JP6267466B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable. 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 relates to a slot machine capable of generating a winning 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 replaying 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 addition, there is a slot machine that stores a game history such as the number of digested games, and initializes the stored number of digested games by an initialization operation by a player (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition to storing a bonus flag, one prescribed game number is determined from a plurality of prescribed games, and when the number of digested games reaches one prescribed game number, a bonus prize is awarded based on the stored bonus flag. Some were allowed (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP 2007-260294 A JP 2004-321418 A

  A slot machine described in Patent Document 1 that can be initialized by a player and that can initialize the number of stored digest games, and the number of digest games is equal to one specified game number selected from a plurality of specified game numbers. When the technical matters described in Patent Document 2 for winning a bonus can be combined based on the bonus flag stored when the game is reached, the digestion game stored when the player performs the initialization operation It may be possible to conceive of a configuration in which the number is initialized and one prescribed game number is selected from a plurality of prescribed games again. However, in the case of such a configuration, there is a possibility that the degree of advantage for the player is excessively reduced or improved before and after the initialization operation. For example, when the difference between the number of digested games and the number of one specified game selected is small, the degree of advantage for the player is selected by selecting the number of one specified game that is initialized to increase the difference The game is excessively reduced, or when the difference is large, a predetermined number of games that are initialized to reduce the difference is selected, and the advantage for the player is excessively improved. Inconvenience can occur.

  In order to avoid such inconvenience, the initialization operation only initializes the number of displayed games to be notified to the player, but does not initialize the actual number of digested games stored. It is also possible to do. However, in such a configuration, even if the player performs the initialization operation, the player has an impression that the number of digest games is actually reset or the specified number of games is reset. There was a risk that the interest of the game would be reduced because it was not possible.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to give the impression that it is changing, although the degree of advantage for the player is not actually changed even if the initialization operation is performed. It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine that can improve the interest of a game by being held by a player.

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 counting means and second counting means for counting the number of times a specific event related to a game is established;
A specified number of times selection means for selecting any number from a plurality of predetermined numbers as the specified number of times when a preset start condition is satisfied;
A specified number of times setting means for setting the specified number of times selected by the specified number of times selection means;
A privilege granting unit for granting a privilege when a granting condition for granting a privilege advantageous for a player is established when the number of establishments of the specific event counted by the first counting unit reaches the specified number of times; ,
Specific information notifying means for notifying specific information by which a player can specify the number of times the specific event counted by the second counting means;
A promotion effect executing means for executing a promotion effect that urges the player to establish a specific condition that is different from the start condition and can be satisfied by the player's intention,
When the specific condition is satisfied, the number of establishment of the specific event counted by the first counting unit is not initialized, and the number of establishment of the specific event counted by the second counting unit is initialized. And
The privilege granting means
Regardless of whether or not the number of occurrences of the specific event counted by the second counting means has been initialized, the specific range in which the specific event is established for a specific number of times after the start condition is satisfied Grant the privilege at a higher rate than the predetermined range after the end of the range,
Regardless of whether or not the number of occurrences of the specific event counted by the second counting means has been initialized, the specific event is a range after the predetermined range and the start condition is satisfied In the special range in which the number of establishments is within the special range, the privilege is given at a higher rate than the range including the number of times less than the minimum number of times in the special range and the range before the special range,
The promotion effect execution means performs the promotion effect at a higher rate than when the specific event has been established after the start condition is established, and the special event is less than the predetermined number of times until the special range. Run.
In addition, you may provide the following structures.
(1) A game can be started by setting the number of bets (three) for one game using game values (medals, credits), and a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be distinguished from each other ) Is displayed on a variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) that can be variably displayed, one game is completed, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived on the variable display device. Slot machine (slot machine 1),
Specific event counting means (sub-control unit 91) for counting the number of establishment of specific events related to the game (internal game number);
A specified number of times selection means (sub) for selecting any number as a specified number of times (the number of games reached) from a plurality of predetermined numbers (1 to 1000) when a preset start condition is satisfied (AT end) Control unit 91),
A specified number of times setting means (sub-control unit 91) for setting the specified number of times selected by the specified number of times selection means;
The grant condition for granting a privilege (navigator stock) advantageous to the player is established when the number of establishment of the specific event counted by the specific event counting means reaches the specified number of times (due to the establishment of the fifth AT lottery condition) Privilege granting means (sub control unit 91) for granting the privilege at the time of AT winning),
A specific effect that updates and executes (updates the number of displayed games) a specific effect (an effect that displays the number of games digested on the liquid crystal display 51) in response to the establishment of the specific event (according to one game). Execution means (sub-control unit 91);
When the specific condition that is different from the start condition and can be satisfied by the player's will is satisfied (the selection screen is displayed and the YES button is selected), the number of establishments counted by the specific event counting means is as follows. Initializing means (sub control unit 91) for initializing the specific effect (returning the number of displayed games to “1”) without initializing (without initializing the number of internal games);
A promotion effect execution means (sub control unit 91) for executing a promotion effect (promotion effect) that prompts the player to establish the specific condition;
The privilege granting means
Regardless of whether or not the specific effect is initialized by the initialization means, in the specific range (high zone of zone number 1) from when the start condition is satisfied until the specific event is established a specific number of times, The privilege is given at a rate higher than a predetermined range (the low zone of zone number 2) after the end of the specific range (the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied and the AT winning is easy, or as described in the modification example) Other AT lottery conditions are established and it is easy to win an AT)
Regardless of whether or not the specific effect is initialized by the initialization means, the range is after the predetermined range, and the number of establishment of the specific event after the start condition is satisfied is within the special range. In the special range (high zone after zone number 3), the range before the special range and including one less than the minimum number in the special range (from the high zone after zone number 3) Grant the above benefits at a higher rate than the lower one)
The promotion effect execution means performs the promotion effect at a higher rate than when the specific event has been established after the start condition is established, and the special event is less than the predetermined number of times until the special range. Execute (As shown in the fifth promotion effect condition described in FIG. 19, when the remaining game is 1 to 3 games up to the high zone, the promotion effect is executed with a 50% probability higher than the other remaining game numbers. To do).

  According to such a configuration, even when a specific condition that can be satisfied by the player's intention is satisfied, the number of establishments counted by the specific event counting means is not initialized. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the degree of advantage for the player from being changed. The promotion effect execution means executes the promotion effect at a higher rate when the number of occurrences of the specific event is less than the predetermined number up to the special range than when the specific event is less than the predetermined number. Therefore, after execution of the promotion effect, when a privilege is granted when the specific event is established within a special range after the specific effect is initialized, the special event is initialized and the number of establishment of the specific event is defined as the specific range. It is possible to give the player the impression that a privilege has been granted, and when the player performs an initialization operation, the degree of advantage for the player is not actually changed, but whether it has changed The interest of the game can be improved by giving the player such an impression.

  In addition, “initializing a specific effect” means, for example, that the number of establishments is initialized if the specific effect informs the number of establishments of a specific event.

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 counting means and second counting means for counting the number of times a specific event related to a game is established;
A specified number of times selection means for selecting any number from a plurality of predetermined numbers as the specified number of times when a preset start condition is satisfied;
A specified number of times setting means for setting the specified number of times selected by the specified number of times selection means;
A privilege granting unit for granting a privilege when a granting condition for granting a privilege advantageous for a player is established when the number of establishments of the specific event counted by the first counting unit reaches the specified number of times; ,
Specific information notifying means for notifying specific information by which a player can specify the number of times the specific event counted by the second counting means;
A promotion effect executing means for executing a promotion effect that urges the player to establish a specific condition that is different from the start condition and can be satisfied by the player's intention,
When the specific condition is satisfied, the number of establishment of the specific event counted by the first counting unit is not initialized, and the number of establishment of the specific event counted by the second counting unit is initialized. And
The privilege granting means
Regardless of whether or not the number of occurrences of the specific event counted by the second counting means has been initialized, the specific range in which the specific event is established for a specific number of times after the start condition is satisfied Grant the privilege at a higher rate than the predetermined range after the end of the range,
Regardless of whether or not the number of occurrences of the specific event counted by the second counting means has been initialized, the specific event is a range after the predetermined range and the start condition is satisfied In the special range in which the number of establishments is within the special range, the privilege is given at a higher rate than the range including the number of times less than the minimum number of times in the special range and the range before the special range,
The promotion effect executing means executes the promotion effect on the condition that the number of establishment of the specific event after the start condition is established is less than a predetermined number of times until the special range.
In addition, you may provide the following structures.
(2) A game can be started by setting the number of bets (three) for one game using game values (medals, credits), and a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be distinguished from each other ) Is displayed on a variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) that can be variably displayed, one game is completed, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived on the variable display device. Slot machine (slot machine 1),
Specific event counting means (sub-control unit 91) for counting the number of establishment of specific events related to the game (internal game number);
A specified number of times selection means (sub) for selecting any number as a specified number of times (the number of games reached) from a plurality of predetermined numbers (1 to 1000) when a preset start condition is satisfied (AT end) Control unit 91),
A specified number of times setting means (sub-control unit 91) for setting the specified number of times selected by the specified number of times selection means;
The grant condition for granting a privilege (navigator stock) advantageous to the player is established when the number of establishment of the specific event counted by the specific event counting means reaches the specified number of times (due to the establishment of the fifth AT lottery condition) Privilege granting means (sub control unit 91) for granting the privilege at the time of AT winning),
A specific effect that updates and executes (updates the number of displayed games) a specific effect (an effect that displays the number of games digested on the liquid crystal display 51) in response to the establishment of the specific event (according to one game). Execution means (sub-control unit 91);
When the specific condition that is different from the start condition and can be satisfied by the player's will is satisfied (the selection screen is displayed and the YES button is selected), the number of establishments counted by the specific event counting means is as follows. Initializing means (sub control unit 91) for initializing the specific effect (returning the number of displayed games to “1”) without initializing (without initializing the number of internal games);
A promotion effect execution means (sub control unit 91) for executing a promotion effect (promotion effect) that prompts the player to establish the specific condition;
The privilege granting means
Regardless of whether or not the specific effect is initialized by the initialization means, in the specific range (high zone of zone number 1) from when the start condition is satisfied until the specific event is established a specific number of times, The privilege is given at a rate higher than a predetermined range (the low zone of zone number 2) after the end of the specific range (the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied and the AT winning is easy, or as described in the modification example) Other AT lottery conditions are established and it is easy to win an AT)
Regardless of whether or not the specific effect is initialized by the initialization means, the range is after the predetermined range, and the number of establishment of the specific event after the start condition is satisfied is within the special range. In the special range (high zone after zone number 3), the range before the special range and including one less than the minimum number in the special range (from the high zone after zone number 3) Grant the above benefits at a higher rate than the lower one)
The promotion effect executing means executes the promotion effect on the condition that the number of establishment of the specific event after the start condition is established is less than a predetermined number of times until the special range (as described in the modification). In addition, the promotion effect is not executed when the number of remaining games up to the high zone is other than 1 to 3).

  According to such a configuration, even when a specific condition that can be satisfied by the player's intention is satisfied, the number of establishments counted by the specific event counting means is not initialized. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the degree of advantage for the player from being changed. The promotion effect execution means executes the promotion effect on the condition that the number of establishment of the specific event is less than the predetermined number of times up to the special range. Therefore, after execution of the promotion effect, when a privilege is granted when the specific event is established within a special range after the specific effect is initialized, the special event is initialized and the number of establishment of the specific event is defined as the specific range. It is possible to give the player the impression that a privilege has been granted, and when the player performs an initialization operation, the degree of advantage for the player is not actually changed, but whether it has changed The interest of the game can be improved by giving the player such an impression.

  In addition, “initializing a specific effect” means, for example, that the number of establishments is initialized if the specific effect informs the number of establishments of a specific event.

(3) In the slot machine according to (1) or (2),
Special effect execution means (sub-control unit 91) for executing a special effect (a sign effect) suggesting whether or not the privilege is granted by the privilege granting means,
The promotion effect execution means executes the promotion effect at a higher rate than when the special effect is not executed when the special effect suggesting that the privilege is not granted is executed by the special effect execution means. (As shown in FIG. 19, after the defeat battle effect is executed, as shown in the condition for the first promotion effect and the condition for the second promotion effect, or the condition for the third promotion effect or the condition for the fourth promotion effect, The promotion effect is executed with a higher probability than the situation where the defeat battle effect is not executed).

  According to such a configuration, when the special condition is established by the player's intention according to the promotion effect executed when the special effect suggesting that the privilege is not granted is executed, Since a player who is given a feeling can have a sense of expectation for a privilege being given, the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (3),
After the promotion effect is executed by the promotion effect execution means and the specific effect is initialized by the initialization means, the special effect execution means executes a special effect when the privilege is given by the privilege grant means. (As shown in the third mode determination condition in FIG. 16, the AT winning effect of the character B appearance mode is executed).

  According to such a configuration, since the special effect is executed, the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (4),
In the specific range, a predetermined effect is executed based on predetermined effect data (high zone effect data), and the specific event is established for the specific number of times after the specific effect is initialized by the initialization means. Predetermined effect executing means for executing the predetermined effect based on the predetermined effect data also in a range (between 100 games after the special reset) is provided.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the capacity of effect data.
(6) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (5),
The specific effect executing means performs the specific effect in an update mode different from a range other than the range in a range from the initialization of the specific effect by the initialization unit to the establishment of the specific event for the specific event. Update (the number of displayed games is updated in a special update mode for 100 games after a special reset is executed by the player, but the number of displayed games is updated in a normal update mode during other periods).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player strongly think that the specific range has been set as a result of the initialization of the specific production by the update mode of the specific production since the specific production was initialized. , You can improve the fun of the game.

(7) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (6),
When the privilege is granted by the privilege granting means, the benefit corresponding effect (AT winning effect) is selected from a plurality of effect modes (Character A appearance mode to Character C appearance mode shown in FIG. 16). When the privilege is granted in the specific range, the specific effect mode (of the plurality of types of effect modes) is higher than when the privilege is granted in the predetermined range. A privilege corresponding effect executing means (sub control unit 91) for executing a privilege corresponding effect (AT winning effect or navigation effect) by the character B appearance mode),
The privilege granting means may also be configured when a second grant condition (AT winning due to the establishment of the fourth AT lottery condition) different from the first grant condition established when the number of establishment of the specific event reaches the specified number of times is also established. Grant the privilege,
The privilege-corresponding effect execution means that the second grant condition is satisfied in a predetermined range (90 games) from when the specific effect is initialized by the initialization means until the specific event is established the specific number of times. When the privilege is granted (the first mode determination condition in FIG. 16 is established), the privilege is granted when the second grant condition is established without initialization (the first mode in FIG. 16). The special-purpose effect (character B appearance mode) is executed at a higher rate than the two mode determination conditions are established (as shown in FIG. 16, the probability that the character B appearance mode is selected is When the first mode determination condition is satisfied, the ratio is 90%, whereas when the second mode determination condition is satisfied, the ratio is 0%.)

  According to such a configuration, in actuality, the second grant condition is established within a predetermined range and the privilege is granted, but the privilege is granted to the player by being initialized to the specific range. The player can have an impression that it has been changed, and when it is initialized by the player, it does not actually change the degree of advantage for the player, but it gives the player the impression that it is changing The interest of the game can be improved by holding it.

(8) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (7),
When the privilege is granted by the privilege granting means, the benefit corresponding effect (AT winning effect) is selected from a plurality of effect modes (Character A appearance mode to Character C appearance mode shown in FIG. 16). When the privilege is granted in the specific range, the specific effect mode (of the plurality of types of effect modes) is higher than when the privilege is granted in the predetermined range. A privilege corresponding effect executing means (sub control unit 91) for executing a privilege corresponding effect (AT winning effect or navigation effect) by the character B appearance mode),
The privilege granting means may also be configured when a second grant condition (AT winning due to the establishment of the fourth AT lottery condition) different from the first grant condition established when the number of establishment of the specific event reaches the specified number of times is also established. Grant the privilege,
The privilege-corresponding effect execution means that the second grant condition is satisfied in a predetermined range (90 games) from when the specific effect is initialized by the initialization means until the specific event is established the specific number of times. On the condition that the privilege is granted (conditions for determining the first mode in FIG. 16 are established), the bonus-related effect is executed according to the specific effect mode (character B appearance mode) (as shown in the modification) The probability that the character B appearance mode is selected is 100% when the first mode determination condition is satisfied).

  According to such a configuration, in actuality, the second grant condition is established within a predetermined range and the privilege is granted, but the privilege is granted to the player by being initialized to the specific range. The player can have an impression that it has been changed, and when it is initialized by the player, it does not actually change the degree of advantage for the player, but it gives the player the impression that it is changing The interest of the game can be improved by holding it.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of winning combination, the number of payout / actuation, and the related information of winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating a missing item. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object combination, determination value number, and reel control at the time of non-CB. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object combination, determination value number, and reel control at the time of non-CB. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the reach | attainment game number determination process. It is the figure which showed an example of the game number table. It is the figure which showed an example of the table for AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating AT winning effect etc. FIG. It is the figure which showed an example of the table for sign production determination. It is the figure which showed an example of the table for AT winning production | presentation aspect determination. It is the figure which showed an example of the flowchart figure of a warning effect related process. It is a figure for demonstrating a promotion effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for promotion production execution.

[Slot machine configuration example]
A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine in the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an internal structure diagram of the slot machine. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are horizontally oriented. 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. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, "blank" (for example, the symbol of the region number 21 of the left reel 2L) and "lip" (for example, the region number 20 of the left reel 2L) ), “JAC3” (for example, the design of area number 19 on the left reel 2L), “Bell a” (for example, the design of area number 18 on the left reel 2L), “white 7” (for example, on the left reel 2L) Area number 17), "JAC1" (for example, area number 15 for the left reel 2L), "bell b" (for example, area number 11 for the left reel 2L), "bell c" (for example, left The symbol of area number 4 on the reel 2L), “strawberry” (for example, the pattern of area number 21 on the middle reel 2C), and “JAC2” (for example, the pattern of area number 18 on the middle reel 2C) can be distinguished from each other. Several symbols are drawn in a predetermined order, one by 21, respectively.

  The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided at the approximate center of the front door 1b. 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 rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4) provided correspondingly, so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously connected to the see-through window 3. The three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the fluoroscopic window 3 by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

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

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

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in the present embodiment) among the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state, setting of medals and bets stored as credits Settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medals used in the game are settled (the medals used for setting credits and bets are returned), start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and reels 2L and 2C. The player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation of 2R, and the effect switch 56 for use in the effect. They are respectively provided to the function.

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

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

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

  Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R on the front door 1b, a lower panel on which a title of the slot machine 1 and a payout table are printed is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. A set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time, a game stop state (until the reset operation is performed) when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, after completion of a state advantageous to the player such as the end of RT3 described later) A stop switch 36a for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function to be controlled in a state in which the progress of the game is controlled), automatic settlement processing when a predetermined condition is satisfied (the medal stored as credit is determined by the player's operation) Automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic settlement function to be controlled (returning (returning)) is enabled / disabled, and the flow of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 From the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, or the medal payout exit 9 side, which is provided inside the housing 1a, and the medal insertion portion 4 A medal selector (not shown) having an inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting medals flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided. .

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

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

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

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. In a non-CB time that is not a CB (challenge bonus), which will be described later, when a prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay line (see FIG. 1) becomes effective, and the start switch 7 The operation is enabled, that is, the game can be started. In this embodiment, when the specified number of bets is non-CB, three are determined regardless of the gaming state, and when the specified number of bets is set, the winning line becomes valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a winning line L1 set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle of the reel 2L, the middle of the reel 2C, the middle of the reel 2R, that is, the middle of the reel, and the reel The lower line of 2L, the middle stage of reel 2C, the upper stage of reel 2R, that is, the winning line L2 set across the symbols arranged in the upward direction, the upper stage of reel 2L, the middle stage of reel 2C, the lower stage of reel 2R, that is, the lower side of right The winning line L3 set across the symbols arranged in line, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L4 set across the symbols arranged in a valley shape, and the reel 2L A lower line, a middle stage of the reel 2C, a lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, a pay line L5 set across the symbols arranged in a mountain shape are formed.

  In this embodiment, one medal is defined as the prescribed number of bets at the time of CB, and three medals are defined as the prescribed number of bets at the time of non-CB, and the prescribed number of bets is set. Then, each winning line is activated and the game can be started.

  In the present embodiment, as a line to be activated (hereinafter also referred to as an activation line), a middle line in which the winning line L1 is activated, a right-up line in which the winning line L2 is activated, and a winning line L3 Are set to the lower right line in which the winning line is activated, the Otani line in which the winning line L4 is activated, and the Oyama line in which the winning line L5 is activated. Note that the present invention is not limited to enabling a plurality of lines as in the present embodiment, and only one line may be enabled.

  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 finished, and a combination of symbols (hereinafter also referred to as a role) predetermined on the active line is a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. In the case of a stop, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1).

  In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state on the active line is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols. Yes. In this embodiment, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 8, when any of the promotion lip, rush-in lip, and fall-off lip is awarded or a missed out is derived, RT1 to RT3 having different replay probabilities It is configured to shift to a corresponding gaming state.

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

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

  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 one 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 is used. Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, in any of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbols displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch Can be displayed on the active line.

  In the present embodiment, 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 75 ms (milliseconds) only at the time of CB described later. Is set to During 75 ms, a maximum of one frame can be drawn. That is, 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 one frame ahead of the symbols, and the symbols for two frames in total. For this reason, at the time of CB, it becomes possible to win a prize depending largely on the skill of the player.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the payout display 13, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, and the BET. The switch effective LED 21, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected to each other via the power supply board 101. The above-described 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 random numbers in a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in this embodiment). A detection signal input from a switch connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101. Switch detection circuit 44, motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40 LED drive circuit 47 for controlling the driving of the power supply for the slot machine 1 When the voltage is detected and a voltage drop is detected, a power failure 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 for providing a reset signal to the main CPU 41a and various other devices and circuits are sometimes mounted.

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

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

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

  In the power interruption interrupt 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 41c is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored.

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

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

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

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. Here, from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90, for example, by using a unidirectional circuit such as a diode or a transistor, only in one direction (direction from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90). The signal is configured not to pass. Therefore, a command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. Command transmission from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is performed by serial communication. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not limited to being directly connected, and may be configured to be connected via a relay board, for example.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) disposed on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. In addition, an effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. In addition, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the number of display games in a region different from the region where the effect screen is displayed (for example, the upper right corner of the entire display region of the liquid crystal display 51). Hereinafter, the number of games updated and displayed as the game is consumed is referred to as “display game number”.

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

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

  The effect control board 90 is configured by a microcomputer including a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d like the main control unit 41. The effect control board 90 performs drive control of the sub-control unit 91 that controls the effect, the display control circuit 92 that controls the display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, the effect LED 52, and the reel LED 55. An LED output circuit 93, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, a reset circuit 95 that gives 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, A switch detection circuit 96 that detects a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1, and indicates that when a voltage drop is detected. The power failure detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to the sub CPU 91a and other circuits are mounted. To have. Sub CPU91a receives the command transmitted from game control board 40, performs various control for performing an effect, and controls each part of the control circuit mounted in effect control board 90 directly or indirectly. .

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

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a stores the current display game number data and the current internal game number data in the RAM 91c. The current display game number data and the current internal game number data are stored in different areas of the RAM 91c. The display game number data is data for specifying the number of display games (the number of games displayed on the liquid crystal display 51). The internal game number data is data for specifying the number of internal games. Further, the number of internal games is the actual number of games that have been consumed by the player since the reached game number determination condition described later is satisfied.

  As will be described later, a reel stop command (hereinafter, referred to as a “third stop reel stop command”) indicating that the third stop has been performed is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 for each game. The The sub-control unit 91 recognizes that one game has been consumed by the player every time a third stop reel stop command is received. Each time the sub control unit 91 receives the third stop reel stop command, the sub control unit 91 updates the display game number data so that the specified display game number is increased by 1, and the specified internal game number is increased by 1. Update the internal game count data. In this embodiment, the minimum value (initial value) of “internal game number” and “display game number” is “1”, and the maximum value is “1000”.

  The display control circuit 92 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display the display game number specified from the display game number data based on the display game number data stored in the RAM 91c. That is, every time the sub control unit 91 receives the third stop reel stop command, the sub CPU 91a performs the update control so that the display game number increases by 1 with respect to the display game number data stored in the RAM 91c. Then, the display control circuit 92 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display the display game number specified from the display game number data in which the update control is reflected.

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

  Also, unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process even when the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed when an interrupt is generated based on the reception of the command. The command reception interrupt process is executed at the same time, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if interrupts that trigger the timer interrupt process (sub) occur at the same time.

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

[Settings]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise. Note that the CB winning probability is a constant winning probability in any gaming state without depending on the set value. Note that the winning probability corresponding to the set value may be used for CB as well as other small roles.

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

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

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected every time the timer interruption process (main) is executed. If the determination process is performed and it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process, the power interruption process (main) is executed. In the power interruption process (main), the register is saved in the stack of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the data for destructive diagnosis (5AH in this embodiment) in which any bit becomes 1 in the RAM 41c, that is, a specification other than 0 The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas of the RAM 41c becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 41c. The RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in each bit of the corresponding area (all areas in this embodiment) of the RAM 41c. Therefore, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 0, the RAM parity adjustment data is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c is 1. In this case, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

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

  In the present embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is held by the backup power source even during a power failure, and the main control unit 41 has normal data in the RAM 41c when the power is turned on. When it is determined that there is, the configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, but only the data necessary for restoration of the control state in the event of a power failure is stored among the data stored in the RAM 41c. It is good also as a structure which backs up and returns to the control state before power interruption based on the data backed up at the time of power activation.

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

[About initialization]
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 non-saved work, a general work, a special work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  Important work includes various display devices, LED display data, I / O input / output data, game time counters, and other data that may be inconvenient to initialize, and the game state is controlled to any of RT0 to RT3. This is a work in which an RT flag for specifying whether or not it has been stored. 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 general work includes a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals to be paid out, a total number of medals paid out in a predetermined gaming state (for example, a state advantageous to the player such as RT3 described later), a gaming state flag described later, and the like. It is a work that stores data that can sometimes be initialized. The special work is a work in which data such as various software random numbers that are initialized only before the start of setting is stored. The unused area is an unused area in the 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 control unit 41 is stored, and the unused stack area is one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. However, if it is established, it will be initialized, but the in-use stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

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

[Game processing]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the main control unit 41 after the setting change process.

  In the game process, a BET process (S1), an internal lottery process (S2), a reel rotation process (S3), a winning determination process (S4), a payout process (S5), and a game end process (S6) are executed in order. When the end-time process ends, the process returns to the BET process again. In the BET process in step S1, the process waits in a state where a bet number can be set, and a process for starting a game when a specified number of bets is set according to the gaming state and the start switch 7 is operated is executed. . In the BET process, as a process for starting the game, when the start switch 7 is operated, an output command for instructing output of a medal IN signal for the number of medals used for the set bet number is set in the RAM 41c. To do.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a specified number of bets that can be set is determined according to the gaming state (CB, non-CB), and a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set. The game can be started on the condition. More specifically, when a specified number of bets corresponding to the gaming state (for example, 3 for non-CB) is set, the pay line is activated and the game can be started.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment wins when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped and a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged on the activated effective line. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with medal payout and the start of the next game without the need to set the number of bets. And a CB combination that can be CB-winned. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role.

  In the internal lottery process in the step S2, it is determined whether or not the winning of each above-mentioned combination is allowed based on the internal lottery random value latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in the step S1. Process. In the internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 based on each lottery result.

  In order for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag for the winning combination in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. Of the winning flags for each winning combination, the winning flags for the small winning combination and the re-playing winning combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do.

  In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value of the random number storage work assigned to the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is set to the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. And, for each combination determined depending on whether or not it is a gaming state and CB, in order to identify the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the value of the gaming state flag for identifying the gaming state, RT This is performed according to the value of the RT flag, the value of the CB flag for specifying whether or not it is CB, the number of bets and the number of determination values of each combination determined according to the set value.

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

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

  When a winning combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work is constituted by a storage area of 2 bytes, for example. When the general combination is won, the winning flag of the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no combination or combination of combinations is won, the general combination storing work is cleared.

  In the reel rotation process in the step of S3, the process of rotating each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R by the player is detected, and the corresponding reel 2L, 2C, 2R A process for stopping the rotation is executed.

  Here, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R will be described. The main control unit 41 generates a table index and a table that are stored in the ROM of the main control unit 41 when the rotation of the reel starts and when the reel is stopped and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Referring to the data, a stop control table is created for each rotating 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 slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In the 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 sliding frames according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is that all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, or only the right reel is stopped. Depending on whether the left and middle reels are stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and one of the reels is stopped Since the situation may vary depending on the stop position of the stopped reel, the address of the stop control table to be referenced is registered for each rotating reel for each situation, and the start address of the table creation data The address of the stop control table to be referred to according to each situation can be specified based on the specified address. And to be able to identify the stop control tables required in accordance with the situation. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, on the main control unit 41 side, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reel in accordance with the player's stop operation. On the sub-control unit 91 side, if the left reel 2L is not stopped for the first time in a non-AT game, that is, a game that is not played when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time. A control is performed that imposes a predetermined penalty that is disadvantageous to the user. This is to cause the left first stop in a game whose performance state is non-AT. That is, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is designed to stop at the first left in a non-AT game.

  Hereinafter, the pressing order for the first left stop is also referred to as “recommended pressing order”, and pressing the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R in “recommended pressing order” is also referred to as “forward pressing”. In addition, the pushing order other than the recommended pushing order (that is, the pushing order for the first stop right or the middle first stop) is also called “anomalous pushing order”, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are pushed in the “abnormal pushing order”. Is also referred to as “anomaly pushing”. In other words, if the player performs irregular pushing during non-AT, a penalty is awarded.

  In the present embodiment, the following penalty is imposed when the first left stop is not made in a non-AT game. Further, the penalty may be imposed when the first left stop is not performed in a game in which a normal effect described later is executed. As the penalty, AT lottery described later is not executed during the period of 6 games. As a result, if a penalty is imposed, it becomes difficult to win a promotion lip or a rush lip, which will be described later, and it becomes difficult to shift to RT2 or RT3 which is advantageous to the player. For this reason, the player makes a first left stop during non-AT so that no penalty is imposed. The penalty is not limited to the above. For example, in the AT lottery, the probability that a navigation stock described later will be awarded is lower than when no penalty is imposed, or the number of navigation stock when awarded is less than when no penalty is imposed May be reduced. Furthermore, the navigation stock already owned may be canceled. Further, it may not be performed such as freezing that suggests that the degree of advantage for the player is improved.

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

  In the winning determination process in step S4, when it is determined in step S3 that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R has been stopped, a winning is determined according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. A process of determining whether or not it has occurred is executed. In S4, when the display result accompanied with the transition of the gaming state is stopped, the RT flag and the CB flag are updated to values for specifying the gaming state according to the display result. Thereby, it is possible to shift to a gaming state according to the display result.

  In the payout process in step S5, when it is determined in step S4 that a prize is generated, processing such as addition of credits and payout of medals is performed based on the number of payouts according to the win. In the payout process, an output command for instructing output of a medal OUT signal for the number of medals given to the player by adding credits and paying out medals is set in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. In the game end process in step S6, a process for setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game is executed.

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

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

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

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

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag and the type of the internal winning flag that has been established, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Further, since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command. For example, when the sub-control unit 91 receives an internal winning command, the sub-control unit 91 updates the number of displayed games on the assumption that the game one game before the game in which the start switch 7 is operated is completed.

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

  The reel stop command specifies whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. This is a possible command, and is transmitted each time stop control is performed in accordance with the stop operation of each reel. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. .

  The winning judgment command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols aligned on the active line, the presence / absence of a winning prize, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning. Will be sent later.

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

  The game state command is a command that can specify the game state (RT type, presence / absence of CB, etc.) of the next game, and is transmitted at the end of the game.

  The standby command is a command indicating a transition to the standby state, and after one game is over, a credit (which was used for setting the bet number) is set when the transition to the standby state is made after a predetermined time without setting the bet number. (Including medals) is sent out after the payout of medals is completed and a payout end command is sent.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic process, and the command data in the command buffer assigned to the non-initialized area is updated to the newly generated command data, and the sub-control unit 91.

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

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when the symbol pattern is aligned on any of the active lines. As described above, the types of winning combinations include a small combination, a re-playing combination, and a CB combination. In addition, the winning combination includes a transition combination accompanied by a transition of the gaming state.

  In order for each winning combination determined according to the game state to occur, a winning flag indicating that winning of the winning combination is permitted and set in the RAM of the main control unit 41 is required. There is.

[Winner, missed out]
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, the number of payouts / operations, and related information on winning combinations. Further, FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining a missing outage that is stopped on the active line only when a predetermined small combination is missed.

  In this embodiment, as a plurality of types of winning combinations, there are CB as a CB role, Lips 1 through 12 as a replaying role, JACs as AT, AT 1 to 18, strawberry, and chances 1 and 2 as small roles. Is provided.

  CB wins when the combination of “JAC3-JAC2-JAC3” is aligned on the active line. In the description of the symbol combination in the present embodiment, “-” indicates “adjacent reel separation”, the left indicates “the symbol of the left reel 2L”, and the middle indicates “the symbol of the middle reel 2C”, The right shows the “design of the right reel 2R”.

  Among the symbols constituting the CB, “JAC3”, which is the symbol of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, is not arranged within 5 frames each. However, as shown in FIG. 1, the five effective lines, that is, the winning lines L1 to L5 are activated, so that “JAC3” is set to any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L and 8R. Can be stopped. Further, since “JAC2”, which is the symbol of the middle reel 2C, is arranged within 5 frames, it can be stopped at any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. Therefore, when the CB is won in the internal lottery, the winning CB can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. In other words, CB is an unmissable role. When winning a CB, the CB is operated without changing the RT state described later before and after the CB winning. Note that medals are not paid out when winning a CB.

  Among the re-games, the “lip” which is the symbol of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R constituting the lip 1 is arranged within 5 frames, and therefore the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R Regardless of the operation timing, it is possible to stop at any effective line. Therefore, when winning Lip 1 in the internal lottery, winning Lip 1 can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. That is, Lip 1 is an unmissable role. When winning a lip 1, the RT state is maintained without shifting, so the lip 1 is also referred to as a maintenance lip.

  Further, the symbols of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C constituting the lip 2 are arranged within 5 frames, while the symbol “JAC3” of the right reel 2R is not arranged within 5 frames. However, by enabling five types of winning lines L1 to L5 as effective lines, it is possible to stop “JAC3” on any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8R. Therefore, when the lip 2 is won in the internal lottery, the selected lip 2 can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. In other words, Lip 2 is an unmissable role. Since the RT state shifts from RT1 to RT2 when winning a lip 2, the lip 2 is also called a promotion lip.

  The symbols of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C constituting each of the lip 3 to the lip 5 are arranged within 5 frames, respectively, while the design of the right reel 2R is not arranged within 5 frames, and Depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 8R, it may not be possible to stop any effective line. Accordingly, when any of Lip 3 to Lip 5 is won in the internal lottery, the winning Lip cannot be won unless the stop switch 8R is operated at an appropriate timing. That is, Lip 3 to Lip 5 are missed roles. When any one of Lip 3 to Lip 5 is won, the RT state shifts from RT 2 or RT 3 to RT 1, and therefore Lip 3 to Lip 5 are also referred to as falling lips.

  “JAC3” which is a symbol of the left reel 2L constituting the lip 6 is not arranged within five frames. However, by enabling five types of winning lines L1 to L5 as effective lines, it is possible to stop “JAC3” on any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8L. Further, since “JAC2”, which is the symbol of the middle reel 2C, is arranged within 5 frames, it can be stopped at any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. On the other hand, the symbol “white 7” of the right reel 2R is not arranged within 5 frames. However, by enabling five types of winning lines L1 to L5 as effective lines, “white 7” can be stopped on any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8R. Therefore, when the lip 6 is won in the internal lottery, the selected lip 6 can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. That is, the lip 6 is an unmissable role. Since the RT state shifts from RT2 to RT3 when winning a lip 6, the lip 6 is also called a rush lip.

  “JAC3” which is a symbol of the left reel 2L constituting the lip 7 is not arranged within 5 frames. However, by enabling five types of winning lines L1 to L5 as effective lines, it is possible to stop “JAC3” on any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8L. Further, since “JAC2”, which is the symbol of the middle reel 2C, is arranged within 5 frames, it can be stopped at any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. Further, “JAC1” which is a symbol of the right reel 2R is not arranged within five frames. However, by enabling five types of winning lines L1 to L5 as effective lines, it is possible to stop “JAC1” on any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8R. Therefore, when the lip 7 is won in the internal lottery, the selected lip 7 can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. That is, the lip 7 is an unmissable role. When winning in Lip 7, the RT state does not shift. Note that Lip 7 is also called a chance Lip. In the present embodiment, even if the player wins the Lip 7, the replay is merely performed. Good.

  Since the “lip” which is the symbol of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R constituting the lip 8 is arranged within 5 frames each, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L and 8R, any effective line Can be stopped. On the other hand, the symbol “white 7” of the middle reel 2C is not arranged within 5 frames. Furthermore, “white 7” may not be able to stop at any valid line depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. Therefore, when the lip 8 is won in the internal lottery, the winning lip 8 cannot be won unless the stop switch 8C is operated at an appropriate timing. In other words, the lip 8 is a missed role. When winning a lip 8, the RT state does not shift. When winning a lip 8, a combination of “lip-white 7-lip” is arranged on the active line, and three “white 7” are arranged on the other effective lines, or “white 7” is displayed. It becomes a tempered state where two are aligned. Therefore, the lip 8 is also referred to as a 7-piece lip.

  “White 7” which is a symbol of the left reel 2L constituting the lip 9 is not arranged within 5 frames. However, by enabling five types of winning lines L1 to L5 as effective lines, “white 7” can be stopped on any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8L. The symbol “white 7” of the middle reel 2C is not arranged within 5 frames. Furthermore, “white 7” may not be able to stop at any valid line depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. Further, since the “lip” as the symbol of the right reel 2R is arranged within 5 frames, it can be stopped at any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8R. Therefore, when the lip 9 is won in the internal lottery, the winning lip 9 cannot be won unless the stop switch 8C is operated at an appropriate timing. In other words, the lip 9 is a missed role. When winning in Lip 9, the RT state does not shift. When winning a lip 9, a combination of “white 7-white 7-lip” is arranged on the effective line, and three “white 7” are arranged on the other effective line, or “white 7”. It becomes a tempered state where two are aligned. Therefore, the lip 9 is also referred to as a 7-piece lip.

  The symbols of the left reel 2L constituting each of the lip 10 to the lip 12 are not arranged within 5 frames, but the five types of winning lines L1 to L5 are activated as effective lines, so that the stop switch 8L Regardless of the operation timing, “JAC3” can be stopped on any valid line. Further, since “JAC2”, which is the symbol of the middle reel 2C, is arranged within 5 frames, it can be stopped at any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. Further, the symbol of the right reel 2R is not arranged within 5 frames, and there are cases where it cannot be stopped at any valid line depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 8R. Therefore, when any of Lip 10 to Lip 12 is won in the internal lottery, the winning Lip cannot be won unless the stop switch 8R is operated at an appropriate timing. That is, Lip 10 to Lip 12 are missed roles. Since the RT state shifts from RT2 to RT3 when any one of Lip 10 to Lip 12 is won, Lip 10 is also referred to as a rushing lip.

  “JAC1” which is the symbol of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R constituting the JAC among the small roles is not arranged within 5 frames, but five types of winning lines L1 to L5 are activated as effective lines. As a result, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L and 8R, “JAC1” can be stopped on any one of the effective lines. Further, since “JAC2”, which is the symbol of the middle reel 2C, is arranged within 5 frames, it can be stopped at any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. Therefore, when JAC is won in the internal lottery, the winning JAC can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. In other words, JAC is an unmissable role. When winning the JAC, 14 medals are paid out.

  Among the small roles, the AT role includes 18 types of AT roles AT1-18. “Bell a” which is a symbol of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R constituting the AT1 is not arranged within five frames. Furthermore, “bell a” may not be able to stop at any valid line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. Therefore, when winning the AT1 in the internal lottery, the winning AT1 cannot be won unless the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at an appropriate timing. Similarly to AT1, the symbols of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R constituting each of AT2 to AT18 are not arranged within 5 frames. It may not be possible to stop. Therefore, when one of AT2 to AT18 is won in the internal lottery, the winning AT cannot be won unless the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing. That is, AT1 to AT18 are missed roles. When winning one of AT1 to AT18, one medal is paid out.

  Among the small roles, strawberry is awarded when the combination of “ANY-strawberry-lip” is aligned on the active line. Since the symbol of the left reel 2L is “ANY”, it is possible to win a strawberry no matter which symbol stops on the active line. In addition, since “strawberry” as a symbol of the middle reel 2C is arranged within 5 frames, it can be stopped at any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. Furthermore, since “Rip”, which is a symbol of the right reel 2R, is arranged within five frames, it can be stopped at any valid line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8R. Therefore, when winning a strawberry in the internal lottery, the winning strawberry can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. In other words, strawberries are an unmissable role. When winning a strawberry, 14 medals are paid out.

  Among the small roles, the chance role includes two types of chance roles, chance 1 and chance 2. Chance 1 is awarded when the combination of “blank-bell a-ANY” is aligned on the active line. The “blank” that is the symbol of the left reel 2L is not arranged within five frames. However, by enabling five types of winning lines L1 to L5 as effective lines, it is possible to stop “blank” on any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8L. Further, “bell a” which is a symbol of the middle reel 2C is not arranged within five frames. Furthermore, “bell a” may not be able to stop at any valid line depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. Further, since the symbol of the right reel 2R is “ANY”, the chance 1 can be won regardless of which symbol stops on the active line. Therefore, when the chance 1 is won in the internal lottery, the winning chance 1 cannot be won if the stop switches 8L and 8C are not operated at an appropriate timing. In other words, chance 1 is a missed role. When winning the chance 1, 7 medals are paid out.

  Chance 2 is awarded when the combination of “blank-bell b-ANY” is aligned on the active line. The “blank” that is the symbol of the left reel 2L is not arranged within five frames. However, by enabling five types of winning lines L1 to L5 as effective lines, it is possible to stop “blank” on any effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 8L. Further, “bell b” which is a symbol of the middle reel 2C is not arranged within 5 frames. Furthermore, “bell b” may not be able to stop at any valid line depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 8C. Since the symbol of the right reel 2R is “ANY”, the chance 2 can be won regardless of which symbol stops on the active line. Therefore, when the chance 2 is won in the internal lottery, the winning chance 2 cannot be won unless the stop switches 8L and 8C are operated at an appropriate timing. In other words, chance 2 is a missed role. When winning in chance 2, 7 medals are paid out.

  Next, the missed output will be described with reference to FIG. In the game in which a winning combination is selected from any of the left bells 1 to 3, middle bells 1 to 3, and right bells 1 to 3 to be described later, In the case where it is not possible to win a prize (when it is missed), it is a specific off-set symbol combination that is always drawn on the active line and stops.

  The spilled eyes include spilled eyes 1-18. Each of the spilled eyes 1 to 18 means a combination of symbols shown in the effective line corresponding to the spilled eyes in FIG.

  In a game in which the left bells 1 to 3, the middle bells 1 to 3, and the right bells 1 to 3 are selected among the small roles, if any of the winning combinations included in the winning combination cannot be generated, it is spilled. Any one of the eyes 1 to 18 is led to the effective line, and the RT state is shifted to RT1.

[Game state transition]
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41. As shown in FIG. 8, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment is controlled by the main control unit 41 to any one of four game states RT0 to RT3 (also referred to as RT state).

  RT0 is a gaming state controlled after changing the setting of the winning probability of internal lottery. RT1 is normally a gaming state that takes the longest time to be controlled. Transition to RT1 is made when a missed outcome is derived in the game at RT0. RT2 is a gaming state in which the probability of replaying is higher than RT1. Transition to RT2 is made when winning a promotion lip in a game in RT1. On the other hand, when a winning or missed outcome is derived for the falling lip in the game at RT2, the routine proceeds to RT1. RT3 is a gaming state in which the probability of winning the re-gamer is higher than RT2. Transition to RT3 is made when winning the entry lip in the game in RT2. On the other hand, when a winning or missed outcome is derived for the falling lip in the game at RT3, the process proceeds to RT1. Further, in this embodiment, in any of RT0 to RT3, a game in CB is executed while maintaining the RT state by winning CB. CB, also called a challenge bonus, is a game in which JAC, AT1-18, strawberry, and all small roles of chances 1 and 2 are won. Therefore, in the game during CB, winning of a small role can be made every game by the player's eye.

[A lottery target for non-CB, number of judgment values, reel control]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10, the lottery target combination read in the internal lottery during non-CB, the number of determination values of the lottery target combination, and the reel control in the game winning the lottery target combination will be described. In this embodiment, depending on whether the gaming state is RT0 to RT3, the winning combination subject to internal lottery and its winning probability differ. In FIGS. 9 and 10, the vertical column shows the names of the lottery target roles that can be read out in the internal lottery, and the horizontal column shows the combination of winning combinations, the gaming state to be selected for each lottery target role, and The contents of reel control are shown.

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

  In the game state column corresponding to the lottery target role, a circle indicates that the lottery target role is read in the internal lottery when the game state is in effect, and no mark indicates an internal lottery when the game state is in effect. Indicates that the lottery target combination is not read out.

  Moreover, the numerical value shown below (circle) shows the number of judgment values. An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “1600” is set as the number of determination values is 1600/65536. In the internal lottery, if no winning lottery is won, the game is lost.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the internal lottery, when JAC is read out of the lottery target roles, a winning / no-win lottery is performed for JAC that is a winning combination corresponding to JAC.

  When the left bell 1 is read out of the lottery object, a winning / failing lottery is performed for all JAC, AT1, AT2, AT3, AT4, AT5, and AT6 that are combinations of winning combinations corresponding to the left bell 1. . Similarly, when the left bell 2 to the right bell 3 are read out of the lottery winning combinations, the winning / losing lottery in which all combinations of winning combinations shown in FIG. . In addition, when a strawberry is read out of the lottery target combination, whether or not the lottery is selected for the strawberry is performed. When the chance 1 is read out of the lottery target combination, a winning / no-win lottery for the chance 1 is performed. When the chance 2 is read out of the lottery object combination, a winning / no-win lottery for the chance 2 is performed. When CB is read out of the lottery object combination, whether or not the lottery is performed for CB is performed.

  In any gaming state of RT0-3, JAC, left bell 1-3, middle bell 1-3, right bell 1-3, strawberry, chance 1, chance 2, and CB are subject to internal lottery. Read sequentially.

  Also, in any gaming state of RT0 to RT3, the number of determination values common to each lottery role is determined regardless of the gaming state. That is, the winning probability of winning a small role and CB in the internal lottery is constant regardless of the gaming state. Note that the winning probability of winning a small combination and CB in the internal lottery may be determined so as to differ depending on a set value that is set.

  Next, the contents of the reel control described in the right column will be described. The winning combination determined according to the type of the winning lottery selected (winning winning combination) and the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are aligned on the active line and stopped within a maximum drawing range of 4 frames. Control is performed.

  When one of the left bells 1 to 3, the middle bells 1 to 3, and the right bells 1 to 3 is selected, the reel (first stop reel) that is first stopped is the left reel 2L, Depending on whether the reel is the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R, control is performed so that either the JAC or the winning AT combination is aligned and stopped on the active line within a drawing range of up to four frames.

  For example, when any one of the left bells 1 to 3 is elected and the first left stop is performed, control is performed so that the JACs of the elected small roles are aligned on the effective line and stopped. On the other hand, if one of the left bells 1 to 3 is elected and the first middle stop or the first right stop is performed, one of the winning AT roles is aligned on the active line within the retractable range and stopped. To control. As described above, the AT role is a missed role. Therefore, when each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to any of the winning AT roles, it can win the corresponding AT role, but stops at the appropriate timing. When no operation is performed, a control is performed to stop any of the missed spots shown in FIG. 7 on the active line without winning a prize.

  When any one of the middle bells 1 to 3 is elected and stopped for the first time in the middle, control is performed so that the JACs of the elected small roles are aligned on the active line and stopped. On the other hand, if any one of the middle bells 1 to 3 wins and the first left stop or the first right stop, any of the winning AT roles are aligned on the effective line within the drawable range and stopped. To control. When each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to any of the winning AT roles, it can win the corresponding AT role, but stops at an appropriate timing. When no operation is performed, a control is performed to stop any of the missed spots shown in FIG. 7 on the active line without winning a prize.

  When any one of the right bells 1 to 3 wins and the first right stop is made, control is performed so that the JACs among the selected small roles are aligned and stopped on the active line. On the other hand, if any of the right bells 1 to 3 wins and the first left stop or the middle first stop, any of the winning AT roles are aligned on the active line within the drawable range and stopped. To control. When each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to any of the winning AT roles, it can win the corresponding AT role, but stops at an appropriate timing. When no operation is performed, a control is performed to stop any of the missed spots shown in FIG. 7 on the active line without winning a prize.

  As described above, when one of the left bells 1 to 3 is won, reel control is performed so that the JAC is surely won when the first left stop is performed, and when it is other than the first left stop, The reel control is performed so that any one of the winning AT roles is won only when the pull-in is possible, and when the pull-in is impossible, all of them are dropped and the missed lead is derived.

  In addition, when one of the middle bells 1 to 3 is won, the reel control is performed so that the JAC is surely won when the middle first stop is performed, and when it is other than the middle first stop, the reel can be pulled in. The reel control is performed so that only one of the winning AT roles is won only in such a case, and if it cannot be drawn, all of them are missed and the missed outcome is derived.

  In addition, when one of the right bells 1 to 3 is won, the reel control is performed so that the JAC is surely won when the right first stop is made, and when it is other than the right first stop, the reel can be pulled in. The reel control is performed so that only one of the winning AT roles is won only in such a case, and if it cannot be drawn, all of them are missed and the missed outcome is derived.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, JAC is surely determined depending on which of the left bells 1 to 3 has been won, which of the middle bells 1 to 3 has been won, and which of the right bells 1 to 3 has been won. By changing the first stop reel for winning, the operating procedure for winning (winning operating procedure) and the operating procedure for avoiding the losing out of the winning out can be made different. That is, the left bells 1 to 3, the middle bells 1 to 3, and the right bells 1 to 3 are associated with push orders (hereinafter also referred to as “specific push orders”). In the example of FIG. 9, the specific pushing orders of the left bells 1 to 3, the middle bells 1 to 3, and the right bells 1 to 3 are the first left stop, the first middle stop, and the first right stop.

  The reason why the reel control as described above is performed is that when the player operates the stop switch, the reel is stopped by preferentially drawing a symbol for winning a winning combination with a large number of payouts on the active line. Alternatively, it is uniquely determined whether to draw a symbol for winning a winning combination having a high possibility of winning a prize on the effective line and stop the reel.

  For example, if the first stop made by the player when winning the left bell 1 is the first left stop, the winning combination included in the left bell 1 is for winning a JAC with a large number of payouts. The reel is stopped by drawing the symbol on the effective line. On the other hand, if the first stop made by the player when winning the left bell 1 is the middle first stop or the right first stop, there is a possibility of winning among the winning combinations included in the left bell 1 The reel is stopped by drawing a symbol for winning a high AT role on the active line.

  A specific example in which a symbol for winning an AT combination with a high possibility of winning is drawn on the active line and the reel is stopped will be described below. For example, if the first stop made by the player when winning the left bell 1 is the middle first stop, as shown in FIG. 6, any combination included in the left bell 1 is won. In order to do this, it is necessary to pull the “JAC2”, “Bell a”, or “Bell b” onto the effective line to stop the reel. Here, there are more choices for winning a combination of drawing “Bell a” or “Bell b” on the active line than drawing “JAC2” on the active line (for example, if “JAC2” is stopped) There is only one type of combination of “JAC”, but when “Bell a” is stopped, there are three types of winning combinations of “AT1”, “AT2”, and “AT3”). Therefore, when the first stop is the middle first stop, the reel is stopped by drawing a symbol for winning one of the AT roles having a high possibility of winning a prize on the effective line. .

  In RT2 or RT3, if any one of the left bells 1 to 3, the middle bells 1 to 3 and the right bells 1 to 3 is selected and operated in a specific push order, JAC wins and RT The state is maintained and 14 medals are paid out. On the other hand, if any of the left bells 1 to 3, the middle bells 1 to 3 and the right bells 1 to 3 is operated in a pressing order other than the specific pressing order at RT2 or RT3, it will be missed. Eyes may be derived, in which case the RT state falls to RT1. Since RT1 is an unfavorable RT state in which the winning probability of the re-gamer is lower than RT2 and RT3, any of left bells 1-3, middle bells 1-3, and right bells 1-3 in RT2 or RT3 When Kana is won, the player is more likely to be disadvantaged when operated in a procedure other than the specific push order than when operated in the specific push order. Therefore, it can be said that the left bells 1 to 3, the middle bells 1 to 3, and the right bells 1 to 3 are roles that can change the RT state greatly depending on the pushing order and can greatly vary the advantage.

  On the other hand, for JAC, strawberry, chance 1, chance 2 and CB, if they are not missed regardless of the pressing order, they will win the corresponding role. Further, for JAC, strawberry, chance 1, chance 2, and CB, the RT state does not change before and after winning. Therefore, it can be said that JAC, strawberry, chance 1, chance 2, and CB have the same advantage regardless of the pressing order.

  In the present embodiment, the winning combination whose advantage differs depending on the pressing order as described above is referred to as a first winning combination, and the winning combination having the same advantage regardless of the pressing order is also referred to as a second winning combination. In the example shown in FIG. 9, the first winning combination at the time of non-CB includes left bells 1 to 3, middle bells 1 to 3, and right bells 1 to 3. In addition, the second winning combination at the time of non-CB includes JAC, strawberry, chance 1, chance 2 and CB.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the winning probability of the left bells 1 to 3 is set to be lower than that of the middle bells 1 to 3 and the right bells 1 to 3. In addition, as described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the game in which the performance state is non-AT, if the first left is not stopped, a penalty that is disadvantageous to the player is imposed. It is designed to make one stop. For this reason, although the middle bells 1 to 3 and the right bells 1 to 3 have a higher winning probability than the left bells 1 to 3, the middle bells 1 to 3 and the right bells 1 to 3 are not used during non-AT. When winning, it will be difficult to win JAC reliably. Therefore, even if it is controlled to RT2 during non-AT, it is difficult to maintain the RT2 because the missed outcome is derived with a high probability. On the other hand, when the production state is AT, the stop operation is performed according to the operation procedure according to the navigation production when the left bell 1 to 3, the middle bell 1 to 3, and the right bell 1 to 3 are won. , JAC can be surely won, and falling to RT1 can be avoided.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10, when the normal lip 1 is read out of the lottery object combinations, a winning / no-win lottery for the lip 1 that is the winning combination corresponding to the normal lip 1 is performed. The table shown in FIG. 10 is also called a non-CB table.

  When the normal lip 2 is read out of the lottery object combination, a winning / no-win lottery is performed for lip 1 and lip 7 which are combinations of winning combinations corresponding to the normal lip 2. Among the lottery winning combinations, when one of the normal lip 3 to 7 deviation lip shown in the left column of FIG. 10 is read out, the winnings shown in FIG. 10 corresponding to the respective lottery winning combinations are similarly shown. A winning / failing lottery is performed for all combinations of combinations.

  Further, in the gaming state of RT0, the normal lip 1 is read out as a target combination for internal lottery. In the gaming state of RT1, normal lip 1 and pass + ascending lip 1 to 4 are sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery. In the gaming state of RT2, normal lip 1, pass + roll lip 1-3, and pass + clip lip 1-3 are sequentially read out as a target combination for internal lottery. In the gaming state of RT3, the normal lip 2, the normal lip 3, the pass + roll lip 1-3, the chan lip 1-3, the 7-aligned lip, and the 7-off lip are sequentially read out as the subject combination of the internal lottery.

  Here, the normal lip 2, the normal lip 3, the chan lip 1-3, the 7-equipped lip, and the 7-out lip are set as the lottery target combination only when the game state is RT3. Therefore, RT3 has a higher probability of replaying than other gaming states. Further, as will be described later, the normal lip 2 and the normal lip 3 are the only functions capable of paying out 14 sheets during the CB. Therefore, there is a possibility of paying out 14 cards in a game in CB only at RT3. Further, as will be described later, when a 7-piece lip is won, an AT lottery is executed. Therefore, the possibility that the AT lottery is executed in RT3 is higher than in other game states.

  Next, the contents of the reel control will be described. In the case where the winning combination + rising lip 1 is won and the first left stop is made, control is performed so that the lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-gamer is aligned and stopped on the active line. In addition, when the pass + promotion lip 1 is elected, the first stop in the middle and then the second stop on the left, the lip 2 (promotional lip) of the elected re-game players is aligned and stopped on the active line. Take control. Further, when the pass + ascending lip 1 is won, the first stop is made during the middle, and then the second stop is made at the right, then lip 7 (chance lip) of the selected re-playing players is aligned and stopped on the active line. Take control. Further, when the pass + ascending lip 1 is won and the first right stop is performed, the control is performed so that the lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-gamer is aligned and stopped on the active line.

  In a case where the winning combination + rising lip 2 is won and the first left stop is made, control is performed so that the lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-playing game is aligned and stopped on the active line. In addition, when the pass + ascending lip 2 is won, and the first stop in the middle and then the second stop on the left, the lip 7 (chance lip) of the selected re-game players is aligned on the active line and stopped. Take control. In addition, when the pass + promotion lip 2 is elected, the first stop in the middle, and then the second stop on the right, the lip 2 (promotional lip) of the elected re-game players is aligned and stopped on the active line. Take control. Further, when the pass + ascending lip 2 is won and the first right stop is performed, the control is performed so that the lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-gamer is aligned and stopped on the active line.

  In the case where the winning combination + rising lip 3 is won and the first stop is made on the left, control is performed so that lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-playing game is aligned and stopped on the active line. In addition, when the pass + rising lip 3 is won and is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that the lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-gamer is aligned and stopped on the active line. In addition, when the pass + promotion lip 3 is won, the right first stop and then the second left stop, the lip 2 (promotion lip) of the selected re-game players is aligned and stopped on the active line. Take control. Furthermore, when the pass + ascending lip 3 is won, the first stop to the right and then the second stop in the middle, the lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-playing game is aligned and stopped on the active line. Take control.

  In the case where the winning combination + rising lip 4 is won and the first stop is made on the left, control is performed so that lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-gamer is aligned and stopped on the active line. In addition, when the pass + ascending lip 4 is won and is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that the lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-playing gamer is aligned and stopped on the active line. In addition, when the pass + ascending lip 4 is won, the first stop on the right and then the second stop on the left, the lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-playing players is aligned and stopped on the active line. Take control. Furthermore, when the pass + promotion lip 4 is won, and the first stop to the right and then the second stop in the middle, the lip 2 (promotion lip) of the selected re-playing players is aligned and stopped on the active line. Take control.

  As described above, when any of the pass + promotion lip 1 to 4 is won, the maintenance lip always wins as long as the first left stop is made, and the promotion lip cannot be won. . Further, as described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is designed to stop at the first left in a game in which the performance state is non-AT. For this reason, it is difficult to make sure that the promotion lip is won in a case where any one of the communication + promotion lip 1 to 4 is won during non-AT. Therefore, when it is controlled to RT1 during non-AT, it is difficult to promote the promotion lip to RT2 by winning the promotion lip. On the other hand, when the production state is AT, the promotion lip can be reliably won by performing the stop operation according to the operation procedure according to the navigation production at the time of winning the pass + promotion lip 1-4. , Can be promoted to RT2.

  In the case where the pass + turn lip 1 is won and the first left stop is made, control is performed so that the lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-playing gamer is aligned and stopped on the active line. In addition, when the pass + roll 1 is elected and is stopped for the first time, control is performed to stop any of the replayed winning teams with Lips 3 to 5 (falling lip) aligned on the active line. Do. In addition, when the pass + roll 1 is won and the first right stop is made, control is performed to stop any of the selected re-playing players with Lip 3 to 5 (falling lip) aligned on the active line. Do.

  In the case where the winning combination + roll 2 is won and the first stop is made on the left, control is performed so that any of the winning re-game players Lip 3 to 5 (falling lip) is aligned on the active line and stopped. In addition, when the pass + roll 2 is won and is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that Lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-playing game is aligned and stopped on the active line. In addition, when the pass + roll 2 is won and the first stop is made to the right, control is performed to stop any of the replayed players who have won by aligning any of Lips 3 to 5 (falling lip) on the active line. Do.

  In the case where the winning combination + roll 3 is won and the first stop is made on the left, control is performed so that any one of the winning re-playing players, Lips 3 to 5 (falling lip), is aligned on the active line and stopped. In addition, when the pass + roll 3 is elected and is stopped for the first time, control is performed to stop any of the replayed winning teams by aligning any of Lips 3 to 5 (falling lip) on the active line. Do. In addition, when the pass + turn lip 3 is won and the first right stop is made, control is performed so that the lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-playing gamer is aligned and stopped on the active line.

  As described above, when winning the winning + turning lip 2 or passing + turning lip 3, the falling lip always wins as long as the first left stop is made. Further, as described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is designed to stop at the first left in a game in which the performance state is non-AT. For this reason, when winning through the roll + roll 2 or the roll + roll 3 during the non-AT, there is a high possibility of winning the fall lip. Therefore, even if it is controlled to RT2 during non-AT, there is a high possibility of falling to RT1 by winning the falling lip. On the other hand, when the production state is AT, the winning operation of the falling lip is avoided by performing the stop operation in accordance with the operation procedure according to the navigation production when winning the pass + ascending lip 2 or passing + ascending lip 3 RT2 can be maintained.

  In the case where the winning combination “+” and “Lip 1” is won and the first left stop is made, control is performed so that Lip 6 (Push-in Lip) of the selected re-game players is aligned and stopped on the active line. In the case where the winning combination of “+” and “Clip Lip 1” is won and stopped for the first time, control is performed so that Lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-playing game is aligned and stopped on the active line. In the case where the winning combination “+” and “Lip 1” is won and the first stop is made on the right, control is performed so that Lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-playing gamer is aligned on the active line and stopped.

  In a case where the winning combination “+” and “Lip 2” is won and the first left stop is performed, control is performed so that Lip 1 (maintenance lip) among the selected re-game players is aligned and stopped on the active line. In the case where the winning combination “+” and “Lip 2” is won and the first stop is made, control is performed so that Lip 6 (rush lip) among the selected re-game players is aligned on the active line and stopped. In the case where the winning combination “+” and “Lip 2” is won and the first stop is made on the right, control is performed so that Lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-playing game is aligned and stopped on the active line.

  In a case where the winning combination of “+” and “Clip 3” is won and the first stop is made on the left, control is performed so that Lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-playing gamer is aligned and stopped on the active line. In the case where the winning combination “+” and “repeat 3” is won and stopped for the first time, control is performed so that Lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-game players are aligned and stopped on the active line. In a case where the winning combination + the lip 3 is won and the first right stop is made, the control is performed to stop the lip 6 (the rushing lip) out of the selected re-playing gamers on the active line.

  In this way, when winning through rush + rush lip 2 or through + lip lip 3, as long as the first stop left, the maintenance lip always wins, it is not possible to win the rush lip Yes. Further, as described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is designed to stop at the first left in a game in which the performance state is non-AT. For this reason, it is difficult to make sure that the entry lip is won in a case where the winning combination is the winning combination of the “++” lip 2 or the “++” 3 during the non-AT. Therefore, even if it is controlled to RT2 during non-AT, it is difficult to win the rush lip and promote to RT3. On the other hand, when the production state is AT, the rush lip is surely won by performing the stop operation according to the operation procedure according to the navigation production when winning through the rush + crash lip 2 or pass + roll lip 3. Can be promoted to RT3.

  When Chan Lip 1 is elected and left first stopped, control is performed so that Lip 7 (Chance Lip) of the elected re-game players is aligned on the active line and stopped. When Chan Lip 1 is elected and is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that Lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-playing players is aligned on the active line and stopped. When Chan Lip 1 is elected and is stopped for the first time on the right, control is performed so that Lip 1 (Maintenance Lip) of the elected re-playing players is aligned on the active line and stopped.

  When Chan Lip 2 is elected and left first is stopped, control is performed so that Lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the selected re-playing combination is aligned on the active line and stopped. When Chan Lip 2 is elected and stopped for the first time, control is performed so that Lip 7 (chance lip) of the elected re-playing players is aligned on the active line and stopped. When Chan Lip 3 is elected and is stopped for the first time on the right, control is performed so that Lip 1 (maintenance lip) of the elected re-playing game is aligned on the active line and stopped.

  In the case where the Chan Lip 3 is won and the first left stop is performed, the control is performed so that the Lip 1 (Maintenance Lip) among the selected re-game players is stopped on the active line. When Chan Lip 3 is elected and is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that Lip 1 (Maintenance Lip) of the elected re-gamer is aligned and stopped on the active line. When Chan Lip 3 is elected and left is stopped for the first time, control is performed so that Lip 7 (chance lip) of the elected re-playing players is aligned on the effective line and stopped.

  When the 7th lip is won, when it goes to the second stop, it becomes a tempered state where two “white 7” s are aligned on the active line, and then “white” is displayed on the active line according to the timing of the third stop. The control is performed to derive the 7-th turn where 3 ”stops”.

  If the 7-off lip is won, it will become a tempered state where two “white 7” s are aligned on the active line when the second stop is reached, and then “white” on the active line regardless of the timing of the third stop. Control for deriving 7 out-of-alignment where 7 ”stops without aligning 3” is performed.

  As described above, the specific push order is associated with each of the passage + ascending lip 1 to 4, the passage + turning lip 1 to 3, the passage + bump lip 1 to 3, and the passage lip 1 to 3. Then, as shown in FIG. 10, different types of re-game players (maintenance lip, fall lip, promotion lip, rush-in lip) are won according to the push order, and the RT state changes. Therefore, through + ascending lip 1-4, through + rolling lip 1-3, through + thrust lip 1-3, and chan-up 1-3 can change the RT state depending on the pushing order, and can greatly vary the advantage. It can be said that it is a useful role.

  On the other hand, the normal lips 1 to 3, 7-equipped lip, and 7-off lip are awarded in a predetermined combination regardless of the pressing order. That is, it can be said that the normal lip 1 to 3, the 7-equipped lip, and the 7-off lip are roles having the same advantage regardless of the pressing order.

  Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 10, the first winning combination at the time of non-CB includes pass + ascending lip 1 to 4, pass + turning lip 1 to 3, pass + tipping lip 1 to 3, and chan lip 1 to 3. included. Further, the second winning combination at the time of non-CB includes the regular lip 1 to 3, the 7-equipped lip, and the 7-off lip.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 performs an internal lottery for the lottery target combination corresponding to the gaming state, performs reel control according to the lottery result and the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and according to the display result. Perform medal payout and game state transition. Further, the main control unit 41 transmits a command to the effect control board 90 according to the progress of the game. The winning combination at the time of CB is the same as that at the time of non-CB.

[Game flow]
Here, referring to FIG. 8 again, the flow of the game will be described together. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, after the setting change state is completed, the slot machine 1 is controlled to RT0. Since it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state, at RT0, it is not controlled by AT and the navigation effect is not executed. As described above, since the navigation effect is not executed at RT0, it is highly probable that when any of the left bells 1 to 3, the middle bells 1 to 3, and the right bells 1 to 3 is won at RT0. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the JAC and the AT combination are missed, the missed line is stopped on the active line, and the missed line is not stopped and is not shifted to RT1 indefinitely. In RT1 to RT3, the game flow is as described below depending on whether or not AT is in progress.

  First, the flow of a game during non-AT will be described. As described above, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is designed to stop at the first left when it is not in AT at RT0 to RT3. For this reason, the player performs a stop operation so as to stop at the first left when not in AT. As a result, the game flow is as follows.

  In RT1, the game proceeds to RT2 by winning the promotion lip. In order to win the promotion lip, as shown in FIG. 10, it is necessary to stop the operation procedure for winning one of the pass + promotion lip 1 to 4 and making the promotion lip winning.

  However, even if winning one of pass + promotion lip 1-4, as long as the first left stop, it will not win the promotion lip. Therefore, there is no possibility of shifting to RT2 as long as the first left stop is performed.

  Further, even if a penalty is imposed at RT1, even when the first left stop is made and a promotion lip is awarded to be controlled by RT2, it is set so that it is difficult to maintain control of RT2. In other words, in RT2, there is a possibility of winning through pass + roll lips 2, 3, and at this time, if the first left stop, the fall lip wins and falls to RT1. Furthermore, when either of the middle bells 1 to 3 or the right bells 1 to 3 is elected at RT2, if the first stop on the left is reached, a missed lead is derived depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop and falls to RT1. Resulting in. For this reason, most of the games during non-AT are digested at RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game during the AT will be described. In RT1, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a promotion lip can be executed when any one of pass + promotion lip 1-4 is won. For this reason, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by promotion lip winning.

  In RT2, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a maintenance lip can be executed when any one of pass + turn lip 1-3 is won. For this reason, RT2 can be maintained by maintenance lip winning by performing stop operation according to a navigation effect.

  Furthermore, in RT2, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a rushing lip can be executed when one of winning through rushing lip 1-3 is won. For this reason, by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT3 by the rush lip winning.

  In RT3, when one of the left bells 1 to 3, the middle bells 1 to 3 and the right bells 1 to 3 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a JAC is executed. . For this reason, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to maintain the RT3 by avoiding the derivation of the missed outcome due to the JAC winning a prize. Here, in the present embodiment, when JAC is missed when winning one of the left bells 1 to 3, the middle bells 1 to 3, and the right bells 1 to 3, the AT1 to 18 are changed according to the pressing order. The medal is paid out only by winning. Moreover, even if the AT1-18 are fortunately won, only one medal is paid out, which is much smaller than the 14 JAC medals. Therefore, when controlled by AT, the number of medals paid out by the player can be increased compared to when not controlled, and the degree of advantage can be greatly varied depending on the presence or absence of AT control. In RT3, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a chance lip is executed when one of the channels 1 to 3 is won.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the navigation effect is executed so that it is controlled by RT3 and maintained at RT3 when it is during AT. Most of the games will be digested at RT3. In this embodiment, the state controlled by the AT in RT3 that is advantageous to the player is particularly called assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART).

[About the number of games reached]
In the present embodiment, a reached game number determination process in which the reached game number is determined by the sub-control unit 91 is executed. Further, when the number of internal games reaches the determined number of reached games, the fifth AT lottery condition shown in FIG. 13 is satisfied, and the AT is always won.

  FIG. 11 is a processing flow of the reached game number determination process executed by the sub control unit 91 every time one game starts (for example, every time the start switch 7 is operated at an appropriate timing). In Sf2, it is determined whether the reaching game number determination condition is satisfied. The reaching game number determination condition is a condition that is satisfied when the AT game is completed. If it is determined in Sf2 that the reaching game number determination condition is satisfied (YES in Sf2), the process proceeds to Sf4. If it is determined that the reaching game number determination condition is not satisfied (NO in Sf2), the reaching game number determination is performed. The process ends. In Sf2, when it is determined that the reaching game number determination condition is satisfied, the display game number data and the internal game number data are initialized. That is, both the display game number and the internal game number are initialized to “1”, and the display game number and the internal game number are newly updated.

  In Sf4, the number of reached games is determined with reference to the game number table. Here, the game number table will be described. In the number-of-games table, a distribution rate is determined for each set value for each of the game numbers that are multiples of 10 to 10-1000 as candidate candidate game numbers to be determined as the reached game number. The game number table is stored in advance in the ROM 91b. FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a case where the reachable game number candidates are further divided into 100 games for convenience when explaining the game number table. As shown in FIG. 12, in this embodiment, each division out of every 100 games is called a “zone”. A “zone” is a range in which a predetermined number of consecutive games are divided into a plurality. In this embodiment, the predetermined range is 1 to 1000 games, and the plurality is 10 games. That is, in this embodiment, 1 to 1000 games are classified into 10 zones, and the range of each zone is 1 to 100, 101 to 200,. In addition, the zone number is used to refer to each of the zones. For example, the number of a zone having a range of 1 to 100 is “1”, and such zone is hereinafter referred to as “zone 1”. The predetermined range is a range from the minimum value (= 1) to the maximum value (= 1000) displayed as the number of display games on the liquid crystal display 51 as described above.

  Specifically, for zone 1 in the range of 1 to 100 games, the number of candidate reaching games is 10, 20, 30,. For example, for the number of candidate reaching games “10”, the distribution rate is 2.9%. That is, in the reached game number determination process, “10” is determined as the reached game number with a probability of 2.9%. In this embodiment, the distribution ratios of the number of candidate reaching games belonging to one zone are all set to be the same. The distribution total rate is the total value of all candidate reaching games belonging to one zone. For example, the distribution total ratio of the zone in the range of 1 to 100 is 2.9% × 10 = 29%. Further, the total distribution ratio of all zones is 100%.

  In addition, a zone in which the distribution total rate is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (here, 10%) is referred to as a “high zone”, and a zone in which the total distribution rate is less than the predetermined value is referred to as a “low zone”. That is, the “high zone” has a higher probability that the number of reached games belongs than the “low zone”. For this reason, when the number of internal games belongs to the high zone, the probability that the number of internal games reaches the number of reached games is higher than when the number of internal games belongs to the low zone.

  Further, by executing a special reset described later, the number of displayed games is initialized (the number of displayed games becomes “1”), but the number of internal games is maintained. For this reason, the number of displayed games may differ from the number of internal games. However, the player recognizes that “when the special reset is executed, both the number of displayed games and the number of internal games are initialized”. The number of displayed games is always the same as the number of internal games ”. When the number of internal games belongs to the high zone, the player recognizes that “the number of displayed games is always the same as the number of internal games”, so the number of displayed games belongs to the high zone. I think. Therefore, when the number of internal games belongs to the high zone, the player recognizes that the expected value for winning the AT is higher due to the establishment of the fifth AT lottery condition. In the following description, “the number of displayed games belongs to the high zone” means that the number of displayed games corresponds to the high zone (as shown in FIG. 12, 1 to 100, 201 to 300, 401 to 500). 601 to 700 and 801 to 900, which is different from “the number of internal games belongs to the high zone”.

  Further, when the number of displayed games belongs to the high zone, it is possible to make the player who grasps the game number table shown in FIG. 12 think that the fifth AT lottery condition is easily established. However, even when the number of displayed games is the same as the number of games in the high zone range, the fifth AT lottery condition is difficult to be satisfied if the number of internal games does not belong to the high zone.

  In the game number table of FIG. 12, the distribution ratio of the number of candidate reaching games is set so that the “low zone” and the “high zone” alternate. By setting the high zone and the low zone to be repeated alternately, the number of displayed games (actually, after displaying up to the maximum value of the range of the number of games in the low zone, the range of the number of games in the high zone is displayed. As a result, the player can have a sense of expectation that approaches the number of games reached.

  In addition, the game number table of the present embodiment is set so that the allocation rate of each zone differs for each set value. As described above, since the probability of determining the number of reached games differs for each set value, the interest of the game can be improved. As described above, FIG. 12 is shown for convenience, and the number-of-games table actually stored in the ROM 91b is the number of candidate arrival games and the distribution rate determined for the number of candidate arrival games. is there.

  Thus, in Sf4, the sub-control unit 91 selects the number of games reached from a plurality of candidate games reached, and sets the selected number of games reached (stored in the RAM 91c).

[About special reset]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a special reset can be executed according to the player's intention. By performing the special reset, it is possible to make the player think that the number of displayed games and the number of internal games are initialized and that the number of reached games is determined again. By executing the special reset, it can be assumed that the game in the high zone (see FIG. 12) of zone number 1 can be played again, and the fun of the game can be improved. However, in practice, the number of displayed games is only initialized, the number of internal games is not initialized, and the number of games reached is maintained. Here, being initialized means that the number of displayed games becomes “1”. That is, the number of displayed games (displayed game number data) is initialized when a special reset is executed and when the reached game number determination condition is satisfied, and the internal game number (internal game number data) is It is initialized when the number determination condition is satisfied.

  As a flow of executing the special reset, when the player operates the effect switch 56, a message “Would you like to perform a special reset?” On the liquid crystal display 51 and a “YES button” that can be selected with the cursor and A selection screen including “NO button” is displayed. The player moves the cursor with the BET switch 6 and determines either “YES button” or “NO button” by operating the start switch 7. When the “YES button” is selected and determined by the player, the number of displayed games is initialized to “0”. In addition, in the following special reset prohibition period, the player cannot execute a special reset (the selection screen cannot be displayed). The special reset prohibition period is, for example, an AT period, a period in which a prelude effect or a prelude effect to be described later is executed, a period within a predetermined number of games after the end of ART or special reset, and the number of displayed games belongs to a high zone. Period during which the reel is rotating.

  When the special reset is executed, a special reset flag indicating that the special reset is executed is stored in the RAM 91c. The number of internal games is counted starting from the time when the special reset flag is stored in the RAM 91c (one game). Hereinafter, the counted number of games is referred to as “number of internal games after storing special reset flag”.

  As a specific processing content at the time of executing the special reset, when the effect switch 56 is operated by the player, the switch circuit 96 detects the detection signal input from the effect switch 56, and the sub control unit 91 Under the control, the display control circuit 92 causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display a selection screen. When a special reset is executed by selecting and determining the “YES button” by the player, the display control circuit 92 under the control of the sub-control unit 91 is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. The number of displayed games is initialized to “1”.

  Even if the special reset is executed, it is not necessary to cause the main control unit 41 to perform any processing, and the processing load on the main control unit 41 can be reduced.

[Production control of sub-control unit]
Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the effect control board 90 will be described. When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c. The reception buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands so that a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the first left stop is made based on the received reel stop command in a non-AT game, and performs a control for giving a predetermined penalty according to the determination result. . As described above, as described above, during the period of 6 games, the AT lottery is not executed, or the probability that the navigation stock is given in the AT lottery is lower than when no penalty is imposed. In some cases, the number of navigation stocks when granted is less than when no penalty is imposed.

  Note that there may be a case where the first left stop cannot be made due to a simple operation error, and in such a case, a penalty is also imposed on a bona fide player. In order to solve this, when a predetermined penalty condition that can be inferred that the player is intentionally operating other than the first left stop is high, a penalty is imposed. Good.

  The predetermined penalty condition may be satisfied when the number of operations other than the first left stop reaches a predetermined number (5 times) until the predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) is consumed. Well, in a non-AT game, based on the received internal winning command, winning determination command, and gaming state command, it is determined that the winning combination that does not win is won as long as the first left stop according to the gaming state Or when the number of times determined in this way reaches a predetermined number (5 times) before the predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) is consumed. Note that the winning combination that does not win as long as the first left stop according to the gaming state corresponds to, for example, JAC when winning any of the middle bells 1 to 3 and the right bells 1 to 3.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the game was executed with the navigation effect during the AT, according to a procedure different from the operation procedure specified from the navigation effect, and was determined to be operated according to a different procedure. At times, control is performed to penalize a penalty during AT that is disadvantageous to the player. As a penalty during AT, the AT lottery will not be executed during the period of 6 games, or the probability that Navistock will be awarded in the AT lottery will be lower than when no penalty is imposed, There are things that make the number of navigation stocks when they are given less than when no penalty is imposed. In addition, for example, a predetermined number of navigation stocks that have already been assigned may be subtracted, and AT lottery may not be performed even if AT lottery conditions are satisfied.

  Even during an AT, there may be a case where the operation procedure specified by the navigation effect cannot be performed due to a simple operation error. In such a case, a good-willed player will be penalized. In order to solve this, a penalty is imposed when the penalty condition in the AT that can be inferred that the player is intentionally operating in a procedure other than the operation procedure specified from the navigation effect is high. Control may be performed.

  The penalty condition during the AT is established when, for example, the number of operations performed in a procedure other than the operation procedure specified from the navigation effect reaches the predetermined number (5 times) before the predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) is consumed. It may also be established by being operated by a procedure other than the operation procedure specified from the navigation effect continuously a predetermined number of times (twice).

  In addition, during an AT, when an operation is performed according to a procedure other than the operation procedure specified from the navigation effect, if the missed out lead is derived or a falling lip is awarded, the RT1 is controlled. In this way, when the control is made to RT1 due to an operation error while being in the AT, the AT may be terminated (erasure of the navigation stock) at that time as a sanctions measure. As a remedy, the navigation effect may be executed so that the AT is continued and the RT 3 is controlled again.

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

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

  The number of navigation stocks indicates a period during which the AT can be controlled. By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks, the game is controlled by the AT until the game is consumed for a predetermined period (for example, 10 games after being controlled by the AT), during which the navigation effect can be executed. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player because the AT is controlled over a longer period.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an AT lottery table used for AT lottery. The AT lottery condition is established by a combination of the RT state, the AT state, and other conditions such as a winning situation and a game progress situation. The sub-control unit 91 wins the AT according to the winning probability set in the established AT lottery conditions, and when the AT is won, the navigation control is given according to the distribution ratio.

  The sub-control unit 91 determines the controlled RT state and winning status based on, for example, a game state command, an internal winning command, and a winning determination command from the main control unit 41, and sets the AT set during the AT. Based on the flag, it is determined whether or not AT is in progress.

  The first AT lottery condition is satisfied when a chance 1 or a chance 2 is won when the RT state is RT0 to 3 regardless of whether or not the AT is in progress. When the first AT lottery condition is satisfied, the player wins the AT with a probability of 30%. When the AT is won, the number of navigation stocks given is “1” with a probability of 50% and “2” with a probability of 30%. Furthermore, it is determined as “3” with a probability of 20%. In addition, AT lottery is performed at random according to the set probability or distribution rate using, for example, random numbers. Therefore, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired when the first AT lottery condition is satisfied is (1 × 0.5 + 2 × 0.3 + 3 × 0.2) × 0.03 = 0.051.

  The second AT lottery condition is satisfied when the 7-round lip is won when the RT state is RT3, regardless of whether or not AT is in progress. When the 2nd AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT is won with a probability of 100%, and when the AT is won, the number of navigation stocks given is “1” with a probability of 30% and “2” with a probability of 30%. Furthermore, it is determined as “3” with a probability of 20%, “4” with a probability of 10%, and “5” with a probability of 10%. Therefore, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired when the second AT lottery condition is satisfied is (1 × 0.3 + 2 × 0.3 + 3 × 0.2 + 4 × 0.1 + 5 × 0.1) × 0. 1 = 0.24.

  The third AT lottery condition is satisfied when a chance lip is won when the RT state is RT3, regardless of whether or not the AT is in progress. When the third AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT is won with a probability of 3%, and when the AT is won, the number of navigation stocks given is “1” with a probability of 20% and “2” with a probability of 20%. In addition, “3” is determined with a probability of 30%, “4” with a probability of 20%, and “5” with a probability of 10%. Therefore, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired when the third AT lottery condition is satisfied is (1 × 0.2 + 2 × 0.2 + 3 × 0.3 + 4 × 0.2 + 5 × 0.1) × 0. 3 = 0.84.

  In addition, the first to third AT lottery conditions have been described with respect to the example where the winning probability and the allocation ratio are the same regardless of whether the AT is in the AT or non-AT. The winning probability and the distribution rate may be varied depending on whether or not it is in the middle. For example, the navigation grant lottery is performed with a higher winning probability when the player is in the AT than when the player is in the non-AT, and the expected number of Navi stocks when the player is in the AT is not in the non-AT state. Navi stock number lottery may be performed so that becomes larger.

  Note that the first and second AT lottery conditions have been described as examples that are established by winning a predetermined winning combination. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be established by winning a predetermined winning combination. . For example, the first AT lottery condition may be satisfied by winning in chance 1 or chance 2.

  The 4th AT lottery condition is that the strawberry wins when the RT state is RT0-3 regardless of whether it is AT or non-AT, whether it is non-CB or CB It is established when When the 4th AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT is won with a probability of 50%. When the AT is won, the number of navigation stocks given is “1” with a probability of 40% and “2” with a probability of 30%. Furthermore, it becomes “3” with a probability of 20% and becomes “4” with a probability of 10%. Therefore, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired when the third AT lottery condition is satisfied is (1 × 0.4 + 2 × 0.3 + 3 × 0.2 + 4 × 0.1) × 0.5 = 1. 0. Note that the AT winning according to the 4th AT lottery condition is (200/200) regardless of the player's intention, regardless of the player's intention, as shown in the lottery target role “strawberry” in FIG. 65536) / 2 = 100/65536.

  The fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied when the number of displayed games reaches the number of reached games when the non-AT is in progress. When the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT winning is performed with a probability of 100%, and the probability that each of the 1 to 5 navigation stock numbers is given is 20%. Therefore, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired when the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied is ((1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5) × 0.2) × 1.0 = 3.0.

  In this way, whether or not to provide navigation stock for AT control is determined by the sub-control unit 91 based on a command from the main control unit 41, and navigation stock is provided in accordance with the determination. It is possible to focus attention on the processing of the sub-control unit 91.

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

  When the navigation stock is acquired during the non-AT, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT when a predetermined AT start condition is satisfied. The predetermined AT start condition is satisfied when a specific winning situation is reached. As an example of when a specific winning situation is reached, for example, it is established when a rush lip is won during non-AT and RT2.

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

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

  The sub-control unit 91 starts the control to the AT when the AT flag is identified from the AT flag in RT1 or RT2. Thereby, the navigation effect is executed. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 10, in RT1, there is a high possibility that a promotion lip winning will be obtained when winning one of the pass + promotion lip 1 to 4, and as a result, control to RT2 is facilitated. Further, in RT2, the possibility of winning a maintenance lip when winning any of the pass + turn lip 1-3 is increased, and it is possible to avoid winning a fall lip. In addition, when winning one of pass + rush lip 1-3, the possibility of winning the rush lip increases, and as a result, the possibility of shifting to RT3 increases.

  Moreover, in RT2 or RT3, when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4 and the right bell 1 to 4 is elected, it is possible to avoid losing the lead and to fall to RT1. Can be avoided.

  In RT1 or RT2, the navigation effects can be executed under the control of the AT without consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks. The control to the AT continues even when the RT1 is controlled to the RT2 by the promotion lip winning in the RT1 during the AT.

  When controlled by RT3, the navigation stock is consumed (subtracted) by 1 and can be controlled to RT3 and ART which is AT while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times (for example, 10). When one navigation stock is consumed, it is updated to a value obtained by subtracting one from the number of navigation stocks stored in the RAM 91c.

  When controlled to ART, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the number of AT games that are determined to be controlled by the AT, and updates the number of AT games according to the game digestion. Specifically, for example, when controlled by AT, a message such as “AT remaining 10 games” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and an advantageous effect of updating and displaying the number of remaining games as the game is consumed is executed. Thereby, it is notified that the AT is controlled corresponding to at least the navigation stock 1.

  When the number of remaining AT games reaches 0 and the remaining number of navigation stock is 0, the sub-control unit 91 displays a message such as “AT finished!” On the liquid crystal display 51 and indicates that it is not AT. The AT flag is updated to end the series of ATs. As a result, the navigation effect is not executed. Therefore, when one of the left bell 1 to 3, the middle bell 1 to 3, and the right bell 1 to 3 is won, it is easy to derive a missed outcome, and When one of the lips 1 to 3 is won, there is a high possibility that a falling lip prize will be won, and as a result, the possibility of being controlled from RT3 to RT1 is increased.

  Here, in this embodiment, in addition to the state controlled by the AT and the state not controlled by the AT (non-AT), it is also controlled by the latent AT. The latent AT is a period in which the navigation effect is executed only when the first winning combination is won although the navigation stock is not consumed. Furthermore, since the advantageous effects described above are not executed in the AT during the latent period, it is impossible to recognize in the effect that the player is in the AT and is controlled by the AT again. Can be expected. Note that a period that is a latent AT is also referred to as a latent period.

  The sub-control unit 91 updates the AT flag indicating that it is not AT once when the AT remaining game count becomes zero. If the remaining number of navigation stocks is 1 or more, the latent lottery is first executed. The latent lottery is, for example, a lottery that determines whether or not to control the AT at the time of latency by random number lottery. When the sub lot 91 wins the latent lottery, the sub control unit 91 stores a latent flag indicating that it is a latent AT at a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. Thereby, it is controlled to AT at the time of incubation. The latent AT is controlled until a predetermined period (for example, 32 games) elapses. When the latent AT is completed, the sub-control unit 91 performs an AT return notification, updates the AT flag indicating that the navigation stock is consumed by one, and controls the AT. The AT return notification is notification that is performed when returning from the AT to the AT at the time of incubation, and for example, a message “still more!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, when the number of remaining AT games is 0 and the remaining number of navigation stock is 0, the game is shifted to non-AT without executing the latent lottery.

  In this embodiment, when the navigation effect is executed even once in the latent AT, the AT return notification is performed at that time. The reason for this is that the latent AT is a state in which the player is not able to determine whether or not the navigation stock remains due to the fact that the advantageous performance is not executed, and is expected to be controlled by the AT again. This is because, though the navigation effect is executed, it is determined that the player still has navigation stock. Even in this case, after the AT return notification, it is controlled to AT at the time of incubation until a predetermined period of time elapses, and after that, the navigation stock is consumed by 1 and updated to an AT flag indicating that it is AT, and then controlled again by the AT. . As an AT return notification in this case, a message such as “I will return to AT soon!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that the game will return to AT when the predetermined number of games have been consumed. When the navigation effect is executed even once in the latent AT, the AT return notification may be performed, and at the time, the navigation stock may be consumed and controlled to the AT.

  On the other hand, if the sub lot 91 does not win the latent lottery, the AT return notification is performed immediately after the end of the previous AT, and the navigation stock is consumed by 1 and the control to the AT is continued.

  In this way, by controlling at the time of latent AT, even if the AT ends and is controlled to a non-AT, the player can have a sense of expectation that it may be controlled by the AT again. Can improve the interest in games.

  As described above, in the case of RT3, the number of navigation stocks is consumed, so that the game is controlled to ART while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times. Even if the game corresponding to one Navistock is completed after the game has been digested a predetermined number of times in ART, if the number of Navistock is still 1 or more, after the incubation period with a predetermined probability, the Navistock 1 is consumed and control to ART is continued. As a result, the AT can be repeatedly controlled by the number corresponding to the number of navigation stocks set according to the AT lottery result.

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

[About AT Winners and Predictors]
Next, the AT winning effect and the sign effect of the present application will be described. The AT winning effect is an effect that suggests whether or not the AT winning effect is specified. When the player visually observes the AT winning effect, the player can recognize that the player has won the AT or has not won the AT. The AT winning effect is executed in such a manner that any one of the characters A, B and C is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIG. As a specific example of the AT winning effect when the AT is won, a character such as Character A, Character B, or Character C, and a message such as “Yeah! AT Wins !!” are displayed. Further, as a specific example of the AT winning effect when the AT is not won, a character A, character B, or character C, and a message such as “Sorry!” Are displayed. In addition, the AT winning effect may be finished in one game or may be executed over a plurality of games. In this embodiment, when the AT winning effect ends, the next game is controlled to the AT game. Note that when the AT game ends, the reached game number determination condition (see Sf2 in FIG. 11) is satisfied.

  The sign effect is an effect that is performed after the AT is won and before the AT winning effect is executed, and is an effect that tells the player whether or not the AT is won. By executing the precursor effect, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the AT winning effect will be executed, so that the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, when it is determined that the precursor effect is to be executed, the predetermined number of games in which the precursor effect is executed is randomly determined as shown in FIG.

  The sign effect is, for example, a battle effect. A battle effect is a continuous effect executed over a plurality of games. As an example of a battle effect, when an ally character and an enemy character perform a battle, and the teammate character wins, the fact that the AT has been won is notified together with the victory, and a battle effect (hereinafter referred to as “victory battle effect”) is generated. finish. On the other hand, when the ally character is defeated, the fact that the AT has not been won is notified together with the defeat, and the battle effect (hereinafter referred to as “defeat battle effect”) ends. Further, whether or not to execute the battle effect is determined by a precursor effect execution lottery using the precursor effect determination table of FIG.

  Next, the AT winning effect and the sign effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a timing chart showing a flow from the execution of the special reset to the AT winning effect.

  In FIG. 14, the horizontal axis indicates the number of internal games, and the high zone and the low zone are as shown in FIG. The number of displayed games is indicated in parentheses. In FIGS. 14, 15, 16, 18, and 19, “G” is an abbreviation for “game”. In addition, as shown in FIG. 12, when the number of internal games is 1 game to 300 games, 1 game to 100 games, and 201 games to 300 games after the 200th game is over are high zones, 101 to 200 games will be in the low zone.

  FIG. 14A shows that the AT game is over and the number of internal games and the number of displayed games are “1 game”. Then, as shown in FIG. 14B, it is assumed that 110 games have been consumed without winning the AT. In this case, as shown in FIG. 14C, the number of internal games and the number of displayed games are both “111 games”. FIG. 14E shows a state when a special reset is executed by the player in the state shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 14E, the number of internal games is maintained as 111 games, while the number of displayed games is initialized to one game. Then, as shown in FIGS. 14 (F) and 14 (G), it is assumed that the fourth AT lottery condition is satisfied and the AT is won after the 20 games are consumed. The number of internal games at this time is 131 games, and the number of displayed games is 21 games. Further, until the AT winning effect described later is executed, the player cannot grasp the AT winning.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 14H, it is determined whether or not the precursor effect is executed using the precursor effect determination table. FIG. 15A is an example of a precursor effect determination table. In the example of FIG. 15A, the probability that the precursor effect is executed is different for each condition. As a condition for the first sign production, when the number of internal games reaches the predetermined number of games reached (10 games in this example) (that is, the number of internal games is predetermined from the game satisfying the fifth AT lottery condition) When the number of games is reached), a prelude effect is executed with a probability of 90%. As the condition for the second sign effect, the sign effect is always executed when any one of the first to fourth AT lottery conditions is established and the AT is won within 90 games from the specially reset game. As a condition for the third sign production, if any of the first to fourth AT lottery conditions is satisfied and the AT is won with 91 games after the special reset game or after the special reset, 10% probability The sign production is executed. When none of the first precursor effect condition to the third precursor effect condition is satisfied as the fourth precursor effect condition, the precursor effect is executed with a probability of 5%.

  In addition, when any of the conditions for the first sign effect to the conditions for the third sign effect is established, the battle effect that is executed is the victory battle effect, and the condition for the fourth sign effect is established. The battle performance to be executed is a defeat battle production.

  As shown in FIG. 14H, when it is determined that the sign effect is to be executed, the number of signs effect games is determined based on the sign effect game number determination table. FIG. 15B is an example of a precursor effect game number determination table. In the example of FIG. 15B, the number of predictive effect games as candidates is 10, 12 games, 14 games, and 16 games. Further, the determination probabilities of the number of precursor effect games as candidates are all equal to 25%. In this example, it is assumed that the number of precursor effect games is determined to be 16 games. In this case, a precursor effect is executed for 16 games.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 14 (I), the AT winning effect mode is determined using the AT winning effect mode determining table at a predetermined timing from when the AT is won until when the precursor effect ends. As shown in FIG. 14I, the number of internal games and the number of displayed games when the indication effect is finished are 147 games and 37 games.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of the AT winning effect mode determination table. In the example of FIG. 16, as the first mode determination condition, when the AT is won by the 4th AT lottery condition establishment within 90 games after the special reset, the character A appearance mode is selected with a probability of 10%, and 90% Character B appearance mode is selected with probability. As a condition for determining the second mode, when the AT is won by the 4th AT lottery condition establishment after 91 games after the special reset, or when the AT is won by the 4th AT lottery condition establishment in the situation where the special reset is not performed, 10% The character B appearance mode is selected with a probability of 90%, and the character C appearance mode is selected with a probability of 90%. As a condition for determining the third mode, the fifth AT lottery is performed when the AT is won by the establishment of the fifth AT lottery condition within 90 games without the special reset being executed after the AT game ends, or within 90 games after the special reset. When the AT is won when the condition is established, the character A appearance mode is selected with a probability of 10%, and the character B appearance mode is selected with a probability of 90%. As a condition for determining the fourth mode, when the AT is won in the 91st game or later without the special reset after the AT game ends, the 5th AT lottery condition in the 91st game or later after the special reset When AT is won by establishment, or when AT is won by establishment of the 5th AT lottery condition without special reset, Character A appearance mode is selected with a probability of 90% and Character B appearance mode is with a probability of 10%. Selected.

  In the state shown in FIG. 14I, the first mode determination condition in FIG. 16 is satisfied. Therefore, the character B appearance mode is selected with high probability (90% probability). As shown in FIG. 14J, when the character B winning state mode is selected, an AT winning effect in which character B is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed.

  Here, the first mode determination condition and the third mode determination condition will be described. As shown in the condition for determining the third mode, when the number of internal games reaches the number of games reached within 90 games after the special reset (when the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied), character B has a probability of 90%. The AT winning effect that appears will be executed. Thereby, when the AT winning effect in which character B appears is executed, the number of displayed games has reached the number of games reached after the special reset (in fact, the number of internal games has reached the number of games reached) The player recognizes that he has won the AT. On the other hand, as shown in the conditions for determining the first mode, if the AT is won by the completion of the fourth AT lottery condition within 90 games after the special reset, the probability of 90% is obtained as in the condition for determining the third mode. The AT winning effect in which character B appears is executed.

  According to such a configuration, when the special reset is executed, the player assumes that the number of displayed games and the number of internal games is initialized and the number of reached games is re-determined, and the high zone of zone number 1 It can be thought that the game can be played with this, and the number of displayed games can easily reach the number of games reached. However, in reality, the number of displayed games is only initialized, and the number of internal games and the number of reached games are maintained. Then, it is assumed that the AT winning effect is executed by winning the AT when the fourth AT lottery condition is satisfied. Here, as for the AT winning effect mode, as in the third mode determining condition, the AT winning effect in which the character B appears is likely to be executed with a probability of 90%. Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 14 (J), when winning the AT by satisfying the 4th AT lottery condition within 90 games after the special reset, the AT winning effect is performed in the character B appearance mode after the sign effect. When executed, “the number of displayed games belongs to a high zone by resetting the number of games reached by a special reset, and further, an AT win is won because the number of displayed games reaches the number of reached games belonging to the high zone. Can be reminiscent of the player, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Also, for example, if the number of internal games belongs to the low zone and is specially reset, the player recognizes that the game can be played in the high zone of zone number 1, and the number of displayed games (actually the number of internal games) is Recognize that it is easier to reach the number of games reached. However, since the number of internal games is actually the number of games belonging to the low zone, the probability that the number of internal games reaches the number of reached games is low.

  By the way, in this embodiment, regardless of the high zone and the low zone, the winning probability of AT winning according to the fourth AT lottery condition is the same (always 100/65536). Therefore, regardless of whether the zone to which the number of internal games belongs when the special reset is executed is the high zone or the low zone, if the AT is won by the 4th AT lottery condition, within 90 games after the special reset Then, with the same probability (with a probability of 90%), the AT winning effect is executed in the character B appearance mode, and the entertainment of the game can be improved.

  In addition, the number of precursor effects games is determined by lottery (randomly) using the precursor effect game number determination table of FIG. As shown in FIG. 15 (B), when the fourth AT lottery condition is established and the AT is won within 90 games from the time of the special reset, the precursor effect is always executed. Here, if the number of games of the sign effect is fixed, when the strawberry wins, the sign effect is executed for the fixed number of games and the AT winning effect is executed, so the fourth AT lottery condition is As a result of the establishment, the player is informed that the player has won the AT, and the player recognizes that the player has not won the AT due to the special reset, thereby reducing the interest of the game. Therefore, by randomly determining the number of games of the prelude effect, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to grasp whether the 4th AT lottery condition is established and the AT is won, and it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game. .

  The special reset is executed by the player's intention, while the fourth AT lottery condition is a condition that is not satisfied by the player's intention. Therefore, it is possible to make the player think that the 4th AT lottery condition that is not satisfied by the player's intention is satisfied by the special reset executed by the player's intention, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, in the first mode determination condition to the fourth mode determination condition shown in FIG. 16, the reason why the selection probability of the production mode is different will be described by dividing it within 90 games and after 91 games. As described above, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, “the number of games to be displayed belongs to the high zone by resetting the number of games reached by the special reset, and the number of games to be displayed that belongs to the high zone. The player is recognizing that he has won an AT because he has reached. If there is no such classification, the character B appearance mode will be selected with high probability when the AT is won by the 4th AT lottery condition establishment even after 91 games after the special reset. In such a case, the player may think that “the special reset was executed, but the AT game was won when the number of displayed games belonged to the low zone”, making the player feel uncomfortable. Will end up.

  Therefore, as shown in the first mode determination condition shown in FIG. 16, when the AT is won by the establishment of the fourth AT lottery condition within 90 games after the special reset, the character B has the same probability as the third mode determination condition. When the appearance mode is selected and the game is specially reset as shown in the second mode determination condition, and when AT is won in the 91st game or later after the fourth AT lottery condition is established, the mode different from the third mode determination condition (that is, the character C) Appearance mode) is selected.

  Further, in this embodiment, the sum of “the number of games from the game specially reset by the player to the AT winning game based on the establishment of the 4th AT lottery condition” and “the number of the prelude effect games” is 100 (zone number 1 It is preferable to select the number of games of precursor effect so that it is equal to or less than the number of high zone games. This is because if this sum exceeds 100, the player will recognize that “the game was won by an AT when the number of displayed games belongs to the low zone”, which would give the player a sense of discomfort. .

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15 (B), in principle, the number of predictive effect games is 10, 12, 14, or 16 games, and the 4th AT within 84 games after a special reset by the player. In the case of winning an AT due to the establishment of the lottery conditions, the game is selected from 10, 12, 14, and 16 games. However, for example, in the 90th game after the special reset by the player, if the AT winning is achieved by the 4th AT lottery condition establishment, the sign effect production selection process is not executed, and the number of sign effect games is 10 games. decide. In addition, if the AT is won in the 91st game after the fourth AT lottery condition is established after being specially reset by the player, no sign effect is executed. In this way, the player is not given a sense of incongruity that “the game was won by AT when the number of displayed games belongs to the low zone”.

  Next, an effect related process related to the sign effect by the sub control unit 91 will be described. FIG. 17 shows a flowchart of the precursor effect related processing. The processing in FIG. 17 is executed by the sub-control unit 91 at a timing related to digestion of one game (for example, at the start of one game).

  In Sf12, a precursor effect execution lottery for determining whether to execute a precursor effect is executed using the precursor effect determination table shown in FIG. Here, the determination of “whether or not it is within 90 games since the special reset” for the second warning effect condition or the third warning effect condition in FIG. This is performed by determining whether or not the “number of rear internal games” is 90 games or more. Next, in Sf14, it is determined whether or not a precursor effect is to be executed. If it is determined to be executed (YES in Sf14), the precursor effect game number determination table in FIG. Used to determine the number of precursor effect games. On the other hand, if it is determined in Sf14 that the precursor effect is not executed, the process of Sf16 is not executed and the process proceeds to Sf18.

  Next, in Sf18, it is determined whether or not the AT is won according to the fourth AT lottery condition or the fifth AT lottery condition. If it is determined in Sf18 that the AT has been won according to the 4th AT lottery condition or the 5th AT lottery condition (YES in Sf18), in Sf24, the effect mode is determined using the AT winning effect effect mode determination table in FIG. The On the other hand, when it is determined NO in Sf18, it is determined in Sf20 whether or not the AT is won due to the establishment of any of the first to third AT lottery conditions. When it is determined that the AT is won due to the establishment of any of the first to third AT lottery conditions, the effect mode of the AT winning effect is determined as a predetermined effect mode (for example, the character D appearance mode). On the other hand, when it is determined that none of the first to third AT lottery conditions is satisfied (NO in Sf20 and when AT is not won), the process is terminated.

[About promotion production]
Next, the promotion effect will be described. The promotion effect is an effect that promotes the player to execute a special reset. As a specific promotion effect, for example, a message such as “special reset!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Next, the promotion effect and the sign effect will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 18, the horizontal axis indicates the number of internal games, and the high zone and the low zone are as shown in FIG. FIG. 18A shows that the AT game is over and the number of internal games and the number of displayed games are “1 game”. Then, it is assumed that 197 games have been consumed without winning the AT (FIG. 18B). In this case, as shown in FIG. 18C, both the number of internal games and the number of displayed games are “198 games”.

  Further, when the number of internal games belongs to the low zone, a promotion effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute a promotion effect is executed for each game. The promotion effect execution lottery is executed using a promotion effect execution table. FIG. 19 is an example of a promotion effect execution table. In the example of FIG. 19, there are conditions for the first promotion effect to the conditions for the fifth promotion effect. Of these, the conditions for the first promotion effect to the fourth promotion effect are below the number of internal games belonging to the low zone. The execution probability of the promotion effect is determined corresponding to the numerical value of 2 digits. For example, when the number of internal games belongs to the low zone of zone number 2, when the number of internal games is 101 to 150 after execution of the defeat battle effect as the first promotion effect condition, The execution probability is 5%.

  The difference between the first promotion effect condition and the second promotion effect condition will be described. As the first promotion effect condition and the second promotion effect condition, when the defeat battle effect is executed and the first two digits of the number of internal games are 1 to 50 games, the execution probability of the promotion effect Is 5%. On the other hand, when the defeat battle effect is not executed as the second promotion effect condition, and the first two digits of the number of internal games are 1 to 50 games, the execution probability of the promotion effect is 2%.

  The difference between the third promotion effect condition and the fourth promotion effect condition will be described. As a condition for the third promotion effect, when the game after the defeat battle effect is executed and the last two digits of the number of internal games are 51 to 97 games, the execution probability of the promotion effect is 30%. On the other hand, when the defeat battle effect is not executed as the fourth promotion effect condition, and the lower two digits of the number of internal games are 51 to 97 games, the execution probability of the promotion effect is 5%.

  Thus, as is clear from the conditions for the first promotion effect, the conditions for the second promotion effect, and the conditions for the third promotion effect and the conditions for the fourth promotion effect, when the defeat battle effect is executed, the defeat battle The execution probability of the promotion effect is set to be higher than when the effect is not executed.

  In addition, as the fifth promotion effect condition, when the number of remaining games is one of the remaining 1-3 games until the next high zone to which the number of internal games belongs, the promotion effect is executed with a probability of 50%. That is, when the number of internal games is 198 to 200, 398 to 400, 598 to 600, and 798 to 800 games, the promotion effect is executed with a probability of 50%. That is, when the number of internal games is in the low zone, the execution probability of the promotion effect is set to increase as it approaches the high zone.

  As shown in FIG. 18C, when the number of internal games is 198 games, it is determined that the promotion effect is executed by the promotion effect execution lottery, and the promotion effect is executed. Note that when the promotion effect is being executed, even if the first precursor effect condition of FIG. 15 is satisfied, the precursor effect is not executed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 18D, it is assumed that the player who visually observed the promotion effect has performed a special reset. Then, as shown in FIG. 18E, the number of displayed games is 0, but the number of internal games is maintained as 198 games. By digesting three games, the number of internal games belongs to the high zone, and the probability that the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied increases.

  Then, as shown in FIGS. 18 (F) and 18 (G), after 12 games (the number of internal games is 210 games and the number of displayed games is 13 games) from the state of FIG. 18 (E), Assume that the AT is won when the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied. In this case, the sign effect is not performed and the AT winning effect is performed. Here, the AT winning effect mode is determined using the AT winning effect mode determining table shown in FIG. In this case, the condition for the third promotion effect is established, and the character B appearance mode is selected with high probability. The character B appearance mode is a mode that is difficult to select or is not selected regardless of which of the second and fourth promotion effect conditions in FIG. Therefore, it can be said that the AT winning effect in the character B appearance mode is a special effect.

  According to such a configuration, when the number of internal games up to the high zone becomes any one of 1 to 3 games, the promotion effect is executed with a high probability. Then, if the player who viewed the promotion effect performs a special reset, the player assumes that the number of displayed games and the number of internal games are initialized and the number of reached games is re-determined. In addition, when the special reset is performed, it is possible to make the player think that the game can be played in the high zone of zone number 1 and to make it easier to reach the number of reached games. However, in reality, the number of displayed games is only initialized, and the number of internal games and the number of reached games are maintained. The maintained number of internal games belongs to the high zone after the 1st to 3rd games are digested from the game in which the promotion effect is executed, and the probability of establishment of the fifth AT lottery condition is increased, making it easier to win the AT. Therefore, when winning the AT due to the establishment of the fifth AT lottery condition, a special reset is executed, the number of displayed games belongs to the high zone, and the number of displayed games reaches the reached number of games. Can improve the interest of the game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, the defeat battle effect is executed, as is apparent from the first promotion effect condition and the second promotion effect condition, and the third promotion effect condition and the fourth promotion effect condition. In such a case, the execution probability of the promotion effect is set higher than when the defeat battle effect is not executed. In this way, after the defeat battle effect is executed and the player is disappointed, the promotion effect is executed with high probability. Thereby, when the player performs a special reset in accordance with the promotion effect, there is a case where an AT is won thereafter. When the AT is won, a special reset is promoted by executing the defeat battle effect, and it is possible to make the player think that the AT has been won due to the execution of the special reset. Therefore, even if the defeat battle effect is executed, the player can have a sense of expectation for the AT winning, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, as shown in the conditions for the third promotion effect in FIG. 16, when the fifth AT lottery condition is established within 90 games after the player performs a special reset according to the promotion effect, the AT winning in the character B appearance mode Production is performed. This character B appearance mode is a mode that is difficult to select even if the second mode determination condition and the fourth mode determination condition are satisfied, and can be said to be a special mode. Thus, after the special reset is executed by the player in accordance with the promotion effect, when the fifth AT lottery condition is established within 90 games, the AT winning effect is executed in a special manner, so that further games Can improve the interest of

[Other productions]
Next, in addition to the effects described above, a normal effect is also executed. The normal effect is an effect performed in a normal game (for example, non-AT or non-CB). As a specific normal effect, for example, a mountain landscape is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the following, after the condition for determining the number of reached games (Sf2 in FIG. 11) is established and the number of internal games is initialized, the number of displayed games belongs to a high zone (for example, the high zone of zone number 1). An effect that can be executed (for example, an AT winning effect, a sign effect, a sign effect, a normal effect, a navigation effect, etc.) is referred to as a “high zone effect”. Further, the effect data used when the high zone effect is executed is referred to as “high zone effect data”.

  Further, in this embodiment, after the special reset is executed and the number of displayed games is initialized, in the period corresponding to the high zone of zone number 1 (that is, between 100 games), the same as the high zone effect data. The high zone effect is executed using the effect data. According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the capacity of the effect data, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable about the high zone effect.

  Further, it has been described that the effect mode of the AT winning effect is determined using the AT winning effect mode determining table shown in FIG. You may make it determine the production | presentation aspect of the production | presentation performed in advantageous periods, such as during an AT period, using the table similar to the said AT winning production | presentation aspect determination table. The effect executed during the advantageous period is, for example, a navigation effect. According to such a configuration, when the navigation effect at the time of winning the AT when the 4th AT lottery condition is established within 90 games after the special reset is executed in the character B appearance mode, “by special reset, The number of displayed games belongs to the high zone, and when the number of displayed games has reached the number of games reached, the player can be made to think that the AT was won and the navigation effect was executed. be able to.

[About how to update the number of displayed games]
Next, an update mode (hereinafter referred to as “special update mode”) of the number of displayed games in a special period (that is, between 100 games, between 200 to 300 games, etc.) corresponding to the high zone in the number of displayed games will be described. To do. The special update mode is different from the update mode of the number of displayed games in a period different from the special period (hereinafter referred to as “normal update mode”). For example, in the special update mode, a predetermined character is updated by skipping the number of displayed games, whereas in the normal update mode, no character is displayed and the number of displayed games is updated. . According to such a configuration, the game can be clearly recognized from the point of time when the special reset is performed, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

[Modification]
Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications and the like applicable to the present invention will be described. Further, at least two of the technical matters described in the present embodiment described above and the technical matters described in the following modifications may be implemented in combination, and the technical matters described in the above-described embodiment. May be implemented by replacing the technical matters described in the following modified example, or the technical items described in the following modified examples may be further combined with the replacement. .

[About the high zone]
(1) In this embodiment, the high zone is a zone in which the number of games reached is high, so the probability that the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied is increased (the number of internal games reaches the number of games reached). Although it has been described that the zone is easy to win the AT, the AT lottery condition may be easily established by other methods. For example, when the number of internal games belongs to the high zone, the AT lottery condition described in FIG. 13 is satisfied, compared to when the number of internal games belongs to a zone other than the high zone (in this embodiment, the low zone). The AT winning probability at that time may be increased.

  For example, in the example of FIG. 13, the AT winning probability when each of the first AT lottery condition to the fifth AT lottery condition is established is 15%, 80%, 1% when the number of internal games belongs to the low zone. 50% and 100%, and 30%, 100%, 3%, 50% and 100% when the number of internal games belongs to the high zone. According to such a configuration, it is possible to add a sharpness of the game when the number of internal games belongs to the high zone and when it belongs to the low zone.

  Further, a special AT lottery condition may be provided that is established when the number of internal games belongs to the high zone but not established when the number of internal games belongs to the low zone. The special AT lottery condition may be, for example, a condition established by winning a specific combination or winning a prize. In such a configuration, when a specific role is won or won in the high zone, an AT lottery is performed, but even if a specific role is won or won in the low zone, the AT lottery is not performed.

  (2) In the present embodiment, the expectation level for winning an AT has been described as including two zones, a high zone and a low zone. However, a zone having three or more stages may be provided. For example, a high zone, a middle zone, and a low zone may be used. In the high zone, the middle zone, and the low zone, the rate at which the number of reached games is determined is set. For example, the distribution total rate in the high zone (see FIG. 12) is 15% or more, the distribution total rate in the middle zone is 10 to 15%, and the distribution total rate in the low zone is less than 10%. In such a configuration, the zone with the zone number “1” only needs to have a higher rate of determining the number of games reached than the zone with the zone number “2”. For example, the zone with the zone number “1” may be “middle zone” and the zone with the zone number “2” may be “low zone”.

  Further, the “high zone and middle zone” of the modification may be the “high zone” of the present embodiment, and the “low zone” of the modification may be the “low zone” of the present embodiment. In addition, the “high zone” of the modification may be the “high zone” of the present embodiment, and the “medium zone and the low zone” of the modification may be the “low zone” of the present embodiment.

  Further, a zone where the distribution total rate is a predetermined value or more may be set as a “high zone” in the present embodiment, and a zone where the distribution total rate is less than a predetermined value may be set as a “low zone” in the present embodiment.

[About AT lottery conditions]
In this embodiment, the AT lottery condition is described as being the first AT lottery condition to the fifth AT lottery condition. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the AT lottery is executed when other conditions are satisfied. Also good.

  Further, the AT lottery conditions of the slot machine that executes the AT winning effect and the precursor effect described in FIG. 14 and the like may be only the fourth AT lottery condition and the fifth AT lottery condition, and the first AT lottery condition to the third AT lottery condition. At least one of the conditions may be deleted. Further, the AT lottery condition of the slot machine that executes the promotion effect described in FIG. 18 and the like may be only the fifth AT lottery condition, and at least one of the first AT lottery condition to the fourth AT lottery condition is deleted. It may be.

[About the 4th AT lottery conditions]
(1) In the present embodiment, the fourth AT lottery condition is described as being a cherry winning, but is not limited to this, and may be another condition. For example, the fourth AT lottery condition may be a condition that is established when another winning combination different from the cherry is won, or may be a condition that is established when another winning combination is won. Hereinafter, winning the AT when the 4th AT lottery condition is satisfied is referred to as “4th AT winning”, the probability of winning the 4th AT is referred to as “4th AT winning probability”, and winning the AT when the 5th AT lottery condition is satisfied. This is called “5th AT Winning”, and the probability of winning the 5th AT is called “5th AT Winning Probability”.

  (2) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the fourth AT winning probability is the same (always 100/65536) regardless of whether the number of internal games belongs to the high zone or the low zone. If the probability of winning an AT is higher than the zone, the fourth AT winning probability may be different depending on whether the number of internal games belongs to the high zone or the low zone.

  For example, when the number of internal games belongs to the high zone, the fourth AT winning probability is set to be higher than when the number of internal games belongs to the high zone. The game can be sharpened when it belongs to the low zone.

  Further, a case will be described in which the fourth AT winning probability is set so that when the number of internal games belongs to the low zone, it becomes higher than when it belongs to the high zone. For example, when the number of internal games belongs to the low zone and the special reset is executed, the number of internal games belongs to the low zone, so that it is difficult to win the fifth AT, but it is easy to win the fourth AT. Therefore, as compared with the present embodiment, the probability of winning the fourth AT can be improved while the number of displayed games belongs to the high zone and the number of internal games belongs to the low zone. Can be improved.

[5th AT lottery conditions]
(1) In the present embodiment, the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied when the number of internal games updated as one game is consumed reaches the number of reached games. However, the fifth AT lottery condition may be satisfied when the game point updated as the game progresses reaches the arrival point. Note that the reaching point is determined by using a game number table similar to that in FIG. 12 when a condition (for example, AT end) similar to the reaching game number determination condition described in Sf2 of FIG. A selection may be made from a plurality of candidate arrival points.

  Here, the game points are points that are updated by a predetermined number of times when a predetermined update condition is satisfied. The update may be increased by a predetermined number or decreased by a predetermined number. In the following description, the predetermined number is “1”, the update is “incremental update”, and the initial value of the game points is “1”. The predetermined update conditions are, for example, (a) a condition established by winning a specific combination, (b) a condition established by winning a specific combination, or (c) winning a plurality of specific combinations in a predetermined order or A condition established by winning, (d) a condition established by paying out a predetermined number of medals may be used.

  Next, a case where the predetermined update condition is (a) a condition established by winning a specific combination will be described. For example, the winning combination of the specific role is “JAC at the time of winning the push order bell”. If it does in this way, when a pushing order bell (left bell 1-3 of FIG. 9, middle bell 1-3, right bell 1-3) wins, correct operation procedure (operation for making JAC win a prize) It is updated by operating in (procedure). Therefore, in addition to the gameability of paying out medals to the player, another gameability of updating the game points by correctly answering the operation procedure can be given.

  Next, a case where the predetermined update condition is (b) a condition that is established by winning a specific combination will be described. For example, it is assumed that the winning combination is different in each of the gaming states RT0 to RT3. In this case, the probability that the predetermined update condition is satisfied differs depending on the game state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, a case will be described in which the predetermined update condition is (c) a condition that is established by winning or winning a plurality of specific combinations in a predetermined order. In the following, it is assumed that the condition is established by winning a plurality of specific combinations in a predetermined order. A plurality of specific combinations and a predetermined order are “Lip 1” and “Chance 1”. In the case of such a configuration, when the lip 1 wins, in order to acquire game points, the player can have a sense of expectation as to whether or not “chance 1” wins. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Next, a case where the predetermined update condition is (d) a condition that is satisfied when a predetermined number of medals are paid out will be described. In this case, it is possible to give the player not only the satisfaction that the medals are paid out, but also the satisfaction that the game points are acquired. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the case where the game points are points that are updated by a predetermined number of times when a predetermined update condition is satisfied, the initial value of the game points may be set to “1000”, for example.

  (2) In addition, the number of arrival point updates due to the establishment of one update condition may be made different in the high zone and the low zone. For example, when the number of internal games belongs to the high zone, one update condition is satisfied, thereby increasing the game points by 2 points. When the number of internal games belongs to the low zone, the one update condition is If established, the game point may be increased by one point. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to give a sharpness to the game when the number of internal games belongs to the high zone and when it belongs to the low zone, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[About special reset]
(1) In this embodiment, the special reset has been described as being performed only by the player's intention. However, a special reset execution lottery is executed, and the selection screen may be displayed by winning. That is, the special reset is executed by winning the special reset execution lottery and selecting the YES button according to the player's intention. In this way, a premium feeling for the special reset operation can be obtained as compared with an executable special reset only by the player's intention, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (2) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the special reset cannot be executed during the special reset prohibition period, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the special reset prohibition period may be another period. For example, a special reset prohibition period may be set for a predetermined period (for example, 60 seconds) after the end of one game. Further, the special reset prohibition period may not be provided.

  (3) In the present embodiment, the selection screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the special reset is executed when the YES button is selected. However, any special reset may be performed as long as it is executed at the player's will. For example, the following player intention detection means may be used. The player intention detecting means can detect the intention to “execute special reset” without the player directly operating the slot machine 1.

  As the player intention detection means, for example, a sensor may be used. The sensor can detect a part of the player's body (for example, the player's hand) within a predetermined distance from the sensor. A special reset may be executed when the sensor detects a part of the player's body. In other words, the special reset is executed when the player holds the player's hand over the sensor.

  Further, a voice recognition device may be used as the player intention detection means. The voice recognition device can recognize a predetermined keyword uttered by the player by analyzing the feature amount of the sound. For example, if a predetermined keyword is preset as “special reset”, when the player utters “special reset”, the voice recognition device recognizes the generated voice and executes the special reset. To do.

  As described above, by using a sensor or a voice recognition device as the player intention detection means, the special reset may be executed without the player directly operating the slot machine 1. In addition, specific examples of the player intention detecting means are not limited to these, and any means may be used as long as it can be established by the player's intention.

[About sign production]
In this embodiment, it has been described that when the AT is won, a precursor effect execution period during which the precursor effect can be executed is provided, but the precursor effect execution period may not be provided. For example, the AT winning effect may be executed immediately after winning the AT. Further, the AT winning effect may be executed after a predetermined game from the time of winning the AT. With such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the volume of effect data of the sign effect.

[About AT Winners]
(1) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the effect mode of the AT winning effect is a mode in which any one of the characters A to C appears, but is not limited thereto. For example, instead of causing a character to appear, the display mode of the message “Yeah! AT win!

  (2) Regarding the first mode determination condition and the third mode determination condition in FIG. 16, the selection probabilities of the character A appearance mode and the character B appearance mode are 10% and 90%. Regarding the condition and the condition for determining the third mode, other values may be used as long as the probability that the same effect mode is selected is high. Further, the selection probability of the character A appearance mode and the character B appearance mode may be set to 0% and 100% for the first mode determination condition and the third mode determination condition. By making such a selection probability, when winning the AT by satisfying the 4th AT lottery condition within 90 games after the special reset, the AT winning effect is always executed in the character B appearance mode after the sign effect As a result, it is possible to make the player surely think that “the game was displayed in the high zone due to the special reset, and that the number of displayed games reached the number of games reached, and that the game was won by AT”. Interest can be improved.

  (3) In the present embodiment, the 4th AT lottery condition or the 5th AT lottery condition is established within 90 games as a predetermined period after the special reset in the first mode determination condition and the third mode determination condition of FIG. As described above, the character A appearance mode or the character B appearance mode is selected. That is, the fourth AT lottery condition or the fifth AT lottery condition may be satisfied while the player thinks that “the number of displayed games belongs to the high zone”. Therefore, the predetermined period is determined in advance according to the average number of games of the sign effect. For example, when the average number of sign effects is 20 games, the predetermined period may be 80 games, for example.

  (4) As for the first mode determination condition, the selection probability of the character B appearance mode may be 0%. In this case, the selection probability of the character A appearance mode or the character C appearance mode may be 100%. By setting the selection probability of the character B appearance mode to 0%, even if the second mode determination condition is satisfied, the character B appearance mode is not selected. Therefore, when the AT winning effect is executed in the character B appearance mode, “the number of displayed games belongs to the high zone by resetting the number of games reached by a special reset, and the number of displayed games is It is possible to make the player always think that the player has won the AT by reaching the number of games reached, and the reliability of the AT winning effect in the character B appearance mode can be improved. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent the player from being given an AT winning appearance in the appearance of Character B when winning the AT when the number of displayed games belongs to the low zone, and not to give the player a sense of incongruity. Can do.

[About promotion production]
(1) In the present embodiment, in the fifth promotion effect condition shown in FIG. 19, when the number of internal games reaches the remaining 1-3 games up to the high zone, the promotion effect is executed with a probability of 50%. However, the execution probability is not limited to 50% and may be other values. Further, when the remaining 1 to 3 games reach the high zone, the promotion effect may be executed with a probability of 100%. With such a configuration, by executing the promotion effect, it is possible to make the player recognize that the number of internal games has reached the remaining 1-3 games up to the high zone.

  (2) Also, if the high zone to which the number of games reached belongs is “special high zone”, when the number of internal games is 1 to 3 games before the special high zone, the number of internal games is 1 to 3 of other high zones. The promotion effect may be executed with a higher probability than before the game. Accordingly, it is possible to increase a probability that “it is assumed that the AT has been won by the special reset executed according to the executed promotion effect”.

  (3) Moreover, you may make all the execution conditions about the conditions for 1st-4th promotion effects into 0%. In this way, when the number of remaining games up to the high zone is other than 1 to 3 games, the promotion effect can be prevented from being executed, and only when the number of remaining games up to the high zone is 1 to 3 games. Promotional production will be executed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the reliability of the promotion effect.

[About the number of games table]
Below, the modification of the game number table of FIG. 12 is demonstrated.

  (1) The distribution rate for determining the number of reached games is not limited to that shown in FIG. 12, and may be other values. As a result, the distribution total rate for each zone is also shown in FIG. It is not restricted to what was shown in. Further, the range constituting all the zones and the number of zones are not limited to those shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 12, the high zone and the low zone have been described as being alternately set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the high zone and the low zone may be set in any order. In addition, the number of candidate reaching games included in each zone is not limited to a multiple of 10, and may be other numbers of games. Further, all the numbers of games constituting each zone may be set as the number of candidate reaching games. For example, if it is zone 4, all 301-400 games will be the number of candidate reaching games. In addition, although it has been described that the distribution values of all the candidate reaching games in each zone are the same, the present invention is not limited to this, and the distribution values may be different for each of the candidate reaching games in each zone.

  In the case of such a configuration, the control for the sign effect may be performed as follows. For example, when the reaching game number is determined to be 10 games or less, the precursor effect may not be executed, and when the reaching game number is determined to be 11 games or more. A precursor effect may be executed. The reason will be described below. As shown in FIG. 15 (B), the minimum number of games for the precursor effect is 10 games. For example, when the number of reached games is determined to be 8 games, an unreasonable case occurs in which the number of internal games reaches the number of reached games and wins an AT during the sign production of 10 games. Therefore, when the number of games reached is determined to be 10 games or less, such an unreasonable occurrence can be prevented by not performing the precursor effect.

  (2) For the high zone and the low zone, the total distribution value is distinguished from “high” and “low” with a predetermined value (10%) as a reference value, but the predetermined value is not limited to 10%. Alternatively, the predetermined value may be another value. Further, the reference value is not limited to a predetermined value. For example, the total distribution value of a predetermined reference zone may be used as a reference value (for example, zone 5), and a high zone and a low zone may be distinguished, and an average value (= 100% / total number of zones) is used as a reference. As a value, a high zone and a low zone may be distinguished.

  (3) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the number of games reached is determined directly in the process for determining the number of games reached (the process of Sf4 in FIG. 11). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of reached games may be determined step by step as follows. For example, the zone to which the number of reached games belongs may be determined from a plurality of zones as the first stage, and the number of reached games may be determined from the number of games constituting the determined zone as the second stage.

  (4) In the present embodiment, it has been described that only the number of candidate reached games and the distribution ratio are stored as the game number table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any table may be used as long as the information is equivalent thereto. . Moreover, you may make it memorize | store the game number table of a structure as shown in FIG.

[About the conditions for determining the number of games reached]
In the above-described embodiment, the reached game number determination condition described in Sf2 of FIG. 11 has been described as a condition that is satisfied when the AT ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the condition for determining the number of reached games may be a condition that is satisfied when the bonus state ends, a condition that is satisfied when a predetermined role is won, or a condition that is satisfied when a predetermined role is won. May be. Further, after the displayed game number reaches the reached game number, the reached game number may be determined again, or the reached game number may be determined before the displayed game number reaches the reached game number. Good.

[About benefits]
In the above-described embodiment, an example in which navigation stock, which is a value that directly affects the medal payout rate, is given as a privilege has been described. However, the privilege to be granted is not limited to a value that directly influences the medal payout rate, and may be a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate. As the benefits, for example, the above-mentioned navigation stock is granted, the player is switched to a state (bonus, RT, etc.) that is advantageous to the player, the bonus effect is executed along with the sound on the liquid crystal display 51 (the appearance of a special character, the bonus that has occurred next time) The special bonus medium production execution, etc.), the execution of the setting value suggestion production to suggest the set value set, and by collecting a certain number, it can be exchanged for the service determined at the amusement store where the slot machine 1 is installed QR code (registered trademark) capable of downloading a special point, downloading a privilege video and privilege information on a predetermined website may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

[Other variations]
In the above-described embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided. When all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and according to a combination of display results derived to the three reels. The slot machine where a prize is generated was explained. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and using one game value for one game By setting a predetermined number of bets, the game can be started, and when the display result is derived in all of the plurality of variable display areas, one game is completed, and the plurality of results are obtained as a result of one game. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas has been described. However, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. As long as the slot machine can be generated, the slot machine is not limited to a variable display device having three reels, and may be a slot machine having a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that there are five winning lines L1 to L5, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the winning line may be one L1.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting a bet number or giving a game value associated with winning is described. However, the slot machine that embodies the present invention may be a slot machine to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When using a game ball as a game medium, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when 3 is set as the number of bets 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 bets using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and slots for setting bets using game balls are used. It may be a machine or a fully credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the bet amount.

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 a game ball, and a take-in ball that detects a game ball 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 and a payout ball detection switch for detecting game balls payed out by the ball payout device It is possible to set a bet number 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 by winning.
As the present embodiment, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game media is paid to the player's hand when a win occurs. You may employ | adopt the enclosed slot machine which adds a game point (score), without taking out. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine.

  In the present embodiment, “ratio (ratio, probability)” is exemplified, but “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, and is, for example, 0 in a range of 0% to 100%. It may be a value including%, a value including 100%, or a value not including 0% and 100%.

  In addition, it should be thought that the Example disclosed this time is an illustration and restrictive at no points. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

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

Claims (2)

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 counting means and second counting means for counting the number of times a specific event related to a game is established;
A specified number of times selection means for selecting any number from a plurality of predetermined numbers as the specified number of times when a preset start condition is satisfied;
A specified number of times setting means for setting the specified number of times selected by the specified number of times selection means;
A privilege granting unit for granting a privilege when a granting condition for granting a privilege advantageous for a player is established when the number of establishments of the specific event counted by the first counting unit reaches the specified number of times; ,
Specific information notifying means for notifying specific information by which a player can specify the number of times the specific event counted by the second counting means ;
A promotion effect executing means for executing a promotion effect that urges the player to establish a specific condition that is different from the start condition and can be satisfied by the player's intention ,
When the specific condition is satisfied, the number of establishment of the specific event counted by the first counting unit is not initialized, and the number of establishment of the specific event counted by the second counting unit is initialized. And
The privilege granting means
Regardless of whether or not the number of occurrences of the specific event counted by the second counting means has been initialized, the specific range in which the specific event is established for a specific number of times after the start condition is satisfied Grant the privilege at a higher rate than the predetermined range after the end of the range,
Regardless of whether or not the number of occurrences of the specific event counted by the second counting means has been initialized, the specific event is a range after the predetermined range and the start condition is satisfied In the special range in which the number of establishments is within the special range, the privilege is given at a higher rate than the range including the number of times less than the minimum number of times in the special range and the range before the special range,
The promotion effect execution means performs the promotion effect at a higher rate than when the specific event has been established after the start condition is established, and the special event is less than the predetermined number of times until the special range. A slot machine to run. 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 counting means and second counting means for counting the number of times a specific event related to a game is established;
A specified number of times selection means for selecting any number from a plurality of predetermined numbers as the specified number of times when a preset start condition is satisfied;
A specified number of times setting means for setting the specified number of times selected by the specified number of times selection means;
A privilege granting unit for granting a privilege when a granting condition for granting a privilege advantageous for a player is established when the number of establishments of the specific event counted by the first counting unit reaches the specified number of times; ,
Specific information notifying means for notifying specific information by which a player can specify the number of times the specific event counted by the second counting means ;
A promotion effect executing means for executing a promotion effect that urges the player to establish a specific condition that is different from the start condition and can be satisfied by the player's intention ,
When the specific condition is satisfied, the number of establishment of the specific event counted by the first counting unit is not initialized, and the number of establishment of the specific event counted by the second counting unit is initialized. And
The privilege granting means
Regardless of whether or not the number of occurrences of the specific event counted by the second counting means has been initialized, the specific range in which the specific event is established for a specific number of times after the start condition is satisfied Grant the privilege at a higher rate than the predetermined range after the end of the range,
Regardless of whether or not the number of occurrences of the specific event counted by the second counting means has been initialized, the specific event is a range after the predetermined range and the start condition is satisfied In the special range in which the number of establishments is within the special range, the privilege is given at a higher rate than the range including the number of times less than the minimum number of times in the special range and the range before the special range,
The promotion effect execution means is a slot machine that executes the promotion effect on the condition that the number of establishment of the specific event after the start condition is established is less than a predetermined number of times until the special range.

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