JP6190128B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention allows a game to be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using gaming value, and a variable display capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified. by device display result is derived one game is finished, about the slot machine a winning is capable generated in accordance with the variable display device derived displayed results.

Yu technique for value after setting the bet number of a predetermined number for one with (medals or coins, pachinko machines and similar gaming ball, stored credits are in the storage medium) games, the player start lever There is a slot machine that starts variable display of display symbols by a variable display device by operating, and can give a predetermined game value based on a derived display result. Here, the predetermined game value is given by paying out premium game media such as prize balls and medals, adding the player's score, executing a re-game without using (digesting) the game media, and a specific game state (for example, a big hit game) It is a concept that includes a part or all of control to a gaming state (hereinafter referred to as an advantageous gaming state) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state such as (state).

As an example of such a slot machine, the lamp continues to be lit and flashed for 32 games after the internal winning of a rare small role that may be controlled to the advantageous gaming state, and the rare small role is re-established within 32 games. A slot machine that resets the count of 32 games from the time of re-winning when winning is disclosed (for example, Patent Document 1). In this slot machine , a center cherry that is highly likely to be controlled in an advantageous gaming state and a strong plum that is less likely than the center cherry are set as rare small roles, and the lamp is turned on when the center cherry is won internally. It is lit in red, and the lamp is lit in purple when a strong plum is won. In addition, in this slot machine , when the lamp after the center cherry wins the red lighting (in 32 games), when the strong plum is won internally, the lamp is made to emit red and purple alternately after the strong plum wins, It is also possible to switch the lamp from red to purple after 32 games from the center cherry winning.

JP 2012-183288 A

  In the technique described in Patent Document 1, for a player who recognizes that when the lamp is caused to emit light in red and purple alternately, the red lighting is more likely to be controlled in an advantageous gaming state than the purple lighting. , The first rare role (center cherry) inside may be uncomfortable or distrustful that the degree of expectation at the time of winning is suddenly low. Also, if the lamp is switched from red to purple after 32 games from the center cherry internal winning, there is a sense of incongruity or distrust that the expectation at the internal winning of the second rare role (strong plum) may have suddenly decreased. May give a feeling.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can reduce giving an uncomfortable feeling or distrust to a player when the suggestion effect is finished.

(1) In order to achieve the above object, a slot machine according to the present invention includes:
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable (for example, When a display result is derived to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, one game is completed, and a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) that can receive a prize according to the display result derived to the variable display device. ) And
Whether or not to grant a right (for example, AT or AT continuation) to be controlled to an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when an internal winning is performed for a cherry or a cherry + 1 piece combination) A right grant determining means stage to be determined (for example, the processing of steps Sd5 to Sd11 executed by the sub-control unit 91);
When the decision was made to impart the right, Oite a predetermined period from when the predetermined condition is satisfied until a predetermined number of games has elapsed (e.g., between 32 gaming after winning the AT and AT continued) before Kieu interest gaming state (e.g., aT state) is controlled to a Ruho knowledge, when determining to grant the right has not been made, no notification is controlled in the preferred gaming state in the predetermined period notification means (For example, a process of notifying that AT or AT continuation has been confirmed after the teammate character has performed the victory or draw effect in the battle end effect),
In between the plants regularly, the advantageous tilting effect that the game state is controlled to inflame whether a bulletin is the (e.g., over effect in the battle start effect Battle Battle end effect of between 3 game by the notification means (For example, processing of steps Sd16, Sd17, and Sf6 to Sf8 executed by the sub-control unit 91) for executing a battle effect)
Notification game number determination means for determining the number of notification games, which is the number of games for notifying that the notification means is controlled to the advantageous gaming state (for example, processing of steps Se1 to Se12 executed by the sub-control unit 91);
Game number notifying means (for example, a process of displaying a numerical image of a counter on the liquid crystal display 51) for notifying the number of games that have passed during the predetermined period;
Suggestion effect execution means (for example, a cherry blossom pattern on the liquid crystal display 51) that executes an suggestion effect (for example, a cherry blossom pattern) that suggests an improvement in the success expectation level of the roaring effect when the game number notification means notifies the number of games. To display the counter image)
With
When the predetermined condition is satisfied during the predetermined period (for example, the first cherry or the cherry +1 and the second cherry in the 32 games from the AT continuation lottery by the internal winning of the single player combination) Or, when there is an internal win for Cherry + 1 and there is a lottery for AT or AT continuation), the number of games that can be specified is determined from the number of games that have elapsed since the start of the predetermined period. Updated to the number of games that have passed since the predetermined condition was satisfied (for example, the processes of steps Sf1, Sf2, Sg2, and Sg5 executed by the sub-control unit 91),
The suggestion effect executing means is configured to notify the number of games updated by the game number notification means (for example, when displaying an image of the updated counter value) if the suggestion effect is executed before the update. Continue the suggestion effect (for example, processing of steps Sg5 to Sg7 executed by the sub-control unit 91),
The notification game number determination means determines the notification game number from the number of games after the start of the special period at a rate higher than the number of games before the start of the special period included in the predetermined period (for example, a chance zone (Each percentage with the number of games after the 26th game to be started as the number of notification games is higher than each ratio with the number of games from the first game to the 25th game as the number of notification games)
Further, the suggestion effect executing means includes
When the predetermined condition is satisfied during the predetermined period, a suggestion effect is executed before the update (for example, the counter pattern displayed after the first lottery is a cherry blossom pattern), and the special period before the update when the tilting effect after starting is not controlled in the preferred gaming state by the notification unit as a result of the effect being executed is Ruho knowledge (e.g., directing the ally character is defeated as the battle end effect after chance game is executed The suggestion effect is ended after the turn effect is executed even if the predetermined period before the update has not elapsed (for example, the processes of steps Sf9, Sf10, Sh1 to Sh4 executed by the sub-control unit 91).
It is characterized by that.

  According to such a configuration, when the number of games updated when a predetermined condition is established during a predetermined period, if the suggestion effect is executed before the update, the number of games is updated. Immediately after the suggestion production is not finished. In addition, when the suggestion effect is executed before the number of games is updated, a predetermined period before the update has passed unless it is notified that the game state is controlled after the turn effect after the start of the special period before the update. Even if it is not done, the suggestion effect may be terminated after execution of the roaring effect. In this case, it is more difficult to give the player a sense of discomfort or distrust as if the suggestion effect was suddenly ended than when the suggestion effect was ended when a predetermined period before the number of games was updated. As a result, it is possible to reduce discomfort and distrust to the player when the suggestion effect ends.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
The suggestion effect execution means controls to the advantageous gaming state if the suggestion effect is executed before the update when the predetermined condition is satisfied and the right is granted during the predetermined period. (E.g. cherry blossoms until a notification is made that AT or AT continuation is confirmed when winning AT or AT continuation while displaying the counter image with a cherry blossom pattern) A process of displaying the counter image with a handle may be executed).

  According to such a configuration, if a predetermined condition is established during a predetermined period and a decision to grant a right is made and a suggestion effect is executed before the number of games is updated, the fact that the game state is controlled is notified. Until it is done, the suggestion production that suggests an improvement in the success expectation level of the roaring production is continued, so that the player can recognize that the expectation level that is controlled to the advantageous gaming state is high even after the update, Will improve.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The suggestion effect execution means determines to allow the occurrence of the specific winning during the predetermined period in a case where it is determined that the right is granted when the predetermined specific winning is determined to be permitted. (For example, if you win an internal winning combination of Cherry + 1 piece, if you win an AT or AT continuation at a rate of 100%, you will win an internal winning combination of Cherry + 1 piece and use the middle tier cherry.) If the suggestion effect is executed before the update, the suggestion effect may be continued (for example, notification that AT or AT continuation is confirmed while displaying the counter image with a cherry blossom pattern). Until then, you may execute the process of displaying the counter image with a cherry blossom pattern).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the suggestion effect from being ended in spite of the right granting being confirmed, so that it is possible to further reduce discomfort and distrust to the player.

(4) In the slot machines of (1) to (3) above,
When executing the suggestion effect, the turn effect execution means may execute the turn effect during the special period regardless of whether or not the decision to grant the right is made (for example, a cherry pattern counter). When “” is displayed, a process of executing a battle start effect may be performed at the 26th game of the chance zone start).

  According to such a configuration, when the suggestion effect is executed, the hit effect is always executed during the special period, so that it can be prevented that the player's expectation for the suggestion effect is impaired.

(5) In the slot machines of (1) to (4) above,
Based on the right, a first advantageous gaming state (for example, an AT state where the navigation stock is 1) and a second advantageous gaming state (for example, two or more navigation stocks) which are more advantageous to the player than the first advantageous gaming state. An advantageous gaming state control means (for example, a process for controlling to an arbitrary number of navigation stock AT states) that can be controlled to any of a plurality of advantageous gaming states including
The number-of-games notification means determines a predetermined number of advantageous notification games (for example, when the number of games is controlled to the second advantageous gaming state at a higher rate than the decision to grant the right is made and controlled to the first advantageous gaming state) The number of games to be notified is determined from the number of games whose last digit is “4” or “8”) and the number of games before and after the update is given when the number of games updated by the game number notification means is notified. The number of the notification games may be re-determined based on (for example, the processing of steps Se7 to Se12 and Se27 to Se31 executed by the sub control unit 91 may be executed).

  According to such a configuration, the number of games until the notification of being controlled to the second advantageous gaming state is determined from the number of advantageous notification games, and the game until the notification of being controlled to the first advantageous gaming state is made. The number can be determined from the number of games other than the number of advantageous notification games. In addition, when the number of games updated when a predetermined condition is established within a predetermined period is to be notified, if it is determined to be controlled to the second advantageous gaming state, the number of games updated until the notification is updated From the number of games other than the advantageous notification game number in the number of games in which the number of games until the notification is updated is re-determined from the number of advantageous notification games in the number and when it is determined to be controlled to the first advantageous gaming state Can be redetermined. As a result, the player who recognizes that the number of games until the notification of being controlled to the second advantageous gaming state is determined from the number of advantageous notification games is the number of games other than the number of advantageous notification games. 2 It is possible to reduce the feeling of discomfort and distrust caused by being notified that the game state is controlled to be advantageous.

It is a front view of the slot machine to which the gaming machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention is applied. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a figure which shows a winning line. It is a figure for demonstrating the item relevant to the kind of special combination, the combination of a special role, and the matter related to a special role, the kind of general role, the combination of the design of a general role, and the matter related to a general role. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating a middle stage cherry and a corner cherry. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the combination read as a lottery object combination for every game state, (B) is a figure for demonstrating a lottery object name. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the internal lottery process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the command reception interruption process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the notification game number determination process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the production | presentation pattern selection process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the lottery time counter pattern selection process which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a counter pattern selection table. (A) is a figure for demonstrating an example of the selection table for normal patterns, (B) is a figure for demonstrating an example of the selection table for cherry blossoms. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the counter pattern selection process at the time of a loss which a sub control part performs. (A) is a figure for demonstrating an example of the notification pattern 1 of AT confirmation, (B) is a figure for demonstrating an example of the notification pattern 2 of AT confirmation, (C) is an example of the notification pattern 3 of AT confirmation. It is a figure for demonstrating. (A) is a figure for demonstrating an example of the notification pattern 4 of AT confirmation, (B) is a figure for demonstrating an example of the notification pattern 5 of AT confirmation, (C) is an example of the notification pattern 6 of AT confirmation. It is a figure for demonstrating. (A) is a figure for demonstrating an example of the notification pattern 7 of AT confirmation, (B) is a figure for demonstrating an example of the notification pattern 8 of AT confirmation, (C) is an example of the notification pattern 9 of AT confirmation. It is a figure for demonstrating. (A) is a diagram for explaining an example of an AT-confirmed notification pattern 10, (B) is a diagram for explaining an example of an AT-confirmed notification pattern 11, and (C) is an example of an AT-confirmed notification pattern 12. It is a figure for demonstrating. (A) is a diagram for explaining an example of the display pattern of the counter pattern when the cherry pattern is selected in the first cherry internal winning / AT non-winning, and (B) is the first cherry internal winning / AT not winning. The figure for explaining an example of the display pattern of the counter pattern when the cherry pattern is selected in the winning and the normal pattern is selected in the second cherry internal winning / AT non-winning, (C) is the first cherry internal The figure for explaining an example of the display pattern of the counter pattern when the cherry pattern is selected in the winning / AT non-winning and the second cherry +1 sheet internal winning / mid-stage cherry derivation / normal pattern is selected in the AT winning It is. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the alerting | reporting game number determination process which the sub control part which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention performs.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The above is the outline of the slot machine 1.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the following description, when the portion from the Nth symbol to the N + Mth symbol is described, it is expressed as “M frame”. In other words, for example, when it is expressed within 5 frames from “Black 7” of No. 10 on the left reel 2L, it means symbols from “Black 7” of No. 10 on the left reel 2L to “Orange” of No. 14.

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

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

  For example, when the stop switch 8L is operated when “Black 7” of No. 10 on the left reel 2L is displayed in the lower stage of the fluoroscopic window 3, the No. 10 “of the left reel 2L is displayed on the lower stage of the left reel 2L. Any symbol from “Black 7” to “Orange” of No. 14 will stop. The transparent window 3 has “Black 7 Replay Bell” from No. 10 to No. 12, “Replay Bell Watermelon” from No. 11 to No. 13, and “Bell Watermelon from No. 12 to No. 14”. "Orange", "Watermelon Orange Replay" from No. 13 to No. 15, and "Orange Replay Bell" from No. 14 to No. 16 are derived as display results.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the AT state ends when the predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games) is consumed and the number of navigation stocks in the navigation stock counter set in the RAM 91b becomes zero. Here, the navigation stock indicates an amount (the number of sets in the present embodiment) that can be controlled by the AT due to the large number. By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks, the AT is controlled while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times (for example, 30), and the navigation effect can be executed during that time. 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. In the present embodiment, an AT controlled by consuming one navigation stock number is referred to as one AT.

  The AT state ends when the last navigation stock (one set) is digested, but is not limited to this. For example, it may be terminated when the RT3 state is terminated, or may be terminated when the push order bell is pressed incorrectly. When the push order bell is terminated when the push order is incorrect, it is preferable that the RT3 state is also controlled so as to end when the push order bell is pushed incorrectly. That is, it is preferable that the end condition for the AT state and the end condition for the RT3 state are related to each other.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Therefore, in the above game processing, after the reel rotation is stopped, if any winning combination does not occur, no payout or the like is executed, and the game state is not updated, and one game is finished. In addition, when any winning combination occurs, when a small winning combination or normal replay winning occurs, a payout or the like is executed, and the game state is not updated and one game ends. In addition, when a winning of a re-gamer other than BB, RB, SB, or normal replay (promotion replay, rush replay, fall replay, or control replay) occurs, no payout or the like is executed, and the game state is updated to 1 game. Ends. Note that, regardless of whether or not any winning combination has occurred, when the specific winning combination is won internally, the gaming state is updated and one game is completed. In addition, for example, when a predetermined number of games are consumed without shifting to a new bonus state or advantageous RT state after the bonus state or advantageous RT state ends, whether or not a winning of any combination has occurred is determined. Regardless, it is possible to update the gaming state and end one game.
As a result, in the present embodiment, the display result is derived for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, thereby completing one game.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the command is an internal winning command (step Sd2). When the command is not an internal winning command (step Sd2; No), the sub-control unit 91 executes a process according to the type of command (step Sd17) and ends the process. When the command is an internal winning command (step Sd2; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 stores a winning flag in the RAM 91b (step Sd3) and determines whether the AT flag is on (step Sd4). The AT flag is a flag indicating whether or not the AT state is set in the RAM 91b. The AT flag is turned on when in the AT state, and turned off when not in the AT state.

  When the AT flag is off (step Sd4; No), the sub control unit 91 performs an AT lottery process (step Sd5). After the AT lottery process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT is won by the lottery process (step Sd6). When the AT is won (step Sd6; Yes), the AT flag of the RAM 91b is turned on (step Sd7), and the number of navigation stocks (the number of winning sets) given to the navigation stock counter set in the RAM 91b is added ( Step Sd8), the process proceeds to the next process.

When the AT flag is on (step Sd4; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 performs an AT continuous lottery process (step Sd9). After the AT continuous lottery process, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT continuation is won by the continuous lottery process (step Sd10). When the AT continuation is won (step Sd10; Yes), the number of navigation stocks (the number of consecutively won sets) given to the navigation stock counter set in the RAM 91b is added (step Sd11).
In the present embodiment, in the AT lottery process and the AT continuous lottery process, the winning rate is 10% if the winning flag is cherry, the winning rate is 100% if the winning combination is cherry + 1, and the winning rate is otherwise. Is set in advance to be 0%.

  If the AT continuation is not won (step Sd10; Yes), or after winning the AT continuation and adding the number of navigation stocks to the navigation stock counter, the sub-control unit 91 refers to the RAM 91b and the winning flag is set to “Normal It is determined whether or not the flag indicates “replay” (step Sd12). When the winning flag is a flag indicating “normal replay” (step Sd12; Yes), the sub control unit 91 executes an internal push order navigation determination process (step Sd13). The internal push order navigation determination process is a process for determining whether to notify the internal push order specified from the received internal winning command. In order to control in this way, the main control unit 41 also distributes the internal pressing order when the internal replay is won internally, and the sub-control unit 91 distributes the “normal replay” win flag. An internal winning command that can specify the internal push order is sent.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  After the internal push order navigation determination process, after turning on the AT flag, or when the AT is not won (step Sd6; No), the sub-control unit 91 stores the information in the ROM 91c based on the AT flag and the winning flag. The stored effect pattern is selected (step Sd14). Here, when the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at the selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery, that is, the winning flag, and is set in the RAM 91b. The selection rate of the production pattern is registered in the production table stored in the ROM 91c, and the sub-control unit 91 refers to the selection rate from the production table according to the winning flag when receiving the internal winning command, An effect pattern is selected according to the selection rate, and the selected effect pattern is set in the RAM 91b. In addition, when the production pattern is already set in the RAM 91b, for example, during the continuous production, the sub control unit 91 proceeds with the process according to the production pattern without selecting a new production pattern.

  After the production pattern is selected, the sub control unit 91 refers to the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91c, acquires the control pattern, and sets the acquired control pattern in the RAM 91b (step Sd15). In the control pattern table, various patterns corresponding to command types are registered for each of a plurality of types of effect patterns. The effect pattern is, for example, a display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51, a lighting mode of the effect effect LED 52, or the like. In accordance with this control pattern table, the sub-control unit 91 controls the production according to the progress of the game.

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

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

  And the sub-control part 91 performs control of an effect according to an effect pattern (step Sd16), and complete | finishes a process. As described above, since the production pattern is selected according to the selection rate, even if the same internal winning command that is the result of the same internal lottery is received, the production pattern is not always the same.

When AT or AT continuation (hereinafter referred to as “AT etc.”) is won in the timer interruption process (sub), a notification game number determination process for notifying that effect is executed. When the sub-control unit 91 starts the notification game number determination process, as shown in FIG. 15, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an internal winning combination has been made for cherry or cherry + 1, that is, whether or not a lottery such as AT has been performed. (Step Se1). When a lottery such as AT is not performed (step Se1; No), the sub-control unit 91 repeats the process of step Se1. Further, when a lottery such as AT is performed (step Se1; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an AT or the like is won (step Se2).
When the AT or the like is won (step Se2; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 refers to the navigation stock counter in the RAM 91b to determine whether or not the navigation stock is two or more (step Se3). In the present embodiment, an AT state in which only one navigation stock is given is an example of the first advantageous gaming state, and an AT state in which two or more navigation stocks are given is an example of the second advantageous gaming state.

  If Navistock is 1 (Step Se3; No), the sub-control unit 91 has a game in which the last digit is other than “4” or “8” among the number of games from the first game to the 32nd game. The number of notification games is determined from the number (other than “4”, “8”, “14”, “18”, “24”, “28”) (step Se4). Note that the 32 game is an example of a predetermined period in which a winning such as AT may be notified. In the present embodiment, the ratios for determining the number of notification games to “26” and “27” for the 26th and subsequent games are 10%, and the ratios for determining “29” to “32” are each 15%. (2 × 10 + 4 × 15 = 80 [%]). In addition, the number of notification games is “1” to “3”, “5” to “7”, “9” to “13”, “15” to “17”, “19” to “23” before the 25th game. , “25” is set in advance so that the ratio is determined to be 1% (20 × 1 = 20 [%], 80 + 20 = 100 [%]).

  When the Navi stock is a winning of 2 or more (step Se3; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 has the last digit of “4” or “8” among the number of games from the first game to the 32nd game. The number of notification games is determined from the number of games (“4”, “8”, “14”, “18”, “24”, “28”) (step Se5). The number of games with the last digit of “4” or “8” is an example of the number of advantageous notification games that are notified when Navistock wins two or more. In the present embodiment, the ratio of determining the number of notification games to “28” after the 26th game is 80%, and “4”, “8”, “14”, “18”, “24” before the 26th game. ”Is set in advance so that the ratio is 4% (1 × 80 + 5 × 4 = 100 [%]).

  When the AT or the like is not won (step Se2; No), or after determining the number of notification games, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not there is a previously determined number of notification games to determine whether or not the current lottery is performed. It is determined whether or not the lottery was performed when the AT was hiding (step Se6). In order to control in this way, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to wait without being controlled by the AT until the number of notification games has passed, without being controlled by the AT immediately after winning the AT. It has become.

If it is not the lottery during AT latency (step Se6; No), the sub-control unit 91 ends the process. Further, when the lottery is during AT latency (step Se6; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the navigation stock is 2 or more in total (step Se7).
When the navigation stock is 1 (step Se7; No), the sub-control unit 91 updates the counter set in the RAM 91b to correspond to the number of notification games before update (corresponds to the number of notification games determined last time). It is determined whether or not the last digit of the updated counter game number) has been changed to a value other than “4” or “8” (step Se8).

Here, the counter is an example of a game number notifying means for notifying the number of games that have passed since a lottery such as AT is performed. The counter of the present embodiment counts from the first game (the lottery game) to the 32nd game (a game in which the predetermined period ends). In addition, the counter of the present embodiment is updated (reset) when there is an AT lottery or an AT continuous lottery during counting, and counts 32 games from the latest lottery even during counting from the previous lottery. Is set to
In order to control in this way, in the present embodiment, apart from a counter for counting numerical values displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, a plurality of lotteries capable of counting 32 games for each lottery such as AT. Counter is set in the RAM 91b.

If the last digit of the number of games corresponding to the number of notification games before the counter update is not other than “4” or “8” (step Se8; No), the last one digit is the number of games other than “4” or “8”. In this way, the number of notification games after the counter update is reset (step Se9), and the process ends. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 shifts the game backward by one game until the last digit of the number of games corresponding to the number of notification games before the counter update becomes other than “4” or “8”. Reset the number of notification games.
When the last digit of the number of games corresponding to the number of notification games before the counter update is other than “4” or “8” (step Se8; Yes), the number of games corresponding to the number of notification games before the counter update is set. The number of notification games after the counter update is reset (step Se10), and the process ends.

When the navigation stock is 2 or more (step Se7; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 sets the last digit of the number of games corresponding to the number of notification games before the update to “4” or “8” by updating the counter. It is determined whether or not it has been changed (step Se11). When the last digit of the number of games corresponding to the number of notification games before the counter update is not “4” or “8” (step Se11; No), the last one digit is the number of games “4” or “8”. The number of notification games after updating the counter is reset (step Se12), and the process is terminated. In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 shifts the game after the counter update until the last one digit of the number of games corresponding to the number of notification games before the counter update becomes “4” or “8”. Reset the number of notification games.
If the last digit of the number of games corresponding to the number of notification games before the counter update is “4” or “8” (step Se11; Yes), the number of games corresponding to the number of notification games before the counter update is counted. The updated number of notification games is reset (step Se10), and the process is terminated.

  In this embodiment, when an effect pattern is selected based on various commands (steps Sd14 and Sd17), an effect pattern selection process shown in FIG. 16 is executed. When the sub-control unit 91 executes the effect pattern selection process, as shown in FIG. 16, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the internal winning of the cherries or cherries + 1 combination is made, that is, whether or not a lottery such as AT has been performed. It is determined whether or not (step Sf1). When a lottery such as AT is performed (step Sf1; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 executes a lottery counter pattern selection process shown in FIG. 17 (step Sf2).

  When executing the lottery counter pattern selection process, the sub-control unit 91 determines a counter pattern from the counter pattern selection table shown in FIG. 18 as shown in FIG. 17 (step Sg1). The counter pattern is a pattern when displaying the counter image, and is an example of a suggestive effect that suggests the possibility of winning such as AT. The counter pattern of the present embodiment has a normal pattern and a cherry pattern, and when displayed in a cherry pattern, it is easier to be notified of winnings such as AT than when displayed in a normal pattern, and the player's expectation level Is set in advance so as to increase.

  Here, the counter pattern selection table will be described. In the counter pattern selection table, as shown in FIG. 18, the selection rate of the counter pattern (normal pattern, cherry pattern) is set corresponding to the lottery result such as AT. Specifically, the counter pattern selection table is set so that the selection ratio of the normal pattern is 20% and the selection ratio of the cherry pattern is 80% when the AT or the like is won. Further, the counter pattern selection table is set so that the selection ratio of the normal pattern is 80% and the selection ratio of the cherry pattern is 20% when the AT or the like is not won.

  Returning to FIG. 17, after the counter pattern is determined, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the counter image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 (step Sg2). When the counter is not displayed (step Sg2; No), the sub-control unit 91 sets 1 to the counter (step Sg3), selects the determined counter pattern (step Sg4), ends the processing, and finishes the process. Returning to step Sf2 of FIG. When the counter is displayed (step Sg2; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 updates (resets) the counter to 1 (step Sg5), and determines whether or not the displayed counter pattern is a cherry blossom pattern. (Step Sg6). If the displayed counter pattern is not a cherry blossom pattern (step Sg6; No), the sub-control unit 91 selects the determined counter pattern (step Sg4) and ends the process. If the displayed counter pattern is a cherry pattern (step Sg6; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 continues to select a cherry pattern (step Sg7), ends the process, and returns to step Sf2 in FIG. .

Returning to FIG. 16, when the lottery such as AT is not performed (step Sf <b>1; No), or after executing the lottery counter pattern selection process, the sub-control unit 91 displays the counter image on the liquid crystal display 51. It is determined whether or not (step Sf3).
When the counter is displayed (step Sf3; Yes), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the battle effect is being executed (step Sf4).

Note that the battle effect is an example of a roaring effect that informs the presence / absence of winning after hitting an AT or the like over three games. The battle effect of the present embodiment is composed of a battle start effect of the first game, an effect during the battle of the second game, and a battle end effect of the third game. The battle start effect is an effect in which an ally character and an enemy character appear and notify the start of the battle. The effect during the battle is an effect in which the ally character and the enemy character repeat attack and defense. The battle end effect is an effect of notifying the result of victory, draw or defeat of the ally character.
Note that, in the battle end effect, when the victory / draw of the teammate character is notified, it is set in advance so that the confirmation of AT or the like is notified after the notification. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the number of notification games is determined, the teammate character wins or draws in the battle end effect, and when the number of notification games is not determined, the teammate character is determined in the battle end effect. Set to defeat.

  When the battle effect is being executed (step Sf4; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not it is three games before the notification game number determined in the notification game number determination process (step Sf5). When the number of notification games is not three games before (step Sf5; No), the sub-control unit 91 uses the normal pattern selection table shown in FIG. 19A or the cherry pattern selection table shown in FIG. 19B. An effect including a battle start effect is selected (step Sf6). In this case, an effect in which the teammate character loses in the battle end effect after 3 games is executed.

Here, the normal pattern selection table and the cherry pattern selection table will be described. In the normal pattern selection table and the cherry pattern selection table, as shown in FIGS. 19A and 19B, the selection rate of the battle effect corresponding to the number of elapsed games from the lottery such as AT is set. ing.
Specifically, the normal pattern selection table is set so that the selection ratio of the battle effect is 10% when the number of games from the lottery is “1” to “25”. The normal pattern selection table is set so that the selection ratio of the battle effect is 50% when the number of games from the lottery is “26” to “30”. The normal pattern selection table is set so that the selection ratio of the battle effect is 20% when the number of games from the lottery is “31” or “32”.

  Here, when the battle effect is selected, the battle start effect is executed in the selected game, the effect during the battle is executed after one game, and the battle end effect (the effect that the teammate character is defeated) after two games. Executed. For this reason, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 always selects the in-battle effect and the battle end effect regardless of the selection rate between the two games from the game in which the battle start effect is selected. In the present embodiment, the game period from the 26th game to the 30th game with a high selection rate of battle production is called a chance zone.

  In addition, the cherry blossom pattern selection table is set so that the selection ratio of the battle effect is 20% when the number of games from the lottery is “1” to “25”. In addition, the cherry blossom pattern selection table is set so that the selection ratio of the battle effect is 100% when the number of games from the lottery is “26”. That is, when the counter pattern is a cherry blossom pattern, a battle effect is always executed for three games after the chance zone is started. The cherry blossom pattern selection table is set so that the selection ratio of the battle effect is 60% when the number of games from the lottery is “29” or “30” which is the number of remaining games in the chance zone. The cherry blossom pattern selection table is set so that the selection ratio of the battle effect is 30% when the number of games from the lottery is “31” or “32”.

  In this embodiment, when each selection table is used, sub-control is performed when there is a re-lottery such as AT in 32 games from a lottery such as AT, and a plurality of lottery counters count the number of games. The unit 91 determines whether or not to select the battle effect at the maximum selection rate among the selection rates corresponding to the number of games.

Returning to FIG. 16, when it is three games before the number of notification games (step Sf5; Yes), the sub control unit 91 selects an effect including a battle start effect (step Sf7). In this case, the teammate character performs an effect of winning or drawing in the battle end effect after three games.
When the counter is not displayed (step Sf3; No), or when the battle effect is being executed (step Sf4; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 selects the effect corresponding to each state (step Sf8), the process is terminated. At this time, when the battle effect is being executed (step Sf4; Yes), the battle effect or the battle end effect is selected.

  Further, after selecting the effect, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the battle end effect that the teammate character loses is selected (step Sf9). When the defeat battle end effect is not selected (step Sf9; No), the sub-control unit 91 ends the process, and when the defeat battle end effect is selected (step Sf9; Yes), the sub-control unit 91. Performs the defeat counter pattern selection process shown in FIG. 20 (step Sf10).

  When the lottery counter pattern selection process is executed, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the battle end effect is an effect after the chance zone as shown in FIG. 20 (step Sh1). If the effect is not after the chance zone (step Sh1; No), the sub-control unit 91 ends the process and returns to step Sf10 in FIG. If the production is after the chance zone (step Sh1; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the counter has been reset (step Sh2).

  If the counter has not been reset (step Sh2; No), the sub-control unit 91 ends the process and returns to step Sf10 in FIG. When the counter is reset (Step Sh2; Yes). The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the last determined counter pattern is a normal pattern (step Sh3). If the last counter pattern is not a normal pattern (step Sh3; No), the sub-control unit 91 ends the process and returns to step Sf10 in FIG. Moreover, when the last counter pattern is a normal pattern (step Sh3; Yes). The sub-control unit 91 selects the normal pattern as the counter pattern (step Sh4), ends the process, and returns to step Sf10 in FIG.

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

Next, specific control of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.
When the sub-control unit 91 wins an internal winning combination of cherry or cherry + 1, the sub-control unit 91 draws an AT or the like and displays an image of a counter that counts 32 games from the internal winning on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, when the counter is displayed after the lottery, the sub-control unit 91 resets the count display of the counter and resets the 32 counts from the latest internal winning when the AT or the like is re-lotted in the cherries or cherries + 1 sheet combination. Recount the game.
Here, the sub-control unit 91 determines the number of notification games for notifying that it is determined to be controlled by the AT from among the 32 games displayed on the counter when the AT is won. At this time, when the counter is updated by re-lottery such as AT, the number of notification games after the counter update may be changed from the number of games corresponding to the number of notification games before the counter update. Hereinafter, patterns 1 to 12 that can occur as notification patterns for AT determination will be described.

[Pattern 1]
Pattern 1 is a pattern in which the AT confirmation is notified to the number of notification games determined when the AT is not won in the first lottery and the navigation stock is won in the second lottery. For example, as shown in FIG. 21A, the sub control unit 91 may win the AT three games after the first lottery and determine the number of notification games to be “5”. In this case, since there is no notification game number before the counter update, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the AT confirmation when the counter reaches “5” as it is.

[Pattern 2]
The pattern 2 is a pattern in which the timing for notifying the AT confirmation is not changed when the navigation stock is won in the first lottery and the AT is not won in the second lottery. For example, as shown in FIG. 21B, the sub-control unit 91 may update the counter from the second lottery after the third game after determining the number of notification games to “5” at the time of the first win. is there. In this case, the number of games corresponding to the notification game number “5” before the counter update is “3”. “3” is not the number of games whose last digit is “4” or “8”, but the number of games that can be notified of AT confirmation of Navistock being 1. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the AT confirmation when the updated counter reaches “3”.

[Pattern 3]
Pattern 3 is a pattern in which the timing for notifying the AT confirmation is changed when the AT with the Navistock is won in the first lottery and the AT is not won in the second lottery. For example, as shown in FIG. 21C, the sub control unit 91 may update the counter from the second lottery after the third game after the number of notification games is determined to be “6” at the time of the first win. is there. In this case, the number of games corresponding to the notification game number “6” before the counter update is “4”. Since “4” is the number of games for which the Navistock reports an AT of 2 or more, it is impossible to report the AT confirmation that the Navistock is 1. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 shifts the number of notification games by one from “4” and re-determines it as “5” which can notify the AT confirmation that the navigation stock is 1, and the updated counter becomes “5”. AT confirmation is notified when

[Pattern 4]
Pattern 4 is a pattern in which the timing for notifying the AT confirmation is not changed when the navigation stock is won in the first lottery and the navigation stock is won in the second lottery. For example, as shown in FIG. 22A, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the number of notification games is “6” at the time of the first winning, updates the counter at the second winning after three games, and notifies The number of games may be determined as “5”. In this case, the navigation stock is a total of two ATs, and the number of games corresponding to the notification game number “6” before the counter update is “4”. “4” is the number of games in which Navistock can notify an AT of 2. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 notifies AT confirmation when the updated counter becomes “4”.

[Pattern 5]
The pattern 5 is a pattern in which the timing for notifying the AT confirmation is changed when the navigation stock wins the 1 AT in the first lottery, and the navigation stock wins the 1 AT in the second lottery. For example, as shown in FIG. 22B, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the number of notification games is “5” at the time of the first winning, updates the counter at the second winning after three games, and notifies The number of games may be determined as “5”. In this case, the navigation stock is a total of two ATs, and the number of games corresponding to the number of notification games “5” before updating the counter is “3”. “3” cannot notify that the Navistock has confirmed the AT of 2. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 re-determines the number of notification games from “3” to “4” shifted by one, and notifies the AT confirmation when the updated counter becomes “4”.

[Pattern 6]
Pattern 6 is a pattern in which the timing for notifying AT confirmation is not changed when the first lottery wins an AT with 1 Navistock and the second lottery wins 2 or more ATs. For example, as shown in FIG. 22C, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the number of notification games is “6” at the time of the first winning, and then at the time of the second winning after three games (Navistock 2). The counter may be updated to determine the number of notification games as “4”. In this case, the navigation stock is a total of three ATs, and the number of games corresponding to the number of notification games “6” before the counter update is “4”. “4” is the number of games in which Navistock can report 3 ATs. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 notifies AT confirmation when the updated counter becomes “4”.

[Pattern 7]
Pattern 7 is a pattern in which the timing for notifying AT confirmation is changed when the first lottery wins the AT with 1 Navistock and the second lottery wins 2 or more ATs. For example, as shown in FIG. 23A, the sub-control unit 91 determines the number of notification games to be “5” at the time of the first winning, and then at the time of the second winning after three games (Navistock 2). The counter may be updated to determine the number of notification games as “4”. In this case, the navigation stock is a total of three ATs, and the number of games corresponding to the notification game number “5” before the counter update is “3”. “3” cannot notify that the Navistock has decided 3 AT. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 shifts the number of notification games by one from “3” and re-determines it as “4” that can notify the AT confirmation that the Navistock is 2, and the updated counter becomes “4”. AT confirmation is notified when In this case, as a result, the number of notification games determined at the time of the second winning is “4”.

[Pattern 8]
Pattern 8 is a pattern in which the timing for notifying the AT confirmation is changed when the navigation stock is won for the AT with 1 Navi in the first lottery and the AT for 1 with Navistock is also won in the second lottery. For example, as shown in FIG. 23B, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the number of notification games is “5” at the time of the first winning, updates the counter at the second winning after four games, and notifies The number of games may be determined as “4”. In this case, the navigation stock is a total of two ATs, and the number of games corresponding to the notification game number “5” before the counter update is “2”. “2” cannot notify that the Navistock has confirmed AT of 2. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 shifts the number of notification games from “2” to “4”, and re-determines it as “4”, which can notify the AT confirmation that the navigation stock is 2, and the updated counter becomes “4”. AT confirmation is notified when The number of games to be shifted is set to be as small as possible. That is, “4” where the number of shifted games is 2 is prioritized over “8” where the number of shifted games is 6.

[Pattern 9]
The pattern 9 is a pattern in which the timing for notifying the AT confirmation is not changed when the navigation stock wins two or more ATs in the first lottery and the navigation stock wins one AT in the second lottery. For example, as shown in FIG. 23C, the sub-control unit 91 determines the number of notification games to be “8” at the time of the first winning (Navistock 2), and at the time of the second winning after five games. The counter may be updated to determine the number of notification games as “5”. In this case, the navigation stock is a total of three ATs, and the number of games corresponding to the notification game number “8” before the counter update is “4”. “4” is the number of games in which Navistock can notify an AT of 2. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 notifies AT confirmation when the updated counter becomes “4”.

[Pattern 10]
Pattern 10 is a pattern in which the timing for notifying AT confirmation is changed when Navistock wins two or more ATs in the first lottery, and Navistock wins two or more ATs in the second lottery. . For example, as shown in FIG. 24A, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the number of notification games is “4” at the time of the first winning (Navistock 2), and then at the second winning after three games. The counter may be updated to (Navistock 2) to determine the number of notification games as “4”. In this case, the navigation stock is a total of four ATs, and the number of games corresponding to the number of notification games “4” before the counter update is “2”. “2” cannot notify that the Navistock has decided 4 AT. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 shifts the number of notification games from “2” by two to re-determine it as “4” which can notify the AT confirmation that the navigation stock is 4, and the updated counter becomes “4”. AT confirmation is notified when In this case, as a result, the number of notification games determined at the time of the second winning is “4”.

[Pattern 11]
The pattern 11 is a pattern in which the timing for notifying the AT confirmation is not changed when the navigation stock wins two or more ATs in the first lottery and the navigation stock wins two or more ATs in the second lottery. For example, as shown in FIG. 24B, the sub-control unit 91 determines the number of notification games as “8” at the time of the first winning (Navistock 2), and then at the time of the second winning after five games. The counter may be updated to (Navistock 2) to determine the number of notification games as “4”. In this case, the navigation stock is a total of four ATs, and the number of games corresponding to the notification game number “8” before the counter update is “4”. “4” is the number of games in which Navistock can notify the AT of 4. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 notifies AT confirmation when the updated counter becomes “4”. In this case, as a result, the number of notification games determined at the time of the second winning is “4”.

[Pattern 12]
The pattern 12 is a pattern in which the timing for notifying the AT confirmation is changed when the navigation stock wins two or more ATs in the first lottery and the navigation stock wins two or more ATs in the second lottery. . For example, as shown in FIG. 24C, the sub-control unit 91 determines the number of notification games as “28” at the time of first winning (Navistock 2), and then at the time of the second winning after 28 games. The counter may be updated to (Navistock 2) to determine the number of notification games as “4”. In this case, the navigation stock is a total of four ATs, and the number of games corresponding to the notification game number “28” before the counter update is “1”. When “1” is selected, Navistock cannot report the AT confirmation of 4. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 shifts the number of notification games by three from “1” to redetermine the navigation stock as “4” that can notify the AT confirmation of 4 and the updated counter becomes “4”. AT confirmation is notified when In this case, as a result, the number of notification games determined at the time of the second winning is “4”.

  In FIG. 24C, the counter is updated at the time of the second winning after 28 games (Navistock 2), and the number of notification games is determined to be “8” after 32 games from the time of the first winning. Even in such a case, the sub-control unit 91 re-decides the number of notification games to “4” and notifies the AT confirmation when the updated counter becomes “4”. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 can notify the AT confirmation with the number of games in which the last digit of the counter is “4” or “8” within 32 games from the first winning.

  Further, when the sub-control unit 91 internally wins the cherry or cherry + 1 combination, the sub-control unit 91 displays the counter image with the selected counter pattern. At this time, if the counter is updated by performing internal lottery again for the cherry or cherry + 1 combination and performing the re-lottery such as AT while the counter is displayed, the counter pattern may be updated together. Hereinafter, the display pattern of the counter pattern will be described.

First, a description will be given of a pattern in which the counter pattern is not changed because the AT or the like is not re-drawn.
For example, as shown in FIG. 25 (A), the sub-control unit 91 selects the cherry blossom pattern in the first cherry win and makes no AT win, and then does not perform the second AT re-lottery in 32 games. Sometimes. In this case, the sub-control unit 91 executes a battle start effect on the 26th game starting the chance zone from the cherry win, an effect during the battle on the 27th game, and a battle end effect on the 28th game (effect that the teammate character loses). To do. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 expects that the player is likely to be notified of AT confirmation after the 29th game after continuously displaying the cherry-pattern counter from “1” to “28”. Therefore, “29” to “32” after the end of the battle effect continue to display the cherry pattern counter.

Next, a description will be given of a pattern in which the counter pattern is changed by performing a lottery such as AT.
For example, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), the sub-control unit 91 selects the cherry pattern in the first cherry win and selects the normal pattern in the second cherry win after 4 games after selecting the AT non-win. In addition, AT may not be selected. In this case, after the sub-control unit 91 continues to display the cherry pattern counter from “1” to “3”, it is expected that there is a high possibility that the player will be notified of AT confirmation even after the counter is updated. Therefore, the cherry blossom counter continues to be displayed after the counter update.

  At this time, the number of games corresponding to the number of games “26” starting the chance zone from the first cherry win is “23”. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 executes the battle effect (the effect that the teammate character is defeated) when the counter is “23” to “25”. In addition, since the normal pattern is selected in the second cherry winning, and the battle effect is produced after the first chance zone starts, the sub-control unit 91 sets the cherry pattern from “1” to “25” after the counter update. Are continuously displayed, and “26” to “32” after the end of the battle effect are changed from the cherry pattern to the normal pattern counter and displayed. That is, the sub-control unit 91 recognizes that the player has not won the first AT lottery and that it is unlikely that the second AT lottery has been won. Change the pattern.

Finally, a pattern in which the counter pattern is not changed even if re-lottery such as AT is performed will be described.
For example, as shown in FIG. 25 (C), the sub-control unit 91 selects the cherry pattern in the first cherry winning and makes the AT non-winning, then the second cherry + 1 winning combination after 4 games ( In the middle-stage cherry derivation), a normal pattern may be selected, an AT win may be selected, and the number of notification games may be determined to be “28”. In this case, similarly to the pattern shown in FIG. 25B, the sub-control unit 91 continues to display the cherry pattern counter from “1” to “3”, and then displays the cherry pattern counter even after the counter is updated. At the same time, when the counter is “23” to “25”, the battle effect (the effect that the ally character is defeated) is executed.

In addition, at this time, AT winning is confirmed by the 2nd cherry +1 piece combination, and it is confirmed that the effect that the ally character wins in the subsequent battle effects is executed. For this reason, the sub-control unit 91 continues displaying the cherry pattern counters from “1” to “25” after the counter update, and “26” to “28” after the end of the first battle effect is also cherry patterns. Continue to display the counter. That is, the sub-control unit 91 does not change the counter pattern until the AT confirmation is notified in order to expect the player to be highly likely to win the second AT lottery.
Then, after the end of the second battle effect, the sub-control unit 91 ends the counter display and controls the AT.

  In the example shown in FIG. 25 (C), when the middle cherries are derived in the 32 games after the counter is displayed in the cherry blossom pattern in the first lottery, and the player can recognize the AT or the like, The display of the cherry blossom pattern is continued, but it is only necessary that the player can recognize the determination of AT or the like without deriving the middle cherry. For example, the display of the cherry blossom pattern may be continued when an effect suggesting that the winning combination of cherry + 1 is executed.

In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25 (C), even if the player is not able to recognize the confirmation of AT or the like, in the 32 games after displaying the counter with a cherry pattern from the first lottery. When the second lottery is performed and an AT or the like is won, the counter pattern is not changed from the cherry blossom pattern until the AT confirmation is notified regardless of the selected counter pattern.
That is, in the present embodiment, when the second lottery is performed and the normal pattern is selected in the 32 games after the counter is displayed with the cherry blossom pattern from the first lottery, the AT or the like is won by the second lottery. If not, the counter pattern is always changed from the cherry pattern to the normal pattern. However, the counter pattern may not be changed from the cherry blossom pattern to the normal pattern even if the AT or the like is not won in the second lottery. For example, even if the second lottery is not won by AT, etc., the cherry blossom pattern is displayed at a rate of 50% in order to expect that the player may have won the AT etc. You may continue.

  Although illustration is omitted, in this embodiment, when the cherry blossom pattern is selected by performing the second lottery in 32 games after displaying the counter with the normal pattern from the first lottery, On the other hand, the counter pattern is changed from the normal pattern to the cherry tree pattern at the same time as updating the counter in order to expect that there is a high possibility that the AT confirmation is notified.

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

  As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 updates the counter when the second lottery such as AT is performed in 32 games from the first lottery such as AT. Then, the number of games from the second lottery is displayed. At this time, as shown in FIG. 25B, the sub-control unit 91 continues the cherry pattern after the update if the counter pattern before the update is the cherry pattern. For this reason, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the cherry tree pattern is not changed to the normal pattern immediately after the counter game number is updated. In addition, as shown in FIG. 25 (B), the sub-control unit 91 has an effect that the counter pattern at the time of the first winning is a cherry pattern, and the teammate character is defeated by the battle effect after the first chance zone starts. If it is executed and there is no confirmation notification such as AT, the cherry tree pattern is changed to the normal pattern after the battle effect even if 32 games have not elapsed. For this reason, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the counter pattern is suddenly changed for the player rather than changing the counter pattern from the cherry pattern to the normal pattern when 32 games have passed since the first winning. It is difficult to give a sense of discomfort and distrust.

  As a result, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is more uncomfortable for the player when changing the counter pattern than the slot machine that changes to a counter pattern with a low expectation level immediately after the counter update or after 32 games have elapsed. Or giving distrust.

In addition, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 may perform AT or the like if the counter pattern of the first counter display is a cherry blossom pattern when the AT is won at the time of the second lottery or the like. The cherry blossom pattern is continued until the confirmation of is confirmed.
By doing in this way, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment can make a player recognize that the degree of expectation of winning the AT etc. is high even after updating the counter, and the interest of the game is improved. .

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25 (C), the sub-control unit 91 derives the middle cherries at the second lottery such as AT, and the player wins the AT. If the counter pattern of the first counter display is a cherry blossom pattern, the cherry blossom pattern is continued until the confirmation of AT or the like is notified.
By doing so, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can prevent the counter pattern from being changed from the cherry blossom pattern to the normal pattern even though the AT or the like has been determined. It is possible to further reduce the feeling of discomfort and distrust to the player than the slot machine that changes to a counter pattern with a low degree.

Further, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 25 (A) to 25 (C), the sub-control unit 91 wins an AT or the like when displaying a counter with a cherry blossom pattern. Regardless of whether or not, the battle effect is executed after the chance zone starts.
By doing in this way, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment can prevent impairing the player's expectation for the cherry blossom pattern.

Furthermore, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 22 (A) to 24 (C), the sub-control unit 91 sets the last one digit to “ The number of games other than “4” and “8” is notified of the determination of the AT, etc., and when the Nutstock is winning two or more ATs, the final one digit is “4” and the number of games of “8” is determined Inform. The sub-control unit 91 then updates the counter so that the last one digit of the number of notification games at the time of winning such as an AT with a navigation stock of 1 becomes “4”, “8”, or an AT with a navigation stock of 2 or more. When the last digit of the number of notification games at the time of winning is other than “4” or “8”, the number of notification games is changed (redetermined).
In this way, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the number of games to be notified that an AT or the like having a navigation stock of 2 or more has been determined is determined from the last one digits “4” and “8”. Give a sense of incongruity or distrust to the player who recognizes the fact that the confirmation of AT etc. with Navi Stock of 2 or more is notified with the number of games other than the last one digit “4”, “8” Can be prevented.

[Embodiment 2]
Next, a slot machine to which the gaming machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention is applied will be described. Since the slot machine of the present embodiment has a configuration common to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment described above, the configuration different from the first embodiment will be mainly described here.

  The slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment has a configuration in which the number of notification games is determined every time an AT or the like is won in the notification game number determination process. For this reason, the number of notification games determined at the time of re-winning is updated every time there is a re-winning of AT or the like in 32 games from the first time of winning AT or the like. On the other hand, the slot machine of the present embodiment does not determine the number of notification games every time an AT or the like is won in the notification game number determination process, and every time there is a re-winning such as an AT in 32 games from the first winning. The number of notification games at the time of re-winning is not determined.

  When the sub-control unit of the second embodiment starts the notification game number determination process, as shown in FIG. 26, the sub-control unit determines whether or not a lottery such as an AT or the like has been won by winning an internal winning combination of cherry or cherry + 1 (step). Se21). When a lottery such as AT is not performed (step Se21; No), the sub-control unit 91 repeats the process of step Se1. Further, when a lottery for AT or AT continuation is performed (step Se21; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the lottery is performed when the AT is hiding (step Se22).

  If it is not the lottery during the AT latency (step Se22; No), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT or the like has been won (step Se23). When the AT or the like has not been won (step Se23; No), the sub-control unit 91 ends the process, and when the AT or AT continuation has been won (step Se23; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 has the RAM 91b. The navigation stock counter is referred to, and it is determined whether or not the navigation stock has won two or more (step Se24). When the navigation stock is 1 (No at Step Se24), the sub-control unit 91 determines the number of notification games from the number of games other than “4” or “8” as the last digit (Step Se25), and processing Exit. If the navigation stock is a winning of 2 or more (step Se24; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 determines the number of notification games from the number of games whose last digit is “4” or “8” (step Se26). The process is terminated. In the present embodiment, the ratio for determining the number of notification games is set to the same value as in the first embodiment.

  In addition, when the lottery is during AT latency (step Se22; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the navigation stock is 2 or more (step Se27). If the navigation stock is 1 (step Se27; No), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the last one digit of the number of games corresponding to the number of notification games before the update is other than “4” or “8” by updating the counter. It is determined whether or not (step Se28). If the last digit of the number of games corresponding to the number of notification updated games is other than “4” or “8” (step Se28; Yes), the process is terminated without re-determining the number of games, and the counter If the last digit of the number of games corresponding to the number of notification games before the update is not “4” or “8” (step Se28; No), the last digit is the number of games other than “4” or “8”. In this manner, the number of notification games after the counter update is re-determined (step Se29), and the process is terminated.

  When the navigation stock is 2 or more (step Se27; Yes), the sub-control unit 91 indicates that the last digit of the number of games corresponding to the number of notification games before update is “4” or “8” by updating the counter. It is determined whether or not there is (step Se30). When the last digit of the number of games corresponding to the number of notification games before the counter update is “4” or “8” (step Se30; Yes), the processing is terminated without re-determining the number of games, and before the counter is updated. If the last digit of the number of notification games is not “4” or “8” (step Se30; No), the number of notification games after updating the counter so that the last digit is “4” or “8”. Is determined again (step Se31), and the process is terminated. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 re-determines the number of notification games after updating the counter as in the first embodiment.

  Therefore, in the slot machine of this embodiment, even if there is a re-winning of AT etc. in 32 games from the first win, the number of games corresponding to the number of notification games at the time of the first win is the number of navigation stocks won. If notification is possible, the number of notification games is not re-determined, and AT confirmation is notified to the number of games corresponding to the number of notification games at the time of first winning. As a result, the slot machine according to the present embodiment does not require a process of determining the number of notification games at the time of re-winning every time there is a re-winning such as AT in 32 games from the first win.

  As described above, the slot machine of the present embodiment can omit the process of determining the number of notification games at the time of re-winning every time there is a re-winning such as AT in 32 games from the first win. Compared to the slot machine 1 of the first embodiment, the computation load and power consumption of the sub-control unit 91 can be reduced.

  In the embodiment described above, the slot machine that defines the AT state and can be controlled to the advantageous gaming state has been described. However, the slot machine is not limited to this, and may be a slot machine that does not define the AT state and does not shift to the AT state. . In this case, any slot machine that can be controlled to a bonus state after the end of the battle effect may be used. That is, the present invention can be applied even to a slot machine in which only a bonus is mounted without mounting AT and RT.

  In the above embodiment, a lottery such as an AT is performed when an internal winning combination is given for a cherry or a cherry + 1 piece. However, a lottery such as an AT may also be performed for other winning combinations or losers. .

  In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not to select the battle effect during the counter display after the AT lottery, but the battle effect may be selected even when the counter display is not being performed.

  In the above embodiment, the battle effect is a three-game continuous effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it may be a two-game or less continuous effect or a four-game or more continuous effect. For example, even if the battle start effect is executed by executing the battle start effect at the first stop of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the effect during the battle at the second stop, and the battle end effect at the third stop, respectively. Good. In addition, when changing the number of games for the battle effect, it is necessary to subtract the number of games for the battle effect from the number of notification games and determine the number of games for starting the battle effect when the number of notification games is set by winning the AT (See step Sf5 in FIG. 16). Therefore, in the case of executing a battle effect that ends in one game, when the number of notification games is determined by winning an AT, the number of notification games is the number of games that start the battle effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, the roaring effect that wins the winning of AT or the like is the battle effect, but it is limited to this if the player can identify that it is an effect that wins the winning and is different from other effects and notifications. It may be other productions. For example, an image of an effect other than the battle effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, a sound indicating the winning of the AT or the like is output from the speakers 53 and 54, or the illumination light of a color that wins the winning of the AT or the like from the effect LED 52 May be output or illumination light may be turned on. Further, for example, a plurality of image display, audio output, and illumination light output (lighting) may be combined.

  In the above embodiment, after the execution of the battle end effect, an image for informing AT confirmation is displayed to notify the confirmation of AT etc., but the player can identify that it is different from other effects and notifications. If there is, it is not limited to this, You may alert | report by another method. For example, the confirmation of AT or the like may be notified by the sound output from the speakers 53 and 54 or the color or lighting of the illumination light output from the effect LED 52. Further, for example, a plurality of image display, audio output, and illumination light output (lighting) may be combined.

  In the above embodiment, the number of games counted by the counter is 32 games. However, the number of games can be arbitrarily set, and can be 31 games or less, or 33 games or more. . In the above embodiment, the chance zone is set to 5 games from the 26th game to the 30th game, but can be set arbitrarily, for example, between 10 games from the 20th game to the 30th game. It is good.

  In the above embodiment, the navigation stock is configured to notify the AT confirmation to the number of games in which the last one digit, which is the number of advantageous notification games from two or more AT winnings, is “4” or “8”. For example, the navigation stock may be configured to notify the AT confirmation from the AT winning number of 3 or more to the advantageous notification game number. In the above embodiment, the number of games with the last digit of “4” or “8” is set as the number of advantageous notification games. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and an arbitrary number of games is set as the number of advantageous notification games. May be. For example, the number of games whose last digit is “7” may be set as the number of advantageous notification games.

  In the above embodiment, images of the number of games between the 32 games after the AT lottery are displayed in ascending order from “1” of the first game to “32” of the 32nd game. ”To“ 1 ”of the 32nd game may be displayed in descending order.

  In the above embodiment, numerical images from “1” to “32” are displayed as counter images. However, the player identifies that the number of games can be specified and is different from other effects and notifications. If possible, the image is not limited to a numerical image. For example, an image of a color corresponding to the number of games may be displayed. Further, for example, the number of games may be notified by sound output from the speakers 53 and 54, the color of illumination light output from the effect effect LED 52, the number of times of lighting, or the like. Further, a plurality of image display, audio output, and illumination light output (lighting) may be combined.

  In the above embodiment, the normal pattern and the cherry blossom pattern are used as the counter pattern, but other counter patterns may be used. The counter pattern is not limited to two patterns, and three or more patterns may be used.

  In the above-described embodiment, the cherry pattern counter pattern is used as the suggestion effect suggesting the possibility of winning such as AT. However, the possibility of winning such as AT may be suggested separately from the counter. Moreover, if it is possible to suggest the possibility of winning, such as AT, and the player can identify that it is different from other performances and notifications, it is not limited to this. Good. For example, an image suggesting the winning probability such as AT is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, a sound suggesting the winning probability such as AT is output from the speakers 53 and 54, or the winning probability such as AT is displayed from the effect effect LED 52. The illumination light of the suggested color may be output or the illumination light may be turned on.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

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

Claims (1)

The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other can be displayed in a variable display device that can be displayed in a variable manner. Is a slot machine in which one game is completed by being derived and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
A right grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant a right to be controlled to an advantageous gaming state advantageous to a player when a predetermined condition is established;
When the decision was made to impart the right, the predetermined condition is controlled to Oite before Kieu interest gaming state in a predetermined time period from established until a predetermined number of games has passed the Ruho knowledge, the A notification means for not performing a notification controlled to the advantageous gaming state in the predetermined period when a decision to grant a right is not made ;
In between the plants regularly, and tilting effect execution means for executing a tilting effect to inflame whether notification is being is controlled to the advantageous gaming state by said notification means,
Notification game number determination means for determining the number of notification games, which is the number of games for notifying that the notification means is controlled to the advantageous gaming state;
A game number notifying means for notifying the number of games that have passed during the predetermined period;
Suggestion effect execution means for executing an suggestion effect that suggests an improvement in the success expectation level of the roaring effect when the game number notification means notifies the number of games;
With
The number-of-games notification means determines the number of games that can be specified when the predetermined condition is satisfied during the predetermined period from the number of games that have elapsed since the start of the predetermined period. Update to the number of games that have passed since it was established,
When the suggestion effect execution means notifies the number of games updated by the game number notification means, if the suggestion effect is executed before the update, the suggestion effect is continued.
The notification game number determination means determines the notification game number from the number of games after the start of the special period at a rate higher than the number of games before the start of the special period included in the predetermined period,
Further, the suggestion effect executing means includes
When the predetermined condition is satisfied during the predetermined period, the suggestion effect is executed before the update, and the turning effect is executed after the start of the special period before the update, and the advantageous game is performed by the notification means as a result of the effect. when the state is not the controlled Ruho knowledge, the slot machine even if not the lapse of a predetermined period before the update is equal to or to terminate the suggested effect after execution of the tilt effect.

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