JP6091795B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine. Specifically, the present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of changing the degree of advantage during a predetermined period.

  As a gaming machine, a predetermined number of bets are set, and a slot machine that variably displays a plurality of types of identification information based on a start operation, and a gaming medium such as a gaming ball are played by a launching device. There is a pachinko gaming machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when a game medium is won in a starting area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area.

  As a conventional gaming machine of this type, there is a gaming machine that can change to any one of a plurality of types of gaming states having different merits during a predetermined period, and that produces an effect based on the merits during the predetermined period. It is known (for example, refer to Patent Document 1).

JP 2012-20039 A

  In the gaming machine as described above, when the effect is switched to an effect with a different degree of advantage based on a change in the degree of advantage during a predetermined period, the game is more interesting and the player's interest is improved. However, for example, if the effect is switched to an effect with a different degree of advantage when the remaining period of the predetermined period is small, the predetermined period will end immediately even if the effect is switched at the end of the predetermined period. However, there is a problem that the game during the predetermined period cannot be satisfactorily consumed until the end.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to satisfactorily consume a game during a predetermined period until the end.

(1) A gaming machine capable of changing the advantage in the specific state during the specific state,
A number-of-times suggesting effect executing means for executing a number-of-times suggesting effect indicating the number of remaining games in the specified state during the specified state;
Advantage change means capable of changing the advantage in the specific state during the specific state;
One of a plurality of types of game effects including a first game effect and a second game effect is executed during the specific state, and when the second game effect is being executed. A game effect execution means for executing the game effect so that the degree of advantage is higher than when the first game effect is being executed;
A means for switching the game effect between the first game effect and the second game effect based on a change in the advantage by the advantage changing means, wherein the game effect is changed from the first game effect to the first game effect. A second game effect, and an effect switching means capable of switching from the second game effect to any one of the first game effects;
And prohibiting means for prohibiting switching of the game effects by the effect switching means when the number of remaining games suggested by the number suggesting effect is equal to or less than a specific number of times that is a plurality of times.
Note that the gaming machine may be configured as follows.
During a predetermined period (for example, AT in the slot machine 1 and a short-time control period in the pachinko gaming machine 150), the advantage (for example, the difference between the winning probability and the number of grants of the navigation stock by the normal AT and the advantageous AT in the slot machine 1, pachinko game) A gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine 150) capable of changing the presence / absence of control to a probability change state during the short-time control period in the machine 150,
During the predetermined period, a period suggesting effect (for example, the number of remaining games of the number of AT games in the slot machine 1 and the number of remaining games of the number of special symbol games in the pachinko gaming machine 150) during the predetermined period (for example, Period suggestion effect execution means for executing the AT game number notification effect in the slot machine 1 and the special symbol game number notification effect in the pachinko gaming machine 150 (for example, processing by the sub-control unit 91 in the slot machine 1, effect in the pachinko gaming machine 150) Control microcomputer), and
During the predetermined period, one of a plurality of types of game effects (background effects) including a first game effect (normal effect) and a second game effect (advantage effect) is executed. When the two game effects are being executed, the degree of advantage is higher than when the first game effect is being executed (for example, the expected value controlled by the advantageous AT in the slot machine 1, the probability change in the pachinko gaming machine 150) The game effect execution means for executing the game effect so that the expected value controlled to the state becomes high (for example, the effect processing during AT by the sub-control unit 91 in the slot machine 1, the effect control micro in the pachinko gaming machine 150) Computer processing), and
Effect switching means for switching the game effect between the first game effect and the second game effect based on the advantage (for example, AT state lottery processing by the sub-control unit 91 in the slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine 150) In the production control microcomputer in),
Prohibiting means (for example, sub-control in the slot machine 1) that prohibits switching of the game effects by the effect switching means when the remaining period suggested by the period suggesting effect is less than a specific period (for example, 5 games or less). Step S420 of AT effect processing by the unit 91, FIG. 23, processing by the effect control microcomputer in the pachinko gaming machine 150, FIG. 27).

According to this structure, since when the remaining period between regularly where suggested by periods suggest effect is less than a particular time period is prohibited to switch the game effects, advantageously different degrees game effects at the end of a predetermined time period Without switching, it is possible for the player to satisfactorily digest the game during the predetermined period to the end.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
Said inhibiting means, to advantageously background from the switching (the normal background from the first game effects by the presentation switching means when prior Symbol rest period suggested by the period suggested effect is below a particular period to said second game effects Switching) is prohibited.

According to such a configuration, since the switching of the high advantageous degree second game effects from the first game effects is prohibited when the remaining period between regularly where suggested by periods suggest effect is less certain period, There is no need to switch to a highly advantageous game effect at the end of the predetermined period, and the player can fully enjoy the game during the predetermined period until the end.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
Further comprising an additional determination means (for example, a navigation stock number lottery process by the sub-control unit 91 in the slot machine 1) for determining addition of the predetermined period (for example, addition of navigation stock in the slot machine 1) during the predetermined period,
When the game effect execution means is executing the first game effect and when the second game effect is being executed, the possibility of adding the remaining period by the addition determination means (for example, slot The game effect is executed such that the winning probability of giving the navigation stock in the machine 1) or the degree of advantage when the remaining period is added (for example, the number of giving the navigation stock in the slot machine 1) is different.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the first game effect and the second game effect different in the possibility of adding the remaining period of the predetermined period or the degree of advantage when the remaining period is added.

(4) In the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The period suggested demonstration execution means suggests, in the period indicated effect, and this said remaining period is equal to or less than a specified period (for example, blinking of the AT annunciator 60 in the slot machine 1).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to allow the player to specify the remaining period of the predetermined period and to specify that the remaining period is equal to or less than the specified period.

(5) In the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
A right granting means (for example, a navigation stock number lottery process by the sub-control unit 91 in the slot machine 1) for granting a right to control (for example, a navigation stock in the slot machine 1) for the predetermined period;
Specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect (for example, a navigation stock suggestion effect in the slot machine 1) suggesting that the right is possessed during the predetermined period (for example, an effect process during AT by the sub-control unit 91 in the slot machine 1) )
Said inhibiting means, said when a and this that the right there is the specific effect has been suggested to prohibit the switching of game effects by the presentation switching means (e.g., the AT in effect process by the sub-control section 91 in the slot machine 1 Step S455, FIG. 24),
The effect switching means switches the game effect (for example, a slot machine) when a predetermined period is additionally controlled based on the right (for example, when AT based on the suggested navigation stock in the slot machine 1 is started). Step S460 of the effect processing during AT by the sub control unit 91 in FIG.

  According to such a configuration, when the game effect is switched in the predetermined period additionally controlled based on the right suggested by the specific effect, not in the remaining few predetermined period during execution of the game, the remaining period of the predetermined period is small Compared to the case where the game effect is switched, the player can execute the game in a predetermined period in the switched game effect with a new feeling. Furthermore, since the game effect is also switched when the predetermined period is additionally controlled, when the game effect is switched when the remaining period of the predetermined period is small, and the game effect is switched again in the predetermined period added immediately thereafter. In comparison, the processing can be simplified.

(6) In the gaming machines (1) to (5) above,
A right granting unit (for example, a navigation stock number lottery process in the slot machine 1) for granting a right to control (for example, a navigation stock in the slot machine 1) for the predetermined period;
Control period determining means for determining a control period of the predetermined period based on the right (for example, the number of AT games based on the number of assigned navigation stocks in the slot machine 1);
At a predetermined timing during the period suggestion effect, the remaining period controlled in the predetermined period (for example, the number of AT games corresponding to the total number of navigation stocks stored in the storage area for storing the number of navigation stocks in the slot machine 1) A specific effect (for example, a navigation stock suggestion effect in the slot machine 1) that suggests that the remaining period is greater than the remaining time period (eg, the number of remaining AT games notified by the AT game number notification effect in the slot machine 1). And a specific effect execution means (for example, an AT effect process by the sub-control unit 91 in the slot machine 1),
The specific effect execution means establishes a suggestion condition that suggests that the control period determined by the control period determination means is determined to be a predetermined period or more apart from the suggestion by the period suggestion effect and the suggestion by the specific effect (For example, when winning a strawberry role in the slot machine 1) As the specific effect, an effect suggesting a period equal to or less than the remaining residual period obtained by subtracting the remaining period suggested by the period suggestion effect from the predetermined period. (For example, in the navigation stock suggestion effect lottery process in the slot machine 1, the suggested first lottery area is used to perform the suggestion effect lottery based on the number of navigation stocks in the second storage area that has not been suggested yet.) Execution of suggestion based on the number of navigation stock of

  According to such a configuration, it is suggested that the remaining period to be controlled in the predetermined period is greater than the remaining period suggested by the period suggesting effect by the specific effect. In addition, when the suggestion condition that suggests that the control period to be controlled in the predetermined period is determined to be greater than or equal to the predetermined period, the remaining period suggested by the period suggesting effect is subtracted from the predetermined period as the specific effect. An effect that suggests a period less than the remaining balance period is prohibited. Thereby, for example, a player who is suggested that the control period is determined to be longer than a predetermined period may be prohibited from being suggested by a specific effect within the range of the suggested control period. It is possible to eliminate the annoyance of the player due to the execution of such a specific effect, and to improve the interest of the player in the game.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing an overall structure of the slot machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control circuit of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the type of a missing item, the pattern combination of a missing item, and a missing item. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object part and determination value number regarding the special part and small part in a general gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object combination and determination value number regarding the re-game player in a general gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning a bell combination. It is a flowchart for performing an AT role winning process. It is a flowchart for performing a navigation stock number lottery process. It is a figure for demonstrating a navi stock number lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating the storage area for the number of navigation stock storage. It is a flowchart for performing AT state lottery processing. It is a figure for demonstrating an AT state lottery table. It is a flowchart for performing a navigation stock suggestion effect lottery process. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of navigation stock suggestion production. It is a figure for demonstrating a navigation stock suggestion effect determination lottery table. It is a flowchart for performing an AT effect process. It is a flowchart for performing AT end processing. It is a timing chart of an example regarding the production | presentation in AT. It is a timing chart of another example regarding the effect during AT. It is a front view which shows the whole structure of the pachinko game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a timing chart of an example regarding the production | presentation during a time-shortening control period. It is a timing chart of another example regarding the production | presentation during a time-shortening control period.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, a slot machine 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols on each reel constituting the variable display device. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the control circuit of the slot machine 1.

  The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, an AT alarm 60 is provided on the right side of the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b in such a manner that the player can visually recognize it. The AT alarm 60 is a lamp with a message such as “AT rush”, for example, and is turned on when the gaming state is controlled during an assist time (hereinafter referred to as “AT”). This makes it possible to notify the player that the AT is being controlled.

  In addition, as will be described later, the AT notification device 60 notifies the number of remaining games of the AT currently controlled. More specifically, a display unit is provided below the message lamp labeled “AT rush”, and numbers are displayed in a countdown format. This number indicates the number of remaining AT games (hereinafter, games controlled by the AT are referred to as “AT games”), and the remaining AT games are confirmed by the player confirming this. The number can be grasped. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 1, the number “30” is displayed on the AT alarm 60. Thereby, the player can recognize that the remaining number of AT games is 30 games.

  The effect of notifying the number of remaining AT games performed by the AT notification device 60 is referred to as “AT game number notification effect”. In the AT game number notification effect, if the number of notified AT games is five games or less, for example, the message lamp labeled “AT rush” is switched from lighting to blinking. This allows the player to recognize that the number of AT games being controlled has decreased.

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

  In the present embodiment, as the specified number of bets, all games regardless of whether the gaming state is a big bonus and a regular bonus (hereinafter also referred to as a bonus) and the gaming state is a gaming state other than the big bonus and the regular bonus. “3” is defined in the state.

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

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R (FIG. 4) which notify by lighting that the stop operation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is valid. Each) is provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The “winning line” is a line set in advance to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only one type of winning line L1 is defined as the winning line.

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

  When the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay line L1 becomes valid and the game can be started.

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a winning combination) on the activated pay line L1 is set to each reel 2L, 2C. When the 2R display result is stopped, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the activated winning line L1, the gaming state according to the combination of symbols is shifted. It has become.

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

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

  For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, Since symbols up to 4 frames ahead can be displayed in the lower row, as a result, symbols from the symbol to 6 frames ahead can be displayed in the upper row. That is, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated, the symbols displayed in the lower stage of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R corresponding to the stop switch are included. The symbols arranged within 5 frames can be displayed on the winning line L1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the power interruption interrupt processing, execution of other interrupt processing is prohibited with the start of the processing. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM 41c is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored.

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

  Thus, in the power interruption processing, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and is stored in the RAM 41c by comparing with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup. It is possible to check whether the data being processed is normal.

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

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

  On the effect control board 90, electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), an effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, a reel LED 55, and an AT alarm 60 disposed on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1 are provided. These electrical components are connected and driven based on control by a sub-control unit 91 (described later) mounted on the effect control board 90. In addition, an effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 outputs the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, reel LED 55, and AT alarm 60. Although the control is performed, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board separately from the sub control part 91, and the sub control part 91 is the main control part. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined based on the command from 41, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub-control unit 91. In such a configuration, The output control of the effect device is performed by both the sub control unit 91 and the output control unit.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED55, and the AT alarm device 60 are illustrated as an effect device, an effect device is not restricted to these, For example, Alternatively, a mechanically driven display device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the rendering device. Further, without providing the AT alarm 60, the liquid crystal display 51 or the effect lamp is provided with the notification function of the AT alarm 60, and the liquid crystal display 51 or the effect lamp is replaced with the AT alarm 60. You may use for.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and a microcomputer including an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. The sound output control from the display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, the LED effect circuit 52 that controls the effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, and the AT alarm 60, and the speakers 53 and 54 is performed. An audio output circuit 94 to be performed, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, and an effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90. Switch circuit 96 for detecting the detected signal, slot machine 1 The power supply voltage supplied is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a, and other circuits are mounted. In response to the command transmitted from the game control board 40, the CPU 91a performs various controls for performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). One of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, among the command transmission lines, and the sub CPU 91a receives the strobe signal. An interrupt is generated based on the input to acquire a command from the main control unit 41 and execute a command reception interrupt process to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes an interrupt process (sub) to be described later by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. One of the interrupt terminals of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. Execute processing (sub). Further, when an unused interrupt occurs in the sub CPU 91a, an unused interrupt process for immediately returning to the original process is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, when returning to the control state before the power interruption when the power is turned on, it is not necessary to return all the control states to the control state before the power interruption, and the minimum control state that does not disadvantage the player It is only necessary to restore the state of the input port, and it is not necessary to restore the state of the input port or the progress in the case where the production is interrupted in the middle to the state before the power interruption. For example, only data indicating a gaming state such as a bonus (a big bonus or a regular bonus described later), a normal gaming state (RT1), RT0, or RT2 to 4 is backed up, and an effect corresponding to the gaming state ( If a power interruption occurs during the execution of a specific performance (such as a small role announcement) other than the BB production during the BB and the normal production in the normal gaming state), it will be executed when the power is turned off the next time the power is turned on. Instead of resuming the specific effect that has been performed, the effect corresponding to the gaming state that is backed up when the power is turned on may be executed from the beginning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are aligned on the winning line L1 of the variable display device. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the game status, but can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to big bonus and regular bonus, small roles with payout of medals, and setting of bets. There is a re-player who can start the next game without needing. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c.

[Winnings, transition of gaming state]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. Further, FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the technical matters related to the type of the missing item, the combination of symbols of the missing item, and the missing item. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the main control unit 41 performs RT1 (normal gaming state), RT0 (chance zone), RT2 (high RT), RT3 (low chance zone), RT4 ( Internal RT) and bonus state are controlled. A game state other than the bonus state is called a general game or a general game state.

  RT1 is a gaming state that has the lowest probability of winning a re-game player, which will be described later, and the player is most likely to play the longest game. RT0 is a gaming state that has a higher probability of winning a re-gamer than RT1. RT2 is a gaming state that can be shifted only from RT0 and has the highest probability of winning the re-gamer among the gaming states of RT0 to RT4. RT3 is a gaming state that shifts to the end of the bonus state. RT4 is a gaming state in which a transition is made when BB or RB is won in the gaming state of RT1, RT0, RT2, and a transition is made to a bonus state when winning a BB or RB. The bonus state is a gaming state in which BB is performed until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when winning a BB, and RB is performed until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when RB is won.

  In RT1, 32 games are played, and when all the 32 games are consumed, the gaming state shifts to RT0. If BB or RB is won during 32 games, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

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

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

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 can control the effect state during the assist time (AT) that is a notification period in which the navigation effect for notifying the internal lottery result can be executed.

  In the present embodiment, two types of AT states having different advantages are provided as AT types. More specifically, as the AT state, a normal AT and an advantageous AT having a higher advantage than the normal AT are provided. Only the gaming state of RT0 and RT2 can be controlled to any AT. In the present embodiment, the background image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 can be different between the normal AT and the advantageous AT, and the background displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is different. By checking the screen, the player can recognize the current AT state. However, in the present embodiment, the background image does not change if the number of remaining AT games notified in the AT game number notification effect performed by the AT notification device 60 is five games or less.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the AT state is determined by lottery in the AT state lottery process of FIG. 16 to be described later, and even if the AT state is in progress, the current AT state is, for example, advantageous from the normal AT, or advantageous It may change from AT to normal AT. At this time, since the background image is also switched in accordance with the change in the AT state, the player can recognize that the AT state has changed by checking the background image.

  Further, the AT in the present embodiment is one set of 50 games unless the number of AT games to be described later is added. In the case where the AT is controlled by RT0 or RT2, an AT start effect for notifying that the AT is started is executed and a count of 50 games is started.

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

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

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

  Referring to FIG. 5, three types of big bonuses 1 to 3 (hereinafter, each big bonus is also referred to as BB1 to 3) and two types of regular bonuses 1 and 2 (hereinafter referred to as special bonuses) among the winning combinations. , Regular bonuses are also referred to as RB1 and RB2).

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

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

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

  RB1 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-black 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. RB2 is awarded when the combination of “Star 7-Star 7-Black 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. When winning in RB1 or RB2, the regular bonus is controlled. While the gaming state is controlled by the regular bonus, the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 41c. The regular bonus generated due to the winning of the RB is ended on condition that five games or one of the winning combinations is won five times.

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

  Even if one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1, RB2 is won in the internal lottery, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win these roles, There will be no winnings. The symbols (“black 7”, “white 7”, “star 7”, “lip b”) constituting BB1 to BB3 and RB1, RB2 are 5 in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. This is because they are not arranged within the frame. In the internal lottery, when any one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1 and RB2 is won, the winning flag of the bonus is carried over until the winning bonus is won.

  Next, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the small combinations include strawberry 1, strawberry 2, one-sheet combination 1, one-sheet combination 2, melon, bell 1, bell 2, nine-sheet combinations 1-8, and BB combination.

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

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

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

  One of the small combinations is awarded when the combination of “star 7-blank-black 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. When one winning combination 2 wins, one medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 1 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning will be won. This is because, for example, the symbol (“star 7”) of the left reel 2L that constitutes the single winning combination 2 is not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Of the small roles, the 9th winning combination 6 wins when the combination of “Lip b-strawberry-banana” is aligned on the winning line L1. When 9 winning combination 6 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning will be won. This is because, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 6 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

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

  Among the small combinations, the 9-piece combination 8 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-Blank-Banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When 9 winning combination 8 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning will be won. This is because, for example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 8 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

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

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

  The replay 1 has “Lip a-Lip a-Lip a”, “Lip a-Lip a-Lip b”, “Lip b-Lip a-Lip a”, “Lip b-Lip a-Lip b” on the winning line L1. When a combination of any of “ The design of the left reel 2L ("lip a", "lip b") constituting the replay 1; the design of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"); the design of the right reel 2R ("lip a", "lip b") Are arranged within 5 frames in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Therefore, in principle, the replay 1 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if it is won. Since Replay 1 is a normal replay that does not involve RT transition even when winning, and maintains the current gaming state, it will also be referred to as a normal rep below.

  Replay 2 is awarded when the combination of “bell-lip a-bell” is aligned on the winning line L1. The symbol ("bell") of the left reel 2L, the symbol of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"), and the symbol of the right reel 2R ("bell") constituting the replay 2 are 5 frames on each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Is located within. Therefore, it can be said that, as a general rule, if Replay 2 is won, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Replay 2 is a normal replay that maintains the current gaming state without causing RT transition even when winning, and is also referred to as a normal rep in the following.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Combinations of lottery roles]
Next, with reference to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, a description will be given of combinations of lottery object combinations to be read as lottery object combinations and the number of determination values in the internal lottery. In FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, “Lottery target combination name” and “Lottery target combination” corresponding to the name are indicated by the left two columns, and “Game state” is indicated from the left third column. Has been. The numerical value in the column where the lottery target role intersects with the gaming state indicates that the lottery target role is read in the internal lottery when the lottery target role is in the gaming state, and indicates the number of determination values used in the internal lottery of the lottery target role. 8 and 9, the number of determination values is, for example, the number of determination values when the setting value is 1, but the number of determination values when the setting value is 2 to 6 is also stored in the ROM 41b so as to be specified. In addition, a cross in the column where the lottery target role and the gaming state intersect indicates that the lottery target role is not read in the internal lottery when the lottery target role is in the gaming state, or is not won even if read. .

  The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination (weak strawberry A in RT0 to RT3 in FIG. 8) for which “495” is set as the number of determination values is 495/65536.

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

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

  When the gaming state is any of RT0 to RT3, weak strawberries A to F, strong strawberries A to F, single-piece roles A to L, melon A to F, unquestioned bell, left bell A to D, middle bell A to D, right bells A to D, RB1, 2 and BB1 to 3 are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as targeted lots for internal lottery.

  The weak strawberry A is a lottery target role for reading the strawberry 2. The weak strawberry B is a lottery target role that reads the strawberry 2 + RB1. The weak strawberry C refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + RB2. Weak strawberry D refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + BB1. The weak strawberry E is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + BB2. The weak strawberry F is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + BB3. In the present embodiment, when winning a weak strawberry role (weak strawberry AF), the number of Navi stocks required when controlled by AT based on the Navi stock number lottery table A described later is Determined by lottery.

  The strong strawberry A is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2. The strong strawberry B is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + RB1. The strong strawberry C is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + RB2. The strong strawberry D is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + BB1. The strong strawberry E is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + BB2. The strong strawberry F is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + BB3. In the present embodiment, when winning a strong strawberry role (strong strawberry AF), the number of navigation stocks to be assigned is determined by lottery based on a navigation stock number lottery table B described later.

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

  Melon A refers to a lottery target for reading out melons. Melon B is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + RB1. Melon C is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + RB2. Melon D is a lottery target for reading melon + BB1. Melon E is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + BB2. The melon F is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + BB3.

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

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

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

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination and the number of determination values regarding the re-game combination in the general gaming state.

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

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

Next, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values of RB1 in BB1 to BB3 will be described.
In the case of RB1 in BB1 to 3, the strong strawberry + 1 combination A + 1sheet combination B + melon A + unquestion bell and unquestion bell + BB combination are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as target roles for internal lottery.

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

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

[Internal lottery]
Next, the internal lottery will be described in detail. The internal lottery indicates whether or not each of the winning combinations described above is permitted, that is, whether or not the control for aligning the symbol combination that generates the winning combination to the winning line L1 is permitted. Is determined before it is derived and displayed (in practice, when the start switch 7 is operated). In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number circuit 42. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the obtained random number for internal lottery, the gaming state, and the determination value of each winning combination determined according to the set value set by the reset / setting switch 38 Depending on the number.

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

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

  In addition, RB1, 2 and BB1-3 can be won at the same time as a small combination or re-playing combination. For example, when winning a strawberry, the ratio of winning simultaneously in any one of RB1, 2, BB1-3 is stronger strawberry A than when winning in any one of weak strawberry AF The number of determination values for each of the weak strawberries A to F and the strong strawberries A to F is set so that the value when one of the? As will be described later, since different reel control is performed when the weak strawberry A to F is won and the strong strawberry A to F is won, the player can select one of RB1, BB2, and BB1 to BB1 from the reel control content. You can predict the possibility of winning simultaneously.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, when RB 1 or 2 is in progress, the number of judgment values of strong strawberry +1 sheet A + 1 sheet B + melon A + unquestion bell is “1”, the number of judgment values of strong strawberry + unquestion bell is “21845”, unquestion bell + 1 The number of determination values for the combination A + 1 and the combination B is set to “21845”, and the number of determination values for the unquestioned bell + melon A is set to “21845”, which is set to win with high probability.

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

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

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

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

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

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel 2L is stopped, only the middle reel 2C is stopped, or only the right reel 2R is stopped. Depending on whether the left reel 2L and middle reel 2C are stopped, the left reel 2L and right reel 2R are stopped, or the middle reel 2C and right reel 2R are stopped, either In the situation where the reel is stopped, it may differ depending on the stop position of the stopped reel, so the address of the stop control table to be referenced is registered for each rotating reel for each situation, Based on the start address of the table creation data, the address of the stop control table that should be referenced according to each situation is specified. Is a potential, which is from the specified address, to be able to identify the stop control table required for each situation. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

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

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

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number has a stop reference position (in this embodiment, a perspective window). 3 when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected at the timing (the timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps). This is a table in which the number of frames is set.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, when any winning combination is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line L1, and the winning combination is not aligned on the winning line L1. Create a stop control table with the number of frames to be drawn into and control the reel stop, but if you do not win any of the roles, the number of draws that do not match any of the roles is determined A stop control table is created and reel stop control is performed. Thus, when the stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line L1 in the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The winning combination is controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of up to 4 frames.

If a special role has been carried over from before the previous game and a small role (such as a strawberry) is won, or if a special role is won at the same time as a simultaneous winning role, the selected small role will be placed on the winning line L1. The number of draws is determined so that the maximum number of draws can be drawn within the range of, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn into the win line L1 within the range of up to 4 frames, the selected special role is placed in the win line A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be pulled into L1 to the maximum within a range of 4 frames, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to align and stop the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line L1, control is performed to align and stop them. If you can not draw a winning combination on the winning line L1 with a maximum of 4 draws, you will receive a winning line L1.
If you can stop a special combination that has been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames and stop it, it will be controlled so that it will be stopped. Control to stop is performed.

  That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line L1 over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. As a result, after winning a small role and then winning a special role, the special role is won, and compared to the case where the special role is preferentially won, Since the special combination can be won, the player's medal can be increased as much as possible before the special combination is won, and reel control advantageous to the player is performed. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the small combination.

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

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

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

FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a re-game player is won.
For example, when an unanswered lip is won, control is performed so that the replay 1 or the replay 2 is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped regardless of the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by the player.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the internal lottery process ends, the reel rotation process is performed next. In the reel rotation process, the reel motor 32L is set on condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the previous game. , 32C, 32R are driven, and rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started.

  When a predetermined condition (detection of the reference position by the reel sensors 33SL, 33SC, 33SR after the rotation speed reaches a constant speed) is established from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R Is enabled. Thereafter, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by the player, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Stop rotating. In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, an example in which the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R will be described. Regardless of whether 8L, 8C, or 8R is operated, the rotating reel may be forcibly stopped.

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

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

  In the winning determination process, after the winning determination is made, a winning determination command capable of specifying the presence / absence of the winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out is sent to the effect control board 90. In the winning determination process, when it is determined that any one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1 and RB2 has been won, a process for controlling to the corresponding bonus (for example, a bonus value corresponding to the value of the gaming state flag) Are set).

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

  Further, when it is determined at RT2 and RT3 that the missed place has stopped on the winning line L1, processing for controlling to RT0 (for example, setting the value of RT0 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. .

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

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

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

  In the bonus end determination process, when it is determined that the bonus end condition is satisfied, a process for controlling to RT3 (for example, setting the value of RT3 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  In the payout process during RT1, the number of games digested during RT1 is counted in an identifiable manner, it is determined whether the number of games digested has reached 32 games, and it is determined that 32 games have been reached. Then, processing for controlling to RT0 (for example, setting the value of RT0 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

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

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

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 performs the transition of the game state between RT0 to RT4 and the bonus state, and commands the effect control board according to the progress of the game. 90. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 performs various processes based on the command received from the game control board 40.

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

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

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

  In order to perform a game effect, the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 wins each role based on various counters, various flag setting areas, a gaming state command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, and an internal winning command. The area for storing the situation, the combination of the display results derived to the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the information indicating whether or not a winning has occurred, and the game state applied in the game running on the game control board 40 side (winning The situation and gaming state are also provided in the RAM 91c twice. In the present embodiment, when a strong strawberry winning combination is won based on the internal winning command, strong strawberry winning information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. Further, when the weak strawberry combination is won based on the internal winning command, the weak strawberry winning information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c.

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

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

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

[Process when winning AT role]
The sub-control unit 91 performs a lottery for the number of navigation stocks to determine whether or not to control the AT by executing an AT combination winning process included in the AT control process. In the navigation stock number lottery process, a lottery for determining the number of navigation stocks to be given is performed.

  Here, the “number of navigation stocks” indicates a period during which the AT can be controlled, which is an advantageous state advantageous to the player. In the present embodiment, by consuming (subtracting) one navigation stock, control is performed by the AT while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times (50 times), and a navigation effect is executed during that time. For this reason, it can be said that the more the determined number of navigation stocks, the longer it is controlled by the AT, which is advantageous for the player.

  The AT winning process executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart for executing the AT combination winning process.

  As shown in FIG. 12, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an internal winning command corresponding to the AT combination has been received from the main control unit 41 (step S10). In the present embodiment, a weak strawberry role (weak strawberry A to F) and a strong strawberry role (strong strawberry A to F) are set as the AT role, and in this process, the sub-control unit 91 selects any strawberry role. It is determined whether or not an internal winning command indicating that the player has won is received from the main control unit 41.

  When determining that the internal winning command corresponding to the AT combination has not been received from the main control unit 41 (NO in step S10), the sub control unit 91 ends the AT winning combination process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the internal winning command corresponding to the AT combination has been received from the main control unit 41 (YES in step S10), the sub control unit 91 executes the navigation stock number lottery process shown in FIG. 13 (step S15). ).

  Here, a navigation stock number lottery process executed by the sub-control unit 91 in the AT winning process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart for executing the navigation stock number lottery process.

  As shown in FIG. 12, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the strawberry combination specified by the internal winning command is a weak strawberry combination (step S110). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the strawberry role specified by the internal winning command is a weak strawberry role (YES in step S110), the sub-control unit 91 corresponds to the current gaming state, and the navigation stock number lottery table A in FIG. The number of navigation stocks to be given is determined by lottery (step S115), and then the navigation stock number lottery process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the strawberry role specified by the internal winning command is not the weak strawberry role but the strong strawberry role (NO in step S110), the sub-control unit 91 corresponds to the current gaming state, as shown in FIG. The navigation stock number lottery table B is determined by lottery based on the Navi stock number lottery table B (step S120), and then the navigation stock number lottery process is terminated.

  Here, the navigation stock number lottery table referred to by the sub control unit 91 in the navigation stock number lottery will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a navigation stock number lottery table. The navigation stock number lottery table is stored in the RAM 91c.

  FIG. 14A shows an AT lottery table A that the sub-control unit 91 refers to when winning the weak strawberry role. In the AT lottery table A, information on probabilities assigned corresponding to the number of navigation stocks (0, 1, 2, 3, 4) is stored for each current gaming state.

  More specifically, if the gaming state at the time of executing the navigation stock number lottery process is non-AT or normal AT, the grant probability for 0 navigation stocks is 10%, and the number of navigation stocks is 1 The grant probability is 40%, the grant probability for the two navigation stocks is 30%, the grant probability for the three navigation stocks is 20%, and the grant probability for the four navigation stocks is 0% .

  Further, if the gaming state at the time of executing the navigation stock number lottery process is in the advantageous AT, the grant probability for 0 navigation stock numbers is 0%, the grant probability for 1 navigation stock number is 20%, 2 The grant probability for the number of navistocks is set to 30%, the grant probability for the three navistock numbers is set to 40%, and the grant probability for the four navistock numbers is set to 10%.

  In this way, when the game state when the Navistock number lottery is won by winning the weak strawberry role is in the advantageous AT, the winning of the Navistock grant is compared to when in the non-AT or normal AT The probability is high, and it is set so that the number of navigation stocks to be given increases. Therefore, it can be said that the advantageous AT is in a state of higher advantage than the normal AT.

  Next, FIG.14 (b) has shown AT lottery table B which the sub control part 91 refers when winning a strong strawberry role. In the AT lottery table B, information on probabilities assigned corresponding to the number of navigation stocks (0, 1, 2, 3, 4) is stored for each current gaming state.

  More specifically, if the game state at the time of executing the navigation stock number lottery process is non-AT or normal AT, the grant probability for 0 navigation stock count is 0%, and 1 navigation stock count The grant probability is 0%, the grant probability for the two navigation stocks is 50%, the grant probability for the three navigation stocks is 50%, and the grant probability for the four navigation stocks is 0% .

  Further, if the gaming state at the time of executing the navigation stock number lottery process is in the advantageous AT, the grant probability for 0 navigation stock numbers is 0%, the grant probability for 1 navigation stock number is 0%, 2 The grant probability for the number of navi stocks is set to 30%, the grant probability for the number of three navi stocks is set to 50%, and the grant probability for the number of four navi stocks is set to 20%.

  In this way, when the gaming state when the Navistock number lottery is won by winning the strong strawberry role is in the advantageous AT, the navigation stock is given compared to during non-AT and normal AT In this case, the number of navigation stocks is set to be large. Therefore, it can be said that the advantageous AT is in a state of higher advantage than the normal AT. In addition, when the Navistock number lottery is performed with winning the strong strawberry role, at least two navigation stocks are awarded.

  Returning to FIG. 12, after executing the navigation stock number lottery process in step S15, the sub-control unit 91 stores the determined navigation stock number in the RAM 91c according to the navigation stock number suggested by the winning / winning role of the strawberry role. The data is stored in the storage area (step S20), and then the AT winning process is terminated.

  Here, a storage area for storing the number of navigation stocks will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining a storage area for storing the number of navigation stocks.

  FIG. 15A is a diagram for explaining the concept of a storage area for storing the number of navigation stocks. The storage area for storing the number of navigation stocks is provided with a first storage area and a second storage area. In the first storage area, the remaining number of navigation stocks that are suggested by winning and showing and are not used for AT control (that is, the number of AT games based on the navigation stock suggested by winning and winning) ) Is stored. In the second storage area, the remaining number of navigation stocks that have not yet been suggested by winning or winning out of the given number of navigation stocks (that is, an AT game based on navigation stock that has not yet been suggested by winning or winning) Information for specifying (number) is stored.

  The “suggested number of navistocks” is the number of navistocks that can recognize that a player has been awarded by winning the winning strawberry role among the given navistocks. For example, when the winning is strawberry 1, as shown in FIG. 8, it is established only when one of the strong strawberries A to F is won. Therefore, when the winning outcome is strawberry 1, it can be suggested to the player by winning the winning role as a strong strawberry, and as a result, as shown in FIG. This suggests to the player that more than one navigation stock number is given. Further, when the winning is the strawberry 2, as shown in FIG. 8, it is established even if any of the weak strawberry A to F and the strong strawberry A to F is won. Therefore, when the winning outcome is Strawberry 2, it is suggested to the player by winning the winning combination that either the weak strawberry role or the strong strawberry role is won, and as a result, FIG. 14 (a) As shown in Fig. 4, there is a case where the navigation stock is not given.

  Hereinafter, an example of the storage state in the storage area for storing the number of navigation stock will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 15B shows a storage state in the storage area when three navigation stocks are given by winning the strawberry role and strawberry 1 wins.

  When the strawberry role is won and the strawberry 1 wins, the player can know that the strong strawberry role has been won by winning. Further, when winning the strong strawberry role, as shown in FIG. 14B, at least two navigation stocks are given in the navigation stock number lottery. Therefore, it can be said that it is suggested that two or more navigation stocks are given to the player, and therefore information for specifying “2” as the number of navigation stocks is stored in the first storage area. Then, information for specifying “1” as the number of remaining navigation stocks is stored in the second storage area.

  Next, FIG. 15C shows the storage state in the storage area when the number of navigation stocks is given by winning the strawberry role and when the strawberry 2 wins.

  When the strawberry role is won and the strawberry 2 wins, the player can grasp the winning of the strong strawberry role or the weak strawberry role by the winning result. Further, when winning the strong strawberry role or the weak strawberry role, as shown in FIGS. 14A and 14B, any one of 0 to 4 navigation stock numbers is given in the navigation stock number lottery. Therefore, since it cannot be said that the number of navigation stocks has been given to the player with certainty, information for specifying “0” as the number of navigation stocks is stored in the first storage area, and in the second storage area. Information for specifying “3” as the remaining number of navigation stocks is stored.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, it is possible to suggest to the player that the number of navigation stocks to be given is determined to be greater than or equal to a predetermined amount by the outcome of the winning strawberry role. That is, it is possible to suggest to the player that the additional control period for the AT is determined to be equal to or longer than the predetermined period.

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

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

  For example, when the navigation stock number lottery is performed when the AT flag indicating AT is set, the AT flag is updated according to the result of the navigation stock number lottery. The update to the AT flag corresponding to the result of the navigation stock number lottery means that, for example, the navigation stock corresponding to the result of the current navigation stock number lottery is added to the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c It may be possible to rewrite to the AT flag that identifies the number of Navi stock added by adding the number, and any method can be used as long as the current AT flag can be identified according to the result of the Navi Stock number lottery. There may be.

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

[AT management processing]
The sub-control unit 91 performs an AT management process included in the AT control process when it is RT0 or RT2, thereby controlling the AT based on the AT flag that is set according to the result of the lottery for the number of navigation stocks. to manage.

  More specifically, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT to be AT when it is specified from the AT flag when the 32 games are digested in RT1. At this time, at the same time as the gaming state shifts from RT1 to RT0, one navigation stock is consumed and the AT is controlled. Note that when the RT2 is controlled to RT2 by winning a replay 3 (promotion lip) at RT0 during the AT, the control to the AT is continued also at the RT2.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 controls to non-AT when it is controlled to RT1 by winning Replay 4 and Replay 5 (falling lip) at RT0 during AT. It should be noted that the navigation stock possessed when moving to RT1 is carried over to RT0 after the 32 games in RT1 are digested.

  Further, when a missed point is derived at RT2 during AT, the sub-control unit 91 continues to control the AT at RT0.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 counts the number of games that have been consumed when the navigation stock is consumed at RT0 and RT2 and is controlled to AT by performing AT management processing. In this embodiment, it is controlled by AT for 50 games by consuming 1 navigation stock. If the sub-control unit 91 determines that the counted number of games has reached 50 games and the navigation stock remains, the sub-control unit 91 again consumes 1 navigation stock from the 51st game, and for an additional 50 games. To control. On the other hand, if it is determined that the counted number of games has reached 50 games and the navigation stock does not remain, the sub-control unit 91 controls to non-AT when 50 games are reached.

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

[AT state lottery processing]
The sub-control unit 91 determines an AT state to be controlled by lottery by executing an AT state lottery process included in the AT control process. Here, the “AT state” is an AT state controlled by the sub-control unit 91. In the present embodiment, a normal AT and an advantageous AT having a higher advantage than the normal AT are provided. .

  The AT state lottery process executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart for executing the AT state lottery process.

  As shown in FIG. 16, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not navigation stock is given in the navigation stock number lottery when the AT combination is won (step S210). When sub-control unit 91 determines that the winning combination is given to the AT combination (YES in step S210), it determines the AT state by lottery based on the AT state lottery table of FIG. 17 (step S220). That is, the sub-control unit 91 determines the AT state by lottery when controlling the AT for the first time (at the time of first AT hit) or when adding the navigation stock during the AT.

  On the other hand, when determining that the AT role is won and the navigation stock is not given (NO in step S210), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether a reel rotation command is received from the main control unit 41 during the AT. (Step S215). That is, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not reel rotation has started within one game in the AT. When it is determined that the reel rotation command has not been received (NO in step S215), the sub control unit 91 ends the AT state lottery process. On the other hand, when sub-control unit 91 determines that a reel rotation command has been received (YES in step S215), the process proceeds to step S220.

  Here, the AT state lottery table referred to in the AT state lottery process executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the AT state lottery table. The AT state lottery table is stored in the RAM 91c.

  In the AT state lottery table, information on the winning probability is stored for each current gaming state corresponding to the AT state (normal AT, advantageous AT).

  More specifically, if the gaming state at the time of executing the AT state lottery process is the initial AT hit or during the normal AT, the probability that the AT state is determined to be the normal AT is set to 90%, and the advantageous AT Is set to 10%. In other words, if the gaming state at the time of executing the AT state lottery process is at the time of first AT hit, the first AT is controlled to the normal AT with a high probability of 90%. Further, if the gaming state at the time of executing the AT state lottery process is in the normal AT, the normal AT is maintained with a high probability of 90%. On the other hand, if the gaming state at the time of executing the AT state lottery process is at the time of first AT hit, the first AT is controlled to the advantageous AT with a low probability of 10%. In addition, if the gaming state at the time of executing the AT state lottery process is a normal AT, it will be promoted to an advantageous AT with a low probability of 10%.

  Further, if the gaming state at the time of executing the AT state lottery process is in the advantageous AT, the probability that the AT state is determined to be the normal AT is set to 10%, and the probability that the AT state is determined to be the advantageous AT is set to 90%. Is set. In other words, if the gaming state at the time of executing the AT state lottery process is in the advantageous AT, the advantageous AT can be maintained as it is with a high probability of 90%, but falls to the normal AT with a low probability of 10%. It will be.

  In the present embodiment, the background effect in the liquid crystal display 51 can be made different between the normal AT and the advantageous AT. The “background effect” is an effect based on the background image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 during the AT. In the present embodiment, the effect is performed during the normal effect and the advantageous AT performed during the normal AT. There is an advantageous production.

  In the normal effect performed during the normal AT, the daytime background image is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and in the advantageous effect performed during the advantageous AT, the background image of the evening is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. . Here, as shown in FIG. 14 described above, the advantageous AT has a higher probability of winning the navigation stock than the normal AT, and has a larger number of navigation stocks when it is given. It can be said that is more advantageous than AT. Therefore, the advantageous performance performed during the advantageous AT has a higher expectation value for the fact that the winning probability of granting the navigation stock is higher than the normal performance performed during the normal AT, and that the number of granting of the navigation stock in the case of being awarded is larger. It can be said that it is a high production. That is, the advantageous effect is an effect having a higher degree of advantage than the normal effect.

  In this embodiment, since the AT state and the background effect have a one-to-one correspondence (the normal AT and the normal background correspond, the advantageous AT and the normal background correspond), for example, the AT state lottery When the AT state is promoted from the normal AT to the advantageous AT, the background effect is switched from the normal effect to the advantageous effect. On the contrary, when the AT state falls from the advantageous AT to the normal AT due to the AT state lottery, the background effect is also advantageous. Switching from production to normal production. Therefore, by confirming the background effect performed by the liquid crystal display 51, the player can recognize that the AT state has changed due to the AT state lottery.

  Returning to FIG. 16, after the AT state is determined by lottery in step S220, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT state is determined to be advantageous AT by the AT state lottery (S225). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the advantageous AT is determined (YES in step S225), the sub-control unit 91 sets an advantageous AT flag indicating that the AT to be controlled is the advantageous AT in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (step S230). By setting this advantageous AT flag, the sub-control unit 91 controls the advantageous AT. On the other hand, when sub-control unit 91 determines that it is not determined to be an advantageous AT (NO in step S225), it sets a normal AT flag indicating that the AT to be controlled is a normal AT in a predetermined area of RAM 91c (step S225). S235). By setting the normal AT flag, the sub-control unit 91 controls to the normal AT.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the current gaming state is AT and the AT state has changed due to the AT state lottery (step S240). In other words, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the current gaming state has been promoted to the advantageous AT by the AT state lottery if the normal AT is in the normal AT, or if the current gaming state is in the advantageous AT, the normal AT by the AT state lottery It is determined whether or not it has fallen.

  When sub-control unit 91 determines that the AT state has changed during AT (YES in step S240), it sets a notice flag indicating that a notice effect is to be executed in a predetermined area of RAM 91c (step S245).

  Here, the “notice effect” is an effect of notifying the player in advance of switching the background effect before switching the background effect when the AT effect is changed during the AT. More specifically, for example, when the background effect accompanying the promotion of the AT state from the normal AT to the advantageous AT is switched from the normal effect to the advantageous effect, a character appears on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 and “evening” A message image such as “It will change to!” Is displayed. Further, for example, when the background effect is switched from the advantageous effect to the normal effect due to the AT state falling from the advantageous AT to the normal AT, a character appears on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 and “changes in the daytime! ! "Is displayed. Thus, by confirming the notice effect, the player can recognize that the AT state will change soon.

  After setting the notice flag, the sub-control unit 91 changes the background flag indicating the type of background effect and sets it in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (step S250). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the AT state lottery process.

  On the other hand, when sub-control unit 91 determines that the AT state has not been changed during the AT (NO in step S240), AT state lottery processing is terminated.

[Navigation effect execution processing]
The sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect execution process included in the game effect execution process, thereby controlling the navigation target according to the game state based on a command from the main control unit 41 when controlled by the AT. The navigation effect corresponding to the winning combination is executed.

  In the present embodiment, the navigation effect is executed only in the gaming state of RT0 and RT2. For example, the navigation target combinations in RT0 are Lips A to F, left bells A to D, middle bells A to D, and right bells A to D.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the game is shifted to RT2 by winning the replay 3 (promotional lip). If the navigation effect is being executed at that time, the navigation effect is continued in RT2. Note that the navigation target combinations in RT2 are left bells A to D, middle bells A to D, and right bells A to D.

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

  As a navigation effect when winning one of the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D, the first stop of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is performed according to the winning situation. Informed. For example, as a navigation effect when winning the left bell A, a navigation effect corresponding to “left” is made on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51. This makes it easier for the player to win the bell 1 or the bell 2 and obtain a medal, and in the state of RT2, avoids the fact that the missed out lead is derived and prevents the transition to RT0. Can do.

  As described above, the navigation effect in the present embodiment is notified of a message reminding an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player. In addition, the aspect of a navigation effect is not restricted above, What kind of thing may be sufficient as long as a player can distinguish according to a winning condition. Further, the navigation effect is not limited to what is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, but may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

[Navistock suggestion lottery processing]
The sub-control unit 91 determines whether to execute the navigation stock suggestion effect by lottery by executing the navigation stock suggestion effect lottery process included in the game effect execution process. “Navistock suggestion effect” means that the number of AT games corresponding to the total number of navigation stocks stored in the storage area (first storage area, second storage area) for storing the number of navigation stocks in the RAM 91c shown in FIG. This effect suggests that there are more AT games than the number of remaining AT games notified by the AT game number notification effect performed by the AT notification device 60.

  Here, the number of remaining AT games notified by the AT alarm 60 and the number of remaining games based on the number of navigation stocks greater than or equal to a predetermined amount suggested by winning the strawberry role in the winning line L1 This will be described using an example.

  For example, after the navigation state is determined by lottery, the storage state shown in FIG. 15 (b) is reached, and as a predetermined timing, 15 games have been consumed after the first AT is started. explain. First, the number of remaining AT games notified by the AT notification device 60 is 35 games obtained by subtracting 15 games digested from 50 games, which is the number of AT games performed first. Further, the number of remaining AT games corresponding to the number of navigation stocks suggested that the strawberry role has been awarded by winning the winning line L1, as shown in the first storage area, is already the number of navigation stocks depending on the number of winning prizes. Since it is suggested that 2 are given, it is 85 games obtained by subtracting 15 games, which is the number of AT games digested, from 50 × 2 = 100 games at the time of granting the number of navigation stocks.

  In the present embodiment, as will be described later, the remaining number notified by the AT alarm 60 from the number of remaining AT games based on the number of navigation stocks greater than or equal to a predetermined number that is suggested to have been awarded by winning the strawberry role. Since the player already knows that the number of subtracted games after subtracting the number of AT games has been granted, the execution of the Navistock suggestion effect that suggests the number of games less than the number of subtracted games will be regulated. It is configured. For example, at the predetermined timing in the example of 15 (b) above, the number of remaining AT games based on the number of navigation stocks suggested by the winning and winning is 85 games as described above, and is notified by the AT alarm 60. Since the number of remaining AT games is 35 games, the number of subtracted games is 50 games obtained by subtracting 35 games from 85 games. Execution of the navigation stock suggestion effect suggesting that the number of games of 50 games or less, that is, the number of remaining navigation stocks is one is restricted.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart for executing the navigation stock suggestion effect lottery process. As shown in FIG. 18, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a third reel stop command is received from the main control unit 41 during AT (step S310). That is, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the third reel is stopped in one game in the AT. When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the third reel stop command has not been received (NO in step S310), the navigation stock suggestion effect lottery process ends.

  On the other hand, when sub-control unit 91 determines that the third reel stop command has been received (YES in step S310), the number of remaining AT games notified by the AT game number notification effect performed in AT notification device 60 is zero. It is determined whether or not it is a game (step S315). That is, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the number of AT games counted in the AT management process has reached the upper limit value. When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the number of remaining AT games is zero (YES in step S315), the navigation stock suggestion effect lottery process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when determining that the number of remaining AT games is not zero (NO in step S315), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the navigation stock suggestion effect has already been executed during the current AT (step S320). . If the sub-control unit 91 determines that the navigation stock suggestion effect has already been executed during the current AT (YES in step S320), the navigation control suggestion effect lottery process is terminated. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the information already grasped by the player from being suggested again regarding the AT control.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the navigation stock suggestion effect is not yet executed during the current AT (NO in step S320), the navigation stock number is stored in the first storage area for storing the navigation stock number. It is determined whether or not (step S325). That is, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not there is a remaining number of navigation stocks that has been suggested to the player.

  When sub-control unit 91 determines that the number of navigation stocks is stored in the first storage area (YES in step S325), it is controlled to the next AT and the remaining AT game notified by AT notification device 60 Since the player has already grasped that there are still more navigation stocks than the number, the navigation stock suggestion effect lottery process is terminated. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the information already grasped by the player from being suggested again regarding the AT control.

  On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the number of navigation stocks is not stored in the first storage area (NO in step S325), the number of navigation stocks is stored in the second storage area for storing the number of navigation stocks. It is determined whether or not (step S330). That is, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether there is a navigation stock number that has not been suggested yet.

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines that the number of navigation stocks is not stored in the second storage area (NO in step S330), there is no navigation stock number that has not yet been suggested that is the target of the navigation stock suggestion effect. The navigation stock suggestion effect lottery process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when sub-control unit 91 determines that the number of navigation stocks is stored in the second storage area (YES in step S330), the amount actually controlled by AT at the timing at which the process is performed However, the player cannot grasp that the number of remaining AT games notified by the AT notification device 60 is larger. That is, it is possible to suggest that the number of remaining AT games to be controlled by the AT is larger than the number of remaining AT games notified by the AT alarm 60, that is, it is suggested that the next AT is controlled. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation stock suggestion effect lottery in which a determination is made as to whether or not the navigation stock suggestion effect is to be executed and, if so, what kind of navigation stock suggestion effect is to be executed (step S335). ).

  Here, with reference to FIG. 19 and FIG. 20, the type of the navigation stock suggestion effect and the navigation stock suggestion effect lottery will be described. FIG. 19 is a diagram for describing types of navigation stock suggestion effects. FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a navigation stock suggestion effect determination lottery table.

  First, referring to FIG. 19, in the present embodiment, three types of navigation stock suggestion effects are provided. The suggestion effect A is an effect in which the music piece A is output from the speakers 53 and 54 over a predetermined period, and is an effect suggesting that the number of remaining navigation stocks not yet suggested is one or more. The suggestion effect B is an effect in which the song B is output from the speakers 53 and 54 over a predetermined period, and is an effect that suggests that the number of remaining navigation stocks not yet suggested is two or more. The suggestion effect C is an effect in which the song C is output from the speakers 53 and 54 over a predetermined period, and is an effect suggesting that the number of remaining navigation stocks not yet suggested is three or more.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which the navigation stock suggestion effect is performed by outputting predetermined music (sound effects, music, etc.) from the speakers 53 and 54 will be described, but instead of this or in addition to this, the navigation The stock suggestion effect may be executed by displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51, and is executed by controlling the effect effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, etc. in a predetermined manner. It may be executed by a combination of these.

  Next, the navigation stock suggestion effect lottery will be described with reference to FIG. In the navigation stock suggestion effect lottery, as shown in FIG. 20, the lottery is randomly drawn using, for example, random numbers according to the winning probabilities that differ depending on the number of remaining navigation stocks not yet suggested stored in the second storage area. Is done.

  When the remaining number of navigation stocks not yet suggested stored in the second storage area is 1, it is determined that the suggestion effect A is executed at a rate of 1% in the navigation stock suggestion effect lottery, It is determined not to execute the navigation stock suggestion effect at a ratio.

  When the number of remaining navigation stocks not yet suggested stored in the second storage area is two, it is determined in the navigation stock suggestion effect lottery that the suggestion effect A is executed at a rate of 2%. It is determined that the suggestion effect B is executed at the rate of%, and the navigation stock suggestion effect is not executed at the remaining rate.

  When the remaining number of navigation stocks not yet suggested stored in the second storage area is three or more, it is determined that the suggestion effect A is executed at a rate of 3% in the suggestion effect lottery. It is determined that the suggestion effect B is executed at the rate of 1%, it is determined that the suggestion effect C is executed at the rate of 1%, and it is determined that the navigation stock suggestion effect is not executed at the remaining rate.

  As described above, in the navigation stock suggestion effect lottery, referring to the navigation stock suggestion effect lottery table shown in FIG. 20, the number of remaining navigation stocks not yet suggested stored in the second storage area is determined. According to the distribution ratio, the navigation stock suggestion effect is executed and the type of the navigation stock suggestion effect to be executed is determined. As a result, the navigation stock suggestion effect does not suggest again the remaining navigation stock number already suggested at the timing when the navigation stock suggestion effect is executed or the remaining AT game number notified by the AT alarm 60. It can be suggested that a predetermined number of navigation stocks not yet suggested stored in the second storage area remain.

  Returning to FIG. 18, after the process of step S335, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the navigation stock suggestion effect lottery has been won (step S340). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the navigation stock suggestion effect lottery has not been won (NO in step S340), the navigation stock suggestion effect lottery process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the navigation stock suggestion effect lottery has been won (YES in step S340), the sub control unit 91 sets a navigation stock suggestion effect flag indicating that the navigation stock suggestion effect is executed in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. (Step S345). By setting the navigation stock suggestion effect flag, the navigation stock suggestion effect is executed in the effect processing during AT of FIG. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the navigation stock suggestion effect lottery process.

  As described above, the number of AT games based on the total number of Navi stocks controlled by the AT stored in the storage area by the navigation stock suggestion effect is the number of AT games suggested by the AT game number notification effect performed in the AT alarm 60. It is suggested that there are more. When the number of navigation stocks to be controlled by the AT is determined to be greater than or equal to a predetermined amount based on the outcome when winning the strawberry role, the navigation stock number is stored in the first storage area. As the suggestion effect, an effect suggesting the number of navigation stocks corresponding to the subtraction residual amount or less obtained by subtracting the number of remaining AT games suggested by the AT game number notification effect from the number of AT games based on the predetermined amount is prohibited. That is, in the navigation stock suggestion effect, the number of navigation stocks stored in the second storage area that has not been suggested yet is suggested, while the number of navigation stocks stored in the first storage area that has already been suggested is not suggested. . Thus, for example, for a player who knows that the number of navigation stocks suggested by winning a strawberry role has been determined to be greater than or equal to a predetermined amount, the number of AT games based on the suggested navigation stocks It is possible to regulate the suggestion by the Navistock suggestion effect within the range of, and it is possible to eliminate the troublesomeness of the player due to the execution of such a Navistock suggestion effect, and to the player's game Interest can be improved.

  The navigation stock suggestion effect is more than the number of subtracted games obtained by subtracting the number of remaining AT games suggested by the AT alarm 60 from the number of remaining AT games specified from the number of navigation stocks stored in the first storage area. It may be executed only when suggesting a large number of games, and may restrict the execution of a navigation stock suggestion effect that suggests the number of games less than or equal to the number of subtracted games.

[Direction processing during AT]
The sub-control unit 91 executes the notice effect, the background effect, and the navigation stock suggestion effect during the AT by executing the effect process during the AT included in the game effect execution process. Note that the sub-control unit 91 executes an AT effect process at the start of each game.

  The AT effect processing executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a flowchart for executing the AT effect processing.

  As shown in FIG. 21, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the current gaming state is AT (step S410). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the current gaming state is not in AT (NO in step S410), the sub-control unit 91 ends the AT effect process.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the current gaming state is AT (YES in step S410), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the navigation stock suggesting effect is being executed (step S415). When sub-control unit 91 determines that the navigation stock suggestion effect is being executed (YES in step S415), it ends the AT effect process.

  On the other hand, when sub-control unit 91 determines that the navigation stock suggestion effect is not being executed (NO in step S415), the remaining 5 AT game numbers reported in the AT game number notification effect performed in AT notification device 60 remain. It is determined whether or not the game is below (step S420). That is, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the remaining 5 games or less have reached the upper limit of 50 games based on the number of AT games counted in the AT management process. When the sub control unit 91 determines that the number of AT games notified by the AT notification device 60 is five or less (YES in step S420), the sub-control unit 91 ends the effect processing during AT.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the remaining number of AT games notified by the AT notification device 60 is not less than 5 games (NO in step S420), the sub-control unit 91 has received the first reel stop command from the main control unit 41. It is determined whether or not (step S425). That is, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the first reel has stopped in one game during the AT. When determining that the first reel stop command has not been received (NO in step S425), the sub control unit 91 proceeds to the process of step S440.

  On the other hand, when determining that the first reel stop command has been received (YES in step S425), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not a notice flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (step S430). When sub-control unit 91 determines that the notice flag is not set (NO in step S430), the process proceeds to step S440.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the notice flag is set (YES in step S430), the sub control unit 91 executes the notice effect and resets the set notice flag (step S435). Thereby, when the first reel is stopped in the AT game, it is possible to notify the player that the background effect is switched by the notice effect. Note that the notice effect executed at this time is continuously performed until the background effect is subsequently switched.

  Next, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not a BET command is received from the main control unit 41 (step S440). That is, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the number of bets is set by the player in one game in the AT. When it is determined that the BET command has not been received (NO in step S440), sub control unit 91 ends the effect processing during AT.

  On the other hand, when determining that the BET command has been received (YES in step S440), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the notice effect is being executed (step S445). When sub control unit 91 determines that the notice effect is not being executed (NO in step S445), the AT effect process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the notice effect is being executed (YES in step S445), sub control unit 91 ends the notice effect and switches the background effect based on the background flag (step S445). As described above, the background effect performed during the AT is switched from the normal effect to the advantageous effect, or from the advantageous effect to the normal effect when the notice effect is executed.

  Next, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the navigation stock suggestion effect flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (step S455). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the navigation stock suggestion effect flag is not set (NO in step S455), the sub-control unit 91 ends the effect processing during AT. On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the navigation stock suggestion effect flag is set (YES in step S455), the sub-control unit 91 executes the navigation stock suggestion effect based on the set navigation stock suggestion effect flag and performs navigation stock. The suggestion effect flag is reset (step S460). Thereafter, the sub control unit 91 ends the effect processing during AT.

  Here, for example, when the background effect is switched from the normal effect to the advantageous effect at the end of the AT when the remaining number of games of the AT is 5 games or less, the AT currently being performed by the player is advantageous from the normal AT. There is a risk that the user will be dissatisfied with the fact that the AT is immediately terminated despite the fact that the AT has changed to an AT state that is more advantageous than before. On the other hand, if the background effect is switched from the advantageous effect to the normal effect at the end of the AT when the number of remaining AT games is 5 or less, the AT currently being performed by the player is changed from the advantageous AT to the normal AT. There is a risk that the user will be dissatisfied with the fact that the AT state has been changed to a more unfavorable AT state despite the fact that the AT will soon end.

  However, in the present embodiment, when it is determined in the process of step S420 that the number of AT games notified by the AT game number notification effect is less than five games, the subsequent notice effect of step S435 and the background of step S450 There is no change of direction. That is, in step S240 of the AT state lottery process of FIG. 16, it is determined that the AT state has changed, the notice flag is set and the background flag is changed and set, but the number of AT games is 5 games or less. In some cases, the notice effect is not executed and the background effect is not switched.

  As described above, when the number of AT remaining games specified by the information suggested by the AT game number notification effect is 5 games or less, the execution of the notice effect is prohibited. There is no suggestion that the game will be switched to, and the player can fully enjoy the game in the AT to the end.

  Also, when the number of AT remaining games specified by the information suggested by the AT game number notification effect is 5 games or less, switching of the background effect is prohibited. There is no change, and it is possible for the player to satisfactorily digest the game in the AT to the end.

  In the present embodiment, the background effect is switched in subsequent step S450 when the notice effect is being executed in the process of step S445.

  Thus, when the number of remaining AT games is 5 or less, the execution of the notice effect is prohibited, so that the switching of the background effect can also be prohibited.

  In the present embodiment, if it is determined in step S415 that the navigation stock suggestion effect is being executed, the notice effect in step S435 and the background effect in step S450 are not switched at all. It has become. That is, it is determined that the AT state has changed in step S240 of the AT state lottery process in FIG. 16, and the notice flag is set and the navigation flag suggesting effect is being executed even though the background flag is changed and set. Sometimes, the notice effect is not executed and the background effect is not switched. Then, when the current AT with the remaining 5 games or less ends and the next set of ATs based on the navigation stock suggested by the navigation stock suggestion effect is started, the navigation is performed in step S415 of the AT effect process. Since it is determined that the stock suggestion effect is not being executed, the notice effect is executed in the subsequent step S435, and the background effect is switched in step S450.

  In this way, the notice effect is executed in the AT that is additionally controlled based on the navigation stock suggested by the navigation stock suggestion effect, not the AT that has little remaining game, and the notice is given when the number of remaining games of the AT is small. Compared with the case where the effect is executed, the player can cause the player to execute the game in the AT with the background effect after switching with a new feeling. Furthermore, since the notice effect is executed when the AT is additionally controlled, the notice effect is executed when the number of remaining games of the AT is small, the background effect is switched, and the notice is again given at the AT added immediately thereafter. The processing can be simplified as compared with the case where the effect is executed and the background effect is switched.

  In addition, since the background effect is switched in the AT that is additionally controlled based on the navigation stock suggested by the navigation stock suggestion effect, rather than the AT with less remaining game performance, the background effect is switched off when the number of AT remaining games is small. Compared with the case where it changes, it is possible to make the player execute a game in the AT with the background effect after switching with a new feeling. In addition, since the background effect is switched when the AT is additionally controlled, the background effect is switched when the number of remaining games of the AT is small, and the state suggestion effect is switched again in a predetermined period added immediately thereafter. In comparison, the processing can be simplified.

  In addition, in the AT game number notification effect, when the number of AT games under control is less than 5 games, the message lamp labeled “AT rush” switches from lighting to flashing, so that the player has the remaining AT. While making it possible to specify the number of games, it is also possible to specify that the number of remaining games is 5 or less. In this embodiment, after the AT game number notification effect is changed, the notice effect is not executed and the background effect is not switched. It can be digested satisfactorily.

[AT termination processing]
Next, the AT end process will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart for executing AT termination processing.

  As shown in FIG. 22, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a third reel stop command is received from the main control unit 41 during the AT (step S510). That is, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the third reel is stopped in one game in the AT. When it is determined that the third reel stop command has not been received (NO in step S510), sub control unit 91 ends the AT end process.

  On the other hand, when determining that the third reel stop command has been received (YES in step S510), sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the number of remaining AT games reported by AT notification device 60 is zero. (Step S515). That is, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the number of AT games counted in the AT management process has reached the upper limit value. When sub controller 91 determines that the number of remaining AT games is not 0 (NO in step S515), it terminates the AT end process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of remaining AT games is 0 (YES in step S515), sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not there is navigation stock in the first storage area (step S520). That is, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether there is a suggested number of navigation stocks.

  When sub controller 91 determines that there is navigation stock in the first storage area (YES in step S520), it subtracts 1 from the navigation stock in the first storage area. Thereby, the AT continuation effect is executed. As the AT continuation effect, for example, a message such as “Still More!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like are also controlled in a predetermined manner. It is.

  Next, the sub control unit 91 additionally updates the AT game count upper limit value in the AT management process to 50 games, and displays the number of AT games of 50 games on the AT alarm 60 (step S530). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the AT end process.

  On the other hand, when determining in step S520 that there is no navigation stock in the first storage area (NO in step S520), the sub control unit 91 determines whether there is navigation stock in the second storage area (step S535). ). That is, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether there is a navigation stock number that has not been suggested yet.

  When sub controller 91 determines that there is navigation stock in the second storage area (YES in step S535), it subtracts 1 from the navigation storage in the second storage area (step S540). Thereby, the AT continuation effect is executed.

  Next, the sub control unit 91 additionally updates the AT game count upper limit value in the AT management process to 50 games, and displays the number of AT games of 50 games on the AT alarm 60 (step S545). Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the AT end process.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that there is no navigation stock in the second storage area (NO in step S535), it is a time when there is no navigation stock, so the AT flag, the advance flag, and the background flag are set. It is cleared (step S550), and the AT termination process is terminated.

[Example of production during AT]
The main processing of the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment has been described above. Next, an example regarding the effect during AT in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is an example timing chart relating to the effects during the AT.

  In the timing chart of FIG. 23, a line indicating the counting timing of the number of AT games, a line indicating the timing at which the AT state changes due to the AT state lottery, a line indicating the manner in which the AT state changes, and a line indicating the switching timing of the background effect , And a line indicating the execution timing of the notice effect.

  First, when the AT state is non-AT, the counting of the number of AT games has not started and no background effect is performed. Thereafter, when the navigation stock is consumed by 1 and controlled by the AT, the number of AT games is counted down from the remaining 50 games (n = 50). In this example, when the AT is initially controlled, the normal AT is controlled, and the background effect is the normal effect.

  After that, when it is determined that the AT state is changed by the AT state lottery when the AT game reel rotation with the remaining 11 AT games is counted, the AT state changes from the normal AT to the advantageous AT. A notice effect is executed when the first reel is stopped. This notice effect is executed until the first reel is stopped in the next AT game in which the remaining number of AT games is 10 games, and then the background effect is switched from the normal effect to the advantageous effect. Thereby, the player can recognize that the AT state has changed from the normal AT to the advantageous AT.

  Thereafter, if it is determined that the AT state is changed again by the AT state lottery when the AT game reel rotation with the remaining AT game count is 7 games, the AT state is changed from the advantageous AT to the normal AT. A notice effect is executed when the first reel is stopped. This notice effect is executed until the first reel stops in the next AT game in which the remaining number of AT games is six games, and then the background effect is switched from the advantageous effect to the normal effect. Thereby, the player can recognize that the AT state has changed from the advantageous AT to the normal AT.

  Thereafter, if it is determined that the AT state is changed again by the AT state lottery when the AT game reel rotation is performed with the remaining four AT games, the AT state is changed from the normal AT to the advantageous AT. At this time, the announcement effect is executed and the background effect is switched at the original time. However, the timing at which the announcement effect and the background effect are switched is a period in which the AT under control is five games or less. . Therefore, the execution of the notice effect and the switching of the background effect are not executed until all the games in the AT under control are completed.

  As described above, when the number of AT remaining games specified by the information suggested by the AT game number notification effect is 5 games or less, the execution of the notice effect is prohibited. There is no suggestion that the game will be switched to, and the player can fully enjoy the game in the AT to the end.

  Further, when the number of remaining AT games specified by the information suggested by the AT game number notification effect is 5 games or less, a notice effect that suggests that the normal effect is switched to the advantageous effect with a high degree of advantage. Since execution is prohibited, there is no suggestion that the background effect is switched to a highly advantageous background effect at the end of the AT, and the player can fully enjoy the game during the AT to the end.

  Also, when the number of AT remaining games specified by the information suggested by the AT game number notification effect is 5 games or less, switching of the background effect is prohibited. There is no change, and it is possible for the player to satisfactorily digest the game in the AT to the end.

  In addition, when the number of remaining AT games specified by the information suggested by the AT game number notification effect is 5 games or less, switching from the normal effect to the advantageous effect with a high degree of advantage is prohibited. The effect is not switched to the effect with a high degree of advantage, and the player can fully enjoy the game in the AT to the end.

  When the number of AT games is 0 and the remaining navigation stock is consumed to control the next set of ATs, the notice effect and the background effect that were prohibited from being executed are switched. The

  In this way, since the notice effect is executed in the AT that is additionally controlled rather than the AT with less remaining game being executed, the player is compared with the case where the notice effect is executed when the number of AT remaining games is small. A game in the AT with the background effect after switching can be executed in a new mood. Furthermore, since the notice effect is executed when the AT is additionally controlled, the notice effect is executed when the number of remaining games of the AT is small, the background effect is switched, and the notice is again given at the AT added immediately thereafter. The processing can be simplified as compared with the case where the effect is executed and the background effect is switched.

  In addition, since the background effect is switched in the AT that is additionally controlled rather than in the AT with less remaining game, the player feels a new feeling compared to the case where the background effect is switched when the number of AT remaining games is small. It is possible to execute an AT game in the background effect after switching. In addition, since the background effect is switched when the AT is additionally controlled, the background effect is switched when the number of remaining games of the AT is small, and the state suggestion effect is switched again in a predetermined period added immediately thereafter. In comparison, the processing can be simplified.

In the timing chart shown in FIG. 23, when the AT state lottery is won at the normal AT, the gaming state immediately changes from the normal AT to the advantageous AT and the notice effect is executed. Switch from production to advantageous production. That is, after the gaming state is actually switched to the advantageous AT, the background effect is switched to the one corresponding to the advantageous AT with a delay. However, instead of this, the background effect may be switched to the advantageous effect corresponding to the advantageous AT at the timing when the gaming state is switched to the advantageous AT. For example, if you won the AT state lottery, run the announcement attraction before switching the game state to an advantageous AT, is then, would be to the jar by switching to advantageous AT gaming state with the switch to the advantageous produce a background presentation .

Similarly, in the timing chart shown in FIG. 23, when the AT state lottery is won at the advantageous AT, the gaming state immediately changes from the advantageous AT to the normal AT and the notice effect is executed. After the notice effect is executed, the background effect is displayed. Switch from advantageous production to normal production. That is, after the gaming state is actually switched to the normal AT, the background effect is switched to the one corresponding to the normal AT with a delay. However, instead of this, the background effect may be switched to the normal effect corresponding to the normal AT at the timing when the gaming state is switched to the normal AT. For example, if you won the AT state lottery, run the announcement attraction before switching the game state to the normal AT, is then, would be to the cormorants'll switch the game state to the normal AT switches the background directing the normal effect .

  For example, in FIG. 23, when the number of AT games is 11 games remaining, the AT state lottery is won and the notice effect is performed for one game (while the AT state is not changed from normal AT to advantageous AT yet). ) When the remaining number of AT games reaches 10, the normal background may be switched to the advantageous background, and the AT state may be changed from the normal AT to the advantageous AT. Then, after that, when the number of AT games becomes 7 games, the AT state may be maintained as the advantageous AT until the AT state lottery is won and the notice effect is performed for one game. According to this, there is no time lag between the change of the AT state and the switching of the background effect, and the “advantage” of the internal AT state and the apparent “advantage” of the background effect are completely in a one-to-one correspondence. be able to.

  Next, another example regarding the effect during AT in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a timing chart of another example related to an effect during AT. Note that, in FIG. 24, unlike the example illustrated in FIG. 23, an example in which a navigation stock suggestion effect is executed is illustrated.

  The timing chart of FIG. 24 shows a line indicating the count timing of the number of AT games, a line indicating the timing at which the AT state changes due to the AT state lottery, a line indicating the manner in which the AT state changes, and the execution timing of the navigation stock suggestion effect. A line indicating the timing of switching the background effect, and a line indicating the execution timing of the notice effect.

  First, when the AT state is non-AT, the counting of the number of AT games has not started and no background effect is performed. Thereafter, when the navigation stock is consumed by 1 and controlled by the AT, the number of AT games is counted down from the remaining 50 games (n = 50). In this example, when the AT is initially controlled, the normal AT is controlled, and the background effect is the normal effect.

  Thereafter, the navigation stock suggestion effect is executed when the bet number is set in the AT game in which the remaining number of AT games is 10 games. This navigation stock suggestion effect is executed until all the AT games under control are exhausted.

  After that, if it is determined that the AT state is changed by the AT state lottery when the AT game reel rotation with the remaining 9 AT games is counted, the AT state changes from the normal AT to the advantageous AT. At this time, the announcement effect is executed and the background effect is switched at the time, but the timing at which the announcement effect and the background effect are switched is during the period in which the navigation stock suggestion effect is executed. . Therefore, the execution of the notice effect and the switching of the background effect are not executed until all of the AT games being controlled are finished and controlled by the next set of ATs based on the navigation stock suggested by the navigation stock suggestion effect. It is like that.

  Then, when the number of AT games becomes 0 game and the next set of ATs is controlled by consuming 1 of the navigation stock suggested by the navigation stock suggestion production, The background effect is switched.

  In this way, the notice effect is executed in the AT that is additionally controlled based on the navigation stock suggested by the navigation stock suggestion effect, not the AT that has little remaining game, and the notice is given when the number of remaining games of the AT is small. Compared with the case where the effect is executed, the player can cause the player to execute the game in the AT with the background effect after switching with a new feeling. Furthermore, since the notice effect is executed when the AT is additionally controlled, the notice effect is executed when the number of remaining games of the AT is small, the background effect is switched, and the notice is again given at the AT added immediately thereafter. The processing can be simplified as compared with the case where the effect is executed and the background effect is switched.

  In addition, since the background effect is switched in the AT that is additionally controlled based on the navigation stock suggested by the navigation stock suggestion effect, rather than the AT with less remaining game performance, the background effect is switched off when the number of AT remaining games is small. Compared with the case where it changes, it is possible to make the player execute a game in the AT with the background effect after switching with a new feeling. In addition, since the background effect is switched when the AT is additionally controlled, the background effect is switched when the number of remaining games of the AT is small, and the state suggestion effect is switched again in a predetermined period added immediately thereafter. In comparison, the processing can be simplified.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment described above is replaced with a pachinko gaming machine 150.

[overall structure]
First, an overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 150 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 25 is a front view showing an overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 150 according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

  The pachinko gaming machine 150 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be openable and closable.

  A first special symbol display device 4A and a second special symbol display device 4B are provided at predetermined positions of the game board 200 (in the example shown in FIG. 25, on the right side of the game area).

  The first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are each composed of, for example, 7-segment or dot matrix LEDs (light emitting diodes) and the like, and are special examples that are examples of variable display (also referred to as variable display) games. In the symbol game, a special symbol (also referred to as “special symbol”), which is a plurality of types of identification information (special identification information) that can be identified, is displayed variably (variable display).

  For example, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B vary a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. indicate.

  The special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are limited to those composed of numbers indicating "0" to "9", symbols indicating "-", and the like. For example, a plurality of types of lighting patterns in which the combination of the LED to be turned on and the LED to be turned off in the 7-segment LED may be set in advance as a plurality of types of special symbols. As a plurality of types of special symbols, symbol numbers corresponding to the respective symbols are attached. As an example, numbers indicating “0” to “9” are assigned symbol numbers of “0” to “9”. The symbol indicating “−” only needs to be given the symbol number “10”. Hereinafter, the special symbol variably displayed on the first special symbol display device 4A is referred to as “first special symbol”, and the special symbol variably displayed on the second special symbol display device 4B is referred to as “second special symbol”. .

  Both the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B are formed in a square shape, for example. Note that the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol may be the same (for example, both a number indicating “0” to “9” and a symbol indicating “−”). May be different. Further, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) indicating, for example, “00” to “99”. Good.

  An image display device 500 is provided near the center of the game area on the game board 200. The image display device 500 is composed of, for example, an LCD (liquid crystal display device) or the like, and forms a display area for displaying various effect images.

  In the display area of the image display device 500, the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B display the variable display of the first special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game. For example, in a decorative symbol display area serving as a plurality of variable display portions such as three, decorative symbols that are a plurality of types of identification information (decorative identification information) that can be identified are variably displayed. The variation display of the decorative design is also included in the variation display game.

  As an example, “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are arranged in the display area of the image display device 500. Then, in response to the start of one of the variation of the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A and the variation of the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B in the special symbol game, In each of the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R, the variation of decorative symbols (for example, vertical scroll display) is started. Thereafter, when the confirmed special symbol is stopped and displayed as a variation display result in the special symbol game, in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R in the image display device 500, The finalized decorative symbol (final stop symbol) that is the decorative symbol variation display result is stopped and displayed.

  Thus, in the display area of the image display device 500, the special symbol game using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A or the special symbol using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B. In synchronization with the symbol game, a plurality of types of decorative symbols that can be distinguished from each other are displayed in a variable manner, and a definite decorative symbol resulting in a variable display result is derived and displayed (or simply referred to as “derivation”).

  In addition, for example, deriving and displaying various display symbols such as a special symbol and a decorative symbol means that identification information such as a decorative symbol is stopped and displayed (also referred to as a complete stop display or a final stop display) to end the variable display. . On the other hand, during the variation display from the start of the variation display of the decorative symbol to the display of the final decorative symbol that is the variation display result, the variation rate of the decorative symbol becomes “0”. The symbol may be stopped and displayed, for example, in a display state that causes slight shaking or expansion / contraction. Such a display state is also referred to as a temporary stop display, and although the display result in the variable display is not definitely displayed, the player can recognize that the variation of the decorative pattern due to the scroll display or the update display is not progressing. It becomes.

  For example, eight types of symbols (alphanumeric characters “1” to “8” or Chinese numerals) may be used as the decorative symbols that are displayed in a variable manner in the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R. And English characters, eight character images related to a predetermined motif, a combination of numbers, characters, symbols, and character images.

  A corresponding symbol number is assigned to each of the decorative symbols. For example, symbol numbers “1” to “8” are assigned to alphanumeric characters indicating “1” to “8”, respectively. Note that the number of decorative symbols is not limited to eight, and any number may be used as long as an appropriate number of combinations such as combinations of jackpot symbols and combinations that are lost can be configured (for example, seven or nine). .

  After the decorative display of the decorative symbols is started, the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are displayed until the fixed decorative symbols that are the variable display results are derived and displayed. In FIG. 5, for example, scroll display is performed such that the symbol number sequentially flows from the top to the bottom from the smallest to the largest, and when the decorative symbol having the largest symbol number (for example, “8”) is displayed, The decorative symbol having the smallest symbol number (for example, “1”) is displayed. Alternatively, in at least one of the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R (for example, the “left” decorative symbol display area 5L), the symbol number is scrolled from the largest to the smallest, and the symbol is displayed. When the decorative design having the smallest number is displayed, the decorative design having the largest design number may be displayed.

  In the display area of the image display device 500, a start winning storage display area 5H is arranged. In the start winning memory display area 5H, a hold memory display for displaying the variable display hold number (special symbol hold memory number) corresponding to the special symbol game is specified.

  Here, the suspension of the variable display corresponding to the special symbol game is performed by using the first start winning opening 61 formed by the normal winning ball apparatus 6A and the second starting winning opening 62 formed by the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6B. Occurs on the basis of a start winning by passing (entering). That is, a start condition (also referred to as “execution condition”) for executing a variable display game such as a special symbol game or a variable symbol display is established, but a variable display game based on the previously established start condition is being executed. When the start condition for allowing the start of the variable display game is not satisfied due to the fact that the pachinko gaming machine 150 is controlled to the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the established start condition is suspended. Done.

  For example, when a first start winning that a game ball passes (enters) through the first start winning opening 61 occurs, the start condition of the special symbol game using the first special symbol by the first special symbol display device 4A (first start) If the first start condition for starting the special symbol game using the first special symbol based on the establishment of the first start condition is not satisfied when the (condition) is satisfied, the first special symbol hold storage number is 1 is added (incremented), and execution of the special symbol game using the first special symbol is suspended.

  In addition, when a second start winning that the game ball passes (enters) through the second start winning opening 62 occurs, a special symbol game start condition using the second special symbol by the second special symbol display device 4B (second start) If the second start condition for starting the special symbol game using the second special symbol based on the establishment of the second start condition is not satisfied when the condition (condition) is satisfied, the second special symbol hold storage number is 1 is added (incremented), and execution of the special symbol game using the second special symbol is suspended.

  On the other hand, when the execution of the special symbol game using the first special symbol is started, the first special symbol holding memory number is decremented by 1 (decrement), and the special symbol game using the second special symbol is executed. Is started, the second special symbol reserved storage number is decremented by 1 (decrement).

  The variable display pending memory number obtained by adding the first special symbol reserved memory number and the second special symbol reserved memory number is also referred to as a total reserved memory number. When simply referring to the “special symbol reserved memory number”, it usually refers to a concept including any of the first special symbol reserved memory number, the second special symbol reserved memory number, and the total reserved memory number. It may also refer to a concept that includes the first special symbol reserved memory number and the second special symbol reserved memory number but excludes the total reserved memory number. In the start winning memory display area 5H, the total reserved memory number of the first special symbol reserved memory number and the second special symbol reserved memory number is displayed in an identifiable manner.

  In the example shown in FIG. 25, the first hold for displaying the special symbol hold memory number in an identifiable manner on the upper part of the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B together with the start winning memory display area 5H. A display 25A and a second hold display 25B are provided. The first hold indicator 25A displays the first special symbol hold memory number so that it can be specified. The second hold indicator 25B displays the second special symbol hold memory number so that it can be specified. Each of the first hold indicator 25A and the second hold indicator 25B has a number (for example, 4) corresponding to an upper limit value (for example, “4”) in each of the first special symbol hold memory number and the second special symbol hold memory number, for example. LED).

  In the image display device 500, a notice effect, a background effect, a special symbol game number notification effect, and the like are performed during a time-saving control period to be described later, and a background image and a character image are displayed.

  Below the image display device 500, an ordinary winning ball device 6A and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6B are provided. The normal winning ball device 6A forms, for example, a first start winning opening 61 as a start area (first start area) that is always kept in a certain open state by a predetermined ball receiving member. The normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is an electric tulip type hand having a pair of movable wing pieces that are changed into a normal open state that is a vertical position and an enlarged open state that is a tilt position by a solenoid (not shown) that is used for a normal electric play. The object (ordinary electric accessory) is provided, and the second start winning opening 62 is formed in the start area (second start area).

  As an example, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the movable wing piece is in the vertical position when the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory is in the off state, so that the game ball passes (enters) the second start winning hole 62. It is difficult to open normally. On the other hand, in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B, the game ball passes through the second start winning opening 62 by tilt control in which the movable blade piece is tilted when the solenoid for the ordinary electric accessory is in the ON state ( It will be in an expanded open state that is easy to enter.

  In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B, although the game ball can enter the second start winning port 62 even in the normal open state, the game ball may enter more than in the expanded open state. May be configured to be low. Alternatively, the normally variable winning ball device 6B may be configured such that the game ball does not enter the second starting winning port 62 by, for example, closing the second starting winning port 62 in the normally open state. In this way, the second start winning opening 62 as the second start area is in an advantageous state in which game balls easily pass (enter) and in a disadvantageous state in which game balls hardly pass (enter) or cannot pass (enter). It only needs to change.

  A game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening 61 formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by a first start opening switch (not shown). A game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening 62 formed in the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by a second start opening switch (not shown).

  A predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch, and the first special symbol reserved memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4 ") If the following, the first start condition is satisfied. Based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch, a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls are paid out as prize balls, and the second special symbol reserved memory number is set to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, “4 ]) If the following, the second starting condition is satisfied.

  The number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the first start port switch and the number of prize balls to be paid out based on the detection of the game ball by the second start port switch are: The number may be the same or different.

  A special variable winning ball device 750 is provided below the normal winning ball device 6A and the normal variable winning ball device 6B. The special variable winning ball apparatus 750 includes a large winning opening door that is opened and closed by a solenoid for a large winning opening door (not shown). The special variable winning ball apparatus 750 is a large area as a specific area that is changed between an open state and a closed state by the large winning opening door. Form a winning opening.

  As an example, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 750, when the solenoid for the grand prize opening door is in the off state, the big winning opening door closes the big winning opening and the game ball can pass (enter) the big winning opening. To lose. On the other hand, in the special variable winning ball apparatus 750, when the solenoid for the special prize opening door is in the ON state, the special prize opening door opens the grand prize winning opening, and the game ball passes (enters) the big winning prize opening. Make it easy to do. In this way, the special winning opening as a specific area changes into an open state in which a game ball easily passes (enters) and is advantageous to the player, and a closed state in which the game ball cannot pass (enters) and is disadvantageous to the player To do. Instead of the closed state where the game ball cannot pass (enter) through the big prize opening, or in addition to the closed state, a partially opened state where the game ball hardly passes (enters) through the big prize port may be provided. A game ball that has passed (entered) through the big prize opening is detected by a count switch (not shown).

  Based on the detection of the game ball by the count switch, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls are paid out as prize balls. In this way, when the game ball passes (enters) through the large winning opening which has been opened in the special variable winning ball apparatus 750, other winning openings such as the first starting winning opening 61 and the second starting winning opening 62, for example. More prize balls are paid out than when game balls pass (enter). Therefore, when the special prize winning ball device 750 is in the open state, the game ball can enter the special prize winning opening, which is a first state advantageous to the player. On the other hand, if the special prize winning device is closed in the special variable prize winning ball device 750, it becomes impossible or difficult for the player to get a prize ball by passing (entering) the game ball into the special prize winning port. This is a disadvantageous second state.

  A normal symbol display 205 is provided at a predetermined position of the game board 200 (on the left side of the game area in the example shown in FIG. 25). As an example, the normal symbol display 205 is composed of 7 segments, dot matrix LEDs, and the like, like the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B, and a plurality of types of identification information different from the special symbols. A normal symbol (also referred to as “normal symbol” or “normal symbol”) is displayed so as to be variable (variable display). Such a normal symbol variation display is referred to as a normal symbol game (also referred to as a “normal symbol game”).

  The normal symbol display 205 variably displays a plurality of types of normal symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like. A plurality of types of normal symbols are assigned symbol numbers corresponding thereto. As an example, symbol numbers “0” to “9” are assigned to numbers indicating “0” to “9”, and symbol numbers “10” are assigned to symbols indicating “−”. Just do it. Note that the normal symbol display 205 is not limited to the one that variably displays the numbers indicating “0” to “9”, the symbol indicating “−”, etc. as normal symbols. For example, “O” and “X” are displayed. Ordinary symbols are variably displayed by alternately illuminating decorative lamps (or LEDs) to be displayed or lighting a plurality of decorative lamps (or LEDs) such as “left”, “middle”, and “right” in a predetermined order. It may be a thing.

  Above the normal symbol display 205, a normal symbol hold display 25C is provided. The normal symbol hold indicator 25C includes, for example, four LEDs, and displays the normal symbol hold storage number as the number of effective passing balls that have passed through the passing gate 410.

  In the lowermost part of the game area, there is provided an out port through which game balls that have not entered any winning port are taken. Speakers 108L and 108R for reproducing and outputting sound effects and the like are provided at the upper left and right positions of the gaming machine frame 300, and a game effect lamp 900 is provided at the periphery of the gaming area.

  At the lower right position of the gaming machine frame 300, a hitting operation handle (operation knob) operated by a player or the like to launch a game ball as a game medium toward the game area is provided. For example, the hitting operation handle adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount (rotation amount) by the player or the like. The hitting operation handle only needs to be provided with a single shot switch or a touch ring (touch sensor) for stopping the driving of a shooting motor included in the hitting ball shooting device.

  A stick controller 31 </ b> A that can be operated by a player is attached to the lower part of the gaming machine frame 300. Above the stick controller 31A, there is provided a push button 31B that allows the player to perform a predetermined operation by a pressing operation.

[Progress of game]
Next, the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 150 will be schematically described.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 150, the normal symbol for executing the normal symbol variation display on the normal symbol display 205 by detecting the game ball that has passed through the passing gate 410 provided in the game area by a gate switch (not shown). The start condition is met. Thereafter, for example, when the previous normal symbol game ends, the normal symbol start condition for starting the normal symbol variation display is established, and based on this, the normal symbol game is started by the normal symbol display unit 205.

  In this normal symbol game, after a normal symbol change is started, when a predetermined time which is a normal symbol change time has elapsed, a fixed normal symbol which is a normal symbol change display result is stopped and displayed (derived display). At this time, if a specific normal symbol (a symbol per normal symbol) such as a number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol becomes “per normal symbol”. On the other hand, if a normal symbol other than the symbol per symbol such as a number or symbol other than the number indicating “7” is stopped and displayed as the fixed normal symbol, the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “ordinary symbol losing”. Become.

  Corresponding to the fact that the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol is “per normal symbol”, the enlargement / opening control (tilt control) is performed in which the movable wing piece of the electric tulip constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B becomes the tilt position. When the predetermined time elapses, normal opening control for returning to the vertical position is performed.

  The first start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the first start winning opening 61 formed in the normal winning ball apparatus 6A is detected by a first start opening switch (not shown). Thereafter, for example, the first start condition is established by the end of the previous special symbol game or the big hit gaming state, and based on this, the special symbol game is started by the first special symbol display device 4A.

  Further, the second start condition is satisfied, for example, when a game ball that has passed (entered) the second start winning opening 62 formed in the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6B is detected by a second start opening switch (not shown). Thereafter, for example, the second start condition is established by the end of the previous special symbol game or the big hit gaming state, and based on this, the special symbol game is started by the second special symbol display device 4B.

  In the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A or the second special symbol display device 4B, after the special symbol variation display is started after the special symbol variation display is started, the special symbol variation display is performed. The resulting definite special symbol (special symbol display result) is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (a big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, a “big hit” as a specific display result is obtained. If a special symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as a confirmed special symbol, the game is “lost”. After the fluctuation display result in the special symbol game becomes “big hit”, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state as a specific gaming state in which a round advantageous to the player (also referred to as “round game”) is executed a predetermined number of times.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 150 according to this embodiment, as an example, the special symbol indicating the numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” is the big hit symbol, and the special symbol indicating the symbol “−” is the lose symbol. . It should be noted that each symbol such as a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol in the special symbol game by the first special symbol display device 4A may be different from each symbol in the special symbol game by the second special symbol display device 4B. However, a special symbol common to both special symbol games may be a jackpot symbol or a lost symbol.

  After the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed as the confirmed special symbol in the special symbol game and the “big hit” as the specific display result is reached, in the big hit gaming state, the big winning door of the special variable winning ball device 750 is set to a predetermined upper limit time. The big prize opening is opened in a period until (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a period until a predetermined number (for example, 7) of winning balls are generated. Thereby, the round which makes the special variable winning ball apparatus 750 the 1st state (open state) advantageous for a player is performed.

  The special prize opening door which opened the grand prize opening during the execution of the round receives a game ball falling on the surface of the game board 200 and then closes the special prize opening, thereby enabling a special variable winning ball apparatus. 750 is changed to the second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player, and one round is completed. The round that is the open cycle of the big prize opening can be repeatedly executed until the number of executions reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”, etc.). Even before the number of rounds has reached the upper limit, the execution of the round may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a game ball has not won a big prize opening). .

  In the “left”, “middle”, and “right” decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R provided in the image display device 500, a special symbol using the first special symbol in the first special symbol display device 4A is used. In synchronization with the game or the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B, a variable display of a plurality of types of decorative symbols, each of which can be identified, is performed.

  A big hit occurs when the decorative symbols to be displayed in a variable manner in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are stopped and displayed with a combination of big hit symbols matching the same symbol type. Furthermore, when the jackpot symbol is a predetermined type of jackpot symbol (a symbol with a special display mode) among a plurality of types of jackpot symbols, the probability that the jackpot will occur fluctuates higher than in the normal state. A probability variation jackpot that becomes a probability variation state (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation state) occurs.

  For example, the decorative symbols to be displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are combinations of “3”, “3”, “3”, “5”, “5”, “5”, and “ A big hit occurs when any of the combinations of “7”, “7”, and “7” is reached. Furthermore, when the decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the decorative symbol display areas 5L, 5C, and 5R are combinations of “7”, “7”, and “7”, the probability variation jackpot that is controlled to the probability variation state.

  Note that the special display big hit symbols (“7”, “7”, “7”) that trigger the occurrence of a probable big hit are called probable big hit symbols. The jackpot symbols (“3”, “3”, “3”, “5”, “5”, “5”) other than the probable variation symbols are usually called jackpot symbols. Hereinafter, the big hit generated by the probability big hit symbol is referred to as a probable big hit symbol, and the big hit generated by the normal big hit symbol is called a normal big hit.

  Here, the normal state is a state different from a specific game state such as a big hit game state, and the initial setting state of the pachinko gaming machine 150 (for example, when the system is reset, the initialization is performed after the power is turned on. The same control as in the state in which the process is executed is performed.

  When a normal big hit or a probable big hit is generated, a round is performed in which the special variable winning ball apparatus 750 is changed to a first state (open state) that is advantageous to the player. Then, after the number of executions of the round reaches a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “15”, etc.) (after the end of the big hit gaming state), the time is controlled until the maximum number of special symbol games is played 50 times. Then, after the special symbol game for 50 times at the maximum is performed after the end of the big hit gaming state, the game is controlled to the non-time-saving state and shifted to the normal state. Note that a period during which the special symbol game for 50 times at the maximum after the end of the big hit gaming state is referred to as a short-time control period.

  In the time reduction control period, the number of games of the special symbol game is counted from the end of the big hit, and when the count reaches 50 times, the state is controlled from the time reduction state to the non-time reduction state to shift to the normal state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a special symbol game number notification effect for notifying on the screen of the image display device 500 of the number of remaining special symbol games in the short time control period is based on the count of special symbol games in the short time control period. Executed. In the present embodiment, for example, numbers are displayed on the screen of image display device 500 in a countdown format. If the remaining period of the special symbol game is equal to or shorter than a specific period (5 games or less in the present embodiment), the displayed number is switched to blinking. Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize that the number of games of the special symbol game during the short-time control period has decreased.

  In the time reduction control period, the time display control is performed, so that the variation display time (special symbol variation time) of the special symbol in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state.

  More specifically, when the time-shortening control is performed, the normal symbol display unit 205 controls the normal symbol in the normal symbol game so that the normal symbol change time (normal symbol change time) is shorter than that in the normal state, or each time the normal symbol is displayed. In the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6B based on the fact that the probability that the fluctuation display result of the normal symbol in the game is “per normal symbol” is improved as compared with that in the normal state, the fluctuation display result is “per normal symbol”. The game ball passes through the second start winning opening 62 (entrance control, such as control for making the tilt control time for performing tilt control of the movable blade piece longer than that in the normal state, and control for increasing the number of tilts than in the normal state) ) To increase the possibility that the second start condition is satisfied, and control that is advantageous to the player is performed. In this way, the control that facilitates the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 62 in accordance with the time-shortening control and is advantageous to the player is also referred to as high opening control. As the high opening control, any one of these controls may be performed, or a plurality of controls may be performed in combination.

  By performing the high opening control, the frequency at which the second start winning opening 62 is in the expanded open state is higher than when the high opening control is not performed. As a result, the second start condition for executing the special symbol game using the second special symbol in the second special symbol display device 4B can be easily established, and the special symbol game can be executed frequently. The time until the fluctuation display result becomes “big hit” is shortened. The period during which the high opening control can be performed is also referred to as a high opening control period, and this period may be the same as the period during which the time reduction control is performed.

  Further, when the probability change big hit occurs, the time change control period and the probability change state are controlled in the time reduction control period after the end of the big hit gaming state. Then, with the end of the short-time control period, the state is controlled to the non-probable change state, and the state is shifted to the normal state.

  In other words, in this embodiment, when either a big hit or a probable change big hit occurs, it is controlled in the short-time state in the short-time control period after the end of the big hit gaming state, and the big hit is a probable big hit In addition to the control to the short-time state, the control is also performed to the probability change state.

  In the present embodiment, the background effect is performed during the short-time control period. The “background effect” is an effect by a background image that is performed on the screen of the image display device 500 during the short-time control period. In the present embodiment, the effect is performed during the normal effect performed during the non-probability change and during the probability change. There is an advantageous production. In the normal effect during non-probability change, a daytime background image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 500, and in the advantageous effect during probability change, an evening background image is displayed on the screen of the image display device 500. Thus, by confirming the background effect performed on the screen of the image display device 500, the player can recognize whether or not the player is in the probability changing state.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, it can be said that the advantageous performance performed during the probability variation state is a performance with a high expectation value for the big hit probability being higher than the normal performance performed during the non-probability variation state. That is, the advantageous effect is an effect having a higher degree of advantage than the normal effect.

  In addition, in the special symbol game that is in a probable change state during the short-time control period, a falling lottery is executed every game. The “falling lottery” is a lottery in which a lottery is performed with a predetermined probability (for example, 5%, 10%, etc.), and the game state is changed from a probabilistic state to a non-probable state when winning. For this reason, in this embodiment, even if the probability variation big hit occurs and is controlled to the probability variation state during the short-time control period, if the winning lottery is won, it may be controlled to the non-probability variation state. .

  Further, when the game state changes from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state due to winning the falling lottery, the background effect is also switched accordingly. For example, an advantageous effect is performed when in the probability variation state, but when the probability variation state is changed to the non-probability variation state, the background effect is also switched from the advantageous effect to the normal effect in accordance with the change. Thereby, by confirming the background effect performed on the screen of the image display device 500, the player can recognize that the probability variation state has changed to the non-probability variation state by the falling lottery.

  Further, in the present embodiment, before the background effect is switched, a notice effect for notifying the player of the change is executed in advance. More specifically, for example, a character appears on the screen of the image display device 500 as it falls from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state, and a message image such as “It changes in the daytime!” Is displayed. Thus, by confirming the notice effect, the player can recognize that the probability variation state will soon change to the non-probability variation state.

[Control Overview]
Here, an outline of the control of the pachinko gaming machine 150 will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 150 controls a game control microcomputer, an image display device 500, and the like for controlling the gaming state by determining whether to make a big hit, whether to make a promising big hit or a normal big hit. And a production control microcomputer.

  Each time the game control microcomputer starts the special symbol game, it reads the stored memory information to determine the result of the special symbol game this time, and the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B. Display control. Furthermore, the game control microcomputer notifies the effect control microcomputer of the result of this special symbol game. Notification to the effect control microcomputer is realized by transmitting a display control command. The game control microcomputer transmits a display control command for instructing the decorative design variation start timing and variation time, the decorative design display result, and the like to the effect control microcomputer. The effect control microcomputer controls the display of the image display device 500 based on the display control command, and fluctuates and stops the decorative design so that the display result corresponding to the predetermined result of the game control microcomputer is derived and displayed. Let

  More specifically, when the first start condition or the second start condition is satisfied, the jackpot determination random number for determining whether or not to generate a big hit as the hold storage information and whether or not the big hit is normally the big hit The probability variation determination random number for determining whether or not to win is extracted at least by the game control microcomputer.

  Then, when starting the special symbol game based on the reserved memory information, a random number extracted as the reserved memory information is taken out, and based on a determination table stored in advance in a storage unit such as a ROM of the game control microcomputer, It is determined whether or not it is a big hit, and further whether or not it is a probability variation big hit. That is, whether or not to generate a jackpot by determining whether or not the random number extracted as the stored storage information matches the winning value stored in the determination table, and further whether or not to generate a probable variation jackpot Is decided.

  At this time, if the gaming state at the start of the special symbol game is the normal state, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the normal-time big hit determination table, and further, the probable big hit based on the normal-time positive change big hit determination table. It is determined whether or not. In addition, when the game state at the start of the special symbol game is a probabilistic change state, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit based on the jackpot determination table for probability change, and further whether the probability change big hit is based on the probability change jackpot determination table for probability change. It is determined whether or not.

  Here, the winning jackpot determination table for probability change used in the probability changing state stores more winning values for winning the jackpot than the normal jackpot determination table for normal use. As a result, the big hit is more likely to occur in the probability variation state than in the normal state.

  In addition, during the short-time control period, the game control microcomputer transmits a special symbol game start command for notifying that the special symbol game has started every game to the effect control microcomputer. Upon receiving this command, the effect control microcomputer counts the number of executions of the special symbol game during the short-time control period. The effect control microcomputer executes a special symbol game number notification effect every time the special symbol game ends, and uses the numerical value for the number of remaining special symbol games on the screen of the image display device 500. Inform.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer executes a falling lottery every game in a special symbol game that is in a probable change state during the short-time control period. When the winning lottery is won, the probability variation state is controlled to the non-probability variation state, and a non-probability variation state control command for notifying the fact is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer. Upon receiving this command, the effect control microcomputer executes the notice effect in the image display device 500 and switches the background effect from the advantageous effect to the normal effect.

  Here, the effect control microcomputer may execute the notice effect when the non-probability change state control command is received from the game control microcomputer when the number of remaining games of the special symbol game is five or less. The background effect is not switched.

  For example, if the background effect switches from the advantageous effect to the normal effect at the end of the short-time control period when the number of remaining special symbol games is 5 or less, the player changes from the probabilistic state to the non-probable state. There is a risk that the user will be dissatisfied with having changed from an advantageous probability variation state to an unfavorable non-probability variation state despite the end of the short-time control period.

  However, in the present embodiment, when the number of remaining special symbol games is 5 or less, the execution of the notice effect is prohibited, so that it is switched to the background effect having a different degree of advantage at the end of the short-time control period. There is no suggestion, and the player can fully enjoy the game during the short-time control period until the end.

  In addition, when the number of remaining special symbol games is 5 or less, switching of the background effect is prohibited, so that the player does not switch to the background effect with a different degree of advantage at the end of the time-saving control period, and the player can control the time-saving time. The game during the period can be satisfactorily digested to the end.

[Timing chart for performance during short-time control]
The main configuration and operation of the pachinko gaming machine 150 in the present embodiment have been described above. Next, the effect during the time-saving control in the present embodiment will be described more specifically with reference to the timing charts shown in FIGS.

  First, FIG. 26 is a timing chart of an example relating to effects during the short-time control period when the timing at which the probability variation state is controlled to the non-probability variation state by the falling lottery is not less than the remaining five games of the number of special symbol games.

  In the timing chart of FIG. 26, a line indicating the count timing of the special symbol game during the short-time control period, a line indicating the timing of falling from the probability variation state to the non-probability variation state by the falling lottery, a line indicating the manner in which the probability variation state changes, A line indicating the switching timing of the background effect and a line indicating the execution timing of the notice effect are shown.

  First, when a probable big hit has occurred and a big hit game is in progress, since it is not the short-time control period, the counting of the number of special symbol games has not started, and no background effect is performed. After that, when the big hit game ends, a time-short control period starts, and the number of special symbol games is counted down from the remaining 50 games (n = 50). In this example, since the probability variation big hit has occurred, at the beginning of the time reduction control period, it is controlled to the probability variation state, and the background effect is an advantageous effect.

  After that, if the falling lottery is won at the start of the special symbol game where the remaining number of special symbol games is 8 games, the probability change state is changed to the non-probability change state, and the notice effect is executed. This notice effect is executed until the special symbol game won by the falling lottery ends, and then the background effect is switched from the advantageous effect to the normal effect. Thus, by confirming the background effect, the player can recognize that the probability variation state has changed to the non-probability variation state.

  In the present embodiment, once it is controlled to the non-probable change state by the falling lottery, it is not controlled again to the probabilistic state in the subsequent short-time control period. Therefore, the normal performance is continuously executed as it is in the time-saving control period after winning the falling lottery. And when the count of the number of special symbol games becomes 0 games, the time-shortening control period is ended and the execution of the background effect is also ended.

  On the other hand, FIG. 27 is a timing chart of another example relating to the effects during the short-time control period when the timing at which the probability variation state is controlled to the non-probability variation state by the falling lottery is less than or equal to the remaining five special symbol games.

  In the timing chart of FIG. 27, the falling lottery is won at the start of a special symbol game in which the number of special symbol games is counted as the remaining four games. Then, the probability variation state changes to the non-probability variation state. At this time, the announcement effect is executed and the background effect is switched at the original time. However, the timing at which the announcement effect and the background effect are switched is a period in which the AT under control is five games or less. . For this reason, execution of the notice effect and switching of the background effect are not performed.

  As described above, since the execution of the notice effect is prohibited when the number of remaining games of the special symbol game specified by the information suggested by the special symbol game number notification effect is 5 or less, it is advantageous at the end of the short-time control period. There is no suggestion of switching to a background effect with a different degree, and the player can fully enjoy the game during the short-time control period to the end.

  In addition, when the number of remaining special symbol games specified by the information suggested by the special symbol game number notification effect is 5 games or less, switching of the background effect is prohibited. Without switching to a different background effect, the player can fully enjoy the game during the short-time control period.

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

[Regular period]
In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, “AT” is exemplified as the “predetermined period”. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 150 according to the second embodiment, the “predetermined period” is described as being in the “short-time control state”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other predetermined periods may be used.

  For example, in the case of the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the “predetermined period” may be an RT state where the winning probability of replay is improved or a big hit gaming state such as BB or RB. Good.

  Further, for example, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 150 according to the second embodiment, the “predetermined period” may be a probability variation state, a big hit gaming state, or the like.

  Further, the “predetermined period” is not an advantageous state such as an AT or a short time control state, but may be an unfavorable state such as a normal gaming state.

[Advantage]
In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the “advantage” has been described based on the difference between the winning probability and the number of grants of the navigation stock between the normal AT and the advantageous AT. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 150 according to the second embodiment, the “advantage” has been described based on the presence or absence of the control to the probability changing state during the short-time control period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the advantage may be determined by other methods.

  For example, in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the “advantage” may be determined by two types of RT states having different replay winning probabilities. More specifically, the advantage may be changed by controlling the gaming state to either an advantageous RT with a high replay winning probability or an unfavorable RT with a lower replay winning probability than the advantageous RT. .

Further, for example, if the pachinko machine 150 according to the second embodiment, "advantageous degree" is highly advantageous degree time reduction state, to set the non-time-shortening conditions advantageous degree is low, the time-shortening The advantage may be changed depending on whether or not the state is controlled.

[Advantage]
In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, an advantageous effect is performed if the AT is advantageous, and a normal effect is performed if the AT is normal. . Therefore, there is a one-to-one correspondence between the “advantage” of the internal AT state and the apparent “advantage” of the background effect. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 150 according to the second embodiment, an advantageous effect is performed in the probability variation state, and a normal effect is performed in the non-probability variation state. There was no production. Therefore, there is a one-to-one correspondence between the “advantage” when the internal state is a probabilistic state and the apparent “advantage” of the background effect.

  However, for example, in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when the advantageous effect is being performed, the AT state is the advantageous AT with a high probability (for example, 80% probability), and the normal effect is performed. The AT state may be the normal AT with a high probability (for example, 80% probability). In other words, there is a possibility that the AT is normal with a low probability (for example, a probability of 20%) even when an advantageous performance is being performed, and a low probability (for example, a probability of 20%) even when the normal performance is being performed. May be an advantageous AT. In this way, by including a gaze effect in the background effect, the “advantage” of the internal AT state and the apparent “advantage” of the background effect do not necessarily correspond one-to-one. In this case, the player depends on the prediction of the current AT state by confirming the background effect. For example, when the advantageous effect is being performed, the AT state has a high probability. It can be expected to be an advantageous AT. In other words, the advantageous effect may be an effect with a high expected value that is an advantageous AT, and the normal effect may be an effect with a high expected value that is a normal AT.

  Similarly, in the pachinko gaming machine 150 according to the second embodiment, the advantageous effect is an effect with a high expectation value in a probabilistic state, and the normal effect is an effect with a high expectation value in an indeterminate state. Also good.

[Background switching timing by prohibited means]
In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the background effect switching is prohibited on the basis of when the remaining number of AT games in the AT control state is 5 games or less as the background effect switching timing by the prohibiting means. . Also, in the pachinko gaming machine 150 according to the second embodiment, the background effect is switched based on the timing when the background effect is switched by the prohibition means when the number of special symbol games in the short-time control state is five or less. It was prohibited. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and background effect switching may be prohibited based on other timings.

  For example, the game number is not limited to the remaining 5 games or less, but may be based on the timing at which the player feels that the controlled AT or the short-time control state is almost over, such as 4 games or less or 3 games or less. . In addition, the AT and the time-short control state are not limited to those determined by the number of games, but if the player is determined by time, for example, it is completed in 30 minutes, for example, the remaining time is 5 minutes until the end time. On the basis of the timing at which it feels that there is less, switching of the background effect may be prohibited thereafter.

[About period suggestion]
In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, as the “period suggesting effect”, the number of remaining games is notified by a numerical image using the AT notification device 60. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 150 according to the second embodiment, the number of remaining games is notified by a numerical image using the image display device 500 as a “period suggesting effect”. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the remaining number of games may be notified to the player by other means.

  For example, it is not limited to always displaying a countdown number image on the screen, but only when the number of remaining games is reduced, a number image is displayed to inform the player that the number of remaining games has decreased. There may be. Moreover, not only a numerical image but the information by the effect by a character image etc. may be used. Moreover, not only an image but a speaker etc. may be used to notify music. Any means may be used as long as the player understands that the number of remaining games has decreased.

[About notice effect]
In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment and the pachinko gaming machine 150 according to the second embodiment, the “notice effect” is notified that the background effect is switched by the effect by the character image immediately before the background effect is switched. It was something to do. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other notice effects may be used. For example, not only a character image but also a sound may be heard through a speaker or the like to notify the switching of the background effect. Further, the notice effect may be executed not only immediately before the background effect is switched, but also before a predetermined period (for example, within a short period of 2 games or within 5 minutes) before the background effect is switched.

  Further, the “notice effect” has a role only to suggest that the background effect is switched, but may have other roles. For example, in the notice effect, it is suggested that the background effect is switched by issuing a message image such as “I will change in the evening!” By the character, and the selected small role (strawberry) due to the color difference of the message image It may also have a role that suggests the type of role winning.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment and the pachinko gaming machine 150 according to the second embodiment, when the “notice effect” is performed, the background effect is switched with a probability of 100%. Even when the “notice effect” is performed, the background effect may not be switched with a predetermined probability (for example, 20%). That is, the “notice effect” may be a gaze effect.

  In addition, the “notice effect” suggested that the background effect is directly switched to the player like the message image “It changes in the evening!” By the character of this embodiment. For example, a character with a background color to be switched (a red color that suggests evening in the case of an advantageous effect) may appear to indirectly indicate that the background effect is switched to the player. .

[Background production]
In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment and the pachinko gaming machine 150 according to the second embodiment, only two types of a normal effect and an advantageous effect are set as background effects. A plurality of types of background effects including normal effects and advantageous effects may be set, or one of these background effects may be switched.

[Occupancy rate of normal AT in AT state]
In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, if the current AT state is a normal AT, the probability of maintaining the normal AT is high, and if the current AT state is an advantageous AT, it is advantageous. The winning probability of the AT state lottery table is set so that the probability of maintaining the AT is high.

  However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if the current AT state is the normal AT or the advantageous AT, the winning probability may be set so that the normal AT is easily controlled. According to this, there is a high probability that the AT state during the AT is normally controlled by the AT, and it is difficult to control by the advantageous AT. By doing so, the player's joy when controlled by the advantageous AT is further increased. In this case, if the background effect is switched to the advantageous effect when the number of AT games is less than five games or less and the background effect is switched to the advantageous effect, it is controlled to the advantageous AT that is rarely controlled. The player's dissatisfaction with the AT ending soon becomes great. Therefore, as in the present embodiment, when the number of AT games is small, it is prohibited to switch from the normal effect to the background effect, so that the game during the AT is satisfied to the end without causing the player to feel dissatisfied. The effect that can be digested is even greater.

[About Navistock suggestion]
In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the navigation stock suggestion effect is an effect of notifying only true information based on the number of navigation stocks not yet suggested to the player. However, the navigation stock suggestion effect may include both true information and false information, including the case where a so-called gasse effect is produced. In this way, even when the navigation stock suggestion effect is executed, the next AT is not necessarily performed after the current AT is ended, so the background effect is produced when the number of AT games is small. The risk that the player will be dissatisfied when is switched. Therefore, as in this embodiment, by prohibiting the switching of the background effect when the number of AT games is low, the game in the AT can be satisfactorily digested to the end without causing the player to feel dissatisfied. The effect that can be increased.

[About AT lottery]
In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the normal AT and the advantageous AT are distinguished from each other according to the winning probability of granting the navigation stock and the number of granting of the navigation stock. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and, for example, the advantageous AT may be different from the normal AT in the small role or bonus winning probability during the AT control.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, the navigation stock number lottery is executed only when the strawberry role is won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and lottery may be performed when other winning combinations are won. At this time, it is preferable that the number of navigation stocks to be given is suggested, depending on the outcome of winning.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, only two types of normal AT and advantageous AT are set as the AT state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and there are a plurality of types including the normal AT and advantageous AT. The AT state may be set.

[About Navi target roles]
When the navigation target combination of the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment is RT0, it is Lips A to F, left bells A to D, middle bells A to D, and right bells A to D, and is RT2. In some cases, the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D are not limited thereto, but may be other combinations. For example, the navigation target combination may include melon and strawberry, and may notify that the melon has been won or the strawberry has been won when winning.

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

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

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

  Further, in the first embodiment, a slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine for setting bets using game balls, It may be a full credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

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

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

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

  (5) The slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment derives a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas (transparent windows 3) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can each be identified. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals, credits) and a plurality of variable display areas. In a slot machine in which one game is completed when display results are derived for all of the above, and a winning can be generated according to a combination of display results derived in each of a plurality of variable display areas as a result of one game There may be.

[Other Modifications of the Second Embodiment and Features of the Embodiment]
(1) In the second embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine provided with the first special symbol display device 4A and the second special symbol display device 4B has been described. However, in the pachinko gaming machine provided with one special symbol display device. There may be.

  (2) In the second embodiment, the device configuration of the pachinko gaming machine, the data configuration, the processing shown in the flowchart, the various display operations including the display operation of the display image in the display area of the image display device 500, etc. Changes and modifications can be arbitrarily made without departing from the spirit of the invention. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a winning ball, but responds to detection of a winning ball by enclosing the gaming ball. It can also be applied to enclosed game machines that give points.

  (3) In the second embodiment, display control, sound control, and lamp control are performed as effect control means for controlling the effect control device including the image display device 500 (control of the effect of the game) based on the control signal. It is also possible to provide an effect control board (particularly an effect control CPU) capable of comprehensively controlling. The present invention is not limited to this, and a microcomputer (CPU) that performs display control, a microcomputer (CPU) that performs sound control, and a microcomputer (CPU) that performs lamp control are provided. Even if a microcomputer is provided with a display control command, a sound control command, and a lamp control command, each microcomputer individually executes each control according to the command. Good.

  (4) The second embodiment is not limited to a payout type gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of prize balls in response to detection of a prize ball, but the game balls are enclosed as follows. The present invention can also be applied to an enclosed game machine that gives points in response to detection. More specifically, the pachinko gaming machine 150 of the above-described second embodiment pays out a game ball as a prize to the player, and uses the game ball from which the player has been paid out (may be a rental ball). Although it was a game machine that was launched into the area and played, it was used for games using the number of times that is the game value of the size specified by the record information of the game recording medium such as prepaid cards and membership cards A game score is given to the player, and the player plays the game ball enclosed in the game machine using the game score given or the game score given by winning the game. It may be a gaming machine. In other words, after the game medium (game ball) passes through the start area, based on the establishment of the start condition that allows the start of the variable display, a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified are displayed in a variable manner and a display result is derived. A game machine that includes a variable display device for displaying, and when the specific display result is derived and displayed on the variable display device, the game machine shifts to a specific game state that is advantageous to a player. A game ball encapsulated in the gaming machine is used to play the game area, and the game score is subtracted in response to the game ball being driven, and the game ball wins the winning area provided in the game area. Depending on the situation, a game score may be added. Such a gaming machine includes a gaming recording medium insertion slot for inserting a gaming recording medium in which information capable of specifying the magnitude of gaming value that can be used to add gaming scores, and a gaming recording You may provide the game recording medium processing means which reads the recording information currently recorded on the game recording medium inserted in the medium insertion port.

  (5) The second embodiment can also be applied to an apparatus such as a game machine that simulates the operation of a pachinko gaming machine. The program and data for realizing the above-described embodiment are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like by a detachable recording medium, but a storage device that the computer device or the like has in advance. You may take the form that is distributed by pre-installing. Further, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter. 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. Further, the game may be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

  (6) The pachinko gaming machine 150 according to the second embodiment is provided in a game area (game board 200) and a start area (first start) in which a predetermined start condition is satisfied when a game medium (game ball) enters. The winning opening 61, the second starting winning opening 62), and a variation for deriving and displaying the display result by performing a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information (decorative symbols) each identifiable based on the establishment of the starting condition. The display device (image display device 500) is provided in the game area, and changes to one of a first state (open state) advantageous to the player and a second state (closed state) disadvantageous to the player. Variable winning means (special variable winning ball device 750), and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display result (big hit), the variable winning a prize Means It may be a pachinko machine to be controlled to an advantageous specific game state for the player for changing the first state (jackpot gaming state).

  It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display Switch, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM, 51 liquid crystal display, 60 AT alarm, 4A first special symbol display device, 4B second special symbol Display device, 5H start winning memory display area, 61 first start winning port, 62 second start winning port, 150 pachinko machine, 500 image display device, 750 special variable winning ball device.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of changing the advantage in the specific state during the specific state ,
During said specific state, the number of times indicated demonstration execution means for executing a number of suggested effect suggests remaining game count of the specific state,
Advantage change means capable of changing the advantage in the specific state during the specific state;
One of a plurality of types of game effects including a first game effect and a second game effect is executed during the specific state , and when the second game effect is being executed. A game effect execution means for executing the game effect so that the degree of advantage is higher than when the first game effect is being executed;
A means for switching the game effect between the first game effect and the second game effect based on a change in the advantage by the advantage changing means , wherein the game effect is changed from the first game effect to the first game effect. A second game effect, and an effect switching means capable of switching from the second game effect to any one of the first game effects ;
A gaming machine comprising: prohibiting means for prohibiting switching of the game effects by the effect switching means when the remaining number of games suggested by the number suggesting effect is equal to or less than a specific number of times that is a plurality of times .

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