JP6118526B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention, each is provided with a variable display unit capable of displaying variations of a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying, after changing display of the variable display unit, deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit In addition, the present invention relates to a slot machine that can generate a winning according to a display result.

  Conventionally, as such a slot machine, there are, for example, small combinations, bonuses, and replays as types of winning combinations. Here, in the winning of a small role, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small role. In the bonus winning, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In the replay winning, a profit can be obtained that the next game can be performed without consuming new medals for setting the bet amount.

  In order for winning of each combination to occur, generally, a winning flag must be set by winning an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when the start lever is operated). And, when the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination in the internal lottery can be drawn within the range of the predetermined number of frames, the effective combination is arranged, and the winning combination not in the internal lottery is configured. Reel control is performed so that the combination of symbols is not aligned with an effective line.

  As such a slot machine, it is advantageous for a player such as an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) for notifying information on a lottery result by starting a mission to present a predetermined achievement condition and establishing the achievement condition. There was a thing which gives the privilege of controlling to a state (for example, refer to patent documents 1).

JP 2010-259707 A

However, in the slot machine in Patent Document 1, benefits will not be granted only when enacted the conditions that have been presented in the mission that has been executed. Therefore, even enacted other conditions presented in different other mission mission running, advantageously degree for the player was not improved at all. As a result, in the case where different other conditions are the conditions that have been presented has been established, there, it would have aroused the unfortunate feeling to the player, there is a fear that lowering the interest of the game .

The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and its object is to provide a slot machine capable ERROR such matters have been presented to improve the enjoyment of the game even when a condition is satisfied.

The slot machine according to the first aspect of the present application is:
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A presentation effect executing means for executing one of a plurality of types of presentation effects including a first presentation effect that presents a first condition among a plurality of types of conditions and a second presentation effect that presents a second condition. When,
A privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege by satisfying at least one of the plurality of conditions.
By satisfying the second condition when the first presentation effect is being executed, the privilege granting unit has none of the plurality of types of presentation effects being executed for the player. Sometimes a specific privilege that is larger than when the second condition is satisfied and smaller than when the first condition is satisfied is given when the first presentation effect is being executed.
The slot machine according to the second aspect of the present application is:
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A presentation effect executing means for executing one of a plurality of types of presentation effects including a first presentation effect that presents a first condition among a plurality of types of conditions and a second presentation effect that presents a second condition. When,
A privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege by satisfying at least one of the plurality of conditions.
By satisfying the second condition when the first presentation effect is being executed, the privilege granting unit has none of the plurality of types of presentation effects being executed for the player. A specific privilege that is larger than when the second condition is satisfied sometimes and smaller than when the second condition is satisfied is provided when the second presentation effect is being executed.
The slot machine may have the following configuration.
(1) A variable display device capable of starting a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game value and variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified A slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is ended by deriving the display result and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Multiple types of presentation including a first presentation effect (normal mission A) that presents the first achievement condition among the multiple types of achievement conditions and a second presentation effect (normal mission B) that presents the second achievement condition A presentation effect executing means (Sd4 in FIG. 13) for executing one of the effects;
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege (right, AT) by satisfying the achievement condition presented by the presentation effect being executed when any of the plurality of types of presentation effects is being executed ( Se18) of FIG.
Satisfying the second achievement condition when the first presentation effect is being executed (after determining YES in Sd2 of FIG. 13, when NO is determined in Sd6 or YES is determined in Sd5) Etc., the benefit granting means is larger than when the second achievement condition is satisfied when none of the plurality of types of presentation effects is executed (for example, for the player) A specific privilege that is smaller (for example, not granted to the right) than when the first achievement condition is satisfied when the first presentation effect is being executed is given (Sd8 in FIG. 13). The additional mission effect lottery process at Sd12 and the special mission effect lottery process at Sd12 are executed).

  According to such a configuration, even when the first presentation effect is being executed, a specific privilege is given by satisfying the second achievement condition. In addition, the advantage of a specific privilege is greater than when the second achievement condition is satisfied when the presentation effect is not executed, and when the first achievement condition is satisfied when the first presentation effect is executed Smaller than. For this reason, while having a sense of expectation for satisfying the achievement condition that is presented, the feeling of disappointment due to satisfying the second achievement condition that is not presented when the first presentation effect is being executed is reduced. By giving at least a specific privilege, it is possible to have a moderate expectation without a privilege having a greater advantage than when satisfying the presented achievement condition. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game while the presentation effect is being executed. In addition, in spite of satisfying the achievement condition that is presented, there is a disadvantage that a privilege is given so that the advantage for the player becomes higher when the achievement condition that is not presented is satisfied Occurrence can be prevented in advance.

  In addition, the opportunity to give a specific specification should just be satisfy | filled by satisfying the achievement conditions which are not presented by the presentation presentation currently performed, and the conditions (for example, mission lottery which are not presented by the presentation presentation) It may also be established when a winning combination other than the mission winning combination among the target combinations is satisfied.

  Further, the privilege granting means may grant a privilege so that the degree of advantage differs depending on the type of fulfillment achievement condition or the type of presentation effect (see the right granting process in the embodiment), and the fulfillment achieved Regardless of the type of condition or the type of presentation effect, a privilege with the same advantage may be given (see the “About the privilege to be given” column in the modification).

  The presentation effect executing means may be any means that executes the presentation effect when a predetermined specific condition is satisfied, and the specific condition is satisfied at a predetermined ratio according to the determination result of the prior determination means. Alternatively, it may be established at a predetermined rate according to the display result derived by the derivation control means, or may be established by a predetermined lottery.

  In addition, a privilege is a direct benefit to a player, such as a privilege that directly gives a player a value for gaming, such as the right to control to the AT state, a setting suggesting effect, an increase in the type of effect, etc. Special benefits that do not favor the provision of gaming value.

(2) A variable display device capable of starting a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value and variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified A slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is ended by deriving the display result and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Multiple types of presentation including a first presentation effect (normal mission A) that presents the first achievement condition among the multiple types of achievement conditions and a second presentation effect (normal mission B) that presents the second achievement condition A presentation effect executing means (Sd4 in FIG. 13) for executing one of the effects;
A privilege granting means for granting a privilege (right, AT) by satisfying the achievement condition presented by the presentation effect being executed when any of the plurality of types of presentation effects is being executed ( Se18) of FIG.
Satisfying the second achievement condition when the first presentation effect is being executed (after determining YES in Sd2 of FIG. 13, when NO is determined in Sd6 or YES is determined in Sd5) Etc., the benefit granting means is larger than when the second achievement condition is satisfied when none of the plurality of types of presentation effects is executed (for example, for the player) A specific privilege that is smaller (for example, not granted to the right) than when the second achievement condition is satisfied when the second presentation effect is being executed is given (Sd8 in FIG. 13). The additional mission effect lottery process at Sd12 and the special mission effect lottery process at Sd12 are executed).

  According to such a configuration, even when the first presentation effect is being executed, a specific privilege is given by satisfying the second achievement condition. In addition, the advantage of a specific privilege is greater than when the second achievement condition is satisfied when the presentation effect is not executed, and when the second achievement condition is satisfied when the second presentation effect is executed Smaller than. For this reason, while having a sense of expectation for satisfying the achievement condition that is presented, the feeling of disappointment due to satisfying the second achievement condition that is not presented when the first presentation effect is being executed is reduced. By giving at least a specific privilege, it is possible to have a moderate expectation without a privilege having a greater advantage than when satisfying the presented achievement condition. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game while the presentation effect is being executed. In addition, in spite of satisfying the achievement condition that is presented, there is a disadvantage that a privilege is given so that the advantage for the player becomes higher when the achievement condition that is not presented is satisfied Occurrence can be prevented in advance.

  In addition, the opportunity to give a specific specification should just be satisfy | filled by satisfying the achievement conditions which are not presented by the presentation presentation currently performed, and the conditions (for example, mission lottery which are not presented by the presentation presentation) It may also be established when a winning combination other than the mission winning combination among the target combinations is satisfied.

  Further, the privilege granting means may grant a privilege so that the degree of advantage differs depending on the type of fulfillment achievement condition or the type of presentation effect (see the right granting process in the embodiment), and the fulfillment achieved Regardless of the type of condition or the type of presentation effect, a privilege with the same advantage may be given (see the “About the privilege to be given” column in the modification).

  The presentation effect executing means may be any means that executes the presentation effect when a predetermined specific condition is satisfied, and the specific condition is satisfied at a predetermined ratio according to the determination result of the prior determination means. Alternatively, it may be established at a predetermined rate according to the display result derived by the derivation control means, or may be established by a predetermined lottery.

  In addition, a privilege is a direct benefit to a player, such as a privilege that directly gives a player a value for gaming, such as the right to control to the AT state, a setting suggesting effect, an increase in the type of effect, etc. Special benefits that do not favor the provision of gaming value.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The privilege granting unit performs a privilege (execution of a new mission effect, extension of a mission period, execution of a navigation effect, etc.) for increasing the ratio of satisfying the achievement condition presented in the presentation effect as the specific privilege. (FIGS. 17, 19, and 24).

  According to such a structure, since the ratio which satisfies the achievement condition currently shown by the presentation effect becomes high by giving a specific privilege, the ratio by which a privilege is provided by a privilege provision means becomes high. As a result, a sense of expectation due to the provision of a specific privilege can be increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) In any one of the slot machines (1) to (3),
The privilege granting means presents an achievement condition different from the achievement condition presented as the specific privilege (Sd8 in FIG. 13), and grants a special privilege by presenting a predetermined number of achievement conditions (FIG. 13 Sd10).

  According to such a configuration, the player can be focused on the number of achievement conditions presented. As a result, in addition to satisfying the presented achievement conditions, the player can have a sense of expectation that a predetermined number of achievement conditions will be presented and a special privilege will be given. Can be improved.

  The special privilege only needs to have a smaller advantage than the privilege granted when the achievement condition presented by the presentation effect is satisfied. Thereby, a moderate expectation can be given without giving a privilege with a big advantage compared with the time of satisfying the achievement conditions shown.

(5) In any one of the above slot machines (1) to (4),
The first achievement condition and the second achievement condition are achievement conditions that can be satisfied simultaneously (achievement by winning a watermelon or cherry and achievement by obtaining a predetermined number of points)
The presentation effect execution means can execute a presentation effect that presents the first achievement condition and the second achievement condition (special mission effect),
When the first presentation effect is being executed, the privilege granting means has a combined advantage of a privilege that is granted by satisfying both the first achievement condition and the second achievement condition. A privilege is given so that it becomes larger when the condition and the second achievement condition are satisfied at the same time than when the condition is satisfied at a different timing (Se18 in FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether or not the first achievement condition and the second achievement condition are satisfied at the same time. As a result, in addition to satisfying the presented achievement conditions, the player can have a sense of expectation for simultaneously satisfying the first achievement condition and the second achievement condition, thereby improving the interest of the game. be able to.

(6) In any one of the above slot machines (1) to (5),
The presentation effect executing means includes
The presentation effect is executed based on the fact that the start condition including at least the specific condition is satisfied (winning the mission lottery target role) (FIG. 15 and the like)
After the specific condition is satisfied while the achievement condition is presented by the presentation effect, and after the presentation of the achievement condition is completed without satisfying the achievement condition (after it is determined Yes in Se8 in FIG. 20) When the achievement condition is presented again (when it is determined Yes in Se20 of FIG. 20), a presentation effect is presented that presents the special achievement condition that is easier to satisfy than the completed achievement condition (FIG. 17).

  According to such a configuration, when the specific condition is satisfied while the achievement condition is presented, even if the achievement condition is not satisfied, the special achievement condition is presented, so the interest is reduced. Can be prevented. Here, even if the specific condition is satisfied while the achievement condition is presented, a situation where no merit is given to the player may cause a decrease in interest. However, if the specific condition is satisfied while presenting the achievement condition, the presentation effect executing means is more likely to satisfy the presented achievement condition as a new achievement condition without satisfying the achievement condition. Present special achievement conditions. Therefore, in the game where the achievement condition is presented, the player expects that the privilege will be granted by satisfying the achievement condition, and the special achievement condition is satisfied by satisfying the specific condition without satisfying the achievement condition. Can be expected to be presented, and can prevent a decline in interest.

(7) In any one of the above slot machines (1) to (6),
The presentation effect execution means is stored in a predetermined storage area each time a predetermined condition (point granting condition) is satisfied until a specific period (mission period) elapses after the start condition is satisfied (mission selection). Including a specific presentation effect executing means for executing a specific presentation effect controlled to a specific state (point mission effect) for updating a value (acquired points);
The achievement condition presented by the specific presentation effect is satisfied when the stored value updated during the specific state reaches a predetermined achievement value (point to achieve the mission),
When the specific presentation effect is being executed, the slot machine includes period information (the number of remaining games) according to the remaining period until the specific period elapses, achievement value information according to the achievement value (mission completion and And notification means (Se13 to Se15 in FIG. 20, FIG. 27 (c)) for notifying update information (number of points until mission completion) according to the update status of the stored value,
The specific presentation effect executing means is a value at which the stored value at a predetermined timing (after the 11th game from the start of the mission effect) during the specific period can be expected to reach the predetermined timing. If it is less than a threshold (appropriate value) that can be expected to reach the achievement value by the end of the specific period, the specific period ends from the predetermined timing rather than the threshold or more. In the meantime, advantageous control (Sf5 to Sf8 in FIG. 21, FIGS. 22B and 22C) for updating the stored value so as to be advantageous to the player is performed.

  According to such a configuration, the stored value at a predetermined timing during the specific period is less than the threshold value, and the stored value reaches the achieved value from the period information, the achieved value information, and the update information that are notified by the notification unit. Even when the situation cannot be expected at a predetermined timing, advantageous control is performed in which the stored value is updated so as to be advantageous to the player between the predetermined timing and the end of the specific period. For this reason, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the stored value reaches the achievement value and the privilege is given after the predetermined timing.

  “A value that can be expected to be reached at a predetermined timing” is a value (average) that is probabilistically calculated to be reached at a predetermined timing from the rate at which the stored value is updated and the size of the updated value. Or a value that needs to be reached on average at a predetermined timing in order to reach the achievement value (see the [About threshold value] column in the modification). Further, the “value that can be expected to be reached at a predetermined timing” may be a value that is proportional to the length of the period that has elapsed from the control to the specific state until the predetermined timing is reached. It may be a value that increases as the length of the period that has passed from the control to the predetermined timing becomes longer (see the [About threshold value] column in the modification).

  “If you have reached this value, you can expect to reach the achievement value by the end of the specific state” means that you cannot expect to reach the achievement value at least by the end of the specific period. It may be a value that does not have to be an arbitrary value, and may be a value that causes the expectation to reach the achievement value by the end of the specific period at a certain level or more (see the [About threshold value] column in the modification) .

  The “advantageous control” may be any control that makes it easy for the stored value to reach the achieved value. For example, increasing the value that can be expected to be updated when a predetermined condition is satisfied, Increase the rate at which a predetermined condition can be expected to be satisfied, increase the number of types of the predetermined condition, forcibly add and update the predetermined value to the stored value, and store the value until the special period elapses from the end of the specified period Any control may be used, such as controlling to a state in which the value is updated, or changing the achievement value to make it easy to reach the achievement value (see the section [Advantageous control regarding point assignment] in the modification).

  When advantageous control is performed by controlling the stored value to be updated until the special period elapses from the end of the specific period, the following configuration may be provided, for example.

  The state control means includes a state control means for controlling the state of the game, a privilege granting means for granting a benefit advantageous to the player, and a notifying means for notifying information. A specific presentation effect executing means for controlling to a specific state in which a stored value stored in a predetermined storage area is updated every time a predetermined condition is satisfied until the specific period elapses, and the privilege granting means is in the specific state A first benefit granting unit that grants the privilege when the stored value that has been updated reaches a predetermined achievement value, and the notification unit is a period according to a remaining period until the specific period elapses Information, achievement value information according to the achievement value, and update information according to the update status of the stored value, and the stored value at a predetermined timing during the specific period is at the predetermined timing In a case where the value is less than a threshold that can be expected to reach the achievement value by the end of the specific period if the value can be expected to be reached, the state control means Special state control means for taking over the stored value at the end of a specific period and controlling to a special state in which the stored value is updated every time the predetermined condition is satisfied from the end of the specific period until the special period elapses, The privilege granting unit may be a slot machine that further includes a second privilege granting unit that grants the privilege when the stored value updated during the special state reaches the achievement value (in the modified example) [Refer to "About advantageous control for point grant"). As a result, the stored value at the predetermined timing during the specific period is less than the threshold, and it is determined at the predetermined timing that the stored value reaches the achieved value from the period information, the achieved value information, and the update information notified by the notification means. Even when the situation cannot be expected, the special state can be controlled from the end of the specific period until the special period elapses. For this reason, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the stored value reaches the achievement value and the privilege is given after the predetermined timing.

  Note that the degree of advantage for the player by updating the stored value in the special state may be the same (the same state) as the degree of advantage for the player by updating the stored value in the specific state, It may be different (for example, a special state is more advantageous than a specific state). The degree of advantage for the player by updating the stored value is calculated from the type of the predetermined condition that triggers the update, the establishment rate of the predetermined condition, the magnitude of the value that can be expected to be updated when the predetermined condition is satisfied, etc. The degree of being done.

  The start condition is established at a predetermined rate according to the determination result of the predetermining means (internal lottery) or at a predetermined ratio according to the display result (combination of stop symbols) derived by the derivation control means. Any thing, such as what is established by winning by a predetermined lottery (mission effect lottery), may be used.

The slot machine of (7) may further include the following configuration.
The specific state includes a normal specific state (a normal mode in which a normal performance is executed) and an advantageous specific state (first or second relief) for updating the stored value so as to be more advantageous to the player than the normal specific state. Relief mode in which the production is executed)
The specific presentation effect executing means performs the advantageous control by controlling to the advantageous specific state (Se11 to Se14 in FIG. 20) when the stored value at a predetermined timing in the specific state is less than the threshold. ,
The notification means may notify that the advantageous specific state is in effect during the advantageous specific state (FIGS. 25B and 25C).

  According to such a configuration, it is notified that the advantageous specific state in which the advantageous control is performed is informed, so that the expectation can be maintained more reliably.

  Further, the predetermined timing is a timing after a predetermined period has elapsed after the control to the specific state (after 10 games have been consumed) (Se10 in FIG. 20, Sf3 in FIG. 21).

  According to such a configuration, since the advantageous control is not performed until the predetermined period elapses after the control is performed in the specific state, it is provided with the fun of reaching the threshold value by itself until the predetermined period elapses. At the same time, it can motivate and improve the fun of the game.

  In addition, the specific presentation effect executing means is a value that can be expected that the stored value at the timing after performing the advantageous control reaches the value at the timing. The advantage control may be terminated when the threshold value that can be expected to reach the achievement value is reached by the end (when it is determined Yes in Se11 in FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to restrict the advantageous control from being continued until the stored value at the timing after the advantageous control is performed becomes equal to or greater than the threshold value at the timing. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the player is more advantageous when the stored value at the predetermined timing is less than the threshold than when the stored value at the predetermined timing is greater than or equal to the threshold.

  The specific presentation effect executing means terminates the specific period if the stored value at the timing after performing the advantageous control is a value that can be expected to reach the timing, and reaches the value. Depending on the value required for the stored value to reach the threshold value (determination result of Se12 in FIG. 20), even if it is less than the threshold value (NO in Se11 in FIG. 20) that can be expected to reach the achievement value by The advantageous control may be performed so that the degree of advantage for the player is different. As a result, it is possible to set the degree of advantage by the advantage control when the stored value is less than the threshold value more finely.

And means for determining whether or not to allow the generation of a plurality of types of winnings including a predetermined winning (for example, watermelon, cherry) and a specific winning (bell). Pre-decision means (see Sa2 in FIG. 10 and FIG. 7) for determining that the occurrence of the specific winning is permitted with a probability higher than the probability of determining that the occurrence is permitted,
The predetermined condition includes a plurality of types of conditions including a specific condition that is established when the advance determination unit determines that the specific winning is permitted.
The specific presentation effect execution means updates the stored value so as to be more advantageous to the player than the time when the advantageous control is not performed when the specific condition is satisfied as the advantageous control (see FIG. 22). ).

  According to such a configuration, when a specific condition is established by determining that the generation of a specific winning having a higher allowable probability than the predetermined winning is permitted, the stored value is updated so as to be advantageous to the player. Therefore, advantageous control is performed. For this reason, the effect by performing advantageous control can be exhibited more reliably.

  When it is determined that the occurrence of the predetermined winning is permitted, the stored value may not be updated so as to be advantageous to the player (FIG. 22), and the occurrence of the specific winning may be permitted. The stored value may be updated so as to be advantageous to the player to the extent that it is not more advantageous than when it is determined (refer to the [subject of advantageous control] column in the modification).

In addition, a pre-determining means (Sa2 in FIG. 10) for determining whether or not to allow the generation of plural types of winnings
Derivation operation accepting means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) for accepting an operation for deriving a display result from a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable;
Derivation control means (see Sa3 in FIG. 10, FIG. 8, etc.) for controlling the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation received by the derivation operation reception means; With
The derivation control means is a case where the determination result of the prior determination means is a predetermined result (push order bells 1 to 5), and is determined in advance corresponding to the predetermined result (for example, push order bell 1). Only when the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in the predetermined procedure (operating in the order of left, middle, and right) When the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means in a procedure different from the predetermined procedure, a display result different from the predetermined display result (“bell bell bell” in the upper prize line L2). Display results),
In the predetermined condition, a plurality of types of conditions including a special condition established by deriving the predetermined display result are defined (see FIG. 22).
The specific presentation effect executing means is configured such that, among the stored values that have reached the achievement value, the proportion of the stored value that is updated when the special condition is satisfied is any of the plural types of conditions other than the special condition. The stored value is updated so that it becomes higher than the proportion of the stored value updated when the condition is satisfied (see FIG. 22). The average point given by winning the bell (other than the top) in one game is the highest. ).

  According to such a configuration, the special condition in which the proportion of the stored value that has reached the achievement value is the highest is when the determination result of the predetermining means is a predetermined result, and the operation is accepted in a predetermined procedure. This is established by deriving a predetermined display result. For this reason, while being able to hold the expectation with respect to a predetermined result, it can provide the fun of what kind of operation procedure to operate, and can improve the interest of the game.

  The predetermined display result and the display result different from the predetermined display result may each be a display result that generates a predetermined prize, or a display result that can be derived only when the generation of the predetermined prize is allowed (Refer to the “About the point granting condition triggered by the winning of a bell” column in the modification).

FIG. 3 is a front view of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a figure which shows a winning line. It is a figure for demonstrating the item relevant to the kind of special combination, the combination of a special role, and the matter related to a special role, the kind of general role, the combination of the design of a general role, and the matter related to a general role. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the combination read as a lottery object combination for every game state, (B) is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object name. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal lottery process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the command reception interruption process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the mission lottery process which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for normal mission effect lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating a normal mission. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for special mission effect lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating a special mission. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for additional mission effect lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating an additional mission. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the mission related process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the process during mission production which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for pinpointing a point when point grant conditions are satisfied. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of an appropriate value. It is a figure for demonstrating the achievement rate improvement table. It is a figure for demonstrating an example about the production | presentation in a mission. It is a figure for demonstrating an example about the flow of the effect in the case where an additional mission effect is performed. It is a figure for demonstrating an example about the flow of an effect in case a special mission effect is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, a case where four winning lines are valid will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, a one-line configuration with only the winning line L3 may be used.

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

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

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

  The special combination is not limited to the combination and type described above, and can be set arbitrarily. For example, it may be only the BB where a winning occurs when “black 7”, “white 7”, and “net 7” are aligned on the winning line, or may be a plurality of types of BBs and a plurality of types of RBs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The “middle bell” is a combined role in which the bell 1, watermelon and cherry are simultaneously elected. When the “middle bell” is elected, regardless of the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R, Derivation of display results with “bell bell bell” is allowed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  “Watermelon” is a small combination when a watermelon is won by itself, and “Watermelon + 1 combination” is a combined combination in which a combination of watermelon and one combination is won. When “Watermelon” is won, it is allowed to derive the display result that the watermelons are aligned on the diagonal pay lines (L1, L4), and when “Watermelon + 1” is selected, the watermelon is picked up on the parallel pay lines (L2, L3). Derivation of uniform display results is allowed.

  “Cherry” is a small role when a cherry is won by itself, and “Cherry + 1” is a combined role in which a cherry and a single character are combined. When “Cherry” is won, it is allowed to derive the display result that the cherry stops and aligns in the upper or lower part of the left reel 2L. When “Cherry + 1” is selected, it is given priority to the left reel middle 2Lm. Derivation of display results in which cherries are stopped and aligned is allowed. Further, a single combination is a small combination in the case where a single combination wins alone.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, the re-playing roles set as the lottery target roles are “normal replay”, “push order promotion replay 1”, “push order promotion replay 2”, “push order promotion”. "Replay 3", "Push order promotion replay 4", "Push order maintenance replay 1", "Push order maintenance replay 2", "Push order maintenance replay 3", "Push order entry replay 1", "Push order entry replay 2" ". The above-mentioned lottery target combination is a name, and the combination of the combination will be described in detail below.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the bonus state ends, the RT1 state transitions. When the SB is won in the RT1 state and the SB is not won (hereinafter referred to as SB loss), the gaming state transitions to the normal gaming state. When the SB wins in the normal gaming state or RT3 and 4 states described later, the game state shifts to the RT2 state, and when the RT2 state is consumed by one game, the game state shifts to the original game state. When the promoted replay wins in the normal gaming state, the game state shifts to the RT3 state, and when the fall replay wins in the RT3 state or the SB is missed, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. When the rush replay is won in the RT3 state, the RT4 state shifts to the RT4 state, and when the RT4 state is digested by 50 games, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state.

  When the special combination is won in the normal gaming state and the RT1 to RT4 states, the gaming state shifts to the internal middle state. If a special combination win occurs in the internal state, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state.

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can be controlled to the RT3 state or the RT4 state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is significantly increased. The trigger for the transition to the RT3 state is a prize for the promotion replay, and the trigger for the transition to the RT4 state is a prize for the rush replay. In order to win the promotion replay in the normal gaming state, it is necessary to win one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 4 and to correct the push order. In order to win the rush replay, the push order entry is entered in the RT3 state. It is necessary to win either one of the replays 1 and 2 and correct the pressing order.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 included in the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55. In addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device may be mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board. When this configuration is adopted, sub-control unit 91 obtains the output pattern of the rendering device based on a command from main control unit 41, and the output control unit performs output control of the rendering device based on the output pattern. By doing in this way, it becomes possible to perform output control of the rendering device by both the sub-control unit 91 and the output control unit.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, in a gaming state that is not in the AT state, the player cannot determine the winning combination or the correct pressing order, and therefore it is difficult to shift the gaming state by the pressing order operation corresponding to the winning combination. However, when shifting to the AT state, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the correct push order in response to any of the push order promotion replays 1 to 4 being won, so the player wins the promotion replay and the RT3 state. In addition, since the sub-control unit 91 notifies the correct push order in response to any of the push order entry replays 1 and 2 being won in the RT3 state, the player wins the entry replay. Can be shifted to the RT4 state. As the gaming state transitions in this way, the winning probability of the re-gamer is greatly increased, and even if the pushing order bell is won, the pushing order is notified by the sub-control unit 91, so that medals are consumed. The game can be digested while increasing the medals by correctly answering the push order of the push order bells. Therefore, the AT state can be said to be an advantageous state for the player.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 executes a mission effect and controls the AT state as a privilege in response to achievement of an achievement condition (hereinafter also referred to as a mission) presented by the mission effect. The mission effect is a series of effects that presents the contents of the mission to be achieved on the liquid crystal display 51 according to the progress of the game and informs that a privilege is granted when the mission is achieved. Moreover, in this embodiment, although it is not shown by the mission effect currently performed, a privilege is provided also when the other achievement conditions which can be shown by another mission effect are achieved.

  When the mission is achieved, the sub-control unit 91 displays the effect on the liquid crystal display 51, and then starts control in the AT state. When the control is started in the AT state, a notification corresponding to the winning combination (for example, a navigation effect that informs the player of an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player) is performed, so that the promotion replay and the rush replay are performed as described above. It is possible to win, and the gaming state can be shifted to the advantageous gaming state.

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

  For this reason, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a display for prompting attention is given so that the first stop is performed from the left reel 2L. Therefore, in the following description, it is assumed that the player performs a stop operation from the left reel 2L unless a navigation effect is executed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As long as the player performs a stop operation from the left reel 2L, even if the push order promotion replay is won, the push order is correct and the promotion replay does not win. In other words, the game state does not shift to the RT3 state or the RT4 state during execution of the mission effect. Further, since the AT state is controlled by achieving the mission, the AT state and the mission state do not overlap. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9, the effect state in the sub-control unit 91 may be controlled to the mission state when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the RT1 state, or the RT2 state. There are cases where the state is controlled to the AT state when the state is ˜4.

  In the present embodiment, the AT state ends with the end of the RT4 state, but is not limited thereto. For example, the AT state may be terminated when the push order bell is pressed incorrectly. In this case, it is preferable that the RT4 state is also controlled so as to end when the push order bell is pressed incorrectly. In addition, the AT state may be terminated at the time of non-winning in the continuous lottery. In this case, in the RT4 state, it is preferable to set the end condition when the push order bell is pushed incorrectly or when the SB winning is obtained. That is, it is preferable that the end condition for the AT state and the end condition for the RT4 state are related to each other.

  Next, processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described. In the slot machine 1, generally, a game progresses such as setting the number of bets, operating the start switch 7, operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, stopping the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and paying out medals. The main control unit 41 executes the game process as shown in FIG. 10 in accordance with the progress of the game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The special combination and the general combination described above are won in the internal lottery process and cannot be won unless the winning flag is set in the RAM 41b. In the present embodiment, the winning probability of each lottery role in the internal lottery process varies depending on the set value and the gaming state. That is, in addition to the set value of any one of 1 to 6, the game state is a normal game state described later, an RT1 to 4 state, an internal middle state, or a bonus state. A lottery is performed based on a different lottery table depending on whether or not there is.

  The gaming state is set as a gaming state flag in the RAM 41b. For this reason, the main control unit 41 can determine the current gaming state by referring to the gaming state flag in the RAM 41b. Note that the normal gaming state and the RT1 to RT4 states are set as the same gaming state flag. For this reason, it is necessary to refer to the value of the RT flag in the RAM 41b in order to determine the normal gaming state and the RT1 to RT4 states. For example, the RT flag is set to 0 in the normal gaming state, 1 in the RT1 state, and the like.

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8A, the lottery target combination is set according to a lottery table corresponding to each gaming state. That is, the lottery object combination and the number of determination values differ depending on the normal gaming state, the RT1-4 state, the internal medium state, and the bonus state.

  In the normal gaming state or the RT1-4 state, “BB”, “BB + watermelon”, “BB + watermelon + 1”, “BB + cherry”, “BB + cherry + 1”, “BB + 1”, “RB” “RB + watermelon”, “RB + watermelon + 1”, “RB + cherry”, “RB + cherry + 1”, “RB + 1”, “SB”, “middle bell”, “push order bell 1”, “push” "Sequence Bell 2", "Push Order Bell 3", "Push Order Bell 4", "Push Order Bell 5", "Watermelon", "Watermelon + 1 Sheet", "Cherry", "Cherry + 1 Sheet", "1 An internal lottery process is performed based on a lottery table in which “combination” is set as a lottery target role.

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

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

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

  In the lottery tables in the RT1, RT2 and RT4 states, only “normal replay” is set as the lottery target role as the re-game player. In the lottery table in the RT3 state, as a replaying player, “normal replay”, “push order maintenance replay 1”, “push order maintenance replay 2”, “push order maintenance replay 3”, “push order entry replay 1”, “push” “Last entry replay 2” is set as the lottery target role.

  Note that the numerical values shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8A are determination values for winning the lottery object combination, and an internal lottery process is performed based on the determination values. The denominator of the determination value is set to 65536 (2 to the 16th power). That is, the winning probability of the lottery target combination is the number of determination values / 65536. Moreover, although the determination value shown to FIG. 7, FIG. 8 (A) is made into the determination value in case a setting value is 1, it is not restricted to this. In order to design the medal payout rate to vary according to the set value as described above, for example, the determination value for the simultaneous winning combination may be increased as the set value increases.

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

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

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

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

  When the main control unit 41 executes the internal lottery process in step Sa2 of FIG. 10, as shown in FIG. 11, the main control unit 41 refers to the gaming state flag set in the RAM 41b and determines whether or not the current gaming state is a bonus state. Is determined (step Sb1).

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

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

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

  When the current gaming state is not an internal state (step Sb3; No), the main control unit 41 refers to the value of the RT flag set in the RAM 41b, and the gaming state is any of the RT1 to 4 states. It is determined whether or not there is (step Sb5).

  When the current gaming state is one of the RT1 to 4 states (step Sb5; Yes), the main control unit 41 sets a lottery table corresponding to any one of the RT1 to 4 states in the RAM 41b. (Step Sb6).

  When the current gaming state is not any of the RT1 to 4 states (step Sb5; No), the main control unit 41 determines that the normal gaming state is set, and sets a lottery table corresponding to the normal gaming state in the RAM 41b ( Step Sb7).

  When the main control unit 41 sets the lottery table according to each gaming state, the main control unit 41 acquires the determination value number according to the bet number and the set value from the set lottery table, and uses the acquired determination value number and the lottery work. Based on the stored random number value, a lottery process for determining whether or not a winning combination is made is executed (step Sb8). In the lottery process, the number of judgment values acquired from the lottery table is sequentially added to the numerical data (random number value) stored in the lottery work. When the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. The For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (determination value / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  When determining that any of the winning combinations has been won, the main control unit 41 sets a winning flag corresponding to the determined winning combination in the internal winning flag storing work of the RAM 41b (step Sb9).

  Then, the main control unit 41 generates an internal winning command that can specify the winning flag, and transmits the internal winning command to the sub-control unit 91 (step Sb10). After completing the command storage process, the main control unit 41 ends the internal lottery process and returns to the game process.

  The internal winning flag storage work is composed of a 2-byte area, and is divided into a special role storing work in which a special role winning flag is set and a general role storing work in which a general role winning flag is set. Has been. The winning flag set for the special combination storing work is set when the special combination is won, and is not cleared until the special combination wins. The winning flag set in the general combination storing work is set when the general combination is won, and is valid only in the game. For example, the winning flag is cleared when the game ends.

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

  When one of the winning combinations is won in the internal lottery process, the main control unit 41 performs control to permit the derivation display of the winning combination for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R (FIG. 10, step Sa3). Here, stop control of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

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

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

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

  The table creation data is composed of a stop control table indicating the number of sliding symbols according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status. The stop operation position means the position of the symbol when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, when one of the winning combinations is won, a stop control table is generated so as to perform control for drawing the winning combination to the winning line to the maximum within the range of 4 frames. Further, when no winning combination is won, a stop control table is generated so as to perform control in which no winning combination is aligned with the winning line. In other words, when any winning combination is won, if the stop operation is performed within the range of 4 winning combinations, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is controlled, for example, the number of sliding frames stops at 2 frames. There is nothing. If no winning combination is selected, the number of sliding symbols is set even if one of the winning combinations is stopped within the range of 0 frames. .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, processing executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. As described above, the sub control unit 91 performs effect control according to various commands received from the main control unit 41. Upon receiving various commands from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process as shown in FIG. 12, receives the command via the command transmission line (step Sc1), and receives the received command. Is stored in a dedicated area of the RAM 91b (step Sc2). The RAM 91b is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands, and the sub-control unit 91 can accumulate a plurality of commands in the RAM 91b. Note that the number of commands that can be stored in the RAM 91b is not limited to 16, and may be expanded within a possible range.

  The command stored in the RAM 91b in the command reception interrupt process is processed in the timer interrupt process (sub). When the sub-control unit 91 starts the timer interrupt process (sub), it determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the RAM 91b. If an unprocessed command is not stored, the sub-control unit 91 ends the process. When an unprocessed command is stored, each rendering device is controlled based on the oldest command. That is, the sub control unit 91 controls each effect device in the order of the received commands.

  When the command is an internal winning command, the winning flag is stored in the RAM 91b, and the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect pattern selecting process for selecting an effect pattern stored in the ROM 91c based on the winning flag. Here, when the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at the selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery, that is, the winning flag, and is set in the RAM 91b. The selection rate of the production pattern is registered in the production table stored in the ROM 91c, and the sub-control unit 91 refers to the selection rate from the production table according to the winning flag when receiving the internal winning command, An effect pattern is selected according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91b. In the AT state, a navigation effect corresponding to the winning flag specified from the internal winning command is executed. The navigation effect suggests an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player in accordance with the winning situation specified from the internal winning command. In addition, when the production pattern is already set in the RAM 91b, for example, during the continuous production, the sub control unit 91 proceeds with the process according to the production pattern without selecting a new production pattern. The effect pattern is, for example, a display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51, a lighting mode of the effect effect LED 52, or the like.

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

  The effect pattern selection process includes a mission lottery process for determining whether or not to execute a mission which is an example of the effect pattern. By executing mission lottery processing at a predetermined timing (for example, at the start of the game), the sub control unit 91 performs lottery as to whether or not to execute the mission based on the winning situation specified from the received internal winning command.

  When the sub-control unit 91 executes the mission lottery process, it is determined whether or not the AT is in progress as shown in FIG. 13 (step Sd1). Whether or not the AT is in progress is specified based on the AT flag set in the RAM 91b. The AT flag is on when the AT is in progress and is off when the AT is not in progress. As described later, the AT flag is set in response to executing a mission effect and achieving the presented mission.

  If it is determined that the AT flag is on and AT is in progress, the process is terminated and the process returns to the original process. Therefore, the mission effect is not started during the AT. On the other hand, if it is determined that the AT flag is off and the vehicle is not in the AT state, the process proceeds to step Sd2, where the sub-control unit 91 is assigned as a mission lottery role that triggers a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the mission effect. Determine if you are winning. The mission lottery target combination will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining a normal mission effect lottery table referred to in a normal mission effect lottery process to be described later. In the normal mission effect lottery table, the number of determination values is determined so that the winning probability shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 14, the mission lottery role is “Cherry”, “BB + Cherry”, “RB + Cherry”, “Cherry + 1”, “BB + Cherry + 1”, “RB + Cherry + 1” ”,“ Watermelon ”,“ BB + Watermelon ”,“ RB + Watermelon ”,“ Watermelon + 1 ”,“ BB + Watermelon + 1 ”,“ RB + Watermelon + 1 ”,“ One ”,“ BB + 1 ” , “RB + 1 sheet combination” is defined.

  Whether or not the mission lottery target combination is won in step Sd2 is determined based on the winning flag for specifying the winning combination based on the internal winning command from the main control unit 41. The winning flag is set in the RAM 91b.

  If it is determined in step Sd2 that the winning combination for mission lottery is not won, the process is terminated and the process returns to the original process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the mission lottery target combination is won, it is determined whether or not the normal mission effect is being executed (step Sd3). Whether or not the normal mission effect is being executed is determined based on whether or not the mission-in-progress flag is on. The mission flag is a flag that is set in the RAM 91b and indicates whether the mission effect is being executed and what kind of mission effect is being executed. A series of mission effects is started after the normal mission effect is started. It remains on until is finished. A series of mission effects means that after the normal mission effect is started, the normal mission effect ends without winning the additional mission effect or special mission effect described later, or the selected additional mission effect or special mission effect ends. Until.

  If the normal mission effect is not being executed from the mission flag (step Sd3; No), the sub-control unit 91 refers to the normal mission effect lottery table shown in FIG. When winning, a normal mission effect lottery process for determining which type of normal mission effect is to be executed is executed (step Sd4). If the normal mission effect is not being executed, but it is already decided to execute the normal mission effect, the normal mission effect lottery process is not executed in step Sd4, and the process is terminated and the original mission effect is not executed. Return to processing.

  In the normal mission effect lottery process, if the winning mission lottery target is “RB + Cherry + 1”, for example, as shown in FIG. 14, the mission effect is not won at a rate of 70%, and 30% The ratio of winning the mission effect is determined, and 20% of the 30% is determined to be Mission A, and 10% is determined to be Mission C. Similarly, in the case where other mission lottery target roles are won, the mission effect is won with the winning probability shown in FIG. 14, and the mission effect is determined.

  In FIG. 14, it is set so that the probability of winning a mission effect is higher when winning a single role than when not winning a single role, and the probability of being determined as a normal mission C is higher. ing. Note that the winning probability and distribution rate of the mission effect are not limited to those shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the normal missions that can be selected in the normal mission effect lottery process in step Sd4 include the normal missions A to C, and any one is selected when the normal mission is won. In the normal missions A and B, the achievement condition is established by winning the mission winning combination that is a specific winning combination during the period when the predetermined game is consumed, and the normal mission C is the point during the period during which the predetermined game is consumed. It is determined that the achievement condition is established by acquiring a predetermined number.

  The normal mission A has a content of “Cherry winning in 20 games”, and the sub-control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display “Aim cherry winning in 20G!” To digest 20 games. We will inform you that the mission will be achieved by winning the cherry. The normal mission B has a content of “winning watermelon during 20 games”, and the sub-control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display “Aim to win a watermelon between 20G!” To digest 20 games. Notify that the mission is achieved by winning the watermelon by the time. In the following, a specific winning combination, cherry or watermelon, that establishes the mission performance achievement condition is also referred to as a mission achievement unit.

  The normal mission C has a content of “10 points acquired during 20 games”, and the sub-control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display “Aim to acquire 10 points between 20G!” Notify that the mission is completed by earning 10 points before digesting.

  Here, paying attention to missions A and B for which the achievement condition is established by winning the mission achievement officer, the winning probability of the mission achievement agent is based on the number of determination values shown in FIG. Is higher. For this reason, it can be said that the normal mission B has a higher rate of accomplishing the mission than the normal mission A, and is a mission effect advantageous to the player.

  Further, in the normal mission effect lottery table shown in FIG. 14, when the selected mission lottery target includes cherry, the normal mission B whose mission achievement is watermelon is not selected, and the normal mission A is cherry. Is selected, and the selected mission lottery target includes watermelon, the normal mission A that is cherry is the mission accomplisher, and the normal mission B that is watermelon is selectable. ing. It is possible to have a relationship between the winning mission lottery role and the mission achievement role, and to improve the fun of the game.

  After winning one of the normal mission effects in the normal mission effect lottery process, the sub-control unit 91 starts the normal mission effect at a predetermined start timing and turns on the in-mission flag corresponding to the type of the normal mission effect. To do. The start timing of the mission effect may be a predetermined timing after the predetermined number of games are consumed after it is determined that the normal mission effect is executed, and is a predetermined timing after the start or end of the next game or the winning game. May be.

  When the normal mission effect is started, the fact that the mission effect is started is notified (see, for example, FIG. 26B), and then the achievement condition corresponding to the normal mission effect is notified (see, for example, FIG. 26C). ) And mission production is started.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step Sd3 that the normal mission effect is being executed based on the mission-in-progress flag, the normal mission C satisfies the achievement condition by acquiring a predetermined number of points for the type of the normal mission effect. Is determined (step Sd5).

  When it is determined that the type of the mission effect is the normal mission C, the special mission effect lottery for determining whether the special mission effect is won or not, and in the case of being selected, which type of special mission effect is executed. Processing is executed (step Sd12). The special mission effect is a mission effect that is started after the normal mission effect and the later-described additional mission effect are completed without completing the mission.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a special mission effect lottery table to be referred to in the special mission effect lottery process. In the special mission effect lottery table, the number of determination values is determined so that the winning probability shown in FIG.

  As a mission lottery target combination, as shown in FIG. 16, the same winning combination as in FIG. 14 is determined. In the special mission effect lottery process, for example, when “watermelon” is won, the special mission effect is not won at a rate of 50%, and the special mission effect is won at a rate of 50%. % Is determined for special mission A, and 30% is determined for special mission B. Similarly, when the other mission lottery target combination is won, the special mission effect is won with the winning probability shown in FIG. 16, and the special mission effect is determined. In FIG. 16, it is set so that the probability of winning a special mission is higher when winning a single role than when not winning a single role, and the probability of being determined as special mission B is higher. Has been. Note that the winning probability and distribution ratio of the special mission effect are not limited to those shown in FIG.

  The special mission effect lottery table in the present embodiment is set so that the probability of winning the mission effect is higher than that of the normal mission effect lottery table. Therefore, the special mission effect lottery process in which the special mission effect lottery table is referred to is a mission effect lottery that has a greater advantage for the player than the normal mission effect lottery process in which the normal mission effect lottery table is referred to. It can be said that there is.

  Further, as described above, the special mission effect lottery process is executed when the mission lottery target combination is won during the normal mission C. Further, the mission lottery target combination does not directly establish the achievement condition of the normal mission C, but includes a mission achievement combination that establishes the achievement condition of the normal mission A or B different from the normal mission C. Therefore, the special mission effect lottery process is a privilege grant that is advantageous to a player who is executed when winning a mission accomplisher who does not directly establish the achievement condition of the normal mission C during execution of the normal mission C. It can be said that it is processing.

  As shown in FIG. 17, the special missions that can be selected in the special mission effect lottery process include special missions A and B, and one is selected when the special mission is won. Each of the special missions A and B is determined so that an achievement condition is established by acquiring a predetermined number of points or winning a specific winning combination during a predetermined game period.

  The special mission A is “Acquire 8 points in 20 games, win cherry, or win watermelon”, and the sub-control unit 91 displays “Acquire 8 points or win cherry in 20G” on the liquid crystal display 51. "Aim for either watermelon winning!" Is displayed, and it is informed that the mission is achieved by winning 8 points, winning cherry, or winning watermelon until 20 games are consumed. Special mission B has the content of “6 points earned during 20 games, cherry win or watermelon win”, and the sub-control unit 91 instructs the liquid crystal display 51 to receive “6 points for 20G or cherry win. Or “Aim for either watermelon winning!” Is displayed, and it is notified that the mission is achieved by winning 6 points, winning cherry, or winning watermelon until 20 games are consumed.

  Here, when comparing the normal mission with the special mission, the special mission has an achievement condition in both the cherry win and the watermelon win, and the achievement condition is also established by acquiring the number of points, and the special mission is more than the normal mission C. A small number of points is set. For this reason, it can be said that a special mission has a higher rate of accomplishing the mission than a normal mission, and is a mission effect advantageous to the player. When attention is paid to the number of points at which the special mission is achieved, the number of points at which the mission is achieved is smaller in the special mission B than in the special mission A. For this reason, it can be said that special mission B has a higher ratio of accomplishing the mission than special mission A and is a mission effect advantageous to the player.

  Returning to FIG. 13, in the special mission effect lottery process, if any special mission effect is won, the special mission winning flag corresponding to the type of special mission effect determined to be executed is turned on, and the sub control unit 91 End the process and return to the original process. The special mission winning flag is a flag that is set in the RAM 91b, indicates that the special mission can be executed, and indicates the type of the special mission that can be executed. By winning in the special mission effect lottery process during execution of the mission effect, It is set in the RAM 91b. In response to the special mission winning flag being set to ON in step Sd12, the sub control unit 91 finishes the normal mission effect and the additional mission effect to be described later without completing the mission, Execute special mission effects.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step Sd5 that the mission effect determined as YES in step Sd3 is not the normal mission C, whether or not the mission accomplisher of the mission effect being executed is won in step Sd6. That is, it is determined whether or not the mission is achieved.

  When it is determined in Sd6 that the mission achievement role of the mission effect being executed is won, the mission is achieved, and thus the sub-control unit 91 ends the process and returns to the original process. On the other hand, when it is determined in Sd6 that the mission achievement of the mission effect being executed has not been won, the additional mission effect is already executed (if determined) or is being executed. Determine whether. An additional mission effect is in parallel with a normal mission effect on the condition that when a normal mission effect is being executed, the winning lottery role that includes a mission effect achievement condition different from the normal mission effect is won. This is the mission direction that is executed.

  If it is determined in Sd7 that the additional mission effect is already executed (if determined) or is being executed, the process proceeds to step Sd12. As described above, when an additional mission effect is already executed (when it is determined) or is being executed, and when a player who wins a mission lottery target including a mission effect achievement condition is won, A special mission effect lottery process is executed as a privilege grant process advantageous to the user.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the additional mission effect is not executed and is not being executed (step Sd7; No), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to win the additional mission effect. In this case, an additional mission effect lottery process for determining which type of additional mission effect to be executed is executed (step Sd8).

  FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining an additional mission effect lottery table referred to in the additional mission effect lottery process. In the additional mission effect lottery table, the number of determination values is determined so that the winning probability shown in FIG.

  As the mission lottery target combination, as shown in FIG. 18, the same winning combination as in FIG. 14 is determined. In the additional mission effect lottery process, for example, when “Cherry” is won, the additional mission effect is not won at the rate of 40%, the additional mission effect is won at the rate of 60%, and 30% of the 60% % Is determined to be an additional mission A, 20% is determined to be an additional mission B, and 10% is determined to be an additional mission C. Similarly, when the other mission lottery target combination is won, the additional mission effect is determined with the winning probability shown in FIG. 18, and the additional mission effect is determined.

  In FIG. 18, the additional mission effect winning probability is set to be higher when one winning combination is won than when one winning combination is not won. Note that the winning probability and distribution ratio of the additional mission effect are not limited to those shown in FIG.

  The additional mission effect lottery table in the present embodiment is set such that the probability of winning the mission effect is higher than that of the normal mission effect lottery table. Therefore, the additional mission effect lottery process in which the additional mission effect lottery table is referenced is a mission effect lottery that has a greater advantage for the player than the normal mission effect lottery process in which the normal mission effect lottery table is referenced. It can be said that there is.

  Further, as described above, the additional mission effect lottery process is executed when a mission lottery target combination is won during execution of the normal mission A or B satisfying the achievement condition by the mission achievement combination winning. Further, the mission lottery target combination includes a mission achievement combination that establishes the achievement condition of the normal mission A or B. Therefore, the additional mission effect lottery process is a benefit that is advantageous to a player who is executed when winning a mission accomplisher who does not establish the achievement condition of the normal mission being executed during normal mission A or B It can be said that it is a grant process.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the additional missions that can be selected in the additional mission effect lottery process include additional missions A to C, and any one is selected when the additional mission is won. The additional missions A to C are determined so that the achievement condition is established by winning a specific winning combination or acquiring a predetermined number of points during a predetermined game period.

  The additional mission A has the content of “winning a mission accomplishor different from the mission accomplishor of the mission effect being executed during 20 games”. In parallel with the normal mission effect being executed, the sub-control unit 91 The mission can also be achieved by displaying on the liquid crystal display 51, for example, "Aim to win a watermelon between 20G!" Or "Aim to win a cherry blossom between 20G!" Notify that it will be achieved.

  The additional mission B has the same contents as the special mission A. In other words, after the mission effect being executed is finished while the achievement condition is not satisfied, the sub-control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to “aim for either 8 points, cherry win or watermelon win for 20G!” Is displayed, and it is informed that the mission will be accomplished by winning 8 points before winning 20 games, winning a cherry or winning a watermelon.

  The additional mission C is a content for executing both the additional mission A and the additional mission B. That is, the same content as the special mission A, which is the additional mission B, after the additional mission A is executed in parallel with the normal mission effect being executed, and both of the normal mission and the additional mission are terminated due to the achievement condition not being met. Execute.

  Here, when comparing the additional missions A to C, in addition to the contents of the additional mission A, the additional mission B satisfies the achievement condition by at least acquiring the number of points. For this reason, it can be said that the mission achievement of the additional mission B is higher than that of the additional mission A, which is advantageous for the player. Further, the additional mission C includes the content of the additional mission A and the content of the additional mission B. For this reason, it can be said that the mission ratio of the additional mission C is higher than that of each of the additional missions A and B, which is advantageous for the player. For this reason, it can be said that the mission achievement of the additional mission B is higher than that of the additional mission A, which is advantageous for the player, and the player mission is higher in the additional mission C than the additional mission B. It can be said that it is an advantageous mission production for this.

  Returning to FIG. 13, in the additional mission effect lottery process, if any additional mission effect is won, the additional mission winning flag or special mission winning flag corresponding to the type of additional mission effect determined to be executed is turned on. The sub-control unit 91 ends the process and returns to the original process. For example, if it is decided to execute the additional mission A, the additional mission winning flag is set to ON, and if it is determined to execute the additional mission B, the winning flag of the special mission A is set to ON. If it is decided to execute C, the additional mission winning flag and the special mission A winning flag are set to ON.

  The sub-control unit 91 executes the additional mission effect in parallel with the normal mission effect in response to the additional mission winning flag being set ON in Sd8. When the additional mission winning flag is set to ON, the additional mission effect is started at a predetermined start timing, and the in-mission flag corresponding to the type of the additional mission effect is turned ON. The start timing of the additional mission effect may be a predetermined timing from when it is determined to execute the additional mission effect until the normal mission effect ends, for example, when the additional mission effect is won or the next game is started. Or a predetermined timing after a predetermined number of games have been consumed after it is determined that the additional mission effect is to be executed.

  When the additional mission effect is started, an effect at the start of the additional mission for notifying that the additional mission effect is started (see, for example, FIG. 25D) is executed. FIG. 25 (d) shows an example of an effect when the additional mission A is started in the remaining nine games while the normal mission B is being executed. When the special mission winning flag is set to ON, the special mission effect is started after the normal mission effect and the additional mission effect are finished without the achievement condition being satisfied.

  In step Sd9, it is determined whether or not the additional mission A or C is won in the additional mission effect lottery process, and the normal mission effect and the additional mission effect are executed simultaneously. If it is determined that the additional mission has not been won or it is determined that the two missions are not executed at the same time because the additional mission B has been won, the sub-control unit 91 ends the process and returns to the original process. On the other hand, when it is determined that the additional mission A or C is won and the two missions are executed simultaneously, the sub-control unit 91 performs the first special privilege granting process for granting a special privilege. Perform (step Sd10).

  In the first special privilege grant process in step Sd10, for example, a period (such as the number of added games) for extending the mission period of the normal mission effect already being executed is determined, and the period of the normal mission effect is extended based on the determination (for example, And a process for giving a privilege for improving the mission achievement ratio, such as a process for adding 5 games to the number of mission games).

  After the first special privilege granting process is performed, in step Sd11, a setting for executing the first special privilege granting effect for notifying that the first special privilege has been granted is performed, and the process is terminated and the original Return to processing. The sub-control unit 91 executes the first special privilege giving effect (for example, see FIG. 25 (e)) at a predetermined timing based on the setting for executing the first special privilege giving effect. To do. FIG. 25 (e) shows an example of the effect when the period of the normal mission effect is extended by 5 games.

  Next, a case where a winning determination command is received will be described. If the command is a winning determination command transmitted at the end of the game, the sub-control unit 91 executes mission-related processing. When executing the mission-related processing, the sub-control unit 91 refers to the RAM 91b as shown in FIG. 20, and determines whether or not the mission flag is on (step Se1). The mission-in-progress flag is, for example, a flag that is set when the mission effect is determined to be executed in Sd4 or Sd8 and started in Se24 described later.

  In step Se1, if the mission flag is on (step Se1; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 executes a mission effect process (step Se2). Here, the mission effect processing will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step Sf1, it is determined whether or not the mission effect executed in the game is a mission effect (hereinafter, also referred to as a point mission effect) that can satisfy an achievement condition by acquiring a predetermined number of points. . The point mission effects are normal mission C, special missions A and B (including special missions in additional missions B and C).

  If it is not determined in step Sf1 that it is a point mission effect, the mission effect in-process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the point mission effect is in Sf1, it is determined in Sf2 whether or not a point granting condition is satisfied. The point granting condition refers to a condition for granting points related to mission achievement in a mission effect being executed. As shown in FIG. 22, as a point granting condition, Bell wins in the upper stage of the winning line L2 (Bell winning (upper stage)), and Bell wins in any of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4 ( Bell winning a prize (other than the top), and winning watermelon or cherry are stipulated. As shown in FIG. 7, when the middle bell is won, watermelons and cherries are won, and a bell is won (other than the top), but as a point granting condition, a bell winning (other than the upper) is established. . Whether or not these point granting conditions are satisfied is determined based on a command from the main control unit 41 such as an internal winning command and a winning determination command.

  If it is determined in step Sf2 that the point granting condition is not satisfied, the mission effect in-process is terminated without any points being given. On the other hand, when it is determined that the point granting condition is satisfied, it is determined whether or not the number of digested games (including the game ended this time) digested since the start of the mission effect is 11th game or more. (Step Sf3).

  When it is determined that the number of digested games has not reached the eleventh game or more, the granted points are determined with reference to the normal table (step Sf4), and the mission effect in-process is terminated. FIG. 22A is a diagram for explaining the normal table. When the normal table is referred to, points determined according to the distribution rate determined according to the type of the point grant condition established this time are given.

  When the table for normal use is referenced and the point granting condition is satisfied by the bell winning (upper stage), the point is determined as “1” with a probability of 85% and “2” with a probability of 15%. Is done. Therefore, when the point granting condition is satisfied by the bell winning (upper stage), the average point given is 1.15 (= 1 × 0.85 + 2 × 0.15). In addition, the probability of winning the bell (upper) in one game in normal and RT1 to 4 is 9220 (= 2305 × 4/5 × 5) / 65536≈14%, and as a result, the bell winning (upper) in one game. The average points (points that can be probabilistically expected) are 1.15 × 0.14 = 0.161.

  Further, when the normal table is referred to and the point granting condition is satisfied by the bell winning (other than the upper row), the point is given as “1” with 5% probability to “2” with 5% probability. ”Is determined to be“ 3 ”with a probability of 10%,“ 4 ”with a probability of 20%, and“ 5 ”with a probability of 60%. Therefore, when the point granting condition is satisfied by the bell winning (other than the upper stage), the average point given is 4.25. Also, the probability of winning a bell (except for the upper stage) in one game in normal and RT1 to 4 is 2525 (= 220 + 2305 × 1/5 × 5) /65536≈3.85%, and as a result, a bell winning in one game The average points given (other than the upper stage) are 4.25 × 0.0385 = 0.163.

  Also, when the normal table is referenced and the point granting condition is established by winning the watermelon or cherry, the point is given as “1” with a 5% probability and “2” with a 10% probability. , It is determined as “3” with a probability of 30% and “4” with a probability of 55%. Therefore, when the point granting condition is established by winning the watermelon or cherry, the average point given is 3.35. In addition, the probability that the point granting condition is established by winning a watermelon or cherry in one game at RT1 or RT1 to 4 is 1525 / 65536≈2.326%, and as a result, the watermelon or cherry winning in one game is awarded. The average point is 3.35 × 0.02326 = 0.077.

  Therefore, the average point that can be expected to be awarded in one game when the normal table is referred to is 0.161 + 0.163 + 0.077≈0.40. Therefore, it can be expected that 0.4 × 20 = 8 points are given when the normal table is referred to while the 20 games are consumed. Therefore, when special missions A and B (including special missions in additional missions B and C) in which the mission achievement point is set to 8 or less are being executed, there is a possibility that the mission will be achieved stochastically. It can be said that it is expensive. On the other hand, when the normal mission C with the mission achievement point set to 10 is being executed, the mission achievement is more probable than the special missions A and B (including special missions in the additional missions B and C). It can be said that there is a low possibility of becoming. Hereinafter, of the point mission effects, the normal mission C is also referred to as a normal point mission effect, and the special missions A and B (including special missions in the additional missions B and C) are collectively referred to as an advantageous point mission effect.

  In addition, the average points in one game are the highest in the Bell winning (other than the upper stage), and the percentage of points awarded by winning the Bell (other than the upper stage) is the highest. That is, the ratio of the points given by referring to the normal table is the highest in the percentage of points given by winning the bell (other than the top row). For this reason, at the time of winning the bell during the mission effect, it is possible to provide the fun of correctly answering the push order and generating a bell prize other than in the upper stage. In order to surely provide such an interest, when a bell is won during mission production, it may be notified that the bell is won. Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a pressing order that is correct may be suggested.

  When it is determined that the number of digested games has reached the eleventh game or more, it is determined whether or not the currently acquired points are not less than the appropriate value (step Sf5). As an appropriate value in the present embodiment, a value calculated by multiplying the average value of points that can be given for each game during the mission effect by the number of digested games is given, but given according to the number of digested games It is a value that can be expected to be achieved, and if it reaches that value, it may be a value that allows the player to have a sense of expectation of a certain ratio or more for accomplishing the mission.

  As described with reference to FIG. 22A, the average point that can be expected to be awarded in one game when the normal table is referred to is 0.40, and the number of digest games is the first game. When one game has not been played, the expected grant point is 0. When the number of digest games is the second game, one game has already been digested, so the expected grant point is 0.4. When the number of games is the 11th game, 10 games have already been digested, so the expected grant point is 4.0, and when the number of digested games is the 12th game, the 11th game has already been digested, so the expected grant point is 4.4. ... When the number of digested games is the 20th game, since 19 games have already been digested, the expected grant point is 7.6. Further, when expectation grant points according to the number of digest games are acquired, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for accomplishing the mission at a certain rate or more.

  FIG. 23 shows an appropriate value during execution of the normal point mission effect and an appropriate value during execution of the advantageous point mission effect among the point mission effects. In this embodiment, as an appropriate value at the time of executing the normal point mission effect, the decimal point is rounded down to 4 when the number of digested games is 11 to 13, and 5 when the number of digested games is 14 or 15. However, 6 is set when the number of digested games is 16 to 18, and 7 is set when the number of digested games is 19 or 20. In addition, the appropriate value at the time of executing the advantageous point mission effect is set to a value that is smaller by one than the appropriate value at the time of executing the normal point mission effect. Therefore, at the time of executing the advantageous point mission effect, the possibility that the acquired point is determined to be less than the appropriate value increases, and as a result, the chance of receiving relief described later increases.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which a common appropriate value is set at the time of executing an advantageous point mission effect has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a different appropriate value is set according to the type of point mission effect. It may be a thing. In addition, the normal point mission effect may also include a plurality of types of point mission effects, in which case a common appropriate value is set regardless of the type of point mission effect. Alternatively, different appropriate values may be set according to the type of point mission effect.

  When it is determined in step Sf5 that the earned points are equal to or greater than the appropriate value according to the type of mission effect and the number of digested games, the process proceeds to step Sf4 to determine the points to be given with reference to the normal table. The in-production process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step Sf5 that the acquired point is not equal to or greater than the appropriate value according to the type of mission effect and the number of digested games, the processing after Sf6 is performed in order to give a point in the relief mode. First, it is determined whether or not the acquired points are within 2 points to the appropriate value (step Sf6). If it is determined in step Sf6 that the value is within 2 points to the appropriate value, the point to be awarded is determined with reference to the first relief table (step Sf7), and the mission effect in-process is terminated.

  FIG. 22B is a diagram for explaining the first relief table. When the first relief table is referenced, points determined according to the distribution rate determined according to the type of the point grant condition established this time are given.

  In the first relief table, the average point awarded when the point granting condition is satisfied by the bell winning (upper) is 1.28, and the average point awarded by winning the bell (upper) in one game is 0. .180. In addition, the average point given when the point granting condition is satisfied by the bell winning (other than the upper stage) is 4.7, and the average point given by winning the bell (other than the upper stage) in one game is 0.181. It is determined to be. Therefore, the average points awarded by winning a bell (upper stage) or winning a bell (other than the upper stage) in one game are determined to be higher in the first relief table than in the normal table.

  On the other hand, the average points given by winning a watermelon or cherry in one game are determined to be the same as those in the normal table.

  Therefore, the average point that can be expected to be awarded in one game when the first relief table is referred to is 0.43. That is, it can be said that the first relief table is a table in which the grant points are determined in a manner that is more advantageous to the player than the normal table. In addition, the average points in one game are the highest in the Bell winning (other than the upper stage), and the percentage of points awarded by winning the Bell (other than the upper stage) is the highest. In other words, the ratio of the points awarded by referring to the first relief table is the highest in the percentage of points awarded by winning the bell (other than the upper stage).

  When it is determined in step Sf6 that it is not within 2 points to the appropriate value, that is, when it is determined that the acquired point is not more than 3 points to the appropriate value, the granted points are determined with reference to the second relief table ( Step Sf8), the mission effect in-process is terminated.

  FIG. 22C is a diagram for explaining the second relief table. When the second relief table is referred to, points determined according to the distribution rate determined according to the type of the point grant condition established this time are given.

  In the second relief table, the average point given when the point granting condition is satisfied by the bell winning (upper) is 1.35, and the average point given by winning the bell (upper) in one game is 0. .190. In addition, the average points given when the point granting condition is satisfied by the bell winning (other than the upper stage) is 5, and the average points awarded when winning the bell (other than the upper stage) in one game is 0.192. It is stipulated in. Therefore, the average points awarded by winning a bell (upper) or bell (other than the upper) in one game are determined so that the second relief table is higher than the normal table and the first relief table. It has been.

  On the other hand, the average points given by winning a watermelon or cherry in one game are determined to be the same as those in the normal table and the first relief table.

  Therefore, the average point that can be expected to be awarded in one game when the second relief table is referred to is 0.45. That is, it can be said that the second relief table is a table in which the grant points are determined in the most advantageous manner for the player. In addition, the average points in one game are the highest in the Bell winning (other than the upper stage), and the percentage of points awarded by winning the Bell (other than the upper stage) is the highest.

  Returning to step Se2 of FIG. 20, after the mission effect processing is executed, the history according to the processing result of the mission effect processing is stored in the RAM 91b (step Se3). That is, the determined grant point is added and updated to the currently acquired point. Then, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the mission presented in the mission effect being executed has been achieved (step Se4).

  When the mission is achieved (step Se4; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 executes a right granting process for granting the right to shift to the AT state (step Se18), and the winning flag for the special mission is turned on during the mission. If so, the special mission winning flag is turned off (step Se19), and the process proceeds to Se8 described later. The right is, for example, navigation stock that is controlled until a predetermined game (for example, 50) is consumed in the AT state. It can be said that the more the navigation stock, the more advantageous for the player because the navigation state is controlled to the AT state for a longer period.

  In the right granting process, a process of determining the number of navigation stocks to be given by satisfying the achievement condition is performed. In the right granting process, a determination process is performed so that the number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be granted differs according to the type of mission achieved. That is, in the right granting process, a privilege is given so that the degree of advantage for the player differs depending on the type of mission achieved. The number of Navistock that can be expected to be granted is, for example, the largest when an additional mission effect is achieved, the most often when a special mission effect is achieved, and the smallest when a normal mission effect is achieved Is set to Moreover, even if it is a mission effect which belongs to the same kind (for example, additional mission effect), depending on which mission effect which belongs to that kind is achieved (for example, which of additional mission effects AC), The number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be granted is set differently.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 22, when a watermelon or cherry is won, points can also be awarded. For this reason, at the time of executing a special mission effect (including the case of an additional mission effect), achievement by winning a watermelon or cherry and achievement by obtaining a predetermined number of points can occur simultaneously. In this case, right grant processing is performed by winning a watermelon or cherry, and right grant processing is performed by acquiring a predetermined number of points. That is, the right granting process is performed twice. Even after the right granting process is performed in Se18, the mission effect is continued until the mission ends in Se8, and further the right granting process can be performed. In the right granting process of step Se18, the number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be given when achievement by winning a watermelon or cherry and the achievement by obtaining a predetermined number of points simultaneously is given by achievement by winning the watermelon or cherry The navigation stock is given so as to be larger than the total number of the navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained and the number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be given by achieving the predetermined number of points.

  The number of assigned navigation stocks is stored in the RAM 91b. The sub-control unit 91 turns on the AT flag when one or more navigation stocks exist, and controls to the AT state in response to the AT flag being on. When the right granting process is executed during the point mission effect execution, the update is resumed from the value after the number of points for achieving the mission is subtracted from the points acquired during the mission.

  When the mission is not achieved (step Se4; No), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the cherry or watermelon that is the mission accomplisher of the normal mission A or B is won while the normal mission C is being executed. (Step Se5). When it is determined that the normal mission C is not being executed or the watermelon or cherry is not selected, the process proceeds to Se8. On the other hand, when it is determined in step Se5 that the cherry or watermelon is won during execution of the normal mission C, the second special privilege granting process for granting a privilege for improving the mission achievement ratio of the normal mission C is executed. (Step Se6).

  In the second special privilege granting process, with reference to the achievement rate improvement table shown in FIG. 24, the type of privilege for improving the mission achievement rate is determined, and the privilege is given. FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining the achievement rate improvement table. The types of benefits include the privilege of performing navigation effects during point missions, the privilege of extending the point mission period by 5 games, the privilege of extending the point mission period of 10 games, and performing navigation effects during point missions and points There is a privilege to extend the mission period by 10 games. Note that the privilege for improving the mission achievement ratio is not limited to that shown in FIG. 24, but the point grant rate and the number of points that can be expected to be given are improved (for example, the second relief regardless of the number of granted points). Such as referring to a table for use).

  When a privilege for executing a navigation effect is given, at least when a bell is won, information that can specify an operation procedure for winning a bell other than the upper row is notified. As a result, it is possible to win the bell other than the upper stage when winning the bell, and it is possible to give more points, and as a result, the mission achievement ratio can be improved. Further, when the point mission period is extended by 5 games or 10 games, the possibility of winning the bell and gaining points increases accordingly, so that the mission achievement rate can be improved.

  The sub-control unit 91 refers to the achievement rate improvement table, determines the privilege to execute the navigation effect at a rate of 30%, determines the privilege to extend 5 games at the rate of 30%, and at the rate of 25% The benefit is determined to be extended by 10 games, and the navigation effect is executed at a rate of 15%, and the privilege is extended to extend 10 games.

  Returning to FIG. 20, in Step Se <b> 7, the setting for executing the second special privilege granting effect for notifying the granted second special privilege is performed, and the process proceeds to Se <b> 8. The sub-control unit 91 executes the second special privilege giving effect (for example, see FIG. 25 (e)) at a predetermined timing based on the setting for executing the second special privilege giving effect. To do.

  In step Se8, it is determined whether or not to end the mission effect. That is, it is determined whether or not the finished game is the final game in the mission effect period. In principle, the final game refers to a game in which the normal mission effect ends. When an additional mission effect (excluding the same effect as the special mission effect) is executed, the final game refers to a game in which the additional mission effect ends.

  When it is determined that the mission effect is not finished (step Se8; No), it is determined whether the point mission effect is being executed (step Se9). If it is determined that the point mission effect is not being executed, the mission related processing is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the point mission effect is being executed, whether or not the next game is the 11th game or more after the mission effect is started (that is, whether or not the game ended this time is the 10th game or more) Is determined (step Se10).

  When it is determined that the next game is the eleventh game or more, the points currently earned are the type of mission effect and the number of games of the next game (the number of digested games to be digested by the next game digestion). ), It is determined whether or not the value is equal to or greater than the appropriate value (step Se11). When it is determined that the next game is not the 11th game or more, and when it is determined that the acquired points are equal to or more than the appropriate value, the normal effect is executed, and the mission-related processing is ended. For this reason, when the grant point is determined in Sf4 of FIG. 21, the normal effect is always executed. As a result, when the normal performance is being executed, the grant points are determined with reference to the normal table. In addition, during the mission effect, the mode in which the normal effect is executed and the point for grant is determined by referring to the normal table when the point granting condition is satisfied is also referred to as a normal mode.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining an example of the mission effect during execution of the normal point mission effect (normal mission C) described above. FIG. 25 (a) shows an example in which the normal point mission effect is being executed and when the number of games of the next game is 11 games, 5 points have been acquired. The appropriate value at the time when 11 games are consumed during the normal point mission production is set to “4” as shown in FIG. For this reason, when 5 points are acquired when 11 games are consumed, it is determined as YES in Se11 of FIG. 20 and the normal effect is executed. When the normal performance is being executed, as shown in FIG. 25 (a), the number of remaining games of the mission is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the remaining points until the mission is achieved, such as “5 more points”. Indicated. Similarly, when other point mission effects are being executed, when the number of points earned when the number of digested games is 11th game or more has reached an appropriate value according to the type of mission effect, FIG. As shown by 25 (a), the liquid crystal display 51 executes a normal effect indicating the number of remaining games of the mission and the remaining points until the mission is achieved.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step Se11 that the acquired point is not equal to or greater than the appropriate value, an effect during the mission indicating that it is a relief mode in which points are awarded so as to be advantageous to the player is executed. When it is determined that the acquired points are not more than the appropriate value, it is determined whether or not the acquired points are within 2 points to the appropriate value (step Se12). When it is determined in step Se12 that the appropriate value is within 2 points, the first relief effect corresponding to the first relief mode is executed, and the mission-related processing ends. For this reason, the first relief effect is always executed when the grant point is determined in Sf7 of FIG. As a result, when the first relief effect is being executed, the grant points are determined with reference to the first relief table.

  FIG. 25 (b) shows an example in which 3 points are acquired when the normal game is being executed and the next game has 11 games. The appropriate value at the time when 11 games are consumed during the normal point mission production is set to “4” as shown in FIG. For this reason, when 3 points have been acquired at the time when 11 games are consumed, it is determined YES in Se12 of FIG. 20, and the first relief effect is executed. When the first relief effect is being executed, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), the number of remaining games of the mission is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the relief such as “relief mode entered! And the remaining points until the mission is completed. Similarly, when other point mission effects are being executed, the points earned when the number of digested games is 11 or more games have not reached an appropriate value according to the type of mission effect. If the value is within 2 points to the appropriate value, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), the remaining number of games in the mission, the first relief mode, and the remaining points until the mission is achieved on the liquid crystal display 51 A normal production showing is performed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step Se12 that the appropriate value is not within 2 points, that is, when it is determined that the acquired point is not more than 3 points to the appropriate value, the second relief effect corresponding to the second relief mode. To complete the mission-related processing. For this reason, the second relief effect is always executed when the grant point is determined in Sf8 of FIG. As a result, when the second relief effect is being executed, the grant points are determined with reference to the second relief table. During the mission effect, the first relief effect or the second relief effect is executed, and when the point granting condition is satisfied, the grant point is determined by referring to the first relief table or the second relief table. This mode is also called a relief mode.

  FIG. 25 (c) shows an example in which one point has been acquired when the normal point mission effect is being executed and the number of games of the next game is 11 games. The appropriate value at the time when 11 games are consumed during the normal point mission production is set to “4” as shown in FIG. For this reason, when 1 point is acquired at the time when 11 games are consumed, it is determined NO in Se12 of FIG. 20, and the second relief effect is executed. When the second relief effect is being executed, as shown in FIG. 25 (c), the number of remaining games of the mission is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and “the super relief mode has entered! It shows that you can receive relief at a higher level than in the relief mode, and the remaining points until the mission is completed. Similarly, when other point mission effects are being executed, the points earned when the number of digested games is 11 or more games have not reached an appropriate value according to the type of mission effect. If the value is not within 2 points, the number of remaining games of the mission, the fact that it is in the second relief mode, and the remaining points until the mission is achieved, as shown in FIG. A normal production showing is performed.

  Even in the case of controlling to the first relief mode or the second relief mode, the earned points will be equal to or more than the appropriate value according to the number of digested games, or the appropriate value will be given afterwards. The first relief mode and the second relief mode are configured to end when the number of points falls within two points. For this reason, by controlling to the 1st relief mode or the 2nd relief mode indefinitely, it becomes inconvenience which becomes more advantageous to the player in terms of giving points than when the control to the normal mode is maintained. Occurrence can be prevented.

  Returning to Se8, when it is determined that the mission effect is to be ended (step Se8; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 executes a mission effect end process (step Se16), turns off the mission flag (step Se17), and performs the process. End and return to the original process. In this way, the mission effect is continuously executed regardless of whether or not the achievement condition is satisfied until the number of games corresponding to the mission period is exhausted. For this reason, it is possible to satisfy the presented achievement conditions a plurality of times during the execution of the mission effect.

  The sub-control unit 91 notifies the result of the mission effect by executing the mission effect end process. When the mission is achieved, the liquid crystal display 51 displays, for example, “mission successful! On the other hand, when the mission cannot be achieved, the liquid crystal display 51 displays, for example, “mission failure...” To notify that the mission has not been achieved.

  Returning to Se1, when the mission flag is off (step Se1; No), the sub-control unit 91 refers to the RAM 91b to determine whether or not the special mission winning flag is on (step Se20).

  If the special mission winning flag is off (step Se20; No), the mission related processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the special mission winning flag is on (step Se20; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a predetermined number of games have elapsed since the last mission effect was completed (step Se21). . When the predetermined number of games has elapsed (step Se21; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 starts a special mission identified from the special mission winning flag (step Se22), and turns off the special mission winning flag (step Se23). ). Then, the sub-control unit 91 turns on the mission flag (step Se24), ends the process, and returns to the original process. In step Se24, the mission-in-progress flag is set to ON, whereby the special mission effect is started. Thereby, even when the mission cannot be achieved, the player can have a sense of expectation for executing the special mission effect.

Next, specific control of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.
First, an example in which an additional mission effect is executed will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 26A, when, for example, “watermelon + 1 combination” is won in the internal lottery process when the mission effect is not executed, the sub control unit 91 executes the mission effect on the liquid crystal display 51. The suggestion effect 510 that suggests that the action is to be performed is executed. When the sub-control unit 91 executes the suggestion effect 510, the player can have an expectation that the mission effect will be executed.

  At this time, it is assumed that the sub-control unit 91 executes a normal mission effect lottery process in response to the winning of “watermelon + 1 combination” (Sd4) and wins the normal mission B in the normal mission effect lottery.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 26B, the sub-control unit 91 wins the normal mission effect lottery on the liquid crystal display 51 and executes a mission start effect 511 indicating that the mission is started. At this time, the player can recognize that the normal mission effect has been started, and whether or not the transition to the AT state is determined depending on whether or not the mission is achieved, can be expected to the AT state.

  When the sub control unit 91 executes the mission start effect 511, next, as shown in FIG. 26C, the sub control unit 91 executes a mission presentation effect 512 that presents the mission content on the liquid crystal display 51. Here, since the normal mission B is selected, the sub-control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display a message such as “Aim to win a watermelon between 20G!” As the mission presentation effect 512. During the subsequent mission production, the mission achievement officer of the mission production being executed and the number of remaining games are displayed in the upper part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. When the game elected as the mission achievement officer is completed, the mission is completed. You will be notified that you have achieved it. In addition, during the point mission, every time a point is earned, the obtained point is notified, and then the number of points until the mission is achieved is displayed.

  FIG. 26 (d) shows the effect when the game in which the cherry is won during the execution of the normal mission B in which the watermelon is the mission accomplishor is completed. As indicated by Sd8 in FIG. 13, during the execution of a normal mission effect, an additional mission effect can be executed when a mission achievement character different from the mission achievement character of the normal mission effect is selected. In FIG. 26D, a message such as “Cherry acquisition! Cherry mission start!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a suggestion effect 510 that suggests that an additional mission effect A will be executed upon winning a cherry.

  FIG. 26 (e) shows the effect when the additional mission effect is started after it is suggested that the additional mission effect is executed by winning the cherry. In the upper part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, “Acquire watermelon! Remain 8G” is displayed corresponding to the normal mission effect, and “Acquire cherry! Remain 20G” is displayed corresponding to the additional mission effect. . As described above, when the additional mission effect is executed, the mission achievement is achieved by satisfying one of the two missions, thereby improving the mission achievement ratio.

  Next, an example in which a special mission effect is executed will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 27A, when “cherry + 1 combination” is won in the internal lottery process when the mission effect is not executed, the sub control unit 91 executes the mission effect on the liquid crystal display 51. The suggestion effect 510 which suggests that is executed.

  At this time, in response to the winning of “Cherry + 1”, the sub-control unit 91 executes a mission effect lottery process (Sd4), and the normal mission C which is the point mission effect in the mission effect lottery is won. And

  Then, as shown in FIG. 27B, the sub-control unit 91 executes a mission start effect 511 indicating that the liquid crystal display 51 is won in the mission effect lottery and starts the mission. At this time, the player can recognize that the mission effect has been started, and whether or not to shift to the AT state is determined depending on whether or not the mission is achieved, so that the player can have an expectation for the AT state.

  When the sub control unit 91 executes the mission start effect 511, next, as shown in FIG. 27C, the sub control unit 91 executes a mission presentation effect 512 that presents the mission content on the liquid crystal display 51. Here, since the normal mission C is selected, the sub-control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display a message “Aim to acquire 10 points between 20G!” As the mission presentation effect 512. During the subsequent mission performance, the number of remaining games is displayed, and the number of points until the mission is achieved is displayed after notifying the acquired points every time points are acquired.

  In FIG. 27, it is assumed that the point granting condition is established and 6 points are acquired from the start of the mission effect until 11 games are consumed. For this reason, FIG. 27 (d) shows that there are nine remaining games, that there are four more points until the mission is achieved, and that a cherry is won. Also, in FIG. 27, when the mission lottery role is won again in the internal lottery process of the eleventh game from the start (step Sd2; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 is in a normal mission effect (step Sd3; Yes) and It is determined that the normal mission C is being executed (step Sd5; Yes), and a special mission effect lottery process is executed (step Sd12). It is assumed that the lottery process is won and the special mission A is determined (step Sd9; Yes).

  In addition, after the 10th game has been completed since the start of the normal mission C and the 11th game is started next, the process of Se11 to Se14 in FIG. The normal mode is maintained or the relief mode is controlled according to the relationship between the points and the appropriate values, and different effects are executed depending on the mode. The normal value when the number of games of the next game (the number of digested games to be digested by the next game digestion) is 11 during normal mission C execution is set to “4” as shown in FIG. It has been. As described above, FIG. 26 shows an example in which 6 points have been acquired. For this reason, it is determined as YES in Se11 of FIG. 20, the normal mode is maintained, and the normal effect as illustrated in FIG. 25A is executed. In addition, when the point granting condition is satisfied in the normal mode in which the normal performance is executed, the awarded point is determined with reference to the normal table shown in FIG.

  For example, when the acquired point is “2” or “3”, it is determined YES in Se12 of FIG. 20 and the first relief mode is controlled, and as illustrated in FIG. 25B, the first relief is performed. Production is performed. For example, when the acquired point is “0” or “1”, NO is determined in Se12 of FIG. 20 and the second relief mode is controlled. As illustrated in FIG. 25C, the second relief is performed. Production is performed.

  Further, when the point granting condition is satisfied in the first relief mode in which the first relief effect is being executed, the given points are determined with reference to the first relief table shown in FIG. Further, when the point granting condition is satisfied in the second relief mode in which the second relief effect is being executed, the awarded point is determined with reference to the second relief table shown in FIG. . For this reason, when the first relief effect or the second relief effect is being executed, the first relief effect or the second relief effect is started more than when the acquired point is equal to or greater than the appropriate value and the normal effect is being executed. The expectation point that can be expected to be given during the period from the start to the end of the mission effect can be improved.

  When the game during the mission production progresses and the mission production ends without completing the mission, the sub-control unit 91, as shown in FIG. 27E, shows the mission completion production 514 indicating that the mission could not be achieved. Is executed (step Se16). At this time, since the player could not achieve the mission, the player cannot have an expectation for the AT state, and is disappointed.

  When the next game is started and an internal winning command is received from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 is predetermined according to the fact that the special mission effect lottery has been won (step Se1; No, Se20; Yes). It is determined whether or not the number of games has elapsed (step Se21). Here, it is assumed that the predetermined number of games is zero. That is, a special mission is started immediately after the mission ends.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 27 (f), the sub control unit 91 executes a special mission start effect 515 indicating that a special mission is to be started. Then, as shown in FIG. 27G, the sub control unit 91 executes a special mission presentation effect 516 that presents the contents of the special mission. Here, it is assumed that the special mission A is selected, and the sub-control unit 91 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display “Acquire 8 points between 20G, aim for cherry and watermelon winning!”. Therefore, the player can have a higher expectation for the AT state than the mission effect performed until the previous game.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 13, fulfillment conditions that are different from the achievement conditions presented by the mission effect being executed and that are not presented are satisfied. Thus, when the mission effect is not being executed, a privilege that is greater than when the achievement condition is satisfied and a benefit that is less advantageous than the navigation stock that is granted by satisfying the achievement condition of the mission effect is granted. .

  For example, even when a normal mission A in which cherry is a mission accomplishor is being executed, an additional mission effect lottery process is performed in step Sd8 by a watermelon winning that is an achievement condition not presented and is a mission accomplisher of a normal mission B Is executed. Similarly, even when the normal mission B is being executed, an additional mission effect lottery process is executed in step Sd8 due to the cherry winning that is the achievement achievement condition of the normal mission A that is not presented. This additional mission effect lottery process has an advantage over the normal mission effect lottery process in that the mission winning probability is high and the ratio of the mission achievement that is higher in the mission achievement ratio than the normal mission is high as an additional mission. Although it is large, it is less advantageous than when the mission is achieved in that the navigation stock is not granted unless the mission is completed.

  In addition, even when the normal mission C that achieves the achievement condition by acquiring a predetermined number of points is being executed, in the step Sd12 by the mission achievement winning combination of the normal mission A or B that is not presented, The special mission effect lottery process is executed, and the second special privilege grant process is executed in Se6 of FIG. The special mission production lottery process is more advantageous than the normal mission production lottery process in that the mission winning probability is high and the special mission has a higher mission achievement ratio than the normal mission. Is less advantageous than when the mission is achieved in that In addition, the second special privilege granting process is more advantageous than the normal mission effect lottery process in that a privilege for improving the mission achievement ratio of the normal mission C is given by the navigation effect or the mission period extension, but the mission achievement is achieved. Otherwise, the Navistock will not be awarded, and it is less advantageous than when the mission is completed.

  For this reason, while having a sense of expectation for satisfying the achievement condition presented by the mission effect being executed, the achievement condition of other mission effects not presented when a certain mission effect is being executed It is more advantageous than satisfying the proposed achievement conditions by reducing the feeling of disappointment by satisfying, and providing benefits such as at least additional or special mission lottery processing and processing to improve the mission achievement ratio A moderate expectation can be given without giving a big privilege. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game while the mission effect is being executed. In addition, even if the achievement condition of the mission effect being executed is satisfied, a privilege is given so that the player has a higher advantage when the other achievement conditions are satisfied The occurrence of inconvenience can be prevented in advance.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the ratio of satisfying the achievement condition in the mission effect is increased by performing an additional or special mission and extending the navigation effect and the mission period. Therefore, the rate of control to the AT state is increased. As a result, a sense of expectation can be enhanced by performing an additional or special mission, and a navigation effect and extending the mission period, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, as shown by Sd10 in FIG. 13, the additional mission effect is executed in parallel during the execution of the normal mission effect, and a predetermined number (two) of achievement conditions are presented. Thus, the first special privilege grant process is performed. For this reason, the player can be made to pay attention to the number of achievement conditions presented in the mission effect. As a result, in addition to satisfying the achievement condition presented in the mission effect, the player can have a sense of expectation that a predetermined number of achievement conditions will be presented and a special privilege will be given. Can improve the interest of

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, when the special mission effect is executed, the watermelon or cherry winning and the acquisition of the predetermined number of points that can be established simultaneously are presented as the achievement conditions. In addition, when the achievement by winning the watermelon or cherry and the achievement by obtaining the predetermined number of points occur during the special mission production, the right granting process in Se18 of FIG. 20 achieves the achievement by winning the watermelon or cherry and the achievement by obtaining the predetermined number of points. The number of Navistocks that can be expected to be granted when both occur simultaneously is expected to be granted by achieving the number of Navistocks that can be expected to be granted by winning a watermelon or cherry and by obtaining a predetermined number of points The navigation stock is given so as to be larger than the total number of navigation stocks that can be made. For this reason, during the special mission effect, it is possible to make the player pay attention to whether the achievement by winning the watermelon or cherry and the achievement by acquiring the predetermined number of points are satisfied at the same time. As a result, in addition to satisfying the presented achievement conditions, the player can have a sense of expectation for satisfying the two achievement conditions at the same time, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, even after the mission production is completed without achieving the normal mission or the additional mission, the winning role of the mission lottery is performed during the completed mission production. When a special mission effect was selected, two mission accomplishers were provided and the mission achievement point was set smaller than the normal mission C. Therefore, the mission is controlled to a special mission that is easier to accomplish than the normal mission. . Therefore, not only the expectation of being controlled to the AT state by accomplishing the mission during normal mission and additional mission production, but also winning the mission lottery during the mission production without completing the mission Then, the player can have the expectation that the player will be controlled to a special mission effect that is advantageous to the player and the expectation that the player will be controlled to the AT state by completing the mission in the special mission effect. . As a result, it is possible to prevent the entertainment of the game from being lowered by completing the mission effect without completing the mission.

  (6) In the embodiment described above, during the mission period from the start of the point mission effect until the game is consumed, as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, each time the point granting condition is satisfied, it is stored in the RAM 91b. The stored acquired points are updated, and when the acquired points reach the point where the mission is achieved, a process for controlling to the AT state as a privilege is performed as indicated by Se18 in FIG. In addition, the earned points in each of the 11th and subsequent games after the mission effect is started are less than the appropriate values shown in FIG. 23, and it is possible to have a certain level of expectation for accomplishing the mission. Even when the situation is not possible, the first relief that can be expected to be given more points than the normal table as indicated by Sf7 and Sf8 in FIG. 21 under the relief mode. The grant points are determined with reference to the work table or the second relief table. As a result, even after the eleventh game since the start of the point mission effect, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for achieving the mission by giving points so as to be advantageous to the player.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, when the point grant condition is satisfied and the grant points are determined with reference to the first rescue table or the second rescue table, Se13, Se14, As shown in FIGS. 25 (b) and 25 (c), the first relief effect or the second relief effect is executed as the effect during the point mission to notify that the mode is the relief mode. For this reason, it is possible to more reliably recognize that the remedy mode is advantageous to the player, and as a result, it is expected that the point will be given and the mission will be achieved so as to be more advantageous to the player. Can last.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, as shown by Sf3 in FIG. 21, the control to the rescue mode is not performed until the 10th game is consumed after the point mission effect is started. It becomes possible. For this reason, it is possible to provide interest in acquiring points beyond the appropriate value by yourself until 10 games have been played since the start of the point mission effect, and to motivate players to acquire their own skills. Can be improved.

  (9) The determination processing in Sf5 and Sf6 of FIG. 21 in the above-described embodiment is performed every time the point granting condition is satisfied, and relief is received according to the determination result. For this reason, even if it is once controlled in the relief mode, for example, 2 points that are not within 2 points to the appropriate value are obtained due to the relationship with the appropriate value according to the number of digested games. If it is within the range, the second relief mode is terminated and the first relief mode is referred to the first relief table, and when the value less than the appropriate value is equal to or greater than the appropriate value, the relief mode is terminated. Change to normal mode. In this way, even if the earned points are less than the appropriate value or not within 2 points from the appropriate value, the degree of relief changes or the relief ends depending on the points given thereafter, and the relief is indefinitely Is restricted. As a result, when the earned points are less than the appropriate value and controlled in the relief mode, the disadvantage is that the player is more advantageous than when the normal mode is maintained because it is above the appropriate value. Can be prevented.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 22 (a) to 22 (c), without changing the expected value of the points given when the point granting condition is established by watermelon or cherry winning, The expected value of the points given when the point granting condition is satisfied by the bell winning with the internal winning probability higher than that of watermelon or cherry is larger in the first relief table than in the normal table, and further the first relief The second relief table is configured to be larger than the service table. For this reason, for example, contrary to what is shown in FIG. 22, only the expected value of the point at the time of winning the watermelon or cherry having a low internal winning probability is changed, and the expected value of the point at the time of winning the bell with a high internal winning probability is constant. Compared with such a case, the effect of being controlled in the relief mode can be more reliably exhibited.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, as shown by the average points given in one game in FIG. 22, the average points are obtained by becoming a bell prize (other than the upper stage) established by pushing correct answers. It will be higher than any of the average points for winning other bells (top) and the average points for winning a watermelon or cherry. For this reason, the percentage occupying the points is also set so that the bell winning (other than the upper) is the highest than the Bell winning (upper) or the watermelon or cherry winning. As a result, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for winning the bell during the point mission production, and to provide an enjoyment such as what operation procedure to operate when the bell is won. Can be improved.

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

[About benefits granted]
First, the privilege given by mission achievement will be described. In the above-described embodiment, as a privilege given by accomplishing the mission, the navigation stock that is controlled to the AT state until the game is consumed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50) is illustrated regardless of the type when the mission is accomplished. Not limited to this, the type of privilege to be granted may be varied depending on the type of mission achieved. For example, when the achievement condition in the normal mission A is satisfied, the navigation stock is given, and when the achievement condition in the normal mission B is satisfied, the number of games to be controlled to the AT state is given and the achievement condition in the normal mission C is satisfied. Sometimes, the number of times of performing the navigation effect may be given. In addition, as an example of a privilege granted by mission achievement, an example has been described in which when a mission is achieved, a privilege is given so that the player's advantage differs depending on the type (see Se18 rights granting process). Not only, but when the mission is achieved, a privilege may be given so that the advantage for the player is the same regardless of the type.

  Next, the privilege given when fulfilling the mission achievement conditions not presented will be described. In the embodiment described above, as a privilege given when fulfilling the mission achievement conditions not presented, additional mission effect lottery processing and special mission effect lottery processing, mission period extension, and navigation effect execution, etc. The privilege to improve the mission achievement rate was illustrated. However, the benefits granted when fulfilling the mission achievement conditions that are not presented are more advantageous for the player than when fulfilling the achievement conditions when the mission performance is not being executed, and the mission performance. If it is smaller than when the achievement condition presented by is satisfied, it is not limited to the privilege of improving the mission achievement ratio. For example, the same kind of privilege as when the achievement condition presented by the mission effect is satisfied may be given. In this case, what is necessary is just to comprise so that a privilege may be provided so that an advantage may become small compared with the case where the achievement conditions shown by mission effect are satisfied.

  Next, a privilege given when a predetermined number of mission achievement conditions are presented will be described. In the above-described embodiment, as a privilege given when a predetermined number of mission achievement conditions are presented, the mission achievement rate is improved, such as mission period extension and navigation production execution, and is presented by mission production. An example of a privilege that has a lower advantage than the privilege that is granted when the achievement condition that has been satisfied is satisfied. However, the privilege granted when a predetermined number of mission achievement conditions are presented is more advantageous than the privilege given when the mission achievement ratio is improved or the achievement conditions presented by the mission performance are satisfied. It is not limited to small benefits. Further, it may be the same type of privilege as when the achievement condition presented by the mission effect is satisfied.

  In addition, in each of the benefits granted in relation to the mission effect, the percentage of the game value given to the player to the game value (the number of medals bet) used to play the game It may have a value that directly affects the (medal payout rate), and for example, it is determined that the number of AT games that have been non-AT is already acquired and controlled by the AT. Information to specify whether or not the so-called AT latency is informed, or information that is executed so as to actually become AT latency with a predetermined reliability when notified (that is, the AT latency Value that is beneficial to the player in the progress of the game, such as suggested latent suggestion information), may be used as a privilege. As privilege, execute bonus production (special character appearance, execution of bonus bonus during next bonus, etc.), execution of set value suggestion production to suggest set value, collect a certain number Points that can be exchanged for services determined at the amusement store where the gaming machine is installed, and display a QR code (registered trademark) that can download bonus video and privilege information on a predetermined website. Also good.

[About achievement conditions]
In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which a mission (for example, a normal mission A) that satisfies an achievement condition in relation to a mission accomplishor is satisfied by winning the corresponding mission accomplishor in an internal lottery. However, a mission that satisfies the achievement condition in relation to the mission accomplishor may not be satisfied by the corresponding mission achiever winning in the internal lottery, but may be satisfied by winning. In addition, missions that fulfill the fulfillment conditions in relation to mission accomplishors are not limited to those fulfilled by winning or winning the mission once, but may be fulfilled by winning or winning a predetermined number of times. Also good. In addition, the mission achievement combination is not limited to the winning combination that is the subject of the internal lottery. For example, it is satisfied by deriving a specific display result (predetermined display result) with a predetermined number of games a predetermined number of times. You may do it.

  In addition, a mission (for example, a normal mission A) that satisfies the achievement condition in relation to the mission achievement combination may be satisfied by the corresponding mission achievement combination by winning or winning in the internal lottery. In this case, it is recommended that the benefits of mission achievement be granted so that the player's advantage differs depending on whether or not he / she wins the mission accomplishor but wins and wins the mission achiever. Also good. For example, the number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be awarded when winning a mission accomplishment and winning, rather than the number of navigation stocks that can be expected when winning a mission accomplishment but not winning. You may make it give a privilege so that it may become more, ie, the advantage for a player may become large.

  In addition, as the achievement conditions that can be satisfied simultaneously, in the above-described embodiment, the watermelon or cherry winning and the acquisition of a predetermined number of points are exemplified. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a lottery target role including watermelon and cherry is provided as a lottery target role for internal lottery, and when the special mission is executed, the lottery target role including the watermelon and cherry is selected. When winning, achievement by watermelon winning and achievement by cherry winning may occur simultaneously. Even in this case, the right granting process is performed twice, which is the number of achievements. Also, in the right granting process, the number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be granted when the achievement by winning a watermelon and the achievement by cherry occur at the same time is the number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be granted by the achievement by winning the watermelon. Further, the privilege may be given so as to be larger than the total number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be given by achievement by the cherry winning, that is, the advantage for the player is increased.

[Additional or special mission production lottery]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the execution opportunity of the additional mission effect lottery and the special mission effect lottery is winning the same mission lottery role as the execution opportunity of the normal mission effect lottery has been described. However, the execution opportunity of the additional mission effect lottery is not limited to this, and may be different from the execution opportunity of the normal mission effect lottery. For example, the execution opportunity of the additional mission directing lottery and the special mission directing lottery is established by winning some of the winning teams in the mission lottery target, for example, the mission accomplishers such as the normal mission A or B. May be. For example, when it is determined YES in step Sd3, it is determined whether the winning lottery target combination is a mission achievement combination, and when it is determined that it is any mission completion combination, the process proceeds to step Sd5. You may make it transfer. As a result, during normal mission A or B execution, the transition to step Sd8 is performed only when other mission accomplishors who are achievement conditions that are not presented by the mission being executed are selected, and additional mission effects are provided. It becomes executable. In addition, during the execution of the normal mission C, it is possible to execute the special mission effect by moving to step Sd12 only when the mission accomplishor of the normal mission A or B that is not presented by the mission being executed is elected. Become. In this way, in addition to satisfying the fulfillment conditions of the mission effect being executed, it is possible to focus on whether or not the fulfillment conditions of other missions that are not presented are satisfied, improving the fun of the game Can be made.

  In addition, the example in which the additional mission effect lottery and the special mission effect lottery are performed by winning a predetermined winning combination (for example, a mission lottery target role or a mission achievement character) has been described. It may be configured to be performed by winning a winning combination. Further, the additional mission effect lottery and the special mission effect lottery may be satisfied by winning or winning a predetermined winning combination in the internal lottery. In this case, additional missions or special missions are executed so that the player's advantage differs depending on whether or not he / she has won a predetermined winning combination but won a winning combination. You may make it do. For example, if you win a specified winning combination but do not win, a higher percentage will be added or a special mission will be won, and a higher percentage will be achieved when you win the specified winning combination. A specific privilege may be given so as to increase the advantage for the player so as to win a type addition or a special mission.

[About the second special privilege grant process]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown by Se5 and Se6 in FIG. 20, the second special privilege granting process is performed in response to the fact that the mission accomplishor of the normal mission A or B is elected during the execution of the normal mission C. An example of giving a predetermined privilege has been described. However, the opportunity for performing the second special privilege granting process and the type of privilege granted are not limited to those described above. For example, during the execution of the normal mission A or B, the second special privilege granting process is performed when the Bell winning is a point granting condition related to the achievement condition of the normal mission C, and the normal running as a privilege according to a predetermined probability You may make it provide the privilege which extends the mission period for the predetermined number of games. In this case, the probability of granting the privilege is higher when the execution opportunity of the second special privilege granting process is the bell prize (other than the upper stage) than when the bell prize (the upper stage) is given. Also good. With this configuration, when the Bell is won, the disappointment caused by the fact that the normal mission being executed is the normal mission A or B is reduced, and a reasonable expectation is realized by the provision of a privilege. You can make it.

[Regarding a predetermined timing at which determination of whether or not it is less than the threshold is started]
In the above-described embodiment, as the predetermined timing, the timing at which the number of digested games becomes the 11th game or more, that is, the timing in a part of the period from the start of the point mission effect to the end thereof is exemplified, but the present invention is not limited to this. Instead, it may be the timing in the entire period from the start of the point mission effect to the end. An appropriate value is determined in advance corresponding to each game from the first game to the end of the point mission presentation, and whether or not the acquired points are more than the appropriate value when each game of the point mission presentation ends. A determination may be made, and an effect may be executed based on the determination result, and a grant point may be determined. Specifically, the process may be shifted to Se11 in FIG. 20 or Sf5 in FIG. 21 without performing the determination process in Se10 in FIG. 20 and Sf3 in FIG.

[Advantageous control for point grant]
In the above-described embodiment, as an example of the advantageous control, as illustrated in FIG. 22, the example in which the expected value of the points expected to be given when the point granting condition is satisfied has been described. However, the advantageous control may be any control that increases the expected value of points that can be given from the start of the advantageous control to the end of the point mission effect than when the advantageous control is not performed. A point grant condition type may be added (for example, a condition established by a replay winning), or a point grant condition may be easily established, and a predetermined number of points are forcibly given. It may be a thing.

  In addition, the advantageous control only needs to perform control for maintaining a sense of expectation for accomplishing the mission even if the acquired points are less than the appropriate value, and increases the number of games in which the point mission effect is executed. It may be a thing. Specifically, it comprises a state control means for controlling the state of the game, a privilege granting means for granting a benefit advantageous to the player, and a notifying means for informing information, wherein the state control means satisfies a start condition. Until a specific period elapses, and includes a specific state control unit that controls a specific state in which a stored value stored in a predetermined storage area is updated each time a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the privilege granting unit includes the specific unit Including a first privilege granting unit for granting the privilege when the stored value updated during the state reaches a predetermined achievement value, and the notification unit according to a remaining period until the specific period elapses Period information, achievement value information according to the achievement value, and update information according to the update status of the stored value, and the stored value at a predetermined timing during the specific period is at the predetermined timing. In a case where the value is less than a threshold that can be expected to reach the achievement value by the end of the specific period if the value can be expected to be reached, the state control means, Special state control means for taking over the stored value at the end of a specific period and controlling to a special state in which the stored value is updated every time the predetermined condition is satisfied from the end of the specific period until the special period elapses, The privilege granting means further includes a second privilege granting means for granting the privilege when the stored value updated during the special state reaches the achievement value. Also good. In this case, the special state control means takes over the stored value at the end of the specific period and controls the special value to update the stored value every time the predetermined condition is satisfied from the end of the specific period until the special period elapses. By doing so, advantageous control is performed.

  Note that the degree of advantage for the player by updating the stored value in the special state may be the same as or different from the degree of advantage for the player by updating the stored value in the specific state (for example, The special state may be more advantageous than the specific state). The degree of advantage is the same in the special state and the specific state, the type of the predetermined condition that triggers the update, the establishment ratio of the predetermined condition, the magnitude of the value that can be expected to be updated when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the like More specifically, the special state and the specific state may be the same state. Also, the fact that the degree of advantage is different between the special state and the specific state means that, for example, the kind of the predetermined condition serving as an update trigger is different from the specific state in order to increase the degree of advantage in the special state than in the specific state. May be configured so that there are more special states, and at least one of the establishment ratio of the predetermined condition and the magnitude of the value that can be expected to be updated when the predetermined condition is satisfied However, the special state may be larger than the specific state.

  Further, the advantageous control may be one that performs control to reduce the points that achieve the mission.

  Further, the advantageous control is a control that is advantageous for the player after the predetermined timing when the acquired point at the predetermined timing is less than the appropriate value than when the acquired point is not less than the appropriate value. Well, for example, when the advantage point is equal to or greater than the appropriate value and the predetermined condition is satisfied (when the acquired point is the same value as the appropriate value, or when winning in the lottery, etc.) May be performed.

[About threshold]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 23, as an example, an appropriate value calculated by multiplying the average value of points that can be awarded for each game during the point mission effect by the number of digested games is used as the threshold value. However, it is not limited to this value as long as it is a value that can be expected to reach the predetermined value at the predetermined timing, and can reach the achievement value by the end of the specific state if the value has been reached. Absent. Here, the value that can be expected to be reached at a predetermined timing is not limited to a value calculated by multiplying the average value of points that can be awarded for each game during the point mission effect by the number of digested games, but an achievement value A value that needs to be reached on average at a predetermined timing (usually 0.5 points per game is required to achieve mission A, 0.5 It may be a value calculated by multiplying the point by the number of games corresponding to a predetermined timing. Further, the value that can be expected to be reached at a predetermined timing may be a value proportional to the number of games that have been consumed until the predetermined timing is reached after the mission effect is started, and the point mission effect is started. It may be a value that increases as the number of games digested before reaching a predetermined timing after being played increases. Further, if the value has reached the value, the value that can be expected to reach the achievement value by the end of the specific state cannot be expected to reach the achievement value at least by the end of the point mission effect. It is sufficient that the value is not such a value, and any value that allows the expectation to reach the achievement value by the end of the mission effect at a certain level or more is acceptable.

[Target of advantageous control]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, when being controlled in the relief mode, points are awarded so as to be advantageous to the player only when the point granting condition is satisfied by the bell winning, Or the example which does not change the point which can be expected to be provided when the point provision condition is satisfied by the cherry winning has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the relief mode is controlled, points may be awarded so as to be advantageous to the player even when a point granting condition is established by watermelon or cherry winning. In this case, the degree of advantage for the player may be greater when the point granting condition is established by winning the bell than when the watermelon or cherry winning is established. As a result, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation for the Bell winning a prize than the watermelon or cherry winning in the relief mode.

[About point grant conditions triggered by bell winning]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, the point granting condition triggered by the winning of the bell has been described as an example that is established by winning the bell. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be a specific off-set symbol combination.

  In addition, the point granting condition with the highest average point given in one game is that a specific symbol combination that can be stopped only when operated in a predetermined operating procedure in a predetermined winning situation is stopped. As long as it is established, the specific symbol combination may be a symbol combination that generates a predetermined prize, or may be a specific off-line symbol combination that does not generate any winnings.

  Similarly, the display result derived when operated in a procedure other than a predetermined operation procedure in a predetermined winning situation may be a symbol combination that generates a predetermined winning combination. It may be a specific off-set symbol combination that does not generate a prize. In addition, although the example in which the point granting condition is satisfied even when operated in a procedure other than the predetermined operation procedure in the predetermined winning situation has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the predetermined operation in the predetermined winning situation is performed. When operated by a procedure other than the procedure, points may not be awarded without establishing the point granting condition. In addition, even if the predetermined winning situation is a procedure other than a predetermined operation procedure, when a symbol combination that generates a predetermined prize is stopped, a point grant condition is established, and no specific prize is generated. When the off symbol combination stops, the points may not be awarded without satisfying the point granting conditions.

[About the mission production lottery]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the example in which the mission effect lottery is not executed when in the AT state has been described, but this is not limiting, and the mission effect lottery is executed even in the AT state. It may be a thing. Also in this case, a mission to be executed may be selected by a mission effect lottery, or a specific mission (for example, mission A) may be selected. When the mission is achieved, for example, the right to shift to the AT state again may be given after the AT state ends.

[About processing during mission production]
In the mission effect in-process in the above-described embodiment, the same determination process as Se10-Se12 in FIG. 20 is performed in Sf3, Sf5, and Sf6 in FIG. Although the example has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the mission effect lottery process, the mode (normal mode, first relief mode, second relief mode) corresponding to the effect executed in Se13 to Se15 in FIG. 20 is determined. The table used for determining the grant points may be selected based on the determination result. In other words, the current mode may be determined, and a grant point may be determined by selecting a table corresponding to the determined mode. Thereby, it is not necessary to perform the same processing, and the processing load can be reduced.

[Mission eligible for mission lottery and point granting conditions]
In the above-described embodiment, an example is explained in which a role that is simultaneously elected with a bonus is included in the mission lottery subject and a role that is simultaneously elected as a bonus is also included in the role that is a point granting condition establishment opportunity. An example of performing mission effects and giving points regardless of whether or not a lottery result is being performed has been described. However, in the case of a lottery result that is won at the same time as the bonus, it may be controlled to the AT state after the bonus has ended without performing mission effects or giving points.

  In the above-described embodiment, when a cherry or watermelon is won during the mission, the lottery condition for special mission effect is established as shown in FIG. 16, and the point granting condition is also set as shown in FIG. The example to establish was demonstrated. However, during the mission, the lottery conditions for special mission effects may be established at a different trigger from the establishment of the point granting conditions. In other words, the lottery conditions for special mission effects may be established by an opportunity not related to the point grant conditions. For example, during a mission, certain symbol combinations (so-called chances) that can be stopped at a higher rate when winning a predetermined role (for example, bonus, special role) than when not winning a predetermined role are stopped. When this is done, the lottery condition for the special mission effect may be satisfied, while the point grant condition may not be satisfied. As a result, although a specific symbol combination is stopped during the mission, it is impossible to have a sense of expectation that points will be awarded. Can be expected to start.

[Others]
The slot machine described above may further include the following configuration.

  -Reel control may be performed so that multiple combinations stop on the line at the same time. For example, the symbol combination constituting the cherry is stopped on a predetermined straight line formed in the see-through window 3, and the symbol combination constituting the watermelon is different from the predetermined straight line formed in the see-through window 3. Reel control may be performed so that it can be stopped on the line. The predetermined straight line and the other straight lines in this case may each be a winning line, and include an invalid line (for example, a line composed of the lower left, middle, and right in FIG. 4). May be. In addition, when configured in such a manner that, as described above, achievement by watermelon winning and achievement by cherry winning can occur at the same time, watermelon only when both watermelon and cherry are winning simultaneously. Reel control may be performed so that the symbol combination constituting the symbol and the symbol combination constituting the cherry can be stopped at a predetermined straight line and another straight line. As a result, it is possible to notify that the watermelon and the cherry are simultaneously elected from the reel stop point, and that the right granting process is performed in an advantageous manner during the execution of the special mission, thereby improving the interest of the game. Can do.

  ・ In the slot machine mentioned above, when winning a special winning combination (for example, watermelon) among mission lottery winning combinations and winning a normal mission, at least the specific winning combination (for example, watermelon) is won or won to satisfy the achievement conditions An example of executing a normal mission directing was explained, but in the case of an additional mission directing in addition to a specific winning combination that is different from a mission winning member who satisfies the conditions for achieving a normal mission In addition, an additional mission effect that satisfies the achievement condition by winning or winning the specific winning combination may be executed, and the mission that satisfies the achievement condition of the normal or additional mission is similarly applied to the special mission. Special prize winners who are different from the Achievers When mission directed winning may be perform special missions effect satisfying the achieved condition by winning or winning at least that particular winning combination. Thereby, a relevance can be given to the opportunity and execution condition which perform a mission effect, and the interest of a game can be improved.

  ・ As examples of mission accomplishers in the slot machines mentioned above, watermelons and cherries that were won internally only with a relatively low probability were illustrated. However, a winning combination (replay, bell, etc.) that is won with a relatively high probability may be adopted as the mission achievement combination. That is, an advantageous mission effect in which a winning combination won with a relatively high probability is set as a mission achievement combination may be executed. When such an advantageous mission effect can be executed, the mission effect lottery may be determined as an advantageous mission effect with a very low probability. Thereby, the advantageous mission effect can be executed as a premier effect, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  ・ As an example of an additional mission in the slot machine described above, an example in which a mission that has a different achievement condition from the normal mission being executed has been explained, but this is not the only case. The mission to be performed may be executed. When configured in this way and a normal mission and an additional mission with the same achievement condition are executed in parallel, if the achievement condition of the normal mission is satisfied and the achievement condition of the additional mission is satisfied, normal or The privilege may be given so that the advantage for the player is higher than when only one of the additional missions is satisfied. For example, in the right granting process, when a normal mission and an additional mission with the same achievement condition are executed in parallel, the number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be granted by satisfying the achievement condition is calculated as the achievement condition. The number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be granted by satisfying the achievement condition when only the same normal mission is executed, and the achievement condition when only the same additional mission as the achievement condition is executed The privilege may be given so as to be larger than the total number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be granted by satisfying the above, that is, the advantage for the player is increased.

  In the above-described embodiment, the variable display device having the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided. When all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and the display results derived to the three reels are combined. The slot machine in which a prize is generated in response to the above description 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.

  In the above-described embodiment, the slot machine for setting the bet number using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a bet using a game ball as a game value is used. It may be a slot machine for setting a number or a fully credit type slot machine for setting a bet amount using only credit as a game value. 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, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, for example, a combination of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. It may be. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls by winning. Any of the slot machines can be used.

  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, 2 movable display device, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 3 see-through window, 32L, 32C, 32R reel motor, 4 medal slot, 51 liquid crystal display, 52 effect effect LED, 53, 54 speaker, 55 reel LED, 56 production switch, 6
MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 9 medal payout exit, 10 settlement switch, 13 game display, 34 hopper unit, 35 overflow tank, 37 setting key switch, 38 reset / setting switch, 39 Power switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control part, 90 effect control board, 91 sub-control part, 100 power supply box, 101 power supply board, 1000 external output board.

Claims (2)

Each comprises a variable display unit capable of displaying varying a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying,
Wherein after the variable display unit to display varies, Te the variable display of the variable display unit derives the display result by stopping the possible slot machine odor generated winning in accordance with the display result,
Presentation to run first and presentation production which presents the first Article matter of among a plurality of types of conditions, and the second presentation performance to present the Article 2 matter, any one of a plurality of types of presentation production, including Production execution means;
A privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege by satisfying at least one of the plurality of conditions .
By satisfying the Article 2 reviews when the first presentation effect is running, the privilege granting means, neither advantageous degree for the player among the plurality of types of presentation effect is running the large and the first presentation effect than when the second article reviews met imparts a small specific benefits than when satisfied the Article 1 matter when running in the absence, the slot machine. Each comprises a variable display unit capable of displaying varying a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying,
Wherein after the variable display unit to display varies, Te the variable display of the variable display unit derives the display result by stopping the possible slot machine odor generated winning in accordance with the display result,
Presentation to run first and presentation production which presents the first Article matter of among a plurality of types of conditions, and the second presentation performance to present the Article 2 matter, any one of a plurality of types of presentation production, including Production execution means;
A privilege granting means capable of granting a privilege by satisfying at least one of the plurality of conditions .
By satisfying the Article 2 reviews when the first presentation effect is running, the privilege granting means, neither advantageous degree for the player among the plurality of types of presentation effect is running the large and the second presenting performance than when the Article 2 of the matter met to grant the small specific benefits than when you satisfy the Article 2 of the matter when it is executed when no slot machines.

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