JP6166916B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to, for example, a slot machine. Specifically, a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable are provided, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is obtained by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention relates to a slot machine that can derive and win according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units .

  Conventionally, as such a slot machine, a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery is provided. The player starts rotating by operating the start lever, and the player operates the stop button provided corresponding to each reel, so that the operation timing is within a predetermined maximum delay time range. There was one in which a prize was generated according to the display result derived when the rotation was stopped and the rotation of all the reels was stopped.

  As such a slot machine, for example, there are types such as small roles, 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, it is possible to obtain a profit that the next game can be performed without consuming a new medal for setting the number of bets.

  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, there is one that derives an opportunity to suggest to the player that it is highly likely that it is determined to allow the derivation of a special display result combination such as a bonus (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-195638 A

In the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, in order to derive chance chances, a dedicated display result combination for enabling chance chances to be derived is provided, and at the same time, a special display result combination is derived at a high rate. It had to be configured to determine that the allowable. For this reason, there is a possibility of causing inconvenience that the type and configuration of the display result combination is complicated.

The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and allows the derivation of special display result combinations without complicating the types and configurations of display result combinations , such as providing dedicated display result combinations. It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine capable of deriving a display result combination that suggests that there is a high possibility that it has been determined .

(1) Provided with a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
After the variable display section is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display section, and a winning can be generated according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display sections. In a slot machine
Predetermining means for determining a display result combination that is allowed to be derived from a plurality of types of display result combinations including a specific display result combination and a special display result combination accompanied by a transition to an advantageous state;
A plurality of derivation operation means operated to cause each of the plurality of variable display units to derive a display result;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result combination in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and operations of the plurality of derivation operation means;
The pre-determining means determines that the special display result combination is allowed to be derived, and if the special display result combination is not derived, the next game determines that the special display result combination is allowed to be derived. With carry-over means to carry over afterwards,
The determination result of the pre-determining means includes a first determination result for determining whether to permit the derivation of the special display result combination and to permit the derivation of the specific display result combination, and derivation of the specific display result combination. There is a second decision result that decides to allow
The derivation control means includes
In both cases where the determination result of the prior determination unit is the first determination result and the second determination result, the plurality of derivation operation units are predetermined according to the determination result of the prior determination unit When operated in the operation order, the specific display result combination is derived,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result, the operation order of the plurality of derivation operation means is a specific operation order different from the predetermined operation order, and the plurality of derivation operation means When the operation timing of the predetermined derivation operation means is one of the first timing and the second timing, the first non-winning display result combination that does not generate a winning is derived,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the second determination result, the operation order of the plurality of derivation operation means is the specific operation order, and the operation timing of the predetermined derivation operation means is the first timing. The first non-winning display result combination is derived,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the second determination result, the operation order of the plurality of derivation operation means is the specific operation order, and the operation timing of the predetermined derivation operation means is the second timing. If it is, the second non-winning display result combination that does not generate a win is derived .
In addition, you may provide the following structures.
A variable display device (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, right reel) capable of deriving display results in each of three or more variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can each be identified 2R),
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets (three) for one game using game values (medals, credits), and the display is made in all of the three or more variable display areas. This is a slot machine in which one game is completed when a result is derived and a winning can be generated according to a combination of the display results derived in each of the three or more variable display areas as a result of one game. And
Before the display result is derived in the variable display area, a special prize (BB1) accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state advantageous to the player and a special prize (Bell 1 or Bell 2) different from the special prize are obtained. Pre-determining means (internal lottery) for determining whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings to be included,
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated to derive a display result in the variable display area;
Derivation control means (reel control) for performing control to cause the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
When it is determined by the pre-determining means that the special prize is allowed to be generated, and the special prize display result for generating the special prize is not derived to the variable display device, the special prize is allowed to be generated. Carry over the decision to the effect after the next game (bonus carry-over) and carry-over means (payout process),
The derivation control means includes
In the specific situation where there are three or more underived variable display areas for which the display result has not yet been derived, the determination result of the pre-determining means is the first of the specific determination results for determining that the specific winning is permitted. A first derivation control means for deriving a display result in accordance with an operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the non-derivation variable display area in the case of a game that is one specific determination result (medium bell one win);
A derivation operation corresponding to an underived variable display area when the game is the specific situation and the determination result of the prior determination means is the second specific determination result (right bell 1 winning) of the specific determination results Second derivation control means for deriving a display result in accordance with operation of the means;
In the specific situation, the determination result of the pre-determining means is a special determination result (BB1 single winning) that determines that the specific winning is not permitted and the special winning is permitted. And a third derivation control means for deriving a display result in response to an operation of the derivation operation means corresponding to the underived variable display area,
In the first derivation control means, the derivation operation means corresponding to one variable display area (medium stop switch 8C) among the non-derivation variable display areas precedes the derivation operation means corresponding to the other non-derivation variable display areas. The display result (bell-bell-bell, which is the display result of the bell 1) is derived while the first operation is performed in the first operation procedure (medium first stop) to be operated, while the first operation is performed. The first prize is not generated when an operation is performed in a predetermined operation procedure (operation procedure for losing an AT which is won simultaneously) included in a non-first operation procedure (left first stop or right first stop) other than the procedure. 1 Deriving the non-winning display result at the time of the specific decision result
The second derivation control means is a derivation operation means corresponding to one variable display area different from the variable display area corresponding to the derivation operation means (medium stop switch 8C) operated first in the first operation procedure. When the stop switch 8R) is operated in the second operation procedure (first left stop or middle first stop) operated before the derivation operation means corresponding to another non-derivation variable display area, the specific winning is achieved. While deriving the display result to be generated (bell-bell-bell, which is the display result of bell 1), the specific operation procedure included in the non-second operation procedure other than the second operation procedure (the AT selected at the same time is taken). Deriving the non-winning display result (bell removal spilled result) at the time of the second specific determination result that does not generate the winning when operated in the spilling operation procedure),
The third derivation control means displays a display result (bonus of the bonus) when the derivation operation means corresponding to the non-derivation variable display area is operated in a special operation procedure (procedure such as timing for winning BB1). Red 7-Red 7-Red 7), which is the display result, is derived, and a special decision is made not to generate the prize when operated in a non-special operation procedure other than the special operation procedure (procedure such as timing for missing BB1). Deriving the non-winning display result (out of line) at the time of the result,
The predetermined operation procedure includes a special operation procedure included in the non-special operation procedure,
The non-winning display result at the time of the first specific determination result includes the first non-winning display result (special missed-out appearance (Lip a-Bell-BAR)) and the second non-winned display result (normal dropped-out display (Lip a- BAR-bell etc)),
The non-winning display result at the time of the special determination result includes the first non-winning display result,
When an operation is performed according to the predetermined operation procedure when the determination result of the prior determination means is the first specific determination result and the occurrence of the special prize is permitted (when BB1 and the middle bell 1 are won) When the operation result is determined according to the predetermined operation procedure when the determination result of the prior determination means is the first specific determination result and the occurrence of the special prize is not permitted (when only the middle bell 1 is won). Display result derived by the derivation control means at a higher rate becomes the first non-winning display result (when BB1 and middle bell 1 are won, the display result is referred to the special high probability stop control table). In the case where only the middle bell 1 is won, the display result is derived with reference to the special low probability stop control table).

  According to such a configuration, when the determination result of the prior determination means is either the first specific determination result or the second specific determination result among the specific determination results, whether the determination result is the first specific determination result or the second specific determination result. Depending on whether it is a result, the operation procedure for generating a prize varies. Thereby, it is possible to have the gameability of whether or not to win according to the operation procedure.

  Further, in the game that has become the first specific determination result among the specific determination results, the non-winning display result at the time of the first specific determination result that can be derived as a display result that does not generate a prize includes the non-winning at the time of the special determination result The same display result as the first non-winning display result included in the display result is included. Further, in the game having the first specific determination result among the specific determination results, the case where the special winning is allowed is higher in the game than the case where the special winning is not allowed. By deriving the 1 non-winning display result, it is possible to suggest the possibility that the special winning is permitted. For this reason, the first non-winning that suggests that there is a high possibility of winning the special winning without complicating the type and composition of the winning, such as providing a special winning for deriving the first non-winning display result. The display result can be derived.

  In addition, even if the operation procedure for generating a prize cannot be performed in the game having the first specific determination result, the first non-winning display result is derived among the non-winning display results at the time of the first specific determination result. It is possible to give a sense of expectation that it is suggested that there is a high possibility that the occurrence of a special prize is permitted, and it is possible to prevent the interest of the game from deteriorating.

  The “ratio” is, for example, as follows. The number of operation procedures for deriving the first non-winning display result is A, and the number of operation procedures for deriving the second non-winning display result is B. The operation procedure number A is, for example, an identification that allows the first non-winning display result to be derived when the operation is accepted by the deriving operation accepting means when positioned on a predetermined line (for example, the winning line LN). The number of information. The operation procedure number B is the number of pieces of identification information that can be used to derive the second non-winning display result when the operation is accepted by the deriving operation accepting unit when positioned on the predetermined line. The ratio α is expressed by, for example, α = A / (A + B) (where “/” indicates division).

(2) In the slot machine according to (1),
The specific operation procedure includes the special operation procedure,
When an operation is performed according to the specific operation procedure when the determination result of the prior determination means is the second specific determination result and the occurrence of the special winning is permitted (when BB1 and right bell 1 are won) , When an operation is performed according to the specific operation procedure when the determination result of the prior determination means is the second specific determination result and the occurrence of the special prize is not permitted (when only the right bell 1 is won) The display result derived by the derivation control means at a higher rate becomes the second non-winning display result (when BB1 and right bell 1 are won, the display result is referred to the special high probability stop control table. When the winning of only the right bell 1 is won, the display result is derived with reference to the special low probability stop control table).

  According to such a configuration, the non-winning display result at the time of the second specific determination result that can be derived as a display result that does not generate a prize in the game that has become the second specific determination result among the specific determination results described above. The same display result as the first non-winning display result included in the non-winning display result at the time of the special determination result is included. Furthermore, in the game having the second specific determination result among the specific determination results, the case where the special winning is permitted is higher in the case where the special winning is permitted than the case where the special winning is not permitted. By deriving the 1 non-winning display result, it is possible to suggest the possibility that the special winning is permitted. For this reason, the first non-winning that suggests that there is a high possibility of winning the special winning without complicating the type and composition of the winning, such as providing a special winning for deriving the first non-winning display result. The display result can be derived.

(3) In the slot machine according to (1) or (2),
The non-winning display result at the time of the first specific determination result includes a transition display result accompanied with a transition of the gaming state (a transition outcome to transition to RT3 shown in FIG. 9).

  According to such a configuration, the display result included in the non-winning display result at the time of the first specific determination result can be used as the transition display result. For this reason, it is possible to derive the transition display result without complicating the type and configuration of the winning, such as providing a dedicated prize for deriving the transition display result.

  In addition, the non-winning display result at the time of the second specific determination result may include a transition display result accompanied by a transition of the gaming state.

(4) In the slot machine described in (3),
After it is determined by the pre-determining means that the occurrence of the special prize is allowed (BB1 win), until the special prize display result is derived and the special prize is generated (BB1 prize) And a special permissible state control means (game control board 40) for controlling to the special permissible state (RT4) regardless of whether or not the transition display result is derived,
The transition display result is not the first non-winning display result but the non-winning display result other than the first non-winning display result among the non-winning display results at the time of the first specific determination result (shown in FIG. 8). As described above, the transition to RT3 (ordinary missed outcome) is different from the special missed outcome).

  According to such a configuration, the first non-winning display result is not used as the transition display result, thereby causing a confusion that the gaming state is not shifted in spite of the first non-winning display result being derived in the special permissible state. It is possible to avoid the occurrence of inconvenience. That is, if the special winning state is controlled by allowing the occurrence of a special prize, even if the transition display result is derived, the control of the special allowable state is continued, but the determination result of the predetermining means Is the first specific determination result and the occurrence of the special prize is allowed, the first non-determining result is higher than when the determination result of the predetermining means is the first specific determination result and the occurrence of the special prize is not allowed. Since the percentage of winning display results being derived is high, if the first non-winning display result is the transition display result, the gaming state is not included even though the first non-winning display result is derived in the special permissible state. Inconvenience that may cause a confusion such as not being transferred may occur, but the occurrence of such inconvenience that causes such a confusion by not using the first non-winning display result as a transfer display result. It can be avoided.

  The transition display result may be a non-winning display result other than the first non-winning display result instead of the first non-winning display result among the non-winning display results at the time of the second specifying determination result.

(5) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
In the predetermined gaming state (RT1, RT3), it is determined by the pre-determining means that the specific winning (bell 1 or bell 2) is allowed to occur with the highest probability among the plurality of types of winnings, And the determination result of the said prior determination means turns into the said 1st specific determination result (medium bell 1-4) with the highest probability in the said specific determination result.

  According to such a configuration, since the ratio at which the first non-winning display result is derived is improved, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the predetermined gaming state, it is determined by the predetermining means that the specific winning is permitted with the highest probability among the plurality of types of winnings, and the determination result of the predetermining means May be the second specific determination result with the highest probability among the plurality of types of specific determination results.

(6) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
The derivation control means derives a display result in a variable display area other than at least one variable display area among the three or more variable display areas (an area where, for example, the symbol of the left reel 2L is displayed on the winning line LN). Regardless of the operation procedure to be performed, the non-winning display result at the time of the first specific determination result is derived (the operation after the second stop determines the derivation of the bell-spilling outcome).

  According to such a configuration, even if the player makes an error in the operation procedure for deriving the display result to a variable display area other than at least one variable display area among the plurality of variable display areas, Derivation of the non-winning display result can be avoided, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(7) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (6),
When the operation procedure set to the derivation operation means is an operation procedure (medium first stop or right first stop) other than a predetermined operation procedure (recommended operation procedure, first left stop) , Comprising a disadvantage control means capable of performing disadvantageous control (penalty) disadvantageous to a player who is not performed when the operation procedure performed by the derivation operation means is the predetermined operation procedure,
The derivation control means derives a display result other than the first non-winning display result when operated by an operation procedure other than the predetermined operation procedure (without deriving a special missed output), or When an operation procedure other than the predetermined operation procedure is used, display results other than the first non-winning display result are derived at a higher rate than when the operation procedure is operated (the special miss out is performed with low probability). Let your eyes).

  According to such a configuration, when an operation procedure other than the predetermined operation procedure is used, the first non-winning display result is not derived at all, or the ratio of the first non-winning display result is derived is small. Therefore, it is possible to recommend the player to operate according to a predetermined operation procedure.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of winning combination, and the technical matter relevant to a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of winning combination, and the technical matter relevant to a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of winning combination, and the technical matter relevant to a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object combination, the number of judgment values, and reel control. It is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object combination, the number of judgment values, and reel control. It is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object combination, the number of judgment values, and reel control. It is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object combination, the number of judgment values, and reel control. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the derived | led-out display result. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a stop control table. It is a figure for demonstrating a response | compatibility with a winning result, an operation procedure, and a display result. It is a figure for demonstrating the processing flow of a main control part. It is a flowchart for demonstrating AT lottery relevant processing.

First, the slot machine 1 used in the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and side edges of the housing 1a. The front door 1b is pivotally supported by the front door 1b.
Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C and 2R (hereinafter referred to as a left reel, a middle reel and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery. ) Are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Are arranged as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer periphery of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, “watermelon” (for example, the symbol of the area number 20 of the left reel 2L) and “bell” (for example, the area number 19 of the left reel 2L), respectively. ), “Rip b” (for example, the symbol of area number 18 on the left reel 2L), “Red 7” (for example, the symbol of area number 17 on the left reel 2L), “Lip a” (for example, left reel 2L) Area number 9), "BAR" (for example, the pattern of area number 8 on the left reel 2L), "cherry" (for example, the pattern of area number 7 on the left reel 2L), and "white 7" (for example, A plurality of types of mutually identifiable symbols such as the symbol of the area number 3 of the left reel 2L are drawn in a predetermined order.

  “Lip b” is common in that it is based on the design of “Lip a”, and is different in that a line is added under the letters “REPLAY”. For this reason, “Lip a” and “Lip b” are different types of symbols, but since the external shapes are similar, they are collectively referred to as “lip”. Symbols with similar outer shapes refer to symbols that share the same aesthetics (impressions) caused by the visual perception of the player who is the consumer, and as a result are the same symbols conceptually. A design that can be recognized (it is difficult to recognize as a different design). As described above, “lip a” and “lip b” differ only in that a line is added under the word “REPLAY”, and are common in other points, and therefore have similar external shapes. It can be said.

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

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

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

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in any game state in this embodiment) among the prescribed number of bets determined according to the game state, is stored as credits. Settlement switch 10 operated when paying out medals used for setting medals and bets (returning medals used for setting credits and bets), start switch operated when starting a game 7. Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and an effect switch 5 for use in effects. There are provided operable by the player. Hereinafter, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R may be collectively referred to as “stop switch 8”.

  In this embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop. The first stop of the left reel is referred to as a first left stop, the first stop of the middle reel is referred to as a middle first stop, and the first stop of the right reel is referred to as a first right stop. Hereinafter, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be collectively referred to as “reels”.

  Further, the front door 1b displays a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. Game assist indicator 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies that the bet number is set by 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the bet number is set by 2 and 2 that the bet number is set by 3 3BET LED 16 to notify, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (the previous game start) A certain period of time has passed since (reel rotation start to derive game results) (Waiting to start reel rotation for deriving the game result because there is no wait) LED 19 during waiting to notify that it is on, LED 20 during replay to notify that it is in a replay game to be described later A game display unit 13 is provided.

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

  Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R on the front door 1b, a lower panel on which a title of the slot machine 1 and a payout table are printed is provided. Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. A set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time, a game stop state (until a reset operation is performed) when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, after completion of a state advantageous to the player, such as at the end of RT2, which will be described later) A stop switch 36a for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function to be controlled in a state in which the progress of the game is controlled), automatic settlement processing when a predetermined condition is satisfied (the medal stored as credit is determined by the player's operation) Automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic settlement function to be controlled (returning (returning)) is enabled / disabled, and the flow of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 Is inserted from a medal insertion unit 4 and a flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching between a hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) and a medal payout exit 9 side, which will be described later, provided inside the housing 1a. A medal selector (not shown) having an inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting medals flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided. .

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

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

  The front side of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state. There are provided a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery to be described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off. .

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, when the prescribed number of bets is set to three regardless of the gaming state and the prescribed number of bets is set, the winning line LN becomes valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

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

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

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a role) is displayed on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line LN. If the game stops as a result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols. . In this embodiment, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 9A, when the replay, fall replay, special replay, etc. are won or when the transition is stopped, the replay probabilities are different from RT0 to RT3. It is comprised so that it may transfer to the game state to do.

  In this embodiment, an example in which three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are applied is described. However, even if only one reel is provided and a winning is determined according to the display result of the one reel. Alternatively, two reels may be provided, and a winning determination may be made according to a combination of display results of two reels, or four or more reels may be provided, and a winning may be determined according to a combination of display results of these reels. It may be determined.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The main control unit 41 is constituted by a one-chip microcomputer, and executes a control program stored in the ROM in the main control unit 41 to perform processing related to the progress of the game and is mounted on the game control board 40. Control each part of the control circuit directly or indirectly.

  The control clock generation circuit 42 generates a control clock CCLK serving as an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency outside the main control unit 41. The random number clock generation circuit 43 generates a random number clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, outside the main control unit 41.

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

  The random number circuit included in the main control unit 41 is a circuit that generates numerical data that is a random number value having a predetermined update range, such as a 16-bit random number. In the present embodiment, on the game control board 40 side, numerical data indicating a random value for internal lottery to be described later is controlled to be countable. In addition, in order to improve a game effect, random numbers other than these may be used. The random number circuit may be built in the main control unit 41 or may be externally attached to the main control unit 41 as a random number circuit chip different from the main control unit 4.

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

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

  The RAM included in the main control unit 41 is provided with a game control data holding area as an area for holding various data used for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine 1. Hereinafter, “RAM” and “ROM” to which reference numbers are not added are “RAM” and “ROM” included in the main control unit 41. For example, a DRAM is used as the RAM, and a refresh operation is required to maintain the stored data contents. The CPU of the main control unit 41 has a built-in refresh register for performing this refresh operation. For example, the refresh register has 8 bits, and the lower 7 bits are automatically incremented every time the CPU of the main control unit 41 fetches an instruction from the ROM of the main control unit 41. Therefore, the stored value in the refresh register is updated every execution time of one instruction in the CPU of the main control unit 41.

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

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

  Further, the main control unit 41 can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In this embodiment, the timer circuit included in the main control unit 41 executes a timer interruption process (main), which will be described later, every time a certain time interval (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment) occurs. To do.

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

  The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as a basic process, and changes the detection state of the various switches. Execute a process that moves in stages. Further, the main control unit 41 executes a timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

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

  In the liquid crystal display 51, as will be described later, when controlled by the AT when the gaming state is RT3 or RT1, a message image such as “AT in progress” is displayed small. In addition, when 3 choice lips 4 to 6 are won in RT1 during AT, AT will be started when the winning game is ended, regardless of whether or not the lip 5 (special lip) is won in the winning game. And an AT start effect for starting the count of 50 games is executed. More specifically, a message image such as “AT start !!” is displayed large on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and the number of remaining games controlled by the AT is displayed in a countdown format.

  Further, in this embodiment, when shifting from RT3 during AT to RT1, a message image such as “a little more until RT2” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. On the other hand, when shifting from RT1 to RT2 during AT, an AT start effect is performed (there may already be started) and the background image on the liquid crystal display 51 also changes. As described above, in this embodiment, the degree of change in the production mode before and after the transition from RT1 to RT2 during the AT is larger than the degree of the production mode before and after the transition from RT3 to RT1 during the AT. The production is executed.

  The AT is an effect state controlled by the sub-control unit 91 and refers to an assist time that is a notification period in which a navigation effect for notifying information (such as an operation procedure) according to the internal lottery result can be executed.

  Further, the liquid crystal display 51 notifies the net increase in medals during AT. The “net increase” is a value obtained by subtracting the number of medals used for setting the number of bets during AT from the number of medals paid out during AT. That is, the net increase is a value indicating the player's profit during the AT. The player can grasp the net increase in medals during AT by checking the net increase in medals displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. The effect of notifying the net increase in medals during AT is also referred to as the net increase notification effect.

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, for example, a mechanically driven display. A device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the effect device.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an LED driving circuit 93 that performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, When the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a and a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90 are detected. Switch detection circuit 96 outputs time information including date information and time information The clock device 97, the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power drop detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub CPU 91a, and other circuits Etc., and the sub CPU 91a receives the command transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs various controls for performing the effects, and controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. Control directly or indirectly.

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

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

  Also, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process even when the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time. The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied.

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

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

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

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected every time the timer interruption process (main) is executed. If the determination process is performed and it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process, the power interruption process (main) is executed. In the power interruption process (main), a register is saved in the RAM stack of the main control unit 41, and data for destructive diagnosis (in this embodiment, 5 AH) in which any bit is 1, that is, other than 0 In addition to storing specific data, the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM becomes 0, and the process of storing in the RAM is performed.

  The main control unit 41 calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM at the time of activation, regardless of whether the system reset or the user reset, and the value of the destructive diagnosis data The processing state of the main control unit 41 is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM on the condition that the RAM parity is 0 and the value of the destructive diagnosis data is also correct. However, if the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or the value of the destruction diagnosis data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state. However, the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the normal error state, the RAM abnormal error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new set value is set in the setting change state described above. It will not be released until

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

  Important work includes various display devices, LED display data, I / O input / output data, game time counter, etc., and in addition to data that is inconvenient to initialize, the game state is controlled to any of RT0-3 This is a work in which an RT flag for specifying whether or not it has been stored. The non-saved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM is destroyed at the time of activation. The general work includes a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals to be paid out, a total number of medals paid out in a predetermined gaming state (for example, a state advantageous to a player such as RT2 described later), a gaming state flag described later, and the like. It is a work that stores data that can sometimes be initialized. The special work is a work in which data such as various software random numbers that are initialized only before the start of setting is stored. The unused area is an unused area in the RAM storage area, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main control unit 41 is stored, and the unused stack area is one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. However, if it is established, it will be initialized, but the in-use stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 operates when the setting key switch 37 is turned on, when a RAM abnormality error occurs, when a predetermined gaming state ends, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, and when the setting key switch 37 is turned off. When the data has not been destroyed, when the five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, different types of initialization of areas initialized according to each initialization condition are performed.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the main control unit 41 after the setting change process. In the game process, a BET process (Sd1), an internal lottery process (Sd2), a reel rotation process (Sd3), a winning determination process (Sd4), a payout process (Sd5), and a game end process (Sd6) are sequentially executed. When the end-time process ends, the process returns to the BET process again.

  In the BET process in the step of Sd1, the process waits in a state where a bet number can be set, and a process for starting a game when a specified number of bets is set according to the gaming state and the start switch 7 is operated is executed. . In the BET process, as a process for starting the game, an output command for instructing output of a medal IN signal for the number of medals used for the set bet number is set in the RAM when the start switch 7 is operated. To do.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a prescribed number of bets that can be set is determined according to the gaming state (RT0 to RT3), and a prescribed number of bets that are determined according to the gaming state are set. It becomes possible to start the game on the condition. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a specified number (for example, 3) of bets corresponding to the gaming state is set.

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

  In the internal lottery process in the step of Sd2, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is allowed based on the internal lottery random value latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in the step of Sd1. Process. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM based on each lottery result.

  In order for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM. Of the winning flags for each winning combination, the winning flags for the small winning combination and the re-playing winning combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value of the random number storage work assigned to the RAM of the main control unit 41 is set as the lottery work assigned to the RAM. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the value of the gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state, and the RT described later are specified. The determination is made according to the number of determination values of each combination determined according to the value of the RT flag, the number of bets, and the set value.

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

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

  If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM. The internal winning flag storage work is constituted by a storage area of 2 bytes, for example. When the general combination is won, the winning flag of the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no combination or combination of combinations is won, the general combination storing work is cleared.

  Returning to FIG. 5, in the reel rotation process in step Sd3, the process of rotating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R and the corresponding reel 2L in response to the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R by the player being detected. A process of stopping the rotation of 2C and 2R is executed. Hereinafter, the control for rotating or stopping the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R during the normal game by the reel rotation process is also referred to as the reel control during the normal game.

  Here, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R will be described. The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and the table creation data stored in the ROM 506A when the rotation of the reel starts and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. A stop control table is created for each reel that is rotating. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. In the present embodiment, the stop control table includes a special high probability stop control table, a special low probability stop control table, and a special impossible stop control table. These stop control tables will be described later.

  In the table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state) Differences up to the address where the data is stored are registered. The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of sliding frames according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and if any reel is stopped, stop Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of the system. And to be able to identify the stop control table. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, a stepping motor that makes one turn at a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) is used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven in 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (the number of steps that one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  In this embodiment, in the freeze effect described later, for example, at least one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is N (N is an integer of 0 or more) frames, and the rotation direction of the reel 2 during the normal game is reversed or reversed. In this case, the reel motor for at least one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R to be rotated N frames is driven N × 16 steps. In the following description, one frame is used as “one symbol”. For example, rotating the reel by 3 frames means rotating the reel by 3 symbols.

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

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

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

  Next, when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel is described. To explain, when any operation corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 It will stop in the lower symbol area).

  In the table index of this embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and further, one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

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

  In this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the non-winning winning combination is drawn so that it is not aligned on the winning line. A stop control table with a defined number of frames is created and reel stop control is performed. If no winning combination is selected, a stop control table with a determined number of sliding symbols that do not have any combination And stop control of the reel. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The combination that has not been performed will be controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

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

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

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, on the main control unit 41 side, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels according to the player's stop operation. However, the left reel 2L is first stopped when the performance state is not AT. Therefore, if the left reel 2L is not stopped for the first time when the sub-control unit 91 is not in the AT state and the navigation effect is not being executed, Control is performed to impose a predetermined penalty that is disadvantageous to a player who is not charged. That is, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is designed to stop the left reel 2L for the first time when not in the AT and when the navigation effect is not being executed. In the following, the procedure for making the first left stop during non-AT is referred to as a recommended operation procedure, and the procedure other than the recommended operation procedure, that is, the procedure for making a middle first stop or right first stop is called a non-recommended operation procedure.

  Returning to FIG. 5, in the winning determination process in step Sd4, the display result derived to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R when it is determined in step Sd3 that rotation of all reels 2L, 2C, 2R has stopped. A process for determining whether or not a winning has occurred is executed. In Sd4, when the display result accompanied with the transition of the gaming state is stopped, the RT flag is updated to a value for specifying the gaming state according to the display result. Thereby, it is possible to shift to a gaming state according to the display result.

  In the payout process in step Sd5, when it is determined that a prize is generated in step Sd4, processing such as addition of credits and payout of medals is performed based on the number of payouts according to the win. In the payout process, an output command for instructing output of a medal OUT signal for the number of medals given to the player by adding credits and paying out medals is set in the RAM.

  In the payout process, various processes not related to winning are also performed. The processing includes, for example, processing related to end control of the controlled BB1 (big bonus) and RB1 (regular bonus), and erasure of a winning flag (winning flag such as a small role) that does not carry over. Specifically, among the winning flags of each winning combination, the winning flags of the small winning combination and the replay winning combination are valid only in the game in which the winning flag is set, and are deleted when the game ends. On the other hand, the winning flag of BB1 or RB1 which is a special role is carried over until a bonus is won (the winning flags of BB1 and RB1 stored in the RAM of the main control unit 41 are not erased), and the winning of the bonus is not performed. It is erased in the generated game. Further, at the end of the payout process, that is, at the end of one game, a game state command indicating the game state of the next game is sent to the effect control board 90.

  In the game end process in the step of Sd6, a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game is executed. Further, in the game end process, when a BB or RB game is started from the next game, a change instruction for changing the BB signal or the RB signal to ON is set in the RAM. In addition, when RT2 ends in the game, a change command for changing the ART signal to OFF is set in the RAM. Also, when a special lip is won in RT1, an output command for the ART signal is set in the RAM. Then, the process for one game ends, and the process for the next one game starts.

  Next, commands that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described. In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout end command, a game to the sub control unit 91. A plurality of types of commands including a status command, a standby command, an abort command, an error command, a return command, a setting command, a setting confirmation command, an operation detection command, and a rotation start command during freeze are transmitted.

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

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used to set the bet number, and is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game. Sent when a medal is inserted or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to set the bet amount in a state where is not set. Further, since the BET command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the BET command.

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

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag and the type of the internal winning flag that has been established, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Further, since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command.

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

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

  The winning determination command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line LN, whether or not there is a winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the winning, and all the reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed. Sent after.

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

  The gaming state command is a command that can specify the gaming state of the next game and the type of RT, and is transmitted at the end of the game.

  The stand-by command is a command indicating a transition to the stand-by state. When a certain time elapses without shifting the bet amount after one game, the credit command (used to set the bet number is used). (Including medals) is sent out after the medal payout is completed and the payout end command is sent.

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state. After the predetermined gaming state, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted, the reset operation is performed, and the stop state is released. At that time, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

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

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

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

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

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

  The rotation start command during freeze is a command transmitted when reel rotation control is started during freeze.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic process, and the command data in the command buffer assigned to the non-initialized area is updated to the newly generated command data, and the main control unit It is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by being transferred to the 41 serial communication circuit.

  The operation detection command is used when a change in the detection state of any switch is detected in the switch input determination process of the timer interrupt process (main) (when edge data of any switch is set). Is generated and stored in the operation detection command storage area, and when an operation detection command transmission request is set, transmission of the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command storage area is instructed, and a timer allocation executed thereafter In the command transmission process of the loading process (main), it is stored in the command buffer and transferred to the serial communication circuit of the main control unit 41 to be transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are aligned on any winning line. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the game status, but can be broadly divided into special roles that are controlled by bonuses (big bonus or regular bonus), small roles with medals, and betting numbers. There is a re-player who can start the next game without setting. In addition, the winning combination includes a transition combination accompanied by a transition of the gaming state.

  In order for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary that a winning flag is set in the RAM to win the internal lottery and allow the winning of the winning combination.

  6 to 8 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41. Note that the special combination includes BB1 and RB1. When the symbol combinations shown in FIG. 6 are arranged on the winning line LN, a bonus winning corresponding to the symbol combination is generated.

  When winning BB1, it is controlled to a big bonus. While the gaming state is controlled to the big bonus, the BB signal is set in the RAM. Further, while being controlled by the big bonus, the RB for BB in which the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination (for example, a small combination) is improved to a predetermined probability is controlled. While being controlled by the BB RB, the RB signal is set in the RAM. That is, while the BB signal is set in the RAM, the game is controlled so that the RB signal is set for each game. The big bonus generated due to the winning of BB1 ends on condition that 247 or more medals have been paid out.

  When winning RB1, a regular bonus is controlled. While the gaming state is controlled to the regular bonus, the RB signal is set in the RAM. The regular bonus generated due to the winning of RB1 is terminated on condition that 5 games or any winning combination is won 5 times.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the gaming state is controlled by RT4 from when the special combination (BB1 or RB1) is won internally until winning. When controlled by RT4, any other role than the special combination is not controlled to other RT state regardless of winning. Also, after BB1 or RB1 ends, the gaming state is controlled to RT0.

  Even if BB1 or RB1 is won in the internal lottery, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win these roles, they will not win these roles. This is because the symbols ("red 7" and "BAR") constituting BB1 or RB1 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R.

  Among the winning combinations, the replaying combinations include seven types of replaying combinations of Lips 1 to 7 shown in FIG. When the combination of symbols shown in FIG. 6 is aligned on the winning line LN for the re-gamer, a replay winning corresponding to the symbol combination has occurred. In the description of the symbol combination in this embodiment, “/” means “or”, “−” means “separation of adjacent reels”, and the left indicates “design of the left reel 2L”. The middle shows the “design of the middle reel 2C”, and the right shows the “design of the right reel 2R”. Therefore, for example, it means a combination of two kinds of symbols, “lip a-lip a-lip a” and “lip b-lip a-lip a”.

  The lip 1 is also called a middle normal lip because the lip a or the lip b stops at least on the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C on the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, after winning Lip 3 in RT1, it is controlled to RT3. When comparing RT1 and RT3, it can be said that RT1 is more advantageous to the player than RT3 in that it can win at least a special replay that triggers control of RT2. For this reason, the lip 3 is also called a fall lip.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9A, after winning a lip 4 in RT3, it is controlled to RT1, which is more advantageous for the player than RT3. For this reason, Lip 4 is also referred to as a promotion Lip.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, after winning the lip 5 in RT1, it is controlled to RT2, which is more advantageous for the player than RT1. As described above, the lip 5 is also referred to as a special lip.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, for the left reel 2L, the lip a or lip b is arranged at a position one lower than the bell, and for the right reel 2R, the lip a is arranged one position above the bell. Has been. Therefore, when the symbol combination of Lip 5 is aligned with the winning line LN, the combination of “Lip a / Lip b-Lip a-Lip a” rises to the right, that is, the symbol with the same or similar outer shape is aligned with the invalid line LM4. Become. On the other hand, when the lip 4 (promotion lip) wins, the same or similar external shape of the pattern does not appear on any line as when the lip 5 wins.

  For example, FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining an example of the reel stop appearance at the time of Lip 4 (promotional lip) winning, which is a trigger for the transition from RT3 to RT1.

  In FIG. 9B, the region numbers 8 to 10 of the left reel 2L are stopped, the region numbers 9 to 11 of the middle reel 2C are stopped, and the region numbers 9 to 11 of the right reel 2R are stopped. As a result, the symbol combination of the promotion lip “Lip a-Lip a-Bell” is stopped on the winning line LN. Here, in any of the invalid lines different from the winning line LN, a combination of symbols having the same outer shape or similar to the outer shape is not stopped.

  On the other hand, FIG. 9 (c) is a diagram for explaining an example of reel stop and turn at the time of winning a Lip 5 (special lip) that becomes a trigger for the transition from RT1 to RT2. In FIG. 9C, the region numbers 14-16 of the left reel 2L are stopped, the region numbers 14-16 of the middle reel 2C are stopped, and the region numbers 6-8 of the right reel 2R are stopped. As a result, the special lip winning symbol combination of “BELL-LIP a-BELL” is stopped on the winning line LN. In addition, when a special lip is awarded, a combination of symbols “lip b-lip a-lip a” having the same outer shape and the similar outer shape is stopped on the invalid line LM4. This makes it easier for the player to recognize the special lip winning. Further, the special lip is a winning combination that is an opportunity to control RT2 which is advantageous for the player. As a result, it is possible to make it easier for the player to recognize that the control has been made to RT2.

  Returning to FIG. 6, the lip 6 is also referred to as a middle 7 lip because the winning is achieved by stopping the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” in the winning line LN. The lip 6 can be won only at RT2. When the middle lip 7 is derived at RT2 and the lip 6 is won, the navigation stock described later is always given. .

  The symbols constituting the lips 1 to 7 are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, when one of the lips 1 to 7 is won in the internal lottery, as a rule, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, the selected lip (if more than one lip is won, It can be said that it is a role that can win a prize. As will be described later, when a plurality of lips are won, reel control is performed so that the lip corresponding to the operation procedure wins.

  When winning one of Lips 1-7, there is no payout of medals, but the next game can be started without setting the number of bets again, so the number of bets corresponding to the number of bets that need not be set in the next game This is essentially the same as when the medal is paid out.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, the small roles include Bell 1, Bell 2, AT1, AT2, AT3, AT4, AT5, AT6, AT7, AT8, Cherry 1, Cherry 2, Watermelon 1, Watermelon 2, One piece 1, One piece 2 , And 3 sheets. As with the BBs 1 to 3 and the like, when a combination of symbols shown in FIG. 7 is arranged on the winning line LN, a winning combination corresponding to the combination of symbols has occurred. .

  Bell 1 is also called a middle bell because it becomes a winning when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” stops in the winning line LN.

  Bell 2 is also referred to as a lower right bell because a winning combination is stopped when the symbol that is won in the winning line LN stops when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” stops in the invalid line LM3.

  The symbols constituting each of the bell 1 and the bell 2 are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, when the bell 1 or the bell 2 is won in the internal lottery, in principle, the winning bell 1 or the bell 2 can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R. I can say that.

  AT1 to 8 are also referred to as upper bells because the winning combination is stopped by stopping the combination of “bell-bell-bell” on the invalid line LM1 when the winning symbol on the winning line LN stops.

  The symbols constituting each of AT1-8 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, even if one of AT1 to 8 is won in the internal lottery described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing according to the type of AT selected among AT1 to AT8. Otherwise, you will not win the winning AT. When winning one of Bell 1, Bell 2, and AT1-8, 13 medals are paid out.

  The cherry 1 is also referred to as a middle-stage cherry because the cherry on the left reel 2L is placed on the winning line LN.

  Each of the cherries 2 is also called a corner cherry because when the winning symbol on the winning line LN stops, the “cherry” of the left reel 2L stops at the lower stage and becomes a winning.

  Of the symbols constituting each of the cherries 1 and 2, the symbol of the left reel 2L is not arranged within five frames. Therefore, even if one of the cherries 1 and 2 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switch 8L is not operated at an appropriate timing, the winning cherry will not be won. When one of the cherries 1 and 2 is won, four medals are paid out.

  The watermelon 1 is also called a middle stage watermelon because it becomes a prize when a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is arranged on the winning line LN. The watermelon 2 is also referred to as a lower right watermelon because the winning combination is stopped by stopping the “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” combination in the invalid line LM3 when the winning symbol is stopped in the winning line LN.

  The symbols constituting each of the watermelons 1 and 2 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, even if one of the watermelons 1 and 2 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are set at an appropriate timing according to the type of the watermelon selected among the watermelons 1 and 2. If you do not operate, you will not win the winning watermelon. When one of the watermelons 1 and 2 is won, ten medals are paid out.

  The symbols constituting each of the sheets 1 to 3 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, even if one of the sheets 1 to 3 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the stop switch 8L at an appropriate timing according to the winning combination of one of the sheets 1 to 3, If the 8C and 8R are not operated, the winning single winning combination will not be won. When one of the sheets 1 to 3 is won, one medal is paid out.

  Next, the transition outcome will be described. The transition roll is won in the game in which the AT 1 to 8 of the small roles are won (winned in any of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4 and the right bell 1 to 4 described later). When none of the winning combinations can be generated (in the case of missing), it is a specific off-line symbol combination that stops at the winning line LN.

  In addition, the symbol combination shown in FIG. 8 is a case where the winning combination in the internal lottery is one of a right bell, a middle building, and a left bell, which will be described later. This is a symbol combination related to a bell dropout event that is derived when the symbols to be configured cannot be drawn on the winning line LN and stopped. In the present embodiment, of the bell dropouts, those other than “Lip a-Bell-BAR” are referred to as “normal dropouts” and also referred to as “transitions”. In this embodiment, the transition outcome is an outcome of transition to RT3 as shown in FIG. 9A. In addition, the missed spot according to the combination of “lip a-bell-BAR” is referred to as “special missed spot”, and the special missed spot is not a transition spot. The reason why the special missed outcome is not a transition outcome will be described later. In addition, when BB1 is elected (BB1 and the left middle right bell are elected, and BB1 is elected alone), if the winning of BB1 is missed, the special missed miss Can be derived.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, RT3 is controlled after the transitional outcome is derived without generating any winnings in RT0, RT1, and RT2.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 10 to 13, the lottery target combination read in the internal lottery, the number of determination values of the lottery target combination, and the reel control in the game winning the lottery target combination will be described. In this embodiment, depending on whether the gaming state is RT0 to RT4, RB, or BB, the winning combination and the winning probability thereof are different. 10 to 13, the vertical columns indicate the types of the lottery target roles that can be read out by the internal lottery, and the horizontal columns indicate the combination of winning combinations for each lottery target role, the gaming state to be selected, The contents of the reel control are also shown.

  As the lottery target combination, there are provided a combination that is internally drawn for only one winning combination and a combination that is internally selected for a plurality of winning combinations. The internal lottery corresponding to the lottery target combination is shown in the winning combination column.

  In the gaming state column corresponding to the lottery target role, a circle indicates that the lottery target role is read out in the internal lottery when the gaming state is in effect, and an x symbol indicates the internal state when the gaming state is in effect. This indicates that the lottery target combination is not read in the lottery.

  Moreover, the numerical value shown below (circle) shows the number of judgment values. An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “256” is set as the number of determination values is 256/65536. In the internal lottery, if no winning lottery is won, the game is lost. Further, in the slot machine of this embodiment, when the special combination (BB1 or RB1) is simultaneously won with another combination (small combination or replay combination), “+” is used, and the bonus is combined with the other combination. Use "and" if you are winning at the same time, or if you win another role with the bonus carried over. For example, “BB1 + medium bell 1 is elected” means that BB1 and medium bell 1 are elected simultaneously, and “BB1 and medium bell 1” are elected ”means that BB1 and medium bell 1 are elected simultaneously, Alternatively, it indicates that the middle bell 1 has been won in a state where the winning of BB1 has been carried over. In addition, as shown in FIG. 10 described later, in the present embodiment, “BB1 + any one of left bells 2-4”, “BB1 + any one of bells 2-4”, “BB1 + "Simultaneous winning of any of right bells 2-4" does not exist. Therefore, for example, “BB1 and middle bell 1 to 4 wins” means “BB1 + medium bell 1 win” or “BB1 wins with one of the middle bells 1 to 4 won” Show. Further, the left bell 1, the middle bell 1 and the right bell 1 may be collectively referred to as “left middle right bell 1”, and the middle bell 1 and right bell 1 may be collectively referred to as “middle right bell 1”.

  As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, when the gaming state is RT0, BB1, BB1 + lip, BB1 + left bell 1, BB1 + middle bell 1, BB1 + right bell 1, BB1 + strongest cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong 1 sheet, BB1 + weak 1 sheet, BB1 + weak 1 sheet, BB1 + weak 1 sheet 3, BB1 + weak watermelon, BB1 + weak watermelon, RB1, RB1 + Lip, RB1 + strongest cherry, RB1 + strong cherry, RB1 + weak cherry, RB1 + strong 1 piece, RB1 + weak 1 piece, RB1 + weak 1 piece, RB1 + weak 1 piece 3, RB1 + strong watermelon, RB1 + weak watermelon, strongest cherry, strong cherry, weak cherry, strong one piece, weak one piece, weak one piece 2, weak one 3, strong watermelon, weak watermelon, left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4, and lip are subject to internal lottery It is read in.

  When the gaming state is RT1, BB1, BB1 + Lip, BB1 + left bell 1, BB1 + middle bell 1, BB1 + right bell 1, BB1 + strongest cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong one, BB1 + weak one , BB1 + weak one 2, BB1 + weak one 3, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak watermelon, RB1, RB1 + Lip, RB1 + strongest cherry, RB1 + strong cherry, RB1 + weak cherry, RB1 + strong one, RB1 + weak one, RB1 + Weak 1, 2 RB1 + Weak 1, RB1 + Strong watermelon, RB1 + Weak watermelon, Strongest cherry, Strong cherry, Weak cherry, Strong one, Weak one 1, Weak one 2, Weak one 3, Strong watermelon, The weak watermelon, the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, the right bell 1 to 4, and the 3 alternative lips 1 to 6 are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT2, BB1, BB1 + Lip, BB1 + left bell 1, BB1 + middle bell 1, BB1 + right bell 1, BB1 + strongest cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong one, BB1 + weak one , BB1 + weak one 2, BB1 + weak one 3, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak watermelon, RB1, RB1 + Lip, RB1 + strongest cherry, RB1 + strong cherry, RB1 + weak cherry, RB1 + strong one, RB1 + weak one, RB1 + Weak 1, 2 RB1 + Weak 1, RB1 + Strong watermelon, RB1 + Weak watermelon, Strongest cherry, Strong cherry, Weak cherry, Strong one, Weak one 1, Weak one 2, Weak one 3, Strong watermelon, Weak watermelon, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, lip, 7 complete lip, and 7 listening lip are in turn as the target for internal lottery Is Desa seen.

  When the gaming state is RT3, BB1, BB1 + Lip, BB1 + left bell 1, BB1 + middle bell 1, BB1 + right bell 1, BB1 + strongest cherry, BB1 + strong cherry, BB1 + weak cherry, BB1 + strong one, BB1 + weak one , BB1 + weak one 2, BB1 + weak one 3, BB1 + strong watermelon, BB1 + weak watermelon, RB1, RB1 + Lip, RB1 + strongest cherry, RB1 + strong cherry, RB1 + weak cherry, RB1 + strong one, RB1 + weak one, RB1 + Weak 1, 2 RB1 + Weak 1, RB1 + Strong watermelon, RB1 + Weak watermelon, Strongest cherry, Strong cherry, Weak cherry, Strong one, Weak one 1, Weak one 2, Weak one 3, Strong watermelon, Weak watermelon, left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4, lip, and 6-choice lip 1 to 6 are sequentially read out as the subject combination of internal lottery That.

  When the gaming state is RT4, strongest cherry, strong cherry, weak cherry, strong one, weak one 1, weak one 2, weak one 3, strong watermelon, weak watermelon, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bells 1 to 4, lip, and 6-option lip 1 and 2 are sequentially read out as subject combinations for internal lottery.

  In any game state of RT0 to RT4, the strongest cherry, strong cherry, weak cherry, strong one, weak one 1, weak one 2, weak one 3, strong watermelon, weak watermelon, left bell 1-4 The middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 are determined as lottery targets, and a common number of determination values is determined regardless of the gaming state. That is, the winning probability of winning a small role in the internal lottery is constant regardless of the gaming state. Note that the winning probability of winning a small role in the internal lottery may be determined so as to differ depending on the set value.

  Moreover, when comparing the number of determination values of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4, the left bell 1 to 4 is smaller than the middle bell 1 to 4 and the right bell 1 to 4, The winning probability is set to be low.

  In addition, when comparing the number of judgment values of weak one to three, strong one, weak watermelon, and strong watermelon, each of them is stronger than the lottery target roles (weak one, weak watermelon) with “weak” attached. The lottery target roles (strong one, strong watermelon) marked with "" are smaller and the winning probability is set lower. Also, when comparing the number of judgment values of weak cherry, strong cherry, and strongest cherry, the strong cherry is smaller than the weak cherry, the strongest cherry is smaller than the strong cherry, and the winning probability is set to be low. Yes.

  Hereinafter, the weak cherry, the strong cherry, and the strongest cherry are collectively referred to as “cherry”, and the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 are collectively referred to as “push order bell”. For example, “cherry winning” means that one of the weak cherries, strong cherries, or strongest cherries has been won. Pushing bell winning means that the left bells 1-4, the middle bells 1-4, the right bells 1-4. Means that one of them has been elected.

  As will be described later, an AT lottery is performed when a strong cherry, a strong watermelon, and the strongest cherry are won, and the AT is won with a higher probability when the strong watermelon or the strongest cherry is won than when the strong cherry is won. Thereby, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for winning the strongest cherry or strong watermelon rather than the strong cherry.

  Next, the judgment value numbers of Lip, 6-choice Lip 1-6, 3-choice Lip 1-6, 7-match Lip, and 7-Hearing Lip are compared for each gaming state. The probability of winning one of the regame players is the highest in RT2, and then the number of determination values is set so that RT1, RT3, and RT4 are lower than RT2 with substantially the same probability.

  Further, when the number of determination values of the lip in RT2 is compared with the 7th lip and the 7th listening lip, the 7th lip and the 7th hearing lip are smaller than the lip, and the winning probability is set lower. Among them, 7 rips are set to win with extremely low probability. Further, in the present embodiment, when a lip 6 having white 7 symbols wins when winning 7 rips, the navigation stock described later is always given. Therefore, during RT2, it is possible to have a sense of expectation and a feeling of premiere for winning 7 rips.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 13, when the gaming state is RB, the RB left bell and the RB right bell are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is BB, all the combinations, BB combination 1 to 3 and BB combination listening kits 1 to 3 are sequentially read out as an internal lottery target combination.

  Next, the contents of the reel control will be described. Control for stopping the winning combination determined according to the type of winning winning combination (winning winning combination) and the operating procedure of the stop switches 8L to 8R in the winning line in a drawing range of up to 4 frames. Done.

  When BB1 + left bell 1, BB1 + middle bell 1, BB1 + right bell 1 is selected, depending on whether the first stop reel is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R Then, the bell 1 or the bell 2 is controlled so as to be aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  When BB1 + left bell 1 is won and the first stop reel is the left reel 2L, control is performed so that the bell 2 of the selected small role is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. On the other hand, when BB1 + left bell 1 is elected and the first stop reel is the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R, AT1 or AT4 of the elected small roles are aligned on the winning line LN within the drawable range and stopped. To control. As described above, the symbols constituting AT1 and AT4 are arranged 5 frames or more apart on left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R, respectively. Therefore, when each of the stop switches 8L to 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to either AT1 or AT4, it can win AT1 or AT4, but when it is not stopped at an appropriate timing, Without winning the AT1 or AT4, control is performed so that one of the normal spilled out (shifted out) of the bell spilled outs is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  Also, when the first stop reel in the game won for BB1 + medium bell 1 is the middle reel 2C, the control of making the symbol combination of bell 1 out of the selected small roles aligned with the winning line LN is stopped. If the first stop reel is the left reel, the display result is derived with reference to the special high probability stop control table A. The special high-probability stop control table refers to a special low-probability stop control table, which will be described later, when a winning combination with BB1 is drawn (winning) within a range that can be withdrawn and the winning combination cannot be won. This is a stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so that the ratio of deriving the special missing out (see FIG. 8) out of the bell missing out is higher. Details of “the special high-probability stop control table is easier to derive a special missed outlook than the special low-probability stop control table” will be described later with reference to FIG. “The winning combination with BB1” is, for example, AT1 or AT6 as shown in FIG. 10 in a game in which BB1 + medium bell 1 is winning. Details of the special high probability stop control table will be described with reference to FIG. Further, when the first stop reel is the right reel, control is performed so that the symbol combination of the AT (AT1 or AT6) selected among AT1 to AT8 is pulled into the winning line LN within the pullable range. If the winning combination of AT symbols cannot be pulled into the winning line LN and stopped, one of the bell pulling out points will be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. To control.

  In addition, when the first stop reel in the game won for BB1 + right bell 1 is the right reel 2R, control for stopping the combination of symbols of Bell 1 among the winning small roles on the winning line LN. If the first stop reel is the left reel, the display result is derived with reference to the special high probability stop control table B. Further, when the first stop reel is a middle reel, control is performed so that the symbol combination of the AT (AT1 or AT7) selected from AT1 to AT8 is pulled into the winning line LN within the pullable range. If the winning combination of AT symbols cannot be pulled into the winning line LN and stopped, one of the normal pulling out points (transitioning points) out of the bell pulling out is controlled to stop at the winning line LN. I do.

  Further, in the example of FIG. 10, when “BB1 + left bell 1” is won, “BB1 + middle bell 1” is won, and “BB1 + right bell 1” is won, ““ BB1 ”and“ left bell 1 ”are shown. “One of 1-4” ”,“ “BB1” and “one of the middle bells 1 to 4” ”,“ “BB1” and “one of the middle bells 1 to 4” As for time, reel control is performed in the same way as when “BB1 + left bell 1” is won, “BB1 + middle bell 1” is won, and “BB1 + right bell 1” is won.

  The “similar reel control” will be described. For example, when “middle bell 1 is won in a state where BB1 is won”, the same reel control as that when BB1 + middle bell 1 is won is performed. When “BB1 and middle bell 2” are won, the following reel control is performed. When the first stop is made, Bell 1 is won. When the first left stop is performed, the display result is derived by referring to the special high probability stop control table C. When the first stop is made to the right, a signal other than Bell 1 (that is, AT2 or AT5) is pulled in within the pullable range, and otherwise, a normal missing point is derived.

  Next, a case where one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is won will be described. When one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 is selected, the first stop reel is any one of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Depending on whether or not there is a control, the bell 1 or the bell 2 is aligned and stopped within the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames on the winning line.

  When the left bell 1 is won and the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the control is performed so that the bell 2 of the selected small role is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. On the other hand, when the left bell 1 is elected and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the control of stopping the AT1 or AT4 among the selected small roles on the winning line LN within the drawable range. I do. As described above, the symbols constituting AT1 and AT4 are not arranged within 5 frames on the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, respectively. Therefore, when each of the stop switches 8L to 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to either AT1 or AT4, the corresponding AT1 or AT4 can be won, but the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing. In some cases, control is performed so that one of the normal missed points (transitional outcomes) among the bell missed items is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped without winning.

  Similarly, in the game in which any of the left bells 2 to 4 is won, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the control for stopping the bell 2 in the winning small role in line with the winning line LN is stopped. I do. On the other hand, when any of the left bells 2 to 4 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the ATs of the selected small roles are aligned on the winning line LN within the drawable range. Control to stop. As described above, none of the symbols constituting the AT are arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, each stop switch 8L to 8R can win the corresponding AT when the stop operation is performed at an appropriate timing according to the winning AT, but if the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, a prize is awarded. Instead, control is performed to align and stop any of the normal picking out points (transitioning points) among the bell picking points.

  In addition, when the first stop reel in the game elected for any of the middle bells 1 to 4 is the middle reel 2C, the symbol combination of the bell 1 of the elected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN. Control to stop. Further, when the first stop reel is the left reel, the display result is derived with reference to the special low probability stop control table A. The special low-probability stop control table draws (wins) a winning combination (a winning combination from AT1 to AT8) at the same time within the range that can be drawn, and cannot win the winning combination. In some cases, the number of frames to be drawn is determined so that the ratio of deriving the special missed-out event (see FIG. 8) out of the bell-missed event is lower than the special high-probability stop control table. Details of the special low probability stop control table will be described with reference to FIG. Further, when the first stop reel is the right reel, the winning combination of AT 1 to 8 is controlled by pulling and stopping the winning combination of the symbols of the winning AT to the winning line LN. When the AT symbol combination cannot be pulled into the winning line LN and stopped, control is performed so that one of the normal pulling out points (transitioning points) out of the bell pulling out is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  Further, when the first stop reel in the game in which any of the right bells 1 to 4 is won is the right reel 2R, the symbol combination of the bell 1 among the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN. Control to stop. If the first stop reel is the left reel, the display result is derived with reference to the special low probability stop control table B. Further, when the first stop reel is a middle reel, the winning combination L1 is selected by performing a control to stop the drawing combination of the winning AT among AT1 to AT8 within the drawable range. When the AT symbol combination cannot be pulled into the winning line LN and stopped, control is performed so that one of the normal pulling out points (transitioning points) out of the bell pulling out is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the first stop reel for surely winning the bell 1 or 2 is made different depending on whether the left bell is won, the middle bell is won, or the right bell is won. Thus, the operation procedure for winning (a winning operation procedure) and the operation procedure for avoiding the derivation of the shift outcome can be made different.

  As described above, the winning probability of the left bell is set to be lower than that of the middle bell and the right bell. Further, as described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is disadvantageous for the player when the left reel 2L is not stopped for the first time when the effect state is not AT and the navigation effect is not executed. It is designed to stop the left reel 2L for the first time by taking a predetermined penalty. For this reason, it is difficult to reliably win the bell when not winning the AT, particularly when the middle bell or the right bell is won. Therefore, if the AT is terminated and controlled to a non-AT at RT1, the transitional exit, which is a normal missed exit, is stopped with a high probability, making it difficult to maintain the RT1. On the other hand, when the performance state is AT, or when the navigation effect is executed when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a penalty is not imposed by not stopping the left reel 2L for the first time. By stopping operation according to the navigation procedure according to the navigation effect when winning the right bell, it is possible to win the bell reliably and avoid falling to RT3 even if the gaming state is RT1 or RT2. Can be made.

  Next, “winning of BB1 and left bell 1” and “winning only of left bell 1 to 4”, “winning of BB1 and middle bell 1” and “winning of only one of middle bell 1 to 4” The reel control of “winning of BB1 and right bell 1” and “winning of only one of right bells 1 to 4” will be compared.

  The reel control of “winning of BB1 and left bell 1” and “winning of only one of left bells 1 to 4” is the same. “BB1 and middle bell 1 win” and “one of the middle bells 1 to 4”, and “BB1 and right bell 1” and “right bell 1 to 4 alone” Regarding the reel control, the stop control table to be referred to when the first stop reel is the left reel 2L is a special high probability stop control table for the former, whereas it is a special low probability stop control table for the latter. It is different.

  In other words, when the middle bell 1 or right bell 1 is won and the first left stop is made, when BB1 is won (including simultaneous winning and carryover) than when BB1 is not won It is easier to derive a special missed outcome. Therefore, it is possible to suggest to the player that BB1 has been won by easily deriving the special missed outcome, and the interest of the game can be improved. That is, it can be suggested that the possibility of winning the BB1 is higher when the special missed outcome is derived than when the ordinary missed outcome is derived.

  In addition, when BB1 and middle bell 1 are elected, when the first right stop is made, the special missed rollout is not derived, and if AT1 or AT6 wins or AT1 or AT6 is missed, it will normally be missed. The eyes are derived. In addition, when BB1 and right bell 1 are elected, when the first stop is made, the special missed roll is not derived, and if AT1 or AT7 wins or AT1 or AT7 is missed, it will normally be missed. The eyes are derived. As described above, the control that does not lead to the special missed outlook by performing the first right stop or the first middle stop plays a role as a penalty given by not operating the recommended operation procedure.

  In the present embodiment, in a game where one of BB1 and left bell 1 to 4, BB1 and middle bell 1 to 4, or BB1 and right bell 1 to 4 is won, Winning small roles such as 1, Bell 2, AT are preferentially drawn on the winning line LN. Further, the small roles such as Bell 1, Bell 2, and AT do not include red 7 constituting BB1, and are configured by symbols that can be drawn on the winning line LN regardless of the operation timing. For this reason, when winning the left middle right bell, even when BB1 is won, the red 7 constituting BB1 is not drawn and stopped on the winning line LN, and BB1 is not won. .

  In addition, as described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, if the player's stop switch operation timing is such that the small role (AT1 to AT8) can be won, the bell dropout start (normal dropout) A control (hereinafter referred to as “winning priority control”) is performed in such a way that the small role is preferentially won over the outcome and the special missed outcome). By performing the winning priority control, it is easier for the player to derive the outcome related to the small role where a predetermined number of medals are paid out than the case where the medals are not paid out. Can improve the interest of

  In the following description, any one of BB1 and left bells 1 to 4, BB1 and any of middle bells 1 to 4, BB1 and any of right bells 1 to 4, any of left bells 1 to 4, In a game where one of the bells 1 to 4 or one of the right bells 1 to 4 is won, a procedure that can win either the bell 1 or the bell 2 is referred to as a “corresponding procedure”. For example, the “corresponding procedure” in the game in which any one of BB1 and middle bells 1 to 4 is won, or the game in which only one of middle bells 1 to 4 is won is the middle first stop.

  Next, reel control when a cherry is won will be described. First, when the weak cherry is won, the reel control is performed so that the cherry 2 is awarded when the “cherry” of the left reel 2L is stopped at a timing that allows the cherry to be pulled down. When the “cherry” cannot be pulled down to the lower stage, the reel control for dropping the cherry 2 (reel control that does not pull the “cherry” into the middle or upper stage) is performed. In the game where the weak cherries are won for the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R, the “cherry” of the middle reel 2C is not stopped at either the middle or lower stage, and the “cherry” of the right reel 2R is raised or lowered. The reel control is performed so as not to stop any of them. For this reason, even when winning the cherry 2 by winning the weak cherry, two or more “cherries” are not stopped on the invalid line LM2 or the invalid line LM4. The fact that only one “cherry” is stopped on one line is hereinafter referred to as “single cherry”.

  In addition, when the strong cherry or the strongest cherry is won, the reel control is performed so that the cherry 1 is awarded when the “cherry” of the left reel 2L is stopped at a timing at which it can be pulled into the middle stage. When the “cherry” cannot be pulled into the middle stage, the reel control is performed so that the cherry 2 is awarded when the “cherry” is stopped at a timing at which the “cherry” can be pulled into the lower stage. The reel control is performed so that the cherry 1 and the cherry 2 are missed when they cannot be pulled in.

  Further, in a game in which strong cherries are won, reel control can be performed in which “cherry” of the middle reel 2C is stopped at the middle or lower level, or “cherry” of the right reel 2R is stopped at the upper or lower level. For this reason, when the strong cherry is won, two “cherries” can be stopped on the invalid line LM2 or the invalid line LM4, but “cherry” is displayed on both the invalid line LM2 and the invalid line LM4. ”Is not stopped. The fact that two “cherries” are stopped on one line but not three is also referred to as “double cherries” below.

  On the other hand, in the game in which the strongest cherry is selected, the reel control can be performed in which the “cherry” of the middle reel 2C is stopped at the middle and lower stages, and the “cherry” of the right reel 2R is stopped at the upper or lower stage. For this reason, when the strongest cherry is won, three “cherries” can be stopped on the invalid line LM2 or the invalid line LM4. The stop of three “cherries” on one line is also referred to as “triple cherries” below.

  In the game where one of the weak cherries, the strong cherries, and the strongest cherries is selected and the BB or RB is also selected, if the selected cherries are missed, the selected BB or Reel control for pulling in the RB within a pullable range is performed.

  In a game where a weak watermelon is won, watermelon 2 is given priority over the watermelon 1 within the drawable range and drawn into the winning line LN, the lower right watermelon is stopped, and the watermelon 2 cannot be drawn. Since 1 cannot be pulled in, reel control is performed to stop the weak chance or strong chance mentioned above.

  In a game where a strong watermelon is won, watermelon 1 is given priority over watermelon 2 in the pull-in range and drawn into the winning line LN, the middle watermelon is stopped, and if watermelon 1 cannot be pulled in, watermelon 2 is used. If the watermelon 2 cannot be pulled in, the reel control is performed to stop the weak chance or the strong chance.

  Further, in a game in which lip is won, control is performed to win lip 1 or lip 2 depending on whether or not the first stopped reel is the left reel 2L. In the case of the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R other than the left reel 2L, reel control for winning the lip 2 is performed.

  In a game that is elected to the 6-option Lip 1, if the left reel 2L is stopped first and then stopped in the order of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R, among the selected re-game players, Reel control is performed to stop the four symbol combinations aligned with the pay line LN, and when the operation is stopped by an operation procedure other than these, reel control is performed to win the Lip 1.

  In a game in which 6-option Lip 2 is won, if the left reel 2L is stopped first and then stopped in the order of the right reel 2R and the middle reel 2C, Reel control is performed to stop the four symbol combinations aligned with the pay line LN, and when the operation is stopped by an operation procedure other than these, reel control is performed to win the Lip 1.

  In a game that is elected to the 6-option lip 3, if the middle reel 2C is stopped first and then stopped in the order of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, the rep Reel control is performed to stop the four symbol combinations aligned with the pay line LN, and when the operation is stopped by an operation procedure other than these, reel control is performed to win the Lip 1.

  In a game in which the 6-option Lip 4 is won, if the middle reel 2C is stopped first and then stopped in the order of the right reel 2R and the left reel 2L, Reel control is performed to stop the four symbol combinations aligned with the pay line LN, and when the operation is stopped by an operation procedure other than these, reel control is performed to win the Lip 1.

  In a game in which 6-option lip 5 is won, if the right reel 2R is stopped first and then stopped in the order of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, When the reel control is performed to stop the four symbol combinations aligned with the winning line LN, the right reel 2R is stopped first, and then the middle reel 2C and the left reel 2L are stopped in this order. Among the winning combinations, reel control is performed to stop the lip 2 symbol combination in line with the winning line LN, and when stopped by an operation procedure other than these, reel control is performed to win the lip 1.

  In a game in which the 6-option lip 6 is won, if the right reel 2R is stopped first and then stopped in the order of the middle reel 2C and the left reel 2L, the rep When the reel control is performed to stop the four symbol combinations aligned with the winning line LN, the right reel 2R is stopped first, and then the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C are stopped in this order, the winning replay Among the winning combinations, reel control is performed to stop the lip 2 symbol combination in line with the winning line LN, and when stopped by an operation procedure other than these, reel control is performed to win the lip 1.

  As described above, the operation procedure for winning the Lip 4 which is the promoted Lip can be varied depending on which of the 6-select Lips 1 to 6 is won.

  Here, when it is RT3, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the probability of winning the 6-choice lips 1 and 2 in which the promotion lip wins is 0%. In this embodiment, the left reel 2L is designed to stop for the first time during non-AT. Therefore, during the non-AT, the promotion lip cannot be won, and the player plays the game at RT3 until controlled by the AT without shifting to RT1.

  When winning the 3rd choice lip 1, if the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, reel control is performed to stop the combination of the symbols of the rip 4 among the selected re-playing players in line with the winning line LN. When the others are stopped for the first time, the reel control for winning the lip 3 is performed.

  When winning the 3rd choice lip 2, if the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time, reel control is performed to stop the combination of the symbols of the rip 4 on the winning line LN among the selected re-game players. When the others are stopped for the first time, the reel control for winning the lip 3 is performed.

  When winning the 3rd choice lip 3, if the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, reel control is performed to stop the combination of symbols of the lip 4 in the winning line LN among the selected re-game players. When the others are stopped for the first time, the reel control for winning the lip 3 is performed.

  When winning the 3rd choice lip 4, if the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, a reel control is performed to stop the combination of the symbols of the lip 5 in the winning line LN among the selected re-game players. When the others are stopped for the first time, the reel control for winning the lip 3 is performed.

  When the 3-option lip 5 is won, if the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time, a reel control is performed to stop the combination of the symbols of the lip 5 in the winning line LN among the selected re-game players. When the others are stopped for the first time, the reel control for winning the lip 3 is performed.

  When winning the 3rd choice lip 6, if the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the reel control is performed to stop the combination of the symbols of the lip 5 in the winning line LN among the selected re-game players. When the others are stopped for the first time, the reel control for winning the lip 3 is performed.

  In this way, the operation procedure for winning Lip 4 or Lip 3 can be made different depending on which of the three-choice lips 1-3 is won. Further, depending on which of the three-choice lips 4 to 6 is won, the operation procedure for winning the replay 5 (special lip) or replay 3 accompanied by the transition to RT2 can be varied.

  As described above, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment is designed to stop the left reel 2L for the first time during non-AT. For this reason, if you win 3rd choice Lip 1 or 3rd choice Lip 4 when you are not in AT, you can avoid falling lip winning, but you can effectively avoid falling lip winning when you win other 3 choice lip. Even if it is controlled to RT1 during non-AT, it becomes difficult to maintain RT1. On the other hand, when the navigation effect is executed when the performance state is AT or when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a penalty is not imposed by not stopping the left reel 2L for the first time. By performing the stop operation in accordance with the operation procedure in accordance with the navigation effect in, it is possible to reliably avoid the falling lip winning and to maintain the control to RT1.

  In addition, as described above, when one of the three-choice lips 4 to 6 is won, according to the order of the stop operation, the replay 5 (special lip) accompanied by the transition to RT2 is awarded. Control for winning the replay 3 accompanied by the transition to RT3 is performed.

  In the internal lottery, when the 3rd selection lip 4-6 is won and the special lip is won, a freeze that delays the progress of the game by not effectively accepting the operation of the stop switches 8L-8R for a predetermined period. Controlled by the state.

  When winning the 7th lip, the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, and when aiming at the white 7 symbol, reel control is performed to stop the lip 6 symbol combination aligned with the winning line LN. Further, when the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, but the white 7 symbol is not aimed, reel control is performed so that the symbol combination of the lip 7 is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. Further, when the parts other than the right reel 2R are stopped for the first time, the reel control is performed so that the symbol combination of Lip 1 is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. In this embodiment, the navigation stock is always given when the lip 6 is won.

  In the case of winning 7 listening lip, when the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the reel control is performed so that the symbol combination of the lip 7 is aligned with the winning line LN, and when the other is stopped for the first time, the lip is Reel control for winning 1 is performed.

  When the gaming state is BB, reel control is performed so that the symbol combination of the bell 1 is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped regardless of which combination is won.

  When the RB left bell is won, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the reel control is performed so that any combination of symbols AT1 to AT8 is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. If it is made, reel control for winning any one of the bell removals 1 to 3 is performed.

  When the RB right bell is elected, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the reel control is performed to stop any of the symbol combinations 1 to 3 on the winning line LN. When one stop is performed, reel control for winning any of AT1 to AT8 is performed.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 performs internal lottery for the lottery target combination corresponding to the gaming state, performs reel control according to the lottery result and the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L to 8R, and pays out medals according to the display result. And game state transition. Further, the main control unit 41 transmits a command to the effect control board 90 according to the progress of the game.

  Here, referring again to FIG. 9A, the flow of the game will be described together. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9A, after the setting change state is finished or the bonus is finished, it is controlled to RT0. At RT0, the navigation effect is not executed without being controlled by the AT. As described above, since the navigation effect is not executed at RT0, it is highly probable when winning at any one of left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, and right bell 1-4 at RT0. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the bells and ATs are missed and the transitional points are stopped on the winning line LN, and the transitional points are not stopped and are not shifted to RT3 indefinitely. In RT1 to RT4, the flow of the game is as described below depending on whether or not AT is in progress.

  First, the flow of the game when not in AT will be described. As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is designed so that the left reel 2L is first stopped when the AT is not being performed. For this reason, when the player is not in the AT, the player performs a stop operation so as to stop the left reel 2L for the first time. As a result, the game flow is as follows.

  In RT3, the player moves to RT1 by winning a lip 4 (promotion lip). In order to win the Lip 4, as shown in FIG. 11, it is necessary to stop the operation procedure for winning one of the 6-choice lips 1 to 6 and making the promoted lip winning.

  However, the winning probability of the 6-choice lips 1 and 2 for winning the promotion lip when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time is 0%. Furthermore, since the left reel 2L is designed to stop first during non-AT, there is no possibility of shifting to RT1 unless AT is performed.

  Next, the flow of the game during the AT will be described. In RT3, when any one of the 6-choice lips 1 to 6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning the lip 4 is executed. For this reason, by performing stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT1 by Lip 4 winning.

  In RT1, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a lip 4 is executed when one of the three choice lips 1 to 3 is won. For this reason, RT1 can be maintained by Lip 4 winning by performing stop operation according to a navigation effect.

  Further, in RT1, when any of the three-choice lips 4 to 6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a lip 5 (special lip) is executed. For this reason, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by Lip 5 winning.

  If the AT is terminated and controlled to non-AT in RT1, the navigation effect will not be executed even if one of the three-choice lips 1 to 6 is won. Therefore, when the lip 3 wins, the transition is made to RT3. End up.

  In RT2, the navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning the lip 6 is executed when the 7-piece lip is won. More specifically, for example, a navigation effect that notifies that the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time and that the white 7 symbols are aligned is executed. For this reason, a navigation stock can be given by Lip 6 winning by performing stop operation according to a navigation effect.

  In RT2, the same navigation effect is executed when winning the 7-listening lip when winning the 7-listening lip. Here, when a 7-listening lip is won, a normal replay such as lip 1 or lip 7 wins regardless of whether or not the operation procedure is followed. In this way, even if a 7-listening lip is won. By performing the navigation effect, it is possible to make the player think that he may have won 7 rips and to improve the expectation of the game. In addition, although the winning probability of 7 rips is low and rarely wins, in this way, by performing navigation effects on 7 listening lips, the player has the opportunity to expect to give navigation stock You can make a lot.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the navigation effect is executed so that it is controlled by RT2 and maintained at RT2 when it is in AT. Most of the games will be digested at RT2. In the present embodiment, the state controlled by the AT in the RT 2 that is advantageous to the player is particularly referred to as an assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART).

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, the transition outcome is included in the bell dropout outcome. Therefore, it is not necessary to set a dedicated role for deriving the transition outcome, and the burden of setting the role by the designer or the like can be reduced.

  In addition, when a bonus is won, the game is controlled to RT4, and any combination other than the special combination is not controlled to other RT state. By the way, as described above, when “BB1 and the middle right bell 1” are elected, a special missed out of the bell missed outcomes is derived compared to when only the middle right bell 1 is elected. The rate that is done is high. In addition, the fact that BB1 and the middle right bell 1 are elected means that they are controlled by RT4. Here, as shown in FIG. 8, the special missed outcome is different from the transition outcome. This is because when the special missed outcome is the same outcome as the transition outcome, the special missed outcome is frequently derived when the BB1 and the middle right bell 1 are elected and controlled by RT4. Actually, the RT4 is not controlled by the other RT, but the player is confused by the fact that “the transition is made to another RT by deriving the special missed outcome”. Will lead to a decrease in interest. Therefore, by making the special missed outcome different from the transition outcome, it is possible to prevent such misidentification.

  Further, when only one of the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is elected, the special missed out chance is derived although the probability is low as compared with the case of winning with the BB1. As shown in FIGS. 10 to 12, in RTs other than RT2 (RT1, RT3), the total winning probability of the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is the left bells 1 to 4, which are other winning combinations, It is higher than Lip, 6-choice Lip 1-6, 3-choice Lip 1-6. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the probability that the special missed outlook is derived, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the left middle right bell is elected, even if the first stop is not the operation procedure for pulling the bell 1 or the bell 2, the subsequent second stop operation procedure (operation timing). The winning AT can be drawn in at the same time. That is, at the time of winning the left middle right bell, the missed winning combination is not confirmed by the first stop, but by the second stop or later. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 12, in a game in which one of BB1, left middle right 1 to 4, left bell, middle bell, and right bell is won, Even if the reels are stopped for the first time in a different procedure from the above, it is possible to win the winning AT at the same time by the operation of the second stop and avoid the spilling of the bell removal. For example, in a game in which BB1 and middle bell 1 are won, if the first left stop is made without stopping the middle first as the corresponding procedure, the display result is derived with reference to the special high probability stop control table A. As described above, with regard to the special high probability stop control table A, the winning combination (AT1 or AT6) together with BB1 is drawn (winned) within the possible pull-in range, and the winning combination cannot be won. In some cases, the special missed out chance is derived with high probability. Therefore, even if the first winning stop is not made in the game winning either BB1 or the middle bell 1 to 4, if the AT1 or the AT6 can be pulled in by the operation after the second stop. ), It is possible to avoid the spilling of the bell, and to win the bell or AT. In other words, in the game where BB1 and the middle bell 1 are won, the derivation of the spilled bell is confirmed without the middle first stop and by the operation after the second stop. This is the case when it is missed. In this way, regardless of the operation procedure of the first stop, it is possible to avoid the spilling out of the bell and to win the bell or AT, so even if the player makes a mistake with the reel to be stopped first (correspondence Even if the reel based on the procedure is not stopped for the first time, the reel stop after the second stop can avoid the losing out of the lost player and improve the fun of the game.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, there is a possibility that specific small roles such as the strongest cherry, strong cherry, weak cherry, strong watermelon, and weak watermelon will be won together with BB1. Therefore, by deriving these specific small roles, it is possible to make the player have the expectation that BB1 may have been won, and to improve the interest. Furthermore, in the game after the specific small role has been derived and the specific small role has been derived, and has been selected as one of the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bell 1 to 4, a special missing display result By deriving, it can be expected that BB1 may be won more than when the special missed-out display result is not derived, and the fun of the game can be further improved. .

  Next, details of the special high probability stop control table and the special low probability stop control table will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15. In the following description, as an example, when BB1 and middle bell 1 are elected, the first left stop, and when only middle bell 1 is elected, left first stopped A description will be given while comparing.

  First, the left reel will be described. As described with reference to FIGS. 10 and 12, when any one of BB1 and the middle bells 1 to 4 is won and the first left stop is performed, the special high probability stop control table is referred to, while the middle bell is independent. When the first left stop is made when winning, the special low probability stop control table is referred. In addition, even when either BB1 or the middle bell 1 to 4 is won, or even when the middle bell is elected alone, the first left is stopped, so that the bell 1 wins No (refer to the column of “BB1 + middle bell 1” in FIG. 10 and the column of “middle bell 1” in FIG. 12), and according to the above-described winning priority control, it relates to AT1 or AT6 rather than derivation of the bell dropout. Derivation of the display result (AT1 or AT6 winning) is given priority. As shown in FIG. 7, the symbols on the left reels of AT1 and AT6 are lip a and lip b, respectively. By the way, as shown in the symbol arrangement of FIG. 3, the symbols a and lip b have a symbol arrangement that is not missed (the shortest interval between the lip a and the lip b is within 4 frames). Therefore, even if one of BB1 and middle bell 1 to 4 is won, or even when middle bell is won alone, AT1 or AT6 will be given priority if left first stop Lip a or b is derived to win a prize. That is, even if one of BB1 and middle bells 1 to 4 is won and the special high probability stop control table is referenced, the special low probability stop control table is referred to when middle bell 1 is elected alone. Also, Lip a or Lip b will be derived.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the recommended operation procedure is the first left stop, and the recommended operation timing for the left reel 2L (hereinafter referred to as “recommended timing”) is shown in FIG. The “cherry” symbol (region number 7) and the “BAR” symbol (region number 8) shown. The reason why the recommended timing is provided will be described. When the left stop switch 8L is operated when the “cherry” symbol or the “BAR” symbol is positioned on the pay line LN, the “cherry” symbol, “BAR” is displayed. Not only the symbol but also the “lip a” symbol, the “bell” symbol, and the “watermelon” symbol can be drawn. These symbols are the symbols related to the left reel in most of the small roles shown in FIG. 6 or FIG. Therefore, in a game in which the majority of the small roles are won, by operating at the recommended timing, the majority of the small roles are won, which is advantageous to the player. Thus, when the “cherry” symbol (region number 7) and the “BAR” symbol (region number 8) are positioned on the winning line LN, the player is likely to operate the left stop switch 2L. In this case, Lip a (region number 9) is derived. In the following description, it is assumed that the lip a is derived for the left reel 2L.

  Next, the middle reel will be described with reference to FIG. 14A to 14E show only the middle reel 2C (the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R are omitted), and the symbols surrounded by the thick lines show the symbols displayed in the transparent window 3, For the symbols surrounded by the broken line, the symbols that can be drawn into the see-through window 3 are shown. For example, when one frame is rotated from the derived state of the reel 2C in FIG. 14A, the “white 7” symbol (region number 11) is derived at the bottom, and the “plum” symbol (region number 12) is derived. It is derived to the center stage (on the winning line LN), and the “BAR” symbol (area number 13) is derived to the top stage.

  As shown in FIG. 14A, the middle stop switch 8C was operated by the player when the “white 7” symbol (area number 11) was positioned on the pay line LN while the middle reel 2C was rotating. Sometimes, even when BB1 and middle bell 1 are won or only middle bell 1 is won (that is, the special high probability stop control table or the special low probability stop control table is referred to). Even so, as shown in FIG. 14B, the “BAR” symbol (area number 13) is derived on the winning line LN. The reason will be described below.

  As described above, lip a or lip b is derived for the left reel 2L in order to win AT1 or AT6 by winning priority control. As shown in FIG. 7, among the symbols of AT1 or AT6, the symbol of the middle reel 2C is the “BAR” symbol. Therefore, by performing the winning priority control for giving priority to AT1 or AT6, the “BAR” symbol is derived with priority over the other symbols for the middle reel 2C.

  In the example of FIG. 14A, the “BAR” symbol (region number 13) is arranged two frames higher than the “white 7” symbol positioned on the winning line LN. Therefore, when the middle stop switch 8C is operated at the timing shown in FIG. 14 (A), the “BAR” symbol can be drawn, so that FIG. 14 (B) is used to preferentially win AT1 or AT6. As shown, the “BAR” symbol is derived on the winning line LN. That is, when the stop switch 2C is operated in the state of FIG. 14A, even if BB1 and the middle bell 1 are won or only the middle bell 1 is won, “BAR” A symbol is derived. If the middle stop switch 8C is operated not only at the timing shown in FIG. 14A but at a timing at which the BAR symbol can be derived, the BAR symbol is derived.

  Next, FIGS. 14C to 14E will be described. FIG. 14C is a diagram showing a case where the “Replay a” symbol (area number 2) is positioned on the winning line LN. In this case, a case where the middle stop switch 2C is operated will be described. Here, as described above, when the BB1 and the middle bell 1 are won, the special high probability stop control table is referred to, and when only the middle bell 1 is won, the special low probability stop control table is referred.

  In addition, when BB1 and middle bell 1 are elected, or when only middle bell 1 is elected, the winning combinations simultaneously won are AT1 and AT6, but both AT1 and AT6 are middle reels. The configuration symbol for 2C is the “BAR” symbol. When the middle stop switch 8C is operated at the timing shown in FIG. 14C, the “BAR” symbol cannot be withdrawn, so that AT1 or AT6 is not won.

  In addition, as described above, the special high probability stop control table is more easily derived from the special missed outlook than the special low probability stop control table. As shown in FIG. 8, the special missing item is “Lip a-Bell-BAR”. As described above, the lip a is derived for the left reel 2L. Therefore, for the middle reel 2C, when the bell symbol is derived, a special missed appearance may be derived, and when a symbol other than the bell design (BAR symbol or cherry symbol) is derived, the special missed outcome In general, the missed item is derived without being derived.

  In the game where BB1 and middle bell 1 are elected, the special high probability stop control table is referred to, and as shown in FIG. 14D, the bell symbol (area number 4) is derived by sliding two frames. Let The bell symbol corresponds to the symbol of the middle reel 2C of the special overhanging appearance. On the other hand, in the game in which the middle bell 1 is elected alone, the special low probability stop control table is referred to, and as shown in FIG. 14E, the cherry symbol (area number 3) is slid by one frame. Let it be derived.

  FIG. 15A is an example of a special high probability stop control table for the middle reel 2C referred to when reel control is performed from FIG. 14C to FIG. 14D, and FIG. 14C is an example of a special low-probability stop control table for the middle reel 2C referred to when reel control is performed from FIG. 14C to FIG. 14E. The stop control table shown in FIGS. 15 (A) and 15 (B) is a piece that is slid when the middle stop switch 2C is operated when the “area number” and the symbol related to the area number are positioned on the winning line LN. It is a stop control table in which “number” is associated. The main control unit 41 performs reel control by referring to the stop control table. For example, when the main control unit 41 wins the BB1 and the middle reel, when referring to the special high probability stop control table, when the “watermelon” symbol of the region number 16 is positioned on the winning line LN, When the middle stop switch 2C is operated by the player, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the region number becomes “3”, so that the “bell” symbol of the region number 19 is derived by sliding three frames.

  First, common points between the special high probability stop control table shown in FIG. 15A and the special low probability stop control table shown in FIG. 15B will be described. The common point is that the number of sliding frames for the region numbers 9 to 13 is 4, 3, 2, 1, 0, respectively. Regardless of whether the special high probability stop control table is referred to or the special low probability stop control table is referenced, the outcome of the small role (AT1 or AT6 in this case) is determined according to the winning priority control as described above. Derived in preference to spilled items. The configuration symbol of the middle reel of AT1 or AT6 is the “BAR” symbol. In the middle reel 2C, since the area number of the “BAR” symbol is “13”, the number of sliding symbols for the area numbers 9 to 13 in both the special high probability stop control table and the special high probability stop control table is They are 4, 3, 2, 1, 0, respectively. That is, when the middle stop switch 8C is operated when any one of the region numbers 9 to 13 is positioned on the winning line LN, the “BAR” symbol is derived.

  Next, differences between the special high probability stop control table and the special low probability stop control table will be described. The difference is an area number other than the area numbers 9 to 13, that is, the number of sliding frames corresponding to the area numbers 0 to 8 and 14 to 20. As described above, the special high-probability stop control table is a stop control table that makes it easier to derive a special missed outlook than the special low-probability stop control table. Therefore, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area numbers 0 to 2, 4 to 8, and 14 to 20 in the special high probability stop control table is used for deriving the bell symbol (the configuration symbol of the middle reel 2C of the special overhanging start). It has become a thing. On the other hand, in the special low-probability stop control table, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area numbers 0 to 2, 4 to 8, and 14 to 20 is used for deriving the cherry symbol (the configuration symbol of the middle reel 2C that is normally missed). It has become. Therefore, when the special high probability stop control table is referenced, the bell symbol is easily derived for the middle reel, and when the special low probability stop control table is referenced, the bell symbol is determined for the middle reel. Different cherry symbols are easily derived.

  However, in this embodiment, the number of sliding frames corresponding to the area number 3 in the special high probability stop control table is set to “0”. This is because when the “cherry” symbol of area number 3 is positioned on the winning line LN and the middle stop switch 2C is operated (when it is pressed), the “cherry” symbol is not slid. Is derived. That is, even when BB1 and the middle bell 1 are won, there is a possibility that a normal missed out chance may be derived although the probability is low.

  In addition, the number of sliding frames corresponding to the area number 1 in the special low probability stop control table is set to “0”. This is because when the “bell” symbol of area number 1 is positioned on the winning line LN and the middle stop switch 2C is operated (when the bitter is pressed), the “bell” symbol does not slide. Means derived. That is, even when the middle bell 1 is elected alone, although there is a low probability, there is a possibility that a special missed outcome will be derived.

  Thus, in the special high probability stop control table shown in FIG. 15A, the number of symbols for deriving the bell symbol by operating the middle stop switch 8C when it is positioned on the winning line LN is 15 In the special low-probability stop control table shown in FIG. 15 (B), it is medium when it is positioned on the winning line LN, while the number is the region number 0-2, 4-5, 8, 14-20. By operating the stop switch 8C, the number of symbols for deriving the bell symbol is only one (area number 1). Therefore, the percentage of games that win BB1 and middle bell 1 or BB1 and right bell 1 is more likely to be derived than the game that wins middle bell 1 or right bell 1 alone. It will be expensive.

  FIG. 16 is a table showing whether or not a special missing item is derived in correspondence with each of the left bell 1, the middle bell 1 and the right bell 1 won together with BB1 and the operation procedure. As shown in the column of BB1 + left bell 1 in FIG. 10, in a game in which either BB1 or left bell 1 to 4 is won, when the first left stop (recommended operation procedure), bell 2 is If a prize is awarded and the middle or right first stop (non-recommended operation procedure), a small role other than Bell 2 (that is, AT1 or AT4) is withdrawn within the retractable range, otherwise the normal oversight is derived. Let That is, in a game in which any one of BB1 + left bells 1 to 4 is won, if the stop switch is operated in a non-recommended operation procedure, the special missed miss is not derived.

  In addition, as shown in the column of BB1 + middle bell 1 in FIG. 10, in the game in which either BB1 or middle bell 1 to 4 is won, the first left stop (recommended operation procedure) The display result is derived by referring to the high-probability stop control table (that is, a special missed output is easily derived). If the middle stop is first, the bell 1 is won, and if the right stop is the first, the bell 1 Other small roles (i.e., AT1 or AT6) are pulled in within the pullable range, and otherwise, the missed roll is derived. In other words, in a game in which any one of BB1 and the middle bells 1 to 4 is won, when the stop switch is operated in the non-recommended operation procedure, the special missed miss is not derived.

  Also, as shown in the column of BB1 + right bell 1 in FIG. 10, in the game in which either BB1 or right bell 1 to 4 is elected, if the first left stop (recommended operation procedure), The high probability stop control table is referred to, the display result is derived (that is, the special missed output is easily derived), and when the first stop is made, the small role other than the bell 1 (that is, AT1 or AT6) is drawn. Pulling in as much as possible, otherwise letting out the normal spill out, the bell 1 is won when the right first stop. That is, in a game in which any one of BB1 and right bells 1 to 4 is won, if a stop switch is operated in a non-recommended operation procedure, a special missed miss is not derived.

  In this way, in a game in which BB1 and the middle bell 1 or the right bell 1 are won, if the operation is performed according to the recommended operation procedure, it is easy to derive a special missed outlook, while the operation is performed according to the non-recommended operation procedure. And it is designed so that no special missing items are derived. Therefore, it is possible to recommend the player to operate according to the recommended operation procedure, and it is possible to improve the fun of the game because it does not give a penalty given by operating according to the non-recommended operation procedure. Furthermore, it is possible to allow the player to experience the gameability as set in the slot machine 1.

  FIG. 17 is a processing flow executed by the main control unit 41 in a game in which one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won. In Sf1, it is determined whether or not the left bells 1 to 4 are won. If it is determined that the left bells 1 to 4 are won (YES in Sf1), the process proceeds to Sf8. In Sf8, it is determined whether the first left stop is performed. When the first left stop is performed, the symbol (specifically, Lip a or Lip b) constituting the bell 2 is led to the left reel 2L in order to win the bell 2.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in Sf8 that the first left stop is not performed (that is, the first middle stop or the first right stop is performed) (NO in Sf8), the process proceeds to Sf7. In Sf7, the special impossible stop control table is referred to. The special impossible stop control table is not shown in the figure, but other than bell 2 (that is, AT1 or AT4) is retracted within the retractable range, otherwise the normal missed exit is derived, and the special missed exit is absolutely derived. This is a stop control table that is not allowed to be executed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in Sf1 that the left bells 1 to 4 have not been won (that is, only one of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 has been won) (NO in Sf1). In Sf2, it is determined whether any of the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 and BB1 are won. The determination target of Sf2 is “whether any one of the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 and BB1 are elected simultaneously” and “the middle bell in a state where the winning of BB1 is carried over. 1 or 4 and whether or not any of right bells 1 to 4 is won. It is determined that any one of the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 and BB1 are not elected (that is, only one of the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 is elected). If so (NO in Sf2), the process proceeds to Sf5.

  In Sf5, it is determined whether or not the first left stop is performed. If it is determined that the first left stop is not performed (NO in Sf5), the process proceeds to Sf7 and if it is determined that the first left stop is performed (Sf5 YES), the process proceeds to Sf6.

  In Sf6, the special low probability stop control table is referred to. As shown in FIG. 15B, the special low-probability stop control table is a stop control table that makes it difficult to derive a special missed outlook than the special high-probability stop control table.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in Sf2 that any one of the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 has not won BB1 (YES in Sf2), the process proceeds to Sf3. In Sf3, it is determined whether or not the first left stop is performed. If it is determined that the first left stop is not performed (NO in Sf3), the process proceeds to Sf7. Further, if it is determined that the first left stop is made in Sf3 (YES in Sf3), the process proceeds to Sf4. In Sf4, a special high probability stop control table (see FIG. 15A) is referred to.

  In addition, after the special high probability stop control table is referred to in Sf4, after the special low probability stop control table is referred to in Sf6, or after the special impossible stop control table is referred to in Sf7, in Sf9 A display result is derived based on the referred stop control table.

  As described above, in the game in which any one of the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 and BB1 are won, the special high probability stop control table is referred to, and the display result is derived. In a game in which only one of 1-4 and the right bell 1-4 is won, the special low probability stop control table is referred to derive a display result. Therefore, when the middle bell 1 or the right bell 1 and BB1 are elected, the special missed out chance is greater than when only the middle bell 1 to 4 or the right bell 1 to 4 is elected. Easy to derive. Therefore, by frequently deriving special missed outs, it is possible to suggest to the player that BB1 has been won, and the player's attention can be drawn to the display result. Can improve the interest of Also, one of the conventional bell pullouts is designated as a special dropout (see FIG. 8). Therefore, it is not necessary to newly set “the outcome that suggests to the player that BB1 is elected” and “the exclusive role for deriving the outcome”, and the designers etc. The burden of setting the role can be reduced.

  Further, the AT in this embodiment is 50 games for one set (consuming one navigation stock). In RT1 during AT, whether or not the internal winning result is a specific result (in this embodiment, winning 3 choice lips 4 to 6 is won), whether or not the lip 5 (special lip) is won. First, an AT start effect for notifying that the counting of 50 games is started is executed. When the control is performed by the AT at RT2, the AT start effect is executed immediately after the control by the AT.

  Further, when the transition from RT3 during AT to RT1 is performed, a message image such as “a little more until RT2” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, whereas when the transition from RT1 during AT to RT2 is performed, an AT start effect is produced. The background image in the liquid crystal display 51 is also changed.

  Regardless of whether the player is an AT or not, when a cherry is won, an effect reminiscent of the cherry win is executed. For example, when a cherry is won, a message image “Aim for cherry!” Is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Regardless of whether it is AT or not, when a watermelon is won, an effect reminiscent of watermelon winning is executed. For example, when a watermelon is won, a message image “Aim for watermelon!” Is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, the possibility of losing cherries and watermelons can be reduced.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the left reel 2L is first stopped based on the reel stop command received during non-AT and when the navigation effect is not executed, and the determination result is In response, control is performed to give a predetermined penalty. The predetermined penalty is, for example, restricting the AT from being controlled over a predetermined period (2000 games), changing an AT winning probability in an AT lottery described later to a low probability, or not performing an AT lottery. This refers to performing control that is disadvantageous to the player.

  Note that there may be a case where the left reel 2L cannot be stopped for the first time due to a simple operation error. In such a case, a penalty is also imposed on a bona fide player. In order to solve this, when a predetermined penalty condition that can be inferred that the player has intentionally stopped the reels other than the left reel 2L in the first stop intentionally is satisfied, a penalty control is performed. It may be.

  The predetermined penalty condition is satisfied, for example, when the number of times that the reels other than the left reel 2L are first stopped until the predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) is reached reaches a predetermined number (5 times). Also, based on the internal winning command, the winning determination command, and the gaming state command received during the non-AT, the winning combination that does not win is won as long as the left reel 2L is first stopped according to the gaming state. Or when the number of times determined in this way reaches the predetermined number of times (5 times) before the predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) is consumed. Note that the winning combination that does not win as long as the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time according to the gaming state corresponds to, for example, the winning of Lip 4 at the time of winning 6-option Lip 3-6 during RT3.

  Next, of the processes performed on the sub-control unit 91 side, processes related to AT will be described. The sub-control unit 91 controls the effect state to AT according to the gaming state, and performs AT-related processing for executing the navigation effect.

  The sub-control unit 91 performs AT lottery as to whether or not to control by the AT by executing the AT related process. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not a predetermined AT lottery condition is satisfied based on a command from the main control unit 41, and AT lottery is executed when the predetermined AT lottery condition is satisfied. The AT lottery includes a navigation grant lottery that determines whether or not the number of navigation stocks is given, and a navigation stock lottery that decides the number of navigation stocks to be given.

  The number of navigation stocks indicates a period during which the AT can be controlled. By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks, the game is controlled by the AT until the game is consumed for a predetermined period (for example, 50 games after being controlled by RT2), during which the navigation effect can be executed. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player because the AT is controlled over a longer period.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart for explaining AT lottery-related processing executed by the sub-control unit 91. In the AT lottery-related processing, an AT lottery for lottering whether or not the number of navigation stocks is given and how many Navistock numbers are given when the AT lottery conditions are established, and the established AT lottery Processing for setting an effect corresponding to the condition is performed. The AT lottery related process is executed at a timing related to the game start.

In Ss1, it is determined whether or not the AT lottery condition is satisfied. As described above, the AT lottery condition in this embodiment includes, for example, a condition that is established when the middle stage 7 lip is derived and the lip 6 is won in RT 2.
Yes.

  When it is determined that any AT lottery condition is satisfied in Ss1, it is determined whether the gaming state currently controlled in Ss2 is neither RT4 (including a bonus winning game) nor bonus. The currently controlled gaming state is specified from the gaming state command and the internal winning command transmitted from the main control unit 41. If it is determined in Ss2 that either RT4 or bonus is in effect, the AT lottery related process is terminated without performing the AT lottery. The AT lottery is a process for determining whether the number of navigation stocks to be assigned is shifted to the AT or to be transferred to the AT by a random number lottery or the like.

  Returning to FIG. 18, in Ss4, an effect corresponding to the established AT lottery condition is set, and the AT lottery related process is terminated. Thereby, the set effect is executed during the freeze or the game started this time. As an effect corresponding to the AT lottery condition, for example, when a navigation stock is given, an effect of displaying a message such as “Yeah! Acquiring navigation stock!” On the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. As other effects, a predetermined continuous effect may be used. As the predetermined continuous performance, for example, the teammate character and the enemy character perform a battle over three games, tell whether or not the navigation stock has been acquired, and notify the result of the battle in the third game. . When the navigation stock is given, the teammate character wins. When the navigation stock is not given, the teammate character loses.

  As an effect corresponding to the other reel effects, the example in which the corresponding image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effect effect LED 52 and the speaker with a corresponding pattern in addition to or instead of the image. The effect performed by controlling 53 and 54 and reel LED55 may be sufficient.

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 has acquired or may have acquired the navigation stock by executing the predetermined effect corresponding to the reel effect executed during the freeze by the main control unit 41. It is possible to inform the player about whether or not it is easy to understand.

  Next, control to the AT will be described. When the number of navigation stocks of 1 or more is determined in the AT lottery, the sub control unit 91 stores the number of navigation stocks in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The sub-control unit 91 specifies whether to control to AT based on the presence / absence of the number of navigation stocks in the RAM 91c. When the number of navigation stocks remains, and when the number of navigation stocks is further acquired by AT lottery, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the remaining number of navigation stocks. In this embodiment, the AT is controlled in accordance with the total number of navigation stocks determined by the AT lottery.

  When the navigation stock is acquired during the non-AT, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT when a predetermined AT start condition is satisfied. The predetermined AT start condition is satisfied when a specific winning situation is reached. As an example of a specific winning situation, for example, when it is non-AT and during RT3, it is established when one of the 6-option lip 3-6 is won, during non-AT and during RT1 In some cases, it is established when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, the right bell 1 to 4, and the 3 alternative lip 1 to 6 is won.

  The sub-control unit 91 stores an AT flag indicating that it is AT in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c and stores it in the AT when the AT start condition is satisfied when the non-AT and one or more navigation stocks are given. Control.

  Note that the AT start conditions are not limited to those established according to the winning situation, but after performing predetermined continuous effects over a plurality of games triggered by the acquisition of navigation stock, It may be established when it is notified that it has been acquired. In this case, the continuous performance is executed according to a predetermined probability even when the navigation stock is not acquired. Thereby, the player can have a sense of expectation that the navigation stock has been acquired by executing the continuous performance.

  The sub-control unit 91 starts the control to the AT after performing the AT confirmation notification that the AT is controlled on the condition that the AT is specified from the AT flag in RT1 to RT3. To do. Thereby, the navigation effect is executed. For this reason, in RT3, there is a higher possibility of winning a Lip 4 (promotional lip) when one of the 6-option lips 3 to 6 is won, and as a result, control to RT1 is facilitated. Further, in RT1, when the winning combination is left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, or 3 alternative lip 1-6, the transition stop or lip 3 (falling lip) As a result, it becomes easier to maintain the control to RT1, and as a result, there is a higher possibility of winning a Lip 6 (special lip) when winning 3 choice lips 4-6, and as a result, RT2 It becomes easy to be controlled.

  In RT3 or RT1, in principle, navigation effects can be executed under the control of the AT without consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks. At this time, the sub-control unit 91 displays a message image such as “AT in progress” on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, when shifting from RT3 during AT to RT1, a message image such as “a little more until RT2” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Note that the control to the AT is continued even when the RT3 is controlled to the RT1 by the Lip 4 (promotion lip) winning in the RT3 during the AT.

  When you win 3 choice lips 4-6 in RT1 during AT, you will consume (subtract) 1 Navistock number after the winning game, regardless of whether you won lip 5 (special lip) in the winning game. The AT start effect is executed and the AT can be controlled while the 50 games are consumed. When the number of navigation stock is consumed, it is updated to a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of navigation stock stored in the RAM 91c. In addition, as a result of winning the 3rd selection lip 4-6 and winning the lip 5 (special lip) at RT1 during AT, when AT3 is shifted to RT3, the AT start effect is performed and the background image on the liquid crystal display 51 also changes. To do. Note that, when the three-choice lips 4 to 6 are already won in RT1, but the AT start effect is being executed without winning the lip 5, the AT start effect may not be newly performed.

  On the other hand, even if a lip 4 (promotional lip) is won at RT1 during non-AT, if any of 6-option lip 3-6 is won at RT1 during non-AT, other than left reel 2L Since this is the case where the reels are first stopped, there is a penalty that the AT is not controlled. For this reason, even if it is controlled by RT1, it is difficult to maintain RT1 because it is not controlled by AT and the navigation effect is not executed, and it is shifted to RT3 due to the stop of the transition or the Lip 3 (falling lip) winning. It will be.

  When the number of remaining AT games reaches 0 and the remaining number of navigation stock is 0, the sub-control unit 91 displays a message such as “AT finished!” On the liquid crystal display 51 and indicates that it is not AT. The AT flag is updated to end the series of ATs. As a result, the navigation effect is not executed, so that when the player wins any one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4, the transition outcome is easily stopped. As a result, RT3 The possibility of being controlled is increased.

  On the other hand, when the number of remaining AT games reaches 0 and the remaining navigation stock number is 1 or more, the sub-control unit 91 executes the AT continuation effect to a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the navigation stock number. Update and continue control to AT. The AT continuation effect is executed, for example, by displaying a message such as “still more!” On the liquid crystal display 51.

  When being controlled by the AT, the sub control unit 91 executes a navigation effect corresponding to a case where a navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state is won based on a command from the main control unit 41.

  Here, the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state will be described. First, as the navigation target combination corresponding to RT3, left bell 1-4 including AT, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, and 6-option lip 1-6 are determined.

  Further, as the navigation target combination corresponding to RT1, left bell 1-4 including AT, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, and three-choice lip 1-6 are determined.

  Further, as the navigation target combination corresponding to RT2, left bell 1-4 including AT, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, 7-equipped lip, and 7 listening lip are determined.

  Furthermore, weak cherries, strong cherries, strongest cherries, weak watermelons, and strong watermelons are defined as common navigation target roles in RT1 to RT3.

  As a navigation effect when winning one of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4, the bell 2 is surely won according to the winning situation, and the transitional exit stop is avoided. The order of pressing is notified. For example, a message such as “It's left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the left bell 1. Further, as a navigation effect when the middle bell 2 is won, a message such as “medium!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As a navigation effect when winning one of the 6-choice lips 1 to 6, a push order for reliably winning the promotion lip according to the winning situation is notified. For example, as a navigation effect when the 6-option Lip 3 is won, a message such as “First is middle! Next is right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as a navigation effect when the 6-option Lip 5 is won, a message such as “First right! Then next middle!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As a navigation effect when winning one of the three-choice lips 1 to 6, a push order for surely winning a promotion lip according to the winning situation is notified. For example, a message such as “It's left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the 3rd choice Lip 1. In addition, as a navigation effect when winning the 3rd choice Lip 3, a message such as “It's right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As a navigation effect when one of the weak cherries, the strong cherries and the strongest cherries is won, for example, a message “Aim at the cherries!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the cherries are won. The

  As a navigation effect when winning a weak watermelon or a strong watermelon, for example, a message such as “Aim at the watermelon!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the watermelon is won.

  When the 7-piece lip is won, a navigation effect for informing the push order for reliably winning the lip 6 is executed. For example, a message “Aim at White 7” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with a message “It's right!”.

  When winning a 7-listening lip, a navigation effect that informs the pressing order for reliably winning the lip 7 is executed. In the navigation effect, for example, “right A message such as “Aim for white 7” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 together with a message such as “!

  The mode of the navigation effect is not limited to the mode described above, and any mode may be used as long as the player can be distinguished according to the winning situation. The navigation effect is not limited to the one displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 executes a game state effect related to the current game state or effect state using electrical components such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LED 55. Further, as described above, it is suggested that a bonus is won by winning a strong cherry and by deriving a special missed outlook. Therefore, a predetermined effect may be executed when a strong cherry is won or when a special missed outcome is derived. For example, a message such as “You may win the bonus!” May be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the embodiment described above, when any one of the middle bells 1 to 4 or any one of the right bells 1 to 4 is won, any one of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bell 1 to 4 The operation procedure for winning the bell 1 or the bell 2 is different according to any of 4. In the game won for any one of the middle bells 1 to 4, it is possible to suggest that BB1 is highly likely to be won by deriving the special missed event included in the missed bell event. For this reason, a special prize for deriving a special missed spot is provided, and the special missed spot that suggests that BB1 is likely to be won is derived without complicating the type and composition of the prize. be able to.

  In addition, even if a game won in any of the middle bells 1 to 4 cannot be operated in the corresponding procedure, it is suggested that a special missed out chance is derived and the bonus is likely to be won. It is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

  In addition, even if a special missed event is derived, the special missed event does not imply that "the bonus has been won". Compared with the outcome (for example, reach eyes) to be performed, a tension can be given to the player.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the transition point can be included in the bell removal point. For this reason, it is possible to derive the transition outcome without complicating the type and configuration of the winning, such as providing a dedicated prize for deriving the transition outcome.

  (3) In the embodiment described above, when RT4 is controlled by winning a bonus, control of RT4 is continued even if another transition outcome is derived, but BB1 and middle bell 1 When either -4 or BB1 and right bell 1-4 are elected, only middle bell 1-4 or only right bell 1-4 are elected Since the percentage of special missed misses being derived is higher than when the player is in the game, by making the transition outcomes different from the special missed misses, the player will be able to get a different RT from RT4 by deriving the special missed outcomes. It is possible to avoid the confusion that “there might be a transition”.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, in RT1 and RT3, the combined winning probability of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the combined winning probability of the right bells 1 to 4 is another winning combination. Higher than. Therefore, special missed out chances can be easily derived, and the interest can be improved.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, in the operation after the second stop, the derivation of the missing item is determined. Therefore, even if the first stop operation is mistaken, it is possible to avoid losing the lead.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, when a non-recommended operation procedure is used, no special dropout is derived. Therefore, the player can be recommended to operate according to the recommended operation procedure, and a penalty can be avoided.

  The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modified examples applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About the stop control table]
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the game where “BB1 or any of the middle right bells 1 to 4” is won is more than the game where only one of the middle right bells 1 to 4 is won. However, in the explanation of FIG. 14, the ratio of the special missed out and the normal miss out is explained to be high, and in the explanation of FIG. I explained that the ratio was different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the ratio may be varied in the left reel. In this case, the symbol arrangement of the left reel may be as follows. If the left stop switch 8L is operated at the recommended timing when a specific combination such as the middle bell 1 is won, any one of the bell symbol, the symbol composing the AT, and the symbol composing the special missed eye It is assumed that there is a case where one of the bell symbol and the symbol constituting the AT is drawn. And when it is operated at the recommended timing when winning the bonus with the specific role, at a higher rate than when operated at the recommended timing when only the specific role is won and the bonus is not won, You may make it derive | lead-out the special omission.

  In addition, when the specific combination and bonus are elected, the special missed outs are derived at a higher rate when operated at the recommended timing than when not operated at the recommended timing. Also good.

  Similarly, the ratio may be varied in the right reel. Furthermore, the ratio may be varied in at least one of the left middle right reels. By increasing the number of reels with different ratios, the percentage of special missed outs being derived when BB1 and middle right bell 1 are elected, and special when middle right bell 1 is elected alone It is possible to increase the difference between the rate at which the missed outcome is derived and improve the interest of the game.

  (2) In the embodiment described above, in a game in which any one of BB1 and middle right bells 1 to 4 is won, the display result is derived with reference to the special high probability stop control table, and the middle right bell In the game in which only one of 1-4 is won, the display result is derived with reference to the special low probability stop control table. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and the following slot machine may be used. The slot machine includes a special absolute stop control table in which a special missed out event is always derived by reference, and a special impossible stop control table in which a special missed out event is not always derived by referring (described in Sf7 of FIG. 17). The same stop control table as that described above is provided. The following stop control table selection lottery process is performed in a game where one of BB1 and middle right bells 1 to 4 is won, and a game where only one of middle right bells 1 to 4 is won. The display result is derived by referring to the stop control table selected by the processing. In the stop control table selection lottery process, a special absolute stop control table is selected with a high probability (for example, 80%) in a game in which one of BB1 and middle right bells 1 to 4 is won, and bell 1 Is a lottery process in which a special impossible stop control table is selected with a high probability (for example, 80%) in a game in which a single is won. Even in a slot machine that performs such a stop control table selection lottery process, only one of the middle right bells 1 to 4 is selected when any one of BB1 and middle right bells 1 to 4 is won. It is possible to derive special missed outcomes at a higher rate than when they are elected alone.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that a bonus prize cannot be awarded in a game in which any one of BB1 and the middle right bells 1 to 4 is won. However, in a game in which any one of BB1 and middle right bells 1 to 4 is won, a bonus prize may be awarded. In this case, for example, when the corresponding procedure corresponding to the middle bell or the right bell is operated, the bell 1 or the bell 2 is won, and when the corresponding procedure is not operated, the special high probability stop control table is selected. The special low probability stop control table and the special low probability stop control table are configured as follows. First, when the special high-probability stop control table or the special low-probability stop control table is referred to, other small roles that are both won (for example, when BB1 and middle bell 1 are won) Draws AT1 or AT6) within the pullable range, and if not, pulls the symbols constituting the bonus within the pullable range. And if the symbols that make up the bonus could not be pulled in, the special missed outlook was better when referring to the special high probability stop control table than when referring to the special low probability stop control table. It may be configured to be easily derived.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, when BB1 + middle bell 1 is won, or when BB1 + right bell 1 is won, “BB1 + left bell 1”, “BB1 + middle bell 1”, “BB1 + right” in FIG. It has been described that the reel control shown in the column “Bell 1” is performed. However, when “BB1” + “any of the middle bells 1 to 4” is selected, reel control similar to the reel control may be performed. For example, a case where BB1 + medium bell 2 is won will be described. The combination of winning combinations when BB1 + medium bell 2 is elected is “BB1 + bell 1 + AT2 + AT5”.

  When BB1 + medium bell 2 is elected and bell 1 is stopped during the corresponding procedure, bell 1 wins. When the first left stop is performed, the display result is derived with reference to the special high probability stop control table D (not shown). The special high-probability stop control table D for the left reel is for derivation of Lip a or Lip b (configuration symbol of the left reel of AT2 or AT5). As described above, it is assumed that Lip a is derived by being operated at the recommended timing. Subsequently, the special high-probability stop control table D for the middle reel derives the BAR symbol (the configuration symbol of the middle reel of AT2 or AT5) as long as it can be pulled in by the small winning combination winning control described above. If the BAR symbol is not derived, a bell symbol which is a configuration symbol for the middle reel shown in FIG. 8 is derived. In addition, when the middle stop switch 8C is operated when the symbol related to one of the region numbers 0 to 20 is positioned on the winning line LN for the middle reel, the configuration symbol for the middle reel that is normally missed. A BAR symbol or a cherry symbol is derived. Therefore, when the one area number is “3”, the special high probability stop control table D for the middle reel and the special high probability stop control table B for the middle reel are the same. For the right reel, the same special high probability stop control table is referred to derive the display result. Also, when BB1 + medium bell 2 is elected, if it is the first stop on the right, it is an operation procedure other than the recommended operation procedure, so AT2 or AT5 is withdrawn within the retractable range, otherwise it is normal A missed outcome is derived.

  Next, the case where BB1 + medium bell 3 is won will be described. When BB1 + medium bell 3 is elected, if the first stop is made during the corresponding procedure, bell 1 wins. When the first left stop is performed, the display result is derived with reference to the special high probability stop control table D (not shown). Here, the special high probability stop control table D is a special high probability stop control table different from any of the above-described special high probability stop control tables A to C. The special high-probability stop control table D for the left reel derives lip a or lip b (configuration symbol of the left reel of AT3 or AT8). As described above, it is assumed that Lip a is derived by being operated at the recommended timing. Subsequently, the special high-probability stop control table C for the middle reel derives the cherry symbol (the symbol of the middle reel of AT3 or AT8) as long as it can be pulled in by the small prize winning control described above. If the cherry symbol is not derived, a bell symbol which is a configuration symbol for the middle reel shown in FIG. 8 is derived. In addition, when the middle stop switch 8C is operated when the symbol related to one of the region numbers 0 to 20 is positioned on the winning line LN for the middle reel, the configuration symbol for the middle reel that is normally missed. The BAR symbol is derived. For the right reel, the same special high probability stop control table is referred to derive the display result. In addition, when BB1 + medium bell 3 is elected, if it is the first stop on the right, it is an operating procedure other than the recommended operating procedure, so AT3 or AT8 is pulled in within the pullable range, otherwise it is normal A missed outcome is derived.

  In addition, when one of BB1 + middle bell 4 and BB1 + right bell 2 to 4 is won, reel control which is the same technical idea is performed.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, if any winning combination of BB1 + middle bells 2 to 4 and any winning combination of BB1 + right bells 2 to 4 is provided. As described above, these winning combinations may be provided. As an example, the case where BB1 + medium bell 2 is won will be described. The combination of winning combinations when BB1 + medium bell 2 is elected is “BB1 + bell 1 + AT2 + AT5”.

  First, when BB1 + medium bell 2 is elected and bell 1 is stopped during the corresponding procedure, bell 1 wins. When the first left stop is performed, the display result is derived with reference to the special high probability stop control table D (not shown). Here, the special high probability stop control table D is a special high probability stop control table different from the above-described special high probability stop control tables A and B. The special high-probability stop control table D for the left reel derives lip a or lip b (configuration symbol of the left reel of AT2 or AT5). As described above, it is assumed that Lip a is derived by being operated at the recommended timing. Subsequently, the special high-probability stop control table D for the middle reel derives the BAR symbol (the configuration symbol of the middle reel of AT2 or AT5) as long as it can be pulled in by the small winning combination winning control described above. If the BAR symbol is not derived, a bell symbol which is a configuration symbol for the middle reel shown in FIG. 8 is derived. In addition, when the middle stop switch 8C is operated when the symbol related to one of the region numbers 0 to 20 is positioned on the winning line LN for the middle reel, the configuration symbol for the middle reel that is normally missed. A BAR symbol or a cherry symbol is derived. Therefore, when the one area number is “3”, the special high probability stop control table D for the middle reel and the special high probability stop control table B for the middle reel are the same. For the right reel, the same special high probability stop control table is referred to derive the display result. Also, when BB1 + medium bell 2 is elected, if it is the first stop on the right, it is an operation procedure other than the recommended operation procedure, so AT2 or AT5 is withdrawn within the retractable range, otherwise it is normal A missed outcome is derived.

  Next, the case where BB1 + medium bell 3 is won will be described. When BB1 + medium bell 3 is elected, if the first stop is made during the corresponding procedure, bell 1 wins. When the first left stop is performed, the display result is derived with reference to the special high probability stop control table E (not shown). The special high-probability stop control table E for the left reel derives lip a or lip b (configuration symbol of the left reel of AT3 or AT8). As described above, it is assumed that Lip a is derived by being operated at the recommended timing. Subsequently, the special high-probability stop control table C for the middle reel derives the cherry symbol (the symbol of the middle reel of AT3 or AT8) as long as it can be pulled in by the small prize winning control described above. If the cherry symbol is not derived, a bell symbol which is a configuration symbol for the middle reel shown in FIG. 8 is derived. In addition, when the middle stop switch 8C is operated when the symbol related to one of the region numbers 0 to 20 is positioned on the winning line LN for the middle reel, the configuration symbol for the middle reel that is normally missed. The BAR symbol is derived. For the right reel, the same special high probability stop control table is referred to derive the display result. In addition, when BB1 + medium bell 3 is elected, if it is the first stop on the right, it is an operating procedure other than the recommended operating procedure, so AT3 or AT8 is pulled in within the pullable range, otherwise it is normal A missed outcome is derived.

  In addition, when one of BB1 + middle bell 4 and BB1 + right bell 2 to 4 is won, reel control which is the same technical idea is performed.

[About special missing items]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the number of the special missing spots is one, but the number of the special missing spots may be plural. In this case, when BB1 + Bell 1 is won, compared to the case where there is only one special missed outcome, the special missed outcome becomes easier to be derived, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, the combination of the constituent symbols for the special missing items may be a specific combination that is easy for the player to distinguish. The specific combination that is easy to distinguish is, for example, a pattern in which three identical symbols are arranged.

[Subjects with different percentages of special missed items]
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the objects from which the ratio of the special missed miss is derived are different from “the winning of either BB1 and middle bell 1 to 4” and “the winning of only middle bell 1 to 4” and The explanation was made assuming that there are two sets of "" BB1 + winning of any of right bells 1-4 "and" winning of only right bell 1-4 ". However, the different objects are not limited to two sets, and may be one set or three or more sets.

  (2) Further, in the above-described embodiment, the target for which the ratio of the special missed outs being derived is different has been described as “BB1 + winning of small role” and “single winning of the small role”, but is not limited thereto. It is not a thing. Instead of BB1, any combination may be used as long as the combination allows the player to shift to a state advantageous to the player. For example, instead of BB1, it may be an AT transition role that transitions to AT by winning. In this way, when the AT transitional combination + small role is elected, it is easier to derive a special missed outage than when the small role is elected alone. By frequently observing the missed outcome that is derived, it can be understood that the AT transition role has been elected.

  (3) Further, in the above-described embodiment, the stop switch is operated in a procedure corresponding to “when winning one of BB1 + medium bells 1 to 4” or “when winning only one of middle bells 1 to 4”. And when the stop switch is operated in the procedure corresponding to “when winning one of BB1 + right bells 1 to 4” or “when winning only one of the middle bells 1 to 4” Both winning roles were "Bell 1". However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning combination may be different in both cases. “The winning combination is different” is a concept including at least one of “different number of medals awarded” and “different displayed symbols”.

[About the transition outcome]
In the embodiment described above, in the description of FIG. 9, the transition outcome is described as being an outcome of transition from RT1 or RT2 to RT3, which is a gaming state that is more disadvantageous than the RT1 or RT2. However, the transition outcome may be an outcome in which the current gaming state is shifted to an advantageous gaming state.

[About 1-sheet roles 1-3]
In the above-described embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 7, it has been described that there are one-piece combinations 1 to 3, but the one-piece combinations 1 to 3 may not be provided. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent a small combination having a low winning probability and having less than three (3) bets even if the combination wins.

[Operation procedure]
(1) In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that even if the first stop is performed by the non-recommended operation procedure, if any of AT1 to AT8 can be pulled in by the second stop, it is possible to avoid the spilling of the bell removal point. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the case where the number of reels is four or more, it is possible to avoid the losing of the bell removal by the operation after the third stop, and to win a winning combination such as AT.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that when a non-recommended operation procedure is used, a special missing item is not derived. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even when an operation is performed according to a non-recommended operation procedure, a special missing item may be derived. Furthermore, the special missed out chance may be derived at a higher rate when the operation is performed according to the non-recommended operation procedure than when the operation is not performed according to the non-recommended operation procedure.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, when the operation is performed according to the non-recommended operation procedure, the special missed out point is not derived at all. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be configured such that a special missing event is derived with a low probability when operated by a non-recommended operation procedure.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, the operation procedure is described as the order of operating the stop switch, but is not limited to this. For example, the operation procedure may include a concept of timing for operating the stop switch. Furthermore, the operation procedure may include both the order of operating the stop switch and the operation timing.

[About slot machines]
In the above-described embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided. When all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and according to a combination of display results derived to the three reels. The slot machine where a prize is generated was explained. 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 bets using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of bets using game balls as game values. Or a full credit type slot machine that uses only credit as a gaming value to set the number of bets. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, 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. In other words, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls by winning. Any of the slot machines can be used.

  In addition, the gaming machine that embodies the present invention is not limited to the slot machine as described above, and may be any gaming machine that allows a player to play a predetermined game. As a gaming machine, for example, a game medium (for example, a pachinko ball) is driven into a predetermined game area, and the game medium that has been driven passes (wins) through a start area (for example, a start port) provided in the game area. The display state of the variable display device can be changed, and when the display result of the variable display device becomes a specific display result (for example, a combination of jackpot symbols), a specific game state (big prize) that is advantageous to the player It may be a pachinko gaming machine that is controlled to a state in which the mouth is opened in a predetermined manner) or an enclosed pachinko gaming machine that uses an enclosed gaming medium.

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

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

Claims (1)

Provided with a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable ,
After the variable display section is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display section, and a winning can be generated according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display sections. in a slot machine,
Predetermining means for determining a display result combination that is allowed to be derived from a plurality of types of display result combinations including a specific display result combination and a special display result combination accompanied by a transition to an advantageous state;
A plurality of derivation operation means operated to cause each of the plurality of variable display units to derive a display result;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result combination in accordance with a determination result of the prior determination means and operations of the plurality of derivation operation means;
The pre-determining means determines that the special display result combination is allowed to be derived, and if the special display result combination is not derived , the next game determines that the special display result combination is allowed to be derived. With carry-over means to carry over afterwards,
The determination result of the pre-determining means includes a first determination result for determining whether to permit the derivation of the special display result combination and to permit the derivation of the specific display result combination, and derivation of the specific display result combination. There is a second decision result that decides to allow
The derivation control means includes
In both cases where the determination result of the prior determination unit is the first determination result and the second determination result, the plurality of derivation operation units are predetermined according to the determination result of the prior determination unit When operated in the operation order, the specific display result combination is derived,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result, the operation order of the plurality of derivation operation means is a specific operation order different from the predetermined operation order, and the plurality of derivation operation means When the operation timing of the predetermined derivation operation means is one of the first timing and the second timing, the first non-winning display result combination that does not generate a winning is derived,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the second determination result, the operation order of the plurality of derivation operation means is the specific operation order, and the operation timing of the predetermined derivation operation means is the first timing. The first non-winning display result combination is derived,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the second determination result, the operation order of the plurality of derivation operation means is the specific operation order, and the operation timing of the predetermined derivation operation means is the second timing. A slot machine for deriving a second non-winning display result combination that does not generate a win .

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