JP5655023B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of executing a notification game.

  In a conventional slot machine, when a specific combination is won internally, information relating to the order of pressing the stop button is notified, which is advantageous for the player (for example, a large number of medals to be paid out). There is known a slot machine capable of executing a notification game (AT, assist time) for stopping at an active line.

  Further, Patent Document 1 describes that a predetermined game result is extended (addition of the number of notification game games) when the game result during the notification game period becomes a predetermined result. Has been. With such a function, the player can advance the game while expecting the game result to be a predetermined result during the notification game, and can execute a game more interesting than a normal game. .

JP 2011-098127 A

  However, since the game result is a predetermined result as described above, there is a probability of extending the execution period during the notification game even if a function for extending the execution period of the predetermined notification game is provided. If it was constant, the player's interest did not increase with the extension of the execution period.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and provides a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of a player with respect to the extension of the execution period by controlling the function of extending the execution period of the notification game. For the purpose.

  In a typical embodiment of the present invention, an internal lottery means for executing an internal lottery for determining one of a plurality of types as a winning combination based on a start operation being performed after setting the number of bets A game execution means for executing a game accompanied by a change display of a plurality of reels after execution of the internal lottery, and a stop control of the plurality of reels based on a result of the internal lottery when a stop operation is performed by a player In a slot machine capable of giving a player a game value based on a stop result mode derived by symbols arranged on the plurality of reels, in a predetermined gaming state. A stop operation notification means for executing a stop operation notification related to the stop operation in order to derive a stop result mode advantageous to the user, and a notification gaming state in which the stop operation notification is executed A notification gaming state control means for controlling, the notification gaming state control means by an execution period setting means for setting an execution period of the notification gaming state, and by the execution period setting means based on establishment of a predetermined condition. An execution period extension determination means for determining whether or not to extend the set execution period; and a special case in which the execution period extension determination means has a higher probability of determining to extend the execution period than in the normal notification gaming state. Special notification gaming state control means for controlling the notification gaming state, and an execution period extension notification means capable of notifying the player with a predetermined probability that the execution period has been extended by the execution period extension determination means, The execution period extension notifying means determines the execution period when the execution period extension determining means determines to extend the execution period in the special notification gaming state. The notification probability control means for increasing the probability of informing that it has been longer than the normal notification gaming state, and when the number of notifications that the execution period has been extended in the special notification gaming state reaches a predetermined number, Execution period information notifying means for notifying execution period information related to the execution period extended in the notification gaming state and the remaining period of the execution period before the special notification gaming state starts. .

  In addition, the “plural types of combinations” may include special winning combinations such as BB (Big Bonus) and RB (Regular Bonus), or may include either one or both of them. It may not be.

  In the “stop operation notification”, a role that informs the pushing order of the stop operation, a role that is advantageous to the player is elected, a role that assists the winning of the winning role, a role that is disadvantageous to the player is elected, This includes assistance to avoid winning the winning combination. Further, the game may be executed in a special game state generated by a special winning combination.

  In the “notification game state”, in addition to the stop operation notification, so-called RT (replay time) in which the winning probability of re-game is controlled (for example, increased) different from the normal game state may be executed simultaneously.

  Even in the notification game state, the stop operation notification may be executed only when a predetermined combination is won internally, or the stop operation notification may be executed only when a predetermined number of games have been executed. Then, the stop operation notification may be executed after a predetermined number of games have been executed.

  Furthermore, a plurality of notification game states having different probabilities of executing the stop operation notification may be included.

  The “execution period setting means” may determine the execution period when the notification gaming state is started, or may determine the execution period when execution of the notification gaming state is determined and has not yet started. Then, the execution period may be determined after the notification game state is started.

  Further, the execution period may be determined as the number of games (game number management), the execution period of a plurality of games as one set may be determined (set number management, stock number management), or a predetermined game A continuous lottery may be executed for each number or predetermined timing (loop lottery management) or a combination thereof.

  “Establishment of predetermined conditions” includes winning a special winning combination, winning a predetermined small role, winning a predetermined number of small roles, running a predetermined number of games, and winning a special winning combination during a notification game state. And winning a predetermined small role in a special gaming state based on the above, and not winning any of the winning combinations.

  “Extended execution period” includes those that increase the number of games that can be executed in the notification game state (addition of the number of games), those that increase the number of sets when a plurality of games are set (addition of the number of sets, Stock number), those that increase the right to execute a continuous lottery (adding the number of loop rights), combinations thereof, and the like.

  In the “special notification game state”, the probability of adding a stock when a specific small role is won may be increased, or the probability of winning a special re-gamer is increased, and the stock addition is increased by winning the re-game player. You may do it.

  The “execution period extension notifying unit” may notify the execution period itself, change the effect according to the execution period, or notify the execution period shorter than the actual execution period.

  The “execution period information” may be the sum of the extended execution period in the special notification gaming state and the remaining period of the original execution period, or a comparison of which is longer. Moreover, as an aspect of alerting | reporting, you may alert | report accurate information, you may alert | report ambiguously, and you may suggest with a production image, an audio | voice, etc.

  According to one aspect of the present invention, it is understood that the notification gaming state continues for a certain period or more when a predetermined number of execution period extension notifications are made in a special state in which the execution period of the notification gaming state is easily extended. Since the notification is made in connection with the remaining period that has already been determined, the satisfaction that the execution period of the notification game state is extended in a special state can be further enhanced, and the interest of the player can be enhanced.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows a part of control system of the slot machine of embodiment of this invention. FIG. 5 is an arrangement diagram of symbols represented on reels included in the slot machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing of the winning content in the stop symbol (symbol combination aspect) of the slot machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the slot machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the game control process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the timer interruption process of the game control apparatus of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the internal lottery process of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the winning-winning determination table of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the reel stop process of embodiment of this invention. It is a timing chart explaining operation | movement of controlled devices, such as a reel controlled by the game control apparatus of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the presentation control process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the timer interruption process of the presentation control apparatus of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the game state control process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the specific game state transition determination process of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the specific game state transfer determination table for determining establishment of AT transfer conditions according to the internal state in the normal game state of the embodiment of the present invention, (A) is a low probability state, (B ) Indicates a highly accurate state, and (C) indicates an extremely highly accurate state. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the specific game state control determination process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the stock control process of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stock winning determination table of embodiment of this invention, (A) is an AT state or an ART preparation state, (B) is an ART state, (C) is an addition ART state. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the stock acquisition alert | report determination processing of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the alerting | reporting determination table of embodiment of this invention, (A) shows the alerting | reporting determination table 1, (B) shows the alerting | reporting determination table 2, (C) shows the alerting | reporting determination table 3. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the process at the time of game state update of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the normal game state control process of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the internal information change determination table of embodiment of this invention, (A) is a low probability state of an internal state, (B) is a highly accurate state of an internal state, (C) shows the time of a fall. . It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the production | presentation setting process of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining an example of the operation | movement of the screen and reel which suggest a pushing order in AT state of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining an example of operation of a screen and a reel in the case of acquiring navigation stock of an embodiment of the invention. It is a figure explaining an example of operation | movement of a screen and a reel in the addition ART state of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining an example of the operation | movement of a screen and a reel at the time of completion | finish of the addition ART state of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the stock winning determination table for every setting in the ART state of the modification 1 of embodiment of this invention, (A) is setting 1, (B) is setting 4, (C) is setting 6. Show the case. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the stock control process of the modification 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the stock acquisition alert | report determination processing of the modification 1 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the production | presentation setting process of the modification 2 of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the assist mode setting process of the modification 2 of embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a gaming machine (slot machine) according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the front, rear, left, and right in the description of the embodiment refer to a direction viewed from the game board (a direction viewed from the player).

  First, the configuration of the slot machine (pachislot machine) 2 will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The slot machine 2 includes a front panel 203 that can be opened and closed in a single-opening manner around a hinge on the left side. On the back side of the front panel 203, three reels 204 (first reel 204a, second reel 204b, and third reel 204c) serving as variable display means constituting an image display device (auxiliary display device) 206 rotate. They are arranged side by side freely.

  On the outer peripheral surface of each of the reels 204a to 204c, a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols (symbols) is represented (see FIG. 3). The reels 204a to 204c are driven by a reel driving unit and rotate independently of each other. The reel drive unit is configured by, for example, stepping motors (204Ma to 204Mc (see FIG. 2)). Then, the slot machine 2 executes the variable display game by the rotation of the reels 204a to 204c, and the result of stopping the variable display becomes a predetermined display mode (predetermined symbol combination mode) on an effective line to be described later. A predetermined game value is given to the player.

  Near the center of the front panel 203, a display window 205 is provided for allowing a player to visually recognize a symbol that is variably displayed (variably displayed) by the rotation of the reels 204a to 204c. When the reels 204a to 204c are stopped, three symbols in the symbol row written on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 204a to 204c can be visually recognized from the display window 205. That is, a total of nine symbols can be visually recognized from the display window 205 with the reels 204a to 204c stopped.

  Above the display window 205, an auxiliary game is executed, and an image display device (auxiliary display device) 206 is provided for effect display and information display related to the variable display game. The image display device 206 is constituted by, for example, a liquid crystal display panel. In the image display device 206, various information such as notification of the stop order of the reels 204 is displayed in addition to the effect display regarding the game. In addition, the speaker 207 performs a sound effect. By combining these, various aspects of production are possible.

  Speakers 207 as sound output devices are provided on the left and right of the image display device 206. The speaker 207 outputs a sound effect when a big bonus (BB) state or a regular bonus (RB) state occurs to improve the interest of the game.

  On the left side of the display window 205, a bonus winning notification lamp 219 that is turned on when a big bonus (BB) state or a regular bonus (RB) state occurs is provided.

  Further, below the bonus winning notification lamp 219, an ART lamp 211 that is turned on when an ART state occurs is provided. The ART state is a state in which an AT (assist time) state and an RT (replay time) state occur simultaneously.

  In this embodiment, as will be described later, each reel is normally stopped from the left, that is, the first reel stop button 223a, the second reel stop button 223b, and the third reel stop button 223c are operated in this order. It is configured. However, as will be described with reference to FIG. 4, the reel stop order may be included in the winning combination formation condition. The AT state is a state in which the player is notified of the operation order (pushing order) of the reel stop button (stop button) 223, that is, the reel stop order. Therefore, in the AT state, when the winning combination whose winning condition includes the reel stop order is won internally, the winning combination can be made much easier than usual. Also, the control of the AT state is executed by the effect control device 370 because it does not change the winning probability of the winning combination.

  On the other hand, the RT state is a state in which the probability of winning a replay prize is fluctuating. In the present embodiment, since a plurality of types of replay winnings (normal replay, special replay, and special replay) can be established, all or part of the winning probabilities may be changed. The control of the RT state is executed by the game control device 350 in order to change the winning probability of the replay winning.

  Below the display window 205, a payout number display part (payout number display) 208, a game progress display part (acquired number display) 209, and a credit number display part (credit number display) 210 are provided. The payout number display unit 208, the game progress display unit 209, and the credit number display unit 210 are configured by segment LEDs or a liquid crystal display.

  The payout number display unit 208 displays the payout number of medals obtained when the winning is confirmed. In addition, the payout number display unit 208 displays a preset error code when an abnormality occurs in the operation of the slot machine 2 (for example, a medal jam in the slot machine 2).

  The game progress display unit 209 displays the number of acquired medals in the BB state or the RB state. The credit number display unit 210 displays the number of medal credits.

  A gaming state display unit 212 is provided on the right side of the payout number display unit 208. The game state display unit 212 indicates that the slot machine 2 is in a playable state, displays “REPLAY” indicating that the replay winning has been acquired and the currently executed game is a replay game after the replay winning, “WAIT” display indicating that there is a waiting time after the medal is inserted and the start lever 222 is operated and rotation of the reels 204a to 204c is started, and “INSERT MEDALS” display for prompting the insertion of the medal .

  A medal insertion slot 215 for inserting medals on the right side is provided in the inclined base 214 between the upper half and the lower half of the front panel 203. A medal insertion detection sensor 215a (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of medals is provided in a path through which medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 215 pass, and the player inserts medals into the medal insertion slot 215. When inserted, the number of inserted medals is added to the number of credits in the credit number display unit 210 based on the detection information from the medal insertion detection sensor 215a.

  When the number of credits reaches a limit value (for example, 50), the inserted medals are discharged to the tray 226 through the medal payout opening 228 without being added to the number of credits. In addition, when the number of bets is less than the maximum betable number (for example, 3) when the medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 215, the number of inserted medals is not added to the number of credits but added as the number of bets. The

  The tilt base 214 is provided with an operation button 218 closer to the center than the medal slot 215. The operation button 218 is operated at the time of production, or inputs requested information. The operation button 218 may be a button (for example, a cross key) indicating a front / rear / right / left direction.

  The tilt base 214 is further provided with a max bet button 216 for betting the maximum betable number (three in this embodiment) of medals by one pressing operation. In the present embodiment, the number of medals bet (the number of bets) is set so that the maximum betable number (three) is fixed and the game for one time is executed. Thus, the bet line (effective line) may be activated. Further, the number of nettables may be changed according to the gaming state. When the bet is possible except for the maximum betable number, a 1-bet button for betting one medal at a time is provided. If the number of bets is 3, three horizontal lines and two diagonal lines that are lower right and upper right (a total of five lines) are effective lines.

  The bet number of medals is the number of medals inserted by the player for the game, or the number of medals used in the game after being subtracted from the memorized number of medals (credit number) previously inserted by the player. It is. In addition, an operation in which a player inserts medals or subtracts from a stored number to start a game is called a bet. In this embodiment, medals are used as game media, but game balls may be used.

  By using the maximum bet button 216, a medal can be bet within the credit number displayed on the credit number display unit 210 without inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 215.

  A quadrilateral decorative panel 220 is provided below the front panel 203. In the upper left of the decorative panel 220, either a credit state in which a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 215 or a medal to be paid out when winning is established can be stored as credits, or a non-credit state incapable of storing Are provided. A payout button (credit selection button) 221 is provided.

  When the credit state is switched from the credit state to the non-credit state by the payout button 221, a number of medals corresponding to the credit number displayed on the credit amount display unit 210 are discharged to the tray 226 through the medal payout exit 228, and the credit amount is simultaneously Cleared to 0.

  Also, for example, in the credit state, when medals exceeding the maximum bet number (for example, 3) are inserted from the medal insertion slot 215, the predetermined number of medals exceeding the maximum bet number (for example, 50) Are stored as credits in the slot machine 2 and can be used in subsequent games. Further, when medals exceeding a predetermined number that can be stored as credits are inserted, they are returned to the tray 226 via the medal payout opening 228. On the other hand, in the non-credit state, the medals exceeding the maximum bet number are returned to the tray 226 via the medal payout opening 228.

  On the right side of the payout button 221 is provided a start lever 222 for starting rotation of the reels 204a to 204c all at once. On the right side of the start lever 222, the reel stop buttons 223a to 223c (first reel stop button 223a, second reel stop button 223b, and third reel stop) for stopping the rotation of the reels 204a to 204c and deriving the stop symbols. Button 223c) is provided.

  When the reel stop buttons 223a to 223c are operated, the reels 204a to 204c corresponding to the buttons stop rotating. Note that when the bet number is 0 to 2, the reel 204a to 204c does not rotate even if the start lever 222 is operated because the start condition of the variable display game is not satisfied.

  In the back of each reel stop button 223a-223c, there is a stop button LED 237 (see FIG. 2) for informing by lighting that each reel can be stopped by operating each reel stop button 223a-223c. Is provided. The reel stop buttons 223a to 223c cannot be operated while these stop button LEDs 237 are not lit, and the reel stop buttons 223a to 223c are controlled to be operable while the stop button LED 237 is lit.

  That is, while the operation information lamp (stop button LED 237) is not lit, the reels 204a to 204c do not stop rotating even if the reel stop buttons 223a to 223c are operated. Note that whether or not the reel stop buttons 223a to 223c can be operated may be notified by the lighting color of the operation information lamp.

  A medal return button 224 is provided on the right side of the third reel stop button 223c. The player operates the medal return button 224 when a medal is jammed in the medal flow path, and the medal jammed in the flow path is returned to the tray 226 through the medal payout opening 228.

  Further, below the decorative panel 220, a tray 226 capable of storing medals paid out from a medal payout unit (not shown) on the back side of the front panel 203, an ashtray 227, and a speaker 207 for outputting sound are provided. It has been.

  On the right side of the medal return button 224, a key cylinder (lock unit, key hole) 225 for inserting a key when opening the front panel 203 or resetting an error (for example, hopper error) state of the slot machine 2 is provided. ing.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a part of the control system of the slot machine 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the control system of the slot machine 2 is related to a game control device (main control device, main control board) 350 that controls the game in an integrated manner, and a game effect under the control of the game control device 350. And an effect control device (sub-control device, sub-control board) 370 that performs overall control. The components of this control system are respectively disposed inside the casing of the slot machine 2.

  The game control device 350 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 350a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 350b, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 350c, an I / F (Interface) 350d, and the like.

  The CPU 350 a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs various types of calculation control as a calculation processing device of the game control device 350.

  The ROM 350b stores a program for executing control processing and control data (for example, a determination value for internal lottery). The ROM 350b stores a stop table that is referred to when stop control of the reels 204a to 204c is performed in each game. For example, there are a stop table corresponding to various winnings won internally, a stop table corresponding to a miss, and the like.

  The stop table contains data for controlling the stop of the reels (such as the number of sliding symbols) in order to maximize the combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning state (the state of the set winning flag) on the active line. ) Are stored, and stop positions are set in advance according to the operation stop order and operation timing of the reels 204a to 204c.

  The RAM 350c includes an internal lottery random number storage area generated by a random number generator, other various data (for example, credit number data, bet number data, various winning flag state data, and predetermined symbol combination modes). A storage area for temporarily storing data related to payout based on being derived, and a work area for temporarily storing data necessary for the operation of the CPU 350a.

  The random number generator generates a random number for internal lottery that determines whether or not to stop the symbols of the reels 204a to 204c in a predetermined special combination manner in the variable display game. Then, the CPU 350a performs an internal lottery based on the generated random number. Instead of generating a random number for internal lottery by the random number generator, a random number for internal lottery may be generated by software processing of the CPU 350a, and the internal lottery may be performed using the generated random number.

  The I / F 350d is connected to a medal insertion detection sensor (selector) 215a, a start lever sensor 222a, each reel stop sensor (first reel (left) stop sensor 323a, second reel (middle) via a low-pass filter and buffer gate (not shown). ) Stop sensor 323b, third reel (right) stop sensor 323c), reel position detection sensors 304a to 304c, max bet sensor 216a, payout button switch (SW) 221a, payout medal detection sensor 228a, setting device 233, reset sensor 235, a signal input from the front frame opening detection sensor 236 is output to the CPU 350a.

  The result of the internal lottery (whether the winning flag is established / not established) is transmitted to the effect control device 370. The effect control device 370, based on the result of the lottery, displays the image display device 206, the speaker 207, the light emitting device 239, and the effect device. The production by 238 is controlled. Note that the lottery for determining whether or not to execute an effect can be performed by the CPU 350a, but may also be performed by the effect control device 370.

  The medal insertion detection sensor 215a is a sensor that detects passage of a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 215. Based on this detection information, the number of inserted medals is counted. The start lever sensor 222a is a sensor that detects that the start lever 222 has been operated.

  The reel stop sensors 323a to 323c are provided in one-to-one correspondence with the reel stop buttons 223a to 223c, and are sensors that detect that the corresponding reel stop buttons 223a to 223c are operated. When the operation of the reel stop buttons 223a to 223c is detected by the reel stop sensors 323a to 323c, the rotation of the corresponding reels 204a to 204c is stopped.

  The reel position detection sensors 304a to 304c are provided so as to correspond to the reels 204a to 204c on a one-to-one basis, and detect the stop positions of the corresponding reels 204a to 204c.

  The max bet sensor 216a is a sensor that detects that the max bet button 216 has been operated. The withdrawal button switch 221a is a switch that detects that the withdrawal button 221 has been operated. The payout medal detection sensor 228 a is a sensor that is provided in the hopper unit (medal payout device) 232 and detects a medal paid out from the hopper unit 232. Based on this detection information, the number of medals paid out is counted.

  The setting device 233 is a device for switching to any one of the settings 1 to 6 having different probabilities that the winning flag is established in the slot machine 2. Setting 1 has the lowest probability of winning a winning flag, and can be switched so that the winning flag has a higher probability as the set value increases. Note that the amount of medals that a player can acquire when playing a predetermined amount of games differs because the probability that a winning flag is established differs.

  The reset sensor 235 is a sensor that initializes the gaming state of the slot machine 2. For example, by resetting an error (for example, hopper error) state of the slot machine 2, a key is inserted into the key cylinder 225 (see FIG. 1) and turned in the direction opposite to the direction for opening and closing the front panel 203, The reset sensor 235 is turned on. The front frame opening detection sensor 236 is a sensor for detecting opening / closing of the front panel 203. In addition, an RTC, which is a timekeeping chip that outputs current date and time information, and a business hours setting sensor, which is a sensor for setting the business hours (from what time to what time) of the game hall where the slot machine 2 is installed, are provided. .

  In addition, the I / F 350d receives a control signal input from the CPU 350a via an output port and a driver (not shown), an effect control device 370, a game progress display unit (acquired number display unit) 209, a credit number display unit (credit number) Display unit) 210, payout number display unit (payout number display unit) 208, game state display unit (game state display unit) 212, hopper unit 232, reel motors 204Ma to 204Mc, external signal output terminal 240, stop button LED 237, etc. Output to. Thereby, the game control device 350 can control various components.

  The external signal output terminal 240 outputs various signals related to the operating status of the slot machine 2 to an external device that manages the slot machine 2 such as a hall management computer. A serial communication circuit is incorporated in the external signal output terminal 240. The signal relating to the operation status of the slot machine 2 includes a signal for specifying the number of medals used as a bet number when the variable display game is executed (a betting number game medium count signal), and a prize for the player as a result of the variable display game. A signal specifying the number of medals paid out as (award game medium count signal), a signal specifying the number of executions of the variable display game (game execution number signal), a signal indicating the BB state, and the RB state , A signal indicating the RT state, a signal indicating that the bonus flag is established, and the like.

  The external signal output terminal 240 is turned on when the gaming state is any one of the BB state, the RB state, the RT state, and the bonus flag establishment state, and is a normal state in which the gaming state is not any of these five states. A “bonus digest signal” which is turned off in this case is also output, and further, test data (inspection data) including information on establishment of each winning flag is output to an external device. Further, the betting number game medium count signal and the award game medium count signal also function as a medal number increase / decrease signal for counting the number of game media (medals) owned by the player.

  As described above, the game control device 350 is electrically connected to each component via the I / F 350d. In the game control device 350, for example, the random number generator updates the random number every predetermined cycle time (for example, +1), and controls the sampling of the random number at the timing detected by the start lever sensor 222a. Is used as a random number for internal lottery.

  In addition, the game control device 350 refers to the corresponding stop table based on the internal lottery result and the stop operation timing of each reel stop button 223a to 223c, and controls the operation of each reel motor 204Ma to 204Mc. Thus, the reels 204a to 204c are stopped so that a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the display window 205.

  For example, if a symbol constituting the symbol combination mode corresponding to the internal winning prize is stopped before reaching the effective line, the timing of stopping the reels 204a to 204c is delayed and the symbol is displayed. A so-called pull-in stop control is performed so that the stop line is displayed on the active line.

  In addition, for example, when a stop operation is performed at a timing when a symbol combination mode corresponding to a winning that is not won internally is formed on the active line, the timing for stopping each of the reels 204a to 204c is delayed to The so-called kicking stop control is performed so that the symbols constituting the symbol combination form that can be formed in the same manner pass the effective line.

  In the pull-in stop control and kick-off stop control by the game control device 350, the range in which the stop timing can be changed is within a predetermined number of symbols (for example, within 4 frames) from the position where the stop operation is performed.

  On the other hand, the production control device 370 includes a CPU 370a, a ROM 370b, a RAM 370c, an I / F 370d, and the like. The effect control device 370 is provided in the frame of the effect display control in the image display device 206 and the speaker 207 and the front panel 203 (see FIG. 1) based on the information about the game output from the game control device 350. An effect is controlled by a light emitting device (lamp, LED) 239, an effect device (motor, sensor) 238 and a backlight (LED) provided behind each of the reels 204a to 204c.

  Here, the information related to the game is bet number information output at the time when the start lever 222 is operated and the game is started (for example, a pulse number corresponding to the bet number is output, and the bet number and the game number are transmitted). Information), internal winning information indicating the lottery result by internal lottery, and game state information indicating the current gaming state (normal state, BB state, RB state, RT state, etc.).

  The I / F 370d outputs various signals output from the game control device 350 to the CPU 370a via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). The I / F 370d outputs a control signal output from the CPU 370a to the image display device 206, the speaker 207, the light emitting device 239, and the effect device 238 via an output port and a driver (not shown). Thus, various devices can be controlled by the effect control device 370.

  Specifically, the effect control device 370 displays, on the image display device 206, a small role winning notice display, a bonus winning notification display, an effect display (thing completed in one game or continuous effects over a plurality of games), and the like. (Display control means) In addition, the effect control device 370 generates an effect by sound from the speaker 207, an effect by light emission by the light emitting device 239, an effect by a movable accessory by the effect device 238, and a symbol on the effective line of each reel 204a to 204c. An effect is produced by light emission of a backlight as a light emitting illumination means capable of illuminating from the back side. In this way, the effect control device 370 serves as a control means for controlling effects such as image display, sound output, and LED light emission.

  The communication mode between the game control device 350 and the effect control device 370 described above is such that a control signal is transmitted only in one direction from the game control device 350 to the effect control device 370. This prevents the input of various signals.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 2, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 215, or the maximum bet button 216 is operated to input the bet number from the credit. When a betting operation is performed, an active line is set according to the number of bets, and the operation of the start lever 222 is enabled, that is, the game can be started. When the start lever 222 is operated, an internal lottery process is performed in the game control device 350 to determine the winning / non-winning of the winning, and the fluctuations of the reels 204a to 204c are started.

  After a predetermined time elapses, rotation of the reels 204a to 204c is stopped based on the operation of the reel stop buttons 223a to 223c, and a predetermined symbol is displayed on the display window 205. When a symbol combination mode corresponding to an internal winning winning is formed on the active line, a winning is established, and a game value corresponding to the winning is awarded (for example, a winning medal is paid out).

  The game of one segment is completed as described above, and thereafter, the game is advanced by repeating this operation.

  FIG. 3 is an arrangement diagram of symbols represented on the reels 204a to 204c included in the slot machine 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in this embodiment, the “replay” located at the array numbers 3, 8, 13, 17, and 20 of the first (left) reel 204a, the array numbers 4, 9, 14, 18, and 21 "Bell" located, "7" located in SEQ ID NO: 5, 6, 19; "Cherry" located in SEQ ID NO: 11, "Watermelon" located in SEQ ID NO: 1, 10, 15; located in SEQ ID NO: 12 Five types of symbols “English BAR” (hereinafter referred to as BAR) are arranged on the left reel 204a in accordance with a predetermined rule. There are three types of “7”, each having a different color. Specifically, SEQ ID NO: 5 is green, 6 is blue, and 19 is red. Further, no symbols are arranged in the array numbers 2, 7, and 16 of the left reel 204a (blank). Then, when the reels 204a to 204c are stopped, if the symbols stopped on the active line form any of the established symbol rows shown in FIG. 4, the corresponding winning combination is won.

  In the slot machine 2 of the present embodiment, the game control device 350 performs stop control of the reels 204a to 204c. When the reels 204a to 204c are rotated, the game control device 350 stops the corresponding reels 204a, 204b, and 204c at positions advanced by a maximum of four frames from the timing at which the player operates the reel stop buttons 223a to 223c. For this reason, if there is a symbol on the active line at the timing when the player operates the reel stop buttons 223a to 223c and a symbol corresponding to the winning in which the flag is established in the subsequent four frames, the symbol is forced. Is drawn on the active line and stopped.

  That is, the symbols that are always present in the five consecutive frames can be stopped and displayed on the active line by the stop control (retraction control) by the game control device 350. For this reason, a winning formed with such a symbol can be obtained at any timing when a stop operation is performed when the flag is established. However, this is not the case when a winning formed by a symbol for which a flag is not established occurs on another active line.

  For example, in the symbol array diagram shown in FIG. 3, “Replay” always exists in five consecutive frames, and therefore, a replay winning can always be obtained when the replay flag is established. Similarly, since “Bell” is always present in five consecutive frames, if the winning order is the Bell winning, it is always possible to win the Bell winning by winning the internal lottery.

  In the present embodiment, a winning combination for winning a replay winning with a symbol other than the replay symbol is defined. For example, a winning combination for replay is awarded by arranging “BAR” and “blank”. At this time, the combination of “BAR” and “Blank” can always win a replay prize as well as “Replay” and “Bell”. The replay winning in this case will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, winnings other than replays and bells are not necessarily earned even if the stop control by the game control device 350 is performed unless the reel stop buttons 223a to 223c are operated (a pushing operation) aiming at a specific symbol. Can not.

  For example, a case where a BB winning flag is established and “7” (red) is stopped and displayed on the active line will be described. First, if the first reel stop button 223a is operated on the first reel (left reel) 204a at a timing at which one of the symbols corresponding to the arrangement numbers 15 to 19 is stopped on the valid line, “7” is valid. Stop on line. However, if the first reel stop button 223a is operated with a symbol other than those described above, the symbol “7” cannot be stopped and displayed on the active line.

  Similarly, for the second reel (middle reel) 204b, if the second reel stop button 223b is operated at a timing at which one of the symbols of array numbers 15 to 15 is stopped on the effective line, “2” corresponds to array number 19. 7 "stops on the active line. Further, if the third reel stop button 223c is operated at the timing at which one of the symbols of array numbers 15 to 19 is stopped on the effective line on the third reel (right reel) 204c, “7” corresponding to array number 19 is displayed. Stops on the active line. By performing such a pressing operation, three “7” s can be stopped and displayed on the active line, and a BB winning can be obtained.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory view of the winning contents in the stop symbol (symbol combination mode) of the slot machine 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  In the slot machine 2 of the present embodiment, “Big Bonus (BB) Winning”, “Regular Bonus (RB) Winning”, “Small Role Winning (Bell, Watermelon, Cherry)”, “Replay Winning” or “Lose (Winning)” ”Is won by internal lottery.

  The BB winning in this embodiment is a winning determined when “7, 7, 7” of the same color is stopped and displayed on the active line, and medals are not paid out, but a BB state is generated. Therefore, three types of BB winning are generated for “7” of “red”, “blue”, and “green”.

  In addition, when a BB winning is made, the maximum number of medals obtained by a player in one BB state is 300 or more (red), 200 or more ( The BB state continues until it reaches 150 (green) or more (green). When the number of medals obtained by a player in one BB state exceeds the upper limit value, the BB state is terminated and the normal state (or RT state) is entered, and the winning combination probability of the small role becomes normal. In the BB state, until the predetermined number of medals are paid out, the win probability of the small role winning is increased, and the player can easily obtain many medals.

  The RB winning is a winning determined when “7 (red), 7 (red), BAR” is stopped and displayed on the active line, and medals are not paid out, but an RB state occurs. In the case of an RB winning, the RB state continues until the player's medal acquisition number in one RB state reaches the upper limit of 50 or more. When the number of medals obtained by a player in one RB state exceeds the upper limit value of 50, the RB state is terminated and the normal state is entered. In the RB state, similarly to the BB state, the win probability of the small role winning is increased.

  As described above, the small role winning prize includes three types of “bell”, “watermelon”, and “cherry”. In addition, “bell” includes “push order bell” and “common bell”. There are two types of “cherry”: “strong cherry” and “weak cherry”.

  “Bell” is a winning determined when “Bell, Bell, Bell” is stopped on the active line. The “push order bell” further determines the winning when the order (push order) for stopping the symbols of each line is correct. The order of pressing the “common bell” is arbitrary. In addition, when winning with “BELL”, ten medals are paid out.

  Further, “watermelon” is a winning determined when “watermelon, watermelon, watermelon” is stopped and displayed, and the pressing order is arbitrary. In the case of winning a “watermelon”, four medals are paid out.

  Furthermore, “weak cherry” is a winning determined when “cherry, ANY, ANY” (the “ANY” portion may be any symbol) is stopped and displayed. On the other hand, “strong cherry” is a winning determined when “cherry, BAR, ANY” is stopped and displayed. Note that “blank” may be used instead of “BAR”. In the case of winning with “Cherry”, two medals are paid out.

  As described above, there are three types of replay winnings: “normal replay”, “special replay”, and “special replay”, and “special replay” includes “special replay 1”, “special replay 2”, and “special replay 3”. Are included. When the replay winning is won, the replay game is played after the reels stop. In this replay game, the number of medals bet this time is carried over to the next game, so the game can be started without newly betting medals.

  “Normal replay” is a winning determined when “replay, replay, replay” is stopped and displayed on the active line. “Special Replay” is a winning determined when “BAR, BAR, BAR”, “Blank, Blank, Blank”, or “BAR” or “Blank” is stopped and displayed on the active line. . When “special replay” is established, the bonus is confirmed and it can be expected that many medals are paid out. In the “normal replay” and the “special replay”, the pressing order is arbitrary.

  The “special replay” is a transition condition for shifting from the current gaming state to another gaming state in addition to executing the replay game. In the “special replay”, three types of “special replay 1”, “special replay 2”, and “special replay 3” are defined. The description of each gaming state will be described later with reference to FIG.

  “Special Replay 1” is a winning determined when “Replay, Replay, Bell” is stopped on the active line and the pressing order is correct. When winning the “special replay 1” in the “AT state” (see FIG. 5), the state shifts to the “ART preparation state (first RT state)” (see FIG. 5). In the case where the pressing order is incorrect, for example, without stopping at “Replay, Replay, Bell”, it stops at “Bell, Replay, Bell” and shifts to “RT state”.

  “Special Replay 2” is a winning that is determined when “Bell, Replay, Replay” is stopped on the active line and the pressing order is correct. When winning the “special replay 2” in the “ART ready state (first RT state)”, the state shifts to the “ART state (second RT state)” (see FIG. 5). In the case where the pressing order is incorrect, for example, “Special Replay 1” is won and the gaming state is maintained.

  In “Special Replay 3”, “BAR, BAR, BAR”, “Blank, Blank, Blank”, or “BAR” or “Blank” is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the pressing order is correct In this case, the winning is determined. When “Special Replay 3” is won in the “ART state (second RT state)”, the state shifts to the “Add-on ART state (third RT state)” (see FIG. 5). In the case where the pressing order is incorrect, for example, “Special Replay 2” is won and the gaming state is maintained.

  Alternatively, only a part (for example, one) of the stop reels may need to be pressed. For example, as “bell”, in addition to “bell bell bell”, “7 (red) bell bell”, “7 (blue) bell bell”, and “7 (green) bell bell” may be set as separate flags. Thus, when “7 (red) berber” is established, 7 other than 7 (red) may not stop on the left reel. Note that red cherry or the like may be used instead of 7.

  In addition, if “7 (red) berber” cannot be stopped when “7 (red) berber” is established, the AT state, ART state, or RT state may be released. Only the state may be released. When the flag is established, “Aim for red!” Or the like may be displayed as an AT (assist) for facilitating winning.

  Alternatively, “Aim for red!” Or the like may be displayed so that “7 (green) berber” and “7 (blue) berber” are not aligned. In this case, when “7 (green) level” or “7 (blue) level” is established, the AT state, the ART state, and the RT state may be canceled. In the ART state, only the RT state is canceled. A penalty may be generated.

  Also, a winning combination that requires pressing all reels, such as “7 (red) 7 (blue) 7 (green)”, may be used.

  Further, in addition to pushing all reels, a winning combination that requires a pressing order may be used.

  FIG. 5 is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the slot machine 2 according to the embodiment of the present invention. In the slot machine 2, it is assumed that the game is started in the normal gaming state immediately after the power is turned on. The gaming state is roughly divided into three types: a normal gaming state, a special gaming state, and a specific gaming state.

  In a normal game, the reels 204a to 204c are rotated and displayed by operating the start lever 222 after inputting a bet amount based on a player's medal insertion operation or betting button operation (bet operation) from credits. As the game starts, an internal lottery is performed for each game.

  In some cases, when the player operates the start lever 222, the reels 204a to 204c may not immediately start rotating, and this time is referred to as “wait time (waiting time)”. This “wait time” is provided to limit the number of executable games within a predetermined time so that the player does not waste excessive gaming value as a result of continuous gaming.

  The slot machine 2 is provided with a function (internal lottery function) for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to win various prizes in relation to the execution of the game. An internal lottery is performed based on the random number. When the internal lottery is won, a winning flag is set, and generation of a predetermined winning combination (winning mode) is permitted.

  That is, only when the internal lottery is won and a winning flag is set, the reels are controlled so that a predetermined symbol is allowed to stop on the active line and form a winning mode, and winning can be obtained as much as possible. Is called. In this way, any one of BB winning, RB winning, small role winning, replay winning, and loss is determined by the internal lottery.

  In the variable display game, the symbols aimed by the player's stop operation are not stopped reliably, but only the combination of symbols permitted by the control processing of the control means of the slot machine 2 can be stopped by the player's operation. Has been. For example, the game control device 350 extracts a random number at the timing triggered by the operation of the start lever 222, and determines whether or not to allow any winning combination (winning flag) to be generated based on the result of determining the random number. Only the combination of symbols based on the determination can be stopped by the player's operation.

  In the normal gaming state or the specific gaming state, when a bonus winning (BB winning or RB winning) is won, the state shifts to a special gaming state (bonus). In the special game state, the winning probability of winning the small role (“Bell”) is high, and it is easy for the player to win many medals. Then, the special gaming state continues until the number of medals according to the type of bonus winning is paid out, and then returns to the normal gaming state or the specific gaming state. Transition to the specific gaming state is made when the transition condition to the AT state is satisfied. The condition for shifting to the specific gaming state will be described later, but may be a case where a predetermined small role winning is obtained. When the condition for shifting to the AT state is satisfied, the number of times that the condition is satisfied can be held (stocked), which is referred to as navigation stock. That is, when there is a navigation stock, the special gaming state shifts to the specific gaming state, and when there is no navigation stock, the special gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state.

  The normal gaming state includes three types of internal states (probability states) corresponding to the transition probability to the AT state. Specifically, there are three types: a low-accuracy state with a low transition probability to the AT state, a high-accuracy state with a high transition probability to the AT state, and an ultra-high-accuracy state with a higher transition probability to the AT state It is. Transitioning between the internal states of the low accuracy state, the high accuracy state, and the ultra high accuracy state is triggered by a small role winning such as “watermelon” or “cherry”.

  Each internal state in the normal gaming state is managed by an effect control device (sub control device) 370. When the winning combination is established, the game control device (main control device) 350 notifies the effect control device 370 of the determined winning combination. The production control device 370 transitions the internal state according to the notified winning combination (small combination). Even in the AT state, the winning combination winning probability as seen from the game control device 350 is the same as that in the normal game state, so the effect control device 370 can manage the internal state. The effect control device 370 determines whether to shift to the AT state according to the current internal state.

  Then, in the normal gaming state, when a condition for shifting to the AT state is established, for example, by winning a predetermined small role, the state shifts to the AT state. Since the AT state is included in the specific game state, the normal game state makes a transition to the specific game state. When the condition for transition to the AT state is satisfied, the game state may be changed from the normal gaming state to the AT state after a predetermined number of games have been consumed.

  When transitioning to the AT state, the effect control device 370 notifies the player of the pressing order of the reel stop button 223. By operating the reel stop button 223 in the notified order, the player can easily win a winning combination requiring a correct answer in the pressing order. Further, in the AT state, in addition to notifying the pressing order of the reel stop button 223, a stop symbol may be notified. In this case, the player operates (presses) the reel stop button 223 so as to stop the notified symbol.

  When the special replay 1 winning is generated in the AT state, the state shifts to the ART preparation state (first RT state). In order to win the special replay 1, a correct answer in the pressing order is required, and it is difficult to win if it is not in the AT state. In addition, when an internal winning is made in the push order bell winning that requires the correct answer in the pushing order in the ART ready state, if the winning is not achieved (missed), the state shifts to the AT state.

  Further, in the ART ready state, the game control device 350 is controlled to increase the winning probability of the special replay 2 in the internal lottery. When the special replay 2 occurs in the ART preparation state, the state transits to the ART state (second RT state).

  When the state transitions to the ART state, the ART state is continued until a predetermined number of games (50 games in the present embodiment) are consumed for Navistock 1. Then, when the predetermined number of games is consumed, the AT state is ended, and notification (navigation) of the pressing order is not performed. In such a case, it becomes difficult to win the push order bell, so that it is easy to shift to the normal gaming state.

  In the ART state, a replay winning is likely to occur and the pressing order is notified, so that the number of medals is difficult to decrease and the small role is likely to win, so the number of medals to be held can be increased. Furthermore, it is controlled by the game control device 350 so that the special replay 3 winning is likely to occur. Then, when the special replay 3 winning occurs, the state shifts to the added ART state (third RT state). Further, when a push order bell that requires correct answer in the push order is missed in the ART state, the state shifts to the ART preparation state. Moreover, you may make it transfer to AT state.

  When the special replay 3 winning occurs in the added ART state, 1 is added to the navigation stock. However, in the added ART state, it is controlled so that the notification of the push order is executed stochastically, so that the navigation stock does not increase excessively. If the special replay 3 is missed, the state shifts to the ART state.

  Here, other state transitions will be described. First, a case where a special replay 1 winning occurs in the normal gaming state will be described. As described above, the special replay 1 winning requires a correct answer in the pushing order, but even if there is no notification of the pushing order, the pushing order is correct with a probability of 1/6. Therefore, when a special replay 1 winning occurs in the normal gaming state, the state shifts to the provisional ART preparation state (first RT state).

  Further, the provisional ART preparation state shifts to the normal gaming state by dropping the push order bell. In the provisional ART preparation state, it is not the AT state and the push order is not notified, so that it is easy to shift to the normal gaming state. If the transition condition to the AT state is established in the provisional ART preparation state, that is, if the navigation stock is acquired, the state shifts to the ART preparation state.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, in the normal gaming state, the reel stop button 223 is moved in order from the left, that is, the first reel stop button 223a, the second reel stop button 223b, and the third reel stop button 223c. Operate and stop each reel. When the player stops the reel without following this order, the normal gaming state is changed to the penalty state. At this time, the player may be notified of the transition to the penalty state. The penalty state is controlled not to shift to the normal game state until the prescribed number of games is exhausted, and during this time, the lottery for acquiring the navigation stock is not performed. In the AT state, even if the first reel stop button 223a, the second reel stop button 223b, and the third reel stop button 223c are not operated in this order, the penalty state is not entered.

  The above is description of the game state of the game in the slot machine 2 of this embodiment. Next, control of the slot machine 2 in this embodiment will be described.

  First, the game control process (main process) will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a procedure of game control processing according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The game control process is executed when the slot machine 2 is powered on. For example, it is executed when the power of the slot machine 2 is turned on in order to start business at a game hall or when the power is restored from a power failure.

  First, the game control device 350 executes processing at power-on including initialization processing (S601). The initialization process is, for example, initialization of each storage area of the RAM 350c, initialization of the reel motors 204Ma to 204Mc, and the like. Further, for example, in the RAM 350c, data is erased, default data is written based on data stored in the ROM 350b, and the like. In addition, when it recovers from a power failure, the process which returns to the game state before a power failure is performed. Further, the process of step 601 is not performed every time the game is started, but is performed when the power is turned on as described above, and the process is started from step 602 when the game is started thereafter.

  Next, the game control device 350 executes a BET process (S602). In the BET process, a process of setting the bet number (bet number) based on the insertion of medals into the medal insertion slot 215 or the operation of the max bet button 216 is executed. Hereinafter, the BET (bet) process will be described in more detail.

  When a medal is inserted from the medal slot 215, the medal insertion detection sensor 215a detects the inserted medal and inputs the detection signal to the game control device 350. Then, the game control device 350 adds the memorized bet number of medals based on this detection signal.

  When medals exceeding the set upper limit value (3) are inserted, the medal credit count is added one by one without adding the surplus medals to the bet count, and the addition is performed. The result is displayed on the credit number display unit 210 as the credit number.

  However, a predetermined upper limit (for example, 50) is set for the number of credits, and when medals exceeding the upper limit are inserted, the extra medals are not added to the number of credits and the tray 226 is added. To return to.

  Further, when the max bet button 216 is operated in a state where there is a medal credit, the number of medals according to the operation is bet and the memory of the credit number is subtracted by the bet number. Such a bet operation is called a bet input (bet operation).

  When the max bet button 216 is operated in a state where the medal credit is more than the set bet number specified value (three), the bet number of the specified value is set by one operation of the max bet button 216. Is done.

  When the BET (betting) process is completed, the game control device 350 executes a payout control process (S603). The payout control process is a process of paying out a bet and a credited medal by operating the payout button 221. When the player operates the payout button 221, the payout button SW 221 a detects the operation of the payout button 221 and outputs a detection signal to the game control device 350. The game control device 350 controls the hopper unit 232 and returns medals for the bet amount and the credit amount to the tray 226.

  After that, the game control device 350 determines whether or not the bet number is the upper limit value (three) (S604). When the number of bets has reached the upper limit (the result of S604 is “Y”), the process proceeds to step 605. On the other hand, if the number of bets has not reached the upper limit (the result of S604 is “N”), the process returns to step 602.

  When the bet number reaches the upper limit (three), the start lever sensor 222a that detects the operation of the start lever 222 and outputs an operation signal to the game control device 350 becomes effective. In addition, when the replay winning pattern combination mode (replay winning result mode) is stopped and the replay winning is established in the previous game, the bet number of the previous game is automatically set (no operation such as coin insertion). After the start lever sensor 222a is set, the start lever sensor 222a becomes effective.

  Here, the player has made a bet by inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 215, or by placing a bet by operating the max bet button 216, or by a previous game, If established, the start lever 222 is operated without placing a bet.

  Thereafter, the game control device 350 determines whether or not the start lever 222 has been operated (S605). If the start lever 222 is not operated (the result of S605 is “N”), the process returns to step 602.

  On the other hand, when there is an operation of the start lever 222 (result of S605 is “Y”), the game control device 350 sets a start operation execution flag (S606), and then executes an internal lottery process (S607). In the internal lottery process, the game control device 350 performs an internal lottery of a winning combination and transmits a lottery result command (winning flag command) corresponding to the lottery result to the effect control device 370. Details of the internal lottery process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After that, the game control device 350 executes a variable display start process (S608). In the variation display start process, the game control device 350 sends a control signal instructing the reel motors 204Ma to 204Mc to start the rotation of the reels 204a to 204c (control to start the rotation of the reels 204a to 204c). ). Thereby, it will be in the state which performs the change display of a symbol.

  In addition, when a specific winning combination is won, the game control device 350 performs a freeze effect (special effect) corresponding to the winning combination. The freeze effect is a predetermined effect display that is made during a certain period (during the invalid period) while invalidating the stop operation of each of the reels 204a to 204c for a certain period (delaying the time until the stop operation becomes valid). is there. Moreover, you may make it alert | report (improve) the winning to a predetermined winning combination by freeze production.

  When the rotation of the reels 204a to 204c becomes constant after the symbol change display is started and the reels 204a to 204c can be stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 223a to 223c, the CPU 350a A control signal instructing lighting of each stop button LED 237 is sent (a process of lighting each stop button LED 237 is performed). By turning on the stop button LED 237 by this processing, it is notified that the reels 204a to 204c can be stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 223a to 223c.

  Thereafter, the game control device 350 executes a reel stop process for stopping the reels 204a to 204c based on the lottery result (winning flag) in the internal lottery process and the operation timing of the reel stop buttons 223a to 223c ( S609). Details of the reel stop process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the reel stop process, the game control device 350 is in a state of waiting for input of an operation signal from each of the reel stop sensors 323a to 323c. When the reel stop buttons 223a to 223c are sequentially operated while the reels 204a to 204c can be stopped, operation signals from the reel stop sensors 323a to 323c are input to the game control device 350, respectively. The

  The game control device 350 stops the reels 204a to 204c corresponding to the reel stop sensors 323a to 323c when detecting the operation signal from the reel stop sensors 323a to 323c while waiting for the detection of the operation signal. Take control.

  The game control device 350 has a gaming state and a winning lottery result (whether or not each winning winning flag is set in the lottery process), a bet number, and reel stop sensors 323a to 323c from a plurality of stop control tables stored in the ROM 350b. The stop control table corresponding to the operation order is selected and read. In the normal gaming state and the specific gaming state, a combination of winning a special prize, a small part prize, a replay prize and a winning combination corresponding to the winning prize flag when the corresponding winning flag is set. A stop control table for performing drawing stop control on the active line, that is, a stop control table (drawing stop control table) that enables or can establish a winning corresponding to the winning winning flag is selected.

  In addition, when the stop control table corresponding to the winning of the winning (for example, Bell winning, replay winning) that is not missed from the symbol arrangement of each reel 204a to 204c and the stop control table is selected, the stop control table is used. The corresponding winning is always established by the withdrawal stop control. In addition, a stop corresponding to winning of a winning (for example, cherry winning, watermelon winning, BB winning, RB winning, special replay winning, special replay winning) that is missed from the symbol arrangement of each reel 204a to 204c and the stop control table. When the control table is selected, when there is an operation signal from the reel stop sensors 323a to 323c at a timing within a predetermined range, a corresponding winning is established by the pull-in stop control based on the stop control table, When there is an operation signal from the reel stop sensors 323a to 323c at a timing outside the range, all the winnings are not established and the reels 204a to 204c are stopped.

  Also, in the case of winning that is won only when the pressing order of the reel stop buttons 223a to 223c is correct, a stop control table that does not cause missing is selected only when the pressing order is correct, and the pressing order is incorrect Is selected as a stop control table capable of causing missing. For example, when the stop order of the reels 204a to 204c is the left, middle, and right forward press, a stop control table that does not cause missing is selected, and the stop order of the reels 204a to 204c is, for example, other than the forward press (reverse press etc. ), A stop control table that can be missed may be selected.

  In the case of the BB state and the RB state as the special game state, the winning probability of the above-mentioned small role winning (for example, Bell winning) is increased, and the lottery result of winning is the winning of each small role winning Then, a pull-in stop control table is selected that makes or wins the winning small role winning.

  In the stop control using the stop control table as described above, when operation signals from the reel stop sensors 323a to 323c are input, the rotation of the reels 204a to 204c is determined from the output data of the reel position detection sensors 304a to 304c. Get the phase (rotation angle). Then, a drive circuit for the reel motors 204Ma to 204Mc which are stepping motors so as to stop the reels 204a to 204c with the number of sliding frames (0 to 4) corresponding to the rotation phases of the reels 204a to 204c of the stop control table described above. A control signal is transmitted to. In other words, the game control device 350, based on the rotation control phase of each reel 204a to 204c at the timing when the operation signal is input from each reel stop sensor 323a to 323c, according to the selected stop control table. A stop angle (phase) is determined, and based on this determination, a control signal that instructs the reel motors 204Ma to 204Mc to stop the rotation of the reels 204a to 204c is output.

  If the reel stop sensors 323a to 323c do not turn on when a preset automatic stop time has elapsed from the start of the game, the game control device 350 automatically stops the reel motors 204Ma to 204Mc. In the case of automatic stop, the kicking stop control functions to restrict the establishment of the winning combination. For example, based on the rotation phase of each reel 204a to 204c when the automatic stop time has passed, The stop control is performed.

  Thereafter, the game control device 350 executes a winning establishment determination process based on the position information of each reel 204a to 204c stopped in the process of step 609 (S610). The winning establishment determination process is performed when the reels 204a to 204c are stopped by the reel stop process and a combination of stop symbols to be stopped and displayed in the display window 205 is determined.

  In the winning establishment determination process, the game control device 350 actually determines from the operation signals from the reel stop sensors 323a to 323c, the stop data of the reels 204a to 204c obtained from the selected stop control table, and the state of the winning winning flag. It is confirmed whether or not a prize has been established. If the winning is not established, the winning establishment determination process is terminated. If the winning is established, the payout number information corresponding to the established winning information (or corresponding to the established winning information). (Winning establishment flag) is stored in the RAM 350c. At this time, the corresponding result information is transmitted to the effect control device 370 as a result information command.

  Thereafter, the game control device 350 executes a payout control process (S610). In the payout control process, the game control device 350 controls the hopper unit 232 when the winning is established based on the above-described winning information, and pays out the medals of the payout number corresponding to the established winning information. Let

  By this payout control process, when the stop display result of the game stopped by the reel stop process becomes one of the normal winning results corresponding to a plurality of normal winning combinations (for example, a bell winning, a cherry winning, a watermelon winning), A medal corresponding to the normal winning result is awarded.

  In addition, when paying out medals based on a prize, the game control device 350 adds medals to the number of credits without paying out to the tray 226 until the number of credits reaches a predetermined upper limit (for example, 50). The medals exceeding the upper limit are paid out to the tray 226 without being added to the number of credits.

  In addition, winning is established only when a predetermined symbol combination corresponding to winning is formed on the active line, and medals are paid out. However, medals are not paid out when a special prize is established. On the other hand, even if a winning result mode is formed on a line other than this active line, no winning is established, so that no medal corresponding to the winning is paid out.

  After that, the game control device 350 executes a game state update process (S612). In the game state update process, the game control device 350 updates the game state to one of the states shown in FIG. 5 according to the determination result of the winning establishment determination process.

  When the game stop update result of the game stopped by the reel stop process is a special winning result corresponding to a special winning combination (for example, BB winning, RB winning) by this gaming state update processing, the normal winning result is higher than usual. It is possible to generate a special gaming state (for example, BB state, RB state) that increases the probability of becoming. Further, when the game stop display result stopped by the reel stop process becomes a specific winning combination, the above-described specific game state can be generated.

  Thereafter, although not shown, the game control device 350 determines whether or not a power failure has occurred, and returns to the processing of S602 if a power failure has not occurred. On the other hand, when a power failure occurs, processing at power failure is executed, and a power failure flag indicating that a power failure has occurred is set.

[Timer interrupt processing (game control device 350)]
Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of timer interrupt processing of the game control device 350 according to the embodiment of this invention.

  The timer interrupt process is started every predetermined time (for example, about every 2 msec), and performs an input / output port process, a timer count process, and the like.

  When the execution of the timer interrupt process is started, the game control device 350 first executes an input process for inputting various operations of the player and an output process for outputting to the effect control device 370 (S701, S702). ). Thereafter, timer update processing for updating various timers such as a continuation timer is executed (S703).

  Further, the game control device 350 executes a reel operation process for setting output of rotation and stop of each of the reels 204a to 204c based on the change start pattern and reel update information (described later in detail) (S704). The reel operation process may be included in the game control process of FIG.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the internal lottery process according to the embodiment of the present invention. The internal lottery process corresponds to the process of step 607 of the game control process shown in FIG.

  First, the game control device 350 acquires a random value for internal lottery (S801), and further acquires the number of valid lines based on the number of bets (S802).

  Next, the game control device 350 sets a winning / winning determination table according to the gaming state (S803 to S807). The winning / winning determination table is a winning / winning determination table stored in the ROM 350b and registered with a determination value for winning. An example of the winning lottery rate based on this winning / winning determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a winning / winning determination table according to the embodiment of this invention. Note that the winning probability of each winning combination may be different depending on the value set in the setting device 233 described above. Specifically, setting 1 is set so that the winning probability is low, and setting 6 is set so that the winning probability is high.

  FIG. 9A shows bonus winning probabilities, and the four types of bonuses shown in FIG. 4 are defined: BB1 winning, BB2 winning, BB3 winning, and RB winning.

  FIG. 9B shows the small role winning probability, which includes normal replay and special replay. The left, middle, and right first stop bells are bell prizes in which the pressing order is specified. The common bell is a bell prize in which the pressing order is not specified. In the push order bell winning of the present embodiment, among the three reels, the first reel to be stopped is designated, but the second reel to be stopped may be further designated. These Bell prizes are not won in duplicate with replay prizes or bonus prizes.

  In addition, as described in FIG. 4, there are “weak cherry”, “strong cherry”, and “watermelon” as other small role winnings, and these small role winnings are replay winnings as shown in FIG. 9B. And there is a possibility that it will be won in duplicate with bonus winnings. In particular, when “strong cherry” is won, a replay winning or bonus winning occurs with a probability of 25%.

  In the bonus state, the probability of winning a small role is increased, and for example, the winning probability of winning the common bell is set to be extremely high.

  The normal replay winning is won with a probability of 1/7, and the winning probability is further increased in the RT state. In addition, the special replay has a very low winning probability of 1/30000, but when winning, three navigation stocks are acquired and the occurrence of BB1 winning is confirmed.

  FIG. 9C shows the special replay winning probability, and each special replay varies depending on the gaming state. Specifically, in the AT state, the special replay 1 is set so as to facilitate winning. The special replay 1 normally has a winning probability of about 1/40. Similarly, the special replay 2, the ART state, and the added ART state are set so that the special replay 3 is easy to win in the ART ready state. In the added ART state, the special replay 3 is set to be easier to win than in the ART state. In addition, each special replay is adjusted so that there is no inconvenience such as lowering the winning probability of other special replays in the gaming state where the winning probability is set high, but changing the probability basically changes the RT state Only if there was.

  Since the special replays are designated in the pressing order, in the normal gaming state, the first reel is stopped first, so that almost no winnings are made.

  Here, returning to the description of the flowchart, the process of setting the winning / winning determination table corresponding to the gaming state will be specifically described. The game control device 350 first determines whether a bonus is being won, that is, whether the gaming state is a special gaming state (S803). If the bonus is being won (the result of S803 is “Y”), a winning determination table corresponding to the bonus state is set (S804). As described above, the winning determination table selected at this time is set such that the probability of winning the small role winning is higher than that in the normal gaming state.

  On the other hand, if the bonus control is not being won (the result of S803 is “N”), the game control device 350 determines whether or not it is in the RT state (S805). If it is in the RT state (the result of S805 is “Y”), the winning determination table corresponding to the type of the RT state that is occurring is set (S806).

  Furthermore, when the game control device 350 is not in the RT state (the result of S805 is “N”), the game determination device 350 sets a winning determination table corresponding to the normal state (S807).

  Thereafter, the game control device 350 compares the random number acquired in the process of step 801 with the determination value of the winning / winning determination table set in the processes of steps 803 to 807 (S808). Then, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is won (S809). Specifically, as a result of the processing in step 808, whether or not the winning combination is won based on whether or not the acquired random number matches a determination value corresponding to any winning in the winning determination table. Determine. If the two match, it means that the winning combination corresponding to the matching determination value is won. On the other hand, if any of the winning determination values does not match the extracted random number, there is a loss.

  When the determination result is that the winning combination is won (the result of S809 is “Y”), the game control device 350 further determines whether or not the bonus winning is won, that is, whether or not the double winning is achieved ( S810). If the bonus winning is won (the result of S810 is “Y”), the corresponding bonus winning flag is set in a predetermined storage area on the RAM 350c (S811). Furthermore, when the bonus winning is not won (the result of S810 is “N”), or after setting the bonus winning flag, the winning flag of the corresponding winning combination is set (S812).

  On the other hand, when the determination result is that the winning combination is not won (the result of S809 is “N”), the game control device 350 sets a dismissal flag (S813).

  Finally, the game control device 350 sets a winning flag command corresponding to the set winning flag to be transmitted to the effect control device 370 (S814).

  With the processing described above, in the slot machine 2, whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations (for example, a bell winning, a cherry winning, etc.) are won each time a game with a change display started by the operation of the start lever 222 is performed. Lottery.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a procedure of reel stop processing according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The game control device 350 determines whether or not the operation is valid (during a period after time t3 in FIG. 11) (S1001). If the operation is not valid (the result of S1001 is “N”), the reels 204a to 204c cannot be stopped, and the process returns to step 1001.

  The game control device 350 determines whether or not the reel stop buttons 223a to 223c are operated (S1002) when the operation is valid (the result of S1001 is “Y”). Specifically, the determination is made based on whether or not an operation signal from each of the reel stop sensors 323a to 323c is input to the game control device 350. If none of the reel stop buttons 223a to 223c is operated (the result of S1002 is “N”), the reels 204a to 204c cannot be stopped, and the process returns to step 1001.

  When any one of the reel stop buttons 223a to 223c is operated (the result of S1002 is “Y”), the game control device 350 displays reel stop information (information on whether or not each of the reels 204a to 204c has stopped) Based on the position (rotation phase) information when the reels 204a to 204c are stopped, whether or not the reel stop buttons 223a to 223c corresponding to the rotating reels 204a to 204c are operated is checked (S1003). .

  Then, the game control device 350 determines whether or not it is a stop operation (first stop operation) for the first reel (S1004). If it is the first stop operation (the result of S1004 is “Y”), it is determined whether or not the stop operation is a prohibited operation target (S1005). The prohibited operation target is, for example, a case where a stop operation is performed on another reel before the first reel in the normal gaming state. If the stop operation is a prohibited operation target (the result of S1005 is “Y”), irregular pressing information is set (S1006).

  When the operation is not the first stop operation (result of S1004 is “N”), when it is not the prohibited operation target, such as when there is no restriction of the push order such as when in the correct pushing order, when in the specific gaming state (result of S1005) Is “N”), the processing of step 1007 is executed.

  The game control device 350 determines whether or not the reel stop buttons 223a to 223c corresponding to the rotating reels 204a to 204c are valid operations (S1007). If the operation is not an effective operation of the reel stop buttons 223a to 223c corresponding to the rotating reels 204a to 204c (the result of S1007 is “N”), the processing returns to step 1001.

  On the other hand, if the game control device 350 is an effective operation of the reel stop buttons 223a to 223c corresponding to any of the rotating reels 204a to 204c (the result of S1007 is “Y”), the presence / absence of a bonus flag is determined. Then, the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop information and the operated reel stop button (any of the reel stop buttons 223a to 223c) is set (S1009).

  Thereafter, the game control device 350 performs pull-in stop control based on the establishment flag (the above-described winning winning flag or lost winning flag) and the positional information of the reels 204a to 204c corresponding to the operated reel stop buttons 223a to 223c. Alternatively, the number of remaining steps indicating the degree of delay of reel stop for kicking stop control is acquired (S1010), and the acquired number of remaining steps is set as reel update information (S1011). Accordingly, the corresponding reels 204a to 204c can be rotated and stopped by the timer interruption process by the number of remaining steps indicated by the set reel update information.

  Thereafter, the game control device 350 determines whether or not the reels 204a to 204c corresponding to the operated reel stop buttons 223a to 223c have been stopped (S1012). When the corresponding reels 204a to 204c are not stopped (the result of S1012 is “N”), the processing of step 1017 is executed.

  When the corresponding reels 204a to 204c are stopped (result of S1012 is “Y”), the game control device 350 determines whether or not the irregular pressing information is set (S1013). If irregular pressing information is set (the result of S1013 is “Y”), reel stop information corresponding to the stopped reels 204a to 204c and corresponding to the irregular pressing information is set (S1014). On the other hand, when the irregular pressing information is not set (the result of S1013 is “N”), the reel stop information corresponding to the stopped reels 204a to 204c is set (S1015). When the reel stop information is set, a reel stop command corresponding to the set reel stop information is transmitted to the effect control device 370 (S1016). As a result, the effect control device 370 can execute effects for each stopped reel 204a to 204c, such as turning off the backlight corresponding to the stopped reels 204a to 204c, using the received reel stop command.

  Subsequently, the game control device 350 determines whether or not all the reels 204a to 204c are stopped (S1017). If at least one of all the reels 204a to 204c is not stopped (the result of S1017 is “N”), the processing returns to step 1001. On the other hand, when all the reels 204a to 204c are stopped (the result of S1017 is “Y”), a reel all stop command is set (S1018).

  In the processing of Steps 1001 to 1017 described above, when the establishment flag in Step 1010 is a winning flag for deriving a chance to be described later, for example, a special winning combination as a result of stopping the game based on the stopping operation of each reel 204a to 204c. It is possible to stop and display the chances that may be won. By stopping and displaying the chances, it is possible to increase the player's expectation before winning the bonus.

  Further, when the establishment flag in step 1010 is, for example, a winning flag (bonus winning) for deriving a reach to be described later, the winning of the special winning combination is determined as a result of stopping the game based on the stop operation of each reel 204a to 204c. It is possible to stop and display reach eyes.

  Thereafter, the game control device 350 determines whether or not the stop mode of the reels 204a to 204c is a chance (S1019). If it is a chance (S1019 is “Y”), a chance stop command is set (S1020). On the other hand, if it is not an opportunity (the result of S1019 is “N”), the process of step 1021 is executed without executing any process.

  After that, the game control device 350 determines whether or not the stop mode of the reels 204a to 204c is reach (S1021). If it is a reach eye (the result of S1021 is “Y”), a reach eye stop command corresponding to the type of reach eye is set (S1022). On the other hand, if it is not the reach (the result of S1021 is “N”), the process of step 1023 is executed without executing any process.

  After that, the game control device 350 transmits the set stop command (reel all stop command, chance stop command or reach stop command) to the effect control device 370 (S1023), and resets the reel stop information. (S1024).

  FIG. 11 is a timing chart for explaining the operation of a controlled device such as a reel controlled by the game control device 350 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  When the BET operation invalid period ends at time t1, the player executes the BET operation. Then, after the BET operation ends, a predetermined period (start operation invalid period) elapses, and the start operation is invalidated until time t2.

  When the start operation invalid period ends and the player executes the start operation (operating the start lever 222), the game is started (time t2).

  When the game is started, rotation of the first reel 204a to the third reel 204c is started. At this time, a predetermined period (acceleration rotation period) is provided until a constant rotation speed is reached. Then, after the acceleration rotation period has elapsed (time t3), a stop operation for each reel is accepted.

  Thereafter, the reel stop button 223 for stopping each reel is operated, and the reel corresponding to the operated reel stop button 223 stops (time t4). When all reels are stopped, the result of the game is fixed, and if the winning combination is won, a payout operation is executed.

  The above is the processing by the game control device 350. Then, the process by the production | presentation control apparatus 370 is demonstrated.

  First, the effect control process (main process) will be described. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the effect control process according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The effect control process is executed when the slot machine 2 is powered on. For example, it is executed when the power of the slot machine 2 is turned on in order to start business at a game hall or when the power is restored from a power failure.

  First, the effect control device 370 executes processing at power-on (S1201). Here, after the initialization process is executed, the power on or power restoration is notified based on the power on command or the power restoration command received from the game control device 350. The initialization process is, for example, initialization of each storage area of the RAM 370c. Further, in the RAM 370c, data is erased, default data is written based on data stored in the ROM 370b, and the like. Further, the process of step 1201 is not performed every time the game is started, but is performed when the power is turned on as described above, and the process is started from step 1202 when the game is started thereafter.

  Next, the effect control device 370 executes a game state control process for controlling the game state (S1202). Details of the game state control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the effect control device 370 executes an effect setting process for making settings for executing the effect (S1203). Details of the effect setting process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, the effect control device 370 executes a settlement time process for controlling screen display at the time of settlement, such as at the end of the game (S1204). Further, display control processing for controlling display on the image display device 206 is executed (S1205). Subsequently, a voice control process for controlling voice output from the speaker 207 is executed (S1206).

  Thereafter, the effect control device 370 executes information browsing processing for browsing the game history information of the slot machine 2 (for example, the number of bonus winnings of today and the number of start-ups from the end of the previous BB state) (S1207). . Further, the effect control device 370 executes a history information storage process for storing the game history information of the slot machine 2 (S1208).

  Thereafter, the effect control device 370 determines whether or not a power failure has occurred (S1209). If no power failure has occurred (the result of S1209 is “N”), the process returns to the game control process of step 1202. On the other hand, when a power failure occurs (the result of S1209 is “Y”), a power failure process is executed (S1210). In the power failure process, the production control device 370 sets a power failure flag indicating that a power failure has occurred.

  Next, timer interrupt processing will be described. FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of timer interrupt processing of the effect control device 370 according to the embodiment of this invention.

  The timer interrupt process is activated at predetermined time intervals (for example, approximately every 2 msec), and performs processes related to effects (for example, light emission process) other than the input / output port process and display.

  When the execution of the timer interrupt process is started, the effect control device 370 first executes an input process for inputting various information from the game control device 350 and an output process for outputting to the image display device 206 (S1301, S1302).

  Thereafter, the effect control device 370 performs stop button light emission processing for performing light emission by the stop button LED 237 provided in the back of each reel stop button 223a to 223c (S1303). Thereafter, a start lever emission process for emitting light by operating the start lever 222 is executed (S1304). Thereafter, a frame light emission process for emitting light by the light emitting device 239 (see FIG. 2) is executed (S1305). Finally, a random number update process for updating the random number is executed (S1306).

  Next, the gaming state control process in the effect control process shown in FIG. 12 will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the gaming state control process according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The effect control device 370 first determines whether or not the game is over (S1401). If the game has not ended (the result of S1401 is “N”), this process ends because it is not the timing to update the gaming state.

  On the other hand, the effect control device 370 confirms the content of the result information command transmitted from the game control device 350 at the timing when the game is over (the result of S1401 is “N”) (S1402). Then, it is determined from the content of the result information command whether or not the special gaming state is started (S1403). When the special game state is started (the result of S1403 is “Y”), the game state is updated as the special game state (S1404), and this process ends.

  On the other hand, when the special control state is not started from the content of the result information command (result of S1403 is “N”), the effect control device 370 determines whether or not the current game state is the specific game state ( S1405). If the current gaming state is the specific gaming state (the result of S1405 is “Y”), the specific gaming state control process is executed (S1406), and this process ends. Details of the specific game state control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Furthermore, when the current gaming state is not the specific gaming state (the result of S1405 is “N”), the effect control device 370 executes a specific gaming state transition determination process (S1407). Details of the specific game state transition determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Then, the effect control device 370 determines whether to shift the gaming state to the specific gaming state based on the specific gaming state transition determination process (S1408). When the gaming state is shifted to the specific gaming state (the result of S1408 is “Y”), the gaming state is updated as the specific gaming state (S1409), and this process is terminated. Further, when the gaming state is not shifted to the specific gaming state (the result of S1408 is “N”), the gaming state becomes the normal gaming state, so the normal gaming state control process is executed (S1410). Details of the normal gaming state control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the specific game state transition determination process according to the embodiment of this invention. The specific game state transition determination process is the process of step 1406 of the game state control process shown in FIG.

  The effect control device 370 first confirms whether or not a winning flag command has been received (S1501). Then, based on the received winning flag command, it is determined whether a condition for shifting to the AT state is satisfied (S1502). When the condition for shifting to the AT state is satisfied, the navigation stock is added. At this time, the number of added navigation stocks may be one, or may be increased by two or more on condition that a predetermined condition is satisfied. The number of continuing games in the ART state is set by acquiring the navigation stock. In this embodiment, since the navigation stock is consumed after shifting to the ART state, setting of the number of continuing games (setting in the storage area) in the ART state may be performed after actually shifting to the ART state.

  Here, conditions for shifting to the AT state will be described. In the present embodiment, in a normal gaming state (which may include a special gaming state), when a specific small combination wins, a condition for shifting to the AT state (stock acquisition) by lottery according to the winning combination (AT transition condition) ) Holds. In the normal gaming state, as described with reference to FIG. 5, three types of internal states, ie, a low-accuracy state, a high-accuracy state, and an ultra-high-accuracy state are defined according to the winning probability of the lottery in the AT transition condition. Yes. FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a specific gaming state transition determination table for determining whether the AT transition condition is satisfied according to the internal state in the normal gaming state according to the embodiment of the present invention. (A) shows a low-accuracy state, (B) shows a high-accuracy state, and (C) shows an ultra-high-accuracy state. The transition of the internal state transitions when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the lottery for establishing the AT transition condition is performed when a prize is won with weak cherry, watermelon, strong cherry, and special replay 1 (without navigation). When winning a small role of weak cherry, watermelon and strong cherry, the winning probability is set to increase in the order of weak cherry, watermelon and strong cherry. In the case of Special Replay 1, it is won with a uniform probability of 15% regardless of the internal state.

  In the present embodiment, whether or not to set a delay period is selected when the AT transition condition is established. The selection probability of the delay period is set based on the internal state and the winning combination. For example, in the case of a low probability state and winning with a weak cherry, the rate at which the delay period is set is set low. On the other hand, when winning with a high probability state and a weak cherry, the rate at which the delay period is set is set high. Further, when a strong cherry is won in an ultra-high probability state, the AT transition condition is satisfied 100%, and a transition is immediately made to a specific gaming state (AT state) without setting a delay period. In addition, when the winning probability is set low, the delay selection ratio is also set low, and the delay period is set to be short even if it is delayed.

  The probability that the AT transition condition is satisfied may be determined based on a value set in the setting device 233.

  Here, the description returns to the flowchart of the specific gaming state transition determination process of FIG. When the condition for shifting to the AT state is satisfied (the result of S1502 is “Y”), the effect control device 370 determines whether to set a delay period before shifting to the AT state (S1503). By setting a delay period, even if the condition for shifting to the AT state is satisfied, the state does not immediately shift to the AT state, but shifts to the AT state after a predetermined number of games have been consumed.

  When the effect control device 370 sets a delay period before the transition to the AT state (the result of S1503 is “Y”), the effect control device 370 sets a corresponding delay period (S1504). When the setting of the delay period is completed, or when the condition for shifting to the AT state is not satisfied (the result of S1502 is “N”), it is determined whether or not the delay period is set ( S1505). If the delay period is not set (the result of S1505 is “N”), this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the delay period is set (the result of S1505 is “Y”), the effect control device 370 updates the delay period (S1506). Then, it is determined whether or not it is time to shift to the AT state (S1507). The set delay time may be subtracted, and the state transition timing may be set when it becomes 0, or the time when the elapsed time after the transition condition is satisfied coincides with the delay period may be set as the state transition timing. When it is not time to shift to the AT state (result of S1507 is “N”), the effect control device 370 ends this process.

  When it is time to shift to the AT state (result of S1507 is “Y”), the effect control device 370 updates the gaming state as the specific gaming state (AT state) (S1508). Since the stop order (push order) of each reel is notified in the AT state, finally, the production control device 370 sets a notification execution flag indicating that notification of the push order is executed (S1509). Thereafter, the specific game state transition determination process is terminated, and the process returns to the game state control process.

  Next, the specific game state control determination process for controlling the specific game state will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of specific gaming state control determination processing according to the embodiment of this invention.

  The effect control device 370 first executes a stock control process for executing a process related to acquisition of navigation stock based on whether or not the AT transition condition is satisfied (S1701). Details of the stock control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Subsequently, the effect control device 370 confirms the content of the result information command (S1702), and determines whether or not the condition for shifting to the normal gaming state is satisfied (S1703). The transition condition from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state is, for example, when the navigation stock becomes 0 and a predetermined number of games are consumed or a predetermined demotion condition is satisfied.

  When the condition for transition to the normal gaming state is satisfied (the result of S1703 is “Y”), the effect control device 370 updates the gaming state as the normal gaming state (S1704), and executes the gaming state update process. (S1715). The game state update process is a process related to the update of the game state, and details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when the transition condition to the normal gaming state is not satisfied (the result of S1703 is “N”), the effect control device 370 determines whether the ART preparation state transition condition is satisfied (S1705). . As described with reference to FIG. 5, the ART ready state transition condition is when the special replay 1 is won or when the push order bell is missed in the ART state.

  When the ART preparation state transition condition is satisfied (result of S1705 is “Y”), the effect control device 370 determines whether the notification execution flag is set (S1706). The notification execution flag is a flag that is set when the state shifts to the AT state (S1509 in FIG. 15), that is, is set when the pressing order is notified.

  When the notification execution flag is set (the result of S1706 is “Y”), the effect control device 370 updates the gaming state as the ART preparation state (first RT state) (S1707). On the other hand, when the notification execution flag is not set (the result of S1706 is “Y”), the gaming state is updated as the provisional ART preparation state (first RT state) (S1708). When the game state is updated, the game state update process is executed (S1715), and the process returns to the game state control process that is the caller of this process.

  If the ART preparation state transition condition is not satisfied (the result of S1705 is “N”), the effect control device 370 determines whether the ART state transition condition is satisfied (S1709). As described in FIG. 5, the ART state transition conditions are incorrect when the special replay 2 is won in the ART ready state (or provisional ART ready state) or when the special replay 3 is pushed in the added ART state. Is the case. Even if the pressing order is incorrect, the reel may not fall if the first reel to be stopped is correct.

  When the ART state transition condition is satisfied (the result of S1709 is “Y”), the effect control device 370 updates the gaming state as the ART state (second RT state) (S1710). In order to reduce the number of navigation stocks by 1, the value stored in the stock number management area assigned to the RAM 370c is reduced by 1 (S1711). Further, the corresponding number of navigation games is set in the navigation game number holding area allocated to the RAM 370c (S1712). Thereafter, the game state update process is executed (S1715), and the process returns to the game state control process that is the caller of this process.

  In addition, when the ART state transition condition is not satisfied (the result of S1709 is “N”), the effect control device 370 determines whether the added ART state transition condition is satisfied (S1713). The added ART state transition condition is a case where the special replay 3 is won in the ART state as described in FIG.

  When the added ART state transition condition is satisfied (the result of S1713 is “Y”), the effect control device 370 updates the gaming state as the added ART state (third RT state) (S1714). Thereafter, the game state update process is executed (S1715), and the process returns to the game state control process that is the caller of this process.

  Next, the stock control process in the specific gaming state control determination process will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of stock control processing according to the embodiment of this invention.

  First, the effect control device 370 confirms the contents of the winning flag command and the result information command (S1801), and determines whether or not a navigation stock acquisition determination condition (stock winning determination condition) is satisfied (S1802).

  When the stock winning determination condition is satisfied (the result of S1802 is “Y”), the effect control device 370 selects a stock winning table based on the type of the specific gaming state (S1803). Details of the stock winning determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram illustrating an example of a stock winning determination table according to the embodiment of this invention. (A) shows the AT state or ART ready state, (B) shows the ART state, and (C) shows the case of the added ART state. In the normal gaming state, navigation stock is acquired when the AT transition condition shown in FIG. 16 is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, first, it is determined whether or not the winning lottery for the navigation stock has been won, and then 1 (first extension control) or 2 (second extension control) is selected as the number of additional stock. .

  Referring to (A), in the AT state or the ART ready state, a winning lottery for navigation stock is performed when a winning combination of weak cherry, watermelon, or strong cherry is won. For example, when a weak cherry is won, a navigation stock acquisition lottery is executed and the winner is won with a probability of 1%. In the AT state or ART ready state, the probability of acquiring navigation stock is set low.

  Referring to (B), in the ART state, the winning combinations of weak cherries, watermelons, and strong cherries are set to have the same probability of winning the Navistock acquisition lottery as in the AT state or ART ready state. ing. Further, in addition to the winning combination of weak cherry, watermelon, and strong cherry, Navistock can be acquired for winning special replay 3 as well. Further, when the special replay 3 is won in the ART state, the condition for shifting to the additional ART state is established, and the stock acquisition lottery is won 100%.

  Referring to (C), in the added ART ready state, the probability of winning the navigation stock acquisition lottery is set higher than in the AT state, ART ready state, and ART state. Further, even when a special replay in which a bonus win is confirmed is won, the number of stocks may be added, and the number of navigation stocks to be added may be three or more (third extension control). At this time, the special replay can be said to be the most advantageous winning combination.

  Further, when the number of navigation stocks exceeds a predetermined number, the probability of winning the navigation stock acquisition lottery may be set higher.

  Now, the description returns to the flowchart of the stock control process of FIG. When the effect control device 370 selects the stock winning table based on the type of the specific gaming state, the effect control device 370 executes navigation stock acquisition lottery and determines whether or not the stock lottery is won (S1804).

  When the stock lottery is won (the result of S1804 is “Y”), the effect control device 370 updates the value of the stock management area that stores the number of stocks (the number of navigation stocks) (S1805). By adding the number of stocks, the number of continuing games in the ART state is added (the execution period of the notification game is extended). Further, the effect control device 370 executes a stock acquisition notification determination process for determining whether or not to notify the player that the navigation stock has been acquired (S1806). Details of the stock acquisition notification determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, if the production control device 370 does not win the stock lottery (the result of S1804 is “N”), the production control device 370 performs navigation even though the navigation stock is not actually obtained. An effect is set as if the stock was acquired (S1807). Note that the Gasestock acquisition effect may be executed stochastically. For example, the execution probability of the effect may be determined according to the expected degree of stock acquisition of the winning small role.

  When setting of the stock acquisition notification determination process or the gazestock acquisition effect is completed, the effect control device 370 updates the value of the navigation game number holding area (S1808). The number of navigation games is the number of games in the ART state (including the added ART state), and a predetermined number is added according to the acquired number of stocks. Note that the number of navigation games may be added when the navigation stock is acquired without managing the number of stocks, and may be managed only by the number of navigation games.

  Subsequently, the effect control device 370 determines whether or not the value of the navigation game number holding area is 0 (S1809). If the value of the navigation game number holding area is not 0 (the result of S1809 is “N”), the stock control process is terminated in order to continue the specific game state, and the process returns to the specific game state control determination process.

  On the other hand, when the value of the navigation game number holding area is 0 (the result of S1809 is “Y”), the effect control device 370 checks the value of the stock number management area (S1810), and whether or not stock remains. That is, it is determined whether or not the number of navigation stocks is 1 or more (S1811). If no stock remains (the result of S1811 is “N”), the specific game state (ART state) is not continued, so the notification execution flag is cleared (S1815). Thereafter, the stock control process is terminated, and the process returns to the specific gaming state control determination process.

  In addition, when the stock remains (the result of S1811 is “Y”), the production control device 370 decreases the value of the stock number management area by 1 (S1812), and decreases the value of the notified stock number management area by 1. (S1813). Then, the corresponding number of navigation games (number of navigation games per stock) is set in the navigation game number holding area (S1814), the stock control process is terminated, and the process returns to the specific gaming state control determination process.

  Next, the stock acquisition notification determination process will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of stock acquisition notification determination processing according to the embodiment of this invention.

  The production control device 370 first checks the duration of the current specific game state (S2001). The duration in the process of step 2001 can be acquired based on the number of stocks and the number of navigation games. Then, the effect control device 370 determines whether or not the current specific gaming state continues for a predetermined period (S2002). The predetermined period is, for example, a period in which the number of stocks continues for 10 or more, that is, 500 games or more.

  When the current specific game state does not continue for a predetermined period (the result of S2002 is “N”), the effect control device 370 checks whether or not the total stock number has been notified when falling from the added ART state (S2003). Then, it is determined whether notification has been made (S2004). When the notification has not been made (the result of S2004 is “N”), the notification determination table 1 for determining whether or not to notify the stock acquisition is set (S2005).

  When the current specific gaming state continues for a predetermined period (result of S2002 is “Y”), or when the total number of stocks has been notified when falling from the added ART state (the result of S2004 is “Y”), the notified stock number management area is confirmed (S2006). Then, it is determined whether or not the notified stock number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (S2007), and if it is equal to or greater than the predetermined number (the result of S2007 is “Y”), the notification determination table 2 is set (S2008). . If the number is less than the predetermined number (the result of S2007 is “N”), the notification determination table 3 is set (S2009). Furthermore, based on the set notification determination table, it is determined whether or not the stock acquisition notification is to be executed (S2010, S2011).

  Here, the notification determination table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram illustrating an example of a notification determination table according to the embodiment of this invention. (A) shows the notification determination table 1, (B) shows the notification determination table 2, and (C) shows the notification determination table 3.

  The probability of notifying the number of stocks is determined based on the type of the winning combination (winning flag) and the number of extra stocks. Moreover, even if it is a case where it alert | reports, you may alert | report only that it acquired the stock, and you may make it alert | report how many stocks were added.

  The notification determination table 1 is set when the specific game state does not continue for a predetermined period and the total stock number is not notified when the player falls from the added ART state. That is, it is set when it is difficult for the player to grasp the stock number. The notification determination table 1 is set so that the notification probability is lower than other notification determination tables.

  The notification determination table 2 and the notification determination table 3 are set when the specific gaming state as of a predetermined period is continued, or when the total stock number is notified at the time of falling from the added ART state, and the stock number is The notification determination table 2 is set when the number is larger than the predetermined number, and the notification determination table 3 is set when the stock number is equal to or less than the predetermined number.

  The notification determination table 3 is set so that the notification probability is high, and when the ART state continues for a predetermined period, or when the total stock number has already been notified, It is possible to increase the probability of notifying the acquisition of navigation stock after the player starts to feel uneasy.

  Here, the description returns to the flowchart of the stock acquisition notification determination process of FIG. When performing the stock acquisition notification (the result of S2011 is “Y”), the effect control device 370 sets the stock acquisition notification (effect) corresponding to the type of the specific gaming state (S2012). Then, the value of the notified stock number management area is updated (S2013), the stock acquisition notification determining process is terminated, and the process returns to the stock control process.

  On the other hand, in the case where the stock acquisition notification is not executed (the result of S2011 is “N”), the production control device 370 sets a stock acquisition notification (production) corresponding to the type of the specific gaming state (S2014). The acquisition notification determination process ends, and the process returns to the stock control process.

  Next, the game state update process (S1715) of the specific game state control determination process shown in FIG. 17 will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a procedure of the game state update process according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The effect control device 370 first confirms whether or not the transition is to the ART state (S2201), and determines whether or not the transition is to the ART state (S2202). If it is not a transition to the ART state (the result of S2202 is “N”), the corresponding state transition effect is executed (S2209), the gaming state update process is terminated, and the process returns to the specific gaming state control determination process.

  On the other hand, in the case of transition to the ART state (result of S2202 is “Y”), the production control device 370 confirms whether the fall has occurred from the added ART state (S2203), and whether or not the fall has occurred from the added ART state. Is determined (S2204). If it is not a fall from the added ART state (the result of S2204 is “N”), the corresponding state transition effect is executed (S2209), the game state update process is terminated, and the process returns to the specific game state control determination process.

  When the transition to the ART state is added and the fall is from the ART state (the result of S2204 is “Y”), the effect control device 370 determines whether or not a predetermined number of stocks have been acquired (S2205). When a predetermined number of stocks have been acquired (result of S2205 is “Y”), the total stock number is notified (S2206), and the value of the notified stock number management area is updated (S2207). At this time, the value of the notified stock number management area corresponds to the total number of stocks. In other words, when the player has acquired a predetermined number or more of stocks and falls from the added ART state to the ART state, the player can grasp the number of stocks held. Therefore, the player can grasp how long the ART state continues.

  On the other hand, when the predetermined number of stocks have not been acquired (result of S2205 is “N”), the effect control device 370 notifies the number of stocks acquired during the additional ART state (S2208). In addition, when a plurality of stocks are acquired at a single opportunity, the notification may not be accurate. Thus, if the number of stocks acquired during the added ART state is notified, the player can grasp the period during which the ART state is extended.

  Next, the normal gaming state control process (S1410) in the gaming state control process shown in FIG. 14 will be described. FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of the normal gaming state control process according to the embodiment of this invention.

  The production control device 370 first confirms the contents of the winning flag command (S2301). Then, it is determined whether or not the internal state (probability state) change determination condition is satisfied (S2302). The internal state change determination condition is a condition for determining whether or not a lottery for changing the internal state is performed. For example, when a predetermined small combination is won or when a predetermined small combination is missed. When the internal state change determination condition is not satisfied (the result of S2302 is “N”), the effect control device 370 ends the normal gaming state control process and returns to the gaming state control process.

  On the other hand, when the internal state change determination condition is satisfied (the result of S2302 is “Y”), the effect control device 370 selects the internal state (probability state) based on the internal state change determination table (S2303). The internal state change determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram illustrating an example of the internal information change determination table according to the embodiment of this invention. (A) shows a case where the internal state (probability state) is a low probability state, (B) shows a case where the internal state is a high probability state, and (C) shows a case of falling.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in (A) and (B), when winning a small role of either weak cherry, watermelon, or strong cherry, a lottery is performed to make a transition to a state where the winning probability of the stock lottery is high. Is called.

  Referring to (A), when a weak cherry is won in a low probability state, it shifts to a high probability state with a probability of 25%, and shifts to a super high probability state with a probability of 2%. Similarly, when winning a watermelon, it shifts to a highly accurate state with a probability of 15%, and shifts to an ultra-highly accurate state with a probability of 1%. Furthermore, when a strong cherry is won, it shifts to a highly accurate state with a probability of 50% and shifts to an ultra-highly accurate state with a probability of 3%.

  Referring to (B), in a highly accurate state, when a weak cherry is won 5%, when a watermelon is won 2%, when a strong cherry is won, a transition is made to an ultra-high accuracy state with a probability of 10%.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in (C), when a winning order bell is won, a transition is made from a state with a high probability of winning a stock lottery to a low state. In the normal gaming state, since the order of stopping the reels is not notified, the winning probability of the pushing order bell is low. If the winning bell is selected, the high accuracy state falls to the low probability state with a probability of 12%, and the ultra high accuracy state falls to the high probability state with a probability of 10%. In addition, you may make it fall from an ultra-high accuracy state to a low-accuracy state.

  Here, the description returns to the flowchart of the normal gaming state control process of FIG. The effect control device 370 determines whether the internal state after selection has changed (S2304). If the internal state has not changed (the result of S2304 is “N”), the game is continued as it is, so the normal gaming state control process is terminated, and the process returns to the gaming state control process.

  On the other hand, when the internal state changes (result of S2304 is “N”), the production control device 370 sets the selected internal state as a new internal state (S2305). Then, it is determined whether or not the new internal state is set to the low probability state (S2306). When the low probability state is set (the result of S2306 is “Y”), the low probability state flag is set (S2307).

  In addition, when the new internal state is not set to the low probability state (the result of S2306 is “N”), the effect control device 370 determines whether or not the new internal state is set to the high probability state. (S2308). When the high-accuracy state is set (the result of S2308 is “Y”), the high-accuracy state flag is set (S2309).

  Furthermore, when the new internal state is not set to the highly accurate state (result of S2308 is “N”), the effect control device 370 determines whether or not the new internal state is set to the ultra-highly accurate state. Determination is made (S2310). If the ultra-high accuracy state is set (the result of S2310 is “Y”), an ultra-high accuracy state flag is set (S2311).

  When the setting of the flag is completed, the effect control device 370 sets an effect parameter corresponding to the internal state (S2312), thereafter ends the normal gaming state control process, and returns to the gaming state control process.

  Next, the effect setting process (S1203) in the effect control process shown in FIG. 12 will be described. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the effect setting process according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The effect control device 370 first determines whether or not the customer waiting effect condition is satisfied (S2501). The customer waiting effect condition is satisfied when a customer waiting demonstration command is received from the game control device 350. If the customer waiting effect condition is satisfied (the result of S2501 is “Y”), the customer waiting demonstration effect is set (S2502). In the customer waiting demonstration effect, a demonstration video is displayed on the image display device 206, or the light emitting device 239 is caused to emit light in a demonstration light emission mode. When the customer waiting demonstration effect is set, the effect setting process is terminated, and the process returns to the effect control process.

  When the customer waiting effect condition is not satisfied (the result of S2501 is “N”), the effect control device 370 determines whether or not there is a bet (bet) operation input by the player (S2503). If there is a betting operation input (the result of S2503 is “Y”), it is determined whether or not a customer waiting demonstration effect is being executed (S2504). When the customer waiting demonstration effect is being executed (the result of S2504 is “Y”), the customer waiting demonstration effect is canceled and the normal effect is set (S2505). Thereafter, the effect setting process ends, and the process returns to the effect control process.

  Further, when there is no betting operation input (result of S2503 is “N”), or when the customer waiting demonstration effect is not being executed (result of S2504 is “N”), It is determined whether or not it is the start timing of fluctuation of each reel (S2506).

  When it is the change start timing of each reel (result of S2506 is “Y”), the effect control device 370 checks the effect parameter (S2507) and sets the corresponding effect (S2508). Then, it is determined whether a notification execution flag is set (S2509). When the notification execution flag is set, the pressing order of each reel is notified. The notification execution flag is set to shift to the AT state, and is set in step 1509 of the specific gaming state transition determination process (FIG. 15).

  When the notification execution flag is set (the result of S2509 is “Y”), the effect control device 370 sets the corresponding operation assist information (S2510). On the other hand, when the notification execution flag is not set (the result of S2509 is “N”), the effect setting process is terminated and the process returns to the effect control process.

  The effect control device 370 has a timing at which the special game state generated during the specific game state ends when it is not the fluctuation start timing (the result of S2506 is “N”) or when the setting of the operation assist information is completed. It is confirmed whether it exists (S2511). Then, it is determined whether or not it is the timing when the corresponding special gaming state is finished (S2512). When it is not the timing when the corresponding special gaming state is finished (the result of S2512 is “N”), the effect setting process is ended and the process returns to the effect control process.

  The effect control device 370 confirms the duration of the specific game state (S2513) when the special game state that occurred during the specific game state has ended (the result of S2512 is “Y”). The value (stock number) in the stock number management area is confirmed (S2514). Then, it is determined whether to notify the stock number based on the duration and the stock number (S2515, S2516). At this time, the probability of reporting the number of stocks may be changed according to the duration, for example, the probability of reporting the number of stocks may increase as the number of stocks increases. Further, if the bonus based on the freeze effect is over, the number of stocks may be notified.

  When performing the notification of the number of stocks (the result of S2516 is “Y”), the effect control device 370 sets a stock notification effect corresponding to the number of stocks (S2517). After setting the stock notification effect corresponding to the number of stocks or when not performing the notification of the stock number (the result of S2516 is “N”), the effect setting process is terminated and the process returns to the effect control process.

  The above is the control of the slot machine 2 in the present embodiment. Subsequently, display contents of the image display device 206 and an operation example of the reel 204 will be described.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining an example of the screen and reel operation suggesting the pressing order in the AT state according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  (A) informs the image display device 206 of the pressing order of the special replay 1 and indicates that the reel 204 is rotating. The image display device 206 is suggested to stop the second (middle) reel 204b, the third (right) reel 204c, and the first (left) reel 204a in this order. The notification of the pressing order may be performed by turning on the stop button LED 237 corresponding to the reel stop button 223 to be operated next, or emitting light around the reel to be stopped (for example, the frame portion of the display window 205). The device may be arranged so as to be lit, as long as the player can recognize the reel 204 to be stopped.

  (B) is a state in which the second reel 204b is stopped by operating the second reel stop button 223b in the state of (A). At this time, the area corresponding to the already operated second reel 204b is displayed indicating that it has been operated. (C) is a state in which the third reel 204c is stopped in the state of (B).

  Further, when the first reel stop button 223a is operated in the state of (C) and the first reel 204a is stopped, the state of (D) is entered, and the symbols are stopped by “Replay”, “Replay” and “Bell” Special replay 1 is established. At this time, the image display device 206 displays a message indicating that the special replay 1 indicating the pressing order has been established. When the special replay 1 is established in the AT state, the state shifts to the ART preparation state as shown in FIG.

  (E) is a state where the push order bell is informed after the transition to the ART preparation state. In this case, only the reel to be stopped first (second reel 204b) is notified of the push order bell, but the push order of the remaining reels is not questioned. Therefore, in the state of (F) in which the second reel 204b is stopped in the state of (E), the “bell” is always aligned even if any of the rotating reels is stopped first.

  The same applies to the case where the pressing order of the special replay 2 is notified in the ART preparation state.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the screen and the reel when acquiring the navigation stock according to the embodiment of this invention.

  In (A), after the start operation is performed, the content indicating the internal winning of the winning combination where the Navistock acquisition lottery is performed is displayed on the image display device 206. Then, in (B), the stock acquisition effect is executed, and in (C), the winning combination of weak cherry is won.

  The winning lottery of Navistock is executed by winning the weak cherry. If the navigation stock is successfully acquired, it is notified that the navigation stock has been acquired, as shown in (D). On the other hand, as shown in (E), when acquisition of the navigation stock fails, the fact is notified. Even when the navigation stock is acquired, the fact that the acquisition of the navigation stock has failed may be displayed, that is, the navigation stock may not be notified.

  FIG. 28 is a diagram illustrating an example of the operation of the screen and the reel in the added ART state according to the embodiment of this invention.

  In (A), content suggesting that a winning combination (special replay 3) that can be added to the ART state in the ART state is won internally is displayed on the image display device 206. In the ART state, the pressing order of the special replay 3 is notified. In (B), it is shown that the special replay 3 is won and the state is shifted to the ART state.

  In (C), the special replay 3 is internally won in the added ART state. When the special replay 3 is won in the added ART state, navigation stock is added. However, in the added ART state, control is performed so that not all push orders are notified. For example, in order to win the special replay 3, it is necessary to make a correct answer in the order of pressing all the reel stop buttons, but only the reel to be stopped first is notified as shown in (C). Note that not all pressing orders may be notified, or all pressing orders may be notified with a predetermined probability.

  Therefore, when the correct answer is given in the pressing order from the state of (D), the navigation stock can be acquired as shown in (E). However, when the pressing order is incorrect, it is shown in (F). As described above, the fact that the acquisition of the navigation stock has failed is displayed. At this time, it may be controlled to fall from the added ART state to the ART state, or when the predetermined condition is satisfied, such as when the correct answer is made in the first push order, the added ART state is continued without dropping. It may be.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining an example of the operation of the screen and reel at the end of the added ART state according to the embodiment of this invention.

  (A) shows a case where the special replay 3 is missed, and shows that three navigation stocks can be added at this point. Then, because the special replay 3 is missed, it falls to the ART state. At this time, as shown in (B), when the added navigation stock is a predetermined number or less, only the added stock number is notified.

  On the other hand, (C) shows a case where the special replay 3 is missed as in (A), and shows that 10 navigation stocks can be added at this point. And it falls to ART state similarly to the case shown in (B). At this time, as shown in (D), when the added number of navigation stocks is larger than the predetermined number, not only the added number of stocks but also the total number of stored navigation stocks (total number of stocks) is notified. Is done.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the number of navigation stocks is notified when falling from the added ART state. In addition, the number of added stocks is notified according to the number of added stocks in the added ART state, or the total stock number is reported together.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the number of navigation stocks in the ART state (notification game state) increases, that is, when the execution period of the ART state is extended, the increase in the number of navigation stocks is notified. Since the probability can be changed according to the number of games executed in the ART state, it is possible to enhance the interest regardless of whether or not it is notified that the number of navigation stocks has been added. For example, when the number of games in the ART state is small, if the probability of notification is controlled to be low, it is difficult to determine whether or not the game has been extended, and the game can be advanced while always expecting the extension of the notification game state. .

  Further, according to the present embodiment, even if the acquisition of the navigation stock is not notified, the player draws (determines) the navigation stock acquisition from the reel stop result mode that stops based on the result of the internal lottery. Can be grasped, and the degree of expectation for the acquisition of the navigation stock can be grasped by the stop result mode.

  According to the present embodiment, since there are a plurality of types of navigation stock acquisition patterns, the navigation stock is acquired in any pattern regardless of whether the navigation stock acquisition is notified or not. Have fun guessing what you did. Furthermore, it is not possible to clearly grasp how long the ART state continues, and it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for continuing the ART state.

  According to the present embodiment, when the number of games executed in the ART state reaches a predetermined number, the navigation stock is displayed more than when the number of games executed in the ART state does not reach the predetermined number. Since it is easy to be notified that the game has been acquired, when the game in the ART state continues for a certain period of time, it is easy to grasp the acquisition of further navigation stock, and it is possible to further enjoy that the game in the ART state continues.

  For example, by controlling the notification probability when the number of added stocks is large (two), it is possible to give a surprise to the continued execution period of the ART state, and how long the ART state continues. It cannot be clearly grasped, and it can maintain a sense of expectation for continuing the ART state.

  According to the present embodiment, since the probability that the remaining execution period can be confirmed together is changed according to the number of games executed in the ART state, for example, the number of games executed in the ART state reaches a predetermined number. If the probability of notification of the remaining execution period is controlled to be high, the period until the end of the ART state can be estimated, and the progress of the game can be adjusted. For example, when the closing time is approaching and the remaining execution period is long, it is possible to make adjustments such as increasing the game speed.

  According to the present embodiment, when a predetermined number of navigation stock acquisition notifications are made in the added ART state, it is grasped that the ART state continues for a predetermined time or more, and the remaining period that has already been determined (addition ART state transition) Since it is reported in relation (total) to the previous stock count), it is possible to further enhance the satisfaction that the stock count has been added in the added ART state, and to increase the interest of the player.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, when the added ART state occurs and the total number of navigation stocks is notified, the number of stocks in the normal ART state can be added and grasped together with the amount added in the ART state. It can enhance interest.

(Modification 1)
Next, a modification of this embodiment will be described. In the first modification of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the navigation stock acquisition lottery varies depending on the setting of the setting device 233. Further, in the first modification, control is performed so that the execution of the gasestock acquisition effect that performs the effect as if it was acquired is not performed at a predetermined time (time zone) even though the navigation stock acquisition lottery was not won. To do. In addition, about the process similar to this embodiment, the same code | symbol is provided and description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 30 is a diagram illustrating an example of a stock winning determination table for each setting in the ART state according to the first modification of the embodiment of the present invention. (A) shows setting 1, (B) shows setting 4, and (C) shows setting 6.

  As shown in (A) to (C), in the first modification of the present embodiment, the higher the setting, the higher the winning probability of the navigation stock acquisition lottery. The other settings are defined in the same manner. For example, in the case of setting 5, the winning probability is defined under a condition that is more advantageous than setting 4 and disadvantageous than setting 6. Similarly, for the states other than the ART state, the winning probability of the navigation stock acquisition lottery is defined for each setting.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing a procedure of stock control processing according to the first modification of the embodiment of the present invention. The difference from the stock control process of this embodiment is that the execution of the gasse stock acquisition effect is controlled according to the time.

  Specifically, the effect control device 370 determines whether or not the current time is a predetermined time before setting the gazestock acquisition effect in the process of step 1807 (S3101). And in the case of a predetermined time, a gasse stock acquisition effect is not performed.

  In order to perform the processing of step 3101, the production control device 370 of the first modification is provided with an RTC (real time clock) and is configured to be able to acquire the current time. The predetermined time is set to a time close to the closing time of the game hall (for example, 9 pm), for example. In this way, it is possible to perform control so as to refrain from excessive production just before closing. On the other hand, immediately after opening the store, control may be performed so as to increase the execution frequency of the effects.

  FIG. 32 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of stock acquisition notification determination processing according to the first modification of the embodiment of the present invention. The difference from the acquisition notification determination process of the present embodiment is that the execution of the effect for notifying that the stock has been acquired is controlled according to the time.

  Specifically, when it is determined that the navigation stock acquisition notification is to be executed (result of S1911 is “Y”), the effect control device 370 determines whether or not the current time is a predetermined time (S3201). . This predetermined time may be, for example, a time zone such as between 2 pm and 4 pm. Alternatively, the determination may be made not based on the time but based on the elapsed time from power-on and the number of times the ART state is continued.

  When the current time is a predetermined time (the result of S3201 is “Y”), the effect control device 370 re-determines whether or not to perform notification (S3202, S3203). For example, when the predetermined time is set to 9:00 pm just before closing the store, the number of stocks is accurately notified to the player so that the end of the game can be easily determined. For example, when the remaining stock number is large, the game speed can be increased. Therefore, when it is a predetermined time, the notification execution probability at the time of redetermination is set high (for example, 80%). And when not performing alerting | reporting, it controls not to set a gasse stock acquisition effect.

  As described above, in the first modification of the embodiment of the present invention, the winning probability of the navigation stock acquisition lottery changes depending on the setting. Therefore, by changing the notification probability according to the time (time zone), the player can It is also possible to prevent the setting from being guessed.

(Modification 2)
Then, the modification 2 of this embodiment is demonstrated. In the second modification of the present embodiment, the game auxiliary mode such as the notification of the pushing order in the AT state is controlled according to the gaming state.

  FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the procedure of effect setting processing according to the second modification of the embodiment of the present invention. The difference from the effect setting process of the present embodiment is that when the push order is notified, that is, when the notification execution flag is set (the result of S2509 is “Y”), the assist mode setting process is executed. It is only a point.

  FIG. 34 is a flowchart showing a procedure of assist mode setting processing according to the second modification of the embodiment of the present invention.

  The effect control device 370 first confirms the contents of the winning flag command (S3401), and determines whether or not assist (notification of the pressing order) is necessary (S3402). When the assist is unnecessary (the result of S3402 is “N”), the assist mode setting process is terminated and the process returns to the effect setting process. The case where the assistance is unnecessary is a case where the winning combination is not limited to the pushing order or the case where the special replay 3 in the added ART state is won internally.

  When the assist is necessary (the result of S3402 is “Y”), the effect control device 370 determines whether or not the replay has been continuously won (S3403, S3404). In the case where the replay is continuously won (the result of S3404 is “Y”), the player may continue the game without noticing the notification of the pressing order. Easy operation assist information is set (S3410), and a push order notification that allows easy recognition is performed.

  On the other hand, if the replay is not after winning continuously (the result of S3404 is “N”), the production control device 370 confirms the value of the stock number management area (S3405), and there is a predetermined number of navigation stocks or more. It is determined whether or not there is (S3406).

  When there is no navigation stock of a predetermined number or more (result of S3406 is “N”), the production control device 370 sets normal operation assist information corresponding to the winning combination winning in the inside (S3407).

  On the other hand, when there are a predetermined number or more of navigation stocks (the result of S3406 is “Y”), the effect control device 370 determines whether or not to execute stock number suggestion assistance (S3408). When the stock number suggestion assist is not executed (the result of S3408 is “N”), normal operation assist information corresponding to the winning combination won is set (S3407).

  In addition, when performing the stock number suggestion assist (the result of S3408 is “Y”), the effect control device 370 sets special operation assist information corresponding to the internal winning combination (S3409). The execution frequency of the stock number suggestion assist is controlled to be low. For example, the notification by the special operation assist information notifies the total number of stocks together with the acquisition of the navigation stock.

  As described above, according to the second modification of the embodiment of the present invention, since the acquisition of the navigation stock is notified by frequently executing the assist (push order notification), the player is not bored. , Can enhance the interest.

  The embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all points and is not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the invention but by the scope of claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the scope of claims.

2 Slot machines (pachislot machines)
204 Reel 205 Display window 206 Image display device (auxiliary display device)
222 Start lever 223 Reel stop button (stop button)
232 Hopper unit (medal dispensing device)
233 Setting device 235 Reset sensor 236 Front frame opening detection sensor 238 Production device (motor, sensor)
239 Light emitting device 304 Reel position detection sensor 323 Reel stop sensor 350 Game control device (main control device)
370 Production control device (sub control device)

Claims (1)

An internal lottery means for executing an internal lottery for determining one of a plurality of types as a winning combination based on the start operation being performed after setting the bet number, and after executing the internal lottery, Game execution means for executing a game accompanied by reel change display, and stop control means for performing stop control of the plurality of reels based on the result of the internal lottery when a stop operation is performed by a player, In a slot machine that can give a player a game value based on a stop result mode derived by symbols arranged on the plurality of reels,
A stop operation notification means for executing a stop operation notification related to the stop operation in order to derive a stop result mode advantageous for the player in a predetermined gaming state;
A notification gaming state control means for controlling a notification gaming state in which the stop operation notification is executed;
With
The notification game state control means includes
Execution period setting means for setting an execution period of the notification gaming state;
An execution period extension determining means for determining whether or not to extend the execution period set by the execution period setting means based on establishment of a predetermined condition;
Special notification gaming state control means for controlling a special notification gaming state in which the probability that the execution period extension determining means determines to extend the execution period is higher than a normal notification gaming state;
An execution period extension notifying means capable of notifying a player with a predetermined probability that the execution period has been extended by the execution period extension determining means;
With
The execution period extension notification means
In the special notification gaming state, when the execution period extension determining means determines to extend the execution period, notification probability control for increasing the probability of notifying that the execution period has been extended compared to the normal notification gaming state Means,
When the number of times that the execution period has been extended in the special notification gaming state reaches a predetermined number, the execution period for the extended period in the special notification gaming state and before the special notification gaming state starts Execution period information notifying means for notifying execution period information related to the remaining period of the execution period until,
A slot machine comprising:

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