum +1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum +1 (2) are selected and the Plum is lost at the first stop or the second stop Similar control is performed.

  For this reason, even if orange, bonus (A) + orange, orange + 1 (1), bonus (A) + orange + 1 (1) are won, and orange is missed at the first stop or second stop When the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position at which the structure of the orange combination can be drawn into the winning line for the remaining reels, a part of the combination of the orange combination is aligned with the winning line. Even when the orange is missed at the time of 2 stops, it can be easily determined whether or not the orange has been missed depending on whether or not a part of the combination of orange matches the winning line. Also, when Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum, Plum +1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum +1 (2) are selected and the Plum is lost at the first stop or the second stop Has the same effect.

  In this example, Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) are won, and the orange is missed during the first stop and the second stop. In the case of an error, the symbol that is used as an indicator (the structural symbol of the plum role when it is missed during the first stop, the structural symbol of the orange role that was stopped during the first stop when it is missed during the second stop) The stop position is regarded as a stop position where the structural symbol stops, and stop control is performed using a stop control table used when orange is not missed. For this reason, a stop control table for stopping the combination of orange combinations on the winning line, and a stop for stopping a part of the combination of orange combinations on the winning line when orange is missed at the first stop and the second stop. Since there is no need to prepare a separate control table, the stop control table is used even when control is performed to align a part of the combination of oranges with the winning line when orange is missed at the first stop or the second stop. Storage capacity can be reduced. The same applies to a case where a winning combination of plum, bonus (B) + plum, plum + 1 (2), bonus (B) + plum + 1 (2) is won.

  (15-2) In the conventional slot machine, the reel stop control pattern used when the small combination is selected independently and the reel stop control pattern used when the small combination and special combination are simultaneously selected are different from each other. Although the expectation was given to the winning of the special role according to the stopping mode of the small role, the stopping mode at the time of winning the single role of the small role is different from the stopping mode at the time of simultaneous winning of the small role and the special role. There is a problem that it can be determined from the player whether or not the special combination is won according to the mode, and the expectation is lost. Therefore, the following configuration may be adopted.

  Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) are selected at the stop operation position where the combination of oranges can be drawn into the winning line When a stop operation is performed, control is performed to align the combination of orange roles on the winning line.

  Among them, when orange and bonus (A) + orange are elected, among the stop operation positions where the combination of orange combination can be drawn into the winning line, the combination of orange combination is selected as the winning line L1, L2, L3. When the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position that can be aligned only to the winning line and the stop operation position that can be aligned to any of the winning lines L1 to L5, the combination of the orange combination is selected as the winning line L1, L2, L3. It is possible to align the combination of the orange combination only with the winning lines L4 and L5 and control the orange combination only when the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position that cannot be aligned with the winning lines L1, L2 and L3. Is controlled to match the winning lines L4 and L5.

  On the other hand, when orange + 1 (1) and bonus (A) + orange + 1 (1) are selected, the combination of orange combinations can be drawn into the winning line. When the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the combination of the orange combination can be aligned only with the winning lines L4 and L5 and the stop operation position where the combination can be aligned with any of the winning lines L1 to L5, the orange It is possible to align the combination of the winning combination with the winning lines L4 and L5, and the orange combination can be aligned only with the winning lines L1, L2, and L3, and at the stop operation position that cannot be aligned with the winning lines L4 and L5. Only when the stop operation is performed, control is performed to align the combination of orange combinations with the winning lines L1, L2, and L3.

  That is, when orange and bonus (A) + orange are selected and a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the combination of orange combinations can be drawn into the winning line, the combination of orange combinations is selected as the winning line L4, The winning line L1, L2, and L3 are prioritized over L5, and Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) are selected, and the combination of orange roles is the winning line. When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position that can be pulled in, the combination of the orange combination is controlled in preference to the winning lines L4 and L5 over the winning lines L1, L2, and L3.

  Similarly, when the plum, bonus (B) + plum is selected and the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the combination of the plums can be drawn into the winning line, the combination of the plums is selected as the winning line L4, The winning lines L1, L2, and L3 are controlled prior to L5. Plum +1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum +1 (2) are selected, and the combination of plum roles is the winning line. When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position that can be pulled in, control is performed so that the combination of plums is preferentially aligned with the winning lines L4 and L5 over the winning lines L1, L2, and L3.

  With such a configuration, when orange, bonus (A) + orange, plum, bonus (B) + plum are won, the combination of orange combination or plum combination is aligned to the winning lines L1, L2, L3. If there is a high chance that Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1), Plum + 1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum + 1 (2) are won There is a high possibility that the combination of orange combination or plum combination is aligned with the winning lines L4 and L5. In other words, when Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum is won, Orange and Plum win, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 ( 1) Plum + 1 piece (2), Bonus (B) + Plum + 1 piece (2), winning line where the combination of orange or plum combination is easy to match when orange and plum wins Is different.

  After the reel control as described above is performed, in the internal lottery, the bonus (A) in the total value of the winning probability of orange, bonus (A) + orange + orange is higher than the ratio of the winning probability of orange + 1. (1) Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) winning probability ratio of orange and bonus (1) A) + Orange, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1). Similarly, Plum +1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum +1 (2) than the ratio of Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum winning probability to the total value of Plum winning probability Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum, Plum +1 (2), Bonus (B) + with the probability that the ratio of the winning probability of bonus (B) + plum + 1 (2) in the total value of winning probability will be higher Plot + 1 (2) lottery.

  As a result, when Orange and 1 sheet (1) are elected at the same time, both Orange and 1 sheet (1) are won at the same time as Bonus (A). The percentage increases, and when the Plum and one (2) are won at the same time, the Plum and one (2) are won at the same time as the bonus (B). As the winning ratio of the combination of oranges or plums is the winning line L1, L2, L3 or the winning lines L4, L5, the game for winning the special role Can change the expectation of a person.

  In addition, even if the winning line with the combination of orange or plum roles is the winning lines L1, L2, L3 or the winning lines L4, L5, it is suggested that the special role may have been won. However, it is impossible to determine whether or not a special role has been won from the winning line where the roles are aligned, and the special role has been won regardless of the winning line. The player's expectation for the game will not be lost.

  In this example, Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum is won, and stops at the stop operation position where the combination of Orange or Plum can be drawn into the winning line. When an operation is performed, control is performed so that the combination of orange combination or plum combination is aligned with the winning lines L1, L2, L3 at a higher rate than the winning lines L4, L5, orange + 1 (1), bonus (A) + Stop operation position where orange + 1 combination (1), plum + 1 (2), bonus (B) + plum + 1 (2) is selected, and the combination of orange combination or plum combination can be drawn into the winning line When a stop operation is performed at, the combination of the orange combination or the plum combination is aligned with the winning lines L4, L5 at a higher rate than the winning lines L1, L2, L3. However, orange, bonus (A) + orange, plum, bonus (B) + plum are selected, and a stop operation that can draw the combination of orange or plum combination into the winning line When the stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the combination of orange combination or plum combination can be drawn into the winning line when the stop operation is performed at the position, the combination of orange combination or plum combination is set to the winning line L1, Controls aligning to L2 and L3 only, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1), Plum + 1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum + 1 (2) are won If a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the combination of orange combination or plum combination can be drawn into the winning line, It may perform control to align the combination of the winning pay line L4, L5 only.

  In this example, in the internal lottery, the ratio of the winning probability of bonus (A) + orange to the total value of the winning probability of orange, bonus (A) + orange, orange + 1 (1), bonus (A) + Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Orange + 1 (the ratio of the winning probability of Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) in the winning value of Orange + 1 (1) is different) 1) Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) lottery, Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange has been won, at the stop operation position where the combination of orange can be drawn into the winning line When a stop operation is performed, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) are selected, and the combination of oranges can be drawn into the winning line. By controlling so that the winning line to be preferentially aligned is different from when the stop operation is performed at the active stop operation position, the player's winning for the special role is determined by the difference in the winning line with the combination of orange roles The degree of expectation can be changed, but in the internal lottery, the bonus (A) + orange + 1 (in the total value of the winning probability of orange, bonus (A) + orange + 1 (1) ( The ratio of the winning probability of 1) and orange + 1 (1), the bonus (A) + orange winning probability of the total value of the bonus (A) + orange winning probability is different from the orange, Lottery of bonus (A) + orange, orange + 1 (1), bonus (A) + orange + 1 (1), orange, bonus (A) + orange + 1 (1) If a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the combination of the orange combination can be drawn into the winning line, and Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange is selected. By controlling so that the winning line that is preferentially aligned differs between when the stop operation is performed at the stop operation position where the combination of the winning combination can be drawn into the winning line, the winning line with the orange combined combination is controlled. Depending on the difference, the player's expectation for winning the special role may be changed. The same applies to the case of plum, bonus (B) + plum, plum + 1 (2), bonus (B) + plum + 1 (2).

  (15-3) In the conventional slot machine, the reel stop control pattern used when winning a specific combination that may be missed is different from the reel stop control pattern used when no combination is won. When a specific combination is missed, if there is no winning combination, there will be a change in the reel stop mode by stopping a specific stop mode that will not stop. There is a problem that there is only one type of specific stop mode that stops when the specific combination is missed by performing the stop operation at the same timing, and the stop mode of the reel becomes monotonous. Therefore, the following configuration may be adopted.

  When the orange and bonus (A) + orange are selected, and the stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the combination of the orange combination cannot be drawn into the winning line, the predetermined chance except for the orange combination or the plum combination is won. Priority is given to the winning lines L1, L2, and L3 over the lines L4 and L5, and orange + 1 (1), bonus (A) + orange + 1 (1) are selected, and the combination of orange When a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the winning line cannot be drawn into the winning line, control is performed so that the chance line is preferentially aligned with the winning lines L4, L5 over the winning lines L1, L2, L3.

  Similarly, when Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum is selected and a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where a combination of plums cannot be drawn into the winning line, a chance is won from the winning lines L4 and L5. Priority is given to the lines L1, L2, and L3. Plum +1 (2) and bonus (B) + plum +1 (2) are selected and the combination of plums cannot be drawn into the winning line When a stop operation is performed at the stop operation position, control is performed so that the chance lines are preferentially aligned with the winning lines L4, L5 over the winning lines L1, L2, L3.

  As a result, even if Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange is won, or Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1) is won, If a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the combination can be drawn into the winning line, the combination of the orange combination will be aligned on the winning line, but if orange, bonus (A) + orange are won, In other words, if only orange out of orange (1) is elected alone and the orange is missed, chances are high that the winning lines are aligned with the winning lines L1, L2, and L3, orange + 1 (1), If the bonus (A) + orange + 1 (1) is won, that is, if both the orange (1) and 1 (1) win simultaneously and miss the orange There are likely to align in winning lines L4, L5. Similarly, when Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum is won, or when Plum + 1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum + 1 (2) is won, If a stop operation is performed at a stop operation position where the combination can be drawn into the winning line, the combination of plums will be aligned on the winning line, but if Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum is selected, In other words, if only one of the plums (1) (2) wins alone and loses the plum, chances are high that the winning lines L1, L2, and L3 are aligned. If the bonus (B) + plum + 1 (2) is won, that is, if both the plum (1) (2) wins and loses the plum at the same time, the chance will be placed on the winning lines L4 and L5. Possible It is high.

  As a result, when Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum is won and Orange and Plum are missed, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1 ), Plum +1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum +1 (2) are won and the orange and plums are missed. It is possible to diversify the manner in which the reels are stopped at the time.

  The chances are that Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum was won and Orange and Plum were missed, Orange +1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange +1 (1) Plum + 1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum + 1 (2) are controlled to be aligned to any of the winning lines on condition that the orange and plum are missed. When a combination or combination of combinations is not won, chances are not matched to any winning line. For this reason, the possibility of winning a special role is surely suggested by having chance chances on any of the winning lines.

  In this example, as described above, the bonus (A) when the orange and one sheet (1) are won at the same time is more than the case where the orange and one sheet (1) are won alone. ) At the same time, the percentage of winning prizes will increase, and a bonus will be awarded when a plum and one piece (2) of the plum and one piece (2) are won at the same time, rather than when the plum is won alone. B) Since the winning percentage will increase at the same time, the special line will be won depending on whether the winning line with the chance is the winning line L1, L2, L3 or the winning line L4, L5. It is possible to give a change to the degree of expectation of the player.

  Furthermore, even if the winning line with the chances is the winning line L1, L2, L3 or the winning line L4, L5, it is suggested that the special role may be won. It is impossible to determine whether or not a special role has been won from a winning line with uniform eyes, and a player who wins a special role regardless of which winning line is matched The feeling of expectation will not be spoiled.

  In this example, Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum is won and Orange and Plum are lost, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 The winning line where the chances are easy to match will be changed when winning (1), plum + 1 (2), bonus (B) + plum + 1 (2) and orange and plum are missed. However, chances 1 and 2 with different display modes are determined, and orange, bonus (A) + orange, plum, bonus (B) + plum is won and orange +1 is lost and orange +1 Sheet (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 sheet (1), Plum + 1 sheet (2), Bonus (B) + Plum + 1 sheet (2) are selected and Orange and Plum are removed. And if spilled, in appearance and easy chance eyes of types may be changed.

  In this example, when Orange, Bonus (A) + Orange, Plum, Bonus (B) + Plum is won and Orange and Plum are missed, the chance is won at a higher rate than the winning lines L4 and L5. Controls aligning with the lines L1, L2, and L3, orange + 1 (1), bonus (A) + orange + 1 (1), plum + 1 (2), bonus (B) + plum + 1 (2) When winning and dropping oranges and plums, control is performed to align the winning lines with the winning lines L4, L5 at a higher rate than the winning lines L1, L2, L3. + Orange, Plum, Bonus (B) + If a Plum is won and the orange or plum is missed, the chances are aligned only to the winning lines L1, L2, L3 Control, Orange + 1 (1), Bonus (A) + Orange + 1 (1), Plum + 1 (2), Bonus (B) + Plum + 1 (2) will be selected and orange and plum will be lost In such a case, the control may be performed so that the chances are aligned only with the winning lines L4 and L5.

  In addition, in this example, when orange and one sheet (1) are elected at the same time, it is won at the same time as bonus (A) than when orange and one sheet (1) are elected alone. The ratio of the winning combination is higher when the Plum and one piece (2) are won at the same time than the case where the Plum and one piece (2) are won alone. By increasing the winning percentage, the player's expectation for winning the special role depends on whether the winning lines with the chances are the winning lines L1, L2, L3 or the winning lines L4, L5. For example, when the chances are aligned with any of the winning lines, the process proceeds to RT described later, and the chances are aligned with the winning lines L1, L2, and L3. 1st RT When the transition is made and the chances are aligned on the winning lines L4 and L5, the first RT has an advantage (RT termination condition, winning probability of re-playing role, presence / absence of notification of winning role type, notification rate, etc.) It may be configured to shift to a different second RT. By adopting such a configuration, when orange or plum is missed, not only the display mode of the reels is diversified, but the same chance is also placed on the winning line. Even if the display mode is uniform, when orange and plum are elected alone, there is a possibility of transition when orange and plum are dropped, orange + 1 (1), plum + 1 (2) In the case where is elected, the advantage can be changed between orange and RT which may shift when a plum is dropped.

  (16) The RT is not limited to the types shown in the above-described embodiments, and may be controlled to a plurality of types of RTs having different probabilities of winning a re-game player and different numbers of prescribed games. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the degree of advantage for the player differs when the big bonus (1) or the regular bonus ends and when the big bonus (2) or the big bonus (3) ends. You may comprise so that it may be controlled by. In the above-described embodiment, the degree of advantage for the player differs between when the big bonus (1) or the big bonus (2) ends and when the big bonus (3) or the regular bonus ends. You may comprise so that it may be controlled by. Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to which RT is controlled, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In this way, when configured to be controlled to RT according to the type of bonus, the combination of bonuses that triggers control to RT is composed of different symbols for the left reel, middle reel, and right reel It may be. For example, the big bonus (1) may be “black 7-grape-melon”, the big bonus (2) may be “grape-white 7-BAR”, and the like. As a result, it is possible to make it difficult to understand which bonus is won when a bonus is won. As a result, it can be difficult to understand which type of RT is controlled.

  Further, in such a configuration, the bonus effect may be such that the player cannot specify the type of bonus being controlled by performing the same content regardless of the type of bonus. This makes it difficult for the player to identify the type of bonus from the combination of symbols at the end of the game, and makes it difficult for the player to notice which type of bonus is being controlled. For this reason, it is possible to make it difficult to specify the type of RT controlled after the bonus ends.

  Further, in the case of such a configuration, the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is made larger than the area of the see-through window 3 of the variable display device 2 and close to the height of the player's line of sight. You may install in the position which is easier to visually recognize than the window 3. FIG. Then, on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51, a virtual reel for scrolling the symbols in accordance with the display state of the variable display device 2 is displayed, and the effect symbols corresponding to the display results of the variable display device 2 are displayed in a variable manner. You may comprise so that it may display on the winning line of the virtual reel to make. Specifically, when a combination of bells is derived in the variable display device 2, “bell-bell-bell” may be stopped and displayed on a winning line on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, the player can proceed with the game by viewing the variable reels 2 by displaying the virtual reels. In such a slot machine, when any of the bonuses that trigger the above-described RT control is won, regardless of the type of the bonus that has been won, the common “on” winning line on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. “7-7-7” may be stopped and displayed. This makes it difficult for a player who visually recognizes the liquid crystal display 51 to proceed with the game and to determine which type of bonus has been won. As a result, it can be difficult to understand which type of RT is controlled.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, the RT1 replay (2) winning probability and replay (3) winning probability controlled after the bonus ends are set to be lower than those in the initial gaming state. An example has been described. However, the replay (2) winning probability and replay (3) winning probability of the RT (hereinafter referred to as RTa) controlled after the bonus ends are set to be higher than those in the initial gaming state. It may be set. For example, the number of determination values for replay (2) and replay (3) in RTa is set to the number of determination values for replay (2) and replay (3) in the initial gaming state shown in FIG. The number of determination values for replay (2) and replay (3) in the gaming state to be controlled may be the number of determination values for replay (2) and replay (3) in RT1 shown in FIG. Thereby, when controlled by RTa, the probability of winning the replay (2) and the replay (3) is improved. Replay (2) and replay (3) can be won only at RTa, and are not won in gaming states other than the RTa (things that are not read out as lottery targets, and those with 0 judgment value) May be included).

  Furthermore, when the player wins the replay (2) when the player is RTa, the player has a higher probability of winning the replay (1) than the player when the player is RTa. When replay (3) is won when RTa, the probability of winning replay (1) is lower than when RTb, and even when replay (2) is won, it is disadvantageous for a player who is not controlled by RTb You may comprise so that it may control to RT (it is referred to as RTc here). As a result, when the player is controlled to RTa, the player is expected to win the replay (2) and controlled to the RTb, and feels uneasy about winning the replay (3) and controlled to the RTc. Compared with a slot machine that is not controlled by RTb or RTc, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  The RTa includes a plurality of types of RTs having different probabilities of at least one of the probability of winning the replay (2) and the probability of winning the replay (3), and is determined in advance according to the type of bonus that has been completed. It may be configured to control RT (RTa at the end of the big bonus (1), RTa 'at the end of the big bonus (2), RTa "at the end of the big bonus (3), RTa"' at the end of the regular bonus, etc.). . Thereby, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which type of bonus is controlled, that is, whether the bonus is controlled to a type of RTa having a high probability of winning the replay (2). In addition, the player may have a different sense of expectation with respect to being controlled to a more advantageous RTa (RT having a high probability of winning Replay (2)) depending on the type of bonus to be controlled. It is possible to improve the interest of the game as compared with the case where the same RT is controlled regardless of the type of bonus.

  Note that, as described above in the modification example (16), the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is larger than the area of the transparent window 3 of the variable display device 2 and the player's When the replay (1) to the replay (3) wins when one of the replays (1) to the replay (3) wins when it is installed at a position near the height of the line of sight and more easily visible than the transparent window 3 of the variable display device 2. Regardless of the type, a common “replay-replay-replay” may be stopped and displayed on the winning line on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51. This makes it difficult for a player who views the liquid crystal display 51 to proceed with the game and to determine which type of replay has been won. As a result, it can be difficult to understand which type of RT is controlled.

  In addition, the combination of symbols that trigger the control to RTb is not limited to the combination of symbols of winning combinations that improve the winning probability during RTa, but may be a combination of symbols of a plurality of predetermined winning combinations, Further, it may be a combination of a plurality of specific off-line symbols that are stopped and displayed on the winning line only when a predetermined winning combination is won. Depending on which of a plurality of predetermined winning combinations is won or which of a plurality of specified off-combination combinations is stopped, the specified number of games may be controlled to be different RTs.

  The plurality of predetermined winning combinations may be, for example, a plurality of winning combinations that increase the winning probability during a single bonus that is advantageous to a player who is awarded a single bonus and moves to the next one game. In this case, the symbol combinations of the single bonus and the predetermined winning combination may be composed of symbols different for the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel. For example, “bell-replay-orange”, “replay-bell-bell”, and the like may be used. Thereby, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to understand that a single bonus has been won and that a predetermined winning combination has been won. As a result, it can be difficult to understand which type of RT is controlled.

  (18) As an end condition for RT1 in the above-described embodiment, an example has been described which is established by using the prescribed number of games or winning a bonus. However, the end condition of RT1 is not limited to this, and it may be configured so that it is also established by stopping and displaying a predetermined combination of RT end symbols. As a result, an unexpectedness such as sudden termination of RT can be added, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the above-described RT2 and RT3 may be configured to end by digesting a predetermined number of games. Furthermore, RT1 to RT3 may be configured not to be established by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus but to be established by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus. This avoids giving the player a sense of loss by ending RT1 to RT3 because they have won a big bonus or a regular bonus before the predetermined number of games is exhausted. Can do. Also, especially in RT2 and RT3, even if a stop operation is aimed at a bonus, replay is won with a very high probability, and control for aligning replay takes precedence over control for aligning bonus, It becomes difficult to determine whether or not the bonus is won. In addition, since the bonus winning flag is carried over until the next game is won, it is possible to win the bonus that was won during that time, especially after RT2 and RT3 have reached a predetermined number of games. Therefore, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for winning the bonus at the end of RT2 and RT3.

  For example, when the pre-determining means determines that the special prize is allowed to occur before the number of games played reaches a predetermined number after the re-game high probability state is started. Does not end the re-game high probability state, and when the special prize display result is derived, or when the number of games digested without the special prize display result being derived reaches the prescribed game number, You may comprise so that a game high probability state may be complete | finished.

  (19) The RT4 and RT5 replay winning probabilities in the above-described embodiment are the RTs where there is a high possibility that the number of medals to be acquired, that is, the expected value of the number of medals acquired per game was used for setting the bet number. It may be set so that RT becomes smaller than the number of medals. The expected value of the number of medals acquired per game is, for example, the number of medals acquired when a game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, 10,000 times, 100,000 times) in a certain gaming state. The value (theoretical value) divided by the number of times the number of wins is subtracted.

  In the case of such a configuration, when a bonus is won (further, a predetermined notification condition (a specific winning combination, a specific symbol combination derivation, etc.) may be satisfied) The type of small prize winning that has been determined to be permitted to be derived by means (a small part that can be awarded according to the operating procedure or a case where it is missed) or an operating procedure for generating the small prize winning Deciding whether or not to control to a procedure notification gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a state of performing a navigation effect, referred to as AT) for notifying (operation timing, operation order, etc.), and controlling to AT, an AT continuing game controlled by AT When the number is decided and it is decided to control to AT, it is configured to control to RT + AT until the number of AT continuing games is consumed or the bonus is won and RT is finished. Good. And during RT + AT, the expected value of the number of medals earned per game is made larger than the number of medals used for setting the number of bets by winning the selected small role according to the navigation effect without missing it. The number of medals owned by the player may be increased. Further, when the player is further controlled by the AT during the RT, the player can have a sense of expectation that the bonus may have been won, and the fun of the game can be improved. Further, even if the bonus is not won, the player is given a sense of expectation because it is controlled to RT + AT when the predetermined notification condition described above is satisfied.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting a bet number and giving a game value associated with winning is described as an example. However, the slot machine embodying the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  (21) In the above embodiment, the slot machine for setting the bet number using medals and credits is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the bet number is set using a game ball. Or a fully credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets.

  Further, in addition to the medal insertion mechanism such as the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the insertion medal sensor 31, a ball take-in device that takes in game balls, and a take-in ball that detects game balls taken in by the ball take-in device In addition to a medal payout mechanism, such as a hopper motor 34b and a payout sensor 34c, a ball payout device for paying out game balls, a payout ball detection switch for detecting game balls payed out by the ball payout device It is possible to set the number of bets using both medals and game balls and play a game, and the present invention may be applied to a slot machine in which medals and game balls are paid out when a winning occurs.

  (22) In the embodiment described above, when a bonus not won at the same time as the replay (2) and the replay (3) (big bonus (1), regular bonus) is won, the replay winning probability is set to RT5 higher than RT1. The controlled example has been described. However, when a bonus that is not won at the same time as replay (2) and replay (3) (big bonus (1), regular bonus) is won, the replay winning probability is controlled to be the same as or lower than RT1, or the bonus The game state at the time of winning may be continuously controlled (that is, not controlled in another game state). This makes it difficult to predict whether or not a bonus has been won from the replay winning probability, and can add the fun of suddenly winning a bonus and improve the interest of the game.

  (23) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the replay winning probability is the same in the initial game state controlled by, for example, digesting a predetermined game in RT1 and RT1 controlled after the bonus is completed has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and either one of RT1 and the initial gaming state may have a higher replay winning probability than the other. If the replay winning probability is set to be higher in the initial gaming state than in RT1, a player who has not obtained an advantageous gaming state over a long period of time can be more easily rescued. it can.

  (24) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which RT1 is controlled after the bonus is ended has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the game may be controlled to the initial gaming state after the bonus ends. That is, after the bonus is over, control is made to the initial gaming state, and when winning a replay (2) or replay (3), the corresponding RT2 or RT3 is controlled, and when the bonus is won, the corresponding RT4 or RT5 is controlled. You may comprise. Even in such a configuration, the same effect as that described in the above-described embodiment (that is, an effect obtained by replacing “RT1” with the “initial gaming state”) is obtained. In the slot machine configured as described above, the game is controlled in the initial game state from the end of the bonus until the replay (2) or replay (3) winning or bonus winning, so the game in which the initial game state occupies most of the game. It can be said that it corresponds to the normal gaming state.

  It should be noted that the gaming state controlled after the bonus ends may change depending on the type of bonus that has ended. For example, when the first bonus (for example, big bonus (1), regular bonus) of the bonuses is terminated, control is made to RT1, and the second bonus (for example, big bonus (2), big bonus (3)) is terminated. In such a case, the game may be controlled to the initial gaming state. Thereby, the gaming state that occupies most of the game until the next bonus is won can be changed according to the type of bonus that has been finished, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (25) In the above-described embodiment, replay (2) and replay (3) are taken as examples of specific wins, and “melon-corresponding to replay (2) is taken as an example of specific display results. Grape-grape "and" strawberry-grape-grape "corresponding to replay (3). However, the specific winning is not limited to replays that are not missed, but may be other winning combinations, for example, specific winning combinations that are missed in accordance with the operation procedure. In this case, the specific display result may be a winning symbol combination that generates the specific winning combination, or a specific off-set combination that can be stopped only when the specific winning combination is missed. There may be. Even in the case of such a configuration, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

  (26) It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number generation circuit, 43 sampling circuit, 51 liquid crystal Display, 90 stage control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM, 92 display control circuit, 141 VDP, 142 CGROM, 155 temporary storage memory, 156 frame buffer memory.

Claims (8)

A variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display regions capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and one game can be obtained by deriving the display result in all of the plurality of variable display areas. A slot machine that can be awarded according to a combination of the display results derived to each of the plurality of variable display areas as a result of one game,
Before the display result is derived, it includes a special prize accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than a predetermined normal state and a small prize winning accompanied by the addition of the gaming value Pre-decision means for deciding whether or not to allow the occurrence of multiple types of winnings;
Derivation operation accepting means for accepting an operation for deriving a display result for each variable display area;
Means for controlling the variable display area to derive a display result according to a determination result of the pre-decision means when the derivation operation accepting means accepts an operation; When a first operation corresponding to the first variable display area is received, a display result is derived in the first variable display area, and the first corresponding to the second variable display area among the plurality of variable display areas. Derivation control means for deriving a display result to the second variable display area when the operation of 2 is accepted;
A carry-over means for carrying on the decision to allow the occurrence of the special prize after the next game when the prior-decision means determines that the special prize is allowed to occur and the special prize has not occurred; ,
A small role notification means for notifying small role notification information for notifying that it is determined to allow the occurrence of the small role winning,
The pre-determining means includes
As the Small Win winning, that normally identification information to the first variable display area and the second variable display area of the on a predetermined line out of a plurality of lines that extend over the plurality of variable display region is derived The fact that the occurrence of a normal small part winning as a winning condition is allowed, and that the normal identification information is derived in the first variable display area and the specific identification information is in the second variable display area on the predetermined line. The decision to allow the occurrence of a specific small role winning that will be awarded on the condition that it is derived,
The derivation control means includes
When it is determined that the occurrence of the normal small prize winning is permitted and the first operation and the second operation are performed, regardless of the timing of the first operation and the second operation, Deriving the normal identification information on the predetermined line;
When it is determined that the specific small role winning is permitted and the first operation and the second operation are performed, the predetermined line is placed on the predetermined line regardless of the timing of the first operation. The normal identification information is derived, and the specific identification information is derived on the predetermined line when the second operation is received at a specific timing, and the predetermined operation is performed when the second operation is received at a timing other than the specific timing. The identification information other than the specific identification information is derived on the line of
The small role notification means includes:
As the Small Win broadcast information, the normal Small Win the normal enable state notification normally Small Win broadcast information suggests identification information der Rutotomoni when that is decided to allow the occurrence of the winning, the particular Small Win winning Even when it is determined to allow the occurrence, the normal small role notification information can be notified,
When it is determined that the occurrence of the specific small role winning is permitted, the normal small role notification information is notified, and it is determined that the specific small role winning is permitted, and the special winning combination A slot machine characterized in that the normal small role notification information is notified on condition that generation is permitted. The pre-determining means includes
The specific small role winning is based on the condition that the normal identification information is derived in the first variable display area and the first specific identification information is derived in the second variable display area on the predetermined line. And the fact that the first specific small role winning is permitted, and the normal identification information is derived in the first variable display area on the predetermined line, and the second specific identification information is displayed in the second variable display area. And that the second specified small role winning that will be won is permitted on condition that has been derived,
The derivation control means includes
The first is that which permits the occurrence of a specific Small Win winning is determined, before SL when the first operating second operation is performed, the predetermined line irrespective of the timing of the first operation The normal identification information is derived on the top, and when the second operation is accepted at the first specific timing, the first specific identification information is derived on the predetermined line, and other than the first specific timing, to derive identification information other than the first specific identification information on said predetermined line when accepted at the timing,
The second is that which allows the occurrence of a specific Small Win winning is determined, before SL when the first operating second operation is performed, the predetermined line irrespective of the timing of the first operation the causes normally derive identification information above is deriving the second specific identification information on said predetermined line when the second operation is received by the second specific timing that does not overlap with the first specific timing 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein when received at a timing other than the second specific timing, identification information other than the second specific identification information is derived on the predetermined line. The small role notification means includes notification timing determination means for determining a notification timing for notifying the normal small role notification information according to a predetermined ratio from a plurality of timings in one game,
The notification timing determining means is determined when it is determined that the occurrence of the specific small role winning is permitted rather than when the prior determining means is determined to permit the occurrence of the normal small winning prize. 3. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the slot machine determines a specific notification timing among the plurality of timings at a higher rate. The plurality of types of winnings include a re-game winning that allows a next game to be performed without using the gaming value,
The derivation control means includes
When it is determined that the occurrence of the re-game winning is permitted, a combination of identification information that causes the re-game winning is generated on the predetermined line regardless of the timing of the operation accepted by the derivation operation accepting unit. Derived,
When it is determined that the re-game winning is permitted and when it is determined that the special winning is permitted, the re-game winning is generated based on the identification information for generating the special winning. The identification information is preferentially derived on the predetermined line,
The small role notification means includes:
Even when it is determined that the occurrence of the re-game winning is permitted, the normal small role notification information can be notified,
When it is determined that the occurrence of the re-game winning is permitted, the normal small role notification information is notified, and it is determined that the re-game winning is permitted, and the occurrence of the special winning is determined. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the normal small role notification information is notified on the condition that permission is determined. Wherein the plurality of lines includes a specific line and the non-specific line,
The derivation control means performs the first operation when it is determined that the occurrence of the normal small prize winning is determined or when it is determined that the specific small winning prize is allowed to occur. on condition that it was, in the non-specific La said particular La on in at a higher rate than the in, characterized in that to derive the normal identification information to the first variable display area of claim The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4. Based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means, one of the setting values is selected from a plurality of types of setting values that determine the probability that the predetermination means determines that the occurrence of a winning is permitted. An advantage setting means for setting an advantage for the player at
A specific gaming state control for controlling to a specific gaming state in which the pre-determining means performs a determination with a predetermined probability that the predetermined winning among the plurality of types of winnings is allowed when a predetermined transition condition is established Means,
Game number counting means for counting the number of games digested after controlling to the specific gaming state;
Specific game state ending means for ending the specific game state when the number of games counted by the game number counting means reaches a specified value in the specific game state;
When a set value is newly set by the advantage setting means in the specific game state, the specific game state is maintained, and in the specific game state, the probability is determined according to the new set value. Making a decision to allow the occurrence of a predetermined prize and maintaining the number of games counted by the game number counting means before the new set value is set;
If a new set value is set by the advantage setting means before the end of one game in the specific gaming state, the betting is resumed without resuming the game interrupted by the new set value. The game is set in a state where the game can be started by setting a number, and the game number counting means restarts counting from the number of games that have been counted before the start of the interrupted game. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5. Based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means, one of the setting values is selected from a plurality of types of setting values that determine the probability that the predetermination means determines that the occurrence of a winning is permitted. An advantage setting means for setting an advantage for the player at
When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the occurrence of the special prize is permitted, the pre-decision means has a higher probability than before the determination that the special prize is allowed to occur. Special decision high probability state control means for controlling to a special decision high probability state for making a decision to allow the occurrence of a predetermined prize among the winnings of
In the high probability state at the time of special determination, when a new set value is set by the advantage setting means, the occurrence of the special prize that has been carried over by the carry-over means before the new set value is set The high probability state at the time of special determination is maintained, and the predetermined winning is generated at a probability determined according to the new set value in the high probability state at the time of special determination. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein a determination is made to allow the above. Point grant means for granting points when a predetermined grant condition is satisfied;
A notification period control means for setting a notification condition having a different degree of advantage for the player according to the amount of points given at a predetermined opportunity in the progress of the game, and controlling a notification period for notifying predetermined information according to the notification condition When,
Including the small role notifying means, and notifying means for notifying predetermined information,
The derivation control means receives an operation by the derivation operation accepting means according to an advantageous procedure predetermined corresponding to the predetermined result when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a predetermined result. Sometimes, control is performed to derive an advantageous display result that is more advantageous to the player than a display result that is derived when an operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in a procedure different from the advantageous procedure,
The notifying means notifies the result information corresponding to the predetermined result when the determination result of the prior determining means becomes the predetermined result on the condition that it is the notification period. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7.

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