JP6041557B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention, each is provided with a variable display unit capable of displaying change the identity of a plurality of types identifiable, after changing display of said variable display unit, display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit It derives, winning of possible slot machine generated in response to the display results.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery. The player first determines the number of bets by a BET operation, and performs a start operation (lever operation) in a state where a prescribed bet number is set. Thereby, the rotation of the reels is started, and the player stops the rotation by operating a stop button provided corresponding to each reel. When all reels stop rotating, a winning combination is obtained when a predetermined winning combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a combination of symbols) is arranged on the winning line. Will occur. That is, in the slot machine, the game is advanced by the operation of the player.

  The winning combinations include, for example, small combinations, bonuses, and replays. The player can obtain a profit by paying out a predetermined number of medals (or game balls) for each type of small role when winning the small role, and the bonus winning is advantageous for the player. A profit can be obtained by shifting to a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous gaming state). Further, the player can obtain a profit that the next game can be performed without consuming a new medal (or game ball) for setting the bet amount in the replay winning.

  In addition, as an advantageous gaming state, a slot machine capable of controlling the gaming state during a replay time (hereinafter referred to as RT) in which a re-gamer is elected with high probability, and an assist time (hereinafter referred to as a notification period in which navigation effects can be performed) A slot machine capable of controlling the production state has been proposed. Generally, a slot machine is provided with a game control board that controls the gaming state and the above-mentioned lottery and the like, and an effect control board that controls the effect state and the like. The RT state is controlled by the substrate processing, and the AT state is controlled by the effect control substrate processing.

  As an example of such a slot machine, when a mission start lottery is won, a mission effect is presented that presents the issue that a specific small role winning will occur a predetermined number of times, and the player has achieved the mission presented By doing so, what is transferred to AT is disclosed (for example, refer to Patent Document 1). In addition, an effect that suggests that a specific small role has been won is executed, and a bonus can be awarded when the cumulative number of wins for a specific small role reaches a predetermined number since the end of the previous advantageous gaming state. Some have been expected to have a high expectation level for shifting to the advantageous gaming state (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2010-259707 A JP 2007-260440 A

In the technique described in Patent Document 1, as in Patent Document 2, an effect suggesting that a specific small role has been won is not executed. For this reason, the game will be repeated without any suggestion until a specific small role is won a predetermined number of times after the mission effect is executed, and the number of games until the player transitions to AT will be prolonged. There is a problem that makes you feel frustrated.
In addition, in the technique described in Patent Document 2, there is no relation between the production suggesting that a specific small role has been won and the cumulative number of times that the specific small role has been won, and the production There is a problem that the player cannot recognize that the cumulative number of wins for a specific small role has reached a predetermined number even if is executed.

  This invention is made in view of the said actual condition, and aims at provision of the slot machine which can improve the interest of a game.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, the slot machine according to the present invention provides:
Variable display unit each is capable of displaying varying the identity of a plurality of types can be identified (e.g., reel 2L, 2C, 2R) comprises a,
After variable display of said variable display unit, Te the variable display of the variable display unit derives the display result by stopping, the display result winning can occur depending on the slot machine (e.g., the slot machine 1) Odor ,
Before Viewing results is derived, and pre-determining means for determining whether to permit generation for incoming prize,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means for deriving a display result in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means (for example, the process of step Sa3 executed by the main control unit 41);
After the preset counting start condition is satisfied, the determination result (for example, the winning flag) of the pre-determining means is the specific determination result (for example, “BB + watermelon”, “RB + watermelon”, “watermelon”, “BB +”). "Watermelon +1 sheet role", "RB + Watermelon +1 sheet role", "Watermelon +1 sheet role", "BB + Cherry", "RB + Cherry", "Cherry", "BB + Cherry +1 sheet role", "RB + Cherry +1 sheet role" , A number storage means (for example, steps Se2, Se4, and Se6 executed by the sub-control unit 91) that counts and stores the number of times that the winning combination of “cherry + 1 winning combination” has been won. Processing) and
When the number of times stored in the number storage means is a predetermined number (for example, “9”), the degree of advantage for the player is greater than when the number is other than the predetermined number (for example, “1” to “8”). High advantage degree control means (for example, processing of steps Se7 to Se9 executed by the sub-control unit 91) for controlling to be higher;
An effect execution means (for example, an alleged role suggestion effect 500, a watermelon suggestion effect 501, a cherry suggestion effect 502, and a cherry + 1 sheet role suggestion effect 503) suggesting the determination result of the prior determination means (for example, Step Sd12 executed by the sub-control unit 91),
With
The derivation control means includes
When the determination result of the prior determination unit becomes a specific determination result, when the derivation operation unit is operated in a specific procedure (for example, a predetermined timing), a specific display result (for example, the specific determination result) When the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure different from the specific procedure, display results other than the specific display result (for example, a bell symbol, a replay symbol, a black BAR symbol) are derived. Derived,
The suggestion production is
The first suggestion effect (for example, all small role suggestion effect 500, cherry suggestion effect 502) and the second suggestion effect (for example, when the first suggestion effect is all small role suggestion effect 500, watermelon suggestion effect 501 and cherry suggestion effect) 502 and cherry +1 sheet suggestion effect 503, and when the first suggestion effect is cherry suggestion effect 502, cherry +1 sheet role suggestion effect 503),
When the second suggested effect is performed such that said determination result before the article before determining means than when the first suggested effect is executed becomes higher expectation is a specific determination result (e.g., "BB + “Watermelon”, “RB + Watermelon”, “Watermelon”, “BB + Watermelon + 1”, “RB + Watermelon + 1”, “Watermelon + 1”, “BB + Cherry”, “RB + Cherry”, “Cherry”, “Cherry” BB + Cherry + 1 ”,“ RB + Cherry + 1 ”, and“ Cherry + 1 ”, so that it is easy to understand
The production execution means
The suggestion effect is executed before the display result is derived (for example, the suggestion effects 500 to 503 at a timing earlier than the timing at which the player can identify the small role that the player has won internally from the symbols stopped by the sub-control unit 91. Run)
In a game in which the number of times stored in the number-of-times storage means becomes the predetermined number because the determination result of the pre-determining unit becomes a specific determination result , the number of times of storage is higher than a game in which the number of times stored is other than the predetermined number The second suggestion effect is executed as the suggestion effect at a ratio (for example, 20% when it is “1” to “8” in FIG. 22 and 100% when it is “9”).
It is characterized by that.

According to such a configuration, when the number of times of specific determination results is a predetermined number of times, control is performed such that the degree of advantage is high, and the second suggestion effect with high expectation of specific determination results is high. Run with. For this reason, if the second suggestion effect is executed, the player expects that the number of times of the specific determination result is a predetermined number of times and the degree of advantage is high. Thereby, since the player can be interested in which one of the plural types of suggestion effects is executed, the interest of the game is improved.
Note that controlling to increase the degree of advantage for the player may necessarily increase the degree of advantage (for example, the AT winning rate or the number of AT games granted at the time of AT winning), The degree of expectation of the degree of advantage (for example, the transition rate to the chance game where the AT winning rate is high, or the average value of the number of AT games given at the time of AT winning) may be high.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above ,
The derivation control means includes
A specific prize (for example, “BB + watermelon”, “RB + watermelon”, “watermelon”, “BB + watermelon + 1 sheet combination”, “RB + watermelon + 1 sheet combination”, “watermelon + 1 sheet combination”, “BB +” by the pre-determining means. Cherry ”,“ RB + Cherry ”,“ Cherry ”,“ BB + Cherry + 1 sheet combination ”,“ RB + Cherry + 1 sheet combination ”,“ Cherry + 1 sheet combination ”) are generated at a predetermined timing. when the derived operating means is operated, the specific identification information that can specify that the specific winning occurs (e.g., watermelon symbols, cherry symbol), while for deriving said derived at a timing different from that of the said predetermined timing When the operating means is operated, control is performed to derive identification information other than the specific identification information (for example, bell symbol, replay symbol, black BAR symbol). It may be.

  According to such a configuration, even when the specific identification information is not derived and the specific winning is not generated, the player is determined to allow the player to generate the specific winning by executing the second suggestion effect. In addition, it is possible to make it easier to grasp the number of times a decision has been made to allow the occurrence of a specific prize, so that the interest of the game is improved.

(3) In the slot machine of (2) above,
The derivation operation means for deriving the identification information in the variable display unit capable of deriving the specific identification information when the advance determination means determines to allow the occurrence of the specific prize. The suggestion effect may be executed before the operation is performed (for example, before the operation of the start button 7 is detected).

  According to such a configuration, by performing the suggestion effect before the specific identification information can be derived, the player is expected to make a decision to allow the generation of the specific prize, and the occurrence of the specific prize is generated. The game's interest is improved.

(4) In the slot machine of (2) or (3) above,
The variable display device includes a plurality of variable display areas (for example, a left reel 2L, a middle reel 2C, a right It is possible to derive the display result for each of the respective areas of the reel 2R,
The derivation operation means (for example, the left stop switch 7L, the middle stop switch 7C, and the right stop switch 7R) are provided corresponding to each of the variable display areas,
The effect execution means has a first timing at which a display result is derived in at least one variable display area (for example, a timing at which rotation of any one of the left reel 2L , the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R is stopped). The first suggestion effect is executed, and the second suggestion effect is executed at the second timing before the first timing after the game is started (for example, when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected). Also good.

According to such a configuration, by executing the second suggestion effect at a second timing that is earlier than the first timing at which the first suggestion effect is executed, the player receives a specific prize at an early timing of operation of the derivation operation means. Since it can be expected that the decision to allow the occurrence of the game is made and the specific prize is generated, the interest of the game is improved.

(5) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (3) above,
Based on the high advantage degree control means, the advantage level for the player is increased by controlling the advantageous game state (for example, bonus, AT, SB, RT1 to RT3) advantageous for the player. Control
The effect execution means is a special effect (for example, when the number of times stored in the number storage means is the predetermined number of times (for example, “9”) based on the high advantage degree control means when the advantageous game state is controlled. In addition to the navigation effect executed when the AT state is controlled in the case of “1” to “8”, a special image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, or the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 are turned on. Or an effect of outputting sound from the speakers 53 and 54).

  According to such a configuration, by executing the special effect, it is possible to make the player recognize that it has been controlled to the advantageous gaming state when the number of times of the specific determination result is a predetermined number of times. The interest of will improve.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 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 figure which shows a winning line. It is a figure for demonstrating the item relevant to the kind of special combination, the combination of a special role, and the matter related to a special role, the kind of general role, the combination of the design of a general role, and the matter related to a general role. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. 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 a middle stage cherry and a corner cherry. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the combination read as a lottery object combination for every game state, (B) is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object name. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal lottery process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the command reception interruption process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the AT lottery process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the production | presentation pattern selection process which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation selection table for watermelons. (A) is a diagram for explaining all the small role suggestion effects, (B) is a diagram for explaining the watermelon suggestion effect, (C) is a diagram for explaining the cherry suggestion effect, (D) is cherry + 1 It is a figure for demonstrating a role combination suggestion effect. (A) is a figure for demonstrating a cherry production | presentation selection table, (B) is a figure for demonstrating a cherry + 1 sheet | seat effect selection table. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the case where all the small part suggestion effects are performed at the time of the internal winning of bell 1, (B) is a figure for demonstrating the case where the watermelon suggestion effect is performed at the time of the internal winning of watermelon. . (A) is a figure for demonstrating an example of the suggestion effect performed at the time of internal winning of watermelon, (B) is a figure for demonstrating an example of the suggestion effect performed at the time of internal winning of cherry, (C) is It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the suggestion effect performed at the time of internal winning of a cherry + 1 sheet combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the 1st example of a change of the production selection table for watermelons. It is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd modification of the stage selection table for watermelons, (A) is a figure for demonstrating the stage selection table for watermelons, (B) is a description about the stage selection table for watermelon + 1 sheet. It is a figure for doing. It is a figure for demonstrating the example of a change of the effect selection table for cherry + 1 sheet combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the case where a cherry + 1 sheet part suggestion effect is performed after the switch for production | presentation is pressed down.

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  First, an outline of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. The slot machine 1 according to this embodiment includes a front door 1b and a housing 1a.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 is configured so that a cylindrical left reel 2L, a middle reel 2C, and a right reel 2R can be visually recognized from a front door 1b through a see-through window 3. Around the see-through window 3 arranged in the center of the panel 1c, a medal insertion unit 4 for inserting medals, a MAXBET switch 6 for setting a maximum bet number, a start switch 7 for starting a game, and each reel are stopped. A left stop switch 8L, a middle stop switch 8C, a right stop switch 8R, and a game display unit 13 for displaying information related to the game.

  Further, the slot machine 1 includes a liquid crystal display 51 at the upper part of the front door 1b, and the speakers 53 and 54, the medal payout opening 9, the title (model name) of the slot machine 1, a payout table, and the like are printed at the lower part. A lower panel 1d. Note that the payout table is a table showing a combination of a combination of a combination, which will be described later, and the number of medals to be paid out according to the combination. May be.

  When a player starts a game in the slot machine 1, generally, a predetermined number of medals (usually three or more) are inserted into the medal insertion unit 4 or a predetermined bet is operated by operating the MAXBET switch 6. Set the number (usually the maximum 3 bets). When the bet amount is set, the start switch 7 becomes effective, and the slot machine 1 is ready to start the game. When the player operates the start switch 7 in a state where the game can be started, each reel (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, right reel 2R) starts to rotate. In this state, the player operates one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to stop the rotation of each reel, and the display result is derived and displayed through the fluoroscopic window 3.

  When the rotation of each reel stops, the game ends, and when a combination of symbols corresponding to a predetermined combination is derived (equipped) as a display result, a winning corresponding to the combination occurs. When the number of medals paid out in accordance with the winning is stored, the medal amount exceeding the maximum value is paid out from the medal payout opening 9 when the memorized number of medals exceeds the maximum value (usually 50). When a winning combination with a game state transition occurs, the gaming state transitions according to the combination. If no winning combination occurs, the player operates the MAXBET switch 6 again, or inserts a medal into the medal insertion unit 4 again, and starts the next game.

  If the memorized number of medals remains when the player finishes the game, the memorized medal number is paid out from the medal payout opening 9 when the player operates the settlement switch 10.

  The above is the outline of the slot machine 1.

  Next, a detailed configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described.

  The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11 for displaying credits, a game auxiliary display 12 for displaying the number of medals paid out due to winning, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. 1BETLED 14 that informs that one bet number is set by lighting, 2BETLED 15 that informs that two bet numbers are set, and 3 bet number are set by lighting A 3BET LED 16 for informing, an insertion request LED 17 for informing a state in which a medal can be inserted is lit, a start valid LED 18 for informing that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective, and a wait state Waiting LED 19 to notify that it is lit, and a replay game to be described later A replay during the LED20 to inform, is provided by. Note that the wait state is a state in which a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, and the reels are thus waiting to start rotating, and in this embodiment is approximately 4.1 seconds.

  Further, “credit” means the number of medals obtained by subtracting the number of bets from the number of medals stored (inserted) in the slot machine 1. In the present embodiment, when a medal is inserted in a state where the bet number is not set, the automatically inserted medal number is set as the bet number.

  For example, when a player inserts one medal into the medal insertion unit 4 in a state where no medal is inserted, the bet number is set to 1 and the 1BETLED 14 is lit. Next, when the player inserts one medal into the medal insertion unit 4, the bet number is set to 2, and the 2BETLED 15 is lit. Further, when the player inserts one medal into the medal insertion unit 4, the maximum bet number is set to 3, and the 3BET LED 16 and the start valid LED 18 are lit. In this state, the number of medals inserted into the slot machine 1 is three, but since all three are set as the number of bets, “0” is displayed on the credit display 11. When the player further inserts one medal into the medal insertion unit 4 in this state, the maximum bet number is 3, so “1” is displayed on the credit display 11 as credit. In the present embodiment, the upper limit of credits is 50 (sheets).

  The front door 1b of the slot machine 1 can be locked by a locking portion 1e, and is generally locked when starting a game. The front door 1b of the slot machine 1 can be opened by inserting a key into the locking part 1e and rotating it clockwise.

  As illustrated in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 includes a variable display device 2, a power supply box 100, and a hopper unit 34.

  The variable display device 2 includes the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R described above, and reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R corresponding to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. These reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R rotate the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, so that a plurality of types of symbols are continuously displayed through the see-through window 3.

  Further, the variable display device 2 is provided with a reel LED 55 which will be described later, and the reel LED 55 can independently irradiate each symbol of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, thereby improving the visibility of the reel. can do.

  The power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for changing the setting and a reset switch for canceling the error state or the stop state in the normal state. A reset / setting switch 38 functioning as a setting switch for changing the value and a power switch 39 for turning on / off the power are provided.

  In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 has different expected values for the medal payout rate (so-called machine discount) according to the set value. Here, the medal payout rate is the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of medals inserted. For example, when 1000 medals are inserted and 1100 medals are paid out when the game for 1000 medals is completed, the medal payout rate is 110%. Naturally, the player who has more medals than the number of medals inserted (the medal payout rate is 100% or more) is in an advantageous state for the player.

  The set value can be set from 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and the higher the set value, the higher the medal payout rate. That is, the slot machine 1 in which the set value is set to a high value (for example, 4, 5, 6) has a high advantage for the player and the set value is set to a low value (for example, 1, 2, 3). The slot machine 1 being used is less advantageous. The set value may be set in three stages such as 1, 3, 6, 1, 4, H (High), or in seven stages 1 to 7, and need not be limited to six stages.

  In order to change the above set value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 by operating the power switch 39 after inserting a dedicated key into the setting key switch 37 to turn it on. When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on as described above, the setting value read from the internal storage device is displayed on the setting value display 24 provided on the front door 1b. Next, when the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, the set value displayed on the set value display 24 is incremented by 1 (the value next to the set value 6 returns to 1). After the reset / setting switch 38 is operated to a desired setting value, when the start switch 7 is operated, the setting value is stored in the internal storage device, and the game shifts to the game ready state.

  In order to confirm the set value, after the game is over, a dedicated key is inserted into the setting key switch 37 in the state where the bet amount is not set, so that the set value is turned on. By inserting a key dedicated to the setting key switch 37 and turning it on, the setting value acquired from the internal storage device is displayed on the setting value display 24. In this state, the game cannot be started, and the game can be started by inserting a dedicated key into the setting key switch 37 and turning it off.

  The hopper unit 34 includes a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout opening 9, and driving of the hopper motor 34b. And a payout sensor 34c for detecting the medals paid out by.

  An overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided adjacent to the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full sensor 35a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined number of stored medals. The full tank sensor 35a is configured such that when the conductive member comes into contact with the medal stored in the overflow tank 35 and conducts electricity, the amount of medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank 35 is full. It is possible to detect that a state has been reached.

  The slot machine 1 includes an external output board 1000 inside, and outputs signals from the external output board 1000 to an external device.

  A plurality of types of symbols are arranged on each reel (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, right reel 2R), and the player can place three symbols vertically on each reel through the see-through window 3, That is, a 3 × 3 symbol can be visually recognized. Note that the number of symbols that can be visually recognized is not limited to this, and it is sufficient that at least one symbol can be visually recognized on each reel.

  As shown in FIG. 3, “black 7”, “net 7”, “white 7”, “white BAR”, “black BAR”, “replay”, “replay”, A plurality of types of symbols such as “bell”, “orange”, “watermelon”, and “cherry” that can be distinguished from each other are drawn in a predetermined order.

  The above-mentioned plural kinds of symbols are shown on the plane in FIG. 3, but as described above, since each reel is actually a cylindrical shape, the 0th symbol is arranged next to the 20th symbol. Will be. Moreover, the arrangement | sequence and kind of the above-mentioned several symbols are examples, and can be set arbitrarily.

  In the following description, when the portion from the Nth symbol to the N + Mth symbol is described, it is expressed as “M frame”. That is, for example, when it is expressed as 5 frames or less from “Black 7” of No. 10 of the left reel 2L, it means symbols from “Black 7” of No. 10 of the left reel 2L to “Replay” of No. 15.

  Each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is rotated counterclockwise (in FIG. 1 from the upper part to the lower part in the drawing) by reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R arranged in correspondence with each other. Thus, a plurality of types of symbols are displayed continuously. In the present embodiment, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R stop rotating with a delay of a maximum of 190 ms after the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated. The delay time until the reel stops is not limited to this, and the rotation may be stopped with a delay of 190 ms or more in order to improve the game performance.

  Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R rotates 80 times per minute, and the symbols for 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames are changed. Therefore, each reel 2L, 2C, 2R can draw a maximum of 4 symbols in 190 ms. That is, the symbols that stop when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated are the symbols that are four frames ahead of the symbols that were displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R were operated (a total of five frames). ).

  For example, when the stop switch 8L is operated when “Black 7” of No. 10 on the left reel 2L is displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3, the No. 10 “Black 7” of the left reel 2L is inserted in the left reel 2L. Any symbol from “Replay” to No. 15 will be stopped.

  Therefore, for example, when one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated, if the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the reel to be stopped is the reference symbol. The symbols up to 4 frames ahead can be displayed in the lower row. Therefore, when one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are within 5 frames including the symbols displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The arranged symbols can be displayed on the winning line.

  Here, the winning line means a line in which a winning is generated when a combination of symbols is arranged among 3 × 3 frames displayed through the fluoroscopic window 3. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the winning line includes the reels 2 </ b> L, 2 </ b> C, and 2 </ b> R displayed through the perspective window 3, the left reel upper stage 2 </ b> Lt, the left reel middle stage 2 </ b> Lm, and the left reel lower stage. 2Lb, middle reel upper stage 2Ct, middle reel middle stage 2Cm, middle reel lower stage 2Cb, right reel upper stage 2Rt, right reel middle stage 2Rm, right reel lower stage 2Rb, left reel upper stage 2Lt, middle reel middle stage 2Cm, right reel lower stage 2Rb, The winning line L1, which is an oblique line passing through the line, the winning line L2, which is a parallel line connecting the upper stages (2Lt, 2Ct, 2Rt) of each reel, and the parallel connecting the middle stages (2Lm, 2Cm, 2Rm) of each reel. A winning line L3 that is a line, and a winning line L4 that is an oblique line connecting the reels diagonally to the upper right (2Lb, 2Cm, 2Rt). As described above, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated to stop all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination is arranged on any of the effective winning lines L1 to L4. Occur.

  In the present embodiment, the case where four winning lines are valid will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a line that irregularly connects the upper left reel 2Lt, the middle reel middle 2Cm, and the right reel upper 2Rt is validated. Alternatively, a one-line configuration with only the winning line L3 may be used.

  The combination of symbols arranged on the winning line according to the combination can be arbitrarily set, and may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination of different symbols. The winning combination is roughly divided into a role that involves paying out medals (hereinafter referred to as a small role), and a role that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets (hereinafter referred to as a replaying role). And a role (hereinafter referred to as a special role) accompanied by a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player (an advantageous gaming state). In the following description, a small combination and a replay combination are also collectively referred to as a general combination.

  In this embodiment, regardless of whether or not medals have been paid out, it is assumed that a predetermined value is given to the player according to the display result derived on the winning line. In other words, it is also a prize that the result of a missed display in a game whose game state has changed (display result when the small role is not available in the game where the small role is won) is a prize, and the special role that does not involve the payout of medals. The winning of a combination of symbols according to the re-playing role is also assumed.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the special roles accompanying the transition to BB (Big Bonus) and RB (Regular Bonus) that are advantageous gaming states are “White 7”, “White 7”, “White 7”. BB (Big Bonus), “Black 7”, “Black 7”, “Net 7” or “Net 7”, “Net 7”, “Black 7” are the winning lines. It is composed of two types of RB (regular bonus) in which a prize is generated when they are aligned.

  The special combination is not limited to the combination and type described above, and can be set arbitrarily. For example, “BB 7”, “White 7”, and “Net 7” may be only the BB where a winning occurs by aligning with the winning line, or may be a plurality of types of BBs and a plurality of types of RBs.

  Further, CB (challenge bonus) may be added to the type of bonus. In this case, when a winning occurs when the CB symbols are aligned on the winning line, the state shifts to a CT (challenge time) state. In the CT state, even if a small role is not won in the normal internal lottery process for determining whether or not a winning of any combination is permitted, it is possible to win a small combination due to reel control restrictions. Permissible. Specifically, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are controlled to stop within a predetermined time (75 ms (usually 190 ms)) after the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated. The CB state is realized by repeatedly shifting to such a CT state until an end condition is satisfied (until the number of medals to be paid out is 254 or more).

  The special role shown in FIG. 5 is won in the internal lottery process, and a winning occurs when the symbols are arranged on one of the winning lines. When the special role is won, the gaming state is a bonus state (big bonus, regular bonus) Migrate to

  The bonus state is terminated under a predetermined condition. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the BB ends when the payout of medals reaches 361 or more, and the RB has been awarded 12 games in a bonus state when four winnings of any of the small roles are generated. It shall end at the time. The end condition is not limited to the above-mentioned condition, but may be arbitrarily changed according to the design of the medal payout rate or the like, but it is preferable that BB pays out at most 466 sheets.

  In practice, the bonus state is divided into a big bonus state and a regular bonus state. The regular bonus state started due to the RB winning is ended when the winning of any small role occurs four times as described above or when 12 games are consumed, but due to the winning of the BB. In the big bonus state to be started, the transition to the regular bonus state is repeated until the condition of the number of medals to be paid out is satisfied. That is, the big bonus state is “a state in which, after the end of one set of regular bonus states, if the conditions for ending the big bonus state are not satisfied, control is performed to shift to the regular bonus state again without using a symbol”. It can be said that there is.

  In addition, when shifting to the regular bonus state in the big bonus state, the transition may be made to the regular bonus state via a symbol. In this case, after the winning of the JACIN symbol (the symbol accompanying the transition to the regular bonus state), the transition to the regular bonus state is made.

  In the present embodiment, SB (single bonus) is included as a special combination. SB wins when “Orange / Black 7 / Orange” is aligned on the winning line. When an SB win occurs, the gaming state shifts to the SB state, and when one game is completed, the game state ends, that is, the gaming state before the transition to the SB state.

  Next, the general combination will be described. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the general combination includes a normal replay, a promotion replay, a rush replay, a fall replay, and a plurality of types of control replays as a replaying combination, and a plurality of types as a small combination with a medal payout. No bells, watermelons, cherries, and one piece.

  In the present embodiment, there are several types of replay as a re-gamer, which are used as a trigger for transitioning to a gaming state. There are five types of replay: normal replay, promotion replay, rush replay, fall replay, and control replay.

  In normal replay, a winning occurs when a combination of “replay / replay / replay” is arranged on any winning line. In the promotion replay, a winning occurs when a combination of “replay / replay / bell” is arranged on any winning line. The rush replay occurs when any combination of “Replay / Replay / Cherry” or “Replay / Replay / White 7” is arranged on any winning line. Troll Replay is awarded when a combination of “Bell Cherry Bell” is available on any winning line.

  When a normal replay, promoted replay, rush replay, or falling replay wins, the number of bets equal to the number of bets in the game where the replay wins is automatically set, and the next game is started without setting a new bet. be able to. In addition, when the promoted replay wins in the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to an advantageous gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer increases, and when the rush replay wins, the game state is re-played during the predetermined game. Transition to an advantageous gaming state in which the winning probability increases. On the other hand, after the promotion replay wins, if the fall replay wins in the advantageous gaming state, the gaming state shifts (falls) to the normal gaming state.

  In the control replay 1, a winning occurs when a combination of “black BAR / black BAR / white 7” is arranged on any winning line. In the control replay 2, a winning occurs when a combination of “black BAR / white 7 / replay” is arranged on any winning line. In the control replay 3, a winning occurs when a combination of “black BAR / replay / black BAR” is arranged on any winning line. In the control replay 4, a winning occurs when a combination of “black BAR / black BAR / bell” is arranged on any winning line. In the control replay 5, a winning occurs when a combination of “White 7 / Replay / Replay” is arranged on any winning line.

  Here, the control replay 1, the control replay 2, the control replay 3, the control replay 4, and the control replay 5 are elected only as a combined role that is won at the same time as the replaying role including at least one of the promotion replay, the rush replay, and the fall replay. Then, winning is controlled in order to control the push order of the push order replays in which the types of replays to be awarded differ according to the stop operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. In the following description, control replay 1, control replay 2, control replay 3, control replay 4, and control replay 5 are collectively referred to as control replay.

  For example, when “normal replay + promotion replay + control replay 1 + control replay 5” is won in the internal lottery process, the push order replay is operated by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in the order of middle, right, and left. "Replay, Replay, and Replay" are arranged on the winning line, and "Replay, Replay, and Replay" are arranged on any of the winning lines when operated in the other order.

  Bell 1 is awarded when any combination of “any bell any” or “bell • black BAR • bell” is aligned on any winning line. In the case of Bell 2, a winning occurs when a combination of “white BAR, white 7, black BAR” is arranged on any winning line. Bell 3 is awarded when a combination of “white BAR / black BAR / bell” is arranged on any winning line. The winning of the bell 4 occurs when a combination of “white BAR / black BAR / black BAR” is arranged on any winning line. When Bell 1, Bell 2, Bell 3, and Bell 4 win, four medals are paid out.

  Here, the bell 2, the bell 3, and the bell 4 are elected only as a combined role to be elected simultaneously with the small role including the bell 1, and the winning lines to be awarded differ depending on the stop operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Wins to control the push order of the order bells.

  For example, “bell 1 + bell 4” is won in the internal lottery process, and if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of left, center, and right, the bell symbol stops at the middle reel 2Cm. , Because the combination of “any bell any” is aligned on the three winning lines L1, L3, and L4, a total of 12 (4 × 3) medals are paid out, in the other order When the operation is performed, the bell symbol stops at the upper stage 2Ct of the middle reel, and the combination of “any / bell / any” is aligned on one winning line L2, and a winning is generated, so that four medals are paid out. .

  Here, a combination combination in which a winning combination or a derivation result differs according to the stop operation order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R such as a pressing order bell and a pressing order replay is referred to as a pressing order. In addition, when the player defeats the push order, the winning of the most advantageous combination by the stop operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player is referred to as a correct push order. For example, if the pushing order is correctly answered when the pushing order bell is selected, the bell stops at the middle reel 2Cm and 12 medals are paid out.

  A watermelon is awarded when “watermelon, watermelon, watermelon” is aligned on any of the winning lines. When the watermelon wins, 4 medals are paid out. For Cherry, any combination of “Cherry White 7 Replay”, “Cherry Black 7 Replay”, “Cherry Net 7 Replay”, “Cherry Watermelon Replay” is available on any winning line. When winning, a prize will occur. When Cherry wins, 4 medals are paid out. A winning combination occurs when “orange / black BAR / black 7” is aligned on any winning line. When one winning combination wins, one medal is paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 3, replay and bell symbols are arranged within 5 frames on all reels. That is, when either of the normal replay and promotion replay is won, the player replays and promotes regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (the promotion replay is correct when the pushing order is correct). Replays can win any bell. The cherry symbols are arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C, and the cherry symbols or white 7 are arranged within 5 frames on the right reel 2R. That is, when the rush replay or the fall replay is won, the player can win the rush replay and the fall replay regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if the player pushes the push order correctly.

  On the other hand, for watermelon and one-piece combination, each symbol is not arranged within 5 frames on all reels. Accordingly, when a watermelon, a single combination is won, the player cannot win these small combinations unless the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are properly operated. As for the cherry, as shown in FIG. 3, the cherry symbol on the left reel 2L is arranged only in one place. Therefore, if the player does not operate the stop switch 8L at an appropriate timing, the cherry is placed on the left reel 2L. The symbol cannot be stopped. On the other hand, the white 7, black 7, net 7, watermelon symbol on the middle reel 2C and the replay symbol on the right reel 2R are arranged within five frames each. Therefore, if the player stops the cherry symbol on the left reel 2L, the player can win a cherry regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8C.

  The general combination is not limited to the combination of symbols and the number of payouts as described above, and can be arbitrarily set. For example, the watermelon may be divided into two types, which may be a parallel watermelon or a diagonal watermelon, or the cherry may be divided into two types and may be a cherry A or a cherry B.

  In addition, when the winning line is configured as a single line consisting only of the middle L3, it may be configured as a general combination in which the above-described symbol combinations are aligned on the invalid line. In such a configuration, for example, when the 8th bell of the left reel 2L, the 7th bell of the middle reel 2C, and the 8th bell of the right reel 2R are aligned on the invalid line L2, the winning line L3 actually Since the symbols that are aligned are the 7th replay of the left reel 2L, the 6th cherry of the middle reel 2C, and the 7th watermelon of the right reel 2R, the “Replay Cherry Watermelon” symbol is aligned on the winning line L3. In such a case, by giving a certain payout (for example, 9 cards), even if the bells are aligned on the invalid line, a winning will occur.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the slot machine 1 generates a game control board 40 that controls the game state, an effect control board 90 that controls an effect according to the game state, and a drive power source for the electrical components. And a power supply substrate 101.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and generates DC voltages necessary for driving various electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 from the AC100V power supply. The generated DC voltage is supplied to the game control board 40 and is also supplied to the effect control board 90 via the game control board 40.

  A command transmission line for transmitting a command from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 and a power supply line for supplying power from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 include a single system of cables and connectors. Connected through. Each part on the side of the effect control board 90 becomes operable when all the connectors that connect the command transmission line and the power supply line and each board are connected, and the command transmission line is connected to the effect control board 90. If it is not in a state, power is not supplied and operation is not possible. That is, the effect control board 90 can operate only when both command transmission and the power supply line are connected.

  Moreover, since the game control board 40 performs the process which concerns on a game, it is preferable to set it as the structure which cannot be accessed from the outside on security. Therefore, the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are unidirectional communication, and communication from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is allowed, but communication from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40 is allowed. Is not allowed.

  The power board 101 is connected to the hopper motor 34b, the payout sensor 34c, the setting key switch 37, the full sensor 35a, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39.

  The game control board 40 includes a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, a settlement switch 10, a reset switch 23, a door opening detection switch 25, a stop switch 36a, The automatic settlement switch 36b is connected to each of the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R, and detection signals of these connected switches are input. The game control board 40 is connected to a payout sensor 34c, a full tank sensor 35a, a setting key switch 37, and a reset / setting switch 38 via the power supply board 101, and these are connected. A detection signal such as a switch is also input.

  Further, the game control board 40 includes a credit indicator 11, a game auxiliary indicator 12, 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, an insertion request LED 17, a start valid LED 18, a waiting LED 19, a replaying LED 20, and a BET. The switch effective LED 21, the 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, and these are connected. The electrical components are driven based on the control of the main control unit 41 described later. Further, a hopper motor 34b is connected to the game control board 40 via a power supply board 101, and this electric component is also driven based on the control of the main control unit 41 described later.

  The reset switch 23 cancels the error state or the stop state by a predetermined key operation, and the set value display 24 displays the set value at that time while changing the set value or confirming the set value. The switch 36a selects enabling / disabling of a stop function for controlling the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed), and the automatic checkout switch 36b is an automatic checkout process ( The valid / invalid of the automatic settlement function is selected to control the medal stored as credit regardless of the player's operation), and the flow path switching solenoid 30 allows the flow of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 The road is selectively switched to either a hopper tank 34a side or a medal payout exit 9 side, which will be described later, provided inside the housing 1a. To detect the open state of the 1b. Each of the above-described parts is provided inside the front door 1b.

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a random number generation circuit 42, a sampling 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. A circuit 48 and a reset circuit 49 are provided.

  The main control unit 41 includes, for example, a CPU 41a, a RAM 41b, a ROM 41c, and an I / O 41d. The ROM 41c stores a control program. The RAM 41b reads this control program, and the CPU 41a executes various processes relating to the progress of the game according to the control program, and controls each circuit mounted on the game control board 40.

  The RAM 41b stores data such as a winning flag indicating the winning combination and a gaming state flag indicating the current gaming state as the game progresses. Whether or not a winning combination occurs is determined by a lottery of the main control unit 41 at the start of the game. This lottery is executed based on the game state flag, and the result of the lottery is stored as a winning flag. . The winning combinations are composed of the winning combinations shown in FIG. 5, and the lottery target winning combinations will be described below.

  When winning in the lottery of the main control unit 41, the general combination may be won as a part of a composite combination including a plurality of general combinations. Such a composite combination is composed of a plurality of general combinations, but is set as one winning flag when winning in the lottery of the main control unit 41. In the present embodiment, the combination subject to the lottery includes a complex combination, and as shown in FIG. 7, for example, “BB + watermelon”, etc. A winning combination), for example, a combination of multiple general roles such as “Cherry + 1”, and a special or general winning combination such as “RB” or “Cherry”. Hereinafter referred to as a single role). The small roles set as the lottery target roles are “bell 1 + watermelon + cherry (middle bell)”, “bell 1 + bell 4 (push order bell 1)”, “bell 1 + bell 3 (push order bell 2)”, “Bell 1 + Bell 2 (push order bell 3)”, “Bell 1 (push order bell 4)”, “Bell 1 + Bell 3 + Bell 4 (push order bell 5)”, “Watermelon”, “Watermelon +1 sheet”, “Cherry”, “Cherry + 1”, “1”.

  “Middle tier bell” is a combined role in which Bell 1, watermelon and cherry are elected at the same time. When “Middle tier bell” is elected, it is permitted to derive a display result that “bell belle bell” is aligned on the middle prize line L3. Is done.

  “Push order bell 1” is a combined role in which bell 1 and bell 4 are elected simultaneously. When “push order bell 1” is won and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of left, middle, and right. The bell symbol stops at the middle reel middle 2Cm, and it is allowed to derive the display result that “bell bell bell” is aligned on either of the diagonal winning lines L1 and L4. Derivation of a display result in which “bell bell bell” is aligned in the line L2 is allowed. In other words, the correct push order of “push order bell 1” is left, middle, and right.

  “Push order bell 2” is a combined role in which bell 1 and bell 3 are elected simultaneously. When “push order bell 2” is won and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the order of left, right, and middle. The bell symbol stops at the middle reel middle 2Cm, and it is allowed to derive the display result that “bell bell bell” is aligned on either of the diagonal winning lines L1 and L4. Derivation of a display result in which “bell bell bell” is aligned in the line L2 is allowed. That is, the correct push order of “push order bell 2” is left, right, and middle.

  “Push order bell 3” is a combined role in which bell 1 and bell 2 are elected simultaneously, “push order bell 3” is elected, and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are set to the middle, left, right or middle, right, When operated in the left order, the bell symbol stops in the middle reel middle stage 2Cm, and it is allowed to derive the display result that “bell bell bell” is aligned on either of the diagonal winning lines L1 and L4. When operated, derivation of a display result in which “bell bell bell” is aligned in the upper winning line L2 is allowed. That is, the correct push order of “push order bell 3” is middle, left, right or middle, right, left.

  “Push order bell 4” is a single role that is won by bell 1. If “push order bell 4” is won and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of right, left, and middle, the middle reel middle stage 2Cm The display of the “Bell Bell Bell” is permitted in one of the diagonal winning lines L1 and L4, and if the operation is performed in any other order, the upper winning line L2 “ Derivation of display results with “bell bell bell” is allowed. That is, the correct pressing order of “push order bell 4” is right, left, and middle.

  “Push order bell 5” is a combined role in which bell 1, bell 3 and bell 4 are elected simultaneously, and “push order bell 5” is won and stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are placed in the order of right, middle and left. When the operation is performed, the bell symbol stops at the middle reel 2Cm, and it is allowed to derive a display result in which “bell bell bell” is aligned in one of the diagonal winning lines L1 and L4. Derivation of a display result in which “bell bell bell” is aligned in the upper winning line L2 is allowed. In other words, the correct push order of “push order bell 5” is right, middle, and left.

  In the following description, “push order bell 1”, “push order bell 2”, “push order bell 3”, “push order bell 4”, and “push order bell 5” are collectively referred to as “push order bell”. The display result of “Bell Bell Bell” on either of the diagonal winning lines L1 and L4 is “correct bell”, and the display result of “Bell Bell Bell” on the top prize line L2 is “incorrect answer bell”. ".

  “Watermelon” is a small combination when a watermelon is won by itself, and “Watermelon + 1 combination” is a combined combination in which a combination of watermelon and one combination is won. When “Watermelon” is won, it is allowed to derive a display result (hereinafter referred to as “slanted watermelon”) where the watermelons are aligned on the diagonal winning lines (L1, L4). Derivation of display results (hereinafter referred to as parallel watermelon) in which watermelons are aligned at (L2, L3) is allowed.

  “Cherry” is a small role when a cherry is won by itself, and “Cherry + 1” is a combined role in which a cherry and a single character are combined. When “Cherry” is selected, as shown in FIG. 8, it is permitted to derive a display result (hereinafter referred to as “horn cherry”) in which the cherry stops and aligns at the upper or lower stage of the left reel 2L, and “Cherry + 1” is permitted. When “combination” is won, derivation of a display result (hereinafter referred to as “middle cherries”) in which cherries are stopped and aligned in the left reel middle stage 2Lm is preferentially permitted. Further, a single combination is a small combination in the case where a single combination wins alone.

  That is, when the parallel watermelon is derived, the player has the winning flag including “watermelon + 1”, and when the diagonal watermelon is derived, the winning flag includes “watermelon”. , When the corner cherry is derived, it is determined that the winning flag includes “cherry”, and when the middle stage cherry is derived, the winning flag includes “cherry + 1”. Can do.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9A, the re-playing roles set as the lottery target roles are “normal replay”, “push order promotion replay 1”, “push order promotion replay 2”, “push order promotion”. "Replay 3", "Push order promotion replay 4", "Push order maintenance replay 1", "Push order maintenance replay 2", "Push order maintenance replay 3", "Push order entry replay 1", "Push order entry replay 2" ". The above-mentioned lottery target combination is a name, and the combination of the combination will be described in detail below.

  As shown in FIG. 9B, “push order promotion replay 1” is a composite combination in which normal replay, promotion replay, fall replay, and control replay 5 are won simultaneously, and “push order promotion replay 1” is won. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of middle, left, and right, it is allowed to derive a display result in which “replay / replay / bell (promotion replay)” is arranged in any winning line. When operated in order, derivation of a display result in which “replay / replay / replay (normal replay)” is arranged on any winning line is allowed.

  “Push order promotion replay 2” is a composite combination in which normal replay, promotion replay, control replay 1 and control replay 5 are won at the same time, and “push order promotion replay 2” is won and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. If you operate in the order of middle, right, left, it is allowed to derive the display result that “Replay, Replay, Bell (Promotion Replay)” is aligned in any winning line, and if you operate in any other order, any winning line In this case, it is allowed to derive a display result including “replay / replay / replay (normal replay)”.

  “Push order promotion replay 3” is a combined role in which normal replay, promotion replay, control replay 2 and control replay 5 are won simultaneously, and “push order promotion replay 3” is won and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R If you operate in the order of right, left, and middle, it is allowed to derive the display result of “Replay / Replay / Bell (Promotion Replay)” in any winning line, and if you operate in any other order, any winning line In this case, it is allowed to derive a display result including “replay / replay / replay (normal replay)”.

  “Push order promotion replay 4” is a composite combination in which normal replay, promotion replay, control replay 3 and control replay 5 are won at the same time, and “push order promotion replay 4” is won, and stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. If you operate in the order of right, middle, left, it is allowed to derive the display result that “Replay / Replay / Bell (Promotion Replay)” is aligned in any winning line, and if you operate in any other order, any winning line In this case, it is allowed to derive a display result including “replay / replay / replay (normal replay)”.

  Here, when the display result that the “replay / replay / bell (promotional replay)” is aligned is derived, the display result that the “replay / replay / replay (normal replay)” is aligned while shifting to the advantageous gaming state. Even if it is derived, the gaming state does not change. That is, the push order in which the derivation of the display result including “replay / replay / bell (promotion replay)” is allowed is the correct push order of the push order promotion replays 1 to 4.

  “Push order maintenance replay 1” is a combined role in which promotion replay, rush replay, fall replay, control replay 3, control replay 4 and control replay 5 are won at the same time, and “push order maintenance replay 1” is won. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in the order of middle, left, right or middle, right, left, it is allowed to derive the display result that “replay / replay / bell (promotion replay)” is aligned on any winning line. If the operation is performed in any other order, it is allowed to derive a display result in which “Bell Cherry Bell (Tumble Replay)” is arranged on any winning line.

  "Push order maintenance replay 2" is a combined combination of promotion replay, fall fall replay, control replay 1, control replay 3, control replay 4 and control replay 5, and "push order maintenance replay 2" is won. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of right, left, and middle, it is allowed to derive a display result that “replay / replay / bell (promotion replay)” is arranged on any winning line, If the operation is performed in order, it is allowed to derive a display result in which “Bell Cherry Bell (Tumble Replay)” is arranged on any winning line.

  “Push order maintenance replay 3” is a combined role in which promotion replay, fall replay, control replay 2, control replay 3, control replay 4 and control replay 5 are won simultaneously, and “push order maintenance replay 3” is won. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the order of right, middle, and left, it is permitted to derive the display result of “replay / replay / bell (promotion replay)” on any winning line, and the other order When the button is operated, it is allowed to derive a display result in which “Bell Cherry Bell (Tumble Replay)” is arranged on any winning line.

  Here, if the display result that “Replay / Replay / Bell (Promotion Replay)” is aligned is derived, the display result that “Belle Cherry Bell (Tumble Replay)” is aligned while shifting to the advantageous gaming state. When derived, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. That is, the push order in which the derivation of the display result including “replay / replay / bell (promotion replay)” is allowed is the correct push order of the push order maintaining replays 1 to 3.

  “Push order rush replay 1” is a combined role in which rush replay, tumbling replay and control replay 3 are won at the same time, and “push order rush replay 1” is won, and stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are set in the middle, left, Operation in the order of right, middle, right, and left allows derivation of display results that include “Replay / Replay / Cherry (Rush Replay)” or “Replay / Replay / White 7 (Rush Replay)” on any winning line If the operation is performed in any other order, it is allowed to derive a display result in which “Bell Cherry Bell (Tumble Replay)” is arranged in any winning line.

  “Push order rush replay 2” is a combined role in which rush replay, fall replay, and control replay 1 are won at the same time. “Push order rush replay 2” is won, and stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are moved to the right and left. If you operate in the order of middle, right, middle, left, you will be able to derive a display result that includes “Replay / Replay / Cherry (Rush Replay)” or “Replay / Replay / White 7 (Rush Replay)” on any winning line. If it is operated in any other order, it is allowed to derive a display result in which “Bell Cherry Bell (Tumble Replay)” is aligned on any winning line.

  Here, when a display result including “replay / replay / cherry (rush replay)” or “replay / replay / white 7 (rush replay)” is derived, the display shifts to an advantageous game state while “bell / play”. When the display result of “Cherry Bell (falling replay)” is derived, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. That is, the push order in which the derivation of the display result including “replay / replay / cherry (rush replay)” or “replay / replay / white 7 (rush replay)” is permitted is the correct answer of each push forward rush replay 1 and 2. It becomes the order of pushing.

  In addition, the lottery target combination is not limited to the above, and can be arbitrarily set. For example, the lottery target combination may be a special combination or a general combination itself.

  The gaming state flag stored in the RAM 41b is set to a value corresponding to a plurality of types of gaming states shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is controlled to a plurality of types of gaming states including a normal gaming state, an RT (replay time) 1 to 4 state, an SB state, an internal medium state, and a bonus state. The normal gaming state is a normal gaming state in which a special combination is not won and a medal payout rate is relatively low. The RT1-3 state is a gaming state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is different from that in the normal gaming state. The SB state is a gaming state in one game after winning the SB, and is a gaming state in which the winning combination of the small role is higher than the normal gaming state or the RT1 to 3 states. The internal state is the gaming state in the game from winning the special role until the special role is won. Here, since the special role has already been won, the role that the special role can win is excluded from the lottery. Is done. The bonus state is a special gaming state that shifts with the occurrence of a special combination winning, and is a gaming state in which the medal payout rate becomes very high due to a significant increase in the probability of a small combination with a medal payout.

When the bonus state ends, the RT1 state transitions. When the SB is won in the RT1 state and the SB is not won (hereinafter referred to as SB loss), the gaming state transitions to the normal gaming state.
When the promoted replay wins in the normal gaming state, the game state shifts to the RT2 state, and when the fall replay wins in the RT2 state or the SB is missed, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state.
When the rush replay is won in the RT2 state, the RT3 state shifts to the RT3 state, and when the RT3 state is digested by 50 games, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. Note that if one game is consumed in the SB state in which the SB has won and moved in the RT3 state, one game out of the 50 games in the RT3 state has been consumed.

  When the special combination is won in the normal gaming state, the RT1 to 3 state, and the SB state described later, the gaming state shifts to the internal middle state. If a special combination win occurs in the internal state, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state.

  The SB state shifts when SB wins in either the normal gaming state or the RT1 to RT3 state, and when the SB state is consumed by one game, the gaming state shifts to the original gaming state. If the SB wins in the SB state, the SB state is continued for one game, and when the continued game is digested, the gaming state is changed to the original gaming state (the first SB winning normal gaming state or RT1 to 3 state). To do. Further, if the condition for shifting to the next gaming state is satisfied if the original gaming state is in the SB state, the gaming state is directly shifted from the SB state to the next gaming state.

  Specifically, in the SB state that is shifted when the original gaming state is one of the RT1 and RT2 states, when the SB is missed, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. In addition, in the SB state that is shifted when the original gaming state is the normal gaming state, when the promoted replay wins, the gaming state shifts to the RT2 state. In addition, in the SB state that is shifted when the original gaming state is the RT2 state, the gaming state shifts to the RT3 state when the entry replay wins, and the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state when the falling replay wins. Further, in the SB state that was shifted when the original gaming state was the RT3 state, when the 50th game is digested, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. In the SB state where the original gaming state is the normal gaming state or the RT1 to 3 state, when the special role is won, the gaming state is shifted to the internal state, and when the special role is won, the game is played. The state moves to the bonus state.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can be controlled to the RT2 state or the RT3 state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is significantly increased. The trigger for the transition to the RT2 state is a prize for promotion replay, and the trigger for the transition to the RT3 state is a prize for rush replay. In order to win the promotion replay in the normal gaming state, it is necessary to win one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 4 and correct the pushing order. In order to win the rush replay, the player pushes in the RT2 state. It is necessary to win either one of the replays 1 and 2 and correct the pressing order.

  Returning to FIG. 6, the random number generation circuit 42 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates a value each time a pulse is generated. The sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42 and outputs the acquired numerical value to the main control unit 41. The random number generation circuit 42 is set for each type of random number used for the progress of the game, and a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number is determined. The sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random number in accordance with an instruction from the CPU 41a.

  The configuration for acquiring the random number is not limited to the configuration described above, and is arbitrary. For example, the CPU 41a may process or update various numerical values by software processing using different random counters based on the numerical values acquired from the sampling circuit 43. In the present embodiment, the range of the above random number value is a 16-bit range, that is, a value in the range of 0 to 65535.

  The switch detection circuit 44 receives detection signals input from various switches connected to the game control board 40 and outputs the received detection signals to the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 controls various motors such as the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R based on the motor drive signal output from the main control unit 41. The solenoid drive circuit 46 controls the flow path switching solenoid 30 based on the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41. The LED drive circuit 47 controls various LEDs and displays connected to the game control board 40 based on the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41.

  The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating the detection of the voltage drop to the main control unit 41 when the voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 outputs a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 when 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 therein. When the watchdog timer expires, that is, when the operation of the main control unit 41 stops for a certain period of time, a reset signal is sent to the main control unit 41. Output.

  Note that backup power is supplied to the main control unit 41, and the RAM 41b can back up stored data. That is, for example, when power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, such as during a power failure, the RAM 41b can store the stored data for a predetermined period. Further, the RAM 41b is subjected to a diagnostic process at the time of activation to determine whether it is normal, and various areas are initialized according to the progress of the game. Note that the area required for continuing the program is not initialized. For this reason, for example, even when a power failure occurs unexpectedly while the game is in progress, the remaining number of credits or the gaming state can be restored to the state before the power failure.

  Further, it is possible to cause the CPU 41a to execute a ROM read prevention function and a bus output mask function by a control program. The ROM read prevention function is a function capable of prohibiting or permitting the reading operation of the storage data of the ROM 41c. When the reading operation of the storage data of the ROM 41c is prohibited, the CPU 41a cannot read the storage data of the ROM 41c. Further, the bus output mask function prohibits reading of data stored in the ROM 41c from an external device or the like by masking the output of the I / O 41d when an external device or the like requests reading of the data stored in the ROM 41c. It is a function. By executing these functions, security can be improved.

  The main control unit 41 receives detection signals from various switches connected to the game control board 40, and executes basic processing according to the received detection signals. The main control unit 41 can also execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 includes a timer therein, and timer interruption processing (main) is caused by the expiration of the timer, that is, a certain time (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment) has elapsed. Execute.

  The main control unit 41 is set so as to prohibit other interrupts during the execution of the above-described interrupt processing, and when a plurality of interrupts are generated, the interrupt processing is executed according to a preset order. To do. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the ongoing interrupt process ends, the interrupt process being executed is A new interrupt will occur at the end.

  The execution interval T of the timer interrupt process is set to be longer than the sum of the time required for the basic process to make a round and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main). That is, the relationship between the time T1 in which the basic process is completed and the execution time T2 of the timer interrupt process (main) is T1 + T2 <T. For this reason, the main control unit 41 repeatedly executes the basic process, but the basic process can be executed at least once while the timer interrupt process (main) is executed.

  The effect control board 90 is connected with a liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, effect switches 56, and reel LEDs 55. These effect devices are sub-control units 91 described later. It is driven by the control.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 included in 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. In addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device may be mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board. When this configuration is adopted, the sub control unit 91 obtains the output pattern of the effect device based on the command from the main control unit 41, and the output control unit performs output control of the effect device based on the output pattern. In this way, the output control of the effect device can be performed by both the sub control unit 91 and the output control unit.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured to include the above-described liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and effect switch 56 as effect devices, but is not limited to this, and other effects A device can also be adopted, and it is not always necessary to include the above-described rendering device. That is, each of the above-described effect devices is a device that is generally provided for improving the game performance, and does not affect the operation of the slot machine 1. For this reason, it is possible to employ various effect devices such as a so-called role item that is mechanically driven, a pseudo reel, and a liquid crystal display capable of stereoscopic display. However, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 can control the effect state during the assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT), which is a notification period in which the navigation effect can be executed, so that at least the above-mentioned navigation effect can be executed. It is necessary to have a device.

  The effect control board 90 includes a sub-control unit 91, a display control circuit 92, an LED drive circuit 93, an audio output circuit 94, a reset circuit 95, a switch detection circuit 96, a clock device 97, and a power interruption detection circuit. 98.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 includes, for example, a CPU 91a, a RAM 91b, a ROM 91c, and an I / O 91d. Similar to the CPU 41a of the main control unit 41, the CPU 91a executes various processes according to the control program. The sub-control unit 91 receives a command output from the game control board 40, and executes various controls for performing effects such as control of various circuits based on the received signal.

  The display control circuit 92 performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 based on the display control signal output from the sub control unit 91. The LED drive circuit 93 performs drive control of the effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, and the like based on the LED drive signal output from the sub-control unit 91. The audio output circuit 94 performs audio output control of the speakers 53 and 54 based on the audio output signal output from the sub control unit 91.

  The reset circuit 95 outputs a reset signal to the sub-control unit 91 when the power is turned off or when an initialization command is not input for a certain time. The switch detection circuit 96 receives a detection signal input from, for example, a switch of the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, and outputs the received detection signal to the sub-control unit 91. The clock device 97 outputs time information including date information and time information to the sub-control unit 91. The power interruption detection circuit 98 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating the detection of the voltage drop to the sub-control unit 91 when the voltage drop is detected.

  Note that the reset circuit 95 has a lower voltage for releasing the reset signal than the reset circuit 49 provided in the game control board 40. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 can be activated earlier than the main control unit 41 when the power is turned off. On the other hand, the power interruption detection circuit 98 is set to have a lower voltage for outputting the voltage drop signal than the power interruption detection circuit 48 included in the game control board 40. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 detects a power failure at a later stage than the main control unit 41 at the time of power interruption, and performs power-off processing.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function. When receiving a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 generates an interrupt, receives the command output from the main control unit 41, and receives a buffer. Execute the command reception interrupt process stored in.

  Further, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 is not set to prohibit other interrupts even during execution of the interrupt process, and executes the command reception interrupt process with the highest priority. Is set. That is, when an interrupt based on command reception occurs, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the timer interrupt process (sub) and executes the command reception interrupt process even if the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed. Even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time, the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority.

  The backup power is also supplied to the sub-control unit 91, and the RAM 91b can hold the stored data for a predetermined period even during a power failure.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can control the gaming state to the AT state. When the sub control unit 91 shifts to the AT state and wins the push order, it notifies the correct push order. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the player of the correct push order by executing the effect via the liquid crystal display 51, but is not limited to this, and by voice or the like via the speakers 53 and 54. You may alert | report, and you may alert | report by lighting control of left middle right stop effective LED22L, 22C, 22R.

  Here, in a gaming state that is not in the AT state, the player cannot determine the winning combination or the correct pressing order, and therefore it is difficult to shift the gaming state by the pressing order operation corresponding to the winning combination. However, when shifting to the AT state, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the correct push order in response to any of the push order promotion replays 1 to 4 being won, so the player wins the promotion replay and the RT2 state. In addition, in the RT2 state, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the correct push order in response to any of the push forward entry replays 1 and 2 being won, so the player wins the entry replay. Can be shifted to the RT3 state. As the gaming state transitions in this way, the winning probability of the re-gamer is greatly increased, and even if the pushing order bell is won, the pushing order is notified by the sub-control unit 91, so that medals are consumed. The game can be digested while increasing the medals by correctly answering the push order of the push order bells.

  In the present embodiment, in a game in which the push-up promotion replay is won in a state other than the AT state, if the first stop (the reel that the player stops first) is other than the left reel 2L, the sub-control unit 91 Gives a penalty. Specifically, the sub-control unit 91 receives an alarm sound via the speakers 53 and 54 when the push-up promotion replay is won in a game that is not controlled to the AT state and the first stop is other than the left reel 2L. To set a restriction flag in the RAM 91b. The sub control unit 91 does not perform the AT state lottery in the game in which the restriction flag is set. In the present embodiment, the restriction flag is set for 5 games.

For this reason, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a display is displayed to call attention so that the first stop is performed from the left reel 2L. Therefore, in the following description, it is assumed that the player performs a stop operation from the left reel 2L unless a navigation effect is executed on the liquid crystal display 51.
As long as the player performs a stop operation from the left reel 2L, even if the push order promotion replay is won, the push order is correct and the promotion replay does not win.

  In the present embodiment, the AT state ends with the end of the RT3 state, but is not limited thereto. For example, the AT state may be terminated when the push order bell is incorrectly answered. In this case, it is preferable that the RT3 state is also controlled so as to end when the push order bell is pressed incorrectly. In addition, the AT state may be ended at the time of non-winning in the continuous lottery. In this case, in the RT3 state, it is preferable to set the end condition when the push order bell is pressed incorrectly or when the SB prize is received. That is, it is preferable that the end condition for the AT state and the end condition for the RT3 state are related to each other.

  The detailed configuration of the slot machine 1 has been described above.

  Next, processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described.

  In the slot machine 1, generally, a game progresses such as setting the number of bets, operating the start switch 7, operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, stopping the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and paying out medals. In accordance with the progress of the game, the main control unit 41 executes a game process as shown in FIG.

  When the game process is started, the main control unit 41 starts a BET process (Step Sa1), an internal lottery process (Step Sa2), a reel rotation process (Step Sa3), a winning determination process (Step Sa4), a payout process (Step Sa5), The game end process (step Sa6) is sequentially executed. When the game end process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process in step Sa1, the main control unit 41 stands by in a state where a bet number can be set, and a prescribed bet number corresponding to the gaming state is set and the game is started when the start switch 7 is operated.

  In the internal lottery process in step Sa2, the main control unit 41 performs lottery based on the random number value for internal lottery at the same time when the start switch 7 is detected, and determines whether or not winning of any combination is permitted. The winning flag indicating the winning combination is determined in the RAM 41b. In the internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 wins a flag indicating each winning combination as a flag, a bonus type if a bonus is won, and a type of effect determined by the main control unit 41 (for example, a freeze effect) ) And the like are transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  In the reel rotation process in step Sa3, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and stops the rotation of the corresponding reels when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

  In the winning determination process in step Sa4, the main control unit 41 responds to the display result (derivation result) derived to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R when the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped. It is determined whether or not a winning is generated. In the winning determination process, the main control unit 41 transmits a winning determination command that can specify the derivation result to the sub-control unit 91.

  When it is determined in the payout process in step Sa5 that a winning is generated in the above-described winning determination process, the main control unit 41 adds a credit or a medal. Pay out.

  In the game end process in step Sa6, the main control unit 41 sets a gaming state in preparation for the next game.

  In the game process, the main control unit 41 generates a command for the sub-control unit 91 and transmits the generated command to the sub-control unit 91 via the command transmission line when it is necessary according to the progress of the game. The sub-control unit 91 performs control of each rendering device, lottery for shifting to the AT state, and the like according to the received command.

  The special combination and the general combination described above are won in the internal lottery process and cannot be won unless the winning flag is set in the RAM 41b. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of each lottery role in the internal lottery process varies depending on the set value and the gaming state. That is, in addition to the set value of any one of 1 to 6, the gaming state is a normal gaming state described later, one of the RT1 to 3 states, the internal middle state, or the bonus state. A lottery is performed based on a lottery table that differs depending on whether there is any.

  The gaming state is set as a gaming state flag in the RAM 41b. For this reason, the main control unit 41 can determine the current gaming state by referring to the gaming state flag in the RAM 41b. Note that the normal gaming state and the RT1 to RT3 states are set as the same gaming state flag. For this reason, it is necessary to refer to the value of the RT flag in the RAM 41b in order to determine the normal gaming state and the RT1 to RT3 states. For example, the RT flag is set to 0 in the normal gaming state, 1 in the RT1 state, and the like.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 9A, the lottery object combination is set according to a lottery table corresponding to each gaming state. That is, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values differ depending on the normal gaming state, the SB state, the RT1 to 3 state, the internal medium state, and the bonus state.

  In the normal gaming state, RT1 to 3 state, and SB state, “BB”, “BB + watermelon”, “BB + watermelon + 1”, “BB + cherry”, “BB + cherry + 1”, “BB + 1” “RB”, “RB + Watermelon”, “RB + Watermelon + 1”, “RB + Cherry”, “RB + Cherry + 1”, “RB + 1”, “SB”, “Middle Bell”, “Push Order Bell 1” , “Push order bell 2”, “push order bell 3”, “push order bell 4”, “push order bell 5”, “watermelon”, “watermelon + 1”, “cherry”, “cherry + 1” The internal lottery process is performed based on the lottery table in which “one piece combination” is set as the lottery target combination. In the SB state of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the determination numerical value of “push order bell 1” is larger by 1 than the normal gaming state and the RT1 to 3 states.

  In the middle state, “middle bell”, “push order bell 1”, “push order bell 2”, “push order bell 3”, “push order bell 4”, “push order bell 5”, “watermelon”, “ The internal lottery process is performed based on the lottery table in which “watermelon + 1 sheet combination”, “cherry”, “cherry + 1 sheet combination”, and “one sheet combination” are set as the lottery target combination.

  In the bonus state, based on a lottery table in which “middle bell”, “watermelon”, “watermelon + 1 combination”, “cherry”, “cherry + 1 sheet combination”, and “single combination” are set as the lottery targets. Perform internal lottery processing.

  Furthermore, in the lottery table in the normal gaming state, “normal replay”, “push order promotion replay 1”, “push order promotion replay 2”, “push order promotion replay 3”, “push order promotion replay 4” are given as replaying roles. , Is set as the lottery target combination.

In the lottery tables in the RT1 state and the RT3 state, only “normal replay” is set as the lottery target role as the replaying role. In the lottery table in the RT2 state, as a replaying player, “normal replay”, “push order maintenance replay 1”, “push order maintenance replay 2”, “push order maintenance replay 3”, “push order entry replay 1”, “push” “Last entry replay 2” is set as the lottery target role.
Note that in the lottery table in the SB state, the re-gamer set in the lottery table in the original game state (normal game state, RT1-3 state) is set as the lottery target role as it is as the regamer, and the determination numerical value Also, the same value as the lottery table of the original gaming state is set. That is, the lottery table in the SB state is set depending on the lottery table in the original gaming state.

  Note that the numerical values shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 9A are determination values for winning the lottery object combination, and an internal lottery process is performed based on the determination values. The denominator of the determination value is set to 65536 (2 to the 16th power). That is, the winning probability of the lottery target combination is the number of determination values / 65536. Moreover, although the determination value shown to FIG. 7, FIG. 9 (A) is made into the determination value in case a setting value is 1, it is not restricted to this. In order to design the medal payout rate to vary according to the set value as described above, for example, the determination value for the simultaneous winning combination may be increased as the set value increases.

  In the present embodiment, when a special combination and a general combination are won at the same time, the general combination is controlled so as to preferentially win. That is, for example, when “BB + watermelon” is won, the game is controlled so that the watermelon symbols are aligned on any of the winning lines.

  In addition, the winning flag of the general combination (small role or replaying combination) is valid only in the game in which the winning flag is set, and is invalid in the next game. On the other hand, the winning flag for the special combination is valid until the special combination is won from the game in which the winning flag is set, and is invalid in the game in which the special combination is won. In other words, in the case of a general role, if the selected game is not aligned, there will be no winning with a medal payout, but in the case of a special role, the winning flag is invalid even if it cannot be aligned in the selected game Therefore, even a game after the game won by the special role can be won. For this reason, in the internal lottery process in the game until the special combination wins, the special combination lottery is not performed, and the lottery process is performed based on the dedicated lottery table. Note that only the winning flag of SB is different from BB and RB, and if the winning game does not generate a prize, it becomes invalid in the next game. That is, the winning flag of SB is handled in the same manner as the winning flag of the general combination.

  The main control unit 41 allows winning of each combination (general combination or special combination) before the display result is derived and displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). Is determined based on the above-mentioned lottery table. That is, when the start switch 7 is detected, an internal lottery process is performed, and if any winning combination is won, winning of the winning combination is allowed, so that winning combination can be derived and displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. it can.

  First, the main control unit 41 acquires a random number value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected. The main control unit 41 stores the acquired random number value in a dedicated area (random number storage work) of the RAM 41b, and further stores the random value stored in the random value storage work in the BET process in step Sa1 of FIG. It is stored in a lottery area (lottery work).

  When the main control unit 41 executes the internal lottery process in step Sa2 in FIG. 11, as shown in FIG. 12, the main control unit 41 refers to the gaming state flag set in the RAM 41b and determines whether or not the current gaming state is a bonus state. Is determined (step Sb1).

  When the current gaming state is the bonus state (step Sb1; Yes), the main control unit 41 sets a lottery table corresponding to the bonus state in the RAM 41b (step Sb2).

  When the current gaming state is not a bonus state (step Sb1; No), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the current gaming state is carrying over a special role, that is, whether or not it is an internal middle state. It discriminate | determines (step Sb3).

  When the current gaming state is an internal state (step Sb3; Yes), the main control unit 41 sets a lottery table corresponding to the internal state in the RAM 41b (step Sb4).

  When the current gaming state is not the internal state (step Sb3; No), the main control unit 41 refers to the value of the RT flag set in the RAM 41b, and the gaming state is any of the RT1 to 3 states. It is determined whether or not there is (step Sb5).

  When the current gaming state is one of the RT1 to 3 states (step Sb5; Yes), the main control unit 41 sets a lottery table corresponding to any of the RT1 to 3 states in the RAM 41b. (Step Sb6).

  When the current gaming state is not one of the RT1 to 3 states (step Sb5; No), the main control unit 41 refers to the gaming state flag set in the RAM 41b and determines whether or not the gaming state is the SB state. Is discriminated (step Sb7).

  When the current gaming state is the SB state (step Sb7; Yes), the main control unit 41 sets a lottery table corresponding to the SB state in the RAM 41b (step Sb8).

  When the current gaming state is not the SB state (step Sb7; No), the main control unit 41 determines that the normal gaming state is set, and sets a lottery table corresponding to the normal gaming state in the RAM 41b (step Sb9).

  When the main control unit 41 sets the lottery table according to each gaming state, the main control unit 41 acquires the determination value number according to the bet number and the set value from the set lottery table, and uses the acquired determination value number and the lottery work. Based on the stored random number value, a lottery process for determining whether or not a winning combination is won is executed (step Sb10). In the lottery process, the number of judgment values acquired from the lottery table is sequentially added to the numerical data (random number value) stored in the lottery work. When the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. The For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (determination value / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  When determining that any combination has been won, the main control unit 41 sets a winning flag corresponding to the combination determined to be won in the internal winning flag storing work of the RAM 41b (step Sb11).

  Then, the main control unit 41 generates an internal winning command that can specify the winning flag, and transmits the internal winning command to the sub-control unit 91 (step Sb12). After completing the command storage process, the main control unit 41 ends the internal lottery process and returns to the game process.

  The internal winning flag storage work is composed of a 2-byte area, and is divided into a special role storing work in which a special role winning flag is set and a general role storing work in which a general role winning flag is set. Has been. The winning flag set for the special combination storing work is set when the special combination is won, and is not cleared until the special combination wins. The winning flag set for the general combination storing work is set when the general combination is won, and is cleared when no combination is won.

  The main control unit 41 acquires a random number value for internal lottery when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected. For example, when the operation of the start switch 7 is erroneously detected due to noise such as static electricity, or the game starts. Even if the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in a state where it cannot be performed, if the random number value is acquired, the internal lottery process may not be normally performed. However, in the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 can start the game in the BET process, the random value stored in the random value storage work is stored in the lottery work, and in the internal lottery process, it is stored in the lottery work. A lottery is performed on the basis of the random number. For this reason, even if the operation of the start switch 7 is erroneously detected when noise such as static electricity or the game cannot be started, the lottery storage work used in the internal lottery process is not affected. Processing can be performed.

  When one of the winning combinations is won in the internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 performs control to permit the derivation display of the winning combination in each reel 2L, 2C, 2R (FIG. 11, step Sa3). Here, stop control of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

  The main control unit 41 creates a table index and a table stored in the ROM 41c when each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R starts rotating or when any of the reels stops and an unstopped reel remains. The stop control table for each rotating reel is created with reference to the data for use. Then, when any operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected, the main control unit 41 refers to the stop control table of the corresponding reel and refers to the stop control table referred to. Based on the number of sliding frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  Note that the number of sliding frames is the number of frames that pass on the reels after the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R actually stop. For example, when the 18th “white 7” of the left reel 2L shown in FIG. 3 passes the lower stage, the stop switch 8L is operated, and the 20th “bell” is actually stopped at the lower 2Lb of the left reel. It can be seen that the number of sliding frames was 2 frames.

  The table index stores an address for each setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery processing (hereinafter referred to as an internal winning state), and the main control unit 41 obtains an address corresponding to the internal winning state. Data for table creation can be acquired. Even when the internal winning states are different, the same address is stored in the table index when the same reel control is applied. In such a case, the stop control table is created with reference to the same table creation data.

  The table creation data is composed of a stop control table indicating the number of sliding symbols 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 operation position means the position of the symbol when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected.

  The stop control table that is referred to according to the reel stop status may differ depending on the stop status of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. That is, it may differ depending on whether all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotating, only one of the reels is stopped, or any two reels are stopped. Further, in a situation where any one of the reels is stopped, there may be a case where it differs depending on the stop position of the stopped reel. For this reason, the address of the stop control table to be referred to for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and the main control unit 41 specifies the address of the stop control table to be referred to according to each situation. be able to. Then, the main control unit 41 can specify a necessary stop control table according to each situation from the specified address.

  Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is a table that can specify the number of sliding symbols for each timing at which a stop operation (operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R) is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are employed for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round by driving the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R for 168 steps. The reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R have 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) with respect to one reel. A region number of 0 to 20 is assigned from the reel reference position. 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 of each reel. That is, the area numbers 0 to 20 of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are assigned to the symbol numbers 0 to 20 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each region number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the main control unit 41 expands the stop control table to obtain the number of sliding symbols for each region number. You can get it.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data includes the number of sliding frames from the stop reference position (the lower symbol in the present embodiment) for each area number. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stop reference position may be the upper stage or the middle stage.

  When creating the stop control table, the main control unit 41 first obtains an address corresponding to the internal winning state of the game at the start of reel rotation based on the table index, and obtains table creation data. Then, the main control unit 41 acquires the address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state in which all the reels are rotating from the table creation data. Further, the main control unit 41 develops a stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address, and creates a stop control table for all reels.

  When one of the reels stops, or when any two of the reels stop, the main control unit 41 determines the stopped reel and the stop position area of the reel from the table creation data acquired at the start of reel rotation. The address of the stop control table for the unstopped reel corresponding to the number is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored in the acquired address is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reel.

  Next, when the main control unit 41 detects an operation of any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, control when deriving a display result to the corresponding reel will be described. When the main control unit 41 detects the operation of any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the step from the reel reference position (for example, the 0th area) at the time when the stop operation is detected. The area number of the stop operation position is specified based on the number, 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, the main control unit 41 performs control to rotate and stop the reels by the acquired number of sliding frames.

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 obtains the number of sliding frames obtained based on the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, and obtains the number of steps until the stop and stops the reels by the obtained number of steps. Control to stop by rotating. 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 (lower area in this embodiment). Will stop.

  In the table index of this embodiment, only one address corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state is stored. Further, only one address is stored in one table creation data as the storage area address of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status of one reel (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to the gaming state and the internal winning state, and the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined, The stop control table created by referring to these is also uniquely determined. For this reason, 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 main control unit 41 performs control based on the same stop control table.

  In the present embodiment, the number of sliding frames is set to a value of 0 to 4, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing a maximum of 4 frames after detecting the stop operation. That is, the symbol stop position can be specified from a range of up to five frames including the symbol of the stop operation position.

  In the present embodiment, when one of the winning combinations is won, a stop control table is generated so as to perform control for drawing the winning combination to the winning line within the range of 4 frames. In addition, when no winning combination is won, a stop control table is generated so as to perform a control in which any winning combination is not aligned with the winning line. In other words, when any winning combination is won, if the stop operation is performed within the range of 4 winning combinations, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is controlled, for example, the number of sliding frames stops at 2 frames. There is nothing. If no winning combination is selected, the number of sliding symbols is set even if one of the winning combinations is stopped within the range of 0 frames. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the general combination is won in a state where the special combination has been carried over from before the previous game, control is performed so that the selected general combination is maximally drawn into the winning line within a range of 4 frames. . That is, the control is such that the general combination has priority over the special combination. However, when the general combination won in the 4-frame range cannot be withdrawn and the special combination can be withdrawn in the 4-frame range, the special combination is controlled with priority.

  Specifically, the main control unit 41 first creates a stop control table in which the number of sliding symbols is set so that the winning general combination is drawn to the winning line within a range of 4 frames, and the stop operation position is selected. If the selected general combination cannot be drawn, a stop control table in which the number of sliding symbols is set so that the selected special combination is drawn to the winning line in the range of four frames to the maximum is created. By controlling in this way, if the winning general role is drawn within the range of 4 frames on the winning line, the winning general role will be aligned, and the selected general role will not be drawn. If you can withdraw, you will be able to control the special roles that have been won.

  For example, in a state where BB (white 7, white 7, white 7) is elected, when “Bell” is won, the stop operation position of the winning line of the left reel 2L is “White 7” of No. 18. Since the 20th “bell” is arranged within the range of 4 frames, the 20th “bell” stops on the left reel 2L, and similarly, the “bell” is also applied to the middle and right reels 2C and 2R. ”Stops and“ Bell ”wins.

  Also, for example, in the state where BB (white 7, white 7, white 7) is won, when “cherry” is won, the stop operation position of the winning line of the left reel 2L is, for example, “White 7” ”, There is no“ cherry ”within the range of 4 frames, but“ white 7 ”exists, so 18th“ white 7 ”stops on the left reel 2L, and the middle, right reel 2C, Similarly, in 2R, “White 7” can be aligned by stopping operation within the range of 4 frames. However, for example, if the stop operation position in the lower winning line of the left reel 2L is “net 7” of No. 1, “cherry” of No. 5 exists within the range of 4 frames, so “cherry” stops. Control is performed.

  In this embodiment, “replay” or “bell” is arranged within 5 frames on each reel. That is, when “replay” or “bell” is won in a state where a special role is won, “replay” or “bell” is always provided. In the present embodiment, in such a case, the symbols are arranged so that the special roles are not aligned on the winning line at the same time as “Replay” or “Bell”. Alternatively, the symbols may be arranged so that the special combination is aligned with the invalid line simultaneously with “Replay” or “Bell”. In the case of adopting this configuration, for example, the control may be performed such that special roles are aligned in the lower parallel invalid lines. However, no winnings will be awarded if the winning lines are aligned.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, control is performed so that the general combination is given priority over the special combination in the winning line and the special combination is aligned with the winning line when the general combination cannot be withdrawn. Alternatively, the special combination may be arranged on the winning line in preference to the general combination, and the general combination may be aligned on the winning line when the special combination cannot be drawn.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 continues to rotate the reels until the operation of the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the reels 2L, 2C, 2R start rotating. When the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the reel continues to rotate until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. .

  Further, the main control unit 41 may automatically stop the reel on condition that a predetermined time has elapsed. In this case, the main control unit 41 controls the stop of the reels so that any combination is not stopped on the winning line even if any combination is won. However, when any of the reels is stopped, if a winning combination has already been confirmed, the winning is generated as it is. For example, when a part of reels (for example, the left reel 2L) has a winning combination that a predetermined symbol (for example, cherry symbol) stops and the winning is confirmed, the part of the reels (for example, the left reel 2L) When a predetermined symbol (for example, cherry symbol) is stopped and a winning combination is confirmed, the other reels (for example, middle reel 2C and right reel 2R) may be automatically stopped.

  The above is the description of the processing executed by the main control unit 41.

  Next, processing executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  As described above, the sub control unit 91 performs effect control according to various commands received from the main control unit 41. Upon receiving various commands from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process as shown in FIG. 13, receives the command via the command transmission line (step Sc1), and receives the received command. Is stored in a dedicated area of the RAM 91b (step Sc2). The RAM 91b is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands, and the sub-control unit 91 can accumulate a plurality of commands in the RAM 91b. Note that the number of commands that can be stored in the RAM 91b is not limited to 16, and may be expanded within a possible range.

  The command stored in the RAM 91b in the command reception interrupt process is processed in the timer interrupt process (sub). When starting the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the RAM 91b as shown in FIG. 14 (step Sd1). If not stored (step Sd1; No), the process ends. If an unprocessed command is stored (step Sd1; Yes), each rendering device is controlled based on the oldest command. That is, the sub control unit 91 controls each effect device in the order of the received commands.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the command is an internal winning command (step Sd2). When the command is not an internal winning command (step Sd2; No), the sub-control unit 91 executes a process according to the type of command (step Sd13) and ends the process. When the command is an internal winning command (step Sd2; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 stores a winning flag in the RAM 91b (step Sd3) and determines whether the AT flag is on (step Sd4). The AT flag is a flag indicating whether or not the AT state is set in the RAM 91b. The AT flag is turned on when in the AT state, and turned off when not in the AT state.

  When the AT flag is on (step Sd4; Yes), the sub control unit 91 refers to the RAM 91b to determine whether or not the winning flag is a flag indicating “normal replay” (step Sd5). When the winning flag is a flag indicating “normal replay” (step Sd5; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 executes an internal push order navigation determination process (step Sd6). The internal push order navigation determination process is a process for determining whether to notify the internal push order specified from the received internal winning command.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 externally outputs a special signal on condition that the value of the continuous correct answer counter becomes “3”. The external device that has received the special signal can display the number of times controlled to the AT state (AT number) so that the player can recognize it. The AT number at this time is required to be an accurate value.

  Here, as in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the case of a configuration in which the AT is terminated on the condition that a predetermined number of games are consumed, for example, “Transition to AT state-special role winning / winning-to bonus state” The AT state may be interrupted by the transition to the bonus state or the like, such as “Transition—Bonus end—Transition to the AT state again”. At this time, if the configuration is such that the special signal is externally output when the AT state is simply started, the special signal will be externally output again even after the AT state is interrupted. There is a possibility that the special signal is output to the outside twice and the AT number to be displayed is two times even though the actual AT number is one time.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to report the internal pressing order according to the game situation. That is, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the internal push order when the special signal needs to be output externally by making the internal push order correct, and notifies the internal push order when the special signal does not need to be output externally. do not do. However, even if the internal pressing order is not notified, the value of the continuous correct answer counter becomes “3” by the player's operation, and a special signal may be output. In order to avoid such a situation, the sub-control unit 91 does not need to output a special signal, and when the value of the continuous correct counter may be “3”, the internal control sequence Informs the different pressing order (incorrect answer pressing order).

  Hereinafter, the situation determined by the sub-control unit 91 will be described. The sub-control unit 91 makes the transition to the AT state for the first time after winning the AT, and the gaming state is the RT3 state (at the time of the first hit AT), In the case of “state (at AT after power interruption)”, it is determined that a special signal needs to be output to the outside.

  In addition, even if the gaming state is the RT3 state, the sub-control unit 91 "changes to the AT state after the AT is interrupted and the gaming state is the RT3 state (at the time of AT after the interruption)" In the case of “Transition to state (at RT after pushing mistake)”, it is determined that it is not necessary to output a special signal externally.

  For these determinations, a flag based on the number of AT digestion games can be used. In this case, for example, the sub control unit 91 turns on the flag set in the RAM 91b when the AT digestion starts and the number of AT digestion games is 0 (at the time of the first hit AT). While the flag is on, the sub-control unit 91 keeps reporting the internal push order, turns off the flag on condition that the value of the continuous correct counter is “3”, and reports the correct answer of the internal push order. Limit. That is, when the flag is turned on, it means that the special signal needs to be output to the outside, and when the flag is turned off, it means that it is not necessary to output the special signal to the outside.

  Further, when a power interruption occurs, the flag may be turned on according to whether or not it is in the AT state during the power interruption process or the activation process, or whether or not the gaming state is the RT3 state. Since the flag is turned on after the power interruption, the sub-control unit 91 continues to notify the internal push order until the value of the continuous correct counter becomes “3”, and when the value of the continuous correct counter becomes “3”, The main control unit 41 outputs a special signal to the outside.

  In order to control in this way, it is assumed that a continuous correct counter is set in the RAM 91b in the sub-control unit 91 as well as in the main control unit 41. The update timing of the continuous correct answer counter may include the value of the continuous correct counter included in the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 may update the same value by receiving the command. The sub control unit 91 may autonomously update by executing the same process as the process of the main control unit 41.

  Returning to FIG. 14, when the AT flag is OFF (step Sd4; No), the sub-control unit 91 performs an AT lottery process (step Sd7).

  When executing the AT lottery process, the sub-control unit 91 refers to the RAM 91b as shown in FIG. 15, and determines whether or not the winning flag is a watermelon (step Se1). Here, when the winning flag is watermelon, the winning flags are “BB + watermelon”, “RB + watermelon”, “watermelon”, “BB + watermelon + 1”, “RB + watermelon + 1”, “watermelon + 1” Means any one of the following.

  When the winning flag is watermelon (step Se1; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 adds +1 to the watermelon counter set in the RAM 91b (step Se2). The watermelon counter is a counter that counts and stores the number of times that the winning flag set in the RAM 91b becomes a watermelon. In this embodiment, the watermelon counter is set to “0” when the power is turned on, and the number of times that the winning flag becomes a watermelon is counted up to “9”. It is assumed that it is reset to “0” after being set.

  When the winning flag is not a watermelon (step Se1; No), the sub-control unit 91 refers to the RAM 91b to determine whether or not the winning flag is cherry (step Se3). Here, the winning flag being cherry means that the winning flag is “BB + Cherry”, “RB + Cherry”, or “Cherry”.

  When the winning flag is cherry (step Se3; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 adds +1 to the cherry counter set in the RAM 91b (step Se4). The cherry counter is a counter that counts and stores the number of times that the winning flag set in the RAM 91b becomes cherry. In this embodiment, like the watermelon counter, the cherry counter is set to “0” when the power is turned on, and the number of times the winning flag is cherry is counted up to “9”. It will be reset to “0” after the production is selected as “9”.

  When the winning flag is not cherry (step Se3; No), the sub-control unit 91 refers to the RAM 91b and determines whether or not the winning flag is a cherry + 1 combination (step Se5). Here, the winning flag being “cherry + 1 sheet combination” means that the winning flag is “BB + cherry + 1 sheet combination”, “RB + cherry + 1 sheet combination”, or “cherry + 1 sheet combination”.

  When the winning flag is a cherry + 1 sheet combination (step Se5; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 adds +1 to the cherry + 1 sheet combination counter set in the RAM 91b (step Se6). The cherry-one-sheet winning counter is a counter that counts and stores the number of times that the winning flag set in the RAM 91b becomes a cherry-one winning combination. In the present embodiment, the cherry + one counter is set to “0” when the power is turned on, as with the other counters, and the number of times that the winning flag is cherry is counted up to “9”. Then, after “9” is selected and the production is selected, it is reset to “0”.

When the winning flag is not cherry + 1 sheet combination (step Se5; No), or after adding +1 to any of the counter for watermelon, the counter for cherry, or the counter for cherry + 1 sheet, the sub-control unit 91 sets “9”. It is determined whether or not there is a counter (watermelon counter, cherry counter, cherry + 1 counter) (step Se7).
When there is no counter of “9” (step Se7; No), the sub-control unit 91 draws ATs at a predetermined winning rate set in the ROM 91c (step Se8), and ends the process.
If there is a counter of “9” (step Se7; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 is set in the ROM 91c, and draws ATs with a special winning rate that is higher than a predetermined winning rate ( Step Se9), the process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 14, after the AT lottery process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT has been won by the lottery process (step Sd8), and if the AT is won (step Sd8; Yes), the AT of the RAM 91b The flag is turned on (step Sd9), and the process proceeds to the next process.

  After the internal push order navigation determination process, after turning on the AT flag, or after the AT lottery process, the sub-control unit 91 selects an effect pattern stored in the ROM 91c based on the AT flag and the winning flag. An effect pattern selection process is executed (step Sd10). Here, when the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at the selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery, that is, the winning flag, and is set in the RAM 91b. The selection rate of the production pattern is registered in the production table stored in the ROM 91c, and the sub-control unit 91 refers to the selection rate from the production table according to the winning flag when receiving the internal winning command, An effect pattern is selected according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91b. In addition, when the production pattern is already set in the RAM 91b, for example, during the continuous production, the sub control unit 91 proceeds with the process according to the production pattern without selecting a new production pattern.

  When executing the effect pattern selection process, the sub-control unit 91 refers to the RAM 91b as shown in FIG. 16, and determines whether or not the winning flag is a watermelon (step Sf1). When the winning flag is watermelon (step Sf1; Yes), the sub control unit 91 selects an effect from the watermelon effect selection table shown in FIG. 16 stored in the ROM 91b (step Sf2).

  Here, the effect selection table for watermelon will be described. As shown in FIG. 17, the watermelon effect table includes all the small role suggestion effects 500 shown in FIG. 18 (A) and the watermelon suggestion effect 501 shown in FIG. 18 (B) according to the value of the watermelon counter. The selection rate is set. Note that the all small combinations suggestion effect 500 is an effect that suggests that any of the small combinations has been won by displaying an image of an asterisk on the liquid crystal display 51. The watermelon suggestion effect 501 is an effect that suggests that the watermelon has been won by displaying an image of the watermelon on the liquid crystal display 51. When the watermelon production selection table shown in FIG. 17 is used, the selection rate of the watermelon suggestion production 501 is set to increase as the value of the watermelon counter increases, and the watermelon counter is “9”. Is set so that the selection rate of the watermelon suggestion effect 501 is maximized.

  Returning to FIG. 16, when the winning flag is not a watermelon (step Sf1; No), the sub control unit 91 refers to the RAM 91b to determine whether or not the winning flag is cherry (step Sf3). When the winning flag is cherry (step Sf3; Yes), the sub control unit 91 selects an effect from the cherry effect selection table shown in FIG. 19A stored in the ROM 91b (step Sf4).

  The cherry effect selection table shown in FIG. 19A is similar to the watermelon effect table, in accordance with the value of the counter for cherry, all the small role suggestion effects 500, and the cherry suggestion effect 502 shown in FIG. 18C. And the selection rate is set. The cherry suggestion effect 502 is an effect that suggests that the cherry is won by displaying an image of the cherry on the liquid crystal display 51. When the cherry effect selection table shown in FIG. 19A is used, the selection rate of the cherry suggestion effect 502 is set higher as the value of the cherry counter becomes larger. When “9”, the selection rate of the cherry suggestion effect 502 is set to be the maximum.

  Returning to FIG. 16, when the winning flag is not cherry (step Sf3; No), the sub-control unit 91 refers to the RAM 91b to determine whether or not the winning flag is a cherry + 1 combination (step Sf5). When the winning flag is a combination of cherry + 1 (step Sf5; Yes), the sub control unit 91 selects an effect from the cherry effect selection table shown in FIG. 19B stored in the ROM 91b (step Sf6).

  The cherry +1 sheet combination effect selection table shown in FIG. 19B corresponds to the cherry suggestion effect 502 and the cherry +1 sheet combination suggestion effect 503 shown in FIG. , The selection rate is set. It should be noted that the cherry + 1 winning combination suggestion effect 503 is an effect that suggests that the cherry + 1 winning combination has been won by displaying a large amount of cherry images on the liquid crystal display 51. When the cherry effect selection table shown in FIG. 19B is used, the selection rate of the cherry + 1 sheet combination suggestion effect 503 is set to increase as the value of the cherry + 1 sheet combination counter increases. Thus, when the cherry + 1 sheet combination counter is “9”, the selection rate of the cherry + 1 sheet combination suggestion effect 503 is set to be the maximum.

Returning to FIG. 16, when the winning flag is not cherry + 1 (step Sf5; No), the sub-control unit 91 selects an effect in a predetermined effect table (step Sf7). At this time, when it is determined that the internal push order is notified in the internal push order navigation determination process, a navigation effect corresponding to the internal push order is selected. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 is a counter that becomes “9” after the winning flag is selected with the watermelon / cherry / cherry + 1 sheet combination (watermelon counter, cherry counter, cherry + 1 sheet counter) Is reset to “0” (step Sf8).
Further, after the effect is selected, the sub-control unit 91 refers to the winning flag or the AT flag, and determines whether or not the bonus or AT is internally won (step Sf9). When the bonus or AT is not won internally (step Sf9; No), the sub-control unit 91 ends the process. If the bonus or AT is won internally (step Sf9; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 sets all counters (watermelon counter, cherry counter, cherry + 1 counter) to “0”. (Step Sf10), and the process ends.

  Returning to FIG. 14, after the effect pattern selection process, the sub-control unit 91 refers to the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91c, acquires the control pattern, and sets the acquired control pattern in the RAM 91b (step Sd11). . In the control pattern table, various patterns corresponding to command types are registered for each of a plurality of types of effect patterns. The effect pattern is, for example, a display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51, a lighting mode of the effect effect LED 52, or the like. In accordance with this control pattern table, the sub-control unit 91 controls the production according to the progress of the game.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the winning flag is other than the watermelon / cherry / cherry + 1 combination, as shown in FIG. 20A, after the first stop operation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R (for example, When the operation of the left stop switch 8L is detected), the control pattern table is set in advance so as to execute the all small combination suggestion effect 500. Also, when the winning flag is watermelon / cherry / cherry + 1, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), before the first stop operation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R (for example, the operation of the start switch 7 is performed). When detected), the control pattern table is set in advance so as to execute the suggested effects 501 to 503.

By having such a configuration, the player is expected to win the small role internally by the suggestion effects 501 to 503 at a timing earlier than the timing at which the internal winning role can be identified from the stopped symbols. As a result, it is possible to make an effort to generate a prize for a small role, thereby improving the interest of the game. In particular, when a watermelon suggestion effect 501, a cherry suggestion effect 502, and a cherry + 1 character suggestion effect 503 that are highly expected for the player are executed, a watermelon (including watermelon + 1 character role), cherry cherry + 1 character role In addition, it is possible to make the player expect that he has won the internal winning and the special role at the same time, and can make efforts to win a prize for watermelons and cherries.

  In the present embodiment, when the winning flag is other than watermelon / cherry / cherry + 1, the all-miniature role suggestion effect 500 is executed when the first stop operation is detected. For example, the second stop operation or You may perform all the small role suggestion effects 500 at the time of detection of 3rd stop operation. That is, in the case of other than watermelon / cherry / cherry + 1 combination, all the small combination suggestion effects 500 may be executed after losing the internal winning small combination.

  Also, if the winning flag is watermelon / cherry / cherry + 1 piece, each suggestion effect 501 to 503 is executed when the start switch 7 is operated, but it is confirmed that watermelon / cherry / cherry + 1 piece is missed. If it is before, each suggestion effect 501-503 may be performed at the time of detection of 1st stop operation or 2nd stop operation. For example, if a winning of cherry occurs when any of the winning lines has a combination of “any / cherry / any”, the cherry suggestion is detected when the operation of the left stop switch 8L (first stop operation) is detected. The production 502 may be executed. Also, for example, when a winning of cherry occurs when a combination of “any / any / cherry” is arranged on any winning line, when an operation of the middle stop switch 8C (second stop operation) is detected. The cherry suggestion effect 502 may be executed. Even in such a configuration, the player has the watermelon / cherry / cherry + 1 combination in accordance with the suggested effects 501 to 503 at a timing before it is determined whether or not to win the watermelon / cherry / cherry + 1 combination. You can expect to win.

  If the sub-control unit 91 receives a new command during execution of the effect control triggered by the reception of the command, the sub-control unit 91 stops the effect control being executed, and the effect corresponding to the newly received command. Execute the control. That is, even if the production control is not completed, the production can be canceled and the production control based on the new command can be executed. For example, even when an effect based on the command is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, if the player starts the game before the effect is completed, the effect is canceled.

  Control of effects being executed according to commands accompanying operations that are essential when a player starts a game, such as BET commands received when the MAX BET switch 6 is operated, and internal winning commands received when the start switch 7 is operated May be canceled. By adopting such a configuration, when the player wants to start the next game quickly, it does not cause troublesome thoughts. In addition, for a specific effect, a configuration may be adopted in which control of the effect is continued when any command is received. In this case, when the above-described specific effect occurs, the player can have a sense of expectation.

  Then, the sub-control unit 91 executes effect control according to the effect pattern (step Sd12), and ends the process. As described above, since the production pattern is selected according to the selection rate, even if the same internal winning command that is the result of the same internal lottery is received, the production pattern is not always the same.

  The above is the description of the processing executed by the sub-control unit 91.

Next, specific control of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.
When the winning flag is “watermelon / cherry / cherry + 1”, the sub-control unit 91 adds +1 to each corresponding counter. When there is a counter of “9”, the sub-control unit 91 is higher than the predetermined winning rate. Draw an AT with a special winning percentage. The player's interest can be improved by increasing the AT winning rate when the number of times that the sub-control unit 91 has internally won watermelon / cherry / cherry + 1 sheets is “9”.

  When the winning flag is “watermelon / cherry / cherry + 1”, the sub-control unit 91 executes the suggested effects 500 to 503 on the liquid crystal display 51 based on the corresponding effect selection tables. When the sub-control unit 91 executes the suggestion effects 500 to 503, the player can have an expectation that the general winning combination is won internally and the special winning combination and AT are also simultaneously selected. In particular, when a watermelon suggestion effect 501, a cherry suggestion effect 502, and a cherry + 1 sheet role suggestion effect 503 are executed, the watermelon (including watermelon + 1 sheet role), cherry cherry + 1 sheet role will be elected internally and a special role You can expect even more that you are elected simultaneously.

  Here, when the winning flag is watermelon, when selecting an effect from the effect selection table for watermelon, the closer the watermelon counter is to “9”, the higher the selection rate of the watermelon suggestion effect 501 is, and “9”. In the case of, the selection rate is the maximum. Therefore, the watermelon suggestion effect 501 is easily executed as the watermelon counter approaches “9”. For example, as shown in FIG. 21A, the watermelon counter is “5”, “8”. , “9”, the watermelon suggestion effect 501 is executed.

  Similarly, when the winning flag is cherry, when selecting an effect from the cherry effect selection table, the closer the cherry counter is to “9”, the higher the selection rate of the cherry suggesting effect 502 is. When “9”, the selection rate is the maximum. Therefore, as the cherry counter approaches “9”, the cherry suggestion effect 502 is easily executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 21B, the cherry counter is “2”, “7”. , “8”, “9”, the cherry suggestion effect 502 is executed.

  Furthermore, when the winning flag is “cherry + 1 sheet combination”, similarly, when selecting an effect from the cherry + 1 sheet combination effect selection table, the cherry + 1 sheet combination counter is closer to “9”, suggesting cherry + 1 sheet combination. The selection rate of the production 503 is high, and when it is “9”, the selection rate is maximum. For this reason, the cherry + 1 sheet combination suggestion effect 503 is easily executed as the cherry + 1 sheet combination counter approaches “9”. For example, as shown in FIG. When the counter is “4”, “8”, “9”, the cherry + 1 sheet combination suggestion effect 503 is executed.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18, the number of times (“1” to “9”) each won internally for watermelon / cherry / cherry + 1 combination is not displayed in the suggestion effects 500 to 503. For this reason, the player comes to expect that the suggestive effects 500 to 503 are executed, and the interest of the game is improved.

  This completes the description of the specific control of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can easily win the AT when the number of times that the internal winning is made for each of the watermelon / cherry / cherry + 1 sheet combination is “9”. can do. Further, the sub-control unit 91 can make it easier to execute the suggested effects 501 to 503 with high expectation as the number of times that the internal winning for each of the watermelon / cherry / cherry + 1 winning combination approaches “9”.

  For this reason, the player can recognize that there is a relationship between the number of times that the internal winning is made for each of the watermelon, cherry, and cherry +1 combination and the execution ratio of the high-expected suggestions 501 to 503. , It will be easier to understand the number of internal winnings. As a result, the high-expectation suggestive effects 501 to 503 are executed, so that the player can recognize that the number of internal winnings is approaching “9”, and the number of internal winnings is “9”. Since the expectation is that the percentage of winning the AT will increase, the interest of the game will improve.

  Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 has a high expectation effect indications 501 to 501 when the number of internal winnings for watermelon / cherry / cherry + 1 is respectively “9”. 503 can be executed at the highest rate. As a result, if the suggestive effects 501 to 503 with high expectation are executed, the player will expect that the number of internal winnings will be “9” and that the rate of winning AT will be high. . Thereby, the player can be interested in which one of the plural types of suggestion effects is executed, so that the interest of the game is further improved.

  In the present embodiment, there is a relation between the number of internal winnings and the execution ratio of the high-expected suggestions effects 501 to 503 depending on the combination of stop symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Only the watermelon / cherry / cherry + 1 role as a role that the player may not be able to recognize that he / she has won (hereinafter referred to as “a missing role”). For this reason, it is difficult for the player to count the number of times that a winning combination has been won internally, and because the suggested effects 501 to 503 with high expectation are displayed, the player will try to grasp the number of times that the player has won internally. , The fun of gaming is further improved.

  In the above-described embodiment, when each counter is “9”, control is performed such that the degree of advantage for the player is increased by improving the AT winning rate than when “1” to “8”. For example, when each counter is “9”, the rate of transition to a chance game with a higher AT win rate may be set higher than when “1” to “8”. Further, for example, the number of games to be awarded at the time of winning the AT may be increased without changing the AT winning rate or the rate of transition to the chance game. Specifically, 20 games may be set when each counter is “1” to “8”, and 50 games may be set when “9”. Further, for example, the average value (expected value) of the number of games given at the time of winning the AT may be increased. Specifically, when each counter is “1” to “8”, the ratio of 20 games is 90%, the ratio of 50 games is 10%, and the average value is 26 games (0.8 × 20 + 0.2). × 50 = 26) When “9”, the ratio of 50 games may be 100% and the average value may be 50 games (1.0 × 50 = 50).

  In the above embodiment, only when each counter is “9”, it is easy to win the AT. However, a plurality of predetermined times that make it easy to win the AT may be provided. For example, it is easy to win an AT when each counter is a multiple of 9 (“9”, “18”, “27”,...) Without resetting each counter when it reaches “9”. It is also possible to do. When this configuration is adopted, when each counter is a multiple of 9, values other than multiples of 9 (“1” to “8”, “10” to “17”, “19” to “26”,... ), It is necessary to set each effect selection table so as to execute the suggested effects 501 to 503 having a higher expectation than in the case of).

  In addition, as in the above embodiment, in order to make it difficult to understand the number of internal winnings, it is preferable to apply the configuration of the present invention for a role that is missed. You may apply the structure of this invention. For example, the number of games for the middle bell, push order bell, and normal replay as a small role (a small role that is not missed) that can recognize 100% of the winning combination by the combination of the stop symbols of reels 2L, 2C, and 2R If the number increases, the player may not be able to count the number of internal winnings. In this case, since the player will try to grasp the number of times of internal winning by displaying the suggestive effects 501 to 503 having high expectations, the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, as in the above embodiment, in order to make it difficult to understand the number of internal winnings, it is preferable not to notify the number of internal winnings ("1" to "9") to each of the watermelon, cherry, and cherry +1 sheets. , Watermelon / Cherry / Cherry + 1 A function may be provided for notifying the number of times each player has won internally. For example, when the sub-control unit 91 decides whether or not to notify the number of internal winnings when it is internally won for each of the watermelon / cherry / cherry + 1 combination, and the decision to notify the number of internal winnings is made. In addition, the number of times of internal winning in the suggestion effects 500 to 503 may be displayed, or the effect effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 may be turned on for the number of times of internal winning.

In the above embodiment, the suggestion effect suggesting that the small role has been won internally is the all small role suggestion effect 500 shown in FIG. 18 (A), the watermelon suggestion effect 501 shown in FIG. 18 (B), Although the cherry suggestion effect 502 shown in FIG. 18C and the watermelon + 1 sheet suggestion effect 503 shown in FIG. 18A are used, other suggestion effects may be executed. For example, by displaying a large number of star images on the liquid crystal display 51, it is highly possible that any of the small roles will win and that a bonus, AT, etc. will be won simultaneously. The suggestion effect to suggest may be performed. In addition, for example, by displaying a large number of watermelon images on the liquid crystal display 51, a suggestion effect that suggests that the watermelon + 1 winning combination may be executed.
These suggested effects may be replaced with, for example, the suggested effects 500 to 503 executed at the time of internal winning of the watermelon / cherry / cherry + 1 combination, or the suggested effects (expectations for the player are selected in each effect selection table). It may be newly added as a high suggestion effect).

  In the above-described embodiment, the selection ratio of the suggestion effects 501 to 503 having a high expectation level for the player when the value of each counter is “9” in each effect selection table of watermelon / cherry / cherry + 1 sheet. Although it is set to be 90%, it may be lower than 90% or higher than 90%. When this configuration is adopted, the selection rate of the suggestive effects 501 to 503 with high expectation when the value of each counter is “9” is higher than the selection rate when the value is from “1” to “8”. If it exists, there exists an effect of this invention.

  In the above embodiment, each effect selection table of watermelon / cherry / cherry + 1 combination has a value of each counter from “1” to “9”, and all the selection rates of the suggested effects 500 to 503 are all. Although set differently, the selection rate of the suggestion effects 501 to 503 having high expectation for the player is “9”, and the selection rate is the same when “1” to “8”. A range may exist. For example, as in the watermelon effect selection table shown in FIG. 22, when the watermelon counter is from “1” to “8”, the watermelon suggestion effect 501 is selected at a selection rate of 20% and “9”. In this case, the watermelon suggestion effect 501 may be selected at a selection rate of 100%.

  In the above-described embodiment, only for cherry, a counter and an effect selection table are separately provided for cherry / cherry +1 sheet combination, but watermelon is similarly provided. A counter and an effect selection table may be provided separately for the watermelon + 1 sheet combination. For example, a counter for watermelon and a counter for watermelon + 1 sheet are provided separately, and an effect selection table for watermelon shown in FIG. 23A and an effect selection table for watermelon + 1 sheet shown in FIG. It may be provided separately. At this time, as shown in FIG. 23, the selection ratio of the watermelon suggestion effect 501 may be higher in the watermelon + 1 effect selection table for the role than in the effect selection table for watermelon. Further, as in the case of cherry, a suggestion effect may be selected in which the effect selection table for watermelon and the effect selection table for watermelon + 1 sheet are different.

  In the watermelon production selection table shown in FIG. 23A, when the watermelon counter is “1” to “5”, the watermelon suggestion production 501 is selected at a selection rate of 20%, and from “6”. When the number is up to “9”, the watermelon suggestion effect 501 is selected at a selection rate of 60%. Therefore, the selection rate of the watermelon suggestion effect 501 at “9” is the maximum at the same rate as from “6” to “8”.

In addition, in the watermelon + 1 effect selection table shown in FIG. 23B, when the watermelon counter is “1” to “5”, the watermelon suggestion effect 501 is selected at a selection rate of 40%. It has become. In addition, in the watermelon + 1 sheet effect selection table, when “6” to “8”, the watermelon suggestion effect 501 is selected at a selection rate of 60%, and when “9”, the watermelon is selected at a selection rate of 100%. The suggestion effect 501 is selected, and the selection rate of the watermelon suggestion effect 501 at “9” is maximized.
In the present invention, it is preferable that the selection rate of the watermelon suggestion effect 501 at the time of “9” is maximized as in the watermelon + 1 effect selection selection table shown in FIG.
Like the watermelon effect selection table shown in FIG. 23A, an effect selection table in which the selection rate when “9” is not higher than the selection rate when “5” to “8” is included. It may be.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the winning flag is watermelon, control is performed so that the all small role suggestion effect 500 or the watermelon suggestion effect 501 is executed before the first stop operation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. However, it is also possible to delay the timing for displaying all the small role suggestion effects 500 from the timing for displaying the watermelon suggestion effect 501. For example, if the watermelon symbol is arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L as in the case of the replay and the bell symbol, when the first stop operation of the left reel 2L is detected, the display result is stopped so that the watermelon symbol is included. After that, all the small role suggestion effects 500 may be executed. Even in such a configuration, the player can expect that the watermelon has been won internally by the all-small role suggestion effect 500 at a timing before it is determined whether or not to win the watermelon.

  In the above embodiment, when the winning flag is one of watermelon / cherry / cherry + 1 combination, an effect is selected from two types of effects with different expectations for the player by each effect selection table. However, you may select from three or more types of effects. For example, as shown in the cherry + 1-piece role effect selection table shown in FIG. 24, an all-small role suggestion effect 500 with a low expectation level for the player, and a cherry suggestion effect 502 with a higher expectation than the all-small role suggestion effect 500 Alternatively, the selection rate may be selected from the three types of suggestion effects 500, 502, and 503 by setting the selection rate of cherry +1 sheet combination suggestion effect 503 having the highest expectation.

  In the above-described embodiment, when the winning flag is watermelon / cherry / cherry + 1 sheet combination, the suggestion effects 501 to 503 are executed unconditionally. For example, as shown in FIG. The switch press suggestion effect 504 may be executed as an effect suggesting that the player is pressed, and the suggestion effects 501 to 503 may be executed on condition that the player presses the effect switch 56. With such a configuration, the player can expect that the suggestive effects 501 to 503 having high expectations are executed by pressing the effect switch 56. As a result, since the player can be interested in the operation of the effect switch 56, the interest of the game is improved. The conditions for executing the suggestion effects 501 to 503 are not limited to the operation of the effect switch 56, and may be, for example, an operation of the MAXBET switch 6 or a combination of operations of a plurality of switches.

  In the above embodiment, the push order promotion replay, the push order maintenance replay, and the push order entry replay have been described with respect to the configuration in which the first stop in the correct push order is the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R. Instead, the first stop in the correct pushing order may be the left reel 2L.

  In the above-described embodiment, the configuration for facilitating winning an AT when the number of internal winnings for watermelon / cherry / cherry + 1 is “9” has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this and is advantageous to the player. Other controls that increase the degree may be performed. For example, the degree of advantage may be increased by giving the player a privilege that favors the provision of game value directly to the player, such as a special role or advantageous RT (RT in which the winning probability of replay is greatly increased). Also, direct execution to the player, such as execution of setting suggestion effects, increase in the kind of effects, transition to a state in which premium effects are likely to appear, and display of a two-dimensional code to give the player wallpaper or music to the player Also, a privilege that does not favor the provision of game value may be given together.

  In the above embodiment, when the AT state is controlled, the navigation effect is executed on the liquid crystal display 51. For example, when the value of each counter is “9”, the AT is won. At the same time as the navigation effect, a special effect may be executed in which the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 are turned on or the sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54. With this configuration, the player can recognize that the winning flag has been controlled to the AT state when the number of times that the winning flag has become a watermelon / cherry / cherry + 1 combination is a predetermined number of times. The interest of will improve.

  In the embodiment described above, the slot machine that defines the AT state and can be controlled to the advantageous gaming state has been described. However, the slot machine is not limited to this, and may be a slot machine that does not define the AT state and does not shift to the AT state. . In this case, any slot machine that can be controlled to a bonus state may be used. That is, the present invention can be applied even to a slot machine in which only a bonus is mounted without mounting AT and RT. In the case of adopting this configuration, the privilege described in the above embodiment may be “shift to a bonus state”, that is, a special combination lottery may be performed in accordance with the achievement of the mission.

  In the above embodiment, the game control base 40 includes the main control unit 41 and the effect control base 90 includes the sub control unit 91. However, the configuration is not limited to this, and the same base includes the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91. A control unit 91 may be provided. By adopting this configuration, communication between the main control unit 41 and the sub-control unit 91 is facilitated, and the volume of the housing 1a can be reduced.

  Further, the slot machine 1 does not have to include all the technical features shown in the above embodiment, and includes a part of the configuration described in the above embodiment so as to solve the problems in the prior art. It may be. For example, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect switch 53, and the like are elements provided for improving the game performance, and other suggested effects 500 to 503 shown in FIGS. 18A to 18D in other configurations. It is not always necessary to provide a plurality of types of effects and navigation effects with different expectations.

  Moreover, in the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, it has been described that the bet number is set using medals and credits as game values, but the slot machine of the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is limited to this. Instead, it may be a slot machine that sets a bet number using a game ball as a game value, or a complete credit type slot machine that sets a bet number using only credit as a game value. When using game balls as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when 3 is set as the bet number in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. Equivalent to setting the number of bets.

  Further, the slot machine of the present invention is not limited to one using only one of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, for example, a plurality of types of medals and gaming balls, etc. The game value may be used together. 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. A slot machine that can pay out any of the utility value is also included in the slot machine of the present invention.

  The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided by a detachable recording medium to a computer device or the like included in the slot machine 1, but a computer device or the like in advance. You may employ | adopt the form distributed by pre-installing in the memory | storage device which has. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention adopt a form in which a communication processing unit is provided and distributed by downloading from another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. You may do it.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing a program and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 2 Variable display apparatus 2L, 2C, 2R Reel 3 See-through window 32L, 32C, 32R Reel motor 4 Medal insertion part 51 Liquid crystal display 52 Effect effect LED
53, 54 Speaker 55 Reel LED
56 Production switch 6 MAXBET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 9 Medal payout exit 10 Settling switch 13 Game display 34 Hopper unit 35 Overflow tank 37 Setting key switch 38 Reset / setting switch 39 Power switch 40 Game control Base 41 Main control unit 90 Production control base 91 Sub control unit 100 Power supply box 101 Power supply board 500 All small role suggestion effect 501 Watermelon suggestion effect 502 Cherry suggestion effect 503 Cherry + 1 suggestion effect 504 Switch press suggestion effect 1000 External output board

Claims (1)

Each comprises a variable display unit capable of displaying varying a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying,
Wherein after the variable display unit to display varies, Te the variable display of the variable display unit derives the display result by stopping the possible slot machine odor generated winning in accordance with the display result,
Before Viewing results is derived, and pre-determining means for determining whether to permit generation for incoming prize,
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means for deriving a display result in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means;
Count storage means for counting and storing the number of times that the determination result of the prior determination means has become a specific determination result after a preset counting start condition is satisfied;
A high-degree-of-advantage control means for controlling the degree of advantage for the player to be higher when the number of times stored in the number-of-times storage means is a predetermined number of times than when the number of times is other than the predetermined number of times;
Effect execution means for executing an suggestion effect that suggests a determination result of the prior determination means;
With
The derivation control means includes
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a specific determination result, when the derivation operation means is operated in a specific procedure, a specific display result corresponding to the specific determination result is derived, and the derivation operation means When a procedure different from the specific procedure is operated, a display result other than the specific display result is derived,
The suggestion production is
Including a first suggestion effect and a second suggestion effect,
When the second suggested effect is performed is preset so that the decision result of a previous article before determining means becomes higher expectation is the specific determination results than when said first suggested effect is executed ,
The production execution means
Before the display result is derived,
In a game in which the number of times stored in the number-of-times storage means becomes the predetermined number because the determination result of the pre-determining unit becomes a specific determination result , the number of times of storage is higher than a game in which the number of times stored is other than the predetermined number The second suggestion effect is executed as the suggestion effect at a ratio.
A slot machine characterized by that.

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