JP6279653B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

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

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

  In such a slot machine, after the advantageous state advantageous to the player such as a big bonus is completed, a predetermined number of character cards are obtained by internally winning small roles during 30 games, and the acquired character card When a predetermined right such as internal winning of a big bonus is obtained during a specific period set based on the number of winnings, the player again shifts to an advantageous state such as a super big bonus (for example, see Patent Document 1) was there.

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  However, in the slot machine of Patent Document 1, when a predetermined right is obtained within a specific period set after being controlled to an advantageous state such as a big bonus, the advantageous state having a certain degree of advantage such as a super big bonus is always obtained. Controlled. In this way, the added value given to the player when the player is controlled to the next advantageous state is always constant, so the game is monotonous and lacks interest. In addition, since the specific period set to obtain a predetermined right to be controlled to the next advantageous state is only set based on the number of acquired character cards, Even if the advantage is set to be higher than the advantage of the current advantageous state, if the number of acquired character cards is small, the chance to move to the next advantageous state is reduced, and the advantage to the next advantageous state is reduced. In some cases, it is difficult to improve the player's expectation.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such a situation, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine capable of improving a player's expectation for the next advantageous state.

(1) Provided with 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,
Right information storage means for storing information capable of specifying the presence or absence of a right controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player;
Advantageous state control means for starting control to an advantageous state based on the right, on the condition that the rightful information storage means stores information with a right,
Counting means for counting the number of times the control is controlled to be advantageous when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Advantage control means for making the advantage of the advantageous state when the number of control times counted by the counting means correspond to the predetermined advantageous number higher than the advantage of the advantageous state of times other than the advantageous number; ,
Regardless of whether rights information is stored in the right information storage means, a possibility effect execution means for performing a possibility effect suggesting the possibility of starting control to the next advantageous state;
When the rights information is stored in the right information storage means, the possibility to be used before the control to the next advantageous state at a different rate depending on whether or not the next control number is the advantageous number. Control pattern selection means for selecting a control pattern of sex performance from a plurality of types,
The control pattern selection means includes
If that is controlled for the next advantageous state before the possible effect execution means performs the possibility effect has not been informed, when the next control times is the preferred number, the next control times Select a control pattern that can execute the possibility of a specific aspect that is not executed when is not the advantageous number of times ,
If the possibility effect executing means is notified that the next advantageous state is controlled before performing the possibility effect, the special effect is performed regardless of whether or not the next control number is the advantageous number. A control pattern capable of executing the possibility presentation of the aspect is selected .

The slot machine may have the following configuration.
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine (slot machine 1) in which the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a winning can be generated according to the display result.
A right granting unit (sub-control unit 91) for granting a right (navigation stock) controlled to an advantageous state (for example, AT) advantageous to the player;
Advantageous state control means (sub-control unit 91) for controlling the advantageous state based on the right granted by the right granting means;
Counting means (sub-control unit 91) for counting the number of controlled times (AT continuation number) controlled to an advantageous state when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Advantages of advantageous states at times when the number of control times counted by the counting means corresponds to a predetermined advantageous number of times (for example, the last digit of the AT continuation number is “0”, “4”, “8”) 14) than the advantageous degree (see FIG. 14) of the advantageous state of the times other than the advantageous number of times (for example, the last digit of the AT continuation number is other than “0”, “4”, “8”). And an advantage control means (sub-control unit 91) for increasing,
The predetermined condition is that a right is granted when the advantageous state is finished, and a right is granted before the elapse of a specific period when the right is not granted when the advantageous state is finished. Contains
When the next advantageous state controlled when the right is granted before the passage of the specific period is an advantageous state that does not correspond to the number of advantageous times, a predetermined first specific period (for example, , 30 game fixed specific period), and when the next advantageous state controlled when the right is granted before the specific period elapses is the advantageous state corresponding to the advantageous number of times A second specific period longer than the first specific period is set as the specific period (for example, the first to fourth additional specific periods are added to the specific period).

  According to such a configuration, the advantage of the advantageous state of the times corresponding to the predetermined advantageous number of times becomes higher than the advantage of the advantageous state of the times other than the advantageous number of times, so the advantageous state continues to be advantageous. It is possible to increase the player's expectation for reaching the number of times. Furthermore, even if the right is not granted at the stage where the advantageous state has ended, if the right has been granted before the lapse of the specific period, the number of times the advantageous state continues, the next advantageous state in the specific period Can give the player a sense of expectation for In addition, when the next advantageous state is an advantageous state corresponding to the advantageous number of times, a longer specific period is set than when the advantageous state is not the advantageous number of times, so the advantageous state corresponding to the advantageous number of times is set. The period during which the player can have high expectations for the transition can be lengthened, thereby further improving the player's expectation for the next advantageous state.

(2) In the slot machine of (1),
The specific period setting means extends the specific period on condition that a predetermined specific condition (for example, winning a special combination such as 12-sheet melons 1 to 4) is established within the specific period.

  According to such a configuration, since the specific period is further extended when a predetermined specific condition is satisfied within the specific period, the right to be controlled to the next advantageous state within the specific period is granted. More opportunities for Thereby, it is possible to improve the expectation of the player who expects the right to be controlled to the next advantageous state within a specific period and to keep it long.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2),
An effect used for the specific period and a non-specific period that is a period until the next advantageous state is controlled after the specific period has passed without the right being granted within the specific period. Effect pattern selection means (sub control unit 91) for selecting patterns (first to third effects) from a plurality of types of effect patterns at different rates (see FIG. 22) for the specific period and the non-specific period. Further prepare.

  According to such a configuration, since the effect patterns used in the specific period and the non-specific period are selected from a plurality of types at different rates in the specific period and the non-specific period, depending on the type of the effect pattern, the specific period Or a non-specific period can be suggested to the player.

(4) In the slot machine of (3),
The plurality of types of effect patterns include a special effect pattern (third effect),
The effect pattern selection means can select the special effect pattern only during the specific period.

  According to such a configuration, since there is a special performance pattern that is selected only during a specific period, the player can be surely understood that it is during the specific period.

(5) In the slot machines of (1) to (4),
Regardless of whether or not the right is granted by the right granting means, there is a possibility of performing a possibility effect (first to sixth turn effect) that suggests the possibility of starting control to the next advantageous state. Execution means (sub-control unit 91);
When the right is granted by the right granting means, the next advantage is changed at a different rate (see FIG. 20) depending on whether or not the next advantageous state is the advantageous state corresponding to the advantageous number of times. Control pattern selection means (sub) for selecting the control pattern (for example, first to sixth turn effects, first to sixth game number determination tables) of the possibility effect used before the control to the state from a plurality of types And a control unit 91 (see FIG. 19).

  According to such a configuration, when the next advantageous state is controlled based on the right granted by the right granting unit, whether or not the next advantageous state is the advantageous state corresponding to the number of advantageous times. Depending on whether the control to the next advantageous state is started or not at different ratios, there are a plurality of control patterns for the production that may indicate that the next advantageous state may be controlled. It is selected from the types. Thereby, the control pattern of the possibility effect used before the control to the advantageous state where the next time becomes the advantageous number of times and the control pattern of the possibility effect used before the control to the advantageous state where the next time is other than the advantageous number of times. Since it can be different, the type of control pattern of the potential performance used can increase the expectation of the player who expects control to the advantageous state that will be advantageous next time, improving the interest of the game can do.

  Here, for example, when there are a first possibility effect and a second possibility effect with different types of effects, the plurality of types of control patterns are the first control pattern and the second control pattern corresponding to each. It may be. Alternatively, the plurality of types of control patterns may include a first control pattern and a second control pattern associated with the first possibility effect whose effects are completely the same. As such an example, for example, when the same first possibility effect is repeatedly performed, a first control pattern and a second control pattern for differentiating the number of repetitions can be cited. More specifically, when performing the same first possibility effect, the first control pattern and the second control pattern for differentiating the number of games in which the first possibility effect is repeatedly performed. It is.

It is a front view showing the whole structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control circuit of a slot machine. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and the technical matter relevant to a winning combination, (b) is a symbol combination and special combination of a predetermined special appearance. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to an appearance. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object part and determination value number regarding the special part and small part in a general gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object combination and determination value number regarding the re-game player in a general gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning any one of pushing order promotion replays 1-6. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning any one of pushing order maintenance replays 1-5. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning any one of pushing order rush replays 1-4. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning any one of pushing order melons 1-5. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of AT lottery conditions used as the opportunity which performs AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the AT lottery when AT lottery conditions are satisfied. (A) is a figure for demonstrating the 1st navigation stock determination table, (b) is a figure for demonstrating the 2nd navigation stock determination table, (c) is 3rd navigation. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for stock determination, (d) is a figure for demonstrating the 4th navigation stock determination table, (e) is for demonstrating the 5th navigation stock determination table. FIG. It is a flowchart for performing additional specific period determination processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the additional specific period determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the display screen with which the liquid crystal display device at the time of AT control is equipped. It is a flowchart for performing a roaring effect determination process. (A) is a figure for demonstrating a roaring effect determination table, (b) is a figure for demonstrating a continuous effect determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the game number determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the specific / non-specific period production | presentation determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the timing chart 1 regarding AT control. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the timing chart 2 regarding AT control. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the timing chart 3 regarding AT control.

  Embodiments will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 shows the internal structure of the slot machine. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols on each reel constituting the variable display device. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the control circuit of the slot machine. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, the outer periphery of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R has “melon (for example, the pattern of the area number 20 of the left reel 2L)” and “banana (for example, the area number 19 of the left reel 2L), respectively. ”,“ White 7 (for example, the design of area number 18 on the left reel 2L) ”,“ Black BAR (for example, the design of area number 17 on the left reel 2L) ”,“ Star (for example, on the left reel 2L) "Region No. 14 symbol)", "Grapes (eg, left reel 2L, region No. 13 symbol)", "Black 7 (eg, left reel 2L, No. 10 symbol)", "White BAR (eg, left reel 2L) Reel 2L area number 6 symbol), "strawberry (for example, left reel 2L area number 5 symbol)", "star 7 (for example, left reel 2L area number 1 symbol)" Multiple types of diagrams There 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 the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively. In addition, the portions other than the portions on which the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are drawn are white, and light is transmitted with high transmittance. The portions on which the symbols are drawn also correspond to the colors of the symbols. It is designed to transmit light.

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

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

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout port 9 through which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value) within the range. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting a specified number of bets determined according to the state, the medal stored as credits, and the medals used for setting the bets are settled (setting of credits and bets) The payout switch 10 that is operated when the game is started, the start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and the stop that is operated when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Switches 8L, 8C, 8R and a production switch 56 for use in production are provided so as to be operable by the player.

  In the present embodiment, “2” is determined as the specified number of bets according to the fact that the gaming state is a big bonus and a regular bonus (hereinafter also referred to as bonus), and the gaming state is a big bonus and a regular bonus. “3” is determined in accordance with a game state other than (hereinafter also referred to as a general game or a general game state).

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to the game. The game display unit 13 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) The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R start rotating because a certain period has not elapsed since Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting the effect that the stand to have the state) during the replay of LED20 notifying is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  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, Inside the 8R, left, middle and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R (FIG. 4) which notify by lighting that the stop operation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is valid. Each) is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a reset switch 23 for detecting an error state excluding a RAM abnormality error described later by a predetermined key operation and a reset operation for releasing a stop state described later is provided inside the front door 1b. A setting value display 24 that displays the setting value at that time while changing the setting value or confirming the setting value, which will be described later, and a stop state at the end of BB described later (the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) A stop switch 36a for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function to be controlled, and automatic settlement processing at the end of BB described later (the medal stored as credit is settled regardless of the player's operation ( The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic settlement function to be controlled is to be enabled / disabled, and the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 are arranged inside the housing 1a. The flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the provided hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout outlet 9 side is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flows down to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector (not shown) having an inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting medals and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  Inside the casing 1a, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that can detect reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively (see FIG. 4). A reel unit 2 composed of a reel LED 55, an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and a medal payout opening for medals stored in the hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out 9 and a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

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

  The front of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change mode at the time of startup, and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state other than a RAM abnormality error in a normal state. In the mode, 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 described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned ON / OFF. It has been.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or credits are used to set the number of bets. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated.

  When a stipulated number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set, the corresponding lines of the pay lines L1 to L4 (see FIG. 1) become valid and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game Is ready to start.

  The winning line is a line set in advance to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, four types of pay lines L1 to L4 are defined as pay lines.

  The winning line L1 refers to a winning line set across symbols arranged in the middle of the reel 2L, the middle of the reel 2C, and the middle of the reel 2R, that is, the middle. The winning line L2 refers to a winning line set across the symbols arranged in the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the upper stage. The winning line L3 refers to a winning line set across the symbols arranged in the upper part of the reel 2L, the middle part of the reel 2C, the lower part of the reel 2R, that is, the lower right. The winning line L4 is a winning line that is set across the symbols arranged in the lower part of the reel 2L, the middle part of the reel 2C, the upper part of the reel 2R, that is, the right side up. The winning line is not limited to the lines indicated by L1 to L4, and may include, for example, a line straddling the symbols arranged in the lower stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R.

  When a specified number of bets are set in the general gaming state other than the big bonus and the regular bonus, the pay lines L1 to L4 (see FIG. 1) are valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid. The game can be started. When a predetermined number of bets are set when the bonus is a big bonus and a regular bonus, the pay lines L2 to L4 are valid and the game can be started.

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a role) on the activated pay line is displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, When the 2R display result is stopped, 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 number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1).

  If a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of activated pay lines, the total number of payouts determined for each combination of symbols arranged on the activated pay line is totaled. The total number of medals is awarded to the player. However, an upper limit is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game (in this embodiment, 12), and if the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is given. Will be. In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the activated pay line, the gaming state according to the combination of symbols is shifted. It has become.

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

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

  For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, Since symbols up to 4 frames ahead can be displayed in the lower row, as a result, symbols from the symbol to 6 frames ahead can be displayed in the upper row. That is, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated, the symbols displayed on the lower stage of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the stop switch are included. The symbols placed within 7 frames can be displayed on the winning line.

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

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

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

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

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

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 controls the game, and a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment). Detects a detection signal input from a random number circuit 42 that generates a random number, a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal having a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101 A switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, a solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, various displays connected to the game control board 40, LED drive circuit 47 for controlling the drive of the LED, used for the slot machine 1 When the power supply voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, an initialization command from power on or from the main CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 for giving a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when no signal is input, a real-time clock 50 for measuring the date and time (hereinafter referred to as RTC 50), and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

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

  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 RTC 50 is a device for measuring time to indicate the current “year (year)”, “month”, “day”, “day of the week”, “hour”, “minute”, and “second”. For example, it is realized as a serial interface type real-time clock module with a built-in crystal oscillator, but is not limited to this. For example, the main control unit 41 acquires (extracts) date / time information for specifying the date / time counted by the RTC 50, determines a reel control pattern based on the acquired date / time information, and uses the determined reel control pattern to set the reel control pattern. 2L, 2C, 2R reel control is performed.

  The RTC 50 normally operates with the power supply when the power is supplied to the slot machine 1, and operates with the backup power supply supplied even during a power failure when the power is turned off. Therefore, the RTC 50 can measure the current date and time even when the power of the slot machine 1 is turned off. Note that the RTC 50 may be operated by a backup power supply even when power is supplied to the slot machine 1.

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. 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.

  Electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 and a liquid crystal display device 71 (see FIG. 1), a production effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and a reel LED 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1 are connected to the production control board 90. These electric components are driven based on control by a sub-control unit 91 (described later) 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 the present embodiment, output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the liquid crystal display device 71, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 is performed by the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. However, in addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 is the main control unit 41. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined based on the command from the output device, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, The output control of the effect device is performed by both the control unit 91 and the output control unit.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the liquid crystal display 51, the liquid crystal display device 71, the production effect LED52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED55 are illustrated as a production device, a production device is not restricted to these, For example, A display device that is mechanically driven or a role that is mechanically driven may be applied as the effect device.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. The display control circuit 92 for performing display control of the liquid crystal display 51 and the liquid crystal display device 71 connected to the LED, the LED driving circuit 93 for controlling the driving of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, and the sound output control from the speakers 53 and 54 are performed. The sound output circuit 94 is inputted from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90 and the reset circuit 95 which gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when the initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not inputted for a predetermined time. Switch detection circuit 96 for detecting a detection signal, date information and time information The timepiece device 97 that outputs time information including the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a voltage drop signal indicating that is output to the sub CPU 91a The circuit 98, other circuits, and the like are mounted. The sub CPU 91a receives various commands transmitted from the game control board 40, performs various controls for performing the effects, and is mounted on the effect control board 90. Control each part of the control circuit directly or indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). One of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, among the command transmission lines, and the sub CPU 91a receives the strobe signal. An interrupt is generated based on the input to acquire a command from the main control unit 41 and execute a command reception interrupt process to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes an interrupt process (sub) to be described later by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. One of the interrupt terminals of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. Execute processing (sub). Further, when an unused interrupt occurs in the sub CPU 91a, an unused interrupt process for immediately returning to the original process is executed.

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

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

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

  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 is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by turning 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 in the present embodiment, when the main CPU 41a detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48, a power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed. In the power interruption interrupt processing (main), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 41c, which will be described later, and destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 41c, that is, specific data other than 0 is stored. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 41c. The RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of values stored in the respective bits of the corresponding area 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 CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c at the time of activation, confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, the RAM parity is 0, and the destructive diagnosis The processing state of the main CPU 41a is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the value of the data for use is correct, but the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or is destroyed. If the value of the diagnostic 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 so that the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormality 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 the data stored in the RAM 41c is held by the backup power source even in the event of a power failure, and when the main CPU 41a determines that the data in the RAM 41c is normal when the power is turned on. 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 required for the control state restoration in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 41c and the power is turned on. It is good also as a structure which returns to the control state before a power failure based on the data backed up in.

  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.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 91a detects the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98, the sub CPU 91a also executes a power interruption interrupt process (sub). In the power interruption interrupt processing (sub), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 91c described later, and destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 91c, and data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on 0 becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 91c.

  Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c at the time of activation, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is restored to the state before the power interruption. If the RAM parity is not 0 (1), it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main sub CPU 91a, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

  In the present embodiment, all data stored in the RAM 91c is held by the backup power source even during a power failure, and the sub CPU 91a determines that the data in the RAM 91c is normal when the power is turned on. The configuration is such that the control state before power interruption is restored based on the data stored in the RAM 91c, but only the data required for the control state restoration in the event of a power failure is backed up among the data stored in the RAM 91c, and the power is turned on. It is good also as a structure which returns to the control state before a power failure based on the data backed up in.

  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 It is only necessary to restore the state of the input port, and it is not necessary to restore the state of the input port or the progress in the case where the production is interrupted in the middle to the state before the power interruption. For example, while backing up only data indicating the gaming state such as whether it is in the BB, the normal gaming state, or RT1 to RT4, an effect corresponding to the gaming state (if it is in the BB, the effect during the BB, the normal game) If a power outage occurs during the execution of a specific performance (such as a small role announcement) if it is in a state, it will not resume the specific performance that was being performed at the next power-on. Instead, an effect corresponding to the gaming state being backed up when the power is turned on may be executed from the beginning.

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

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

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

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

  When the mode is changed to the setting change mode (that is, when the setting change operation is performed), the gaming state flag is updated to information related to the normal gaming state described later in principle. Thus, for example, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode during RT or bonus, the game state is controlled to the normal gaming state after the mode is changed to the setting change mode. In addition, when the bonus winning flag is set for the special work and the mode is changed to the setting change mode, the winning flag is initialized. For example, when a transition is made to the setting change mode during the internal RT in which the bonus is won, the normal gaming state is controlled. In this way, in association with the setting change, the gaming state flag is rewritten to a value corresponding to the normal gaming state (initialization).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when the winning symbols are aligned on any winning line of the variable display device. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the game status, but can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to big bonus and regular bonus, small roles with payout of medals, and setting of bets. There is a re-player who can start the next game without needing. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c.

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

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control unit 41 has RT1 to RT4 in which the winning probability of the normal gaming state and the re-gamer is improved compared to the normal gaming state, and the internal RT, The bonus is controlled to either a big bonus or a regular bonus that improves the winning probability of a small role until a predetermined number of coins are paid out. In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 can control the effect state during an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period in which a navigation effect for notifying the internal lottery result can be performed. Yes.

  Referring to FIG. 5 (a), three types of big bonuses 1 to 3 (hereinafter, each big bonus is also referred to as BB) and regular bonuses (hereinafter, regular bonuses are designated as RBs) as special roles among the winning combinations. Also referred to as).

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

  When winning one of BB1 to BB3, the big bonus is controlled. While the gaming state is controlled to the big bonus, a big bonus medium flag corresponding to the type of BB won is set in the RAM 41c. Further, while being controlled by the big bonus, the RB is controlled to the RB for BB which has been improved to the predetermined probability of the small role. While being controlled to RB for BB, a regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c. That is, while the big bonus medium flag is set to the ON state, the game is controlled so that the regular bonus medium flag is set to the ON state for each game.

  The big bonus generated due to winning of BB1 or BB2 ends on condition that 361 or more medals have been paid out. The big bonus generated due to the winning of BB3 ends on condition that 241 or more medals have been paid out.

  The RB is awarded when a combination of “Black 7-Black 7-Star 7” or “Star 7-Star 7-Black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines. When winning an RB, the regular bonus is controlled. While the gaming state is controlled by the regular bonus, the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 41c. The regular bonus generated due to the winning of the RB is terminated on the condition that any winning combination is won four times.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the game state is controlled to the inside RT from when BB1 to BB3 and RB are internally won until winning. In the internal RT, the probability of winning the replay is higher than that in the normal gaming state. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, after BB1 to BB3 and RB are finished, the gaming state is controlled by RT1.

  Even if one of BB1 to BB3 and RB is won in the internal lottery, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win the winning combination, the winning combination is won. There is nothing. The symbols constituting “BB1” to “BB3” and “RB” (“black 7”, “white 7”, “star 7”) are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Because. Note that when any of BB1 to BB3 and RB is won in the internal lottery, the winning flag of the bonus is carried over until the winning bonus is won.

  SB is awarded when a combination of “star-black 7-star” is arranged on any of the winning lines. When winning the SB, the winning combination of the small role (for example, melon 1) is controlled to a single bonus that is a gaming state in which the winning probability is higher than that in the normal gaming state. While controlled by the single bonus, the single bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c. The single bonus generated due to the winning of SB ends when the game is played once.

  When the SB is won when the normal gaming state is controlled to any one of RT1 and RT3 and one game as a single bonus resulting from the winning is completed, the gaming state is controlled by RT2. On the other hand, after being controlled by RT4 and winning a SB, and one game as a single bonus resulting from the winning is completed, the control continues to RT4 before the SB winning. The single bonus ends in one game. For this reason, in FIG. 6, the single bonus is not shown, but when the SB is won while being controlled to one of the normal gaming state, RT1 and RT3, the single bonus is once controlled to RT2. When the SB is won while being controlled and controlled by RT4, it is once controlled to single bonus but again controlled by RT4. In the following, for the sake of convenience, each of RT2 and RT4 will be described as a gaming state that conceptually includes a single bonus due to SB winning, but in practice, after being controlled to a single bonus by SB winning as described above, It means that it is controlled to RT2 or RT4 according to the gaming state at the time of the SB winning.

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

  In a game where SB is won in the internal lottery, when the SB is not won, unlike the BB1 to BB3 and RB, the winning flag of the SB is deleted. In addition, when the SB is won in the internal lottery and the stop operation is not performed at the timing of winning the SB, and the symbol combination of the SB cannot be drawn on the winning line, the special outcome shown in FIG. The reel control is performed so as to be drawn into any of the lines L1 to L4.

  Next, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the small combination includes a single combination, grape, melon 1 to melon 4, and strawberry.

  One of the small roles is awarded when a combination of “star-black BAR-black 7” is arranged on any of the winning lines. When one winning combination wins, one medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning will be won. This is because the symbols (“star”, “black BAR”, and “black 7”) constituting a single winning combination are not arranged within 5 frames on the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R.

  Among the small roles, grapes are awarded when a combination of “grape-grape-grape” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Even if the grapes are won, the grapes will not be won unless the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at an appropriate timing. This is because the symbols constituting the grape (“grape”) are not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R.

  Of the small roles, melon 1 is awarded when a combination of “any-melon-any” or “melon-black BAR-melon” is arranged on any of the winning lines. For this reason, the melon 1 can be awarded regardless of the combination of the symbols of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R when the symbol “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped and displayed on the effective winning line. It can be said that it is a winning role.

  Melon 1 wins regardless of the operation timing of stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if they are elected. This is because the symbols constituting the melon 1 (for example, “melon”) are arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Next, melons 2 to 4 will be described. Melon 2 is awarded when a combination of “white BAR−white 7−black BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Melon 3 wins when a combination of “white BAR-black BAR-melon” is aligned on any of the winning lines. Melon 4 is awarded when a combination of “white BAR−black BAR−black BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, symbols constituting each of melons 2 to 4 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R. Therefore, even if one of melons 2 to 4 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated at an appropriate timing to be able to win these roles, it will be won. Of the melons 2-4, you won't win the winning melon.

  However, as will be described later, melons 2 to 4 are always read out as a lottery winning combination at the same time as melon 1 except for the big bonus. For this reason, when the melons 2 to 4 are won, the melon 1 can be won except during the big bonus.

  Among the small roles, strawberry is one of the winning lines: “strawberry-white 7-banana”, “strawberry-black 7-banana”, “strawberry-star 7-banana”, and “strawberry-grape-banana” Wins when any combination is complete. Even if the strawberry is won, the strawberry will not win if the stop switch 8L is not operated at an appropriate timing. This is because the symbol (“strawberry”) of the left reel 2L constituting the strawberry is not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L.

  When the player is in the general gaming state and is not controlled by the AT, the player can prevent the strawberry from being dropped by stopping the operation according to the operation procedure for winning the strawberry, and for example, from the symbol arrangement of the left reel 2L It is possible to prevent the SB from being controlled by RT2 by losing the SB without pulling in the “star” which is the left symbol constituting the SB.

  Next, the number of medals to be paid out when winning one of grapes, melons 1 to 4 and strawberries will be described. When winning one of grapes, melons 1 to 4 and strawberries, medals are paid out according to the gaming state and the number of winning lines when the winning game is started.

  In the general game state, when a prize is awarded to any of grapes, melons 1 to 4 and strawberries, four medals are paid out. On the other hand, when a prize different from grapes, melons 1 to 4 and strawberries is won in a bonus different from the general gaming state, eight medals are paid out.

  The winning lines L1, L3, and L4 intersect at the middle stage of the middle reel 2C. Further, “any-melon-any” of melon 1 can be awarded only from the stop symbol of the middle reel 2C. Therefore, the melon 1 can be said to be a winning combination that can occur in a plurality of winning lines. For this reason, when the melon 1 wins melon 1 by stopping “any-melon-any”, the number of medals corresponding to the number of winning lines is paid out. For example, when the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped in the middle stage, in the general gaming state, the winning lines L1, L3, and L4 are won, so 4 × 3 = 12 medals are paid out and the bonus is won. Since winning is made on the lines L3 and L4, 8 × 2 = 16 and 12 medals at the upper limit of payout are paid out.

  Next, among the winning combinations, the replaying combination will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replay combination includes replay 1 to replay 11. When you win one of the re-players, you will not be paid out medals, but you can start the next game without setting the number of bets again, so the number of bets corresponding to the number of bets that you no longer need to set in the next game This is essentially the same as when medals are paid out.

  Replay 1 is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The symbols constituting the normal replay (“banana”) are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R. Therefore, in principle, the replay 1 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won. Since Replay 1 is a normal replay that does not involve RT transition even when winning, and maintains the current gaming state, it is also referred to as a normal rep in the following.

  Replay 2 is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-melon” is aligned on any of the winning lines. The symbols constituting the replay 2 (“banana”, “melon”) are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R. Therefore, in principle, the replay 2 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won.

  As shown in FIG. 6, after winning the replay 2 in the normal gaming state, the RT3 is controlled to have a higher replay winning probability than the normal gaming state. For this reason, the replay 2 is also referred to as a promotion lip below. As will be described later, Replay 2 is set not to win in the internal lottery in RT1 or RT2, and is set to win in the internal lottery in the normal gaming state with a predetermined probability. For this reason, RT1 and RT2 do not win Replay 2. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled directly from RT1 or RT2 to RT3, and is controlled to RT3 by winning the replay 2 after being controlled to the normal gaming state.

  It should be noted that even when the game state is other than the normal game state (for example, RT1 or RT2), the replay 2 can be drawn and won with a predetermined probability (very low probability, 1%). You may comprise so that it may be controlled by RT3 also from a game state.

  Replay 3 is awarded when a combination of “banana-banana-white 7” or “banana-banana-strawberry” is arranged in any of the winning lines. The left symbol and the middle symbol (“banana”) constituting the replay 3 are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, and the right symbol (“white 7” and “strawberry” constituting the replay 3 are arranged. ") Is arranged within 5 frames in the right reel 2R. Therefore, as a general rule, the replay 3 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won.

  As shown in FIG. 6, after winning the replay 3 in RT3, the RT4 is controlled to RT4 in which the replay winning probability is further improved as compared to RT3. For this reason, the replay 3 is also referred to as a rush lip below. As will be described later, the replay 3 is set not to win in the internal lottery in the normal gaming state, RT1, and RT2, and is set to win with a predetermined probability in the internal lottery in RT3. For this reason, the replay 3 is not won in the normal gaming state, RT1, and RT2. As a result, it is configured not to be directly controlled by RT4 from the normal gaming state, RT1, and RT2, and is configured to be controlled by RT4 by winning the replay 3 after being controlled by RT3. .

  It should be noted that even when the game state is other than RT3 (for example, normal game state, RT1, and RT2), the replay 3 can be selected and won with a predetermined probability (very low probability, 1%). It may be configured to be controlled to the advantageous RT even from the gaming state.

  Once controlled to RT4, control to RT4 is maintained until 50 games are consumed unless a big bonus or regular bonus is won.

  Replay 4 is awarded when a combination of “melon-strawberry-melon” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The symbols constituting the replay 4 (“melon” and “strawberry”) are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R. Therefore, in principle, the replay 4 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won. As shown in FIG. 6, when winning a replay 4 in RT3, it is controlled to the normal gaming state. For this reason, the replay 4 is also referred to as a falling lip below.

  Replay 5 is awarded when a combination of “black BAR−black BAR−black BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The replay 6 is awarded when a combination of “black BAR-black BAR-white 7” or “black BAR-black BAR-strawberry” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Replay 7 is awarded when a combination of “black BAR-white 7-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Replay 8 is awarded when a combination of “black BAR-banana-black BAR” is aligned on any of the winning lines. Replay 9 is awarded when a combination of “black BAR-black BAR-melon” is aligned on any of the winning lines. The replay 10 is awarded when a combination of “white 7-banana-banana” is arranged on any of the winning lines. The replay 11 is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-star” is arranged on any of the winning lines.

  Since the replay 5 is a set of three black BARs, the replay 5 is also referred to as a BAR lip. Further, each of the replays 6 to 11 has two black BARs, that is, the black BARs are in a tempered state, and are also referred to as tempile a to tempile f.

  The symbols constituting each of the replays 5 to 11 include symbols that are not arranged within five frames in at least one or more reels. For this reason, even if one of the replays 5 to 11 is won in the internal lottery, no prize is won unless the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated at an appropriate timing.

  However, since the replays 5 to 11 are won simultaneously with other replays, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, the symbols constituting any of the selected replays can be drawn into the winning line. it can. Therefore, in principle, the replays 5 to 11 may be unable to win even if they are won, but can be said to be a role that can win any replay.

  Next, the special appearance will be described with reference to FIG. The special item is “melon-strawberry-banana”. In this embodiment, the reel control for stopping at any one of the winning lines L1 to L4 in the present embodiment is that the symbols constituting the SB are displayed on the winning line when the SB is won in any gaming state. This is performed when the SB is missed.

  As shown in FIG. 6, after the special game stops in RT1 to RT3, the game is controlled to the normal gaming state. Even if the special game is stopped in RT4, it is not controlled to the normal gaming state. Even if the special game is stopped in the normal game state, the control to the normal game state is maintained.

[Combinations of lottery roles]
Next, with reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the combination of the lottery object combination and the number of determination values read as the lottery object role in the internal lottery will be described. In FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, “the name of the lottery subject” and the “combination of lottery subject” corresponding to the name are shown by the left two columns, and “gaming state” is indicated from the third column on the left. It is shown. The numerical value in the column where the lottery target role intersects with the gaming state indicates that the lottery target role is read in the internal lottery when the lottery target role is in the gaming state, and indicates the number of determination values used in the internal lottery of the lottery target role. 7 and 8, the number of determination values is, for example, the number of determination values when the setting value is 1, but the number of determination values when the setting value is 2 to 6 is also stored in the ROM 41b so as to be specified. In addition, a cross in the column where the lottery target role and the gaming state intersect indicates that the lottery target role is not read in the internal lottery when the lottery target role is in the gaming state, or is not won even if read. .

  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 “413” is set as the number of determination values (weak strawberry 1 in the normal gaming state in FIG. 7) is 413/65536.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously as lottery target combinations and can be won in duplicate. In the following, by indicating “+” between winning combinations, it indicates that they are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination and the number of determination values regarding the special combination / small combination in the general gaming state.

  When the gaming state is one of the normal gaming state and RT1 to RT4, weak strawberry 1, weak strawberry 2, weak strawberry 3, weak strawberry 4, strong strawberry 1, strong strawberry 2, strong strawberry 3, strong strawberry 4 Push order melon 1, Push order melon 2, Push order melon 3, Push order melon 4, Push order melon 5, 12 sheets melon 1, 12 sheets melon 2, 12 sheets melon 3, 12 sheets melon 4, weak grapes 1, Weak grape 2, weak grape 3, weak grape 4, strong grape 1, strong grape 2, strong grape 3, strong grape 4, one piece 1, one piece 2, one piece 3, one piece 4, SB, RB, BB3, BB2, and BB1 are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as subject for internal lottery. As described above, each of RT2 and RT4 conceptually includes a single bonus. The numerical value in parentheses in the figure indicates the number of determination values in the single bonus in which the number of determination values different from RT2 or RT4 is set.

  Weak strawberry 1 refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry. The weak strawberry 2 refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry + RB. The weak strawberry 3 refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry + BB3. The weak strawberry 4 refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry + BB2. The strong strawberry 1 is a lottery target role for reading out a strawberry + 1 sheet role. The strong strawberry 2 refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry + 1 sheet role + RB. The strong strawberry 3 refers to a lottery target role for reading strawberry + 1 sheet role + BB3. The strong strawberry 4 is a lottery target role that reads strawberry + 1 sheet combination + BB2.

  The push order melon 1 is a lottery target combination that reads out melon 1 + melon 4. The push order melon 2 is a lottery target combination that reads out melon 1 + melon 3. The push order melon 3 is a lottery target combination that reads out melon 1 + melon 2. The pushing order melon 4 refers to a lottery target combination that reads out the melon 1. The pushing order melon 5 is a lottery target combination that reads out melon 1 + melon 3 + melon 4.

  The 12-sheet melon 1 means a lottery target role for reading out melon 1 + grape + strawberry. The 12-sheet melon 2 refers to a lottery target for reading out melon 1 + grape + strawberry + RB. The 12-sheet melon 3 refers to a lottery target role for reading out melon 1 + grape + strawberry + BB3. The 12-sheet melon 4 is a lottery target for reading out melon 1 + grape + strawberry + BB2.

  The weak grape 1 is a lottery target role for reading grapes. The weak grape 2 is a lottery target combination that reads grape + RB. The weak grape 3 is a lottery target combination that reads grape + BB3. The weak grape 4 refers to a lottery target combination that reads grape + BB2. The strong grape 1 is a lottery target combination that reads out the grape + 1 combination. The strong grape 2 refers to a lottery target combination that reads grape + 1 + 1 combination + RB. The strong grape 3 is a lottery target combination that reads grape + 1 combination + BB3. The strong grape 4 refers to a lottery target combination that reads grape + 1 sheet combination + BB2.

  One-piece combination 1 is a lottery target combination that reads out a single-piece combination. The one-piece combination 2 is a lottery target combination that reads out a single-piece combination + RB. The single winning combination 3 is a lottery target winning combination that reads out the single winning combination + BB3. The one-piece combination 4 is a lottery target combination that reads out the one-piece combination + BB2.

  When the game state is RT inside, weak strawberry 1, strong strawberry 1, push order melon 1, push order melon 2, push order melon 3, push order melon 4, push order melon 5, 12 sheets melon 1, weak grape 1, strong grape 1, and 1-sheet combination 1 are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as targeted combinations for internal lottery.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination and the number of determination values regarding the re-game combination in the general gaming state.

  When the gaming state is the normal gaming state, normal replay, push order promotion replay 1, push order promotion replay 2, push order promotion replay 3, push order promotion replay 4, push order promotion replay 5, push order promotion replay 6, The BAR temporary play 1, the BAR temporary play 2, the BAR temporary play 3, the BAR temporary play 4, and the BAR replay are the targets of the internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as the target roles of the internal lottery.

  The normal replay refers to a lottery target role for reading a normal lip. The push order promotion replay 1 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + promotion lip + templipe e. The push order promotion replay 2 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + promotion lip + entry lip + temple lip e. The push order promotion replay 3 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + promotion lip + falling lip + temple lip e. The push order promotion replay 4 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + promotion lip + temp lip a + temp lip e. The push order promotion replay 5 is a lottery target combination that reads normal lip + promotion lip + temp lip b + temp lip e. The push order promotion replay 6 is a lottery target combination that reads out normal lip + promotion lip + templip lip c + temple lip e.

  The BAR temporary play 1 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + tempe lip a + tempe lip b + tempe lip c + tempe lip d + tempe lip e. The BAR temporary play 2 refers to a lottery target role for reading normal lip + templipa a + templipip b + templipip c + templipip d + templipip e + RB. The BAR temporary play 3 is a lottery target combination that reads out normal lip + tempe lip a + tempe lip b + tempe lip c + tempe lip d + tempe lip e + BB3. The BAR temporary play 4 is a lottery target combination for reading normal lip + templipa + tenpelipb + templipip c + templipip d + templipip e + BB2. The BAR replay is a lottery target combination that reads normal lip + BAR lip + templip lip a + templip lip b + templip lip c + temp lip d + temp lip e + temp lip f.

  When the gaming state is any of RT1, RT2, RT4, and internal medium RT, normal replay, BAR TEMPLE PLAY 1, BAR TEMPER PLAY 2, BAR TEMPER PLAY 3, BAR TEMPLY PLAY 4, and BAR PLAY are internal lotteries. It becomes a target and is sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery. As described above, each of RT2 and RT4 conceptually includes a single bonus.

  When the gaming state is RT3, normal replay, push order maintenance replay 1, push order maintenance replay 2, push order maintenance replay 3, push order maintenance replay 4, push order maintenance replay 5, push order entry replay 1, push order entry Replay 2, Push Order Entry Replay 3, Push Order Entry Replay 4, BAR Temper Replay 1, BAR Temper Replay 2, BAR Temper Replay 3, BAR Temper Replay 4, and BAR Replay are subject to internal lottery and are subject to internal lottery. Read sequentially.

  The push order maintenance replay 1 is a lottery target role that reads promotion lip + falling lip + templip lip c + templip lip d + temple lip e. The push order maintaining replay 2 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + promotion lip + falling lip + templip lip c + templip lip d + temple lip e. The push order maintaining replay 3 is a lottery target role for reading promotion lip + rush lip + falling lip + templip lip c + templip lip d + temple lip e. The push order maintenance replay 4 is a lottery target role for reading promotion lip + falling lip + templipa a + templipip c + templipip d + templipip e. The pushing order maintaining replay 5 is a lottery target role for reading promotion lip + falling lip + templip lip b + templip lip c + templip lip d + temple lip e.

  The push order rush replay 1 is a lottery target role that reads rush lip + falling lip. The push order rush replay 2 is a lottery target role for reading rush lip + falling lip + templip b. The push order rush replay 3 is a lottery target combination that reads rush lip + falling lip + templip lip c. The push order rush replay 4 is a lottery target role for reading rush lip + falling lip + templipa.

Next, the RB lottery target combination and the number of determination values in BB will be described.
In the case of RB in BB, strawberry, BB strong strawberry, 12-sheet melon 1, BB melon, and 8-sheet melon are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as targets for internal lottery.

  A strawberry is a lottery target for reading out a strawberry. The BB strong strawberry is a lottery target role for reading strawberry + melon 2. The 12-sheet melon 1 means a lottery target role for reading out melon 1 + grape + strawberry. The BB melon is a lottery target combination that reads out melon 3 + melon 4 + grape + 1 sheet combination. The eight-sheet melon is a lottery target for reading out the melon 1.

Next, an RB lottery target combination and the number of determination values in non-BB will be described.
When the gaming state is RB in a non-BB state, strawberry, left melon, middle right melon, 12-sheet melon 1, and strong grape 1 are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as target roles for internal lottery. The left melon is a lottery target for reading out melon 1 + melon 3 + melon 4. The middle right melon is a lottery target for reading out melon 1 + melon 2.

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

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

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

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

  Also, RB, BB2, and BB3 can be won at the same time as a small combination or a re-playing combination. For example, when winning a strawberry, the ratio of winning simultaneously in any one of RB, BB2, and BB3 is stronger than in strawberry 1 to 4 than when winning in any one of weak strawberries 1-4. The number of determination values for each of the weak strawberries 1 to 4 and the strong strawberries 1 to 4 is set so that the value when one of the four is won is higher. As will be described later, different reel control is performed when the weak strawberries 1 to 4 are won and when the strong strawberries 1 to 4 are won, so the player can select one of RB, BB2, and BB3 from the reel control contents. The possibility of winning simultaneously can be predicted.

  Moreover, when winning a grape, the ratio of winning simultaneously in any of RB, BB2, and BB3 is higher than in the case of winning in any one of weak grapes 1-4. The number of determination values for each of the weak grapes 1 to 4 and the strong grapes 1 to 4 is set so that the value when one of the four is won is higher. As will be described later, since different reel control is performed when the weak grapes 1 to 4 are won and when the strong grapes 1 to 4 are won, the player can select one of RB, BB2, and BB3 from the reel control contents. The possibility of winning simultaneously can be predicted.

  In addition, when winning strawberry or grape, the percentage of winning simultaneously for RB, BB2, and BB3 is better when winning strawberry than when winning vine. The number of determination values is set so as to increase.

  In the general gaming state, as shown in FIG. 7, each of the push order melon 1 to the push order melon 5 is set to “2305”, and any one of the push order melon 1 to the push order melon 5 is 2305 × 5 / In order to win with a probability of 65536 = 111525/65536, the number of determination values is set so as to win with a higher probability than other lottery target roles.

  During the single bonus, for example, as indicated by the numerical value in parentheses, the number of determination values of the push order melon 1 is set to “2306” which is 1 larger than the normal gaming state. In this way, the winning combination probability of the small role is not improved significantly even if it is controlled to the single bonus by making the SB winning, but it is controlled to RT2 when the SB winning is made in any of the normal gaming state, RT1, RT3. Is done. For this reason, it can be said that the game progress is more advantageous for the player if the merit of winning the SB is small, but rather it is controlled to the normal gaming state where it can be missed and promoted to RT3 by the promotion lip winning. The number of determination values in the single bonus is not limited to that shown in FIG. 7, but may be set so that the winning probability of at least one small role is higher than that in the normal gaming state. That's fine.

  Next, paying attention to the number of determination values of the re-gamer in FIG. 8, the winning probabilities of the re-gamer are compared for each gaming state. In the normal gaming state, “2734” is determined as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, and “1020” is determined as the number of determination values when any of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 is read. “98” as the number of determination values when “1” is read, “8” as the number of determination values when one of the BAR template replays 2 to 4 is read, and “4” as the number of determination values when the BAR replay is read. "Is set. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay in the normal gaming state is 8980/65536. In addition, the probability of winning one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 that may be promoted to RT3 from the normal gaming state is 1020 × 6/65536 = 6120/65536.

  In RT1 and RT2, “8856” is determined as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, “98” is determined as the number of determination values when the BAR template play 1 is read, and any of the BAR template replays 2 to 4 is selected. “8” is set as the number of determination values when read, and “4” is set as the number of determination values when BAR replay is read. Therefore, the probability of winning either replay at RT1 or RT2 is 8982/65536. It should be noted that RT1 and RT2 are set so as not to win a promotion lip or a rushing lip for shifting to RT3 or RT4.

  In RT3, “715” is determined as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, and “6586” is determined as the number of determination values when any of the push order maintaining replays 1 to 5 is read. “3500” as the number of determination values when any one of 4 is read, “98” as the number of determination values when BAR template play 1 is read, and any of BAR template plays 2 to 4 being read “8” is set as the number of determination values, and “4” is set as the number of determination values when the BAR replay is read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT3 is 47771/65536. In addition, the probability of winning one of the push order maintenance replays 1 to 5 and the push order entry replays 1 to 4 that may be dropped from RT3 to the normal gaming state is (6586 × 5) + (3500 × 4) / 65536 = 46930/65536. In addition, the probability of winning one of the push order entry replays 1 to 4 that may be entered from RT3 to RT4 is 3500 × 4/65536 = 14000/65536.

  In RT4, “47836” is read as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, and “98” is read as the number of determination values when the BAR template play 1 is read, and any one of the BAR template replays 2 to 4 is read. “8” is set as the number of determination values at that time, and “4” is set as the number of determination values when the BAR replay is read out. Therefore, the probability of winning either replay at RT4 is 47962/65536.

  In the internal RT, “17000” is set as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, and “98” is set as the number of determination values when the BAR template play 1 is read. “8” is set as the number of determination values when read, and “4” is set as the number of determination values when BAR replay is read. Therefore, the probability of winning either replay at RT4 is 17126/65536.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, the probability that any one of the replays is won is set to be higher than that in the normal gaming state, RT1 to RT2, when it is RT3, RT4, and internal RT. Has been. Therefore, it can be said that RT3, RT4, and internal RT are advantageous for the player in that the winning probability of replay is higher than that in the normal gaming state, RT1 to RT2.

  Further, in RT3, although the winning probability of replay is high, the winning probability of falling lip is also high. Therefore, when not controlled by the AT described later, the RT3 is maintained, and the rushing lip is won and the RT4 is controlled. Is configured to be difficult. On the other hand, control of RT4 is maintained until 50 games are consumed. Therefore, it can be said that RT4 is an advantageous gaming state over RT3.

  In addition, when it is RT in the inside, it is set so that the winning probability of replay that is drawn preferentially over the bonus in the reel control is lower than that in the case of RT4 or the like, so that it is RT4. Compared with the case where the same replay winning probability is set, the ratio of winning the winning bonus can be increased.

  In the case of RB in BB, the number of determination values of 12 melons 1 including melon 1 is set to “59578”, and it is set to win with a high probability of 59578/65536.

  For non-BB RB, the number of judgment values for left melon and middle right melon including melon 1 is set to “32604”, and each of the left melon and middle right melon is won with high probability of 32604/65536 It is set to be.

  When winning of any combination or combination of combinations is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination of combinations or combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set.

  Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. In addition, when a special role + general role is won, a special role winning flag indicating that the special role is won is set in the special role storage work, and a general role winning indicating that the general role is won Set the flag in the general role storage work. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or winning combination is won, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

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

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

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

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

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of frames to be pulled in at each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) per reel are defined, and these areas are set to 0 to 20 (see FIG. 3) is assigned.

  On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is also 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel. Therefore, symbols 1 to 21 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of drawn frames by area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of drawn frames by area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

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

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

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

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

  If any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively, the area number of the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. And the number of drawn frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired frames.

  Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of drawn frames until it is stopped is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. Thereby, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of frames to be drawn in from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 The lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel).

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

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

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

  If a special role has been carried over from before the previous game and a small role (such as a strawberry) is won, or if a special role is won at the same time as a simultaneous winning role, the winning small role will be 4 frames on the winning line. The number of draws is determined so that the maximum number of draws can be drawn in the range, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn into the winning line in the range of up to 4 frames, the selected special role is 4 in the winning line. A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so that the maximum number of frames can be drawn in the range of frames is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, Control is performed to align and stop them, and a winning combination that has not been won will be controlled to be stopped within the 4-frame pull-in range.

  That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. As a result, after winning a small role and then winning a special role, the special role is won, and compared to the case where the special role is preferentially won, Since the special combination can be won, the player's medal can be increased as much as possible before the special combination is won, and reel control advantageous to the player is performed. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the small combination.

  Next, in the case where a re-playing role is elected when the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when the special role and re-playing role are won simultaneously, the winning re-playing role is placed on the winning line. A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible in the range of four frames is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  When a plurality of types of re-game players are won simultaneously (for example, push order promotion replay 1), as shown in FIGS. Control is performed so that the determined re-playing combination is stopped on the winning line in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  In the present embodiment, among the three left reels 2L to 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. Further, in the present embodiment, the forward pressing refers to 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.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 is won.

  For example, when the push forward promotion replay 1 is elected, if it is operated by an operation procedure that becomes a forward push, the control for stopping the combination of the promoted rep in one of the winning lines in the winning replay. When the operation procedure is other than forward pressing, the normal lip combination is controlled so as to be aligned with any winning line and stopped.

  In addition, when the push order promotion replay 2 is won, if it is operated by the operation procedure that pushes forward, the combination of the promotion lip in the selected replay is stopped by aligning with any winning line. When the control is performed and the operation procedure other than the forward pinching operation is performed, the control is performed so that the combination of the normal lip is aligned with any pay line and stopped.

  Similarly, when any one of the push order promotion replays 3 to 6 is won, the player is operated according to an operation procedure of a predetermined push order determined according to the type of the push order promotion replay selected. In such a case, control is performed so that the combination of promotion lip is aligned with any winning line and stopped, and if the operation procedure is not in a predetermined order, the normal lip combination is set to any winning line. Control to stop them together.

  As described above, different operation procedures are set for each type of push-order promotion replay selected as the operation procedure for winning the promotion lip and promoting it to RT3. For this reason, even if one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 is won in the normal gaming state, the promotion replies have a probability of only 1/6 unless the type of the push order promotion replay that has been won can be specified. Can be prevented from being controlled by RT3, and a normal lip is won with a probability of 5/6 and the normal gaming state is maintained. As a result, when not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, it is difficult to win the promotion lip so that it is not controlled to RT3 as much as possible. Can be controlled.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining reel control when one of the pressing order maintaining replays 1 to 5 is won.

  For example, when the push order maintaining replay 1 is won, and it is operated by an operation procedure that becomes a forward push, the control for stopping the combination of promoted lips in one of the winning lines in the selected replay is stopped. When the operation procedure other than forward pressing is performed, control is performed to stop the combination of the falling lip on any pay line.

  In addition, when the push order maintaining replay 2 is won, if it is operated by the operation procedure that pushes in order, the combination of the promoted rep in the selected replay is aligned with any winning line and stopped. When the control is performed and the operation procedure other than the forward pinching operation is performed, the combination of the falling lip is aligned with any winning line and stopped.

  Similarly, when any one of the push order maintaining replays 3 to 5 is won, the player is operated according to an operation procedure having a predetermined push order determined in accordance with the type of the push order maintaining replay being won. In such a case, control is performed so that the combination of promotion lip is aligned with any winning line and stopped, and if the operation procedure is not in a predetermined order, the combination of falling lip is set to any winning line. Control to stop them together.

  In this way, as an operation procedure for winning the promotion lip and maintaining RT3, and an operation procedure for winning the fall lip and falling to the normal gaming state, for each type of push order maintenance replay selected , Different operating procedures are set. For this reason, in RT3, when one of the push order maintenance replays is won, unless the type of the push order maintenance replay that has been won can be specified, the promotion lip is awarded only with a probability of 1/5. RT3 cannot be maintained, and a fall lip is won with a probability of 4/5 to fall into the normal gaming state. Thus, when not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, even if controlled by RT3, it is easy to win the fall lip and control is performed so that the RT3 is not maintained as much as possible, while when controlled by the AT, It is possible to control so that the RT3 can be intentionally maintained by winning the promotion lip.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when one of the push order rush replays 1 to 4 is won.

  For example, when the push forward rush replay 1 is won, and it is operated by an operation procedure that becomes a forward push, the control for stopping the combination of the rush lip among the winning replays aligned with any winning line. When the operation procedure other than forward pressing is performed, control is performed to stop the combination of the falling lip on any pay line.

  In addition, when the push order rush replay 2 is won, if it is operated by an operation procedure that makes a squeeze push, the combination of the rush lip in the selected replay is aligned with any winning line and stopped. When the control is performed and the operation procedure other than the forward pinching operation is performed, the combination of the falling lip is aligned with any winning line and stopped.

  Similarly, when the push order rush replay 3 or 4 is selected, if it is operated according to an operation procedure having a predetermined push order determined according to the type of the push order rush replay being won, , Control to stop the combination of rush lip aligned with any winning line, and if it is operated with an operation procedure other than the predetermined push order, stop the combination of falling lip aligned with any winning line To control.

  In this way, as the operation procedure for making the entry lip a prize and entering the RT 4 and the operation procedure for making the fall lip a prize and fall into the normal gaming state, for each type of the push order entry replay selected , Different operating procedures are set. For this reason, when one of the push order rush replays is won in RT3, unless the type of the push order rush replay that has been won can be specified, the rush lip is awarded only with a probability of 1/4. It is configured to fall into the normal gaming state by winning a fall lip with a probability of 3/4. As a result, when it is not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, it is difficult to win the entry lip so that it is not controlled to the RT4 as much as possible. When the control is performed by the AT while being controlled so as not to be maintained, it is possible to control the RT 4 so as to win the rush lip.

  Further, when any one of the BAR temporary plays 1 to 4 is won, the winning line L1 to L4 and the lower stage of the reel 2L, the lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R while winning any of the selected replays. That is, reel control is performed in which two “black BARs” are aligned on any one of the lower lines extending over the symbols arranged in the lower stage.

  In addition, when BAR replay is won, within the range of the number of frames that can be drawn, the “black BAR” is stopped at any of the winning lines L1 to L4 and reel control is performed to win the BAR lip, and the BAR lip is won If it is not possible to win, one of the winning lines L1 to L4 and the lower line will be selected in the same manner as when one of the BAR templey replays 1 to 4 is won while winning one of the winning replays. The reel control is performed so that two “black BARs” are aligned together.

  Next, when multiple types of small roles are won simultaneously (such as a strawberry + 1-number role), the small role with a large number of payouts has a reel control that is drawn into the winning line preferentially over the small number with a small number of payouts. Done.

  As a case where a plurality of types of small roles are simultaneously elected, for example, when any one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is won, as shown in FIG. Different reel control is performed according to the operation procedure.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when one of the pushing order melons 1 to 5 is won.

  For example, when the push order melon 1 is won, and if it is operated according to the operation procedure of the forward push, the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” is stopped in any of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4. When the operation procedure is other than forward pressing, control is performed to stop the “melon” of the reel to be stopped in response to the stop operation. That is, when the push order melon 1 is won and the operation is performed in the order of the push operation, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops at the three pay lines L1, L3, and L4. 12 is paid out, but when operated by an operation procedure other than forward pushing, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops only on the pay line L2, so that only 4 medals are paid out. Also, when the push order melon 1 is won, and if it is operated according to the operation procedure of the forward push, the “melon” of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R is stopped at any of the upper, middle, and lower stages. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than forward pressing is used, reel control is performed to stop the “melon” of the corresponding reel in the upper stage.

  In addition, when the push order melon 2 is won, the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” is stopped on any of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4 when operated in the operation procedure of pushing forward. If the operation procedure is other than the forward pinching operation, control is performed to stop the “melon” of the reel to be stopped in response to the stop operation. In other words, when the push order melon 2 is won and operated by the operation procedure of pushing forward, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops at the three winning lines L1, L3, L4. When twelve medals are paid out, when operated by an operation procedure other than the forward push, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops only at the winning line L2, so that four medals are paid out. stay. Further, when the push order melon 2 is elected, if it is operated by an operation procedure that pushes forward, the “melon” of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R is stopped at either the upper, middle, or lower level. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than the forward pinching operation is used, reel control is performed to stop the “melon” of the corresponding reel in the upper stage.

  Similarly, when any of the push order melons 3 to 5 is elected, when it is operated according to an operation procedure having a predetermined push order determined according to the type of the push order melon being won. Is a control that stops the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” on any of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4, pays out 12 medals, and is operated in an operating procedure other than a predetermined pushing order. Controls the “melon” of the middle reel 2C to stop only on the pay line L2 and pays out four medals, and the “melon” of the reel to be stopped corresponding to the stop operation of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R. "Is stopped at the upper stage.

  As described above, as an operation procedure for stopping the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” in any of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4 and paying out 12 medals, Different operating procedures are set for each type. For this reason, when one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is won, the winning lines L1, L3, and L4 can only be 1/5 of the probability unless the type of the push order melon being won can be specified. One cannot stop paying out 12 medals by stopping the symbol combination of “Mellon-Mellon-Mellon”, and the “Melon” on the middle reel 2C is stopped only on the winning line L2 with a probability of 4/5. Only 4 medals are paid out. As a result, when one of the pushing order melons 1 to 5 is won, only four medals are paid out as much as possible when not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, and intentionally won when controlled by the AT. It is possible to stop the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” in any of the lines L1, L3, and L4, and control so that 12 medals are paid out.

  When one of the 12 melons 1 to 4 is selected, regardless of the operation procedure, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped at the three winning lines L1, L3, and L4, and the winning line L1, Reel control is performed in which the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” is stopped at either L3 or L4, and 12 medals are paid out.

  Next, the reel control when winning one of the weak strawberries 1 to 4, the strong strawberries 1 to 4, the weak grapes 1 to 4, and the strong grapes 1 to 4 will be described.

  For example, when any one of the weak strawberries 1 to 4 or the weak grapes 1 to 4 is won, the combination of symbols constituting the winning strawberry or grape is selected within the winning line L2 Control to stop at any one of L4, that is, control to stop “strawberry” or “grape” at the upper or lower level as much as possible when focusing on the left reel 2L.

  On the other hand, when the strong strawberries 1 to 4 or the strong grapes 1 to 4 are won, the winning combination line L1 is stopped within the range of the number of drawn frames. Control, that is, control for stopping “strawberry” or “grape” in the middle as much as possible when focusing on the left reel 2L.

  As explained using FIG. 7, when winning a strawberry, the ratio of winning simultaneously in any of RB, BB2, and BB3 wins in any of the weak strawberries 1-4. The number of judgment values for each of the weak strawberries 1 to 4 and the strong strawberries 1 to 4 is set to be higher than when the strong strawberries 1 to 4 are selected. When winning a grape, the ratio of winning simultaneously in any one of RB, BB2, and BB3 is stronger grapes 1-4 than when winning any one of weak grapes 1-4 The number of determination values for each of the weak grapes 1 to 4 and the strong grapes 1 to 4 is set so that the one when one of them is won is higher.

  For this reason, when strawberry or grape has won a prize, the “strawberry” or “grape” on the left reel 2L is stopped at the middle stage, rather than when it is stopped at the upper or lower stage, RB, BB2 , And BB3 are highly elected at the same time, so the player's expectation can be improved.

  Moreover, as demonstrated using FIG. 7, when winning a strawberry or grape, the ratio which is simultaneously elected in either RB, BB2, and BB3 is more than when winning a grape, The number of judgment values is set so that it is higher when winning a strawberry.

  For this reason, even when “Strawberry” or “Grape” on the left reel 2L stops at the middle stage and wins a strawberry or grape, the one when winning the strawberry is RB, BB2, and BB3. Since the ratio of winning simultaneously to either is high, the player's expectation can be improved.

  Next, the reel control when one of the left melon and the middle right melon is won in the non-BB RB will be described.

  For example, when the left melon is won and the left reel 2L is operated in accordance with the operation procedure for first stopping, the symbol combination “melon-melon-melon” is stopped on the winning line L1, and the left reel When operated in the operating procedure for first stopping other than 2L, control is performed to stop the symbol combination “melon-melon-melon” in the winning line L2. That is, when the left melon is won and the left reel 2L is operated in the first stop procedure, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops at the two winning lines L3 and L4. 12 is paid out, but when operated in the operating procedure that stops the reels other than the left reel 2L for the first time, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops only on the winning line L2, so that 8 medals are paid out. Stay on.

  In addition, when the middle right melon is elected, if the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is operated according to the operation procedure for first stopping, the symbol combination “melon-melon-melon” is displayed on the winning line L1. When the operation is performed in accordance with the operation procedure of stopping and the first stop of the left reel 2L, control is performed to stop the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” on the winning line L2. In other words, when the middle right melon is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is operated according to the operation procedure for first stopping, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C becomes the two winning lines L3 and L4. In order to stop, twelve medals are paid out, but when operated by the operation procedure of first stopping the left reel 2L, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops only on the winning line L2, and thus the medal Will only be paid out.

  As described above, in the non-BB RB, when the left melon is won as an operation procedure for stopping the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” on the winning line L1 and paying out 12 medals. Different operating procedures are set depending on whether the middle-right melon is selected. For this reason, unless it is possible to specify whether the left melon is won or the middle right melon is won, the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” is placed on the winning line L1 only with a probability of 1/2. The medals cannot be paid out and 12 medals cannot be paid out, and the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” is stopped on the winning line L2 with a probability of 1/2 and only 8 medals are paid out. Yes. On the other hand, RB in non-BB is ended by winning four times. For this reason, according to the operation procedure in RB in non-BB, the net increase number in the said RB can be varied, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when BB strong strawberry is won in RB in BB, reel control that stops the symbol combination of strawberry and melon 2 on the winning line is performed. It is. For this reason, when BB strong strawberry is won in RB in BB, and both strawberry and melon 2 are missed, “white 7” of each reel is stopped in the middle in the range of the number of drawable frames. Reel control is performed. Thereby, in RB in BB, when BB strong strawberry is won, reel control is performed so that "white 7-white 7-white 7" can be stopped on the winning line L1.

  Moreover, in RB in BB, the case where it does not win any winning combination from the number of determination values may be lost. If the RB in the BB is lost, reel control is performed to stop the “black BAR” of each reel in the middle within the range of the number of drawable frames. As a result, when the RB in the BB is disengaged, the reel control is performed so that “black BAR−black BAR−black BAR” can be stopped on the winning line L1.

  In the RB in the BB, when “white 7-white 7-white 7” or “black BAR-black BAR-black BAR” is stopped on the winning line L1, an AT lottery is performed as described later.

[Processing by the main control unit 41]
Next, processing executed by the main control unit 41 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the slot machine 1, the game is progressed by repeatedly performing the game process one game at a time. For this purpose, the game must be in a state where the game can be progressed first.

  In order to be able to advance the game, for example, the set value work is stored in the set value work with the set value in the normal range with the main control unit 41 including the main CPU 41a activated, and the data stored in the RAM 41c. The condition is that there is no abnormality. When the game is ready to proceed, game processing is repeated in the slot machine 1 game by game. Hereinafter, each game in the slot machine 1 will be described.

  The “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, a period from when the start switch 7 is operated to when the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Since the setting of the bet number before the operation of No. 7 and the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are performed after the reels 2L, 2C and 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense. And

  The game control process is also executed after the power is turned on and a predetermined boot process is performed, or immediately after the setting is changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. When the processing of one game is started, first, the number of bets is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 4, and operating the start switch 7 to substantially change the game. BET processing for instructing the start is performed.

  If the player has won a replay in the previous game, the same bet number as the previous game is automatically set by the replay game flag (the replay game flag is erased at this stage). In the BET process, every time a bet number is set, a BET command that can specify the number of medals used for setting the bet number is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  When the number of bets is set by BET processing and the start switch 7 is operated, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, and winnings for each combination determined according to the gaming state are allowed based on the extracted random number value. An internal lottery process for performing an internal lottery such as determining whether to perform or not is performed. In the internal lottery process, an internal winning command indicating the setting status of the winning flag set in the RAM 41c according to the lottery result is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  Further, in the internal lottery process, when one of BB1 to BB3 and RB is won, a process for controlling to the internal medium RT (for example, setting the value of the internal medium RT flag to the value of the game state flag). Done.

  When the internal lottery process ends, the reel rotation process is performed next. In the reel rotation process, the reel motor 32L is set on condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the previous game. , 32C, 32R are driven, and rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started.

  When a predetermined condition (detection of the reference position by the reel sensors 33SL, 33SC, 33SR after the rotation speed reaches a constant speed) is established from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R Is enabled. Thereafter, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by the player, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R corresponding to the operated stop switches are stopped, and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped. . The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with respect to an example in which the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switch. For example, whether or not the stop switch has been operated when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation. Regardless of this, the rotating reel may be forcibly stopped.

  In the reel rotation process, a reel rotation command for notifying the start of reel rotation is transmitted to the effect control board 90 when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started, and rotation of any one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Each time, a reel stop command capable of specifying the area number of the corresponding stop operation position of the corresponding reel is transmitted to the effect control board 90 to determine which reel has been stopped.

  When the driving of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, a winning determination process for determining whether or not any of the symbols shown in FIG. 5A is derived and displayed on the winning line in the display result at the time of stopping. Is done. If it is determined in this winning determination process that any combination has been won, various processes corresponding to the winnings generated on the game control board 40 are performed.

  In the winning determination process, after the winning determination is made, a winning determination command capable of specifying the presence / absence of the winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out is sent to the effect control board 90. In the winning determination process, when it is determined that any one of BB1 to BB3 and RB has been won, a process for controlling the corresponding bonus (for example, a bonus value corresponding to the value of the gaming state flag is set) Etc.) are performed.

  In addition, in the winning determination process in any of RT1, normal gaming state, and RT3, when it is determined that SB has been won, a process for controlling to RT2 (for example, the value of RT2 is set as the value of the gaming state flag) Etc.) are performed. Further, in the winning determination process in the normal gaming state, when it is determined that the promotion lip has been won, a process for controlling to RT3 (for example, setting the value of RT3 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. Further, in the winning determination process in RT3, when it is determined that a winning lip is won, a process for controlling to RT4 (for example, setting the value of RT4 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. Further, in the winning determination process in RT3, when it is determined that the fall lip has been won, a process for controlling to the normal gaming state (for example, setting the value of the normal gaming state to the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. .

  In addition, when it is determined that no winnings have occurred in RT1, RT2, and RT3 and the special outcome is stopped in any of the winning lines L1 to L4, it is for controlling to the normal gaming state. Processing (for example, setting the value of the normal gaming state to the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the number of payouts set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 34b is driven to pay out an excess number of medals from the medal payout opening 9.

  Also, in the payout process, when the payout of medals is started by payout of winnings or credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets), a payout start command for notifying the start of payout of medals is sent to the effect control board 90. When the medal payout by winning and winning the credit is completed, a payout end command for notifying the end of the medal payout is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  In the payout process, a bonus end determination process for determining whether or not a bonus end condition corresponding to the bonus is satisfied during the bonus is performed as various processes not related to winning.

  In the bonus end determination process, when it is determined that the bonus end condition is satisfied, a process for controlling to RT1 (for example, setting the value of the RT1 flag as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  Also, in the payout process during RT4, the number of games digested during RT4 (including games controlled by SB winning and single bonus) is countably specified, and whether the number of games digested reaches 50 games. When it is determined whether or not 50 games have been reached, a process for controlling to the normal gaming state (for example, setting the value of the normal gaming state to the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  In the payout process, the game state of the next game (RT1 to RT4, whether it is a normal game state, internal RT, BB, non-BB RB, etc.) ) That can specify a game state command is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

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

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 shifts the game state among RT1 to RT4, internal RT, the normal game state, and the bonus, and the progress of the game is indicated. In response, a command is transmitted to the effect control board 90. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 performs various processes based on the command received from the game control board 40.

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

  In the sub-control unit 91, an interrupt for controlling the progress of the effect is generated at a predetermined time interval (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the timer interrupt flag of the RAM 91c is set to the ON state by the reset / interrupt controller. Then, the effect control interruption process is executed. In the effect control interrupt process, the contents of the internal register are saved, the effect backup process is executed, and when the sub control unit 91 is restarted, the data required for restoring the control state before the restart is backed up. Is done.

  Further, command analysis processing for analyzing various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 is executed, and predetermined effect control processing is executed. By this effect control process, various game effects such as displaying images on the liquid crystal display 51 and the liquid crystal display device 71 and generating sound from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 are provided. Done. Image element data and moving image data for performing a game effect are stored in a predetermined ROM.

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

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

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

  In the effect control process executed in the effect control interrupt process, the sub control unit 91 performs an AT control process for controlling the effect state to the AT according to the game state and the like, and a game effect and a navigation effect according to the game state and the like. A game effect execution process for execution is performed.

[AT lottery processing]
The sub-control unit 91 performs an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control the AT by executing an AT lottery process included in the AT control process. In the AT lottery process, it is determined based on a command from the main control unit 41 whether or not a predetermined AT lottery condition is satisfied, and when the AT lottery is satisfied, the AT lottery is executed. 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 stock by 1, the game is controlled by the AT while the game is consumed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50), and 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 example of an AT lottery condition that triggers execution of AT lottery. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an example of the AT lottery when the AT lottery condition is satisfied. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining an example of a table referred to in the navigation stock number lottery in the AT lottery.

  As the AT lottery conditions, as shown in FIG. 13, first to eighth conditions are set. The first AT lottery condition is that when the game state is other than the bonus and other than the internal RT, the special line is stopped in any of the winning lines L1 to L4, the single winning combination, or “Melon” in the winning line L1. It is established by any one of the melon winnings due to the stop of the symbol combination “-melon-melon”. When the first AT lottery condition is satisfied, a navigation grant lottery is performed as an AT lottery.

  In the present embodiment, when navigation stock is assigned in the navigation grant lottery and the next AT is controlled, a message such as “next AT control confirmation” is displayed during the previous AT control. 71. However, the condition for this notification is the case where the navigation stock is given by the navigation grant lottery based on the establishment of the first AT lottery condition. This is a case where AT control is performed. In addition, the aspect which alert | reports that control to next AT was decided is not restricted above, For example, it may be made on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51, or the alert | report by the effect of the light by effect effect LED52, or In addition, notification by sound production by the speakers 53 and 54 may be performed, or may be performed by other notification means.

  In addition, the first AT lottery condition may be satisfied by stopping special appearance, winning a single winning combination, winning SB, or winning one winning combination. In addition, the first AT lottery condition may be established by winning one of the 12 melons 1 to 4 that triggers the “melon” of the middle reel 2C to be stopped in the middle stage.

  The navigation grant lottery is performed according to the winning probability corresponding to the probability mode controlled by the sub-control unit 91. The probability mode refers to a mode for specifying the probability of determining that the number of navigation stocks is to be given in the navigation grant lottery. In the present embodiment, the bonus probability is controlled to a high probability mode with a high probability of winning for 50 games after the BB1 is completed, and after the high probability mode ends, the winning probability is higher than that of the high probability mode. Is controlled to a low normal mode. Note that when a bonus is won again when the probability mode is in the high probability mode, regardless of the number of games won in the high probability mode and the type of bonus won, 50 bonus games will be consumed after the bonus ends. Controlled to high probability mode.

  Referring to FIG. 14, in the first AT lottery condition, the AT winning probability is set to be different between the normal mode and the high probability mode. Further, even in the normal mode, the AT winning probability is set to be different according to the number of AT continuations during non-AT control and AT control, and even during AT control. For example, in the navigation grant lottery when the first AT lottery condition is satisfied, it is determined that the number of navigation stocks is given with a probability of 1 to 16% in the normal mode and with a probability of 20% in the high probability mode. Is done. In normal mode, the probability is 1% in the case of non-AT control, whereas in the case of AT control, it is determined that the number of navigation stocks will be given with a probability of 1-16% according to the number of AT continuations. Is done. More specifically, during AT control, 1% if the last digit of the AT continuation number is other than “0”, “4”, or “8”, and 4% if the AT continuation number is 4 times. 7% when the number of AT continuations is 8, 10% when the number of AT continuations is 10, 13% when the number of AT continuations is 14, and the number of AT continuations is 18 or more When the last digit of the AT continuation number is “0”, “4”, or “8”, it is determined that the number of navigation stocks is given with a probability of 16%.

  The second AT lottery condition is that when the game state is other than the bonus and other than the internal RT, the symbol combination of grape or strawberry stops on any of the winning lines L2 to L4 and the grape or strawberry wins To establish. The second AT lottery condition may be established by winning one of the weak strawberries 1 to 4 and the weak grapes 1 to 4. When the second AT lottery condition is satisfied, a navigation grant lottery is performed as an AT lottery.

  Similarly to the first AT lottery condition, the second AT lottery condition also has an AT winning probability according to the normal mode and the high probability mode, non-AT control and AT control, and further depending on the number of AT continuations. Are set differently. For example, in the navigation grant lottery when the second AT lottery condition is satisfied, the number of navigation stocks is 1.5 to 16.5% in the normal mode and 40% in the high probability mode. Is determined to be granted. In the normal mode, the non-AT control has a probability of 1.5%, whereas the AT control has a probability of 1.5 to 16.5% depending on the number of AT continuations. It is decided to give stock number. More specifically, during AT control, when the last digit of the AT continuation number is other than “0”, “4”, “8”, 1.5%, and when the AT continuation number is 4 4.5%, 7.5% when the number of AT continuations is 8 times, 10.5% when the number of AT continuations is 10 times, 13.5% when the number of AT continuations is 14 times, If the last digit of the number of AT continuations after the number of AT continuations is 18 or any of “0”, “4”, or “8”, it is determined to give the number of navigation stocks with a probability of 16.5%. .

  The third AT lottery condition is that, when the game state is other than the bonus and other than the internal RT, the symbol combination of grape or strawberry stops on the winning line L1 and the grape or strawberry wins, or the winning lines L1 to L1 This is established when two “black BARs” are aligned in either L4 or the lower line and the BAR lip is tempered. The third AT lottery condition may be established by winning one of the strong strawberries 1 to 4, the strong grapes 1 to 4, and the BAR temporary play 1 to 4. When the third AT lottery condition is satisfied, a navigation grant lottery is performed as an AT lottery.

  In the third AT lottery condition, as in the first and second AT lottery conditions, the normal mode and the high probability mode, the non-AT control and the AT control, and the AT depending on the number of AT continuations The winning probabilities are set differently. For example, in the navigation grant lottery when the third AT lottery condition is satisfied, it is determined that the navigation stock number is given with a probability of 3 to 18% in the normal mode and with a probability of 60% in the high probability mode. Is done. Also, in the normal mode, the probability is 3% in the case of non-AT control, while it is determined to give the number of navigation stocks in the probability of 3-18% according to the number of AT continuations in AT control. The More specifically, during AT control, 3% if the last digit of the AT continuation number is other than “0”, “4”, “8”, and 6% if the AT continuation number is 4 times. 9% if the number of AT continuations is 8, 12% if the number of AT continuations is 10 times, 15% if the number of AT continuations is 14 times, AT continuation after 18 times of AT continuation When the last digit of the number is “0”, “4”, or “8”, it is determined that the navigation stock number is given with a probability of 18%.

  The fourth AT lottery condition is satisfied when the symbol combination of the BAR lip is stopped and winning is awarded in any of the winning lines L1 to L4. Note that the fourth AT lottery condition may be satisfied by winning BAR replay. When the fourth AT lottery condition is satisfied, the navigation stock number is given with a probability of 100% without performing the navigation grant lottery as the AT lottery.

  When one of the first to third AT lottery conditions is satisfied and the winning is selected in the navigation grant lottery, and when the fourth AT lottery condition is satisfied, for determining the first navigation stock shown in FIG. A lottery for the number of navigation stocks will be made with reference to the table.

  When the first navigation stock determination table shown in FIG. 15A is referred to, the navigation stock number is determined to be 1 at a rate of 85%, and the navigation stock number is determined to be 2 at a rate of 10%. Navi stock number lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at the rate of.

  Further, in the table of FIG. 15A, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is 1.2 (= 1 × 85% + 2) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × the winning rate. × 10% + 3 × 5%).

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the lottery for lots of navigation stock is performed using the common table shown in FIG. 15A regardless of which of the first to fourth AT lottery conditions is satisfied. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of tables having different expected values of the number of navigation stocks to be provided are provided, and a table that is predetermined according to which of the first to fourth AT lottery conditions is satisfied is used. The navigation stock number lottery may be performed.

  The sub-control unit 91 specifies, for example, whether the game state is other than the bonus and other than the internal medium RT based on the internal winning command or the gaming state command from the main control unit 41, the reel stop command, Whether or not the first to fourth conditions are satisfied is specified based on the winning determination command.

  Returning to FIG. 14, the fifth AT lottery condition is established by winning a bonus when the gaming state is the internal RT. Note that the fifth AT lottery condition may be satisfied by winning a big bonus or a regular bonus when the gaming state is other than the inside RT. When the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied, a navigation grant lottery is performed as an AT lottery. In the navigation grant lottery when the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied, it is determined that the navigation stock number is given with a probability of 30% regardless of whether the probability mode is the normal mode or the high probability mode.

  When it is determined in the navigation grant lottery that navigation stock is to be given, the navigation stock number lottery is performed with reference to the second navigation stock determination table shown in FIG.

  For example, the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the internal RT is based on the internal winning command or the gaming state command from the main control unit 41, and determines that the bonus is won based on the gaming state command or the winning determination command. Identify.

  When the second navigation stock determination table shown in FIG. 15B is referred to, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 30%, and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 2 at a rate of 30%. The navigation stock number lottery is performed so that the navigation stock number is determined to be 3 at the rate of 5 and the navigation stock number is determined to be 5 at the rate of 20%.

  Further, in the table of FIG. 15B, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be obtained in one AT lottery is 2.5 (= 1 × 30% + 2) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × winning rate. × 30% + 3 × 20% + 5 × 20%).

  Returning to FIG. 14, when the gaming state is RB in the BB, the sixth AT lottery condition is that “Black BAR-Black BAR-Black BAR” or “White 7-White 7-White 7” is displayed on the winning line L1. It is established when the symbol combination is stopped. Note that the sixth AT lottery condition may be satisfied by not winning any winning combination or winning a BB strong strawberry when the gaming state is RB during BB. When the sixth AT lottery condition is satisfied, the navigation stock number is given with a probability of 100% without performing the navigation grant lottery as the AT lottery. That is, the lottery for the number of navigation stocks is determined with reference to the third navigation stock determination table shown in FIG.

  The sub-control unit 91 identifies the RB in the BB based on, for example, the internal winning command or the game state command from the main control unit 41, and selects the symbol combination on the winning line L1 based on the reel stop command. Identify.

  When the third navigation stock determination table shown in FIG. 15C is referred to, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 25%, and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 2 at a rate of 25%. The navigation stock number lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at the rate of 5 and the navigation stock number is determined to be 5 at the rate of 25%.

  Further, in the table of FIG. 15C, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired in one AT lottery is 2.75 (= 1 × 25% + 2) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × winning rate. × 25% + 3 × 25% + 5 × 25%).

  Returning to FIG. 14, the seventh AT lottery condition is that, when the gaming state is RB in the non-BB state, a medal is awarded in any of the pay lines L1 to L4, or when winning the left melon or the middle right melon. It is established by paying out 12 sheets. Note that the seventh AT lottery condition may be established by winning the strong grape 1 when the gaming state is RB in the non-BB state. Further, the eighth AT lottery condition is satisfied when 48 RBs are paid out and the RB ends when the gaming state is RB in non-BB.

  When the seventh or eighth AT lottery condition is satisfied, the navigation stock number is given with a probability of 100% without performing the navigation grant lottery as the AT lottery.

  When the seventh AT lottery condition is satisfied, the navigation stock number lottery is performed with reference to the fourth navigation stock determination table shown in FIG. When the eighth AT lottery condition is satisfied, the navigation stock number lottery is performed with reference to the fifth navigation stock determination table shown in FIG.

  When the fourth navigation stock determination table shown in FIG. 15 (d) is referred to, the navigation stock number is determined to be 1 at a rate of 80%, and the navigation stock number is determined to be 2 at a rate of 10%. Navi stock number lottery is performed so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at the rate of.

  Further, in the table of FIG. 15D, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired in one AT lottery is 1.3 (= 1 × 80% + 2) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × the winning rate. × 10% + 3 × 10%).

  In addition, the average number of times that the seventh AT lottery condition is satisfied during one control to the regular bonus takes into account the low probability of winning grapes and the high probability of winning left melon and middle right melon. Focusing on the left melon and middle right melon, (the winning probability of left melon and middle right melon) × (probability that can be operated in the procedure of paying out 12 sheets), it becomes 32604/65536, in the RB that ends with 4 wins It can be said that it is about twice.

  For this reason, the total average navigation stock number that can be expected to be obtained when the seventh AT lottery condition is satisfied during one control of the regular bonus is 1.3 × 2≈2.6. .

  When the fifth navigation stock determination table shown in FIG. 15E is referred to, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 at a rate of 44%, and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 2 at a rate of 30%. The number of navigation stocks is determined so that the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 3 at the rate of 5%, the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 5 at the rate of 5%, and the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 7 at the rate of 1%. .

  Further, in the table of FIG. 15E, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired in one AT lottery is 1.96 (= 1 × 44% + 2) from the sum of the number of navigation stocks × winning rate. × 30% + 3 × 20% + 5 × 5% + 7 × 1%).

  In addition, the average number of times that the eighth AT lottery condition is satisfied during one control to the regular bonus is four consecutive times because the probability that the seventh AT lottery condition is satisfied is approximately ½. The probability becomes the fourth power of (1/2), and it can be said that about 1 / 16≈0.0625 times.

  For this reason, during one control of the regular bonus, the total average navigation stock number that can be expected to be obtained when the eighth AT lottery condition is satisfied is 1.96 × 0.0625≈0.12. It becomes.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, whether or not the AT lottery condition is satisfied is determined by the AT lottery process performed by the sub-control unit 91. When the AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT lottery is performed.

  When the number of navigation stocks of 1 or more is determined in the AT lottery, the sub control unit 91 stores an AT flag indicating the AT and the number of navigation stocks in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. Based on the AT flag in the RAM 91c, the sub-control unit 91 specifies whether or not to control to AT, and specifies the remaining number of navigation stocks. When the AT flag indicating AT is set, it is possible to control the AT by consuming one navigation stock number.

  When the number of navigation stocks is acquired when the AT flag indicating AT is set, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag.

  For example, when the AT lottery is performed when the AT flag indicating that the AT is set, the AT flag corresponding to the result of the AT lottery is updated. To update to the AT flag corresponding to the result of the AT lottery, for example, add the number of navigation stock corresponding to the result of the current AT lottery to the number of navigation stock specified from the AT flag stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The number of navigation stocks may be rewritten to an AT flag for specifying the number of navigation stocks, and any method may be used as long as the current AT flag according to the result of the AT lottery can be specified.

  In the present embodiment, the AT is controlled according to the total number of navigation stocks determined by the AT lottery executed every time the AT lottery condition is satisfied.

  Note that when the AT flag indicating AT is set and the number of navigation stocks is further acquired in the AT lottery, the number of navigation stocks is not limited to the addition and is rewritten to the number of navigation stocks assigned this time. May be. In this case, the AT flag stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c may be rewritten to an AT flag indicating the number of navigation stocks according to the result of the current AT lottery.

[AT management processing]
The sub-control unit 91 performs the AT management process included in the AT control process when in the normal gaming state, RT3, or RT4, and based on the AT flag set according to the AT lottery result, to the AT Manage the controls.

  Specifically, when the control to the normal gaming state is started, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT when the AT flag is specified as AT. In the normal gaming state, the navigation effect can be executed under the control of the AT without consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks. When the RT3 is controlled by the promotion lip winning in the normal gaming state during the AT, the control to the AT is continued also in the RT3.

  When RT3 is controlled to RT4 by a rush lip winning in RT3 during AT, the start condition to AT by consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stock by 1 is satisfied, and RT4 while digesting the game a predetermined number of times (for example, 50) And it controls to ART which is AT. When the number of navigation stock is consumed, it is updated to the AT flag indicating the number of navigation stock subtracted by 1.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 performs AT management processing to count the number of games that have been digested when it is an ART, and control it to non-AT when it reaches a predetermined number of times. In the present embodiment, since the number of games controlled by AT by consuming 1 Navistock and the number of games controlled by RT4 are set to the same number of games, the number of games in ART is set to a predetermined number. When it reaches, the AT is terminated and the normal gaming state is controlled. At this time, if the number of navigation stocks indicated by the AT flag is 0, it is updated to the AT flag indicating that it is not AT. In other words, a series of AT termination conditions are satisfied when the AT flag for controlling from AT to non-AT is 0.

  When it is specified from the AT flag when it is controlled to be non-AT that it is not AT, it is not controlled again by the AT and the navigation effect is not executed. As a result, after being controlled to the normal gaming state from RT4, the promotion lip, the falling lip, the winning lip winning probability, and the reel control at the time of winning, the promotion lip winning and the rushing lip winning are less likely to occur, the falling lip winning Therefore, it is possible to prevent the control to RT3 and RT4 and the control to RT3 from being continued as much as possible. As a result, the possibility that the game is played in the normal gaming state is increased.

  Here, in the present embodiment, after the AT control is completed, or after the navigation stock is given, the routine shifts to a predetermined turnover period. During the hitting period, a hitting effect that suggests the possibility of the next AT being controlled is executed, and the player's expectation for continuation to the next AT is increased. If the number of navigation stocks specified from the AT flag when the AT is controlled to be non-AT when the AT control is completed is 1 or more, the sub-control unit 91 continues to control the next AT through the turnover period. At the same time, the continuation number counter for specifying the number of times of continuous control is updated by one and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c.

  Further, even when there is no navigation stock specified from the AT flag when the AT is controlled to be non-AT at the time when the control of the AT ends, if the navigation stock is given within the subsequent turnover period, the sub-control unit 91 The control continues to the next AT after a turnover period, and the continuation count counter is updated by 1 and stored in the RAM 91c.

  Further, in the present embodiment, if no navigation stock is given even during the turn-over period and it is not controlled by the next AT after the turn-up period ends, the process shifts to a specific period fixed at 30 games. If Navistock is given within a specific period, it will shift to the beat period at that time and the turn effect will be made, and control will continue to the next AT through the beat period, and the continuation count counter will be updated by 1 Store in the RAM 91c. Thus, even if the navigation stock is not granted at the stage when the AT is completed, if the navigation stock is given before the lapse of the specific period, the number of times the AT continues will be continued. It is possible to give a player a sense of expectation for AT. On the other hand, if the navigation stock has not been given even after the specific period, the sub-control unit 91 resets the continuation count counter stored in the RAM 91c to zero.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 sets the advantage during AT control based on the number of AT continuations specified from the continuation number counter. That is, as shown in FIG. 14, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the last digit of the AT continuation number is “0”, “4”, or “8” for the first to third AT lottery conditions in the normal mode. The AT winning probability during the AT control of the time corresponding to the crab is higher than the AT winning probability during the AT control of the corresponding time other than “0”, “4”, “8” in the last digit of the AT continuation number Set to Further, the sub-control unit 91 sets the AT winning probability to be higher as the AT continuation number is larger, even if the last digit of the AT continuation number is “0”, “4”, or “8”. As a result, for example, a player who once experienced the interest of AT after reaching the 4th time of AT continuation can have expectation for the control to the 8th AT with higher advantage. As a result, it is possible to provide a game with a higher preference.

[Additional specific period determination process]
The sub-control unit 91 determines the additional specific period to be added to the specific period by lottery by executing the additional specific period determination process included in the AT control process. In the present embodiment, the specific period is fixed to 30 games, but when the additional specific period is determined by the additional specific period determination process, the specific period is extended by that amount. The condition for executing the additional specific period determination process is only when the last digit of the next AT continuation number is any one of “0”, “4”, and “8”. It is not executed if is a time that falls under other.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart for executing the additional specific period determination process. FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the additional specific period determination table. The table shown in FIG. 17 is stored in the ROM 91b.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, the additional specific period is classified into four types of first to fourth additional specific periods, and a lottery probability and the number of additional games are set for each. The lottery probability determined in the first additional specific period is 50%, and the number of additional games added at that time is five games. The lottery probability determined in the second additional specific period is 30%, and the number of additional games added at that time is 10 games. The lottery probability determined in the third additional specific period is 15%, and the number of additional games added at that time is 15 games. The lottery probability determined in the fourth additional specific period is 5%, and the number of additional games added at that time is 20 games. It should be noted that the lottery probability and the number of additional games in the additional specific period shown in FIG.

  Using the additional specific period determination table of FIG. 17 described above, the sub-control unit 91 executes the additional specific period determination process included in the AT control process.

  Referring to FIG. 16, first, in SA01, sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not there is a navigation stock specified from the AT flag at the end of the turn-over period.

  If the sub control unit 91 determines in SA01 that there is navigation stock specified from the AT flag at the end of the turn-over period, the sub-control unit 91 ends the additional specific period determination process. In other words, in this case, since the next AT is controlled after the end of the turnover period, the specific period is not entered.

  On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines in SA01 that there is no navigation stock specified from the AT flag at the end of the turnover period, in SA02, the last digit of the next AT continuation number is “0”, “4” ”Or“ 8 ”.

  In SA02, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the last digit of the next AT continuation number is not “0”, “4”, or “8”, that is, the last digit of the next AT continuation number is “0”, “ When it is determined that it is other than “4” and “8”, the additional specific period determination process is terminated. That is, in this case, since the additional specific period is not added, the specific period is fixed to 30 games.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines in SA02 that the last digit of the next AT continuation number is “0”, “4”, or “8”, in SA03, the sub-control unit 91 determines the additional specific period. Using the table, the additional specific period is determined by lottery. Thereby, the number of additional games corresponding to the determined additional specific period is added to the specific period.

  As described above, when the last digit of the next AT continuation number is “0”, “4”, or “8”, the sub control unit 91 determines that the last digit of the next AT continuation number is “0”. A specific period longer than the cases other than “0”, “4”, and “8” by the additional specific period is set. As a result, a period in which the player can have high expectations for the transition to an AT corresponding to one of the following numbers of AT continuation times “0”, “4”, or “8”. Thus, the player's expectation for the next AT can be further improved.

[Specified period extension processing]
The sub-control unit 91 extends the specific period by executing the specific period extension process included in the AT control process. The specific period extension process is a process for extending the specific period when a special role is won within the specific period. Here, in the case of this embodiment, the special combination is the 12-sheet melons 1 to 4 shown in FIG. The number of games for which the specific period is extended is 2 games when winning 12 melons 1, 4 games when winning 12 melons 2, 6 games when winning 12 melons 3 and 12 games If melon 4 is won, there are 8 games. The special combination is not limited to the 12-sheet melons 1 to 4, but may be, for example, a single combination 1 to 4 or strong grapes 2 to 4, or another special combination or small combination. The number of games for which the specific period is extended is not limited to the above. It can be set as appropriate. In this way, since the specific period is further extended due to the establishment of the predetermined specific condition within the specific period, there is an opportunity for giving the navigation stock to be controlled by the next AT within the specific period. Increase. Thereby, it is possible to improve the expectation of the player who expects the navigation stock to be controlled by the next AT within the specific period, and to keep it long.

[Navigation effect execution processing]
The sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect execution process included in the game effect execution process, thereby controlling the navigation target according to the game state based on a command from the main control unit 41 when controlled by the AT. The navigation effect corresponding to the winning combination is executed.

  As a navigation effect when one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is won, the push order for stopping the “melon” of the middle reel 2C in the middle and paying out 12 medals according to the win situation (FIG. 12) is notified. For example, FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining an example of a display screen included in the liquid crystal display device 71 during AT control. An example shown in FIG. 18 is a navigation effect when the pushing order melon 3 is won.

  As shown in FIG. 18, on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 71, the notification units 60L, 60C, and 60R that notify the internal lottery result in the navigation effect performed during the AT control correspond to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Are displayed respectively. In addition, on the upper left of the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 71, an AT continuation frequency notifying unit 61 that notifies the number of continuations controlled by the AT is displayed. In the example of FIG. 18, the notification unit 60C corresponding to the reel 2C notifies “first!”, The notification unit 60L corresponding to the reel 2L notifies “second!”, And the notification corresponding to the reel 2R. In section 60R, “3rd!” Is reported. In this way, it is possible to navigate to the player the order in which the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped. In addition, the AT continuation frequency notifying unit 61 notifies “AT continuation 4th”, so that the player can grasp the current AT continuation frequency.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 performs a plurality of types of navigation effects at different ratios depending on whether or not the last digit of the AT continuation number corresponds to any of “0”, “4”, and “8”. One navigation production pattern is selected from the patterns. For example, in the case of the example shown in FIG. 18, the AT is being controlled for the fourth AT continuation, the notifications in the notification units 60L, 60C, and 60R are displayed overlapping the star image, and two exclamation marks are added. The character image is produced. On the other hand, when the AT is controlled to the AT corresponding to a time other than the last digit of the number of AT continuations other than “0”, “4”, “8”, the notification in the notification units 60L, 60C, 60R is a star type. It is produced by a character image that does not overlap with the image and does not have an exclamation mark. In addition, as the last one digit of the AT continuation number is a time corresponding to any one of “0”, “4”, “8”, the AT continuation 8th time, 10th time, 14th time,. The production has become flashy.

  As a result, the navigation effect pattern during the AT control depends on whether or not the current AT is an AT corresponding to one of the times when the last digit of the AT continuation number corresponds to any one of “0”, “4”, and “8”. Because of the change in the navigation effect pattern, the player is informed whether the current AT is a time in which the last digit of the AT continuation number is one of “0”, “4”, and “8”. It becomes possible to suggest.

  Further, as a navigation effect when one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 is won, a push order (see FIG. 9) for causing the RT 3 to control the promotion lip according to the win situation is notified. . For example, as a navigation effect when winning the push order promotion replay 1, a navigation effect corresponding to “forward press” is made on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 71.

  Further, as a navigation effect when winning one of the push order maintenance replays 1 to 5, a push order for maintaining RT3 by avoiding a falling lip winning prize and winning a promotion lip according to the winning situation (FIG. 10). For example, the navigation effect corresponding to “forward pressing” is made on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 71 as the navigation effect when winning the push order maintaining replay 1.

  Further, as a navigation effect when winning one of the push order rush replays 1 to 4, a push order for avoiding the falling lip winning and depending on the winning situation and causing the rush lip to win and controlling the RT 4 (see FIG. 11) is notified. For example, a navigation effect corresponding to “forward press” is made on the display screen of the liquid crystal display device 71 as a navigation effect when winning the push forward entry replay 1.

  As described above, the navigation effect in the present embodiment is notified of a message reminding an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player. In addition, the aspect of a navigation effect is not restricted to an aspect as shown in FIG. 18, and what kind of thing may be sufficient as long as a player can distinguish according to a winning condition. The navigation effect is not limited to the one displayed on the liquid crystal display 71, but may be executed using the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 performs a game state effect execution process to display a game state effect related to the current game state or effect state, such as the liquid crystal display 51, the liquid crystal display device 71, the effect effect LED 52, the speaker 53, 54, and electrical components such as reel LED 55.

  As the gaming state effect, for example, when the player is in non-AT (including the hit period) regardless of the gaming state, for example, an effect such as displaying a message “Normally” on the liquid crystal display 51 is performed. In addition, when the AT is being performed regardless of the gaming state, for example, an effect such as displaying a message “AT AT” on the liquid crystal display 51 is performed.

[Drilling effect determination process]
The sub-control unit 91 executes a turn effect determination process included in the game effect execution process, thereby determining a turn effect to be performed during the turn period by lottery. The roaring effect is an effect that is performed regardless of whether or not the navigation stock specified from the AT flag exists, and suggests the possibility of starting the next control to the AT. Specifically, the stage effect LED 52 produces a light effect, the speakers 53 and 54 produce a sound effect, or a continuous effect described later, thereby giving the player a sense of expectation for the next AT control. Can be given. Note that the turning effect determination process is performed when navigation stock is provided in the non-AT control state and when AT control is terminated in the AT control state. Further, when the navigation stock exists after the end of the turnover period, it is controlled to AT. On the other hand, when the navigation stock does not exist after the end of the turnover period, it is controlled to non-AT.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart for executing the turn effect determination process. FIG. 20A is a diagram for explaining a table for determining the production effect. FIG. 20B is a diagram for explaining the continuous effect determination table. FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining a table for determining the number of hit games. The tables shown in FIGS. 20 and 21 are stored in the ROM 91b.

  First, as shown in FIG. 20 (a), the roll effects are classified into six types of first to sixth roll effects, and the lottery probabilities for each of the lottery probabilities A, B, C, and D are respectively determined. Is set. Further, first to sixth game number determination tables for determining the number of games in the beat period are associated with each of the first to sixth beat effects. When any one of the first to sixth roaring effects is determined, the number of games in the roaring period is determined based on the corresponding roaring game number determination table. When the number of games is determined, the pattern of the continuous effect used for the game in the turn effect is determined.

  Here, the lottery probabilities A, B, and C are the lottery probabilities based on the case where there is a navigation stock specified from the AT flag, that is, the case where the navigation control is used to control the next AT after the turnover period ends. . Among them, the lottery probability A is used when the last digit of the next AT continuation number is other than “0”, “4”, and “8”, and the lottery probability B is the lower number of the next AT continuation number. It is used when the digit is “0”, “4”, or “8”, and the lottery probability C is used when notifying the next AT during the AT control. Further, the lottery probability D is a lottery probability based on the case where there is no navigation stock specified from the AT flag, that is, when the non-AT is controlled after the end of the turnover period.

  When the lottery probability A is used, the first roll production is determined with a probability of 50%, the second roll production with 40%, and the third roll production with a probability of 10%. Also, the fourth to sixth turn effects are not determined. As described above, when the lottery probability A is used, the ratio of selecting the first turn effect or the second turn effect is high.

  When the lottery probability B is used, the first roll production is determined with a probability of 10%, the second roll production is 10%, the third roll production is 30%, and the fourth roll production is 50%. Further, the fifth and sixth turning effects are not determined. As described above, when the lottery probability B is used, the ratio of selecting the third turn effect or the fourth turn effect is high.

  When the lottery probability C is used, the fifth turn effect is determined with a probability of 100%. And other 1st-4th, 6th roaring production is not determined. As described above, when the lottery probability C is used, only the fifth turn effect is selected.

  When the lottery probability D is used, the sixth turn effect is determined with a probability of 100%. The other first to fifth turning effects are not determined. As described above, when the lottery probability D is used, only the sixth turn effect is selected.

  The first roaring effect is an effect that is selected only by lottery based on the lottery probabilities A and B, and is used when controlling to the next AT. As described above, when the first roll effect is selected, when the lottery probability A is used, that is, when the last digit of the next AT continuation number is other than “0”, “4”, and “8”. The probability of being selected in some cases is high. After this first production effect is selected, a continuous production pattern, which is part of the production in the production effect, is selected.

  Here, the continuous production will be described. The continuous effect is an effect performed within the roaring effect, and is classified into patterns A to E as shown in FIG. For the first to third turn productions, the final game number selected based on the number-of-rolls game determination table has the final number of games selected for the fourth turn production by the continuous production pattern C or D. The next continuation control to the AT is notified when the teammate character wins by the continuous effect patterns C to E in the game. That is, when it is decided to make the first to third turn production, the number of turn production games is determined based on the turn game number determination table, but as a pattern of continuous production corresponding to this final game, Pattern C or D is selected. Similarly, when it is determined to be the fourth turn effect, any one of patterns C to E is selected as the continuous effect pattern corresponding to the final game.

  The pattern A is a continuous effect that may be selected when it is determined as one of the first to fourth and sixth turn effects, and the effect content is “defeat after continuing the good match”. In other words, when the pattern A is selected, in the battle scene between the teammate character and the enemy character, an effect is produced in which the teammate character loses the battle after continuing the good match.

  The pattern B is a continuous effect that may be selected when it is determined as one of the first to fourth and sixth turn effects, and the content of the effect is “defeat after struggling”. In other words, when the pattern B is selected, in the battle scene between the teammate character and the enemy character, an effect is produced that shows the content that the teammate character loses after struggling.

  The pattern C is a continuous effect that may be selected when it is determined to be one of the first to fourth and sixth turn effects, and the effect content is “Victory after a good match”. That is, when the pattern C is selected, in the battle scene between the teammate character and the enemy character, an effect is produced in which the teammate character wins after continuing to win and win.

  The pattern D is a continuous effect that may be selected when it is determined as one of the first to fourth and sixth turn effects, and the effect content is “win after struggling”. In other words, when the pattern D is selected, in the battle scene between the teammate character and the enemy character, an effect is presented that the teammate character wins after struggling.

  The pattern E is a continuous effect that may be selected only in the case of the fourth roll effect, and the content of the effect is “reversal victory after defeat”. In other words, when the pattern E is selected, in the battle scene between the teammate character and the enemy character, an effect is produced in which the teammate character loses once and then wins in reverse. Thus, the continuous effect of pattern E is an effect selected only when the last digit of the next AT continuation number corresponds to any one of “0”, “4”, and “8”. As a result, it is ensured to the player that the next AT is the AT corresponding to one of “0”, “4”, and “8” in the last digit of the number of continuations by the continuous production of the pattern E. Can be understood.

  In the present embodiment, the content of the continuous production and the next continuous control to the AT do not necessarily correspond. For example, even if one of the patterns A and B is selected and the teammate character loses the battle within the continuous production, the result of the continuous production is being executed in the middle of the number of games of the production (for example, When 20 games are determined, a continuous effect is generated in the fifth game, and a teammate character is defeated in the tenth game). Is selected and the ally character wins within the continuous performance, the next continuation control to the AT is notified. In the case of the present embodiment, when the continuous production in which the ally character and the enemy character “match” is generated, the next AT is performed more than in the case where the continuous production in which the ally character “successfully” occurs. The selection rate is set so that the ratio of continuous control is high.

  In addition, in the game within the turn production until the continuous production for notifying the control to the next AT finally occurs, the occurrence of the continuous production is determined at random, and the number of games in which the continuous production is performed is also determined. Randomly determined.

  When the first roaring effect is selected, the content of the continuous effect is determined from any one of the patterns A to D.

  Furthermore, when the first beat production is selected, the number of games in the beat period in which the beat production is performed is determined using the first game number determination table. As shown in FIG. 21A, in the first game number determination table, the probability that the beat period is determined to be any one of 1 to 5 games is determined to be either 5% of each game or 6 to 10 games. The probability that the probability of being played is 10% for each game and the game is determined to be 5% for each game. Thus, the turnover period is determined to be any one of 1 to 15 games. It has come to be.

  The second roaring effect is an effect that is selected only by lottery based on the lottery probabilities A and B, and is used when controlling to the next AT. Further, as described above, when the second turning effect is selected, when the lottery probability A is used, that is, when the next one digit of the AT continuation number is other than “0”, “4”, and “8”. The probability of being selected in some cases is high.

  When the second roaring effect is selected, the content of the continuous effect is determined from any one of the patterns A to D.

  Further, when the second beat production is selected, the number of games in the beat period is determined using the second game number determination table. As shown in FIG. 21B, in the second game number determination table, the probability that the beat period is determined to be any one of 1 to 5 games is determined to be either 5% of each game or 6 to 10 games. The probability that the probability of being played is 5% for each game, or 10% for each game is set to 10% for each game. It has come to be.

  The third roaring effect is an effect that is selected only by lottery based on the lottery probabilities A and B, and is used when controlling to the next AT. In addition, as described above, when the third turning effect is selected, when the lottery probability B is used, that is, the last digit of the next AT continuation number is “0”, “4”, or “8”. The probability of being selected is high.

  When the third roaring effect is selected, the content of the continuous effect is determined from any one of the patterns A to D.

  Further, when the third beat production is selected, the number of games in the beat period is determined using the third game number determination table. As shown in FIG. 21 (c), in the third game number determination table, the probability that the beat period is determined to be any one of 16 to 20 games is determined to be any one of the games 5% and 21 to 25 games. The probability that the game is determined to be 10% for each game or any one of 26 to 30 games is set to 5% for each game, and the beat period is determined to be any number of games of 16 to 30 games It has become. Thus, the timing at which the player can specify whether or not the third turn effect is controlled by the AT is later than the first and second turn effects.

  The fourth roaring effect is selected only by lottery based on the lottery probability B. In other words, the fourth turning effect is selected only when the next AT is controlled, and when the last digit of the next AT continuation number is “0”, “4”, or “8”. This is a production.

  When the fourth turning effect is selected, the content of the continuous effect is determined from any one of the patterns A to E.

  Furthermore, in the case of the fourth beat production, the number of games in the beat period is determined using the fourth game number determination table. As shown in FIG. 21 (d), in the fourth game number determination table, the probability that the beat period is determined to be any one of 16 to 20 games is determined to be any one of the games 5% and 21 to 25 games. The probability that the probability of being played is 5% for each game, or 10% for each game is set to 10%, and the beat period is determined to be any one of 16 to 30 games. It has become. Thus, the timing at which the player can specify whether or not the fourth roll effect is controlled by the AT is later than the first and second roll effects.

  The fifth roaring effect is selected only by lottery based on the lottery probability C. That is, the fifth turning effect is an effect that is selected only when the control is performed to the next AT, and the control to the next AT is notified during the AT control. When this fifth turning effect is selected, the continuous effect is not performed. This gives the player distrust about the relationship between the continuous production and the presence or absence of the transition to the next advantageous state by performing the continuous production even though the next AT control has already been notified. Can be prevented as much as possible.

  Furthermore, using the fifth game number determination table, the number of games in the scoring period is determined. As shown in FIG. 21 (e), in the fifth game number determination table, the probability that the beat period is determined to be any one of 1 to 5 games is set to 20% for each game. The period is determined to be any one of 1 to 5 games.

  The sixth roaring effect is selected only by lottery based on the lottery probability D. In other words, the sixth roaring effect is an effect that is selected only when the non-AT control is performed after the end of the roaring period.

  When the sixth turn effect is selected, the content of the continuous effect is determined from the pattern A or B.

  Furthermore, using the sixth game number determination table, the number of games in the scoring period is determined. As shown in FIG. 21 (f), in the sixth game number determination table, the beat period is always determined to be 30 games.

  The sub-control unit 91 uses the AT control by using the turn effect determination table of FIG. 20A, the continuous effect determination table of FIG. 20B, and the beat game number determination table of FIG. The turn production determination process included in the process is executed.

  Referring to FIG. 19, first, sub-control unit 91 determines in SB01 whether or not it has been notified that control will be performed to the next AT during AT control. That is, when there is a navigation stock during AT control, it is determined whether or not it has been notified that the next AT will be continuously controlled after the end of the current AT. In the present embodiment, the next AT is continued only when the next AT is controlled by consuming the navigation stock given in the navigation grant lottery performed when the first AT lottery condition is satisfied. The liquid crystal display device 71 notifies the AT that control is to be performed.

  If the sub-control unit 91 determines in SB01 that the control to the next AT is notified during the AT control, the sub-control unit 91 uses the turn effect determination table and the turn game number determination table to determine the lottery probability C in SB02. On the basis of the production, the production is determined by lottery. As described above, the turning effect determined at this time is limited to the fifth turning effect. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the turning effect determination process.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines in SB01 that the control to the next AT is not notified during the AT control, in SB03, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the navigation stock specified from the AT flag exists. judge.

  When the sub control unit 91 determines in SB03 that there is no navigation stock specified from the AT flag, the sub control unit 91 uses the turn effect determination table and the turn game number determination table in step SB04 to make a turn effect based on the lottery probability D. Is determined by lottery. As described above, the turning effect determined at this time is limited to the sixth turning effect. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the turning effect determination process.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines in SB03 that the navigation stock specified from the AT flag exists, the last digit of the next AT continuation number is “0”, “4”, “8” in SB05. It is determined whether it is any of these.

  In SB05, the sub-control unit 91 determines that the last digit of the next AT continuation number is not “0”, “4”, or “8”, that is, the last digit of the next AT continuation number is “0”, “ If it is determined that it is other than “4” or “8”, the squeeze effect is determined by lottery based on the lottery probability A in SB06 using the squeeze effect determination table and the stumbling game number determination table. As described above, the turning effect determined at this time is selected from the first to third turning effects, and the ratio determined as the first and second turning effects is further increased. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the turning effect determination process.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines in SB05 that the last digit of the next AT continuation number is “0”, “4”, or “8”, in SB07, the turn effect determination table Further, a turn effect is determined by lottery based on the lottery probability B using the table for determining the number of beat games. As described above, the turning effect determined at this time is selected from the first to fourth turning effects, and the ratio determined as the third and fourth turning effects increases. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the turning effect determination process.

  As described above, the next AT is continuously controlled because the type of the selected effect is different depending on whether or not the next AT is continuously controlled and depending on the number of times the next AT is continued. The expectation of the player who expects to be played is expected, and the control to an advantageous AT in which the last digit of the next AT continuation number is “0”, “4”, or “8” is expected. A player's expectation can be improved. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, when the last digit of the next AT continuation number is other than “0”, “4”, and “8”, the first hit effect or the second hit effect that shortens the beat period to 1 to 15 games is selected. Is set to be high. On the other hand, when the last digit of the next AT continuation number is “0”, “4”, or “8”, the third turn effect or fourth turn effect in which the beat period is increased to 16 to 30 games. Is set so that the rate of selection is high. Therefore, when the third hit effect or the fourth hit effect is selected, the player's expectation can be improved and the expectation can be maintained for a long time.

  Furthermore, the fourth beat effect is selected only when the last digit of the AT continuation number is any one of “0”, “4”, and “8”. As a result, if it is controlled by the next AT, it means that it corresponds to an AT in which the last digit of the AT continuation number is any one of “0”, “4”, and “8”. Can be surely understood.

  In addition, when the sub-control unit 91 notifies that the next AT is controlled during the AT control, the fifth turning effect that makes the beat period as short as 1 to 5 games regardless of the next number of AT continuations. select. As a result, even though the player knows the control of the next AT, various betting effects are selected, so the player is distrusted about the relationship between the roaring effect and the presence or absence of the transition to the next AT. It can prevent giving a feeling as much as possible.

[Specification / non-specific period production decision processing]
The sub-control unit 91 determines the effects used in the specific period and the non-specific period by lottery by executing the specific / non-specific period effect determination process included in the game effect execution process. The non-specific period is a period that shifts after the end of the specific period when there is no navigation stock even at the end of the specific period, and is a period from when the specific period elapses until the next AT is controlled. . In the present embodiment, the background image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 during the specific period and the non-specific period is the same for the specific period and the non-specific period. And the contents of the sound effects produced by the speakers 53 and 54 are selected from a plurality of types of effect patterns.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram for describing a specific / non-specific period effect determination table. The table shown in FIG. 22 is stored in the ROM 91b.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the effects used in the specific period and the non-specific period are classified into three types of first to third effects, and a lottery probability is set for each of the lottery probabilities E and F. ing. Moreover, the information which shows the production content is matched with each of the 1st-3rd production.

  Here, the lottery probability E is a lottery probability based on a case where an effect within a specific period is determined. When the lottery probability E is used, the first effect is determined with a probability of 10%, the second effect is 30%, and the third effect is determined with a probability of 60%. In addition, the lottery probability F is a lottery probability based on a case where an effect within a non-specific period is determined. When the lottery probability F is used, the first effect is determined with a probability of 80% and the second effect is determined with a probability of 20%, and the third effect is not determined.

  As described above, the first effect has a high probability of being selected in the non-specific period, and the effect is not effected by light and sound. The second effect is selected with relatively the same probability in both the specific period and the non-specific period, and the effect is effected with some light and sound. The third effect is selected only during a specific period, and the effect contents are frequently produced by light and sound.

  Using the specific / non-specific period effect determination table of FIG. 22 described above, the sub-control unit 91 executes the specific / non-specific period effect determination process. Specifically, when there is no navigation stock even at the end of the turnover period, a lottery is drawn at the end of the turnover period, and the direction used for the specific period is determined based on the lottery probability E, and the non-specific period The effect to be used is determined based on the lottery probability F. As described above, the sub-control unit 91 selects an effect used for each of the specific period and the non-specific period from a plurality of types of effect patterns at different ratios between the specific period and the non-specific period. Thereby, it becomes possible to suggest to a player whether it is a specific period or a non-specific period according to the kind of production pattern. Furthermore, the sub-control unit 91 can select the third effect only in the specific period. Thereby, when the 3rd production is chosen, it can be made to make a player surely understand that it is during a specific period.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a bonus is provided for a predetermined period (for example, 5 games) on the condition that a strawberry or grape that can be simultaneously won with any of BB2, BB3, and RB has a relatively high probability. There will be a performance to recognize that you are selected. In other words, as a gaming state effect, a bonus possibility continuous effect for notifying information regarding whether or not a bonus is won is performed for a predetermined period on condition that a strawberry or grape is won. This bonus possibility continuous effect is an effect of performing a bonus winning notification for notifying the presence / absence and type of a bonus winning as the ending of a story after performing an effect of developing a series of stories over a predetermined period. Thereby, it can be said that the bonus may be won over a predetermined period, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  When winning a strawberry or grape, a bonus possibility continuous effect for determining whether a bonus has been won and whether or not a navigation stock has been acquired is performed as a game state effect. This bonus possibility continuous effect is an effect that, after performing an effect of developing a series of stories over a predetermined period, notifies the presence of navigation stock acquisition and bonus winning as the end of the story. Thereby, it can be said that the navigation stock may have been acquired over a predetermined period and that the bonus may have been won, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Timing chart for AT control]
The AT control process and the game effect execution process executed by the sub control unit 91 have been described above. Below, an example of the timing chart regarding AT control is demonstrated using FIGS.

[Timing chart 1]
FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining an example of the timing chart 1 related to AT control. In FIG. 23, the horizontal axis is the time axis, the axis indicating the timing of AT control, the axis indicating the timing of AT winning, the axis indicating the execution timing of the roaring effect determination process, and the axis indicating the execution timing of the roaring effect Is shown. For convenience of explanation, a case will be described in which the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 for one AT win other than the first AT win.

  First, at time t1, the navigation stock is set to 3 (navigation stock (1) to (3)) by the AT winning. Of the set navigation stocks, a turning effect determination process (1) for determining a turning effect is performed corresponding to the navigation stock (1). In the turn production determination process (1), the last digit of the next AT continuation number is “1” (that is, the last digit of the AT continuation number is other than “0”, “4”, “8”). Based on the lottery probability A shown in FIG. In this example, the first roaring effect is selected and executed by lottery in the roaring effect determination process (1).

  Next, at timing t2 when the first roaring effect ends, control is performed to AT (1) based on the navigation stock (1) after the end of the first roaring effect. Next, at timing t3 when the control of AT (1) ends, a turn effect determination process (2) is performed corresponding to the navigation stock (2). In the turn production determination process (2), the last digit of the next AT continuation number is “2” (that is, the last digit of the AT continuation number is other than “0”, “4”, “8”). Based on the lottery probability A, the roaring effect is drawn. In this example, the first turn effect is selected and executed by lottery in the turn effect determination process (2), and is controlled to AT (2) based on the navigation stock (2) at timing t4. At this time, the continuation number counter corresponding to the AT continuation number is updated to 2.

  Next, at the timing t5, the turn effect determination process (3) is performed corresponding to the navigation stock (3), and the last digit of the next AT continuation number is “3” (that is, the lower one of the AT continuation number). Since the digits are other than “0”, “4”, and “8”), the roaring effect is drawn based on the lottery probability A. In this example, the second turn effect is selected and executed by lottery in the turn effect determination process (3), and is controlled to AT (3) based on the navigation stock (3) at timing t6. At this time, the continuation number counter is updated to 3.

  Next, all of the navigation stock was consumed at the timing t6 controlled by the AT (3), but 1 (navigation stock (4)) was given to the navigation stock during the AT (3) control. ing. Therefore, at timing t7, the turn effect determination process (4) is performed corresponding to the navigation stock (4). Here, since the last digit of the next AT continuation number is “4” (that is, the last digit of the AT continuation number corresponds to “0”, “4”, or “8”), the roaring effect In the determination process (4), a roaring effect is drawn based on the lottery probability B shown in FIG. In this example, the third roaring effect in which the roaring period is longer than the first roaring effect and the second roaring effect is selected and executed by lottery in the roaring effect determination process (4). Thereby, the expectation of the player who expects the control to the AT (4) for the fourth time increases, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Next, at timing t8, the AT (4) based on the navigation stock (4) is controlled. At this time, the continuation number counter is updated to 4. Then, based on the continuation number counter, AT (4) corresponds to one of the last digits of the AT continuation number “0”, “4”, or “8”. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. The winning probability of the first to third AT lottery conditions is improved. That is, AT (4) is set to have a higher AT winning probability than ATs (1) to (3) in which the last digit of the AT continuation number is other than “0”, “4”, and “8”. Therefore, it becomes easy to win the AT while being controlled by the AT (4).

  Next, all of the navigation stock was consumed at the timing t8 controlled by AT (4), but the AT winning probability was improved during the control of AT (4), so that the navigation stock was 3 (Navistock (5) to (7)). Therefore, at timing t9, the turn effect determination process (5) is performed corresponding to the navigation stock (5).

  Next, timing t13 and after will be described. At timing t13, a turn effect determination process (8) is performed corresponding to the navigation stock (8). Here, since the last digit of the next AT continuation number is “8” (that is, the last one digit of the AT continuation number corresponds to “0”, “4”, or “8”), In the decision process (8), a roaring effect is drawn based on the lottery probability B shown in FIG. In this example, the fourth roaring effect with the longest roaring period is selected and executed by lottery in the roaring effect determination process (8). Thereby, the expectation of the player who expects the control to the AT (4) for the eighth time is increased, and the interest of the game is improved.

  Next, at timing t14, the AT (8) based on the navigation stock (8) is controlled. At this time, the continuation number counter is updated to 8. Then, based on the continuation number counter, AT (8) corresponds to one of the last digits of the AT continuation number “0”, “4”, or “8”. Therefore, as shown in FIG. The winning probability of the third AT lottery condition is further improved. That is, AT (8) is set to have a higher AT win probability than AT (4). Therefore, it becomes easier to win the AT while being controlled by the AT (8).

[Timing chart 2]
FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining an example of the timing chart 2 relating to AT control. In FIG. 24, the horizontal axis is the time axis, the axis indicating the timing of AT control, the axis indicating the timing of winning the AT, the axis indicating the execution timing of the roaring effect determination process, and the axis indicating the execution timing of the roaring effect The axis indicating the execution timing of the additional specific period determination process is shown. For convenience of explanation, a case will be described in which the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 for one AT win.

  First, at the timing t21 when the first AT (1) ends, all the navigation stock is consumed. Therefore, at the timing t21, the roll effect is drawn based on the lottery probability D shown in FIG. 20, and the sixth roll effect is selected and executed. At subsequent timing t22, since the navigation stock is not given even in the rolling period in which the sixth turning effect is executed, the process shifts to a specific period.

  Next, at the timing t23, the specific period ends, and no navigation stock is given at this point, so the continuation number counter is reset to zero. Thereafter, at timing t24, 1 (navigator stock (1)) is given to the navigation stock by winning the AT. Therefore, at the same timing, the turn effect determination process (1) is performed corresponding to the navigation stock (1). Here, since the last digit of the next AT continuation number is “1” (that is, the last one digit of the AT continuation number is other than “0”, “4”, “8”), it will be beaten based on the lottery probability A. The production is drawn. In this example, the first roaring effect is selected and executed by lottery in the roaring effect determination process (1). Then, at timing t25 when the first roaring effect ends, the control is performed to AT (1) based on the navigation stock (1). Here, since the continuation number counter has already been reset to 0, the continuation number counter is updated to 1 again.

  Next, timing t28 and after will be described. At the time point t28 when the second AT (2) ends, all of the navigation stock is consumed. Therefore, at the timing t28, the turn effect is drawn based on the lottery probability D, and the sixth turn effect is selected and executed. At the subsequent timing t29, since the navigation stock is not given even in the turn period in which the sixth turn effect is executed, the process shifts to a specific period.

  Next, at timing t30, 1 (navigator stock (3)) is given to the navigation stock by winning the AT. Since this navigation stock (3) was given within a specific period, it is controlled to AT (3) based on the navigation stock (3) at timing t31, and the continuation count counter is updated to 3.

  Next, all the navigation stock is consumed at the timing t32 when the third AT (3) ends. Therefore, at the timing t32, the turn effect is drawn based on the lottery probability D, and the sixth turn effect is selected and executed. At the subsequent timing t33, since the navigation stock is not given even in the turn period in which the sixth turn effect is executed, the process shifts to a specific period. Here, at the timing t33, since the next AT continuation number is the fourth time, the additional specific period determination process is executed using the additional specific period determination table of FIG. In this example, the additional specific period is determined as the second additional specific period by lottery in the additional specific period determination process. Therefore, 10 games are added for the specific period.

  Next, at timing t34, 1 (navigator stock (4)) is given to the navigation stock by winning the AT. Since this navigation stock (4) was granted within a specific period in which 10 games were added, the AT (4) based on the navigation stock (4) is controlled at timing t35, and the AT continuation count is updated to 4. At this time, since AT (4) corresponds to any one of “0”, “4”, and “8”, the last digit of the AT continuation number is “0”, “4”. The winning probabilities of the first to third AT lottery conditions are set higher than AT (1) to (3) other than “8” and “8”, making it easier to win the AT.

[Timing chart 3]
FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining an example of the timing chart 3 regarding the AT control. In FIG. 25, the horizontal axis is the time axis, the axis indicating the timing of AT control, the axis indicating the timing of winning the AT, the axis indicating the execution timing of the roaring effect determination process, and the axis indicating the execution timing of the roaring effect The axis indicating the timing of special role winning, the axis indicating the execution timing of the next AT control notification, and the axis indicating the execution timing of the specific / non-specific period effect determination processing are shown. For convenience of explanation, a case will be described in which the number of navigation stocks is determined to be 1 for one AT win.

  First, at timing t42, since all the navigation stock is consumed at the time when the first AT (1) and the subsequent turn-over period are completed, the process shifts to a specific period. Next, at timing t43, the special combination is won during the specific period. Therefore, at timing t44, the specific period is not ended, and the process proceeds to the extended specific period.

  Next, timing t47 and after will be described. At AT (1) controlled at timing t47, 1 (navigation stock (2)) is given to the navigation stock by AT winning at timing t48. Here, when the given navigation stock (2) is given in the navigation grant lot performed when the first AT lottery condition is satisfied, the given navigation stock (2) is consumed and the next AT (2 ) Is notified by the liquid crystal display device 71. Specifically, a message such as “next AT control confirmation” is notified from the liquid crystal display device 71. Therefore, in the turning effect determination process (2) executed at timing t49, the turning effect is drawn based on the lottery probability C shown in FIG. 20, and the fifth turning effect with the shortest turning time is selected and executed. .

  Next, timing t52 and after will be described. At the timing t52 when the turn-over period ends with all the navigation stock consumed, the specific / non-specific period effect determination process is executed using the specific / non-specific period effect determination table of FIG. In this example, the effect in the specific period is determined as the third effect and the effect in the non-specific period is determined as the first effect by lottery in the specific / non-specific period effect determination process. And in the specific period from timing t52, a 1st effect is performed. In addition, when the navigation stock is not given at the timing t53 when the specific period ends, the process shifts to the non-specific period. And in the non-specific period from timing t53, a 3rd effect is performed. Note that the timing at which the specific / non-specific period effect determination process is executed is shown only for the sake of convenience only at timing t52, but is executed at the timing when the navigation period is shifted to the specific period when no navigation stock exists after the end of the turnover period. The That is, the specific / non-specific period effect determining process is executed not only at the timing t52 but also at the timings t22, t29, t33, and t42 in FIGS.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although main embodiment in this invention has been described, this invention is not restricted to said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About AT management processing]
In the present embodiment, the case has been described in which the AT is controlled based on the presence or absence of the navigation stock. However, the AT control may be managed as follows without using the navigation stock.

  As a first example, for example, when the number of games controlled by the AT (for example, 200 games) is determined by lottery when the AT is won, the game is shifted to the RT4 after being controlled by the AT after the turnover period. The counting of a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) out of the total number of games is started, and when the predetermined number of games is consumed in ART, it is controlled to be non-AT, and again after being controlled by the AT after a beat period Start counting a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) out of the remaining total number of games (for example, 150 games) when shifting to RT4, and control to non-AT when the predetermined number of games is consumed in ART This may be repeated until the total number of games is exhausted.

  In the first example, the AT control is managed based on the number of games. However, the AT control may be managed based on the number of medals paid out or the net increase.

  As a second example, for example, during the AT control, whether to control to the next AT may be determined by lottery. If the lottery is won, the next AT is controlled. It may be a thing.

[Advantages in AT control]
In the present embodiment, the last one digit of the AT continuation number is “0”, “4”, or “8”, and the AT advantage is the number of times that the AT continuation number is “0”. ”,“ 4 ”, and“ 8 ”are set to be higher than the AT's advantage of the corresponding times. Therefore, in the present embodiment, for the first to third AT lottery conditions in the normal mode, the number of times the last digit of the AT continuation number corresponds to any one of “0”, “4”, and “8” Set the AT winning probability during AT control so that the last digit of the AT continuation number is higher than the AT winning probability during AT control for times other than “0”, “4”, and “8” Yes. However, the advantage is not limited to this, and the AT advantage of the times corresponding to any one of the last digits of the AT continuation number “0”, “4”, or “8” is less than the AT continuation number. It is sufficient that one digit is set to be higher than the advantage of the AT corresponding to times other than “0”, “4”, and “8”, and the following may be used.

  As a first example, for example, regarding the winning probabilities of replays, small roles such as strawberry and melon, special roles such as BB and RB, the last digit of the AT continuation number is “0”, “4”, “8” The winning probability during AT control of the times corresponding to any of the above, the winning probability during AT control of the times corresponding to any number other than “0”, “4”, “8” You may set so that it may become higher.

  As a second example, for example, regarding the probability that the number of navigation stocks is given in the navigation grant lottery performed when the AT is won, the last digit of the AT continuation number is “0”, “4”, “8”. The probability during the AT control of the time corresponding to any one becomes higher than the probability during the AT control of the time corresponding to a time other than “0”, “4”, “8” in the last one digit of the AT continuation number You may set as follows. Further, regarding the number to which the number of navigation stocks is given, the number of grants during AT control for the number of times that the last digit of the AT continuation number corresponds to any one of “0”, “4”, and “8” The lower one digit may be set to be larger than the number of grants during AT control corresponding to times other than “0”, “4”, and “8”.

  As a third example, for example, for the number of games controlled by RT4 and AT (ART) after consuming Navistock, the last digit of the AT continuation number is “0”, “4”, “8”. The number of games during AT control corresponding to any of the times is less than the number of games during AT control of the times corresponding to any number other than “0”, “4”, and “8”. You may set so that it may increase.

  As a fourth example, for example, it is advantageous for a player only when the last digit of the AT continuation number is under control of AT corresponding to one of “0”, “4”, and “8”. The privilege which becomes may be obtained. As a specific example in this case, for example, if a character image relating to a game can be taken into a portable terminal, the last digit of the AT continuation number is any one of “0”, “4”, and “8”. A character image or the like can be obtained through a portable terminal only when the AT is controlled by the times corresponding to the above.

  As a fifth example, for example, if the AT is not controlled based on the presence or absence of the navigation stock, but whether to control to the next AT during the AT control is determined by lottery, the AT continues The winning probability of the lottery during the AT control of the times corresponding to any one of “0”, “4”, and “8” in the last number of times is represented by “0”, “4” It may be set to be higher than the winning probability by the lottery during the AT control corresponding to times other than “8”.

[About advantageous times]
In the present embodiment, the case has been described in which the last digit of the AT that improves the advantage is a time corresponding to one of “0”, “4”, and “8”. However, the number of AT continuations for which the advantage is improved is not limited to this, and the advantage may be improved for other continuations. For example, the advantage may be improved when the number of AT continuations is an odd number, or the advantage may be improved when the number of continuations determined by lottery. The number of continuations of AT that improves the advantage can be set as appropriate.

[Additional specific period determination process]
In the present embodiment, the additional specific period determination process is executed at the end of the roaring period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the last digit of the AT continuation number is “0”, “4”, or “8”. It suffices to execute the additional specific period determination process and determine the number of additional games until the specific period before the times corresponding to the above ends. For example, an additional specific period determination process may be executed at the end of a specific period fixed for 30 games.

[About specific period extension processing]
In the present embodiment, the specific period is extended when a special role such as 12 melons 1 to 4 is won within the specific period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other predetermined specific conditions within the specific period. The specific period may be extended when is established, and may be as follows.

  As a first example, for example, in the case of winning the push order melons 1 to 5, the operation was performed according to the operation procedure of the predetermined push order determined according to the type of the push order melon being won. In some cases, the specific period may be extended.

  As a second example, for example, on the condition that a bonus is won during AT control, the specific period may be extended when the game shifts to the specific period in a subsequent game.

  As a third example, for example, whether or not to extend the specific period may be determined by lottery, or when the win is made in the lottery, the specific period may be extended.

  As a fourth example, for example, whether or not to extend a specific period may be determined based on the result of a mini game in which a player can participate, and when extension of a specific period is determined in the mini game. The specific period may be extended.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the specific period is extended by the number of games associated with the selected special role. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the specific period may be newly reset. Good. The extension period can be set as appropriate.

[Specific period]
In this embodiment, the specific period is fixed to 30 games, and the additional specific period is set when the last digit of the next AT continuation number corresponds to “0”, “4”, or “8”. The example of adding the number of additional games determined by the determination process has been described. However, the specific period is not limited to the number of games, and may be any period that progresses as the game is digested, and may be as follows.

  As a first example, for example, a game time may be set as a specific period, and in this case, on condition that the game time set in the specific period has passed without the navigation stock being given. It may be configured to shift to a non-specific period. In this case, the game time to be added may be determined by an additional specific period determination process.

  As a second example, for example, the number of medals may be set as a specific period. In this case, the number of bets set during the specific period and the number of medals paid out during the specific period It is possible to perform the counting process, and in a state where no navigation stock is given, it is possible to shift to a non-specific period on condition that the number obtained by subtracting the number of paid-out medals from the number of bets has reached the set number of medals. Good. In this case, the number of medals to be added may be determined by an additional specific period determination process.

  As a third example, for example, the number of wins may be set as a specific period. In this case, the number of times a specific winning combination (for example, promotion lip) is won in the specific period is counted. May be configured to shift to a non-specific period on condition that the counted number of times has reached the set number of times of winning in a state where no navigation stock is given. In this case, the number of winnings to be added may be determined by an additional specific period determination process.

  As a fourth example, for example, the number of push order correct answers may be set as the specific period. In this case, for example, when any of the push order melons 1 to 5 is won in the specific period, Performs processing to count the number of times the push order is correct, such as the number of 12 medals paid out by stopping the “melon” on the reel 2C in the middle, and the number of times counted is set with no navigation stock attached. It may be configured to shift to a non-specific period on condition that the number of correct answers in the pressing order is reached. In this case, the number of correct push order answers to be added may be determined by an additional specific period determination process.

[About navigation effect execution processing]
In the present embodiment, the previous AT control is being performed only when the next AT is controlled by consuming the navigation stock assigned in the navigation grant lottery performed when the first AT lottery condition is satisfied. In this case, a message such as “next AT control confirmation” is notified from the liquid crystal display device 71. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the next AT is controlled using the navigation stock assigned in the navigation grant lottery performed when the other second to eighth AT lottery conditions are satisfied, the operation is continued. To notify the next AT of the control.

[About the process of determining the production effect]
In this embodiment, regardless of whether or not the navigation stock exists, every time the AT control is completed, the turn-over period is performed to execute the turn-over effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in the AT control state (ART) in the RT4 control state, it is a condition that the turn effect is executed at the timing when the first predetermined number of times (for example, 40 games) is reached and the second predetermined number of times (for example, 50 games) is reached. As described above, the transition effect may be ended and the next AT control may be continued. In other words, if there is navigation stock during AT control, AT control will not end each time, but will continue to control the next AT, and one navigation stock will be consumed when controlling to the next AT. It may be. The AT control may be terminated only after all the navigation stock is consumed and the AT control is performed. In this case, the determination of the turning effect by the turning effect determination process may be performed, for example, at a timing when the first predetermined number of times is reached.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the example in which the timing for executing the turning effect determination process is the time when the game corresponding to the navigation stock 1 ends, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the navigation stock is acquired. The timing until the first game is started in the non-AT after the end of the AT corresponding to the navigation stock 1 may be used.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of types of games are associated with one roaring effect. For example, the number of games of 1 to 15 games is associated with the first roaring effect. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined number of games may be associated with a single production effect. In this case, the number of one type of game associated with the third page production effect and the number of one type of game associated with the fourth page production effect are the number of one type of game associated with the first game production and the second game production. It is sufficient that the number of games of one type associated with is increased. Further, a predetermined number of games may be associated with a plurality of roaring effects. In this case, the number of one type of game associated with the third and fourth roaring effects only needs to be greater than the number of one type of game associated with the first and second roaring effects.

[Regarding the period of talk]
In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the number of games determined by the turn-off effect determination process is set as the turn-over period, and the turn-over period ends by determining that the turn-over period has elapsed by digesting the number of games. . However, the beat period is not limited to the number of games, and may be any period that progresses as the game is digested, and may be as follows.

  As a first example, for example, the game time determined by the roaring effect determination process may be set as the beat period. In this case, the game time set in the beat period has passed. As such, it may be configured so that the next AT control can be started. In this case, by setting the game time corresponding to the third and fourth beat effects longer than the game time corresponding to the first and second beat effects, the last digit of the AT continuation number is “0”. It is possible to improve the player's expectation for the AT control of times corresponding to either “4” or “8” and to keep the expectation for a long time.

  As a second example, for example, the number of medals determined by the win effect determination process may be set as the win period. In this case, the number of bets set in the win period and the payout period in the win period may be set. The process of counting the number of paid-out medals is performed so that the next AT operation can be started on condition that the number obtained by subtracting the number of paid-out medals from the number of bets has reached the set number of medals. It may be configured. In this case, by setting the number of medals corresponding to the third and fourth turning effects more than the number of medals corresponding to the first and second turning effects, the last digit of the AT continuation number is “0”. It is possible to improve the player's expectation for the AT control of times corresponding to either “4” or “8” and to keep the expectation for a long time.

  As a third example, for example, the number of winnings determined by the squeeze effect determination process may be set as the squealing period. In this case, a specific winning combination (for example, a promotion lip or the like) in the sneaking period may be used. It is also possible to perform a process of counting the number of times the player has won, and to enable the next AT operation to be started on the condition that the counted number has reached the set number of winners. In this case, by setting the number of wins corresponding to the third and fourth hit effects to be greater than the number of wins corresponding to the first and second hit effects, the last digit of the AT continuation count is “0”. It is possible to improve the player's expectation for the AT control of times corresponding to either “4” or “8” and to keep the expectation for a long time.

  As a fourth example, for example, as the beat period, the number of correct answers in the push order determined by the turn effect determining process may be set. In this case, in the beat period, for example, the push order melons 1 to 5 When one of them wins, the process of counting the number of times that the pressing order is correct, such as the number of times that the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped in the middle stage and 12 medals are paid out, is performed. You may comprise so that the next AT operation | movement can be started on the condition that the preset number of times of pushing order was reached. In this case, by setting the number of correct push order answers corresponding to the third and fourth turn effects more than the number of correct push order answers corresponding to the first and second turn effects, the last digit of the AT continuation number is reduced. It is possible to improve the player's expectation for the AT control corresponding to any one of “0”, “4”, and “8” and to maintain the expectation for a long time.

  In the above example, when multiple types of conditions, such as the number of games, the number of medals, the number of wins, the number of pressing orders, etc., are determined by the roll effect determination process, set as the beat period, and one of the conditions is met In addition, it may be configured such that the next AT control can be started. As a result, the types of indwelling periods become richer and the fun of the game can be improved.

[About navigation grant lots in AT lottery]
In this embodiment, in the AT lottery when the fourth, sixth to eighth AT lottery conditions are satisfied, the navigation stock number is given with a probability of 100% without performing the navigation grant lottery. Explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even in the AT lottery when the fourth, sixth to eighth AT lottery conditions are satisfied, the navigation grant lottery is performed according to the probability determined in advance according to the established AT lottery conditions. You may comprise.

  In addition, an example in which navigation grant lottery is performed in the AT lottery when the first to third and fifth AT lottery conditions are satisfied has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the AT lottery when the first to third and fifth AT lottery conditions are satisfied, the navigation stock number is given with a probability of 100% without performing the navigation grant lottery. You may comprise as follows.

[Navistock lottery in AT lottery]
In the navigation stock number lottery according to the present embodiment, the navigation stock to be given using the navigation stock determination table (FIG. 15) corresponding to the type of the established AT lottery condition regardless of the number of navigation stocks currently acquired. An example of determining the number has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the navigation stock number lottery, the number of navigation stocks to be granted so that the expected value of the number of navigation stocks to be given (average navigation stock number) differs depending on the number of navigation stocks currently acquired May be determined. For example, when the number of navigation stocks acquired when the AT lottery condition is satisfied is less than 7, which is the maximum number of navigation stocks that can be acquired in one AT lottery, navigation is performed using the table shown in FIG. While the number of stock lottery is performed, when the number of navigation stocks acquired when the AT lottery condition is satisfied is 7 or more which is the maximum number of navigation stocks, it can be expected to be acquired by one AT lottery. Using a table in which the expected navigation stock number is smaller than any of the tables shown in FIG. 15 (for example, a table in which “1” is determined as the navigation stock number with a probability of 100%), the navigation stock number lottery is performed. You may comprise so that it may carry out. Thereby, when the number of navigation stocks already acquired in a specific game period is 7 or more, which is determined as a specified value, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of inconvenience that gambling is further increased.

[Navigation production in the general gaming state]
The navigation target combination in the present embodiment is push order promotion replays 1 to 6 including a promotion lip when in a normal gaming state, and push order maintenance replays 1 to 5 including a rush lip or a fall lip when RT3, and The example of push order rush replays 1 to 4 and push order melons 1 to 5 when RT 4 has been described, but is not limited thereto. For example, you may make it alert | report that the winning combination of a strawberry or a grape was won when a winning combination was included including a strawberry and a grape.

  In addition, push order melons 1 to 5 may be included in the navigation target combination in the normal gaming state and RT3. In this case, the navigation that is executed in RT3 is performed in order to prevent the game from proceeding in such a way as to increase the number of medals without consuming the navigation stock by allowing the game to continue in RT3 without being controlled by RT4. You may make it perform the process which imposes a predetermined | prescribed penalty on condition that the stop operation was carried out in the pushing order different from the pushing order recalled from production. The predetermined penalty may be any disadvantageous to the player in whether or not it is controlled by the AT. For example, when the AT lottery condition is satisfied, an AT lottery with a low degree of advantage for the player is performed. It may be a thing to make. For example, the AT flag indicating that it is not AT may be rewritten to forcibly terminate the AT, or the AT lottery may not be performed even if the AT lottery condition is satisfied.

[Navigation production during bonus]
In the present embodiment, the example in which the navigation effect is not executed during the bonus has been described. However, even when the bonus is being performed, when a predetermined notification condition is satisfied (for example, when an AT flag indicating that the vehicle is AT is set), and when the predetermined winning situation is established, You may comprise so that the navigation production according to the applicable selection situation may be performed.

  During BB, when the winning situation is such that “Black BAR-Black BAR-Black BAR” or “White 7-White 7-White 7” can be stopped on the winning line L1, the navigation effect is given. You may make it perform. For example, a navigation effect that displays a message such as “Aim at White 7” may be executed when the BB strong strawberry is won, and a navigation effect that displays a message such as “Aim at Black BAR” may be executed at the time of a loss. . In addition, in RB during non-BB, a navigation effect may be executed to display a message such as “Press left” when winning the left melon, and a message such as “Press other than left” will be displayed when winning the middle right melon. A navigation effect may be executed. Thereby, the interest of the game during the bonus can be improved and the possibility of acquiring the navigation stock can be improved.

[Melon winning line]
In the present embodiment, when any of the push order melons 1 to 5 is won, as shown in FIG. 12, the stop switch is operated according to an operation procedure in a predetermined push order according to the type of the push order melon selected. On condition that 8L, 8C, and 8R were operated, “melon” of middle reel 2C was stopped in the middle stage and melon 1 was won on 3 lines, and operated on a procedure different from the predetermined pushing order. The example in which the “melon” of the middle reel 2 </ b> C is stopped at the upper stage and the melon 1 is won in one winning line has been described. However, the number of winning lines that the melon 1 wins when operated according to an operation procedure in a predetermined pushing order is not limited to three winning lines, and if there are a plurality of winning lines, for example, two or four winning lines. Also good. In addition, the number of winning lines that the melon 1 wins when operated in a procedure other than the operation procedure in a predetermined push order is not limited to one pay line, but is operated in an operation procedure in a predetermined push order For example, a plurality of winning lines may be used as long as the number of winning lines is smaller than the number of winning lines to be won.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the procedure for stopping the left, middle, and right reels in a predetermined order has been described as an example of the procedure for performing the reel control for causing the melon 1 to win a plurality of pay lines. However, the procedure for performing reel control for winning melon 1 to a plurality of winning lines is not limited to this, and may be a procedure for secondly stopping a predetermined reel among the left, middle, and right reels. The procedure may be to stop a predetermined reel among the left, middle and right reels first. Thereby, since the variation of the procedure in which the reel control which makes the melon 1 win a some winning line increases is performed, an interest can be improved.

[Reel control when pushing order melon is won]
In the present embodiment, in FIG. 12, when any one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is selected, an operation procedure with a predetermined push order and an operation with a predetermined push order are performed. An example has been described in which different reel control is performed when operated by a procedure other than the procedure. However, the different reel controls are not limited to those shown in FIG. 12. For example, when the reels are operated according to an operation procedure in a predetermined pushing order, the winning combination that has not been won for each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R. Except for a case where a prize is won, control to stop at the timing of stop operation (control not to delay stop) is performed, and when operated in a procedure other than the operation procedure in a predetermined pushing order, the left reel 2L and the right reel For each of the 2Rs, control may be performed to stop the delay with a stop delay from the timing of the stop operation, unless a winning combination that has not been won wins.

[Freeze production]
In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, freeze control for forcibly invalidating the operation of the operation means such as the stop switches 8L to 8R and the start switch 7 that are operated in the game progress may be performed. For example, freeze control may be performed at the start or end of control to RT4, BB1 to BB3, and RB. Further, while the freeze control is being performed, an effect (for example, the liquid crystal display 51, the liquid crystal display device 71, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55) corresponding to the event that triggered the freeze control. For example, a specific production may be performed.

[Direction at the start of reel rotation]
In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when a specific winning combination (for example, BAR temper replays 1 to 4, BAR replay, BB1, etc.) is won by internal lottery, the reels 2L to 2R are identified at the start of reel rotation. It is also possible to notify that a specific winning combination has been won by executing the production. Specific effects include, for example, an effect in which only a specific reel starts to rotate before other reels, and a reel that starts rotating before other reels is rotated at a speed different from the normal rotation speed. Any effect may be used as long as it is performed in an aspect different from normal, such as an effect of switching to the normal speed when starting the rotation of the reel, and an effect of rotating the specific reel in reverse for a predetermined time. In addition, when a plurality of types of specific effects are provided and a winning combination with a high player's expectation (for example, BAR replay than BAR temporary play 1 to 4, BB1 than BAR replay, etc.) is selected, the special type is selected. You may make it perform the specific production of. Thereby, a player's expectation degree can be varied according to the kind of specific production.

[About the production device]
In the present embodiment, two means of the liquid crystal display 51 and the liquid crystal display device 71 are used as an effect device that produces an effect by an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even one effect device can be used. For example, only the liquid crystal display 51 or only the liquid crystal display 71 may be used.

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

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

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

  (3) In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9 to FIG. 12, the promotion lip winning procedure, the rushing lip winning procedure, the fall replay avoidance procedure, and the “melon” of the middle reel 2C are stopped in the middle. The example in which the steps to be performed are each in the order of pressing the stop operation has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stop operation timing may be included. Not limited to this, it may be the pressing order + stop operation timing.

  (4) In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which a special outcome that is a missed outcome at the time of winning the SB is derived, so that the transition from RT1 or RT2 to the normal gaming state has been described. The opportunity for transition is not limited to this. For example, not only when winning the SB, but when the specific winning combination (specific small combination, specific re-playing combination) cannot be generated when the specific winning combination is won, Alternatively, it may be to win another specific winning combination that can be won at the same time as the specific winning combination.

  (5) In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the player is promoted from the normal gaming state to RT3 by winning the promotion lip, and is transferred from RT3 to RT4 by winning the rushing lip. This is not limited to this promotion opportunity and the transition opportunity from RT3 to RT4. For example, the symbol combination that stops only when a predetermined winning combination is missed may be stopped. Accordingly, it is possible to add an interest that the gaming state is shifted instead of missing a predetermined winning combination.

  (6) In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the AT for one navigation stock is terminated by digesting 50 games. However, the period for which the AT is controlled corresponding to one Navistock is not limited to the period for which the game is digested for a predetermined number of times, but the number of times determined by random lottery using random numbers from a plurality of types of times The number of times a specific winning combination (for example, a strawberry) is won reaches the predetermined number of times during the period of digesting the minute game, the period until the number of times that the navigation effect is executed after winning the navigation target role reaches the predetermined number It may be a period until.

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

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display Device, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Right information storage means for storing information capable of specifying the presence or absence of a right controlled to an advantageous state advantageous to a player;
Advantageous state control means for starting control to an advantageous state based on the right, on the condition that the rightful information storage means stores information with a right,
Counting means for counting the number of times the control is controlled to be advantageous when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Advantage control means for making the advantage of the advantageous state when the number of control times counted by the counting means correspond to the predetermined advantageous number higher than the advantage of the advantageous state of times other than the advantageous number; ,
Regardless of whether rights information is stored in the right information storage means, a possibility effect execution means for performing a possibility effect suggesting the possibility of starting control to the next advantageous state;
When the rights information is stored in the right information storage means, the possibility to be used before the control to the next advantageous state at a different rate depending on whether or not the next control number is the advantageous number. Control pattern selection means for selecting a control pattern of sex performance from a plurality of types,
The control pattern selection means includes
If that is controlled for the next advantageous state before the possible effect execution means performs the possibility effect has not been informed, when the next control times is the preferred number, the next control times There select executable control pattern presentation possibilities of specific embodiments is not performed when it is not the preferred number,
If the possibility effect executing means is notified that the next advantageous state is controlled before performing the possibility effect, the special effect is performed regardless of whether or not the next control number is the advantageous number. A slot machine that selects a control pattern capable of executing a possibility presentation of an aspect .

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