JP5980545B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to, for example, a slot machine. Specifically, the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value, and a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which one game is completed when a display result is derived, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device.

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

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

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

  Among the slot machines of this type, there is a slot machine that can be controlled to an advantageous state that is advantageous to the player based on the establishment of a predetermined condition.

  For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a game in which the effect state can be controlled during an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT), which is a notification period in which a navigation effect for notifying an internal lottery result can be executed based on a predetermined condition being satisfied. There is disclosed a gaming machine in which a period from when a predetermined condition is established to when it is controlled by the AT varies depending on the number of navigation stocks that can be controlled by the AT.

JP 2003-260194 A

  However, in a gaming machine as disclosed in Patent Document 1, it is again in a period from when a predetermined condition is established until AT confirmation notification that the AT is controlled (hereinafter referred to as a pre-rights notification notification period). There is a case where the predetermined condition is satisfied. In such a case, if the presentation based only on the predetermined condition that is initially satisfied is continued without considering the predetermined condition that is satisfied again, the player is dissatisfied, As a result, the interest of the game may be reduced.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a slot machine that does not lower the interest of a game even when a predetermined condition is satisfied again during a period from the satisfaction of the predetermined condition to the AT confirmation notification. Is to provide.

(1) A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals, credits), and a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be distinguished from each other A slot machine in which one game is completed by deriving a display result to a variable display device capable of variably displaying and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
When a predetermined condition (AT lottery condition) is established, a right determining means (sub-control) that determines whether or not to grant a right (navigator stock) to enable control to an advantageous state (AT) advantageous to the player Step S2) of the AT lottery process of the unit 91;
A plurality of types including a first advantageous state (normal AT) and a second advantageous state (advantageous AT) that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state based on the right determined to be granted by the right determining means Advantageous state control means (AT control processing of sub-control unit 91) that can be controlled to any of the advantageous states of
In the period before the granting notice (the period from when the previous predetermined condition is established until the AT confirmation notice) until the granting of the right is determined after the right determining means determines that the right is granted, First pattern information notifying means (first count indicator 61) for notifying each game of pattern information (count numbers) that change in a predetermined pattern based on progress;
Granting the right when the percentage controlled to the second advantageous state is higher than the percentage controlled to the first advantageous state based on the right decided to grant by the right determining means; The right notification game setting means (of the sub-control unit 91) sets the right notification game to be notified (a game for which AT confirmation is notified) to a game for which specific pattern information (a count number of “4” or “8”) is notified. Step S150) of the determination notification timing determination process;
In the right notice game set by the right notice game setting means, right grant notifying means (liquid crystal display 51) for notifying the grant of the right;
Second pattern information notifying means (second count indicator 62) for notifying the pattern information in each game separately from the notification by the first pattern information notifying means when the predetermined condition is established during the right grant notification first period. )When,
When the predetermined condition is established during the right grant notification first period, the pattern information notification is started by the second pattern information notification means based on the game in which the pattern information notification is started or by the first pattern information notification means. Rights notification game resetting means (steps S50, 70, 80, 230, 250, 260, 320 of the fixed notification timing determination process of the sub-control unit 91) for resetting the right notification game on the basis of the game for which notification is started. 340, 350).

  According to such a configuration, when the predetermined condition is established during the right grant notification first period, the pattern information is paralleled based on the predetermined condition again, in addition to the pattern information set based on the predetermined condition already established. Thus, the pattern information is notified in each game. As a result, even if the predetermined condition is satisfied again, the player can be notified of the pattern information in consideration of the satisfaction of the predetermined condition again, and as the game progresses, the right is granted over time. Can be expected to be announced. As a result, in the period from when the predetermined condition is established to when it is controlled to the advantageous state, even when the predetermined condition is satisfied again, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing. Also, since the rights notification game is reset based on any of the games in which the notification of a plurality of parallel pattern information is started, the right grant based on the right to be appropriately notified to the player Can be notified.

(2) A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals, credits), and a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can be distinguished from each other A slot machine in which one game is completed by deriving a display result to a variable display device capable of variably displaying and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
When a predetermined condition (AT lottery condition) is established, a right determining means (sub-control) that determines whether or not to grant a right (navigator stock) to enable control to an advantageous state (AT) advantageous to the player Step S2) of the AT lottery process of the unit 91;
A plurality of types including a first advantageous state (normal AT) and a second advantageous state (advantageous AT) that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state based on the right determined to be granted by the right determining means Advantageous state control means (AT control processing of sub-control unit 91) that can be controlled to any of the advantageous states of
First pattern information notifying means (first count indicator 61) for notifying each game of pattern information (count numbers) that change in a predetermined pattern based on the progress of the game when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
Granting the right when the percentage controlled to the second advantageous state is higher than the percentage controlled to the first advantageous state based on the right decided to grant by the right determining means; The right notification game setting means (of the sub-control unit 91) sets the right notification game to be notified (a game for which AT confirmation is notified) to a game for which specific pattern information (a count number of “4” or “8”) is notified. Step S150) of the determination notification timing determination process;
In the right notice game set by the right notice game setting means, right grant notifying means (liquid crystal display 51) for notifying the grant of the right;
When it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied and the right determining means does not grant the right, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied and the right determining means determines to grant the right, In addition to the notification by the first pattern information notification means based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, the second pattern information notification means (second count display) that notifies the pattern information in each game based on the subsequent establishment of the predetermined condition. 62)
The right notification game is re-executed on the basis of the game on which the pattern information notification is started by the second pattern information notification unit or on the basis of the game on which the pattern information notification is started by the first pattern information notification unit. Right notification game resetting means to be set (steps S50, 70, 80, 230, 250, 260, 320, 340, 350 of the determination notification timing determination process of the sub-control unit 91).

  According to such a configuration, when the predetermined condition is established during the right grant notification first period, the pattern information is paralleled based on the predetermined condition again, in addition to the pattern information set based on the predetermined condition already established. Thus, the pattern information is notified in each game. As a result, even if the predetermined condition is satisfied again, the player can be notified of the pattern information in consideration of the satisfaction of the predetermined condition again, and as the game progresses, the right is granted over time. Can be expected to be announced. As a result, in the period from when the predetermined condition is established to when it is controlled to the advantageous state, even when the predetermined condition is satisfied again, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing. Also, since the rights notification game is reset based on any of the games in which the notification of a plurality of parallel pattern information is started, the right grant based on the right to be appropriately notified to the player Can be notified.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
A pre-determining means (internal lottery process of the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not the winning is allowed before the display result of the variable display device is derived;
Derivation control means (reel rotation processing of the main control unit 41) for controlling the variable display device according to the determination result of the prior determination means,
When the predetermined condition is determined to allow any one of a plurality of types of predetermined winning combinations determined in advance by the predetermining means (for example, winning a strong strawberry A or melon A) When)
The first pattern information notification means performs the notification when the occurrence of winning by any one of the plurality of types of predetermined winning combinations is allowed (for example, when a strong strawberry A is won),
The second pattern information notifying means is awarded when a winning of a predetermined winning combination of a type different from the predetermined winning combination that triggered the notification of the first pattern information notifying means is permitted (for example, winning melon A) At the time).

  According to such a configuration, the establishment of the predetermined condition is established when it is determined to allow any one of a plurality of types of predetermined winning combinations to be generated, and different types of predetermined winnings are achieved. Since the notification of pattern information is performed in parallel when the occurrence of winnings by a combination is allowed, the generation of different types of predetermined winning combinations is permitted and the notification of pattern information is performed in parallel. It becomes easier for the player to recognize the correspondence relationship. In addition, since it is possible to provide variations in the parallel notification of the pattern information according to the type of the predetermined winning combination, the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) In the slot machines of (1) to (3) above,
In the right notification game, when the pattern information is notified by each of the first pattern information notification means and the second pattern information notification means, and at least one of the pattern information is the specific pattern information, (For example, a special effect of displaying characters such as “HOME RUN !!!!” and “advantage AT confirmed!” On the liquid crystal display 51) on the liquid crystal display 51) (sub-control unit 91, liquid crystal display 51) In addition.

  According to such a configuration, a predetermined condition is established a plurality of times within the period before the right grant notification, and two pieces of pattern information are notified in parallel in each game. A specific effect is performed when specific pattern information is obtained. For this reason, even in a situation where two pieces of pattern information are notified in parallel, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that a right advantageous to the player may have been granted.

(5) In the slot machines of (1) to (4) above,
The slot machine further includes pre-determining means (internal lottery processing of the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings before the display result is derived to the variable display device. ,
The right grant notification means, when it is decided to grant a right by the right decision means, the right is given a value that is less advantageous to the player (a part of the number of navigation stocks granted) The number of unreported divided rights (the number of unreported games) that has not been broadcast yet is provided after the right divided and broadcast to the low value is given. (The number of AT games within the range) is notified according to the determination result of the pre-determining means in the newly started game (step S550 of the AT game number notification processing of the sub-control unit 91).

  According to such a configuration, an unnotified divided right that has not been notified yet among the granted rights is notified according to a result of a game newly started after the right is granted. For this reason, it is possible to effectively give the player an impression as if a new right has been granted according to the result after the right has been granted, and to improve the interest of the game.

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 technical matter relevant to the type of a missing item, the pattern combination of a missing item, and a missing item. 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 a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning a bell combination. It is a figure for demonstrating a latent production determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating an AT lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating the display mode after passing through the latent effect in a liquid crystal display until it carries out AT confirmation alert | report. It is a figure for demonstrating a fixed alerting | reporting pattern table. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing table which shows an example of the relationship between the count number of the latent game performed in the right provision alerting | reporting first term, and the execution timing of AT confirmation alert | report. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing table which shows an example of the relationship between the count number of the latent game performed in the right provision alerting | reporting first term, and the execution timing of AT confirmation alert | report. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing table which shows an example of the relationship between the count number of the latent game performed in the right provision alerting | reporting first term, and the execution timing of AT confirmation alert | report. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing table which shows an example of the relationship between the count number of the latent game performed in the right provision alerting | reporting first term, and the execution timing of AT confirmation alert | report. It is a timing chart regarding AT production. It is a flowchart for performing AT lottery processing. It is a flowchart for performing finalization notification timing determination processing. It is a flowchart for performing finalization notification timing determination processing. It is a flowchart for performing finalization notification timing determination processing. It is a flowchart for performing finalization notification timing determination processing. It is a flowchart for performing a fixed alerting | reporting process. It is a flowchart for performing an AT game number alerting | reporting process. It is a timing chart for demonstrating an example of the change of the number of alerting | reporting games and the number of unnotified games according to the progress of a game. It is a figure for demonstrating the fixed alerting | reporting pattern table in a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing table which shows an example of the relationship between the count number of the latent game performed in the right provision alerting | reporting first period in a modification, and the execution timing of AT confirmation alert | report. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing table which shows an example of the relationship between the count number of the latent game performed in the right provision alerting | reporting first period in a modification, and the execution timing of AT confirmation alert | report.

  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 1a.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer periphery of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, “melon (for example, area number 21 of the left reel 2L)” and “lip a (for example, area number 20 of the left reel 2L) are respectively provided. "," Bell (for example, area number 19 for left reel 2L) "," White 7 (for example, area number 18 for left reel 2L) "," Banana (for example, area number 13 for left reel 2L) "," Strawberry (For example, area number 12 of the left reel 2L), "black 7 (for example, area number 11 of the left reel 2L)", "lip b (for example, area number 10 of the left reel 2L)", "blank (for example, Multiple types of mutually identifiable symbols such as “region number 7 on the left reel 2L” and “star 7 (for example, region number 3 on the left reel 2L)” (however, only characters are shown in FIG. 3 and the symbols are omitted) ing) In a predetermined order, it is depicted by 21, respectively.

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

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

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

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout port 9 from 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 are provided so as to be operable by the player.

  In the present embodiment, as the specified number of bets, all games are played regardless of the game state being a big bonus and a regular bonus (hereinafter also referred to as bonus), and the game state being a game state other than the big bonus and the regular bonus. “3” is defined in the 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 indicator 11 for displaying 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) The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start rotating because a certain period has not elapsed since Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting the effect that the stand to have the state) 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, Inside the 8R, left, middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R (FIG. 4) which notify by lighting that the stop operation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is valid. Each) is provided.

  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 and confirming the setting value, which will be described later, a stop state at the end of BB (big bonus), which will be described later (until the reset operation is performed) A stop switch 36a for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function to be controlled in a state in which the progress of the game is restricted), automatic settlement processing at the end of the BB described later (medals stored as credits are operated by the player) The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic settlement function to be controlled (returning (returning) regardless) is enabled / disabled, and the medal inserted from the medal insertion section 4 A path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching the path to either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout exit 9 side provided in the housing 1a is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4. A medal selector (not shown) having an insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has flowed down to the hopper tank 34a, 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 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 9 for medals stored in the hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out, 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 amount of stored medal stored in the inside when it is conductive by contacting through the medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank 35 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 the bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated.

  When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay line L1 (see FIG. 1) becomes valid and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become.

  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, only one type of winning line L1 is defined as the winning line.

  The winning line L1 is a winning line set across symbols arranged in the middle of the left reel 2L, the middle of the middle reel 2C, and the middle of the right reel 2R, that is, the middle. The winning line is not limited to the line indicated by L1, and may include a plurality of winning lines. For example, the winning lines are the upper line of the left reel 2L, the upper part of the middle reel 2C, the upper part of the right reel 2R, that is, the winning line L2 set across the symbols arranged in the upper stage, the upper part of the left reel 2L, and the middle reel 2C. The middle line, the lower stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the winning line L3 set across the symbols arranged in the lower right direction, the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, the upper stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the upper line of the right reel. Including a winning line L4 set across the symbols, and a winning line L5 set across the symbols arranged in the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the lower stage of the middle reel 2C, the lower stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the lower stage. May be.

  When the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay line L1 becomes 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 winning combination) on the activated pay line L1 is set to each reel 2L, 2C. When the 2R display result is stopped, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the activated winning line L1, 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 rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is stopped and the symbol is 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 reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, Since symbols up to 4 frames ahead can be displayed in the lower row, as a result, symbols from the symbol to 6 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, the symbols displayed in the lower stage of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the stop switch are included. The symbols arranged within 5 frames can be displayed on the winning line L1.

  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 providing a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when no signal is input, 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, and executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 41b to perform processing related to the progress of the game. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the 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 41c is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored.

  Next, after all the output ports are initialized, the RAM parity is calculated based on all the data stored in the RAM 41c, set in a predetermined parity storage area, and the 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 is stored in the RAM 41c by comparing with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup. It is possible to check whether the data being processed is normal.

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

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. 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.

  On the effect control board 90, a liquid crystal display 51, a first count display 61, and a second count display 62 (see FIG. 1) disposed on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, an effect effect LED 52, a speaker 53, 54, electrical components such as a reel LED 55 are connected, and these electrical components are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 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 liquid crystal display 51, the first count display 61, the second count display 62, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the like are performed by the sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. Although the output control of the effect device such as the reel LED 55 is performed, an output control unit for directly controlling the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board separately from the sub-control part 91, The sub control unit 91 may determine the output pattern of the effect device based on the command from the main control unit 41, 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 output control of the effect device is performed by both the sub control unit 91 and the output control unit.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the first count display 61, the second count display 62, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are illustrated as the effect devices. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and for example, a display device that is mechanically driven or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the effect 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 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51, the first count display 61, and the second count display 62, the LED effect circuit 52 that performs drive control of the reel LED 55, and a speaker. Audio output circuit 94 for performing audio output control from 53, 54, reset circuit 95 for giving a reset signal to sub CPU 91a when power is turned on or when an initialization command from sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, and effect control board 90 Detecting a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 Switch circuit 96, power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power drop detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub CPU 91a, and other circuits Etc., and the sub CPU 91a receives various commands from the game control board 40 to perform various controls for performing effects, and controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. Control directly or indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). One of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, among the command transmission lines, and the sub CPU 91a receives the strobe signal. An interrupt is generated based on the input to acquire a command from the main control unit 41 and execute a command reception interrupt process to be stored in the buffer. 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 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 set to 1, that is, specific data other than 0 is stored in the RAM 41c. 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 processing (sub), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 91c, which will be 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 a gaming state such as a bonus (a big bonus or a regular bonus described later), a normal gaming state (RT1), RT0, or RT2 to 4 is backed up, and an effect corresponding to the gaming state ( If a power interruption occurs during the execution of a specific performance (such as a small role announcement) other than the BB production during the BB and the normal production in the normal gaming state), it will be executed when the power is turned off the next time the power is turned on. Instead of resuming the specific effect that has been performed, the effect corresponding to the gaming state that is 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 if it is initialized at the end of the BB, such as various display devices, LED display data, input / output data of the I / O port 41d, and a game time counter. General work consists of data that can be initialized at the end of BB, such as stop control table, stop symbol, number of medals paid out, total number of medals paid out in BB, winning flag (small role, replay) that is initialized at the end of each game , SB) and a winning flag are stored.

  Special work is data to be sent to the production control board 90, data such as various software random numbers, data that is initialized only before the setting is started, and is not cleared at the end of each game. 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 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 described later, as in 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 the winning symbols are aligned on the winning line L1 of the variable display device. 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. Further, FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the technical matters related to the type of the missing item, the combination of symbols of the missing item, and the missing item. FIG. 7 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. 7, the main control unit 41 performs RT1 (normal gaming state), RT0 (chance zone), RT2 (high RT), RT3 (low chance zone), RT4 ( Internal RT) and bonus state are controlled. A game state other than the bonus state is called a general game or a general game state.

  RT1 is a gaming state with a low probability of winning a re-gamer to be described later. RT0 is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a re-gamer is as low as RT1. RT2 is a gaming state that can be shifted only from RT0 and has the highest probability of winning the re-gamer among the gaming states of RT0 to RT4. RT3 is a gaming state that shifts to the end of the bonus state. RT4 is a gaming state in which a transition is made when BB or RB is won in the gaming state of RT1, RT0, RT2, and a transition is made to a bonus state when winning a BB or RB. The bonus state is a gaming state in which BB is performed until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when winning a BB, and RB is performed until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when RB is won.

  In RT1, when a missed outcome to be described later is derived, the gaming state shifts to RT0. In addition, when BB or RB is won while the missed outcome is derived, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  In RT0, when winning a promotion lip (Replay 3) described later, the gaming state shifts to RT2. Further, when winning a fall lip (Replay 4, Replay 5) described later, the gaming state shifts to RT1. In addition, when BB or RB is won, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  In RT2, the game state shifts to RT0 when a missed outcome to be described later is derived. In addition, when BB or RB is won, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  In RT4, when the BB or RB is won, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state.

  In the bonus state, the gaming state shifts to RT3 when a predetermined end condition is satisfied. Here, the predetermined end condition is that 351 or more medals have been acquired when BB1 or BB2 described later is performed, and 216 or more medals have been acquired when BB3 is performed. When RB1 or RB2 is performed, the player has won five games or some winning combination five times.

  In RT3, when a missed outcome to be described later is derived, the gaming state shifts to RT0.

  In the present embodiment, the effect state can be controlled by the AT when the game state is RT0 and RT2. Here, AT is a period during which a navigation effect for informing the internal lottery result can be executed.

  More specifically, in the gaming state of RT0 to RT3, the navigation required when controlled by the AT, triggered by winning the strong strawberry A or melon A (hereinafter referred to as establishment of the AT lottery condition). The number of stocks is determined by lottery. Furthermore, when the AT lottery condition is established, the type of latent effect performed during the period from the establishment of the AT lottery condition to the AT confirmation notification informing that the AT is controlled (period before the granting notice) is determined by lottery. It is determined.

  Here, the period during which the AT can be controlled is determined by the number of navigation stocks. That is, by consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stock by 1, it is controlled by the AT while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times (10 times in the present embodiment), during which the navigation effect can be executed. For this reason, the greater the number of assigned navigation stocks, the longer it is controlled by the AT, which is advantageous to the player. Hereinafter, a game that can be controlled by the AT is referred to as an AT game, and the number of games that can be controlled by the AT is referred to as an AT game number. Note that the AT is controlled at RT0 and RT2, and the assigned navigation stock number is consumed only at RT2.

  Further, the latent effect is an effect that is performed over a period before the right grant notification (a maximum of 32 games are performed when the AT confirmation notification is not issued). In the present embodiment, an image in which a character plays baseball is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a latent effect, and a hit or home run effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as an AT confirmation notification. In the following, a game that is performed during a latent production (before a right grant notification) is referred to as a latent game. The latent effect is performed at RT0 to RT3.

Next, the control to the AT will be described in detail for each gaming state.
If the AT lottery condition is satisfied at RT1, a latent effect is performed at RT1. When the number of navigation stocks is given, AT confirmation notification is performed after a latent effect, but even if AT confirmation notification is performed during RT1, it is not controlled by AT in RT1. For this reason, in RT1, it is easy to derive a missed spot, and as a result, it becomes easier to shift to RT0. After that, when shifting to RT0, it is controlled for the first time by the AT. When controlled to AT in RT0, it becomes easy to win a promotion lip by a navigation effect, and as a result, it becomes easy to shift to RT2. In RT0, the number of navigation stocks is not consumed. After that, when shifting to RT2, the number of navigation stock is consumed for the first time, and counting of the number of AT games corresponding to the number of consumed navigation stock is started.

  It should be noted that the case where the AT lottery condition is satisfied when the game is in the RT3 gaming state is the same as the case where the AT lottery condition is satisfied when the gaming state is the RT1 described above.

  Next, when the AT lottery condition is satisfied in the gaming state of RT0, a latent effect is performed at RT0. In the case where the number of navigation stocks is given, an AT confirmation notification is then made through a latent effect, and controlled to AT at RT0. In RT0, the number of Vistock is not consumed. After that, when shifting to RT2, the number of navigation stock is consumed for the first time, and counting of the number of AT games corresponding to the number of consumed navigation stock is started.

  Next, when the AT lottery condition is satisfied in the gaming state of RT2, a latent effect is performed in RT2. In the case where the number of navigation stocks is given, an AT confirmation notification is then made through a latent effect, the number of navigation stocks is consumed, and the control is performed by the AT at RT2. When it is controlled by the AT in RT2, it becomes difficult to derive a missed outcome due to the navigation effect, and as a result, it is easy to maintain RT2.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the types of winning combinations, the symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, three types of big bonuses 1 to 3 (hereinafter, each big bonus is also referred to as BB1 to BB3) and two types of regular bonuses 1 and 2 (hereinafter referred to as special bonuses) among the winning combinations. , Regular bonuses are also referred to as RB1 and RB2).

  BB1 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. BB2 is awarded when a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “lip b-black 7-lip b” is aligned on the winning line L1. BB3 is awarded when the combination of “star 7-star 7-star 7” is aligned on the winning line L1.

  If any of BB1 to BB3 is won, the 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 the winning of BB1 or BB2 ends on condition that 351 or more medals have been paid out. The big bonus generated due to the winning of BB3 ends on condition that 216 or more medals have been paid out.

  RB1 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-black 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. RB2 is awarded when the combination of “Star 7-Star 7-Black 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. When winning in RB1 or RB2, 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 ended on condition that five games or one of the winning combinations is won five times.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the gaming state is controlled by RT4 from the internal winning of any one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1 and RB2 until winning. In RT4, the probability of winning the replay is higher than in RT1. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, after BB1 to BB3, RB1, and RB2 are finished, the gaming state is controlled by RT3.

  Even if one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1, RB2 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 these roles, There will be no winnings. The symbols (“black 7”, “white 7”, “star 7”, “lip b”) constituting BB1 to BB3 and RB1, RB2 are 5 in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. This is because they are not arranged within the frame. In the internal lottery, when any one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1 and RB2 is won, 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 combinations include strawberry 1, strawberry 2, one-sheet combination 1, one-sheet combination 2, melon, bell 1, bell 2, nine-sheet combinations 1-8, and BB combination.

  Among the small roles, strawberry 1 is awarded when any combination of “strawberry-ANY-bell”, “strawberry-ANY-melon”, and “strawberry-ANY-banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When strawberry 1 wins, two medals are paid out. Even if the strawberry 1 is elected, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the left reel 2L constituting the strawberry 1 is not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L.

  Among the small roles, Strawberry 2 has “Black 7-ANY-White 7”, “Black 7-ANY-Star 7”, “Black 7-ANY-Bell”, “Banana-ANY-White 7” on the winning line L1. A prize is awarded when any combination of “banana-ANY-star 7” and “banana-ANY-bell” is prepared. When strawberry 2 wins, two medals are paid out. Even if the strawberry 2 is won, the strawberry 2 will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbols (“black 7” and “banana”) of the left reel 2L constituting the strawberry 2 are not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L.

  One of the small roles is awarded when the combination of “bell-star 7-bell” is aligned on the winning line L1. When one winning combination 1 wins, one medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 1 is won, the winning combination is not made unless the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing. This is because, for example, the symbol (“star 7”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the one-piece combination 1 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  One of the small combinations is awarded when the combination of “star 7-blank-black 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. When one winning combination 2 wins, one medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 1 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, for example, the symbol (“star 7”) of the left reel 2L that constitutes the single winning combination 2 is not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L.

  Among the small roles, melons are placed on the winning line L1 with “White 7-Mellon-Bell”, “Bell-Mellon-Bell”, “Blank-Mellon-Bell”, “Lip a-Mellon-Lip a”, “Lip a-”. A prize is awarded when any combination of “melon-strawberry” and “lip a-melon-blank” is prepared. When melon wins, 5 medals are paid out. Even if the melon is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbol (“melon”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the melon is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Of the small roles, Bell 1 is awarded when the combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is aligned on the winning line L1. When Bell 1 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Bell 1 wins regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if they are elected. The design of the left reel 2L (“bell”), the design of the middle reel 2C (“bell”), and the design of the right reel 2R (“bell”) constituting the bell 1 are 5 frames in any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. It is because it is arranged within.

  Among the small roles, the bell 2 has “Lip a-Bell-Lip a”, “Lip a-Bell-Lip b”, “Lip b-Bell-Lip a”, “Lip b-Bell-Lip b” on the winning line L1. When a combination of any of the above is complete, a prize is awarded. When Bell 2 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Bell 2 wins regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R if they are elected. The symbols of the left reel 2L ("lip a" and "lip b") constituting the bell 2, the symbols of the middle reel 2C ("bell"), and the symbols of the right reel 2R ("lip a" and "lip b") are This is because the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged within 5 frames.

  Next, among the small combinations, nine combinations 1 to 8 will be described. The 9 winning combinations 1 to 8 are winning combinations that may be won when the bell 1 and the bell 2 are missed as will be described later.

  Of the small roles, the nine-piece role 1 is awarded when the combination of “lip a-strawberry-melon” is arranged on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 1 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning is made. This is because, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 1 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small roles, the 9th winning combination 2 becomes a winning when the combination of “lip a-strawberry-banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 2 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 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, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C composing the nine-piece combination 2 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Of the small roles, the 9th winning combination 3 becomes a winning when the combination of “lip a-blank-melon” is aligned on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 3 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the 9-piece winning combination 3 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. This is because, for example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 3 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small roles, the 9th winning combination 4 is won when the combination of “lip a-blank-banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 4 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the 9-piece winning combination 4 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. This is because, for example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 4 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Of the small roles, the 9th winning combination 5 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-strawberry-melon” is arranged on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 5 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, the winning combination will not be won unless the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing. This is because, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece winning combination 5 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Of the small roles, the 9th winning combination 6 wins when the combination of “Lip b-strawberry-banana” is aligned on the winning line L1. When 9 winning combination 6 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 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, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 6 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small combinations, the 9-piece combination 7 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-Blank-Melon” is aligned on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 7 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the 9-piece winning combination 7 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C that constitutes the nine-piece combination 7 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small combinations, the 9-piece combination 8 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-Blank-Banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When 9 winning combination 8 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 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, for example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 8 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small roles, the BB role is a role that only wins during the BB, and “Lip a-strawberry-strawberry”, “Lip a-strawberry-blank”, “Lip a-blank-strawberry”, “Lip” Any combination of "a-blank-blank", "lip b-strawberry-strawberry", "lip b-strawberry-blank", "lip b-blank-strawberry", and "lip b-blank-blank" was prepared. Sometimes wins. If the BB combination wins during BB, 9 medals are paid out. In addition, when the BB combination is won, the 9-sheet combination 1-8 is always selected at the same time. Therefore, if the BB combination is selected, it will not be missed regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. You can win any role. Further, the winning combination with the BB winning combination only needs to include nine winning combinations 1 to 8, and in addition to this, for example, strawberry 1, 2, melon, and other winning combinations may be included.

  Next, among the winning combinations, the replaying combination will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replay combination includes replays 1 to 6. If you win any of the re-gamers, you will not be paid out medals, but you can start the next game without setting the number of bets again, so the number of bets corresponding to the number of bets that you no longer need to set in the next game This is essentially the same as when medals are paid out.

  The replay 1 has “Lip a-Lip a-Lip a”, “Lip a-Lip a-Lip b”, “Lip b-Lip a-Lip a”, “Lip b-Lip a-Lip b” on the winning line L1. When a combination of any of “ The design of the left reel 2L ("lip a", "lip b") constituting the replay 1; the design of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"); the design of the right reel 2R ("lip a", "lip b") Are arranged within 5 frames in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 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, 8C, and 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 the combination of “bell-lip a-bell” is aligned on the winning line L1. The symbol ("bell") of the left reel 2L, the symbol of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"), and the symbol of the right reel 2R ("bell") constituting the replay 2 are 5 frames on each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Is located within. 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, 8C, and 8R if the player is elected. Replay 2 is a normal replay that maintains the current gaming state without causing RT transition even if a prize is won.

  Replay 3 is any one of “Lip a-Lip a-Melon”, “Lip a-Lip a-Banana”, “Lip b-Lip a-Melon”, “Lip b-Lip a-Banana” on the winning line L1. A winning combination will be awarded when these combinations are available. The symbols of the left reel 2L constituting the replay 3 ("lip a", "lip b"), the symbol of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"), the symbol of the right reel 2R ("melon", "banana") are The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, in principle, the replay 3 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if it is won. As shown in FIG. 7, after winning the replay 3 in the state of RT0, it is controlled to RT2 in which the replay winning probability is further improved as compared to RT0. For this reason, the replay 3 is also referred to as a promotion lip below.

  Also, once controlled to RT2, control to RT2 is maintained until a missed outcome is derived unless a big bonus or regular bonus is won.

  The replay 4 is awarded when any combination of “lip a-lip a-bell” and “lip b-lip a-bell” is arranged on the winning line L1. The symbols of the left reel 2L ("lip a" and "lip b") constituting the replay 4, the symbol of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"), and the symbol of the right reel 2R ("bell") are reels 2L and 2C. 2R is arranged within 5 frames. 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, 8C, and 8R if it is won. As shown in FIG. 7, when winning a replay 4 at RT0, it is controlled to RT1. For this reason, the replay 4 is also referred to as a falling lip below.

  Replay 5 is awarded when any combination of “Bell-Lip a-Melon” and “Bell-Lip a-Banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. The left reel 2L symbol ("bell"), the middle reel 2C symbol ("lip a"), and the right reel 2R symbol ("melon", "banana") constituting the replay 5 are reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Each is arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, in principle, the replay 5 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if it is won. As shown in FIG. 7, when winning a replay 5 at RT0, it is controlled to RT1. For this reason, the replay 5 is also referred to as a falling lip below.

  The replay 6 is a re-playing game that is won only when the BB 2 is in the internal winning state. The replay 6 is awarded when any combination of “lip a-lip a-blank” and “lip b-lip a-blank” is arranged on the winning line L1. Even if the replay 6 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbol (“blank”) of the right reel 2R constituting the replay 6 is not arranged within five frames in the right reel 2R.

[Missing eyes]
Next, the missed appearance will be described with reference to FIG. As described later, the symbols that make up the bell 1 and the bell 2 cannot be drawn on the winning line L1, and further, the symbols that make up the nine winning combinations 1-8 can be drawn on the winning line L1. It is a role that is derived when it is not possible. If a missed out is derived in the gaming state of RT1, RT2, and RT3, control to RT0 is activated.

  Of the missed items, missed item 1 is “Lip a-strawberry-bell”, “Lip-a-blank-bell”, “Lip-b-strawberry-bell”, “Lip-b-blank-bell” aligned with the winning line L1. Is any combination.

  Of the missed misses, missed miss 2 is “Lip a-bell-melon”, “Lip-a-bell-banana”, “Lip-b-bell-melon”, “Lip-b-bell-banana” aligned with the winning line L1. Is any combination.

  Of the missed misses, missed miss 3 is "Star 7-Strawberry-Melon", "Star 7-Strawberry-Banana", "Star 7-Blank-Melon", "Star 7-Blank-Banana" that are aligned with the winning line L1. , Melon-strawberry-melon, melon-strawberry-banana, melon-blank-melon, melon-blank-banana, banana-strawberry-melon, banana-strawberry-banana, Any combination of “banana-blank-melon” and “banana-blank-banana”.

[Combinations of lottery roles]
Next, with reference to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, a description will be given of combinations of lottery object combinations to be read as lottery object combinations and the number of determination values in the internal lottery. In FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, “Lottery target combination name” and “Lottery target combination” corresponding to the name are indicated by the left two columns, and “Game state” is indicated from the left third column. Has been. 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. 8 and 9, 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 as to 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). Therefore, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination (weak strawberry A in RT0 to RT3 in FIG. 8) for which “495” is set as the number of determination values is 495/65536.

  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. 8 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination and the number of determination values related to the special combination / small combination in the general gaming state.

  When the gaming state is one of RT0 to RT3, weak strawberries A to F, single-piece roles A to L, melon A to F, unquestionable bell, left bell A to D, middle bell A to D, right bell A to D, RB1, 2, and BB1 to BB3 are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as targeted lots for internal lottery.

  The weak strawberry A is a lottery target role for reading the strawberry 2. The weak strawberry B is a lottery target role that reads the strawberry 2 + RB1. The weak strawberry C refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + RB2. Weak strawberry D refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + BB1. The weak strawberry E is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + BB2. The weak strawberry F is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + BB3.

  The strong strawberry A is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2. The strong strawberry B is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + RB1. The strong strawberry C is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + RB2. The strong strawberry D is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + BB1. The strong strawberry E is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + BB2. The strong strawberry F is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + BB3. In the present embodiment, when strong strawberry A is won, the latent effect is determined by lottery based on the latent effect determination table described later. Furthermore, when the strong strawberry A is won, the number of navigation stocks is determined by lottery based on an AT lottery table to be described later.

  A single combination A is a lottery target combination that reads out a single combination 1. The one-piece combination B is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 2. The one-piece combination C is a lottery target combination that reads out the one-piece combination 1 + RB1. The single winning combination D is a lottery target winning combination that reads out the single winning combination 2 + RB1. The single winning combination E is a lottery target winning combination that reads out the single winning combination 1 + RB2. The one-piece combination F is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 2 + RB2. The one-piece combination G is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 1 + BB1. The one-piece combination H is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 2 + BB1. The single winning combination I is a lottery target winning combination that reads out the single winning combination 1 + BB2. The one-piece combination J is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 2 + BB2. The one-piece combination K is a lottery target combination that reads out the one-piece combination 1 + BB3. The one-piece combination L is a lottery target combination that reads out the one-piece combination 2 + BB3.

  Melon A refers to a lottery target for reading out melons. Melon B is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + RB1. Melon C is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + RB2. Melon D is a lottery target for reading melon + BB1. Melon E is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + BB2. The melon F is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + BB3. In the present embodiment, when winning the melon A, the latent effect is determined by lottery based on the latent effect determination table described later. Further, when winning melon A, the number of navigation stocks is determined by lottery based on an AT lottery table to be described later.

  The unquestionable bell is a lottery target combination that reads out the bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 combination 1-8. The left bell A is a lottery target role for reading out the bell 2 + 9 winning combination 1 + 9 winning combination 4. The left bell B is a lottery target role for reading out the bell 2 + 9-sheet combination 2 + 9-sheet combination 3. The left bell C is a lottery target combination that reads out the bell 2 + 9 winning combination 5 + 9 winning combination 8. The left bell D is a lottery target role for reading the bell 2 + 9 winning combination 6 + 9 winning combination 7. The middle bell A is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 1 + 9 winning combination 6. The middle bell B is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 2 + 9 winning combination 5. The middle bell C is a lottery target role for reading out the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 3 + 9 winning combination 8. The middle bell D is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 4 + 9 winning combination 7. The right bell A is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 1 + 9 winning combination 7. The right bell B is a lottery target for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 3 + 9 winning combination 5. The right bell C is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 2 + 9 winning combination 8. The right bell D is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 4 + 9 winning combination 6.

  RB1 is a lottery target combination that reads RB1. RB2 means a lottery target combination that reads RB2. BB1 is a lottery target combination that reads BB1. BB2 is a lottery target combination that reads RB2. BB3 is a lottery target combination that reads BB3.

  When the gaming state is RT4, weak strawberry A, strong strawberry A, single piece A, single piece B, melon A, unquestionable bell, left bell A to D, middle bell A to D, and right bell A to D Are subject to internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery.

  FIG. 9 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.

  An unquestioned lip is a lottery target combination that reads out replay 1 + replay 2. Lip A is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5 + Replay 6. Lip B is a lottery target role that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5 + Replay 6. “Lip C” means a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 2 + Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5 + Replay 6. “Lip D” refers to a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5. Lip E refers to a lottery target for reading out Replay 1 + Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5. “Lip F” means a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 2 + Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5. Lip G is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + RB1. Lip H is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + RB2. Lip I refers to a lottery target combination that reads Replay 1 + Replay 2 + BB1. Lip J is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + BB2. Lip K is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + BB3.

  When the gaming state is any of RT0 to RT3, the unquestioned lips and lips C to K are the targets of the internal lottery and are sequentially read as the target combinations of the internal lottery. When the gaming state is RT4, the unanswered lips and lips A to F are the targets of the internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as the target combinations of the internal lottery.

Next, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values of RB1 in BB1 to BB3 will be described.
In the case of RB1 in BB1 to BB3, the strong strawberry +1 sheet combination A + 1 sheet combination B + melon A + unquestion bell and unquestion bell + BB combination are targets of internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as target roles of internal lottery.

Next, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values of RB2 in BB1 to BB3 will be described.
In the case of RB2 in BB1 to BB3, the strong strawberry + 1 sheet combination A + 1 sheet combination B + melon A + unquestion bell and the unquestion bell are targeted for the internal lottery and are sequentially read out as the target roles for the internal lottery.

Next, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values in RB (RB1, 2) will be described.
During RB (RB1, 2), strong strawberry +1 sheet A + 1 sheet B + melon A + unquestioned bell, strong strawberry + unquestioned bell, unquestioned bell +1 sheet role A + 1 sheet role B, and unquestioned bell + melon A And are sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery.

[Internal lottery]
Next, the internal lottery will be described in detail. The internal lottery indicates whether or not each of the winning combinations described above is permitted, that is, whether or not the control for aligning the symbol combination that generates the winning combination to the winning line L1 is permitted. Is determined before it is derived and displayed (in practice, 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 re-playing 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.

  In addition, RB1, 2, BB1 to BB3 can be won at the same time as a small combination or a replay combination. For example, when winning a strawberry, the ratio of winning simultaneously to any of RB1, 2, BB1 to BB3 is stronger strawberry A than when winning to any of weak strawberry A to F The number of determination values for each of the weak strawberries A to F and the strong strawberries A to F is set so that the value when one of the? As will be described later, since the reel control different between the weak strawberry A to F winning and the strong strawberry A to F winning is performed, the player can select any one of RB1, BB2, BB1 to BB3 from the reel control content. You can predict the possibility of winning simultaneously.

  In the general gaming state, as shown in FIG. 8, the number of determination values of each of the left bells A to D is set to “830”, and any of the left bells A to D is 830 × 4/65536 = The number of determination values is set to win with a probability of 3320/65536. The number of determination values for each of the middle bells A to D is set to “1600”, and the number of determination values is set so that any one of the middle bells A to D wins with a probability of 1600 × 4/65536 = 6400/65536. Is set. The number of determination values for each of the right bells A to D is set to “1600”, and the number of determination values is set so that any of the right bells A to D wins with a probability of 1600 × 4/65536 = 6400/65536. Is set. As described above, in the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D, the number of determination values is set so as to win with a higher probability than other lottery object combinations.

  Next, paying attention to the number of determination values of the re-gamer in FIG. 9, the winning probabilities of the re-gamer are compared for each gaming state. In RT0, “83” is determined as the number of determination values when unanswered lip is read, “2200” is determined as the number of determination values when lip C to F are read, and determination when Lips G, H, and K are read “5” is set as the number of values, and “1” is set as the number of determination values when Lips I and J are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT0 is 8900/65536. Of these, the replays 3 to F that may be promoted from RT0 to RT2 are Lips C to F, and the probability of winning one of them is 2200 × 4/65536 = 8800/65536. The replays 4 and 5 that may fall from RT0 to RT1 are included in Lips C to F, and the probability of winning one of them is 2200 × 4/65536 = 8800/65536. Thus, in RT0, the probability of being promoted to RT2 and the probability of falling to RT1 are set to be the same probability. In RT0, Lip A and Lip B are set not to win.

  In RT1, “6961” is determined as the number of determination values when unanswered lip is read, “500” is determined as the number of determination values when lip C to F are read, and determination is performed when lip G, H, and K are read. “5” is set as the number of values, and “1” is set as the number of determination values when Lips I and J are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT1 is 8978/65536. In RT1, Lip A and Lip B are set not to win.

  In RT2, “46755” is determined as the number of determination values when the unanswered lip is read, and “500” is determined as the number of determination values when the lip C to F are read, and determination when the lip G, H, and K are read. “5” is set as the number of values, and “1” is set as the number of determination values when Lips I and J are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT2 is 48772/65536. In RT2, Lip A and Lip B are set not to win.

  In RT3, “8961” is determined as the number of determination values when the unanswered lip is read, “500” is determined as the number of determination values when the lip C to F are read, and determination when the lip G, H, and K are read. “5” is set as the number of values, and “1” is set as the number of determination values when Lips I and J are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT3 is 10978/65536. In RT3, Lip A and Lip B are set not to win.

  In RT4, “5018” is set as the number of determination values when the unanswered lip is read, and “1000” is set as the number of determination values when the lips A to F are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT4 is 11018/65536.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when the probability of winning any replay is RT2, it is set to be higher than when it is RT0, RT1, RT3, and RT4. Therefore, RT2 can be said to be an advantageous state for the player in that the winning probability of replay is higher than that of RT0, RT1, RT3, and RT4.

  Further, the RT0 is configured to make it difficult to maintain the RT0 when it is not controlled by the AT and to allow the RT2 to control the replay 3 that is a promotion lip.

  Next, when it is RB1 in BB1 to BB3, the number of determination values of strong strawberry + 1 combination A + 1 sheet combination B + melon A + unquestion bell is set to “65527”, and the number of determination values of unquestion bell + BB combination is set to “9”. And is set to win with high probability.

  In addition, when it is RB2 in BB1 to BB3, the number of judgment values of strong strawberry + 1 piece A + 1 piece B + melon A + unquestion bell is set to “65535”, and the number of judgment values of unquestion bell is set to “1”. It is set to win with a high probability.

  In addition, when RB 1 or 2 is in progress, the number of judgment values of strong strawberry +1 sheet A + 1 sheet B + melon A + unquestion bell is “1”, the number of judgment values of strong strawberry + unquestion bell is “21845”, unquestion bell + 1 The number of determination values for the combination A + 1 and the combination B is set to “21845”, and the number of determination values for the unquestioned bell + melon A is set to “21845”, which is set to win with 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 storage area of 2 bytes, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work for which the special role winning flag 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 the table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the rotation of the reel starts and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Create a stop control table for each spinning 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 2L is stopped, only the middle reel 2C is stopped, or only the right reel 2R is stopped. Depending on whether the left reel 2L and middle reel 2C are stopped, the left reel 2L and right reel 2R are stopped, or the middle reel 2C and right reel 2R are stopped, either In the situation where the reel is stopped, it may differ depending on the stop position of the stopped reel, so the address of the stop control table to be referenced is registered for each rotating reel for each situation, Based on the start address of the table creation data, the address of the stop control table that should be referenced according to each situation is specified. Is a potential, which is from the specified address, to be able to identify the stop control table required for each situation. 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, a perspective window). 3 when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected at the timing (the timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps). This is a table in which the number of frames is set.

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

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

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

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

  More 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 the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated by the calculated number of steps to stop. To 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 winning combination is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line L1, and the winning combination is not aligned on the winning line L1. Create a stop control table with the number of frames to be drawn into and control the reel stop, but if you do not win any of the roles, the number of draws that do not match any of the roles is determined A stop control table is created and reel stop control is performed. Thus, when the stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line L1 in the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The winning combination is controlled to 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 selected small role will be placed on the winning line L1. The number of draws is determined so that the maximum number of draws can be drawn within the range of, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn into the win line L1 within the range of up to 4 frames, the selected special role is placed in the win line A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be pulled into L1 to the maximum within a range of 4 frames, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to align and stop the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line L1, control is performed to align and stop them. If you can not draw a winning combination on the winning line L1 with a maximum of 4 draws, you will receive a winning line L1.
If you can stop a special combination that has been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames and stop it, it will be controlled so that it will be stopped. Control to stop is performed.

  That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line L1 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 won in a state where the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when the special role and re-playing role are simultaneously won, the winning re-playing role is selected as the winning line L1. Then, a stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be drawn to the maximum in the range of four frames is prepared, and the reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the pay line L1 within a maximum of 4 frames.

  When a plurality of types of re-game players are simultaneously elected (for example, Lip A), as shown in FIG. 10, a winning combination determined according to the type of re-game players elected at the same time and the stop operation order is displayed. Control is performed so as to align and stop on the pay line L1 within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  In the present embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop. Further, 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. 10 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a re-game player is won.
For example, when an unanswered lip is won, control is performed so that the replay 1 or the replay 2 is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped regardless of the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by the player.

  When the lip A is won, the control is performed so that the replay 3 or the replay 6 among the selected re-playing players is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped when the operation is performed in the order of pushing. The replay 6 is controlled so as to win a prize only when the BB 2 is internally won. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than forward pressing is used, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 in the winning replay combination in line with the winning line L1.

  When lip B is won, control is performed so that the replay 3 of the selected re-playing gamers is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped when operated in accordance with an operation procedure that pushes forward. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than the forward pinching operation is used, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 in the winning replay combination in line with the winning line L1.

  When Lip C is won, control is performed so that the Replay 3 of the selected re-playing gamers is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped when operated by the operation procedure of middle-left pressing. On the other hand, when operated by an operation procedure other than middle-left pressing, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the selected replaying players in line with the winning line L1.

  When the lip D is won, control is performed to stop the replay 3 among the selected re-game players in line with the winning line L1 when operated by the operation procedure of middle right press. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than middle right pressing is used, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the winning replay players in line with the winning line L1.

  When the lip E is won, control is performed to stop the replay 3 among the selected re-game players in line with the winning line L1 when operated in accordance with the operation procedure of reverse pinching. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than reverse pinching is performed, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the winning replay players in line with the winning line L1.

  When the lip F is won, control is performed to stop the replay 3 among the selected re-game players in line with the winning line L1 when operated in the reverse pushing operation procedure. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than reverse pressing is used, control is performed such that the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the winning replay players is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped.

  In addition, when a re-game player other than the above (Lip G to K) is won, similarly to the unquestioned Lip, regardless of the order in which the player stops the reel, Replay 1 or Replay 2 is won. Control to stop in line with L1 is performed.

  In this way, different operation procedures are set for each type of re-playing winning combination as an operation procedure for winning Replay 3 as a promotion lip and promoting it to RT2. For this reason, even if one of Lips A to F is won at RT0, as long as the type of the replaying player who is won cannot be specified, the promotion Lip is awarded with a probability of only 1/6 and RT2 is awarded. It can be prevented from being controlled. As a result, 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, while when controlled by the AT, the promotion lip is awarded and controlled to RT2. Can be.

  Next, when the bell role is elected among the small roles, as shown in FIG. 11, a winning combination determined according to the type of the winning bell role and the stop operation order is displayed on the winning line L1 with a maximum of 4 frames. Control is performed to align and stop within the pull-in range.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when winning the bell combination.
For example, when an unquestioned bell is won, control is performed so that the bell 1 is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped regardless of the order in which the player stops the reels.

  When the left bell A is won, if the first stop is the left reel 2L, control is performed to stop the bell 2 of the winning combination in alignment with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the left reel 2L and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 1 or nine winning combinations 4 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the left bell B is won, if the first stop is the left reel 2L, control is performed to stop the bell 2 of the winning combination in alignment with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the left reel 2L and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 2 or nine winning combinations 3 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the left bell C is won, if the first stop is the left reel 2L, control is performed to stop the bell 2 of the winning combination aligned with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the left reel 2L and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 5 or nine winning combinations 8 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the left bell D is won, if the first stop is the left reel 2L, control is performed to stop the bell 2 of the winning combination in alignment with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the left reel 2L and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination of 9 winning combinations 6 or 9 winning combinations 7 will be the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the middle bell A is won, if the first stop is the middle reel 2C, control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination in line with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the middle reel 2C and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination of 9 winning combinations 1 or 9 winning combinations 6 will be the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the middle bell B is won, if the first stop is the middle reel 2C, control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination in line with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the middle reel 2C and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination of 9 winning combinations 2 or 9 winning combinations 5 will be the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the middle bell C is won, if the first stop is the middle reel 2C, control is performed so that the bell 1 of the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the middle reel 2C and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 3 or nine winning combinations 8 out of the winning combinations are set to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the middle bell D is won, if the first stop is the middle reel 2C, control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination in line with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the middle reel 2C and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination of the 9th winning combination 4 or the 9th winning combination 7 will be the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the right bell A is won, when the first stop is the right reel 2R, control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination in alignment with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the right reel 2R and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 1 or nine winning combinations 7 of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the right bell B is won, when the first stop is the right reel 2R, the control is performed so that the bell 1 of the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the right reel 2R and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 3 or nine winning combinations 5 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  When the right bell C is won, when the first stop is the right reel 2R, the control is performed so that the bell 1 of the winning combination is stopped on the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the right reel 2R and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, the 9 winning combinations 2 or 9 winning combinations 8 out of the winning winning combinations L1 Control to stop at the same time.

  When the right bell D is won, if the first stop is the right reel 2R, control is performed so that the bell 1 of the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the right reel 2R and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 4 or nine winning combinations 6 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop at the same time.

  Further, when the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D are elected, the first stop is pushed in the wrong order and the bell 1 or the bell 2 is dropped, and the stop switch 8L , 8C, and 8R cannot be operated at an appropriate timing, and any of the nine winning combinations 1 to 8 is missed, and the missed outcome is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped according to the type of the reel that has been finally stopped. Take control.

  More specifically, if any of the 9-piece winning combination 1 to 9-eight winning combination is missed and the final stop is the right reel 2R, the missing roll 1 is aligned with the winning line L1. Control to stop. Further, in the case where any of the 9-piece combination 1 to 9-piece combination 8 is missed and the final stop is the middle reel 2C, the control for stopping the missed outcome 2 in alignment with the winning line L1 is performed. Do. Further, when any of the 9-piece winning combination 1 to 9-piece winning combination 8 is missed and the final stop is the left reel 2L, the control is performed so that the missing roll 3 is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. Do.

  As described above, different operation procedures are set for each type of the winning bell combination as an operation procedure for winning the bell 1 or the bell 2. For this reason, even if one of the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D is won in RT2 or RT3, unless the type of the winning bell role can be specified, Bell 1 or Bell 2 can be prevented from winning. As a result, when it is not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, it is difficult to win the bell 1 or the bell 2, and it is easy to derive the missed outcome, and as a result, it can be easily controlled to RT0.

[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 processing 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 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 unit 4, and by operating the start switch 7, BET processing is performed to instruct the start of

  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.

  In the internal lottery process, when any of BB1 to BB3 and RB1 and RB2 is won, a process for controlling the RT4 (for example, setting the value of the RT4 flag as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. .

  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.

  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, and 8R are operated by the player, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Stop rotating. In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, an example in which the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R will be described. Regardless of whether or not 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, 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, 2R is started, and rotation of any of the reels 2L, 2C, 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 RB1 and RB2 has been won, a process for controlling to the corresponding bonus (for example, a bonus value corresponding to the value of the gaming state flag) Are set).

  Further, in the winning determination process at RT0, when it is determined that the replay 3 (promotional lip) has been won, a process for controlling to RT2 (for example, setting the value of RT2 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. . In the winning determination process at RT0, when it is determined that a replay 4 or a replay 5 (falling lip) has been won, a process for controlling to RT1 (for example, setting the value of RT1 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. It is.

  Further, when it is determined at RT1, RT2, and RT3 that the missed stoppage is stopped on the winning line L1, a process for controlling to RT0 (for example, setting the value of RT0 as the value of the gaming state flag) Is done.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added by 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 RT3 (for example, setting the value of RT3 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  In the payout process, a game state command that can specify the game state of the next game (whether it is RT0 to RT4, BB, or non-BB RB, etc.) is sent to the effect control board 90. Sent.

  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 performs the transition of the game state between RT0 to RT4 and the bonus state, and commands the effect control board according to the progress of the game. 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 recovery process for recovering 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 wins each role based on various counters, various flag setting areas, a gaming state command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, and an internal winning command. The area for storing the situation, 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 game state applied in the game running on the game control board 40 side (winning The situation and gaming state are also provided in the RAM 91c twice. In the present embodiment, when strong strawberry A or melon A is won based on the internal winning command, strong strawberry A winning information or melon A winning information is stored in a predetermined area of RAM 91c.

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

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

  In the effect control process executed in the effect control interrupt process, the sub-control unit 91 performs an AT control process for controlling the effect state to the AT according to the game state and the like, and a game effect and a navigation effect according to the game state and the like. A game effect execution process for execution is performed.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control the AT by executing an AT lottery process described later included in the AT 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. Here, in the present embodiment, the AT lottery is executed when the strong strawberry A or melon A is won when the gaming state is RT0 to RT3. In the AT lottery, a lottery for determining the latent effect and the number of navigation stocks to be given in the first half of the right grant notification is executed.

  Here, the latent effect determination table and the AT lottery table referred to by the sub control unit 91 in the AT lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Hidden effect determination table]
FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining a latent effect determination table. The latent effect determination table is stored in the RAM 91c, and is a table that is referred to when the sub control unit 91 determines the latent effect and AT confirmation notification timing when the AT lottery condition is satisfied.

  The latent effect determination table stores information related to the winning probability, the advantage, and the AT confirmation notification timing corresponding to each of the three types of latent effects (latent effect A, latent effect B, and latent effect Z). .

  More specifically, the winning probability of the latent effect A is “40”%, and the advantage is the “medium” level. Here, the advantage is an advantage for the player when the latent presentation is performed, and the advantage is set higher in the order of “up”, “middle”, and “down”. In other words, when the high-level latent effect is performed, the player has the highest advantage.

  Further, the confirmation notification timing of the latent effect A is “timing other than“ 4 ”or“ 8 ”in the last digit of the number of latent games”.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the latent effect is executed, the number of latent games performed during the latent effect is displayed as a number on the first count display 61 or the second count display 62. It has become so. Each time the latent game is consumed, the count number is incremented by one.

  When the latent effect A is performed, when the last digit of the count number (corresponding to the count number of the latent game) is other than “4” or “8”, the AT confirmation notification is given. ing. That is, when the latent effect A is won by lottery, the sub-control unit 91 is a game in which the last digit of the number of games is other than “4” or “8” from among the maximum of 32 latent games. A game for AT notification is determined. In the following, AT confirmation notification performed in a game in which the last digit of the number of hidden games is other than “4” and “8” is referred to as “normal notification”.

  As a result, when the normal notification is made through the latent effect, the player can recognize that the latent effect being executed is the latent effect A with the medium advantage, and thereafter Expectation for an AT game to be performed can be improved.

  In addition, the winning probability of the latent effect B is “10”%, and the advantage is the “up” level. That is, the latent effect B has the highest advantage for the player compared with other latent effects.

  The confirmation notification timing of the latent effect B is “the timing when the last digit of the number of latent games is“ 4 ”,“ 8 ””. In other words, when the latent effect B is won by lottery, the sub-control unit 91 is a game in which the last digit of the number of games is “4” or “8” from among the maximum of 32 games played. The game to be confirmed is determined. In the following, AT confirmation notification performed in a game in which the last digit of the number of hidden games is “4” and “8” is referred to as “advantage notification”.

  As a result, when the advantage notification is made through the latent effect, the player can recognize that the latent effect being executed is the latent effect B with the higher level of advantage. The expectation for the AT game to be performed can be improved most.

  Further, the winning probability of the latent effect Z is “50”%, and the advantage is the “down” level. The confirmation notification timing of the latent effect Z is “no confirmation notification”. That is, when the latent effect Z is won by lottery, the sub-control unit 91 does not perform AT confirmation notification.

  As a result, if the AT confirmation notification is not made even after the latent effect of 32 games, the player is made to recognize that the latent effect being executed is the latent effect Z having a lower level of advantage. be able to.

[AT lottery table]
FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the AT lottery table. The AT lottery table is a table that is stored in the RAM 91c and is referred to when determining the number of navigation stocks and the number of AT games to be given by the sub control unit 91 when the AT lottery conditions are satisfied.

  The AT lottery table stores the number of AT games and information related to the winning probabilities for each of the latent effects A, B, and Z in correspondence with the number of navigation stocks (0 to 5) to be given.

  More specifically, when the number of navigation stocks to be granted is 0, the number of AT games is “0”, and the winning probability is “0”% for the latent effect A and “0” for the latent effect B. %, The latent effect Z is “100”%. That is, when the latent effect Z is won using the latent effect determination table, the navigation stock number is not given with a probability of 100%. Therefore, as described in the above-described latent effect determination table, in the case of the latent effect Z, AT confirmation notification is not performed.

  When the number of navigation stocks to be given is one, the number of AT games is “10”, and the winning probabilities are “100”% for the latent effect A, “0”% for the latent effect B, and the latent effect. Z is “0”%. That is, when the latent effect A is won using the latent effect determination table, one navigation stock number is given with a probability of 100%.

  If the number of navigation stocks to be given is two, the number of AT games is “20” games, and the winning probabilities are “0”% for the latent effect A, “40”% for the latent effect B, and the latent effect. Z is “0”%. That is, when the latent effect B is won using the latent effect determination table, two navigation stock numbers are given with a probability of 40%.

  If the number of navigation stocks to be given is 3, the number of AT games is “30”, and the winning probabilities are “0”% for the latent effect A, “30”% for the latent effect B, and the latent effect. Z is “0”%. That is, when the latent effect B is won using the latent effect determination table, three navigation stock numbers are given with a probability of 30%.

  If the number of navigation stocks to be given is 4, the number of AT games is “40”, and the winning probabilities are “0”% for the latent effect A, “20”% for the latent effect B, and the latent effect. Z is “0”%. That is, when the latent effect B is won using the latent effect determination table, four navigation stock numbers are given with a probability of 20%.

  Also, when the number of navigation stocks given is 5, the number of AT games is “50” games, and the winning probabilities are “0”% for the latent effect A, “10”% for the latent effect B, and the latent effect. Z is “0”%. That is, when the latent effect B is won using the latent effect determination table, five navigation stock numbers are given with a probability of 10%.

  In this way, the latent effect B is controlled by the AT for 20 games or more with at least two navigation stocks given at the time of one win. On the other hand, even if the latent effect Z is won, no navigation stock is given. In addition, in the latent effect A, only one navigation stock is given in one win, and only 10 games are controlled by the AT. Therefore, it can be said that when the latent effect B is won, it is more advantageous for the player than when the other latent effect A and the latent effect Z are won. Hereinafter, an AT controlled through the latent effect A is referred to as a normal AT, and an AT controlled through the latent effect B is referred to as an advantageous AT.

  Here, with respect to the latent effect A, two or more navigation stocks are given by winning two or more times. Therefore, in this case, the AT is controlled to an advantageous AT that is equal to or more than the advantageous AT performed when the latent effect B is won once.

  When the latent effect is determined using the latent effect determination table as described above, the sub-control unit 91 stores a latent effect flag indicating the type of latent effect and information on the timing of AT confirmation notification in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c.

  When it is determined that one or more navigation stock numbers are assigned using the AT lottery table, 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. . The AT flag indicates the number of navigation stocks every time the navigation stock is granted when the AT lottery condition is satisfied, and indicates the degree of advantage of the AT controlled based on the assigned navigation stock. The sub-control unit 91 specifies whether or not to control to AT based on the AT flag in the RAM 91c. If the sub-control unit 91 is in the state where the AT flag indicating that it is AT when RT0 or RT2, it is controlled to AT. Further, when it is RT2, the sub-control unit 91 consumes navigation stock and controls the AT by the number of AT games corresponding to the number of navigation stock.

[Display mode of latent effect and AT confirmation notification]
The sub-control unit 91 performs a latent effect at RT0 to RT3, and notifies the player that the AT is controlled by displaying an AT confirmation notification on the liquid crystal display 51 at the end of the latent effect.

  More specifically, the sub-control unit 91 performs the latent effect on the condition that the latent effect flag is stored in the RAM 91c in RT0 to RT3, counts the latent game, and displays the counted result as the first result. A count number is displayed on the count display 61 or the second count display 62. In addition, the sub-control part 91 displays a count number on the 1st count display 61, when a latent effect flag is stored based on having won the strong strawberry A. In addition, when the latent effect flag is stored based on winning of melon A, the sub-control unit 91 displays the count number on the second count display 62. Then, the sub-control unit 91 reaches the set value set in advance on the count numbers displayed on the first count display 61 and the second count display 62 on the condition that the AT flag is stored in the RAM 91c. When this happens, the AT confirmation notification is performed.

  For example, if the latent effect flag set based on winning the strong strawberry A indicates the latent effect A, the sub-control unit 91 displays the count number on the first count display 61 and displays the latent effect. Do A. Then, the sub-control unit 91 performs normal notification at a timing when the last digit of the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is other than “4” and “8”.

  Further, if the latent effect flag set based on the winning of strong strawberry A indicates the latent effect B, the sub-control unit 91 displays the count number on the first count display 61 and displays the latent effect. Do B. Then, the sub-control unit 91 performs advantageous notification at the timing when the last digit of the count number displayed on the first count display 61 becomes “4” and “8”.

  Further, if the latent effect flag set based on the winning of strong strawberry A indicates the latent effect Z, the sub control unit 91 displays the count number on the first count display 61 and displays the latent effect. Do Z. Then, the sub-control unit 91 erases the count number displayed on the first count display 61 after passing through the latent effect Z of 32 games, and returns to the normal effect.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the strawberry A is won based on the fact that the strong strawberry A is won (before the right grant notification), when the melon A is won, the count number by the first count display 61 is displayed. In addition to the above display, the count number is displayed in parallel by the second count display 62. At this time, the count number displayed on the first count display 61 corresponds to the count of the number of latent games since the strong strawberry A was won, and the count number displayed on the second count display 62 is melon Corresponds to counting the number of latent games since A is won.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 sets the lower digit of either the count number displayed on the first count display 61 and the count number displayed on the second count display 62 to “4” or “8”. When the AT confirmation notification is performed at a certain timing (that is, when either one of the count indicators is advantageous notification), a special notification described later is performed.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 14, the display mode in the latent effect and AT confirmation notification performed in the liquid crystal display 51 will be specifically described.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a display mode from the latent effect in the liquid crystal display 51 to the AT confirmation notification. As shown in FIG. 14, when a latent effect is performed, an image of a character playing baseball on the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. The baseball production in the latent production is such that the batter stands one at a time every time the latent game is consumed. Then, when the AT confirmation notification is not performed during the 32 game latent effect, an effect in which all the batting results of the 32 game are strikeout is performed, and the effect that the baseball game is ended while the latent effect ends. It is.

  On the other hand, when the normal notification is performed on both the first count display 61 and the second count display 62 during the latent effect, an effect in which the hitting result becomes a hit is performed simultaneously with the notification. In addition, when an advantageous notification is made on either the first count indicator 61 or the second count indicator 62 during the latent effect, a special effect in which the batting result is a home run is performed simultaneously with the notification. .

  In addition, since the effect that the batting result is a home run is only when either one of the first count display 61 and the second count display 62 is advantageous notification, the first count display 61 and the second count display There is a possibility that it is performed only at the timing when the last digit of the count number displayed in either one of 62 is “4” or “8”. Therefore, in a game in which the last digit of the count number displayed on either the first count display 61 or the second count display 62 is “4” or “8”, a home run effect is performed. It is possible to improve a player's expectation for being played. Therefore, as the game approaches when the last digit of the count number displayed on one of the first count display 61 and the second count display 62 becomes the timing “4”, “8”, The expectation of the person will gradually increase.

  For example, in the example of the latent effect shown in FIG. 14, the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “7”, and the count number displayed on the second count display 62 is “3”. The person can recognize that the seventh game of the latent game after winning the strong strawberry and the third game of the latent game after winning the melon A were performed.

  Thereafter, the reel rotates and one game is consumed (the reel stops), and the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is incremented by one to “8”, and the second count display The count number displayed on the device 62 is “4”. At this time, an effect that the character hits a home run is performed, and a special effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with the characters “HOME RUN! As a result, the player will perform a home run in the eighth game of the latent game after winning the strong strawberry and the fourth game of the latent game after winning the melon A, and the advantageous AT is fixed. I can recognize that. Note that the AT confirmation notification is not limited to the one displayed when the reel stops, but when the start switch 7 is turned on in a game in which the count number displayed on the count display reaches a predetermined value (the reel rotates). May be displayed).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of AT lottery conditions are established within the period before the right grant notification, and two count numbers are notified in parallel in each game. When the count number becomes a specific count number (in this embodiment, the lower digit is “4”, “8”), a special effect is performed. For this reason, even in a situation where two count numbers are notified in parallel, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that there is a possibility that an advantageous AT has been given to the player.

  Note that the AT confirmation notification mode is not limited to such a mode, and may be any mode as long as the player can specify that the navigation stock is given. For example, not only what is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, but AT confirmation notification may be performed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  In addition, when a hit effect is performed, the notification is not limited to 100% normal notification, but even when a hit effect is performed, an advantageous notification may be performed at a predetermined rate (for example, a probability of 30%). Good.

  In the present embodiment, the game number notification effect is performed when the number of navigation stocks is consumed. The game number notification effect is an effect of notifying the liquid crystal display 51 of the number of AT games performed after the latent effect. In this embodiment, since the consumption of the number of navigation stocks is only RT2, the game number notification effect is performed only by RT2.

  Furthermore, the number of initial games to be notified in the game number notification effect is not the number of AT games corresponding to all assigned navigation stock numbers, but the AT corresponding to the number of navigation stocks divided into one or more times. It corresponds to the number of games. Here, the number of initial games is the number of AT games corresponding to the number of navigation stocks consumed first after the latent effect. In addition, the number of AT games corresponding to the remaining number of navigation stocks other than the number of initial games is notified by an additional game number notification effect according to the winning situation of subsequent games.

  More specifically, the sub-control unit 91 consumes only a part of the number of navigation stocks instead of consuming all the given number of navigation stocks when it is the first AT hit in the AT lottery. The liquid crystal display 51 is informed that the AT is to be controlled. For example, even when the number of 30 AT games corresponding to three navigation stocks is given, a message such as “20 games acquired!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 after the AT confirmation notification. Note that the first AT hit means that the navigation stock is awarded and the navigation stock is given when the navigation stock has not been given yet and the AT is not in progress.

  Then, the sub-control unit 91 stores, in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, unreported game number information for specifying the number of unreported games corresponding to the number of remaining navigation stocks that have not been consumed. That is, when the sub-control unit 91 notifies the number of AT games controlled by the AT game number notification process, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the number of unreported games by subtracting the number of unreported games stored in the RAM 91c by the number of notified AT games. The number of unannounced games for updating is updated. The remaining number of navigation stocks is divided into one or a plurality of times and consumed in accordance with a predetermined condition (for example, the winning situation of each game) by an AT game number notification process to be described later. In the number notification effect, the liquid crystal display 51 notifies that the AT is additionally controlled.

  For example, the sub-control unit 91 consumes two navigation stocks and stores “20” for the first time when information on the number of unreported games for specifying “30 games” corresponding to three navigation stocks is stored. When the number of AT games of “game” is notified, the information on the number of unreported games stored in the RAM 91c is updated to information on the number of unreported games for specifying “10 games” corresponding to one navigation stock. Then, the sub-control unit 91 displays a message such as “Add 10 games!” On the liquid crystal display 51 on the basis of the information on the number of unreported games according to a predetermined condition. To inform the player.

  Thereby, the player can effectively have the impression that the navigation stock is newly given according to the result of the game after being controlled by the AT, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when the sub-control unit 91 wins again in the AT lottery (that is, determines the addition of the navigation stock) when the navigation stock corresponding to the number of unannounced AT games remains from the unreported game number information, An unreported game stored in the RAM 91c is added to the number of navigation stocks for adding the number of navigation stocks acquired this time, and the number of unreported games for specifying the number of AT games corresponding to the number of navigation stocks after the addition is added. Update number information. For example, when information on the number of unreported games for identifying “30 games” corresponding to three navigation stocks is stored, the sub-control unit 91 wins an extra in the AT lottery and sets two navigation stocks. When it is determined that the corresponding “20 games” are given, 30 + 20 = 50, and the unreported game number information for specifying the “50 games” corresponding to the five navigation stocks is stored in the RAM 91c. Information game number information is updated.

  Note that the aspect of the game number notification effect is not limited to such an aspect, and may be any aspect as long as the player can specify the number of AT games that can be controlled by the AT. For example, not only what is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, but a game number notification effect may be performed by using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the player of the number of remaining AT games by causing the liquid crystal display 51 to display an AT count number indicating the number of remaining AT games. This AT count number is displayed in a subtracted manner every time an AT game is played. As the AT count number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, only the number of AT games already notified to the player by the game number notification effect is displayed. For this reason, the number of AT games corresponding to the remaining number of navigation stocks not yet notified in the game number notification effect is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the AT count number. In addition, when a game number notification effect is additionally performed according to a predetermined condition, the number of AT games additionally notified is added to the AT count number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and displayed. The Thereby, even if the number of AT games displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is subtracted as the game is digested, it is possible to improve the player's expectation that it will be added according to the winning situation of the subsequent game. .

[AT management processing]
The sub-control unit 91 manages the control to the AT based on the AT flag set in accordance with the AT lottery result by performing the AT management process included in the AT control process when it is RT0 or RT2. To do.

  The sub-control unit 91 controls to the AT when the AT confirmation notification is performed at RT1 or RT2, or when the AT determination notification is performed at either RT1 or RT3 and the routine proceeds to RT0. Note that when the RT2 is controlled to RT2 by winning a replay 3 (promotion lip) at RT0 during the AT, the control to the AT is continued also at the RT2.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 controls to non-AT when it is controlled to RT1 by winning Replay 4 and Replay 5 (falling lip) at RT0 during AT. It should be noted that the navigation stock possessed at the time of shifting to RT1 is carried over until it subsequently shifts to RT2.

  In addition, when a missed item is derived at RT2 during AT, the sub-control unit 91 continues to control the AT even at RT0 if the number of navigation stocks that have not yet been consumed remains. In this case, even if the number of AT games corresponding to the number of navigation stock consumed in RT2 is shifted to RT0 without being digested, the number of AT games that have not been digested is reset.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs AT management processing, and counts the number of digested AT games when the AT is RT0 or RT2. If the sub-control unit 91 determines that the counted number of AT games has reached the number of AT games corresponding to the consumed number of navigation stocks, the sub-control unit 91 consumes the remaining number of navigation stocks and executes the next AT game. On the other hand, if there is no remaining number of navigation stocks, the sub-control unit 91 performs non-AT control.

  When controlled to non-AT, the navigation effect is not executed. Thereby, in RT0, it becomes difficult for the replay 3 (promotional lip) to be won, and the replay 4 and the replay 5 (falling lip) are likely to occur. Moreover, in RT2, it is easy to derive a missed appearance. Therefore, by controlling to non-AT, it is possible to prevent the game at RT0 and RT2 from being continued as much as possible.

[Navigation 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.

  Note that the navigation target combinations at RT0 are Lips A to F, left bells A to D, middle bells A to D, and right bells A to D. The navigation target combinations in RT2 are left bells A to D, middle bells A to D, and right bells A to D.

  As a navigation effect when winning one of Lips A to F, the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is notified according to the winning situation. For example, as a navigation effect when winning Lip A, a navigation effect corresponding to “forward press” is made on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51. This makes it easier for the player to win the replay 3 (promotional lip) and shift to RT2, and to prevent the replay 4 and replay 5 (falling lip) from winning and moving to RT1. it can.

  As a navigation effect when winning one of Lips A to F, the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is notified according to the winning situation. For example, as a navigation effect when winning Lip A, a navigation effect corresponding to “forward press” is made on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51. This makes it easier for the player to win the replay 3 (promotional lip) and shift to RT2, and to prevent the replay 4 and replay 5 (falling lip) from winning and moving to RT1. it can.

  As described above, the navigation effect in the present embodiment is notified of a message reminding an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player. In addition, the aspect of a navigation effect is not restricted above, 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, thereby displaying a game state effect related to the current game state or effect state, the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55. Execute using electrical parts such as.

  As the gaming state effect, for example, when the player is in the non-AT regardless of the gaming state, for example, an effect such as displaying a message “Normally” on the liquid crystal display 51 is performed. In addition, when the AT is being performed regardless of the gaming state, for example, an effect such as displaying a message “AT AT” on the liquid crystal display 51 is performed.

[Confirmed notification pattern table]
Next, the case where the AT lottery condition is established again and another latent effect is newly performed during the first half of the right grant notification after the AT lottery condition is established will be described.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining the fixed notification pattern table. The fixed notification pattern table is stored in the RAM 91c, and when the AT lottery condition is satisfied again and another latent effect is newly performed during the first period of the right grant notification, the sub control unit 91 performs the AT fixed notification timing. It is a table to be referred when resetting.

  The confirmation notification pattern table includes a combination of the type of the latent effect performed first in the period before the right grant notification and the type of the latent effect newly performed after the AT lottery condition is established again in the first period of the right grant notification. Correspondingly, information on the AT fixed notification timing that can be reset by the sub-control unit 91 is stored. In addition, a fixed alerting | reporting pattern table shows the table | surface when the previous latent production is performed based on having won strong strawberry A, and subsequent latent production is performed based on having won melon A after that. Yes. In the fixed notification pattern table of FIG. 15, the notations of (Pattern 1) to (Pattern 13) correspond to the patterns 1 to 13 shown in FIGS. 16 to 19, respectively, and are examples of situations that may occur.

  As shown in FIG. 15, when the latent effect Z is performed first in the period before the right grant notification and the latent effect Z is performed later, the AT confirmation notification is performed because any latent effect is the latent effect Z. There is nothing.

  Next, when the latent effect Z is performed first in the period before the right grant notification and the latent effect A is performed later, the AT confirmation notification timing is normally set for both the first count display 61 and the second count display 62. It is set to the timing at which notification is performed. As an example at this time, a specific description will be given using Pattern 1 in FIG.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a timing table showing an example of the relationship between the number of latent game counts performed during the first period of right grant notification and the execution timing of AT confirmation notification. In the timing table of FIG. 16, patterns 1 to 4 are shown as an example. The timing table shows the types of previous and subsequent latent effects and their respective advantages. In the timing table, the count number of the latent game corresponding to the previous latent effect and the count number of the latent game corresponding to the subsequent latent effect are shown. Furthermore, the timing table shows the count number displayed on the first count display 61, the count number displayed on the second count display 62, and information on the AT notification notification timing. Note that “o” marks in the count column of the first latent effect and the subsequent latent effect indicate the AT decision notification schedule timing determined by lottery. Further, “◯” marks in the AT confirmation notification count column indicate the AT confirmation notification timing after resetting by the sub-control unit 91.

[Pattern 1]
As shown in pattern 1, when the AT lottery condition is established (strong strawberry A is won) and the latent effect Z is performed first, the sub-control unit 91 counts the latent effect Z. In the first count display 61, the count number from “1” is displayed. Since the previously performed effect is a latent effect Z, AT confirmation notification is not scheduled.

  Thereafter, the AT lottery condition is again established in the second game after the previous latent effect Z is performed (winning melon A), and if the latent effect A is performed from the third game, the subsequent latent effect is performed. The sub-control unit 91 performs a count corresponding to A. At this time, the second count display 62 displays the count number from “1” in parallel with the display of the first count display 61 based on the count corresponding to the later latent effect A. Since the effect performed later is the latent effect A, the AT is determined in the game in which the lower one digit of the count is other than “4” and “8” in both the first count display 61 and the second count display 62. Notification is scheduled. In the case of the example of pattern 1, as a result of the lottery, AT confirmation notification is scheduled at the game “5” in the count.

  Further, based on the game in which the first count display 61 starts displaying the count number based on the establishment of the previous AT lottery condition, or on the second count display 62 based on the subsequent establishment of the AT lottery condition, Based on the game for which display has been started, the sub-control unit 91 resets the game for notifying the AT confirmation. Further, when resetting, the number of navigation stocks determined to be given when the previous AT lottery condition is established based on the AT flag and the latent effect flag stored in the RAM 91c by the sub-control unit 91, and the subsequent AT lottery condition The number of navigation stocks determined to be granted at the time of establishment and the AT fixed notification timing scheduled are specified, and the AT notification notification game is reset.

  In the case of the example of pattern 1, since there is no fixed notification schedule based on the establishment of the previous AT lottery condition, when the game counted by the subsequent AT lottery condition is established as a reference, the fixed notification schedule is displayed on the first count indicator 61. The count number displayed on the “7” game and the count number displayed on the second count display 62 are the “5” game.

  Here, since the first is the combination of the latent effect Z and the subsequent is the latent effect A, the AT confirmation notification is performed based on the first count display 61 and the second even if the game counted by the subsequent AT lottery condition is established as a reference. Both the count display 62 is a normal notification and there is no problem.

  Therefore, the AT confirmation notification is reset in a game in which the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “7” and the count number displayed on the second count display 62 is “5”.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the AT lottery condition is satisfied during the first period of the right grant notification, the AT lottery condition is again set apart from the count number set based on the already established AT lottery condition. Based on this, the count number is set in parallel, and the count number is notified in each game. As a result, even if the AT lottery condition is satisfied again, the player can be notified in parallel of the count number in consideration of the establishment of the AT lottery condition again. It is possible to have a sense of expectation that the grant of rights will be announced. As a result, in the period from when the AT lottery condition is established to when the AT is controlled, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered even when the AT lottery condition is established again. In addition, since the game to be notified of AT confirmation is reset based on any one of the games in which the notification of a plurality of count numbers is started in parallel, the navigation stock that should be appropriately notified to the player Based on the AT confirmation notification can be performed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the establishment of the AT lottery condition is established when it is determined that the winning of any one of the strong strawberry A and the melon A is permitted. When the occurrence of a prize by strong strawberry A or melon A is allowed, the pattern information is notified in parallel. Therefore, the generation of strong strawberry A or melon A is allowed, and the count number is notified. It becomes easier for the player to recognize the correspondence with what is done in parallel. In addition, since it is possible to provide variations in the parallel notification of the count numbers according to the type of winning combination, it is possible to improve the fun of the game.

[Pattern 2]
As shown in Pattern 2, when the AT lottery condition is established (strong strawberry A is won) and the latent effect Z is performed first, the sub-control unit 91 counts the latent effect Z. In the first count display 61, the count number from “1” is displayed. Since the previously performed effect is a latent effect Z, AT confirmation notification is not scheduled.

  Thereafter, the AT lottery condition is established again in the third game after the previous latent effect Z is performed (winning melon A), and if the latent effect A is performed from the fourth game, the subsequent latent effect is performed. The sub-control unit 91 performs a count corresponding to A. At this time, the second count display 62 displays the count number from “1” in parallel with the display of the first count display 61 based on the count corresponding to the later latent effect A. Since the effect performed later is the latent effect A, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for a game in which the last digit of the count is other than “4” and “8”. In the case of the example of pattern 2, as a result of the lottery, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for the “5th” game in the count.

  Furthermore, since there is no fixed notification schedule based on the establishment of the previous AT lottery condition, the fixed notification schedule is displayed on the first count display 61 when the game counted by the subsequent AT lottery condition is set as a reference. The number is the “8” game, and the count number displayed on the second count display 62 is the “5” game. In this case, the game with the count number “8” displayed on the first count display 61 is advantageous.

  When the latent effect Z is ahead and the latent effect A is behind, as in the pattern 2, the AT confirmation notification is not performed to the advantageous AT after the completion of the latent effect. Both the second count display 62 must be in a normal notification. However, if the AT confirmation notification is made advantageous in the first count display 61 as described above, the player will misunderstand that it is controlled to the advantageous AT after the end of the latent effect, which causes a problem.

  Thus, the AT count notification schedule is shifted backward by one so that both the first count display 61 and the second count display 62 perform normal notification, and the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is displayed. Is “9”, and the AT confirmation notification is reset in the game in which the count number displayed on the second count indicator 62 is “6”.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 15, when the latent effect Z is performed first in the period before the right grant notification and the latent effect B is performed later, the first count display 61 normally performs the AT notification notification timing. The notification is reset so that an advantageous notification is made on the second count indicator 62.

  Next, when the latent effect A is performed first in the period before the right grant notification and the latent effect Z is performed later, both the first count indicator 61 and the second count indicator 62 are used as AT notification notification timings. It is reset so that the normal notification is performed. As an example at this time, a specific description will be given using Pattern 3 and Pattern 4 in FIG.

[Pattern 3]
As shown in pattern 3, when the AT lottery condition is established (strong strawberry A is won) and the latent effect A is performed first, the sub-control unit 91 counts the latent effect A. In the first count display 61, the count number from “1” is displayed. Since the previously performed effect is a latent effect A, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for a game in which the last digit of the count is other than “4” and “8”. In the case of the example of pattern 3, as a result of the lottery, AT confirmation notification is scheduled at the game “5” in the count.

  After that, when the latent effect A is performed again, the AT lottery condition is satisfied again in the second game (winning melon A), and when the latent effect Z is performed from the third game, the subsequent latent effect is performed. The sub-control unit 91 performs a count corresponding to Z. At this time, the second count display 62 displays the count number from “1” in parallel with the display of the first count display 61 based on the count corresponding to the subsequent latent effect Z. Since the effect performed later is the latent effect Z, AT confirmation notification is not scheduled.

  Further, since there is no final notification schedule based on the establishment of the subsequent AT lottery condition, the final notification schedule is displayed on the first count display 61 when the game counted by the previous AT lottery condition is set as a reference. The number is the “5” game, and the count number displayed on the second count display 62 is the “3” game.

  Here, since the first is the combination of the latent effect A and the subsequent is the latent effect Z, the AT confirmation notification is performed by the first count display 61 and the second even if the game counted by the previous AT lottery condition is set as a reference. Both the count display 62 is a normal notification and there is no problem.

  Therefore, the AT confirmation notification is reset in a game in which the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “5” and the count number displayed on the second count display 62 is “3”.

  If the timing of the AT confirmation notification after resetting is not different from the confirmation notification schedule of the previous latent effect A as in pattern 3, the confirmation notification of the previous latent effect A is performed without resetting. The schedule may be AT confirmation notification.

[Pattern 4]
As shown in Pattern 4, when the AT lottery condition is established (strong strawberry A is won) and the latent effect A is performed first, the sub-control unit 91 counts the latent effect A. In the first count display 61, the count number from “1” is displayed. Since the previously performed effect is a latent effect A, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for a game in which the last digit of the count is other than “4” and “8”. In the case of the example of the pattern 4, as a result of the lottery, AT confirmation notification is scheduled at the count “5” game.

  After that, when the first latent effect A is performed, the AT lottery condition is again established in the first game (winning melon A), and when the latent effect Z is performed from the second game, the subsequent latent effect is performed. The sub-control unit 91 performs a count corresponding to Z. At this time, the second count display 62 displays the count number from “1” in parallel with the display of the first count display 61 based on the count corresponding to the subsequent latent effect Z. Since the effect performed later is the latent effect Z, AT confirmation notification is not scheduled.

  Further, since there is no final notification schedule based on the establishment of the subsequent AT lottery condition, the final notification schedule is displayed on the first count display 61 when the game counted by the previous AT lottery condition is set as a reference. The number is the “5” game, and the count number displayed on the second count display 62 is the “4” game. In this case, the game with the count number “4” displayed on the second count display 62 is advantageous.

  When the latent effect A is ahead and the latent effect Z is behind, as in pattern 4, since the AT is not controlled to the advantageous AT after the latent effect is ended, the AT confirmation notification is performed by the first count display 61 and Both the second count indicator 62 must be in a normal notification. However, if the AT confirmation notification is made advantageous in the second count display 62 as described above, the player will mistakenly think that the player is controlled to the advantageous AT after the end of the latent effect, which causes a problem.

  Thus, the AT count notification schedule is shifted backward by one so that both the first count display 61 and the second count display 62 perform normal notification, and the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is displayed. Is “6”, and the AT confirmation notification is reset in the game in which the count number displayed on the second count indicator 62 is “5”.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 15, when the latent effect A is performed first in the period before the right grant notification and the latent effect A is performed later, the first count indicator 61 and the first counter 61 are used as AT notification notification timings. The two-count indicator 62 is reset so that normal notification is performed. As an example at this time, a specific description will be given using pattern 5 and pattern 6 in FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining a timing table showing an example of the relationship between the number of latent game counts performed during the right grant notification first period and the execution timing of AT confirmation notification.

[Pattern 5]
As shown in pattern 5, when the AT lottery condition is established (strong strawberry A is won) and the latent effect A is performed first, the sub-control unit 91 counts the latent effect A. In the first count display 61, the count number from “1” is displayed. Since the previously performed effect is a latent effect A, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for a game in which the last digit of the count is other than “4” and “8”. In the case of the example of the pattern 5, as a result of the lottery, AT confirmation notification is scheduled at the game “5” in the count.

  After that, when the latent effect A is performed again, the AT lottery condition is again established in the second game (winning melon A), and when the latent effect A is performed from the third game, the subsequent latent effect is performed. The sub-control unit 91 performs a count corresponding to A. At this time, the second count display 62 displays the count number from “1” in parallel with the display of the first count display 61 based on the count corresponding to the later latent effect A. Since the effect performed later is the latent effect A, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for a game in which the last digit of the count is other than “4” and “8”. In the case of the example of the pattern 5, as a result of the lottery, AT confirmation notification is scheduled at the game “5” in the count.

  Furthermore, when the game counted by the establishment of the previous AT lottery condition is used as a reference, the fixed notification schedule is that the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “5” game, and the second count display 62 The displayed count number is “3” game. In addition, when the game counted by the subsequent AT lottery condition is set as a reference, the fixed notification schedule is that the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “7” game, and the second count display 62 The displayed count number is “5” game.

  Here, if priority is given to the case where the game counted by the previous AT lottery condition is established, both the first count indicator 61 and the second count indicator 62 are normally notified. Here, in the case of the example of the pattern 5, since the first is the combination of the latent effect A and the latter is the combination of the latent effect A, there is no problem.

  Therefore, on the basis of the game counted when the previous AT lottery condition is established, the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “5”, and the count number displayed on the second count display 62 is “3”. The AT confirmation notification is reset in the game.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, even when the AT lottery condition is established during the first period of the right grant notification, the navigation stock that has already been granted based on the AT lottery condition established before the establishment of the AT lottery condition is applied. Based on the game (based on the game counted when the previous AT lottery condition is established), the game for which the AT confirmation is notified is reset, so that the AT confirmation notification can be performed in the order given to the player. As a result, there is no distrust to the player that the already assigned navigation stock cannot be obtained.

[Pattern 6]
As shown in Pattern 6, when the AT lottery condition is established (winning strong strawberry A) and the latent effect A is performed first, the sub-control unit 91 counts the latent effect A. In the first count display 61, the count number from “1” is displayed. Since the previously performed effect is a latent effect A, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for a game in which the last digit of the count is other than “4” and “8”. In the case of the example of the pattern 5, as a result of the lottery, AT confirmation notification is scheduled at the game “5” in the count.

  After that, when the first latent effect A is performed, the AT lottery condition is satisfied again in the first game (winning melon A), and when the latent effect A is performed from the second game, the subsequent latent effect is performed. The sub-control unit 91 performs a count corresponding to A. At this time, the second count display 62 displays the count number from “1” in parallel with the display of the first count display 61 based on the count corresponding to the later latent effect A. Since the effect performed later is the latent effect A, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for a game in which the last digit of the count is other than “4” and “8”. In the case of the example of the pattern 5, as a result of the lottery, AT confirmation notification is scheduled at the game “5” in the count.

  Furthermore, when the game counted by the establishment of the previous AT lottery condition is used as a reference, the fixed notification schedule is that the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “5” game, and the second count display 62 The displayed count number is “4” game. Further, when the game counted by the subsequent AT lottery condition is established as a reference, the final notification schedule is that the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “6” game, and the second count display 62 The displayed count number is “5” game.

  Here, when the game counted by the establishment of the previous AT lottery condition is used as a reference, the game number “4” displayed on the second count display 62 becomes an advantageous notification.

  When the first is the latent effect A and the latter is the latent effect A as in the pattern 6, the AT is not controlled to the advantageous AT after the latent effect is ended, and the AT confirmation notification is performed by the first count display 61 and the first one. Both the two-count indicator 62 must be a normal notification. However, if the AT confirmation notification is made advantageous in the second count display 62 based on the game counted when the previous AT lottery condition is satisfied as described above, the player is controlled to the advantageous AT after the end of the latent effect. Would be a problem.

  Therefore, the first count display is based on the game counted when the AT lottery condition is satisfied later, so that the first count display 61 and the second count display 62 both perform normal notification. The AT confirmation notification is reset in the game in which the count number displayed on the device 61 is “6” and the count number displayed on the second count display device 62 is “5”.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 15, when the latent effect A is performed first and the latent effect B is performed later in the period before the right grant notification, the first count display 61 and the first count display 61 are used as the AT confirmation notification timing. Resetting is performed so that advantageous notification is performed on one of the two-count indicator 62 and normal notification is performed on the other. As an example at this time, a specific description will be given using pattern 7 and pattern 8 in FIG.

[Pattern 7]
As shown in Pattern 7, when the AT lottery condition is established (strong strawberry A is won) and the latent effect A is performed first, the sub-control unit 91 counts the latent effect A. In the first count display 61, the count number from “1” is displayed. Since the previously performed effect is a latent effect A, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for a game in which the last digit of the count is other than “4” and “8”. In the case of the example of pattern 7, as a result of the lottery, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for the “13th” game in the count.

  Thereafter, if the AT lottery condition is satisfied again in the sixth game after the previous latent effect A is performed (winning melon A) and the latent effect B is performed from the seventh game, the subsequent latent effect is performed. The sub-control unit 91 performs a count corresponding to B. At this time, the second count display 62 displays the count number from “1” in parallel with the display of the first count display 61 based on the count corresponding to the later latent effect B. Since the effect performed later is the latent effect B, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for a game in which the last digit of the count is “4” or “8”. In the case of the example of pattern 7, as a result of the lottery, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for the “8” game in the count.

  Furthermore, when the game counted by the establishment of the previous AT lottery condition is used as a reference, the confirmed notification schedule is that the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “13” game, and the second count display 62 The displayed count number is “7” game. Further, when the game counted by the subsequent AT lottery condition is set as a reference, the final notification schedule is that the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “14” game, and the second count display 62 is displayed. The displayed count number is “8” game.

  Here, when the game counted by the establishment of the previous AT lottery condition is used as a reference, both the first count indicator 61 and the second count indicator 62 are normally notified. On the other hand, when the game counted by the later establishment of the AT lottery condition is used as a reference, both the first count indicator 61 and the second count indicator 62 are advantageously notified.

  When the latent effect A is ahead and the latent effect B is behind, as in the pattern 7, control can be performed to either the normal AT or the advantageous AT after the latent effect ends. For this reason, the AT confirmation notification must be advantageously notified on one of the first count indicator 61 and the second count indicator 62 and the normal notification on the other.

  Therefore, the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “18” so that advantageous notification is performed on either the first count display 61 or the second count display 62, and the second count display The AT confirmation notification is reset in the game in which the count number displayed in 62 is “12”.

[Pattern 8]
As shown in Pattern 8, when the AT lottery condition is established (strong strawberry A is won) and the latent effect A is performed first, the sub-control unit 91 counts the latent effect A. In the first count display 61, the count number from “1” is displayed. Since the previously performed effect is a latent effect A, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for a game in which the last digit of the count is other than “4” and “8”. In the case of the example of pattern 8, as a result of the lottery, AT confirmation notification is scheduled at the game “5” in the count.

  After that, when the first latent effect B is performed, the AT lottery condition is again established in the first game (winning melon A), and when the latent effect B is performed from the second game, the subsequent latent effect is performed. The sub-control unit 91 performs a count corresponding to B. At this time, the second count display 62 displays the count number from “1” in parallel with the display of the first count display 61 based on the count corresponding to the later latent effect B. Since the effect performed later is the latent effect B, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for a game in which the last digit of the count is “4” or “8”. In the case of the example of pattern 7, as a result of the lottery, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for the “8” game in the count.

  Furthermore, when the game counted by the establishment of the previous AT lottery condition is used as a reference, the fixed notification schedule is that the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “5” game, and the second count display 62 The displayed count number is “4” game. Further, when the game counted by the subsequent AT lottery condition is established as a reference, the final notification schedule is that the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “9” game, and the second count display 62 The displayed count number is “8” game.

  When the latent effect A is ahead and the latent effect B is behind, as in the pattern 8, after the latent effect is finished, it is possible to control either the normal AT or the advantageous AT. For this reason, the AT confirmation notification must be advantageously notified on one of the first count indicator 61 and the second count indicator 62 and the normal notification on the other.

  Here, if priority is given to the case where the game counted by the establishment of the previous AT lottery condition is used as a reference, either one of the first count display 61 and the second count display 62 becomes advantageous notification and there is no problem.

  Therefore, the AT confirmation notification is reset in a game in which the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “5” and the count number displayed on the second count display 62 is “4”.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 15, when the latent effect B is performed first in the period before the right grant notification and the latent effect Z is performed later, the first count display 61 is advantageous as the AT confirmation notification timing. The notification is reset so that the normal notification is performed on the second count indicator 62.

  Next, when the latent effect B is performed first in the period before the right grant notification and the latent effect A is performed later, either of the first count display 61 and the second count display 62 is used as the AT confirmation notification timing. It is reset so that advantageous notification is performed on one side and normal notification is performed on the other side. As an example at this time, a specific description will be given using pattern 9 and pattern 10 in FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a timing table showing an example of the relationship between the count number of the latent game performed during the first period of the right grant notification and the execution timing of the AT confirmation notification.

[Pattern 9]
As shown in pattern 9, when the AT lottery condition is established (strong strawberry A is won) and the latent effect B is performed first, the sub-control unit 91 counts the latent effect B. In the first count display 61, the count number from “1” is displayed. Since the previously performed effect is the latent effect B, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for a game in which the last digit of the count is “4” or “8”. In the case of the example of pattern 9, as a result of the lottery, AT confirmation notification is scheduled at the game “4” in the count.

  Thereafter, the AT lottery condition is again established in the second game after the previous latent effect B is performed (winning melon A), and if the latent effect A is performed from the third game, the subsequent latent effect is performed. The sub-control unit 91 performs a count corresponding to A. At this time, the second count display 62 displays the count number from “1” in parallel with the display of the first count display 61 based on the count corresponding to the later latent effect A. Since the effect performed later is the latent effect A, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for a game in which the last digit of the count is other than “4” and “8”. In the case of the example of pattern 8, as a result of the lottery, AT confirmation notification is scheduled at the game “5” in the count.

  Furthermore, when the game counted by the establishment of the previous AT lottery condition is used as a reference, the fixed notification schedule is that the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “4” game, and the second count display 62 The displayed count number is “2” game. In addition, when the game counted by the subsequent AT lottery condition is set as a reference, the fixed notification schedule is that the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “7” game, and the second count display 62 The displayed count number is “5” game.

  When the latent effect B is ahead and the latent effect A is behind as in the pattern 9, the normal AT and the advantageous AT can be controlled after the latent effect ends. For this reason, the AT confirmation notification must be advantageously notified on one of the first count indicator 61 and the second count indicator 62 and the normal notification on the other.

  Therefore, as described above, there is no problem even if AT confirmation notification is used as advantageous notification in one of the first count display 61 and the second count display 62.

  Therefore, the AT confirmation notification is reset in a game in which the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “4” and the count number displayed on the second count display 62 is “2”.

[Pattern 10]
As shown in pattern 10, when the AT lottery condition is satisfied (strong strawberry A is won) and the latent effect B is performed first, the sub-control unit 91 counts the latent effect B. In the first count display 61, the count number from “1” is displayed. Since the previously performed effect is the latent effect B, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for a game in which the last digit of the count is “4” or “8”. In the case of the example of pattern 10, as a result of the lottery, AT confirmation notification is scheduled at the “8” game in the count.

  Thereafter, if the AT lottery condition is satisfied again in the fourth game after the previous latent effect B is performed (winning melon A) and the latent effect A is performed from the fifth game, the subsequent latent effect is performed. The sub-control unit 91 performs a count corresponding to A. At this time, the second count display 62 displays the count number from “1” in parallel with the display of the first count display 61 based on the count corresponding to the later latent effect A. Since the effect performed later is the latent effect A, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for a game in which the last digit of the count is other than “4” and “8”. In the case of the example of pattern 10, as a result of the lottery, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for the game “5” in the count.

  Furthermore, when the game counted based on the previous AT lottery condition is established as a reference, the fixed notification schedule is that the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “8” game, and the second count display 62 The displayed count number is “4” game. Further, when the game counted by the subsequent AT lottery condition is established as a reference, the final notification schedule is that the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “9” game, and the second count display 62 The displayed count number is “5” game.

  Here, when the game counted when the previous AT lottery condition is satisfied is used as a reference, both the first count display 61 and the second count display 62 are advantageously notified, and the game counted when the subsequent AT lottery condition is satisfied. Is used as a reference, both the first count indicator 61 and the second count indicator 62 are normally notified.

  When the latent effect B is ahead and the latent effect A is behind, as in the pattern 10, the normal AT and the advantageous AT are controlled after the latent effect ends. For this reason, the AT confirmation notification must be advantageously notified on one of the first count indicator 61 and the second count indicator 62 and the normal notification on the other.

  However, as described above, if the first count indicator 61 and the second count indicator 62 are normally notified, the player will misunderstand that the player is normally controlled by AT after the end of the latent effect, which causes a problem. . On the other hand, if the first count indicator 61 and the second count indicator 62 are advantageously notified as described above, the player will misunderstand that the player will be controlled by the advantageous AT twice after the end of the latent effect. It becomes a problem.

  Therefore, the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “12” so that advantageous notification is performed on either the first count display 61 or the second count display 62, and the second count display The AT confirmation notification is reset in the game in which the count number displayed in 62 is “8”.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 15, when the latent effect B is performed first in the period before the right grant notification and the latent effect B is performed later, the first count indicator 61 and the first counter 61 are used as AT notification notification timings. The two-count indicator 62 is reset so that advantageous notification is performed. As an example at this time, a specific description will be given using patterns 11, 12 and 13 in FIGS. 18 and 19 are diagrams for explaining a timing table showing an example of the relationship between the number of latent game counts performed during the first period of right grant notification and the execution timing of AT confirmation notification.

[Pattern 11]
As shown in pattern 11, when the AT lottery condition is satisfied (strong strawberry A is won) and the latent effect B is performed first, the sub-control unit 91 counts the latent effect B. In the first count display 61, the count number from “1” is displayed. Since the previously performed effect is the latent effect B, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for a game in which the last digit of the count is “4” or “8”. In the case of the example of pattern 11, as a result of the lottery, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for the “8” game in the count.

  Thereafter, the AT lottery condition is again established in the sixth game after the previous latent effect B is performed (winning the melon A), and if the latent effect B is performed from the seventh game, the subsequent latent effect is performed. The sub-control unit 91 performs a count corresponding to B. At this time, the second count display 62 displays the count number from “1” in parallel with the display of the first count display 61 based on the count corresponding to the later latent effect B. Since the effect performed later is the latent effect B, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for a game in which the last digit of the count is “4” or “8”. In the case of the example of pattern 10, as a result of the lottery, AT confirmation notification is scheduled at the game “4” in the count.

  Furthermore, when the game counted based on the previous AT lottery condition is established as a reference, the fixed notification schedule is that the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “8” game, and the second count display 62 The displayed count number is “2” game. In addition, when the game counted by the subsequent AT lottery condition is set as a reference, the fixed notification schedule is that the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “10” game, and the second count display 62 The displayed count number is “4” game.

  Here, both the first count indicator 61 and the second count are used both when the game counted based on the previous AT lottery condition is established and when the game counted when the subsequent AT lottery condition is established. Either one of the display devices 62 is normally notified.

  As in the case of the pattern 11, when the first is the latent effect B and the latter is the latent effect B, after the latent effect is finished, it is controlled only by the advantageous AT and is not controlled by the normal AT. Therefore, the AT confirmation notification must be an advantageous notification for both the first count indicator 61 and the second count indicator 62.

However, if either one of the first count display 61 and the second count display 62 gives a normal notification as described above, the player will mistakenly assume that the normal AT is controlled after the end of the latent effect, It becomes a problem.
Therefore, the count number displayed on the first count display 61 for the AT confirmation notification is “14” so that advantageous notification is performed on both the first count display 61 and the second count display 62, and the second The AT confirmation notification is reset in the game in which the count number displayed on the count display 62 is “8”.

[Pattern 12]
As shown in the pattern 12, when the AT lottery condition is established (strong strawberry A is won) and the latent effect B is performed first, the sub-control unit 91 counts the latent effect B. The count from “1” is displayed on the first count display 61. Since the previously performed effect is the latent effect B, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for a game in which the last digit of the count is “4” or “8”. In the case of the example of pattern 12, as a result of the lottery, AT confirmation notification is scheduled at the “8” game in the count.

  Thereafter, the AT lottery condition is again established in the fourth game after the previous latent effect B is performed (winning melon A), and when the latent effect B is performed from the fifth game, the subsequent latent effect is performed. The sub-control unit 91 performs a count corresponding to B. At this time, the second count display 62 displays the count number from “1” in parallel with the display of the first count display 61 based on the count corresponding to the later latent effect B. Since the effect performed later is the latent effect B, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for a game in which the last digit of the count is “4” or “8”. In the case of the example of the pattern 11, as a result of the lottery, AT confirmation notification is scheduled at the “4th” game in the count.

  Furthermore, both when the game counted based on establishment of the previous AT lottery condition is used as a reference and when the game counted based on establishment of the subsequent AT lottery condition is used as a reference, both the fixed notification schedules are advantageous notifications.

  When the first is the latent effect B and the latter is the latent effect B as in the pattern 12, after the latent effect is finished, it is controlled only by the advantageous AT, and is not normally controlled by the AT. For this reason, as described above, there is no problem even if the AT confirmation notification is made advantageous in both the first count display 61 and the second count display 62, and therefore, the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “8”. The AT confirmation notification is reset in the game in which the count number displayed on the second count display 62 is “4”.

[Pattern 13]
As shown in the pattern 13, when the AT lottery condition is established (strong strawberry A is won) and the latent effect B is performed first, the sub-control unit 91 counts the latent effect B. In the first count display 61, the count number from “1” is displayed. Since the previously performed effect is the latent effect B, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for a game in which the last digit of the count is “4” or “8”. In the case of the example of the pattern 13, as a result of the lottery, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for the “8” game in the count.

  Thereafter, the AT lottery condition is again established in the sixth game after the previous latent effect B is performed (winning the melon A), and if the latent effect B is performed from the seventh game, the subsequent latent effect is performed. The sub-control unit 91 performs a count corresponding to B. At this time, the second count display 62 displays the count number from “1” in parallel with the display of the first count display 61 based on the count corresponding to the later latent effect B. Since the effect performed later is the latent effect B, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for a game in which the last digit of the count is “4” or “8”. In the case of the example of pattern 12, as a result of the lottery, AT confirmation notification is scheduled at the “8” game in the count.

  Furthermore, when the game counted based on the previous AT lottery condition is established as a reference, the fixed notification schedule is that the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “8” game, and the second count display 62 The displayed count number is “2” game. Further, when the game counted by the subsequent AT lottery condition is set as a reference, the final notification schedule is that the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “14” game, and the second count display 62 is displayed. The displayed count number is “8” game.

  Here, when the game counted by the establishment of the previous AT lottery condition is used as a reference, one of the first count indicator 61 and the second count indicator 62 is normally notified.

  As in the case of the pattern 13, when the first is the latent effect B and the latter is the latent effect B, after the latent effect is finished, it is controlled only by the advantageous AT and is not controlled by the normal AT. Therefore, the AT confirmation notification must be an advantageous notification for both the first count indicator 61 and the second count indicator 62.

However, if either one of the first count display 61 and the second count display 62 gives a normal notification as described above, the player will mistakenly assume that the normal AT is controlled after the end of the latent effect, It becomes a problem.
Therefore, the AT confirmation notification schedule is displayed on the first count display based on the game counted when the AT lottery condition is established later, so that the first count display 61 and the second count display 62 both receive the advantageous notification. The AT confirmation notification is reset in the game in which the count number displayed on the device 61 is “14” and the count number displayed on the second count display device 62 is “8”.

  In the case of the pattern 13, both the first count indicator 61 and the second count indicator 62 can be advantageously notified, so the count number displayed on the first count indicator 61 is “24”, the second It is also conceivable to reset the AT confirmation notification even in a game in which the count number displayed on the count display 62 is “18”. However, in the present embodiment, the games in which the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “14” and the count number displayed on the second count display 62 is “8” are in order. Therefore, the AT confirmation notification is reset in a game in which the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “14” and the count number displayed on the second count display 62 is “8”.

  Thus, since the earliest game among a plurality of games that can be reset is reset as a game to be notified of AT confirmation, it is difficult to give the navigation stock after the AT lottery condition is established, It is possible to prevent distrust.

  In the present embodiment, as in the pattern 13, the AT confirmation notification is reset within a range not exceeding the maximum number of games (32 games) of the previous latent effect B.

  As described above, the game for which the AT confirmation notification is made is reset within a predetermined period (32 games in the present embodiment) from the game in which the AT lottery condition is established, which is the opportunity to shift to the right grant notification first period. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrusted because the navigation stock is not easily given after the AT lottery condition is established.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, as in pattern 13, AT confirmation notification is reset within a range not exceeding 10 games from the previous notification notification of latent effect B. It should be noted that the number of games (10 games in the present embodiment) from the final notification schedule of the latent effect B is not limited to this, and may be other numbers of games. However, it is preferable to set in the range of the number of games that does not make the player feel that navigation stock will not be given after the AT lottery condition is satisfied.

  As described above, the game for which AT confirmation is notified is reset within a predetermined period (10 games in the present embodiment) from the originally scheduled notification notification game. Since the navigation stock is not easily given, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrust.

  Next, an effect (hereinafter referred to as an AT effect) performed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 during the AT game will be described. Here, the AT effect is an effect performed in the AT game in RT2, and a battle effect between characters is performed. As in the present embodiment, if it is a slot machine whose theme is baseball, a battle between characters in a brawl scene that occurs during a baseball game may be used.

[AT production]
FIG. 20 is a timing chart regarding the AT effect. FIG. 20 shows an AT effect when the second AT lottery condition is satisfied and the navigation stock is given again in the period before the right grant notification when the first AT lottery condition is established and the navigation stock is given. Is shown about.

  FIG. 20A is a timing chart when the AT effect is a series of effects. As shown in FIG. 20A, when the AT confirmation notification is performed during the latent effect, the display of the count numbers on the first count display 61 and the second count display 62 ends. Thereafter, it is controlled by AT at RT0 and RT2. Furthermore, when the process is shifted to RT2, the number of navigation stock is consumed and an AT effect is performed. In the present embodiment, as the AT effect, the total number of navigation stocks obtained by summing the number of navigation stocks given by the establishment of the first AT lottery condition and the number of navigation stocks given by the establishment of the second AT lottery condition. A series of effects corresponding to the number of games are performed.

  For example, one navigation stock (corresponding to the number of AT games of 10 games) is granted when the first AT lottery condition is satisfied, and two navigation stocks (20 games of AT) are satisfied when the second AT lottery condition is satisfied. (Corresponding to the number of games) is given, the AT effect is performed during the 30 games of AT using all three navigation stocks in total.

  In other words, the number of navigation stocks acquired in the case where three navigation stocks are given as a result of establishing the AT lottery condition once, and the case where one navigation stock is provided in each case as a result of establishing the AT lottery conditions three times. Since there are the same three, the same series of effects are performed as AT effects.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when controlling to the advantageous AT based on a single right (for example, granting of three navigation stocks) and a plurality of rights (for example, one navigation stock). Is given to the AT corresponding to the advantageous AT on the basis of 3), the AT game is produced in the same production mode (a series of AT productions).

  Further, in the present embodiment, the given number of navigation stock is divided into one or more times, and the number of AT games corresponding to the divided number of navigation stock is notified to the player at a predetermined timing. A game number notification effect is performed.

  More specifically, the liquid crystal display 51 notifies the initial number of AT games (the number of initial games) corresponding to a part of the number of navigation stocks obtained by dividing the number of navigation stocks assigned when moving to RT2. At this time, the notified number of AT games is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 during AT production as an AT count number. The AT count number is decremented and counted down every time an AT game is played. Thereafter, the number of AT games corresponding to the remaining number of navigation stocks is notified by the liquid crystal display 51 according to a predetermined condition (for example, the winning situation of each game). At this time, the AT count number corresponding to the number of AT games notified this time is added to the AT count number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 and displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  For example, in FIG. 20 (a), the first AT lottery condition is satisfied and the number of navigation stocks is 1 (corresponding to the number of AT games of 10 games), and the second AT lottery condition is satisfied and navigation is performed. An example in which two stock numbers (corresponding to the number of AT games of 20 games) are given is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 20A, a message such as “10 games start!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the initial game number based on the number of navigation stocks given for the first time together with the start of the AT effect in RT2. A game number notification effect is performed.

  Thereafter, an additional game number notification effect is displayed in which a message such as “Add 10 games!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 based on a part of the number of navigation stocks given for the second time without ending the AT effect. Done.

  After that, the number of additional games in which a message such as “Add 10 games!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the remaining part of the number of navigation stocks given for the second time without ending the AT effect. A notification effect is performed.

  After that, when the AT game corresponding to all the navigation stock numbers is finished, the AT effect is finished.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the AT game is executed as a series of effects using the number of navigation stocks given multiple times.

  In the present embodiment, the AT effect is not limited to the series of effects shown in FIG. 20A, but may be an effect in which the AT effects are separated as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 20B is a timing chart when the AT effect is a separated effect. As shown in FIG. 20B, when the AT confirmation notification is performed during the latent effect, the display of the count numbers on the first count display 61 and the second count display 62 ends. Thereafter, it is controlled by AT at RT0 and RT2. Furthermore, when the process is shifted to RT2, the number of navigation stock is consumed and an AT effect is performed. If the AT effect is a separate effect, it corresponds to each of the number of navigation stock given by the establishment of the first AT lottery condition and the number of navigation stock given by the establishment of the second AT lottery condition AT production will be performed.

  For example, in FIG. 20B, the first AT lottery condition is satisfied and the number of navigation stocks is given as 1 (corresponding to the number of AT games of 10 games), and the second AT lottery condition is satisfied and the navigation is performed. An example in which two stock numbers (corresponding to the number of AT games of 20 games) are given is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 20B, a message such as “10 games start!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the number of navigation stocks given for the first time together with the start of the AT effect in RT2.

  Thereafter, when the AT game corresponding to the number of navigation stocks given for the first time is finished, the first AT effect is finished.

  Next, after a plurality of regular games, a message such as “20 games start!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the number of navigation stocks given again for the second time.

  Thereafter, when the AT game corresponding to the second number of navigation stocks is completed, the second AT effect is ended.

  As described above, the AT game may be executed in a production manner separated using the number of navigation stocks given multiple times.

[AT lottery processing]
Next, the AT lottery process executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. The AT lottery process is a process executed by the sub-control unit 91 every time an internal winning command is received from the main control unit 41 in RT0 to RT3. FIG. 21 is a flowchart for executing the AT lottery process.

  When the AT lottery process is executed, in step S1, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT lottery condition is satisfied. That is, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether strong strawberry A winning information or melon A winning information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c based on the internal winning command from the main control unit 41.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the AT lottery condition is satisfied (YES in step S1), in step S2, the sub-control unit 91 refers to the latent effect determination table of FIG. The number of navigation stocks to be given by lottery is determined with reference to the AT lottery table. On the other hand, when it is determined that the AT lottery condition is not satisfied (NO in step S1), the sub control unit 91 ends the AT lottery process.

  Next, after determining the latent effect and the number of navigation stocks in step S2, the sub-control unit 91 stores the number of navigation stocks to be assigned in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c in step S3.

  Next, in step S4, the sub-control unit 91 executes a determination notification timing determination process described later. Thereafter, in step S5, the sub-control unit 91 displays the count number on the first count display 61 (second count display 62) and starts counting. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the AT lottery process.

[Confirmed notification timing determination process]
Next, the confirmation notification timing determination process executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIGS. The fixed notification timing determination process is a process that is included in the AT lottery process and executed by the sub-control unit 91. 22 to 25 are flowcharts for executing the fixed notification timing determination process. 22 to 25 show a flowchart in the case where the winning combination won by the first AT lottery condition establishment and the winning combination won by the second AT lottery condition establishment are of different types.

  As shown in FIG. 22, when the fixed notification timing determination process is executed, in step S10, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether there is a latent effect already being executed. When the sub-control unit 91 determines that there is no latent effect being executed (NO in step S10), the process proceeds to S110 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that there is a latent effect already being executed (YES in step S10), the count number is displayed on the second count display 62 in parallel with the first count display 61 in step S20. Is displayed. That is, the sub-control unit 91 counts the second count indicator 62 based on the count based on the establishment of the AT lottery condition because the AT lottery condition is established again in the right grant notification first period when the latent effect is already performed. Display numbers.

  Next, in step S30, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the effect already being executed is the latent effect Z. When sub-control unit 91 determines that the effect already being executed is not latent effect Z (NO in step S30), the process proceeds to S210 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the effect already being executed is the latent effect Z (YES in step S30), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the effect determined this time is the latent effect Z in step S40. .

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines that the currently determined effect is not the latent effect Z (NO in step S40), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the currently determined effect is the latent effect A in step S60.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the effect determined this time is not the latent effect A (NO in step S60), either one of the first count display 61 and the second count display 62 is advantageous in step S80. In addition to determining the notification and the other to the normal notification, the game for notifying the AT confirmation is reset. At this time, based on the AT flag and the latent effect flag stored in the RAM 91c, the sub control unit 91 gives the number of navigation stocks determined to be given when the previous AT lottery condition is established, and when the subsequent AT lottery condition is established. The determined number of navigation stocks and the scheduled notification notification of AT are specified, and the game for performing AT determination notification is reset. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the final notification timing determination process.

  On the other hand, when sub-control unit 91 determines that the effect determined this time is latent effect A (YES in step S60), both first count indicator 61 and second count indicator 62 are normally notified in step S70. At the same time, the game for AT confirmation notification is reset. At this time, as described above, the sub control unit 91 resets the game for notifying the AT confirmation based on the AT flag and the latent effect flag stored in the RAM 91c. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the final notification timing determination process.

  In step S40, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the effect determined this time is the latent effect Z (YES in step S40), the sub control unit 91 determines in step S50 that there is no AT confirmation notification. At this time, as described above, the sub control unit 91 resets the game for notifying the AT confirmation based on the AT flag and the latent effect flag stored in the RAM 91c. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the final notification timing determination process.

  On the other hand, in step S110 shown in FIG. 23, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the effect determined this time is the latent effect Z.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the effect determined this time is not the latent effect Z (NO in step S110), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the effect determined this time is the latent effect A in step S130.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the effect determined this time is not the latent effect A (NO in step S130), in step S150, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the first count indicator 61 is advantageous notification and also notifies the AT confirmation notification. (A game in which the last digit of the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “4” or “8”) is set. Thereafter, in step S160, the sub-control unit 91 displays and sets the count number on the first count display 61, and ends the fixed notification timing determination process.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the effect determined this time is the latent effect A (YES in step S130), in step S140, the first count indicator 61 is determined to be the normal notification and the AT confirmation notification is made. The game to be played (one of the games in which the last digit of the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is other than “4” or “8”) is set. Thereafter, in step S160, the sub-control unit 91 displays and sets the count number on the first count display 61, and ends the fixed notification timing determination process.

  In step S110, when sub control unit 91 determines that the effect determined this time is latent effect Z (YES in step S110), sub control unit 91 determines in step S120 that there is no AT confirmation notification. Thereafter, in step S160, the sub-control unit 91 displays and sets the count number on the first count display 61, and ends the fixed notification timing determination process.

  On the other hand, when the process proceeds to step S210 shown in FIG. 24, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the effect already being executed is the latent effect A. When sub-control unit 91 determines that the effect already being executed is not latent effect A (NO in step S210), the process proceeds to step S310 in FIG.

  On the other hand, when sub-control unit 91 determines that the effect already being executed is latent effect A (YES in step S210), it determines in step S220 whether or not the effect determined this time is latent effect Z. .

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines that the currently determined effect is not the latent effect Z (NO in step S220), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the currently determined effect is the latent effect A in step S240.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the effect determined this time is not the latent effect A (NO in step S240), either one of the first count display 61 and the second count display 62 is advantageous in step S260. In addition to determining the notification and the other to the normal notification, the game for notifying the AT confirmation is reset. At this time, as described above, the sub control unit 91 resets the game for notifying the AT confirmation based on the AT flag and the latent effect flag stored in the RAM 91c. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the final notification timing determination process.

  On the other hand, when sub-control unit 91 determines that the effect determined this time is latent effect A (YES in step S240), both first count indicator 61 and second count indicator 62 are normally notified in step S250. At the same time, the game for AT confirmation notification is reset. At this time, as described above, the sub control unit 91 resets the game for notifying the AT confirmation based on the AT flag and the latent effect flag stored in the RAM 91c. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the final notification timing determination process.

  In step S220, when sub-control unit 91 determines that the effect determined this time is latent effect Z (YES in step S220), first count indicator 61 and second count indicator 62 are determined in step S230. Both are determined to be normal notification, and the game for AT confirmation notification is reset. At this time, as described above, the sub control unit 91 resets the game for notifying the AT confirmation based on the AT flag and the latent effect flag stored in the RAM 91c. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the final notification timing determination process.

  On the other hand, when the process proceeds to step S310 shown in FIG. 25, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the effect determined this time is the latent effect Z.

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines that the currently determined effect is not the latent effect Z (NO in step S310), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the currently determined effect is the latent effect A in step S330.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the effect determined this time is not the latent effect A (NO in step S330), in step S350, both the first count indicator 61 and the second count indicator 62 are determined to be advantageous notifications. At the same time, the game for notifying the AT is reset. At this time, as described above, the sub control unit 91 resets the game for notifying the AT confirmation based on the AT flag and the latent effect flag stored in the RAM 91c. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the final notification timing determination process.

  On the other hand, when sub-control unit 91 determines that the effect determined this time is latent effect A (YES in step S330), in step S340, one of first count indicator 61 and second count indicator 62 is displayed. Is determined to be advantageous notification, the other is determined to be normal notification, and a game for notifying AT confirmation is reset. At this time, as described above, the sub control unit 91 resets the game for notifying the AT confirmation based on the AT flag and the latent effect flag stored in the RAM 91c. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the final notification timing determination process.

  In step S310, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the effect determined this time is the latent effect Z (YES in step S310), the first count indicator 61 and the second count indicator 62 are determined in step S320. Is determined to be advantageous notification, the other is determined to be normal notification, and a game for AT confirmation notification is reset. At this time, as described above, the sub control unit 91 resets the game for notifying the AT confirmation based on the AT flag and the latent effect flag stored in the RAM 91c. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the final notification timing determination process.

[Confirmation notification process]
Next, the confirmation notification process executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. The confirmation notification process is a process executed when one game is started by the sub-control unit 91 in the latent game performed during the latent effect. FIG. 26 is a flowchart for executing the confirmation notification process.

  When the confirmation notification process is executed, in step S410, the sub-control unit 91 displays the count number displayed on the first count display 61 or the second count display 62 based on the latent effect flag stored in the RAM 91c. It is determined whether or not the set value has been reached.

  For example, if the sub-control unit 91 determines that both the first count indicator 61 and the second count indicator 62 are to be normally notified by the fixed notification timing determination process, the first count indicator 61 and the second count display are displayed. It is determined whether or not the set count is reached among any of the games in which the last digit of the count number displayed on the device 62 is other than “4” or “8”. Further, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that both the first count indicator 61 and the second count indicator 62 are to be advantageously notified by the confirmation notification timing determination process, the first count indicator 61 and the second count display are displayed. It is determined whether or not the set count has been reached among any of the games in which the last digit of the count number displayed on the device 62 is “4” or “8”. In addition, when the sub-control unit 91 determines not to perform AT confirmation notification by the confirmation notification timing determination process, the count number displayed on the first count display 61 or the second count display 62 becomes 32 games. It is determined whether it has been reached.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the count number displayed on the first count indicator 61 or the second count indicator 62 has not reached the set value (NO in step S410), the sub notification unit ends.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the count number displayed on the first count indicator 61 or the second count indicator 62 has reached the set value (YES in step S410), the AT determination is made in step S420. It is determined whether to perform notification.

  When sub-control unit 91 determines not to perform AT confirmation notification (NO in step S420), it terminates the confirmation notification process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the AT confirmation notification is to be performed (YES in step S420), sub control unit 91 controls liquid crystal display 51 to perform the set AT confirmation notification in step S430.

  Note that, when performing AT confirmation notification, if either one of the first count indicator 61 and the second count indicator 62 is advantageous notification, the sub-control unit 91 controls the liquid crystal display 51 to display FIG. Special effects as shown in (b) are performed.

Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the confirmation notification process.
As described above, in the present embodiment, when the AT lottery condition is satisfied during the first period of the right grant notification, the AT lottery condition is again set apart from the count number set based on the already established AT lottery condition. Based on this, the count number is set in parallel, and the count number is notified in each game. As a result, even if the AT lottery condition is satisfied again, the player can be notified in parallel of the count number in consideration of the establishment of the AT lottery condition again. It is possible to have a sense of expectation that the grant of rights will be announced. As a result, in the period from when the AT lottery condition is established to when the AT is controlled, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered even when the AT lottery condition is established again. In addition, since the game to be notified of AT confirmation is reset based on any one of the games in which the notification of a plurality of count numbers is started in parallel, the navigation stock that should be appropriately notified to the player Based on the AT confirmation notification can be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the establishment of the AT lottery condition is established when it is determined that the winning of any one of the strong strawberry A and the melon A is permitted. Alternatively, when the generation of a prize by melon A is allowed, the pattern information is notified in parallel, so that the generation of strong strawberry A or melon A is allowed and the count number is notified in parallel. It becomes easier for the player to recognize the correspondence with In addition, since it is possible to provide variations in the parallel notification of the count numbers according to the type of winning combination, it is possible to improve the fun of the game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even when a plurality of AT lottery conditions are satisfied within the period before the right grant notification, control is performed based on the navigation stock provided based on each of the plurality of AT lottery conditions. Since the AT flag indicating the degree of advantage of the AT is stored, the game for which the AT confirmation notification is easily made can be reset every time the AT lottery condition is satisfied.

[AT game number notification process]
Next, the AT game number notification process executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described. The AT game number notifying process is a process executed when one game is started in RT2 by the sub-control unit 91. FIG. 27 is a flowchart for executing the AT game number notification process.

  As illustrated in FIG. 27, when the AT game number notification process is executed, in step S510, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the number of unreported games is greater than 0 based on the number of unreported games stored in the RAM 91c. It is determined whether or not there is an unreported game number.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the number of unreported games is 0 (NO in step S510), the sub-control unit 91 proceeds to the process in step S585. On the other hand, when determining that the number of unreported games is greater than 0 (YES in step S510), sub-control unit 91 determines in step S515 whether or not AT is first hit.

  When sub-control unit 91 determines that the AT is first hit (YES in step S515), in step S520, it determines the number of initial games to be notified for the first time. That is, the sub-control unit 91 digests a part of the number of assigned navigation stocks and determines the number of AT games to be notified for the first time by the game number notification effect performed at the start of the AT effect. Note that the initial number of games may be determined by lottery or a predetermined number of games. Thereafter, the sub control unit 91 proceeds to the process of step S560.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the AT has not won the first time (NO in step S515), the sub-control unit 91 determines in step S530 whether or not it has been won by an AT lottery. That is, it is determined whether or not the AT lottery condition is established according to the internal lottery situation of the game to be started from now, the AT lottery is performed, and a new navigation stock number is given in the AT lottery.

  When the sub control unit 91 determines that the extra winning is made (YES in step S530), the sub control unit 91 determines the number of games to be notified of the extra (hereinafter referred to as the additional game number). That is, the sub-control unit 91 digests part of the additionally provided navigation stock number and determines the number of AT games to be additionally notified by the game number notification effect performed during the AT effect. The number of added games may be determined by lottery or may be a predetermined number of games. Thereafter, the sub control unit 91 proceeds to the process of step S560.

  On the other hand, when sub-control unit 91 determines that the extra winning is not made (NO in step S530), in S540, there is an AT game number corresponding to the number of unreported navigation stocks, and the currently notified AT It is determined whether or not the number of games is “1” and the situation is “0” in a game started from now.

  When it is determined that the number of notification games is 1 (YES in step S545), sub control unit 91 determines the number of additional games to be additionally notified. That is, the sub-control unit 91 digests a part of the remaining number of navigation stocks, and determines the number of AT games to be additionally notified by the game number notification effect performed during the AT effect. Note that the number of additional games at this time may be determined by lottery or may be a predetermined number of games. Thereafter, the sub control unit 91 proceeds to the process of step S560.

  On the other hand, when determining that the number of notification games is not “1” (NO in step S540), sub-control unit 91 determines in step S550 whether or not a predetermined winning situation is set in advance. That is, in step S550, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the internal lottery situation of the game to be started from now is a specific winning situation. Here, the specific winning situation determined in advance refers to a situation where a weak strawberry A or a single winning combination A is won and a situation where neither winning prize is won.

  When it is determined that the predetermined winning situation is predetermined (YES in step S550), the sub-control unit 91 determines the number of additional games to be added and notified. That is, the sub-control unit 91 digests a part of the remaining number of navigation stocks, and determines the number of AT games to be additionally notified by the game number notification effect performed during the AT effect. Note that the number of additional games at this time may be determined by lottery or may be a predetermined number of games. Thereafter, the sub control unit 91 proceeds to the process of step S560.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the predetermined winning situation is not set in advance (NO in step S550), the sub-control unit 91 proceeds to the process of step S565.

  In step S560, the sub-control unit 91 stores the unreported game number information for specifying the number of remaining games after subtracting the number of AT games determined to be notified this time from the number of unreported games in the RAM 91c. The information on the number of unreported games is updated.

  Next, in step S565, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the number of initial games or the number of added games has been determined in any of the above-described steps S520, S535, S545, and S555. To do.

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines that the initial game number or the additional game number has not been determined (NO in step S565), the process proceeds to step S585.

  On the other hand, when sub-control unit 91 determines that the number of initial games or the number of added games has been determined (YES in step S565), in step S570, a game number notification effect according to the determined number of initial games or added games is provided. Set. The game number notification effect is performed when the gaming state is RT2.

  In addition, when the set number-of-games notification effect is performed at the first AT hit, it is performed at the same time as the start of the AT effect after the AT confirmation notification. In addition, when a game number notification effect is performed in response to an extra winning or a specific winning situation, the result of the game is displayed (all reels stopped) and the game ends. It is. As a result, the expectation can be maintained until the result of one game is obtained. On the other hand, when the number-of-games notification effect is performed when the number of notification games becomes 1, at least the processing of S590 described later is performed. This makes it possible for the player to have a sense of expectation that a game number notification effect will be performed when the number of games being notified becomes zero.

  Next, in step S575, the sub-control unit 91 updates notification game number information for specifying the notified number of games. For example, when “50 games” is determined as the first game number, information game number information for specifying 50 is set, and when “30 games” is determined as the additional game number, the previous notification games When the number of notification games specified from the number information is “28”, the number of unreported games stored in the RAM 91c is updated to the notification game number information for specifying 30 + 28 = 58. The sub-control unit 91 can specify the number of games notified on the liquid crystal display 51 from the notification game number information.

  Next, in step S580, the sub-control unit 91 resets the initial game number or the added game number determined in any one of the above-described steps S520, S535, S545, and S555.

  Next, in step S585, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the game state of RT2 is informed and the number of reported games notified based on the number of reported games is greater than zero.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the game state is other than RT2 or that the number of notification games is 0 (or is not notified) (NO in step S585), the AT game number notification process ends.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the game state is RT2 and the number of notification games notified based on the notification game number information is greater than zero (YES in step S585), notification is made in step S590. The notification game number information is updated by one subtraction so that the number of games is subtracted by one, and the AT count number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed by one subtraction. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the AT game number notification process.

  Next, an example of changes in the number of informed games and the number of unreported games according to the progress of the game will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 28, the winning situation of the AT lottery, the number of notification games specified from the notification game number information and notified on the liquid crystal display 51, and the number of unreported games specified from the non-notification game number information are shown. Yes.

  As an example, the timing 1 in FIG. 28 hits the AT for the first time during non-AT, the number of navigation stocks is given, and “50 games” is determined as the number of AT games. The case where “20 games” is determined as the number of notification games in S520 of FIG.

  When the AT first hit, as shown in S570 of FIG. 27, after the game number notification effect such as “20 games start!” Is performed as the game number notification effect, “20 games” is displayed as the notification game number on the liquid crystal display 51. It is notified by the AT count number displayed on the screen. The number of unreported games is 50-20 = 30 games. Note that the number of notification games (AT count number) is displayed as a subtraction by one each time the game is consumed, as shown in S590 of FIG.

  Timing 2 shows a case where a specific winning situation is reached and “20 games” is determined as the additional number of games in S555 in FIG. FIG. 28 illustrates the case where the number of notification games before the addition is “12 games”.

  When the number of additional games is determined, as shown in S570 of FIG. 27, after an effect such as “20 games added!” Is performed as the game number notification effect, 12 + 20 = “32 games” is notified as the number of notification games. ing. The number of unreported games is 30-20 = 10 games.

  Timing 3 is determined as the number of AT games to which “30 games” is added upon winning and the number of unreported games once becomes 10 + 30 = “40 games”, and the number of AT games to be added is “30 games”. Of these, “20 games” is determined as the number of additional games in S535 of FIG. 27 by the extra winning. FIG. 28 illustrates the case where the number of notification games before the addition is “4 games”.

  When the number of additional games is determined, as shown in S570 of FIG. 27, after an effect such as “20 games added!” Is performed as the game number notification effect, 4 + 20 = “24 games” is notified as the number of notification games. ing. The number of unreported games is 40-20 = 20 games.

  At timing 4, when the number of informed games becomes 1, that is, when “YES” is determined in S540 in FIG. 27, “10 games” out of “20 games” in S545 in FIG. A case where the number of added games is determined is shown.

  When the number of additional games is determined when the number of notification games becomes 1, as described above, the AT count number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in S590 in FIG. After “Game”, an effect such as “Add 10 games!” Is performed as the game number notification effect, so “10 games” is notified. The number of unreported games is 20-10 = 10 games.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the non-notification divided right (the number of games within the range of the number of unreported games) that has not yet been notified of the assigned navigation stock is newly added after the grant of the navigation stock. Notification is made according to the result of the game to be started. For this reason, it is possible to effectively give the player an impression as if a new right has been granted according to the result after the right has been granted, and to improve the interest of the game.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although main embodiment in this invention has been described, this invention is not restricted to said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About Pattern 14]
In this embodiment, as shown by pattern 8 in FIGS. 15 and 17, when latent effect A is performed first and latent effect B is performed later, the previous latent effect A (the previous AT lottery is performed). It has been described that the AT confirmation notification is reset by prioritizing the confirmation notification schedule (based on the game counted when the condition is satisfied).

  However, as shown in the pattern 14 of FIGS. 29 and 30, the AT confirmation notification is reset by giving priority to the one where the confirmation notification schedule is the advantageous notification among the previous latent effect and the subsequent latent effect. Also good.

  FIG. 29 is a diagram for explaining a fixed notification pattern table in the modification. FIG. 30 is a diagram for explaining a timing table showing an example of the relationship between the number of latent game counts performed during the first period of the right grant notification and the execution timing of AT confirmation notification in the modification.

  As shown in the pattern 14 of FIG. 30, when the AT lottery condition is satisfied (winning the strong strawberry A) and the latent effect A is performed first, the sub-control unit 91 calculates the count corresponding to the latent effect A. At the same time, the first count display 61 displays the count number from “1”. Since the previously performed effect is a latent effect A, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for a game in which the last digit of the count is other than “4” and “8”. In the case of the example of pattern 14, as a result of the lottery, AT confirmation notification is scheduled at the game “5” in the count.

  After that, when the first latent effect A is performed, the AT lottery condition is again established in the first game (winning melon A), and when the latent effect B is performed from the second game, the subsequent latent effect is performed. The sub-control unit 91 performs a count corresponding to B. At this time, the second count display 62 displays the count number from “1” in parallel with the display of the first count display 61 based on the count corresponding to the later latent effect B. Since the effect performed later is the latent effect B, AT confirmation notification is scheduled for a game in which the last digit of the count is “4” or “8”. In the case of the example of pattern 14, as a result of the lottery, AT confirmation notification is scheduled at the “8” game in the count.

  Furthermore, when the game counted by the establishment of the previous AT lottery condition is used as a reference, the fixed notification schedule is that the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “5” game, and the second count display 62 The displayed count number is “4” game. Further, when the game counted by the subsequent AT lottery condition is established as a reference, the final notification schedule is that the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “9” game, and the second count display 62 The displayed count number is “8” game.

  When the latent effect A is ahead and the latent effect B is behind as in the pattern 14, the normal AT and the advantageous AT can be controlled after the latent effect ends. For this reason, either one of the first count display 61 and the second count display 62 must be notified of advantage and the other must be notified normally.

  Here, even if the latent effect B after the fixed notification schedule is advantageous notification is prioritized, either the first count indicator 61 or the second count indicator 62 becomes advantageous notification, and there is no problem.

  Therefore, the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “9” and the count number displayed on the second count display 62 is given priority over the latent effect B after the fixed notification schedule is advantageous notification. The AT confirmation notification is reset in the game “8”.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the preceding is the latent effect A (normal notification) and the subsequent is the latent effect B (advantage notification), priority is given to the advantageous notification, that is, after the AT confirmation notification. You may give priority to the one controlled by advantageous AT.

[About Pattern 15]
Further, in the present embodiment, an advantageous notification is given at the timing when the last digit of the count number displayed on the first count display 61 (second count display 62) becomes “4” or “8”. Met. However, for example, when the advantageous notification is performed only when the count number is “28”, it can be considered that the pattern 15 shown in FIGS. 29 and 31 is an example.

  FIG. 31 is a diagram for explaining a timing table showing an example of the relationship between the count number of the latent game performed during the right grant notification first period and the execution timing of the AT confirmation notification in the modified example.

  As shown in the pattern 15 of FIG. 31, when the AT lottery condition is established (winning the strong strawberry A) and the latent effect B is performed first, the sub-control unit 91 calculates the count corresponding to the latent effect B. At the same time, the first count display 61 displays the count number from “1”. Since the previously performed effect is the latent effect B, AT confirmation notification (advantage notification) is scheduled for a game with a count of “28”.

  Thereafter, if the AT lottery condition is satisfied again in the 27th game after the previous latent effect B is performed (winning melon A), and the latent effect B is performed from the 28th game, the subsequent latent effect is performed. The sub-control unit 91 performs a count corresponding to B. At this time, the second count display 62 displays the count number from “1” in parallel with the display of the first count display 61 based on the count corresponding to the later latent effect B. Since the effect performed later is the latent effect B, AT confirmation notification (advantage notification) is scheduled for a game whose count is “28”.

  Furthermore, when the game counted by the establishment of the previous AT lottery condition is used as a reference, the fixed notification schedule is that the count number displayed on the first count display 61 is “28” and the second count display 62 The displayed count number is “1” game.

  As in the case of the pattern 15, when the first is the latent effect B and the latter is the latent effect B, after the latent effect is finished, it is controlled only by the advantageous AT and is not controlled by the normal AT. Therefore, the AT confirmation notification must be an advantageous notification for both the first count indicator 61 and the second count indicator 62. However, when the game counted by the establishment of the previous AT lottery condition as described above is used as a reference, both the first count display 61 and the second count display 62 do not provide advantageous notification, which is a problem.

  On the other hand, when the game counted after the subsequent AT lottery condition is established as a reference, when the AT confirmation notification is reset in the game in which the count number displayed on the second count display 62 is “28”, The game will exceed 32 games since the start of the latent effect B, and the player will be distrusted because the navigation stock is not given after the first AT lottery condition is established.

  Therefore, in the modification according to the present embodiment, the maximum game (32th game) of the latent effect B based on the establishment of the first AT lottery condition, that is, in the example of the pattern 15, the later AT lottery condition is established. The AT confirmation notification is reset at the timing of the “5” game of the counted game, and the AT confirmation notification is a special advantageous notification.

  As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from having distrust by not being given the navigation stock after the first AT lottery condition is satisfied, and the player can end the latent performance by making an advantageous notification. It is possible to prevent misunderstanding if it is later controlled by the normal AT.

  Further, as in the pattern 15, the AT confirmation notification is reset within a range not exceeding the maximum number of games (32 games) of the previous latent effect B.

  As described above, the game for which the AT confirmation notification is made is reset within a predetermined period (32 games in the present embodiment) from the game in which the AT lottery condition is established, which is the opportunity to shift to the right grant notification first period. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling distrusted because the navigation stock is not easily given after the AT lottery condition is established.

[About AT lottery conditions]
In the present embodiment, it has been explained that the AT lottery condition is to win strong strawberry A or melon A. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the AT lottery may be executed in response to winning of a small role such as a weak strawberry A, a single piece A, or a special role such as RB1 or BB1. . Alternatively, the AT lottery may be executed when a predetermined outcome such as a special lose appearance is derived.

  In the present embodiment, the AT lottery was 100% on the condition that the strong strawberry A or melon A was won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the strong strawberry A or melon A was won. As a condition, the AT lottery may be performed on the condition that a lottery is won.

  In the present embodiment, when the strong strawberry A is won, the first count display 61 starts counting, and when the melon A is won, the second count display 62 starts counting. This is not a limitation. For example, the count may be started by the first count display 61 when winning the melon A, and the counting may be started by the second count display 62 when winning the strong strawberry A.

  In addition, when the winning combination is divided into two types, the first count display 61 starts counting when one of the first types of winning is won, and the second when the winning of any of the second type of winning is made. The count display 62 may start counting. Alternatively, when any one of a plurality of types of winning combinations wins, the first count display 61 starts counting, and when any of the plurality of types of winning combinations wins during the counting, the second count display 62 You may make it start a count.

[About latent production]
In the present embodiment, it has been described that one of the three types of latent effects (latent effect A, latent effect B, and latent effect Z) is performed after the AT lottery condition is established. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one of two types of latent effects may be performed. As combinations of the two types of latent effects, a combination of the latent effects A and the latent effects B, a combination of the latent effects A and the latent effects Z, a combination of the latent effects B and the latent effects Z can be considered.

  Moreover, you may use not only three types of latent effects but the multiple types of latent effects more than that. For example, you may use four types of latent effects which added the latent effect C controlled by the special AT more advantageous than the advantageous AT after the latent effect B is performed.

[Advantages of latent production]
In the present embodiment, the advantage of the latent effect A, the latent effect B, and the latent effect Z is obtained by making the winning probabilities different so that the number of assigned navigation stocks (that is, the number of AT games) is different. Was described separately as “upper”, “middle”, and “lower”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and, for example, after the predetermined number of AT games are ended, the continuation rate when the predetermined number of AT games are continuously performed may be varied to change the advantages.

[About the winning probability of the latent production determination table]
Further, the winning probability shown in the latent effect determination table of FIG. 12 in the present embodiment is an example, and other probabilities may be used. In this case, since the latent effect B has a higher advantage than the other latent effects A and Z, it is preferable to set the winning probability that is most difficult to win because the game interest is improved.

[About winning probability of AT lottery table]
Further, the winning probability shown in the AT lottery table of FIG. 13 in the present embodiment is an example, and other probabilities may be used. In this case, since the latent effect B has a higher advantage than the other latent effects A and the latent effect Z, the winning probability is set to the winning probability that makes it easy to win the largest number of navigation stocks. Also, if the winning probability is set so that the AT corresponding to the same advantage is controlled when the latent effect B is won once and when the latent effect A is won multiple times, other probabilities are used. May be.

[About fixed notification timing]
In the present embodiment, as the AT notification notification timing, the normal notification is the first digit of the count number displayed on the first count display 61 (second count display 62) except “4” and “8”. In the above description, the advantageous notification is the timing when the last digit of the count number becomes “4” or “8”. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the normal notification, the last digit of the count number is other than “3” and “7”, and in the advantageous notification, the last digit of the count number is “3” and “7”. It may be timing or other timing. In addition, the count number displayed on the first count display 61 (second count display 62) is not limited to count-up, but may be count-down.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a latent effect of up to 32 games is performed in the period before the right-to-right grant notification after the AT lottery condition is established, and during that time, the first count display 61 (second count display 62) is used. It was to display the count number. When there is a high probability of controlling to an advantageous AT advantageous to the player after the completion of the latent effect (in this embodiment, when the latent effect B is determined), the first count display 61 (second count display) When the count number of the device 62) reaches a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, the last digit of the count is “4”, “8”), the AT confirmation notification (advantage notification) is made.

  However, not limited to this, pattern information that changes in a predetermined pattern based on the progress of the game is notified in each game in the period before the right grant notification, and there is a probability of controlling to an advantageous AT advantageous to the player. When it is high, the game for notifying the AT confirmation may be set to a game for which specific pattern information is notified.

  For example, if the background pattern of “Spring”, “Summer”, “Autumn”, and “Winter” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 while changing in order based on the progress of the game in the period before the right grant notification, When there is a high probability of controlling to the advantageous AT, an advantageous notification is given when the background pattern of “Spring” is displayed, and when there is a high probability of not controlling to the advantageous AT, other background patterns are displayed. A normal notification may be given when the user is on the road.

  Note that “spring”, “summer”, “autumn”, “winter” may be changed every game (every game progresses), but “spring” → “summer” during one game. It may be changed into a plurality of patterns, and in the next game, “autumn” → “winter” may be changed into a plurality of patterns. Alternatively, only one pattern may be changed in one game.

  Further, for example, when it is determined that the navigation stock is given when the background pattern of “summer” is displayed, if the probability of controlling to the advantageous AT is high, “spring”, “ Among the background patterns of “Summer”, “Autumn”, and “Winter”, when the “Summer” background pattern is displayed, it is advantageously notified. A normal notification may be performed when a pattern is displayed.

  Even in such a notification mode, it is possible to make the player recognize that there is a high probability of controlling to the advantageous AT by the AT confirmation notification.

  As another example, for example, the first count display 61 displays a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) triggered by winning a predetermined role (for example, replay) after it is determined that the navigation stock is given. If (second count indicator 62) displays a count (counts down the count number), if there is a high probability of controlling to an advantageous AT, an advantageous notification will be given when the count reaches zero. It may be a thing. On the other hand, when there is a high probability of not controlling to advantageous AT, even if the count reaches 0 times, normal notification may be made in subsequent games without AT confirmation notification.

  In the situation where both the first count display 61 and the second count display 62 display the count, when the relationship between the numbers displayed on the both displays becomes a predetermined relationship, an advantageous notification is given. , AT confirmation notification may be made. The predetermined relationship is, for example, a relationship in which a predetermined numerical value is obtained by adding the numbers displayed on both displays. Alternatively, in a case where pattern images such as spring, summer, autumn and winter are displayed on both the display units instead of the count numbers, the pattern images displayed on both display units are common.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case has been described where the second AT lottery condition is satisfied within the period before the right grant notification accompanying the establishment of the first AT lottery condition. However, the present embodiment is not limited to this, and the present embodiment is also applied to a case where a plurality of AT lottery conditions such as the third time and the fourth time are satisfied within the period before the right grant notification accompanying the establishment of the first AT lottery condition. Is done.

  More specifically, when the second AT lottery condition is satisfied within the period before the right grant notification accompanying the establishment of the first AT lottery condition, the first notification lot determination process according to the present embodiment performs the first time. Based on the fixed notification schedule and the second fixed notification schedule, the game for performing the AT fixed notification is reset. Thereafter, when the third AT lottery condition is further established within the period before the right grant notification, the AT finalization notification reset based on the first and second finalization notification schedules and the third finalization notification schedule Based on this, the game for further AT confirmation notification is reset. As described above, even when the AT lottery conditions are satisfied a plurality of times within the same period before the right grant notification, the AT confirmation notification is performed at an appropriate timing by resetting the AT confirmation notification every time. Can do.

  Furthermore, when the AT lottery conditions are satisfied a plurality of times, and when it is not possible to reset the game for notifying the AT within 32 games from the establishment of the first AT lottery conditions, the first AT lottery conditions are satisfied. It is preferable to reset the AT confirmation notification after the 32nd game. Further, in this case, when it is necessary to reset the advantageous notification, the game in which the 32nd game corresponds to the normal notification from the establishment of the first AT lottery condition (that is, the last digit of the count number is “4”). , A game other than “8”), but may be a special advantageous notification. In addition, even if it is not possible to reset the game for notifying the AT within 32 games from the establishment of the first AT lottery condition due to the establishment of the multiple AT lottery conditions, the first AT lottery condition is established. From this, it is possible to reset the game for notifying the AT confirmation over 32 games.

[Advantageous state]
In the present embodiment, it has been described that the advantageous state advantageous to the player is the state controlled by the AT (the state of the AT game). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the advantageous state may be a state in which the winning probability of replay is higher than that in the normal state, a state in which the amount of medals awarded is larger than that in the normal state, or the like.

[About Navi target roles]
The navigation target combination in the present embodiment is Lip A to F, left bell A to D, middle bell A to D, and right bell A to D when RT0, and left bell A to D when RT2. D, middle bells A to D, and right bells A to D, but are not limited thereto, and may be other combinations. For example, the navigation target combination may include melon and strawberry, and may notify that the melon has been won or the strawberry has been won when winning.

[Freeze production]
In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, freeze control for forcibly invalidating the operation of operation means such as the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R and the start switch 7 that are operated in the game progress may be performed. For example, freeze control may be performed when BB1 or BB2 is won in the first game after the bonus ends.

[Other modification and feature points of embodiment]
(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 present embodiment, a slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting the number of bets and giving 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 this embodiment, a slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and slots for setting bets using game balls. It may be a machine or a fully credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the bet amount.

  Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to the use of any one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, but for example a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls. The value may be used together. In other words, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a prize is generated. Any of the utility values may be paid out.

  (3) In the present embodiment, an example in which one navigation stock is consumed by digesting 10 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.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the variable display device having the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided. When all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and the display results derived to the three reels are displayed. The slot machine in which a prize is generated according to the combination has been described. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and using one game value for one game By setting a predetermined number of bets, the game can be started, and when the display result is derived in all of the plurality of variable display areas, one game is completed, and the plurality of results are obtained as a result of one game. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas has been described. However, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. As long as the slot machine can be generated, the slot machine is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, but has a single reel or a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be.

  (5) In the present embodiment, “AT lottery conditions” such as winning strong strawberry A or melon A are listed as an example of “predetermined conditions”. However, the predetermined condition may be a condition that determines whether or not to grant the right to enable control to an advantageous state advantageous to the player. If the advantageous state is other than AT, the advantageous condition is determined. This is the condition that determines the granting of the right to enter the state. Further, the “right” may be a right that is always given an advantageous state by being granted, or may be a lottery right for whether or not to give an advantageous state. In the former case, a 100% advantageous state is given. In the latter case, whether or not the advantageous state is given depends on the lottery after the grant of rights.

  (6) The pattern information notified by the “pattern information notification means” may be an image or a sound. Similarly, the “right notification granting means for notifying the grant of the right” may be a notification by an image or a notification by sound. “The ratio controlled to the second advantageous state is higher than the ratio controlled to the first advantageous state based on the right determined to be granted” means, for example, that the ratio of the former is 0% And the latter ratio may be 100%. For example, when the number of assigned navigation stocks is 1, it is not controlled by the advantageous AT, but when it is 2, it is controlled by 100% by the advantageous AT. Further, for example, when the number of assigned navigation stocks is one, the advantageous AT may be controlled at a rate of 30%, and when the number is two, the advantageous AT may be controlled by 50%.

  (7) Although the first count display 61 and the second count display 62 are provided in addition to the liquid crystal display 51 as an effect device, the display by the first count display 61 and the second count display 62 is displayed on the liquid crystal display. The first count indicator 61 and the second count indicator 62 may not be provided. Further, the first count display 61 and the second count display 62 may be configured by one display, and the display area may be divided into two.

  The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment can derive a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas (transparent windows 3) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can each be identified. A variable display device is provided, and a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals, credits), and display results are displayed in all of a plurality of variable display areas. Is a slot machine 1 in which one game is completed and a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results derived in each of a plurality of variable display areas as a result of one game, When the condition (AT lottery condition) is satisfied, it is determined whether or not a right (navigation stock) for enabling control to an advantageous state (AT) advantageous to the player is granted. From the first advantageous state (normal AT) and the first advantageous state based on the interest determining means (step S2 of the AT lottery process of the sub-control unit 91) and the right determined to be granted by the right determining means Advantageous state control means (AT control processing of the sub-control unit 91) that can be controlled to any one of a plurality of advantageous states including a second advantageous state (advantageous AT) that is advantageous to the player, and the right determination means Based on the progress of the game in the period before the granting of the right from when it is decided to grant the right by the time before the notice of the granting of the right (the period from when the predetermined condition is satisfied until the AT confirmation notification is established) A first pattern information notifying means (first count indicator 61) for notifying each game of pattern information (count numbers) changing in a predetermined pattern, and the right determining means. A right notification game for notifying the grant of the right when the ratio controlled to the second advantageous state is higher than the ratio controlled to the first advantageous state based on the right determined to be performed ( The right notification game setting means (the determination notification timing determination process of the sub-control unit 91) that sets a specific pattern information (a count number that becomes “4” or “8”) as a game for which AT determination notification is notified is set. In step S150), in the right notice game set by the right notice game setting means, the predetermined condition is established between the right grant notice means (liquid crystal display 51) for notifying the grant of the right and the right grant notice previous period. In addition to the notification by the first pattern information notification means, the second pattern information notification means (second count information notification means for notifying the pattern information in each game) Display device 62) and when the predetermined condition is established during the right grant notification first period, the second pattern information notification means starts the notification of the pattern information, or the first pattern Right notification game resetting means for resetting the right notification game on the basis of the game for which the pattern information notification is started by the information notification means (steps S50, 70, 80 of the confirmation notification timing determination process of the sub-control unit 91, 230, 250, 260, 320, 340, 350).

  As a result, when the AT lottery condition is established during the first period of the right grant notification, the count number is set in parallel based on the AT lottery condition again, apart from the count number set based on the already established AT lottery condition. It is set and the count number is notified in each game. As a result, even if the AT lottery condition is satisfied again, the player can be notified in parallel of the count number in consideration of the establishment of the AT lottery condition again. It is possible to have a sense of expectation that the grant of rights will be announced. As a result, in the period from when the AT lottery condition is established to when the AT is controlled, it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered even when the AT lottery condition is established again. In addition, since the game to be notified of AT confirmation is reset based on any one of the games in which the notification of a plurality of count numbers is started in parallel, the navigation stock that should be appropriately notified to the player Based on the AT confirmation notification can be performed.

  In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, after the right (navigator stock) is granted, the unreported divided right (the number of games within the range of the number of unreported games) Notification is made according to the determination result of the pre-determining means (internal lottery process) in a game other than the game that is newly granted the right (determined as YES in step S530 of the AT game number notification process of the sub-control unit 91) If so, the process proceeds to S535).

  As a result, among the games that are newly started after the granting of the navigation stock, in the game that triggered the new granting of the navigation stock, the unreported division right (the number of games within the range of the number of unreported games) Is not reported. In other words, since the unreported split right can be notified at other occasions other than the game that was newly granted Navistock, the opportunity to notify the unreported split right can be postponed. It is possible to prolong the opportunity to give a feeling of expectation by prolonging the opportunity to give an impression as if a new navigation stock has been given.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, an unreported division right (the number of games within the range of the number of unreported games) is determined based on a determination result of a predetermination means (internal lottery process) in a newly started game ( A notification is made on the condition that a weak strawberry A or a winning combination A is won (steps S550 and S555 of the AT game number notification process of the sub-control unit 91).

  This increases the frequency at which an impression can be given as if navigation stock was newly added when the determination result of the internal lottery process is a specific result (winning a weak strawberry A or a single piece A). It is possible to improve the expectation for a specific result.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a case where all of the already-reported rights (the number of AT games corresponding to the already-reported navigation stock) are consumed, and there is still a navigation stock that has not yet been reported. If there is, the navigation stock that has not yet been notified is further divided and notified (steps S540 and S545 of the AT game number notification process of the sub-control unit 91).

  As a result, when all the notified rights (the number of AT games corresponding to the notified Navistock) are exhausted, the right (Navistock) can be notified again, so even after all the notified rights are exhausted, Furthermore, the expectation that the rights are notified can be maintained, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects 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, 51 liquid crystal display Device, 56 effect switch, 61 first count indicator, 62 second count indicator, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (2)

The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other can be displayed on a variable display device that can be displayed in a variable manner Is a slot machine in which one game is completed by being derived and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
A right determining means for determining whether or not to grant a right to enable control to an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Any one of a plurality of advantageous states including a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state based on the right determined to be granted by the right determining means Advantageous state control means that can be controlled
In each game, pattern information that changes in a predetermined pattern based on the progress of the game is notified in a period before the grant of the right after the right determination means determines that the right is granted. First pattern information notifying means for performing,
Granting the right when the percentage controlled to the second advantageous state is higher than the percentage controlled to the first advantageous state based on the right decided to grant by the right determining means; A right notification game setting means for setting a right notification game to be notified to a game in which specific pattern information is notified;
In the right notice game set by the right notice game setting means, right grant notifying means for notifying the grant of the right;
Second pattern information notifying means for notifying the pattern information in each game separately from the notification by the first pattern information notifying means when the predetermined condition is established during the right grant notification first period;
When the predetermined condition is established during the right grant notification first period, the pattern information notification is started by the second pattern information notification means based on the game in which the pattern information notification is started or by the first pattern information notification means. A slot machine comprising: a right notification game resetting unit that resets the right notification game with reference to a game for which notification has been started. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other can be displayed on a variable display device that can be displayed in a variable manner Is a slot machine in which one game is completed by being derived and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
A right determining means for determining whether or not to grant a right to enable control to an advantageous state advantageous to a player when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Any one of a plurality of advantageous states including a first advantageous state and a second advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous state based on the right determined to be granted by the right determining means Advantageous state control means that can be controlled
First pattern information notifying means for notifying each game of pattern information that changes in a predetermined pattern based on the progress of the game when the predetermined condition is satisfied;
Granting the right when the percentage controlled to the second advantageous state is higher than the percentage controlled to the first advantageous state based on the right decided to grant by the right determining means; A right notification game setting means for setting a right notification game to be notified to a game in which specific pattern information is notified;
In the right notice game set by the right notice game setting means, right grant notifying means for notifying the grant of the right;
When it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied and the right determining means does not grant the right, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied and the right determining means determines to grant the right, In addition to the notification by the first pattern information notification means based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, the second pattern information notification means for notifying the pattern information in each game based on the subsequent establishment of the predetermined condition;
The right notification game is re-executed on the basis of the game on which the pattern information notification is started by the second pattern information notification unit or on the basis of the game on which the pattern information notification is started by the first pattern information notification unit. A slot machine including right notification game resetting means for setting.

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