JP5791969B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to, for example, a slot machine. Specifically, each comprises a variable display unit a plurality of kinds of the identification information change can be displayed can be identified, after changing display of said variable display unit, a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit The present invention relates to a slot machine that can derive and win according to the display result.

  A conventional slot machine of this type includes, for example, a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels in which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and the player can start lever After each reel is rotated by operating the reel, the player operates the stop button provided corresponding to each reel, so that the reel rotates within the range of the predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. Is stopped, and a winning is generated according to the display result derived by stopping the rotation of all reels. For example, when a special winning such as a big bonus occurs, the gaming state shifts to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

  In this type of slot machine, control to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player until the determined number of games is exhausted, and control to the advantageous state when an extension condition is established when the result of a predetermined mini-game becomes a specific result In some cases, a certain number of games is added to the number of games to be played to extend the period of control to the advantageous state.

JP 2008-253359 A

  However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, when the extension condition is satisfied, the period for controlling to the advantageous state is only extended by a certain number of games. Therefore, even if the extension condition is satisfied, the game is not interesting. Could not be improved.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of improving the fun of the game by extending the period for controlling to an advantageous state.

Specific examples of means for solving the problems and their effects

(1) comprises a variable display unit capable fluctuations displaying identification information for a plurality of types that can each be identified,
After variable display of said variable display unit, the variable display of the variable display unit derives the display result by stopping, in the display result winning in accordance with the possible occurrence slot machine (slot machine 1),
Before Viewing result is derived, the pre-determining means for determining whether or not to permit the generation for a plurality of types of prize (internal lottery processing),
Depending on the determination result of the pre-determining means, and deriving a control means for performing control to derive Viewing results (reel rotation processing),
The predetermined advantageous condition is satisfied (the "melon" of the middle reel 2C stops in the middle stage, continuously wins the melon 1 and wins in the rush lottery) until the predetermined period elapses (the value of the advantageous lottery period game counter is Advantageous state control means (SA04, SA14, SA15 in FIG. 17) for controlling to an advantageous state (advantageous lottery period);
In the above-mentioned advantageous state, a specific condition (the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops in the middle stage and wins the melon 1, a specific event related to the success or failure of the fifth AT lottery condition occurs, and the continuous performance starts) Sometimes, extension control means (SA10 to SA13 in FIG. 17) for performing extension control for extending the period controlled in the advantageous state ;
Wherein such specific condition is better when satisfied in the preferred state becomes higher advantageously degree for the player than when established in the non-preferred state not the preferred state, the extended control both different benefits to as the winning Benefit granting means (refer to AT lottery when the third and fourth AT lottery conditions are satisfied in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 and AT lottery when the fifth AT lottery conditions are satisfied) is provided.

  According to such a configuration, when the specific condition is satisfied in the advantageous state from when the predetermined advantageous condition is satisfied until the predetermined period elapses, not only the predetermined period controlled in the advantageous state is extended. The privilege is given so that the degree of advantage for the player is higher than when the specific condition is established in the non-advantageous state. For this reason, while being able to raise the value for the player by establishing specific conditions, the interest of the game in an advantageous state can be improved.

  The predetermined period may be a finite period rather than an infinite duration. For example, the predetermined period may be a period in which a specified number of games (for example, 10 games) are consumed, and a specified time (for example, 1 minute) is counted. It may be a period until the date.

  Further, in the case where a plurality of types of advantageous conditions are defined, the predetermined period controlled to the advantageous state controlled due to the establishment of the advantageous conditions may be varied depending on the type of the advantageous condition established, The period during which the extension control is performed in the advantageous state controlled due to the establishment of the advantageous condition may be varied depending on the type of the advantageous condition established (in the [Relationship between advantageous condition and period] column in the modification) Reference), and the benefit may be granted in an advantageous state controlled due to the establishment of the advantageous condition so that the degree of advantage for the player differs depending on the type of advantageous condition established (variation example) (Refer to [About the advantage of AT lottery]).

  Further, as long as the advantageous state is controlled for at least a predetermined period, it may end immediately when the predetermined period elapses, and a predetermined end condition is satisfied after the predetermined period elapses. May be terminated (see the column [About the end of advantageous lottery period] in the modification).

  The extension control only needs to be controlled so as to be longer than the current predetermined period. For example, the extension control is updated by adding the period to the current predetermined period, or a period longer than the current predetermined period is set as the predetermined period. You may do.

  The privilege granting means only needs to grant a privilege so that the degree of advantage for the player is higher when the specific condition is established in the advantageous state than when the specific condition is established in the non-advantageous state. When the condition is established in the non-advantageous state, the privilege may be given at a higher rate, and at a high rate, the privilege having a higher value for the player is given. It may be a thing.

  The benefit may be anything that gives a player a value different from winning, for example, the ratio of the gaming value given to a player to the gaming value used to set the number of bets (medal payout rate) ) That directly affects the game value (probability mode lottery, Navistock, etc.) and the proportion of gaming value given to the player relative to the gaming value used to set the number of bets, Including the value (indication suggestion, finalization effect, premier effect, etc.) that is beneficial to the player in progress (see the [About Benefits] column in the modification).

(2) In the slot machine of (1), a plurality of types of the specific conditions are provided,
The extension control means varies the period during which the extension control is performed according to the type of the specific condition that is satisfied (SA10 to SA13 in FIG. 17).

  According to such a configuration, since the extended period can be varied depending on the type of the specific condition, the interest of the game can be further improved by establishing the specific condition in the advantageous state. .

  In addition, the said specific condition may be provided with two or more types, and the said privilege provision means may provide the said privilege so that an advantage degree for a player may differ according to the kind of established specific condition. (Refer to the [About the advantage of AT lottery] column in the modification). In this case, according to the type of the specific condition, the privilege can be given so that the degree of advantage is different. Therefore, the interest of the game can be further improved by satisfying the specific condition in the advantageous state.

  (3) In the slot machine of the above (1) or (2), the extension control means varies the period for performing the extension control according to the timing at which the specific condition is satisfied ([Advantageous lottery period in the modified example] For the period for which is extended]).

  According to such a configuration, the player can be noticed at the timing when the specific condition is established in the advantageous state, and the interest of the game in the advantageous state can be further improved.

  Note that the privilege granting unit may grant the privilege so that the player has a different degree of advantage according to the timing at which the specific condition is satisfied (the degree of advantage of AT lottery in the modified example). About column). In this case, the player can be noted at the timing when the specific condition is established in the advantageous state, and the interest of the game in the advantageous state can be further improved.

(4) In the slot machines of the above (1) to (3), when the specific condition is satisfied, continuous effect execution means for performing a predetermined continuous effect over a plurality of games (related to success or failure of the fifth AT lottery condition) A game effect execution process for executing a continuous effect when a specific event occurs)
The advantageous state control means includes:
Update control means (SA09 in FIG. 17) for performing update control for updating the information for specifying the predetermined period (advantageous lottery period game counter) according to the progress of the game;
Ending the advantageous state based on the information updated by the update control (SA14, SA15 in FIG. 17),
The update control means does not perform the update control during the period in which the continuous performance is performed (SA08 in FIG. 17).

  According to such a configuration, the information for specifying the predetermined period is not updated in the advantageous state in the period in which the continuous effect is performed by the specific condition being satisfied. For this reason, the period controlled to an advantageous state becomes long only by the continuous production execution period. As a result, it is possible to increase the value for the player due to the execution of the continuous performance when the specific condition is established in the advantageous state, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the game in the advantageous state.

(5) In the slot machines of the above (1) to (4), the plurality of types of winnings include a plurality of types of winning prizes (small roles) accompanied by the awarding of the gaming value (one piece, grape, melon 1 ~ Melon 4, strawberry)
The pre-determining means allows the generation of a specific prize winning (melon 1) among the plurality of kinds of prize winnings at the highest rate (see FIG. 7),
The specific condition is satisfied by allowing the specific determination of the prize to be awarded by the predetermining means in the advantageous state.

  According to such a configuration, every time the game is started in the advantageous state, it is possible to easily give a sense of expectation that the generation of the specific prize is permitted and the specific condition is satisfied. The interest of the game can be improved.

  The specific condition may be established when the generation of the specific prize-winning is allowed in the advantageous state, and the specification that can be derived only when the generation of the specific prize-winning is allowed Even if a display result (for example, a winning display result for generating a specific winning prize, a specific winning display result among the winning display results, or a specific display result different from the winning display result) is derived, Good.

(6) In the slot machines of the above (1) to (5), derivation operation acceptance means (stop switches 8L to 8R) for accepting an operation for causing the variable display device to derive a display result;
A notification control means (a process for executing a navigation effect) for performing control for notifying the result information according to the determination result of the prior determination means,
The derivation control unit is a case where the determination result of the pre-determination unit is one of a plurality of predetermined types of predetermined results (winning situation including melon 1), and the type of the predetermined result The specific display result (in the middle reel 2C) is determined only when the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in a specific procedure different from the procedure determined according to the type of other predetermined result. “Melon” stops at the middle stage and performs control for deriving the melon 1 win) (see FIG. 12),
The specific condition is established when the specific display result is derived (fifth AT lottery condition in FIG. 13, SA10 in FIG. 17),
When the determination result of the prior determination unit is any one of the plurality of types of predetermined results, the notification control unit is higher in the advantageous state than in the non-advantageous state Then, the result information according to the type of the predetermined result is notified (SA05 and SA06 in FIG. 17, navigation effect is always executed in the advantageous lottery period).

  According to such a configuration, the rate at which the specific display result is derived when the predetermined result is obtained is higher in the advantageous state than in the non-advantageous state. For this reason, the specific condition is more easily established in the advantageous state than in the non-advantageous state. As a result, the value of being controlled to the advantageous state can be increased, and the interest of the game in the advantageous state can be improved.

It is a front view showing the whole structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control circuit of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object part and determination value number regarding the special part and small part in a general gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object combination and determination value number regarding the re-game player in a general gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning any one of pushing order promotion replays 1-6. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning any one of pushing order maintenance replays 1-5. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning any one of pushing order rush replays 1-4. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning any one of pushing order melons 1-5. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of AT lottery conditions used as the opportunity which performs AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the AT lottery when AT lottery conditions are satisfied. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the table referred by the navigation stock number lottery among AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating a rush lottery table. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a process during a period.

Embodiments will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 shows the internal structure of the slot machine. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols on each reel constituting the variable display device. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the control circuit of the slot machine. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged so as to be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. That is, the see-through window 3 is configured so that three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on each reel can be visually recognized at the positions of the upper, middle, and lower stages.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the outer periphery of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R has “melon (for example, the pattern of the area number 20 of the left reel 2L)” and “banana (for example, the area number 19 of the left reel 2L), respectively. ”,“ White 7 (for example, the design of area number 18 on the left reel 2L) ”,“ Black BAR (for example, the design of area number 17 on the left reel 2L) ”,“ Star (for example, on the left reel 2L) "Region No. 14 symbol)", "Grapes (eg, left reel 2L, region No. 13 symbol)", "Black 7 (eg, left reel 2L, No. 10 symbol)", "White BAR (eg, left reel 2L) Reel 2L area number 6 symbol), "strawberry (for example, left reel 2L area number 5 symbol)", "star 7 (for example, left reel 2L area number 1 symbol)" Multiple types of diagrams There are drawn in a predetermined order, one by 21, respectively.

  The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively. In addition, the portions other than the portions on which the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are drawn are white, and light is transmitted with high transmittance. The portions on which the symbols are drawn also correspond to the colors of the symbols. It is designed to transmit light.

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

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

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout port 9 through which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value) within the range. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting a specified number of bets determined according to the state, the medal stored as credits, and the medals used for setting the bets are settled (setting of credits and bets) The payout switch 10 that is operated when the game is started, the start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and the stop that is operated when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Switches 8L, 8C, 8R and a production switch 56 for use in production are provided so as to be operable by the player.

  In the present embodiment, “2” is determined as the specified number of bets according to the fact that the gaming state is a big bonus and a regular bonus (hereinafter also referred to as bonus), and the gaming state is a big bonus and a regular bonus. “3” is determined in accordance with a game state other than (hereinafter also referred to as a general game or a general game state).

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to the game. The game display unit 13 displays a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. Game assist indicator 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies that the bet number is set by 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the bet number is set by 2 and 2 that the bet number is set by 3 3BET LED 16 to notify, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (the previous game start) Waiting for the start of reel rotation because a certain period has not elapsed since Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting a a is that during the replay of LED20 notifying is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided inside the 8R to notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is valid by lighting. It has been.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a reset switch 23 for detecting an error state excluding a RAM abnormality error described later by a predetermined key operation and a reset operation for releasing a stop state described later is provided inside the front door 1b. A setting value display 24 that displays the setting value at that time while changing the setting value or checking the setting value, which will be described later. A stop switch 36a for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function to be controlled, and automatic settlement processing at the end of BB described later (the medal stored as credit is settled regardless of the player's operation ( The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic settlement function to be controlled is to be enabled / disabled, and the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 are arranged inside the housing 1a. The flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the provided hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout outlet 9 side is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flows down to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector (not shown) having an inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting medals and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  Inside the casing 1a, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that can detect reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively (see FIG. 4). A reel unit 2 composed of a reel LED 55, an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and a medal payout opening for medals stored in the hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out 9 and a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

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

  The front of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change mode at the time of startup, and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state other than a RAM abnormality error in a normal state. In the mode, there are provided a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned ON / OFF. It has been.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or credits are used to set the number of bets. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated.

  When a stipulated number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set, the corresponding lines of the pay lines L1 to L4 (see FIG. 1) become valid and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game Is ready to start.

  The winning line is a line set in advance to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, four types of pay lines L1 to L4 are defined as pay lines.

  The winning line L1 refers to a winning line set across symbols arranged in the middle of the reel 2L, the middle of the reel 2C, and the middle of the reel 2R, that is, the middle. The winning line L2 refers to a winning line set across the symbols arranged in the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the upper stage. The winning line L3 refers to a winning line set across the symbols arranged in the upper part of the reel 2L, the middle part of the reel 2C, the lower part of the reel 2R, that is, the lower right. The winning line L4 is a winning line that is set across the symbols arranged in the lower part of the reel 2L, the middle part of the reel 2C, the upper part of the reel 2R, that is, the right side up. The winning line is not limited to the lines indicated by L1 to L4, and may include, for example, a line straddling the symbols arranged in the lower stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R.

  When a specified number of bets are set in the general gaming state other than the big bonus and the regular bonus, the pay lines L1 to L4 (see FIG. 1) are valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid. The game can be started. When a predetermined number of bets are set when the bonus is a big bonus and a regular bonus, the pay lines L2 to L4 are valid and the game can be started.

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a role) on the activated pay line is displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, When the 2R display result is stopped, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1).

  If a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of activated pay lines, the total number of payouts determined for each combination of symbols arranged on the activated pay line is totaled. The total number of medals is awarded to the player. However, an upper limit is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game (in this embodiment, 12), and if the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is given. Will be. In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the activated pay line, the gaming state according to the combination of symbols is shifted. It has become.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start changing the symbols, any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is When operated, the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R stop rotating and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

  The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 controls the game, and a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment). Detects a detection signal input from a random number circuit 42 that generates a random number, a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal having a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101 A switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, a solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, various displays connected to the game control board 40, LED drive circuit 47 for controlling the drive of the LED, used for the slot machine 1 When the power supply voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, an initialization command from power on or from the main CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 for giving a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when no signal is input, a real-time clock 50 for measuring the date and time (hereinafter referred to as RTC 50), and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

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

  Further, the main control unit 41 is supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41c is held while the backup power is being supplied.

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 is changed as a basic process, and step by step according to the change of the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process to move to. Further, the main CPU 41a has an interrupt function as described above, and can interrupt the basic process by the occurrence of the interrupt and execute the interrupt process. The voltage output from the power interruption detection circuit 48 The power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed in response to the input of the decrease signal, and the timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

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

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

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

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

  The RTC 50 is a device for measuring time to indicate the current “year (year)”, “month”, “day”, “day of the week”, “hour”, “minute”, and “second”. For example, it is realized as a serial interface type real-time clock module with a built-in crystal oscillator, but is not limited to this. The main control unit 41 acquires (extracts) date / time information for specifying the date / time measured by the RTC 50, determines a reel control pattern based on the acquired date / time information, and uses the determined reel control pattern to determine the reels 2L to 2L. 2R reel control is performed.

  The RTC 50 normally operates with the power supply when the power is supplied to the slot machine 1, and operates with the backup power supply supplied even during a power failure when the power is turned off. Therefore, the RTC 50 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the slot machine is turned off. The RTC 50 may be operated by a backup power supply even when power is supplied to the slot machine.

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. Command transmission from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is performed by serial communication. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not limited to being directly connected, and may be configured to be connected via a relay board, for example.

  The production control board 90 is connected to electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), production effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. The electrical components are driven based on control by a sub-control unit 91 (described later) mounted on the effect control board 90. In addition, an effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55. However, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board separately from the sub control part 91, and the sub control part 91 is based on a command from the main control part 41. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output are controlled. The output control of the effect device is performed by both of the control units.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED55 are illustrated as an effect device, an effect device is not restricted to these, For example, it drives mechanically. A display device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the rendering device.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and a microcomputer including an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 for performing display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an effect driving LED 52, an LED driving circuit 93 for controlling driving of the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from the speakers 53, 54, When the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a and a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90 are detected. Switch detection circuit 96, time information including date information and time information The clock device 97 to output, the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power failure detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub CPU 91a, other In response to a command transmitted from the game control board 40, the sub CPU 91a performs various controls for performing an effect, and each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. Control directly or indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). When a command is acquired from the main control unit 41, a command reception interrupt process for storing the command in a buffer is executed. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes an interrupt process (sub) to be described later by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. One of the interrupt terminals of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. Execute processing (sub). Further, when an unused interrupt occurs in the sub CPU 91a, an unused interrupt process for immediately returning to the original process is executed.

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

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

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

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with no bet amount set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by turning the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, when the main CPU 41a detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48, a power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed. In the power interruption interrupt processing (main), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 41c, which will be described later, and destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 41c, that is, specific data other than 0 is stored. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 41c. The RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in the respective bits of the corresponding area of the RAM 41c. Therefore, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

  The main CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c at the time of activation, confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, the RAM parity is 0, and the destructive diagnosis The processing state of the main CPU 41a is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the value of the data for use is correct, but the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or is destroyed. If the value of the diagnostic data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state so that the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormality error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new set value is set in the setting change state described above. It will not be released until

  In the present embodiment, all the data stored in the RAM 41c is held by the backup power source even in the event of a power failure, and when the main CPU 41a determines that the data in the RAM 41c is normal when the power is turned on. The configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, but only the data required for the control state restoration in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 41c and the power is turned on. It is good also as a structure which returns to the control state before a power failure based on the data backed up in.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player For example, it is not necessary to restore all the states of the input ports to the state before power interruption.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 91a detects the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98, the sub CPU 91a also executes a power interruption interrupt process (sub). In the power interruption interrupt processing (sub), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 91c described later, and destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 91c, and data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on 0 becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 91c.

  Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c at the time of activation, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is restored to the state before the power interruption. If the RAM parity is not 0 (1), it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main sub CPU 91a, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

  In the present embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 91c is held by the backup power source even during a power failure, and the sub CPU 91a determines that the data in the RAM 91c is normal when the power is turned on. The configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 91c, but only the data required for the control state restoration in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 91c, and the power is turned on. It is good also as a structure which returns to the control state before a power failure based on the data backed up in.

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player It is only necessary to restore the state of the input port, and it is not necessary to restore the state of the input port or the progress in the case where the production is interrupted in the middle to the state before the power interruption. For example, only data indicating the game state such as whether it is during BB, normal game state, or RT1 to 3 is backed up, and an effect corresponding to the game state (if during BB effect during BB, normal game If a power outage occurs during the execution of a specific performance (such as a small role announcement) other than the normal performance if it is in a state, it is not possible to resume the specific performance that was being performed at the next power-on Instead, an effect corresponding to the gaming state being backed up when the power is turned on may be executed from the beginning.

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

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

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

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

  When the mode is changed to the setting change mode (that is, when the setting change operation is performed), the gaming state flag is updated to information related to the normal gaming state described later in principle. Thus, for example, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode during RT or bonus, the game state is controlled to the normal gaming state after the mode is changed to the setting change mode. In addition, when the bonus winning flag is set for the special work and the mode is changed to the setting change mode, the winning flag is initialized. For example, when a transition is made to the setting change mode during the internal RT in which the bonus is won, the normal gaming state is controlled. In this way, in association with the setting change, the gaming state flag is rewritten to a value corresponding to the normal gaming state (initialization).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Winnings, transition of gaming state]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control unit 41 causes RT1 to RT3 and internal RT to be improved in the normal gaming state, and the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than the normal gaming state. The bonus is controlled to either a big bonus or a regular bonus that improves the winning probability of a small role until a predetermined number of coins are paid out. In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 can control the effect state during an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period in which a navigation effect for notifying the internal lottery result can be performed. Yes.

  Referring to FIG. 5, three types of big bonuses 1 to 3 (hereinafter, each big bonus is also referred to as BB) and a regular bonus (hereinafter, regular bonus is also referred to as RB) are included in the special combination among the winning combinations. And are included.

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

  When winning one of BB1 to BB3, the big bonus is controlled. While the gaming state is controlled to the big bonus, a big bonus medium flag corresponding to the type of BB won is set in the RAM 41c. Further, while being controlled by the big bonus, the RB is controlled to the RB for BB which has been improved to the predetermined probability of the small role. While being controlled to RB for BB, a regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c. That is, while the big bonus medium flag is set to the ON state, the game is controlled so that the regular bonus medium flag is set to the ON state for each game.

  The big bonus generated due to winning of BB1 or BB2 ends on condition that 361 or more medals have been paid out. The big bonus generated due to the winning of BB3 ends on condition that 241 or more medals have been paid out.

  The RB is awarded when a combination of “Black 7-Black 7-Star 7” or “Star 7-Star 7-Black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines. When winning an RB, the regular bonus is controlled. While the gaming state is controlled by the regular bonus, the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 41c. The regular bonus generated due to the winning of the RB is terminated on the condition that any winning combination is won four times.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the game state is controlled to the inside RT from when BB1 to BB3 and RB are internally won until winning. In the internal RT, the probability of winning the replay is higher than that in the normal gaming state. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, after BB1 to BB3 and RB are finished, the gaming state is controlled by RT1.

  Even if one of BB1 to BB3 and RB is won in the internal lottery, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win the winning combination, the winning combination is won. There is nothing. The symbols constituting “BB1” to “BB3” and “RB” (“black 7”, “white 7”, “star 7”) are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Because. Note that when any of BB1 to BB3 and RB is won in the internal lottery, the winning flag of the bonus is carried over until the winning bonus is won.

  Next, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the small combination includes a single combination, grape, melon 1 to melon 4, and strawberry.

  One of the small roles is awarded when a combination of “star-black BAR-black 7” is arranged on any of the winning lines. When one winning combination wins, one medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning will be won. This is because the symbols (“star”, “black BAR”, and “black 7”) constituting a single winning combination are not arranged within 5 frames on the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R.

  Among the small roles, grapes are awarded when a combination of “grape-grape-grape” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Even if the grapes are won, the grapes will not be won unless the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at an appropriate timing. This is because the symbols constituting the grape (“grape”) are not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R.

  Of the small roles, melon 1 is awarded when a combination of “any-melon-any” or “melon-black BAR-melon” is arranged on any of the winning lines. For this reason, the melon 1 can be awarded regardless of the combination of the symbols of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R when the symbol “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line. It can be said that it is a winning role.

  Melon 1 wins regardless of the operation timing of stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if they are elected. This is because the symbols constituting the melon 1 (for example, “melon”) are arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Next, melons 2 to 4 will be described. Melon 2 is awarded when a combination of “white BAR−white 7−black BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Melon 3 wins when a combination of “white BAR-black BAR-melon” is aligned on any of the winning lines. Melon 4 is awarded when a combination of “white BAR−black BAR−black BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, symbols constituting each of melons 2 to 4 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R. Therefore, even if one of melons 2 to 4 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated at an appropriate timing to be able to win these roles, it will be won. Of the melons 2-4, you won't win the winning melon.

  However, as will be described later, melons 2 to 4 are always read out as a lottery winning combination at the same time as melon 1 except for the big bonus. For this reason, when the melons 2 to 4 are won, the melon 1 can be won except during the big bonus.

  It is also referred to as a fallen point where the symbol combination of melon 1 stops on the winning line L2. In other words, the falling roll means a roll that causes a melon 1 winning when the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops at the upper stage or the “melon-black BAR-melon” stops on the winning line L2. .

  As shown in FIG. 6, after a falling roll occurs in any of RT1 to RT3, the normal gaming state is controlled. Even if it falls in the inside RT, it is not controlled to the normal gaming state. In addition, even if a turnover occurs in the normal gaming state, the control to the normal gaming state is maintained.

  In addition, when the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops in the middle stage, the symbol combination of melon 1 stops on the winning line L1, and the outcome of winning the melon 1 and paying out 12 sheets is also called a chance outcome. When a chance is reached, as will be described later, an AT lottery that can provide navigation stock is performed, and an advantageous lottery period during which navigation stock is easily added can be extended.

  Among the small roles, strawberry is one of the winning lines: “strawberry-white 7-banana”, “strawberry-black 7-banana”, “strawberry-star 7-banana”, and “strawberry-grape-banana” Wins when any combination is complete. Even if the strawberry is won, the strawberry will not win if the stop switch 8L is not operated at an appropriate timing. This is because the symbol (“strawberry”) of the left reel 2L constituting the strawberry is not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L.

  When the player is in a general gaming state and is not controlled by the AT, the player can prevent the strawberry from being lost by performing a stop operation according to the operation procedure for winning the strawberry.

  Next, the number of medals to be paid out when winning one of grapes, melons 1 to 4 and strawberries will be described. When winning one of grapes, melons 1 to 4 and strawberries, medals are paid out according to the gaming state and the number of winning lines when the winning game is started.

  In the general game state, when a prize is awarded to any of grapes, melons 1 to 4 and strawberries, four medals are paid out. On the other hand, when a prize different from grapes, melons 1 to 4 and strawberries is won in a bonus different from the general gaming state, eight medals are paid out.

  The winning lines L1, L3, and L4 intersect at the middle stage of the middle reel 2C. Further, “any-melon-any” of melon 1 can be awarded only from the stop symbol of the middle reel 2C. Therefore, the melon 1 can be said to be a winning combination that can occur in a plurality of winning lines. For this reason, when the melon 1 wins melon 1 by stopping “any-melon-any”, the number of medals corresponding to the number of winning lines is paid out. For example, when the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped in the middle stage, in the general gaming state, the winning lines L1, L3, and L4 are won, so 4 × 3 = 12 medals are paid out and the bonus is won. Since winning is made on the lines L3 and L4, 8 × 2 = 16 and 12 medals at the upper limit of payout are paid out.

  Next, among the winning combinations, the replaying combination will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replay combination includes replay 1 to replay 11. When you win one of the re-players, you will not be paid out medals, but you can start the next game without setting the number of bets again. This is essentially the same as when medals are paid out.

  Replay 1 is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The symbols constituting the normal replay (“banana”) are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R. Therefore, in principle, the replay 1 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won. Since Replay 1 is a normal replay that does not involve RT transition even when winning, and maintains the current gaming state, it is also referred to as a normal rep in the following.

  Replay 2 is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-melon” is aligned on any of the winning lines. The symbols constituting the replay 2 (“banana”, “melon”) are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R. Therefore, in principle, the replay 2 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won.

  As shown in FIG. 6, after winning the replay 2 in the normal gaming state, the RT2 is controlled to have a higher replay winning probability than the normal gaming state. For this reason, the replay 2 is also referred to as a promotion lip below. As will be described later, the replay 2 is set not to win in the internal lottery in RT1, and is set to win with a predetermined probability in the internal lottery in the normal gaming state. For this reason, no replay 2 is won in RT1. As a result, it is configured not to be directly controlled from RT1 to RT2, and is controlled to RT2 by winning the replay 2 after being controlled to the normal gaming state.

  It should be noted that even in a gaming state other than the normal gaming state (for example, RT1), the replay 2 can be drawn and won with a predetermined probability (very low probability, 1%), and the gaming state other than the normal gaming state It may be configured to be controlled by RT2.

  Replay 3 is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-white 7” or “banana-banana-strawberry” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The left symbol and the middle symbol (“banana”) constituting the replay 3 are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, and the right symbol (“white 7” and “strawberry” constituting the replay 3 are arranged. ") Is arranged within 5 frames in the right reel 2R. Therefore, as a general rule, the replay 3 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won.

  As shown in FIG. 6, after winning the replay 3 at RT2, the RT3 is controlled so that the replay winning probability is further improved as compared to RT2. For this reason, the replay 3 is also referred to as a rush lip below. As will be described later, the replay 3 is set not to win in the normal game state and the internal lottery in RT1, and is set to win in the internal lottery in RT2. For this reason, no replay 3 is won in the normal gaming state or RT1. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled directly from RT1 to RT3 from the normal gaming state, and is configured to be controlled by RT3 by winning the replay 3 after being controlled by RT2.

  It should be noted that even when the game state is other than RT2 (for example, the normal game state and RT1), the replay 3 can be selected and won by a predetermined probability (very low probability, 1%), and the game other than RT2 You may comprise so that it may be controlled to advantageous RT from a state.

  Once controlled to RT3, control to RT3 is maintained until a big bonus or regular bonus is won or until it falls.

  Replay 4 is awarded when a combination of “melon-strawberry-melon” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The symbols constituting the replay 4 (“melon” and “strawberry”) are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R. Therefore, in principle, the replay 4 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won. As shown in FIG. 6, when winning a replay 4 in RT2, it is controlled to the normal gaming state. For this reason, the replay 4 is also referred to as a falling lip below.

  Replay 5 is awarded when a combination of “black BAR−black BAR−black BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The replay 6 is awarded when a combination of “black BAR-black BAR-white 7” or “black BAR-black BAR-strawberry” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Replay 7 is awarded when a combination of “black BAR-white 7-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Replay 8 is awarded when a combination of “black BAR-banana-black BAR” is aligned on any of the winning lines. Replay 9 is awarded when a combination of “black BAR-black BAR-melon” is aligned on any of the winning lines. The replay 10 is awarded when a combination of “white 7-banana-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The replay 11 is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-star” is arranged on any of the winning lines.

  Since the replay 5 is a set of three black BARs, the replay 5 is also referred to as a BAR lip. Further, each of the replays 6 to 11 has two black BARs, that is, the black BARs are in a tempered state, and are also referred to as tempile a to tempile f.

  The symbols constituting each of the replays 5 to 11 include symbols that are not arranged within five frames in at least one or more reels. For this reason, even if one of the replays 5 to 11 is won in the internal lottery, no prize is won unless the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated at an appropriate timing.

  However, since the replays 5 to 11 are won simultaneously with other replays, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, the symbols constituting any of the selected replays can be drawn into the winning line. it can. Therefore, in principle, the replays 5 to 11 may be unable to win even if they are won, but can be said to be a role that can win any replay.

[Combinations of lottery roles]
Next, with reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the combination of the lottery object combination and the number of determination values read out as the lottery object role in the internal lottery will be described. In FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, “name of lottery subject” and “combination of lottery subject” corresponding to the name are shown by the left two columns, and “gaming state” is shown from the left third column. It is shown. The numerical value in the column where the lottery target role intersects with the gaming state indicates that the lottery target role is read in the internal lottery when the lottery target role is in the gaming state, and indicates the number of determination values used in the internal lottery of the lottery target role. 7 and 8, the number of determination values is, for example, the number of determination values when the setting value is 1, but the number of determination values when the setting value is 2 to 6 is also stored in the ROM 41b so that it can be specified. In addition, a cross in the column where the lottery target role and the gaming state intersect indicates that the lottery target role is not read in the internal lottery when the lottery target role is in the gaming state, or is not won even if read. .

  The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “413” is set as the number of determination values (weak strawberry 1 in the normal gaming state in FIG. 7) is 413/65536.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously as lottery target combinations and can be won in duplicate. In the following, by indicating “+” between winning combinations, it indicates that they are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination and the number of determination values regarding the special combination / small combination in the general gaming state.

  When the gaming state is one of the normal gaming state and RT1 to RT3, weak strawberry 1, weak strawberry 2, weak strawberry 3, weak strawberry 4, strong strawberry 1, strong strawberry 2, strong strawberry 3, strong strawberry 4 Push order melon 1, Push order melon 2, Push order melon 3, Push order melon 4, Push order melon 5, 12 sheets melon 1, 12 sheets melon 2, 12 sheets melon 3, 12 sheets melon 4, weak grapes 1, Weak grape 2, weak grape 3, weak grape 4, strong grape 1, strong grape 2, strong grape 3, strong grape 4, one piece 1, one piece 2, one piece 3, one piece 4, RB, BB3, BB2, and BB1 are targeted for the internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as the targeted roles for the internal lottery.

  Weak strawberry 1 refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry. The weak strawberry 2 refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry + RB. The weak strawberry 3 refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry + BB3. The weak strawberry 4 refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry + BB2. The strong strawberry 1 is a lottery target role for reading out a strawberry + 1 sheet role. The strong strawberry 2 refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry + 1 sheet role + RB. The strong strawberry 3 refers to a lottery target role for reading strawberry + 1 sheet role + BB3. The strong strawberry 4 is a lottery target role that reads strawberry + 1 sheet combination + BB2.

  The push order melon 1 is a lottery target combination that reads out melon 1 + melon 4. The push order melon 2 is a lottery target combination that reads out melon 1 + melon 3. The push order melon 3 is a lottery target combination that reads out melon 1 + melon 2. The pushing order melon 4 refers to a lottery target combination that reads out the melon 1. The pushing order melon 5 is a lottery target combination that reads out melon 1 + melon 3 + melon 4.

  The 12-sheet melon 1 means a lottery target role for reading out melon 1 + grape + strawberry. The 12-sheet melon 2 refers to a lottery target for reading out melon 1 + grape + strawberry + RB. The 12-sheet melon 3 refers to a lottery target role for reading out melon 1 + grape + strawberry + BB3. The 12-sheet melon 4 is a lottery target for reading out melon 1 + grape + strawberry + BB2.

  The weak grape 1 is a lottery target role for reading grapes. The weak grape 2 is a lottery target combination that reads grape + RB. The weak grape 3 is a lottery target combination that reads grape + BB3. The weak grape 4 refers to a lottery target combination that reads grape + BB2. The strong grape 1 is a lottery target combination that reads out the grape + 1 combination. The strong grape 2 refers to a lottery target combination that reads grape + 1 + 1 combination + RB. The strong grape 3 is a lottery target combination that reads grape + 1 combination + BB3. The strong grape 4 refers to a lottery target combination that reads grape + 1 sheet combination + BB2.

  One-piece combination 1 is a lottery target combination that reads out a single-piece combination. The one-piece combination 2 is a lottery target combination that reads out a single-piece combination + RB. The single winning combination 3 is a lottery target winning combination that reads out the single winning combination + BB3. The one-piece combination 4 is a lottery target combination that reads out the one-piece combination + BB2.

  When the game state is RT inside, weak strawberry 1, strong strawberry 1, push order melon 1, push order melon 2, push order melon 3, push order melon 4, push order melon 5, 12 sheets melon 1, weak grape 1, strong grape 1, and 1-sheet combination 1 are subject to internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as internal lottery target roles.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination and the number of determination values regarding the re-game combination in the general gaming state.

  When the gaming state is the normal gaming state, normal replay, push order promotion replay 1, push order promotion replay 2, push order promotion replay 3, push order promotion replay 4, push order promotion replay 5, push order promotion replay 6, The BAR temporary play 1, the BAR temporary play 2, the BAR temporary play 3, the BAR temporary play 4, and the BAR replay are the targets of the internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as the target roles of the internal lottery.

  The normal replay refers to a lottery target role for reading a normal lip. The push order promotion replay 1 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + promotion lip + templipe e. The push order promotion replay 2 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + promotion lip + entry lip + temple lip e. The push order promotion replay 3 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + promotion lip + falling lip + temple lip e. The push order promotion replay 4 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + promotion lip + temp lip a + temp lip e. The push order promotion replay 5 is a lottery target combination that reads normal lip + promotion lip + temp lip b + temp lip e. The push order promotion replay 6 is a lottery target combination that reads out normal lip + promotion lip + templip lip c + temple lip e.

  The BAR temporary play 1 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + tempe lip a + tempe lip b + tempe lip c + tempe lip d + tempe lip e. The BAR temporary play 2 refers to a lottery target role for reading normal lip + templipa a + templipip b + templipip c + templipip d + templipip e + RB. The BAR temporary play 3 is a lottery target combination that reads out normal lip + tempe lip a + tempe lip b + tempe lip c + tempe lip d + tempe lip e + BB3. The BAR temporary play 4 is a lottery target combination for reading normal lip + templipa + tenpelipb + templipip c + templipip d + templipip e + BB2. The BAR replay is a lottery target combination that reads normal lip + BAR lip + templip lip a + templip lip b + templip lip c + temp lip d + temp lip e + temp lip f.

  When the gaming state is one of RT1, RT3, and internal RT, normal replay, BAR template play 1, BAR template play 2, BAR template play 3, BAR template play 4, and BAR replay are subject to internal lottery. These are sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT2, normal replay, push order maintenance replay 1, push order maintenance replay 2, push order maintenance replay 3, push order maintenance replay 4, push order maintenance replay 5, push order entry replay 1, push order entry Replay 2, Push Order Entry Replay 3, Push Order Entry Replay 4, BAR Temper Replay 1, BAR Temper Replay 2, BAR Temper Replay 3, BAR Temper Replay 4, and BAR Replay are subject to internal lottery and are subject to internal lottery. Read sequentially.

  The push order maintenance replay 1 is a lottery target role that reads promotion lip + falling lip + templip lip c + templip lip d + temple lip e. The push order maintaining replay 2 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + promotion lip + falling lip + templip lip c + templip lip d + temple lip e. The push order maintaining replay 3 is a lottery target role for reading promotion lip + rush lip + falling lip + templip lip c + templip lip d + temple lip e. The push order maintenance replay 4 is a lottery target role for reading promotion lip + falling lip + templipa a + templipip c + templipip d + templipip e. The pushing order maintaining replay 5 is a lottery target role for reading promotion lip + falling lip + templip lip b + templip lip c + templip lip d + temple lip e.

  The push order rush replay 1 is a lottery target role that reads rush lip + falling lip. The push order rush replay 2 is a lottery target role for reading rush lip + falling lip + templip b. The push order rush replay 3 is a lottery target combination that reads rush lip + falling lip + templip lip c. The push order rush replay 4 is a lottery target role for reading rush lip + falling lip + templipa.

  Although not shown, when the RB is in the BB, the strawberry, the strong BB strawberry, the 12 melon 1, the BB melon, and the 8 melon are targeted for the internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as the roles for the internal lottery. . Here, the strawberry means a lottery target role for reading out the strawberry. The BB strong strawberry is a lottery target role for reading strawberry + melon 2. The 12-sheet melon 1 means a lottery target role for reading out melon 1 + grape + strawberry. The BB melon is a lottery target combination that reads out melon 3 + melon 4 + grape + 1 sheet combination. The eight-sheet melon is a lottery target for reading out the melon 1.

  When the gaming state is RB in the non-BB state, strawberry, left melon, middle right melon, 12-sheet melon 1, and strong grape 1 are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as target roles for internal lottery. The left melon is a lottery target for reading out melon 1 + melon 3 + melon 4. The middle right melon is a lottery target for reading out melon 1 + melon 2.

[Internal lottery]
Next, the internal lottery will be described in detail. In the internal lottery, the variable display device 2 determines whether or not each of the winning combinations described above is permitted, that is, whether or not the symbol combination that generates the winning combination is allowed to perform control for aligning with any winning line. Is determined before the display result is derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is operated). In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number circuit 42. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the obtained random number for internal lottery, the gaming state, and the determination value of each winning combination determined according to the set value set by the reset / setting switch 38 Depending on the number.

  In the present embodiment, from the number of judgment values of each combination and combination of combinations, a range of determination values for each of the general combination and special combination such as a small combination and a replay combination, and a special combination with any of the general combination The range of judgment values to be won in combination with roles is specified, and winning in the internal lottery is not exclusive, and a general role and a special role are simultaneously won in one game. It can happen. However, for special roles of different types, the range of determination values to be won in duplicate is not specified, and special types of different types are drawn exclusively.

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

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

  Also, RB, BB2, and BB3 can be won at the same time as a small combination or a re-playing combination. For example, when winning a strawberry, the ratio of winning simultaneously in any one of RB, BB2, and BB3 is stronger than in strawberry 1 to 4 than when winning in any one of weak strawberries 1-4. The number of determination values for each of the weak strawberries 1 to 4 and the strong strawberries 1 to 4 is set so that the value when one of the four is won is higher. As will be described later, different reel control is performed when the weak strawberries 1 to 4 are won and when the strong strawberries 1 to 4 are won, so the player can select one of RB, BB2, and BB3 from the reel control contents. The possibility of winning simultaneously can be predicted.

  Moreover, when winning a grape, the ratio of winning simultaneously in any of RB, BB2, and BB3 is higher than in the case of winning in any one of weak grapes 1-4. The number of determination values for each of the weak grapes 1 to 4 and the strong grapes 1 to 4 is set so that the value when one of the four is won is higher. As will be described later, since different reel control is performed when the weak grapes 1 to 4 are won and when the strong grapes 1 to 4 are won, the player can select one of RB, BB2, and BB3 from the reel control contents. The possibility of winning simultaneously can be predicted.

  In addition, when winning strawberry or grape, the percentage of winning simultaneously for RB, BB2, and BB3 is better when winning strawberry than when winning vine. The number of determination values is set so as to increase.

  In the general gaming state, as shown in FIG. 7, each of the push order melon 1 to the push order melon 5 is set to “2305”, and any one of the push order melon 1 to the push order melon 5 is 2305 × 5 / In order to win with a probability of 65536 = 111525/65536, the number of determination values is set so as to win with a higher probability than other lottery target roles.

  Next, paying attention to the number of determination values of the re-gamer in FIG. 8, the winning probabilities of the re-gamer are compared for each gaming state. In the normal gaming state, “2734” is determined as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, and “1020” is determined as the number of determination values when any of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 is read. “98” as the number of determination values when “1” is read, “8” as the number of determination values when one of the BAR template replays 2 to 4 is read, and “4” as the number of determination values when the BAR replay is read. "Is set. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay in the normal gaming state is 8980/65536. The probability of winning one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 that may be promoted to RT2 from the normal gaming state is 1020 × 6/65536 = 6120/65536.

  In RT1, “8856” is read as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, and “98” is read as the number of determination values when the BAR template play 1 is read, and any one of the BAR template replays 2 to 4 is read. “8” is set as the number of determination values at that time, and “4” is set as the number of determination values when the BAR replay is read out. Therefore, the probability of winning either replay at RT1 is 8982/65536. Note that RT1 is set so as not to win a promotion lip or a rushing lip for shifting to RT2 or RT3.

  In RT2, “715” is determined as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, and “6586” is determined as the number of determination values when any of the push order maintaining replays 1 to 5 is read. “3500” as the number of determination values when any one of 4 is read, “98” as the number of determination values when BAR template play 1 is read, and any of BAR template plays 2 to 4 being read “8” is set as the number of determination values, and “4” is set as the number of determination values when the BAR replay is read. Therefore, the probability of winning either replay at RT2 is 47771/65536. In addition, the probability of winning one of the push order maintenance replays 1 to 5 and the push order entry replays 1 to 4 that may be dropped from RT2 to the normal gaming state is (6586 × 5) + (3500 × 4) / 65536 = 46930/65536. In addition, the probability of winning one of the push order rush replays 1 to 4 that may be entered from RT2 to RT3 is 3500 × 4/65536 = 14000/65536.

  In RT3, “47836” is read as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, and “98” is read as the number of determination values when the BAR template play 1 is read, and any one of the BAR template replays 2 to 4 is read. “8” is set as the number of determination values at that time, and “4” is set as the number of determination values when the BAR replay is read out. Therefore, the probability of winning either replay at RT3 is 47962/65536.

  In the internal RT, “17000” is set as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, and “98” is set as the number of determination values when the BAR template play 1 is read. “8” is set as the number of determination values when read, and “4” is set as the number of determination values when BAR replay is read. Therefore, the probability of winning either replay at RT3 is 17126/65536.

  From these, in this embodiment, the probability of winning one of the replays is set to be higher when RT2, RT3, and internal medium RT than when in the normal gaming state, RT1. Yes. Therefore, it can be said that RT2, RT3, and internal RT are advantageous for the player in that the winning probability of replay is higher than that in the normal gaming state, RT1.

  In RT2, although the winning probability of replay is high, the winning probability of falling lip is also high. In addition, when the melon 1 is won, it can be a rollover. For this reason, it is difficult to maintain the RT2 when it is not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, and to control the RT3 by winning the entry lip. On the other hand, RT3 is maintained in control of RT3 until a big bonus or regular bonus is won or until it falls. For this reason, it can be said that RT3 is an advantageous gaming state over RT2.

  In addition, when it is RT in the inside, it is set so that the winning probability of replay that is drawn preferentially over the bonus in the reel control is lower than that in RT3, etc. Compared with the case where the same replay winning probability is set, the ratio of winning the winning bonus can be increased.

  When it is RB in BB, the number of determination values is set so that the number of determination values of 12 melons 1 that will win melon 1 is won with high probability. In addition, a loss that does not win any winning combination is set to “12” and occurs with a very low probability. Further, when the RB is non-BB, the number of determination values of the left melon and the middle right melon including the melon 1 is set to win each with a high probability.

  When winning of any combination or combination of combinations is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination of combinations or combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set.

  Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. In addition, when a special role + general role is won, a special role winning flag indicating that the special role is won is set in the special role storage work, and a general role winning indicating that the general role is won Set the flag in the general role storage work. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or winning combination is won, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

[Reel stop control]
Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. The main CPU 41a refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts rotating and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Create a stop control table for each reel. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the referred stop control table is drawn. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In the table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state) Differences up to the address where the data is stored are registered. As a result, a difference corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and the corresponding index data can be acquired by adding the difference to the reference address. Even if the winning status of the combination is different, when the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the index data. In such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. Thus, a stop control table is created.

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

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

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of frames to be pulled in at each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) per reel are defined, and these areas are set to 0 to 20 (see FIG. 3) is assigned.

  On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is also 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel. Therefore, symbols 1 to 21 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of drawn frames by area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of drawn frames by area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number has a stop reference position (in this embodiment, for example, It is a table in which the number of frames to be drawn is set when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at the timing positioned in the lower window of the perspective window 3). That is, for each symbol corresponding to the reel area number, the stop control table pulls in when the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is detected when the symbol passes the stop reference position (lower stage). The number of frames can be specified.

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

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

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

  If any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively, the area number of the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. (For example, the lower symbol) is specified, the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected is referred to, and the number of drawn frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired frames.

  Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of drawn frames until it is stopped is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. Thereby, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of frames to be drawn in from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 The lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel).

  That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

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

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

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

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

  Next, in the case where a re-playing role is elected when the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when the special role and re-playing role are won simultaneously, the winning re-playing role is placed on the winning line. A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible in the range of four frames is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  When a plurality of types of re-game players are won simultaneously (for example, push order promotion replay 1), as shown in FIGS. Control is performed so that the determined re-playing combination is stopped on the winning line in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  In the present embodiment, among the three left reels 2L to 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop. Further, in the present embodiment, the forward pressing refers to an operation procedure for stopping the middle reel 2C for the second time after first stopping the left reel 2L. Further, the forward clamping push means an operation procedure for stopping the right reel 2R for the second time after the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time. The middle left push refers to an operation procedure in which the left reel 2L is secondly stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The middle right push refers to an operation procedure for stopping the right reel 2R for the second time after stopping the middle reel 2C for the first time. The reverse pinching push refers to an operation procedure for stopping the left reel 2L for the second time after stopping the right reel 2R for the first time. The reverse pressing refers to an operation procedure for stopping the middle reel 2C for the second time after stopping the right reel 2R for the first time.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 is won.

  For example, when the push forward promotion replay 1 is elected, if it is operated by an operation procedure that becomes a forward push, the control for stopping the combination of the promoted rep in one of the winning lines in the winning replay. When the operation procedure is other than forward pressing, the normal lip combination is controlled so as to be aligned with any winning line and stopped.

  Similarly, when any one of the push order promotion replays 2 to 6 has been won, the player has been operated according to an operation procedure that is a predetermined push order determined according to the type of the push order promotion replay that has been won. In such a case, control is performed so that the combination of promotion lip is aligned with any winning line and stopped, and if the operation procedure is not in a predetermined order, the normal lip combination is set to any winning line. Control to stop them together.

  As described above, different operation procedures are set for each type of push-order promotion replay selected as the operation procedure for winning the promotion lip and promoting it to RT2. For this reason, even if one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 is won in the normal gaming state, the promotion replies have a probability of only 1/6 unless the type of the push order promotion replay that has been won can be specified. Can be prevented from being controlled by RT2, and a normal lip is awarded with a probability of 5/6 and the normal gaming state is maintained. Thus, when not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, it is difficult to win the promotion lip so that it is not controlled to RT2 as much as possible. Can be controlled.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining reel control when one of the pressing order maintaining replays 1 to 5 is won.

  For example, when the push order maintaining replay 1 is won, and it is operated by an operation procedure that becomes a forward push, the control for stopping the combination of promoted lips in one of the winning lines in the selected replay is stopped. When the operation procedure other than forward pressing is performed, control is performed to stop the combination of the falling lip on any pay line.

  Similarly, when any one of the push order maintenance replays 2 to 5 is won, the player is operated according to an operation procedure in which a predetermined push order is determined according to the type of the push order maintenance replay being won. In such a case, control is performed so that the combination of promotion lip is aligned with any winning line and stopped, and if the operation procedure is not in a predetermined order, the combination of falling lip is set to any winning line. Control to stop them together.

  As described above, as the operation procedure for winning the promotion lip and maintaining RT2, and the operation procedure for causing the fall lip to win and fall into the normal gaming state, for each kind of the push order maintenance replay selected , Different operating procedures are set. Therefore, in RT2, when one of the push order maintenance replays is won, unless the type of the push order maintenance replay that has been won can be specified, the promotion lip is awarded only with a probability of 1/5. RT2 cannot be maintained, and a fall lip is won with a probability of 4/5, and the player falls into the normal gaming state. Thus, when not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, even if controlled by RT2, it is easy to win the fall lip and control is performed so that the RT2 is not maintained as much as possible, while when controlled by the AT, It is possible to control so that the RT2 can be intentionally maintained by winning the promotion lip.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when one of the push order rush replays 1 to 4 is won.

  For example, when the push forward rush replay 1 is won, and it is operated by an operation procedure that becomes a forward push, the control for stopping the combination of the rush lip among the winning replays aligned with any winning line. When the operation procedure other than forward pressing is performed, control is performed to stop the combination of the falling lip on any pay line.

  Similarly, when any one of the push order entry replays 2 to 4 is won, the player is operated in accordance with an operation procedure in a predetermined push order determined according to the type of the push order entry replay being won. In such a case, control is performed so that the combination of the rush lip is aligned with one of the winning lines and stopped, and if the operation procedure is not performed in a predetermined order, the combination of the falling lip is set to one of the winning lines. Control to stop them together.

  As described above, as the operation procedure for making the entry lip enter a prize and entering the RT3, and the operation procedure for making the fall lip an entry and fall into the normal gaming state, for each type of push order entry entry replay selected , Different operating procedures are set. For this reason, when one of the push order rush replays is won in RT2, the rush lip is awarded only with a probability of 1/4 unless the type of the push order rush replay that has been won can be specified. It is configured to fall into the normal gaming state by winning a fall lip with a probability of 3/4. As a result, when it is not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, it is difficult to win the entry lip so that it is not controlled to RT3 as much as possible. When the control is performed by the AT while being controlled so as not to be maintained, it is possible to control the RT 3 so that the rush lip is awarded.

  Further, when any one of the BAR temporary plays 1 to 4 is won, the winning line L1 to L4 and the lower stage of the reel 2L, the lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R while winning any of the selected replays. That is, reel control is performed in which two “black BARs” are aligned on any one of the lower lines extending over the symbols arranged in the lower stage.

  In addition, when BAR replay is won, within the range of the number of frames that can be drawn, the “black BAR” is stopped at any of the winning lines L1 to L4 and reel control is performed to win the BAR lip, and the BAR lip is won. If it is not possible to win, one of the winning lines L1 to L4 and the lower line will be selected in the same manner as when one of the BAR templey replays 1 to 4 is won while winning one of the winning replays. The reel control is performed so that two “black BARs” are aligned together.

  Next, when multiple types of small roles are won simultaneously (such as a strawberry + 1-number role), the small role with a large number of payouts has a reel control that is drawn into the winning line preferentially over the small number with a small number of payouts. Done.

  As a case where a plurality of types of small roles are simultaneously elected, for example, when any one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is won, as shown in FIG. Different reel control is performed according to the operation procedure.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when one of the pushing order melons 1 to 5 is won.

  For example, when the push order melon 1 is won, and if it is operated according to the operation procedure of the forward push, the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” is stopped in any of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4. When the operation procedure is other than forward pressing, control is performed to stop the “melon” of the reel to be stopped in response to the stop operation. In other words, when the push order melon 1 is won and the operation procedure is followed by the push operation, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops at the three winning lines L1, L3, and L4, and a chance appears. Therefore, when 12 medals are paid out, when operated by an operation procedure other than forward pushing, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops only on the winning line L2 and falls down. Therefore, only 4 medals are paid out, and when it is any one of RT1 to RT3, it is controlled to the normal gaming state. Also, when the push order melon 1 is won, and if it is operated according to the operation procedure of the forward push, the “melon” of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R is stopped at any of the upper, middle, and lower stages. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than forward pressing is used, reel control is performed to stop the “melon” of the corresponding reel in the upper stage.

  Similarly, when any one of the push order melons 2 to 5 is won, it is similarly operated when the operation procedure is the predetermined push order determined according to the type of the push order melon being won. Is one of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4, the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” is stopped, the chance control is performed, 12 medals are paid out, and the operation procedure other than the predetermined pushing order is performed. Is operated in the normal game state when the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops only on the pay line L2 and controls to fall out and pays out four medals and is one of RT1 to RT3. Let me control.

  As described above, an operation procedure for stopping the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” in any one of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4 and paying out 12 medals, and advantageous control to RT2 and RT3. As an operation procedure for maintaining the above, a different operation procedure is set for each type of push order melon selected. For this reason, when one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is won, the winning lines L1, L3, and L4 can only be 1/5 of the probability unless the type of the push order melon being won can be specified. One cannot stop paying out 12 medals by stopping the symbol combination of “Mellon-Mellon-Mellon”, and the “Melon” on the middle reel 2C is stopped only on the winning line L2 with a probability of 4/5. Only four medals are paid out, and the advantageous control to RT2 and RT3 cannot be maintained. As a result, when one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is selected, only four medals are paid out as much as possible when not controlled by the AT described later, and the advantageous control to RT2 or RT3 is maintained. When controlled by the AT, it is possible to intentionally stop the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” in any of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4, and 12 medals are paid out and advantageous. Control can be performed to maintain control over RT2 and RT3.

  When one of the 12 melons 1 to 4 is selected, regardless of the operation procedure, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped at the three winning lines L1, L3, and L4, and the winning line L1, Reel control is performed in which the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” is stopped at either L3 or L4, and 12 medals are paid out.

  In FIG. 12, when operated in an operation procedure other than the pushing order for paying out 12 medals, it is only necessary to perform reel control for stopping “melon” in the upper stage for the middle reel 2 </ b> C. For example, the “melon” of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R may be stopped at any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages. This makes it impossible to specify whether or not the pushing order is correct and whether or not 12 medals are to be paid out from the stop positions of the “melon” of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R. Interest can be improved.

  Next, the reel control when winning one of the weak strawberries 1 to 4, the strong strawberries 1 to 4, the weak grapes 1 to 4, and the strong grapes 1 to 4 will be described.

  For example, when any one of the weak strawberries 1 to 4 or the weak grapes 1 to 4 is won, the combination of symbols constituting the winning strawberry or grape is selected within the winning line L2 Control to stop at any one of L4, that is, control to stop “strawberry” or “grape” at the upper or lower level as much as possible when focusing on the left reel 2L.

  On the other hand, when the strong strawberries 1 to 4 or the strong grapes 1 to 4 are won, the winning combination line L1 is stopped within the range of the number of drawn frames. Control, that is, control for stopping “strawberry” or “grape” in the middle as much as possible when focusing on the left reel 2L.

  As explained using FIG. 7, when winning a strawberry, the ratio of winning simultaneously in any of RB, BB2, and BB3 wins in any of the weak strawberries 1-4. The number of judgment values for each of the weak strawberries 1 to 4 and the strong strawberries 1 to 4 is set to be higher than when the strong strawberries 1 to 4 are selected. When winning a grape, the ratio of winning simultaneously in any one of RB, BB2, and BB3 is stronger grapes 1-4 than when winning any one of weak grapes 1-4 The number of determination values for each of the weak grapes 1 to 4 and the strong grapes 1 to 4 is set so that the one when one of them is won is higher.

  For this reason, when strawberry or grape has won a prize, the “strawberry” or “grape” on the left reel 2L is stopped at the middle stage, rather than when it is stopped at the upper or lower stage, RB, BB2 , And BB3 are highly elected at the same time, so the player's expectation can be improved.

  Moreover, as demonstrated using FIG. 7, when winning a strawberry or grape, the ratio which is simultaneously elected in either RB, BB2, and BB3 is more than when winning a grape, The number of judgment values is set so that it is higher when winning a strawberry.

  For this reason, even when “Strawberry” or “Grape” on the left reel 2L stops at the middle stage and wins a strawberry or grape, the one when winning the strawberry is RB, BB2, and BB3. Since the ratio of winning simultaneously to either is high, the player's expectation can be improved.

  Next, the reel control when one of the left melon and the middle right melon is won in the non-BB RB will be described.

  For example, when the left melon is won and the left reel 2L is operated according to the operation procedure for stopping the left reel 2L, the winning line L1, L3, or L4 has a “melon-melon-melon” When the symbol combination is stopped and the operation is performed in accordance with an operation procedure for first stopping other than the left reel 2L, control is performed to stop the symbol combination “melon-melon-melon” on the winning line L2. That is, when the left melon is won and the left reel 2L is operated in the first stop procedure, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops at the two winning lines L3 and L4. 12 is paid out, but when operated in the operating procedure that stops the reels other than the left reel 2L for the first time, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops only on the winning line L2, so that 8 medals are paid out. Stay on.

  If the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is operated in the first stopping procedure when the middle right melon is elected, any one of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4 is set to “melon- When the symbol combination of “melon-melon” is stopped and the left reel 2L is operated in the first stopping procedure, control is performed to stop the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” on the winning line L2. In other words, when the middle right melon is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is operated according to the operation procedure for first stopping, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C becomes the two winning lines L3 and L4. In order to stop, twelve medals are paid out, but when operated by the operation procedure of first stopping the left reel 2L, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops only on the winning line L2, and thus the medal Will only be paid out.

  Thus, in the non-BB RB, as an operation procedure for stopping the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” in any of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4 and paying out 12 medals, Different operating procedures are set when you win the melon and when you win the middle right melon. For this reason, unless it is possible to specify whether the left melon is won or the middle right melon is won, the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” is placed on the winning line L1 only with a probability of 1/2. The medals cannot be paid out and 12 medals cannot be paid out, and the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” is stopped on the winning line L2 with a probability of 1/2 and only 8 medals are paid out. Yes. On the other hand, RB in non-BB is ended by winning four times. For this reason, according to the operation procedure in RB in non-BB, the net increase number in the said RB can be varied, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  When one of the lottery winning combinations is won in the RB in the BB, reel control is performed to stop the drawing combination of winning combinations included in the lottery winning combination within the range of the number of drawable frames on the winning line. At that time, reel control is performed in which the winning combination included in the lottery target combination is stopped on the winning line L3 or L4 in preference to the winning line L2. For this reason, the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped in preference to the winning line L3 or L4 over the winning line L2, and the symbol of the middle reel 2C in the symbol combination is stopped in the middle than the upper row. It will be.

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

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

  The “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Since the setting of the bet number before the operation of No. 7 and the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are performed after the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense. And

  The game control process is also executed after the power is turned on and a predetermined boot process is performed, or immediately after the setting is changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. When the processing of one game is started, first, the number of bets is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 4, and operating the start switch 7 to substantially change the game. BET processing for instructing the start is performed.

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

  When the number of bets is set by BET processing and the start switch 7 is operated, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, and winnings for each combination determined according to the gaming state are allowed based on the extracted random number value. An internal lottery process for performing an internal lottery such as determining whether to perform or not is performed. In the internal lottery process, an internal winning command indicating the setting status of the winning flag set in the RAM 41c according to the lottery result is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  Further, in the internal lottery process, when one of BB1 to BB3 and RB is won, a process for controlling to the internal medium RT (for example, setting the value of the internal medium RT flag to the value of the game state flag). Done.

  When the internal lottery process ends, the reel rotation process is performed next. In the reel rotation process, the reel motor 32L is set on condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the previous game. , 32C, 32R are driven, and rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started. In normal times, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are rotated in a normal manner. In the present embodiment, as a normal mode, each of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is driven to rotate at a predetermined acceleration at the same time until reaching a predetermined speed. Thereby, when it is rotationally driven in the normal mode, it is possible to start rotation of all of the left, middle, and right simultaneously and at a predetermined acceleration.

  When a predetermined condition (detection of the reference position by the reel sensors 33SL, 33SC, 33SR after the rotation speed reaches a constant speed) is established from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R Is enabled. Thereafter, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by the player, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R corresponding to the operated stop switches are stopped, and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped. . The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with respect to an example in which the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switch. For example, whether or not the stop switch has been operated when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation. Regardless of this, the rotating reel may be forcibly stopped.

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

  When the driving of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, a winning determination process is performed for determining whether any of the symbols shown in FIG. 5 is derived and displayed on the winning line in the display result at the time of stopping. . If it is determined in this winning determination process that any combination has been won, various processes corresponding to the winnings generated on the game control board 40 are performed.

  In the winning determination process, after the winning determination is made, a winning determination command capable of specifying the presence / absence of the winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out is sent to the effect control board 90. In the winning determination process, when it is determined that any one of BB1 to BB3 and RB has been won, a process for controlling the corresponding bonus (for example, a bonus value corresponding to the value of the gaming state flag is set) Etc.) are performed.

  Further, in the winning determination process in the normal gaming state, when it is determined that the promotion lip is won, a process for controlling to RT2 (for example, setting the value of RT2 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. Further, in the winning determination process in RT2, when it is determined that a winning lip is won, a process for controlling to RT3 (for example, setting the value of RT3 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. Further, in the winning determination process in RT2, when it is determined that the fall lip has been won, a process for controlling to the normal gaming state (for example, setting the value of the normal gaming state to the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. . Further, in the winning determination process, when it is determined in any of RT1 to RT3 that the melon 1 has won in a falling-out manner, a process for controlling to the normal gaming state (for example, the value of the gaming state flag is set). The normal gaming state value is set).

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

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

  In the payout process, a bonus end determination process for determining whether or not a bonus end condition corresponding to the bonus is satisfied during the bonus is performed as various processes not related to winning.

  In the bonus end determination process, when it is determined that the bonus end condition is satisfied, a process for controlling to RT1 (for example, setting the value of the RT1 flag as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  In the payout process, the game state of the next game (RT1 to RT3, whether it is a normal game state, internal RT, BB, non-BB RB, etc.) ) That can specify a game state command is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  In the payout process, a winning flag that does not carry over (a winning combination for a small combination or replaying combination) is deleted, and a winning flag for a bonus of BB or RB stored in a special work is not deleted. As a result, the bonus winning flag is carried over to the next game until the winning bonus is won. At the end of the payout process, that is, at the end of one game, a game state command indicating the game state of the next game is sent to the effect control board 90. Then, the process for one game ends, and the process for the next one game starts.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 shifts the game state among RT1 to RT3, internal RT, normal game state, and bonus, and the progress of the game is indicated. In response, a command is transmitted to the effect control board 90. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 performs various processes based on the command received from the game control board 40.

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

  In the sub-control unit 91, an interrupt for controlling the progress of the effect is generated at a predetermined time interval (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the timer interrupt flag of the RAM 91c is set to the ON state by the reset / interrupt controller. Then, the effect control interruption process is executed. In the effect control interrupt process, the contents of the internal register are saved, the effect backup process is executed, and when the sub control unit 91 is restarted, the data required for restoring the control state before the restart is backed up. Is done.

  Further, command analysis processing for analyzing various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 is executed, and predetermined effect control processing is executed. By this effect control process, various game effects are performed by displaying images on the liquid crystal display 51 and generating sounds from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1. Image element data and moving image data for performing a game effect are stored in a predetermined ROM.

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

  In the effect control board 90, a stop symbol table for determining a symbol stopped as a display result of the variable display device 2 based on the reel stop command is provided in the RAM 91c. However, since the reel stop command includes only the type of the stopped reel and the number of the symbol stopped in the middle as information, it is not possible to determine what symbol is stopped by this alone. For this reason, the ROM 91b stores in advance a table showing all symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, an array specifying table for specifying the symbol array in each reel of FIG. Referring to the specific table, stop symbol specifying processing for specifying a symbol stopped on the corresponding reel from information included in the reel stop command is performed, and the specified symbol is registered in the stop symbol table. Thereby, the symbol stopped as a display result can be specified for each of the reels 2L to 2R. The sub-control unit 91 produces an effect based on the registration information of the stop symbol table.

  In addition, various random values counted by a random number circuit (not shown) or the like are updated on the side of the effect control board 90, and then the contents of the saved register are restored, and then the effect control interrupt process ends.

  In the effect control process executed in the effect control interrupt process, the sub control unit 91 controls the effect state to a state having a high advantage for a player such as a preferential advantageous lottery period or AT according to the game state or the like. The game effect execution process for executing the game effect and the navigation effect is performed according to the effect state control process and the game state. The AT is controlled by acquiring navigation stock in an AT lottery described later. The advantageous lottery period refers to a period advantageous for a player who performs an AT lottery in an advantageous manner as compared to a non-advantageous lottery period that is not controlled by the advantageous lottery period.

[AT lottery processing]
The sub-control unit 91 performs an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control the AT by executing an AT lottery process included in the effect state control process. In the AT lottery process, it is determined based on a command from the main control unit 41 whether or not a predetermined AT lottery condition is satisfied, and when the AT lottery is satisfied, the AT lottery is executed. The AT lottery includes a navigation grant lottery that determines whether or not the number of navigation stocks is given, and a navigation stock lottery that decides the number of navigation stocks to be given.

  The number of navigation stocks indicates a period during which the AT can be controlled. By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stock by 1, the game is controlled by the AT while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50), and the navigation effect can be executed. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player because the AT is controlled over a longer period.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an example of an AT lottery condition that triggers execution of AT lottery. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an example of the AT lottery when the AT lottery condition is satisfied. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining an example of a table referred to in the navigation stock number lottery in the AT lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the first to fifth conditions are set as the AT lottery conditions. The first AT lottery condition is satisfied by any one winning combination in any of the pay lines L1 to L4 when the game state is other than the bonus and other than the internal RT. When the first AT lottery condition is satisfied, a navigation grant lottery is performed as an AT lottery. Note that the first AT lottery condition may be established by winning one winning combination.

  The navigation grant lottery is performed according to the winning probability corresponding to the probability mode controlled by the sub-control unit 91. The probability mode refers to a mode for specifying the probability of determining that the number of navigation stocks is to be given in the navigation grant lottery. In the present embodiment, the high probability mode with a high winning probability is controlled for 50 games after the BB1 is completed from among the bonuses. In addition, when the condition described later is satisfied in the normal mode, a probability mode lottery for randomly determining whether or not to control the high probability mode using a random number or the like is performed. When it is determined to control to the high probability mode, the high probability mode is controlled for 30 games thereafter. After the high probability mode ends, the normal mode having a lower probability of winning than the high probability mode is controlled. The sub-control unit 91 controls either the high probability mode or the normal mode according to the establishment condition by performing a predetermined mode setting process.

  When a bonus is won when the probability mode is in the high probability mode, regardless of the number of games that have been consumed in the high probability mode and the type of bonus that has been won, the bonus is won for 50 games after the bonus is over. Controlled to probability mode.

  Referring to FIG. 14, in the navigation grant lottery when the first AT lottery condition is satisfied, the probability mode is 1% when the normal mode is set, and the probability is 20% when the high probability mode is set. It will be decided to give the number of navigation stock at. The navigation grant lottery is randomly determined according to the set probability using, for example, a random number.

  The second AT lottery condition is that when the game state is other than the bonus and other than the internal RT, the symbol combination of grape or strawberry stops on any of the winning lines L2 to L4 and the grape or strawberry wins To establish. The second AT lottery condition may be established by winning one of the weak strawberries 1 to 4 and the weak grapes 1 to 4. When the second AT lottery condition is satisfied, a navigation grant lottery is performed as an AT lottery. In the navigation grant lottery when the second AT lottery condition is satisfied, the navigation stock has a probability of 0.1% when the probability mode is the normal mode and a probability of 0.8% when the probability mode is the high probability mode. It is decided to give a number.

  The third AT lottery condition is a game state other than the bonus and other than the internal medium RT, and when it is the aforementioned non-advantage lottery period, the symbol combination of grape or strawberry stops on the winning line L1 and the grape or It is established by winning a strawberry, winning a chance and winning melon 1, or by winning a BAR lip with two “black BARs” in any of the winning lines L1 to L4 and the lower line. The third AT lottery condition is established by winning one of strong strawberries 1 to 4, strong grapes 1 to 4, melon 1, and BAR temporary play 1 to 4 during the non-advantage lottery period. There may be. When the third AT lottery condition is satisfied, a navigation grant lottery is performed as an AT lottery. In the navigation grant lottery when the third AT lottery condition is satisfied, the number of navigation stocks is calculated with a probability of 0.5% when the probability mode is the normal mode and with a probability of 1% when the probability mode is the high probability mode. It is decided to grant.

  The fourth AT lottery condition is a game state other than bonus and other than internal RT, and the symbol combination of the BAR rip is stopped in any of the winning lines L1 to L4 when it is the aforementioned non-advantage lottery period. It is established by winning. Note that the fourth AT lottery condition may be established by winning BAR replay during the non-advantage lottery period. When the fourth AT lottery condition is satisfied, the navigation stock number is given with a probability of 100% without performing the navigation grant lottery as the AT lottery.

  When one of the first to third AT lottery conditions is satisfied and the winning is selected in the navigation grant lottery, and when the fourth AT lottery condition is satisfied, for determining the first navigation stock shown in FIG. A lottery for the number of navigation stocks will be made with reference to the table.

  When the first navigation stock determination table shown in FIG. 15A is referred to, the navigation stock number is determined to be 1 at a rate of 85%, and the navigation stock number is determined to be 2 at a rate of 10%. Navi stock number lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at the rate of.

  Further, in the table of FIG. 15A, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is 1.2 (= 1 × 85% + 2) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × the winning rate. × 10% + 3 × 5%).

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the lottery for lots of navigation stock is performed using the common table shown in FIG. 15A regardless of which of the first to fourth AT lottery conditions is satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of tables having different expected values of the number of navigation stocks to be provided are provided, and a table that is predetermined according to which of the first to fourth AT lottery conditions is satisfied is used. The navigation stock number lottery may be performed.

  The sub-control unit 91 specifies, for example, whether the game state is other than the bonus and other than the internal medium RT based on the internal winning command or the gaming state command from the main control unit 41, the reel stop command, Whether or not the first to fourth conditions are satisfied is specified based on the winning determination command.

  Returning to FIG. 13, the fifth AT lottery condition is when the game state is other than the bonus and other than the internal medium RT, and the symbol combination of grapes or strawberries is stopped on the winning line L1 during the above-described advantageous lottery period. To win a grape or strawberry, to win a chance to win melon 1, to have two “black BARs” in any of the winning lines L1 to L4 and the lower line, and to win a BAR lip, winning line It is established when the symbol combination of the BAR lip stops and wins in any of L1 to L4.

  The fifth AT lottery condition is established by winning one of strong strawberries 1 to 4, strong grapes 1 to 4, melon 1, BAR temporary play 1 to 4, and BAR replay during the advantageous lottery period. It may be a thing.

  When the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied, the navigation stock number is given with a probability of 100% without performing the navigation grant lottery as the AT lottery. When the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied and the winning is given in the navigation grant lottery, the navigation stock number lottery is performed with reference to the second navigation stock determination table shown in FIG.

  When the second navigation stock determination table shown in FIG. 15B is referred to, the navigation stock number is determined to be 1 at a rate of 25%, and the navigation stock number is determined to be 2 at a rate of 25%. The navigation stock number lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at the rate of 5 and the navigation stock number is determined to be 5 at the rate of 25%.

  Further, in the table of FIG. 15B, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired in one AT lottery is 2.75 (= 1 × 25% + 2) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × the winning rate. × 25% + 3 × 25% + 5 × 25%).

  Here, the third and fourth AT lottery conditions and the fifth AT lottery condition can be satisfied by the same event, but the AT lottery when the third and fourth AT lottery conditions are satisfied, and the fifth AT lottery condition Comparing with the AT lottery when the lottery condition is established, the third AT lottery when the fifth AT lottery condition is established when the advantageous lottery period is established is when the non-advantageous lottery period is established. In addition, navigation stock can be acquired at a higher rate than the AT lottery when the fourth AT lottery condition is satisfied, and the number of expected navigation stocks is also increased. As a result, when the fifth AT lottery condition that can be satisfied during the advantageous lottery period is satisfied, it is more advantageous than when the third and fourth AT lottery conditions that can be satisfied during the non-advantage lottery period are satisfied. AT lottery will be held.

  FIG. 13 illustrates the first to fifth AT lottery conditions as the AT lottery conditions. However, the AT lottery conditions are not limited to those established when the event shown in FIG. 13 occurs. For example, it may be established when a specific event occurs during the bonus. For example, in a specific game period from winning a regular bonus to ending the game, the AT lottery conditions established by the 12-payout at the time of the grape winning or the left melon / middle-right melon winning, and the regular bonus by the 48-payout An AT lottery condition that is satisfied by the termination of may be provided.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, whether or not the AT lottery condition is satisfied is determined by the AT lottery process performed by the sub-control unit 91. When the AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT lottery is performed.

  When the number of navigation stocks of 1 or more is determined in the AT lottery, the sub control unit 91 stores an AT flag indicating the AT and the number of navigation stocks in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. Based on the AT flag in the RAM 91c, the sub-control unit 91 specifies whether or not to control to AT, and specifies the remaining number of navigation stocks. When the AT flag indicating AT is set, it is possible to control the AT by consuming one navigation stock number.

  When the number of navigation stocks is acquired when the AT flag indicating AT is set, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag.

  For example, when the AT lottery is performed when the AT flag indicating that the AT is set, the AT flag corresponding to the result of the AT lottery is updated. To update to the AT flag corresponding to the result of the AT lottery, for example, add the number of navigation stock corresponding to the result of the current AT lottery to the number of navigation stock specified from the AT flag stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The number of navigation stocks may be rewritten to an AT flag for specifying the number of navigation stocks, and any method may be used as long as the current AT flag according to the result of the AT lottery can be specified.

  In the present embodiment, the AT is controlled according to the total number of navigation stocks determined by the AT lottery executed every time the AT lottery condition is satisfied.

  Note that when the AT flag indicating AT is set and the number of navigation stocks is further acquired in the AT lottery, the number of navigation stocks is not limited to the addition and is rewritten to the number of navigation stocks assigned this time. May be. In this case, the AT flag stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c may be rewritten to an AT flag indicating the number of navigation stocks according to the result of the current AT lottery.

[AT management processing]
The sub-control unit 91 performs the AT management process included in the effect state control process in the normal gaming state, RT2, or RT3, thereby setting the AT flag and the incubation period set according to the AT lottery result. Based on the control of the AT.

  Specifically, when the control to the normal gaming state is started, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT when the AT flag is specified as AT. In the normal gaming state, the navigation effect can be executed under the control of the AT without consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks. In the normal gaming state during AT, when the RT2 is controlled by the promotion lip winning, the control to the AT is continued also in the RT2.

  When RT2 is controlled to RT3 by a rush lip winning in RT2 during AT, the start condition to AT by consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks is satisfied, and RT3 while digesting the game a predetermined number of times (for example, 50) And it controls to ART which is AT. When the number of navigation stock is consumed, it is updated to the AT flag indicating the number of navigation stock subtracted by 1.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs AT management processing to count the number of games that have been digested when it is an ART, and control it to non-AT when it reaches a predetermined number of times. Even in the case of ART, the sub-control unit 91 does not count the number of games that have been consumed during the advantageous lottery period described above. That is, the number of games that have been consumed during the advantageous lottery period is not counted as the number of games that have been consumed during ART. When the sub-control unit 91 is an ART and is in the advantageous lottery period, the sub-control unit 91 restarts the process of counting the number of games that have been digested after the advantageous lottery period ends. As will be described later, the navigation effect is executed in the same way as ART during the advantageous lottery period. For this reason, the longer the advantageous lottery period during ART, the higher the degree of advantage for the player.

  When the number of games in ART reaches a predetermined number, AT ends. At this time, if the number of navigation stocks indicated by the AT flag is 0, it is updated to the AT flag indicating that it is not AT. In other words, a series of AT termination conditions are satisfied when the AT flag for controlling from AT to non-AT is 0.

  When it is specified from the AT flag when it is controlled to be non-AT that it is not AT, it is not controlled again by the AT and the navigation effect is not executed. As a result, the reel control (see FIG. 12) when one of the pushing order melons 1 to 5 is won makes it difficult to stop the “melon” of the middle reel 2C in the middle stage, but easily in the upper stage. Since there is a high possibility of falling, it becomes difficult to continue the advantageous control to RT2 and RT3, and the possibility of playing a game in the normal gaming state is increased.

  On the other hand, if the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag when controlled to non-AT is 1 or more, a latent period determination process is performed to determine a latent period until the next AT can be controlled. The The incubation period is a period of forcibly delaying the timing at which the start condition for allowing the AT to be controlled again after the AT controlled until the game is consumed a predetermined number of times by consuming 1 Navistock, etc. This is the period until the notification period can be reached again after the AT ends, that is, the period in which the AT is hidden. In the incubation period determination process, for example, a random lottery is performed using a random number or the like from a predetermined number of types of games or a predetermined number of games, and as a result, the number of winning games is determined as the incubation period. Is done.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs AT management processing, and if the AT flag specifies that it is AT, but if it is non-AT, whether or not the number of games set as the incubation period has been consumed in the incubation period determination processing. Is determined. When the number of games during the incubation period is consumed, the AT start condition can be satisfied again. After it is determined that the number of games in the incubation period has been consumed, the AT start condition is established by winning the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state.

  The navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state refers to push order promotion replays 1 to 6 including a promotion lip when in a normal gaming state, and push order maintenance replays 1 to 5 including a rushing lip or a falling lip when RT2. And push order rush replays 1 to 4, and push order melons 1 to 5 for RT 2 and RT 3.

  Then, when it is determined that the winning combination corresponding to the game state is won, the same processing as described above is performed. That is, in the normal gaming state or RT2, the navigation effect can be executed under the control of the AT without consuming the number of navigation stocks. Further, when it is RT3, it is controlled to ART while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times by consuming one navigation stock number. Thereby, since the navigation effect is executed, it is possible to make the promotion lip winning, the fall lip winning avoidance, the rush lip winning, and the melon 1 winning (12 payouts) intentionally won.

  As described above, when it is RT3, it is controlled to ART while a predetermined number of games are consumed by consuming 1 navigation stock number. Also, even when the game has been digested a predetermined number of times in ART and once controlled to be non-AT, if the AT flag is still specified as AT and the number of navigation stocks is 1 or more, the incubation period has passed. Later, the AT can be controlled again. Thus, it can be said that the AT can be controlled over a period corresponding to the number of navigation stocks set according to the AT lottery result. In addition, it can be said that the AT can be repeatedly controlled by the number of times corresponding to the number of navigation stocks set according to the AT lottery result.

  It should be noted that the incubation period is not limited to the one in which the incubation period is provided, but when the game is digested a predetermined number of times corresponding to 1 Navistock in the ART and the AT flag is still specified and the number of Navistock is 1 or more. Without being controlled, the ART corresponding to the next one navigation stock may be immediately controlled.

[Game effect execution processing]
The sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect execution process included in the game effect execution process, thereby controlling the navigation target according to the game state based on a command from the main control unit 41 when controlled by the AT. The navigation effect corresponding to the winning combination is executed. When controlled in the advantageous lottery period, the same process as the navigation effect execution process is executed in SA05 and SA06 in the period process of FIG. 17 described later, and the navigation effect is executed.

  As a navigation effect when any one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 is won, a push order (see FIG. 9) for causing the RT 2 to control the promotion lip according to the winning situation is notified. For example, a message such as “forward press” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when the push order promotion replay 1 is won. Further, as a navigation effect when the push order promotion replay 2 is won, a message such as “order pinch push” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, as a navigation effect when one of the push order maintenance replays 1 to 5 is won, a push order for maintaining RT2 by avoiding a falling lip winning prize and winning a promotion lip according to the winning situation (FIG. 10). For example, a message such as “forward press” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the push order maintenance replay 1. In addition, as a navigation effect when winning the push order maintenance replay 2, a message such as “order pinch push” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, as a navigation effect when winning one of the push order entry replays 1 to 4, a push order for allowing the RT 3 to control the RT entry by avoiding the falling lip prize according to the winning situation (see FIG. 11) is notified. For example, a message such as “forward press” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the push forward entry replay 1. Further, as a navigation effect when winning in the push order entry replay 2, a message such as “order pinch push” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  In addition, as a navigation effect when winning one of the push order melons 1 to 5 in RT2 or RT3, according to the winning situation, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped in the middle and 12 medals are paid out. The order of pushing (that is, the pushing order for winning melon 1 when the chance is reached, see FIG. 12) is notified. For example, a message such as “forward press” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when the push order melon 1 is won. Further, as a navigation effect when the push order melon 2 is won, a message such as “order push” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

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

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

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 performs a game state effect execution process to display a game state effect related to the current game state or effect state, such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, reel LED 55, etc. Perform using the electrical parts.

  As the gaming state effect, for example, when it is non-AT (including the incubation period) regardless of the gaming state, a normal effect (for example, a message such as “normally” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51) is performed. . In addition, a special effect (for example, a message such as “AT in progress” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51) is performed during the AT regardless of the gaming state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a bonus is provided for a predetermined period (for example, 5 games) on the condition that a strawberry or grape that can be simultaneously won with any of BB2, BB3, and RB has a relatively high probability. There will be a performance to recognize that you are selected. That is, as the gaming state effect, a continuous effect is provided for notifying information regarding whether or not the bonus is won over a predetermined period on condition that a strawberry or grape is won. This continuous effect is an effect in which, after performing an effect of developing a series of stories over a predetermined period, a bonus winning notification is made to notify the presence / absence and type of bonus winning as the ending of the story. Thereby, it can be said that the bonus may be won over a predetermined period, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, an example of the gaming state effect that is executed when a specific event related to the success or failure of the third, fourth, and fifth AT lottery conditions shown in FIG. 13 will be described. Here, the specific event related to the success or failure of the third, fourth, and fifth AT lottery conditions is, for example, that a combination of grapes or strawberries stops on the winning line L1 and wins a grape or strawberry, Two “black BARs” are lined up in any of the lines L1 to L4 and the lower line, and the BAR lip is tempered, and the symbol combination of the BAR lip is stopped in any of the winning lines L1 to L4. This refers to an event with a relatively low frequency of occurrence, and a concept that excludes events with a relatively high frequency of occurrence, such as winning a melon 1 with a chance.

  Continuation for determining whether or not navigation stock has been acquired over a predetermined period (for example, 5 games) due to occurrence of a specific event that can satisfy the third, fourth, and fifth AT lottery conditions. Production is performed as a game state production. This continuous effect is an effect of performing a navigation stock acquisition notification for notifying whether or not a navigation stock has been acquired as the ending of a story after performing an effect of developing a series of stories over a predetermined period. Thereby, it can be said that the navigation stock may have been acquired over a predetermined period, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  The continuous performance in this case may be executed whenever a specific event related to the success or failure of the third, fourth, and fifth AT lottery conditions occurs, and is executed according to a predetermined probability. There may be. In addition, when performing according to a predetermined probability, you may make it perform a continuous production with a higher probability in the advantageous lottery period than in the non-advantageous lottery period.

  When winning a strawberry or grape, a continuous effect is given as a game state effect for determining whether a bonus has been won and whether or not a navigation stock has been acquired. This continuous effect is an effect that, after performing an effect that develops a series of stories over a predetermined period, notifies the presence of Navistock acquisition and bonus winning as the end of the story. Thereby, it can be said that the navigation stock may have been acquired over a predetermined period and that the bonus may have been won, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, during the non-advantage lottery period, the occurrence of a chance of winning a melon 1 chance to control the advantageous lottery period has occurred continuously, that is, a melon 1 consecutive win at the chance outcome, for a predetermined period (for example, (5 games), a continuous effect for determining whether or not it is controlled during the advantageous lottery period is performed as a game state effect. This continuous effect is an effect of notifying whether or not an advantageous lottery period is controlled as the end of a story after performing an effect of developing a series of stories over a predetermined period. Thereby, it can be said that it may be controlled to an advantageous lottery period over a predetermined period, and the interest of the game can be improved. The continuous performance in this case may be executed whenever a melon 1 is continuously won with a chance in the non-advantage lottery period, or may be executed according to a predetermined probability.

[Advantageous lottery period control process]
By executing the advantageous lottery period control process included in the effect state control process, the sub-control unit 91 performs a process for controlling the AT lottery in an advantageous lottery period that is advantageous for the player.

  The advantageous lottery period control process determines whether or not a predetermined entry lottery condition is established, and when it is determined that the entry lottery condition is established, the entry lottery process for performing the entry lottery to determine whether or not to control the production state in the advantageous lottery period; And during-period processing for controlling to an advantageous lottery period after winning in the rush lottery.

  First, the entry lottery process will be described. The rush lottery condition that triggers the rush lottery in the rush lottery process is that when the normal game state and RT1 to RT2 have a navi stock of 1 or more, and melon 1 continuously wins with chances in consecutive games It is established, and in RT3, it is established when melon 1 continuously wins with a chance in a continuous game during ART.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a rush lottery table that is referred to when performing a rush lottery. The entry lottery table is stored in the ROM 91b of the sub-control unit 91. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the rush lottery is performed according to the probability corresponding to the number of consecutive melon 1 wins when the chance is reached.

  If the number of melon 1 consecutive wins at the chance appearance is “2”, it is determined to win with a probability of 1% and enter the advantageous lottery period, and will be unwinned with a probability of 99%. In addition, when the number of consecutive winning melons on the chance is “3”, it is determined that the player wins with a probability of 5% and enters the advantageous lottery period, and the player is not selected with a probability of 95%. Further, when the number of consecutive melon winnings at the chance outcome is “4”, it is determined to win with a probability of 50% and to enter the advantageous lottery period, and to be unwinned with a probability of 50%. Further, when the number of consecutive melon 1 wins at the chance outcome is “5”, it is determined that the winning is made with a probability of 100% and the advantageous lottery period is entered.

  In this way, the probability of entering the advantageous lottery period is determined so as to differ depending on the number of consecutive melon 1 wins when the chance is reached.

  It should be noted that the number of melon 1 consecutive winnings at the chance outcome is specified based on the value of the consecutive winnings counter. The value of the continuous winning number counter is updated by the rush lottery process according to the winning determination command from the main control unit 41. That is, the value of the consecutive winning number counter is determined when the winning determination command received from the main control unit 41 in the general gaming state specifies that 12 medals have been paid out by winning the melon 1, that is, the chance outcome. When a melon 1 win occurs, 1 is added, and it is set to 0 when it is determined that melon 1 has not been won or that melon 1 has been won but 12 medals have not been paid out. When a replay winning occurs, the value of the continuous winning number counter may be maintained thereafter. In other words, the value of the continuous winning number counter may be maintained after the winning of the replay even when the replay winning is sandwiched. Thereby, it can be determined that the entry lottery condition is satisfied when the winning is substantially continuously. The continuous winning number counter is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91.

  In the rush lottery process, when it is determined to enter the advantageous lottery period, a predetermined value is set in the advantageous lottery period game counter for specifying the number of games that can be controlled during the advantageous lottery period. The advantageous lottery period game counter is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91. In the present embodiment, “10” is defined as the predetermined value.

  In addition, with the opportunity to win melon 1 continuously, a continuous effect is executed for a predetermined period as a game state effect. For this reason, even if it is a time when the control for the advantageous lottery period is not made at the start of the continuous production, the control for the advantageous lottery period may occur during the execution of the continuous production. Therefore, for example, when the decision to control during the advantageous lottery period has not been made at the start of the continuous production, and when the decision to control during the advantageous lottery period is made during execution of the continuous production, the subsequent continuous production is executed. For this reason, a process for rewriting the production data for the production data when the decision is made to control during the advantageous lottery period.

  Next, the process during the period will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining the processing during the period. The in-period processing is executed when the value of the advantageous lottery period game counter described above is 1 or more.

  In the in-period processing, it is determined in SA01 whether or not the advantageous lottery period flag is set. The advantageous lottery period flag is a flag for specifying whether or not the advantageous lottery period is controlled, and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91.

  When the advantageous lottery period flag is not set, it is determined in SA02 whether or not the current gaming state is RT1. When it is determined in SA02 that it is not RT1, it is determined in SA03 whether it is determined to start a continuous effect or whether a continuous effect is being executed. Note that the continuous effect in SA03 includes a continuous effect in which “Mellon” of the middle reel 2C is started when the middle stage stops and the melon 1 is continuously won. If it is determined in SA02 that it is RT1, or it is determined in SA03 that it is determined to start a continuous effect or a continuous effect is being executed, the process during the period is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined not to be RT1 in SA02 but to start continuous production in SA03 and it is determined that continuous production is not being executed, a flag during the advantageous lottery period is set in SA04, and the process proceeds to SA05. . Further, when it is determined in SA01 that the advantageous lottery period flag has already been set, the process proceeds to SA05.

  Thereby, when it is determined that the advantageous lottery period is controlled by the rush lottery during RT1, the advantageous lottery period flag is set and controlled during the advantageous lottery period after the RT1 ends. In addition, when the continuous production is started by the same opportunity as the rush lottery determined to be controlled during the advantageous lottery period, or when it is determined to be controlled during the advantageous lottery period by the rush lottery during the continuous production execution, the continuous production is ended. After that, the flag during the advantageous lottery period is set and the advantageous lottery period is controlled.

  In SA05, based on the internal winning command transmitted from the main control unit 41 at the start of the game, it is determined whether or not the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state has been won. If it is determined in SA05 that the navigation target combination is not won, the navigation effect is not executed, and the process proceeds to SA07. If it is determined that the navigation target combination is selected, the navigation target combination is handled in SA06. Perform navigation effects.

  In SA07, it is determined whether or not the game is ended based on a winning determination command or the like transmitted from the main control unit 41 at the end of the game. When it is determined that the game has not ended, the process is terminated as it is, while when it is determined that the game has ended, in SA08, whether or not a continuous effect has been executed in the ended game, that is, It is determined whether or not the game is a continuous production.

  When it is determined in SA08 that the game is not a continuous production, the value of the advantageous lottery period game counter is decremented by 1 in SA09, whereas when it is determined that the game is a continuous production, the advantageous lottery period game The process proceeds to SA10 without subtracting the counter.

  In the present embodiment, even during the advantageous lottery period, a continuous event is performed by the occurrence of a specific event related to the success or failure of the fifth AT lottery condition. However, as shown in SA08 and SA09, when a continuous effect is executed during the advantageous lottery period, the number of games consumed during the execution of the continuous effect is not counted. That is, the number of games digested during the continuous effect is not counted as the number of games digested during the advantageous lottery period, and the number of games digested during the advantageous lottery period is resumed after the end of the continuous effect.

  In SA10, in the finished game, it is determined whether or not the melon 1 has been won with a chance. If it is determined in SA10 that the player has won the melon 1 with a chance result, the process proceeds to SA11 to add and update the value of the advantageous lottery period game counter by “5”. Further, as described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14, the fifth AT lottery condition is established by winning the melon 1 with an opportunity chance during the advantageous lottery period, and the navigation stock is always given. .

  On the other hand, if it is not determined in SA10 that the chance has been won and melon 1 has been won, in SA12, a specific event related to the success or failure of the fifth AT lottery condition is caused by the finished game. It is determined whether or not it is decided to start. If it is determined in SA12 that the continuous production is determined to be started by the ended game, the process proceeds to SA13, and "10" is added to the value of the advantageous lottery period game counter and updated. Further, as described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14, the navigation stock is always given by the occurrence of a specific event related to the success or failure of the fifth AT lottery condition during the advantageous lottery period.

  As a result, during the advantageous lottery period, the advantageous lottery period is extended by 5 games every time the melon 1 is won with a chance, and the advantageous lottery period is extended by 10 games each time a continuous performance is executed. The upper limit of the value of the advantageous lottery period game counter is set to “10”. Thereby, even if the result of addition in SA11 is “11” or more, “10” is set. In addition, an upper limit may not be provided as the value of the advantageous lottery period game counter, and the value may be updated every time it is extended.

  When YES is determined in SA10 or SA12, the advantageous lottery period game counter is not limited to extending the advantageous lottery period by adding a predetermined value to the value of the advantageous lottery period game counter, for example, in SA14. If it is determined YES in SA10 or SA12 when the value of is determined to be 0, the advantageous lottery period is extended by adding a predetermined value to the value of the advantageous lottery period game counter in accordance with the determination. You may make it do. Further, the advantageous lottery period may be extended by resetting a value larger than the current value to the value of the advantageous lottery period game counter, not limited to adding the predetermined value.

  If it is not determined in SA12 that the continuous production is started, the process proceeds to SA14. In SA14, it is determined whether or not the value of the current advantageous lottery period game counter is “0”. If it is determined in SA14 that the value of the current advantageous lottery period game counter is “0”, the advantageous lottery period flag is reset in SA15, the advantageous lottery period is ended, and the processing during the period is ended. On the other hand, when it is determined in SA14 that the current advantageous lottery period game counter value is not “0”, the process during the period is ended without ending the advantageous lottery period.

  In addition, when the value of the advantageous lottery period game counter is 1 or more, the big bonuses 1 to 3 and the regular bonus may be won. In this case as well, the process is executed during the period shown in FIG. 17, but the advantageous lottery period game is performed so that the advantageous lottery period is controlled after RT1 after the end of the winning big bonus or regular bonus. A process of adding a predetermined value to the counter value is performed. In this case, the value added to the value of the advantageous lottery period game counter may be larger than the value added when winning in the rush lottery process. Thereby, the value by winning the big bonus or the regular bonus during the advantageous lottery period can be increased, and the interest of the game during the advantageous lottery period can be further improved.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the embodiment described above, when it is determined to control the advantageous lottery period in the rush lottery performed by continuously winning the melon 1 with a chance, the value of the advantageous lottery period game counter is set to “ 10 "is set, and the advantageous lottery period is controlled until at least 10 games are consumed. Also, in the advantageous lottery period, when the melon 1 is won with a chance, or when a specific event related to the success or failure of the fifth AT lottery condition occurs, As shown in SA13, “5” or “10” is added and updated to the value of the advantageous lottery period game counter to extend the period controlled by the advantageous lottery period. Furthermore, in the advantageous lottery period, when a chance is made to win melon 1 or when a specific event related to the success or failure of the fifth AT lottery condition occurs, As shown in FIG. 13 and FIG. 14, the AT lottery is performed in an advantageous manner so as to increase the degree of advantage for the player as compared with when the same event occurs, and navigation stock is always given. For this reason, during the advantageous lottery period, the value for the player due to the fact that a specific event related to winning the melon 1 with a chance outcome and the success or failure of the fifth AT lottery condition occurs and the continuous performance starts. And the interest of the game during the advantageous lottery period can be improved.

  In addition, in the advantageous lottery period in the above-described embodiment, the continuation effect is started due to winning a chance to win melon 1 or a specific event related to the success or failure of the fifth AT lottery condition occurs. Sometimes, the AT lottery is performed in an advantageous manner so as to increase the degree of advantage for the player as compared with the non-advantageous lottery period, and thus navigation stock is likely to be given. Also, during such an advantageous lottery period, the continuation effect is produced by winning the melon 1 with a chance at an opportunity to perform an AT lottery, or by a specific event related to the success or failure of the fifth AT lottery condition. When is started, the period controlled by the advantageous lottery period is further extended. For this reason, during the advantageous lottery period, the value for the player due to the fact that a specific event related to winning the melon 1 with a chance outcome and the success or failure of the fifth AT lottery condition occurs and the continuous performance starts. And the interest of the game during the advantageous lottery period can be improved.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, as indicated by SA11 and SA13 in FIG. 17, among the opportunities to always give navigation stock during the advantageous lottery period, it is more than when winning melon 1 with a chance. When a specific event related to the success or failure of the fifth AT lottery condition occurs and the continuous production is started, a larger number of games is added to the advantageous lottery period game counter. For this reason, during the advantageous lottery period, it is possible to further enhance the expectation that a specific event related to the success or failure of the fifth AT lottery condition will occur and the continuous production will be started. It is possible to further improve the interest of games in the game.

  (3) In the advantageous lottery period in the above-described embodiment, during the period in which the continuous performance is executed, the value of the advantageous lottery period game counter even if the game ends, as indicated by SA08 and SA09 in FIG. Is not updated with subtraction. For this reason, the period controlled by the advantageous lottery period is increased by the period during which the continuous effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to further increase the value for the player by executing the continuous production during the advantageous lottery period, and to further improve the interest of the game during the advantageous lottery period.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the melon 1 related to the condition that triggers the extension of the advantageous lottery period and the granting of the navigation stock is won with the highest probability among the small roles as shown in FIG. obtain. Therefore, in comparison with the case where the advantageous lottery period is extended and the navigation stock is given in relation to other small roles other than melon 1, every time the game is started in the advantageous lottery period, the melon 1 is won. It is possible to extend the advantageous lottery period and to make it easy to have a sense of expectation that the navigation stock is given, and to improve the interest of the game in the advantageous lottery period.

  (5) In the advantageous lottery period in the above-described embodiment, as shown by SA05 and SA06 in FIG. 17, a navigation effect is always executed when melon 1 is won. For this reason, in the advantageous lottery period, compared to the non-advantageous lottery period, when the melon 1 is won, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped in the middle stage and the melon 1 wins and the AT lottery condition is satisfied. Get higher. As a result, the value of being controlled during the advantageous lottery period can be increased, and the interest of the game during the advantageous lottery period can be improved.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, continuous effects are executed over five games when melon 1 continuously wins with a chance in the non-advantageous lottery period. In addition, the advantageous conditions can be established not only for games in which melon 1 is continuously won by chances, but also for up to four games as long as melon 1 wins for chances in subsequent games. . That is, the number of games that can satisfy the advantageous condition is configured to be less than the number of games in which the continuous effect is executed. For this reason, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that a decision controlled during the advantageous lottery period is made to each of the plurality of games digested while the continuous performance is being executed. In addition, it is possible to improve the interest of a game that is being continuously produced. Even in such a configuration, when the decision to control during the advantageous lottery period is made during the continuous production, the processing of rewriting the production data is performed according to the decision, so the actual control during the advantageous lottery period is performed. It is possible to notify the end of the continuous performance that matches whether or not it is performed.

  (7) Melon 1 in the above-described embodiment is won at a rate of about once per 5.5 games from the total number of determination values shown in FIG. In addition, during the advantageous lottery period, navigation effects will be executed when melon 1 is won, so unless there is an error in the operation procedure, melon 1 will be won once every 5.5 games. Can do. On the other hand, during the advantageous lottery period, the period extended when melon 1 wins with a chance outcome is set to 5 games, which is smaller than 5.5 games, which is the number of games required for winning melon 1. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience such as winning the chance to win the melon 1 again by the time the extended period elapses, and as a result, the extension is not extended in the advantageous lottery period. It is possible to give the player a sense of crisis that the advantageous lottery period may end, and to improve the interest of the game during the advantageous lottery period.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, when any one of the push order melons 1 to 5 including the melon 1 is selected, the winning lines L1 to L4 are set regardless of the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. It becomes possible to stop the symbol combination of melon 1 in any one of them. For this reason, when one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is won, the winning combination is compared with the slot machine in which a case where a winning can be made and a case where a winning is not made according to the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may occur. The dissatisfaction that a player has about the fact that a player misses a prize without winning a prize can be reduced. Further, as shown in FIG. 12, depending on which one of the pushing melons 1 to 5 is selected, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped in the middle stage, and the melon 1 is placed in the pay lines L1, L3, L4. The operation procedure for winning a prize on the line is different. Therefore, the number of medals to be paid out to the player can be varied according to the operation procedure, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the AT, a navigation effect is executed according to the result of the internal lottery. For this reason, when controlled by the AT, the winning situation in which the symbol combinations having different degrees of advantage for the player depending on the operation procedure can be stopped, such as push order promotion replays 1 to 6, push order maintenance replays 1 to 5, and push order entry When the winning situation where the replays 1 to 4 and the push order melons 1 to 5 are won, the player can intentionally operate according to an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player. For example, when one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6, push order maintenance replays 1 to 5, or push order entry replays 1 to 4 is selected, the promotion lip prize entry, the rush lip prize, or the fall lip prize avoidance is intentionally performed. It is possible to operate according to the operating procedure. In addition, when one of the pushing order melons 1 to 5 is selected, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is intentionally stopped in the middle stage and the melon 1 is won on the three lines of the winning lines L1, L3 and L4. It becomes possible to operate according to the operating procedure for making it happen. Such an AT is not controlled in a state where it is specified that the AT is not AT from the AT flag, and is in a state where it is specified that the AT is AT from the AT flag and has the number of navigation stocks. It is controlled only at certain times. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for acquiring navigation stock and being controlled by the AT.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, when one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is selected, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped in the middle stage and the melon 1 Can be operated according to the operation procedure for winning on the three winning lines L1, L3, L4, reel control is performed to stop the “melon” of the reel in response to the stop operation. When operated by the operation procedure, reel control is performed to stop the “melon” of the reel in the upper stage according to the stop operation. That is, depending on the operation procedure, different reel control is performed not only on the middle reel 2C constituting the symbol combination of the melon 1, but also on the other left reel 2L and right reel 2R. For this reason, even before the middle reel 2C stops, it is predicted from the position where the “melon” in the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R stops whether or not the “melon” of the middle reel 2C will stop in the middle stage thereafter. Can do. As a result, not only the middle reel 2C but also the stop symbols of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R can be improved, and the fun of the game can be improved.

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

[Advantageous conditions and specific conditions]
In the embodiment described above, as an advantageous condition that becomes a control trigger for the advantageous lottery period, FIG. 16 illustrates that melon 1 continuously wins a chance and wins in a rush lottery process. However, the advantageous condition is not limited to this, and it may be established by continuously winning a predetermined special winning combination. In addition, the special winning combination is simply won, or the special winning combination is won. It may be a condition that a predetermined outcome (including a combination of off-symbols) that can be stopped on the winning line stops only when the winning line is stopped, and that it can be established without relevance to the specific winning combination.

  In addition, in the embodiment described above, as a specific condition for extending the advantageous lottery period and triggering the AT lottery in an advantageous manner, it is possible for the melon 1 to win a chance and the success or failure of the fifth AT lottery condition. An example is given in which a continuous performance that is executed when a related specific event occurs is executed. However, the specific condition is not limited to this, and it may be established by continuously winning predetermined predetermined winning combinations, or the predetermined winning combination simply winning or winning the predetermined winning combination. It may be a condition that a predetermined outcome (including a combination of off-symbols) that can be stopped on the winning line stops only when the winning line is stopped, and that it can be established without relevance to the predetermined winning combination.

  Further, the advantageous condition and the specific condition are not limited to those that are satisfied when an event occurs, but may be a common condition that is satisfied when the same event occurs. In this case, when the common condition is satisfied in the non-advantage lottery period, the advantageous lottery period is controlled. When the common condition is satisfied in the advantageous lottery period, the advantageous lottery period is extended and the AT lottery is performed in an advantageous manner. May be.

[Advantageous state]
In the above-described embodiment, the advantageous lottery period in which more navigation stocks are given at a higher rate than in the non-advantageous state is illustrated as the advantageous state, but the advantageous state is a state advantageous to the player However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, it may be a period in which the AT lottery condition is more easily established than when it is in an unfavorable state. In a slot machine that is controlled by the ATR until the number of navigating effects is executed a predetermined number of times, or in a slot machine where the number of times of navigating effects is easily added, or until the specified number of games is consumed In a slot machine that decides whether or not to continue control to the prescribed game number ART again after the number of games is consumed, the continuation probability is high. It may be a new that is easily period.

[About the period when the advantageous lottery period is extended]
In the embodiment described above, as shown by SA10 to SA13 in FIG. 17, during the advantageous lottery period, whether or not the melon 1 was won by chance chance, or the continuous production was started, that is, the type of the specific condition that was satisfied Accordingly, an example in which the extended period is changed has been described. However, the extended period is not limited to the type of specific condition. For example, the period required from when the advantageous lottery period is controlled until the specific condition is satisfied (the number of games required), when the specific condition is satisfied. The remaining period of the advantageous lottery period (the number of remaining games), the number of times already extended in the advantageous lottery period when the specific condition is satisfied, and the like are varied according to the timing at which the specific condition is established in the advantageous lottery period. May be. Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to the timing at which a specific condition is established during the advantageous lottery period, and the interest of the game during the advantageous lottery period can be further improved. For example, the number of games consumed in the advantageous lottery period is divided into 5 game units, and different periods are added and updated as extended periods, and the timing when the specific condition is satisfied is set to the above-mentioned 5 game units. The period corresponding to the period to which the timing when the specific condition belongs may be extended depending on which of the divided periods.

[Relationship between favorable conditions and period]
In the above-described embodiment, as an advantageous condition that triggers control during the advantageous lottery period, as shown in FIG. 16, the rush lottery when the number of consecutive melon 1 wins when the chance is reached is “2”. Conditions established by winning in the process, conditions established by winning in the rush lottery process when “3”, conditions established by winning in the rush lottery process when “4”, Explains examples of multiple types of conditions, such as the conditions established by winning in the rush lottery process when “3” is reached, and when winning in the rush lottery process regardless of which advantageous condition is met The value added to the advantageous lottery period game counter is the same, and the period extended when the specific condition is satisfied in the advantageous lottery period is the same. It has been described for an example.

  However, the value added to the advantageous lottery period game counter (the number of games to be controlled without being extended) when winning in the rush lottery process may be varied depending on the type of advantageous condition established. In addition, a value to be added to the advantageous lottery period game counter when the specific condition is established in the advantageous lottery period controlled due to the establishment of the advantageous condition according to the type of advantageous condition established (the number of extended games) May be different. Thus, depending on the type of advantageous condition, the period controlled in the advantageous lottery period and the extended period can be varied, so any kind of advantageous condition that is an opportunity to be controlled during the advantageous lottery period It is possible to make the player pay attention to whether the advantageous condition is satisfied and to improve the interest of the game.

[Advantages of AT lottery]
In the above-described embodiment, the degree of advantage in the AT lottery when the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied in the advantageous lottery period is the same regardless of which event the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied. An example has been described. That is, whether the fifth AT lottery condition was established by winning the grape or strawberry combination with the grape or strawberry symbol combination on the winning line L1 or by winning the melon 1 with a chance outcome, Either the winning line L1 to L4 or the lower stage line is established when two “black BARs” are aligned and the BAR lip is tempered, or the symbol combination of the BAR lip is stopped on any of the winning lines L1 to L4. Regardless of whether it is established by winning or not, as shown in FIG. 14, an example in which AT lottery is performed with reference to the third navigation stock determination table has been described.

  However, in the advantageous lottery period, if the AT lottery is performed in an advantageous manner so that the degree of advantage for the player is higher than that in the non-advantageous lottery period, the fifth AT lottery is performed in the advantageous lottery period. AT lottery during the advantageous lottery period may be performed so that the degree of advantage differs depending on which event the condition is met, that is, depending on the type of specific condition. Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to the kind of specific conditions established during the advantageous lottery period, and the interest of the game during the advantageous lottery period can be further improved.

  In the embodiment described above, an example is described in which the degree of advantage in the AT lottery when the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied in the advantageous lottery period is the same regardless of the timing at which the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied. did. However, the period (the number of games required) required until the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied after being controlled during the advantageous lottery period, the remaining period of the advantageous lottery period when the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied ( The number of remaining games), the number of times already extended in the advantageous lottery period when the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied, etc., according to the timing when the specific condition that is the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied in the advantageous lottery period, You may make it vary the advantageous degree in AT lottery. Thereby, a player can be made to pay attention to the timing at which a specific condition is established during the advantageous lottery period, and the interest of the game during the advantageous lottery period can be further improved.

  Further, according to the type of the advantageous condition that is satisfied, the degree of advantage in the AT lottery when the specific condition is satisfied during the advantageous lottery period controlled due to the establishment of the advantageous condition may be varied. Thereby, it is possible to make the player pay attention to which advantageous condition is established as a control opportunity for the advantageous lottery period, and to further improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, as a method of varying the degree of advantage in the AT lottery when the specific condition is satisfied, for example, as a table to be referred to when the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied, a table having a different number of expected navigation stocks is given. There are multiple types, and among these multiple types of tables, the 5th AT lottery condition is met by winning the grape or strawberry winning combination with the grape or strawberry symbol combination on the winning line L1, or a melon Whether it was established by winning 1 or if either of the winning lines L1 to L4 and the lower line was established with two “black BARs” and the BAR lip tempered, or any of the winning lines L1 to L4 In advance depending on whether the symbol combination of BAR Lip was established by stopping and winning. It is sufficient to perform the AT lottery reference to the table are. In addition, when the fifth AT lottery condition is established during the advantageous lottery period, AT lottery is performed with reference to a table determined according to the type of advantageous condition that has been controlled in the advantageous lottery period. What should I do?

  Moreover, you may comprise so that AT lottery in an advantageous lottery period may be performed so that the advantageous degree for a player may change with the value which RTC timed.

[End of advantageous lottery period]
The advantageous lottery period in the above-described embodiment has been described as an example in which the advantageous lottery period game counter value updated in accordance with the progress of the game reaches 0 as shown by SA14 and SA15 in FIG. However, the end of the advantageous lottery period is not limited to this. For example, after the advantageous lottery period game counter value becomes 0, the advantageous lottery period may be terminated when a predetermined termination condition is satisfied. Good. The predetermined ending condition is, for example, when winning by a lottery using random numbers, winning or winning a specific winning combination, stopping a specific game (falling game), or a predetermined game state ( For example, it may be established by being controlled to a normal gaming state).

[About rush lottery processing]
In the above-described embodiment, the rush lottery condition has been described as a condition that is established on the assumption that the navigation stock is 1 or more or is in ART. However, the rush lottery condition is not limited to this, and the rush lottery condition may be established even when the navigation stock is 0 or not during the ART.

  For example, the entry lottery condition may be established even during the incubation period. As a result, the navigation effect is executed by controlling the advantageous lottery period even in the latent period in which the navigation effect is not normally executed, so that the expectation to be controlled in the advantageous lottery period in the latent period is improved. Can be made. If the advantageous lottery period is controlled during the latent period, the number of games that have been consumed during the advantageous lottery period may be counted as the number of games that have been consumed during the latent period. Thereby, in the case where the advantageous lottery period is controlled in the latent period, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the latent period does not end unless the advantageous lottery period ends.

  Further, when the navigation effect is not executed, the AT lottery is not performed even if the AT lottery condition is satisfied by operating in a procedure (for example, reverse pressing) other than the specific procedure (for example, forward pressing). In the case where it is configured to control for a predetermined period in a penalty period that imposes a penalty that is disadvantageous for the player, during the penalty period, even if the entry lottery condition is satisfied, the entry lottery process is not performed or won Also, it may be configured not to control during the advantageous lottery period. Thereby, the disadvantage degree by being controlled in a penalty period can be improved.

  Similarly, even in the inside RT, the entry lottery process may not be performed even if the entry lottery condition is satisfied, or the advantageous lottery period may not be controlled even if it is won. As a result, the processing burden in the internal medium RT can be reduced.

[About benefits]
In the above-described embodiment, the navigation stock, which is a value that directly affects the payout rate of medals, is described as an example as a privilege. However, the privilege is not limited to a value that directly affects the medal payout rate, but may be a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate. As the privilege, for example, the above-mentioned navigation stock is given, the suggestion effect is used to suggest whether the probability mode is the high probability mode, the privilege effect is executed together with the voice on the liquid crystal display 51 (special character appears) Executed during special bonus during next bonus, etc.) Execution of setting value suggestion effect to suggest set value, set at a game shop where slot machine 1 is installed by collecting a certain number It is also possible to display on the liquid crystal display 51 a QR code that allows point exchange that can be exchanged with other services, and download bonus videos and bonus information on a predetermined website.

[About navigation grant lottery in AT lottery]
In the embodiment described above, an example in which the navigation stock number is given with a probability of 100% without performing the navigation grant lottery in the AT lottery when the fourth and fifth AT lottery conditions are satisfied will be described. did. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even in the AT lottery when the fourth and fifth AT lottery conditions are satisfied, the navigation grant lottery is performed according to the probability determined in advance according to the established AT lottery conditions. May be. In this case, the navigation grant lottery when the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied is given the navigation stock with higher probability than the navigation grant lottery when the third AT lottery condition is satisfied. What is necessary is just to comprise.

  Further, an example in which navigation grant lottery is performed in the AT lottery when the first to third AT lottery conditions are satisfied has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the AT lottery when the first to third AT lottery conditions are satisfied, the navigation stock number is given with a probability of 100% without performing the navigation grant lottery. May be. In this case, the AT lottery when the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied may be configured to have a larger expected navigation stock number than the AT lottery when the third AT lottery condition is satisfied. .

[Navistock lottery in AT lottery]
In the navigation stock number lottery according to the above-described embodiment, the navigation stock to be given using the navigation stock determination table (FIG. 15) according to the type of the AT lottery condition that has been established, regardless of the number of navigation stocks currently acquired. An example of determining the number of stocks has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the navigation stock number lottery, the number of navigation stocks to be granted so that the expected value of the number of navigation stocks to be given (average navigation stock number) differs depending on the number of navigation stocks currently acquired. May be determined. For example, when the number of navigation stocks acquired when the AT lottery condition is satisfied is less than 7, which is the maximum number of navigation stocks that can be acquired in one AT lottery, navigation is performed using the table shown in FIG. While the number of stock lottery is performed, when the number of navigation stocks acquired when the AT lottery condition is satisfied is 7 or more which is the maximum number of navigation stocks, it can be expected to be acquired by one AT lottery. Using a table in which the expected navigation stock number is smaller than any of the tables shown in FIG. 15 (for example, a table in which “1” is determined as the navigation stock number with a probability of 100%), the navigation stock number lottery is performed. You may comprise so that it may carry out. Thereby, when the number of navigation stocks already acquired in a specific game period is 7 or more, which is determined as a specified value, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of inconvenience that gambling is further increased.

[Navigation production in the general gaming state]
The navigation target combination in the above-described embodiment is the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 including the promotion lip when in the normal gaming state, and the push order maintenance replays 1 to 5 including the rush lip or the fall lip when it is RT2. In addition, the push order rush replays 1 to 4 and the push order melons 1 to 5 in the case of RT2 or RT3 have been described, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, you may make it alert | report that the winning combination of a strawberry or a grape was won when a winning combination was included including a strawberry and a grape. Further, during the advantageous lottery period, even in a gaming state other than RT2 or RT3, a corresponding navigation effect may be executed when one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is won.

[Melon winning line]
In the above-described embodiment, when any of the push order melons 1 to 5 is won, as shown in FIG. 12, the operation procedure is stopped in a predetermined push order according to the type of the push order melon selected. On condition that the switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, the condition that the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped at the middle stage and the melon 1 is won in three lines, and is operated by an operation procedure different from the predetermined pushing order. As an example, an example in which the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped at the upper stage and the melon 1 is won in one winning line has been described. However, the number of winning lines that the melon 1 wins when operated according to an operation procedure in a predetermined pushing order is not limited to three winning lines, and if there are a plurality of winning lines, for example, two or four winning lines. Also good. In addition, the number of winning lines that the melon 1 wins when operated in a procedure other than the operation procedure in a predetermined push order is not limited to one pay line, but is operated in an operation procedure in a predetermined push order For example, a plurality of winning lines may be used as long as the number of winning lines is smaller than the number of winning lines to be won.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the procedure for stopping the left, middle and right reels in a predetermined order has been described as an example of the procedure for performing the reel control for allowing the melon 1 to win a plurality of winning lines. However, the procedure for performing reel control for winning melon 1 to a plurality of winning lines is not limited to this, and may be a procedure for secondly stopping a predetermined reel among the left, middle, and right reels. The procedure may be to stop a predetermined reel among the left, middle and right reels first. Thereby, since the variation of the procedure in which the reel control which makes the melon 1 win a some winning line increases is performed, an interest can be improved.

[Reel control when pushing order melon is won]
In the embodiment described above, when one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is selected in FIG. 12, the operation is performed according to the operation procedure having the predetermined push order and the operation having the predetermined push order. An example has been described in which different reel control is performed when operated by a procedure other than the procedure. However, the different reel controls are not limited to those shown in FIG. 12. For example, when the reels are operated according to an operation procedure in a predetermined pushing order, the winning combination that has not been won for each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R. Except for a case where a prize is won, control to stop at the timing of stop operation (control not to delay stop) is performed, and when operated in a procedure other than the operation procedure in a predetermined pushing order, the left reel 2L and the right reel For each of the 2Rs, control may be performed to stop the delay with a stop delay from the timing of the stop operation, unless a winning combination that has not been won wins.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when one of the pressing order melons 1 to 5 is selected, the “melon-melon-melon” pattern is displayed when operated in accordance with an operation procedure having a predetermined pressing order. The combination is stopped at the winning line L3 or L4, and the reel control is performed so that the symbol combination “melon-melon-melon” is stopped at the winning line L2 when operated in an operation procedure other than a predetermined pressing order. You may comprise. In such a configuration, when one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is selected and the first stop is performed and the left reel 2L or the right reel 2R is stopped, the first stop is performed. Regardless of whether or not the operation procedure is in a predetermined pushing order, the reel control is performed so that the “melon” of the corresponding reel is stopped at the upper stage, and the operation procedure after the first stop and the second stop is performed. Accordingly, the reel control is performed to stop the “melon” on the winning line L3 or L4 when the predetermined pressing order is reached, and the reel control to stop the “melon” on the winning line L2 when the predetermined pressing order is not achieved. You may comprise so that it may carry out. As a result, even if the reels that do not constitute the symbol combination of melon 1 by the first stop (for example, the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R) are stopped, Stop control is performed so that the symbol combination “-melon” can be stopped. As a result, it is possible to make it impossible to specify whether or not the first stop is a stop operation that matches the predetermined pushing order from the outcome stopped by the first stop. The expectation can be sustained.

[Regarding the condition that it is not AT]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the navigation effect is not executed without being controlled by the AT when the AT flag is specified from the AT flag has been described. However, even if the AT flag indicates that the vehicle is not AT, it may be controlled to AT with a predetermined probability, and a navigation effect may be executed with a predetermined probability. When the AT flag is specified as AT, the AT is controlled at a higher rate than when the AT flag is specified as AT, and the navigation effect is executed. Anything is acceptable.

[Advantageous conditions (informing conditions) and advantageous ending conditions (informing end conditions)]
In the above-described embodiment, as an example of the advantageous condition or the notification condition, the table shown in FIGS. 13 to 15 is referred to indicate that the number of navigation stocks is set, and as an example of the advantageous condition or the notification condition. All the obtained Navistock numbers were digested, and the AT flag when controlling from AT to non-AT was shown to be Navistock number 0. However, the advantageous condition or the notification condition only needs to be a condition for controlling to be controlled by the AT, and the advantageous termination condition or the notification termination condition is related to or corresponds to the set advantageous condition or notification condition. Any condition may be used as long as it is a condition for changing the controllable state by the AT.

  For example, when a bonus is won, it is determined whether or not the AT is controlled, and when it is determined that the AT is controlled, a continuation rate for determining whether or not to continue the AT is set. A case will be described in which AT is controlled so as to determine whether to control the AT over the game and continue according to the continuation rate set when the AT ends, that is, whether to control to AT again. In this case, the advantageous condition or the notification condition is determined to be controlled by the AT by determining whether to control to the AT, and the continuation rate is set, and the advantageous end condition or the notification end condition is set. It can be said that it is decided not to continue according to the continuation rate.

[Other variations]
(1) A process of clearing (for example, “0”) the number of navigation stock when the bonus is won in a state where the number of navigation stock remains may be performed. May be performed, a process of subtracting a predetermined number may be performed, a process of adding and adding a predetermined number may be performed, and which process is to be performed every time the bonus is won It may be determined and the determined processing is performed. Thereby, the variation when a bonus is won in a state where the number of navigation stocks remains is increased, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting a bet number and giving a game value associated with winning is described as an example. However, the slot machine embodying the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  In the above embodiment, the slot machine for setting the bet number using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the bet number is set using a game ball. It may be a slot machine or a fully credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets.

  Further, in addition to the medal insertion mechanism such as the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the insertion medal sensor 31, a ball take-in device that takes in game balls, and a take-in ball that detects game balls taken in by the ball take-in device In addition to a medal payout mechanism, such as a hopper motor 34b and a payout sensor 34c, a ball payout device for paying out game balls, a payout ball detection switch for detecting game balls payed out by the ball payout device It is possible to set the number of bets using both medals and game balls and play a game, and the present invention may be applied to a slot machine in which medals and game balls are paid out when a winning occurs.

  (3) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIGS. 9 to 12, the promotion lip winning procedure, the rushing lip winning procedure, the fall replay avoidance procedure, and the “melon” of the middle reel 2C are in the middle stage. Although the example in which the stopping procedure is the pressing order of the stopping operation has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stopping operation timing may be included, and only the pressing order or only the stopping operation timing may be included. Not only a thing but what may become a pressing order + stop operation timing may be sufficient.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the falling point is derived at the time of winning the melon 1 to shift to the normal gaming state from any of RT1 to RT3 has been described. The opportunity for transition is not limited to this. For example, not only at the time of winning Melon 1, but at the time of winning a specific winning combination, when the winning of the specific winning combination (specific small combination, specific replaying combination) cannot be generated (specific And may be to win other specific winning combinations that can be won at the same time as the specific winning combination.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which an advance lip is awarded to promote the game from the normal gaming state to RT2, and a rush lip prize is entered to shift from RT2 to RT3. The opportunity to be promoted to and the opportunity to transition from RT2 to RT3 are not limited to this. For example, the symbol combination that stops only when a predetermined winning combination is missed may be stopped. Accordingly, it is possible to add an interest that the gaming state is shifted instead of missing a predetermined winning combination.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which AT for one navigation stock is terminated by digesting 50 games has been described. However, the period for which the AT is controlled corresponding to one Navistock is not limited to the period for which the game is digested for a predetermined number of times, but the number of times determined by random lottery using random numbers from a plurality of types of times The number of times a specific winning combination (for example, a strawberry) is won reaches the predetermined number of times during the period of digesting the minute game, the period until the number of times that the navigation effect is executed after winning the navigation target role reaches the predetermined number It may be a period until.

  (7) The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 50 RTC, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

Each comprises a variable display unit capable of displaying varying a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying,
After variable display of said variable display unit, in the variable variable display of the display unit derives a display result by stopping, winning can be generated slot machine in accordance with the display result,
Before Viewing results is derived, and pre-determining means for determining whether or not to permit the generation for a plurality of types of winning,
Depending on the determination result of the pre-determining means, and deriving a control means for performing control to derive Viewing result,
An advantageous state control means for controlling to an advantageous state until a predetermined period elapses after a predetermined advantageous condition is satisfied;
Extension control means for performing extension control for extending a period controlled in the advantageous state when a specific condition is established in the advantageous state ;
Wherein such specific condition is better when satisfied in the preferred state becomes higher advantageously degree for the player than when established in the non-preferred state not the preferred state, the extended control both different benefits to as the winning A slot machine comprising a privilege granting means for granting.

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