JP5618615B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to, for example, a slot machine. Specifically, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information , each of which can be identified , is provided . After the variable display unit is variably displayed , the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention also relates to a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result.

  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, a game state advantageous to the player is called “RT (Replay Time)” in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is improved by a process on the game control board side that performs internal lottery. Information regarding the type of a small role is notified when one of a plurality of types of small roles with different operating procedures for winning a prize is determined by processing on the side of the state or the production control board that controls the production. Time) ”and outputs a signal indicating that it is in an advantageous gaming state, that is, an RT signal indicating that it is in RT and an AT signal indicating that it is in AT There was a thing (for example, refer to patent documents 1).

JP 2002-301194 A

  In the slot machine of Patent Document 1, a signal path for the RT signal is provided from the game control board as a signal path for outputting a signal indicating an advantageous gaming state to the outside, and separately from the signal path. It is necessary to provide a signal path for the AT signal from the effect control board, that is, to provide a signal path from each board. For this reason, the design of the signal path becomes complicated, and it becomes necessary to provide extra parts, which may lead to high costs. Also, the amount of medals awarded in an advantageous gaming state could not be specified.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its object is to more reliably provide the amount of medals in an advantageous gaming state without complicating the signal path for external output. It is to provide a slot machine that can be transmitted to.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine (slot machine 1) in which the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a winning can be generated according to the display result.
Game control means (main control unit 41, game control board 40) for controlling the progress of the game,
Production control means (sub control unit 91, production control board 90) for controlling the production,
The game control means includes
A pre-determining means (internal lottery process) for determining whether or not to allow the generation of a prize including a prize-winning prize (small role) with awarding of game value;
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L to 8R) operated by the player for deriving the display result;
Control means for deriving a display result in accordance with the determination result of the predetermination unit and the operation of the derivation operation unit, wherein the determination result of the predetermination unit is a specific result (Lip GR1, Lip GR2, Left (Pressed grape 1 to right pressed grape 2 etc.), it is operated in an advantageous operation procedure according to the specific result (procedure for winning a promotion replay, procedure for winning any of grapes 1-8) When it is operated, an advantageous display result (promotion replay, grapes 1 to 8) is derived, and when operated with an operation procedure different from the advantageous operation procedure according to the specific result, the specific display result (falling) is different from the advantageous display result Derivation control means (reel rotation processing, see FIG. 8) for performing control for deriving replay and special appearance),
A game value giving means (payout process) for giving a predetermined amount of game value when the prize is awarded;
Information transmission means (lottery process) for transmitting determination result specifying information (internal winning command) for specifying the determination result of the prior determination means to the effect control means,
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the specific result based on the determination result specifying information from the information transmitting means in the advantageous effect state, the effect control means performs an advantageous operation according to the specific result. Information that can specify the procedure (navigation production) is notified (navigation production execution process executed by the sub-control unit 91),
The game control means includes
Advantageous effect state determination means for determining whether or not the advantageous effect state,
The advantageous amount obtained by the player from one starting point in the advantageous effect state is determined as the threshold value (specific reference value, 100n + 12) when the advantageous effect state determination unit determines that the advantageous effect state is in effect. When it reaches, it performs external output control that makes it possible to specify that it has reached the outside of the slot machine, and after performing the external output control, without determining that it is not in the advantageous effect state by the advantageous effect state determination means External output means (see S6 in FIG. 13, AT signal) that performs the external output control when the advantageous amount obtained by the player again reaches the threshold value while continuously determining that it is in the advantageous performance state . ) further comprises a.

According to such a configuration, a specific display results, when the determination result of the pre-determining means is operated advantageously operating procedure as different procedures depending on the specific results when became especially Teiyui fruit Although it is derived, an advantageous display result is derived when operated by the advantageous operation procedure. Further, when it is closed advantage effect condition, the determination result of the pre-determining means when a Japanese Teiyui result, advantageous operation procedure capable of specifying information corresponding to the specified result is broadcast knowledge.

Therefore, when a chromatic advantage effect state can the child operation in an advantageous operating procedure in accordance with the information to be broadcast. As a result, depending on whether it is perforated advantage effect state can give a sharp advantageous degree for the player, effectively increasing the expectation for be advantageous effect state, to improve the interest of the game Can do. Further, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that the amount of game value given in the advantageous performance state will increase.

The amount of these reasons, the value gaming granted whether chromatic advantage effect state, and in an advantageous effect state, where there is a high interest to the game arcade both the player and the slot machine is installed, According to the above configuration, the external output means included in the game control means specifies that the player has reached the outside of the slot machine when the advantageous amount obtained by the player in the advantageous performance state reaches the threshold value. It is possible to perform the external output control when the external output control to be enabled is performed and then the advantageous amount obtained by the player again reaches the threshold value . As a result, without providing a signal path for external output from the performance control board, it is possible to transmit the advantageous amount the player has obtained have you advantageous effect state more reliably in the slot machine exterior.

The advantageous performance state is a state that ends when the amount of gaming value imparted by the gaming value granting unit reaches an end amount, and the rendering state determining unit includes the advantageous rendering state and the advantageous rendering state. In the case of determining one end amount from a plurality of types of end amounts having different degrees of advantage for the player,
As a first example, the specific amount exceeds the amount of game value that can be expected to be reached in the non-advantageous effect state for each of the plurality of types of end amounts (for example, 12 ) May be added in multiple types,
As a second example, when the plurality of types of end amounts are set in a prescribed amount (100) unit, the specific amount may be the prescribed amount. This makes it possible to specify that the degree of advantage is determined to be one or more steps higher every time the specific information is output. In this case, the game value exceeding the amount of game value that can be expected to be reached in the non-advantageous effect state is, for example, a predetermined probability (for example, 2%) or less in the non-advantageous effect state. It may be a gaming value that can only be reached, and is 1 when the number of games (average number of games) that can be executed in a predetermined period (1 day, 3 days) is exhausted and in a non-advantageous production state. It may be a game value that cannot be reached once.

  This makes it possible to specify that the degree of advantage is determined to be one or more steps higher every time the specific information is output. In this case, the game value exceeding the amount of game value that can be expected to be reached in the non-advantageous effect state is, for example, a predetermined probability (for example, 2%) or less in the non-advantageous effect state. It may be a gaming value that can only be reached, and is 1 when the number of games (average number of games) that can be executed in a predetermined period (1 day, 3 days) is exhausted and in a non-advantageous production state. It may be a game value that cannot be reached once.

  The notification control means may notify the corresponding information whenever a specific result is obtained in the advantageous performance state, and notifies the corresponding information with a predetermined probability (for example, 70%). It may be a thing. Further, the notification control means may not notify corresponding information even when a specific result is obtained in the non-advantageous production state, and corresponds information with a probability lower than a predetermined probability. May be notified. The specific amount in this case is a gaming value that exceeds the amount of gaming value that can be expected to be reached when the corresponding information is not notified with a predetermined probability or more, although controlled to the first gaming state. (Refer to Modification (4)). In addition, the notification control means changes the execution probability of notifying the corresponding information when a specific result is obtained in the advantageous performance state (for example, 70% or 50% in some cases). %, Sometimes 30%). The specific amount in this case is a gaming value that can be expected to be reached when the corresponding information is not notified under a predetermined execution condition (for example, 70%) or more that is controlled in the first gaming state. It may be a game value exceeding the amount (see Modification (4)).

(2) The derivation control means, in which the determination result of the prior determination means is different from the plural types of specific results, and does not cause the specific display results to be derived regardless of an operation procedure, and is a winning that is allowed to occur. In the case where one of a plurality of types of predetermined results including the award winning (left pressed grape 1 to right pressed grape 2) is reached, the procedure is determined according to the type of the predetermined result and other predetermined results When an operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in a specific procedure different from the procedure determined according to the type, it is given more than when an operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in a procedure different from the specific procedure Control is performed to derive the display result so that the expected value of the game value is high (see FIG. 8B),
The notification control means is based on the determination result specifying information from the information transmission means, on the condition that it is in the advantageous effect state, and the determination result of the prior determination means is any of the plurality of types of predetermined results. Information that is determined according to the type of the predetermined result and different from information determined according to the type of the other predetermined result is notified (the left pressed grape 1 to the right pressed grape 2 Please refer to the navigation effect at the time of winning).

  According to such a configuration, when the determination result of the predetermining means is one of the predetermined results, the type of the predetermined result is higher in the advantageous effect state than in the non-advantage effect state. Since the information according to is notified, the ratio which can operate intentionally in a specific procedure increases. For this reason, the advantage for a player by being in an advantageous performance state can be made more remarkable.

  The derivation control means is operated by the derivation operation accepting means in a specific procedure determined according to the type of the predetermined result when the determination result of the prior determination means is any of a plurality of types of predetermined results. May be always derived, and when the operation is accepted by the deriving operation accepting unit in a procedure different from the specific procedure, the display result may be always derived (deformation). See example (5)).

  Further, when the determination result of the prior determination unit is one of a plurality of types of predetermined results, the derivation control unit performs the derivation operation reception unit according to a specific procedure determined according to the type of the predetermined result. When the operation is accepted by the above, be sure to derive the award winning display result accompanied by the addition of a predetermined amount of game value, and when the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in a procedure different from the specific procedure, It may be possible to derive an award-winning display result that accompanies a game value less than the predetermined amount (see Modification (5)).

  Further, when the determination result of the prior determination unit is one of a plurality of types of predetermined results, the derivation control unit performs the derivation operation reception unit according to a specific procedure determined according to the type of the predetermined result. When the operation is accepted by the user, the award winning display result is always derived, and when the operation is accepted by the deriving operation accepting unit in a procedure different from the specific procedure, the award winning display result can be derived with a predetermined probability. (See the embodiment).

(3) The effect control means ends the advantageous effect state on the condition that the specific display result is derived when the advantageous effect state is obtained (refer to the special replay stop and the fall replay winning a prize). ,
When the specific display result is derived in the first gaming state, the external output means outputs information (fall signal) indicating that the specific display result has been derived to the outside of the slot machine (FIG. 15).

  According to such a configuration, it is determined that only the game control means side determines that the advantageous performance state has ended, and information indicating that the specific display result has been derived is output externally only from the game control means side. It can be more reliably transmitted to the outside of the slot machine that the production state has ended.

(4) Advantage setting means for setting any one of a plurality of types of setting values determined so as to have different advantages for the player (operation on the setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, setting change operation, Setting change mode)
The gaming state control means maintains control to the first gaming state even after a new set value is set by the advantage setting means in the first gaming state (in a setting change mode during the advantageous RT). In the case of transition, it is controlled to the gaming state in which the replay winning probability of the advantageous RT is maintained even after the transition to the setting change mode)
After the setting value is newly set by the advantage setting means in the first gaming state, the external output means uses the gaming value given by the gaming value giving means before the setting. Regardless, the specified information is output to the outside of the slot machine each time the gaming value given by the gaming value granting unit reaches the specified amount after the setting is made (the determination target counter changes the setting) Reset when switched to mode).

  According to such a configuration, when a set value is newly set by the advantage setting means, the specific information is externally output depending on the game situation after setting regardless of the game situation before setting. For this reason, certainty can be improved compared with what outputs information outside based on the game situation before setting.

  (5) The external output unit includes a changing unit for changing the specific amount (see Modification (1)).

  According to such a configuration, the interval at which the specific information is output is adjusted according to the model of the slot machine, such as how much gaming value is given when the advantageous production state is achieved. Therefore, it is possible to easily design at the development stage.

(6) When the special display results (BB1 to BB5) are derived, the gaming state control means controls to a special gaming state (bonus) advantageous to a player different from the first gaming state,
The external output means is derived when the special display result is the first gaming state, is controlled to the special gaming state, and is controlled to the first gaming state after the special gaming state ends. Regardless of the gaming value given in the first gaming state before the special display result is derived, the gaming value given after the special display result is derived and controlled to the first gaming state The specific information is output to the outside of the slot machine based on the value (the determination target counter is reset when the bonus is won).

  According to such a configuration, when the special display result is derived in the first gaming state and is controlled to the special gaming state, the special display result is controlled regardless of the game situation before the special display result is derived. After the game state is controlled and the special game state is finished, the specific information is output to the outside depending on the game situation after the control to the first game state. As a result, even though the gaming value given in the first gaming state controlled after the end of the special gaming state has not yet reached the specific amount, the specific information is output, and the player is distrusted. It is possible to prevent inconveniences such as holding them.

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. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and the technical matter relevant to a winning combination, (b) is a symbol combination and special combination of a predetermined special appearance. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to an appearance. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when several replays win simultaneously, (b) is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning a grape, (c) These are the figures for demonstrating the reel control in the case of winning a strawberry. It is a figure for demonstrating AT lottery conditions. It is a figure for demonstrating the table referred in AT lottery and period lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the continuation probability determination time reference table used for continuation probability lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the reference table at the time of an extra period lottery used for an extra period lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating AT determination processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the net increase number in advantageous RT and the output timing of AT signal. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of an external output board | substrate.

  Embodiments of the present invention 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. FIG. 2 shows the internal structure of the slot machine. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols on each reel constituting the variable display device. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the control circuit of the slot machine. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1, 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 arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged so as to be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, "melon (for example, the pattern of the area number 18 of the left reel 2L)" and "banana (for example, the area number 16 of the left reel 2L), respectively. ), “White grapes (for example, the pattern of area number 3 on the left reel 2L)”, “black grapes (for example, the pattern of area number 17 on the left reel 2L)”, “strawberry (for example, on the left reel 2L) "Region No. 13 design)", "Blank 1 (eg, design of region number 19 on the left reel 2L)", "Blank 2 (eg design of region number 20 on the left reel 2L)", "Black 7 (eg. The symbol of the area number 14 of the left reel 2L), "White 7 (for example, the pattern of the area number 21 of the left reel 2L)", and "BAR (for example, the pattern of the area number 7 of the left reel 2L)" can be distinguished from each other. A plurality of kinds of symbols are drawn in a predetermined sequence, each 21 such.

  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, 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. 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). One BET switch 5 operated when setting the bet number of minutes, MAXBET switch operated when setting a specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the range using credits 6. Settlement switch 10 operated when the medal used for setting the medal and the bet number stored as credits is settled (the medal used for setting the credit and bet number is returned), the game is started The stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the start switch 7 and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R that are operated when It is provided operable by.

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

  Further, on the front door 1b, a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary indicator 12 that displays the number of medals acquired and an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, A payout display 13 is provided for displaying the number of medals paid out due to the winning.

  Further, on the front door 1b, 1BETLED 14 that notifies that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 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).

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

  Inside the casing 1a, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that can detect reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively (see FIG. 4). A reel unit 2 composed of a reel LED 55, an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and a medal payout opening for medals stored in the hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out 9 and 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, a stop switch 36a for selecting whether to enable / disable a stop function that controls the stop state when the big bonus ends (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed). Automatic settlement for selecting whether the automatic settlement function to control automatic settlement at the end of the big bonus, which will be described later (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation), is enabled / disabled The switch 36b functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to the setting change mode at the time of startup, and as a reset switch for canceling an error state and a stop state except for a RAM abnormality error in a normal state. The setting change mode will be described later. Reset / setting that functions as a setting switch to change the set value of the winning probability (race rate) of internal lottery Switch 38, the power switch 39 is provided which is operated to ON / OFF the power.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or credits are used to set the number of bets. 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 L4 (see FIG. 1) becomes effective, 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, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the lower right direction, the lower stage of the reel 2L, The middle line of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L2 set across the symbols arranged in the upward direction, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the design arranged in a V shape. There are four types of winning lines L3, a lower line of reel 2L, a middle part of reel 2C, a lower part of reel 2R, that is, a winning line L4 set across a reverse V-shaped pattern. In a normal gaming state, a preparation mode, an advantageous RT, an unfavorable RT, a big bonus, and an internal medium RT, when a prescribed number of bets are set, winning lines L1 to L All becomes effective. The winning line is not limited to the lines indicated by L1 to L4, and may include, for example, a line extending over symbols arranged in the middle of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R.

  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.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are 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 L4. 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, or 2R on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L4, 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 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.

  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.

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

  In addition, the game control board 40 includes a credit indicator 11, a game auxiliary indicator 12, a payout indicator 13, 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, an insertion request LED 17, a start valid LED 18, a waiting LED 19, a replaying LED 20, and a BET switch valid. LED 21, left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22 L, 22 C, and 22 R, set value display 24, flow path switching solenoid 30, reel motors 32 L, 32 C, and 32 R are connected, and the hopper described above via power supply board 101. A 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, and the sampling circuit 43 acquires a 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). .

  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 57a and 57b, other circuits, and the like are mounted.

  The sub CPU 91a receives the command transmitted from the game control board 40 and the output information from the touch panel controller 99 and performs various controls for performing the effects, and controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. Control directly or 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, 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 four stages of 1 to 4, with 4 being the highest payout rate and the payout rates being 3, 2, 1 in this order. In other words, when 4 is set as the set value, the player has the highest advantage, and the advantages decrease stepwise in the order of 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, and a winning flag that is initialized at the end of each game (small role, replay ) 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 The winning flag (bonus winning flag) that is initialized at the time of the transition to the setting change mode, the gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state of the next game, and the number of digested games reaching the predetermined number of games This is a work in which the number of remaining games controlled in the gaming state is stored when the gaming state is terminated by the above (for example, disadvantageous RT described later). In the special work, an example in which the number of remaining games is stored will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of games digested after being controlled in the gaming state may be stored.

  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 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 disadvantaged RT) before shifting to the setting changing mode is maintained. Thereby, for example, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode during the advantageous RT, the gaming state is controlled so that the replay winning probability of the advantageous RT is maintained even after the setting change mode is entered. In addition, when a transition is made to the setting change mode during a disadvantageous RT that ends when the number of games reaches the predetermined number of games, the number of remaining games is also maintained. 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, if you change to the setting change mode during the internal RT where the bonus is won, the bonus winning flag is initialized, and if you win in the bonus lottery, you can set the winning flag again and the internal RT The game state is controlled such that the replay winning probability is maintained. 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, for example, a preparation mode is stored in relation to the setting change.

  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 for the in-use 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 normal 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 are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. 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.

  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.

[Winnings, transition of gaming state]
FIG. 5A is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations, and FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to a symbol combination and a special appearance. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, a preparation mode controlled after the bonus is completed by the main control unit 41, a predetermined condition is established (a special exit stop in a preparation mode or advantageous RT described later, or Normal gaming state controlled by playing the game a certain number of times in disadvantaged RT, advantageous RT, normal gaming state and advantageous RT controlled by fulfilling a predetermined advantageous condition in the normal gaming state (promotion replay winning to be described later) The disadvantageous RT controlled when a predetermined disadvantageous condition is established (a fall replay winning to be described later), the internal RT controlled when the bonus is won, and the bonus controlled by the bonus winning Be controlled.

  Advantageous RT can be said to be a more advantageous state for the player than the preparation mode and the normal gaming state in that the winning rate of the re-gamer is extremely high. Also, the disadvantaged RT is not controlled by another gaming state until the game is consumed a predetermined number of times (for example, 32) or a bonus is won and is not directly controlled by the advantageous RT, so that the player is more than the normal gaming state. It can be said that it is a disadvantageous state.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as described above, the main control unit 41 can control the game state to the preparation mode, the normal game state, the advantageous RT, the disadvantage RT, the internal RT, and the bonus. When the state is a normal gaming state, advantageous RT, internal RT, etc., the sub-control unit 91 produces an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period in which a navigation effect for informing the internal lottery result can be executed. The state can be controlled.

  Referring to FIG. 5A, the special combination among the winning combinations includes five types of bonuses of big bonuses 1 to 5 (hereinafter, each big bonus is referred to as BB).

  BB1 is awarded when a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines. BB2 is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines. BB3 is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on any of the winning lines. BB4 is awarded when a combination of “Black 7-Black 7-BAR” is aligned on any of the winning lines. BB5 is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines.

  When winning one of BB1 to BB3, the game shifts to a bonus that is controlled every game to regular bonus 1 (hereinafter referred to as RB1). Further, when any of BB4 to BB5 is won, the game is shifted to a regular bonus 2 (hereinafter referred to as RB2) which is controlled by each game.

  While the gaming state is in the bonus, a big bonus medium flag corresponding to the type of BB won is set in the RAM 41c. Further, during the regular bonus, a regular bonus medium flag corresponding to the type of RB is set in the RAM 41c. That is, while the big bonus medium flag is set to the ON state, the corresponding regular bonus medium flag is set to the ON state every time the game is started.

  The bonus generated due to the winning of any one of BB1 to BB3 is terminated on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out. Bonuses resulting from winning of BB4 or BB5 are terminated on condition that 73 or more medals have been paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the game state is controlled to the inside RT from when BB1 to BB5 are internally won until winning. In the internal RT, the probability of winning the replay is higher than that in the normal gaming state. Also, as shown in FIG. 6, after the big bonus is over, the gaming state is controlled to the preparation mode.

  Even if one of BB1 to BB5 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win these roles, they will win these roles. There is nothing. The symbols constituting “BB1” to “BB5” (“black 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”) are not arranged within 7 frames in each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, but 5 in the middle reel 2C. This is because they are not arranged within the frame.

  Next, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, small roles include grape 1 to grape 8, banana grape 1 to banana grape 12, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 2, one piece 1, and one piece 2.

  Among the small roles, melon is awarded when a combination of “melon-melon-melon” is arranged on any of the winning lines. When melon wins, 3 medals are paid out. Even if the melon is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. This is because the symbols constituting the melon ("melon") are not arranged within 7 frames on the left reel 2L and are not arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Next, among the small roles, strawberry 1 becomes a winning when the symbol “strawberry-banana-banana” is derived to any of the winning lines, and one medal is paid out. Among the small roles, strawberry 2 is awarded when the symbol “strawberry” is derived to one of the winning lines for reel 2 </ b> C, and a medal is paid out. In addition, when strawberry 2 wins, since it becomes a prize in all the winning lines L1-L4, four medals are paid out.

  Next, out of the small combinations, the single combination 1 becomes a winning when the symbol “blank 2-blank 2-BAR” is derived to any of the winning lines, and one medal is paid out.

  Of the small combinations, the single combination 2 becomes a winning when the symbol “BAR-white 7-white 7” is derived to any of the winning lines, and one medal is paid out. As will be described later, the single winning combination 2 is set to be able to win only during RB1.

  Next, grapes 1 to 8 will be described. Grape 1 is awarded when a combination of “black grapes—black grapes—black grapes” is aligned on any of the winning lines. Grape 2 is awarded when a combination of “black grapes—black grapes—white grapes” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The grape 3 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-black grape-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. Grapes 4 are awarded when a combination of “black grapes—white grapes—black grapes” is aligned on any of the winning lines. The grape 5 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-white grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The grape 6 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-black grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The grape 7 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-white grape-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The grape 8 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-white grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the symbols constituting each of the grapes 1 to 8 are not arranged within 7 frames on the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, but are arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. Absent. For this reason, even if one of the grapes 1 to 8 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 be able to win these roles, it will be won. There will be no prizes for the grapes.

  However, as will be described later, grapes 1 to 8 are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination and won simultaneously. In addition, either “black grape” or “white grape” is arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and is arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. In addition, as described above, the grapes 1 to 8 are all eight combinations that can be composed of “black grapes” and “white grapes”. For this reason, when the grapes 1 to 8 are won, in principle, any of the grapes can be won.

  Next, banana grapes 1 to 12 will be described. The banana grape 1 is awarded when a combination of “banana-black grape-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 2 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-black grape-banana” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 3 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-banana-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 4 is awarded when a combination of “banana-white grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 5 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-white grape-banana” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 6 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-banana-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 7 is awarded when a combination of “banana-black grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 8 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-white grape-banana” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 9 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-banana-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 10 is awarded when a combination of “banana-white grape-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 11 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-black grape-banana” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 12 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-banana-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, among the symbols constituting each of the banana grapes 1 to 12, “banana” is arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. However, each of “black grape” and “white grape” is not arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, but is arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. Absent. For this reason, even if one of the banana grapes 1 to 12 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R corresponding to the “black grape” and “white grape” of the selected banana grape are set. If you do not operate at the right time to win, you will not win the winning banana grapes.

  When any of the grapes 1 to 8 and the banana grapes 1 to 12 wins, nine medals are paid out.

  Next, among the winning combinations, the replaying combination will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying combination includes normal replay, promotion replay, falling replay 1, falling replay 2, and control replay. 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.

  The normal replay is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The symbols constituting the normal replay (“banana”) are arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and are arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. Therefore, as a general rule, it can be said that the normal replay is a role that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if the winning is made.

  The promotion replay is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-melon” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The symbols constituting the promotion replay (“banana”, “melon”) are arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and are arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. Therefore, it can be said that, as a general rule, the promotion replay can be a prize that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is elected.

  As shown in FIG. 6, after winning the promotion replay in the normal gaming state, the advantageous RT is controlled. As will be described later, the promotion replay is set not to win in the internal lottery in the preparation mode or disadvantaged RT, and is set to win in the internal lottery in the normal gaming state with a predetermined probability. For this reason, no promotion replay is won in the preparation mode or disadvantaged RT. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from the preparation mode or disadvantaged RT to advantageous RT, and is promoted replay only when in the normal gaming state, and is configured to be controlled to advantageous RT only from the normal gaming state. ing.

  Note that even in the preparation mode, the promotion replay may be selected and won with a predetermined probability (very low probability, 1%), and may be configured to be controlled to the advantageous RT from the preparation mode. . Even if it is a disadvantaged RT, it may be possible to make a lottery for the promotion replay with a predetermined probability (very low probability, 1%). You may control so that it may not be made.

  The fall replay 1 is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The tumble replay 2 is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. Of the symbols constituting each of the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2, the left reel 2L is arranged within 7 frames and the middle reel 2C is arranged within 5 frames, but the right reel 2R symbol (“black”). Grapes "" White grapes ") are not placed within 7 frames.

  However, since the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 are won at the same time, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8R, the symbol constituting the right reel 2R of the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 is used as the winning line. You can pull in. For this reason, the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, as a general rule, if they are won. As shown in FIG. 6, after winning the fall replay in the normal gaming state or the advantageous RT, it is controlled to the disadvantaged RT.

  The replay for control is awarded when a combination of “banana-white 7-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Among the symbols constituting the control replay, the symbols of the reels 2L and 2R (“banana”) are arranged within 7 frames in each reel, but the symbol of the middle reel 2C (“white 7”) is 5 It is not placed within the frame. Therefore, even if the control replay is won in the internal lottery, the control replay will not be won unless the stop switch 8C is operated at an appropriate timing.

  However, since the control replay is won simultaneously with the promotion replay and the fall replay, the symbols constituting the promotion replay and the fall replay can be drawn into the winning line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. Therefore, in principle, the control replay cannot be won even if it is won, but it can be said that it can play either of the replays to be won at the same time.

  Next, the special appearance will be described with reference to FIG. The special appearance includes 16 kinds of symbol combinations shown in FIG. 5B such as “banana-melon-black grape”. In this embodiment, the reel control for stopping at any of the special pay lines L1 to L4 in this embodiment is when the player wins any of the grapes 1 to 8 in any gaming state. This is performed when a banana grape is dropped when a banana grape is selected at the same time as the vine grape is selected. As a result, when one of the grapes 1 to 8 is won, the symbol constituting the selected grape cannot be stopped by any of the winning lines L1 to L4, and the banana If you are winning the grapes at the same time and the symbols that make up the winning banana grapes cannot be stopped by any of the winning lines L1 to L4, Can be stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 6, after the special game stops in the preparation mode or the advantageous RT, the game is controlled to the normal gaming state. The normal gaming state is continuously controlled until a bonus is won or until a promotion replay or a fall replay is won. Even if the special game is stopped in a game state other than the preparation mode or the advantageous RT, it is not controlled to the normal game state. Even if the special game is stopped in the normal game state, the control to the normal game state is maintained.

[Combinations of lottery roles]
Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the combination of the lottery object combination read as the lottery object role for each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, the combination of the lottery object combinations varies depending on which game state is in effect. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In FIG. 7, “+” is indicated between winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is simultaneously read out in the internal lottery.

  In FIG. 7, the lottery target 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.

  In addition, the numerical values shown below the circles in FIG. An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination (ordinary “melon” in FIG. 7) in which “300” is set as the number of determination values is 300/65536.

  When the gaming state is the normal gaming state, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB1 + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1, BB2 + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, BB3 + strawberry 1, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 + 1 roll 1, 1 roll 1, grape, left pressed grape 1, left pressed grape 2, middle pressed grape 1, middle pressed grape 2, right pressed grape 1, right pressed grape 2, normal replay, Lip GR 1, Lip GR 2 Are subject to internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery.

  Lip GR1 means normal replay + promotion replay + fall replay, and indicates that normal replay, promotion replay, and fall replay are read and internal lottery is performed. Lip GR2 refers to normal replay + promotion replay + fall replay + control replay, and indicates that normal replay, promotion replay, fall replay, and control replay are read and internal lottery is performed.

  The left-pressed grape 1 refers to grape + banana grape 2 + banana grape 9. Left-pressed grape 2 refers to grape + banana grape 5 + banana grape 12. The medium pressed grape 1 means grape + banana grape 4 + banana grape 8. The medium-pressed grape 2 refers to grape + banana grape 7 + banana grape 11. Right-pressed grape 1 means grape + banana grape 1 + banana grape 3. The right-pressed grape 2 refers to grape + banana grape 10 + banana grape 6. The grapes in the left, middle and right pressed grapes 1 and 2 refer to grape 1 + grape 2 + grape 3 + ... + grape 8. Therefore, for example, the left-pressed grape 1 indicates that the grapes 1 to 8, the banana grape 2, and the banana grape 9 are read and an internal lottery is performed.

  When the game state is in the preparation mode, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB1 + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet role 1, BB2 + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, BB3 + strawberry 1, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1+ Strawberry 2 + 1 sheet 1、1 sheet 1 、 Grape 、 Left-pressed grape 1 、 Left-pressed grape 2 、 Medium-pressed grape 1 、 Medium-pressed grape 2 、 Right-pressed grape 1 、 Right-pressed grape 2 、 Normal replay is subject to internal lottery 、 It is sequentially read as a target combination of internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is advantageous RT, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB1 + Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 + 1 Sheet 1, BB2 + Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2, BB3 + Strawberry 1, Melon, Strawberry 1, Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2, Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 + 1 roll 1, 1 roll 1, grape, left pressed grape 1, left pressed grape 2, middle pressed grape 1, middle pressed grape 2, right pressed grape 1, right pressed grape 2, normal replay, Lip GR 1, Lip GR 2 It becomes a target of internal lottery and is sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is unfavorable RT, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB1 + Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 + 1 Sheet 1, BB2 + Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2, BB3 + Strawberry 1, Melon, Strawberry 1, Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2, Strawberry 1+ Strawberry 2 + 1 sheet 1、1 sheet 1 、 Grape 、 Left-pressed grape 1 、 Left-pressed grape 2 、 Medium-pressed grape 1 、 Medium-pressed grape 2 、 Right-pressed grape 1 、 Right-pressed grape 2 、 Normal replay is subject to internal lottery 、 It is sequentially read as a target combination of internal lottery.

  When the game state is RT in the inside, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1, one piece 1, grape, left-pressed grape 1, left-pressed grape 2, medium-pressed grape 1, medium-pressed Grape 2, right-pressed grape 1, right-pressed grape 2, normal replay, lip GR1, and lip GR2 are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as targets for internal lottery.

  In the normal gaming state and the like, the number of determination values of strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 and strawberry 1 that can be won simultaneously with any of BB1 to BB3 is separately from the bonus in the internal RT. Since it is added to the read strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 role 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1, the winning probability of strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 role 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, and strawberry 1 is constant. It is secured.

  When the game state is RB1, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 player role, 1 player role 1, 1 player role 2, all small roles are subject to internal lottery, and are subject to internal lottery It is sequentially read as a role. All small roles refer to grapes 1-8 + banana grapes 1-12 + melon + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet 1 Further, when the gaming state is RB2, all the small combinations are targeted for internal lottery and are read out as targets for internal lottery.

[Internal lottery]
Next, the internal lottery will be described in detail. In the internal lottery, the variable display device 2 determines whether or not each of the winning combinations described above is permitted, that is, whether or not the symbol combination that generates the winning combination is allowed to perform control for aligning with any winning line. Is determined before the display result is derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is operated). 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 each combination determined according to the gaming state, the obtained random number for internal lottery, the gaming state, and the determination value of each winning combination determined according to the set value set by the reset / setting switch 38 Depending on the number.

  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 a replay combination, and a special combination with any 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.

  In addition, the bonus can be won simultaneously with each combination of strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 role 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 and strawberry 1. Of these, strawberry 1 and strawberry 2 are also referred to as simultaneous winning combinations. Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 + 1 role 1, Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2, Strawberry 1, the ratio of winning simultaneously with bonuses is Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 + 1 role 1, followed by Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2, Strawberry The number of determination values is set to be in the order of 1.

  Next, paying attention to the number of determination values of the re-game player in FIG. 7, the re-game game winning probability is compared for each gaming state. When in the preparation mode or disadvantaged RT, the normal replay is read, and “9000” is set as the number of determination values at that time. For this reason, in the preparation mode or the disadvantaged RT, as a re-playing player, it is possible to win only the normal replay, and the player does not win the promotion replay or the fall replay accompanied by the game state transition. As a result, in the preparation mode, it can be said that the normal game state is controlled only when the above-described special game stops. Moreover, in disadvantageous RT, it can be said that it is controlled to a normal gaming state only by digesting 32 games.

  In the normal gaming state and the advantageous RT, the normal replay, the lip GR1, and the lip GR2 are read, and not only the normal replay but also the promoted replay and the fall replay can be won.

  In the normal gaming state, “1000” is the determination value number when the normal replay is read, “4000” is the determination value number when the Lip GR1 is read, and “4000” is the determination value number when the Lip GR2 is read. "Is set. In the advantageous RT, “1000” is determined as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, “20000” is determined as the number of determination values when the Lip GR1 is read, and “ 20000 "is set. When the player wins the promotion replay in the normal gaming state, the advantageous RT is controlled. Further, when winning a fall replay in the normal gaming state or advantageous RT, it is controlled to disadvantageous RT.

  Note that the total value of the replay determination values in the normal gaming state in the present embodiment is set to be the same value as the normal replay determination value number in the preparation mode or disadvantaged RT. Therefore, in the normal gaming state, the replay winning probability is set to be the same as the preparation mode and disadvantaged RT. On the other hand, the total value of the replay determination values in the advantageous RT is set to have a higher probability than in the preparation mode or the disadvantaged RT.

  Further, in the internal RT, normal replay, lip GR1, and lip GR2 are read, and not only normal replay but also promotion replay and fall replay can be won. In the case of internal RT, “7600” is determined as the number of determination values when normal replay is read, “15200” is determined as the number of determination values when Lip GR1 is read, and the number of determination values when Lip GR2 is read “15200” is set. Even when an internal replay is won for promotion replay or fall replay, the gaming state is not shifted and the internal RT is maintained.

From the above, the probability of winning one of the replays in each of the preparation mode, the normal gaming state, the disadvantaged RT, the advantageous RT, and the internal RT is as follows from the total number of the determination values assigned.
Replay winning probability when in preparation mode ... 9000/65536
Replay winning probability when in normal gaming state 9000/65536
Replay win probability when disadvantageous RT ... 9000/65536
Replay winning probability when advantageous RT is 41000/65536
Replay winning probability when inside RT is 38000/65536
From these, in this embodiment, the probability of winning either replay is higher when in the advantageous RT and the internal medium RT than in the preparation mode, the disadvantaged RT, and the normal gaming state. Is set. Therefore, it can be said that the advantageous RT and the internal RT are advantageous for the player in that the winning probability of replay is higher than that in the preparation mode, disadvantageous RT, and the normal gaming state.

  Further, when the internal RT is the advantageous RT, it is set so that the winning probability of the replay to be drawn preferentially over the bonus in the reel control is set lower than the advantageous RT, as will be described later. Compared with the case where the same replay winning probability is set, the ratio of winning the winning bonus can be increased.

  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. In addition, when a special role + general role is won, a special role winning flag indicating that the special role is won is set in the special role storage work, and a general role winning indicating that the general role is 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.

[Reel stop control]
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 the 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.

  If a special role is elected in a state where the special role has been carried over from before the previous game (strawberry 1, melon, grape 1 etc.), if the special role is won at the same time as the simultaneous winning role, etc. The number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn to the winning line in the range of up to 4 frames, the special role selected A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be drawn to the winning line in the range of 4 frames to the maximum is performed, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, Control is performed to align and stop them, and a winning combination that has not been won will be controlled to be stopped within the 4-frame pull-in range.

  That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. As a result, after winning a small role and then winning a special role, the special role is won, and compared to the case where the special role is preferentially won, Since the special combination can be won, the player's medal can be increased as much as possible before the special combination is won, and reel control advantageous to the player is performed. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the small combination.

  Next, if the special role and the replaying role are won at the same time (BB1 + normal replay, etc.), such as when the replaying role is won while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the selected replay A stop control table in which the number of drawn-in frames is determined so as to draw the game player into the winning line in the range of 4 frames to the maximum is created, and 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.

  When multiple types of re-game players are won simultaneously (for example, Lip GR1), as shown in FIG. 8 (a), it is determined according to the types of re-game players won simultaneously and the order of stop operations. Control is performed to stop the re-game players on the winning line within a maximum of 4 frames. FIG. 8A is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of replays are simultaneously won. In the present embodiment, the type of replay determined according to which of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R is the reel on which the stop operation is first performed (the first stopped reel). Control is performed so as to stop evenly in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line.

  For example, when Lip GR1 including normal replay, promotion replay, and fall replay is elected and left reel 2L or middle reel 2C is first stopped, any combination of promoted replay among the selected replaying players is selected. When the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the control for stopping the combination of the falling replays in any winning line is performed. .

  In addition, when the Lip GR2 including the normal replay, the promotion replay, the fall replay, and the control replay is elected and the left reel 2L or the middle reel 2C is first stopped, the fall replay of the elected replaying player When the control is performed to stop the combination with any winning line and the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the combination of the promoted replays among the selected replaying players is stopped with any winning line. To control.

  As shown in FIG. 3, symbols constituting the promotion replay are arranged at intervals of 7 frames or less on the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on the middle reel 2C, and the winning line L1 to L4 are set. Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 are each independent of the design of the right reel 2R (“black grape” “white grape”) within 7 frames, so the stop switch 8R. It will be missed depending on the operation timing. However, when lip GR1 or lip GR2 is won, tumbling replay 1 and tumbling replay 2 are won simultaneously. For this reason, according to the order of the stop operation, the reel control is performed so that one of the promotion replay and the fall replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  In addition, when the lip GR1 is won, the reel control is performed so that the fall replay is awarded when the right reel 2R is first stopped, and the promotion replay is awarded when the left reel 2L or the middle reel 2C is first stopped. On the other hand, when the lip GR2 is won, the reel control is performed so that a fall replay is awarded when the left reel 2L or the middle reel 2C is first stopped, and a promotion replay is awarded when the right reel 2R is first stopped. It is. Thus, the operation procedure for winning the promotion replay and the operation procedure for avoiding the falling replay winning are set differently when winning the Lip GR1 and winning the Lip GR2.

  For this reason, in the normal gaming state, when the player wins Lip GR1 or Lip GR2, it is controlled to advantageous RT by winning the promotion replay with a probability of 1/2, and wins the fall replay with a probability of 1/2. Therefore, it is controlled to disadvantageous RT. In addition, when the player wins Lip GR1 or Lip GR2 in the advantageous RT, the advantageous RT is maintained by winning the promotion replay with a probability of 1/2, and by winning the fall replay with a probability of 1/2. Controlled to disadvantageous RT.

  As will be described later, when the effect state is controlled to AT, a navigation effect that notifies information related to an operation procedure for winning a promoted replay when a win for Lip GR1 or Lip GR2 is executed. For this reason, when the AT is controlled in the normal gaming state, it is possible to control the advantageous RT by intentionally avoiding the fall replay winning and allowing the promotion replay to win. When the advantageous RT is controlled by the AT, the advantageous RT can be continued by intentionally avoiding the fall replay winning and allowing the promotion replay to win.

  Next, when multiple types of small roles are selected at the same time (strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, grapes 1-8, etc.), small roles with a large number of payouts are given priority over small roles with a small number of payouts. Reel control for drawing into the line is performed.

  As a case where multiple types of small roles are simultaneously elected, grapes (grape 1 to 8), left pressed grape 1, left pressed grape 2, middle pressed grape 1, middle pressed grape 2, right pressed grape 1, and right pressed grape 2 If one of the above is won, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), the types of grapes and banana grapes that were won at the same time, and the reel that was first stopped (the first stopped reel) are on the left. Depending on whether it is a reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, control is performed to align and stop grapes on the winning line within a drawing range of up to four frames. FIG. 8B is a diagram for explaining reel control when a grape is won.

  For example, when banana grapes are won without winning at the same time, regardless of the type of reel that has been first stopped and the stop operation timing of stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, Reel control is performed so that either one always wins. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting each of the grapes 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 7 frames or less on the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on the middle reel 2C. Since L1 to L4 are set as the winning lines, the reel control is performed so that any of the grapes 1 to 8 always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R.

  Further, when the left pressed grape 1 is won and the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, control is performed to stop any one of the selected grapes 1 to 8 on the winning line.

  On the other hand, when the left-pressed grape 1 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that either the selected banana grape 2 or banana grape 9 is aligned on the winning line and stopped. To do. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the banana grape 2 are not arranged within 7 frames of the symbols of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C (“black grapes”). In addition, the symbols constituting the banana grape 9 are not arranged within 7 frames for each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R ("black grape", "white grape"). Therefore, when each stop switch 8L to 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to either the selected banana grape 2 or banana grape 9, it can win the corresponding banana grape 2 or 9, If the stop operation is not performed at any timing, any of the special outcomes shown in FIG. 5B can be derived without winning.

  Further, when the left pressed grape 2 is won and the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that any of the selected grapes 1 to 8 is aligned with the winning line and stopped.

  On the other hand, when the left-pressed grape 2 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that either the selected banana grape 5 or banana grape 12 is aligned on the winning line and stopped. To do. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the banana grape 5 are not arranged within 7 frames of the symbols of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C (“white grapes”). In addition, the symbols constituting the banana grape 12 are not arranged within 7 frames for each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R ("white grape", "black grape"). Therefore, when each of the stop switches 8L to 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to either the selected banana grape 5 or banana grape 12, it can win the corresponding banana grape 5 or 12, If the stop operation is not performed at any timing, any of the special outcomes shown in FIG. 5B can be derived without winning.

  As described above, when the left-pressed grape 1 or the left-pressed grape 2 is won, the reel control is performed so that any of the grapes 1 to 8 is surely won when the left reel 2L is first stopped. When the first stop other than the left reel 2L is stopped, the reel control is performed so that the selected banana grapes are awarded only when the pull-in is possible, and all are picked up when the pull-in is impossible and the special outcome is derived. It is.

  In addition, when the medium pressed grape 1 or the medium pressed grape 2 is won, reel control is performed to ensure that any of the grapes 1 to 8 is awarded when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time. When the other is stopped for the first time, the reel control is performed so that the selected banana grape is awarded only when the pull-in is possible, and when the pull-in is impossible, all are taken out and the special outcome is derived.

  In addition, when the right-pressed grape 1 or the right-pressed grape 2 is won, the reel control is performed to ensure that any of the grapes 1 to 8 is awarded when the right reel 2R is first stopped. When the reels other than the reels 2R are stopped for the first time, the reel control is performed so that the selected banana grapes are awarded only when the pull-in is possible, and when the pull-in is impossible, all are dropped and the special outcome is derived.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the grapes 1 to 8 are surely won according to whether the left pressed grape 1 or 2 is won, the middle pressed grape 1 or 2 is won, or the right pressed grape 1 or 2 is won. By making the first stop reels different, the operation procedure for winning a prize (operating procedure for winning) and the operation procedure for avoiding the special outcome can be made different.

  As will be described later, when the production state is controlled by AT, when winning one of the left-pressed grape 1 to the right-pressed grape 2, the operation procedure for reliably winning any of the grapes 1-8 A navigation effect for informing information related to the is performed. For this reason, when the production state is controlled by the AT, it is possible to win the medals by reliably winning the grapes 1 to 8.

  Next, the reel control when the strawberry 1 is won will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, when strawberry 1 is won by itself, when it is won simultaneously with strawberry 2, a case of winning simultaneously with strawberry 2 + 1 role 1 occurs, as shown in FIG. 8 (c). Reel control is performed.

  First, when the strawberry 1 is elected alone, the reel control is performed to preferentially draw “strawberry-banana-banana” which is a symbol constituting the strawberry 1 into any of the winning lines. As shown in FIG. 3, among the symbols constituting the strawberry 1, “banana” which is a symbol of each of the middle reel 2 </ b> C and the right reel 2 </ b> R is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or 7 frames, but the left reel Since “2strawberry” symbols “strawberry” are not arranged at intervals of 7 frames or less, reel control is performed so that a winning is made according to the stop operation timing of the stop switch 8L.

  Next, when strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 is won, reel control is performed so that “strawberry” in the left reel 2L and “strawberry” in the middle reel 2C are preferentially drawn into any of the winning lines. If the “strawberry” of the middle reel 2C cannot be drawn on the winning line, that is, if the strawberry 2 is missed, reel control for winning the strawberry 1 is performed. As a result, as long as the pull-in is possible, the “strawberry” can be stopped on the winning line with the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C. For the right reel 2R, reel control is performed to draw “banana” onto the winning line, and for “strawberry”, reel control is performed so as not to be pulled at least to the winning line. That is, when strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 is won, reel control is performed so that “strawberry” can be stopped in alignment with the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, but is not stopped in alignment with the right reel 2R. .

  When strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet 1 is selected, "Strawberry" on the left reel 2L, "Strawberry" on the middle reel 2C, and "Strawberry" on the right reel 2R are given priority in any of the winning lines. Pull-in reel control is performed. Accordingly, as long as the pull-in is possible, the “strawberry” can be stopped on the winning line with the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. That is, when the strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1 is won, reel control is performed so that the “strawberry” can be stopped in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. If the “strawberry” of the middle reel 2C cannot be drawn on the winning line, that is, if the strawberry 2 is missed, reel control for winning the strawberry 1 is performed. Furthermore, when the strawberry 1 cannot be won, reel control is performed to draw in the symbols constituting the single winning combination 1 as much as possible.

  As shown in FIG. 7, Strawberry 1 and Strawberry 2 are the simultaneous winning combinations that are won simultaneously with the bonus, with Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 + 1 Sheet 1 being the highest, followed by Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 and Strawberry 1 in that order. The number of judgment values is set so that When the strawberry 1 or strawberry 2 is won, the reel control shown in FIG. 8C is performed. For this reason, the more the symbol of “strawberry” appears on the winning line, the more expectation that the bonus is won can be improved, and the fun of the game can be improved.

[Processing by the main control unit 41]
Next, processing executed by the main control unit 41 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the slot machine 1, the game is progressed by repeatedly performing the game process one game at a time. For this purpose, the game must be in a state where the game can be progressed first.

  In order to be able to advance the game, for example, the set value work is stored in the set value work with the set value in the normal range with the main control unit 41 including the main CPU 41a activated, and the data stored in the RAM 41c. The condition is that there is no abnormality. When the game is ready to proceed, game processing is repeated in the slot machine 1 game by game. 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

  The game control process is also executed after the power is turned on and a predetermined boot process is performed, or immediately after the setting is changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. When processing of one game is started, first, the number of bets 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 operating the start switch 7. A BET process for instructing the substantial start of the game is performed.

  If the player has won a replay in the previous game, the same bet number as the previous game is automatically set by the replay game flag (the replay game flag is erased at this stage). In the BET process, every time a bet number is set, a BET command that can specify the number of medals used for setting the bet number is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  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 winnings for each combination determined according to the gaming state are allowed based on the extracted random number value. A lottery process is performed to determine whether or not to do so. In the lottery process, an internal winning command indicating the setting status of the winning flag set in the RAM 41c according to the lottery result is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  In the lottery process, when one of BB1 to BB5 is won, a process for controlling the internal medium RT (for example, setting the value of the internal medium RT flag as the value of the game state flag) is performed.

  When the lottery process is completed, a reel rotation process is performed next. In the reel rotation process, the reel motor 32L is set on condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the previous game. , 32C, 32R are driven, and rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started.

  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. Thereafter, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by the player, the driving of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stopped, and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped.

  In the reel rotation process, a reel rotation command for notifying the start of reel rotation is transmitted to the effect control board 90 when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started, and rotation of any one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Each time, a reel stop command capable of specifying the area number of the corresponding stop operation position of the corresponding reel is transmitted to the effect control board 90 to determine which reel has been stopped.

  When the driving of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, a winning determination process for determining whether or not any of the symbols shown in FIG. 5A is derived and displayed on the winning line in the display result at the time of stopping. Is done. 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.

  In the winning determination process, after the winning determination is made, a winning determination command capable of specifying the presence / absence of the winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out is sent to the effect control board 90. In the winning determination process, when it is determined that one of BB1 to BB5 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 done.

  Further, in the winning determination process, when it is determined that the player has won the fall replay during the normal gaming state or the advantageous RT, a process for controlling the disadvantaged RT (for example, the value of the disadvantageous RT in the value of the gaming state flag). Set value etc.). Further, when it is determined that the promotion replay has been won in the normal gaming state, processing for controlling the advantageous RT (for example, setting the advantageous RT value as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  Further, when it is determined that no winning has occurred and the special outcome is stopped at any of the winning lines L1 to L4 when in the preparation mode or advantageous RT, the game is controlled to the normal gaming state. Processing (for example, setting the value of the normal gaming state to the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  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. Also, in the payout process, when the payout of medals is started by payout of winnings or credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets), a payout start command for notifying the start of payout of medals is sent to the effect control board 90. When the medal payout by winning and winning the credit is completed, a payout end command for notifying the end of the medal payout is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  In the payout process, as various processes not related to winning, in the bonus, a payout counting process for counting medals paid out based on a signal from the payout sensor 34c, based on the counted medal number Bonus end determination process for determining whether or not the bonus end condition is satisfied (for example, whether or not 270 or more medals have been paid out), and the disadvantage RT end condition is satisfied by digesting 32 games during the disadvantaged RT A disadvantageous RT end determination process is performed to determine whether or not it has been performed.

  In the bonus end determination process, when it is determined that the bonus end condition is satisfied, a process for controlling to the preparation mode (for example, setting the value of the preparation mode flag to the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. Further, in the disadvantageous RT end determination process, when it is determined that the disadvantageous RT termination condition is satisfied, a process for controlling to the normal gaming state (for example, setting the value of the normal gaming state to the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. Done.

  In the payout process, the game state of the next game (whether it is a preparation mode, a normal game state, an advantageous RT, a disadvantaged RT, a bonus, etc.) can be specified. The status command is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  In the payout process, a winning flag that does not carry over (a winning flag for a small combination or replaying combination) is also deleted, and a winning flag for a bonus stored in a special work is not deleted. Thereby, the winning flag of the bonus stored in the special work in the RAM 41c in the main control unit 41 is carried over to the next game until the winning bonus is won. 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 game control process according to the present embodiment, a process is performed for outputting an AT signal indicating that the AT has been controlled to the outside of the slot machine. This process will be described later.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 performs a transition of the game state among the preparation mode, the normal game state, the advantageous RT, the disadvantageous RT, the internal RT, and the bonus, A command is transmitted to the effect control board 90 according to the progress of the game. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 performs various processes based on the command received from the game control board 40.

[Processing by sub-control unit 91]
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 milliseconds), and the timer interrupt flag of the RAM 91c is set to the ON state by the reset / interrupt controller. Then, the effect control interruption process 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 game effects are performed by displaying images on the liquid crystal display 51 and generating sounds from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1. Image element data and moving image data for performing a game effect are stored in a predetermined ROM 91b.

  In order to perform a game effect, the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 has various counters, areas for setting various flags, a game state command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, and an internal winning command. The area for storing the winning status, the combination of the display results derived to the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the information indicating whether or not a winning has occurred, and the gaming state applied in the game running on the gaming control board 40 side (The winning situation and the game state are twice) are also provided in the RAM 91c.

  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.

  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 described above according to the AT-related process related to the control of the effect state to the AT according to the game state and the like, and according to the game state and the effect state. A game effect execution process for executing the game effect is performed.

  The AT-related process is an AT lottery process for performing various lotteries related to determination of whether or not to control the AT in accordance with a command from the main control unit 41 and determination of a period to be controlled by the AT, and depending on the results of various lotteries AT control processing for controlling the effect state to AT. In addition, various lotteries refer to lotteries that are randomly determined using, for example, random numbers generated by a predetermined random number generator or the like. In addition, the game effect execution process includes a navigation effect execution process for executing a navigation effect according to the result of the internal winning when the effect state is controlled by the AT.

[AT lottery processing]
In the AT lottery process, it is determined whether or not a predetermined AT lottery condition is satisfied, and when it is determined that the AT lottery condition is satisfied, an AT lottery for determining whether or not to control the AT, and when controlling to the AT A period lottery for determining a period to be controlled by the AT is performed.

  When the AT is selected in the AT lottery, an AT winning flag indicating that the AT is won is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. In the AT control process, the effect state is controlled to AT according to the AT winning flag as will be described later.

  In the period lottery, an end number for determining a period controlled by the AT is determined. The AT that is started by winning the AT in the AT lottery is controlled until the net increase in the number of medals after the advantageous RT is reached reaches the determined end number. Therefore, it can be said that the greater the number of finished sheets, the longer the period controlled by the AT, and the higher the degree of advantage for the player. When the end number is determined, end number information for specifying the end number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the end number is set.

  Next, an example of AT lottery and period lottery will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining AT lottery conditions. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a table referred to in the AT lottery and the period lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the AT lottery condition is satisfied by winning a bonus regardless of the gaming state. Whether or not a bonus is won is determined based on an internal lottery command from the main control unit 41, for example.

  When a bonus is won during AT non-winning in which the AT winning flag is not set, AT lottery and period lottery are performed with reference to the table shown in FIG. Further, when a bonus is won during the AT win with the AT win flag set, AT lottery and period lottery are performed with reference to the table shown in FIG.

  When the table shown in FIG. 10A is referred to, the end number is determined to be 0 at a rate of 50%, the end number is determined to be 100 at a rate of 30%, and the end number is set to 200 at a rate of 15%. The AT lottery is performed so that the end number is determined to be 300 at a rate of 10%, the end number is determined to be 400 at a rate of 3%, and the end number is determined to be 500 at a rate of 2%. .

  When the end number is determined to be 0, the AT is not won, and when the end number is determined to be 1 or more (100 or more in the present embodiment), the AT is selected and the AT winning flag is set. Thus, in the present embodiment, by determining one end number from a plurality of end numbers including 0, AT lottery and period lottery are performed by one lottery. The AT lottery and the period lottery are not limited to one lottery and may be performed separately. For example, an AT lottery may be performed, and a period lottery may be performed when winning in the AT lottery.

  When the table shown in FIG. 10B is referred to, the end number is determined to be 100 at a rate of 60%, the end number is determined to be 200 at a rate of 25%, and the end number is set to 300 at a rate of 10%. The AT lottery is performed so that the end number is determined to be 400 at a rate of 3% and the end number is determined to be 500 at a rate of 2%. Thus, when a bonus is won during an AT win, the AT win is set.

  Before winning the bonus in the AT win, the end number is set because the AT was won. In the present embodiment, when a bonus is won during the AT win, the end number information before the bonus win is reset, and the end number determined by the lottery performed by winning the bonus is specified. End number information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c.

  Returning to FIG. 9, the AT lottery condition is also satisfied when an advance replay is won when the AT is not winning and the gaming state is the normal gaming state. Whether or not the gaming state is the normal gaming state is determined based on, for example, a gaming state command transmitted from the main control unit 41 at the end of the previous game. Further, whether or not a promotion replay winning is determined is determined based on a winning determination command from the main control unit 41, for example. When the AT is not elected and is in the normal gaming state, when the promotion replay is won, AT lottery and period lottery are performed with reference to the table shown in FIG.

  When the table shown in FIG. 10C is referred, the end number is determined to be 0 at a rate of 90%, the end number is determined to be 100 at a rate of 4%, and the end number is set to 200 at a rate of 3%. The AT lottery is performed so that the end number is determined to be 300 at a rate of 2% and the end number is determined to be 400 at a rate of 1%.

  In the present embodiment, when the AT lottery is performed with reference to the tables shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the table shown in FIG. 10C is referred to and the AT lottery is performed. The winning rate is set so that the AT winning is performed at a higher rate and the number of finished sheets is increased at a higher rate than when the winning is performed. Therefore, it can be said that the table shown in FIG. 10A is more advantageous for the player than the table shown in FIG. 10C, and the table shown in FIG. It is possible to improve a sense of expectation for winning a bonus as an opportunity to perform.

  In addition, when the AT lottery is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG. 10 (b), the rate is higher than when the AT lottery is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG. 10 (a). In addition to winning the AT, the winning rate is set so that a larger number of finished sheets is determined at a high rate. For this reason, the table shown in FIG. 10 (b) is more advantageous for the player than the table shown in FIG. 10 (a), and a sense of expectation for winning the bonus when the AT is being won. Can be improved. The table shown in FIG. 10B in the present embodiment has been described with respect to an example in which AT is always won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and what is AT winning at a higher rate than the table shown in FIG. As long as the winning rate is set so as to be determined at a higher rate than the table shown in FIG.

  In addition, the AT lottery condition is not limited to winning a bonus, but is also established by winning a promotion replay in the normal gaming state. The normal gaming state is a gaming state that is shifted to after the preparation mode after the bonus ends, or after the advantageous RT or the disadvantaged RT ends. For this reason, during the AT non-winning state, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the promotion replay winning a prize when being controlled in the normal gaming state.

  The AT lottery conditions are not limited to those shown in FIG. The AT lottery condition may be established by, for example, stopping a specific symbol combination or digesting a predetermined number of games. Thereby, the variation of AT lottery conditions can be made abundant and the interest of a game can be improved.

  Further, the winning rates used for the AT lottery and the period lottery are not limited to those shown in FIG. The winning rate used in the AT lottery executed when the bonus is won may be varied depending on, for example, the gaming state when the bonus is won. Thereby, the advantageous degree regarding AT can be varied according to the gaming state, and the interest of the game can be improved. Even when AT is not winning, when the AT lottery condition is satisfied in a specific gaming state (for example, the preparation mode), it is always determined that the winning number is AT winning, that is, 100 or more finish numbers. It may be configured. As a result, the player can have a sense of expectation that the AT lottery condition is satisfied in a specific gaming state.

  Also, in the AT lottery process, the probability that the AT will continue until the net increase in the advantageous RT reaches the set end number on condition that the end number is set (including update at the time of continuation described later). In addition, a continuation probability lottery for determining a continuation probability indicating the continuation probability is performed, and an AT continuation lottery is performed in accordance with the determined continuation probability. The AT continuous lottery refers to determining whether or not to continue the AT after the net increase number in the advantageous RT reaches the set end number.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining a continuation probability determination reference table used for continuation probability lottery. In the continuation probability lottery in the present embodiment, a different table is referred to according to the set end number specified from the end number information.

  FIG. 11A is a table used for the continuation probability lottery when the set number of finished sheets is 400 or less. When the table of FIG. 11A is referred to in the continuation probability lottery, the continuation probability is 20% and the continuation probability is “25%”, and the continuation probability is 40% and the continuation probability is “50%”. The distribution probability is determined to be “75%” as the continuation probability at the distribution rate of% and “85%” as the continuation probability at the distribution rate of 10%.

  FIG. 11B is a table used for the continuation probability lottery when the set end number is 500 or more. When the table of FIG. 11B is referred to in the continuation probability lottery, the continuation probability is set to “25%” at a 50% distribution rate, and the continuation probability is set to “50%” at a distribution rate of 30%. % Is determined to be “75%” as the continuation probability.

  Thus, in the continuation probability lottery, a lower probability is determined as a continuation probability at a higher rate than when the set end number is 500 or more and 400 or less. As a result, even when it is determined that a certain profit can be obtained when the set number of finished sheets is 500 or more, the continuity is improved by making the AT more likely to be continued and the AT is more likely to be continued. Too much can be prevented as much as possible.

  In the AT lottery process, according to the continuation probability determined by the continuation probability lottery, an AT continuation lottery is performed to determine whether or not to continue the AT after the net increase number in the advantageous RT reaches the set end number.

  Further, in the AT lottery process, when it is determined that the AT is to be continued in the AT continuous lottery, an extra period lottery is performed for determining the control period of the AT to be continued, that is, an additional number to be added to the set end number. .

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an extra period lottery reference table used for extra period lottery. When the table shown in FIG. 12 is referred to, the added number is determined to be 100 at a rate of 60%, the added number is determined to be 200 at a rate of 25%, and the added number is determined to be 300 at a rate of 10%. The additional period lottery is performed so that the additional number is determined to be 400 at a rate of 3% and the additional number is determined to be 500 at a rate of 2%.

  In the AT lottery process, when the additional number to be added is determined by the extra period lottery, the additional number information for specifying the determined additional number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. When a bonus is won during the AT win, the added number information for specifying the added number determined in the extra period lottery performed by resetting the added number before winning the bonus and determining the bonus winning is determined by the RAM 91c. Stored in a predetermined area.

  As will be described later, when the additional number of sheets is set, when the net increase number during the advantageous RT reaches the set end number, the end number information is added to the currently set end number. It is updated to information for specifying the number of sheets.

  Further, when the end number is updated by the addition addition, the lottery similar to the continuation probability lottery and AT continuation lottery described above is performed after reaching the updated end number. In this case, when it is determined that the AT will be continued in the AT continuous lottery, the same lottery as the above-described extra period lottery is performed, and the additional number information for specifying the additional number according to the lottery result is predetermined in the RAM 91c. Stored in the area.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, after winning an AT in the AT lottery, in principle, the AT can be continued until it is determined not to continue the AT in the AT continuous lottery.

[AT control processing]
In the AT control process, when the AT winning flag is set, the production state is controlled to AT by starting the control to the normal gaming state. When controlled by the AT, as will be described later, for example, a navigation effect is executed when a winning combination is selected as described later. For example, when controlled by the AT, a navigation effect is executed when a promotion replay or fall replay is won, so the player intentionally has a combination of symbols with a high degree of advantage (in this embodiment, promotion replay). Can be stopped. Therefore, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to control the advantageous RT from the normal gaming state and to maintain the advantageous RT.

  In the normal gaming state, when the AT is controlled by the AT, and the stop operation is mistakenly caused by falling and replaying and is controlled to a disadvantageous RT, the AT winning flag is erased as a penalty to end the AT, and then the AT lottery It will not be controlled by AT until you win. In addition, if the AT is controlled by the AT in the normal gaming state and the stop operation is mistakenly caused by falling and replaying and is controlled to the disadvantaged RT, the AT winning flag is not erased and the AT is also regarded as the AT even in the disadvantaged RT. The navigation effect may be executed by controlling, and the AT may be controlled when the disadvantaged RT is controlled to the normal gaming state without being controlled by the AT.

  Further, in the AT control processing, based on a command from the main control unit 41, a net increase number for specifying a net increase number after the promotion replay winning in the normal gaming state in which the AT is started and being controlled to be advantageous RT. Processing for updating the identification information is performed. In the AT control process, for example, based on the gaming state command from the main control unit 41, it is specified that the normal gaming state is controlled to the advantageous RT and that the advantageous RT is controlled. Further, in the AT control process, for example, the number of medals used for setting the bet number is specified based on the BET command from the main control unit 41 during advantageous RT, and the net increase number specifying information is subtracted and updated. The number of medals paid out based on the winning determination command is specified, and the information for specifying the net increase number is added and updated. The information for specifying the pure increase number is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c.

  If the stop operation was mistakenly caused by falling and replaying and controlled to the disadvantaged RT while being controlled by the AT in the advantageous RT, the AT winning flag was deleted as a penalty and the AT was terminated, and then the AT lottery It will not be controlled by AT until winning. If the stop operation is mistakenly caused to fall and replay and is controlled to the disadvantageous RT while being controlled by the AT in the advantageous RT, the navigation effect is executed by controlling the AT even in the disadvantageous RT. May be. In this case, after that, the disadvantaged RT is controlled to the advantageous RT again through the normal gaming state. In this embodiment, the net increase number in the disadvantageous RT and the normal gaming state is specified as the net increase number. It may be reflected in the information for use or may not be reflected.

  Further, when the bonus RT is won and the internal RT is controlled when the advantageous RT is controlled by the AT, the navigation effect is executed by controlling the AT even in the internal RT. Even when the internal RT is controlled by the AT, the navigation effect is controlled not to be executed after the fact that the bonus has been won is notified as will be described later. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from intentionally avoiding the bonus winning and continuing the internal medium RT, as compared with the case where the navigation effect is executed indefinitely in the internal medium RT. .

  In the AT control process, it is determined whether the net increase number specified from the calculated net increase number specifying information has reached the set end number or not when the AT is controlled. When it is determined that the net increase number has not reached the set end number, the AT is continued as it is.

  In the AT control process, when it is determined that the net increase number has reached the set end number, and when it is determined that the additional number is not set, the control to the AT is terminated. At this time, the AT winning flag is reset.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the net increase number has reached the set end number and when it is determined that the additional number has been set, in order to continue the AT thereafter, in the AT control process The end number information is updated to information for specifying the number obtained by adding the added number to the currently set end number. Further, when the end number is added and updated, the added number information is reset by adding the added number to the end number. Thereby, when the additional number is set, the AT can be continued even after the end number is reached. Further, as described above, after the end number is added and updated, a lottery similar to the continuation probability lottery and the AT continuation lottery is performed, and when it is determined to continue the AT in the AT continuation lottery, the above-described addition is performed. A lottery similar to the period lottery is performed, and the number of extras is set again according to the lottery result.

  As described above, by performing the AT lottery process and the AT control process, the AT can be controlled according to the result of the AT lottery, and the AT is continued according to the result of the AT continuous lottery according to the continuation probability determined by the continuation probability lottery. Furthermore, the AT can be controlled over a period corresponding to the results of the period lottery and the extra period lottery.

[Navigation effect execution processing]
In the navigation effect execution process, it is determined whether or not the effect state is AT. When it is determined that the effect is AT, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is won. The navigation target role includes promotion replay, fall replay, banana grape and the like. Whether or not the navigation target combination is won is specified from the internal winning command from the main control unit 41.

  In the navigation effect execution process, when it is determined that the navigation target role is won during the AT, the navigation effect corresponding to the selected navigation target role is executed. More specifically, when it is determined that Lip GR1 or Lip GR2 including the navigation target role is won in the AT, or when it is determined that left pressed grape 1 to right pressed grape 2 is won, It is possible to execute a navigation effect that notifies an operation procedure for stopping a symbol combination (elevation replay, grape) that is advantageous to the user. As a result, when the player is in the AT, it is possible to win the promoted replay or grapes that are intentionally won, and to avoid the fall replay winning.

  As a navigation effect when winning a promotion replay or falling replay, a push order (see FIG. 8A) for winning a promotion replay according to the winning situation is notified. For example, a message such as “Left or middle press!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the Lip GR1. Further, as a navigation effect when winning the Lip GR2, a message such as “Right press!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  In addition, as a navigation effect when winning either left-pressed grape 1 to right-pressed grape 2, a push order (see FIG. 8B) for reliably winning any one of grapes 1-8 is notified. Is done. For example, when winning the left-pressed grape 1, any of the grapes 1 to 8 can be reliably won as an advantageous symbol combination by first stopping the left reel, so the left reel is first stopped. A message such as “Press left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, when the middle pressed grape 1 is won, any one of the grapes 1 to 8 can be surely won as an advantageous symbol combination by first stopping the middle reel, so that the middle reel is first stopped. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As described above, in the navigation effect in the present embodiment, a message reminiscent of an operation procedure that is advantageous for the player is notified in the same manner regardless of the type of the navigation target combination that is selected. For this reason, the player can operate with an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player without being conscious of the type of the navigation target combination that is won.

  In addition, the aspect of a navigation effect is not restricted to such an aspect, What kind of thing may be sufficient as long as a player can distinguish according to a winning condition. Further, the navigation effect is not limited to what is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, but may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

[Other game effects]
The game effects executed by the game effect execution process include the navigation effects and the game state effects described above. As the gaming state effect, for example, when the non-AT is being performed regardless of the gaming state, a normal effect (for example, a message such as “Normally!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51) is performed. In addition, a special effect (for example, a message such as “AT in progress!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51) is performed during the AT regardless of the gaming state.

  When the period is controlled by the advantageous RT or the internal RT in which the bonus is won, the probability of winning a replay in which the pull-in control is performed in preference to the bonus increases. In addition, when the period is controlled to the advantageous RT or the internal RT in which the bonus is won, as described above, the winning is given to the banana grape or the like in which the pull-in control is performed in preference to the bonus. Therefore, it is difficult to win the winning bonus even if it is controlled by the RT inside the bonus winning, and it is highly likely that the replay will be won or the grapes or bananas will be won as in the advantageous RT. Win the grapes.

  In the present embodiment, a predetermined performance execution condition is established when a bonus is won and the internal RT is controlled, and during advantageous RT (for example, winning strawberry 1, strawberry 2, etc. that can be won simultaneously with the bonus) When you do, an effect will be given to remind you that you have won the bonus. In other words, when the inside is controlled to RT and when a predetermined performance execution condition is established during the advantageous RT, a continuous performance is provided as a gaming state performance to notify information relating to whether or not the bonus is won. It is. The continuous effect is an effect of performing bonus winning notification for notifying the presence / absence and type of bonus winning as the ending of the story after performing the effect of developing a series of stories over a predetermined period (for example, five games). For the above reasons, when a continuous performance is being executed, even if a bonus is won, it is difficult to win the bonus, so the bonus may be won over the period during which the continuous performance is being executed. You can talk about things that you don't have, and you can improve the fun of the game. It should be noted that, as described above, the navigation effect is controlled not to be executed after the fact that the continuous effect has been executed and the bonus has been won is notified when the AT is controlled.

  In addition, as the game state effect, an AT control effect is provided in which information related to whether or not the game is controlled by the AT after the bonus ends when a predetermined notification condition is established. For example, when the AT winning flag is set, the AT control effect displays a message such as “may be controlled by AT!” On the liquid crystal display 51 at a higher rate than when the AT winning flag is not set. It may be executed by displaying. As a result, it is possible to enhance a sense of expectation for being controlled by the AT due to the execution of the AT control effect. The predetermined notification condition is established in the progress of the game, for example, the one established when the AT lottery condition is established, the one established by winning a specific winning combination, or the one fulfilled by digesting the predetermined number of games. As long as the conditions can be satisfied.

  In addition, the AT end number in this embodiment is determined from a plurality of types of end number that differ in units of 100. For this reason, when being controlled by the AT, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the AT is continued before the net increase number reaches 100. By using this, for example, as a gaming state effect during AT, it is determined that when the net increase in advantageous RT reaches 100, for example, when it reaches 90, it will continue to be controlled by AT A continuation effect for notifying information related to whether or not it is being performed is performed. Alternatively, information related to the period controlled by the AT when it is controlled by the AT (including information for specifying a set end number and information for specifying a number less than 100 from the set end number) is notified. In this case, for example, information regarding whether or not it is determined that the AT will continue to be controlled by the AT until reaching the number specified from the notified information on the net increase in advantageous RT is notified. The continuation effect to be performed may be performed. In these cases, for example, as the continuous effect, for example, the current net increase number is calculated from the set end number minus the current net increase number, or when the addition number is set, the total number of the end number and the addition number. When the subtracted number is 100 or more, it may be executed by displaying a message “may continue!” On the liquid crystal display 51 at a higher rate than when the number is less than 100. Thereby, the expectation with respect to continuing AT can be heightened by continuation effect being performed.

  In addition, the AT continuous lottery for notifying the information related to whether or not the additional number is set as the gaming state effect (that is, whether or not the AT is to be continued) until the set end number is reached. You may make it perform. The AT continuous lottery effect is executed, for example, by displaying a message such as “May continue!” On the liquid crystal display 51 at a higher rate when it is determined that the AT is continued than when it is determined that the AT is not continued. It may be done. As a result, it is possible to enhance a sense of expectation that the AT will continue by executing the AT continuous lottery effect.

  In addition, the aspect of a game state effect is not restricted to such an aspect, What kind of thing may be sufficient. In addition, the game state effect is not limited to what is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, but may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

[Processing related to AT signal output]
Next, among the game control processes executed by the main control unit 41, an AT signal output process for outputting an AT signal indicating that the AT is controlled to the outside of the slot machine will be described.

  The AT is controlled by the sub control unit 91. For this reason, the main control part 41 cannot judge directly whether it is controlled by AT and how much it is controlled by AT. However, when the sub control unit 91 is controlled by the AT, the navigation effect is executed. If the stop operation is not mistaken, the promotion replay is won and the fall replay winning is avoided when winning the Lip GR1 or Lip GR2. It is also possible to avoid stopping the special appearance by winning the grapes when winning the grape + banana grapes. As a result, when controlled to AT by the sub-control unit 91, the control to the advantageous RT that improves the replay winning probability can be continued, and the prize can be won without intentionally losing the grapes. It will increase steadily.

  On the other hand, if the sub control unit 91 is not controlled by the AT, the navigation effect is not executed. Therefore, it is not possible to intentionally win the promotion replay and avoid the fall replay winning, and to win the grape and special The stop cannot be avoided. As a result, if the sub-control unit 91 is not controlled by the AT, the majority of games are played in the normal gaming state or disadvantaged RT, and grapes cannot be deliberately won. There will be no.

  Using this point, in the AT signal output process, the net increase number at the advantageous RT is calculated, the control status to the AT is determined based on the calculated net increase number, and the AT signal is output to the outside according to the determination result. Is performed. The AT signal output process is a net increase number calculation process for calculating the net increase number in the advantageous RT, and the control status to the AT on the sub-control unit 91 side is determined based on the calculated net increase number, and the AT signal is determined according to the determination result. And AT determination processing for outputting to the outside.

  First, the net increase number calculating process will be described. In the net increase number calculation process, the net increase number of medals in the advantageous RT is calculated without being controlled to another gaming state after being controlled to the advantageous RT. The net increase in the number of medals in the advantageous RT refers to the number of medals obtained by subtracting the number of medals used for setting the betting number in the advantageous RT from the number of medals paid out during the advantageous RT.

  In the net increase number calculation process, the value of a predetermined determination target counter is updated in accordance with the medal payout / betting number setting in the advantageous RT, and the net increase number of medals is specified from the value of the determination target counter. The determination target counter is stored and updated in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c.

  More specifically, in the net increase number calculation process, when the bet number is set during the advantageous RT, the value of the determination target counter is subtracted and updated by the set bet number, and in the game started during the advantageous RT When a prize is generated and medals are paid out, the value of the determination target counter is added and updated for the number of payouts. In addition, the value of the judgment target counter is reset when it is controlled to another gaming state by a fall replay winning, special event stop, bonus winning etc. in advantageous RT, or when it is switched to the setting change mode. The Thereby, the net increase number of medals in the advantageous RT can be specified from the value of the determination target counter.

  Next, the AT determination process will be described. In the AT determination process, the control status to the AT on the sub-control unit 91 side is determined based on the calculated net increase, and an AT signal is output to the outside according to the determination result. The AT determination process may be performed at a predetermined timing in one game. In the present embodiment, for example, the AT determination process is performed after the winning determination process is performed.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the AT determination process. In the AT determination process, first, in S1, it is determined whether or not the gaming state is advantageous RT. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the finished game is a game started during advantageous RT. When the gaming state is not advantageous RT, it can be said that there is a high possibility that the production state is not AT on the sub-control unit 91 side for the reason described above. Therefore, in S1, it is determined whether the performance state is likely to be AT. If it is determined in S1 that it is not advantageous RT, the AT determination process is ended as it is because there is a high possibility that it is not AT. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1 that the advantage is RT, it can be said that there is a possibility of AT, and therefore the process proceeds to S2.

  In S2, it is determined whether or not the AT determined flag is set. The AT determined flag is a flag that is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 in S4, which will be described later, and indicates that it is already determined that the AT is being performed in the AT determination process. The AT determined flag is reset when the advantageous RT is finished. If it is determined in S2 that the AT determined flag is not set, the process proceeds to S3. If it is determined that the AT determined flag is set, the process proceeds to S5.

  In S3, it is determined whether or not the value of the determination target counter updated in the net increase number calculation process is equal to or greater than a predetermined initial reference value (threshold value). The initial reference value refers to a predetermined net increase that cannot be expected to be increased by itself in a state where the sub control unit 91 is not controlled by the AT and the navigation effect is not executed (non-AT). The initial reference value is stored in the ROM 41b of the main control unit 41. In the present embodiment, “7” is set as the initial reference value.

  Here, when it is determined in S3 that the value of the determination target counter is equal to or greater than the initial reference value “7”, the possibility that the effect state is controlled by the sub control unit 91 side will be described below. To do.

  First, the number of net increase per game when the advantageous RT is not in AT is calculated. The net increase per game is calculated based on the winning rate of grapes and banana grapes that are won with a relatively high probability among small roles and that have a relatively large number of medals (9 payouts). In the calculation of the net increase per game, the other small roles (melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 2, 1 single role 1) of the small roles are elected with a low probability and the number of payouts is the number of bets 3 Ignored because it is: In addition, the decrease in the net increase when no winning combination is won is ignored because it is in an advantageous RT and will win any replay with a high probability. Further, replay is ignored because even if it is won with high probability, only the number of wagers will be awarded and the net increase will be zero.

  The net increase per game by winning the grapes 1-8 when the RT is advantageous but non-AT is the number of judgment values of the grapes 1-8 is "2775", regardless of the operation procedure Since it is always possible to win and the net increase when winning is (9-3) = “6”, (2775/65536) × 6 = 16650/65536.

  In addition, the net increase per game when the grapes 1 to 8 are won at the same time as one of the banana grapes when the RT is advantageous but not AT is the judgment value of the left push grape 1 to the right push grape 2 The number is 2775 × 6 = “16650”, 100% grapes 1-8 can be won with a probability of 1/3, and the composition pattern of banana grapes selected with a probability of 2/3 (black grapes or Banana grapes can only be won with a probability (1/2 × 1/2) of pulling white grapes) with two reels, and the net increase when winning is (9-3) = “6” Therefore, (2775 × 6/65536) × (1/3 + 2/3 × 1/2 × 1/2) × 6 = 49950/65536.

  From the above, the net increase per game when advantageous RT is not in AT is (16650/65536 + 49950/65536) = 66600/65536.

  As a result, the number of games required until the net increase number reaches “7” or more when the advantageous RT is not in the AT is 7 / (66600/65536) ≈6.88.

  Next, the probability that the advantageous RT is ended by stopping the special game or falling replay in one game when the advantageous RT is not in the AT is calculated. When calculating the probability of ending the advantageous RT, the probability of ending with the bonus winning is ignored because the bonus winning probability is lower than the probability of stopping the special event or winning the fall replay.

  The probability that a special game will stop in one game when it is advantageous RT but non-AT is that the number of judgment values of left pushed grape 1 to right pushed grape 2 is 2775 × 6 = “16650” Since the probability of dropping any of the banana grapes is ½, (16650/65536) × ½ = 8325/65536.

The probability that the fall replay wins in one game when it is advantageous RT but not in AT is that the number of judgment values of the fall replay is “40000”, and the probability that the fall replay is operated by the operation procedure of winning the fall is 1 Therefore, (40000/65536) x 1/2 = 20000/65536. From the above, it is advantageous to stop special rolls or drop replay in one game when it is RT but non-AT. The probability that RT will end is (8325/65536 + 20000/65536) = 28325/65536.

  Next, when the advantageous RT is in the non-AT state, the net increase number reaches “7” or more while maintaining the advantageous RT without stopping the special roll and avoiding the fall replay winning a prize. The probability is that the probability of avoiding the falling replay winning in one game is (1-28325 / 65536) and the number of games required until the net increase number reaches “7” or more. Thus, it is necessary to continue the 6.88 times, so that (1-228325 / 65536) is the sixth power, which is about 0.0203≈2%.

  From this value, when it is determined in S3 that the value of the determination target counter is equal to or greater than the initial reference value “7”, the possibility that the effect state is controlled to AT by the sub control unit 91 side is 100. -2 = 98%.

  In S3, when the determination target counter does not reach the initial reference value, the AT determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in S3 that the determination target counter has reached the initial reference value, an AT determination completion flag is set in S4, an AT signal is output to the outside, and the AT determination process is terminated. The AT signal is output only once for a predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds).

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 12, when winning an AT, the number of finishes is determined to be 100 or more. For this reason, when the AT signal is output, it is possible to specify that the AT is controlled until the net increase number reaches 100.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S2 that the AT determined flag has already been set, the process proceeds to S5 to determine whether or not the value of the determination target counter has reached a predetermined specific reference value (threshold value). To do. As shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 12, the number of finished sheets is determined from a plurality of types of finished sheets that differ in units of 100 sheets. For this reason, every time the net increase number reaches 100, it is determined that the advantage number is determined to be one or more stages higher among the plurality of types of end sheets.

  The specific reference value is a predetermined net increase number that cannot be expected to be increased by itself when the end number is not 200 or more but 100, or the end number is not 300 or more but 200. In a state where the end number is not determined to be one or more stages higher than the determined end number, such as a predetermined net increase number that cannot be expected to be increased on its own by itself. This means a predetermined number of net increase that cannot be expected to be increased.

  For example, when the end number is determined to be 100, and the net increase when the AT ends is the smallest, when the net increase is 94, the grapes are further won and 6 is added. It can be considered that the net increase is just 100. When the AT ends, the maximum net increase is 99. If the net increase is 99, the grapes are further won and the net increase is 6. In this case, the process may be terminated when the net increase is 105 sheets.

Further, as described in the first reference value, it can be said that the possibility of being controlled by the AT by pure increase of “7” or more is 98%. Therefore, as the specific reference value in the present embodiment, the net increase number when the net increase number is further increased by “7” sheets is set to 100n + 12 (where n is a natural number and the initial value) The number of sheets calculated in 1) is set. Thereby, when it is determined in S5 that the value of the determination target counter is greater than or equal to the specific reference value, it can be said that the possibility that the advantage degree is determined to be one or more steps higher is 98% or more. The specific reference value is information stored in the ROM 41b of the main control unit 41 for specifying the number of sheets corresponding to the value of n. After the AT signal is output in S4, the AT signal is still output. Since n = 1 in the absence, it is determined in S5 whether or not the value of the determination target counter has reached 112, which is a specific reference value when n = 1. As a result, it is determined whether or not the end number is determined to be 200 or more, which is higher by one or more steps than the 100 sheets.

  If it is determined in S5 that the specific reference value has not been reached, the AT determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined in S5 that the specific reference value has been reached, the process proceeds to S6, and the AT signal is output to the outside as in S4. In S7, the value of n is updated by 1 and the AT determination process is terminated. The value of n is set to 1 which is an initial value when advantageous RT ends or when the mode is switched to the setting change mode.

  Each time an AT signal is output in S6, the value of n is updated by 1 in S7. Thereby, in S5 after the next time, it is determined whether or not the specific reference value specified from the value of n after the addition update has been reached. Accordingly, it can be determined whether or not the end number is determined to be one stage or more higher than the determined end number. For example, when it is updated to n = 2, in the next S5 and subsequent times, it is determined whether or not the net increase has reached 212, so that the end number of 300 sheets or more is higher than the 200 sheets by one or more degrees of advantage. It is determined whether or not it has been determined.

  The initial reference value in the present embodiment is set to a value that is, for example, 98% or more likely to be controlled by the AT on the sub-control unit 91 side when the determination target counter is equal to or greater than the initial reference value. Explained the example. Further, the specific reference value is, for example, 98% or more likely to be determined that the number of endings is one step higher in the degree of advantage on the sub-control unit 91 side when the determination target counter becomes equal to or greater than the specific reference value. The example in which the value is set has been described. However, the initial reference value and the specific reference value are not limited to this, and may be set to values at which each possibility is 90% or more.

  As another example of the initial reference value, for example, a so-called type test is performed by digesting a predetermined number of games (average number of games per day: 6000 games, average number of games per day: 17500 games, etc.). In view of the above, while the predetermined number of games is consumed, the number of times that the sub-control unit 91 is not controlled by the AT when the determination target counter becomes equal to or greater than the initial reference value is determined to be less than one. It may be a value.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, after winning the fall replay, after the disadvantaged RT is finished with 32 games, the game is controlled to the normal gaming state that can be controlled to the advantageous RT by the promotion replay winning. For this reason, for example, when 6000 games, which are the average number of games per day described above, are consumed, the number of times that the normal gaming state is reached is estimated more than the actual number ignoring the games that are consumed in the gaming state other than disadvantaged RT 6000/32 = 187.5 times. Of these, the number of times controlled by the advantageous RT is about 94 times because the player wins the promotion replay with a probability of 1/2 according to the operation procedure. Therefore, the initial reference value may be set to a probability that does not occur once in 94 times, that is, a value that is less than 1 / 94≈0.0106. Similarly, for example, a value that is less than the probability that it does not occur once may be set as the initial reference value, considering that the above-mentioned average number of games for three days is 17500 games. As described above, the initial reference value may be set so that a situation in which the AT is not controlled even though it is equal to or higher than the initial reference value does not occur once.

  In addition, as another example of the specific reference value, similarly, for example, a so-called type test can be performed by digesting a predetermined number of games (average number of games per day: 6000 games, average number of games per day: 17500 games, etc.). In view of what is being done, while the predetermined number of games is consumed, when the determination target counter becomes equal to or greater than the specific reference value, the sub control unit 91 side has not been determined to have an advantage level that is higher by one or more steps. It may be a value determined so that the number of times is less than one.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the net increase in the advantageous RT and the output timing of the AT signal. In FIG. 14, the vertical axis represents the net increase in number during the advantageous RT, the horizontal axis represents the output timing of the AT signal along with the flow of time, and the change in the value of the determination target counter is indicated by a solid line. By performing the AT determination process, as shown in FIG. 14, the AT signal is output when the value of the determination target counter, that is, the net increase in the advantageous RT, first reaches the initial reference value. Thereby, it is possible to specify that the control is performed by the AT.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 14, the net increase in the advantageous RT is 112, which is the specific reference value when n = 1, 212, which is the specific reference value when n = 2, and n = 3. The AT signal is output every time the specific reference value 312 is reached, that is, every time the specific reference value that fluctuates depending on the value of n is reached. As a result, it is possible to specify that the number of finished sheets having a high one-stage advantage is fixed.

  For example, every time an AT signal is output, it becomes possible to specify that the AT has been controlled by the first AT signal, and the AT is controlled by the second AT signal until the net increase in number reaches 200 sheets. It is possible to specify that the AT is controlled by the third AT signal until the net increase number reaches 300, and each time the AT signal is output, the degree of advantage is high by one step. It becomes possible to specify that the AT is controlled until the end number is reached.

  Here, signals output to the outside of the slot machine will be described. 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. 15, these external output signals are output from an external output board 1000 connected to the game control board 40, for example, in each slot (hall) where the slot machine 1 is installed, under the control of the main CPU 41a. It is output to a hall device such as a hall computer via a history information disclosure terminal that is installed above the machine and can display a history of a corresponding slot machine or the like and an information provision terminal board 1010 that is installed on a so-called game island. It has become.

  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 BB signal indicating that BB is in progress, advantageous RT signal indicating that the gaming state is advantageous RT, AT signal shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, disadvantageous by falling replay winning or special stoppage at advantageous RT When the RT is controlled to the RT or the normal gaming state and the advantageous RT has ended and the AT, a fall signal indicating that the AT has ended, a door opening signal indicating that the front door 1b is open, and a setting change mode. A setting change signal indicating transition, a throwing error signal indicating abnormality of the medal selector, and a payout error signal indicating abnormality of the hopper unit 34 are output. That.

  In the history information disclosure terminal installed corresponding to each slot machine, for example, when receiving a BB signal, 1 is added to the history information of the number of occurrences of big bonus, and based on the signal output from the slot machine, The history of the slot machine can be stored and displayed.

  Further, with respect to the AT signal and the fall signal, for example, the history information disclosure terminal adds 1 to the history information of the number of AT rushes each time an AT signal is received, and also indicates that AT is being performed (for example, “AT in progress!”). Message) is displayed, and when the fall signal is received, processing for terminating the display indicating that the AT is in progress is performed. As a result, it is possible to specify how many times the AT is set to the net increment number set to 100 sheets from the number of AT rushes. In addition, it is possible to specify whether or not AT is in progress.

  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.

  Among the signals output from the game control board 40, the medal IN signal, the medal OUT signal, the BB signal, the advantageous RT signal, the AT signal, and the fall signal are disclosed as history information as pulse signals via the relay circuit 1001. It is output to the terminal and the information providing terminal board 1010.

  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, BB signal, advantageous RT signal, AT signal, and fall signal output from the external output board 1000 are sent to the hall device via the history information disclosure terminal or the information provision terminal board 1010. Is output. 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 is output to the outside. For example, any one of a door opening signal, a setting change signal, a closing error signal, and a paying error signal may be output by an AND circuit. 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.

  The signals output from the game control board 40 to the external output board 1000 and the signals output to the outside of the slot machine are not limited to the signals shown in FIG. For example, a game start signal indicating that the game has started when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game, or that the game has ended when all reels have stopped or when the payout has ended. You may comprise so that a game end signal may be output outside. Thereby, in the hall device, for example, the number of games can be counted. Alternatively, a fall replay winning signal indicating that the fall replay has been won may be output when the fall replay is won. Thereby, it is possible to specify that the hall device is won for the fall replay, for example.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 6 and the like, control is made to the preparation mode after the bonus ends, and in the preparation mode, one of the left pressed grape 1 and the right pressed grape 2 is won. When a special event that can be derived only when vines or banana grapes are missed is stopped, the game is controlled in the normal gaming state. In the normal gaming state, when the promotion replay is won, control is performed to an advantageous RT that is advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the fall replay is won in the normal gaming state or the advantageous RT, the player is controlled to the disadvantaged RT which is disadvantageous to the advantageous RT for the player. Disadvantaged RT is terminated by using 32 games and is controlled to the normal gaming state.

  As described with reference to FIG. 8A, whether the fall replay that causes the transition to the disadvantaged RT and prevents the transition to the advantageous RT and the continuation of the advantageous RT was won by the Lip GR1 or the Lip GR2 Thus, the reel control is performed so that the operation procedure for making the promotion replay winning and the operation procedure for avoiding the falling replay winning are different. Further, as described with reference to FIG. 8B, the left-pressed grape 1 to the right-pressed grape 2 avoids an operation procedure for reliably winning the grapes 1 to 8 and a special stoppage according to the selected type. The reel control is performed so that the operation procedures for each are different. On the other hand, when the production state is controlled to AT in the normal gaming state or advantageous RT, the winning situation is when winning either Lip GR1 or Lip GR2, or winning either left-pressed grape 1 or right-pressed grape 2 A navigation effect corresponding to is performed.

  For this reason, in the normal gaming state and advantageous RT, when controlled by AT, even when winning either Lip GR1 or Lip GR2, or winning either left-pressed grape 1 or right-pressed grape 2, According to the navigation effect, it is possible to operate according to an operation procedure for avoiding the fall replay winning, or according to an operation procedure for reliably winning the grape and avoiding the special event stop. On the other hand, when it is not controlled by the AT in the normal gaming state or advantageous RT, the fall replay winning can not be intentionally avoided, and the special grape stopping cannot be intentionally avoided to avoid the special event stop, While the possibility of controlling or maintaining the advantageous RT is reduced, the possibility of being controlled to the disadvantaged RT is increased. As a result, even in the normal gaming state and advantageous RT, it is possible to give a clear degree of advantage to the player depending on whether or not it is controlled by the AT, and the expectation for being controlled by the AT is effectively increased. Can increase the interest of the game. Also, the net increase in number that can be expected when controlled by the AT differs depending on the determined end number. Therefore, when controlled by the AT, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation for determining a larger number of finished sheets.

  In addition, because the degree of advantage for the player depends on whether or not it is controlled by the AT in the normal gaming state or advantageous RT, whether or not the AT is in the normal gaming state or advantageous RT, and Which end number is to be determined is of great interest to both the player and the game hall where the slot machine is installed. According to the above-described embodiment, in the AT determination process executed by the main control unit 41 When it is determined that the determination target counter that is updated according to the game situation after the advantageous RT is controlled is equal to or greater than a predetermined initial reference value, the AT determined flag is set and the game control board is set. An AT signal is output from 40 to the outside of the slot machine. Further, thereafter, every time the determination target counter reaches the specific reference value, an AT signal is output.

  Further, as the initial reference value, “7”, which is a net increase number exceeding the net increase number that can be expected to be reached when advantageous RT is controlled but not AT, is defined. For this reason, in the case where it is controlled to be advantageous RT but not AT, the net increase number does not substantially reach the initial reference value, and when the net increase number reaches the initial reference value, it can be said that it is substantially AT. . As a result, when the control is performed at the advantageous RT, whether or not the AT is determined on the sub-control unit 91 side is indirectly determined only on the main control unit 41 side, and the determination target counter is equal to or greater than the initial reference value. If the AT signal is output from the game control board 40 to the outside, it is more reliably transmitted to the outside of the slot machine whether or not it is AT without providing a signal path for external output from the effect control board 90. be able to.

  Further, as the specific reference value, the number of sheets that can be maximized as the net increase number (for example, 105 for the end number 100 and 205 for the end number 200) is controlled to be advantageous RT but not AT. In this case, a number obtained by adding “7”, which is a net increase number exceeding the net increase number that can be expected to be reached, is determined. For this reason, when the AT has already ended, the net increase number does not substantially reach the specific reference value, and when the net increase number reaches the specific reference value, it is substantially AT, and is determined as a result. It can be said that the number of finished sheets is a number of finished sheets having a high degree of advantage in one or more stages. Thus, when the advantageous RT is controlled, it is indirectly determined whether or not the number of finishes determined on the sub-control unit 91 side is a finish number that is more advantageous by one or more steps than the currently confirmed number of finishes. Signal path for externally outputting from the effect control board 90 by externally outputting the AT signal from the game control board 40 when the determination is made only on the main control unit 41 side and the determination target counter exceeds the specific reference value Without being provided, it can be more reliably transmitted to the outside of the slot machine whether the determined end number is an end number having a high degree of advantage in one or more steps.

  More specifically, even when the promotion replay is won in the non-AT and the advantage RT is controlled, the AT signal is output until the counter to be updated updated in the advantage RT exceeds the initial reference value. In this case, the advantageous RT is terminated by almost stopping the fall replay winning or special appearance until the initial reference value is reached, so that the AT signal is output only substantially when controlled by the AT. It is configured. As a result, it is possible to improve the certainty that the AT signal is actually controlled when the AT signal is output. Further, when the AT is ended by reaching the end number when accidentally controlled by the AT, the next AT signal is kept until the determination target counter updated in the advantageous RT exceeds a specific reference value. Is not output, and since the advantageous RT is ended by stopping the fall replay winning or special appearance until the specific reference value is reached, the AT is substantially continued, and the determined end number is The AT signal is output only when the number of finished sheets has a high degree of advantage in one or more steps. As a result, it is possible to improve the certainty that the end number actually determined when the AT signal is output is an end number having a high degree of advantage in one or more stages.

  As a result, an AT signal can be output without complicating a signal path for external output in the slot machine, and AT in a hall device such as a slot machine history information disclosure terminal or a hall computer based on the AT signal. The history information can be updated more reliably.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, in the internal lottery, when one of the left-pressed grape 1 to the right-pressed grape 2 is won, a navigation effect corresponding to the selected type is executed when it is AT. While it can be operated with the procedure for deliberately winning any of the grapes 1-8, the navigation effect is not executed when it is not an AT, and the grapes 1-8 are intentionally ensured. It cannot be operated in the procedure for winning. For this reason, it is advantageous for the player in that it is possible to reduce oversight when winning one of the left-pressed grape 1 and the right-pressed grape 2 when it is AT, compared to when it is non-AT. Sex can be made more prominent.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, it is determined indirectly by the main control unit 41 only that the advantageous RT and AT have ended due to the fall replay winning or special exit stop, and a fall signal is output. , The fact that the AT has been completed can be transmitted to the outside of the slot machine more reliably.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, when the mode is switched to the setting change mode, the determination target counter that has been updated so far is reset, and is newly updated in the game situation after the setting change mode ends. An AT signal is externally output based on the determination target counter. For this reason, the determination target counter updated before switching to the setting change mode is updated even after the setting change mode ends, and the AT signal is compared with the AT signal output based on the determination target counter. It is possible to improve the possibility and certainty that the sub-control unit 91 is controlled by the AT when the signal is output and that the determined end number is an end number having a high degree of advantage for one or more stages. it can.

  (5) In the embodiment described above, when the bonus is won in the advantageous RT, the determination target counter that has been updated so far is reset and newly updated in the game situation during the advantageous RT after the bonus ends. An AT signal is externally output based on the determination target counter. Therefore, the AT signal is output even though the net increase in the advantageous RT after the bonus ends has not yet reached the initial reference value or the specific reference value, and does not match the actual AT control situation. Therefore, it is possible to prevent inconveniences such as causing the player to feel distrust.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

  (1) The example in which the initial reference value and the specific reference value in the above-described embodiment are predetermined values has been described. However, the initial reference value and the specific reference value may be configured to be changeable when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  The predetermined condition may be established, for example, by connecting a reference value changing device to the game control board 40 and turning on the power. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the mode shifts to the reference value change mode. In the reference value change mode, for example, when the operation means for changing the reference value is provided in the reference value change device, the operation is performed by operating the operation means. The reference value and the specific reference value may be changeable. When the reference value changing device is not provided with an operating means, operating means provided in the slot machine 1 (for example, start switch 7, stop switches 8L to 8R). ) May be changed to change the initial reference value and the specific reference value. As a result, the timing and interval at which the AT signal is output can be adjusted according to the type of slot machine, such as how much the net increase is to be increased when controlled by the AT. Design at the stage can be easily performed. In addition, by managing the reference value changing device by the slot machine manufacturer, it is set to a reference value that is far from the initial reference value and the specific reference value set by the slot machine manufacturer, which confuses the player. Such inconvenience can be prevented in advance.

  Further, as the predetermined condition, for example, after the setting value is set by shifting to the setting change mode in the slot machine in the above-described embodiment, the initial reference value is subsequently set, and the specific reference value can be set. Thus, the initial reference value and the specific reference value may be changeable. In this case, the initial reference value and the specific reference value may be made changeable by operating operating means (for example, the start switch 7 and the stop switches 8L to 8R) provided in the slot machine 1. Thereby, similarly to the set value, the initial reference value and the specific reference value can be set according to the management policy of the game hall.

  When the initial reference value and the specific reference value can be changed, for example, the default values of the initial reference value and the specific reference value are stored in the ROM 41b of the main control unit 41, and the changed initial reference value and The specific reference value may be stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the AT signal output in S4 of FIG. 13 and the AT signal output in S6 are the same signal has been described. However, the signal output in S4 in FIG. 13 may be different from the signal output in S6. For example, the signal output at S4 may be the initial AT signal, the signal output at S6 may be the addition AT signal, and each signal may be output to the outside of the slot machine using a separate signal path. Thus, for example, when the first AT signal is received at the history information disclosure terminal, the number of occurrences of the first AT is incremented by 1 and displayed, and when the added AT signal is received, the AT in units of 100 sheets is received at the AT. It is possible to notify the amount of medals awarded during AT in more detail, for example, by adding and displaying the number of consecutive repetitions indicating the number of times that is repeated.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the specific reference value is 100n + 12 that varies depending on the value of n has been described. However, the specific reference value may be a constant value (for example, 112). For example, in S5 of FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the value of the determination target counter has reached 112, which is the specific reference value. Instead of the process of S7, a process of subtracting 112 from the value of the determination target counter may be performed, and the AT determination process may be terminated. Even in this case, every time the net increase in advantageous RT reaches 112 or more in S5, an AT signal can be output, and the same effect as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the navigation effect is always executed when the navigation target combination is won is in the AT state. However, even when the navigation target combination is won during the AT, the navigation effect may be executed only with a predetermined probability (for example, 70%). Even during non-AT, the navigation effect may be executed with a probability (for example, 1%) lower than a predetermined probability. The specific reference value in this case may be a number exceeding the net increase number that can be expected to be reached when the navigation effect is not executed with a predetermined probability or more, although it is controlled to be advantageous RT.

  Moreover, the execution probability that the navigation effect is executed may be changed (for example, it may be 100%, 70%, 50%, or 30%). The specific reference value in this case is, for example, the number exceeding the net increase number that can be expected to be reached when the navigation effect is not executed with a predetermined execution probability (for example, 70%) or more, although controlled to advantageous RT. If it is.

  (5) When the small role that is the target of the navigation effect in the AT in the above-described embodiment is operated according to a procedure other than the specific procedure when any of the grapes 1 to 8 is won when operated according to the specific procedure An example in which banana grapes are won with a predetermined probability (1/2) has been described. However, the small role that is the target of the navigation effect in the AT is not limited to this.

  For example, in a winning game, one of grapes 1 to 8 is awarded when operated in a specific procedure, and when operated outside a specific procedure, the shift (special appearance) is stopped and no prize is generated It may be. Also, in a winning game, a grape with 9 payouts is awarded when operated in a specific procedure, and a small role with less than 9 payouts is awarded when operated in a procedure other than the specific procedure. May be. Even in such a configuration, it is possible to operate according to a winning procedure for intentionally winning a grape when it is during an AT, but it can be operated intentionally according to a winning procedure when not during an AT. Since it is not possible, the advantage of AT can be made more remarkable.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8 (a), as a reel control when winning the lip GR1 or lip GR2, as shown in FIG. An example in which the operation procedure for avoiding the falling replay winning award cannot be specified has been described. However, even if the winning situation cannot be specified, an operation procedure for promotion replay winning may be determined in advance. For example, regardless of which one of Lip GR1 and Lip GR2 is won, when the left reel 2L or the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time (this operation is called a common operation procedure), the normal replay is performed. When the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time (in this modified example, it is called a special operation procedure), the combination of the promotion replay is selected as one of the winning combinations. You may comprise so that it may control to stop in line.

  When configured as described above, even when the winning situation cannot be identified, that is, when it is not an AT, it is easily controlled to an advantageous RT by operating with a special operation procedure for winning a promotion replay. It can be continued. In order to prevent this, a penalty that is disadvantageous to the player may be imposed when the player is not an AT and is operated by a special operation procedure. The penalty may be, for example, that the AT lottery is not performed even if the AT lottery condition is satisfied while the predetermined game (1000) is consumed. As a result, even if the AT is not AT in the normal gaming state, even if it is controlled to the advantageous RT by operating in a special operation procedure, the advantageous RT is continued by stopping the special outcome because it is not controlled by the AT. Is impossible, and penalties are imposed, which increases the disadvantage. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of advantage for the player by operating with a common operating procedure rather than operating with a special operating procedure. As a result, it is possible to prevent a special operation procedure from being operated when not in the AT, and it is possible to control the advantageous RT by performing the promotion replay by operating the special operation procedure only during the AT.

  In the case of such a configuration, in the AT determination process in the above-described embodiment, when the promotion replay is won in the normal gaming state, the same process as S4 may be performed to output the AT signal externally. Thereby, the first AT signal can be externally output at an earlier stage.

  (7) The AT lottery condition may be configured so as to be satisfied when a specific winning combination (for example, one single winning combination 1) is won while the AT is not winning. Thereby, the player can always have a sense of expectation for winning the AT regardless of the gaming state being controlled. In this case, an AT lottery condition may be established at the disadvantaged RT, and an AT winning may occur. When the AT is won in the disadvantaged RT, the AT may be started after the prescribed game is digested in the disadvantaged RT and the control to the normal gaming state is started. Thereby, when disadvantageous RT is complete | finished, a player can have the expectation with respect to having won AT.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, as long as winning in the AT continuous lottery has been described, an example of being controlled continuously by the AT has been described, but not limited thereto, it is determined that the AT will not be continued in the AT continuous lottery. Even if not, when a predetermined end condition (for example, a net increase number reaches a predetermined upper limit number (1000, etc.), a predetermined winning combination is won, a predetermined symbol combination is stopped, etc.) May end. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the euphoria from being controlled by the AT from being excessively increased.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, when a bonus is won when controlled by the AT, the AT lottery is performed even if there is a remaining amount up to the end number. An example has been described in which the end number determined in the period lottery associated with the AT lottery is set. However, when the bonus is won when controlled by the AT, the total number of the remaining number up to the end number and the end number determined in the period lottery associated with the AT lottery is set as the end number. You may comprise. As a result, since the AT is controlled until the total of the set end number is increased, the degree of advantage for the player can be improved.

  Further, the AT lottery when controlled by the AT and when the bonus is won may be configured such that the period lottery is performed at a different rate according to the remaining amount up to the number of the end sheets. For example, when the remaining amount is large, an end number of 300 or more may be determined at a higher rate than when the remaining amount is small.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the bonus winning notification is performed as the gaming state effect has been described. In the bonus winning, after the bonus winning notification is performed, an example of performing the chance effect for notifying that it is a chance timing for winning a bonus as a gaming state effect has been described. The chance timing for winning a bonus refers to a time when neither a small role or a re-game player who is drawn prior to the bonus is won. Further, the chance effect may be configured to perform a navigation effect that informs the player of information that is advantageous to the player, such as the type of bonus that has been won and the operation procedure for winning the bonus.

  (11) 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.

  (12) In the above embodiment, the slot machine for setting the bet number using medals and credits is used. However, 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.

  (13) The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. 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 (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Game control means for controlling the progress of the game;
Production control means for controlling the production,
The game control means includes
Pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow the generation of a prize including a prize-winning with a value for gaming;
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
A means for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means, and when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a specific result, Deriving advantageous display results when operated with advantageous operation procedures according to the results, deriving specific display results different from advantageous display results when operated with advantageous operation procedures according to the specific results Derivation control means for performing control, and
A value-adding means for gaming that gives a predetermined amount of game-value when the prize-winning occurs;
Information transmitting means for transmitting determination result specifying information for specifying the determination result of the prior determination means to the effect control means,
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the specific result based on the determination result specifying information from the information transmitting means in the advantageous effect state, the effect control means performs an advantageous operation according to the specific result. Broadcast information that can specify the procedure,
The game control means includes
Advantageous effect state determination means for determining whether or not the advantageous effect state,
When it is determined by the advantageous effect state determination means that the advantageous effect state is in effect, and the advantageous amount obtained by the player from one starting point in the advantageous effect state reaches a threshold value, the slot machine The external output control that makes it possible to specify that the vehicle has reached the outside is performed, and after the external output control is performed, the advantageous performance state determination means continues without being determined to be in the advantageous performance state without determining the advantageous performance state. The slot machine further includes an external output means for performing the external output control when the advantageous amount obtained by the player again reaches the threshold when the determination is made.

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