JP6249986B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to, for example, a slot machine. Specifically, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable is provided. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit The present invention also relates to a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of symbols as identification information drawn on the outer periphery, and each reel has a start lever by a player. Rotation is started by operating, and when the player operates a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the rotation is stopped within a range of a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. . A winning is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all reels is stopped.

  The types of winning combinations include small roles, special roles, and re-playing roles. Here, in the winning of a small role, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small role. In the special role winning, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In the winning of the re-gamer, it is possible to obtain a profit that the next game can be performed without consuming new medals for setting the number of bets.

  In order for winning of each combination to occur, generally, it is a condition that a winning is made by an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when the start lever is operated). In addition, the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination in the internal lottery is aligned with the effective line, and the combination of symbols configuring the winning combination not selected in the internal lottery is not aligned with the effective line. Reel control is performed.

  In addition, such a slot machine is common in that it is a gaming machine that performs a game, but a pachinko gaming machine is a gaming machine that has completely different game contents and gaming methods due to the completely different configuration. Exists. A pachinko machine, for example, hits a pachinko ball into the game area to play a game, and starts displaying the symbol variation on the condition that the pachinko ball wins at a predetermined start port formed in the game area. When the symbol stops, the game is controlled to the jackpot gaming state, and when the probability variation jackpot is reached, after the jackpot gaming state is finished, the next jackpot lottery probability is controlled to be a probability variation state higher than usual. Also, once controlled to the probability variation state, a new jackpot will occur in a relatively short period, but the probability variation jackpot continues to occur, jackpot gaming state → probability variation state → jackpot gaming state It is generally called continuous chain that the game state advantageous to the player continues.

  In such a pachinko gaming machine, in order to increase the player's psychology when being controlled in a gaming state advantageous to the player, an effect that is not executed when not controlled in the advantageous gaming state is performed. . For example, during a round period in which the big prize opening is open in the jackpot game state, a specific effect is performed, or when a continuous change occurs, a specific effect that is not performed with a single jackpot is performed To do. Further, there is also an effect that enhances the player's expectation that it is determined that the game state is controlled to be advantageous (actually not controlled yet).

  A character effect is executed as an effect while being controlled in a gaming state advantageous to such a player, on condition that a predetermined number or more of game balls have won and all the specific types of character effects have been executed. There is a pachinko gaming machine that executes a special performance (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2010-104436 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the rate at which a specific type of character effect that triggers the execution of a special effect is constant. For this reason, the player can be noticed only by executing all the specific types of character effects, and the player's interest in other factors cannot be drawn. As a result, although a special effect is executed, depending on the process until the special effect is executed, the interest of the game cannot be improved, and the game may become monotonous.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can improve the interest of a game through a process until a special performance is executed.

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
First effect executing means capable of executing any of a plurality of predetermined effects in a predetermined period controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player ;
And presentation information storing means for storing the presentation information corresponding to the type of effect that the first demonstration execution means has executed during the predetermined period,
A second effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined special effect when the execution permission condition is satisfied;
The execution permission condition is satisfied in response to the first effect executing means executing all of the plurality of types of effects ,
The first effect execution means executes the one of the plurality of types of effects in the special period of the predetermined period with a higher probability than a period different from the special period , so that the execution is performed during the special period. possibility of permission condition is satisfied becomes higher than a possibility that the execution permission condition in different periods with the time special is established,
The special period is set based on the occurrence of a specific prize in the predetermined period,
The effect information storage means resets the stored effect information based on the passage of the predetermined period.

In addition, you may provide the following structures.
(1) A variable display device capable of starting a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game value and variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified A slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is ended by deriving the display result and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Advantageous period control means for controlling a series of advantageous periods (advantageous periods including preparation AT and ART) more advantageous to the player than the normal period (processing for controlling to the preparation mode or RT by the main control unit 41, sub-control unit 91 for determining to control to AT mode by 91 and processing for controlling to AT mode),
Effect type selection means (sub) for selecting a type of effect (character effect type) executed in the normal period and / or the advantageous period from a plurality of predetermined effects (character effects A to H) Processing for selecting character effects A to H executed by the control unit 91);
Effect executing means for executing the effect selected by the effect type selecting means in the normal period and / or the advantageous period (a process for executing the selected character effect executed by the sub-control unit 91). When,
Means for storing the type of effect executed by the effect executing means in the normal period and / or the advantageous period in a predetermined storage means (storage area of the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91), wherein the advantageous period An effect type storage means that starts a state to be stored in the storage means in response to establishment of a start condition related to the control, and ends a state to be stored in the storage means in response to establishment of an end condition ( A process for setting the character effect execution flag by the sub-control unit 91),
Storage state determination means (sub control unit 91) for determining whether or not the storage state of the storage means is a specific storage state (a state in which all character effect execution flags of character effects C to H are set). A process for determining a character effect execution flag executed by
On the condition that it is determined by the storage state determination means that the specific storage state has been established, special effects (in-special bonus effects 1 to 3) determined in advance become the specific storage state. Special effect execution means that executes at a higher rate than when it is not determined that the process is in progress (a process for selecting an effect during bonus using FIG. 27 executed by the sub-control unit 91, [specific storage state About the relationship between and special effects]),
The effect type selecting means selects the type of effect constituting the specific storage state when the predetermined condition is satisfied (when the condition satisfaction flag 801 is set). Select at a higher rate than when not established.

  According to such a configuration, the effects executed in the normal period and / or the advantageous period from when the start condition related to the control to a series of advantageous periods advantageous to the player is satisfied until the end condition is satisfied. A higher percentage than when the type is stored in the storage unit and the storage state of the storage unit is determined not to be in the specific storage state, provided that the storage state is determined to be in the specific storage state A special performance is performed. In addition, the ratio of selecting the type of production that constitutes the specific storage state is higher when the specific condition is satisfied than when the specific condition is not satisfied. That is, the types of effects constituting the specific memory state are not simply selected according to a uniform ratio, but the types of effects constituting the specific memory state are selected according to the success or failure of the specific condition. Different proportions. For this reason, it is possible to attract the player's interest not only for the execution of the kind of effects constituting the specific memory state but also for the specific condition being satisfied, and to improve the interest of the game Can do.

  Note that the special performance is selected at a higher rate when it is determined that the specific memory state is determined than when it is determined that the specific memory state is not reached. For example, it may not be selected when it is not determined that a specific storage state is set, and may be selected only when it is determined that a specific storage state is set. As a result, it is possible to improve the special feeling of premiere.

(2) In the slot machine of (1), the end condition is that the predetermined period elapses without being controlled again in the advantageous period after the advantageous period ends (after the advantageous period ends, the storage end condition is satisfied) Established)
The effect type storage means continues the control to store when it is controlled again in the advantageous period until the predetermined period elapses after the advantageous period ends after the storage is started (see FIGS. 30 and 31).

  According to such a configuration, even after the end of the advantageous period, it is possible to resume from the storage state at the end of the advantageous period by controlling the advantageous period again in a predetermined period. For this reason, even after the advantageous period is over, the player can have a sense of expectation that the advantageous period will be controlled again in a predetermined period.

  (3) In the slot machine of (2), the predetermined period is a period that is controlled to be in a state that is more likely to be the advantageous period than in a normal state (see the “Maintaining storage state” column).

  According to such a configuration, in a state where the advantageous period is likely to be reached again, the storage state of the effect is maintained, so that it is possible to improve the expectation that the advantageous period will be reached again.

  (4) In the slot machine of (1) above, the termination condition is satisfied when the advantageous period ends (see the column [Regarding termination condition for ending storage] in the modification).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that an effect of a type constituting a specific memory state is executed each time the advantageous period is controlled.

  (5) In the slot machine of any one of (1) to (4), a game-related decision is made by selecting from a plurality of types of options having different advantages for the player, and the specific condition is at least the game decision The determination is made by selecting an option (BB4 or BB5) having an advantage for the player that is equal to or less than a predetermined value from among the plurality of types of options.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by selecting an option having a low advantage.

  It is to be noted that a game-related decision is made by selecting from a plurality of types of options having different advantages for the player, and the specific condition is that the selection ratio is at least a predetermined value among the plurality of types of options in the determination of the game determination means May be established by selecting a predetermined option (single winning of any one of BB1 to BB5).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to further increase the player's interest in making a decision about a game with a low selection ratio, and to improve the interest of the game.

  (6) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (5), when the effect type selection unit selects an effect of a type constituting the specific memory state, the specific memory state is configured. The types of productions that are not yet executed among the types of productions to be selected are selected at a higher rate than the types of production that are already executed (if character effects C to H are selected, those that have not been executed yet) ).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the selection that has no meaning in order to be in the specific memory state even though the type of production that constitutes the specific memory state is selected. Thus, it is possible to further meet the player's expectation that the type of effects constituting the specific memory state is selected.

(7) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (6), before a display result is derived to the variable display device, a special prize (BB1 to BB1) accompanied by a special game state that is advantageous to the player is provided. BB5) and a pre-determining means (internal lottery process) for determining whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings including a special winning (strawberry 1, melon) different from the special winning,
The pre-determining means is a single-deciding means (single winning of the strawberry 1) that decides to allow the occurrence of the specific prize without allowing the occurrence of the special prize as a decision relating to one game; And a simultaneous determination means (strawberry 1 is simultaneously elected as one of BB1 to BB5) for allowing the occurrence of a prize and determining that the specific prize is allowed to occur,
The production type selection means is more effective when the decision is made to allow the occurrence of the specific winning when the decision is made by the single decision means than when the decision is made by the simultaneous decision means. Is selected at a high rate (see FIG. 27).

  According to such a configuration, when it is determined by the single determination means that the generation of the specific winning is permitted, the type of production constituting the specific storage state is selected at a high rate, and therefore determined by the simultaneous determination means. It is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged by not being done.

(8) In any one of the above gaming machines (1) to (7), the game machine includes a privilege granting means (giving a navigation stock) for granting a privilege different from the winning.
The effect execution means establishes a predetermined derivation condition for allowing the variable display device to derive a specific display result (“white 7-white 7-white 7” in the middle horizontal line) (winning the specific role) When you are doing, perform a certain effect (notify the information that can identify that you have won the specific role),
The privilege granting unit grants the privilege when the derivation condition is satisfied,
The effect type selection means selects an effect of a type that constitutes the specific storage state when the specific display result is derived to the variable display device (a specific example of the “about special condition” column in the modification) 2).

  According to such a configuration, the derivation of a specific display result, the provision of a privilege, the execution of a kind of production that constitutes a specific memory state, and the execution of a special presentation are relevant. Can improve the interest of the game.

(9) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (8) above,
Prior determination means (internal lottery processing) for determining whether or not to allow a plurality of types of winnings before the display result is derived to the variable display device;
Derivation operation accepting means (first to third) for accepting, for each of the plurality of variable display areas, an operation for stopping the display state in the variable display area after the display state in all of the plurality of variable display areas is changed. Stop switches 8L to 8R for receiving the stop,
A means for controlling the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with a determination result of the pre-decision means and an operation received by the derivation operation reception means, the display state in all of the plurality of variable display areas Each time the operation is accepted, the derivation control means (reel rotation) is updated so that the display state in the variable display area corresponding to the operation is stopped and the display state in the variable display area is stopped each time the operation is received. Processing) and
Non-stop control means for performing non-stop control for preventing the display state in the variable display area from being stopped by the operation even when the operation is performed (processing for generating freeze),
A notification means (navigation effect execution process) for notifying predetermined information (navigation effect);
The derivation control means, when the determination result of the pre-decision means is any one of a plurality of types of specific results (left pressed grape 1, 2, middle pressed grape 1, 2, right pressed grape 1, 2,) The display state in at least one variable display area is updated to a stopped state after the operation is accepted in a predetermined first stage (a stage where all of the reels 2L to 2R are rotating). In the second stage (the state where the reel corresponding to the first stop is stopped), on the condition that the operation is accepted in a predetermined specific procedure (advantageous operation procedure) corresponding to the type of the specific result, Control to derive advantageous display results (banana grapes) advantageous to the player,
The non-stoppable control means, on condition that the determination result of the prior determination means is any one of the plurality of types of specific results, until the predetermined period has elapsed since the update to the second stage. Unstoppable control is performed (SA05, SA06 in FIG. 11),
The notification means includes
Information corresponding to the type of the specific result (complete navigation effect) is notified in the first stage on the condition that the determination result of the prior determination means is any one of the plurality of types of specific results. First stage notification means (a process for executing a complete navigation effect);
The determination result of the prior determination means is any one of the plurality of types of specific results, updated on the second stage, and the stop impossible control is performed by the stop impossible control means. As a second stage notification means (a process for executing a midway navigation effect) for notifying information corresponding to the type of the specific result (a midway navigation effect) when the stop impossibility control is being performed.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that information corresponding to the type of the specific result is notified in the first stage. Further, even when the information corresponding to the type of the specific result is not notified in the first stage, the advantageous display is displayed when the operation is accepted in the specific procedure corresponding to the type of the specific result in the second stage. The result can be derived, and information corresponding to the type of the specific result can be notified in the second stage. For this reason, even when the information corresponding to the type of the specific result is not notified in the first stage, it can be expected to be notified in the second stage thereafter. As a result, it is possible to maintain the expectation that the advantageous display result is derived, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, generally, when the information corresponding to the type of the specific result is not notified in the first stage, the player performs the operation in the first stage and then keeps the momentum (by inertia). There is a tendency to perform operations in the second stage. For this reason, even if it is configured to notify the information corresponding to the type of the specific result in the second stage, even if the information is not noticed or has been noticed, it has already been operated. Therefore, there is a possibility that the notification itself of the information is wasted. However, according to the above configuration, when the information corresponding to the type of the specific result is notified in the second stage, the variable display area is controlled even if the stop impossible control is performed for a predetermined period and the operation is erroneously performed during that period. The display status at is not stopped. For this reason, the player is surely recognized that the information corresponding to the type of the specific result is notified in the second stage, and the notification itself is prevented from being wasted. be able to.

  The specific procedure described above includes a procedure in which the order of stopping the plurality of reels constituting the variable display device is a specific order, a procedure in which the timing at which the derivation operation accepting unit accepts the operation is a specific timing, and a plurality of reels The order in which the operations are stopped may be in a specific order, and the timing at which the operation is accepted may be a specific timing. Thereby, the variation of a specific procedure can be made abundant.

  The non-stoppable control may be control for preventing the operation from being accepted by the derivation operation accepting means, and even if the operation is accepted by the derivation operation accepting means, Control for not stopping the display state in the variable display area to be performed may be performed.

  Among the plurality of types of identification results described above, a specific procedure corresponding to a predetermined type (for example, a left-pressed grape) corresponds to a procedure other than a specific procedure corresponding to a different type (other than a left-pressed grape) ( FIG. 9). Thereby, since it is impossible to intentionally perform the operation in the specific procedure in a state where the type of the specific result is not known, it is possible to improve the superiority that the information corresponding to the type of the specific result is notified. it can.

  (10) In the slot machine of any one of (1) to (9), when the advantageous display result is derived without the information corresponding to the type of the specific result being notified by the second-stage notification unit Rather, the player is more advantageous when the advantageous display result is derived after the information corresponding to the type of the specific result is notified by the second-stage notification means (see FIG. 21).

  According to such a configuration, in the second stage of the process in which the advantageous display result is derived, the degree of advantage is higher when the information corresponding to the type of the specific result is notified than when the information is not notified. Become. As a result, it is possible to increase the superiority for the player by notifying information corresponding to the type of the specific result in the second stage.

  The degree of advantage is high means that the information corresponding to the type of the specific result is more than when the advantageous display result is derived without the information corresponding to the type of the specific result being notified by the second stage notification unit. May be given at a higher rate when the advantageous display result is derived after the second stage notification means is notified.

  Benefits have a value that directly affects the proportion of gaming value given to players (medal payout rate) to the gaming value used to set the number of bets (probability mode lottery, navigation stock, points, mode, etc.) Does not directly affect the share of the game value given to the player with respect to the game value used to set the number of bets, but is a value that is beneficial to the player in the progress of the game (suggested effect, finalized effect) , A premier effect, etc.) (refer to the “About Benefits” column in the variation).

(11) In the slot machine of any one of (1) to (10), each of the plurality of variable display areas includes a display band in which a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable are arranged in a predetermined order ( The reels 2L, 2C, 2R) can be moved and displayed in a variable manner,
The slot machine is
In a predetermined period in which the non-stop control is performed, the relative positional relationship between the display bands constituting the plurality of variable display areas is a specific positional relationship (for example, the symbols notified by the midway navigation effect are in a straight line) Variation control means (reel effect control) for performing variation control of the plurality of variable display areas so as to have a uniform positional relationship),
Positional relationship specifying means (initial position detection control) for specifying a starting positional relationship (initial positional relationship) that is a relative positional relationship between the display bands when the variation control is started by the variation control unit;
After the variation control means is controlled so that the relative positional relationship between the display bands becomes the specific positional relationship, the relative positional relationship between the display bands is returned to the starting positional relationship, Starting position relationship control means (initial position return control, initial position notification control) for performing control suggesting that the position has returned to the starting position relationship,
The unstoppable control means is configured so that the relative positional relationship between the display bands is controlled by the variation control means so that the relative positional relationship between the display bands becomes the specific positional relationship. Then, the control to return the initial positional relationship to the starting positional relationship and the control indicating that the positional relationship has been returned to the starting positional relationship is performed.

  According to such a configuration, the control of the plurality of variable display areas is performed so that the relative positional relationship between the plurality of display bands becomes the specific positional relationship in the predetermined period during which the stop impossible control is performed. In addition, it is possible to produce an effect with an impact in the display mode of the variable display area, and to specify the positional relationship at the start time, which is the positional relationship between the display bands when the control for performing the effect is started, to be the specific positional relationship Since the relative positional relationship between the display bands is returned to the initial positional relationship after the control until the stop stop control is completed, the derivation can be performed regardless of whether the specific positional relationship is controlled or not. The difficulty of operation by the operating means does not change, and even in the case where control is performed with a specific positional relationship, the fairness of the game can be ensured. Furthermore, after the control to be in the specific positional relationship, not only the positional relationship at the start is returned, but also the control indicating that the positional relationship at the starting time has been returned, and then the stop impossible control is terminated. Therefore, it is possible to notify the player that the positional relationship has been returned to the start position, and it is possible to prevent the operation of the derivation operation accepting unit from being mistaken for the specific positional relationship.

  (12) In the slot machine of (11), there is provided visibility changing means (control for changing the visibility of the reel) that changes the visibility of the variable display area in a predetermined period in which the stop impossible control is performed. .

  According to such a configuration, the visibility of the variable display area is changed during the predetermined period during which the stop impossible control is performed. Therefore, the visibility of the variable display area is not changed without changing the difficulty level of the operation by the derivation operation accepting unit. It is possible to produce effects by changing the sex.

  Note that the visibility of the variable display area may be changed as long as the appearance of the variable display area is different from that before the change.For example, changing the brightness of the variable display area or changing the saturation of the variable display area. It may be anything such as changing, changing the hue of the variable display area, or changing the size of the area where the variable display area can be seen. More specifically, the brightness may be changed from a bright state to a dark state, or from a dark state to a bright state. Moreover, as a case where the saturation of the variable display area is changed, it may be changed from a clear state to an unclear state, or may be changed from an unclear state to a clear state. Moreover, as a case where the hue of the variable display area is changed, the base color may be changed from blue to blue. In addition, as a case where the area of the variable display area can be changed, a part or all of the variable display area may be narrowed by physically blocking it.

  Further, the visibility changing means may be anything that changes the visibility of the variable display area as in the above example, for example, and the visibility of the variable display area is a direct action of the visibility changing means itself. Even if it changes the visibility, the visibility of the variable display area may be changed indirectly by the action of the visibility changing means itself. As the visibility changing means for indirectly changing the visibility of the variable display area, for example, a light emitting means such as a reel LED or a lamp that irradiates light from the back side or the front side to the display band constituting the variable display area. In addition, when the variable display area is configured by an image display such as a liquid crystal display, a backlight that irradiates light to the display screen of the image display may be used. For example, in the case of a reel LED, it can be said that the visibility of the variable display area is indirectly changed by changing the light irradiation mode on the reel. The visibility changing means for directly changing the visibility of the variable display area is, for example, an image display such as a transmissive liquid crystal display arranged on the front side of the display band constituting the variable display area. There may be. In this case, the visibility of the variable display area can be directly changed by executing a predetermined effect (image display or the like) on the image display.

  (13) In the slot machine of (12), the visibility changing means is configured so that the relative positional relationship between the display bands is determined by the fluctuation control means during the predetermined period during which the stop impossible control is performed. The visibility of the variable display area is changed to a different visibility in a period in which the control is performed so as to have a specific positional relationship and a period in which the control is not performed (control for changing the reel visibility). ).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily determine whether or not the control is performed so that the display bands are in a specific positional relationship based on the difference in visibility of the variable display area in the predetermined period during which the stop impossible control is performed. Can do.

It is a front view showing the whole structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control circuit of a slot machine. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and the technical matter relevant to a winning combination, (b) is a symbol combination and special combination of a predetermined special appearance. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to an appearance. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. 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 reel control when a fall replay and other replays are elected redundantly. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning a grape. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control in the case of winning a strawberry. It is a figure for demonstrating a freeze related process. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of a navigation effect. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the production | presentation state in RT, (b) is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a probability state. It is a flowchart for demonstrating point related processing. It is a figure for demonstrating point provision conditions. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for determining a grant point. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for performing difference number corresponding | compatible notification lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for performing notification lot corresponding to total number. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery table used for the production | presentation state lottery when a bonus is won. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery table used for a production | presentation state lottery when a specific combination is won during a bonus. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery table used for the production | presentation state lottery in game states other than a bonus. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for frequency | count determination. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution ratio determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for continuation determination. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the control condition of a reel and a stop switch when a freeze does not generate | occur | produce, (b) is a figure for demonstrating the control condition of a reel and a stop switch when a freeze generate | occur | produces is there. It is a figure which shows the example of a display of a game state effect, a character effect, and an effect during bonus. It is a figure which shows a character selection table. It is a figure which shows a character production execution completion flag and a condition formation flag. It is a figure which shows the production selection table during bonus. It is a figure which shows the specific example of execution of the character production in an advantageous period, and the production during bonus. It is a figure which shows the specific example of execution of the character production in an advantageous period, and the production during bonus.

  Embodiments will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to this embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, "melon (for example, the pattern of area number 18 of the left reel 2L)" and "banana (for example, the pattern of area number 16 of the left reel 2L), respectively. ) "," White grape (for example, the design of area number 3 on the left reel 2L) "," Black grape (for example, the design of area number 17 on the left reel 2L) "," Strawberry (eg, the design of area number 6 on the left reel 2L) ) "," Blank 1 (white star) (for example, symbol of area number 19 on left reel 2L) "," Blank 2 (black star) (for example, symbol of area number 20 on left reel 2L) "," "Black 7 (for example, symbol of area number 14 of left reel 2L)", "White 7 (for example, symbol of area number 21 of left reel 2L)", "BAR (for example, symbol of area number 7 of left reel 2L)" identification Plurality of symbols of capacity is depicted in a predetermined order, one by 21. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively. In addition, the portions other than the portions on which the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are drawn are white, and light is transmitted with high transmittance. The portions on which the symbols are drawn also correspond to the colors of the symbols. It is designed to transmit light.

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

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

  Further, a display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 4) is disposed at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a normally white liquid crystal panel having transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and a transmissive region 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 of the display region 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side through the see-through window 3. There are two types of liquid crystal displays: a non-glare type liquid crystal display with non-glare processing on the surface of the liquid crystal panel and a glare type liquid crystal display with glare processing (gloss processing). In the embodiment, a glare type liquid crystal display in which glare processing is applied to the surface of the display area 51a is used. In addition, a backlight (not shown) that irradiates the display area 51a from behind is provided on the back surface of the display area 51a excluding the transmissive area 51b, and a concealing member that conceals the inside is further provided on the back surface. (Not shown) is provided.

  On the front side (front side in FIG. 1) of the liquid crystal display 51, an instruction (for example, touch operation) from the player to the display surface is detected, and the position (for example, the position where the touch operation is performed) is specified. Light-emitting devices 56a and 56b and light-receiving devices 57a and 57b that constitute a touch panel for the above-described purpose are installed. The light emitting devices 56a and 56b include a plurality of infrared light emitting elements (for example, LEDs). The light receiving devices 57a and 57b include a plurality of infrared light receiving elements (for example, phototransistors).

  The light emitting device 56a and the light receiving device 57a are installed in pairs in the horizontal direction across the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51. The light emitting device 56a and the light receiving device 57a are installed so that infrared rays radiated from the plurality of light emitting elements provided in the light emitting device 56a can be received by the plurality of light receiving elements provided in the light receiving device 57a. Similarly, the light emitting device 56b and the light receiving device 57b are installed in pairs in the vertical direction across the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The light emitting device 56b and the light receiving device 57b are installed so that infrared rays emitted from the plurality of light emitting elements provided in the light emitting device 56b can be received by the plurality of light receiving elements provided in the light receiving device 57b.

  In the present embodiment, infrared grids are formed along the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 by emitting infrared rays from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b. When a touch operation is performed on the display surface by the player, the light receiving devices 57a and 57b detect the shielding of infrared rays and output a signal for specifying the position where the detected light receiving element is arranged. To the touch panel controller 99 described later. The touch panel controller 99 can specify the position where the touch operation is performed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 based on signals from the light receiving devices 57a and 57b, and the touch panel is formed by these. Yes.

  The light emitting devices 56 a and 56 b constituting the touch panel are installed on the left side and the lower side of the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51, and the light receiving devices 57 a and 57 b are installed on the right side and the upper side of the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51. The touch panel can detect a touch operation in an area surrounded by the light emitting devices 56a and 56b and the light receiving devices 57a and 57b, and can specify a position where the touch operation is performed.

  Further, on the front door 1b, a medal is inserted using a medal insertion unit 4 into which a medal can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which a medal is paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player). A single BET switch 5 operated when setting the number of bets for a minute, and using a credit, a specified number of bets determined in accordance with the gaming state within the range (the normal game described later in this embodiment) MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting the state, the preparation mode, and RT (Replay Time) where the winning probability of replay is high, and 2 for bonus, medal and bet stored as credits Settlement switch 10 operated when settling the medals used for setting the number (returning medals used for setting credits and bets), game Start switch 7 is operated to start the reels 2L, 2C, stop switch 8L is operated to stop each rotation of the 2R, 8C, 8R, but are provided operable by the player.

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals acquired during a big bonus, regular bonus, and RT described later, and when an error occurs. A game auxiliary display 12 for displaying an error code indicating the contents and a payout display 13 for displaying the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning are provided.

  Further, on the front door 1b, a 1BETLED 14 that notifies that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, a 2BETLED 15 that notifies that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 bets are set. 3BET LED 16 to notify when lit, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted is lit, start valid LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (previous Waiting state LED 19 for informing that it is in the state of waiting for the start of reel rotation since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the game, during replay informing that it is in the replay game described later An LED 20 is provided.

  Further, inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the betting number setting operation by the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. In the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R that indicate that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective are turned on. (See FIG. 4).

  Further, inside the front door 1b, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for canceling an error state excluding a RAM abnormality error described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, and changing a set value described later A set value display 24 for displaying the set value at that time or during confirmation of the set value, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, which will be described later, are provided in a hopper tank 34 a provided inside the housing 1 a. (See FIG. 2) The flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the side or the medal payout exit 9 side, the inserted medal that is inserted from the medal insertion section 4 and flows down to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector (not shown) having a sensor 31 and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

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

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

  On the front surface of the power supply box 100 is a stop for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function that controls the stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at the end of a big bonus, which will be described later. Switch 36a, for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function for controlling automatic settlement processing (processing for returning (returning) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at the end of a big bonus, which will be described later It functions as an automatic settlement switch 36b, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change mode at startup, and a reset switch for canceling an error state and a stop state except for a RAM abnormality error in a normal state. A reset that functions as a setting switch to change the set value of the winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery, which will be described DOO / setting switch 38, a power switch 39 which is operated to turn ON / OFF the power supply is provided.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. In order to use credits, the single BET switch 5 or the MAX BET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line determined according to the gaming state among the winning lines L1 to L4 (see FIG. 1) becomes effective, and the start switch 7 is operated. Is in a valid state, that is, a state where the game can be started. When medals are inserted beyond the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the lower right direction, the lower stage of the reel 2L, The middle line of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L2 set across the symbols arranged in the upward direction, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the design arranged in a V shape. There are four types of winning lines L3, a lower line of reel 2L, a middle part of reel 2C, a lower part of reel 2R, that is, a winning line L4 set across a reverse V-shaped pattern. In the normal gaming state, the preparation mode, the RT, the big bonus, and the regular bonus, all of the pay lines L1 to L4 are set when a predetermined number of bets are set. It becomes effective. Note that the winning line is not limited to the lines indicated by L1 to L4. For example, the line extending over the symbols arranged in the upper stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the line extending over the symbols arranged in the middle stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. Further, it may include a line extending over the symbols arranged in the lower stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R.

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a role) is set on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L4. When the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped as a display result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). If a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of activated pay lines, the total number of payouts determined for each combination of symbols arranged on the activated pay line is totaled. The total number of medals is awarded to the player. However, an upper limit (15 in this embodiment) is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game. When the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is given. Will be. In addition, when a combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, or 2R on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L4, a game corresponding to the combination of symbols Transition to the state.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start changing the symbols, any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is When operated, the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R stop rotating and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds). The reels 2L, 2C and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will be able to. In other words, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are four frames ahead of them, for a total of five symbols.

  For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, as a result, the symbols from the symbol to six frames ahead can be displayed in the upper row. That is, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated, within 7 frames including the symbols displayed on the lower row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The arranged symbols can be displayed on the winning line.

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

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

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, stop switch 36a, automatic checkout switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101. Yes.

  On the game control board 40, the one-sheet BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the insertion medal sensor 31, the door opening detection switch 25, The reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Are connected, and the detection signals of these connected switches are inputted.

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

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 controls the game, and a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment). Random number generation circuit 42 for generating a random number, sampling circuit 43 for acquiring a random number from the random number generation circuit, and switch detection for detecting a detection signal input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 Circuit 44, motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of flow path switching solenoid 30, and various displays and LEDs connected to game control board 40 The LED drive circuit 47 that controls the power supplied to the slot machine 1 When the voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, an initialization command is not input when the power is turned on or from the main CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 that sometimes gives a reset signal to the main CPU 41a, an electrical connection state between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31, and an electrical connection state between the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 A disconnection monitoring IC 50 for monitoring the above and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

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

  The main control unit 41 is also supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and while the backup power is being supplied, the main CPU 41a performs a refresh operation to hold the data stored in the RAM 41c. It has become so.

  The random number generation circuit 42 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates the value every time a predetermined number of pulses are generated, as will be described later, and the sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42. . The random number generation circuit 42 defines a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number, and in the present embodiment, 0 to 65535 is defined as the range. The main CPU 41a sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 43 according to the processing to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random number (this function is hereinafter referred to as a hardware random number function). Random numbers for internal lottery, which will be described later, are processed by software instead of using the random numbers extracted by the hardware random number function as they are. The main CPU 41a also has a function of updating a numerical value of a specific register by the above-described timer interrupt process (main) and acquiring the updated numerical value as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a software random number function). .

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

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

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

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

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. The transmission line of the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is composed of a strobe (INT) signal line, a data transmission line, and a ground line, and is connected via the effect relay board 80. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not directly connected.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to the light receiving devices 57a and 57b constituting the touch panel described above, and detection signals of the connected light receiving devices 57a and 57b are input to the touch panel controller 99.

  The production control board 90 is connected to electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), production effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. The electrical components are driven based on control by a sub-control unit 91 (described later) mounted on the effect control board 90. The effect control board 90 is connected to the light emitting devices 56a and 56b constituting the touch panel described above, and the light emitting devices 56a and 56b are based on control by a touch panel controller 99 described later mounted on the effect control board 90. To be driven.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and a microcomputer including an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 for performing display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an effect driving LED 52, an LED driving circuit 93 for controlling driving of the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from the speakers 53, 54, Switch detection for detecting a detection signal input from a reset circuit 95 for supplying a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, and switches connected to the effect control board 90 Circuit 96 outputs time information including date information and time information The clock device 97, the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub-control unit 91; A touch panel controller 99 for performing processing for specifying a position where a touch operation is performed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 based on signals from the devices 56b and 57b, other circuits, and the like are mounted. In response to the command transmitted from the game control board 40 and the output information from the touch panel controller 99, various controls for performing the performance are performed, and each part of the control circuit mounted on the performance control board 90 is directly or Control indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). The sub CPU 91a acquires a command from the main control unit 41 based on an input of a strobe (INT) signal output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, and performs a command reception interrupt process for storing the command in the reception buffer. Run. In addition, the sub CPU 91a generates an interrupt at regular intervals and executes a timer interrupt process. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes a power interruption interrupt process according to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Even in the case of shifting to the setting change mode, in principle, information regarding the gaming state (the type of gaming state and the number of remaining games when in the normal gaming state) before the setting changing mode is maintained. Thereby, for example, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode during RT, the game state is controlled such that the replay winning probability of the RT is maintained even after the mode change mode is changed. In addition, when the game is shifted to the setting change mode during the normal game state that ends when the number of games reaches the predetermined number of games, the number of remaining games is also maintained. In addition, when the bonus winning flag is set for the special work and the mode is changed to the setting change mode, the winning flag is initialized. For example, in the case of shifting to the setting change mode during the bonus winning, the winning flag of the bonus is initialized, and when winning in the bonus lottery, the winning flag can be set again and the replay winning probability of the RT is maintained. Controlled by the state. For this reason, in principle, an area in which a game state flag for specifying the game state of the next game is stored is not initialized in connection with the setting change. As an exception, for example, when the gaming state before transition to the setting change mode is a bonus, a gaming state flag indicating, for example, a preparation mode is stored in relation to the setting change.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when a winning symbol is aligned on any winning line of the variable display device 2. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the state of the game, but can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to big bonus and regular bonus, small roles with payout of medals, and setting of bet number. There is a re-player who can start the next game without needing. The big bonus may be indicated as BB, and the regular bonus provided during the big bonus may be indicated as RB. In some cases, a big bonus or a regular bonus is simply referred to as a bonus. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c.

  FIG. 5A is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations, and FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to a symbol combination and a special appearance. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, a preparation mode controlled after the bonus is completed by the main control unit 41, a predetermined condition is established (a special mode stop in the preparation mode or RT2 described later, or normal Predetermined end conditions in the advantageous states such as RT2, RT1, and RT2 controlled when RT1 and RT1 are controlled by playing (32 games in the gaming state) and RT1 are fulfilled (advanced replay winning will be described later) This is controlled to any one of a normal gaming state controlled by establishing (a fall replay winning to be described later), an internal medium RT controlled when a bonus is won, and a bonus controlled by a bonus winning. RT1 and RT2 can be said to be more advantageous to the player than the preparation mode and the normal gaming state in that the winning rate of the re-gamer is extremely high as will be described later. RT1 and RT2 may be referred to as RT, an advantageous state, or the like.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as described above, the main control unit 41 can control the gaming state to the preparation mode, RT1, RT2, normal gaming state, internal RT, and bonus.

  Referring to FIG. 5A, the special combination among the winning combinations includes five types of bonuses of big bonuses 1 to 5 (hereinafter, each big bonus is referred to as BB).

  BB1 is awarded when a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines. BB2 is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines. BB3 is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on any of the winning lines. BB4 is awarded when a combination of “Black 7-Black 7-BAR” is aligned on any of the winning lines. BB5 is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines.

  When winning one of BB1 to BB3, the game shifts to a bonus that is controlled every game to regular bonus 1 (hereinafter referred to as RB1). Further, when any of BB4 to BB5 is won, the game is shifted to a regular bonus 2 (hereinafter referred to as RB2) which is controlled by each game.

  While the gaming state is in the bonus, a big bonus medium flag corresponding to the type of BB won is set in the RAM 41c. Further, during the regular bonus, a regular bonus medium flag corresponding to the type of RB is set in the RAM 41c. That is, while the big bonus medium flag is set to the ON state, the corresponding regular bonus medium flag is set to the ON state every time the game is started.

  The bonus generated due to the winning of any one of BB1 to BB3 is terminated on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out. Bonuses resulting from winning of BB4 or BB5 are terminated on condition that 73 or more medals have been paid out.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the game state is controlled to the inside RT from when BB1 to BB5 are internally won until winning. In the internal RT, the probability of winning the replay is higher than that in the normal gaming state.

  When the big bonus is won, after the big bonus is over, all operations of the player are invalid except for the payment of credits, and the game is controlled in a frozen state in which the game cannot be progressed for a certain period of time. In addition, when the big bonus ends when the stop function is enabled, all operations of the player are invalidated except for the payment of credits, and reset to a stop state in which the game cannot be progressed. Control is performed until the / setting switch 38 is operated. Also, as shown in FIG. 6, after the big bonus is over, the gaming state is controlled to the preparation mode.

  Even if one of BB1 to BB5 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win these roles, they will win these roles. There is nothing. The symbols constituting “BB1” to “BB5” (“black 7”, “white 7”, “BAR”) are not arranged within 7 frames in each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, but 5 in the middle reel 2C. This is because they are not arranged within the frame.

  Next, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, small roles include grape 1 to grape 8, banana grape 1 to banana grape 12, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 2, one piece 1, and one piece 2.

  Among the small roles, melon is awarded when a combination of “melon-melon-melon” is arranged on any of the winning lines. When melon wins, 3 medals are paid out. Even if the melon is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. This is because the symbols constituting the melon ("melon") are not arranged within 7 frames on the left reel 2L and are not arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Next, among the small roles, strawberry 1 becomes a winning when the symbol “strawberry-banana-banana” is derived to any of the winning lines, and one medal is paid out. Among the small roles, strawberry 2 is awarded when the symbol “strawberry” is derived to one of the winning lines for reel 2 </ b> C, and a medal is paid out. In addition, when strawberry 2 wins, since it becomes a prize in all the winning lines L1-L4, four medals are paid out.

  Next, out of the small combinations, the single combination 1 becomes a winning when the symbol “blank 2-blank 2-BAR” is derived to any of the winning lines, and one medal is paid out. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, points are awarded on the condition that melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 2, and one-piece combination 1 are won.

  Of the small combinations, the single combination 2 becomes a winning when the symbol “BAR-white 7-white 7” is derived to any of the winning lines, and one medal is paid out. As will be described later, the single winning combination 2 is set to be able to win only during RB1. In the present embodiment, as will be described later, when one winning combination 2 is won, points are always given and navigation stock is given.

  Next, grapes 1 to 8 will be described. Grape 1 is awarded when a combination of “black grapes—black grapes—black grapes” is aligned on any of the winning lines. Grape 2 is awarded when a combination of “black grapes—black grapes—white grapes” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The grape 3 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-black grape-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. Grapes 4 are awarded when a combination of “black grapes—white grapes—black grapes” is aligned on any of the winning lines. The grape 5 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-white grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The grape 6 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-black grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The grape 7 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-white grape-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The grape 8 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-white grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the symbols constituting each of the grapes 1 to 8 are not arranged within 7 frames on the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, but are arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. Absent. For this reason, even if one of the grapes 1 to 8 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated at an appropriate timing to be able to win these roles, it will be won. There will be no prizes for the grapes.

  However, as will be described later, grapes 1 to 8 are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination and won simultaneously. In addition, either “black grape” or “white grape” is arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and is arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. In addition, as described above, the grapes 1 to 8 are all eight combinations that can be composed of “black grapes” and “white grapes”. For this reason, when the grapes 1 to 8 are won, in principle, any of the grapes can be won.

  Next, banana grapes 1 to 12 will be described. The banana grape 1 is awarded when a combination of “banana-black grape-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 2 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-black grape-banana” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 3 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-banana-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 4 is awarded when a combination of “banana-white grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 5 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-white grape-banana” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 6 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-banana-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 7 is awarded when a combination of “banana-black grape-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 8 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-white grape-banana” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 9 is awarded when a combination of “black grape-banana-white grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 10 is awarded when a combination of “banana-white grape-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The banana grape 11 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-black grape-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The banana grape 12 is awarded when a combination of “white grape-banana-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, among the symbols constituting each of the banana grapes 1 to 12, “banana” is arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. However, each of “black grape” and “white grape” is not arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, but is arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. Absent. For this reason, even if one of the banana grapes 1 to 12 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R corresponding to the “black grape” and “white grape” of the selected banana grape are set. If you do not operate at the right time to win, you will not win the winning banana grapes.

  When any of the grapes 1 to 8 and the banana grapes 1 to 12 wins, nine medals are paid out.

  Next, among the winning combinations, the replaying combination will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replay game includes normal replay, promotion replay, fall replay 1, fall replay 2, control replay 1, and control replay 2. When you win one of the re-players, you will not be paid out medals, but you can start the next game without setting the number of bets again, so the number of bets corresponding to the number of bets that you no longer need to set in the next game This is essentially the same as when medals are paid out.

  The normal replay is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The symbols constituting the normal replay (“banana”) are arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and are arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. Therefore, as a general rule, it can be said that the normal replay is a role that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if the winning is made.

  The promotion replay is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-melon” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The symbols constituting the promotion replay (“banana”, “melon”) are arranged within 7 frames on each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and are arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C. Therefore, it can be said that, as a general rule, the promotion replay can be a prize that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is elected.

  As shown in FIG. 6, after winning the promotion replay in RT1, RT2 is controlled. As will be described later, the promotion replay is set not to win in the internal lottery in the preparation mode, and is set to win with a predetermined probability in the internal lottery in RT1. For this reason, no promotion replay is awarded in the preparation mode. Further, even if a player wins the promotion replay in the normal gaming state, the RT2 is not controlled. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled by RT2 from the preparation mode or the normal gaming state, and is configured to receive a promotion replay prize only when it is RT1 and to be controlled by RT2 only from the RT1 concerned.

  In addition, even in a gaming state other than RT1 (for example, a preparation mode), the promotion replay can be selected and won by a predetermined probability (very low probability, 1%), and RT2 can be selected from gaming states other than RT1. You may comprise so that it may be controlled by.

  The fall replay 1 is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-black grape” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The fall replay 2 is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-white grape” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Of the symbols constituting each of the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2, the left reel 2L is arranged within 7 frames and the middle reel 2C is arranged within 5 frames, but the right reel 2R symbol (“black”). Grapes "" White grapes ") are not placed within 7 frames.

  However, as will be described later, since the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 are won simultaneously, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8R, one of the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 constitutes the right reel 2R. The symbol can be drawn into the winning line. For this reason, the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, as a general rule, if they are won.

  As shown in FIG. 6, after winning the fall replay at RT1 or RT2, the game state is controlled to the normal gaming state. As will be described later, the fall replay is set not to win in the internal lottery in the preparation mode, and is set to win with a predetermined probability in the internal lottery in RT1 or RT2. For this reason, since it does not win the fall replay in the preparation mode, it is configured not to be controlled to the normal gaming state from the preparation mode, and is configured to be controlled to the normal gaming state by the fall replay winning only from RT1 or RT2. Yes.

  It should be noted that even when in a gaming state other than RT1 (for example, a preparation mode), a falling replay can be selected and won with a predetermined probability (very low probability, 1%). You may comprise so that it may be controlled by a gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, after falling into replay win at RT1 or RT2 and controlled to the normal gaming state, the game is controlled to RT1 again by digesting 32 games in the normal gaming state. .

  The control replay 1 is awarded when a combination of “banana-white 7-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The control replay 1 is awarded when a combination of “banana-blank 2-banana” is aligned on any of the winning lines. Of the symbols constituting each of the control replay 1 and the control replay 2, the symbols of the reels 2L and 2R ("bananas") are arranged within 7 frames in each reel, but the symbols of the middle reel 2C (" White 7 ”and“ Blank 2 ”) are not arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, even if the control replay is won in the internal lottery, the control replay will not be won unless the stop switch 8C is operated at an appropriate timing. However, as will be described later, since the control replay 1 and the control replay 2 are won simultaneously with the promotion replay and the fall replay, the symbols constituting the promotion replay and the fall replay are determined regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. You can draw into the winning line. Therefore, in principle, the control replay 1 and the control replay 2 cannot be won even if they are won, but it can be said that they can win either of the replays to be won at the same time.

  Next, the special appearance will be described with reference to FIG. The special appearance includes 16 kinds of symbol combinations shown in FIG. 5B such as “banana-melon-black grape”. In this embodiment, the reel control for stopping at any of the special pay lines L1 to L4 in this embodiment is when the player wins any of the grapes 1 to 8 in any gaming state. This is performed when a banana grape is dropped when a banana grape is selected at the same time as the vine grape is selected. As a result, when one of the grapes 1 to 8 is won, the symbol constituting the selected grape cannot be stopped by any of the winning lines L1 to L4, and the banana If you are winning the grapes at the same time and the symbols that make up the winning banana grapes cannot be stopped by any of the winning lines L1 to L4, Can be stopped.

  As shown in FIG. 6, after the special event stops in the preparation mode or RT2, it is controlled to RT1. RT1 is continuously controlled until a bonus is won, a promotion replay is won, or a fall replay is won. Even if the special game is stopped in the game mode other than the preparation mode or RT2, it is not controlled by RT1. Even if the special outcome is stopped at RT1, the control to RT1 is maintained.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the combination of the lottery object combination read as the lottery object role for each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, the combination of the lottery object combinations varies depending on which game state is in effect. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In FIG. 7, “+” is indicated between winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is simultaneously read out in the internal lottery.

  In FIG. 7, the lottery target combination is shown in the vertical column, and the gaming state is shown in the horizontal column. In the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target, a circle indicates that the lottery target is read out in the gaming state, and a cross indicates the lottery target when in the gaming state. This indicates that the combination is not read out. Also, the numerical value shown below the circle in FIG. 7 indicates the number of determination values of a predetermined set value (for example, set value 1). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values.

  When the gaming state is the normal gaming state, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB1 + small role group, BB2 + small role group, BB3 + small role group, BB4 + small role group Role, BB5 + small role group, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1, 1 piece 1, grapes, left pressed grape 1, left pressed grape 2, middle pressed grape 1, middle pressed Grape 2, right-pressed grape 1, right-pressed grape 2, normal replay, promoted replay, and fall-down replay are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as targets for internal lottery.

  In addition, each role of a small role group means each of normal replay, promotion replay, fall replay, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 single-player role 1, and single-player role 1. Further, the fall replay refers to each of the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2. Thus, for example, each role of the BB1 + small role group is BB1 + normal replay, BB1 + promotion replay, BB1 + fall replay 1, BB1 + fall replay 2, BB1 + melon, BB1 + strawberry 1, BB1 + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, BB1 + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 It shows that the combination of each of the winning combination 1 and BB1 + 1 winning combination 1 is read and the internal lottery is performed.

  The left-pressed grape 1 refers to grape + banana grape 2 + banana grape 9. Left-pressed grape 2 refers to grape + banana grape 5 + banana grape 12. The medium pressed grape 1 means grape + banana grape 4 + banana grape 8. The medium-pressed grape 2 refers to grape + banana grape 7 + banana grape 11. Right-pressed grape 1 means grape + banana grape 1 + banana grape 3. The right-pressed grape 2 refers to grape + banana grape 10 + banana grape 6. The grapes in the left, middle and right pressed grapes 1 and 2 refer to grape 1 + grape 2 + grape 3 + ... + grape 8. Therefore, for example, the left-pressed grape 1 indicates that the grapes 1 to 8, the banana grape 2, and the banana grape 9 are read and an internal lottery is performed.

  When the game state is the preparation mode, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB1 + small role group, BB2 + small role group, BB3 + small role group, BB4 + small role group , BB5 + small role group, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1, 1 piece 1, grape, left pressed grape 1, left pressed grape 2, medium pressed grape 1, medium pressed grape 2, right-pressed grape 1, right-pressed grape 2, and normal replay are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as a target combination for internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT1, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB1 + small role group, BB2 + small role group, BB3 + small role group, BB4 + small role group, BB5 + small role group, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1, one piece 1, grape, left pressed grape 1, left pressed grape 2, medium pressed grape 1, medium pressed grape 2 , Right push grape 1, right push grape 2, normal replay, left push lip 1, left push lip 2, middle push lip 1, middle push lip 2, right push lip 1, right push lip 2 are subject to internal lottery, internal lottery Are sequentially read as target roles.

  The left push lip 1 means promotion replay + falling replay + control replay 1. The left-pressed lip 2 refers to normal replay + falling replay + control replay 1. The middle push lip 1 means promotion replay + falling replay. The middle press lip 2 means normal replay + falling replay. The right push lip 1 means promotion replay + falling replay + control replay 2. The right push lip 2 refers to normal replay + falling replay + control replay 2. The fall replay in the left, middle, and right push lips 1 and 2 refers to the fall replay 1 + the fall replay 2. Thus, for example, the left push lip 1 indicates that the promotion replay, the fall replay 1, the fall replay 2, and the control replay 1 are read and an internal lottery is performed.

  When the gaming state is RT2, BB1, BB2, BB3, BB4, BB5, BB1 + small role group, BB2 + small role group, BB3 + small role group, BB4 + small role group, BB5 + small role group, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 piece 1, 1 piece 1, grape, left pressed grape 1, left pressed grape 2, medium pressed grape 1, medium pressed grape 2 , Right push grape 1, right push grape 2, normal replay, promotion replay, left push lip 1, left push lip 2, middle push lip 1, middle push lip 2, right push lip 1, right push lip 2 are subject to internal lottery , And sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery.

  When the game state is RT in the inside, BB1 + small role group, BB2 + small role group, BB3 + small role group, BB4 + small role group, BB5 + small role group, Melon, Strawberry 1, Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2, Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 + 1 Sheet 1, 1 Sheet 1, Grapes, Left pressed grape 1, Left pressed grape 2, Middle pressed grape 1, Middle pressed grape 2, Right pressed grape 1, Right pressed Grape 2, normal replay, promotion replay, fall replay, left push lip 1, left push lip 2, middle push lip 1, middle push lip 2, right push lip 1, right push lip 2 are subject to internal lottery and subject to internal lottery It is sequentially read as a role. In the internal RT, even if the BB is read at the same time as the small role group and won, the winning flag of the BB that triggered the control of the internal RT is maintained.

  When the game state is RB1, melon, strawberry 1, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 player role, 1 player role 1, 1 player role 2, all small roles are subject to internal lottery, and are subject to internal lottery It is sequentially read as a role. All small roles refer to grapes 1-8 + banana grapes 1-12 + melon + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet 1 Further, when the gaming state is RB2, all the small combinations are targeted for internal lottery and are read out as targets for internal lottery.

  Next, the internal lottery will be described. In the internal lottery, the variable display device 2 determines whether or not each of the winning combinations described above is permitted, that is, whether or not the symbol combination that generates the winning combination is allowed to perform control for aligning with any winning line. Is determined before the display result is derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is operated). In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number generation circuit 42. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the obtained random number for internal lottery, the gaming state, and the determination value of each winning combination determined according to the set value set by the reset / setting switch 38 Depending on the number.

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

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

  The number of determination values acquired in the bonus internal lottery increases as the set value increases. As a result, the larger the set value, the higher the probability of winning the special combination in the internal lottery.

  In addition, the bonus and each role of the small role group can be won at the same time, but among the small role groups, the probability of winning simultaneously with the bonus is highest for Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 + 1 role 1 and then Strawberry 1 + Strawberry 2 The number of determination values is set in the order of strawberry 1, melon.

  Next, paying attention to the number of determination values of the re-game player in FIG. 7, the re-game game winning probability is compared for each gaming state. In the normal gaming state, “7435” is determined as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, and “500” is the number of determination values when the promotion replay is read, and the fall replay (falling replay 1 + falling replay 2). “1000” is set as the number of determination values at the time of reading. For this reason, in the present embodiment, in the normal gaming state, a promotion replay or a fall replay can be won and awarded. However, as shown in FIG. 6, the normal gaming state is terminated by winning a bonus or by playing the game a predetermined number of times, so that the normal gaming state is maintained without being controlled by RT by winning the promotion replay or falling replay. The

  In the preparation mode, “8935” is set as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read. As the number of determination values for normal replay in the preparation mode in the present embodiment, the total number of determination values for normal replay, promotion replay, and fall replay when in the normal gaming state is set. Therefore, in the preparation mode, the normal game state and the replay winning probability are set to be the same.

  In the preparation mode in the present embodiment, an example has been described in which promotion replay and fall replay are not read as a lottery target role and are not won, but this is not limiting, and promotion replay and fall replay is read as a lottery target role. Alternatively, it may be configured such that the player can win with a predetermined probability and win. When configured in this way, for example, in the preparation mode, when the promotion replay is won, the game may be controlled to RT2, and when the fall replay is won, the normal game state may be controlled.

  When it is RT1, “2750” is determined as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, “2200” is determined as the number of determination values when the left push lip 1 is read, and the determination value when the left push lip 2 is read. “12250” as the number, “2200” as the determination value when the middle press lip 1 is read, “12250” as the determination value when the middle press lip 2 is read, and when the right press lip 1 is read. “2200” is set as the number of determination values, and “12250” is set as the number of determination values when the right push lip 2 is read.

  In this embodiment, “46100” is set as the total determination value number of replays in RT1, and “6600” is set as the total determination value number of promotion replays in RT1, and the total determination of fall replays in RT1 “36750” is set as the number of values.

  When it is RT2, “40650” is read as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, and “100” is read as the number of determination values when the promoted replay is read, and each of the left push lip 1 and the right push lip 2 is read. “1100” is set as the number of determination values at that time.

  In this embodiment, “47350” is set as the total determination value number of replays in RT2, and “6600” is set as the total determination value number of fall replays in RT2.

As described above, the probability of winning one of the replays in each of the normal gaming state, the preparation mode, RT1, and RT2 is as follows from the total number of determination values assigned.
Replay winning probability when in normal gaming state 8935/65536
Replay win probability when in preparation mode ... 8935/65536
Replay winning probability when RT1 is 46100/65536
Replay winning probability when RT2 ... 47350/65536
Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning either replay is set to be high when it is RT1 and RT2, and is set to be low when in the normal gaming state and the preparation mode. Therefore, it can be said that RT1 and RT2 are advantageous to the player in that the winning probability of replay is higher than that in the normal gaming state or the preparation mode. Further, it is set so that the probability of winning one of the replays is higher when RT2 than RT1.

Next, in RT1 or RT2, attention is paid to the winning probability of falling replay to be shifted to the normal gaming state. The probability of winning the fall replay is as follows from the total number of judgment values assigned.
Fall replay winning probability when RT1 ... 43350/65536
Fall Replay Winning Probability for RT2 6600/65536
Accordingly, in the present embodiment, the probability of winning the fall replay is set to be lower at RT2 than at RT1. That is, the probability that RT is maintained is higher and the probability of falling into the normal gaming state is lower when RT2 is compared with when RT1 is. Further, as described above, it is set so that the probability of winning one of the replays is higher when RT2 is selected than RT1. For this reason, it can be said that it is a more advantageous state for the player when it is RT2 than when it is RT1.

Next, pay attention to the winning probability of the promotion replay to be shifted to RT2 in RT1. The probability of winning the promotion replay is as follows based on the total number of determination values assigned.
Promotion Replay Winning Probability when RT1 6600/65536
Thus, in RT1, the fall replay winning probability is set to be higher than the promoted replay winning probability.

  When winning of any combination or combination of combinations is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination of combinations or combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. In addition, when a special role + general role is won, a special role winning flag indicating that the special role is won is set in the special role storage work, and a general role winning indicating that the general role is won Set the flag in the general role storage work. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or winning combination is won, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

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

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

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

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

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of frames to be pulled in at each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are 1 to 21 (see FIG. 1) from the reel reference position. 3) is assigned.

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

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

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

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

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

  If any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively, the area number of the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. And the number of drawn frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of drawn frames until it is stopped is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. Thereby, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of frames to be drawn in from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 The lower symbol area).

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

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

  In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the winning combination is drawn not to be aligned on the winning line. Create a stop control table with the number of frames to be drawn in and perform reel stop control. If none of the roles are won, stop control with a number of frames to be drawn that does not match any of the roles A table is created and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line within the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If the winning combination is not drawn, it will be controlled so that it can be stopped in a drawing range of up to 4 frames.

  When a special role has been carried over from before the previous game and a small role (such as strawberry 1, melon, grape 1, etc.) is won, the selected small role is drawn to the winning line to the maximum in a range of 4 frames. As for the stop operation position where the number of winning draws is fixed and the selected small role cannot be drawn into the winning line within a maximum of 4 frames, the winning special role is maximized within the 4 lines within the winning line. A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be pulled in is prepared, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, Control is performed to align and stop them, and a winning combination that has not been won will be controlled to be stopped within the 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the normal small combination cannot be drawn. As a result, after winning a small role and then winning a special role, the special role is won, and compared to the case where the special role is preferentially won, Since the special combination can be won, the player's medal can be increased as much as possible before the special combination is won, and reel control advantageous to the player is performed.

  For example, when a special combination and grapes with a payout number of more than 3 are selected, reel control is performed preferentially to increase the number of grapes by winning the special combination before winning the special combination, which is advantageous to the player. . When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the small combination.

  In the reel control, an example is described in which reel control is performed in which a small role is preferentially aligned on a winning line over a special role. However, not all small roles are preferentially aligned over a special role. A small role in which medals greater than or equal to the number of bets are paid out among small roles (a small role in which 3 or more medals are paid out when the bet number is 3, for example, a grape that pays out 9 medals by winning a prize, hereinafter also referred to as a normal small role) ) Is preferentially aligned, and a small combination in which medals smaller than the number of bets are paid out (if the bet number is 3, a small combination in which medals of less than 3 are paid out, for example, strawberry 1, etc. With respect to the combination of the special combination, the reel control may be performed so that the special combination is preferentially aligned on the winning line. Thereby, even if winning is made, it is possible to prevent the reel control from being preferentially aligned even for the small role that is disadvantageous for the player because the payout is less than the bet amount.

  Next, if the special role and the replaying role are won at the same time (BB1 + normal replay, etc.), such as when the replaying role is won while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the selected replay A stop control table in which the number of drawn-in frames is determined so as to draw the game player into the winning line in the range of 4 frames to the maximum is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  When a plurality of types of re-game players are won at the same time (for example, left-pressed lip 1), as shown in FIG. 8, the types of re-game players won at the same time and the reels that were initially stopped ( Control is performed so that the re-playing combination determined in accordance with whether the first stopped reel) is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel is aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of up to four frames. It is. FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a fall replay and another replay are won in duplicate.

  For example, when the left push lip 1 is won and the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the combination of the promoted replays among the selected re-game players is aligned with any winning line and stopped. As shown in FIG. 3, symbols constituting the promotion replay are arranged at intervals of 7 frames or less on the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on the middle reel 2C, and the winning line Since L1 to L4 are set, when the left reel 2L is first stopped when the left push lip 1 is won, regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R, Reel control is performed so that the promotion replay always wins.

  On the other hand, when the left push lip 1 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the combination of the falling replay 1 or the falling replay 2 among the selected replaying players is placed on any winning line. Control to stop at the same time. As shown in FIG. 3, the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 are not operated within 7 frames because the symbols of the right reel 2R (“black grape” and “white grape”) are not arranged within 7 frames. I miss it by timing. However, since the fall replay 1 and the fall replay 2 are won simultaneously, the symbols (“black grape” and “white grape”) of the right reel 2R can be stopped on the winning line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8R. The reel control is performed so that the falling replay always wins.

  Further, when the left push lip 2 is won and the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays among the selected re-game players is aligned with any winning line and stopped. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the normal replay are arranged at intervals of 7 frames or less on the left reel 2L and right reel 2R, are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on the middle reel 2C, and the winning line Since L1 to L4 are set as follows, if the left reel 2L is first stopped when the left push lip 2 is won, regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, The reel control is performed so that the normal replay always wins.

  On the other hand, when the left push lip 2 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the combination of the falling replay 1 or the falling replay 2 among the selected replaying players is placed on any winning line. Control to stop at the same time.

  As described above, when the left push lip 1 or the left push lip 2 is won, the reel control is performed so that when the left reel 2L is first stopped, the promotion replay or the normal replay is won, and the left reel 2L Reel control is performed so that a tumble replay is awarded when the other is first stopped.

  Similarly, when the middle push lip 1 or the middle push lip 2 is won, reel control is performed so that when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time, the promotion replay or the normal replay is won, and the reels other than the middle reel 2C are selected. Reel control is performed so as to win a fall replay when one is stopped.

  Similarly, when the right push lip 1 or the right push lip 2 is won, the reel control is performed so that when the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the promotion replay or the normal replay is won, and other than the right reel 2R. The reel control is performed so that the falling replay is won when the first stop is made.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the player is promoted by avoiding the falling replay prize depending on whether the left push lip 1 or 2 is won, the middle push lip 1 or 2 is won, or the right push lip 1 or 2 is won. By changing the first stop reel for replay or normal replay winning, the operation procedure (avoidance procedure) for maintaining RT can be made different.

  Further, depending on whether the left push lip 1 has been won, the middle push lip 1 has been won, or the right push lip 1 has been won, the fall stop replay winning is avoided and the first stop reel for making the promotion replay winning is different. Thus, for example, an operation procedure (promotion procedure) for promoting from RT1 to RT2 can be varied.

In the case where the reel control is performed as described above, the probability of winning the fall replay when the fall replay is won is 1/3. Further, as described above, the probability of winning the fall replay at RT1 or RT2 is 43350/65536 when RT1 and 6600/65536 when RT2. From these, in RT1 or RT2, the probability of winning the fall replay and falling to the normal gaming state when the performance state is not the AT mode described later is as follows.
Falling probability when RT1 is 43350 / (65536 × 3) ≈ 1/5
Falling probability when RT2 is 6600 / (65536 × 3) ≈1 / 30
Accordingly, in the present embodiment, when the production state is not the AT mode described later, the fall replay is won once in about 5 games in RT1 and once in about 30 games in RT2.

  Next, when multiple types of small roles are selected at the same time (strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, grapes 1-8, etc.), small roles with a large number of payouts are given priority over small roles with a small number of payouts. Reel control for drawing into the line is performed.

  As a case where multiple types of small roles are simultaneously elected, grapes (grape 1 to 8), left pressed grape 1, left pressed grape 2, middle pressed grape 1, middle pressed grape 2, right pressed grape 1, and right pressed grape 2 As shown in FIG. 9, the types of grapes and banana grapes that were won at the same time and the reel that was first stopped (first stopped reel) are the left reel, middle as shown in FIG. Depending on whether it is a reel or a right reel, the grapes are controlled to be aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a grape is won.

  For example, when banana grapes are won without winning at the same time, any one of grapes 1 to 8 regardless of the type of reel that is stopped first and the operation timing of stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. Reel control is performed so that Kaga always wins. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting each of the grapes 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 7 frames or less on the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on the middle reel 2C. In addition, since L1 to L4 are set as the winning lines, the reels so that any one of the grapes 1 to 8 always wins regardless of the operation procedure (stop order, stop timing, etc.) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R Control is performed.

  On the other hand, when one of the left pushed grape 1, left pushed grape 1, middle pushed grape 1, middle pushed grape 2, right pushed grape 1, and right pushed grape 2 is won, the following reel control is performed.

First, the case where the left pressed grape 1 is won will be described.
If the left pressed grape 1 is won and the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, regardless of the operation procedure for stopping the second and third stops, one of the selected grapes 1 to 8 is selected as the winning line. The reel is controlled to stop at the same time. The second stop means that the reel is stopped second after the first stop. The third stop is to stop the third reel that has been rotated to the end after the second stop.

  On the other hand, when the left pressed grape 1 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, reel control is performed to draw the “banana” of the first stopped reel onto the winning line. . “Banana” is not a symbol constituting grapes 1-8. When “banana” stops on the winning line, “black grapes” or “white grapes” constituting the grapes 1 to 8 on any reel are displayed on the winning line from the symbol arrangement of each reel shown in FIG. Never stop. For example, when “banana” on the left reel 2L stops at the upper stage, neither “black grape” nor “white grape” stops at the lower stage. For this reason, when the left-pressed grape 1 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is first stopped, all the grapes 1 to 8 among the selected grapes can be stopped in line with the winning line. Disappear. However, the left-pressed grape 1 includes a banana grape 9 having a “banana” on the middle reel 2C as a constituent symbol and a banana grape 2 having a “banana” on the right reel 2R as a constituent symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the banana grape 2 are not arranged within 7 frames of the symbols of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C (“black grapes”). In addition, the symbols constituting the banana grape 9 are not arranged within 7 frames for each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R ("black grape", "white grape").

  Therefore, when the left-pressed grape 1 is won and the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time, the “banana” of the middle reel 2C is stopped on the winning line, so the “black grape” of the left reel 2L, When the second stop and the third stop are performed at the stop timing at which the “white grape” on the reel 2R is stopped on the winning line, the banana grape 9 is won.

  Further, when the left pressed grape 1 is won and the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the “banana” on the right reel 2R is stopped on the winning line, so the “black grape” on the left reel 2L, the middle When the second stop and the third stop are performed at the stop timing at which the “black grape” on the reel 2C is stopped on the winning line, the banana grape 2 is won.

  Thus, even when the left-pressed grape 1 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, it is possible to draw the constituent symbols of the banana grapes that are likely to be won on the winning line. The banana grape 2 or 9 can be won only when the second stop and the third stop are performed according to the operation procedure as the stop timing.

  On the other hand, when the left-pressed grape 1 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is first stopped, the operation becomes the stop timing at which the constituent symbols of the banana grapes that are likely to win can be drawn on the winning line. When the second stop and the third stop are not performed in the procedure, any of the special outcomes shown in FIG. 5B is derived without winning any of the grapes 1 to 8 and the banana grapes 2 and 9. obtain.

Next, the case where the left pressed grape 2 is won will be described.
If the left pressed grape 2 is won and the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, regardless of the operation procedure for stopping the second and third stops, one of the selected grapes 1 to 8 is selected as the winning line. The reel is controlled to stop at the same time.

  On the other hand, when the left pressed grape 2 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, reel control is performed to draw the “banana” of the first stopped reel onto the winning line. Therefore, none of grapes 1 to 8 among the selected grapes can be stopped in line with the winning line. However, the left pushed grape 2 includes a banana grape 12 having a “banana” on the middle reel 2C as a constituent symbol and a banana grape 5 having a “banana” on the right reel 2R as a constituent symbol.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the banana grape 5 are not arranged within 7 frames of the symbols of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C (“white grapes”). In addition, the symbols constituting the banana grape 12 are not arranged within 7 frames for each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R ("white grape", "black grape").

  Therefore, when the left pressed grape 2 is won and the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time, the “banana” of the middle reel 2C is stopped on the winning line, so the “white grape” of the left reel 2L, When the second stop and the third stop are performed according to the operation procedure that is the stop timing for stopping the “black grapes” on the reel 2R on the winning line, the banana grapes 12 are won.

  Further, when the left pressed grape 2 is won and the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the “banana” on the right reel 2R is stopped on the winning line, so the “white grape” on the left reel 2L, When the second stop and the third stop are performed according to the operation procedure that is the stop timing for stopping the “white grape” on the reel 2C on the winning line, the banana grape 5 is won.

  In this way, even if the left-pressed grape 2 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, it is possible to draw the constituent symbols of the banana grape that can be won on the winning line. The banana grape 5 or 12 can be won only when the second stop and the third stop are performed according to the operation procedure as the stop timing.

  On the other hand, when the left-pressed grape 2 is selected and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is first stopped, the operation becomes the stop timing at which the constituent symbols of the banana grapes that are likely to win can be drawn on the winning line. When the second stop and the third stop are not performed in the procedure, none of the grapes 1 to 8 and the banana grapes 5 and 12 are won, and any of the special outcomes shown in FIG. 5B is derived. obtain.

  In addition, when the middle pressed grape 1 is won, reel control is performed to ensure that any of the grapes 1 to 8 is won when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time. When stopped, when the second and third stops are made in accordance with the operation procedure at the stop timing at which the banana grape 4 and the banana grape 8 of which the possibility of winning a prize remains can be drawn on the winning line. Only the reel control is performed so as to win the corresponding banana grape, and in any other case, any special outcome can be derived without winning.

  In addition, when the middle pressed grape 2 is won, reel control is performed to ensure that any of the grapes 1 to 8 is won when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time. When stopped, when the second and third stops are made in accordance with the operation procedure at the stop timing at which the banana grape 7 and banana grapes 11 of which the possibility of winning a prize remains can be drawn on the winning line Only the reel control is performed so as to win the corresponding banana grape, and in any other case, any special outcome can be derived without winning.

  In addition, when the right-pressed grape 1 is won, reel control is performed to ensure that any of the grapes 1 to 8 is awarded when the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time. When one stop was made, the second and third stops were made in accordance with the operation procedure at the stop timing at which the banana grape 1 and the banana grape 3 with the possibility of winning could be drawn on the winning line. Only when the reel control is performed to win the corresponding banana grape, in any other case, any special outcome can be derived without winning.

  When the right-pressed grape 2 is won, the reel control is performed to ensure that any of the grapes 1 to 8 is won when the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time. When one stop was made, the second and third stops were made in accordance with the operation procedure at the stop timing at which the banana grape 6 and the banana grape 10 that could be won could be drawn on the winning line. Only when the reel control is performed to win the corresponding banana grape, in any other case, any special outcome can be derived without winning.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the grapes 1 to 8 are surely won according to whether the left pressed grape 1 or 2 is won, the middle pressed grape 1 or 2 is won, or the right pressed grape 1 or 2 is won. The first stop reel can be made different. Even when “banana” stops on the winning line due to the first stop, the left pressed grape 1, the left pressed grape 2, the middle pressed grape 1, the middle pressed grape 2, the right pressed grape 1, and the right pressed grape 2 Depending on which of them is won, the operation procedure (second stop and third stop operation timing) for winning the corresponding banana grape can be made different. Accordingly, an operation for winning a grape according to which of the left pressed grape 1, the left pressed grape 2, the middle pressed grape 1, the middle pressed grape 2, the right pressed grape 1, and the right pressed grape 2 is won. The procedure, the operation procedure for winning the banana grape, and the operation procedure for avoiding the special event derivation (control to RT1) can be varied.

  Next, the reel control when the strawberry 1 is won will be described. As shown in FIG. 7, for strawberry 1, when winning alone, when winning simultaneously with strawberry 2, there are cases where strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1 is won simultaneously, and reel control is performed as shown in FIG. Done.

  First, when the strawberry 1 is elected alone, reel control is performed to preferentially draw “strawberry-banana-banana” which is a symbol constituting the strawberry 1 into any of the winning lines. As shown in FIG. 3, among the symbols constituting the strawberry 1, “banana” which is a symbol of each of the middle reel 2 </ b> C and the right reel 2 </ b> R is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or 7 frames, but the left reel Since “2strawberry” symbols “strawberry” are not arranged at intervals of 7 frames or less, reel control is performed so that a winning is made according to the stop operation timing of the stop switch 8L.

  Next, when strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 is won, reel control is performed so that “strawberry” in the left reel 2L and “strawberry” in the middle reel 2C are preferentially drawn into any of the winning lines. If the “strawberry” of the middle reel 2C cannot be drawn on the winning line, that is, if the strawberry 2 is missed, reel control for winning the strawberry 1 is performed. As a result, as long as the pull-in is possible, the “strawberry” can be stopped on the winning line with the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C. For the right reel 2R, reel control is performed to draw “banana” onto the winning line, and for “strawberry”, reel control is performed so as not to be pulled at least to the winning line. That is, when strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 is won, reel control is performed so that “strawberry” can be stopped in alignment with the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, but is not stopped in alignment with the right reel 2R. .

  When strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet 1 is selected, "Strawberry" on the left reel 2L, "Strawberry" on the middle reel 2C, and "Strawberry" on the right reel 2R are given priority in any of the winning lines. Pull-in reel control is performed. Accordingly, as long as the pull-in is possible, the “strawberry” can be stopped on the winning line with the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. That is, when the strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1 is won, reel control is performed so that the “strawberry” can be stopped in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. If the “strawberry” of the middle reel 2C cannot be drawn on the winning line, that is, if the strawberry 2 is missed, reel control for winning the strawberry 1 is performed. Furthermore, when the strawberry 1 cannot be won, reel control is performed to draw in the symbols constituting the single winning combination 1 as much as possible.

  As described above, strawberry 1 and strawberry 2 have the highest probability of winning simultaneously with bonuses in the small role group, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 role 1 is the highest, then strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 and strawberry 1 in that order. The number of judgment values is set so that When the strawberry 1 or strawberry 2 is won, the reel control shown in FIG. 10 is performed. For this reason, the more the symbol of “strawberry” appears on the winning line, the more expectation that the bonus is won can be improved, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Next, processing executed by the main control unit 41 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the slot machine 1, the game is progressed by repeatedly performing the game process one game at a time. For this purpose, the game must be in a state where the game can be progressed first. In order to be able to advance the game, for example, the set value work is stored in the set value work with the set value in the normal range with the main control unit 41 including the main CPU 41a activated, and the data stored in the RAM 41c. The condition is that there is no abnormality. When the game is ready to proceed, game processing is repeated in the slot machine 1 game by game. Hereinafter, each game in the slot machine 1 will be described. The “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Since the setting of the bet number before the operation of No. 7 and the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are performed after the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense. And

  The game control process is also executed after the power is turned on and a predetermined boot process is performed, or immediately after the setting is changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. When processing of one game is started, first, the number of bets is set by operating the one-sheet BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 4, and operating the start switch 7. A BET process for instructing the substantial start of the game is performed. If the player has won a replay in the previous game, the same number of bets as in the previous game (3 in this embodiment) is automatically set by the flag during the replay game (the flag during the replay game is deleted at this stage) ). In the BET process, every time a bet number is set, a BET command that can specify the number of medals used for setting the bet number is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  When the number of bets is set by BET processing and the start switch 7 is operated, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, and winnings for each combination determined according to the gaming state are allowed based on the extracted random number value. A lottery process is performed to determine whether or not to do so. In the lottery process, an internal winning command indicating the setting status of the winning flag set in the RAM 41c according to the lottery result is transmitted to the effect control board 90. In the lottery process, when one of BB1 to BB5 is won, a process for controlling the internal medium RT (for example, setting the value of the internal medium RT flag as the value of the game state flag) is performed.

  When the lottery process is completed, the reel rotation process is performed next. In the reel rotation process, the reel motor 32L is set on condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the previous game. , 32C, 32R are driven, and rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started. As a result, all the left, middle and right reels 2L, 2C and 2R are updated. When a predetermined condition (detection of the reference position by the reel sensors 33SL, 33SC, 33SR after the rotation speed reaches a constant speed) is established from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R Is enabled. Thereafter, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by the player, the driving of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stopped, and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped. As a result, the reel motor corresponding to the stop switch operated by the player is stopped and the reel corresponding to the reel motor is stopped from rotating. In the reel rotation process, a reel rotation command for notifying the start of reel rotation is transmitted to the effect control board 90 when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started, and rotation of any one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Each time, a reel stop command capable of specifying the area number of the corresponding stop operation position of the corresponding reel is transmitted to the effect control board 90 to determine which reel has been stopped.

  When the driving of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, a winning determination process for determining whether or not any of the symbols shown in FIG. 5A is derived and displayed on the winning line in the display result at the time of stopping. Is done. If it is determined in this winning determination process that any combination has been won, various processes corresponding to the winnings generated on the game control board 40 are performed. In the winning determination process, after the winning determination is made, a winning determination command capable of specifying the presence / absence of the winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out is sent to the effect control board 90. In the winning determination process, when it is determined that one of BB1 to BB5 has been won, a process for controlling the corresponding bonus (for example, setting a bonus value corresponding to the value of the gaming state flag) Is done.

  Also, in the winning determination process, when it is determined that the player has won the fall replay when it is RT1 or RT2, the process for controlling to the normal gaming state (for example, the value of the normal gaming state is set to the value of the gaming state flag). Etc.) are performed. Also, when it is determined that the promotion replay has been won during RT1, processing for controlling to RT2 (for example, setting the value of RT2 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. Further, when it is determined that no winning has occurred in the preparation mode or RT2, and the special outcome is stopped at any of the winning lines L1 to L4, the control is performed to RT1. Processing (for example, setting the value of RT1 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the number of payouts set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 34b is driven to pay out an excess number of medals from the medal payout opening 9. Also, in the payout process, when the payout of medals is started by payout of winnings or credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets), a payout start command for notifying the start of payout of medals is sent to the effect control board 90. When the medal payout by winning and winning the credit is completed, a payout end command for notifying the end of the medal payout is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  Also, in the payout process, as various processes not related to winning, a bonus end determination process for determining whether or not a bonus end condition corresponding to the bonus is satisfied during the bonus, 32 games are consumed in the normal gaming state. Thus, a normal game state end determination process is performed to determine whether or not the normal game state end condition is satisfied.

  In the bonus end determination process, when it is determined that the bonus end condition is satisfied, a process for controlling to the preparation mode (for example, setting the value of the preparation mode flag to the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. Further, in the normal game state end determination process, when it is determined that the normal game state end condition is satisfied, a process for controlling to RT1 (for example, setting the value of the RT1 flag to the value of the game state flag) is performed. It is.

  Also, in the payout process, a game state in which the game state of the next game (normal game state, preparation mode, RT1, RT2, bonus, etc.) can be specified The command is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

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

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 shifts the game state among the preparation mode, RT1, RT2, normal game state, internal RT, and bonus. A command is transmitted to the effect control board 90 according to the progress status. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 performs various processes based on the command received from the game control board 40.

  In the game control process executed by the main control unit 41 in the present embodiment, a freeze-related process for generating a freeze is performed. Freezing is to invalidate the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for a predetermined period from a predetermined start timing related to the progress of the game (or delay the timing for enabling the predetermined period). I just need it.

  As the start timing, in the present embodiment, the timing at which one of the three reels 2L to 2R stops after the first stop is illustrated. Specifically, the freeze disables the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that is still rotating for a predetermined period (for example, 2 seconds) after the first stop is performed (the operation is not accepted or the operation is not performed). Even if it is received, it is performed by performing the operation (including that the reel stop control is not performed). The start timing is not limited to the timing at which the first stop is performed, and may be, for example, the timing at which the second stop is performed.

  Freeze-related processing is determined by the operation procedure, and the occurrence of a prize is influenced by the left pressed grapes 1 and 2, the middle pressed grapes 1 and 2, and the right pressed grapes 1 and 2 shown in FIG. In a game that is selected as one of the “push order grapes”, freeze generation permission determination is made at a predetermined timing as to whether or not to permit freeze generation. For example, in the present embodiment, the predetermined timing refers to the time when the game is won in the pressing order grape, but is not limited thereto, and may be any timing that is earlier than the predetermined start timing as the timing for starting the freeze. .

  Also, in the freeze-related processing, a freeze is generated when a predetermined freeze generation condition is satisfied in a game that is determined to be permitted to generate a freeze according to the freeze generation permission determination.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining freeze-related processing executed on the main control unit 41 side. In the freeze-related processing in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not one of the push order grapes has been won in SA01. If the push order grapes are not selected, the freeze-related process is terminated. On the other hand, when one of the push order grapes is won, in SA02, it is determined whether or not to allow the occurrence of freeze. In the determination of availability, for example, random lottery using random numbers is performed so that the occurrence of freeze is permitted according to a predetermined winning probability. Note that the winning probability in the determination of acceptability may be a fixed probability regardless of the gaming state, and may vary depending on the gaming state (for example, higher in RT1 than in the normal gaming state). Probability etc.) may be set.

  In SA03, it is determined whether or not the occurrence of freeze is permitted. If it is not permitted, the freeze-related processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, if it is permitted, it is determined in SA04 whether or not the first stop has been made. The determination process in SA04 is repeatedly executed until the first stop.

  When it is determined in SA04 that the first stop is made, in SA05, the operation procedure for the first stop is an operation procedure for reliably winning any of the grapes 1 to 8 shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not the answer is correct.

  If it is determined in SA05 that the correct answer is in the push order, the freeze-related processing is terminated without generating a freeze. On the other hand, when it is determined in SA05 that the correct answer is not correct, the process is performed in SA06 for generating a freeze for a predetermined period (for example, until 2 seconds elapses). In SA07, the occurrence of the freeze is specified. The freeze specifying command is output to the sub-control unit 91 side, and the freeze-related processing is terminated. In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as described later, when the occurrence of a freeze is specified based on the freeze specifying command on the sub-control unit 91 side, a predetermined midway navigation effect is executed.

  In addition, as will be described later, the midway navigation effect specifies an operation procedure for winning a winning banana grape when the first stop is not answered correctly when one of the pushing grapes is won. This is to be notified as possible. For this reason, when a navigation effect is executed on the way, it is possible to prevent the banana grapes that have been won from being missed. On the other hand, in the preparation mode, unless the special game is stopped, it is not controlled to other gaming states such as RT1 and RT2. As a result, it is disadvantageous for the player if the special game is not stopped in the preparation mode. In order to avoid this, the freeze-related processing described above may be executed when the gaming state is other than the preparation mode. Further, if it is possible to avoid intentional stopping of the special outcome even though the navigation effect described later is not executed, the design probability controlled from RT2 to RT1 varies. For this reason, the freeze-related processing described above may be executed when the game state is other than the preparation mode and other than RT2.

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

  In the sub-control unit 91, an interrupt for controlling the progress of the effect is generated at a predetermined time interval (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the timer interrupt flag of the RAM 91c is set to the ON state by the reset / interrupt controller. Then, the effect control interruption process is executed. In the effect control interrupt process, the contents of the internal register are saved, the effect backup process is executed, and when the sub control unit 91 is restarted, the data required for restoring the control state before the restart is backed up. Is done. Further, command analysis processing for analyzing various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 is executed, and predetermined effect control processing is executed. By this effect control process, various game effects are performed by displaying images on the liquid crystal display 51 and generating sounds from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1. Image element data and moving image data for performing a game effect are stored in a predetermined ROM.

  In order to perform a game effect, the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 has various counters, areas for setting various flags, a game state command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, and an internal winning command. The area for storing the winning status, the combination of the display results derived to the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the information indicating whether or not a winning has occurred, and the gaming state applied in the game running on the gaming control board 40 side (The winning situation and the game state are twice) are also provided in the RAM 91c.

  Further, in the effect control board 90, a stop symbol table for determining the display result of the variable display device 2 based on the reel stop command is provided in the RAM 91c. However, since the reel stop command includes only the type of the stopped reel and the number of the symbol stopped in the middle as information, it is impossible to determine what symbol is stopped by this alone. For this reason, the ROM 91b stores in advance a table showing all symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. With reference to this table, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped on the stop symbol table. The symbol is registered. The sub-control unit 91 produces an effect based on the registration information of the stop symbol table.

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

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when a specific winning situation is reached during RT, the sub-control unit 91 performs a navigation effect execution process for executing a navigation effect informing the information corresponding to the winning situation. Done. By performing the navigation effect execution process, depending on the effect state during RT, for example, when a fall replay and other replays are won at the same time (such as at the time of left-press rep win), or grapes 1-8 When a specific winning situation occurs, such as when a banana grape is simultaneously won (such as when a left-pressed grape is won), a navigation effect corresponding to the type of the winning situation is executed.

  The navigation effects in the present embodiment include at least a complete navigation effect, a midway navigation effect, and a partial navigation effect.

  The complete navigation effect is an advantageous operation procedure (first operation) for deriving a symbol combination (for example, promoted replay / normal replay, grapes 1 to 8) that is advantageous to the player according to the winning situation at the start of the game. This is a navigation effect that informs the user of an advantageous operation procedure.

  The midway navigation effect is executed when a freeze occurs in the middle of the game after the first stop. When the freeze has occurred, as described above with reference to FIG. 11 or the like, for example, when one of the push order grapes including the grapes 1 to 8 and the banana grape is won, The stop is not performed in the operation procedure for reliably winning any of the grapes 1 to 8, and the correct push order is not made. Therefore, in the middle navigation effect in the present embodiment, an advantageous operation procedure for deriving a symbol combination that is advantageous to the player (for example, a banana grape to be won simultaneously with grapes 1 to 8) (also referred to as a second advantageous operation procedure) Is specified). Note that the sub-control unit 91 identifies the occurrence of a freeze based on the above-described freeze identification command.

  The partial navigation effect refers to a navigation effect that narrows down the operation procedure by notifying that the operation procedure other than the advantageous operation procedure can be specified in order to increase the possibility that the player operates with the advantageous operation procedure.

  Here, an example of a navigation effect will be described. FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining an example of a navigation effect. In FIG. 12, in the configuration of the slot machine 1, the reels 2 </ b> L to 2 </ b> R that can be viewed from the see-through window 3 and the display area 51 a of the liquid crystal display 51 are formed above the see-through window 3 and execute a navigation effect. The navigation effect area 58 is shown.

  The navigation effect in the present embodiment is performed by displaying predetermined information in the navigation effect area 58 as shown in FIG. In the navigation effect area 58, reel information frames 58L, 58C, and 58R for displaying predetermined information are displayed corresponding to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. In the navigation effect, information for specifying the advantageous operation procedure and information for narrowing down the operation procedure by displaying the operation procedure other than the advantageous operation procedure in an identifiable manner are displayed on each of the reel information frames 58L, 58C, and 58R. Is done. When the navigation effect is not executed, the reel information frames 58L, 58C, and 58R are not displayed in the navigation effect area 58, and the normal effect (the effect of causing a predetermined character to appear, the effect of displaying the background, etc.) Is executed.

  FIG. 12 illustrates an example in which when the winning situation is winning for the left-pressed grape 1, when a complete navigation effect is executed, a midway navigation effect is executed, or a partial navigation effect is executed. To do.

  FIGS. 12A1 to 12A2 are diagrams for explaining an example of a complete navigation effect. When the left pressed grape 1 is won, as shown in FIG. 9, the left reel 2L is stopped first, so that the grape 1 is surely irrespective of the operation procedure of the second stop and the third stop. Any of -8 can be awarded. Therefore, the first advantageous operation procedure is a procedure for first stopping the left reel 2L.

  For this reason, in FIG. 12A1, the reel information frame 58L is “1” so as to remind that the left reel 2L is first stopped when the reels 2L to 2R are rotated and the game is started. Is displayed, “·” is displayed in each of the reel information frames 58C and 58R, and a complete navigation effect is performed. Thereby, the player can recognize that the left reel 2L should be stopped for the first time, and can reliably win any of the grapes 1 to 8 as long as the operation is not mistaken. In FIG. 12 (a 2), the left reel 2 </ b> L is first stopped as in the complete navigation effect, and a message “correct” is displayed in the navigation effect area 58. When the operation procedure is not performed as in the complete navigation effect, “banana” is stopped on the winning line, and a message “failure” is displayed in the navigation effect area 58.

  The first advantageous operation procedure notified by the complete navigation effect is that when any one of the left-pressed grape 2, the middle-pressed grape 1, the middle-pressed grape 2, the right-pressed grape 1, and the right-pressed grape 2 is won, 9 is a procedure for first stopping the first stop reel for winning any one of the grapes 1 to 8. Thereby, when the complete navigation effect is executed, the reel for winning one of the grapes 1 to 8 can be first stopped according to the winning situation of the grape, and any one of the grapes 1 to 8 can be stopped. You can be sure to win.

  The first advantageous operation procedure is that when any one of the left push lip 1, the left push lip 2, the middle push lip 1, the middle push lip 2, the right push lip 1, and the right push lip 2 is selected. This is the procedure for first stopping the first stop reel indicated by 8. Thereby, when the complete navigation effect is executed, the reel for avoiding the falling replay winning can be first stopped according to the winning situation of the falling replay.

  Note that the complete navigation effect is executed by displaying the reel information frames 58L, 58C, and 58R in the navigation effect area 58 at the start of the game as described above.

  FIGS. 12B1 to 12B4 are diagrams for explaining an example of a midway navigation effect. FIG. 12 (b1) shows a state where the reels 2L to 2R are rotated and the game is started. In each of the reel information frames 58L, 58C and 58R in the navigation effect area 58, “?” It is displayed. Thereby, the player cannot specify which reel should be stopped for the first time, and cannot stop the first in the procedure of intentionally winning any of the grapes 1 to 8.

  FIG. 12B2 shows a state when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time. When the left pressed grape 1 is won and the left reel 2L is not stopped for the first time, as shown in FIG. 9, reel control is performed so that “banana” stops on the winning line. For this reason, the “banana” of the middle reel 2C is stopped at the middle stage.

  In the case where the left pressed grape 1 is won, as shown in FIG. 9, even if the left reel 2L is not stopped for the first time, the banana grapes won simultaneously with the grapes 1 to 8 are won. The banana grape can be won by performing the second stop and the third stop in the operation procedure that is the operation timing for the purpose.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 12 (b2), even when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time, the second stop and the third stop are performed, and for the left reel 2L, “black grape” is placed on the winning line. The banana grape 9 can be won when the right reel 2R is operated at a timing at which the “white grape” can be stopped on the winning line at a timing when it can be stopped.

  Even when the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the second stop and the third stop are at the timing at which “black grapes” can be stopped on the winning line for the left reel 2L. As for 2C, the banana grape 2 can be won when it is operated at a timing at which "black grape" can be stopped on the winning line.

  Therefore, as a second advantageous operation procedure, when the first stopped reel is the middle reel 2C, “black grape” for the left reel 2L and “white grape” for the right reel 2R are placed on the winning line. When the first stopped reel is the right reel 2R, “black grapes” for the left reel 2L, “black grapes” for the middle reel 2C, The second stop and the third stop are performed at the timing of stopping on the winning line.

  In addition, when the push order grapes are won and the correct answer is not obtained at the first stop, the freeze occurs when the occurrence of the freeze is permitted as described in FIG. . When the freeze occurs, the second advantageous operation procedure is informed in an identifiable manner as a navigation effect on the way.

  12 (b3) to 12 (b4), control for generating a freeze after the first stop is performed on the main control unit 41 side, and control for executing a midway navigation effect is performed on the sub control unit 91 side. More specifically, immediately after the first stop, the operation of the stop switch is invalidated to generate a freeze, and a specific character is displayed in the navigation effect area 58 as shown in FIG. 12 (b3). In addition, after performing a special effect by displaying a message such as “Still More!”, As shown in FIG. 12 (b4), “black grapes” is stopped for the left reel 2L, and “white grapes” for the right reel 2R. "Black grape" is displayed in the reel information frame 58L corresponding to the left reel 2L, and "white grape" is displayed in the reel information frame 58R corresponding to the right reel 2R. Navigation production is performed. In this way, even if the freeze is generated and the stop switch that is the second stop is operated by the inertia (first momentum) stopped in spite of the fact that the navigation effect is being performed on the way, the reel By preventing the stop control from being performed, the player can be caused to stop for the second time by the second advantageous operation procedure informed by the navigation effect on the way. As a result, after the freeze has ended after a predetermined period of time has elapsed, the player performs a stop operation at the timing of stopping the “black grapes” for the left reel 2L, and the “white grapes” for the right reel 2R. It is possible to recognize that the stop operation should be performed at the timing of stopping “”, and the banana grape 9 can be won as long as the operation is not mistaken. Further, during the occurrence of freeze, reel effect control described later is performed. Note that after the freeze has occurred, it may be identifiable that the freeze has ended and the second stop is possible.

  The second advantageous operation procedure notified by the midway navigation effect is when any one of the left-pressed grape 2, the middle-pressed grape 1, the middle-pressed grape 2, the right-pressed grape 1, and the right-pressed grape 2 is won. 9 is a procedure for stopping the second stop reel and the third stop reel for the second stop and the third stop in order to win the banana grape. As a result, when a navigation effect is performed on the way, it is possible to intentionally stop the operation procedure at the timing for winning the banana grapes that have the possibility of winning according to the winning situation of the grapes. It is possible to win banana grapes and to avoid special derivation.

  In the middle navigation effect, as described above, the reel information frames 58L, 58C, and 58R are displayed in the navigation effect area 58 at the start of the game, "?" Is displayed first, and the second is displayed after the first stop. An advantageous operation procedure may be displayed, and a normal effect may be displayed without displaying the reel information frames 58L, 58C, and 58R in the navigation effect area 58 during the period from the start of the game to the first stop. After the first stop, the reel information frames 58L, 58C, and 58R may be displayed in the navigation effect area 58 to display the second advantageous operation procedure, and any of these modes may be executed. It may be determined randomly using random numbers or the like.

  12 (c1) to 12 (c2) are diagrams for explaining an example of a partial navigation effect. When the left pressed grape 1 is won, as shown in FIG. 9, the left reel 2L is stopped first, so that the grape 1 is surely irrespective of the operation procedure of the second stop and the third stop. Any of -8 can be awarded. Therefore, the operation procedure other than the advantageous operation procedure is a procedure for preventing the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R from first stopping.

  For this reason, in FIG. 12 (c1), the reel information corresponding to the right reel 2R is recalled so that the first reel 2R is not stopped when the reels 2L to 2R are rotated and the game is started. “X” is displayed in the frame 58R, and “?” Is displayed in each of the reel information frames 58L and 58C. Thereby, the player can recognize at least that the right reel 2R should not be stopped first, and can select two options as to whether the left reel 2L should be stopped first or the middle reel 2C should be stopped first. It can be narrowed down to one. In FIG. 12C 2, the left reel 2 L is stopped for the first time, and a message “correct answer” is displayed in the navigation effect area 58. When a reel other than the left reel 2L is first stopped, a message such as “incorrect answer” is displayed in the navigation effect area 58.

  The operation procedure other than the advantageous operation procedure notified by the partial navigation effect is when any one of the left pressed grape 2, the middle pressed grape 1, the middle pressed grape 2, the right pressed grape 1, and the right pressed grape 2 is won. The procedure is any one of the procedures other than the procedure of first stopping the first stop reel for winning any of the grapes 1 to 8 shown in FIG.

  The operation procedure other than the advantageous operation procedure is that when any one of the left push lip 1, the left push lip 2, the middle push lip 1, the middle push lip 2, the right push lip 1, and the right push lip 2 is selected, This is one of the procedures other than the procedure for first stopping the first stop reel shown in FIG.

  The procedure notified by the partial navigation effect may be a procedure determined by random lottery from among a plurality of procedures, or may be a procedure determined in advance according to the winning situation.

  Note that the mode of the navigation effect is not limited to the mode illustrated in FIG. 12, and any mode may be used as long as the player can be distinguished according to the winning situation. In addition, the navigation effect is not limited to what is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, but any effect effect LED 52, speaker 53, 54, reel LED 55, etc., as long as it can identify the procedure to be notified according to the type of navigation effect. It may be executed by using.

  In addition, assist time mode (AT mode), chance zone mode (CZ mode), dangerous mode (DZ mode), and normal mode are provided as effects during RT. The production state during RT is determined by the production state lottery executed by the sub-control unit 91 when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied. Further, when the control is performed at RT1 by the effect state control process executed by the sub-control unit 91, the determined effect state is controlled. Hereinafter, the production state will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13A is a diagram for explaining the transition of the effect state during RT controlled by the sub-control unit 91.

[About AT mode]
The AT mode refers to an effect state in which a complete navigation effect is always executed when a specific winning situation is reached. The AT mode is controlled over 50 games as a predetermined period, as shown in FIG. The AT mode can be repeatedly controlled every time the number of assigned navigation stocks is consumed, with the number of navigation stocks as the upper limit. As will be described later, the navigation stock is randomly determined and assigned when the AT mode is won in the production state lottery.

  When a predetermined period of time has elapsed in the AT mode, when the number of navigation stocks is 1 or more, the sub-control unit performs a lottery to determine whether to continue to the AT mode following the AT mode, that is, whether to continue or not. 91.

  When it is determined to continue according to the result of the continuous lottery, as shown in FIG. 13A, the number of navigation stocks is consumed and the AT mode is continuously controlled. Note that the timing for starting control to the AT mode may be when the next game is started, or after the presentation state is once controlled to the DZ mode, the game won for the fall replay is started. It may be time.

  On the other hand, when it is determined not to continue, the effect state is controlled to the DZ mode as shown in FIG. When it is determined not to continue the lottery in the continuous lottery, the resumption timing for resuming the control to the AT mode is determined, and when the resumption timing is reached, the AT mode is controlled. The restart timing is, for example, the timing that is once controlled to RT1 after being controlled once in the normal gaming state, the timing that is controlled again to RT1 after being controlled twice in the normal gaming state, the timing when the bonus is won and ended, etc. It may be one of a plurality of timings or a timing determined by lottery.

  When the predetermined period has elapsed in the AT mode and the number of navigation stocks is 0, the effect state is controlled to the DZ mode. For this reason, when it is controlled from the AT mode to the DZ mode, it becomes impossible to specify whether or not the navigation stock remains, so that a sense of expectation that the navigation stock remains and is controlled again in the AT mode. Can be sustained.

[CZ mode, DZ mode, normal mode]
The CZ mode determines whether or not to execute a navigation effect according to a predetermined execution rate when a specific winning situation is reached, and executes a partial navigation effect when it is determined to be executed. It means an effect state in which only the fact that it is one of specific winning situations when it is determined is notified. As described later, the execution ratio is determined from a plurality of types when the CZ mode is determined in the effect state lottery.

  The DZ mode refers to an effect state in which only a notification that only one of the specific winning situations has been obtained is given when the specific winning situation is reached. The normal mode refers to an effect state in which no notification is given due to the winning situation when a specific winning situation is reached.

  In addition, regardless of the controlled mode, when a freeze occurs, a midway navigation effect can be executed in which a second advantageous operation procedure corresponding to the winning situation in the game can be identified.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (a), even if it is controlled by RT and is controlled in any one of the normal mode, DZ mode, and CZ mode, a fall replay is awarded. The game is controlled to the AT mode by the effect state control process executed by the sub-control unit 91 when 10 games are consumed as the predetermined number of times. Note that the timing for controlling the AT mode may be when the next game is started, or when the game won in the fall replay is started.

  Here, the advantageous degree of the production state will be examined. During the RT, when the effect state is controlled in any of the normal mode, the DZ mode, and the CZ mode, a part of the navigation effect is executed at a predetermined rate or according to the occurrence of a freeze on the main control unit 41 side. The navigation effect is executed midway or the navigation effect is not executed. For this reason, a fall replay winning cannot be avoided reliably. In addition, when one of the grapes is won, it may not be possible to surely win the grape and it may be lost. On the other hand, when the effect state is controlled in the AT mode during RT, the complete navigation effect is always executed. For this reason, the fall replay winning can be intentionally avoided. In addition, when one of the grapes is won, the grape can be deliberately awarded. Therefore, it can be said that the AT mode is an effect state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal mode, the DZ mode, and the CZ mode.

  Further, when the CZ mode is determined among the normal mode, the DZ mode, and the CZ mode, a partial navigation effect is executed according to the determined execution ratio. Therefore, compared to the normal mode or the DZ mode, a part of the navigation effect is executed at a predetermined rate when the fall replay is won, and the operation procedure for avoiding the fall replay winning is narrowed down to two options. Therefore, the possibility of avoiding the fall replay winning is increased accordingly. In addition, when a grape is won, a part of the navigation effect is executed and an operation procedure for winning a banana grape is informed, or an operation procedure for winning one of the grapes 1 to 8 is narrowed down to two options. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility of losing grapes accordingly. As a result, it can be said that the CZ mode is an effect state that is more advantageous for the player than the normal mode and the DZ mode.

  Even in the CZ mode, the higher the execution ratio of the partial navigation effect, the higher the possibility of avoiding the fall replay winning, and the possibility of losing grapes or banana grapes can be reduced. As a result, even in the same CZ mode, it can be said that the higher the execution ratio, the higher the degree of advantage for the player.

  In addition, when controlled to RT1, when the normal mode, the DZ mode, or the CZ mode is determined, and when a promotion replay is won before the game is consumed a predetermined number of times, RT1 and In comparison, RT2 is controlled such that the winning probability of falling replay is low.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the production state is controlled to one of the normal mode, the DZ mode, and the CZ mode, and the production state is the CZ mode even when the complete navigation production is not executed. Depending on whether or not there is an execution rate in the CZ mode and whether or not the winning probability of falling replay is controlled to RT2, it is possible to change the degree of winning the falling replay while the game is played a predetermined number of times.

As described above, RT1 and RT2 fall probability (RT1 fall probability: about 1/5, RT2 fall probability: about 1/30) when in a mode other than AT mode (normal mode, DZ mode), RT1 The probability that 10 games can be digested without winning a tumble replay is (1-1 / 5) ¹⁰ ≈10%, and the probability that 10 games can be digested without falling replay when RT2 is (1 −1/30) ¹⁰ ≈70%. As a result, when the mode is other than the AT mode, the possibility that the game is digested a predetermined number of times and controlled to the AT mode depending on whether it is RT2 or not can be greatly varied, and a sharpness can be added.

  In addition, the winning probability of the fall replay in RT1 and RT2 is not limited to the probability shown in FIG. 7, and the possibility that the game is digested a predetermined number of times and controlled in the AT mode can be varied depending on whether it is RT2. What is set in the probability is sufficient.

  For example, the winning probability of the fall replay in RT1 and RT2 is such that the possibility that the game is digested a predetermined number of times and controlled to the AT mode is, for example, twice or more higher in RT2 than in RT1. May be set. When the mode is other than the AT mode, the greater the possibility of being controlled to the AT mode by digesting the game a predetermined number of times depending on whether or not it is RT2, the greater the sharpness between RT1 and RT2. , You can improve the fun of the game.

  Further, the winning probability of the fall replay may be set so that the winning probability per game of the fall replay is 50% or more at RT1 and less than 50% at RT2. .

  Further, the winning probability per game of the fall replay may be set to be 50% or more at RT1, and may be set to be less than 50% at RT2. That is, in RT2, the winning probability of falling replay calculated from the winning probability of falling replay and the pull-in rate at which the falling replay is drawn on the winning line by reel control at the time of falling replay winning is 50% or more in RT1. The winning probability of falling replay and the pull-in rate of falling replay may be set so as to be less than 50%.

  In addition, the number of games of the predetermined number of times is set so that the falling probability of falling into the normal gaming state by winning the falling replay while the game is consumed the predetermined number of times is less than 50% at RT2 and less than 50% at RT2. A winning probability of falling replay may be set.

  Also, in this embodiment, after the game has been digested a predetermined number of times in RT, the mode is controlled to AT mode, avoiding falling replays, and when not controlled by RT2, promoted replay is awarded and controlled to RT2. . Even if it is RT2 and when it is controlled to the AT mode, the predetermined period elapses and the AT mode ends and the DZ mode is controlled. RT2 with a low winning probability is maintained. For this reason, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the player is again controlled to the AT mode without winning a fall replay while the game is played a predetermined number of times.

  In the present embodiment, even when it is controlled to RT and the production state is controlled to the normal mode, as shown in FIG. The example in which the AT mode is controlled by the effect state control process executed by the sub-control unit 91 when 10 games are consumed as the predetermined number of times has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when it is controlled by RT and the production state is the normal mode, even when 10 games are consumed as a predetermined number of times without causing a fall replay, the AT mode is not controlled. You may comprise. In this case, it can be said that the DZ mode is a production state that is more advantageous for the player in that the DZ mode is controlled to the AT mode when 10 games are consumed as a predetermined number of times than the normal mode.

  In the performance state lottery, the higher the amount of points, the higher the degree of advantage for the player is determined in proportion to the amount of points given as the game progresses. In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, during RT, the production state determined by the production state lottery is controlled, and the above-mentioned complete navigation production and partial navigation production are executed according to the production state, and the freeze is performed. The midway navigation effect described above is executed according to the occurrence.

  Here, the processing executed by the sub-control unit 91 in relation to the points referred to in the effect state lottery will be described. In relation to the points, the sub-control unit 91 performs a probability state control process for controlling the probability state and a point related process for giving and managing the points and informing them.

  FIG. 13B is a diagram for explaining the transition of the probability state controlled by the sub-control unit 91. By executing the probability state control process by the sub-control unit 91, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), it is controlled to the high probability state on condition that the bonus is ended or the winning is performed in a predetermined high probability state lottery. In the high probability state, the low probability state is controlled on condition that a predetermined low probability state lottery is won or a bonus is won. The predetermined high probability state lottery and the predetermined low probability state lottery are executed, for example, when a melon is won, and a lottery is performed using a random number or the like to win with a predetermined probability (for example, 50%). But you can.

  In addition, by executing the probability state control process by the sub-control unit 91, when the BB is won in the high probability state, it is controlled to the low probability state, and after the BB is finished, the low probability state is changed to the high probability state. To be controlled. The high-probability state controlled by the end of BB is continuously controlled until 50 games are consumed or a bonus is won.

  Next, the point related process will be described. FIG. 14 is a flowchart for explaining the point related processing executed by the sub-control unit 91.

  First, in S1, it is determined whether or not a predetermined point grant condition is satisfied. FIG. 15A is a diagram for explaining a point granting condition that can be established when the probability state is other than a bonus and the probability state is a high probability state, and FIG. 15B is a point that can be established during the bonus. It is a figure for demonstrating provision conditions.

  First, referring to FIG. 15A, when the player is in a high probability state other than the bonus, at least one of melon, strawberry 1 and strawberry 2 is won, or strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1 is won. It is established on the condition. More specifically, when a prize other than the bonus is high and at least one of melon, strawberry 1 and strawberry 2 is won, the winner is won by a predetermined lottery using a random number extracted from a random counter, for example. On the condition that this is done, the point granting condition is satisfied. For example, the probability of winning in the predetermined lottery is set to 25% when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, and is set to 50% when the gaming state is other than the normal gaming state. In other words, even when at least one of melon, strawberry 1 and strawberry 2 is won in the high probability state, the game state other than the normal game state is more than the normal game state. The point granting condition is established at a high rate. Therefore, it can be said that the player is more advantageous when the player is in the preparation mode or RT, for example, than in the normal gaming state, in that the point granting condition is easily established.

  In addition, points that are awarded when a point granting condition is established by winning at least one of melon, strawberry 1, and strawberry 2 when not in a bonus and in a high probability state, as will be described later. May be notified according to the result of the notification lottery.

  In addition, if the player is in a high probability state other than the bonus and wins the strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1, the point granting condition is always satisfied. For this reason, in the case of a high probability state other than the bonus, at least a predetermined number (for example, 1) of points to be awarded when the point granting condition is established by winning the strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1 as described later It will be notified that the points have been awarded.

  Next, referring to FIG. 15 (b), in the bonus, it is established on the condition that one of the small combinations wins alone or that one winning combination 2 is won. Note that, as shown in FIG. 7, the bonus that can be won by the small combination alone and the bonus that can be won by the single combination 2 is only during RB1.

  When any small combination is won by itself during RB1, for example, a point granting condition is established on the condition that the winning is performed by a predetermined lottery using a random number extracted from a random counter. The probability of winning in the predetermined lottery is set to 50%, for example.

  Note that, as will be described later, points that are awarded when any of the small roles are elected alone during RB1 and the point granting condition is satisfied can be notified according to the result of a predetermined notification lottery.

  In addition, the point granting condition is always satisfied when one winning combination 2 is won during RB1. As described later, at least a predetermined number (for example, 1) of points has been given to the points awarded when the point granting condition is satisfied by winning one player 2 during RB1. Is done.

  In addition, when the point granting condition is always satisfied by winning, it is not limited to notifying that a predetermined number of points have been granted, but accurately notifying the granted points determined in S2, which will be described later. May be.

  Returning to FIG. 14, if it is not determined in S <b> 1 that the point granting condition corresponding to the state shown in FIG. 15 is satisfied, the point related processing is terminated as it is. On the other hand, when it is determined in S1 that the point granting condition is satisfied, in S2, a grant point that can be given to the player is set.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining a table for determining the grant points in S2. When the point granting condition is satisfied when it is not a bonus, as shown in the non-bonus column in FIG. 16, the point to be given is determined as 1 point at a rate of 50%, and 2 points at a rate of 20%. It is determined to be 3 points at a rate of 20% and 5 points at a rate of 10%.

  When the point granting condition is established while the bonus is in effect, as shown in the bonus column of FIG. 16, the point to be given is determined to be 1 point at a rate of 85%, and 2 points at a rate of 10%. It is determined to be 3 points at a rate of 4% and 5 points at a rate of 1%.

  In this way, more points are determined as the granted points at a higher rate when the point granting condition is established during the bonus than when the point granting condition is established during the bonus.

  In addition, you may comprise so that a grant point may be determined in a different ratio according to the game state when point grant conditions are satisfied. More specifically, it may be configured such that the awarded points are determined with reference to a table corresponding to the gaming state when the point granting conditions are established. Thereby, the expectation with respect to more points being awarded can be made different depending on the gaming state when the point granting condition is satisfied, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Moreover, you may comprise so that a grant point may be determined in a different ratio according to the kind of winning combination used as the opportunity that point grant conditions are satisfied. More specifically, the points to be awarded may be determined with reference to a table corresponding to the type of winning combination that triggered the point grant condition. Thereby, the expectation that more points will be awarded can be made different depending on the type of winning combination that triggers the point granting condition, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In S2 of FIG. 14, a grant point is determined with reference to the table shown in FIG. 16, and grant point information for specifying the determined grant point is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The sub-control unit 91 specifies a grant point resulting from the establishment of the current point grant condition based on the grant point information in the RAM 91c.

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which it is determined whether or not the point granting condition is satisfied in S1, and the granted point is determined in S2 when the condition is satisfied. With regard to the determination of the points and the grant points, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured such that whether or not the points are awarded in one lottery and the grant points are determined. For example, it may be configured to determine any of points 0 to 5 when the player is in a high probability state other than the bonus and wins a melon in the normal gaming state. In this case, when the point is determined to be 0, no point is given.

  In S3, it is determined whether or not the current point grant condition that triggered the point grant is a condition for informing that a predetermined number of points have been granted. That is, when the point granting condition this time is other than the bonus shown in FIG. 15A and is in a high probability state, the condition established by winning strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1 or FIG. 15B It is determined whether any of the conditions established by winning the single winning combination 2 during the bonus shown.

  In S3, when it is determined that the point granting condition is a condition for informing that a predetermined number of points have been granted, the process proceeds to S8 described later in order to notify that a predetermined number of points have been granted. . In the present embodiment, for example, the point “1” is determined as the notification point.

  On the other hand, in S3, when it is not determined that the point granting condition is a condition for informing that a predetermined number of points have been granted, the determination and notification of whether or not to notify that points have been granted The process proceeds to S4 in order to make a notice lottery for determining the number of points.

  In S4, a difference number notification lottery is performed. In the difference number corresponding notification lottery, according to the difference between the total number of points actually given and the total number of notified points, the granted points set in S2 are notified when the current point grant condition is established. A lottery of whether or not to accurately notify the grant points set in S2, and a lottery of how many points are to be notified if the grant points set in S2 are not accurately reported Including. In S4, the difference number is calculated from the total number of granted points (updated in S10) and the total number of notification points (updated in S9), which will be described later. Specifically, the difference number is a value obtained by subtracting the total number of notification points from the total number of granted points.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining a table for performing the difference number notification lottery. In the difference number correspondence notifying lottery in the present embodiment, first, referring to the difference number correspondence table A of FIG. 17A, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to notify points according to the difference number.

  When the difference number is “0”, it is determined to notify at 30% of the fact that the points have been granted in accordance with the setting of the granted points at S2, and not to notify at the rate of 70%. The When the difference number is “1”, it is determined to notify that a point has been granted in S2 at the rate of 40%, and not to be notified at a rate of 60%. The

  When the difference number is “2”, it is determined to notify the fact that the points have been provided in S2 at the rate of 50% and not to be notified at the rate of 50%. The When the difference number is “3 or more”, it is determined to notify 70% of the fact that the points have been provided in accordance with the setting of the granted points in S2, and not to notify at the rate of 30%. Is done.

  In this way, the difference number correspondence table A in FIG. 17A is determined not to notify the fact that the points have been given at a higher rate as the difference number is smaller, and at a higher rate as the difference number is larger. To be decided. Thereby, when the difference number is already large, it is possible to prevent the difference number from becoming too large by not being further notified.

  When it is decided to notify by referring to the difference number correspondence table A in FIG. 17A, the granted points set in S2 with reference to the difference number correspondence table B in FIG. 17B. Depending on the difference, a lottery for determining whether or not to report the given point accurately and a lottery for determining the number of points to be notified when the given point is not reported correctly are performed. If the notification is not made accurately, the notification point is determined from the points that are less advantageous for the player in the production state lottery than the awarded points, that is, the points that are less than the granted points.

  When the granted point is “1”, the point is determined to be “1” at a rate of 100% as a notification point regardless of the difference number. When the granted point is “2” and the difference number is “0 to 2”, the notification point is determined to be point “1” at a rate of 30%, and point “2” at a rate of 70%. Determined. When the granted point is “2” and the difference number is “3 or more”, the notification point is determined to be point “1” at a rate of 20%, and point “2” at a rate of 80%. To be determined.

  When the granted point is “3” and the difference is “0 to 2”, the notification point is determined to be “1” at a rate of 10%, and the point “2” at a rate of 20%. ”And the point“ 3 ”at a rate of 70%. When the granted point is “3” and the difference number is “3 or more”, the notification point is determined to be point “2” at a rate of 10%, and point “3” at a rate of 90%. To be determined.

  When the granted point is “5” and the difference number is “0 to 2”, the notification point is determined to be “2” at a rate of 10%, and the point “3” at a rate of 20%. ”And the point“ 5 ”at a rate of 70%. When the granted point is “5” and the difference number is “3 or more”, the notification point is determined to be “3” at a rate of 10%, and the point “5” at a rate of 90%. To be determined.

  In this way, in the difference number correspondence table B in FIG. 17B, the point to be notified is determined so that the fact that the smaller the difference number is, the lower the number of points given than the granted points is notified. The point to be notified is determined so that the higher the difference number is, the higher the proportion is given, or the fact that a point closer to the given point is given. In addition, the more points are given, the higher the rate is. As a result, when the difference number is already large, or when a large number of given points are likely to cause the difference number, it is possible to prevent the difference number from becoming too large due to the notification of even fewer points.

  In the difference number corresponding notification lottery according to the present embodiment, the example of determining whether to notify using the table of FIGS. 17A and 17B and the notification point has been described. Only the table of 17 (a) may be used to determine only whether or not to notify in accordance with the difference number, and when it is determined to notify, the grant point set in S2 may be accurately notified. . Moreover, you may comprise so that an alerting | reporting point may be determined according to a difference number using only the table of FIG.17 (b).

  Returning to FIG. 14, in S <b> 5, it is determined whether or not it is determined to notify that the points have been awarded by the difference number corresponding notification lottery in S <b> 4. When it is determined to notify, the process proceeds to S8 described later in order to notify that the point determined in S4 has been given. On the other hand, when it is not determined to notify in S5, the process proceeds to S6.

  In S6, a total number notification lottery is performed. The total number corresponding notice lottery refers to the granted points set in S2 when the present point grant condition is satisfied according to the total number of granted points (the total number of normal granted points other than the bonus, the total number of bonus granted points during the bonus). A lottery for determining whether or not to be notified, a lottery for determining whether or not to accurately notify the grant points set in S2, and how many points are to be notified when the grant points set in S2 are not accurately reported Includes lottery. If not notified accurately, the notification point is determined from the points that are less advantageous to the player than the actual awarded points in an effect state lottery to be described later, that is, points that are less than the granted points. Note that the total number of points actually assigned is specified from the total number of granted points described later.

  FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a table for performing the total number notification lottery. In the total number corresponding notification lottery in the present embodiment, first, with reference to the total number correspondence table A in FIG. 18A, a lottery is performed as to whether or not points are notified according to the total number of points actually assigned. It is.

  When the total number of points awarded other than during the bonus is “0 to 2”, or when the total number of points awarded during the bonus is “0 to 1”, the granted points are set in S2. It is determined to notify that the points have been given at a rate of 80% and not to notify at a rate of 20%.

  When the total number of points awarded other than during the bonus is “3-5”, or when the total number of points awarded during the bonus is “2-3”, the granted points are set in S2. It is determined to notify that a point has been given at a rate of 50% and not to notify at a rate of 50%.

  When the total number of points awarded other than during the bonus is “6 to 10”, or when the total number of points awarded during the bonus is “4 to 5”, the granted points are set in S2. It is determined to notify that a point has been given at a rate of 10% and not to notify at a rate of 90%.

  As described above, the total number correspondence table A in FIG. 18A is determined to notify the fact that points have been granted at a higher rate as the total number of points given is smaller. The larger the number, the higher the ratio is determined not to be notified. Thereby, when only a small number of points are given, the player can be relieved to recognize that a small number of points are given by notifying at a high rate. On the other hand, by not being notified at a high rate when a large number of points are given, it is possible to increase the possibility that more points are actually given than the points recognized by the player from the notification points. , Can maintain a sense of expectation.

  If it is decided to notify by referring to the total number correspondence table A in FIG. 18A, further refer to the total number correspondence table B in FIG. Depending on the total number of points granted, a lottery for determining whether or not to accurately report the given points and a lottery for determining the number of points to be notified when the given points are not reported correctly are performed. It is.

  When the granted point is “1”, the point is determined to be “1” at a rate of 100% as a notification point regardless of the total number of given points. When the number of points given is “2” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “0 to 2”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “0 to 1”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 30%, and the point “2” is determined at a rate of 70%.

  When the number of points awarded is “2” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “3 to 5”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “2 to 3”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 50%, and the point “2” is determined at a rate of 50%.

  When the number of points awarded is “2” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “6 to 10”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “4 to 5”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 90%, and the point “2” is determined at a rate of 10%.

  When the number of points given is “3” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “0 to 2”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “0 to 1”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 10%, the point “2” is determined at a rate of 20%, and the point “3” is determined at a rate of 70%.

  When the number of points given is “3” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “3 to 5”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “2 to 3”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 20%, the point “2” is determined at a rate of 30%, and the point “3” is determined at a rate of 50%.

  When the number of points given is “3” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “6 to 10”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “4 to 5”, The point “1” is determined at a rate of 50%, the point “2” is determined at a rate of 30%, and the point “3” is determined at a rate of 20%.

  When the number of points given is “5” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “0 to 2”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “0 to 1”, The point “3” is determined at a rate of 10%, and the point “5” is determined at a rate of 90%.

  When the number of points given is “5” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “3 to 5”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “2 to 3”, 10% of the points are determined as “1”, 10% of the points are determined as “2”, 30% of the points are determined as “3”, 50% of the points are determined as “5” It is determined.

  When the number of points awarded is “5” and the total number of points other than during the bonus is “6 to 10”, or when the total number of points during the bonus is “4 to 5”, , 30% of the points are determined as “1”, 30% of the points are determined as “2”, 30% of the points are determined as “3”, and 10% of the points are determined as “5”. It is determined.

  As described above, the total number correspondence table B in FIG. 18B is assigned so that the smaller the total number of granted points, the higher the percentage that is given to the given points or points closer to the given points. The point to be notified is determined so that the fact that a smaller number of points than the granted points are given at a higher rate is notified as the total number of the given points is larger. Thereby, when only a small number of points are given, it is possible to reassure the player by recognizing that a small number of points are given by accurately informing at a high rate. On the other hand, when a large number of points are given, a point that is less than the given points is notified at a high rate, so that more points are actually given than the points recognized by the player from the notification points. Can increase the possibility of being in the future, and can sustain expectations.

  In the total number correspondence lottery according to the present embodiment, an example has been described in which notification is performed using the tables in FIGS. 18A and 18B and notification points are determined. It may be configured to determine only whether or not to notify in accordance with the total number using only the table of (a), and to accurately notify the granted point set in S2 when it is determined to notify. Moreover, you may comprise so that an alerting | reporting point may be determined according to the total number using only the table of FIG.18 (b).

  Moreover, although the example which performs the difference number corresponding | compatible notification lottery and the total number corresponding | compatible notification lottery was demonstrated as the notification lottery in this Embodiment, you may comprise not only this but only any one. Further, the example of performing the total number corresponding notification lottery after performing the difference number corresponding notification lottery has been described, but the difference number corresponding notification lottery may be performed after performing the total number corresponding notification lottery.

  In the notification lottery according to the present embodiment, the example of determining whether to notify and the notification point according to the difference number and the total number has been described. However, the notification lottery is not limited thereto, and the difference number and the total number are determined. Regardless, it may be configured to determine whether or not to notify and the notification point according to the grant point set in S2.

  Returning to FIG. 14, in S <b> 7, it is determined whether or not it is determined to notify that the points have been awarded by the total number corresponding notification lottery of S <b> 6. When it is determined to notify, the process proceeds to S8 described later in order to notify that the point determined in S6 has been given. On the other hand, if it is not determined to notify in S7, the process proceeds to S10 without performing the process for notifying that the points have been granted.

  In S8, the notification process for performing the point provision effect which alert | reports that the point was provided is performed. In the notification process, when it is determined YES in S3, for example, information that can specify that point “1” has been granted is notified as a point grant effect (at the start or end of the game, “Acquire Point 1! To display a message such as “!”. Also, in the notification process, information that can specify that the point determined in S4 or S6 is given as a point granting effect is notified (for example, when notifying that the point “2” has been given) Then, at the start or end of the game, a process for displaying a message such as “Acquire Point 2!” Is performed.

  Note that the point granting effect is not limited to that executed in the above-described manner, and may be executed in any manner as long as the effect is executed in an aspect corresponding to the number of points given. .

  In S9, the notification point total number information for specifying the total number of notification points, which is the total number of points notified to the player by the process of S8, is updated. Note that as the point granting effect notified in S8, information for specifying the total number of notification points (for example, a message such as “total number of acquired points 5!”) May be notified.

  The notification point total number information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and is added and updated for each point every time it is notified in S8 that a point has been given. Note that the notification point total number information is reset by winning a bonus or by determining to control the effect state to the AT mode.

  In S10, the total granted point information for specifying the total number of granted points, which is the total number of points actually given by the process of S2, is updated. The granted point total number information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and is added and updated for the given points after the given points are set in S2 and a notification lottery is performed.

  The total number of granted points in the present embodiment is reset when a bonus is won and an effect state lottery is performed, or when it is determined to control the effect state to the AT mode. The information on the total number of granted points is not limited to the fact that the bonus was won and the production state lottery was performed, or the fact that the decision was made to control the production state to the AT mode. A predetermined number of points (for example, 2 points) out of the total number of granted points may be carried over even after the lottery is performed or after it is decided to control the production state to the AT mode.

  In the present embodiment, as the upper limit of the total number of granted points, “10” is set in advance except during the bonus, and “5” is set in advance during the bonus. For this reason, when the granted points set in S2 are added to the total number of granted points until the current point grant condition is satisfied, the upper limit is set as the total number of granted points when the above-described upper limit is exceeded. Accordingly, as the upper limit of the total number of notification points, “10” is set in advance except for the bonus, and “5” is set in advance during the bonus. For this reason, in S8, when the point determined by the notification lottery or the like is notified, it is notified from the relationship with the total number of notification points that if the above-described upper limit value is exceeded, the point that becomes the upper limit value is given. The

  When the total number of notification points is already the upper limit value, notification is not performed in the same manner as when no points are given. Therefore, after the granted points are set in S2, if the total number of notification points is already the upper limit value, the point-related process is terminated as it is, and the process proceeds to S3 only when the total number of notification points is less than the upper limit value. You may comprise.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the point granting condition is established, whether or not to notify is determined according to the difference number or the total number of points actually assigned, It is determined and notified according to the determination result. In addition, the notification point is determined from the point where the degree of advantage is lower for the player in the performance state lottery than the actually granted point. For this reason, the points recognized by the player from the notification points are equal to or less than the total number of points actually given. As a result, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the total number of points actually granted may be greater than the total number of points specified from the notification points, and the total number of points specified from the notification points. Therefore, it is possible to give a greater expectation to the player to be determined to be in an advantageous production state in the production state lottery.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 performs an effect state control process in accordance with the total number of points granted as described above. In the production state control process, a production state lottery process for performing the production state lottery when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied, a navigation stock number lottery process for drawing the number of navigation stocks for specifying the period to be controlled in the AT mode, An execution rate lottery process for drawing the execution rate at which some navigation effects are executed in the CZ mode, and a continuous lottery process for lottering whether to continue control in the AT mode (these lotteries are referred to as (Also called various lotteries).

  In the effect state lottery process, one effect state is selected from a plurality of effect states according to the winning rate corresponding to the total number of granted points, using the table corresponding to the established lottery condition among the tables shown in FIGS. Is determined by lottery.

  The predetermined lottery condition is satisfied when a bonus is won, when a specific combination is won during the bonus, or when a specific combination is won during a gaming state other than the bonus. Hereinafter, the production state lottery will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining a lottery table used for effect state lottery when a bonus is won. Note that the effect state determined in the effect state lottery using the table shown in FIG. 19 is the effect state when the winning bonus is finished and RT1 is started to shift from the preparation mode.

  FIG. 19A is a lottery table used when winning a bonus alone, bonus + melon, bonus + strawberry 1, bonus + 1 player 1. Note that the bonus alone shown in FIG. 19 (a) indicates that the bonus is not won simultaneously with the small role, and includes a concept including the case where the bonus is simultaneously won with the replay.

  When the total number of granted points is 0 to 2, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 94%, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 1%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 2%, and AT is set at a rate of 3%. The mode is determined.

  When the total number of awarded points is 3-5, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 92%, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 1%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 2%, and the AT is determined at a rate of 5%. The mode is determined.

  When the total number of granted points is 6-9, the normal mode is decided at 83%, the DZ mode is decided at 2%, the CZ mode is decided at 5%, and the AT is decided at 10%. The mode is determined.

  When the total number of granted points is 10, the normal mode is decided at 70%, the DZ mode is decided at 5%, the CZ mode is decided at 10%, and the AT mode is decided at 15%. Is done.

  FIG. 19B is a lottery table used when winning of bonus + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 is won.

  When the total number of granted points is 0 to 2, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 70%, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 5%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 10%, and the AT is determined at a rate of 15%. The mode is determined.

  When the total number of granted points is 3-5, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 55%, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 10%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 15%, and the AT is determined at a rate of 20%. The mode is determined.

  When the total number of granted points is 6-9, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 50%, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 10%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 15%, and the AT is determined at a rate of 25%. The mode is determined.

  When the total number of granted points is 10, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 40%, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 10%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 20%, and the AT mode is set at a rate of 30%. It is determined.

  FIG. 19C is a lottery table used when winning of bonus + strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 winning combination 1 is won.

  When the total number of granted points is 0-2, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 55%, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 10%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 15%, and the AT is determined at a rate of 20%. The mode is determined.

  When the total number of granted points is 3 to 5, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 30%, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 15%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 25%, and the AT is determined at a rate of 30%. The mode is determined.

  When the total number of granted points is 6-9, the normal mode is determined at a rate of 10%, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 20%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 30%, and the AT is determined at a rate of 40%. The mode is determined.

  When the total number of granted points is 10, the DZ mode is determined at a rate of 20%, the CZ mode is determined at a rate of 30%, the AT mode is determined at a rate of 50%, and the normal mode is not determined.

  As described above, in the effect state lottery when the bonus is won, the winning rate is set so that the effect state is determined to be more advantageous for the player as the total number of granted points is larger. In addition, when the table shown in FIG. 19B is referred to as the lottery table, the stage shown in FIG. 19B is determined to be more advantageous for the player. Thus, it is more advantageous for the player when the winning rate is set and the table shown in FIG. 19B is referred to than when the table shown in FIG. 19B is referenced. The winning rate is set so as to be determined in the production state. FIGS. 19B and 19C are tables that are referred to in a winning situation where strawberries can be stopped and displayed on the winning line as shown in FIG. For this reason, the more strawberries are arranged on the winning line, the more the player can have a sense of expectation that the stage is determined to be more advantageous for the player.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining a lottery table used for the effect state lottery when a specific combination is won during the bonus. In the effect state lottery using the table shown in FIG. 20, it is determined to change to an effect state or AT mode that is more advantageous for the player than the effect state already determined at the time of winning the bonus or the like. The As shown in FIG. 13 (a), the effect state which is advantageous by one rank corresponds to the DZ mode when the already determined effect state is the normal mode, and corresponds to the CZ mode when it is the DZ mode. The AT mode corresponds to the CZ mode. Note that the effect state determined / updated in the effect state lottery using the table shown in FIG. 20 is an effect state when RT1 is started after the bonus is ended and the mode is shifted from the preparation mode.

  FIG. 20A is a lottery table used when the strawberry 1 is won independently during the bonus.

  When the total number of granted points is 0 to 2, it is determined without change at a rate of 94%, is determined to be a stage up one rank at a rate of 3%, and is set to the AT mode at a rate of 3%.

  When the total number of granted points is 3 to 5, it is determined without change at a rate of 92%, it is determined to be a performance state one rank higher at a rate of 3%, and the AT mode is determined at a rate of 5%.

  When the total number of granted points is 6 to 9, it is determined without change at a rate of 83%, is determined to be a stage up one rank at a rate of 7%, and is determined to be AT mode at a rate of 10%.

  When the total number of granted points is 10, it is determined without change at a rate of 70%, it is determined at the 15% rate as a performance state one rank higher, and the AT mode is determined at a rate of 15%.

  FIG. 20B is a lottery table that is used when a bonus is selected among melon, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2, strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet combination 1, and sheet combination 1 during the bonus.

  When the total number of granted points is 0 to 2, it is determined without change at a rate of 70%, is determined to be a stage higher by 15%, and is set to the AT mode at a rate of 15%.

  When the total number of granted points is 3 to 5, it is determined without change at a rate of 55%, it is determined to be a performance state one rank higher at a rate of 25%, and the AT mode is determined at a rate of 20%.

  When the total number of granted points is 6 to 9, it is determined without change at a rate of 50%, it is determined at a stage that is one rank higher at a rate of 25%, and the AT mode is determined at a rate of 25%.

  When the total number of granted points is 10, it is determined that there is no change at a rate of 40%, the performance state is determined to be one rank higher at a rate of 30%, and the AT mode is determined at a rate of 30%.

  FIG. 20C is a lottery table used when one winning combination 2 is won during the bonus. Regardless of the total number of granted points, the AT mode is determined at a rate of 100%.

  As described above, in the production state lottery when a specific winning combination is won during the bonus (except for the case of two single-component combinations), the production state is determined to be more advantageous for the player as the total number of granted points increases. The winning rate is set for. In addition, when the table shown in FIG. 20B is referred to as the lottery table, the stage shown in FIG. 20B is determined to be more advantageous for the player. Thus, it is more advantageous for the player when the winning rate is set and the table shown in FIG. 20C is referred to than when the table shown in FIG. The winning rate is set so as to be determined in the production state. Moreover, in this Embodiment, it draws | lots so that it may not rank down to the production state more disadvantageous than the production state already determined. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that may cause anxiety that a lottery disadvantageous to the player may be performed during the bonus.

  FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining a lottery table used for effect state lotteries during gaming states other than bonuses. In the effect state lottery using the table shown in FIG. 21, it is determined to change to an effect state or AT mode that is advantageous for the player by one rank over the already determined effect state. Further, the effect state determined and updated in the effect state lottery using the table shown in FIG. 21 is the effect state when RT1 is newly started. That is, when RT, the RT is finished and once controlled to the normal gaming state, and then the RT1 is newly started. When the gaming state is other than RT, the gaming state is This refers to the effect state when RT1 is newly started after the end.

  In addition, when it is during RT, you may make it control immediately to the production state determined in the production state lottery using the table shown in FIG. Immediate control is not limited as long as it is controlled without being controlled by RT1. For example, it may be controlled from the determined game or may be controlled from the next game. Alternatively, it may be controlled when the number of games won is exhausted and the number of games won is exhausted. Thereby, the lottery result that increases the degree of advantage for the player due to the effect state lottery can be immediately reflected, and the degree of advantage for the player can be further increased.

  FIG. 21A is a lottery table used when melon and strawberry 1 are won alone. Note that the winning rate corresponding to the number of granted points is the same as in FIG.

  FIG. 21B is a lottery table used when winning a combination of strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 and 1 sheet 1. In addition, since the winning rate corresponding to the number of granted points is the same as FIG.

  FIG. 21 (c) is a lottery table used when winning a combination of strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + 1 sheet 1. When the total number of granted points is 0 to 2, it is determined without change at a rate of 55%, it is determined at the stage of a rank one rank at a rate of 25%, and the AT mode is determined at a rate of 20%.

  When the total number of granted points is 3 to 5, it is determined without change at a rate of 30%, it is determined at a stage that is one rank higher at a rate of 40%, and the AT mode is determined at a rate of 30%.

  When the total number of granted points is 6 to 9, it is determined without change at a rate of 10%, it is determined to be a performance state one rank higher at a rate of 50%, and the AT mode is determined at a rate of 40%.

  When the total number of granted points is 10, the performance state is determined to be one rank higher at a rate of 50%, and the AT mode is determined at a rate of 50%.

  As described above, in the production state lottery when a specific winning combination is won during a game state other than the bonus, the winning rate is set so that the greater the total number of granted points, the more advantageous the production state is determined for the player. ing. In addition, when the table shown in FIG. 21 (b) is referred to as the lottery table, it is determined that the stage is more advantageous for the player than when the table shown in FIG. 21 (b) is referred to. Thus, it is more advantageous for the player when the winning rate is set and the table shown in FIG. 21 (c) is referenced than when the table shown in FIG. 21 (b) is referenced. The winning rate is set so as to be determined in the production state. Moreover, in this Embodiment, it draws | lots so that it may not rank down to the production state more disadvantageous than the production state already determined. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that may give an uneasy feeling that a lottery disadvantageous to the player may be performed during a gaming state other than the bonus.

  FIG. 21D is a lottery table used when winning one of the banana grapes 1 to 12. When one of the banana grapes 1 to 12 wins, the effect state lottery is performed according to the probability according to whether or not the freeze has occurred and the navigation effect has been executed midway.

  When no freezing occurs and the navigation effect is not executed on the way, it is determined that there is no change at a rate of 98%, the effect state is determined to be one rank higher at a rate of 1%, and the AT mode is determined at a rate of 1%. The

  On the other hand, if the navigation effect is being executed due to the occurrence of a freeze, it is determined that there is no change at a rate of 90%, the effect state is determined to be one rank higher at a rate of 6%, and the AT mode is entered at a rate of 4%. It is determined.

  As described above, in the production state lottery when winning one of the banana grapes 1 to 12 during the gaming state other than the bonus, the freeze occurs more than the case where the prize is won without performing the midway navigation production without freezing. Then, the winning rate is set so that the winning state is determined to be more advantageous to the player (the higher-ranking effect state or AT mode) when the navigation effect is executed on the way and the prize is won. Therefore, it can be said that the degree of advantage for the player is set high. In addition, even in the production state lottery when winning one of the banana grapes 1 to 12 during the game state other than the bonus, the lottery is drawn so as not to rank down to a production state that is unfavorable as compared to the production state already determined. . For this reason, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that may give an uneasy feeling that a lottery disadvantageous to the player may be performed during a gaming state other than the bonus.

  In the effect state lottery explained with reference to FIGS. 19 to 21, when the game is digested a predetermined number of times without winning a fall replay when the AT mode is determined or when the effect state in the RT is other than the AT mode The sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation stock number lottery process for lottering the number of navigation stocks for specifying the period during which the AT mode is controlled.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining a table for determining the number of times for determining the number of navigation stocks when the AT mode is determined. The number of navigation stocks is also determined so that the degree of advantage for the player differs according to the total number of granted points.

  When the total number of granted points is 0 to 2, the navigation stock number is determined to be “1” at a rate of 90%, “3” at a rate of 5%, and “5” at a rate of 2%. Then, it is determined as “10” at a rate of 2%, and is determined as “20” at a rate of 1%.

  When the total number of granted points is 3-5, the number of navigation stock is determined to be “1” at a rate of 60%, “3” at a rate of 20%, and “5” at a rate of 15%. 3% is determined to be “10”, and 2% is determined to be “20”.

  When the total number of granted points is 6-9, the number of navigation stock is determined to be “1” at a rate of 42%, “3” at a rate of 30%, and “5” at a rate of 20%. It is determined to be “10” at a rate of 5% and “20” at a rate of 3%.

  When the total number of granted points is 10, the number of navigation stock is determined to be “3” at a rate of 40%, “5” at a rate of 30%, and “10” at a rate of 15%, It is determined to be “20” at a rate of 15%, and not determined to “1”.

  As described above, in the navigation stock number lottery, the winning rate is set so that the greater the total number of granted points, the more advantageous the number of times for the player (the larger number of times) is determined. Further, when the total number of granted points is 10, the number of navigation stock is always determined to be “3” or more.

  In addition, when it is already determined to control to AT mode or when it is controlled to AT mode, and when it is further determined to AT mode in the production state lottery, the navigation stock number lottery is caused due to the determination. Then, the number of navigation stocks corresponding to the lottery result is added to the number of navigation stocks already determined in AT mode, that is, the number of navigation stocks is added.

  In the effect state lottery described with reference to FIGS. 19 to 21, when the CZ mode is determined, the sub-control unit 91 executes an execution rate lottery process for drawing the execution rate at which the partial navigation effect is executed. Is done.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining an execution ratio determination table for determining an execution ratio for executing a partial navigation effect at the time of determining the CZ mode. The execution ratio is also determined so that the degree of advantage for the player differs according to the total number of granted points.

  When the total number of granted points is 0 to 2, “execution rate: 10%” is determined at a rate of 10%, “execution rate: 50%” is determined at a rate of 20%, and “execution rate is set at a rate of 30%. The ratio is determined to be “80%”, and the ratio of 40% is determined to be “execution ratio: 100%”.

  When the total number of granted points is 3 to 5, the execution rate is determined to be “execution rate: 10%” at a rate of 5%, “execution rate: 50%” at a rate of 15%, and 20% The ratio is determined to be “execution ratio: 80%”, and the ratio of 60% is determined to be “execution ratio: 100%”.

  When the total number of granted points is 6 to 9, the execution rate is determined to be “execution rate: 10%” at a rate of 5%, and “execution rate: 50%” is determined at a rate of 5%. The ratio is determined as “execution ratio: 80%”, and the ratio is determined as “execution ratio: 100%” at a ratio of 80%.

  When the total number of granted points is 10, the execution rate is determined as “execution rate: 100%” at a rate of 100%.

  As described above, in the execution ratio lottery, the winning ratio is set so that the execution ratio is determined to be more advantageous for the player as the total number of granted points increases. When the total number of granted points is 10, the execution rate is determined as “100%”.

  When 50 games have been consumed in the AT mode and the number of navigation stocks is 1 or more, continue to draw lots of whether or not to continue to control the AT mode by consuming 1 navigation stock A lottery process is executed by the sub-control unit 91.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining a continuation determination table for determining whether or not to continue the AT mode in the continuous lottery. Also in the continuous lottery, the degree of advantage for the player is determined according to the total number of granted points.

  When the total number of granted points is 0 to 2, “continuation success” is determined at a rate of 60%, and “continuation failure” is determined at a rate of 40%. When the “continuation success” is determined, the AT mode is continued. When the “continuation failure” is determined, the AT mode is terminated and the control is changed to the DZ mode, and then the predetermined mode is reached without falling from the RT to the normal gaming state. The AT mode is resumed when the game is completed several times or when the timing for resuming the AT mode is reached.

  When the total number of granted points is 3 to 5, “continuation success” is determined at a rate of 75%, and “continuation failure” is determined at a rate of 25%.

  When the total number of granted points is 6 to 9, “continuation success” is determined at a rate of 90%, and “continuation failure” is determined at a rate of 10%. When the total number of granted points is 10, “continuation success” is determined at a rate of 100%, and “continuation failure” does not occur.

  As described above, in the continuous lottery, the winning rate is set so that the greater the total number of granted points, the more “continuous success” is determined. Further, when the total number of granted points is 10, “continuation success” is determined at a rate of 100%, and “continuation failure” does not occur.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment performs a gaming state effect execution process, thereby displaying a gaming state effect related to the current gaming state or the rendering state as a liquid crystal display 51, a rendering effect LED 52, a speaker 53, 54, and using electrical components such as reel LED 55.

  As the game state effect, for example, in the normal game state and the preparation mode, a normal effect (for example, a message such as “Normally!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51) that can specify that it is non-AT is performed. It is. It should be noted that the normal performance is performed in the preparation mode only when it is not determined to be controlled in the AT mode in RT after the preparation mode ends. In the preparation mode in which it is determined that the AT mode is controlled in the RT after the preparation mode is finished, as described later, the gaming state effect in the same manner as when the AT mode is controlled in the RT is executed. Because.

  In addition, the above-described normal performance is also performed when RT1, RT2 and internal RT are in the normal mode. For this reason, in the normal mode, a common gaming state effect is executed in the gaming state other than the bonus. As a result, it is difficult to specify which gaming state is controlled from the gaming state effect.

  Further, when it is RT and the effect state is the DZ mode, the effect for DZ is performed. Further, when it is RT and the effect state is the CZ mode, the effect for CZ is performed.

  A plurality of types of effects are provided as effects for CZ. When the CZ mode is determined in the effect state lottery, one effect is selected from a plurality of effects according to the execution ratio determined in the same manner. In selecting the production, for example, production A is selected at a high rate for “execution rate: 10%”, and production B is selected at a high rate for “execution rate: 50%”. For “execution rate: 80%”, production C is selected at a high rate, and for “execution rate: 100%”, production D is selected at a high rate. Thereby, the execution ratio determined from the type of effect for CZ can be predicted, and the interest of the game can be improved. For example, when the effect A is executed as the CZ effect, it can be predicted from the effect that the execution ratio may be “10%”.

  Further, when it is RT and the production state is the AT mode, the production for AT is performed. In addition, when it is in the preparation mode and it is determined that the effect state in the RT after the preparation mode ends is controlled to the AT mode, the same mode for the AT in the AT mode in the RT Production is performed.

  Hereinafter, when it is RT and the production state is the AT mode, it is also referred to as ART, and when it is the preparation mode and it is determined (confirmed) that the production state is controlled to the AT mode. Is also called preparation AT. FIG. 26A, which will be described later, shows an example of an effect for AT.

  When the AT mode is determined in the effect state lottery, one effect may be selected from a plurality of effects depending on the number of navigation stocks determined or the number of added navigation stocks. . As a result, the total number of navigation stocks can be predicted from the types of effects for AT, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, the reel effect control performed during the occurrence of freeze will be described. When the freeze is not generated in the freeze-related processing in FIG. 11, the main control unit 41 invalidates the corresponding stop switch when the first stop operation is accepted as shown in FIG. Stop the reel. Note that the rotation state is maintained for the other reels that do not correspond to the first stop operation, and the activation is maintained for the stop switch corresponding to the reel.

  On the other hand, when the freeze is generated in the freeze-related processing, as shown in FIG. 25B, when the first stop operation is accepted, the reel and stop switch corresponding to the first stop operation are shown in FIG. As described above with reference to a), different controls are performed for the other reels and the stop switches corresponding to the reels. That is, the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the other reels is invalidated until the predetermined freeze period elapses, and the operation of the stop switch corresponding to each reel in the seabed is validated when the freeze period elapses.

  As shown in FIG. 25B, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment causes the reel to fluctuate in a specific manner during the above-described freeze period, that is, the period during which the operation of the stop switch is invalidated after the first stop. Reel effect control is performed to perform the reel effect.

  The reel effect control is, for example, a control for slowly rotating a reel that is still rotating in a state in which the symbols notified by the navigation effect during execution during freeze occurrence are in a positional relationship aligned on a straight line ( Control that lowers the state where the symbols are aligned on a straight line to a rotation speed that can be easily recognized by the player). More specifically, as shown in FIG. 12 (b4), when “black grapes” for the left reel 2L and “white grapes” for the right reel 2R are informed by a midway navigation effect, “black” of the left reel 2L. The reels are controlled to rotate in a state where the “grapes” and the “white grapes” of the right reel 2R are aligned on a straight line.

  Next, after the reel effect control, the main control unit 41 performs initial position return control as shown in FIG. In the initial position return control, while maintaining the rotation of the reel, the relative positional relationship of each reel is controlled so that the initial positional relationship is the relative positional relationship of each reel immediately before the reel effect control is started. To do. In the present embodiment, when the reel effect control is started, the relative rotation position of the still rotating reel that does not correspond to the first stop operation is specified (initial position detection control) and held. Thus, the initial positional relationship can be specified from the relative rotational position of each reel. In addition, the main control unit 41 transmits an initial positional relationship specifying command for specifying the initial positional relationship specified in this way to the sub-control unit 91.

  Next, after the initial position return control, the main control unit 41 performs initial position notification control as shown in FIG. In the initial position notification control, the player is notified that the reel has returned to the initial position after synchronous rotation while maintaining the initial positional relationship that is the relative positional relationship of each reel when the reel effect control is started. Continue the reel rotation. The fact that the position has returned to the initial position is notified, for example, by swinging the reel (the middle reel 2C in FIG. 12 (b4)) stopped by the first stop. In addition, you may alert | report to the effect that it returned to the initial position in what kind of thing, and you may not alert | report.

  Then, after the initial position notification control, as shown in FIG. 25B, the main control unit 41 ends the freeze and validates the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the reel that is still rotating.

  In the reel effect control according to the present embodiment, the example in which the control is performed to lower the rotation speed that can be easily recognized by the player from the state where the symbols are aligned on a straight line has been described. In addition, it is possible to perform a control for temporarily stopping the symbols notified by the midway navigation effect in the middle stage.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 controls the reel LED 55 in a different lighting manner in accordance with the reel effect control, the initial position return control, and the initial position notification control in the freeze period, so that the reel effect control and the initial position return control are performed. In each of the initial position notification control, the reel visibility is changed. For example, when the reel effect control is performed, the reel LED 55 is controlled in such a manner that only the symbol is irradiated according to the change of the symbol notified by the subsequent navigation effect, and the initial position return control is performed. The reel LED 55 may be turned off when the operation is performed, and the reel LED 55 may be controlled in a normal manner after the initial position notification control. The lighting / extinguishing control of the reel LED 55 in accordance with the reel effect control, the initial position return control, and the initial position notification control is performed by specifying the display position of each reel from the above-described initial position relationship specifying command and according to the specified display position. It is supposed to be done.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a predetermined effect is executed in accordance with the progress of the game during a series of advantageous periods advantageous to the player. In the present embodiment, as a series of advantageous periods, during a series of preparation ATs and ARTs (bonus bonuses) that are controlled or already controlled by the AT mode in response to a predetermined game digest in a lottery related to bonuses or non-AT. The period controlled during preparation AT after winning and including ART is illustrated. Moreover, as a predetermined effect, a plurality of types of character effects in which any one of a plurality of types of characters appears is exemplified.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, control is performed to change the type of effect during bonus according to a series of advantageous periods and combinations of character effects executed during the advantageous period.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 26, an example of the game state effect corresponding to the preparation AT or ART, the character effect that can be executed in a series of advantageous periods, and the bonus effect will be described. In FIG. 26, a gaming state effect area 51a 'formed above the transparent window 3 in the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 is shown. The game state effect, the character effect, and the bonus effect are each executed in the game state effect region 51a '.

  In the game state effect area 51a 'of FIG. 26 (a), the game state effect during ART is shown. As a game state effect corresponding to ART, a state where a predetermined character is standing on the cliff is displayed in the game state effect region 51a ′, and a message “AT AT” is displayed on the upper left of the game state effect region 51a ′. This is done by being displayed. As the game state effect corresponding to the preparation AT, a situation in which a predetermined character is standing on the cliff is displayed in the same manner as during the ART, and “during preparation AT” is displayed in the upper left of the game state effect region 51a ′. Is displayed.

  Note that the game state effects corresponding to each during ART or preparation AT may be effects in which characters or background images displayed in the game state effect region 51a ′ are different, for example, and game sounds generated from the speakers 53 and 54. May be different effects, may be effects with different lighting patterns or lighting colors, such as the effect effect LED 52, or may be the same effects.

  In addition, on the right side of FIG. 26A, a plurality of types of characters 100A to 100H that can be selected as character effects are shown. Whether or not the character effect is executed when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and when the character effect is executed, one of the characters 100A to 100H is selected, and the selected character corresponds to during the preparation AT and ART. A predetermined effect (such as an effect of fighting) with a predetermined character displayed as a game state effect is developed.

  FIGS. 26B to 26D show types of effects during bonus. As bonus productions, there are provided normal bonus productions and special bonus productions 1 to 3 that can be selected only when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  FIG. 26B shows the effect during normal bonus. FIG. 26 (c) shows the special bonus medium effect 1. FIG. 26 (d) shows special bonus medium effect 3. The normal bonus productions 1 and the special bonus productions 1 to 3 may be any production in which some or all aspects from the start to the end are different. For example, the characters displayed in the gaming state production area 51a ′ Or the effect which a background image differs may be sufficient, the game sound which generate | occur | produces from the speakers 53 and 54 may differ, and the illumination pattern or lighting color of the effect effect LED52 etc. may differ.

  Next, selection of a character in character production will be described. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a character selection table used for selecting a character effect. When the sub-control unit 91 receives the internal winning command transmitted from the main control unit 41 with reference to the table shown in FIG. 27, the sub-control unit 91 according to the winning situation and the character selection table specified from the internal winning command. In the game corresponding to the internal winning command, the character effect is executed, or when the character effect is executed, the character to appear is selected from the characters 100A to 100H. The selection ratios of the characters 100A to 100H are different according to the winning situation shown in FIG.

  When the bonus is not won at the same time as other winning combinations but is won alone, the character 100A and the character 100B are selected at a rate of a1, and the characters 100C to 100H are selected at a rate of a2, respectively. No effect is selected at a ratio of a3.

  When the bonus (any one of BB1 to BB5) is won at the same time as other winning combinations, but when it is won alone, the character 100A and the character 100B are selected at a rate of a1, and the characters 100C to 100H are respectively selected. It is selected at a rate of a2, and no character effect is selected at a rate of a3.

  When strawberry 1 is not won at the same time as the bonus but is singly won (including the case where strawberry 2 and 1 piece 1 are simultaneously won), character 100A and character 100B are selected at a ratio of b1, respectively. 100C to 100H are selected at a rate of b2, respectively, and no character effect is selected at a rate of b3.

  When the melon is won not at the same time as the bonus but alone, the character 100A and the character 100B are selected at a rate of c1, respectively, and the characters 100C to 100H are selected at a rate of c2, respectively. Selected at the rate of c3.

  When strawberry 1 is won at the same time as the bonus, character 100A and character 100B are selected at a rate of d1, respectively, characters 100C to 100H are selected at a rate of d2, and no character effect is selected at a rate of d3.

  When melon is won at the same time as the bonus, character 100A and character 100B are selected at a rate of e1, respectively, characters 100C to 100H are selected at a rate of e2, and no character effect is selected at a rate of e3.

  When one of the grapes is won, the character 100A and the character 100B are selected at a rate of f1, the characters 100C to 100H are selected at a rate of f2, respectively, and the character effect is selected at a rate of f3.

  When any one of the replays is won, the character 100A and the character 100B are selected at a rate of g1, respectively, the characters 100C to 100H are selected at a rate of g2, and no character effect is selected at a rate of g3.

  If any winning combination is not won, the character 100A and the character 100B are selected at a rate of h1, the characters 100C to 100H are selected at a rate of h2, respectively, and the rate of no character effect is h3. Selected.

  It is set so that a3 <b3 <c3 <d3 <e3 <f3 <g3 <h3. Thus, in FIG. 27, the character effect is executed at a higher rate when the winning situation is to the left than when the winning situation is to the right. For example, when the melon is won alone, the character production is executed at a higher rate than when the strawberry 1 is won at the same time as the bonus, and when the grape is won at a higher rate than when the replay is won. Character production is executed. The ratio of a3 to h3 is set so that the ratio at which the character effect is executed is, for example, approximately 1/75 in consideration of the ratio of each winning situation shown in FIG.

  In a specific winning situation, the character effect may be executed without fail. For example, when winning a bonus, strawberry 1, melon, or the like, which is a winning situation that is won at a relatively low rate compared to grape or replay, a3 = b3 = c3 = It is good also as d3 = e3 = 0.

  Also, a1 <b1 <c1 <d1 <e1 <f1 <g1 <h1, and 2a1 + 6a2 + a3 = 2b1 + 6b2 + b3 = 2c1 + 6c2 + c3 = 2d1 + 6d2 + d3 = 2e1 + 6e2 + e3 = 2f1 + 6g2 + h + 2 + For this reason, in FIG. 27, the characters 100C to 100H are selected at a higher rate when the winning situation is to the left than when the winning situation is to the right.

  For example, when one of the characters 100C to 100H is selected at a higher rate when the melon is won alone than when the strawberry 1 is won at the same time as the bonus, and the replay is won when the grape is won Any one of characters 100C to 100H is selected at a higher rate. The ratio of selecting any of the characters 100C to 100H is a ratio of each of a1 to h1 and a2 to h2 so as to be, for example, about 1/150 in consideration of the ratio of each winning situation shown in FIG. Is set.

  Note that any one of the characters 100C to 100H may be selected in a specific winning situation. For example, when strawberry 1 is elected alone, any of characters 100C to 100H may be selected.

  In addition, the condition satisfaction flag 801 is set during a predetermined period after the end of BB4 or BB5 in which a small number of payouts is set in a series of advantageous periods. Moreover, when it is the predetermined period after the end of BB4 or BB5, the ratio that the character effect is executed and the ratio that one of the characters 100C to 100H is selected is improved as compared with the period other than the predetermined period.

  That is, as indicated by * 4 in FIG. 27, the ratio of selecting any of the characters A to H and the ratio of selecting any of the characters C to H depend on BB4 in which the condition satisfaction flag 801 is set or The predetermined period after the end of BB5 is set to be higher than the period other than the predetermined period in which the condition satisfaction flag 801 is not set. For example, in the advantageous period, the ratio of executing the character effect while maintaining the relationship of * 1 to * 3 shown in FIG. 27 as the ratio between the end of BB4 or BB5 and the digestion of 100 games May be set to a ratio of about 1/25, and a ratio at which any of the characters 100C to 100H is selected is about 1/50.

  When any one of characters 100C to 100H is executed, a character effect execution flag 800 for specifying that the character has been executed is set. When a character of a type for which the character effect execution flag 800 has already been set is selected again, and not all of the characters 100C to 100H are set, the next order in which no flag is set It can be switched to the selection of the type of character. For example, in the selection by the character selection table, the character 100C is selected, but when the character effect execution completed flag 800 corresponding to the character 100C is set, the character 100D is switched to the selection. Although the character 100H is selected, when the character effect execution completed flag 800 corresponding to the character 100H and the character 100C is set, the character 100H is switched to the selection of the character 100D. Note that the character is not necessarily switched to a character that is not selected, but may be switched to a character that is not selected at a predetermined rate, for example.

  Next, details of the character effect execution flag 800 and the condition satisfaction flag 801 will be described. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing a character effect execution completion flag 800 and a condition satisfaction flag 801, and the storage area is provided in the RAM 91 c of the sub-control unit 91. Each of the character effect execution flag 800 and the condition satisfaction flag 801 is a flag that is set when each condition is satisfied in a period controlled by a series of advantageous periods including a bonus. The storage state of each of the character effect execution flag 800 and the condition establishment flag 801 is controlled during a series of advantageous periods until a predetermined storage end condition is satisfied even after the advantageous period ends. Are maintained, and all are reset when the storage end condition is satisfied.

  The storage end condition is established by using a predetermined number of games (50 games) after a series of advantageous periods. The predetermined number of games does not include games until the bonus that has been won by the end of the storage end condition is satisfied. The series of advantageous periods ends when the navigation stock becomes 0, the continuation failure occurs, or when it is not determined to control the AT mode at the end of the bonus that occurs during the advantageous period. Even after the advantageous period has once ended, if the control is again performed in the AT mode and the advantageous period is controlled until the storage end condition is satisfied, the character effect execution completion flag at the end of the previous advantageous period is set. Since the storage states of the flags 800 and the condition satisfaction flag 801 are maintained, the update of the storage state is resumed from the storage state.

  The character effect execution completion flag 800 includes an 8-bit flag corresponding to each of the characters 100A to 100H that can be selected in the character effect, and for example, all correspond according to the type of character selected in a series of advantageous periods. The bit to be set is set. For example, when the character 100C is selected, a bit corresponding to the character 100C of the character effect execution flag 800 is set.

  The condition satisfaction flag 801 is set when BB4 or BB5 ends in a series of advantageous periods. Whether or not it is a predetermined period is specified depending on whether or not the condition satisfaction flag 801 is set. When the condition satisfaction flag 801 is set, a process for specifying whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed is performed. When the predetermined period is a period until 100 games are consumed, a predetermined counter for specifying the number of games digested after the condition satisfaction flag 801 is set is updated, and it is determined that 100 games have been consumed from the value of the counter When this is done, the counter value and the condition satisfaction flag 801 are reset. When a series of advantageous periods starts when BB4 or BB5 ends, it is controlled to a predetermined period from the end. The predetermined period in which the condition satisfaction flag 801 is set does not include the period from the bonus winning to the end.

  Next, selection of an effect during bonus will be described. FIG. 29 is a diagram showing a bonus effect selection table for selecting the type of bonus effect. As described above, the sub-control unit 91 selects any one of the normal bonus medium effects shown in FIG. 26B and the special bonus medium effects 1 to 3 shown in FIG. 26C and FIG. Then, it is executed as a bonus medium effect. Selection of the bonus effect is performed according to the bonus effect selection table shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 29, in the bonus effect selection table, the bonuses depending on whether all the flags corresponding to the characters 100C to 100H in the character effect executed flag 800 are set or not set. The ratio for selecting the medium performance is determined to be different.

  Further, when all of the flags corresponding to the characters 100C to 100H of the character effect execution flag 800 are set in the during-bonus effect selection table 800, the characters 100C to 100C of the character effect execution flag 800 are further set. It is determined that the ratio for selecting the effect during bonus is different according to the number of advantageous period digest games when all the flags corresponding to 100H are set.

  The number of games that have been consumed during the advantageous period is the number of games that have been consumed since the start of the control to a series of advantageous periods. When the game is controlled again during the advantageous period until the end condition is satisfied, the game includes the number of games that have been consumed after the advantageous period once ended and then again. That is, the number of advantageous period digest games refers to the total number of games required to make all the characters 100C to 100H appear after being controlled in a series of advantageous periods. For this reason, the bonus medium effect when all the flags corresponding to the characters 100C to 100H are set is the total number of games required to make all the characters 100C to 100H appear after being controlled in a series of advantageous periods. It is selected in proportion.

  The number of advantageous period digest games is stored in a predetermined storage area provided in the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91. The number of advantageous period digest games depends on the progress of the game until the memory end condition is satisfied or all the flags corresponding to the characters 100C to 100H are set after the control to a series of advantageous periods is started. Updated. The number of advantageous period digest games is reset when the storage end condition is satisfied, and when all the flags corresponding to the characters 100C to 100H are set, the update is ended and the current advantageous period digest game number is stored in the RAM 91c. Store in a predetermined storage area.

  When all of the flags corresponding to the characters 100C to 100H in the character effect execution flag 800 are set when the number of advantageous period digest games is 300 or less, the effect during normal bonus is a ratio of K1, The special bonus production 1 is selected at a rate of L1, the special bonus production 2 is selected at a rate of M1, and the special bonus production 3 is selected at a rate of N1.

  If all the flags corresponding to the characters 100C to 100H in the character effect execution completed flag 800 are set when the number of advantageous period digest games is 301 to 500, the normal bonus medium effect is K2. The special bonus production 1 is selected at the rate L2, the special bonus production 2 is selected at the rate M2, and the special bonus production 3 is selected at the rate N2.

  Further, when all of the flags corresponding to the characters 100C to 100H in the character effect executed flag 800 are set when the number of advantageous period digest games is 501 times or more, the effect during normal bonus is K3. Thus, the special bonus production 1 is selected at a rate of L3, the special bonus production 2 is selected at a rate of M3, and the special bonus production 3 is selected at a rate of N3.

  The ratio of each of K1-3, L1-3, M1-3, and N1-3 is Kn + Ln + Mn + Nn = 1 (where n is 1 to 3), K1> K2> K3, L1> M1> N1, M2> L2> N2, It is determined that the relationship of N3> M3> L3 is established. In addition, the ratio of each of K1-3, L1-3, M1-3, and N1-3 is not restricted to what is determined so that such a relationship may be materialized. Further, the relationship Kn <Ln + Mn + Nn (where n is 1 to 3) may be established, or Kn = 0 (where n is 1 to 3) may be satisfied. In this case, L1> L2> The ratio may be determined so as to establish the relationship of L3.

  On the other hand, if at least one of the flags corresponding to the characters 100C to 100H in the character effect execution completed flag 800 is not set, the effect during the normal bonus is selected, and the effect during the special bonus is selected. Is never selected. For this reason, it is possible to give a premiere feeling to the special bonus production, to have a sense of expectation for the appearance of all the characters 100C to 100H, and to be interested in the number of advantageous period digest games. it can.

  Next, the character effect and the bonus effect during the advantageous period will be described based on specific examples. 30 and 31 are diagrams illustrating specific execution examples of the character effect and the bonus effect during the advantageous period. 30 and FIG. 31, the storage state of the flag corresponding to each of the characters 100A to 100H and the storage state of the flag corresponding to the condition satisfaction flag 801 are shown.

  In the first example shown in FIG. 30, a case will be described in which during the advantageous period, all of the characters 100C to 100H have not been executed, and the special bonus effect has not been executed. As shown in FIG. 30A, when the advantageous period is started, a message corresponding to the gaming state is displayed. When the gaming state is the preparation mode, a message such as “Preparing AT” is displayed, and when the gaming state is RT, a message “AT AT” is displayed.

  As described above, the advantageous period is started when the bonus is ended after it is determined that the bonus mode is ended after the bonus is won and the bonus is ended when the advantageous period is not controlled. There are cases where the game is started by ending the game a predetermined number of times without falling from the RT to the normal game state or reaching the timing for resuming the AT mode, regardless of the bonus, regardless of the bonus. .

  By controlling during the advantageous period, the character effect can be executed, and the character effect execution flag 800 and the condition satisfaction flag 801 can be set according to the satisfaction of the condition. In FIG. 30A, since the control to the advantageous period is started, neither the character effect execution flag 800 nor the condition satisfaction flag 801 is set. Further, when the control to the advantageous period is started, the update of the advantageous period digest game number is started in accordance with the game digestion.

  FIG. 30B shows a state in which the character effect is being executed by selecting the character 100A during the game digestion during the advantageous period. Thereby, the flag corresponding to the character 100A in the character effect execution flag 800 is set.

  Then, after the character 100B and the character 100G are selected and the character effect is executed during the game during the advantageous period, as shown in FIG. 30C, the character effect is executed by selecting the character 100E. To do. Here, the flag corresponding to the character 100E in the character effect execution completed flag 800 is set, and the character effect execution completed flag 800 is in a state where the flags corresponding to the characters 100A, 100B, 100E, and 100G are set.

  FIG. 30 (d) shows that when the character effect execution flag 800 and the condition fulfillment flag 801 are stored in the storage state shown in FIG. 30 (c), BB1 wins and the BB1 wins and the bonus effect is performed. Indicates a state where is started. Here, since the character effect execution completed flag 800 is set with the flags corresponding to the characters 100A, 100B, 100E, and 100G, the flags corresponding to the characters 100C, 100D, 100F, and 100H are not set. As shown in FIG. 29, the effect during normal bonus is selected and executed as the effect during bonus. Here, it is assumed that the AT mode is determined to be controlled in the AT lottery during the bonus. If it is not determined that the AT mode is controlled in the AT lottery during the bonus, the advantageous period ends at the end of the bonus.

  When the effect during bonus in FIG. 30D ends, the preparation AT is controlled while the advantageous period continues. FIG. 30 (e) shows a state when the preparation AT is started. Since the advantageous period continues, the memory state of the character effect execution flag 800 and the condition satisfaction flag 801 in FIG. 30D is also maintained.

  FIG. 30F shows a state in which the character effect is executed by selecting the character 100D during the game period in the advantageous period. Thereby, the flag corresponding to the character 100D in the character effect execution completed flag 800 is set. Thereby, the character effect execution completion flag 800 is in a state where flags corresponding to the characters 100A, 100B, 100D, 100E, and 100G are set.

  FIG. 30 (g) shows that when the storage state of the character effect execution flag 800 and the condition satisfaction flag 801 is the storage state shown in FIG. Indicates a state where is started. Again, since the flags corresponding to the characters 100C, 100F, and 100H are not set, the normal bonus effect is selected and executed as the bonus effect as shown in FIG. Also, it is assumed that the AT mode is determined to be controlled in the AT lottery during the bonus. If it is not determined that the AT mode is controlled in the AT lottery during the bonus, the advantageous period ends at the end of the bonus.

  When the effect during bonus in FIG. 30G ends, the preparation AT is controlled while the advantageous period continues. FIG. 30 (h) shows a state when it is controlled by ART after being controlled by preparation AT. Since the advantageous period continues, the memory state of the character effect execution flag 800 and the condition satisfaction flag 801 in FIG. 30G is maintained.

  FIG. 30 (i) shows a state in which the character effect is executed by selecting the character 100F during the game during the advantageous period. Thereby, the flag corresponding to the character 100F in the character effect execution completed flag 800 is set.

  FIG. 30 (j) shows a state in which the character effect is executed by selecting the character 100 </ b> C during the game during the advantageous period. Thereby, the flag corresponding to the character 100C in the character effect execution flag 800 is set. At this time, the character effect execution flag 800 is in a state in which flags corresponding to the characters 100A, 100B, 100C, 100D, 100E, 100F, and 100G are set.

  In FIG. 30 (k), when the storage state of the character effect execution flag 800 and the condition satisfaction flag 801 is the storage state shown in FIG. 30 (j), BB1 is won and the BB1 wins and the bonus effect is performed. Indicates a state where is started. Again, since the flag corresponding to the character 100H has not been set, as shown in FIG. 29, the effect during normal bonus is selected and executed as the effect during bonus.

  Thereafter, similarly, the character effect execution completion flag 800, the condition satisfaction flag 801, and the number of advantageous period digest games are updated as the game progresses over a series of advantageous periods. The storage state of the character effect execution completion flag 800, the condition establishment flag 801, and the advantageous period digest game number is maintained until the storage end condition is established.

  In the second example shown in FIG. 31, a case will be described in which during the advantageous period, all the characters 100C to 100H are executed and the special bonus bonus effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 31A, when the advantageous period is started, a message such as “AT in progress” is displayed when the gaming state is RT. In FIG. 31A, since the control to the advantageous period is started, neither the character effect execution completed flag 800 nor the condition satisfaction flag 801 is set. Further, when the control to the advantageous period is started, the update of the advantageous period digest game number is started in accordance with the game digestion.

  FIG. 31B shows a state in which the character effect is being executed by selecting the character 100A during the game digestion during the advantageous period. Thereby, the flag corresponding to the character 100A in the character effect execution flag 800 is set.

  Then, after the character 100B and the character 100G are selected and the character effect is executed during the game during the advantageous period, as shown in FIG. 31C, the character 100E is selected and the character effect is executed. To do. Here, the flag corresponding to the character 100E in the character effect execution completed flag 800 is set, and the character effect execution completed flag 800 is in a state where the flags corresponding to the characters 100A, 100B, 100E, and 100G are set.

  FIG. 31 (d) shows that when the storage state of the character effect execution flag 800 and the condition satisfaction flag 801 is the storage state shown in FIG. 31 (c), BB4 wins and the BB4 wins and the bonus effect is in effect. Indicates a state where is started. Here, since the character effect execution completed flag 800 is set with the flags corresponding to the characters 100A, 100B, 100E, and 100G, the flags corresponding to the characters 100C, 100D, 100F, and 100H are not set. As shown in FIG. 29, the effect during normal bonus is selected and executed as the effect during bonus. Here, it is assumed that the AT mode is determined to be controlled in the AT lottery during the bonus. If it is not determined that the AT mode is controlled in the AT lottery during the bonus, the advantageous period ends at the end of the bonus.

  When the effect during bonus in FIG. 31D ends, the preparation AT is controlled while the advantageous period continues. Further, since the bonus generated in FIG. 31D is BB4, the condition satisfaction flag 801 is set. FIG. 31 (e) shows a state when the preparation AT is started. Since the advantageous period continues, the storage state of the character effect execution flag 800 in FIG. 31D is maintained, and the condition satisfaction flag 801 is set. For this reason, the selection ratio of the characters 100C to 100H increases for a predetermined period thereafter.

  Then, after the character 100C and the character 100D are selected and the character effect is executed during the game during the advantageous period, as shown in FIG. 31 (f), the character 100H is selected and the character effect is executed. To do. Here, a flag corresponding to the character 100H of the character effect execution completed flag 800 is set, and a flag corresponding to the characters 100A, 100B, 100C, 100D, 100E, and 100G is set as the character effect execution completed flag 800. It becomes a state.

  In FIG. 31G, the character 100F is selected and the character effect is executed, and the flag corresponding to the character 100F in the character effect execution completed flag 800 is set. Thereby, the character effect by all of the characters 100C to 100H is performed. If the condition satisfaction flag 801 is still set within the predetermined period, it is reset when the character effects by all of the characters 100C to 100H are performed. In addition, the number of advantageous period digest games when the character effects by all of the characters 100C to 100H are performed is stored in a predetermined storage area of the RAM 91c.

  In FIG. 31 (h), when the storage state of the character effect execution flag 800 and the condition satisfaction flag 801 is the storage state shown in FIG. 31 (g), BB1 is won and the BB1 wins and the bonus effect is performed. Indicates a state where is started. As described above, character effects are performed by all of the characters 100C to 100H. For this reason, the bonus medium effect is selected according to the ratio according to the number of advantageous period digest games when the character effects by all the characters 100C to 100H are performed, which is the ratio at the time of all sets C to H in FIG. Is done. For this reason, it is possible to select a special bonus medium effect. FIG. 31 (h) shows a case where the special bonus effect 1 is selected and the special bonus effect 1 screen is displayed.

  When the bonus generated when all the flags corresponding to the characters 100C to 100H are set is BB4 or BB5 that triggers the setting of the condition satisfaction flag 801, any of the other BB1 to BB3 is generated. In accordance with the ratio different from the time when the bonus is produced, one bonus medium effect may be selected from a plurality of types of bonus bonus effects including the special bonus medium effect, and a different type of effect from when one of BB1 to BB3 occurs. One bonus medium effect may be selected from a plurality of bonus medium effects including a special bonus medium effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 31 (g), even when all the flags corresponding to the characters 100C, 100D, 100E, 100F, 100G, and 100H are set, any one of the characters 100C to 100H is a predetermined number of times. According to different ratios depending on whether or not the characters appear continuously in consecutive character effects (that is, whether any of the character effects of characters 100C to 100H continues for a predetermined number of times without sandwiching character 100A or 100B). One bonus medium effect may be selected from a plurality of bonus medium effects including a special bonus medium effect, and any one of the characters 100C to 100H continuously appears in a character effect that is repeated a predetermined number of times. Depending on whether or not there are different types of special bonus medium effects From in the kind of bonus production, you may select a director in one of the bonus.

  Thereafter, over the series of advantageous periods, at least the character effect execution completed flag 800 and the memorized state of the advantageous period digest game number are maintained, and the effect during bonus when the bonus is generated is selected based on the memorized state. FIG. 31 (i) shows a case where the special bonus effect 3 is selected as the bonus effect and the special bonus effect 3 screen is displayed.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, a complete navigation effect can be executed during ART. For this reason, when winning grapes 1-8 and banana grapes (left-pressed grapes, etc.), it can be operated according to the first advantageous operation procedure for intentionally winning any of grapes 1-8. When a fall replay and other replays (left-pressed lip, etc.) are won, it is possible to operate according to an operation procedure for intentionally avoiding the fall replay winning and winning another replay. For this reason, it can be said that a series of advantageous periods including ART and the preparation AT which is determined to be controlled by ART thereafter are substantially advantageous for the player. In a series of advantageous periods, the character effect is executed according to the proportion corresponding to the winning situation. The character effect is executed by selecting any one of the characters 100A to 100H.

  Further, when a bonus is controlled by winning one of BB1 to BB5, an effect during bonus is executed. The effect during bonus is any one of effects during normal bonus and effects 1-3 during special bonus. Is selected and executed, but the special bonus medium effects 1 to 3 are selected only when all the flags corresponding to the characters 100C to 100H in the character effect execution completed flag 800 are set. Is possible.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 29, the number of advantageous period digest games when all the flags corresponding to the characters 100C to 100H in the character effect execution completed flag 800 are set, that is, all the characters 100C to 100H appear. In accordance with the ratio determined according to the number of digestion games required for this, the bonus medium effect when all the flags corresponding to the characters 100C to 100H in the character effect execution flag 800 are set is selected. For this reason, not only the characters 100C to 100H all appear, but also the number of advantageous period digest games when all the characters 100C to 100H appear and what kind of bonus effect is executed, etc. It can attract the player's interest. As a result, the entertainment of the game can be improved by the process until one of the special bonus medium effects 1 to 3 is executed and the execution itself.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, even if the series of advantageous periods ends, for example, due to continuation failure in the continuation lottery, etc., until the storage end condition is satisfied, The storage state such as the executed flag 800 is maintained. For this reason, even after the advantageous period has once ended, the memorized state of the character effect execution flag 800 can be resumed from the stored state at the end of the advantageous period by controlling the advantageous period again. For this reason, even after the end of the advantageous period, the player can have a sense of expectation to be controlled again during the advantageous period before the storage end condition is satisfied.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, the timing at which all the characters 100C to 100H appear is the timing when the advantageous period digest game number is 300 times or less, or 301 to 500 times. Depending on whether it is the timing of times or the timing of 501 times or more, the bonus effect is selected at a different rate. For this reason, the timing at which all of the characters 100C to 100H appear is whether the number of advantageous period digest games is 300 times or less, 301 to 500 times, or 501 times or more. The interest of the player can be directed and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (4) The special bonus medium effects 1 to 3 in the embodiment described above can be selected on condition that the flags corresponding to all of the characters 100C to 100H of the character effect execution flag 800 are set. The selection of the characters 100A to 100H in the performance is not always performed under the same conditions. That is, when the specific condition of setting the condition satisfaction flag 801 is satisfied, the characters 100C to 100H are selected in the character effect at a higher selection ratio than when the flag is not set.

  However, this is only a problem of the selection ratio, and the characters 100C to 100H are not selected even when the condition satisfaction flag 801 is set, and the characters 100C to 100H are not selected even when the condition satisfaction flag 801 is not set. Sometimes selected.

  In this way, characters 100C to 100H are not simply selected according to a uniformly determined ratio, and the ratio of characters 100C to 100H being selected according to the presence / absence of condition satisfaction flag 801 (whether or not a specific condition is met). Can be different. For this reason, not only the character effect is executed by any of the characters 100C to 100H, but also the player can be interested not only when the condition establishment flag 801 is set and the specific condition is established. , You can improve the fun of the game.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the condition satisfaction flag 801 for increasing the selection ratio of the characters 100C to 100H is set to BB4 or BB5, which is set to be less advantageous in that the number of payouts is smaller than that of BB1 to BB3. Set by winning. Thereby, by winning BB4 or BB5, all of the characters 100C to 100H are easily executed, and as a result, the special bonus medium effects 1 to 3 can be easily displayed. This can prevent the player from being discouraged by winning the BB4 or BB5.

  Further, as is apparent from the number of determination values in FIG. 7, the ratio of winning a single bonus is very low, and it can be said that the occurrence frequency is the lowest in the winning situation shown in FIG. On the other hand, the selection ratio of the characters 100C to 100H is set so as to be the highest in the winning situation shown in FIG. Therefore, it becomes easy to display the special bonus medium productions 1 to 3 as a result of the winning situation having an extremely low occurrence frequency. As a result, the player's interest in the occurrence of these events, which are inherently low in frequency, can be further increased, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, when the sub control unit 91 selects the characters 100A to 100H in the character effect, the character effect executed flag 800 corresponding to the case where the characters 100C to 100H are once selected is set. If it is, the character is switched to the selection of the next-order character with no flag set. As a result, even though the characters 100C to 100H are selected, the selection of the special bonus effects 1 to 3 does not become meaningless, so the characters 100C to 100H are selected in the character effect. It will be possible to meet the player's expectations for this.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 27, for the strawberry 1 and melon that can be won simultaneously with the bonus, the strawberry 1 and melon are bonused more than when the strawberry 1 and melon are simultaneously won with the bonus. At the same time, characters 100C to 100H are selected at a higher rate when they are not won. For this reason, even when the strawberry 1 or melon is won and the bonus is not won at the same time, the characters 100C to 100H are selected and the special bonus medium effects 1 to 3 are easily displayed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that discourages the player as a result.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, when the complete navigation effect is executed, when one of the grapes 1 to 8 and the banana grape (such as a left-pressed grape) is selected, one of the grapes 1 to 8 is intentionally selected. It can be operated by the first advantageous operation procedure for winning, and when a fall replay and other replays (such as left-pressed lip) are won, other replays are intentionally avoided by falling a replay win. It can be operated with the operating procedure for winning. For this reason, the player can have a sense of expectation that the complete navigation effect is executed and the AT mode in which the complete navigation effect is executed is controlled.

  In addition, regarding games won for grapes 1-8 and banana grapes (left-pressed grapes, etc.), even when “banana” stops on the winning line, it cannot be operated in the first advantageous operation procedure. When the second stop and the third stop after the first stop are operated according to the second advantageous operation procedure shown in FIG. 9, banana grapes can be won and avoidance of special results. Can do. The second advantageous operation procedure is notified by an intermediate navigation effect. For this reason, even if it cannot be operated in the first advantageous operation procedure and “banana” stops on the winning line, the second stop and the third stop thereafter are operated in the second advantageous operation procedure. In addition, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the navigation effect will be executed on the way. As a result, in the game where the grapes 1 to 8 and the banana grape are won, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for winning one of them, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, generally, when the navigation effect is not executed at the start of the game, the player tends to stop for the second time (with inertia) after the first stop. For this reason, even if it is configured so that the midway navigation effect can be executed after the first stop, the second operation has already been performed even if the user is not aware or notices that the midway navigation effect is being executed. The navigation effect itself may be wasted on the way. However, according to the above-described configuration, the navigation effect is performed while the freeze is occurring, and even if the second operation is mistakenly performed during that time, it becomes invalid and the reel is not stopped. Therefore, the player can be surely recognized that the midway navigation effect is being executed, and the midway navigation effect itself can be prevented from being wasted.

  (9) In the above-described embodiment, in the game where the grapes 1 to 8 and the banana grape (such as the left-pressed grape) are won, the first stop is operated by the first advantageous operation procedure as shown in FIG. If any of the grapes 1 to 8 is won regardless of the operation procedure after the second stop, even if the first stop is not operated by the first advantageous operation procedure, the second stop is Any one of the banana grapes 1 to 12 can be won by being operated by the second advantageous operation procedure. For this reason, at the time of starting the game, a sense of expectation to be operated by the first advantageous operation procedure is given, and even when the operation cannot be performed by the first advantageous operation procedure, the second advantageous operation procedure is performed at the second stop. You can have a sense of expectation for being operated. That is, the expectation can be maintained not only at the stage where the first stop is performed at the start of the game but also at the stage where the second stop is performed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (10) In the embodiment described above, in the game where the grapes 1 to 8 and the banana grape (such as the left-pressed grape) are won, both the first stop operation and the second stop operation are shown in FIG. Only when it is not an operation procedure for winning grapes or banana grapes, the special appearance is stopped, and when it is controlled by RT2, it is controlled by RT1. As a result, by executing the midway navigation effect, it is possible to avoid intentionally stopping the special outcome, and as a result, it is possible to avoid being controlled to RT1, so the midway navigation effect is executed. It is possible to increase the superiority for the player.

  (11) In the above-described embodiment, in the game in which the grapes 1 to 8 and the banana grapes (left-pressed grapes and the like) are won, as shown in FIG. The production state lottery is performed so that the degree of advantage is higher than when the navigation effect is executed midway and is not executed. As a result, it is possible to enhance the superiority for the player by executing the midway navigation effect.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), when the reel effect control is executed, the relative positional relationship of each reel when the reel effect control is started is determined. After identifying and holding the reel, after the reel effect control, before the operation of the stop switch that has not been stopped yet is validated, the relative positional relationship of each reel is set to the initial position relationship, that is, the reel effect control. It returns to the relative positional relationship at the time of starting. For this reason, even when reel effect control is performed in which the symbols notified by the navigation effect on the way are aligned on a straight line and slowly change, even if such reel effect control is not performed, After the freeze ends and the stop switch operation becomes valid, the difficulty level of the stop operation of these rotating reels does not change, and even when reel effect control is performed, Can be secured.

  In addition, after the reel effect control, until the freeze ends and the operation of the stop switch is enabled, the relative positional relationship of each reel is not only returned to the initial positional relationship, but also returned to the initial positional relationship. After that, control that suggests that the initial positional relationship has been returned is performed, and the positional relationship of each reel is not the positional relationship in which some symbols are aligned on a straight line by reel effect control, but the initial positional relationship is maintained. It is possible to notify the player that the player has returned, and to prevent the stop operation of the reel from being performed by the stop switch by misunderstanding that the symbols are in a positional relationship in which some symbols are aligned.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, the reel effect control is performed during the freeze period, and the effect of changing the visibility of the reel is performed by controlling the turning on / off of the reel LED 55 accordingly. It is possible to enhance the effect produced by the accompanying reel variation mode, and to effectively notify the player that the initial position relationship has been returned in the initial position notification control after the reel effect control.

  In addition, the effect of changing the visibility of the reel by turning on / off the reel LED 55 is performed only in the freeze period, that is, the period until the operation of the stop switch is validated, and the reels by the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The reel LEDs 55 corresponding to all the areas are kept in the lit state until all the reels are stopped after the stop operation becomes effective, so that the visibility of the reels does not change, and the stop switch 8L , 8C, 8R, it is possible to produce an effect of changing the visibility of the reel without changing the difficulty level of the reel stop operation.

  In the embodiment, the reel visibility is changed by controlling the turning on / off of the reel LED 55. For example, the reel is irradiated from the front side rather than from the rear side. Even if the reel visibility is changed using the arranged transmissive display device, the effect of changing the reel visibility as described above is performed only during the freeze period, and the reel is stopped by the stop switch. The reel visibility is changed without changing the difficulty of the reel stop operation by the stop switch by preventing the reel visibility from changing until all reels are stopped after It is possible to produce an effect.

  Further, in the embodiment, the period during which the reel effect control is performed in the freeze period and the other period (the period during which the initial position detection control, the initial position return control, and the initial position notification control are performed) are different. It is controlled so as to be visibility, and it is possible to easily determine whether it is a period during which reel effect control is performed or another period from the difference in visibility of the reel during the freeze period.

  (14) In the embodiment described above, in the game where the grapes 1 to 8 and the banana grape (such as the left-pressed grape) are won, a freeze occurs when the first stop is not operated by the first advantageous operation procedure. When the middle navigation effect is executed, the special effect shown in FIG. 12 (b3) is executed immediately after the first stop. For this reason, the special effect gives the player the impression that the second advantageous operation procedure will be informed afterward and the second advantageous operation procedure will be notified, and the pleasure of notifying the second advantageous operation procedure. Can be granted.

  (15) In the embodiment described above, the complete navigation effect is not executed in RT2, which is more advantageous to the player than the other gaming states in that the winning probability of the normal replay is high and the winning probability of the fall replay is low. Even when the first stop is not operated by the first advantageous operation procedure, the second stop and the third stop are operated by the second advantageous operation procedure. Can be avoided and controlled by RT1. For this reason, even if it is a mode in which the complete navigation effect is not executed and “banana” is stopped on the winning line as a result of the first stop being not operated in the first advantageous operation procedure, the intermediate navigation effect is not performed. By being executed and operated according to the second advantageous operation procedure, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for continuing RT2 without ending.

  (16) In the above-described embodiment, when 10 games are consumed as a predetermined number of times without deriving a tumble replay when the AT mode is not controlled during RT, the AT mode is controlled. In the AT mode, since the complete navigation effect is executed when the fall replay is won, it is possible to continue the RT by intentionally operating according to the procedure for avoiding the fall replay winning. As a result, when the AT mode is not controlled during RT, the player can have a sense of expectation that 10 games will be consumed for a predetermined number of times without deriving a fall replay.

  In addition, RT1 has a relatively high probability of falling replay and a probability of falling replay than RT1 before 10 games have been digested as a predetermined number of times without deriving a falling replay when the AT mode is not controlled during RT. Can be controlled to RT2, which is low, and can be controlled to CZ mode in which the execution ratio of some navigation effects is different. Therefore, even before 10 games are digested, 10 games can be digested without winning a fall replay, depending on whether it is RT1 or RT2 and the execution ratio of the partial navigation effect in the CZ mode. Since the degree can be changed, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, even when controlled to the AT mode, it can be controlled from RT1 to RT2 by promotion replay winning. When controlled in the AT mode and controlled in the RT2, even if the AT mode is terminated by digesting 50 games as a predetermined period, the winning probability of falling replay is controlled continuously in the RT2. Since the low state is maintained compared to when RT1 is RT1, the expectation that RT will be maintained is maintained, and 10 games are consumed and AT mode is controlled again without the fall replay being derived. Can maintain a sense of expectation.

  (17) In the embodiment described above, RT2 is controlled by winning a promotion replay that can be won at the same time as the fall replay in RT1. In other words, by avoiding the fall replay winning in RT1, the promotion replay winning can be made and controlled by RT2, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  (18) In the embodiment described above, RT1 is controlled by deriving a special appearance when the grapes 1 to 8 are missed in RT2. However, in the AT mode, a complete navigation effect is executed, so that it can be operated in a procedure that does not intentionally drop the grapes 1-8, and any one of the grapes 1-8 can be won. At the same time, it can be avoided that a special outcome is derived and controlled by RT1, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, even when the mode is other than the AT mode, any of the banana grapes that are selected at the same time as the grapes 1 to 8 is intentionally dropped when the navigation effect is executed during the freeze. It can be operated with no procedure, can win banana grapes, can avoid the special outcomes being derived and controlled by RT1, can improve the fun of the game .

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, even when the control is performed by RT2, after the AT mode is ended, the navigation effect is not executed by controlling the DZ mode. Therefore, even when it is controlled by RT2 and controlled by AT mode, the game can be progressed with a sense of tension against the fall replay winning and being controlled by RT1, improving the interest of the game Can be made. On the other hand, even when controlled in the DZ mode, the navigation effect is executed on the way according to the occurrence of the freeze. Therefore, when the grapes 1 to 8 and the banana grape are selected, any grape or banana grape is missed. And the possibility of being controlled by RT1 in which the special outcome is derived and the winning probability of the fall replay is increased can be reduced.

  (20-1) In the above-described embodiment, the production state lottery, the navigation stock number lottery, the execution ratio lottery, the continuous lottery, etc., according to the total number of granted points, the higher the total number of granted points, the higher the rate. The lotteries are drawn according to the winning rate determined so that the player has a higher degree of advantage. Therefore, the player can have a sense of expectation that more points are awarded.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in the point related processing shown in FIG. 14, the point granting effect for notifying that the point has been granted in S8 is provided on the condition that the point granting condition is established and the point is granted. An informing process is performed. In this notification process, based on the processing results of S3 to S6 in FIG. 14, the point grant effect that accurately notifies the grant point set in S2 of FIG. 14 or the grant point set in S2 of FIG. A point giving effect for informing a small number of points is executed. Further, in the point related processing shown in FIG. 14, even when the point granting condition is satisfied and points are given, if it is decided not to be notified in the notice lottery of S4 or S6 in FIG. Is not executed, and no notification is given that points have been awarded. For this reason, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that more points than the total number of points specified from the executed point giving effect may be actually given.

  As a result, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the total number of points may be more advantageous for the player than the total number of points specified from the point giving effect. In addition, even when the total number of points specified from the point granting effect is relatively small, more points than the total number of points may be actually given, so that a sense of expectation can be maintained.

  Further, in the point related processing shown in FIG. 14, a point granting effect is performed for the grant point set in S <b> 2 of FIG. 14 on the condition that the point granting condition is satisfied and the point is granted. For this reason, the above-mentioned feeling of expectation can be raised step by step every time the point giving effect is executed. In addition, in order for the player to predict the total number of points given, it is possible to add an interest that the player himself accumulates and stores the points specified from the executed point giving effects.

  (20-2) In the difference number corresponding notification lottery in S4 of the point-related process, the tables shown in FIGS. 17A and 17B are referred to, and whether or not to notify and whether or not to give the given point accurately Is determined with a probability corresponding to the difference between the total number of notification points specified from the already performed point granting effects and the total number of granted points actually given. Further, in the difference number notification lottery, when the difference number is larger than when the difference number is small, it is determined to notify at a higher rate, and at a higher rate, points awarded or points closer to the given point are given. A notification point is determined so as to notify the user of the fact. As a result, it is possible to prevent the difference number from becoming too large and the reliability of the point specified from the point giving effect from becoming too low.

  (20-3) In the total lot notification lottery in S6 of the point related processing, the tables shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B are referred to, and whether or not to notify and whether or not to give the given point accurately are determined. It is determined with a probability corresponding to the total number of granted points actually given. Furthermore, in the total number corresponding notification lottery, when the total number of granted points is smaller than when the total number of granted points is large, it is decided to report at a high rate, and at a high rate, the points that are closer to the granted point or the given points The notification point is determined so that the fact that it has been granted is notified. On the other hand, the smaller the total number of granted points, the higher the player's attention to whether or not the points have been notified. Therefore, at a stage where the player's attention level with respect to the point giving effect is high, the player can be given a sense of expectation and a sense of security corresponding to the given points at a high rate.

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, when the CZ mode is controlled during RT, a CZ effect selected from a plurality of types is executed according to a ratio corresponding to the execution ratio. For this reason, the execution ratio can be predicted from the type of effect for CZ, and the interest of the game can be improved.

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

[About storage termination conditions]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the storage end condition is satisfied by digesting the predetermined number of games has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be satisfied by winning by lottery using a random number or the like. Alternatively, it may be established by digesting a predetermined number of games after the navigation stock number becomes zero and the advantageous period ends.

[Performable period of character production]
In the embodiment described above, the example in which the executable period of the character effect is set to the advantageous period has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the storage end condition is satisfied by adding the executable period of the character effect to the advantageous period. You may set to the period when the memory state until it is maintained. Moreover, when comprised in this way, the executed flag corresponding to the character production performed in the feasible period of the character production which is not controlled in the advantageous period as well as the character production executed in the advantageous period is set. You may do it. Thereby, since the period when a character effect is performed becomes long, it can lengthen the period which makes a player have expectation.

  In addition, after all of the characters 100C to 100H appear, the character effect may not be executed, or a special character effect may be executed.

[Period for special production]
In the embodiment described above, the storage state of the character effect execution flag 800 is maintained not only for the advantageous period but also for a predetermined period after the advantageous period ends. For this reason, the appearance of all of the characters 100C to 100H can be specified not only in the advantageous period but also in a predetermined period after the advantageous period ends. As a result, an example has been described in which a special bonus bonus effect can be executed as a bonus bonus effect not only in the advantageous period but also in a predetermined period after the advantageous period ends after all of the characters 100C to 100H appear. . However, after all of the characters 100C to 100H appear, regardless of whether it is an advantageous period or a predetermined period after the advantageous period ends, until the special bonus effect is executed at least once, The storage state of the character effect execution flag 800 may be maintained. In this case, in addition to whether or not the special condition is satisfied when it is determined that the specific memory state is established, whether the next bonus has occurred in the advantageous period or a predetermined period after the advantageous period ends, or The selection process may be performed in different modes (different probabilities or different selection targets) depending on whether it occurred during another period.

[Maintaining memory status]
In the embodiment described above, when a series of advantageous periods ends, the memory state of the character effect execution flag 800, the condition satisfaction flag 801, and the advantageous period digest game number is maintained until the storage end condition is satisfied. explained. However, these storage states are controlled again to the AT mode only when a series of advantageous periods end due to a continuous failure in the continuous lottery, that is, when the Navistock reaches a predetermined timing instead of 0. Is determined, and it is in a state where it is likely to become an advantageous period again than when it ended due to the fact that Navistock becomes 0 or the decision to control to AT mode was not made in relation to the bonus. However, it may be maintained until the storage end condition is satisfied. Further, in this case, the period for maintaining the storage state is not limited to controlling the success or failure of the storage end condition, but when the series of advantageous periods ends due to the continuous failure in the continuous lottery, the advantageous period is again reached. The storage state may be maintained until the timing is reached. Thereby, even after the advantageous period is over, in a state where the advantageous period is likely to become the advantageous period again, the memory state relating to the performance is maintained, so that the expectation for becoming the advantageous period can be further improved. .

[Termination conditions for ending memory]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the end condition for ending the storage is satisfied by the storage end condition being satisfied after the series of advantageous periods is ended has been described. In other words, after a series of advantageous periods (including the bonus period) ends, the memory is terminated when the continuous period of advantageous periods in which the advantageous period is controlled again within the period until the memory end condition is satisfied. The example in which the end condition to be satisfied is satisfied has been described. However, the end condition for ending the storage may be satisfied when a series of advantageous periods (including the bonus period) ends.

  In this case, the character effect executed flag 800, the condition satisfaction flag 801, and the memorized state of the number of advantageous period digest games are all reset at the end of a series of advantageous periods (including the bonus period).

  Thus, when the present invention is applied so as to be completed during a series of advantageous periods (including the bonus period), when the series of advantageous periods (including the bonus period) ends, the character effect execution flag 800 is reset. Become. As a result, the unit for judging whether or not all of the characters 100C to 100H have appeared in the character effect can be a series of advantageous periods (including the bonus period). The player's interest can be directed to the character effect executed each time.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 only has to reset the storage state of the character effect execution flag 800, the condition establishment flag 801, and the number of advantageous period digest games at the end of a series of advantageous periods each time, and is controlled to the advantageous period. There is no need to perform a process for determining whether or not the memory state should be maintained when not.

[Directions that make up a specific memory state and special effects]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the effect constituting the specific memory state is the effect executed during the advantageous period is not limited to this. The effect may be executed in a period different from both the advantageous period and the bonus, and may be an effect executed in any of the advantageous period, the bonus, and other periods. The effects that constitute a specific memory state are not limited to character effects, but, for example, a highly reliable bonus winning announcement or a series of effects are executed over a plurality of consecutive games, and a specific role is won as a result of the effects. It may be a continuous effect that informs whether or not it was.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which the special effect executed when the specific memory state is entered is an effect during bonus, but the present invention is not limited to this, and an effect executed other than during the bonus It may be. Special effects executed outside the bonus period include, for example, special bonus winning announcements, special continuous effects, and special game modes that can be selected only when the player is in a specific memory state. Good.

[Relationship between specific memory state and special performance]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 29, an example has been described in which a special effect can be selected only when a specific storage state is set. However, the special performance can be selected at a predetermined ratio (for example, 1%, etc.) even when it is not in the specific memory state, as long as the ratio is lower than that in the specific memory state. There may be.

[About special conditions]
In the above-described embodiment, whether or not the number of advantageous period digest games is, for example, 300 times or less when it is determined that the memory state is a specific memory state indicating that the character effects by all of the characters 100C to 100H have been performed. The conditions for determining success or failure are described as an example of special conditions. However, the special condition is not limited to the number of advantageous period digest games when it is determined that the specific memory state is reached, for example, a high probability that the history information of the predetermined game history and the production state are advantageous for the player. Whether or not it is a state, whether or not the gaming state is an RT that is advantageous to the player, the number of navigation stock consumed to make a specific memory state (number of loops), occurred until the specific memory state The success or failure may be determined according to at least one of the number of bonus occurrences and the number of digest games in the bonus.

  If it is configured so that the success or failure of the special condition depends on whether or not the performance state is a high probability state advantageous to the player, the performance state when it is determined that the specific memory state is high. The player's interest can be directed to whether or not it is in the probability state, and the interest of the game can be improved. Note that if the character effect is configured to be executed in a period other than the advantageous period, and if it is determined in advance whether or not the effect state after the advantageous period ends is controlled to a high probability state, The success or failure of the special condition may be determined depending on whether or not the state when it is determined that the storage state is the advantageous period controlled to the high probability state.

  Note that the history information of a predetermined game history is, for example, a predetermined number of times when an advantageous period when it is determined that a specific storage state is established, after the performance that constitutes the specific storage state is first executed. It may be whether or not it is an advantageous period until the navigation stock within is consumed. In a slot machine provided with a real-time clock for measuring the date and time, the special condition may be established based on the value of the real-time clock when it is determined that the specific storage state is set.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the special effects that can be selected depending on whether or not the special condition is satisfied when it is determined that the specific memory state is established are the same types of special effects. Although the example in which the selection ratio is changed from among the effects has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be selected according to whether or not a special condition is satisfied when it is determined that the specific memory state is established. Different special effects may be used.

  Further, in addition to whether or not the special condition is satisfied when it is determined that the specific memory state is established, the type of bonus that has occurred next (for example, BB1 to BB3, or BB4 or BB5) Depending on the selection process, the selection process may be performed in different modes (different probabilities or different selection targets).

[About advantageous period]
The example in which the advantageous period in the above-described embodiment is a period including the preparation AT and the ART has been described. However, the advantageous period is not limited to this, and the bonus period (the big time in the above-described embodiment is not limited thereto). Any period that is advantageous to the player, such as a period controlled not only by a bonus but also by a so-called regular bonus or challenge bonus, or a period controlled by RT, may be used. Below, the specific example which applied the advantageous period to the period controlled by the big bonus in embodiment mentioned above is demonstrated.

・ Specific example 1
When a big bonus is won, a predetermined lottery is performed, and the bonus is controlled so that a character effect can be executed when winning in the lottery, and a character effect cannot be executed when the lottery is not won Control to a bonus. Note that such a lottery is performed only when the game state when the big bonus is won is advantageous for the player (for example, during preparation AT or ART), and is not advantageous. It is also possible to always control the normal bonus by not performing it. It should be noted that when the game state when the big bonus is won is an advantageous state, it may be controlled to a specific bonus. It should be noted that the advantageous state may further include a state in which the navigation stock is one or more although it is not a preparation AT or ART.

  In the specific bonus controlled in this way, according to the ratio according to the winning situation in the big bonus, whether or not to execute the character effect and the type of character effect in the case of executing the character effect are determined as in the above-described embodiment. In addition to setting the character effect execution flag 800 in accordance with the character effect execution status, the winning status (for example, out of date) is lower and the occurrence frequency is lower than that at the time of winning the small role in the big bonus. Sometimes the condition satisfaction flag 801 is set. In this specific example, the storage state of the character effect execution flag 800 and the condition satisfaction flag 801 is maintained until a predetermined storage end condition is satisfied after the big bonus is ended. Thus, when the big bonus is won again until the storage end condition is satisfied, the bonus is always controlled to the specific bonus by the occurrence of the big bonus, and the storage state in the previous big bonus is updated again. The storage end condition may be satisfied when the current big bonus ends.

  In the specific bonus, the special bonus as a bonus bonus effect that will be generated next time only when a specific memory state is set in which all of the flags corresponding to the characters 100C to 100H of the character effect execution flag 800 are set. Make medium production selectable. There are multiple types of special bonus effects, and when all of the flags corresponding to the characters 100C to 100H in the character effect execution flag 800 are set, the success or failure of the special condition (for example, it is necessary to be set). The selection process is performed in different modes (different probabilities or different selection targets) according to the number of bonuses made.

  Even in such a configuration, it is determined depending on whether or not the special condition is satisfied when all the flags corresponding to the characters 100C to 100H in the character effect execution flag 800 are set. In accordance with the ratio, an effect during bonus corresponding to a bonus that is generated next time when all the flags corresponding to the characters 100C to 100H in the character effect execution flag 800 are set is selected. Therefore, not only the characters 100C to 100H all appear, but also the success or failure of special conditions when all the characters 100C to 100H appear, and what kind of bonus effect is executed, etc. Can attract people's interests. As a result, the entertainment of the game can be improved by the process until one of the special bonus medium effects 1 to 3 is executed and the execution itself.

・ Specific example 2
In the big bonus in which a specific combination is won with a predetermined probability, only when the specific combination is won, for example, “White 7-White 7-White 7” can be stopped on the horizontal line in the middle row. In the game that has been won, information that can identify that the specific role has been won is displayed (such as a message such as “Aim at White 7!”), And “White 7-White 7” is displayed on the horizontal line in the middle row. In the case where a privilege (for example, Navistock) that is different from the prize is granted on the condition that “White 7” is stopped, the character effect is displayed when “White 7—White 7—White 7” stops on the horizontal line in the middle row. Select the type, set the character effect execution completed flag 800 according to the character effect execution status, and the winning situation is less advantageous and less frequent in the big bonus than the small role winning For example, sets the condition flag 801 when a off).

  In this specific example, the storage state of the character effect execution flag 800 and the condition satisfaction flag 801 is maintained until a predetermined storage end condition is satisfied after the big bonus is ended. Thus, when the big bonus is won again before the storage end condition is satisfied, the storage state in the previous big bonus is updated again. The storage end condition may be satisfied when the current big bonus ends.

  In addition, when the bonus bonus effect in the big bonus is ended, a predetermined ending effect is performed, and a specific storage state in which all of the flags corresponding to the characters 100C to 100H in the character effect execution completed flag 800 are set. Only when it is, the special ending effect can be selected as the ending effect. There are a plurality of special ending effects, and when all of the flags corresponding to the characters 100C to 100H in the character effect execution completed flag 800 are set, the success or failure of the special condition (for example, it was necessary until it was set). Depending on the number of bonuses and the like, the selection process is performed in a different manner (probability is different or selection object is different).

  Even in such a configuration, it is determined depending on whether or not the special condition is satisfied when all the flags corresponding to the characters 100C to 100H in the character effect execution flag 800 are set. According to the ratio, the ending effect in the bonus in which all the flags corresponding to the characters 100C to 100H in the character effect execution flag 800 are set is selected. For this reason, not only the characters 100C to 100H all appear, but also the success or failure of special conditions when all the characters 100C to 100H appear, and what kind of ending effect is executed, etc. Can attract interest. As a result, the fun of the game can be improved by the process until one of the special ending effects 1 to 3 is executed and the execution itself. In addition, when “white 7-white 7-white 7” is stopped on the horizontal line in the middle stage, a privilege is given and a character effect can be executed, and any one of special ending effects 1 to 3 is executed. Since it becomes easy, a relevance can be given to a stop appearance, the privilege provided, and the production performed, and the interest of a game can be improved.

[About specific memory status]
In the above-described embodiment, the character corresponding to all of the characters 100C to 100H among the characters 100A to 100H that can be selected in the character effect as the specific memory state that enables the special bonus medium effect to be executed. The memory state in which the production execution completion flag is set is illustrated. However, the specific storage state is not limited to this.

  For example, the specific storage state may be a storage state in which character effect execution flags corresponding to all of the characters 100A to 100H are set. Alternatively, when none of the condition satisfaction flags is set, the character effect corresponding to a predetermined combination (for example, characters 100C, 100E, 100G, 100H, etc.) among some of the characters 100C to 100H having a low selection ratio. It may be in the storage state where the executed flag is set, and when none of the condition satisfaction flags is set, the same one of the characters 100C to 100H having a low selection ratio is selected a predetermined number of times ( In this case, it may be a storage state in which it is specified that the selection of the characters 100C to 100H is not switched.

  Moreover, even if it is a memory | storage state in which the character effect execution completion flag corresponding to all the specific characters (for example, character 100C-100G) which satisfy | fills a specific memory state among characters 100A-100H is set, a specific character When the character effect executed flag corresponding to a predetermined character other than the character (for example, the character 100H) is set, the specific memory state is not satisfied and all the specific characters (for example, the characters 100C to 100G) are not satisfied. Even if the character effect executed flag corresponding to is set and the character effect executed flag corresponding to a predetermined character (for example, character 100H) is not set, the specific memory state is satisfied. Good.

[Condition satisfaction flag]
In the embodiment described above, the example in which the ratio of selecting the special bonus medium effect, which is a special effect, is varied according to the number of advantageous period digest games, but is not limited thereto, and there are a plurality of condition establishment flags. It may be different depending on the type of condition satisfaction flag that is provided and set. The condition satisfaction flag is, for example, an effect that causes the player to have a relatively high sense of expectation (for example, a bonus winning announcement with high reliability, a series of effects are executed over a plurality of consecutive games, and the result of the effect is a specific combination. It may be set when a result of losing a sense of expectation is notified in a continuous production for informing whether or not the player has won. In addition, the condition fulfillment flag only stops when a specific winning combination that is won only with a relatively low probability is won, or when a specific winning combination is won. It may be set when it is done.

  The condition establishment flag may be established when an event having a lower value for the player occurs than when a special condition is established. The value for the player may be a value (the number of medals) that can be directly given when the condition is satisfied as in the above-described embodiment, or indirectly when the condition is satisfied. It may be a value that can be given to the user. The value that can be indirectly given may be, for example, navigation stock acquired when the condition is satisfied. More specifically, for example, the bonus A in which the probability that the navigation stock is given or the expected value of the number of navigation stock to be given is a predetermined value, the probability that the navigation stock is given, or the expected value of the number of navigation stocks to be given The slot machine is provided with a bonus B that is lower than the bonus A, the bonus A for controlling the production state to a high probability state with a predetermined probability after the completion, and the production state with a probability lower than the predetermined probability after the completion. In a slot machine provided with a bonus B that is controlled to a probability state, the condition satisfaction flag may be set when the bonus B is won or won, or when the bonus B ends. Thereby, even when an event having a low value for the player occurs, it is possible to prevent the player from being discouraged.

[Performed character production]
In a series of advantageous periods, the type of performed character effect may be notified in a identifiable manner. For example, during a series of advantageous periods, an executed character may be displayed in the gaming state effect area 51a ′ according to the character effect execution completed flag. Thereby, it can be made easy to grasp which type of character effect is executed to enter a specific memory state. In this case, when the advantageous period ends, the notification of the type of the character effect that has been executed is also ended, and when the advantageous period is controlled again while the memory state is maintained, the notification is executed based on the stored state. The notification of the type of character effect may be resumed.

[About freeze occurrence and navigation production execution]
In the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41, which is different from the sub control unit 91 that controls the navigation effect, is in a predetermined winning situation, and the first stop is operated in a predetermined operation procedure. As a condition, freeze occurs. For this reason, even when a complete navigation effect or a partial navigation effect is executed at the start of the game on the side of the sub-control unit 91, if the predetermined condition is satisfied, a freeze occurs and the navigation effect is executed midway. . For this reason, even if the complete navigation effect is executed but the first stop is made in the wrong procedure, or even if the partial navigation effect is executed but the correct answer cannot be made, the intermediate navigation effect Can be executed, and the player can be relieved because it is possible to perform the operation according to an advantageous operation procedure.

  Further, the midway navigation effect may be configured not to be executed at least in a game in which the complete navigation effect is executed. As described above, even after the complete navigation effect is executed, if the predetermined condition is satisfied, the freeze occurs. During the freeze after the complete navigation effect is executed, an effect for notifying the user of the failure (for example, displaying a message such as “failure!”) Is executed without executing the navigation effect on the way. It may be. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the player from being rescued more than necessary and deteriorating the interest. In the reel effect control in the case of such a configuration, a control different from the symbol notified in the middle navigation effect (for example, “white 7” uniformly) may be performed on a straight line.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, as described with reference to FIG. 21D, in the process of obtaining the advantageous display result of banana grapes or the like, when the freeze occurs and the navigation effect is executed on the way Although the example in which the performance state lottery is performed so that the degree of advantage becomes higher than when the method is not executed has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and a freeze occurred in the process of obtaining the advantageous display result. Only when a complete navigation effect or the like has not been executed in the game, and other times (including when a complete navigation effect or the like has been executed in the game even when a freeze occurs) The production state lottery may be performed so that the degree of advantage is higher. As a result, it is possible to prevent an act of forcibly making an operation mistake even though the complete navigation effect is executed. It is determined on the side of the sub-control unit 91 whether or not an act that forcibly misoperates despite the execution of the complete navigation effect. Moreover, when comprised in this way, as above-mentioned, you may comprise so that a middle navigation effect may not be performed in the game in which the complete navigation effect was performed at least. As a result, when an action that causes an operation error is performed, even if a freeze occurs, the navigation effect is not executed midway, and the effect state lottery that increases the degree of advantage is not performed. . As a result, it is possible to notify that the effect level is increased and the effect state lottery is performed in an advantageous manner by executing the navigation effect on the way.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, in a specific game won by banana grapes or the like, a specific display result such as a special appearance is derived according to the operation procedure, and the advantageous state is ended. Thus, in the game where banana grapes are won, a navigation effect may be executed, and it has been described that a navigation effect is executed on the way by generating a freeze. In this case, when a display result other than the specific display result is derived in the specific game, for example, an effect state lottery may be performed. Furthermore, in the effect state lottery when the display result other than the specific display result is derived, as in FIG. 21 (d), the freeze occurs more than when the prize is won without the freeze and without performing the navigation effect on the way. A table in which the winning rate is set so that the winning state is determined to be more advantageous for the player (the higher-ranking state or the AT mode) when the navigation effect is executed on the way It may be made more advantageous for the player by referring to. Also, in the process of deriving display results other than the specific display result, only when a freeze has occurred and a complete navigation effect has not been executed in the game, otherwise (when a freeze has occurred) Even if the complete navigation effect is executed in the game, the effect state lottery may be performed so that the degree of advantage is higher. As a result, it is possible to prevent an act of forcibly making an operation mistake even though the complete navigation effect is executed. It is determined on the side of the sub-control unit 91 whether or not an act that forcibly misoperates despite the execution of the complete navigation effect. Moreover, when comprised in this way, as above-mentioned, you may comprise so that a middle navigation effect may not be performed in the game in which the complete navigation effect was performed at least. As a result, when an action that causes an operation error is performed, even if a freeze occurs, the navigation effect is not executed midway, and the effect state lottery that increases the degree of advantage is not performed. . As a result, it is possible to notify that the effect level is increased and the effect state lottery is performed in an advantageous manner by executing the navigation effect on the way.

  In addition, an example in which the midway navigation effect is executed when a freeze occurs has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, when a freeze occurs, It may be determined whether or not a navigation effect is to be executed, and when it is determined that the navigation effect is to be executed, an intermediate navigation effect is executed.

[Predetermined period for generating freeze]
The example in which the predetermined period is, for example, 2 seconds has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the first stop operation is performed, the second stop operation is performed after the first stop operation. In this case, a sufficient time (for example, 0.3 seconds) required from when the first stop operation is performed to when the second stop operation is performed may be set.

[About benefits]
In the performance state lottery in the above-described embodiment, in the process of winning a specific winning combination, a freeze occurs and the midway navigation effect is executed compared to when the freezing does not occur and the midway navigation effect is not executed. An example has been described in which a privilege is given such that a more advantageous performance state is determined at a higher rate. This privilege is not limited to a value that directly affects the medal payout rate, but may be a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate. As a privilege, for example, the above-mentioned navigation stock or point grant, execution of a suggestion effect for suggesting whether or not the probability mode is a high probability mode, execution of a privilege effect together with sound on the liquid crystal display 51 (special A game store where the slot machine 1 is installed by collecting a certain number of characters (appearance of character, execution of special bonus medium effect during the next bonus) In the liquid crystal display 51, a point code that can be exchanged for the service defined in the above, a privilege video or privilege information that can be downloaded on a predetermined website may be displayed.

[About the first stage and the second stage]
The first stage may be a stage where an operation excluding the final stop (third stop) is performed. For example, the first stop operation, the second stop operation, the first and second stop operations, a specific reel Any operation, such as an operation on, may be used. In addition, the second stage may be a stage where an operation excluding the first stop is performed. For example, the second stop operation, the third stop operation, the second and third stop operations, and the operation to a specific reel. Any operation such as an operation may be used.

[About reel production control]
In the embodiment described above, the example in which the reel effect control is performed on reels other than the reels stopped by the first stop has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and all reels including the reels stopped by the first stop are included. It may be performed on a reel. Further, a plurality of types of reel effect control patterns may be provided, and the reel effect control during the occurrence of the freeze may be performed according to the pattern determined by random lottery when the freeze is generated.

[Other examples]
(1) In the above-described embodiment, for example, when the grapes 1 to 8 and the banana grape (for example, left-pressed grape) are won, an advantageous procedure (first step) capable of drawing the selected banana or banana grape When operating according to the advantageous operation procedure and the second advantageous operation procedure), it is possible to generate 9 winning medals and pay out 9 medals, and to derive special outcomes, compared to when operating according to a procedure other than the advantageous procedure. An example has been described in which control is performed to increase the degree of advantage for the player in that it can be avoided and is not controlled by RT1 when it is RT2. However, the control that increases the degree of advantage for the player may be, for example, the following control.

  -In relation to the embodiment, for example, when small types of small medals with different medal payout numbers associated with winning can be won simultaneously, a predetermined advantageous procedure corresponding to the type of small combination winning simultaneously When the operation is accepted in a different procedure, control is performed to win a small role with a small medal payout number, and control is performed to win a small role with a large medal payout number when an operation is accepted in an advantageous procedure. There may be. As a result, in a game in which small types of small medals with different medal payout numbers are simultaneously won, the game value that a player acquires when operated by an advantageous procedure than when operated by a procedure different from the advantageous procedure It can be said that the degree of advantage for the player increases in terms of increase in the number of players.

  -In connection with the embodiment, for example, in the case of RT1, it is controlled to a gaming state (for example, a normal gaming state) that is disadvantageous to the player when winning one of the grapes 1 to 8 and the banana grape, Grapes 1-8 and banana Grapes 1-8 and bananas are controlled to a gaming state advantageous to the player (for example, RT2) when a special outcome that can be derived when vine grapes are dropped is derived, and when RT1 When it is configured to execute a navigation effect according to the type of the winning situation when one of the grapes is won, the operation is stopped by an operation procedure capable of drawing in the selected grapes 1 to 8 and the type of banana grape The prized grapes or banana grapes are transferred to an unfavorable gaming state, and the selected grapes 1-8 and banana grape seeds When the operation is stopped by an operation procedure that cannot be pulled in, the grapes and banana grapes cannot be taken out and 9 medals can be paid out. However, the special outcome is derived and controlled to a state advantageous to the player. May be. As a result, apart from the degree of advantage in the game won for grapes 1-8 and banana grapes, the winner is the one who stopped the operation with a procedure that cannot pull in the types of grapes 1-8 and banana grapes that were won. It can be said that the degree of advantage for the player is higher in that it is controlled by RT2 in the game after the game, compared to when the operation is stopped by the operation procedure capable of drawing the types of grapes 1 to 8 and banana grapes.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the RT2 is controlled by RT1 by controlling the RT1 from the preparation mode, and then the RT2 is controlled by the RT1 is described. , Promotion replay winning) is established, and after RT2 is controlled, RT2 is configured to be controlled by RT1 by deriving a special outcome in RT2, and is not controlled directly from RT1 to RT1 ( For example, an internal lottery may be performed so that grapes are always won at the same time as the promotion replay in the preparation mode).

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, an example has been described in which the presentation state determined when controlled by RT1 is controlled to any one of the CZ mode, the DZ mode, and the normal mode in addition to the AT mode. . However, when controlled to RT1, it may be configured to always control to CZ mode. Even in this case, since the execution ratio at which the partial navigation effect is executed is selected from a plurality of types, a predetermined number of games are consumed and the AT mode is entered without causing a fall replay winning after being controlled by RT1. It can change the sense of expectation of being controlled.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, when a bonus is won, the RT performance state after the bonus is ended is drawn at a rate corresponding to the winning status at the time of winning the bonus. explained. However, the RT effect state after the bonus ends may be drawn in a proportion corresponding to the effect state and game state at the time of winning the bonus as well as the winning situation at the time of winning the bonus. For example, the AT mode may be determined at a higher rate when the effect state when winning the bonus is the AT mode than when the bonus mode is not the AT mode. Alternatively, the AT mode may be determined at a higher rate when the gaming state at the time of winning the bonus is RT than when it is not RT. In such a configuration, as the player is in an advantageous state or a game state that is advantageous to the player, the proportion of the effect state that is highly advantageous to the player after the bonus ends is higher, and the interest of the game is enhanced. Can be improved. When the effect state at the time of winning the bonus is the AT mode, the AT mode may be controlled even after the bonus ends.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, the description has been given of the example in which the 100% complete navigation effect is executed when a specific winning situation is obtained when the AT mode is set. However, the execution ratio for executing the complete navigation effect in the AT mode is not limited to 100%, and is higher than the CZ mode, for example, and has a higher degree of advantage for the player than other effect states such as the CZ mode. I just need it.

  (6) In the embodiment described above, the example of controlling to RB1 when BB1 to BB3 and controlling to RB2 when BB4 or 5 has been described, but the same RB is used regardless of the type of BB. You may comprise so that it may control. For example, you may comprise so that it may control to RB1 irrespective of the kind of BB. In this case, when controlled to BB, the bonus is such that a point can be always granted, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, even when it is not in the AT mode, the game is controlled to the AT mode by digesting a predetermined number of games without falling down and replaying at RT, and 10 is exemplified as the predetermined number of games. However, the predetermined number of games is not limited to 10 and may be any number of games. In addition, the predetermined number of games is not limited to a certain number, and for example, a lottery is selected from a plurality of types of games (for example, 3, 10, 15, etc.) according to different ratios according to the controlled performance state It may be. In addition, as the predetermined number of games, for example, a lottery may be drawn from a plurality of types of games (for example, 3, 10, 15, etc.) according to different ratios depending on the given points. Thereby, since a predetermined number of games until the AT mode is controlled change, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (8) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the AT mode is determined in the production state lottery or the game is controlled to the AT mode by using a predetermined number of games without winning the falling replay has been described. However, the AT mode may be controlled also when a special condition is satisfied. The special conditions are satisfied, for example, when the bonus is won again until the specific number of games (for example, 3 games) is consumed after the bonus ends, or the upper limit number of games is consumed without being controlled by the AT mode. There may be. Thereby, since it is controlled to AT mode as a privilege when special conditions are satisfied, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (9) Various lotteries such as the rendering state lottery in the above-described embodiment have been described with respect to examples in which lottery is performed according to the winning rate corresponding to the total number of granted points, as shown in FIGS. However, the various types of lottery are not limited to the total number of granted points, and may be configured to be selected according to a winning rate according to, for example, a set value that is set, an effect state at the time of the lottery, a game state at the time of the lottery, Good.

  (10) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the operation procedure is narrowed down to two options by notifying the procedure other than the avoidance procedure for avoiding the falling replay winning as a partial navigation effect has been described. However, the partial navigation effect is not limited to this. For example, when not only the first stop reel but also the second stop reel is involved in the avoidance procedure for avoiding the fall replay winning, the first Only the stop reel may be notified, and the choices for the second stop may be two choices. Moreover, when the push order and the stop timing are involved in the avoidance procedure for avoiding the falling replay winning, only one of them (for example, only the push order) may be notified.

  (11) The example in which the fall replay that is a re-gamer is set as a winning combination that triggers the termination of RT1 in the above-described embodiment has been described. However, the winning combination that triggers the termination of RT1 is not limited to the re-playing combination, but may be a predetermined small combination, a single bonus that controls the next game as a bonus by winning.

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

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

  In the above embodiment, the slot machine for setting the bet number using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the bet number is set using a game ball. It may be a slot machine or a fully credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets.

  Further, in addition to the medal insertion mechanism such as the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the insertion medal sensor 31, a ball take-in device that takes in game balls, and a take-in ball that detects game balls taken in by the ball take-in device In addition to a medal payout mechanism, such as a hopper motor 34b and a payout sensor 34c, a ball payout device for paying out game balls, a payout ball detection switch for detecting game balls payed out by the ball payout device It is possible to set the number of bets using both medals and game balls and play a game, and the present invention may be applied to a slot machine in which medals and game balls are paid out when a winning occurs.

  (14) In the above-described embodiment, even if the performance state during RT is controlled from the state other than the AT mode to the AT mode, the end condition (the predetermined period has elapsed, the number of navigation stocks = 0, the continuation failure) The example in which the AT mode is ended and the DZ mode is controlled when the above is established is described. In other words, even when the navigation effect is controlled from the effect state where the navigation effect is not performed or the navigation effect is performed with a low probability to the effect state where the navigation effect is performed with a high probability, the navigation effect is performed again with a low probability. The example that can be controlled to the effect state has been described. However, if the navigation state is not performed or the navigation state is performed with a low probability, and the control state is controlled with a high probability that the navigation effect is performed, for example, a bonus winning or winning or a fall replay winning is performed. Until then, the control to the effect state where the navigation effect is performed with high probability may be continued. Even in this case, when the performance state during RT is other than AT mode, the degree to which a predetermined number of games can be digested is changed without winning a fall replay depending on whether the RT is RT1 or RT2. In addition, it is possible to improve the expectation that the production state during RT is controlled to the AT mode.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the RT1 is controlled to RT2 by the promotion replay winning and the RT2 is controlled to RT1 by the special outcome derivation has been described. However, if RT1 is controlled to RT2 by promotion replay winning, it may not be controlled directly from RT2 to RT1 (hereinafter also referred to as a one-way system from RT1 to RT2). Thereby, the expectation with respect to being controlled from RT1 to RT2 can be improved.

  (15) When the configuration of the one-way system from RT1 to RT2 shown in (14) is adopted, control from RT1 to RT2 during the AT mode and control from RT2 directly to RT1 even after the AT mode ends Therefore, it is possible to improve a sense of expectation for maintaining RT without winning the fall replay.

  In the above-described embodiment, the presentation state during RT is controlled from the normal mode, the DZ mode, and the CZ mode to the AT mode, and is controlled from the AT mode to a mode other than the AT mode such as the DZ mode. explained. However, in order to improve the degree to which RT is maintained even after the AT mode ends during RT, the configuration in which the mode is controlled from the mode other than the AT mode to the AT mode is not an essential configuration. Only a configuration controlled to a mode other than the mode may be provided.

  (16) In the embodiment described above, RT1 and RT2 are exemplified as RTs that fall into the normal gaming state due to a fall replay winning. However, the RT that falls to the normal state by the fall replay winning may be only one type of RT, for example, RT1. Even in this case, for example, when the CZ mode is controlled during RT1, even before 10 games are consumed, 10 games are consumed without winning a fall replay according to the execution ratio of some navigation effects. Since the degree to which it is possible can be changed, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, when the navigation state is not performed or the navigation state is performed with a low probability, and the control state is controlled with a high probability that the navigation effect is performed, for example, a bonus winning or winning or a fall replay winning is performed. Until then, the control to the effect state where the navigation effect is performed with high probability may be continued. Even in this case, when the performance state during RT is the CZ mode, the degree to which a predetermined number of games can be digested without winning a fall replay can be changed according to the execution ratio, and the performance during RT The expectation that the state is controlled to the AT mode can be improved.

  In addition, although the example of controlling to the DZ mode when the AT mode ends during RT has been described, the present invention is not limited to this, and the control may be performed to the CZ mode in which a partial navigation effect is executed. As a result, after the AT mode ends during RT, the CZ mode is controlled, so that the degree of maintenance of RT can be changed according to the execution ratio of some navigation effects, and the interest of the game is improved. be able to.

  (17) The number of determination values corresponding to the fall replay may be different for each set value so that the fall replay winning probability varies depending on the set value. In this case, for example, the higher the set value, the lower the replay winning probability may be set. Further, the number of determination values corresponding to the promotion replay may be varied for each set value so that the promotion replay winning probability varies depending on the set value. In this case, for example, the higher the set value, the higher the replay winning probability may be set. As a result, in the production state other than the AT mode during RT, the degree to which 10 games can be consumed without winning the fall replay and the degree to which the promotion replay is awarded and transferred to RT2 according to the set value set. Since it can be changed, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (18) In the above-described embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 8, the example in which the fall replay avoidance procedure is the pressing order of the stop operation has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this example. Replay 1 (White 7-Banana-Banana), Falling Replay 2 (Black 7-Banana-Banana), Falling Replay 3 (BAR-Banana-Banana) are provided. When each of the replays 1 to 3 is configured to be able to win simultaneously, a procedure for stopping the left symbol constituting the fall replay that is simultaneously won at a timing so as not to stop on the winning line. This is a procedure to avoid falling replays. Further, the fall replay avoidance procedure is not limited to the push order only or the stop operation timing, but may be the push order + stop operation timing.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the game is controlled to the AT mode by using 10 games as a predetermined period in a mode other than the AT mode during RT has been described. However, the predetermined period is not limited to the period for which the game is consumed for a predetermined number of times, but the period for digesting the game for the number of times determined by random lottery using a random number or the like from a plurality of types of times, and winning the fall replay The period until the number of times that can be avoided without winning a prize reaches a predetermined number, the period until the number of times that a specific winning combination (such as strawberry 1) is won without reaching a predetermined number of falling replays It may be.

  (20) In the above-described embodiment, the example of winning the fall replay at a predetermined winning rate even when controlled by RT2 has been described. However, the number of determination values may be set so as not to win the fall replay when controlled by RT2. Further, when controlled to RT2, even if a fall replay is won, RT may be continued without being controlled to the normal gaming state. Thereby, the expectation with respect to being controlled by RT2 can be improved. Further, even when the AT mode is ended while being controlled by RT2, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the AT mode will be controlled again after a predetermined period.

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, the example of falling from RT2 to RT1 by deriving a special outcome that is a missed outcome at the time of winning the grape has been described, but the fall opportunity from RT2 to RT1 is This is not a limitation. For example, a prize may be awarded to a specific small role (for example, melon), or a promotion replay or a normal replay prize may be generated when a fall replay prize is avoided when winning a fall replay. This makes it possible to add the fun of being controlled by RT1 instead of avoiding a specific small role winning or falling replay.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, the example of promoting from RT1 to RT2 by winning a promotion replay has been described. However, the promotion opportunity from RT1 to RT2 is not limited to this. For example, a predetermined combination of symbols that is generated only when the strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 is avoided and the strawberry winning is avoided may be derived. This makes it possible to add the fun of being controlled by RT2 instead of missing strawberry.

  (23) In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the AT mode for one navigation stock is terminated by using 50 games as a specific period in the AT mode during RT has been described. However, the specific period is not limited to a period of game digestion for a predetermined number of times, but a period of game digestion for a number of times determined by random lottery using a random number or the like from a plurality of types of times, won for fall replay Then, a period until the number of times that the complete navigation effect is executed reaches a predetermined number, a period until the number of times that a specific winning combination (for example, strawberry 1 or the like) is won reaches a predetermined number, or the like may be used.

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

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number generation circuit, 43 sampling circuit, 51 liquid crystal Display, 90 stage control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM, 92 display control circuit, 141 VDP, 142 CGROM, 155 temporary storage memory, 156 frame buffer memory.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
First effect executing means capable of executing any of a plurality of predetermined effects in a predetermined period controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to the player ;
And presentation information storing means for storing the presentation information corresponding to the type of effect that the first demonstration execution means has executed during the predetermined period,
A second effect executing means capable of executing a predetermined special effect when the execution permission condition is satisfied;
The execution permission condition is satisfied in response to the first effect executing means executing all of the plurality of types of effects ,
The first effect execution means executes the one of the plurality of types of effects in the special period of the predetermined period with a higher probability than a period different from the special period , so that the execution is performed during the special period. possibility of permission condition is satisfied becomes higher than a possibility that the execution permission condition in different periods with the time special is established,
The special period is set based on the occurrence of a specific prize in the predetermined period,
The effect information storage means is a slot machine that resets the stored effect information based on the passage of the predetermined period.