JP6013764B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display device capable of deriving and displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying, and is derived and displayed in a plurality of variable display areas. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to a combination of identification information.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of identification information drawn as identification information on the outer periphery. First, a bet number is determined by a player's BET operation. , And the start operation is performed in a state where the prescribed bet number is set, and the rotation of the reels is started, and the rotation is stopped by operating the stop button provided corresponding to each reel. Then, when all the reels stop rotating, a combination of predetermined winning identification information (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a combination of identification information) is arranged on the winning line. Will occur. That is, the game is advanced by the player's operation.

  Also, in this type of slot machine, the net increase in medals in a gaming state advantageous to a player such as a big bonus (the number of medals used for setting the bet number in the period from the number of medals awarded in an advantageous gaming state) (A value obtained by subtracting) is displayed so that the degree of increase in medals in the gaming state can be recognized (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-5886 A

  In addition, when a transition condition for another advantageous gaming state is established in the middle of a certain advantageous gaming state, the previous advantageous gaming state is interrupted and a transition is made to another newly established advantageous gaming state. There are also some configurations that shift to another advantageous gaming state within a certain period after the advantageous advantageous state ends, but in such a configuration, the technique described in Patent Document 1, that is, for the player Applying technology to display the net increase in medals in an advantageous gaming state and starting the counting of the net increase with the start of the previous advantageous gaming state, the net increase will be negative by the start of the subsequent advantageous gaming state. In such a case, there is a problem that after the start of a later advantageous gaming state, even if a medal is awarded, it does not immediately become a plus range, and gives the player the impression that the net increase is decreasing.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and provides a slot machine that can prevent the player from giving an impression that the gaming value acquired in an advantageous state is diminishing. The purpose is to do.

In order to solve the above problem, a slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention is provided.
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
Special game state transition means for shifting to a special game state advantageous to the player;
Specific notification control means for performing specific notification control for notifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means that is advantageous for the player by giving the right to shift to an advantageous state advantageous for the player;
Advantageous state shifting means for shifting to the advantageous state by deriving a specific display result as the display result of the variable display unit ,
If the said transition to a special game state in an advantageous state is determined, and the advantageous state interrupting means for interrupting the organic interest state when starting a該特specific gaming state,
When the specific notification control is started and then the state shifts to the advantageous state, or when the specific display result is not derived despite the notification of the operation mode for deriving the specific display result, Start effect execution means for executing the start effect;
A value-adding means for gaming that gives a value for gaming when a prize-winning prize occurs among winnings;
A net increment display means for displaying a net increment obtained by subtracting the game value used for the game from the game value given by the game value grant means;
Counting means for counting values used for displaying the net increase by the net increase display means;
After the specific notification control is started, a first reference value setting that sets the count value by the counting means to a reference value regardless of whether or not the state is shifted to the advantageous state when the start effect is executed. Means,
When the transition to the special gaming state is determined in the advantageous state and the special gaming state is started when the advantageous state is interrupted, the count value is less than the reference value when the counting means is less than the reference value. Second reference value setting means for setting the reference value to the reference value;
It is characterized by having.
A slot machine according to claim 2 of the present invention,
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
Special game state transition means for shifting to a special game state advantageous to the player;
Specific notification control means for performing specific notification control for notifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means that is advantageous for the player by giving the right to shift to an advantageous state advantageous for the player;
Advantageous state shifting means for shifting to the advantageous state by deriving a specific display result as the display result of the variable display unit ,
When the specific notification control is started and then the state shifts to the advantageous state, or when the specific display result is not derived despite the notification of the operation mode for deriving the specific display result, Start effect execution means for executing the start effect;
A value-adding means for gaming that gives a value for gaming when a prize-winning prize occurs among winnings;
A net increment display means for displaying a net increment obtained by subtracting the game value used for the game from the game value given by the game value grant means;
Counting means for counting values used for displaying the net increase by the net increase display means;
After the specific notification control is started, a first reference value setting that sets the count value by the counting means to a reference value regardless of whether or not the state is shifted to the advantageous state when the start effect is executed. Means,
After completion of the advantageous state, the count value by the counting means when starting the該特specific game state when said transition to a special game state during the period until a specific condition is satisfied is determined less than the reference value A second reference value setting means for setting the count value to the reference value,
It is characterized by having.
The slot machine of means 1 of the present invention is:
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals), and a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified can be displayed in a variable manner. A slot machine (slot) in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device. Machine 1),
Special game state transition means for shifting to a special game state (bonus) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state (non-AT / RT1);
Advantageous state transition means for shifting to an advantageous state (ART) that is a gaming state different from the special gaming state (bonus) and is more advantageous to the player than the normal state;
When the transition to the special gaming state (bonus) is determined in the advantageous state (ART), the advantageous state for interrupting the advantageous state (ART) at a timing related to the transition to the special gaming state (bonus) Interruption means,
A game value giving means for giving the game value (medal) when an award winning (small role) occurs among the winnings;
Net increase display means for displaying a net increase (net increase number) obtained by subtracting the game value (insertion number) used for setting the number of bets from the game value (payout number) assigned by the game value giving means ( Display of the number of net increase in the liquid crystal display 51),
Counting means (a net increase number counter) for counting a value used for displaying the net increase (a net increase number display in the liquid crystal display 51) by the net increase display means;
First reference value setting means for setting a count value by the counting means (pure increase number counter) to a reference value (0) at a timing related to the start of the advantageous state (ART);
When the transition to the special gaming state (bonus) is determined in the advantageous state (ART) and the advantageous state (ART) is interrupted, the counting means (at the timing related to the start of the special gaming state (bonus) A second reference value setting means for setting the count value to the reference value (0) when the count value by the pure increase number counter) is less than the reference value (0);
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, after the transition to the advantageous state, the transition to the special gaming state is determined, and when the advantageous state is interrupted, it is continuously counted from the advantageous state at the timing related to the start of the special gaming state. If the net increase is greater than or equal to the reference value, the net increase in a series of special gaming states following the advantageous state is displayed by maintaining the net increase as it is, while at the timing related to the start of the special gaming state. When the net increase continuously counted from the advantageous state becomes negative with respect to the reference value, the net increase is returned to the reference value at the timing related to the start of the special gaming state and the subsequent counting is performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being given an impression that the net increase in the series of special game states following the advantageous state is diminishing.

The slot machine of means 2 of the present invention is:
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals), and a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified can be displayed in a variable manner. A slot machine (slot) in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device. Machine 1),
Special game state transition means for shifting to a special game state (bonus) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state (non-AT / RT1);
Advantageous state transition means for shifting to an advantageous state (ART) that is a gaming state different from the special gaming state (bonus) and is more advantageous to the player than the normal state;
A game value giving means for giving the game value (medal) when an award winning (small role) occurs among the winnings;
Net increase display means for displaying a net increase (net increase number) obtained by subtracting the game value (insertion number) used for setting the number of bets from the game value (payout number) assigned by the game value giving means ( Display of the number of net increase in the liquid crystal display 51),
Counting means (a net increase number counter) for counting a value used for displaying the net increase (a net increase number display in the liquid crystal display 51) by the net increase display means;
First reference value setting means for setting a count value by the counting means (pure increase number counter) to a reference value (0) at a timing related to the start of the advantageous state (ART);
When the transition to the special gaming state (bonus) is determined in the period until the specific condition is satisfied after the advantageous state (ART) ends (the period until 32 games have elapsed), the special gaming state (bonus) Second reference value setting means for setting the count value to the reference value (0) when the count value by the counting means (pure increase number counter) is less than the reference value (0) at the timing related to the start of When,
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, when the transition to the special gaming state is determined in the period until the specific condition is satisfied after the advantageous state ends, the advantageous state continues at the timing related to the start of the special gaming state. If the net increment counted in this way is equal to or greater than the reference value, a series of special events that are determined to be continuously transferred until the specific condition is satisfied after the end of the advantageous state by maintaining the net increment as it is. When the net increase in the gaming state is displayed, but the net increase continuously counted from the gaming state at the timing related to the start of the special gaming state becomes negative with respect to the reference value, Since the net increment is returned to the reference value at the timing related to the start of the special gaming state and the subsequent counting is performed, after the advantageous state ends, it is determined that a series of transitions are determined until the specific condition is satisfied. Special play Possible to prevent giving the player the impression that net increase is eroded in the state.

The timing related to the transition to the special gaming state in the means 1 corresponds to the timing at which the transition to the special gaming state is determined, the timing at which the transition condition to the special gaming state is satisfied, and the like.
In addition, the timing related to the start of the advantageous state in the means 1 and 2 corresponds to the timing at which the transition to the advantageous state is determined, the timing at which the transition condition to the advantageous state is satisfied, the timing at which the advantageous state starts, etc. To do.
The timing related to the start of the special gaming state in the means 1 and 2 is the timing at which the transition to the special gaming state is determined, the timing at which the transition condition to the special gaming state is satisfied, and the special gaming state has started. The timing is applicable.

The slot machine of means 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 1 or 2 ,
Prior determination means (internal lottery) for determining whether or not the winning is allowed before the display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is derived;
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving display results from the variable display devices (reels 2L, 2C, 2R);
When the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) becomes any one of a plurality of types of specific results (any one of the replays GR11 to 15), the derivation operation means (stop switch 8L) , 8C, 8R) specified to the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) when operated in a specific operation mode (stop order satisfying the special replay winning conditions) according to the type of the specific result The display result (special replay winning mode) is derived, and the deriving operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operates in an operation mode (special replay) other than the specific operation mode according to the type of the specific result. Display results other than the specific display result (falling lip) on the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) when operated in the stop order that does not satisfy the winning conditions of And deriving control means for performing control to derive the winning mode) Lee,
By granting the right (Navistock) to shift to the advantageous state (ART (AT / RT2)), the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) is one of the plurality of types of specific results A specific notification (navigation) that can specify the specific operation mode (stop order satisfying the special replay winning condition) according to the type of the specific result when the specific result of the type (any one of the replays GR11 to 15) is reached. A specific notification state control means for controlling to a specific notification state (AT / RT1, RT0) in which an effect is performed;
With
The advantageous state transition means shifts to the advantageous state (ART) by deriving the specific display result (special replay winning mode) as the display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R). Let
The slot machine is
In the specific notification state (AT · RT1, RT0), when the state shifts to the advantageous state (ART), or the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) is any type of the plurality of types of specific results If the specific display result (special replay winning mode) is not derived despite the specific notification (any one of the replays GR11 to 15) and the specific notification (navigation effect) being performed, Numerical value updating means for starting the update of the number of games),
When the numerical value updated by the numerical value updating means satisfies the end condition (when the number of remaining games becomes 0), the one advantageous state (ART) based on the right (navistock) to shift to the advantageous state is terminated. Advantageous state termination means
An update start effect executing means for executing an update start effect (ART start effect) indicating that the update of the numerical value is started when the place value update means starts updating the value (number of remaining games);
Is further provided.
According to this feature, when the update start effect is executed, even if the transition to the advantageous state does not occur, the update of the numerical value that is the determination target of the end condition starts, so the specific notification in the specific notification state Can be urged to operate the derivation operation means in the operation mode specified by the specific notification.
The numerical value updated by the numerical value updating means is a numerical value used when the advantageous state ending means determines whether or not the ending condition is satisfied. For example, the number of games and the result of the internal lottery become a predetermined result. And the number of times that the display result of the variable display device has become a predetermined display result, the total value of the assigned gaming value, the above-mentioned net increase, and the like.
Further, the numerical value updating means need not be configured to uniformly subtract or add numerical values, but may be configured to increase or decrease such that the numerical value is subtracted when the subtraction condition is satisfied and is added when the addition condition is satisfied.
The update start effect is at least when the transition to the advantageous state is performed in the specific notification state, or the determination result of the prior determination means becomes any one of the plurality of types of specific results. However, it may be executed when the specific display result is not derived in spite of having been performed, and may be configured to be executed at an opportunity other than these.

The slot machine of means 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 3 ,
Prior determination means (internal lottery) for determining whether or not the winning is allowed before the display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is derived;
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving display results from the variable display devices (reels 2L, 2C, 2R);
When the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) becomes any one of a plurality of types of specific results (any one of the replays GR11 to 15), the derivation operation means (stop switch 8L) , 8C, 8R) specified to the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) when operated in a specific operation mode (stop order satisfying the special replay winning conditions) according to the type of the specific result The display result (special replay winning mode) is derived, and the deriving operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operates in an operation mode (special replay) other than the specific operation mode according to the type of the specific result. Display results other than the specific display result (falling lip) on the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) when operated in the stop order that does not satisfy the winning conditions of And deriving control means for performing control to derive the winning mode) Lee,
By granting the right (Navistock) to shift to the advantageous state (ART (AT / RT2)), the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) is one of the plurality of types of specific results A specific notification (navigation) that can specify the specific operation mode (stop order satisfying the special replay winning condition) according to the type of the specific result when the specific result of the type (any one of the replays GR11 to 15) is reached. A specific notification state control means for controlling to a specific notification state (AT / RT1, RT0) in which an effect is performed;
Advantage determination means (navigator stock lottery) for determining the advantage (number of navigation stock) for the player,
With
The advantageous state transition means shifts to the advantageous state (ART) by deriving the specific display result (special replay winning mode) as the display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R). Let
The advantage determination means (navigator stock lottery) is more advantageous than the normal state (non-AT / RT1) in the specific notification state (preparation mode (period until the ART start effect is performed after the ART confirmation notification)). The advantage (the number of navigation stocks) is determined according to conditions.
According to this feature, even if the preparatory period until the transition to the advantageous state more advantageous than the normal state after being controlled to the specific notification state is prolonged regardless of the player's intention, the player's interest Can be prevented from declining.
Note that the degree of advantage for a player corresponds to the number of rights that are advantageous to the player, the number of continuous games that are advantageous to the player, the continuation rate of the state that is advantageous to the player, and the advantageous conditions are: These are the conditions that are favored so that the number of rights, the number of continuing games, and the continuing rate are advantageous to the player.

The slot machine of means 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 4 ,
Prior determination means (internal lottery) for determining whether or not the winning is allowed before the display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is derived;
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving display results from the variable display devices (reels 2L, 2C, 2R);
When the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) becomes any one of a plurality of types of specific results (any one of the replays GR11 to 15), the derivation operation means (stop switch 8L) , 8C, 8R) specified to the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) when operated in a specific operation mode (stop order satisfying the special replay winning conditions) according to the type of the specific result The display result (special replay winning mode) is derived, and the deriving operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operates in an operation mode (special replay) other than the specific operation mode according to the type of the specific result. Display results other than the specific display result (falling lip) on the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) when operated in the stop order that does not satisfy the winning conditions of And deriving control means for performing control to derive the winning mode) Lee,
By granting the right (Navistock) to shift to the advantageous state (ART (AT / RT2)), the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) is one of the plurality of types of specific results A specific notification (navigation) that can specify the specific operation mode (stop order satisfying the special replay winning condition) according to the type of the specific result when the specific result of the type (any one of the replays GR11 to 15) is reached. A specific notification state control means for controlling to a specific notification state (AT / RT1, RT0) in which an effect is performed;
An advantage determining means (navigator stock lottery) for determining an advantage (number of navigation stock) related to the advantageous state (ART);
With
The advantage determination means (navigator stock lottery) is arranged in the advantageous state (ART mode (after ART start effect, ART operation) in the specific notification state (preparation mode (period until ART start effect is performed after ART confirmation notification)). It is characterized in that the above-mentioned advantage (the number of navigation stocks) is determined under conditions more advantageous than the period until the end of the ART or the interruption of the ART due to the winning of special role)).
According to this feature, even if the preparatory period until the transition to the advantageous state more advantageous than the normal state after being controlled to the specific notification state is prolonged regardless of the player's intention, the player's interest Can be prevented, and the preparatory period before entering the advantageous state is prolonged regardless of the player's intention, so that more gaming value can be expected in the subsequent advantageous state. be able to.
The advantage related to the advantageous state includes the number of rights to be transferred to the advantageous state, the number of continued games in the advantageous state, the continuation rate of the advantageous state, etc. The advantageous conditions are the number of these rights and the number of continued games. It is a condition that is favored so that the continuation rate is advantageous to the player.

In addition, in the means 3-5 , a configuration in which a plurality of types of specific results can be determined only in the specific notification state as a determination result of the prior determination unit may be determined, or a plurality of types of specific results are determined in both the normal state and the specific notification state. The structure which can be made may be sufficient. The specific notification state includes a first state that shifts from the normal state and a second state that shifts when the transition condition is satisfied in the first state. A configuration in which a specific result can be determined may be used.
Further, in the means 3-5 , the specific notification state is determined according to the type of the specific result when the determination result of the prior determination means is a specific result of any kind among the plurality of types of specific results. Although it is at least more advantageous than the normal state in that specific notification capable of specifying a specific operation mode is performed, it does not matter whether or not the state is more advantageous than the normal state.
In addition, in the means 3 to 5 , the advantageous state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is that the probability that a display result advantageous to the player is derived, and the probability that the display result advantageous to the player is permitted are normal. This is a state in which the increase rate of the net increase is higher than that in the normal state, for example, by an operation mode for deriving a display result that is higher than the state or that is advantageous for the player.

The slot machine of means 6 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 5 ,
Provided with an external output control means for performing control to externally output a signal related to the game (external output signal),
The external output control means includes
State signal output means for outputting a state signal (RT2 signal) corresponding to the advantageous state on condition that the advantageous state (ART (RT2)) is shifted;
Game-related signal output means for outputting a game-related signal (medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, etc.) relating to the game in accordance with the control of progressing the game;
Including
The status signal output means outputs the game-related signals (medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, etc.) after the next game is newly started after the output of the status signal (RT2 signal) is started. The state signal (RT2 signal) is continuously output until a specific timing not included in the possible game-related signal output period is reached.
According to this feature, since the output of the state signal is continued until a specific timing that is not included in the game-related signal output period after the next game is newly started, the external device The time required to receive the game can be secured without hindering the progress of the game, and the specific gaming state signal is not transmitted (output terminated) during the output of the game related signal. It is possible to easily specify whether or not the received game-related signal is in a specific gaming state.
The condition signal corresponding to the advantageous state is output on condition that the advantageous state is shifted. The state signal may be output before the actual state is shifted to the advantageous state, or the advantageous state is shifted to the advantageous state. A status signal may be output later.
In addition, the game-related signal may be a signal that is output as the game progresses, and may be a signal that directly indicates the progress of the game, such as a signal that indicates the start or end of the game. When a signal indicating information other than (such as a signal indicating a gaming value used for setting the number of bets) is necessarily output as the game progresses, such a signal may be used as a game-related signal. .
The game-related signal output period during which the game-related signal can be output is a predetermined period from when the progress operation is performed until the output of the game-related signal is completed (for example, after the start switch 7 is operated, During the period until the completion of the output of the medals IN signal for several minutes, when all the reels stop and no medal payout occurs after the final stop operation among the operations of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, This is the period until all reels stop, and the period until the output of the medal OUT signal is completed when all reels stop and the medal payout occurs, and depends on the type of progress operation or game-related signal. It may be a predetermined period, or may be a certain period regardless of the progress operation or the type of game-related signal.

The slot machine of means 7 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 3 to 6 ,
The variable display device is capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable.
The derivation operation means is an operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving a display result to each of the plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L, 2C, 2R),
When the display result is derived to all of the plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L, 2C, 2R), one game is completed. As a result of one game, the plurality of variable display areas (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) are completed. ), A slot machine that can generate a prize according to a combination of the display results derived to each of
In the specific notification state (AT / RT1, RT0), the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery) is any one of the plurality of types of specific results (any one of the replays GR11 to 15). Specific notification control means for performing control to perform the specific notification (navigation effect) when it becomes,
Backup storage means (RAM 91c) capable of retaining backup data including a determination result of the advance determination means (internal lottery) for a predetermined period even when power supply is stopped;
When the power supply is started after the power supply is stopped during the specific notification (navigation effect), each of the variable display areas is based on backup data indicating the determination result of the prior determination means (internal lottery). (Reel control means for performing control to perform a common return specific notification (display of a common navigation image) as the specific notification (navigation effect) regardless of the fluctuation status of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R;
It is characterized by having.
According to this feature, the program and data for executing the specific notification can be simplified when it is configured to continue the specific notification even after the interruption of power interruption.

It is a front view of the slot machine of Example 1 to which the present invention was applied. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of special combination, the symbol combination of special combination, and a special combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a figure which shows a navigation stock lottery probability. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of control of ART. It is a block diagram relevant to the output of an external output signal. It is a timing chart which shows the output condition of an external output signal. It is a timing chart which shows the output condition of an external output signal. It is a timing chart which shows the output condition of an external output signal. It is a timing chart which shows the output condition of an external output signal. It is a timing chart which shows the output condition of an external output signal. It is a timing chart which shows the output condition of an external output signal. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the control condition of AT, and RT2 signal. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process (sub) which a sub control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the power interruption process (sub) performed according to having detected the power interruption in the timer interruption process (sub) by the sub control part. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the AT control process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example which displays a common navigation image at the time of the electric power interruption return in AT. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example which displays a common navigation image at the time of the electric power interruption return in AT. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process (sub) which a sub control part performs at the time of starting in the modification which displays a returning image at the time of the electric power interruption return in AT. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs for every fixed interval in the modification which displays a returning image at the time of the electric power interruption recovery | restoration in AT. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game return process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub) in the modification which displays a returning image at the time of the electric power interruption return in AT. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example of the modification which displays a returning image at the time of the electric power interruption return in AT. It is a figure which shows the screen transition of the liquid crystal display accompanying ART. It is a figure which shows the flow of control concerning the count of a pure increase number, and the display of a pure increase number. It is a timing chart which shows transition of a display of a pure increase number of sheets. It is a timing chart which shows transition of a display of a pure increase number of sheets. It is a timing chart which shows transition of a display of a pure increase number of sheets. It is a timing chart which shows transition of a display of a pure increase number of sheets. It is a timing chart which shows transition of a display of a pure increase number of sheets. It is a timing chart which shows transition of a display of a pure increase number of sheets. It is a timing chart which shows transition of a display of a pure increase number of sheets. It is a timing chart which shows transition of a display of a pure increase number of sheets. It is a timing chart which shows transition of a display of a pure increase number of sheets. It is a timing chart which shows transition of a display of a pure increase number of sheets. It is a timing chart which shows transition of a display of a pure increase number of sheets. It is a timing chart which shows transition of a display of a pure increase number of sheets. It is a timing chart which shows transition of a display of a pure increase number of sheets. It is a timing chart which shows transition of a display of a pure increase number of sheets.

  A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. A slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is rotatable to a housing 1 a having an open front surface and a side end of the housing 1 a. and a, a front door 1 b pivotally supported on.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C and 2R (hereinafter 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 juxtaposed in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Are arranged as follows.

As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer periphery of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, “black 7”, “net 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, A plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols such as “plum”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “bell”, and “orange” are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided at the approximate center of the front door 1b.

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

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. , Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

  At the position corresponding to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the front door 1b, a horizontally long rectangular see-through window 3 that allows the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to be seen through from the front side is provided. The reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be visually recognized from the player side.

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in any game state in this embodiment) among the prescribed number of bets determined according to the game state, is stored as credits. Settlement switch 10 operated when paying out medals used for setting medals and betting numbers (returning medals used for setting credits and betting numbers), start switch operated when starting a game 7. Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and an effect switch 56 for use in effects. It is provided so as to be operated by the skill person.

  In this 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.

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

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

  Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R on the front door 1b, a lower panel on which a title of the slot machine 1 and a payout table 1 to be described later are printed is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time, and the validity / invalidity of the stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of the BB, which will be described later (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) A check switch 36a for selecting the automatic settlement function that controls automatic settlement at the end of BB, which will be described later (processing to settle (return) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation). An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting invalidity, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are provided in a hopper tank 34a (described later with reference to FIG. 2) provided inside the housing 1a. And a medal having a insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has been inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side. A selector (not shown) and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

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

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

  The front side of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. 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 to be described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off. .

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a 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 winning line LN (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. In the present embodiment, when the prescribed number of bets is set to three regardless of the gaming state and the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay line LN becomes valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is used as the winning line. It has been established. In this embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM1-4 are set apart from the winning line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning line. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined based on the combination of symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN, the invalid line LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the LM1 to LM4, the symbols constituting the particular winning line LN It is easy to recognize that the combination is complete. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, an invalid line LM1 and a lower stage of the reel 2L, which are set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the upper stage. , The lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the lower side There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set straddling to the right. It is defined as.

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a role) is displayed on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line LN. If the game stops as a result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this 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 on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols. .

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

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

  For this reason, for example, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead is used. Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The symbols arranged within 5 frames including can be displayed on the winning line.

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

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the. In addition, a command transmission line from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91, which will be described later, and a power supply line for supplying power from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 are connected via a single cable and connector. Are connected to each other, and all the connectors that connect these cables and the respective boards are connected to each other so that the respective parts on the side of the effect control board 90 can operate and receive commands from the main control part 41. Become. For this reason, unless the command transmission line for transmitting a command from the main control unit 41 is connected to the effect control board 90, power is not supplied to the effect control board 90, and only the effect control board 90 side operates. There is no end to it.

  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.

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

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

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a control clock generation circuit 42, a random number clock generation circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power interruption detection circuit. 48 and a reset circuit 49 are mounted.

  The main control unit 41 is configured by a one-chip microcomputer, executes a control program stored in a ROM 506, which will be described later, and performs processing related to the progress of the game, and also includes a control circuit mounted on the game control board 40. Control each part directly or indirectly.

  The control clock generation circuit 42 generates a control clock CCLK serving as an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency outside the main control unit 41. The control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 42 is supplied to the clock circuit 502 via, for example, a control external clock terminal EXC of the main control unit 41 as shown in FIG. The random number clock generation circuit 43 generates a random number clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, outside the main control unit 41. The random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 43 is supplied to the random number circuit 509 via the random number external clock terminal ERC of the main control unit 41 as shown in FIG. 5, for example. As an example, the oscillation frequency of the random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 43 may be set to be equal to or lower than the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 42.

  The switch detection circuit 44 takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 and transmits them to the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 transmits the motor drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit transmits the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 provides a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in a state where the power is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off. The reset circuit 49 includes a watchdog timer, and provides a user reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the watchdog timer expires, that is, when the operation of the CPU 505 of the main control unit 41 stops for a certain period of time.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a specific information storage circuit 503, a reset / interrupt controller 504, a CPU 505, a ROM 506, and a RAM 507. A CTC (counter / timer circuit) 508, a random number circuit 509, a PIP (parallel input port) 510, a serial communication circuit 511, and an address decoding circuit 512.

  The external bus interface 501 provided in the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 is an interface function between the external bus and the internal bus of the chip constituting the main control unit 41, a direction control function of the address bus, the data bus, and each control signal, etc. Is a bus interface. For example, the external bus interface 501 is connected to an external memory or an external input / output device externally attached to the main control unit 41, and transmits / receives address signals, data signals, various control signals, and the like to / from these external devices. Anything to do. In this embodiment, the external bus interface 501 includes an internal resource access control circuit 501A.

  The internal resource access control circuit 501A controls access to internal data of the main control unit 41 from an external device via the external bus interface 501, and stores internal data such as a game control program and fixed data stored in the ROM 506, for example. This is a circuit for limiting inappropriate external reading. Here, a circuit analysis device such as an in-circuit emulator (ICE) may be connected to the external bus interface 501 as an external device.

  The clock circuit 502 provided in the main control unit 41 is a circuit that generates the internal system clock SCLK by, for example, dividing the oscillation signal input to the control external clock terminal EXC by two. In this embodiment, the control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 42 is input to the control external clock terminal EXC. The internal system clock SCLK generated by the clock circuit 502 is supplied to various circuits such as the CPU 505 that control the progress of the game in the main control unit 41. The internal system clock SCLK is also supplied to the random number circuit 509 and used to monitor the frequency of the random number clock RCLK supplied from the random number clock generation circuit 43. Further, the internal system clock SCLK may be output from the system clock output terminal CLKO connected to the clock circuit 502 to the outside of the main control unit 41.

  The unique information storage circuit 503 included in the main control unit 41 is a circuit that stores a plurality of types of unique information serving as internal information of the main control unit 41, for example. As an example, the unique information storage circuit 503 stores three types of unique information such as a ROM code, a chip individual number, and an ID number. The ROM 506 code is a 4-byte numerical value generated from stored data in a predetermined area of the ROM 506, and four numerical values with different generation methods may be prepared. The chip individual number is a 4-byte number assigned at the time of manufacturing the main control unit 41, and indicates a different numerical value for each chip constituting the main control unit 41. The ID number is an 8-byte number assigned when the main control unit 41 is manufactured, and indicates a different numerical value for each chip constituting the main control unit 41. Here, it is sufficient that the chip individual number can be read from the user program while the ID number cannot be read from the user program. The unique information storage circuit 503 may be included in the ROM 506 by using a predetermined area of the ROM 506, for example. Alternatively, the unique information storage circuit 503 may be included in the CPU 505 by using a built-in register of the CPU 505, for example.

  The reset / interrupt controller 504 provided in the main control unit 41 is for controlling various resets and interrupt requests generated inside or outside the main control unit 41. The reset controlled by the reset / interrupt controller 504 includes a system reset and a user reset. The system reset is a reset that occurs when a low level signal (system reset signal) is input to the external system reset terminal XSRST for a certain period. The user reset is performed when a low level signal (user reset signal) is input to the external user reset terminal XURST for a certain period of time, or when a time-out signal of the built-in watchdog timer (WDT) is generated, or when running outside the specified area. This reset is caused by a predetermined factor such as the occurrence of prohibition (IAT). In this embodiment, as described above, since the watchdog timer (WDT) mounted on the reset circuit 49 is used without using the built-in watchdog timer, a user reset signal is input to the external user reset terminal XURST. Alternatively, a user reset occurs when the out-of-designated area travel prohibition (IAT) occurs.

  Interrupts controlled by the reset / interrupt controller 504 include a non-maskable interrupt NMI and a maskable interrupt INT. The non-maskable interrupt NMI is an interrupt that is unconditionally accepted even when the CPU 505 is in an interrupt-disabled state. When a low level signal is input to the external non-maskable interrupt terminal XNMI (also used as the input port P4) for a certain period of time. An interrupt that occurs. The maskable interrupt INT is an interrupt that can permit / prohibit acceptance of an interrupt request by a setting instruction of the CPU 505, and multiple interrupts can be executed by setting priority. The maskable interrupt INT is caused by the fact that a low level signal is input to the external maskable interrupt terminal XINT (also used as the input port P3) for a certain period of time, a time-out occurs in the timer circuit included in the CTC 508, Multiple types of interrupt factors are determined in advance, such as the occurrence of an interrupt factor due to data transmission in the serial communication circuit 511 and the occurrence of an interrupt factor due to the acquisition of numerical data as a random value in the random number circuit 509. It should be.

  The CPU 505 provided in the main control unit 41 executes processing for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 by executing the program read from the ROM 506. At this time, the CPU 505 reads out fixed data from the ROM 506, the CPU 505 writes various data to the RAM 507 and temporarily stores the data, and the CPU 505 stores various data temporarily stored in the RAM 507. The CPU 505 receives the input of various signals from the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501 or the PIP 510, and the CPU 505 receives the input of various signals via the external bus interface 501 or the serial communication circuit 511. A transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the main control unit 41 is also performed.

  As described above, in the main control unit 41, the CPU 505 executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 506. Therefore, the main control unit 41 (or CPU 505) executes (or performs processing) below. Specifically, the CPU 505 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on boards other than the game control board 40.

  A ROM 506 provided in the main control unit 41 stores a user program for game control, fixed data, and the like. The ROM 506 stores a security check program 506A. The CPU 505 reads the security check program 506A stored in the ROM 506 when the main control unit 41 shifts to the security mode in response to the power-on of the slot machine 1 or the occurrence of a system reset, and whether the storage content of the ROM 506 has been changed. Execute security check processing to check whether or not. The security check program 506A may be stored in a built-in memory different from the ROM 506. Further, the security check program 506A may correspond to a security check process for inspecting the storage content of the external memory externally attached to the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, for example.

  A RAM 507 provided in the main control unit 41 provides a work area for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 507 may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine is stopped, at least part of the contents of the RAM 507 is stored for a predetermined period. In this embodiment, all areas of the RAM 507 are backup RAMs, and all contents of the RAM 507 are saved for a predetermined period even when power supply to the slot machine is stopped.

  The CTC 508 provided in the main control unit 41 includes, for example, an 8-bit programmable timer built in 3 channels (PTC0 to PTC2), and includes a timer circuit capable of generating a real-time interrupt and measuring time. Each programmable timer PTC0-PTC2 has a timer value that is updated in response to a change in the count clock signal generated based on the internal system clock SCLK (for example, a falling timing that changes from a high level to a low level). If it is good. In addition, the CTC 508 may incorporate, for example, an 8-bit programmable counter with 4 channels (PCC0 to PCC3). Each of the programmable counters PCC0 to PCC3 is only required to have its count value updated in response to a signal change of the internal system clock SCLK or occurrence of a timeout in any of the programmable counters PCC0 to PCC3. The CTC 508 resets the start time of the random number generated by the free run counter used for randomly determining the extension time (variable setting time) for extending the security time for each system reset or the random number circuit 509. A free-run counter or the like that is used to randomly determine each time may be included. Alternatively, these free-run counters may be included in an internal circuit of the main control unit 41 different from the CTC 508 such as a backup area of the RAM 507, for example.

  A random number circuit 509 included in the main control unit 41 is a circuit that generates numerical data that is a random value having a predetermined update range, such as a 16-bit random number. In the present embodiment, on the game control board 40 side, numerical data indicating a random value for internal lottery to be described later is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. The CPU 505 uses a random counter different from the random number circuit 509 based on the numerical data extracted from the random number circuit 509 to process or update various numerical data by software, thereby indicating numerical data indicating a random value for internal lottery. May be counted. In the following, it is assumed that numerical data indicating random numbers for internal lottery is not processed by software from numerical data extracted by the CPU 505 from the random number circuit 509 serving as hardware. The random number circuit 509 may be incorporated in the main control unit 41 or may be externally attached to the main control unit 41 as a random number circuit chip different from the main control unit 41. .

  The random number for internal lottery is a value used to determine whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings, and takes a value in the range of “0” to “65535” in this embodiment.

  The PIP 510 included in the main control unit 41 is, for example, a 6-bit input dedicated port, and includes an input port P0 to an input port P2 serving as a dedicated terminal and an input port P3 serving as a function shared terminal and an input port P5. . The input port P3 is also used as an external maskable interrupt terminal XINT connected to the CPU 505 or the like. The input port P4 is also used as an external non-maskable interrupt terminal XNMI connected to the CPU 505 or the like. The input port P5 is also used as the first channel reception terminal RXA used by the serial communication circuit 511. The use setting of the input port P3 to the input port P5 is instructed by the function setting KFCS stored in the program management area.

  An address decoding circuit 512 provided in the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 is a circuit for decoding each functional block in the main control unit 41 and a chip select signal that is a decoding signal for an external device. . By the chip select signal, an internal circuit of the main control unit 41 or an external device as a peripheral device is selectively operated effectively and can be accessed from the CPU 505.

  The ROM 506 provided in the main control unit 41 stores various selection data and table data used for controlling the progress of the game, in addition to the game control user program and the security check program 506A. For example, the ROM 506 stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables, and the like prepared for the CPU 505 to perform various determinations, determinations, and settings. The ROM 506 stores table data constituting a plurality of command tables used for the CPU 505 to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the game control board 40.

  The RAM 507 provided in the main control unit 41 is provided with a game control data holding area 590 as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine 1. For example, a DRAM is used as the RAM 507, and a refresh operation is required to maintain the stored data contents. The CPU 505 has a built-in refresh register for performing this refresh operation. For example, the refresh register consists of 8 bits, and the lower 7 bits are automatically incremented each time the CPU 505 fetches an instruction from the ROM 506. Accordingly, the stored value in the refresh register is updated every execution time of one instruction in the CPU 505.

  The main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the serial communication circuit 511. A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the sub control unit 91 toward the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 receives the detection state of various switches connected to the game control board 40 from the input port. Then, the main control unit 41 executes basic processing that shifts in stages according to the detection states of various switches input from these input ports.

  Further, the main control unit 41 can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main), which will be described later, is executed at a certain time interval (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment) when a timeout occurs in the timer circuit included in the CTC 508.

  The main control unit 41 is set to prohibit other interrupts during the execution of the interrupt process, and when a plurality of interrupts occur at the same time, the main control unit 41 prioritizes according to a predetermined order. An interrupt to be executed is set. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the interrupt process is completed, a new interrupt will occur at that point. It will be.

  The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as a basic process, and changes the detection state of the various switches. Execute a process that moves in stages. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). In addition, 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 repeated process according to 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.

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above, which are arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, for example, a mechanically driven display. A device 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, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 91d. A display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an LED driving circuit 93 that performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, When the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a and a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90 are detected. The switch detection circuit 96 outputs time information including date information and time information. The power supply voltage supplied to the timepiece device 97 and 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, other circuits, etc. , And the sub CPU 91a receives various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs various controls for performing effects, and directly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. To control automatically or indirectly.

  The reset circuit 95 has a lower voltage for releasing the reset signal than the reset circuit 49 that gives the system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. When the power is turned on, the sub control unit 91 It starts at an earlier stage than the unit 41. On the other hand, the power interruption detection circuit 98 has a voltage that outputs a voltage drop signal lower than the power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40. The sub control unit 91 detects a power failure at a later stage than the main control unit 41, and performs a power interruption process (sub) described later.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub control unit 91 executes an interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the number of input system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval.

  Also, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process even when the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time.

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

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM 507 is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Transition to the setting change state. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM 507 of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet amount is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 507 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 setting 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 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected every time the timer interruption process (main) is executed. If the determination process is performed and it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process, the power interruption process (main) is executed. In the power interruption process (main), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 507, which will be described later, and destructive diagnosis data (in this embodiment, 5AH) in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 507, that is, specific data other than 0 is stored. In addition to the storage, the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 507 becomes 0 and stored in the RAM 507. The RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of the values stored in each bit of the corresponding area (all areas in this embodiment) of the RAM 507. For this reason, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 507 is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 507 is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

  The main control unit 41 calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 507 at the time of activation, regardless of whether the system reset or the user reset, and the value of the data for destructive diagnosis And the processing state of the main control unit 41 is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 507 on the condition that the RAM parity is 0 and the value of the data for destruction diagnosis is also correct. However, if the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or the value of the destruction diagnosis 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. However, the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the normal error state, the RAM abnormal 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 above-described setting change state. It will not be released until

  In this embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 507 is held by the backup power source even in the event of a power failure, and the main control unit 41 determines that the data in the RAM 507 is normal when the power is turned on. In addition, the configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 507. However, only the data stored in the RAM 507 that is necessary for returning to the control state in the event of a power failure is backed up and the power is turned on. It may be configured to return to the control state before power interruption based on the data backed up at the time.

  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 the state of all input ports to the state before power interruption.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 507 of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 507 of the main control unit 41 is divided into important work, non-saved work, general work, special work, unused area, and stack area.

  Important work includes various display devices, LED display data, I / O input / output data, game time counters, and other data that may be inconvenient to initialize, as well as a game status flag and RT remaining game count described later. The work to be stored. 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 507 is destroyed at the time of activation. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized at the end of the BB, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, and the total number of medals paid out in the BB. The special work is a work that stores data such as various software random numbers that are initialized only before the setting is started. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 507, 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 control unit 41 is stored, and the unused stack area is one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. However, if it is established, it will be initialized, but the in-use stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 stores the data in the RAM 507 when the setting key switch 37 is turned on, when a RAM error occurs, when the BB ends, and when the setting key switch 37 is turned off. When not being destroyed, when five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initializations that are initialized in accordance with each initialization condition are performed.

  Initialization 1 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is turned on at the time of startup and transitions to a setting change state, or initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In the storage area of the RAM 507, all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except for the important work and the used stack area, that is, the area from the unsaved work to the unused stack area are initialized. The Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 2, the area of the RAM 507 includes the general work, the unused area, and the unused stack area, that is, the area from the general work to the unused stack area. It is initialized. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is in an off state at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 507 is not destroyed. In the initialization 3, the unsaved work, the unused area, and the The used stack area is 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 507 are initialized.

  In this embodiment, initialization 1 is performed before the change of the setting change state. However, the initialization 1 is performed at the end of the setting change state, or both before the change of the setting change state and at the end of the setting change state. Also good.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when a RAM abnormality error occurs at the time of power-on or the like, initialization 1 is executed, and the control state before that is initialized. The game state flag and the RT remaining game number assigned to are maintained without being initialized.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, the prescribed number of bets that can be set is determined according to the gaming state (RT0 to 5, RB, BB (RB)), and determined according to the gaming state. The game can be started on condition that the specified number of bets is set. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a specified number of bets according to the gaming state are set.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated pay line (in the present embodiment, all the pay lines are always enabled. The activated winning line is simply referred to as a winning line), and a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition to a game state advantageous to the player. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the game state, it is necessary to win an internal lottery described later and set a winning flag for the winning combination in the RAM 507.

  Of the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the re-playing role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game. It is valid until the combination of combinations permitted by the flag is complete, and is invalid in a game having the combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the winning flag for a special role is won, even if the combination of characters allowed by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value of the random number storage work assigned to the RAM 507 is set to the lottery work assigned to the RAM 507. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the value of the gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value It is performed according to the number of judgment values of each combination determined according to

  The random value storage work is a storage area in which numerical data latched simultaneously with the operation of the start switch 7 is stored. Every time new numerical data is latched, the latched numerical data is processed by a timer interruption process thereafter. The numerical data read in (main) and stored in the random value storage work is updated to the latest numerical data latched newly.

  In the internal lottery, an internal lottery target, the current gaming state flag value, and the number of judgment values determined corresponding to the set value are used as random numbers for internal lottery (numerical data stored in the lottery work). When the result of addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 507. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. 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 is selected, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

  Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

The main control unit 41, when the rotation of the reels is started, and the reel is stopped, and when there remains still rotating reel, with reference to the table index and data table created is stored in the ROM506 A stop control table is created for each reel that is rotating. 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 slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. 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 when the winning combinations are 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 sliding frames according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and if any reel is stopped, stop Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of each, and it is necessary according to each status from this specified address. And to be able to identify the stop control table. Even when the reel stop status and the stopped position of the stopped reel 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 sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, a stepping motor that makes one turn at a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) is used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven in 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (the number of steps that one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each 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 is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3). Sliding frame when an operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at a timing (a timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps of each region number). It is a table with each number set.

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

  Further, when any one reel stops or any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is identified based on the table creation data, and the stop control table address of the unreacted reel corresponding to the stopped 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 control unit 41 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 is described. To explain, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number of sliding symbols 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 sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames 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 It will stop in the lower symbol area).

  In the table index of this embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and further, 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). In other words, table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and stop control tables corresponding to reel stop states (and stopped positions of stopped reels) 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 this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of 4 frames after detecting the 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 this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the non-winning winning combination is drawn so that it is not aligned on the winning line. A stop control table with a defined number of frames is created and reel stop control is performed. If no winning combination is selected, a stop control table with a determined number of sliding symbols that do not have any combination And stop control of the reel. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The combination that has not been performed will be controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  When a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, such as when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the winning small role is the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line. The number of sliding frames is fixed so that it can be drawn to the limit, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn in the range of up to 4 frames in the winning line, the winning special role is in the range of 4 frames in the winning line Then, a stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, A control is performed to stop them in a uniform manner, and a winning combination that has not been won will be controlled to be stopped within a 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn in, and the small combination is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

  In this example, when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when a special role and a small role are simultaneously elected, the special role and the small role are won simultaneously. If the selected special role is given priority over the selected special role, the special role is controlled on the winning line only when the small role cannot be withdrawn. When winning simultaneously, priority is given to the control for aligning the special role on the winning line over the small role, and the control for aligning the small role on the winning line may be performed only when the special role cannot be drawn.

  If a special player and a replaying player are elected at the same time, such as when a replaying player is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, when the stop operation is performed, In addition, a control is performed in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped within a drawing range of up to 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer to be simultaneously elected are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or less, that is, within 4 frames, for any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the 4-frame pull-in range, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, the timing of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Without fail, the re-playing role will always be won. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the re-playing combination.

  In this embodiment, after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels for which the stop operation has not been detected yet until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. Continuously, on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result of the corresponding reels on the condition that the rotation of the reels that have not been continued is continued and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

  In this embodiment, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. However, the rotation of the reel is started. When a predetermined automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, it is assumed that the stop operation has been performed, and automatic stop control is performed to automatically stop each reel. May be. In this case, since the reels are stopped without the player's operation, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won.

  Next, commands that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends to the sub-control unit 91 an inserted number command, credit command, winning number command, internal winning command, reel rotation start command, reel stop command, winning number command, payout start command, Payout end command, return command, gaming state command, RT information 1 command, RT2 information command, bonus type command, return winning number command, standby command, stop command, error command, return command, setting command, setting confirmation command, Multiple types of commands including door commands and operation detection commands are transmitted.

  These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the command type and 1-byte extension data indicating the command content, and the sub-control unit 91 can determine the command type from the type data.

  The inserted number command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. Or, when a prescribed number of bets is not set, a medal is inserted, or when the bet number is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6. The inserted number command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, so that it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the inserted number command.

  The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits, and is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game, and in a state where a predetermined number of bets is set, Sent when a medal is inserted and credits are added.

  The winning number command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Further, since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify whether or not the special combination has been won and the type of the special combination that has been won, and is transmitted after the winning number command.

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

  The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. And is transmitted each time stop control is performed in accordance with the stop operation of each reel. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. .

  The winning number command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols aligned on the winning line LN, whether or not a winning is received, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the winning. Sent after.

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

  The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power interruption, and is transmitted when the main control unit 41 returns to the control state before the power interruption.

  The game state command is a command that can specify the current game state (in BB, in RB, or replay), and is transmitted when power is restored or when the game ends.

  The RT1 information command is a command that can specify the current RT state (any one of RT0 to RT5), and is transmitted when power is restored.

  The RT2 information command is a command that can specify the gaming state (any one of RT0 to RT5) of the next game, and is transmitted at the end of the game.

  The bonus type command can specify whether or not the bonus is being executed and the type of the bonus being executed, and is transmitted when the power is restored.

  The return winning number command can specify the internal lottery result at the time of power failure recovery and is transmitted at the time of power failure recovery.

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

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

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error condition and the type of error condition. When an error is determined and controlled to an error condition, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error condition is sent and reset. When the error state is canceled after the operation is performed, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is transmitted.

  The setting command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. At the time of transition to the setting change state, a setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is transmitted, and when the setting change state ends. A setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it can be specified that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the start of setting. .

  The setting confirmation command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting confirmation state. A setting confirmation command that indicates the start of setting confirmation is transmitted when entering the setting confirmation state, and the setting confirmation end is indicated when the setting confirmation state ends. A confirmation command is sent.

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state), when the power is turned on, at the end of one game (after the game is over, the bet number of the next game) Sent before the setting of ”can be started), and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (from on to off, from off to on).

  The operation detection command is a switch in which the detection state (on / off) has changed among the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R), whether the detection state has changed from off to on, This command indicates whether the state has changed from on to off and the detection state (on / off) of another switch, and is transmitted when the detection state of any of these operation switches has changed.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic process, and the command data in the command buffer assigned to the non-initialized area is updated to the newly generated command data, and the serial communication circuit The data is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by being transferred to the transmission data register 561 of 511.

  In particular, the return command, the number-of-insertions command, the bonus type command, the gaming state command, the RT information 1 command, and the internal winning command at return return to the state before power interruption in the basic processing (startup processing (main)) performed at startup. Are sequentially generated and transferred to the transmission data register 561 of the serial communication circuit 511 to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interrupt process (main) and stored in the door command storage area. The door command storage area stores a door command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 at the time of power-on or at the end of one game, and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes, A door command indicating the detection state is stored. Further, the door command stored in the door command storage area is not cleared even after the door command is transmitted, and is then overwritten by a newly stored door command. When the power is turned on or one game is finished, a door command transmission request 1 for requesting transmission of a door command stored in the door command storage area is set, and whether the door command transmission request 1 is set or whether the door is open is detected. When the detection state of the switch 25 changes, the door command transmission request 2 is set. When the door command transmission request 2 is set, the door command stored in the door command storage area is set. In the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) executed after transmission is commanded, it is stored in the command buffer and transferred to the serial communication circuit 511 to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

The operation detection command is used when a change in the detection state of any switch is detected in the switch input determination process of the timer interrupt process (main) (when edge data of any switch is set). is generated, together with Ru stored in the operation detection command storage area, the transmission of the operation detection command operation detection command transmission request is stored in the operation detection command storage area by being set is an instruction, the timer split to be subsequently executed In the command transmission process of the loading process (main), it is stored in the command buffer and transferred to the serial communication circuit 511 to be transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

  As described above, both the door command and the operation detection command are stored in the command buffer in the command setting process of the timer interrupt process (main), transferred to the serial communication circuit 511, and transmitted to the sub-control unit 91. However, when the door command transmission request 2 is set, that is, when transmission of the door command is requested, priority is given to transmission of the door command even if transmission of the operation detection command is requested. Since the operation detection command is transmitted only when the door command transmission request 2 is not set, the door command transmission request 2 and the operation detection command transmission request are both set. In the command transmission process, the door command is transmitted, and the operation detection command is transmitted in the next command transmission process. So that the de is transmitted.

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

  When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

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

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub-control unit 91 is the earliest. The control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to based on the command received in the stage, and the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, reel LED 55, etc. are controlled based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. Performs output control of various rendering devices.

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED, etc. Control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command, the sub-control unit 91 stores the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table. Among these, the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command is referred to, and the output control of the rendering device is performed based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

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

  In particular, in this embodiment, when the betting number setting operation is performed during the execution of the effect, that is, when the sub-control unit 91 receives the inserted number command indicating that the betting number is set, The production is to be canceled. For this reason, if the player wants to proceed to the next game rather than seeing the production to the end, the production is canceled and the next game can be started. There is no. Further, when a credit or betting amount adjustment operation is performed during the performance, that is, after the sub-control unit 91 receives a game state command indicating the end of the game, it receives an internal winning command indicating the start of the game. When the payout start command is received before, the effect being executed is stopped. Credits and bets are settled when the game is terminated. In such a case, by terminating the performance that is being executed, there is an intention to end the game, but the performance continues unnecessarily. It is designed not to be overwhelmed.

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b, and when the sub control unit 91 receives the internal winning command, the sub control unit 91 stores the effect pattern in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. With reference to the registered selection rate, one of the effect patterns is selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the effect pattern of the game. Even if the same command is received, a different control pattern is selected depending on the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received. As a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are aligned on any winning line. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the state of the game, but can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to big bonus and regular bonus, small roles with payout of medals, and setting of bet number. There is a re-player who can start the next game without needing.

  The big bonus may be indicated as BB and the regular bonus may be indicated as RB. In some cases, a big bonus or a regular bonus is simply referred to as a bonus. In order for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to set a winning flag in the RAM 507 to win the internal lottery and allow the winning of the winning combination.

  FIG. 6 to FIG. 9 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the slot machine in the present embodiment is controlled to any one of RT0 to RT5, RB, and BB (RB).

  Referring to FIG. 6, special bonuses among the winning combinations include big bonuses 1 to 4 (hereinafter, each big bonus is referred to as BB), regular bonuses 1 and 2 (hereinafter, each regular bonus is referred to as RB). ) 6 types of bonuses are included.

  BB1 is awarded when the combination of “Black 7-Black 7-Black 7” is aligned on the winning line. BB2 is awarded when the combination of “network 7-network 7-network 7” is aligned on the winning line. BB3 is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on the winning line. BB4 is awarded when a combination of “black 7-white 7-net 7” is aligned on the winning line.

  When winning one of BB1 to BB4, the game shifts to a big bonus that is controlled by the game every time during the BB regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as BBRB).

  The big bonus generated due to the winning of any one of BB1 to BB4 is terminated on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out.

  RB1 wins when a combination of “net 7-net 7-black 7” is aligned on the pay line. RB2 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-black 7” is aligned on the winning line.

  When winning one of RB1 and RB2, a transition is made to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB).

  The regular bonus generated due to the winning of either RB1 or RB2 ends on the condition that any winning combination has won 6 times or 12 games have been consumed.

  As shown in FIG. 10, RT4 is controlled until winning a prize after winning any of BB1, BB3, RB2, and until winning a prize after winning internally for any of BB2, BB4, RB1. Controlled by RT5. Also, as shown in FIG. 10, after the big bonus or regular bonus (collectively referred to as a bonus) is completed, the control is performed to RT3.

Even if one of BB1 to BB4, RB1, or RB2 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing to enable winning of these roles, these I won't win a role. The symbols composing BB1 to BB4, RB1, and RB2 (“black 7”, “white 7”, “net 7” ) are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Because it is not.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the small combination includes a middle bell, a right-down bell, an upper bell 1-8, a lower cherry, a one-piece combination, and a right-up bell.

  The middle bell is awarded when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN, and eight medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bells are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a middle bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that a winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  A downward-sloping bell is when any combination of “Replay-Bell-Replay”, “Replay-Bell-Plum”, “Plum-Bell-Replay”, and “Plum-Bell-Plum” is aligned on the winning line LN. Wins and 8 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the replay and plum of the left reel 2L are arranged at a position one below the bell, and the replay and plum of the right reel 2R are arranged at a position one above the bell. Therefore, when any combination of “Replay-Bell-Replay”, “Replay-Bell-Plum”, “Plum-Bell-Replay”, and “Plum-Bell-Plum” is prepared, “Bell-Bell-Bell” ”Are lowered to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3.

  Further, either the plum or the replay is arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and the bell is arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a right-down bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that a winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Next, the upper bells 1 to 8 will be described. The upper bell 1 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Orange-Orange” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 2 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-Orange-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 3 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-BAR-Orange” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 4 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 5 is awarded when a combination of “plum-orange-orange” is arranged on the winning line LN. The upper bell 6 is awarded when the combination of “Plum-Orange-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 7 is awarded when a combination of “Plum-BAR-Orange” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 8 is awarded when the combination of “Plum-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the replay and plum of the left reel 2L, the BAR and orange of the middle reel, and the BAR and orange of the right reel 2R are arranged at positions one level below the bell. “Orange-Orange”, “Replay-Orange-BAR”, “Replay-BAR-Orange”, “Replay-BAR-BAR”, “Plum-Orange-Orange”, “Plum-Orange-BAR”, “Plum-BAR-” When any combination of “Orange” and “Plum-BAR-BAR” is aligned, the “Bell-Bell-Bell” combination is aligned to the upper stage, that is, the invalid line LM1.

  In the left reel 2L, replays and plums are not arranged within 5 frames, and orange and BAR are not arranged within 5 frames for each of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R. Therefore, even if one of the upper bells 1 to 8 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the winning upper bell configuration symbols must be operated at an appropriate timing. For example, you won't win the winning top bell.

  The lower cherries are awarded when the combination of “BAR-Orange-ANY (ANY can be any symbol)”, “BAR-BAR-ANY”, “BAR-Bell-ANY” on the winning line LN. . When the lower cherries win, two medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, since the BAR of the left reel 2L is arranged one position above the cherry, “BAR-orange-ANY (ANY can be any symbol)”, “BAR- When any combination of “BAR-ANY” and “BAR-Bell-ANY” is prepared, “Cherry” on the left reel stops at the lower stage, and the combination of “Cherry-ANY-ANY” moves up and down to the right, That is, they are aligned with the invalid lines LM2 and LM4.

  In the middle reel 2C, any one of orange, BAR, and bell is arranged within 5 frames, but in the left reel 2L, BAR is not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the lower cherries are won in an internal lottery to be described later, the lower cherries will not be won if the stop switch 8L corresponding to the left reel 2L is not operated at an appropriate timing.

  One winning combination is awarded when the combination of “Black 7-Cherry-Net 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. When one winning combination wins, one medal is paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the black 7 of the left reel 2L, the cherry of the middle reel, and the net 7 of the right reel are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if one winning combination is won in an internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R are not operated at an appropriate timing. I won't win a prize.

  The bells that go up to the right are "Black 7-Bell-Orange", "White 7-Bell-Orange", "Watermelon Bell-Orange", "Black 7-Bell-BAR", and "White 7-Bell-" on the winning line LN. When any combination of “BAR” and “Watermelon Bell-BAR” is completed, a prize is awarded and 10 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, black 7, white 7 and watermelon of the left reel 2L are arranged one position above the bell, and orange and BAR of the right reel 2R are one position below the bell. "Black 7-Bell-Orange", "White 7-Bell-Orange", "Watermelon Bell-Orange", "Black 7-Bell-BAR", "White 7-Bell-BAR" When any combination of “watermelon-bell-BAR” is aligned, the combination of “bell-bell-bell” goes up to the right, that is, aligns with the invalid line LM4.

  In the left reel 2L, one of black 7, white 7, and watermelon is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel 2C, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, orange, BAR One of these is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a right-up bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, as a rule, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the re-game player among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying role includes normal replay, lower stage replay, fall replay, promotion replays 1 and 2, special replay, and SP (special) replay.

  The normal replay is awarded when a combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay”, “Replay-Replay-Plum”, “Plum-Replay-Replay”, and “Plum-Replay-Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. Replays and plums are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R. Therefore, as a general rule, it can be said that the normal replay is a role that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if the winning is made.

  The lower replay includes “Bell-Orange-Orange”, “Belle-Orange-Cherry”, “Belle-Orange-Watermelon”, “Belle-Orange-Black 7”, “Belle-Orange-Net 7”, "Bell-Orange-White 7", "Bell-BAR-Orange", "Bell-BAR-Cherry", "Bell-BAR-Watermelon", "Bell-BAR-Black 7", "Bell-BAR-Net 7" , “BELL-BAR-WHITE 7” combination is awarded.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is arranged at a position one above the replay or plum, and the orange and BAR of the middle reel 2C are arranged at a position one above the replay. "Bell-orange-orange", "bell-orange-cherry", "bell-orange-watermelon", "bell-orange-black 7", "bell-orange-net 7", "bell-orange-" "White 7", "Bell-BAR-Orange", "Bell-BAR-Cherry", "Bell-BAR-Watermelon", "Bell-BAR-Black 7", "Bell-BAR-Net 7", "Bell-BAR" When any combination of “White 7” is prepared, “Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7”, “Replay-Plum-Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Chi Lee / Net 7 / White 7 ”,“ Plum-Replay-Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7 ”,“ Plum-Plum-Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / The combination of “net 7 / white 7” is aligned at the lower stage, that is, the invalid line LM2.

  Further, in the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, orange and BAR are arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, orange, cherry, watermelon, black 7, net 7 , One of white 7 is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the lower stage replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that the prize can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  The tumble replay is awarded when the combination of “bell-replay-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN.

  Referring now to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is located one position above the replay or plum, and the bell of the right reel 2R is located one position below the replay. So, when the combination of “bell-replay-bell” is complete, the combination of “replay-replay-replay”, “replay-replay-plum”, “plum-replay-replay”, “plum-replay-plum” goes up to the right. That is, they are aligned with the invalid line LM4.

  In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, the bell is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a fall replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that a prize can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  As shown in FIG. 10, after winning the fall replay at RT0, it is controlled to RT1.

  The promotion replay 1 is awarded when a combination of “replay-replay-bell” and “plum-replay-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN. In the left reel 2L, one of the replays and plums is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel 2C, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, the bell is arranged within 5 frames. ing. Therefore, it can be said that, as a general rule, the promotion replay 1 can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won.

  Promotion Replay 2 is when any combination of “Bell-Orange-Replay”, “Bell-Orange-Plum”, “Bell-BAR-Replay”, and “Bell-BAR-Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. Winning a prize.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is arranged at a position one above the replay or plum, and the orange and BAR of the middle reel 2C are arranged at a position one above the replay. Since the replay and plum of the right reel 2R are arranged one position above the bell, “bell-orange-replay”, “bell-orange-plum”, “bell-BAR-replay”, “ When the combination of “bell-BAR-plum” is arranged, the combination of “replay-replay-bell” and “plum-replay-bell” is arranged in the lower stage, that is, the invalid line LM2.

  In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, orange and BAR are arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, replay and plum are arranged within 5 frames. ing. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the promotion replay 2 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, as a rule, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  As shown in FIG. 10, after winning a promotion replay (promotion replay 1 or promotion replay 2) in RT1, it is controlled to RT0. As will be described later, the promotion replay is set so as not to be won by itself in the internal lottery in RT2 and RT3. Further, when the special combination and the promotion replay are won at the same time in the internal lottery in RT2 and RT3, RT4 or RT5 is controlled at that time. For this reason, RT2 and RT3 do not win a promotion replay. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from RT2 and RT3 to RT0, and it is configured to receive a promotion replay prize only when RT1 and to be controlled to RT0 only from RT1.

  The special replay is awarded when a combination of “bell-replay-replay” and “bell-replay-plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel 2C, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, one of the replays and plums is arranged within 5 frames. ing. Therefore, as a general rule, special replays can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if they are elected.

  As shown in FIG. 10, after winning a special replay at RT0, control is performed at RT2. As will be described later, the special replay is set not to win by itself in the internal lottery at RT1 and RT3. Further, when the special combination and special replay are won at the same time in the internal lottery at RT1 and RT3, RT4 or RT5 is controlled at that time. For this reason, the special replay is not won at RT1 and RT3. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from RT1 and RT3 to RT2, and special replay is awarded only when RT0, and is configured to be controlled by RT2 only from RT0.

  Next, the transition outcome will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the transition items are “Replay-Orange-Bell”, “Replay-BAR-Bell”, “Plum-Orange-Bell”, “Plum-BAR-Bell”, “Replay-Bell-Orange”. ”,“ Replay-Bell-BAR ”,“ Plum-Bell-Orange ”,“ Plum-Bell-BAR ”,“ Black 7-Orange-Orange ”,“ Black 7-Orange-BAR ”,“ Black 7-BAR- ” "Orange", "Black 7-BAR-BAR", "White 7-Orange-Orange", "White 7-Orange-BAR", "White 7-BAR-Orange", "White 7-BAR-BAR", "Watermelon -Orange-orange "," Watermelon-orange-BAR "," Watermelon-BAR-orange "," Watermelon-BAR-BAR ". In this embodiment, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4 and right bells 1 to 4 which will be described later are elected, and the upper bells which are elected as the first stop other than the reels which become the winning conditions for the middle bells are elected. When the game is missed, the above-mentioned transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 10, after RT0, RT2, and RT3, the transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN, control is performed to RT1. Note that RT1 is maintained when the transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN at RT1.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 12-16, the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, the role to be subject to the internal lottery and its winning are determined depending on whether the gaming state is RT0-3, RT4, RT5, BB (RB), or RB. Probability is different. Furthermore, if the gaming state is RT0-3, at least one of the re-game player who is the target of the internal lottery and its winning probability differs depending on the type of RT0-3. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read out simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In FIG. 12 to FIG. 16, by indicating “+” between winning combinations, it indicates that they are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery.

  In FIGS. 12 to 16, the lottery target combination is shown in the vertical column, and the gaming state is shown in the horizontal column. In the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target, a circle indicates that the lottery target is read out in the gaming state, and a cross indicates the lottery target when in the gaming state. This indicates that the combination is not read out.

  Further, the numerical value shown below the circle indicates the number of determination values of a predetermined set value (for example, set value 1). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” corresponding to a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “300” is set as the number of determination values is 300/65536.

  12 and 13 show combinations of special combinations that are read as lottery targets for each gaming state, FIG. 14 shows combinations of small roles that are read as lottery targets for each gaming state, and FIG. The combination of the re-games read out as the lottery target game for each game state is shown. FIG. 16 shows combinations of the combinations constituting the simultaneous winning combinations shown in FIGS.

  When it is RT0, BB1, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promotion replay, BB1 + special replay, BB2, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + fall replay, BB2 + Promotion Replay, BB2 + Special Replay, BB3, BB3 + Weak Cherry, BB3 + Strong Cherry, BB3 + Normal Replay, BB3 + Tumble Replay, BB3 + Promotion Replay, BB3 + Special Replay, BB4, BB4 + Special Replay, RB1, RB1 + Weak Cherry, RB2 + Strong Cherry, B2 , RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + strong cherry, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2 , Right 3, right bell 4, weak cherry, intense cherry, replay GR11, replay GR12, replay GR13, replay GR14, becomes replay GR15 is the subject role of internal lottery.

  When RT1, BB1, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promotion replay, BB1 + special replay, BB2, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + fall replay, BB2 + Promotion Replay, BB2 + Special Replay, BB3, BB3 + Weak Cherry, BB3 + Strong Cherry, BB3 + Normal Replay, BB3 + Tumble Replay, BB3 + Promotion Replay, BB3 + Special Replay, BB4, BB4 + Special Replay, RB1, RB1 + Weak Cherry, RB2 + Strong Cherry, B2 , RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + strong cherry, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2 , Right 3, right bell 4, weak cherry, intense cherry, usually replay, replay GR1, replay GR2, replay GR3, replay GR4, replay GR5, becomes replay GR6 is the subject role of internal lottery.

  When RT2, BB1, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promotion replay, BB1 + special replay, BB2, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + fall replay, BB2 + Promotion Replay, BB2 + Special Replay, BB3 + Weak Cherry, BB3 + Strong Cherry, BB3 + Normal Replay, BB3 + Tumble Replay, BB3 + Promotion Replay, BB3 + Special Replay, BB4, BB4 + 1 Single Role, BB4 + Special Replay, RB1, RB1 + Weak Cherry, RB1 + Strong Cherry , Left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, weak cherry, strong cherry Normal replay within The target role of the lottery.

  When it is RT3, BB1, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + fall replay, BB1 + promotion replay, BB1 + special replay, BB2, BB2 + weak cherry, BB2 + strong cherry, BB2 + normal replay, BB2 + fall replay, BB2 + Promotion Replay, BB2 + Special Replay, BB3, BB3 + Weak Cherry, BB3 + Strong Cherry, BB3 + Normal Replay, BB3 + Tumble Replay, BB3 + Promotion Replay, BB3 + Special Replay, BB4, BB4 + Special Replay, RB1, RB1 + Weak Cherry, RB2 + Strong Cherry, B2 , RB2 + weak cherry, RB2 + strong cherry, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2 , Right 3, right bell 4, weak cherry, intense cherry, is usually replay the target role of internal lottery.

  When it is RT4, RT5, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right Bell 3, right bell 4, weak cherry, strong cherry, normal replay, lower replay, fall replay, promotion replay, and special replay are targeted for internal lottery.

  When it is BB (RB), the weak cherry and the right-up bell are subject to the internal lottery, and when it is RB, the right-up bell is the subject of the internal lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the weak cherry is the lower cherry alone, and the strong cherry is the lower cherry plus one. At the time of weak cherry winning, the strong cherry winning is controlled so that the combination of “BAR-BAR-ANY” can be derived when the left and middle reels are stopped at the timing when both are within the “BAR” pull-in range. However, when winning a weak cherry, if the left, middle, and right reels are stopped at a timing that is within the “BAR” pull-in range, the “BAR-BAR-BAR” combination is While it is controlled so that it does not align, when a strong cherry is won, if the operation of stopping the left, middle, and right reels is performed at the timing of the “BAR” pull-in range, “BAR-BAR-BAR” Are controlled so that the combinations of

  For this reason, when a stop operation is performed aiming at “BAR” on each of the left, middle, and right reels, when the cherry stops on the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is displayed on the middle stage. Whether it is a strong cherry or a weak cherry can be recognized depending on whether they are aligned.

  In the following, the stop mode in which “cherry” stops at the lower stage of the left reel and the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is arranged in the interruption is called strong cherry eyes, and “cherry” stops at the lower stage of the left reel. In addition, a stop mode in which the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is not complete is called weak cherry eyes.

  Even when a strong cherry is won, only the left reel is stopped at the timing when “BAR” is in the pull-in range, and the right reel is not stopped at timing when “BAR” is in the pull-in range. The same outcome as when the weak cherry is won, that is, the weak cherry outcome is derived.

  In addition, in this embodiment, both the weak cherry and the strong cherry can be won simultaneously with the special role, and the probability of the weak cherry winning alone and the probability of the latter occupying the combined value of the probability that the weak cherry wins simultaneously with the special role is determined. However, since the probability of the strong cherry winning alone and the probability of the latter occupying the combined value of the probability of strong cherry winning simultaneously with the special role is set higher, the strong cherry is stronger than when the weak cherry eyes stop When your eyes stop, you can expect to win a special role.

  The bell is a middle bell + a downward-sloping bell. Left bell 1 is right falling bell 5 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8, left bell 2 is right falling bell + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7, and left bell 3 is right falling bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3, left bell 4 is right falling bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 4. The left bells 1 to 4 are also simply called left bells. The middle bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 5, the middle bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 6, and the middle bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell. 7 and the middle bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 8. The middle bells 1 to 4 are also simply called middle bells. The right bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 5, the right bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 7, and the right bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell. 6 and the right bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 8. The right bells 1 to 4 are also simply called right bells. The left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are also simply referred to as push order bells.

  The promotion replay is promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2.

  Replay GR1 is normal replay + promotion replay 1, replay GR2 is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2, replay GR3 is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + lower replay, and replay GR4. Is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2 + lower replay, replay GR5 is normal replay + promotion replay 2, and replay GR6 is normal replay + promotion replay 2 + lower replay.

  Replay GR11 is tumble replay + special replay, replay GR12 is tumble replay + special replay + normal replay, replay GR13 is tumble replay + special replay + lower replay, and replay GR14 is Tumble replay + special replay + normal replay + lower replay. Replay GR15 is tumble replay + special replay + promotion replay 1.

  In RT0-3, the number of judgment values of weak cherry, strong cherry, normal replay, fall replay, and promoted replay that can be won simultaneously with any of BB1-BB4, RB1, RB2, Since it is added to weak cherries, strong cherries, normal replays, tumble replays, and promoted replays that are read separately from the bonus, the winning probability for each of the weak cherries, strong cherries, normal replays, tumble replays, and promoted replays is constant. Is assured.

  In this way, the target role of the internal lottery varies depending on whether the gaming state is RT0-3, RT4, 5, BB (RB), or RB, and BB (RB) or RB Then, the internal lottery is performed using the lottery table in which the winning combination probability of the small role is set higher than RT0-5.

  If the gaming state is RT4 or 5, the internal lottery role does not change depending on whether it is RT4 or RT5, but the target game depends on whether it is RT4 or RT5. An internal lottery is performed using lottery tables with different winning probabilities for gamers.

  Also, when the gaming state is RT0-3, depending on whether it is RT0-3, the re-game player to be subject to the internal lottery differs, and depending on whether it is RT0-3, the target An internal lottery is performed using a lottery table with different re-game players and their winning probabilities.

  In this embodiment, when a plurality of types of re-game players are won at the same time, as shown in FIG. 17, a re-game player determined according to the type of the re-game players won at the same time and the stop operation order is won. Control is performed so that the line is stopped within a maximum of 4 frames on the line. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of replays are simultaneously won.

  When the replay GR1 (normal replay + promotion replay 1) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle left and right, the combination of the promotion replay 1 among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the control is performed and the stop operation is performed in an order other than the left middle right, the control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When replay GR2 (normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left and right, the combination of promotion replay 1 among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN Control to stop is performed, and when stop operation is performed in an order other than left and right middle, control is performed to align the combination of normal replays to the winning line LN and stop.

  If Replay GR3 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the middle left or right order, the combination of Promotion Replay 1 among the selected replay players will be aligned to the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle left and right, control is performed so that the combination of normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  If Replay GR4 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Promotion Replay 2 + Lower Replay) is won and a stop operation is performed in the middle right / left order, the combination of Promotion Replay 1 among the selected replaying players is placed on the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle right and left, the control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When replay GR5 (normal replay + promotion replay 2) is won and stop operation is performed in the order of the middle left and right, the combination of the promotion replay 2 among the selected replay players is stopped in line with the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle right and left, control is performed so that the combination of normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When Replay GR6 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 2 + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle right and left, the combination of Promotion Replay 2 of the selected replaying players is aligned with the winning line LN Control to stop is performed, and when stop operations are performed in an order other than right center left, control is performed to align the normal replay combination with the winning line LN and stop.

As shown in FIG. 3, the promotion replay 1, symbol constructing the promotion replay 2 and normal replay, the left reel 2L, center reel 2C, because it is located within five frames in all of the right reel 2R, the stop operation order Accordingly, the reel control is performed so that the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2 or the normal replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  In this way, different operation modes are set as the operation modes for allowing the replays GR1 to 6 to win the promoted replays 1 and 2.

  For this reason, if one of the replays GR1 to 6 is won in RT1 where the replays GR1 to 6 are subject to internal lottery, the promotion replay will be won with a probability of 1/6, and the transition to RT0 Become.

  When the replay GR11 (falling replay + special replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left, middle and right, the control of stopping the combination of the special replays in the winning replay combination in the winning line LN. If the stop operation is performed in an order other than the left middle right, control is performed to stop the combination of the fall replays aligned with the winning line LN.

  When replay GR12 (falling replay + special replay + normal replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left and right, the combination of special replays among the selected replay players is stopped in line with the winning line LN. When the control is performed and the stop operation is performed in an order other than right and left, the control is performed to stop the combination of the fall replays on the winning line LN.

  When replay GR13 (falling replay + special replay + lower replay) is won and a stop operation is performed in the middle / left / right order, the combination of special replays among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the control is performed and the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle left and right, the control is performed so that the combination of falling replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  If Replay GR14 (Tumble Replay + Special Replay + Normal Replay + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is made in the middle right / left order, the combination of special replays among the selected replay players is aligned to the winning line LN If the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle right and left, the combination of falling replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When replay GR15 (falling replay + special replay + promotion replay 1) is won and pressed right, that is, when the stop operation is performed in an operation mode in which the right reel 2R is first stopped, the special replay among the selected replay players When the stop operation is performed in the operation mode in which the combination of the above is aligned with the pay line LN and left-pressed, that is, in the operation mode in which the left reel 2L is first stopped or in the middle mode, that is, in the operation mode in which the middle reel 2C is first stopped. In this case, a control is performed to stop the combination of falling replays in line with the winning line LN.

As shown in FIG. 3, symbol constructing special replay and tumble replay the left reel 2L, center reel 2C, because it is located within five frames in all of the right reel 2R, depending on the stop operation order, the stop switch Regardless of the stop operation timing of 8L to 8R, reel control is performed so that special replay or fall replay is always won.

  In this way, different operation modes are set as the operation modes in order to win special replays and avoid falling replays with the replays GR11 to 15.

  For this reason, if one of the replays GR11 to 15 is elected at RT0 where the replays GR11 to 15 are the targets of the internal lottery, the special replay wins with a probability of 1/5 and shifts to RT2. Then, the fall replay wins with a probability of 4/5 and shifts to RT1.

  Next, when a plurality of types of small combinations are won simultaneously, as shown in FIG. 18, a maximum of 4 small combinations determined according to the types of small combinations that are simultaneously selected and the order of stop operations are displayed on the winning line. Control is performed so as to stop evenly within the frame drawing range. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of small combinations are won simultaneously.

  If left bell 1 (lower right bell + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7) wins and the stop operation is performed by pressing to the left, the combination of right down bells of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If left bell 2 (lower right bell + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8) is elected and stopped by left-pressing, the combination of right-down bells in the selected small role is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When a stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6 or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If left bell 3 (lower right bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the left button, the right falling bell combination of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed such that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If left bell 4 (lower right bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 4) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the left button, the combination of the right falling bells of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 4, or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbol of the right-down bell is arranged within 5 frames in all reels, and when the left bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by pushing left. Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, the right down bell is always controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Even if the left bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle or right, an appropriate range that will be drawn in the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 If the stop operation is not performed at the timing, the selected upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 5) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles with the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 5, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 2 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 6) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles with the winning line LN is stopped. If the stop operation is performed by pressing left or right, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 1, the upper bell 6, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 3 (middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 7) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles on the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 4, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 4 (middle bell + upper bell 3 + upper bell 8) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles on the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 3, the upper bell 8, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbol of the middle bell is arranged within 5 frames in all reels, and when the middle bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by middle push, Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, the control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Therefore, even if the middle bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by pressing left or right, the appropriate timing that will be the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 If the stop operation is not performed, the winning upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, the control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When right bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 3 + upper bell 5) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells of the selected small roles is stopped in alignment with the winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 3, the upper bell 5, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When right bell 2 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 7) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells among the selected small roles is stopped in line with the winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 1, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When right bell 3 (middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 6) is elected and a stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells among the selected small roles is stopped in alignment with winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 4, the upper bell 6, or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When right bell 4 (middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 8) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells of the selected small roles is stopped in alignment with winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 8, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbols of the middle bell are arranged within 5 frames in all reels, and when the right bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by pushing right Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN. On the other hand, the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Because there are places, even if the right bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, at an appropriate timing that is the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 If the stop operation is not performed, the winning upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, the control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when any of the left bell, middle bell, right bell, that is, the push order bell is won, by performing a stop operation in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination, While the right-down bell or middle bell always wins, if the stop operation is performed in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination, the upper bell is aligned at 1/4, but at 3/4 In some cases, the upper bells are not aligned and the transition outcomes are aligned.

  For this reason, at the time of winning the push order bell, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not it is operated in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination. In other words, even if one of the push order bells is won, it is impossible to intentionally select a specific operation mode unless the type is known. Although a medal can be surely obtained by winning a prize, the upper bell can be won only by 1/4 at a ratio of 2/3, and a medal cannot be surely obtained.

  Although not particularly shown, when a bell (middle bell + lower right bell) is won, a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN regardless of the stop order of the reels and the operation timing. To be controlled.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the control is performed to any one of RT 0 to 5, RB, and BB (RB).

  RT0 is completed when RT1 and RT2 are exhausted when the promotion replay wins at RT1 (when any of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won and the stop replay is performed in the order in which the promotion replay wins) When to migrate. Regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT0, RT0 transitions to RT1 by winning a fall replay or stopping the transition, or transitions to RT2 by winning a special replay, or a special role is won And it complete | finishes by transfering to RT4 or RT5.

  The winning probability of the special role at RT0 is normal (about 1/239), the winning probability of the re-playing role is high (about 1 / 1.4), and the winning probability of the small role is normal (about 1 / 3.5, however, The winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. In RT0, except for the case where a winning combination is made at the same time as the special combination, only the replay GRs 11 to 15 among the re-playing combinations are targeted for the internal lottery.

  RT1 shifts when the transition is stopped at RT0, RT2, RT3, or when the fall replay wins at RT0. Then, RT1 ends when the promotion replay wins and shifts to RT0, or when the special role is won and shifts to RT4 or RT5.

  The winning probability of the special role in RT1 is normal (about 1/239) as in RT0, the winning probability of the re-playing role is lower (normally about 1 / 7.3) than in RT0, and the winning probability of the small role is normal as in RT0 (About 1 / 3.5, but the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. In RT1, only normal replays and replays GR1 to GR6 among replaying players are targeted for internal lottery.

  RT2 shifts when a special replay wins at RT0. Then, RT2 ends when the transition outcome stops and shifts to RT1, or the special combination wins and shifts to RT4 or RT5.

  The winning probabilities for special roles in RT2 are normal (about 1/239) like RT0, the winning probabilities for re-playing players are almost the same as RT0 (about 1 / 1.4), and the winning probabilities for small roles are RT0. Similarly, it is normal (about 1 / 3.5, but the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. In RT2, only the normal replay among the re-games is subject to internal lottery, except when winning at the same time as the special combination.

  RT3 shifts to the end of BB (RB) and RB. Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT3, RT3 ends when the transition outcome stops and transitions to RT1, or the special combination wins and transitions to RT4 or RT5.

  The winning probability of the special role in RT3 is normal (about 1/239), the winning probability of the re-playing role is usually lower than RT0 (about 1 / 7.3), and the winning probability of the small role is normal (about 1) /3.5, where the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. In RT3, except for the case where the winning combination is won at the same time as the special combination, only the normal replay among the re-playing combination is subject to the internal lottery.

  RT4 shifts when BB1, BB3, RB2 among the special roles are won in RT0-3. RT4 ends when the special combination that triggered the transition to RT4 wins and shifts to BB (RB) or RB, regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT4.

  In RT4, special roles are not subject to internal lottery, and the winning probability of re-playing roles is lower than RT0 and RT2, but higher than RT1 and RT3 (about 1 / 4.2), winning a small role The probability is normal (about 1 / 3.5, but the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. Further, in RT4, only the normal replay and the lower replay among the re-game players are targeted for internal lottery.

  RT5 shifts when BB2, BB4, RB1 among special roles are won in RT0-3. RT5 ends when the special combination that triggered the transition to RT5 wins and shifts to BB (RB) or RB regardless of the number of games after transition to RT5.

  In RT5, the special role is excluded from the internal lottery, and the winning probability of the re-playing role is lower than RT0 and RT2, but higher than RT1, RT3 and RT4 (about 1 / 2.9), the small role The winning probability is normally (about 1 / 3.5, but the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the medal payout rate per game is less than 1. In RT5, only the normal replay and the lower replay among the re-game players are targeted for internal lottery.

  RB shifts when RB1 or RB2 wins at RT5, RT5. And RB is complete | finished by digesting 6 games or winning 6 times.

  In RB, the special role and replaying role are not subject to internal lottery, and the winning probability of the small role is higher than RT0-5 and high probability (about 1 / 1.01), and the medal per game is The payout rate is 1 or more.

  BB (RB) shifts when BB wins at RT 4 and 5. Then, BB (RB) ends when the total number of medals paid out to BB (RB) exceeds the prescribed number, regardless of the number of games since the transition to BB (RB).

  In BB (RB), special roles and re-playing roles are not subject to internal lottery, and the winning probability of small roles is higher than RT0-5 and has a high probability (about 1 / 1.00) per game The medal payout rate is 1 or more.

  Among RT4, 5, RB, and BB (RB), RB and BB (RB) have the highest medal payout rate per game and are the most advantageous gaming state.

  RT0 and RT0 of RT0-3 have a higher probability of winning the re-gamer, and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT1 and 3, compared to RT1 and 3, the player. It can be said that this is an advantageous state.

  Further, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to 3, the sub-control unit 91 provides an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period in which a navigation effect that notifies the internal lottery result can be executed. The production state can be controlled.

  Here, the transition state of the gaming state of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, when RB or BB (RB) ends, the process proceeds to RT3.

  In RT3, when the transition outcome is stopped, the process proceeds to RT1, and when the special combination is won, the process proceeds to RT4 or RT5 depending on the type of the selected special combination.

  In RT3, if any of the left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, right bells 1-4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome will stop, In RT3 which moved after the end of RB or BB (RB), when any of left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4 is won, and a small part could not be won , Transition to RT1.

  In RT1, when the promotion replay wins, the process shifts to RT0, and when the special combination is won, the process shifts to RT4 or RT5 depending on the type of the selected special combination.

  Since the replays GR1 to 6 are elected at RT1 and the replay order is correct and the promoted replay is won, at RT1, the replays GR1 to 6 are elected and the answer is RT0 by correctly answering in the order of stoppage. Become.

  At RT0, if the fall replay wins or the transitional outcome stops, it moves to RT1, if the special replay wins, it moves to RT2, and the special role is elected. Accordingly, the process proceeds to RT4 or RT5.

  At RT0, the replays GR11 to 15 are elected, the special replay is won when the stop order is correct, and the fall replay is won when the answer is incorrect. In addition, when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won at RT 0 and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. Therefore, at RT0, the replay GRs 11 to 15 are elected, and the stop order is correctly answered, the process proceeds to RT2, and the replay GRs 11 to 15 are elected and the stop order is incorrect, or the left bells 1 to 4, If any one of the bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 wins and the small combination cannot be won, the process proceeds to RT1.

  In RT2, when the special combination is won, the process proceeds to RT4 or RT5 depending on the type of the special combination selected.

  In RT2, when any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. For this reason, in RT2, if any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won and the small role cannot be won, the process proceeds to RT1.

  In RT4 and 5, when the special combination that triggered the transition to the inside wins, it shifts to RB or BB (RB).

  When controlled by the AT, which will be described later, the sub-control unit 91 performs a navigation effect by winning a navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state. The navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state is replay GR1 to 6 when RT1 and replay GR11 to 15 when RT0. Further, in any of RT0 to RT2, the push order bell is a common navigation target combination.

  The navigation effect of the present embodiment is performed by displaying a navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and outputting navigation sound from the speakers 53 and 54. For example, when the replay GR1 or the left bell is won as the navigation image, “123” (indicating that the reel 2L is the first stop, the reel 2C is the second stop, and the reel 2R is the third stop) or “132” A pressing order image indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, such as the reel 2L is the first stop, the reel 2C is the third stop, and the reel 2R is the second stop, and the motif of the slot machine 1 Character images tailored to the are displayed. Also, as the navigation voice, for example, “left middle right!” (Reel 2L indicates the first stop, reel 2C indicates the second stop, reel 2R indicates the third stop) and “left and right middle!” (Reel 2L). Indicates the first stop, the reel 2C is the third stop, and the reel 2R is the second stop). Note that the navigation voice is output only from the stop switch that the player should press first or next. Therefore, if all the reels are rotating, for example, “Left!” Is output first. When the reel 2L is stopped, “Middle!” Is output next. When the reels 2L and 2C are stopped, "Right!" Is output. Regarding the other replays GR2 to 36 and the push order bell, a navigation image corresponding to the replay GR is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 and a navigation sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  As a navigation effect when winning replays GR1 to GR6, a push order (see FIG. 17) for winning a promotion replay according to the winning situation is notified.

  As a navigation effect when the replays GR11 to 15 are won, a push order (see FIG. 17) for winning a special replay according to the winning situation is notified.

  Further, as a navigation effect when one of the push order bells is won, a push order (see FIG. 18) for surely winning a right-down bell or a middle bell is notified.

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

  Then, by executing the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the promotion replay winning, the special replay winning, the bell winning, and the falling replay winning that are intentionally won.

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

  Also, in this embodiment, when winning the push order bell, only the stop switch to be stopped first is awarded if the correct answer (ie, 3 choices), but the push order replay is correct for the order of pressing the stop switches (ie, Since there is no winning unless the selection is made (6 selections), the pressing order of the stop switches for the second reel and the third reel when the pressing order bell is won is also determined by the pressing order lottery. Thus, although the navigation effect is performed as if the push order bell does not win if the answer is not correct in the 6-choice push order, if the push-bell is won, the push order is obtained if the correct answer is made in the 3-choice push order. Since the bell wins, the push order bell wins if only the first stop is answered correctly, even if it does not follow the pressing order notified by the navigation effect. In this way, by selecting 6 choices in all of the navigation target roles, the game content can be made uniform, and the game content can be easily understood by the player. In addition, since the push order bell wins if one of the three choices is correct, a lottery with six choices need not be performed.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs a navigation stock lottery that determines whether or not to control to ART (state controlled by AT in RT2) when the target combination is won. In the navigation stock lottery at the time of winning the target role, by determining the number of navigation stocks including 0, whether or not to give the number of navigation stocks and the number of navigation stocks are determined.

  In addition, when the number of navigation stocks remains and when the number of navigation stocks is newly acquired, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the remaining number of navigation stocks.

  In the navigation stock lottery, as shown in FIG. 19, it is a period from an ART end effect to be described later to an ART confirmation notification to be described later (hereinafter referred to as a normal mode), a period from the ART confirmation notification to an ART start effect or a special period. It is the period from the bonus end to the ART start effect after the ART interruption by the winning of the role (hereinafter referred to as the preparation mode), or the period from the ART start effect to the ART end effect or the ART interruption due to the winning of the special role (hereinafter referred to as the ART mode). The average number of Navistock winnings associated with winning the same target role is different depending on whether or not it is, and in the normal mode, weak cherries and strong cherries are defined as target roles, In the preparation mode and the ART mode, in addition to weak cherries and strong cherries, a single bell (single winning of a bell) is defined as a target role.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 19 (a), in the normal mode, the winning probability of 0 Navistock at the time of winning a weak cherry is 95%, the winning probability of 1 Navistock is 5%, and the average winning number The winning probability of 0 Navistock at the time of winning a strong cherry is 70%, the winning probability of 1 Navistock is 20%, the winning probability of 2 Navistock is 8%, and 3 Navistock is The winning probability is 2%, and the average winning number is 0.42.

  As shown in FIG. 19B, in the preparation mode, the winning probability of 0 Navistock at the time of winning a weak cherry is 70%, the winning probability of 1 Navistock is 20%, and the winning probability of 2 Navistock is The winning probability of 8%, 3 Navistock is 2%, the average number of winning is 0.42, the winning probability of 1 Navistock is 70%, and the winning probability of 2 Navistock is 20%, the winning probability of 3 Navistock is 10%, the average winning number is 1.4, the winning probability of 0 Navistock at the time of winning a single bell is 70%, and the winning probability of 1 Navistock is 20%, the winning probability of 2 Navistocks is 8%, the winning probability of 3 Navistocks is 2%, and the average winning number is 0.42.

  As shown in FIG. 19 (c), in the ART mode, the winning probability of 0 Navistock at the time of winning a weak cherry is 95%, the winning probability of 1 Navistock is 5%, and the average number of winning is 0. The winning probability of 0 Navistock at the time of a strong cherry win is 70%, the winning probability of 1 Navistock is 20%, the winning probability of 2 Navistock is 8%, and the winning probability of 3 Navistock is 2%, the average number of wins is 0.42, the winning probability of 0 Navistock at the time of winning a single bell is 90%, the winning probability of 1 Navistock is 8%, and the winning probability of 2 Navistock is The winning probability of 1% and 3 Navistocks is 1%, and the average winning number is 0.13.

  As described above, in the navigation stock lottery, the winning probability is determined so that the average winning number is higher in the preparation mode than in the normal mode and the ART mode, and navigation is also performed when a single bell that is not the target in the normal mode is won. Stock lottery is held, and conditions for winning Navistock are favored compared to normal mode and ART mode. In preparation mode, it is expected that Navistock will be acquired more than normal mode and ART mode. .

  In ART mode, the average number of winners in the weak cherry and strong cherry winners is the same, but the Navistock lottery is performed even when a single bell that is not eligible in the normal mode is selected. In comparison, the conditions for winning Navistock are preferential, and in the ART mode, the acquisition of Navistock can be expected compared to the normal mode.

  In any mode, the average winning number of Navistock in the Navistock lottery at the time of strong cherry win is set to be higher than the average winning number of Navistock in the Navistock lottery at the time of weak cherry win. Therefore, the acquisition of more navigation stock can be expected by stopping strong cherry eyes than when weak cherry eyes stop.

  Navistock is the right to move to RT2 if RT1, and after the transition to RT2, a predetermined number of games (in this embodiment, 50 games which are the initial number of games and the number of games won in the extra lottery described later) The number of rights controlled by ART over the total number of games). After shifting to RT2, the navigation stock number is consumed (subtracted) by 1 to be controlled to ART for a predetermined number of games, during which a navigation effect described later is executed. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the sub control unit 91 stores the number of navigation stocks in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c when one or more navigation stocks are determined in the navigation stock lottery. The sub-control unit 91 specifies whether to control to AT based on the presence / absence of navigation stock in the RAM 91c. When one or more navigation stocks remain, the control is performed by the AT after the ART winning notification is notified through the ART confirmation notification.

  When the sub control unit 91 starts the control of the AT, a navigation effect is executed when the target combination is won. At this time, in RT1, when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, the navigation effect is targeted, and when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, the push order for winning the promoted replay is notified by the navigation effect, so stop according to the notified push order. It is possible to shift from RT1 to RT0 by performing the operation. In addition, after the AT control is started, in any gaming state of RT0 to 2, when the push order bell is won, the push order for winning the bell is notified, so by performing the stop operation according to the notified push order It is also possible to win medals with certainty.

  After the promotion replay wins at RT1 and shifts to RT0, it becomes the target of the navigation effect when the replays GR11 to 15 are won, and the push order for winning the special replay when the replays GR11 to 15 are won is notified by the navigation effect. It is possible to shift from RT0 to RT2 by performing a stop operation in accordance with the notified pressing order. In addition, as described above, when the push order bell is won, the push order for winning the bell is notified, so by performing a stop operation according to the notified push order, it is possible to reliably acquire medals, It is possible to avoid the transition outcome and the transition to RT1.

  When the special replay wins at RT0 and shifts to RT2, the control of the ART starts. Unless the ART start effect has already been performed, the ART is triggered by the start operation of the next game that won the special replay. An ART start effect indicating the start of the game is executed, an initial value of the remaining number of ART games (50 games in this embodiment) is set in the RAM 91c, and counting of the remaining number of ART games is started. At this time, during the ART, it is interrupted by winning the special role, and the navigation stock is consumed (subtracted) by 1 except in the case of resuming when the bonus ends.

  After the ART starts, the push order for winning the bell when the push order bell is won will be notified. Therefore, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified push order, it is possible to reliably acquire medals and to make a transition. The outcome can be avoided and the transition to RT1 can be avoided.

  In addition, during ART, when the target role is elected, an additional lottery is performed to determine whether or not the remaining number of games is to be added, and if the additional number of games is won in the additional lottery, the number of winning games is This is added to the remaining number of games in the RAM 91c.

  Also, after the start of ART, every time one game is consumed, the number of remaining games is decremented by 1, and if a special role is won before the remaining number of games reaches 0, the fact that the special role has been won is confirmed. The bonus confirmation notification shown is performed. At the same time that the special role is won, RT2 ends, ART is interrupted, and the number of ART games is also interrupted. Thereafter, the bonus is controlled by winning the winning special role, and the transition is stopped before the 32 games have passed in RT3 to which the transition is made after the bonus ends, and the transition is made to RT1 or the 32 games after the bonus is finished. When the time has elapsed, the ART confirmation notification is performed, the AT control is resumed, and by switching to RT 2 again, the ART start effect is performed, the ART is resumed, and the count of the remaining games of the ART is also resumed. In this case, the navigation stock is not consumed (subtracted) as described above. Note that when the ART confirmation notification is made at RT3, the navigation effect is not performed until the push order bell is won, and it is missed and the transition is stopped and the transition is made to RT1. Yes.

  In addition, when the number of remaining games becomes 0 after the start of ART, if the number of remaining navigation stocks is not 0, a latent lottery for determining whether or not to hide ART is performed and it is not to be hidden. If determined, after executing the ART end effect indicating the end of the ART at the end of the game, the ART start effect is performed in response to the betting number setting operation of the next game, and the ART is restarted. Consumption (subtraction) is performed, and an initial value of the remaining number of ART games (50 games in this embodiment) is set in the RAM 91c, and counting of the remaining number of ART games is started.

  Also, if it is determined to be hidden in the latent lottery, the number of latent games for a maximum of 32 games is determined, and after completion of the ART, an ART end effect indicating the end of the ART is executed, and then the AT control is terminated. Let

  In this state, since the navigation effect is not executed, it is impossible to avoid the transition outcome at the time of winning the push order bell, and the transition outcome stops and the transition to RT1 is performed. RT2 will be maintained until the game stops, and if the transition is not stopped before the number of latent games has elapsed, the ART start effect will be performed in response to the betting number setting operation for the next game, and the ART will be resumed. Then, the navigation stock is consumed (subtracted), an initial value of the remaining number of ART games (50 games in this embodiment) is set in the RAM 91c, and counting of the remaining number of ART games is started.

  In addition, when it is determined to be hidden in the latent lottery, and the AT control is finished, the transition is stopped before the number of latent games elapses. At the same time, the AT control is resumed, and by switching to RT2 again, the ART start effect is performed, the ART is resumed, the navigation stock is consumed (subtracted), and the RAM 91c stores the initial value of the remaining number of games (this book). In the embodiment, 50 games) are set, and counting of the remaining number of ART games is started.

  Further, after the start of ART, if the number of remaining games becomes 0 and the number of remaining navigation stocks is 0, an ART end effect is executed and the control of AT is ended. As a result, the navigation effect is not executed, so that it is impossible to avoid the transitional outcome when the push order is won, and a series of AT and ART control is performed by transitioning to RT1 by stopping the transitional outcome. Will end.

  In addition, after the ART confirmation notification, but before the ART start effect is performed, the push order other than the press order notified by the navigation effect is executed in spite of the navigation effect being executed when the replays GR1 to GR6 are won in RT1. If the promotion replay is not won as a result of the stop operation in, in the push order other than the push order informed by the navigation effect in spite of the fact that the navigation effect is executed at the time of winning the replays GR11 to 15 in RT0. As a result of the stop operation, if the special replay does not win and the fall replay wins and moves to RT1, the navigation effect is notified despite the fact that the navigation effect was executed at the time of winning the push order bell at RT0. As a result of performing stop operation in a push order other than the push order, if the transition start stops and transitions to RT1, the ART control is opened without transitioning to RT2. Unless the ART start effect has already been performed, the ART start effect is executed in response to the start operation of the next game, and the initial value of the remaining number of ART games (50 games in this embodiment) is stored in the RAM 91c. Set and start counting the number of remaining ART games. At this time, during the ART, it is interrupted by winning the special role, and the navigation stock is consumed (subtracted) by 1 except in the case of resuming when the bonus ends. During ART without transitioning to RT2, navigation effects are executed during the winning of the replay GR1-6, replay GR11-15, and push order bell until the transition to RT2, and replay is performed at RT1. When GR1-6 are elected, it is possible to make a transition to RT0 by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect. Further, when replay GR11-15 is elected at RT0, the stop operation is performed according to the navigation effect. , It is possible to shift to RT2.

  In addition, as a result of performing the stop operation in the push order other than the push order notified by the navigation effect during the ART after the transition to RT2, the navigation effect was executed at the time of the push order bell winning, Even when the transition is stopped and the transition to RT1 is performed, the ART is controlled in a state where the transition to RT2 is not performed similarly to the above, but in this case, the ART start effect has already been performed. The ART start effect will not be performed again.

  In addition, during ART without transitioning to RT2, as in ART after transitioning to RT2, an extra lottery is performed to determine whether or not the remaining number of games is to be added, triggered by the winning of the target role. When the addition of the number of games is won, the number of won games is added to the remaining number of games in the RAM 91c.

  In addition, even in ART without transitioning to RT2, the number of remaining games is decremented by 1 every time one game is consumed, and if a special role is won before the remaining number of games becomes 0, the special role is won. A bonus confirmation notification is made to indicate that is confirmed. At the same time that the special role is won, RT1 ends, ART is interrupted, and the count of the number of games of ART is also interrupted. Thereafter, the bonus is controlled by winning the winning special role, and the transition is stopped before the 32 games have passed in RT3 to which the transition is made after the bonus ends, and the transition is made to RT1 or the 32 games after the bonus is finished. When the time has elapsed, the ART confirmation notification is performed, the AT control is resumed, and by switching to RT 2 again, the ART start effect is performed, the ART is resumed, and the count of the remaining games of the ART is also resumed. In this case, the navigation stock is not consumed (subtracted) as described above. Note that when the ART confirmation notification is made at RT3, the navigation effect is not performed until the push order bell is won, and it is missed and the transition is stopped and the transition is made to RT1. Yes.

  In addition, if the number of remaining games becomes 0 after the start of ART in a state not shifted to RT2, if the number of remaining navigation stock is not 0, the latent lottery for determining whether or not to hide the ART If it is determined that the game is not to be hidden, an ART end effect indicating the end of the ART is executed at the end of the game, and then the ART start effect is performed with the betting number setting operation of the next game. Control is resumed without shifting to RT2, and the navigation stock is consumed (subtracted) by 1 and the initial value of the remaining number of games in ART 91 (50 games in this embodiment) is set in the RAM 91c. To start.

  Also, if it is determined to be hidden in the latent lottery, the number of latent games for a maximum of 32 games is determined, and after completion of the ART, an ART end effect indicating the end of the ART is executed, and then the AT control is terminated. Let

  Then, after the number of latent games has elapsed, the AT control is resumed, and by switching to RT2, the ART start effect is performed, the ART is resumed, the navigation stock is consumed (subtracted), and the remaining ART is stored in the RAM 91c. An initial value of the number of games (50 games in this embodiment) is set, and counting of the remaining number of games in the ART is started.

  In addition, after the start of ART in a state that does not shift to RT2, the number of remaining games is 0, and if the remaining number of navigation stock is 0, an ART end effect is executed, and a series of ATs is completed by terminating AT control. And the control of ART ends.

  As described above, in this embodiment, after RT determination notification is performed in RT1, which has the highest stay rate, it does not immediately shift to RT2, which is advantageous to the player, but after that, replays GR1 to 6 are won in RT1. The promotion replay wins and moves to RT0, and replays GR11 to 15 are elected at RT0 and the special replay wins, so that the transition to RT2 is started for the first time. At this point, ART control starts and the remaining ART Counting of games is started.

  In addition, after the ART confirmation notification is performed and the AT control is started, the replays GR1 to GR6 are won at RT1 in the stage until the transition to RT2, and the navigation effect is executed, and the promotion replay is performed by following this navigation effect. If the promotion replay does not win and does not move to RT0 even though it is possible to shift to RT0, the replays 11 to 15 are won at RT0 and the navigation effect is executed. Even if it is possible to shift to RT2 by winning a special replay by following the production, if the special replay does not win and does not move to RT2, the push order bell is won at RT0 and the navigation production is performed. Although executed, it is possible to avoid the stop of the transitional outcome by following this navigation effect, but the transitional outcome is stopped and the transition is made to RT1 In such a case, the ART control is started without shifting to RT2, and counting of the remaining number of games in the ART is started with the medal payout rate being lower than that in the case of shifting to RT2. It has become.

  If a special combination is won after the start of the ART control, the RT2 is terminated at that time, and the ART control is also interrupted accordingly. After the bonus ends, when the ART is restarted, the ART confirmation notification is performed and the AT control is started, but in this case as well, the player does not immediately shift to RT2, which is advantageous to the player, but stays in RT3. If it is, the transition outcome is stopped and the routine proceeds to RT1, and if it stays at RT1, the replays GR1 to 6 are elected, the promotion replay wins and transitions to RT0, and further the replays GR11 to 15 at RT0. Is won and the special replay wins, the process proceeds to RT2. At this point, the ART control is started and the remaining number of ART games is started.

  In addition, if the navigation stock remains after the end of the ART control, the latent lottery is performed, and if it is determined that the latent lottery is not to be latent, the ART control is immediately resumed while the latent control is resumed. When it is determined that the latent game is to be latently determined, the ART control is not resumed immediately, but the AT control is terminated once, and after the number of latent games has elapsed, an ART confirmation notification is made. If it is maintained, the ART control will be resumed. However, if it has shifted to RT1, replays GR1 to GR6 will be elected, the promotion replay will win and shift to RT0, and further replay will be performed at RT0. When GR 11-15 wins and the special replay wins, the process shifts to RT 2 for the first time, and at this time, the ART control is resumed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, after the ART confirmation notification is performed in RT1, the stop operation is performed in accordance with the navigation effect, so that the winning probability of the re-gamer is high through RT0 and the process shifts to RT2, which is difficult to fall to RT1. As long as the stop operation is performed according to the navigation effect, the ART start effect is performed at the time of transition to RT2, and the counting of the number of ART games is also started from that point. As a result of performing the stop operation while ignoring the navigation effect even though the effect has been executed, if it is not possible to shift to RT0, if it shifts to RT0 and then falls to RT1, that is, the condition for shifting to RT2 If the condition for transition to RT2 is not satisfied even though is satisfied, the ART start effect is performed at that time, the ART control is started, and RT The count of the remaining number of games in the ART is started without shifting to the game, and if the navigation effect is not followed, the result is disadvantageous for the player. It is possible to prompt the user to perform a stop operation according to

  In this embodiment, the normal mode, that is, the ART end effect, will be described later in the preparation mode, that is, the period after the ART confirmation notification, until the ART start effect, or the period from the bonus end to the ART start effect after the ART interruption. The winning probability of the Navistock lottery is determined so that the average number of Navistock winnings will be higher than the period until the ART confirmation notification, and the Navistock lottery will also be held at the time of winning a single bell that is not subject to normal mode As a result, the conditions under which Navistock is elected are favored in comparison with the normal mode, and the acquisition of Navistock can be expected in the preparation mode more than in the normal mode. For this reason, after the ART confirmation notification, an increase in medals is not expected until the ART start effect is performed and the ART control is started, and in some cases, there is a preparatory period in which medals will decrease. It is possible to prevent the player's interest from deteriorating even if the player is prolonged regardless of the intention of the player.

  In the present embodiment, in the preparation mode, the Navistock lottery conditions are preferentially given to the average winning number of Navistock and the lottery target combination as compared to the normal mode. For example, the number of continued games after shifting to ART Even if the continuation rate of the ART after the ART transition is preferential, the same effect as described above can be obtained. Further, whether or not to control to the high probability state of the Navistock lottery (the state where the probability of winning the Navistock wins) is controlled, the number of continuation games and the continuation rate of the high probability state of the Navistock lottery are preferential. The same effect as above can be obtained.

  Further, in this embodiment, the ART mode, that is, the ART start effect to the ART in the preparation mode, that is, the period from the ART confirmation notification to the ART start effect or the period from the bonus end to the ART start effect after the ART interruption by the special role winning. The winning probability of the Navistock lottery is determined so that the average winning number of Navistock is higher than the period until the ART interruption due to the winning of the end effect or special role, and Navistock wins as compared to the ART mode. The conditions are preferential, and in the preparation mode, the acquisition of navigation stock can be expected more than the ART mode. For this reason, after the ART confirmation notification, an increase in medals is not expected until the ART start effect is performed and the ART control is started, and in some cases, there is a preparatory period in which medals will decrease. Even if it is prolonged regardless of the player's intention, it is possible to prevent the interest of the player from declining, and the preparatory period until the ART starts is prolonged regardless of the player's intention. It can be expected that more medals will be obtained in ART.

  In this embodiment, in the preparation mode, the navigation stock lottery condition is preferentially given to the average winning number of the navigation stock compared to the ART mode. For example, as in the comparison with the normal mode, the lottery target A configuration in which a combination of preferential treatment may be used, or even in a configuration in which the number of continued games after the ART transition, the continuation rate of the ART after the ART transition, and the like are preferential, the same effects as described above can be obtained. Further, whether or not to control to the high probability state of the Navistock lottery (the state where the probability of winning the Navistock wins) is controlled, the number of continuation games and the continuation rate of the high probability state of the Navistock lottery are preferential. The same effect as above can be obtained.

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

  As shown in FIG. 21, these external output signals are output from the game control board 40 under the control of the main control unit 41, and the information providing terminal board of the game store (hall) where the external output board 1000 and the slot machine 1 are installed. Through 1010, the data is output to an external device such as a data display terminal installed corresponding to the hall computer or the slot machine 1.

  From the game control board 40 to the external output board 1000, a medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, a medal OUT signal indicating the number of medals given to the player due to the occurrence of a winning, a gaming state Is an RB signal indicating that the RB is being described later, a BB signal indicating that the gaming state is being BB described later, an RT2 signal indicating one of the start and end of RT2, and the front door 1b being open , A setting change signal indicating that a shift to a setting change mode, which will be described later, a insertion error signal indicating an abnormality of the medal selector, and a payout error signal indicating an abnormality of the hopper unit 34 are output.

  In this embodiment, in order to share with other slot machines, the game state is shown between the game control board 40 and the external output board 1000 in addition to the signal lines for outputting the above signals. A spare signal line is connected, and an error output signal line that may be expanded in the future is connected.

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

  Of the signals output from the game control board 40, the medal IN signal, the medal OUT signal, the RB signal, the BB signal, and the RT2 signal are directly output to the information providing terminal board 1010 through the relay circuit 1001 as pulse signals. Is done.

  On the other hand, the door opening signal, the setting change signal, the closing error signal, and the paying error signal are converted by the parallel / serial conversion circuit 1002 into security signals that are serial signals that can be individually identified. Output to the provided terminal board 1010.

  The medal IN signal, medal OUT signal, RB signal, BB signal, and RT2 signal output from the external output board 1000 are output to an external device via the information providing terminal board 1010. On the other hand, the security signal output from the external output board 1000 is again converted into a door opening signal, a setting change signal, a closing error signal, and a payout error signal at the information providing terminal board 1010 and output to the external device. It becomes.

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

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

  The main control unit 41 sets the number of bets as a game start condition, and whenever the control for starting the game is performed by performing the game start operation, the number of bets used for setting the number of bets for the game is set. To output the medal IN signal. In addition, when medals are paid out in accordance with the winning of a small role, control is performed to output a medal OUT signal corresponding to the number of paid-out medals, and it corresponds to the number of medals used for the next game when the re-playing role is won. Control is performed to output the medal OUT signal for the number of medals to be (three). Also, control is performed to output a BB signal, an RB signal, and an RT2 signal in accordance with the transition of the gaming state. Among these, the output of the RT2 signal continues for 2000 ms at the shortest, and ends when the next game ends or when the output of the medal IN signal in the next game is stopped, which is a period during which the medal IN signal and the medal OUT signal cannot be output. Is done.

  In the external device, it is possible to specify RT2, that is, the start and end of the gaming state advantageous to the player based on the RT2 signal, specify the number of medals consumed based on the medal IN signal, It becomes possible to specify the number of medals paid out based on Further, since the medal IN signal is a signal that is output with the start of the game, the output of the medal IN signal can also be determined as the start of the game.

  Although the RT2 signal is output over 2000 ms at the shortest, the RT2 signal can be reliably detected even in an external device such as an old hallcon that requires a relatively long time to detect a gaming state signal. Since this time is longer than the time required for the player to perform the setting operation of the bet number as the game start condition after the game ends and to start the game, the time from the start of the output of the RT2 signal When the player performs the setting operation of the betting number as a game start condition and the control for starting the game is performed after 2000 ms elapses, the RT2 signal and the medal are covered. An IN signal may be output. In particular, when shifting to RT2 when a special replay is won as in this embodiment, the bet number of the next game is automatically made. In such a case, the medals IN are covered with the RT2 signal. The possibility that a signal is output is further increased.

  When the RT2 signal and the medal IN signal are received and output, whether the number of medals consumed specified by the medal IN signal is after the start of RT2, before the start of RT2, or after the end of RT2 Whether it is a game before the end of RT2, or whether the game specified by the medal IN signal is a game after the start of RT2, or a game before the start of RT2 Or whether it is a game after the end of RT2 or a game before the end of RT2.

  In order to solve such a problem, a method of invalidating the betting number setting operation or the game starting operation of the next game until the RT2 signal output period ends may be considered. Thus, although the RT2 signal and the medal IN signal are not output, the progress of the game is delayed, and the bet number setting operation or the game start operation is invalidated, thereby There is also a possibility of giving a sense of incongruity.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, control for outputting the RT2 signal as an external output signal is started at the end of the game immediately before the start of RT2 and at the end of the game at which RT2 ends, and the RT2 signal is being output. Even when the RT2 signal is not output, the medal IN signal and the medal OUT signal are output in accordance with the progress of the game, and then the game is ended.

  The RT2 signal is stopped at a specific timing that is not included in a predetermined period in which the medal IN signal and the medal OUT signal can be output, that is, the timing when the newly started game is ended after the output is started. . Note that when the end of the game does not pass 2000 ms from the start of RT2 signal output, as described above, there is a possibility that the signal cannot be reliably specified by the external device. Therefore, the medal IN signal is output in the next game. The control is stopped at a predetermined timing that is not included in a predetermined period during which the medal IN signal or the medal OUT signal can be output.

  As a result, for example, when it is not specified that RT2 is specified, the external device specifies that control is performed by RT2 when the output of the RT2 signal is stopped, and the end timing is the end of one game. The medal specified from the medal IN signal and the medal OUT signal in the finished game is determined as a medal in RT2, and when the end timing is the timing when the output control of the medal IN signal is finished, The medal specified from the medal IN signal and the medal OUT signal in the current game and the previous game is determined as a medal in RT2.

  In addition, when the external device is identified as, for example, RT2, when the output of the RT2 signal is stopped, it is determined that RT2 has ended, and when the end timing is the end of one game. If the medal specified from the medal IN signal and the medal OUT signal in the finished game is determined as a medal that is not in RT2, and the end timing is the timing when the output control of the medal IN signal is terminated, the current execution being executed The medal specified from the medal IN signal and the medal OUT signal in the game and the previous game is determined as a medal not in RT2.

  Here, the start timing and end timing of RT2 signal output will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 22 and FIG. 23 are timing charts when the next game ends after 2000 ms has elapsed since the end of the game control of the game that won the special replay and the output of the RT2 signal started. FIG. 23 shows a case where medals have been paid out in the next game.

  As shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the output of the RT2 signal is started when the game control of the game won in the special replay is finished. Thereafter, the game start operation of the next game is performed, and when the next game is newly started, the medal IN signal is output for a predetermined period. When the game control of the game is finished, the RT2 signal is output. Output ends. The period during which the medal IN signal is output is determined to be constant according to the number of medals bet. The period during which the medal IN signal is output when the bet number is 3 is 25 × 5 = 125 ms as shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 23, since the medal payout occurs in the next game, the game control is ended after the medal OUT signal is output for a predetermined period. The period during which the medal OUT signal is output is determined to be constant according to the number of medals paid out. The period during which the medal OUT signal is output when the payout number is 8 is 25 × (8 + 7) = 375 ms as shown in FIG. When a medal payout occurs in a game in which the output of the RT2 signal is stopped, after a period in which the medal OUT signal is output after all reels stop and after the output of the medal OUT signal is completed, The output of the RT2 signal is stopped.

  FIG. 24 is a timing chart at the time when the next game is finished before 2000 ms elapses after the game control of the game won in the special replay is finished and the output of the RT2 signal is started. The output of the RT2 signal does not end even if the next game newly started after the start of output ends, and after the game is started and the output over the predetermined period of the medal IN signal is completed, the RT2 signal is output. The output is finished.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines that the RT2 signal output command is set again during the RT2 signal output control, that is, after the RT2 signal output starts and before the output control ends (RT2 start). In the case of termination immediately after that), the RT2 signal is output again after completing the output of the RT2 signal. On the other hand, when returning to the state before the power interruption at the time of power-on, when returning to the state during the output control of the RT2 signal, an RT2 signal output command is set before the return, and the RT2 signal is re-started from that point. Is output.

  For this reason, as shown in FIGS. 25 and 26, even after the slot machine 1 is turned on, the RT2 signal is output again even when the RT2 signal output control is resumed. The signal can be received reliably. FIG. 25 shows an example when the game is over after 2000 ms has elapsed since the start of RT2 signal output again, and FIG. 26 shows the game after 2000 ms has elapsed since the RT2 signal output was started again. Shows an example when is finished.

  For this reason, as shown in FIG. 26, when the slot machine 1 is turned on and then returned to the RT2 state, the RT2 signal is output even when the RT2 is not started or ended, so Even when the store is opened with the state remaining, the external device can be made to recognize the RT2 state as today's RT2.

  In particular, in the configuration in which the RT2 signal is output both at the start and at the end of the RT2 as in the present embodiment, when the RT2 continues from the previous day at the time of opening the store, the RT2 signal is not output when the power is turned on. At the end of RT2, the RT2 signal is output for the first time of the day. In such a case, there is a possibility that the external device side erroneously determines the end of RT2 as the start of the first RT2 on that day. As described above, when the state returns to the RT2 state after the power is turned on, the RT2 signal is output even when the RT2 is not started or ended, thereby determining whether the RT2 starts or ends on the external device side. Can be prevented from being mistaken.

  In this embodiment, the RT2 signal is output both at the start and end of RT2, and the external device can recognize not only the start of RT2 but also the end of RT2, It is possible to accurately grasp an event that occurred while being controlled by RT2 on the device side.

  In this embodiment, the RT2 signal is output from the same signal terminal for the same period both at the start and end of RT2. However, different signals are output at the start of RT2 and at the end of RT2. Even if the signal output terminal is the same or the signal terminal to be output is the same, the output time is different at the start of RT2 and at the end of RT2, that is, the output mode is different. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to accurately specify the start of RT2 and the end of RT2 on the external device side.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 24 and 26, when the next game is finished by 2000 ms after the output of the RT2 signal is started, the medal IN signal in the game is output one after another. The example in which the output of the RT2 signal is stopped after completion has been described. However, the timing of stopping when the medal IN signal and the medal OUT signal cannot be output and 2000 ms or more has elapsed. The output of the RT2 signal may be stopped at any timing as long as the timing is different from (when the game control of the next game is finished in this embodiment). Further, when the next game is finished by 2000 ms after starting the output of the RT2 signal, as shown in FIG. 27, when 2000 ms has elapsed from the start of the output of the RT2 signal, the medal The output of the RT2 signal may be stopped in a period in which the IN signal and the medal OUT signal cannot be output.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, when winning the navigation stock lottery and acquiring one or more navigation stocks, AT control is started after a latent period of 0 to 16 games. This AT is continued as one set of ART from the time of transition to RT2 until a predetermined number of games (initial game number (50 games) + α (addition number) in this embodiment) elapses.

  After the AT starts, if any of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won at RT1, the sub control unit 91 executes a navigation effect for winning the promotion replay, and the promotion replay is won by performing a stop operation in accordance with this. When RT1 is shifted to RT0 and any one of the replays GR11 to 15 is won at RT1, the sub control unit 91 executes a navigation effect for winning the special replay, and the special replay is performed by performing a stop operation in accordance with this. Wins and moves from RT0 to RT2. Thereafter, if the stop operation is performed according to the navigation effect except when the special role is interrupted or the like, it is controlled by RT2 until the AT is finished.

  When the predetermined number of games are consumed and the ART is finished and no navigation stock remains, the non-AT state is entered, and then the push order bell is won, and the transition outcome is stopped, so that RT1 Will be transferred to.

  Even if the navigation stock remains at the end of the ART, if it is hidden and becomes a non-AT state once, it will be controlled by the AT again after the incubation period of 0 to 32 games. Even in such a case, after the end of ART, there is a high possibility of transition from RT2 to RT1, and again to transition to RT2 via RT0 with the start of AT.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 28, since the RT2 signal is output at the start and end of RT2, an external output signal indicating that the AT is controlled is output. Even if not, it is possible to specify the number of times controlled by the external device with the RT2 signal, and the start and end of the AT almost coincide with the start and end of RT2. In general, the start and end of the AT can be specified by the external device by the RT2 signal.

  In the present embodiment, the RT2 signal is output for at least 2000 ms, but it is sufficient that the time is at least identifiable on the external device side, and the output time is appropriately determined according to the external device to be connected. Selectable. Further, the slot machine side may be provided with a setting means for setting the minimum output time of the RT2 signal so that it can be arbitrarily set according to the connected external device.

In this embodiment, the RT2 signal is output when the RT2 starts and ends. However, the RT2 signal may be output only when the RT2 starts or ends, and further, the control of the RT2 can be specified. if Do configuration, a predetermined timing from the start to the end of RT2 (e.g., such as after a predetermined number game starts RT2), before the start of RT2 timing (for example, before a predetermined number games than the start of RT2 ), An RT2 signal may be output at a timing after the start of RT2 (for example, after a predetermined number of games from the start of RT2), and by these configurations, the number of times controlled by RT2 at least on the external device side is specified. It becomes possible.

In this embodiment, RT2 having a high winning probability of a re-gamer is applied as a gaming state in which the state is notified to an external device by outputting an external output signal for a predetermined period. For example, BB or RB, that is, a state where the winning probability of a small role is higher than usual, a state where all small roles are allowed (reel pulling is partially restricted, and winnings of all small roles are allowed CB (challenge bonus), CT (challenge time), etc. ) , and further, a gaming state in which the probability of transition to a state advantageous to the player is higher than usual may be applied. Furthermore, the game state is not limited to a game state advantageous to the player. For example, the game state itself is disadvantageous for the player, but the game state can be started after a certain number of games. An unfavorable gaming state may be applied as long as it is a gaming state in which useful information can be obtained by specifying the end or the like.

  Next, various control contents executed by the sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS.

  When the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95, the sub control unit 91 performs the startup process (sub) shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  First, after the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. are initialized (Sn1), access to the RAM 91c and the external memory (backup RAM) is permitted (Sn2). Next, it is determined whether or not a return command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sn3). If no return command has been received, it is determined whether a setting change command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sn4). If a setting change command is received, a setting change command reception flag indicating that the setting change command has been received is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sn5).

  After the setting change command reception flag is set, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is set in the RAM 91c (Sn6). If it is determined that the backup flag is set, the backup flag is cleared (Sn7). After clearing the backup flag, an exclusive OR of the backup data in the area stored in the backup RAM is obtained and a checksum is calculated (Sn8). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the calculated checksum matches the backed-up checksum (Sn9). If the checksums match, it is determined whether the setting change command reception flag is set (Sn10).

  If it is determined that the setting change command reception flag is not set, it is determined whether or not the RT information 1 command is received from the main control unit 41 (Sn11). If it is determined that the RT information 1 command has been received, it is determined whether it is any of RT0 to RT2 based on the RT information 1 command (Sn12). If it is determined that any of RT0 to RT2 is determined, it is determined whether or not AT is in progress (Sn13). If it is determined that the AT is in progress, in the internal lottery in the game before the occurrence of power interruption, based on the return winning number command flag transmitted from the main control unit 41, the push order bell, replay GR1-6 Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the replays GR11 to 15 have been won (Sn14).

  If it is determined that the push order bell, replay GR 1 to 6 or replay GR 11 to 15 has been won, the common navigation predetermined according to the type of push order bell, replay GR 1 to 6 or replay GR 11 to 15 is determined. An image is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 (Sn15).

  In the present embodiment, the common navigation image is composed only of the pressing order images indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the character image is not displayed in the common navigation image. If there is a reel that has already stopped, the navigation image is updated by deleting the pressing order image corresponding to the stop switch that has been pressed to the stopped reel (the process of Se13 in FIG. 32). If the replays GR1 to 6 or replays GR11 to 15 have been won before the power interruption, the common navigation image includes an image including the pressing order of the three stop switches (that is, an image that has not been updated). Is displayed. In addition, since the push order bell can be awarded if only the first stop is correct, if the push order bell is won before the power interruption, only the stop switch for the first stop is displayed in the common navigation image. The containing image is displayed. In this way, by displaying the predetermined common navigation image, it is possible to omit the process of searching for the updated navigation image according to the stop state of the reel before power interruption, and display the navigation image. Can simplify the program. Further, by displaying only the pressing order image without displaying the character image, it is possible to reduce the processing burden when displaying the common navigation image. In addition, when the push order bell is won before the power interruption, only the stop switch for the first stop, which is the minimum information for winning the push order bell, is displayed without displaying the six-choice navigation images. Therefore, the processing burden when displaying the common navigation image can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, when the common navigation image is displayed, the navigation voice is not output even if the stop switch is pressed. As a result, it is not necessary to perform a process for outputting the navigation voice at the time of power failure recovery, so that the processing load at the time of power failure recovery can be reduced and the program related to power failure recovery can be simplified.

  When it is determined that the AT is not being performed in Sn13, or after the common navigation image is displayed in Sn15, a return process is executed (Sn16). On the other hand, if it is determined in Sn6 that the backup flag is not set, or if it is determined in Sn9 that the checksums do not match, or that the setting change command reception flag is not set in Sn10. If it is determined, if it is determined that the RT information 1 command is not received in Sn12, or if it is determined that it is not RT0-3 in Sn13, initialization of the RAM 91c is executed (Sn17). After the process of Sn16 or Sn17 is completed, the timer interrupt process (sub) shown in FIG. 30 is performed according to the timer interrupt.

  If it is determined in step Sn4 that the setting change command has not been received, it is determined whether an error command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sn18). If it is determined that an error command has been received, initialization of the RAM 91c is executed (Sn19), and error processing is performed (Sn20). In the error process, an error notification is made. For example, when the error state is canceled by operating the reset / setting switch 38 by a game clerk, the error notification is terminated and the original state is restored. If it is determined in Sn18 that an error command has not been received, that is, if a setting change command, a return command, and an error command have not been received, initialization of the RAM 91c is executed (Sn17). After the process of Sn17 is completed, the timer interrupt process (sub) shown in FIG. 30 is performed according to the timer interrupt.

  FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 at intervals of 1.12 seconds based on the count value of the internal clock.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), first, the register in use is saved in the stack area (Sp1).

  Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sp2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process in the step of Sp2, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sp3). If the power interruption flag is set, the power interruption process (sub) shown in FIG. 31 is performed. Transition.

  If the power interruption flag is not set, command analysis processing is executed (Sp4). In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command is stored in the command buffer. If the command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer. And the process according to the acquired command is performed.

  After the command analysis process is completed, an AT start determination process (Sp5) is executed. In the AT start determination process, a process related to the start and end of the AT is performed. After the AT start determination process is completed, the AT control process shown in FIG. 32 is executed (Sp6). In the AT control process, a game at the AT is executed by performing the process related to the execution of the navigation effect described above.

  FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the power interruption process (sub) executed when the sub control unit 91 determines that the power interruption flag is set in the timer interrupt process (sub) described above.

  The sub-control unit 91 first reads data used in the work RAM (St1). Next, predetermined data conversion is performed on the data read from the work RAM to create backup data (St2). Then, the sub control unit 91 stores the created backup data in the backup RAM (St3). Next, the sub-control unit 91 calculates the exclusive OR of the backup data converted at St2, calculates the checksum of the backup data of the internal lottery control module, and sets it in the backup RAM (St4). After setting the checksum data, the sub-control unit 91 sets a backup flag indicating that the backup has been executed in the backup RAM (St5). After the backup flag is set, access to the RAM 91c is prohibited (St6). Thereafter, the voltage decreases, and the sub CPU 91a of the sub control unit 91 stops and shifts to a standby state. And if a voltage falls in this standby state, it will be in an operation stop state internally. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted.

  Next, the AT control process executed in Sp6 of the timer interrupt process (sub) in FIG. 30 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 32, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an RT information 2 command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Se1). If it is determined that the RT information 2 command has not been received, the process ends. If it is determined that the RT information 2 command has been received, it is determined whether the RT information 2 command is any of RT0 to RT2 based on the RT information 2 command (Se2). If it is not one of RT0 to 2, the process is terminated. If it is determined that any of RT0 to RT2 is determined, it is determined whether or not AT is in progress (Se3). If it is determined that AT is not in progress, the process is terminated. If it is determined that the AT is in progress, it is determined whether a winning number command is received from the main control unit 41 (Se6).

  If it is determined that the winning number command has not been received, the process proceeds to Se12. If it is determined that the winning number command has been received, an internal lottery result analysis process for specifying the winning result of the internal lottery based on the received winning number command is performed (Se7).

  As a result of the internal lottery result analysis process, if it is determined that the push order bell is won (Se8), the stop switch pressing order for the second reel and the third reel when the push order bell is won is determined. The pressing order lottery process for determining the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by lottery is performed (Se9).

  In this embodiment, when the push order bell is won, only the stop switch to be stopped first is awarded if the correct answer (ie, 3 choices) is won, but the push order replay is correct for the order of pressing the stop switches (ie, Since there is no winning unless the selection is made (6 selections), the pressing order of the stop switches for the second reel and the third reel when the pressing order bell is won is also determined by the pressing order lottery. Thus, although the navigation effect is performed as if the push order bell does not win if the answer is not correct in the 6-choice push order, if the push-bell is won, the push order is obtained if the correct answer is made in the 3-choice push order. Since the bell wins, the push order bell wins if only the first stop is answered correctly, even if it does not follow the pressing order notified by the navigation effect. In this way, by selecting 6 choices in all of the navigation target roles, the game content can be made uniform, and the game content can be easily understood by the player.

  When the internal lottery result analysis process specifies that the push order bell has not been won but the replay GR1-6 or replay GR11-15 has been won (Se10), or after the push order lottery process ends, the navigation effect is displayed. This is executed to start displaying a navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and to start outputting navigation voice (Se11). In Se9, when it is specified that the winning combination other than the replays GR1 to 6 and replays GR11 to 15 (excluding the push order bell) is specified or has been lost, the process is terminated.

  When it is determined in Se6 that the winning number command has not been received or after the execution of the navigation effect is started in Se11, it is determined whether a reel stop command has been received (Se12). If it is determined that the reel stop command has not been received, the process ends. If it is determined that the reel stop command has been received, the navigation image is updated and displayed, and the navigation voice is updated and output (Se13).

  As the update of the navigation image, a process of deleting the pressing order image corresponding to the pressed stop switch is performed. For example, when all the reels are rotated and “123” is displayed as the navigation image and the reel 2L is stopped for the first time, “1” is deleted and only “23” is displayed. Further, as the navigation voice update, a process of outputting a voice indicating a stop switch to be pressed next is performed. For example, when all the reels are rotated, a sound “left!” Is output, and when the reel 2L stops for the first time, a sound “middle!” Indicating a stop switch to be pressed next is output, and processing is performed. Exit.

  Next, when the power interruption process (sub) shown in FIG. 31 is executed during the game at the AT and then the power interruption is restored and the activation process (sub) shown in FIG. 29 is executed, the common navigation is performed in Sn15. A specific example of displaying an image will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (1), it is assumed that a game at AT is started and the left bell, which is one of the pushing bells, is won by internal lottery. At this time, a navigation image is displayed and a navigation voice is output from the liquid crystal display 51 (processing of Se10 in FIG. 32). In the navigation image, a character image indicating an enemy character is displayed in the upper part, and a pressing order image indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is displayed in the lower part. Then, when the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is correct, an image in which the character image is brought down is displayed.

  The left pressing order image (image “1” in the figure) corresponds to the stop switch 8L, and the central pressing order image (image “3” in the figure) corresponds to the stop switch 8C, and the right pressing order image. The image (image “2” in the figure) corresponds to the stop switch 8R. The numbers in each image indicate the pressing order of the stop switches. That is, the reel 2L is in the first stop, the reel 2C is in the second stop, and the reel 2R is in the third stop.

  Therefore, in the pressing order image shown in FIG. 33 (1), the player is prompted to first press the stop switch 8L, then press the stop switch 8C, and finally press the stop switch 8R. . At this time, the character images have different sizes in accordance with the pressing order of the stop switches. Specifically, the character image displayed in the upper part of the pressing order image corresponding to the stop switch with the fast pressing order is displayed to be the largest. At this time, since the player has not pressed the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotating, and “left!” Is output as the navigation voice.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (2), in this state, it is assumed that the player presses the stop switch 8L in accordance with the pressing order shown in the pressing order image, the reel 2L stops, and the bell symbol stops on the winning line LN. . At this time, the navigation image is updated, and the left pressing order image and the character image corresponding to the stop switch 8L are deleted (processing of Se13 in FIG. 32). Also, the navigation voice is updated and “right!” Is output as the navigation voice (processing of Se13 in FIG. 32). Next, at this time, it is assumed that a power interruption occurs.

  As shown in FIG. 33 (3), when power interruption is restored, the common navigation image 203 is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 (processing of Sn15 in FIG. 29). In the common navigation image, the character image is not displayed and only the pressing order image is displayed. That is, a partial image of the navigation image displayed in FIG. 33 (1) is displayed. In addition, although the images indicating the left, right, and middle order are displayed by the pressing order lottery before the power interruption, the common navigation image can win the left bell regardless of the result of the pressing order lottery. Only an image indicating that the first stop is the stop switch 8L is displayed. That is, “1” is displayed on the left side, and “−” is displayed on the center and right side. The player can win the bell by pressing the remaining stop switches 8C and 8R according to the pressing order image displayed on the common navigation image.

  Note that the common navigation image after the return from power interruption is not limited to the image shown in FIG. FIG. 34 shows an example in which a different type of common navigation image is displayed. FIGS. 34 (1) and 34 (2) have the same flow as FIGS.

  As shown in FIG. 34 (3), when power interruption is restored, a common navigation image is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 (processing of Sn15 in FIG. 29). In the common navigation image, the character image is not displayed and only the pressing order image is displayed. That is, a partial image of the navigation image displayed in FIG. 34 (1) is displayed. In addition, an image indicating the left, right, and middle order (the first stop is the stop switch 8L, the second stop is the stop switch 8R, and the third stop is the stop switch 8C) is displayed by the pressing order lottery before the power interruption. However, in the common navigation image, an image indicating the order of left, middle, and right is displayed regardless of the result of the pressing order lottery. That is, “1” is displayed on the left side, “2” is displayed in the center, and “3” is displayed on the right side. The player can win the bell by pressing the remaining stop switches 8C and 8R according to the pressing order image displayed on the common navigation image.

  Next, FIG. 35 shows a modified example in which instead of the common navigation image, a returning image indicating that power interruption recovery is being performed in the game after power interruption recovery and a supplement image indicating that the AT game is supplemented are displayed. This will be described with reference to FIG. Detailed description of the same parts as those in the above embodiment will be omitted, and different parts from the above will be described.

  First, the activation process (sub) will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 35, when the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95, the sub control unit 91 performs the startup process (sub) shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  First, after the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. are initialized (Sb1), access to the RAM 91c and the external memory (backup RAM) is permitted (Sb2). Next, it is determined whether or not a return command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sb3). If a return command has not been received, it is determined whether a setting change command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sb4). If a setting change command is received, a setting change command reception flag indicating that the setting change command has been received is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sb5).

  After the setting change command reception flag is set, it is determined whether or not the backup flag is set in the RAM 91c (Sb6). If it is determined that the backup flag is set, the backup flag is cleared (Sb7). After clearing the backup flag, an exclusive OR of the backup data in the area stored in the backup RAM is obtained and a checksum is calculated (Sb8). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the calculated checksum matches the backed-up checksum (Sb9). If the checksums match, it is determined whether the setting change command reception flag is set (Sb10).

  When it is determined that the setting change command reception flag is not set, a return command flag indicating that the return process is being performed is set (Sb11). After the return command is set, a returning image indicating that the return process is being performed is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 (Sb12). After the returning image is displayed, a return process is executed (Sb13). On the other hand, if it is determined in Sb6 that the backup flag is not set, or if it is determined in Sb9 that the checksums do not match, or that the setting change command reception flag is set in Sb10 If it is determined, initialization of the RAM 91c is executed (Sb14). After the process of Sb13 or Sb14 is completed, the timer interrupt process (sub) shown in FIG. 36 is performed according to the timer interrupt.

  If it is determined in step Sb4 that a setting change command has not been received, it is determined whether an error command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sb18). If it is determined that an error command has been received, initialization of the RAM 91c is executed (Sb19), and error processing is performed (Sb20). In the error process, an error notification is made. For example, when the error state is canceled by operating the reset / setting switch 38 by a game clerk, the error notification is terminated and the original state is restored. If it is determined in Sb18 that an error command has not been received, that is, if a setting change command, a return command, and an error command have not been received, initialization of the RAM 91c is executed (Sb17). After the process of Sb17 is completed, the timer interrupt process (sub) shown in FIG. 36 is performed according to the timer interrupt.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 at intervals of 1.12 seconds based on the count value of the internal clock in the modification.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), first, a register in use is saved in the stack area (Sc1).

  Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sc2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process in the step of Sc2, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sc3). If the power interruption flag is set, the power interruption process (sub) shown in FIG. 31 is performed. Transition.

  If the power interruption flag is not set, command analysis processing is executed (Sc4). In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command is stored in the command buffer. If the command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer. And the process according to the acquired command is performed.

  After the command analysis process is completed, a game return process (Sc5) shown in FIG. 37 is executed. In the game return process, a process for compensating for the number of AT games by one game is performed in the next game after the game in which the return process was performed when the AT was in progress before the power interruption.

  After the game return process is completed, an AT start determination process is executed (Sc6). In the AT start determination process, processing related to the start and end of the AT is performed in the AT start determination process. After the AT start determination process is completed, the AT control process shown in FIG. 32 is executed (Sc7). In the AT control process, a game at the AT is executed by performing the process related to the execution of the navigation effect described above.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart of the game return process executed in the process of Sc5 in the timer interrupt process (sub) of FIG. 36 in the modification.

  As shown in FIG. 37, first, it is determined whether or not the return command flag is set in the processing of Sb11 of the startup processing (sub) in FIG. 35 (Sf1). If it is determined that the return command flag is not set, the process is terminated. If it is determined that the return command flag is set, it is determined whether a reel stop command is received from the main control unit 41 (Sf2). If it is determined that a reel stop command has not been received, the process ends. If it is determined that the reel stop command has been received, it is determined whether or not the game has ended based on the received reel stop command (Sf3). If it is determined that the game has ended, it is determined whether or not an RT information 2 command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sf4). If it is determined that the RT information 2 command has been received, it is determined whether it is any of RT0 to RT2 based on the RT information 2 command (Sf5). If it is determined that any of RT0 to RT2 is determined, it is determined whether or not AT is in progress (Sf6). If it is determined that the AT is in progress, it is determined whether or not the navigation target combination (that is, the push order bell or the push order replay) has won a prize (Sf7). When it is determined that the navigation target combination has not won, the display of the returning image is terminated and an AT game supplement image indicating that one AT game is supplemented (added) is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. (Sf8). The return command flag is cleared and the process is terminated (Sf10). On the other hand, if it is determined that the RT information 2 command is not received in Sf4, if it is determined that it is not RT0-2 in Sf5, or if it is determined that it is not in AT in Sf6, or the navigation target role wins in Sf7 If it is determined that it is not, the display of the returning image is terminated and the processing is terminated (Se6).

  Next, when the power interruption process (sub) shown in FIG. 31 is executed during the game at the AT and then the power interruption is restored and the activation process (sub) shown in FIG. 37 is executed, the process of Sb12 is executed. A specific example of displaying the AT game supplement image by the process of returning image and the process Sf6 of the game return process of FIG. 37 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (1), it is assumed that a game at AT is started and the left bell, which is one of the pushing bells, is won by internal lottery. At this time, a navigation image is displayed and a navigation voice is output from the liquid crystal display 51 (processing of Se10 in FIG. 32). In the navigation image, a character image indicating an enemy character is displayed in the upper part, and a pressing order image indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is displayed in the lower part. Then, when the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is correct, an image in which the character image is brought down is displayed.

  The left pressing order image (image “1” in the figure) corresponds to the stop switch 8L, and the central pressing order image (image “3” in the figure) corresponds to the stop switch 8C, and the right pressing order image. The image (image “2” in the figure) corresponds to the stop switch 8R. The numbers in each image indicate the pressing order of the stop switches. That is, the reel 2L is in the first stop, the reel 2C is in the second stop, and the reel 2R is in the third stop.

  Accordingly, in the pressing order image shown in FIG. 38 (1), the player is prompted to first press the stop switch 8L, then press the stop switch 8C, and finally press the stop switch 8R. . At this time, the character images have different sizes in accordance with the pressing order of the stop switches. Specifically, the character image displayed in the upper part of the pressing order image corresponding to the stop switch with the fast pressing order is displayed to be the largest. At this time, since the player has not pressed the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotating, and “left!” Is output as the navigation voice.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (2), in this state, it is assumed that the player presses the stop switch 8L according to the pressing order indicated by the pressing order image, the reel 2L stops, and the bell symbol stops on the winning line LN. . At this time, the navigation image is updated, and the left pressing order image and the character image corresponding to the stop switch 8L are deleted (processing of Se13 in FIG. 32). Also, the navigation voice is updated and “right!” Is output as the navigation voice (processing of Se13 in FIG. 32). Next, at this time, it is assumed that a power interruption occurs.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (3), when the power interruption is restored, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a restoration-in-progress image indicating that the power interruption is being restored (processing of Sb 12 in FIG. 37). As the returning image, for example, “returning” characters are displayed as shown in the figure. At this time, only the reel 2L is stopped and the reels 2C and 2R are rotating as before the power interruption.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (4), when the reels 2C and 2R that are rotating are stopped and all the reels are stopped, the symbol combination “BELL-BAR-BAR” is lost on the winning line LN. When the game ends without the winning order bell as a navigation target winning a prize, the display of the returning image is terminated and the liquid crystal display 51 indicates that the AT game is supplemented by one game. A game compensation image is displayed (the process of Sf8 in FIG. 37). As the AT game supplement image 304, for example, characters “AT1 game added” are displayed as shown in the figure. That is, in the game immediately after the power interruption recovery shown in FIG. 38 (3), the game at the AT was not performed. Therefore, the game immediately after the power interruption recovery shown in FIG. As a result, one game of the AT is consumed even though one AT game cannot be played. In this embodiment, if a power interruption occurs, the player loses. Therefore, in this embodiment, one game is compensated for at the AT, and the fact is notified by displaying the AT game supplement image, thereby playing the game. Prevent people from feeling lost.

  As shown in FIG. 38 (5), when the game is started again, the display of the AT game supplement image is ended. Further, in this game, for example, when a winning combination is selected for a navigation target such as a push order bell or a push order replay, a push order image and a character image of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for which the navigation target combination wins are displayed as a navigation image. The navigation voice is also output (the process of Se10 in FIG. 32). In addition, the pressing order image “213” in the figure is a stop switch in which the middle, left, and right (the first stop is the stop switch 8C, the second stop is the stop switch 8L, and the third stop is the stop switch 8R) are correct answers. The order of pressing is displayed. In this game, every time the stop switch is pressed, the navigation image and the navigation sound are updated (the process of Se13 in FIG. 32), and the game ends when all the reels stop.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the power supply is started after the power supply is stopped during the notification of the specific information (for example, the navigation image or navigation sound in Se8 or Se11 in FIG. 32), the advance determination unit Based on the backup data indicating the determination result (for example, the result of the internal lottery), the common return time as the specific information regardless of the variable display stop state of each variable display area (for example, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R) Control for notifying specific information is performed (for example, the portion of Sn15 in FIG. 29). Therefore, when the notification of the specific information is continued even after the power failure is restored, the program and data for executing the notification of the specific information can be simplified.

  In this embodiment, the stop switch is pressed as an example of the specific information. For example, the timing of pressing the stop switch, in other words, the type (color, etc.) of the symbol to be stopped on the winning line is used as the specific information. Alternatively, the specific information may be obtained by combining the pressing order of the stop switch and the timing of pressing the stop switch.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which only the pressing order image that is a part of the navigation image is displayed as the common navigation image as the common return time specific information after the power failure recovery is described. For example, the navigation image may be displayed as it is, and the common navigation image may not be part of the navigation image.

  Further, in this embodiment, the return specific information is composed of partial information of the specific information notified before the power supply is stopped (for example, in FIG. 33 (3), only the pressing order image is displayed. Therefore, by notifying only the minimum necessary specific information for deriving a combination of advantageous display results in each variable display area, it is possible to reduce the burden when power is restored.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the determination result of the predetermination means becomes a specific result, notification information determination means (for example, FIG. 5) that determines one of a plurality of types of specific information for one specific result by lottery. 32, the notification control means notifies the specific information determined by the notification information determination means (for example, the Se8 or Se11 portion in FIG. 32), and the return control means does not depend on the lottery result. Since predetermined return specific information is notified (for example, the portion of Sn15 in FIG. 29), the processing for selecting the specific information can be omitted, so that the processing load at the time of power recovery can be reduced.

  In addition, the present embodiment includes a plurality of types of notification means (for example, navigation images and navigation sounds at Se8 and Se11 in FIG. 32) for notifying specific information, and the return control means is a predetermined notification means. 29, only the navigation image is displayed in the portion Sn15 in FIG. 29, so that only the navigation image is displayed, so that the processing relating to other notification means can be omitted, so the processing load at the time of power recovery is reduced. Can be reduced.

  Next, transition of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 accompanying the ART control of the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 39 (a), the normal screen is displayed in the state where neither the AT nor the ART is controlled in RT1, and when the navigation stock is won in the navigation stock lottery, Thereafter, an ART confirmation notification screen indicating the confirmation of ART is displayed.

  After that, until the transition to RT2 or the control of ART is started by ignoring the navigation effect, the ART is being prepared, and the number of ARTs in a series of periods that occurred continuously within 32 games after the end of ART. A preparation effect screen is displayed on which a net increase in the number of medals during that time (a value obtained by adding the number of medals to be paid out with a small role and subtracting the number of medals used in accordance with the setting of the bet number) is displayed.

  Then, when the special replay is won and the process proceeds to RT2 or the control of ART is started by ignoring the navigation effect, an ART start effect screen indicating the start of ART is displayed simultaneously with the start operation of the next game, Thereafter, an effect screen during ART is displayed in which the number of games remaining in ART, the number of ARTs in a series of periods, and the net increase in number of medals in a series of periods are displayed.

  After that, when the number of remaining ART games is zero and the control of one set of ART associated with one Navistock is completed, the end of ART, the number of ARTs in a series of periods, and the net increase in the number of medals in a series of periods The displayed ART end effect screen is displayed.

  After that, if the navigation stock remains and continues without being hidden, the ART control is resumed, and the ART start production screen is displayed simultaneously with the start operation of the next game, while the navigation stock remains. If there is no navigation stock left, the screen returns to the normal screen.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 39B, when a special combination is won during ART, a bonus confirmation notification screen is displayed indicating that the bonus has been confirmed as the ART control is interrupted. Thereafter, after the bonus associated with the special role winning is over, the screen once returns to the normal screen, and then the ART confirmation notification screen is displayed within 32 games, and the AT control is resumed accordingly. Until the control of ART is started by shifting or ignoring the navigation effect, the above-mentioned preparation effect screen is displayed and the special replay is won and the game shifts to RT2 or the navigation effect is ignored and the ART When the control is started, the above-mentioned ART start effect screen is displayed simultaneously with the start operation of the next game, and the effect screen during ART is displayed again as the ART control is started.

  In this way, the sub-control unit 91 displays the ART confirmation notification screen, after the ART end effect, until the return to the normal screen, or until the special combination is won and the bonus confirmation notification screen is displayed. In this period, the liquid crystal display 51 is controlled so that the net increase in the number of medals in a series of periods. The sub control unit 91 performs display control of the net increase number based on the value of the net increase number counter that counts the net increase number of medals allocated to the RAM 91c. The value of the net increase counter is determined by subtracting the number of inserted medals when the number of inserted medals is confirmed, and adding the number of paid out medals when the medal is paid out when winning a small role. Except for clearing the value of the net increase counter at the opportunity, the addition / subtraction is updated as the number of medals increases / decreases regardless of whether AT or ART is controlled.

  Next, the flow of control related to the updating of the net increase number counter and the display of the net increase number of medals by the sub-control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in a state in which the net increase number is not displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the sub-control unit 91 performs control to display the net increase number in response to the start of AT control accompanying the ART confirmation notification or winning of a special role.

  When performing ART confirmation notification and starting AT control, if the number of games exceeds 32 games since the end of the previous bonus or ART, the value of the net increase counter is cleared to 0, and from that point The counting of the net increase number is started and the net increase number based on the net increase number counter value is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  When performing ART confirmation notification and starting AT control, if it is within 32 games from the end of the previous bonus or ART, the value of the net increase counter is maintained without being cleared, and the liquid crystal display 51 shows the net increase number based on the net increase number counter value. That is, the number of net increase in a series of periods consisting of ART and bonuses generated continuously within 32 games is maintained. At this time, if the ART confirmation notification is made within 32 games regardless of whether or not the navigation stock remains at the end of the previous bonus or ART, the value of the net increase counter is maintained. However, if navigation stock remains at the end of the previous bonus or at the end of ART, the ART confirmation notification is always made within 32 games, so the end of the previous bonus or ART When the navigation stock remains at the end time, the value of the net increase number counter is always maintained at the time when the ART confirmation notification is performed.

  Thereafter, the value of the net increase counter is counted during the period from when the special role is won and the bonus confirmation notification is made, or when the transition to RT2 is performed or the ART start effect is performed by ignoring the navigation effect and the ART control starts. Is 1 or more, the net increase number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is updated based on the value of the net increase number counter, while when the value of the net increase number counter is 0 or less, the value of the net increase number counter is Regardless, the net increase in number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is set to zero. That is, the net increase number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is not the net increase number counter value itself, but only when the net increase number counter value is 1 or more, the net increase number counter value is displayed as the net increase number of medals. When the value of 0 is less than or equal to 0, 0 is always displayed regardless of the value of the net increase number counter.

  If the special combination is elected during this time and the bonus confirmation notification is made, the display of the net increase is erased and the system waits until the special combination wins. During this period, the net increase number is not displayed, but the value of the net increase number counter is maintained, and the update continues as the medals increase or decrease.

  When the ART start effect is performed by shifting to RT2 or ignoring the navigation effect and the ART control is started, if the value of the net increase number counter is less than 0, the value of the net increase number counter is cleared to 0. Then, the counting of the net increase number from that point is started again. On the other hand, if the value of the net increase number counter is 1 or more, the value of the net increase number counter is maintained.

  After that, when the special role is won and the bonus confirmation notification is made, or the remaining game number becomes 0 and the ART end effect is performed, and the value of the net increase counter is 1 or more in the period until the ART control ends. On the other hand, the net increment number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is updated based on the value of the net increment number counter. On the other hand, when the value of the net increment number counter is 0 or less, the liquid crystal display The net increase number displayed in 51 is set to 0.

  If the special combination is elected during this time and the bonus confirmation notification is made, the display of the net increase is erased and the system waits until the special combination wins. During this period, the net increase number is not displayed, but the value of the net increase number counter is maintained, and the update continues as the medals increase or decrease.

  When the number of remaining games is 0 and the ART end effect is performed and the ART control is ended, the display of the net increase number is deleted, and the system waits until the next ART confirmation notification is performed or the special combination wins. During this period, the net increase number is not displayed, but the value of the net increase number counter is maintained, and the update continues as the medals increase or decrease.

  If the special role wins, if the bonus confirmation notification regarding the winning of the special role or the special role win exceeds 32 games since the end of the previous bonus or ART, the value of the net increase counter is set. When cleared, the count of net increase is started from that point, and the net increase based on the net increase counter is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  When a special role wins, the bonus confirmation notification related to the winning of the special role or the special role win is within 32 games from the end of the previous bonus or the end of ART, and the value of the net increase counter is less than 0 If this is the case, the value of the net increase number counter is cleared to 0, and the counting of the net increase number from that point is started again. On the other hand, if the value of the net increase number counter is 1 or more, the value of the net increase number counter is maintained. Then, regardless of whether the value of the net increase number counter is cleared or maintained, the net increase number based on the net increase number counter value is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Thereafter, when the value of the net increase number counter is 1 or more during the period until the bonus associated with winning the special role, the net increase number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is updated based on the value of the net increase number counter. On the other hand, when the value of the net increase number counter is 0 or less, the net increase number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is set to 0 regardless of the value of the net increase number counter.

  When the bonus is over, the display of the net increase is erased, and the system waits until the next ART confirmation notification is made or the special combination wins. During this period, the net increase number is not displayed, but the value of the net increase number counter is maintained, and the update continues as the medals increase or decrease.

  In this embodiment, after RT notification is performed at RT1 with the highest stay rate, it does not immediately shift to RT2, which is advantageous to the player, but after that, replays GR1 to GR6 are elected and promoted at RT1. Replay wins and moves to RT0, and replays GR11 to 15 are elected at RT0, and special replay wins to move to RT2 for the first time. At this point, ART control starts and the remaining number of games of ART Counting is started. For this reason, after the ART confirmation notification is performed, the net increase in the number of medals decreases until the transition to RT0, and after the transition to RT0, the increase starts. The net increase number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 displays the value of the net increase number counter only when the value of the net increase number counter is 1 or more, while when the value of the net increase number counter is 0 or less, the net increase number is displayed. Regardless of the counter value, 0 is always displayed.

  For this reason, when the ART confirmation notification is given after the end of ART or the end of the bonus game for 32 games and the AT control is started, as shown in FIG. Counting of the value will be started, but it is highly possible that the value will be less than 0 until the promotion replay wins and shifts to RT0, and then shifts to RT0 and the value of the net increase counter is 1 or more. Until then, the liquid crystal display 51 displays 0 as the net increase number, and the value of the net increase number counter is displayed as the net increase number on the liquid crystal display 51 from the time when the value of the net increase counter exceeds 0. .

  Also, as shown in FIG. 41 (b), after shifting to RT0, the special replay wins and shifts to RT2, and the value of the net increase counter does not exceed 0 when the ART start effect is performed. However, in such a case, when the ART start effect is performed, the value of the net increase number counter is cleared to 0, and the count of the net increase number counter is started again. After being performed, the net increase number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is increased at an earlier stage as compared with the case where the value of the net increase number counter is not cleared.

  Thus, even if the value of the net increase number counter becomes negative after the ART confirmation notification and the transition to RT2 until the ART start effect is performed, the net increase is performed when the process proceeds to RT2 and the ART start effect is performed. The value of the number counter is reset to 0 and the subsequent counting is performed. Since the net increase number is displayed based on the value of the net increase number counter, the ART start effect is executed, and the net increase number after starting the ART control is calculated. It is possible to prevent the player from giving a diminishing impression.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 42 (a), after the ART confirmation notification, the push order other than the push order notified by the navigation effect is executed in spite of the fact that the navigation effect is executed when the replays GR1 to GR6 are won in RT1. If the promotion replay is not won as a result of the stop operation in, as shown in FIG. 42 (b), after the ART confirmation notification, the navigation effect is executed at the time of replay GR11-15 winning at RT0. Regardless, as a result of performing a stop operation in a push order other than the push order notified by the navigation effect, if the special replay does not win and the fall replay wins and moves to RT1, the navigation is performed when the push order bell is won at RT0. If the stop operation is performed in a pressing order other than the pressing order notified by the navigation effect even though the effect has been executed, as a result of the stoppage of the transition and the transition to RT1, Even if it does not shift to 2, the ART start effect is performed at that time and the control of the ART starts. In such a case, the ART start effect is performed instead of the time when the process subsequently shifts to RT2. If the value of the net increase number counter is less than 0 at that time, the value of the net increase number counter is cleared to 0, and the count of the net increase number counter is started again. Even in this case, the ART start effect is performed. After this, the net increase number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is increased at an earlier stage than when the value of the net increase number counter is not cleared.

  Thus, after the ART confirmation notification, the navigation start effect is ignored and the ART start effect is performed, and even when the ART control is started, the value of the net increase counter is less than 0 when the ART start effect is performed. In this case, the value of the net increase number counter is reset to 0 and the subsequent counting is performed. Since the net increase number is displayed based on the value of the net increase number counter, the ART start effect is executed and the ART control is started. It is possible to prevent the player from giving the impression that the net increase in number is decreasing.

  In addition, when the ART start effect is performed ignoring the navigation effect, the ART start is started even when the special replay is actually won and the medals cannot be increased, not at the time of the transition to RT2. When the performance is performed and the ART control is started, if the value of the net increase counter is less than 0, the value of the net increase counter is returned to 0 and the subsequent count is performed. Based on the value of the net increase counter, the net increase Since the number of images is displayed, it is possible to prevent the player from giving the player an impression that the net increase after starting the ART control is reduced, and the liquid crystal display 51 and the actual net increase after the ART start effect. It is possible to prevent the deviation from the net increase in number displayed on the screen.

  In addition, after the ART confirmation notification, when the replays GR1 to GR6 that can win the promotion replay for the first time are won, the promotion replay is won by the operation in accordance with the navigation effect and the process proceeds to RT0, and then the special replay is performed. When the replays GR11 to 15 that can win a prize are won, a special replay is won by an operation in accordance with the navigation effect and the process proceeds to RT2, that is, after the ART confirmation notification, the player follows the navigation effect. As a result, when the transition to RT2 is made in the shortest period, that is, only when the decrease in the minimum net increase is suppressed regardless of the player's will, the net increase counter when the special replay wins and shifts to RT2 By returning the value of 0 to 0 and counting thereafter, the net increase in number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the medals increase from that point on. However, when the replays GR1 to GR6, which can win the promotion replay first after the ART confirmation notification, are ignored, the navigation effect is ignored, and the promotion replay does not win, and goes to RT0. If it did not shift, or after reverting to RT0, if the replay GR11-15 that can win a special replay wins, the navigation effect is ignored and the special replay does not win and does not shift to RT2 In other words, after the ART confirmation notification, as a result of the player ignoring the navigation effect, the player has not shifted to RT2 in the shortest period, that is, the amount of decrease in medals is increased due to the player's will, and ART starts After the performance, in a situation where the decrease in medals can be felt sensibly, the net increase in number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 even after the transition to RT2 and the medals begin to increase. Since it will not increase for a while, despite the fact that the decrease in medals can be felt sensibly as described above, an increase in the number of net increase on the display will give the player a sense of incongruity. Can be prevented.

  Further, after the value of the net increase counter is reset to 0 when the ART start effect is performed and the subsequent count is performed, even if it becomes less than 0 during the control of the ART again, at least the ART based on the navigation stock Is not returned to 0 again until the end of the process, and the counting of the net increase number by the net increase number counter is continued as it is, and the net increase number display reflecting the net increase number counter value, that is, 0 based on the value of the net increase number counter. If it is less than 0, 0 is displayed, and if it exceeds 1, the value of the net increase counter is displayed. Therefore, the actual net increase and the net increase displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 are too different from each other. Can be prevented.

  Also, in this embodiment, after the end of ART, in a state where the transition from RT2 to RT1 or the transition from RT3 after the end of bonus or RT3 to RT1, the ART confirmation notification is performed within 32 games after the end of ART or bonus. In the event of a game, the player does not immediately shift to RT2, which is advantageous to the player, but then replays GR1 to GR6 are elected at RT1, and the promoted replay wins and shifts to RT0. The game is shifted to RT2 for the first time by winning and winning a special replay. At this point, ART control is started and counting of the remaining number of ART games is started. Also, if you are staying at RT3, the push order bell wins at RT3, and after the transition roll stops and moves to RT1, replay GR1-6 wins at RT1 and the promotion replay wins Then, the game moves to RT0, and replays GR11 to 15 are elected at RT0, and the game moves to RT2 for the first time when the special replay wins. At this point, the ART control starts and the remaining number of ART games starts. It is supposed to be. For this reason, after the ART confirmation notification is performed, the net increase in the number of medals decreases until the transition to RT0, and after the transition to RT0, the increase starts. If the ART confirmation notification is made within 32 games after the end of the ART or bonus, the value of the net increase number counter is maintained. The net increase number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 displays the value of the net increase number counter only when the value of the net increase number counter is 1 or more, while when the value of the net increase number counter is 0 or less, the net increase number is displayed. Regardless of the counter value, 0 is always displayed.

  For this reason, in the state of transition from RT2 to RT1 after the end of ART, or the state of transition from RT3 after the end of bonus or RT3 to RT1, ART confirmation notification is performed within 32 games after the end of ART or bonus, and AT When the control is started, as shown in FIG. 43A, the value of the net increase counter continues to decrease until the transition to RT0, but the net increase based on the number of medals acquired by the ART and the bonus up to that point is continued. As a result of maintaining the value of the number counter, if the value of the net increase counter is 1 or more, after the ART confirmation notification is performed, the value of the net increase counter is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the net increase number. Become.

  On the other hand, when the ART confirmation notification is made within 32 games after the end of the ART or bonus and the AT control is started, the value of the net increase counter based on the number of medals earned by the ART or bonus until then is maintained. As a result, even if the value of the net increase number counter is 1 or more, after the ART confirmation notification, the value of the net increase number counter becomes 0 or less before the process proceeds to RT0 and the value of the net increase number counter starts to increase. In such a case, however, 0 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the net increase number, regardless of the value of the net increase number counter, until the value of the net increase number counter becomes 1 or more.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), the ART confirmation notification is performed within 32 games after the end of the ART or bonus, and the AT control is started, and based on the number of medals acquired by the ART or bonus until then. Even if the value of the net increase number counter is maintained, after shifting to RT0, the special replay wins and shifts to RT2, and the value of the net increase number counter does not exceed 0 when the ART start effect is performed. However, in such a case, when the ART start effect is performed, the value of the net increase number counter is cleared to 0 and the count of the net increase number counter is started again. After the start effect is performed, the net increase number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is increased at an earlier stage than when the value of the net increase counter is not cleared.

  In this way, when the ART confirmation notification is made within 32 games after the end of the ART or bonus and the AT control is started, the value of the net increase counter based on the number of medals acquired by the ART or the bonus up to that point is determined. Therefore, it is possible to display the net increase in the number of ARTs and bonuses that have been confirmed to occur within 32 games after the end of the ART or bonus.

  Also, within 32 games after the end of ART or bonus, ART confirmation notification is performed and AT control is started, and the value of the net increase counter based on the number of medals acquired by ART and bonus until then is maintained. In this case, even if the value of the net increase counter becomes negative after the ART confirmation notification and the transition to RT2 until the ART start effect is performed, the net increase will occur when the process proceeds to RT2 and the ART start effect is performed. The value of the number counter is reset to 0 and the subsequent counting is performed. Since the net increase number is displayed based on the value of the net increase number counter, the ART start effect is executed, and the net increase number after starting the ART control is calculated. It is possible to prevent the player from giving a diminishing impression.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 44 (a), after the ART confirmation notification, the push order other than the push order notified by the navigation effect is executed in spite of the fact that the navigation effect is executed when the replays GR1 to GR6 are won in RT1. If the promotion replay is not won as a result of performing the stop operation in FIG. 44, as shown in FIG. 44 (b), after the ART confirmation notification, the navigation effect is executed at the time of replay GR11-15 winning at RT0. Regardless, as a result of performing a stop operation in a push order other than the push order notified by the navigation effect, if the special replay does not win and the fall replay wins and moves to RT1, the navigation is performed when the push order bell is won at RT0. If the stop operation is performed in a pressing order other than the pressing order notified by the navigation effect even though the effect has been executed, as a result of the stoppage of the transition and the transition to RT1, Even if it does not shift to 2, the ART start effect is performed at that time and the control of the ART starts. In such a case, the ART start effect is performed instead of the time when the process subsequently shifts to RT2. When the value of the net increase number counter is less than 0 at that time, the value of the net increase number counter is cleared to 0, and the count of the net increase number counter is started again. Even in this case, the ART start effect is performed. After that, the net increase number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is increased at an earlier stage than when the value of the net increase number counter is not cleared.

  In this way, the ART confirmation notification is made within 32 games after the end of the ART or bonus, and the AT control is started, and the value of the net increase counter based on the number of medals acquired by the ART or bonus until then is maintained. In the case where the ART start effect is performed after the ART confirmation notification and the ART start effect is performed and the ART control is started, the value of the net increase counter is less than 0 when the ART start effect is performed. In this case, the value of the net increase number counter is reset to 0 and the subsequent count is performed. Since the net increase number is displayed based on the value of the net increase number counter, the ART start effect is executed and the ART control is started. It is possible to prevent the player from giving the impression that the net increase in the number of players is decreasing.

  In addition, when the ART start effect is performed ignoring the navigation effect, the ART start is started even when the special replay is actually won and the medals cannot be increased, not at the time of the transition to RT2. When the performance is performed and the ART control is started, if the value of the net increase counter is less than 0, the value of the net increase counter is returned to 0 and the subsequent count is performed. Based on the value of the net increase counter, the net increase Since the number of images is displayed, it is possible to prevent the player from giving the player an impression that the net increase after starting the ART control is reduced, and the liquid crystal display 51 and the actual net increase after the ART start effect. It is possible to prevent the deviation from the net increase in number displayed on the screen.

  In addition, after the ART confirmation notification, when the replays GR1 to GR6 that can win the promotion replay for the first time are won, the promotion replay is won by the operation in accordance with the navigation effect and the process proceeds to RT0, and then the special replay is performed. When the replays GR11 to 15 that can win a prize are won, a special replay is won by an operation in accordance with the navigation effect and the process proceeds to RT2, that is, after the ART confirmation notification, the player follows the navigation effect. As a result, when the transition to RT2 is made in the shortest period, that is, only when the decrease in the minimum net increase is suppressed regardless of the player's will, the net increase counter when the special replay wins and shifts to RT2 By returning the value of 0 to 0 and counting thereafter, the net increase in number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the medals increase from that point on. However, when the replays GR1 to GR6, which can win the promotion replay first after the ART confirmation notification, are ignored, the navigation effect is ignored, and the promotion replay does not win, and goes to RT0. If it did not shift, or after reverting to RT0, if the replay GR11-15 that can win a special replay wins, the navigation effect is ignored and the special replay does not win and does not shift to RT2 In other words, after the ART confirmation notification, as a result of the player ignoring the navigation effect, the player has not shifted to RT2 in the shortest period, that is, the amount of decrease in medals is increased due to the player's will, and ART starts After the performance, in a situation where the decrease in medals can be felt sensibly, the net increase in number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 even after the transition to RT2 and the medals begin to increase. Since it will not increase for a while, despite the fact that the decrease in medals can be felt sensibly as described above, an increase in the number of net increase on the display will give the player a sense of incongruity. Can be prevented.

  Further, after the value of the net increase counter is reset to 0 when the ART start effect is performed and the subsequent count is performed, even if it becomes less than 0 during the control of the ART again, at least the ART based on the navigation stock Is not returned to 0 again until the end of the process, and the counting of the net increase number by the net increase number counter is continued as it is, and the net increase number display reflecting the net increase number counter value, that is, 0 based on the value of the net increase number counter. If it is less than 0, 0 is displayed, and if it exceeds 1, the value of the net increase counter is displayed. Therefore, the actual net increase and the net increase displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 are too different from each other. Can be prevented.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the number of remaining games in the ART becomes 0 and the navigation stock remains, and it is determined that the ART is not hidden in the latent lottery, the ART control is continued, The ART start effect is performed and the counting of the number of remaining games of the ART is started again. At this time, the value of the net increase number counter is maintained. The net increase number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 displays the value of the net increase number counter only when the value of the net increase number counter is 1 or more, while when the value of the net increase number counter is 0 or less, the net increase number is displayed. Regardless of the counter value, 0 is always displayed.

  For this reason, when the ART control is continued, as shown in FIG. 45A, as a result of maintaining the value of the net increase counter based on the number of medals acquired in the previous ART, the net increase counter If the value is 1 or more, after the ART start effect is performed, the value of the net increase number counter is continuously displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the net increase number.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 45 (b), even when the ART control is continued and the value of the net increase counter based on the number of medals acquired in the ART so far is maintained, the navigation until then is continued. There may be a case where the value of the net increase number counter becomes 0 or less, for example, when the production is shifted to RT1 while ignoring the production. When the value is less than 0, the value of the net increase number counter is cleared to 0, and the count of the net increase number counter is started again. After the ART start effect is performed, the value of the net increase number counter is cleared. The net increase in number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is increased at an early stage as compared with the case where it is not.

  In this way, when the ART control is continued, the value of the net increase counter based on the number of medals acquired in the previous ART is maintained, so that the control is continuously performed by newly consuming the navigation stock. The number of net increase in a series of ARTs can be displayed.

  Further, when the ART control is continued and the value of the net increase counter based on the number of medals acquired with the ART and bonus until then is maintained, the value of the net increase counter when the ART start effect is performed. If the negative value is negative, the value of the net increase counter is reset to 0 when the ART start effect is performed, and the subsequent count is performed. Since the net increase is displayed based on the value of the net increase counter, the ART start is started. It is possible to prevent the player from giving the player the impression that the net increase after the production is executed and the ART control is continued is reduced.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the remaining number of games in the ART becomes 0 and the navigation stock remains, and it is determined that the ART is to be hidden in the latent lottery, the ART control is once ended, Although the navigation effect is not executed, RT2 is maintained until the transition outcome stops, and if the maximum number of latent games of 32 games elapses before the transition outcome stops, the ART start effect To resume the ART control and start counting the number of remaining ART games. At this time, the value of the net increase number counter is maintained. The net increase number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 displays the value of the net increase number counter only when the value of the net increase number counter is 1 or more, while when the value of the net increase number counter is 0 or less, the net increase number is displayed. Regardless of the counter value, 0 is always displayed.

  Therefore, when the ART control is once ended and the ART control is resumed through the latent game while maintaining the RT2 without shifting to the RT1, as shown in FIG. As a result of maintaining the value of the net increase counter based on the number of medals acquired in step 1, if the value of the net increase counter is 1 or more, after the ART start effect is performed, the value of the net increase counter continues as the net increase number. It is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 46 (b), the ART control is once completed, and the RT control is resumed through the latent game while maintaining the RT2 without shifting to the RT1, and obtained by the ART until then. Even if the value of the net increase number counter based on the number of medals is maintained, the value of the net increase number counter may become 0 or less, such as when the navigation effect is ignored and the process shifts to RT1. However, in such a case, if the value of the net increase number counter is less than 0 when the ART start effect is performed, the value of the net increase number counter is cleared to 0, and the counting of the net increase number counter is started again. Thus, after the ART start effect is performed, the net increase number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is increased at an earlier stage than when the value of the net increase counter is not cleared.

  In this way, when the ART control is once completed and the ART control is resumed through the latent game while maintaining the RT2 without shifting to the RT1, the net increase based on the number of medals obtained at the previous ART. Since the counter value is maintained, it is possible to display the net increase in the number of ARTs that occurred intermittently within 32 games.

  Further, when the ART control is resumed and the value of the net increase counter based on the number of medals acquired at the previous ART is maintained, the value of the net increase counter is negative when the ART start effect is performed. If the ART start effect is performed, the value of the net increase number counter is reset to 0 and the subsequent count is performed, and the net increase number is displayed based on the value of the net increase number counter. It is possible to prevent the player from giving the player an impression that the net increase after the execution of the ART control is reduced.

  Further, in this embodiment, the value of the net increase counter is maintained even when a bonus confirmation notification indicating that the special combination is won is made within 32 games after the end of the ART or bonus. The net increase number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 displays the value of the net increase number counter only when the value of the net increase number counter is 1 or more, while when the value of the net increase number counter is 0 or less, the net increase number is displayed. Regardless of the counter value, 0 is always displayed.

  Therefore, if the bonus confirmation notification is made within 32 games after the end of the ART or bonus, as shown in FIG. 47 (a), the value of the net increase counter is displayed until the winning special combination is won. However, if the value of the net increase counter is 1 or more as a result of maintaining the value of the net increase counter based on the number of medals acquired by ART or bonus until then, a bonus confirmation notification was made Thereafter, the value of the net increase number counter is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the net increase number.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 47 (b), a bonus confirmation notification indicating that the special role is won is issued within 32 games after the ART or bonus ends, and a net increase based on the number of medals earned in the ART or bonus until then Even if the value of the number counter is maintained, it may occur that the value of the net increase number counter does not exceed 0 due to the fact that the special combination cannot be won, etc., but in such a case, When the special combination wins and shifts to the bonus, if the value of the net increase number counter is less than 0, the value of the net increase number counter is cleared to 0, and the counting of the net increase number counter is started again. After the special combination is won, the net increase number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is increased at an earlier stage than when the value of the net increase counter is not cleared.

  As described above, when the bonus confirmation notification indicating that the special role is won is made within 32 games after the end of the ART or bonus, the value of the net increase counter based on the number of medals acquired by the ART or the bonus up to that time is displayed. Therefore, it is possible to display the net increase in the number of ARTs and bonuses that have been confirmed to occur within 32 games after the end of the ART or bonus.

  In addition, when the bonus finalization notification indicating that the special role is won is made within 32 games after the end of the ART or bonus, and the value of the net increase counter based on the number of medals acquired by the ART or bonus until then is maintained. In this case, after the bonus confirmation notification, even if the value of the net increase counter becomes negative before the winning special combination wins, the value of the net increase counter is reset to 0 when the special combination wins. Since the net increase number is displayed based on the value of the net increase number counter, the player is given the impression that the net increase number after the special role is won and the bonus shifts to the bonus. Can be prevented.

  In this embodiment, when a bonus confirmation notification indicating the winning of a special role is made within 32 games after the end of the ART or bonus, a net increase counter based on the number of medals acquired with the ART or bonus until then. However, if the special role is won within 32 games after the end of the ART or bonus, the value of the net increase counter based on the number of medals won in the ART or bonus until then is maintained. A configuration in which the value of the net increment counter is maintained based on the number of medals earned in the ART or bonus up to that time when a special combination is won within 32 games after the end of the ART or bonus. It is also good.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the bonus finalization notification indicating the winning of the special role is made within 32 games after the ART or bonus ends, the value of the net increase counter is less than 0 when the special role is won. However, when the bonus confirmation notification indicating the winning of the special role is made within 32 games after the end of the ART or bonus, the value of the net increase counter is at that time. If it is less than 0, it may be configured to return to 0 and perform the subsequent counting, or when the special combination is won within 32 games after the end of the ART or bonus, the value of the net increase counter is less than 0 at that time In this case, it may be configured to return to 0 and perform the subsequent counting, or when the bonus confirmation notification indicating the winning of the special role is made within 32 games after the ART or bonus is over. Or, if the special role is won within 32 games after the end of the ART or bonus, at the end of the game that has shifted to the bonus due to the winning of the special role, that is, when the medal surely starts to increase (in this case, the first bonus The number of medals used in the game bet is not subtracted), and it is possible to return to 0 and perform the subsequent counting. Even in these configurations, the special role is won and the game proceeds to the bonus. It is possible to prevent the player from giving the player the impression that the net increase after the game has been reduced.

  Also, in this embodiment, when a special combination is won during ART, a bonus confirmation notification indicating that the special combination is won is performed and the ART control is interrupted. The counter value is maintained. The net increase number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 during the bonus when the special combination is won displays the value of the net increase number counter only when the value of the net increase number counter is 1 or more, while the value of the net increase number counter is When the value is 0 or less, 0 is always displayed regardless of the value of the net increase number counter.

  For this reason, when the special role is won during ART, the bonus confirmation notification is made and the ART is interrupted, as shown in FIG. 48 (a), the number of net increases until the selected special role is won. Although the value of the counter continues to decrease, if the value of the net increase counter based on the number of medals earned at the interrupted ART is maintained, if the value of the net increase counter is 1 or more, a special role is won and the bonus Then, the value of the net increase number counter is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the net increase number.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 48 (b), the special combination is won during the ART, the bonus confirmation notification is performed, the ART is interrupted, and the value of the net increase counter based on the number of medals acquired at the interrupted ART is calculated. Even if it is maintained, it may happen that the value of the net increase counter does not exceed 0 due to the fact that the special combination cannot be won, etc., but in such a case, the special combination is won. If the value of the net increase counter is cleared to 0 at the time of transition to the bonus and the net increase counter is started again, the net increase counter is not cleared after the special role is won In comparison with the above, the net increase in number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is increased at an early stage.

  In this way, when the special role is won during ART and the bonus confirmation notification is made and the ART is interrupted, the value of the net increase counter based on the number of medals obtained at the interrupted ART is maintained, so the ART is maintained. It is possible to display a series of ARTs generated inside and a net increase in bonus.

  In addition, when the special role is won during ART, the bonus confirmation notification is performed, the ART is interrupted, and the value of the net increase counter based on the number of medals acquired at the interrupted ART is maintained, the bonus confirmation notification is performed. After that, even if the value of the net increase number counter is negative before the winning special role is won, the value of the net increase number counter is still less than 0 when the special role is won. Is reset to 0 and the subsequent count is performed, and the net increase is displayed based on the value of the net increase counter. Therefore, the impression that the net increase after the special role is won and the bonus shifts is reduced. Can be prevented.

  In this embodiment, when the special role is won during ART and the ART is interrupted, if the value of the net increase counter is less than 0 when the selected special role is won, it is reset to 0 and the subsequent count However, when the special role is won during ART and the ART is interrupted, the bonus count is reset to 0 when the bonus increment notification is made and the value of the net increase counter is less than 0. In the case where the special role is won during ART and the ART is interrupted during the ART, if the value of the net increase counter is less than 0 when the special role is won, it is reset to 0 and the subsequent count In the case where the special role is won and the ART is interrupted during the ART, the timing when the game is shifted to the bonus due to the winning of the special role, that is, when the medal surely starts to increase. In this case, the number of medals used for the first game of the bonus is not subtracted), and the subsequent count may be performed. It is possible to prevent the player from giving the player the impression that the net increase in number after winning and shifting to the bonus is decreasing.

  As described above, the first embodiment of the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the first embodiment, and the present invention can be modified or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. Needless to say, it is included.

  In the first embodiment, as an advantageous state advantageous to the player, the bell is used in ART2, that is, RT2 in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is high and the payout rate of medals is set high as compared with RT1 having the highest ratio of staying. A game state in which an operation mode in which a winning is surely made and an operation mode capable of avoiding a fall from RT2 to RT1 is notified is applied, but it is compared with a gaming state that is disadvantageous for a player who stays at the highest rate Thus, any gaming state that is advantageous to the player and that has a medal payout rate exceeding 1 may be used. For example, a gaming state that is advantageous to the player by increasing the winning probability of the small role, or a gaming state that is advantageous to the player by increasing the winning probability of the special role may be used.

  In the first embodiment, the configuration is not directly shifted from RT1 to RT2, but the replays GR1 to GR6 are elected in RT1, the stop operation is performed in an operation mode in which the promotion replay is stopped, and the promotion replay wins RT0. When the replay GR 11-15 is elected at RT0 and the stop operation is performed in the operation mode for stopping the special replay, and the special replay wins, the configuration shifts to RT2, that is, the transition from RT1 to RT2. In addition, although it is a configuration that always needs to go through another RT, for example, the replay GRs 11 to 15 are subject to lottery at RT1, and the replay GR 11 to 15 wins and the stop operation is performed in an operation mode that stops the special replay. The configuration that shifts to RT2 when the special replay wins, that is, directly from RT1 to RT2 It may be configured to row.

  In the first embodiment, the winning mode (special replay) is applied as the stopping mode to shift to RT2, but it is not necessarily the winning mode, and it was won when the winning of the specific role was won by internal lottery. You may apply the stop mode of the loss derived | led-out by missing a combination.

  In the first embodiment, a special replay that can be transferred to RT2 only after the transition to RT0 after the ART confirmation notification in RT1 can be won. However, after the ART determination notification, both RT and RT0 transition to RT2. It may be configured such that possible special replays can be won.

  In the above-described embodiment, after the ART confirmation notification, until the transition to RT2, not only the operation mode for shifting to RT2 is notified, but also the operation mode for reliably stopping the bell when winning the push order bell is notified. However, the configuration is advantageous over RT1 without AT only in that the operation mode for shifting to RT2 is informed at least. good.

  In the above-described embodiment, after the start of the ART control, the predetermined number of games is digested, that is, the ART ends when the specified number of games is reached. However, after the start of the ART control, the end lottery is won. That the winning combination is won, that the winning combination is stopped, that the winning combination is won the specified number of times, that the finishing set is stopped the specified number of times, that the total number of payouts reaches the specified number, the net increase The ART may be terminated when a plurality of conditions among the above conditions are satisfied, including reaching the specified number of games and the above-described digestion of the predetermined number of games.

  In the above-described embodiment, after the ART confirmation notification, even if the transition to RT2 is not performed, the control of ART (control to start updating the numerical value used for determining the end condition) is started by ignoring the navigation effect. However, after the ART confirmation notification, the control of the ART may be started when the special replay is won and the process proceeds to RT2.

  In the above embodiment, if the navigation stock remains after the end of the ART control, the latent lottery is performed. If it is determined that the navigation stock is not to be stored, the navigation stock is consumed and the ART control is continued as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined to be hidden, the ART control is once terminated. After the number of latent games has elapsed, if RT2 is maintained, the ART start effect is performed and the ART control is resumed. If there is a transition, after performing the ART confirmation notification, a navigation effect is performed to shift again to RT2, and the ART control is resumed when the ART start effect is performed by shifting to RT2, etc. However, when the navigation stock remains after the end of the ART control, the navigation stock may be consumed uniformly to continue the ART, or after the end of the ART control, If the bistock remains, terminate the ART control uniformly, and after the number of latent games has elapsed, if RT2 is maintained, perform the ART start effect and resume the ART control, and move to RT1 For example, after the ART confirmation notification, a navigation effect for shifting to RT2 may be performed again, and the ART control may be resumed when the ART start effect is performed by shifting to RT2, etc. When the navigation stock remains after the end of the control, the ART control is uniformly ended, the ART is notified after the fall to RT1, and the navigation effect for moving to RT2 is performed again. It is good also as a structure which restarts ART control when ART start production was performed by having shifted to (N), and navigation stock remains after the end of ART control. Case, to end the control of ART in uniform, may be resumed configure the control of ART so as not to fall to the RT1 performed ART start effect when the fall auditors to RT1 has been elected.

  In the above embodiment, after the transition to RT2, which is advantageous for the player, RT2 continues until the transition is stopped or the special combination is won regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT2. However, it may be configured to shift to RT1 or RT0 when the prescribed number of games has elapsed after shifting to RT2. In addition, if the configuration shifts to RT1 or RT0 when the specified number of games has elapsed after shifting to RT2, a configuration that does not apply a stop mode that shifts to other than RT2, such as a transition start in RT2, that is, after shifting to RT2 May be configured to continue RT2 until the specified number of games elapses or a special combination is won.

  In the above embodiment, in addition to ART as an advantageous state, a bonus that shifts when a special role is won is provided. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, when the ART confirmation notification is made within 32 games after the end of the ART or bonus, the value of the net increase counter is maintained even when no navigation stock remains at the end of the ART or bonus. The net increase counter is maintained regardless of the number of games after the end of the ART or bonus, but only if the navigation stock remains at the end of the ART or bonus. If there is no remaining game, the value of the net increase number counter may be cleared at the next ART confirmation notification regardless of the number of games after the end of the ART or bonus.

  In the above embodiment, the net increment counter is constantly updated even after 32 games have passed since the end of ART or bonus. However, 32 games have elapsed after the end of ART or bonus, that is, after the end of ART or bonus. Even if the ART confirmation notification is not performed and the bonus confirmation notification is not performed, the net increment counter is not counted, and the necessary time, that is, after the ART confirmation notification or after the bonus confirmation notification and after the ART ends 32 A configuration may be adopted in which the net increase number counter is counted only during a period until the game progresses or until 32 games pass after the bonus ends.

  In the above embodiment, when the Navistock is selected and controlled to ART, the net increase number is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 from the time of the ART confirmation notification, but the ART start effect is performed and the ART control is started. The net increase number may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 from the point of time, or the net increase number may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 from the transition to RT0 or RT2 where the medal payout rate actually starts to increase. good.

  In the above embodiment, even when the value of the net increase number counter is less than 0, 0 is maintained as the display of the net increase number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and ART confirmation notification is performed to the player. Nevertheless, the discomfort caused by the decrease in medals can be reduced, and when the value of the net increase counter is reset to 0 with the ART start effect, the display of the net increase is abruptly increased. Although it is preferable because it can prevent a sense of incongruity, etc., when the value of the net increase number counter is less than 0, a configuration in which the net increase number less than 0 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 accordingly may be adopted.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the special role is won during ART and the ART is interrupted, after the bonus accompanying the winning of the special role ends, the screen once returns to the normal screen, and then returns to RT2 via the ART confirmation notification. When the transition is made, the ART is restarted. However, if the special role is won during the ART and the ART is interrupted, the preparation screen will be displayed immediately after the bonus associated with the winning of the special role ends. It may be possible to recognize that resumption is resumed, and by adopting such a configuration, it is possible to recognize that the ART interrupted by winning the special role is continuing without ending.

  In the above embodiment, 0 is applied as the reference value of the net increase number counter, but a value other than 0 may be applied as the reference value. Alternatively, the value of the net increase number counter at a specific timing may be set as a reference value, and the difference from the reference value may be specified as the net increase number.

In Example 1, the bet number with the medal and credits the present invention as a valuable gaming has been described with the example of application to a slot machine to be set, sets the bet number with the game ball as the value for a game The present invention may also be applied to a slot machine that performs the game, or a fully credit type slot machine that uses only credit as a gaming value to set a bet amount. In the case of using a game ball as a game value, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the first embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, for example, a combination of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. It may be. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. You may apply the slot machine which can pay out all of utility values.

  A slot machine according to the second embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described below. The slot machine of the present embodiment includes the same configuration as the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, and the description of the same configuration is omitted, and mainly the different configuration will be described.

  In the first embodiment described above, whether or not to shift to RT2 after ART confirmation notification when ART confirmation notification is performed and AT control is started after 32 games have elapsed since the end of ART or bonus. Regardless, when the ART start effect is performed by shifting to RT2 or ignoring the navigation effect and the ART control is started, if the value of the net increase counter is less than 0, the value of the net increase counter is cleared. In this embodiment, the value of the net increase number counter is maintained if the value of the net increase number counter is 1 or more. When the ART confirmation notification is made after 32 games have elapsed from the end of the game or the bonus, and the AT control is started, the ART start effect is displayed after the ART confirmation notification. If the value of the net increase number counter is less than 0 after the ART confirmation notification and the actual transition to RT2, the value of the net increase number counter is cleared to 0 and the net increase from that point is determined. While the counting of the number of sheets is started again, if the value of the net increase number counter is 1 or more, the value of the net increase number counter is maintained.

  In the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment described above, after RT notification is performed at RT1, which has the highest rate of staying, it does not immediately shift to RT2, which is advantageous to the player, but then replayed at RT1. GR1-6 wins, promotion replay wins and moves to RT0, replays GR11-15 wins at RT0 and special replay wins, then shifts to RT2 for the first time, and ART control starts at this point Then, the counting of the number of remaining games of ART is started. For this reason, after the ART confirmation notification is performed, the net increase in the number of medals decreases until the transition to RT0, and after the transition to RT0, the increase starts. The net increase number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 displays the value of the net increase number counter only when the value of the net increase number counter is 1 or more, while when the value of the net increase number counter is 0 or less, the net increase number is displayed. Regardless of the counter value, 0 is always displayed.

  For this reason, when the ART confirmation notification is made after the end of ART or 32 games have passed since the end of the bonus and AT control is started, as shown in FIG. Counting of the value will be started, but it is highly possible that the value will be less than 0 until the promotion replay wins and shifts to RT0, and then shifts to RT0 and the value of the net increase counter is 1 or more. Until then, the liquid crystal display 51 displays 0 as the net increase number, and the value of the net increase number counter is displayed as the net increase number on the liquid crystal display 51 from the time when the value of the net increase counter exceeds 0. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 49 (b), after shifting to RT0, the special replay wins and shifts to RT2, and when the special replay wins and shifts to RT2, the value of the net increase counter does not exceed 0. In such a case, if the value of the net increase counter is less than 0 when the special replay is won and the process proceeds to RT2, the value of the net increase counter is cleared to 0, and the net increase is made again. The counter of the number counter is started, and after the transition to RT2, which is advantageous to the player, the net increment number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at an earlier stage than when the value of the net increment counter is not cleared. Will increase.

  Thus, even after the ART confirmation notification, even if the value of the net increase number counter becomes negative before the special replay wins and shifts to RT2, when the special replay wins and shifts to RT2, the net increase number The counter value is reset to 0 and the subsequent counting is performed. Since the net increase number is displayed based on the value of the net increase number counter, the net increase after shifting to RT2, which is advantageous to the player after the ART confirmation notification, is performed. It is possible to prevent the player from giving the impression that the number of sheets is decreasing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 50 (a), after the ART confirmation notification, the push order other than the push order notified by the navigation effect is executed in spite of the fact that the navigation effect is executed when the replays GR1 to GR6 are won in RT1. If the promotion replay is not won as a result of the stop operation at, as shown in FIG. 50 (b), after the ART confirmation notification, the navigation effect is executed at the time of replay GR11-15 winning at RT0. Regardless, as a result of performing a stop operation in a push order other than the push order notified by the navigation effect, if the special replay does not win and the fall replay wins and moves to RT1, the navigation is performed when the push order bell is won at RT0. If the stop operation is performed in a pressing order other than the pressing order notified by the navigation effect even though the effect has been executed, as a result of the stoppage of the transition and the transition to RT1, Even if it does not shift to 2, the ART start effect is performed at that time, and the ART control starts, but even in such a case, the value of the net increase counter is less than 0 at the time of shifting to RT2 after that. In this case, the value of the net increase number counter is cleared to 0, and the count of the net increase number counter is started again. Even in this case, after shifting to RT2, which is advantageous to the player, the value of the net increase number counter is changed. The net increase in number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is increased at an early stage as compared with the case where it is not cleared.

  As described above, after the ART confirmation notification, the navigation effect is ignored and the ART start effect is performed, and even when the ART control is started, when the value of the net increase counter is less than 0 at the time of shifting to RT2 after that. The value of the net increase number counter is reset to 0 and the subsequent counting is performed. Since the net increase number is displayed based on the value of the net increase number counter, after the ART confirmation notification, the process proceeds to RT 2 which is advantageous to the player. It is possible to prevent the player from giving the impression that the net increase in the number of players is decreasing.

  As described above, the second embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the second embodiment, and changes and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say. Further, the same or similar configuration as the first embodiment has the same effect as that described in the first embodiment. Further, the modified example illustrated for the first embodiment is also applicable to the second embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, when the ART determination notification is performed and the AT control is started after 32 games have elapsed since the end of ART or the bonus end, after the ART determination notification, the replays GR1 to 6 are selected at RT1. If the promotion replay does not win as a result of performing the stop operation in the push order other than the push order notified by the navigation effect even though the navigation effect is executed, the replay GR11 is performed at RT0 after the ART confirmation notification. Despite the fact that the navigation effect was executed at the time of -15 wins, as a result of performing the stop operation in a pressing order other than the pressing order notified by the navigation effect, the special replay did not win and the fall replay won the prize and it was RT1 When the transition is made, the navigation order is executed at the time of winning the push order bell at RT0, but other than the push order notified by the navigation effect. As a result of performing the stop operation in this order, when the transition point stops and the transition to RT1 is performed, the ART start effect is performed at that time without shifting to RT2, and the control of ART is started. However, even in such a case, it is also possible to perform an ART start effect at the time of transition to RT2 and start the ART control.

  A slot machine according to the third embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described below. The slot machine of the present embodiment includes the same configuration as the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, and the description of the same configuration is omitted, and mainly the different configuration will be described.

  In the first embodiment described above, whether or not to shift to RT2 after ART confirmation notification when ART confirmation notification is performed and AT control is started after 32 games have elapsed since the end of ART or bonus. Regardless, when the ART start effect is performed by shifting to RT2 or ignoring the navigation effect and the ART control is started, if the value of the net increase counter is less than 0, the value of the net increase counter is cleared. In this embodiment, the value of the net increase number counter is maintained if the value of the net increase number counter is 1 or more. In the case where the ART confirmation notification is performed after 32 games have elapsed from the end of the game or the bonus, and the AT control starts, the process proceeds to RT2 after the ART confirmation notification. Regardless of whether or not the value of the net increase counter is less than 0 when the ART start effect is performed by shifting to RT2 or ignoring the navigation effect and the ART control is started. The value of the net increase number counter is uniformly cleared to 0, and the counting of the net increase number from that point is started again.

In the first embodiment, the net increase number is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 from the time when the ART confirmation notification is performed. However, in this embodiment, the ART start effect is performed and the ART control is performed. The net increase is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 from the time when the operation is started.

  In the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment described above, after RT notification is performed at RT1 with the highest rate of staying, it does not immediately shift to RT2, which is advantageous to the player, but thereafter at RT1 Replay GR1-6 wins, promoted replay wins and moves to RT0, then replay GR11-15 wins at RT0 and special replay wins, then shifts to RT2, and at this point ART control It starts and counts the number of remaining games of ART. For this reason, after the ART confirmation notification is performed, the net increase in the number of medals decreases until the transition to RT0, and after the transition to RT0, the increase starts. The net increase number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 displays the value of the net increase number counter only when the value of the net increase number counter is 1 or more after the ART start notification is made, while the value of the net increase number counter is When the value is 0 or less, 0 is always displayed regardless of the value of the net increase number counter.

  As shown in FIG. 51 (a), after the transition to RT0, the special replay wins and the transition to RT2 occurs, and the value of the net increase counter exceeds 0 when the ART start effect is performed. As shown in b), after the transition to RT0, the special replay wins and the transition to RT2 occurs, and the value of the net increase counter may not exceed 0 when the ART start effect is performed. In the example, when the ART start effect is performed, the value of the net increase number counter is always cleared to 0, and the count of the net increase number counter is started, and the starting point of the ART start effect is performed. The net increase in number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 will increase.

  Thus, even if the value of the net increase number counter becomes negative after the ART confirmation notification and the transition to RT2 until the ART start effect is performed, the net increase is performed when the process proceeds to RT2 and the ART start effect is performed. The value of the number counter is reset to 0 and the subsequent counting is performed. Since the net increase number is displayed based on the value of the net increase number counter, the ART start effect is executed, and the net increase number after starting the ART control is calculated. It is possible to prevent the player from giving a diminishing impression.

  Also, when the ART start effect is performed, regardless of whether or not the value of the net increase counter is less than 0, the value of the net increase counter is uniformly cleared, and counting starts from that point. There is no need to change the control according to the count value, and the control load related to the display of the number of net increase accompanying the start of ART can be reduced.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 52 (a), after the ART confirmation notification, the push order other than the push order notified by the navigation effect is executed in spite of the fact that the navigation effect is executed when the replays GR1 to GR6 are won in RT1. If the promotion replay is not won as a result of performing the stop operation in FIG. 52, as shown in FIG. 52 (b), after the ART confirmation notification, the navigation effect is executed when the replays GR11 to 15 are won at RT0. Regardless, as a result of performing a stop operation in a push order other than the push order notified by the navigation effect, if the special replay does not win and the fall replay wins and moves to RT1, the navigation is performed when the push order bell is won at RT0. If the stop operation is performed in a pressing order other than the pressing order notified by the navigation effect even though the effect has been executed, as a result of the stoppage of the transition and the transition to RT1, Even if it does not shift to 2, the ART start effect is performed at that time and the control of the ART starts. In such a case, the ART start effect is performed instead of the time when the process subsequently shifts to RT2. Regardless of whether or not the value of the net increase number counter is less than 0 at that time, the value of the net increase number counter is always cleared to 0 and counting of the net increase number counter is started. Even in this case, ART starts The net increase in number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 will increase starting from the performance.

  In this way, after the ART confirmation notification, the navigation effect is ignored and the ART start effect is performed, and even when the ART control is started, the value of the net increase counter is uniformly set to 0 when the ART start effect is performed. Since the net increment number is displayed based on the value of the net increment counter, the ART start effect is executed and the impression that the net increment number after starting the ART control is reduced. It can prevent giving to a player.

  In addition, when the ART start effect is performed ignoring the navigation effect, the ART start is started even when the special replay is actually won and the medals cannot be increased, not at the time of the transition to RT2. When the production is performed and the ART control is started, the value of the net increase counter is uniformly reset to 0 and the subsequent count is performed, and the net increase is displayed based on the value of the net increase counter. While preventing the player from giving the player the impression that the net increase after the control is started is reduced, the actual net increase after the ART start effect and the net increase displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 are obtained. It is possible to prevent the divergence from being excessive.

  In addition, after the ART confirmation notification, when the replays GR1 to GR6 that can win the promotion replay for the first time are won, the promotion replay is won by the operation in accordance with the navigation effect and the process proceeds to RT0, and then the special replay is performed. When the replays GR11 to 15 that can win a prize are won, a special replay is won by an operation in accordance with the navigation effect and the process proceeds to RT2, that is, after the ART confirmation notification, the player follows the navigation effect. As a result, when the transition to RT2 is made in the shortest period, that is, only when the decrease in the minimum net increase is suppressed regardless of the player's will, the net increase counter when the special replay wins and shifts to RT2 By returning the value of 0 to 0 and counting thereafter, the net increase in number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the medals increase from that point on. However, when the replays GR1 to GR6, which can win the promotion replay first after the ART confirmation notification, are ignored, the navigation effect is ignored, and the promotion replay does not win, and goes to RT0. If it did not shift, or after reverting to RT0, if the replay GR11-15 that can win a special replay wins, the navigation effect is ignored and the special replay does not win and does not shift to RT2 In other words, after the ART confirmation notification, as a result of the player ignoring the navigation effect, the player has not shifted to RT2 in the shortest period, that is, the amount of decrease in medals is increased due to the player's will, and ART starts After the performance, in a situation where the decrease in medals can be felt sensibly, the net increase in number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 even after the transition to RT2 and the medals begin to increase. Since it will not increase for a while, despite the fact that the decrease in medals can be felt sensibly as described above, an increase in the number of net increase on the display will give the player a sense of incongruity. Can be prevented.

  Further, after the value of the net increase counter is reset to 0 when the ART start effect is performed and the subsequent count is performed, even if it becomes less than 0 during the control of the ART again, at least the ART based on the navigation stock Is not returned to 0 again until the end of the process, and the counting of the net increase number by the net increase number counter is continued as it is, and the net increase number display reflecting the net increase number counter value, that is, 0 based on the value of the net increase number counter. If it is less than 0, 0 is displayed, and if it exceeds 1, the value of the net increase counter is displayed. Therefore, the actual net increase and the net increase displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 are too different from each other. Can be prevented.

  As described above, the third embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the third embodiment, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say. Further, the same or similar configuration as the first embodiment has the same effect as that described in the first embodiment. Further, the modified example illustrated for the first embodiment is also applicable to the second embodiment.

  A slot machine according to the fourth embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described below. The slot machine of the present embodiment includes the same configuration as the slot machine 1 of the second embodiment, and the description of the same configuration will be omitted, and mainly the different configuration will be described.

  In the above-described second embodiment, when the ART confirmation notification is performed and AT control is started after 32 games have elapsed since the end of the ART or the bonus, the ART start effect is executed after the ART confirmation notification. Instead, if the value of the net increase counter is less than 0 after the ART confirmation notification and the actual transition to RT2, the value of the net increase counter is cleared to 0 and the net increase count from that point is counted. On the other hand, if the value of the net increase number counter is 1 or more, the value of the net increase number counter is maintained. However, in this embodiment, the ART is determined after 32 games have elapsed from the end of ART or the end of bonus. When the notification is performed and the AT control is started, the value of the net increase counter is less than 0 at the point of the actual transition to RT2 after the ART confirmation notification. Regardless of whether or not, and 0 to clear the value of the net increase in the number of counters across the board, so as to start the counting of the net increase in the number of from that point again.

Further, in the above-described second embodiment, the net increased number is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 from the time when the ART confirmation notification is performed. However, in this embodiment, the special replay 2 wins and the process proceeds to RT2. net increase number of sheets are to be displayed at a time or al the liquid crystal display 51.

  In the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment described above, after RT notification is performed at RT1, which has the highest rate of staying, it does not immediately shift to RT2, which is advantageous to the player, but then replayed at RT1. GR1-6 wins, promotion replay wins and moves to RT0, replays GR11-15 wins at RT0 and special replay wins, then shifts to RT2 for the first time, and ART control starts at this point Then, the counting of the number of remaining games of ART is started. For this reason, after the ART confirmation notification is performed, the net increase in the number of medals decreases until the transition to RT0, and after the transition to RT0, the increase starts. The net increase number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, after shifting to RT2, displays the value of the net increase number counter only when the value of the net increase number counter is 1 or more, while the value of the net increase number counter is 0 or less. In this case, 0 is always displayed regardless of the value of the net increase number counter.

  After the transition to RT0, the value of the net increase counter exceeds 0 when the special replay wins and shifts to RT2, or when the special replay wins and shifts to RT2 after the shift to RT0, Although the value may not exceed 0, in this embodiment, when the special replay wins and shifts to RT2, the value of the net increment counter is always cleared to 0, and the count of the net increment counter is started. Thus, the net increase in number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is increased starting from the fact that the special replay is won and the game is shifted to RT2, which is advantageous to the player.

  Thus, even if the value of the net increase counter becomes negative after the ART confirmation notification and the special replay wins and shifts to RT2, the net increase when the special replay wins and shifts to RT2 The counter value is reset to 0 and the subsequent counting is performed. Since the net increase number is displayed based on the value of the net increase number counter, the net increase number after the special replay is won and the game proceeds to RT2 which is advantageous to the player. It is possible to prevent the player from giving the player the impression that the player is diminishing.

  In addition, when the special replay wins and shifts to RT2, regardless of whether the value of the net increase counter is less than 0 or not, the value of the net increase counter is uniformly cleared, and counting starts from that point. There is no need to change the control according to the count value so far, and the control load related to the display of the net increase in number accompanying the transition to RT2 can be reduced.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 53 (a), after the ART confirmation notification, the push order other than the push order notified by the navigation effect is executed in spite of the fact that the navigation effect is executed when the replays GR1 to GR6 are won in RT1. If the promotion replay is not won as a result of the stop operation in, as shown in FIG. 53 (b), after the ART confirmation notification, the navigation effect is executed at the time of winning the replays GR11 to 15 at RT0. Regardless, as a result of performing a stop operation in a push order other than the push order notified by the navigation effect, if the special replay does not win and the fall replay wins and moves to RT1, the navigation is performed when the push order bell is won at RT0. If the stop operation is performed in a pressing order other than the pressing order notified by the navigation effect even though the effect has been executed, as a result of the stoppage of the transition and the transition to RT1, Even if it does not shift to 2, the ART start effect is performed at that time and the ART control starts, but even in such a case, the value of the net increase number counter is less than 0 at the time of shifting to RT2 after that. Regardless of whether or not, the value of the net increase number counter is uniformly cleared to 0 and the count of the net increase number counter is started. Even in this case, after shifting to RT2 which is advantageous to the player, Compared with the case where the value of the net increase number counter is not cleared, the net increase number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 increases at an earlier stage.

  As described above, after the ART confirmation notification, the navigation effect is ignored and the ART start effect is performed, and even when the ART control is started, when the value of the net increase counter is less than 0 at the time of shifting to RT2 after that. The value of the net increase counter is reset to 0 and the subsequent counting is performed. The net increase is displayed based on the value of the net increase counter. It is possible to prevent the player from giving the impression that the net increase in number is decreasing.

  As described above, the fourth embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the fourth embodiment, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say. Further, the same or similar configuration as the second embodiment (first embodiment) has the same effect as that described in the second embodiment (first embodiment). Further, the modified example illustrated for the second embodiment (first embodiment) is also applicable to the fourth embodiment.

  A slot machine according to the fifth embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described below. The slot machine of the present embodiment includes the same configuration as the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, and the description of the same configuration is omitted, and mainly the different configuration will be described.

  In the above-described first embodiment, when the ART confirmation notification is performed within 32 games from the end of the ART or the bonus and the AT control is started, whether or not the process proceeds to RT2 after the ART confirmation notification. If the value of the net increase counter is less than 0 when the ART start effect is performed by shifting to RT2 or ignoring the navigation effect and the ART control is started, the value of the net increase counter is cleared. In this embodiment, the value of the net increase number counter is maintained if the value of the net increase number counter is 1 or more. When the ART confirmation notification is performed within 32 games from the end of the bonus or the end of the bonus and the AT control is started, the ART start effect is executed after the ART confirmation notification. Instead, if the value of the net increase counter is less than 0 after the ART confirmation notification and the actual transition to RT2, the value of the net increase counter is cleared to 0 and the net increase count from that point is counted. On the other hand, if the value of the net increase number counter is 1 or more, the value of the net increase number counter is maintained.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, after the end of ART or the bonus in the state where the transition from RT2 to RT1 or the transition from RT3 after the end of bonus or the transition from RT3 to RT1 is completed 32 Even if the ART confirmation notification is made within the game, it does not immediately shift to RT2, which is advantageous to the player, but after that, replay GR1-6 is elected in RT1, promotion replay wins and shifts to RT0, Further, at RT0, when the replays GR11 to 15 are elected and the special replay wins, the process shifts to RT2 for the first time. At this time, the ART control is started and the remaining number of games of the ART is started. Also, if you are staying at RT3, the push order bell wins at RT3, and after the transition roll stops and moves to RT1, replay GR1-6 wins at RT1 and the promotion replay wins Then, the game moves to RT0, and replays GR11 to 15 are elected at RT0, and the game moves to RT2 for the first time when the special replay wins. At this point, the ART control starts and the remaining number of ART games starts. It is supposed to be. For this reason, after the ART confirmation notification is performed, the net increase in the number of medals decreases until the transition to RT0, and after the transition to RT0, the increase starts. If the ART confirmation notification is made within 32 games after the end of the ART or bonus, the value of the net increase number counter is maintained. The net increase number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 displays the value of the net increase number counter only when the value of the net increase number counter is 1 or more, while when the value of the net increase number counter is 0 or less, the net increase number is displayed. Regardless of the counter value, 0 is always displayed.

  For this reason, in the state of transition from RT2 to RT1 after the end of ART, or the state of transition from RT3 after the end of bonus or RT3 to RT1, ART confirmation notification is performed within 32 games after the end of ART or bonus, and AT When the control is started, the value of the net increase number counter continues to decrease until the transition to RT0, but the value of the net increase number counter based on the number of medals acquired by the ART or bonus until then is maintained. If the value of the net increase number counter is 1 or more, after the ART confirmation notification is made, the value of the net increase number counter is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the net increase number.

  On the other hand, when the ART confirmation notification is made within 32 games after the end of the ART or bonus and the AT control is started, the value of the net increase counter based on the number of medals earned by the ART or bonus until then is maintained. As a result, even if the value of the net increase number counter is 1 or more, after the ART confirmation notification, the value of the net increase number counter becomes 0 or less before the process proceeds to RT0 and the value of the net increase number counter starts to increase. In such a case, however, 0 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the net increase number, regardless of the value of the net increase number counter, until the value of the net increase number counter becomes 1 or more.

  In addition, when the ART confirmation notification is made within 32 games after the end of the ART or bonus and the AT control is started, the value of the net increase counter based on the number of medals acquired by the ART or bonus until then is maintained. Even after the transition to RT0, the value of the net increase counter may not exceed 0 when the special replay wins and the transition to RT2 occurs. In such a case, the special replay wins. At the time of shifting to RT2, the value of the net increase counter is cleared to 0, and the counting of the net increase counter is started again. After the special replay wins and shifts to RT2, the net increase counter Compared with the case where the value is not cleared, the net increase in number displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is increased at an earlier stage.

  In this way, when the ART confirmation notification is made within 32 games after the end of the ART or bonus and the AT control is started, the value of the net increase counter based on the number of medals acquired by the ART or the bonus up to that point is determined. Therefore, it is possible to display the net increase in the number of ARTs and bonuses that have been confirmed to occur within 32 games after the end of the ART or bonus.

  Also, within 32 games after the end of ART or bonus, ART confirmation notification is performed and AT control is started, and the value of the net increase counter based on the number of medals acquired by ART and bonus until then is maintained. In this case, even if the value of the net increase counter becomes negative after the ART confirmation notification and before the special replay wins and shifts to RT2, the net increase is the point when the special replay wins and shifts to RT2. The counter value is reset to 0 and the subsequent counting is performed. Since the net increase number is displayed based on the value of the net increase number counter, the net increase number after the special replay is won and the game proceeds to RT2 which is advantageous to the player. It is possible to prevent the player from giving the player the impression that the player is diminishing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 54 (a), after the ART confirmation notification, the push order other than the push order notified by the navigation effect is executed in spite of the fact that the navigation effect is executed when the replays GR1 to GR6 are won in RT1. If the promotion replay is not won as a result of performing the stop operation in FIG. 54B, as shown in FIG. 54 (b), after the ART confirmation notification, the navigation effect is executed at the time of replay GR11-15 winning at RT0. Regardless, as a result of performing a stop operation in a push order other than the push order notified by the navigation effect, if the special replay does not win and the fall replay wins and moves to RT1, the navigation is performed when the push order bell is won at RT0. If the stop operation is performed in a pressing order other than the pressing order notified by the navigation effect even though the effect has been executed, as a result of the stoppage of the transition and the transition to RT1, Even if it does not shift to 2, the ART start effect is performed at that time, and the ART control starts, but even in such a case, when the special replay wins and then shifts to RT2, the net increase counter is started. When the value is less than 0, the value of the net increase number counter is cleared to 0, and the counting of the net increase number counter is started again. Even in this case, RT2 which is advantageous to the player by winning the special replay It is possible to prevent the player from giving the player the impression that the net increase after the transition to is reduced.

  In this way, the ART confirmation notification is made within 32 games after the end of the ART or bonus, and the AT control is started, and the value of the net increase counter based on the number of medals acquired by the ART or bonus until then is maintained. In this case, after the ART confirmation notification, the ART start effect is performed ignoring the navigation effect, and even when the ART control is started, the value of the net increase counter is reached when the special replay is won and the process proceeds to RT2. If the value is less than 0, the value of the net increase number counter is returned to 0 and the subsequent count is performed, and the net increase number is displayed based on the value of the net increase number counter, so that a special replay wins and is advantageous to the player. It is possible to prevent the player from giving the player the impression that the net increase after the transition to RT2 is decreasing.

  As described above, the fifth embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the fifth embodiment, and changes and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say. Further, the same or similar configuration as the first embodiment has the same effect as that described in the first embodiment. Further, the modified example illustrated for the first embodiment is also applicable to the fifth embodiment.

  In addition, the configuration in the case where the ART confirmation notification is performed and the AT control is started after 32 games have elapsed from the end of the ART or the bonus is not limited to the configuration of the first embodiment, but has been described in the second to fourth embodiments. Any of the configurations may be applied, and in this case, the same effects as those described in Examples 2 to 4 are obtained.

  In the fifth embodiment, when the ART confirmation notification is performed within 32 games from the end of the ART or the bonus and the AT control is started, after the ART confirmation notification, the navigation is performed when the replays GR1 to 6 are selected at RT1. If the promotion replay does not win as a result of performing the stop operation in the push order other than the push order notified by the navigation effect in spite of the effect being executed, the replay GR11 to 11 at RT0 after the ART confirmation notification Despite the fact that the navigation effect was executed at the time of the 15 wins, the special replay did not win and the fall replay won the prize and moved to RT1 as a result of the stop operation other than the push order notified by the navigation effect. In such a case, the push order other than the push order informed by the navigation effect is executed even though the navigation effect is executed at the time of winning the push order bell in RT0. As a result of performing the stop operation, when the transition point stops and transitions to RT1, the ART start effect is performed at that time without transitioning to RT2, and the ART control is started. Even in such a case, an ART start effect may be performed at the time of transition to RT2, and the ART control may be started.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 41 main control unit 51 liquid crystal display 91 sub control unit

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A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
Special game state transition means for shifting to a special game state advantageous to the player;
Specific notification control means for performing specific notification control for notifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means that is advantageous for the player by giving the right to shift to an advantageous state advantageous for the player;
Advantageous state shifting means for shifting to the advantageous state by deriving a specific display result as the display result of the variable display unit ,
If the said transition to a special game state in an advantageous state is determined, and the advantageous state interrupting means for interrupting the organic interest state when starting a該特specific gaming state,
When the specific notification control is started and then the state shifts to the advantageous state, or when the specific display result is not derived despite the notification of the operation mode for deriving the specific display result, Start effect execution means for executing the start effect;
A value-adding means for gaming that gives a value for gaming when a prize-winning prize occurs among winnings;
A net increment display means for displaying a net increment obtained by subtracting the game value used for the game from the game value given by the game value grant means;
Counting means for counting values used for displaying the net increase by the net increase display means;
After the specific notification control is started, a first reference value setting that sets the count value by the counting means to a reference value regardless of whether or not the state is shifted to the advantageous state when the start effect is executed. Means,
When the transition to the special gaming state is determined in the advantageous state and the special gaming state is started when the advantageous state is interrupted, the count value is less than the reference value when the counting means is less than the reference value. Second reference value setting means for setting the reference value to the reference value;
A slot machine characterized by comprising: A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
Special game state transition means for shifting to a special game state advantageous to the player;
Specific notification control means for performing specific notification control for notifying the operation mode of the derivation operation means that is advantageous for the player by giving the right to shift to an advantageous state advantageous for the player;
Advantageous state shifting means for shifting to the advantageous state by deriving a specific display result as the display result of the variable display unit ,
When the specific notification control is started and then the state shifts to the advantageous state, or when the specific display result is not derived despite the notification of the operation mode for deriving the specific display result, Start effect execution means for executing the start effect;
A value-adding means for gaming that gives a value for gaming when a prize-winning prize occurs among winnings;
A net increment display means for displaying a net increment obtained by subtracting the game value used for the game from the game value given by the game value grant means;
Counting means for counting values used for displaying the net increase by the net increase display means;
After the specific notification control is started, a first reference value setting that sets the count value by the counting means to a reference value regardless of whether or not the state is shifted to the advantageous state when the start effect is executed. Means,
After completion of the advantageous state, the count value by the counting means when starting the該特specific game state when said transition to a special game state during the period until a specific condition is satisfied is determined less than the reference value A second reference value setting means for setting the count value to the reference value,
A slot machine characterized by comprising:

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