JP6291196B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a predetermined game.

  As a gaming machine, a predetermined number of bets are set, and a slot machine in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed based on a start operation, and a gaming medium such as a gaming ball is played by a launching device. A pachinko gaming machine is known in which a plurality of types of identification information are variably displayed when a game medium is won in a starting area such as a winning opening provided in the gaming area.

  Among such gaming machines, an assist time (AT) for notifying the player of the operation procedure of the stop switch in order to stop the symbol combination corresponding to the combination on the active line when a specific combination is won. There is a slot machine that can be controlled to such an advantageous state as described above, and in this slot machine, an end effect that notifies the end of the AT is executed based on the number of times of control to the AT being 20 times or more ( For example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-143135 A

  In the slot machine as described above, when the AT occurs, the control count data to the AT is updated, and the end effect is executed when the control count to the AT becomes 20 times or more. Data is updated when one condition is satisfied, and a specific effect such as an end effect is executed using the updated data. However, since the data is not easily updated when the frequency with which the predetermined one condition is established is low, the opportunity for executing the specific effect is extremely limited. For this reason, there has been a problem that opportunities for improving the interest of the player by the specific effect are reduced.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can increase the chances that the interest of the game is improved by a specific effect.

A gaming machine that performs a predetermined game,
First data storage means for storing first data indicating the first privilege;
Second data storage means for storing second data indicating a second benefit different from the first privilege;
Based on the first privilege or the second privilege, advantageous state control means for controlling the advantageous state advantageous to the player;
A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect when a privilege given to the player by an advantageous state controlled based on the first privilege exceeds a certain degree of advantage;
The second privilege indicated by the second data stored in the second data storage means is converted into the first privilege, and update control is performed to update the first data based on the converted first privilege. Data updating means,
The data updating means is controlled by performing the update control rather than when the privilege given to the player by the advantageous state controlled by performing the update control does not exceed a certain degree of advantage. The update control is performed at a high rate when the privilege given to the player according to the advantageous state exceeds a certain advantageous degree.
Note that the gaming machine may have the following configuration.
(1) A gaming machine (for example, slot machine 1, pachinko gaming machine) that performs a predetermined game,
First data storage means (for example, a navigation stock storage area, a probability change flag storage area) for storing predetermined first data (for example, the number of navigation stocks, a probability change flag);
Second data storage means (e.g., AT game latent storage area, time reduction storage area) that stores second data (e.g., additional AT game number, time reduction number) different from the first data;
A result indicating that the result of determining the first data stored in the first data storage means is an advantageous state (for example, AT, probability variation state) advantageous to the player (for example, one or more navigation stocks, probability variation) If the flag is ON, the first data is used to control the advantageous state, and the second data stored in the second data storage means is determined to be advantageous for the player (for example, , AT, time-short state) (for example, advantageous state control means for controlling to the advantageous state using the second data on condition that the number of AT games added is one game or more and the time-short flag is ON) For example, sub-control unit 91, main control unit)
When the privilege given to the player by the advantageous state controlled using the first data reaches a certain advantageous degree (for example, when the AT reaches 10 consecutive chans, the probability variation state reaches 10 consecutive chans) Specific effect executing means (for example, sub-control unit 91, sub-control unit) that executes the specific effect,
A state in which the specific effect is not executed in an advantageous state controlled using the first data (for example, a state in which the specific effect is not executed because the AT has not reached 10 continuous channels, or a probability change state is 10 continuous channels) When the second data stored in the second data storage means is in an advantageous state (for example, the number of additional AT games is 50). When the game can be converted into one navigation stock when it is more than a game, the second data is updated to the first data (for example, 50 games with an additional AT game number) It is controlled using the first data than before the update by controlling to the advantageous state (converting to 100 times of short-time control converted to one Navistock) Increases the probability that a privilege given to a player reaches a certain level of advantage depending on the state (for example, when AT consecutive Chang is added 9 times, converting AT game number of 50 games into one Navistock, Reaching 10 consecutive chunks, the probability variation state reaches 10 consecutive chunks by converting 100 times of the short-time control into the probability variation state when the probability variation consecutive chunk is the 9th consecutive station, for example, sub-control unit 91, Main control unit).

  According to such a configuration, the first data is used on the condition that the result of determining the first data stored in the first data storage means is a result indicating that the player is in an advantageous state. The special effect is executed when the privilege given to the player by the controlled advantageous state reaches a certain advantageous degree. Furthermore, in a state where the specific effect is not executed in the advantageous state controlled using the first data, the result of determining the second data stored in the second data storage means is the result indicating that the advantageous state is obtained. At a certain time, by updating the second data to the first data and controlling it to the advantageous state, the privilege given to the player by the advantageous state controlled using the first data is more constant than before the update. The probability of reaching an advantage level increases. As a result, depending on the advantageous state controlled using the first data, even if the specific effect is not executed because the privilege given to the player does not reach a certain degree of advantage, the second data is the first data. By updating to data, the specific effect may be executed, and the execution opportunity of the specific effect increases. As a result, it is possible to increase the chances that the interest of the game is improved by the specific effect.

  The “advantageous state” controlled using the first data and the “advantageous state” controlled using the second data may refer to the same object, for example, “AT”. Alternatively, they may indicate different objects such as “probability change state” and “time reduction state”.

  “Updating the second data to the first data” refers to updating the first data stored in the first data storage means using the first data after the second data is converted into the first data. Alternatively, the first data stored in the first data storage unit may be updated using the second data as it is.

  “Updating” may be updating by adding a plurality of data, subtracting and updating the other data from one data, or updating by multiplying or dividing.

  The “first data” and “second data” are not limited to integers such as the number of games and the number of times, but may be numerical values representing probabilities such as continuation probabilities.

  “Increasing the probability” may increase the first probability before the update to a second probability (including 100%) higher than the predetermined probability.

(2) In the gaming machine of (1) above,
The updating means converts the second data into first data that grants a privilege that is the same or substantially the same as the benefit level of the privilege that is granted based on the second data (for example, the number of additional AT games is 50). The first data is updated with the second data by converting the game into one navigation stock, and converting 100 times of the time-saving control into the probability variation state).

  According to such a configuration, even if the second data is converted into the first data and updated, the degree of advantage of the privilege given to the player before and after the update of the data to be updated is the same or substantially the same. Since it does not change, the fairness among players is ensured for the data to be updated regardless of whether it is updated.

(3) In the above gaming machine (1) or (2),
When the specific effect is executed, a privilege more advantageous to the player is given than when the specific effect is not executed (for example, an effect by a premium image in which the expected additional value is improved in the AT game addition lottery) Is done).

  According to such a configuration, a privilege that is advantageous to the player is provided by executing the specific effect, so that the interest of the specific effect is increased, so that the interest of the game can be further improved. .

(4) In the gaming machines (1) to (3) above,
The first data is data specifying the number of rights (for example, the number of navigation stock) for controlling a predetermined number of games to the advantageous state,
The second data is data for specifying the number of additional games (for example, the number of additional AT games) to be added to the predetermined number of games in one advantageous state,
The updating means is provided on the condition that the number of added games specified from the second data stored in the second data storage means corresponds to the predetermined number of games (for example, the number of added AT games is 50 games). When it can be converted into one navigation stock as described above, the first data is updated with the second data.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to update the number of games for a predetermined number of games to the number of rights for controlling to an advantageous state by using the number of additional games added to the predetermined number of games in one advantageous state. As a result, even after the advantageous state for the predetermined number of games has been finished once, it is updated so that it can be continuously controlled to the next advantageous state using the updated right. Can be improved.

(5) In the gaming machines (1) to (4) above,
When the first data stored in the first data storage means is a result indicating that it is in an advantageous state, for example, a fixed timing (for example, a timing at which a roaring effect after the end of AT ends, with control to a probability change state). When predetermined information is notified (for example, AT start notification, probability change notification) at the timing of shifting to the big hit game state), and the result is that the second data stored in the second data storage means is in an advantageous state A notification means (for example, sub-control unit 91) for notifying predetermined information (for example, extra notification, short-time notification) at an indefinite timing (for example, prior notification or subsequent notification, midway in the big hit game or after the end of the big hit game);
When one of the first data and the second data is a result indicating that it is in an advantageous state (for example, since the number of additional AT games is 50 or more, it is converted into navigation stock and an AT start notification is issued. When it is possible, it can be controlled 100 times in a short time state, so when it is converted into a probability change state and notification of probability change can be made, the one data is updated to the other data (for example, one navigation stock of 50 games with the number of AT games added) Conversion timing change means for changing the notification timing so that predetermined information is notified by the notification means at a timing based on the other data by converting 100 times of the time-saving control into a probability variation state) (for example, A sub-control unit 91 and a main control unit).

  According to such a configuration, when the first data stored in the first data storage means is a result indicating that it is in an advantageous state, the predetermined information is notified at a fixed timing and stored in the second data storage means. The predetermined information is notified at an indefinite timing when the second data is a result indicating that it is in an advantageous state. Further, when one of the first data and the second data is a result indicating that the data is in an advantageous state, the one data is updated to the other data to be predetermined at a timing based on the other data. The notification timing is changed so that information is notified. Thus, even when the predetermined information cannot be notified based on one of the first data and the second data, the predetermined information is notified by updating the other data to one data. There is a case. As a result, it is possible to increase the chances that the predetermined information is notified by utilizing updating of a plurality of data in one advantageous state, and to improve the interest of the game.

  “Updating the one data to the other data” may be to update the other data stored by using the other data after converting the one data to the other data. However, the other data stored using one data as it is may be updated.

  The “fixed timing” may include a predetermined timing.

  “Indefinite timing” is not limited to a predetermined timing, but may include other timings, including timings of a plurality of patterns, or timings determined at random. There may be.

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. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the type of a missing item, the pattern combination of a missing item, and a missing item. 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 a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning a bell combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the storage area relevant to AT. It is a flowchart for performing a navigation stock lottery process. It is a figure for demonstrating a navigation stock lottery table. It is a flowchart for performing AT game addition lottery processing. It is a figure for demonstrating an AT game addition lottery table. It is a flowchart for performing AT game addition notification lottery processing. It is a figure for demonstrating an AT game addition notification lottery table and notification time. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the timing chart regarding AT. It is a figure for demonstrating the data update of a navigation stock storage area. It is a figure for demonstrating the data update of an AT game latent storage area. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the timing chart regarding AT in other embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the timing chart regarding the probability change in embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine.

  Hereinafter, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 2 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. 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 1.

  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, on the outer periphery of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, “melon (for example, area number 21 of the left reel 2L)” and “lip a (for example, area number 20 of the left reel 2L) are respectively provided. "," Bell (for example, area number 19 for left reel 2L) "," White 7 (for example, area number 18 for left reel 2L) "," Banana (for example, area number 13 for left reel 2L) "," Strawberry (For example, area number 12 of the left reel 2L), "black 7 (for example, area number 11 of the left reel 2L)", "lip b (for example, area number 10 of the left reel 2L)", "blank (for example, Multiple types of mutually identifiable symbols such as “region number 7 on the left reel 2L” and “star 7 (for example, region number 3 on the left reel 2L)” (however, only characters are shown in FIG. 3 and the symbols are omitted) ing) In a predetermined order, it is depicted 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.

  A liquid crystal display 51 is provided on the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a screen arranged so as to be visible to the player, and the AT count display unit 60 is displayed on the upper left of this screen in a manner visible to the player. Yes. The AT count display section 60 displays the number of remaining AT games when the gaming state is controlled during an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) described later. For example, when not controlled by the AT, nothing is displayed on the AT count display unit 60 and only a simple oval frame is displayed. On the other hand, when controlled by the AT, a numeric image is displayed in a countdown format within an elliptical frame displayed on the AT count display unit 60. This number is the number of remaining AT games currently controlled (hereinafter, games controlled by the AT are referred to as “AT games”, and the number of games controlled by the AT is “AT game number”. By confirming this, the player can recognize the number of remaining AT games in one set of ATs currently being performed. For example, if the number “30” is displayed on the AT count display unit 60, the player can recognize that the number of remaining AT games is 30 games.

  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 are provided so as to be operable by the player.

  In the present embodiment, as the specified number of bets, all games regardless of whether the gaming state is a big bonus and a regular bonus (hereinafter also referred to as a bonus) and the gaming state is a gaming state other than the big bonus and the regular bonus. “3” is defined in the 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 and confirming the setting value, which will be described later, a stop state at the end of BB (big bonus), which will be described later (until the reset operation is performed) A stop switch 36a for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function to be controlled in a state in which the progress of the game is restricted), automatic settlement processing at the end of the BB described later (medals stored as credits are operated by the player) The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic settlement function to be controlled (returning (returning) regardless) is enabled / disabled, and the medal inserted from the medal insertion section 4 A path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching the path to either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout exit 9 side provided in the housing 1a is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4. A medal selector (not shown) having an insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has flowed down to the hopper tank 34a, 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 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 9 for medals stored in the hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

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

  The front 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.

  In the case of playing a game in the slot machine 1, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated.

  When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay line L1 (see FIG. 1) becomes valid and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become.

  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, only one type of winning line L1 is defined as the winning line.

  The winning line L1 is a winning line set across symbols arranged in the middle of the left reel 2L, the middle of the middle reel 2C, and the middle of the right reel 2R, that is, the middle. The winning line is not limited to the line indicated by L1, and may include a plurality of winning lines. For example, the winning lines are the upper line of the left reel 2L, the upper part of the middle reel 2C, the upper part of the right reel 2R, that is, the winning line L2 set across the symbols arranged in the upper stage, the upper part of the left reel 2L, and the middle reel 2C. The middle line, the lower stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the winning line L3 set across the symbols arranged in the lower right direction, the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the middle stage of the middle reel 2C, the upper stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the upper line of the right reel. Including a winning line L4 set across the symbols, and a winning line L5 set across the symbols arranged in the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the lower stage of the middle reel 2C, the lower stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the lower stage. May be.

  When the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay line L1 becomes 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 winning combination) on the activated pay line L1 is set to each reel 2L, 2C. When the 2R display result is stopped, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the activated winning line L1, 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 arranged within 5 frames can be displayed on the winning line L1.

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

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

  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, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 that controls the game, a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in this 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, The LED drive circuit 47 that controls the drive of the LED is supplied to the slot machine 1 When the power source voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, an initialization command is input when the power is turned on or from the main CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 for providing a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when not performed, and various other 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, and executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 41b to perform processing related to the progress of the game. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the control board 40 is controlled directly or indirectly. The ROM 41b stores fixed data such as programs executed by the main CPU 41a and various tables. The RAM 41c is used as a work area when the main CPU 41a executes a program. The I / O port 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

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

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

  In the power interruption interrupt process, the execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited with the start of the process. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM 41c is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored.

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

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

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

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. 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 (see FIG. 1), a rendering 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 rendering control board 90. These electrical components are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. In addition, an effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

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

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

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 for controlling the display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the display, an effect LED 52, a reel LED 55, an LED drive circuit 93, an audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from the speakers 53, 54, A reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time; a switch circuit 96 that detects a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90; Monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 to detect voltage drop The power failure detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a and other circuits are mounted, and the sub CPU 91a issues a command transmitted from the game control board 40. In response, various controls for performing the performance are performed, and each part of the control circuit mounted on the performance control board 90 is controlled 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. Also, the sub CPU 91a executes an interrupt process (sub), which will 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.

[Settings]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate, and the payout rate being lower 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.

  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 each bit 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 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, only data indicating a gaming state such as a bonus (a big bonus or a regular bonus described later), a normal gaming state (RT1), RT0, or RT2 to 4 is backed up, and an effect corresponding to the gaming state ( If a power interruption occurs during the execution of a specific performance (such as a small role announcement) other than the BB production during the BB and the normal production in the normal gaming state), it will be executed when the power is turned off the next time the power is turned on. Instead of resuming the specific effect that has been performed, the effect corresponding to the gaming state that is backed up when the power is turned on may be executed from the beginning.

[About initialization]
Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is divided into an important work, a 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. After initializing 0 before setting is started (before shifting to the setting change mode), 1 is stored. The set value that is corrected and newly set at the end of the setting (when the setting change mode is ended) is stored.

  Note that 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 below 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 in different regions to be initialized are performed according to each initialization condition.

  Initialization 0 is an initialization performed when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are ON at the time of start-up, and is performed when a transition to the setting change mode is performed, or is 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 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 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 activation, 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 are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c.

  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 of the operation (until the start switch 7 is operated). In this case, if the set value work is initialized, the determined set value is lost. Therefore, 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 the winning line L1 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 bet number. 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. 5 is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. Further, FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the technical matters related to the type of the missing item, the combination of symbols of the missing item, and the missing item. FIG. 7 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. 7, the main control unit 41 causes RT1 (disadvantaged gaming state), RT0 (normal gaming state), RT2 (advantageous gaming state), RT3 (prepared gaming state), It is controlled to either RT4 (RT inside) or bonus state. A game state other than the bonus state is called a general game or a general game state.

  RT1 is a gaming state that has the lowest probability of winning a re-game player, which will be described later, and the player is most likely to play the longest game. RT0 is a gaming state that has a higher probability of winning a re-gamer than RT1. RT2 is a gaming state that can be shifted only from RT0 and has the highest probability of winning the re-gamer among the gaming states of RT0 to RT4. RT3 is a gaming state that shifts to the end of the bonus state. RT4 is a gaming state in which a transition is made when BB or RB is won in the gaming state of RT1, RT0, RT2, and a transition is made to a bonus state when winning a BB or RB. The bonus state is a gaming state in which BB is performed until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when winning a BB, and RB is performed until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when RB is won.

  In RT1, 32 games are played, and when all 32 games are consumed, the gaming state shifts to RT0. If BB or RB is won during 32 games, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  In RT0, when winning a promotion lip (Replay 3) described later, the gaming state shifts to RT2. Further, when winning a fall lip (Replay 4, Replay 5) described later, the gaming state shifts to RT1. In addition, when BB or RB is won, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  In RT2, the game state shifts to RT0 when a missed outcome to be described later is derived. In addition, when BB or RB is won, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 can control the effect state during the assist time (AT) that is a notification period in which the navigation effect for notifying the internal lottery result can be executed.

  The AT in this embodiment is determined to be 50 games per navigation stock when navigation stock is given by navigation stock lottery described later. In the present embodiment, by consuming (subtracting) one navigation stock, the game is controlled by the AT while 50 games are consumed, and the navigation effect is executed during that time. For this reason, it can be said that as the determined number of navigation stocks increases, the AT is controlled for a long period of time, which is advantageous for the player.

  In RT0 or RT2, an AT start notification is made every time one navigation stock is consumed, and a count of 50 games is started, and the count is displayed as a numeric image on the AT count display unit 60. The AT start notification is an effect of notifying that the navigation stock is consumed and one set of AT is started. Further, in an AT within one set, when an AT game is added by an AT game addition lottery described later, the AT game is added between 0 to 100 games. In addition, when an AT game is added by the AT game addition lottery, and the added AT game is not notified (in the case of a later notification described later), the AT game is not added and stored in the storage area of the RAM 91c. It will remain (hereinafter also referred to as latent).

  In RT4, when the BB or RB is won, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state.

  In the bonus state, the gaming state shifts to RT3 when a predetermined end condition is satisfied. Here, the “predetermined end condition” means that 351 or more medals were acquired when BB1 or BB2 described later was performed, and 216 or more medals were acquired when BB3 was performed. Yes, when RB1 or RB2 is played, it means that the player has won five games or some winning combination five times.

  In RT3, when a missed outcome to be described later is derived, the gaming state shifts to RT0.

[Winner]
Referring to FIG. 5, three types of big bonuses 1 to 3 (hereinafter, each big bonus is also referred to as BB1 to 3) and two types of regular bonuses 1 and 2 (hereinafter referred to as special bonuses) among the winning combinations. , Regular bonuses are also referred to as RB1 and RB2).

  BB1 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. BB2 is awarded when a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “lip b-black 7-lip b” is aligned on the winning line L1. BB3 is awarded when the combination of “star 7-star 7-star 7” is aligned on the winning line L1.

  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 the winning of BB1 or BB2 ends on condition that 351 or more medals have been paid out. The big bonus generated due to the winning of BB3 ends on condition that 216 or more medals have been paid out.

  RB1 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-black 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. RB2 is awarded when the combination of “Star 7-Star 7-Black 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. When winning in RB1 or RB2, 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 ended on condition that five games or one of the winning combinations is won five times.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the gaming state is controlled by RT4 from the internal winning of any one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1 and RB2 until winning. In RT4, the probability of winning the re-gamer is higher than in RT1. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, after BB1 to BB3, RB1, and RB2 are finished, the gaming state is controlled by RT3.

  Even if one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1, RB2 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 these roles, There will be no winnings. The symbols (“black 7”, “white 7”, “star 7”, “lip b”) constituting BB1 to BB3 and RB1, RB2 are 5 in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. This is because they are not arranged within the frame. In the internal lottery, when any one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1 and RB2 is won, the winning flag of the bonus is carried over until the winning bonus is won.

  Next, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the small combinations include strawberry 1, strawberry 2, one-sheet combination 1, one-sheet combination 2, melon, bell 1, bell 2, nine-sheet combinations 1-8, and BB combination.

  Among the small roles, strawberry 1 is awarded when any combination of “strawberry-ANY-bell”, “strawberry-ANY-melon”, and “strawberry-ANY-banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When strawberry 1 wins, two medals are paid out. Even if the strawberry 1 is elected, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the left reel 2L constituting the strawberry 1 is not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L.

  Among the small roles, Strawberry 2 has “Black 7-ANY-White 7”, “Black 7-ANY-Star 7”, “Black 7-ANY-Bell”, “Banana-ANY-White 7” on the winning line L1. A prize is awarded when any combination of “banana-ANY-star 7” and “banana-ANY-bell” is prepared. When strawberry 2 wins, two medals are paid out. Even if the strawberry 2 is won, the strawberry 2 will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbols (“black 7” and “banana”) of the left reel 2L constituting the strawberry 2 are not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L.

  One of the small roles is awarded when the combination of “bell-star 7-bell” is aligned on the winning line L1. When one winning combination 1 wins, one medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 1 is won, the winning combination is not made unless the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing. This is because, for example, the symbol (“star 7”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the one-piece combination 1 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  One of the small combinations is awarded when the combination of “star 7-blank-black 7” is aligned on the winning line L1. When one winning combination 2 wins, one medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 1 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, for example, the symbol (“star 7”) of the left reel 2L that constitutes the single winning combination 2 is not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L.

  Among the small roles, melons are placed on the winning line L1 with “White 7-Mellon-Bell”, “Bell-Mellon-Bell”, “Blank-Mellon-Bell”, “Lip a-Mellon-Lip a”, “Lip a-”. A prize is awarded when any combination of “melon-strawberry” and “lip a-melon-blank” is prepared. When melon wins, 5 medals are paid out. Even if the melon is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbol (“melon”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the melon is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Of the small roles, Bell 1 is awarded when the combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is aligned on the winning line L1. When Bell 1 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Bell 1 will win regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R if they are elected. The design of the left reel 2L (“bell”), the design of the middle reel 2C (“bell”), and the design of the right reel 2R (“bell”) constituting the bell 1 are 5 frames in any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. It is because it is arranged within.

  Among the small roles, the bell 2 has “Lip a-Bell-Lip a”, “Lip a-Bell-Lip b”, “Lip b-Bell-Lip a”, “Lip b-Bell-Lip b” on the winning line L1. Will be awarded when one of the combinations is complete. When Bell 2 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Bell 2 wins regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R if they are elected. The symbols of the left reel 2L ("lip a" and "lip b") constituting the bell 2, the symbols of the middle reel 2C ("bell"), and the symbols of the right reel 2R ("lip a" and "lip b") are This is because the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged within 5 frames.

  Next, among the small combinations, nine combinations 1 to 8 will be described. The 9 winning combinations 1 to 8 are winning combinations that may be won when the bell 1 and the bell 2 are missed as will be described later.

  Of the small roles, the nine-piece role 1 is awarded when the combination of “lip a-strawberry-melon” is arranged on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 1 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning is made. This is because, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 1 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small roles, the 9th winning combination 2 becomes a winning when the combination of “lip a-strawberry-banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 2 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 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, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C composing the nine-piece combination 2 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Of the small roles, the 9th winning combination 3 becomes a winning when the combination of “lip a-blank-melon” is aligned on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 3 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the 9-piece winning combination 3 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. This is because, for example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 3 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small roles, the 9th winning combination 4 is won when the combination of “lip a-blank-banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 4 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the 9-piece winning combination 4 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. This is because, for example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 4 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Of the small roles, the 9th winning combination 5 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-strawberry-melon” is arranged on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 5 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 is won, the winning combination will not be won unless the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing. This is because, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece winning combination 5 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Of the small roles, the 9th winning combination 6 wins when the combination of “Lip b-strawberry-banana” is aligned on the winning line L1. When 9 winning combination 6 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 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, for example, the symbol (“strawberry”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 6 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small combinations, the 9-piece combination 7 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-Blank-Melon” is aligned on the winning line L1. When the 9 winning combination 7 wins, a 9 medal is paid out. Even if the 9-piece winning combination 7 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C that constitutes the nine-piece combination 7 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small combinations, the 9-piece combination 8 is awarded when the combination of “Lip b-Blank-Banana” is arranged on the winning line L1. When 9 winning combination 8 wins, 9 medals are paid out. Even if the winning combination 9 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, for example, the symbol (“blank”) of the middle reel 2C constituting the nine-piece combination 8 is not arranged within five frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Among the small roles, the BB role is a role that only wins during the BB, and “Lip a-strawberry-strawberry”, “Lip a-strawberry-blank”, “Lip a-blank-strawberry”, “Lip” Any combination of "a-blank-blank", "lip b-strawberry-strawberry", "lip b-strawberry-blank", "lip b-blank-strawberry", "lip b-blank-blank" was prepared. Sometimes wins. If the BB combination wins during BB, 9 medals are paid out. In addition, when the BB combination is won, the 9-sheet combination 1 to 8 is always selected at the same time, so if the BB combination is selected, it will not be missed regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. You can win any role. Further, the winning combination with the BB winning combination only needs to include nine winning combinations 1 to 8, and in addition to this, for example, strawberry 1, 2, melon, and other winning combinations may be included.

  Next, among the winning combinations, the replaying combination will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replay combination includes replays 1 to 6. When you win one of the re-players, you will not be paid out medals, but you can start the next game without setting the number of bets again, so the number of bets corresponding to the number of bets that you no longer need to set in the next game This is essentially the same as when medals are paid out.

  The replay 1 has “Lip a-Lip a-Lip a”, “Lip a-Lip a-Lip b”, “Lip b-Lip a-Lip a”, “Lip b-Lip a-Lip b” on the winning line L1. When a combination of any of the above is complete, a prize is awarded. The design of the left reel 2L ("lip a", "lip b") constituting the replay 1; the design of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"); the design of the right reel 2R ("lip a", "lip b") Are arranged within 5 frames in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 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, 8C, and 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 will also be referred to as a normal rep below.

  Replay 2 is awarded when the combination of “bell-lip a-bell” is aligned on the winning line L1. The symbol ("bell") of the left reel 2L, the symbol of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"), and the symbol of the right reel 2R ("bell") constituting the replay 2 are 5 frames on each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Is located within. Therefore, it can be said that, as a general rule, if Replay 2 is won, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Replay 2 is a normal replay that maintains the current gaming state without causing RT transition even when winning, and is also referred to as a normal rep in the following.

  Replay 3 is any one of “Lip a-Lip a-Melon”, “Lip a-Lip a-Banana”, “Lip b-Lip a-Melon”, “Lip b-Lip a-Banana” on the winning line L1. A winning combination will be awarded when these combinations are available. The symbols of the left reel 2L constituting the replay 3 ("lip a", "lip b"), the symbol of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"), the symbol of the right reel 2R ("melon", "banana") are The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, in principle, the replay 3 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if it is won. As shown in FIG. 7, after winning the replay 3 in the state of RT0, it is controlled to RT2 in which the replay winning probability is further improved as compared to RT0. For this reason, the replay 3 is also referred to as a promotion lip below.

  Also, once controlled to RT2, control to RT2 is maintained until a missed outcome is derived unless a big bonus or regular bonus is won.

  Replay 4 is awarded when any combination of “Lip a-Lip a-Bell” and “Lip b-Lip a-Bell” is arranged on the winning line L1. The symbols of the left reel 2L ("lip a" and "lip b") constituting the replay 4, the symbol of the middle reel 2C ("lip a"), and the symbol of the right reel 2R ("bell") are reels 2L and 2C. 2R is arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, in principle, the replay 4 can be said to be a role that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if the player is elected. As shown in FIG. 7, when winning a replay 4 at RT0, it is controlled to RT1. For this reason, the replay 4 is also referred to as a falling lip below.

  Replay 5 is awarded when any combination of “Bell-Lip a-Melon” and “Bell-Lip a-Banana” is aligned on the winning line L1. The left reel 2L symbol ("bell"), the middle reel 2C symbol ("lip a"), and the right reel 2R symbol ("melon", "banana") constituting the replay 5 are reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Each is arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, as a general rule, the replay 5 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if it is won. As shown in FIG. 7, when winning a replay 5 at RT0, it is controlled to RT1. For this reason, the replay 5 is also referred to as a falling lip below.

  The replay 6 is a re-playing game that is won only when the BB 2 is in the internal winning state. The replay 6 is awarded when any combination of “lip a-lip a-blank” and “lip b-lip a-blank” is arranged on the winning line L1. Even if the replay 6 is won, it will not win if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing. For example, the symbol (“blank”) of the right reel 2R constituting the replay 6 is not arranged within five frames in the right reel 2R.

[Missing eyes]
Next, the missed appearance will be described with reference to FIG. As described later, the symbols that make up the bell 1 and the bell 2 cannot be drawn on the winning line L1, and further, the symbols that make up the nine winning combinations 1-8 can be drawn on the winning line L1. It is a role that is derived when it is not possible. If a missed out is derived in the gaming state of RT2 and RT3, control to RT0 is activated.

  Of the missed items, missed item 1 is “Lip a-strawberry-bell”, “Lip-a-blank-bell”, “Lip-b-strawberry-bell”, “Lip-b-blank-bell” aligned with the winning line L1. Is any combination.

  Of the missed misses, missed miss 2 is “Lip a-bell-melon”, “Lip-a-bell-banana”, “Lip-b-bell-melon”, “Lip-b-bell-banana” aligned with the winning line L1. Is any combination.

  Of the missed misses, missed miss 3 is "Star 7-Strawberry-Melon", "Star 7-Strawberry-Banana", "Star 7-Blank-Melon", "Star 7-Blank-Banana" that are aligned with the winning line L1. , Melon-strawberry-melon, melon-strawberry-banana, melon-blank-melon, melon-blank-banana, banana-strawberry-melon, banana-strawberry-banana, Any combination of “banana-blank-melon” and “banana-blank-banana”.

[Combinations of lottery roles]
Next, with reference to FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, a description will be given of combinations of lottery object combinations to be read as lottery object combinations and the number of determination values in the internal lottery. In FIG. 8 and FIG. 9, “Lottery target combination name” and “Lottery target combination” corresponding to the name are indicated by the left two columns, and “Game state” is indicated from the left third column. Has been. 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. 8 and 9, 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 target combination (weak strawberry A in RT0 to RT3 in FIG. 8) for which “495” is set as the number of determination values is 495/65536.

  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. 8 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination and the number of determination values related to the special combination / small combination in the general gaming state.

  When the gaming state is any of RT0 to RT3, weak strawberry A to F, strong strawberry A to F, single-sheet combination A to L, melon A to F, unquestionable bell, left bell A to D, middle bell A to D, right bells A to D, RB1, 2 and BB1 to 3 are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as targeted lots for internal lottery.

  The weak strawberry A is a lottery target role for reading the strawberry 2. The weak strawberry B is a lottery target role that reads the strawberry 2 + RB1. The weak strawberry C refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + RB2. Weak strawberry D refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + BB1. The weak strawberry E is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + BB2. The weak strawberry F is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 2 + BB3. In the present embodiment, when the weak strawberry A is won, the number of navigation stocks required when controlled by the AT is determined by lottery based on the navigation stock lottery described later.

  The strong strawberry A is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2. The strong strawberry B is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + RB1. The strong strawberry C is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + RB2. The strong strawberry D is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + BB1. The strong strawberry E is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + BB2. The strong strawberry F is a lottery target role that reads strawberry 1 + strawberry 2 + BB3. In the present embodiment, when the strong strawberry A is won, the number of navigation stocks is determined by lottery based on the navigation stock lottery described later.

  A single combination A is a lottery target combination that reads out a single combination 1. The one-piece combination B is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 2. The one-piece combination C is a lottery target combination that reads out the one-piece combination 1 + RB1. The single winning combination D is a lottery target winning combination that reads out the single winning combination 2 + RB1. The single winning combination E is a lottery target winning combination that reads out the single winning combination 1 + RB2. The one-piece combination F is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 2 + RB2. The one-piece combination G is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 1 + BB1. The one-piece combination H is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 2 + BB1. The single winning combination I is a lottery target winning combination that reads out the single winning combination 1 + BB2. The one-piece combination J is a lottery target combination that reads out the single-piece combination 2 + BB2. The one-piece combination K is a lottery target combination that reads out the one-piece combination 1 + BB3. The one-piece combination L is a lottery target combination that reads out the one-piece combination 2 + BB3. In the present embodiment, when one winning combination A or one winning combination B is won, the number of AT games to be added is determined by lottery based on the AT game adding lottery described later.

  Melon A refers to a lottery target for reading out melons. Melon B is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + RB1. Melon C is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + RB2. Melon D is a lottery target for reading melon + BB1. Melon E is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + BB2. The melon F is a lottery target combination that reads out melon + BB3. In the present embodiment, when melon A is won, the number of navigation stocks is determined by lottery based on the navigation stock lottery described later.

  The unquestionable bell is a lottery target combination that reads out the bell 1 + bell 2 + 9 combination 1-8. The left bell A is a lottery target role for reading out the bell 2 + 9 winning combination 1 + 9 winning combination 4. The left bell B is a lottery target role for reading out the bell 2 + 9-sheet combination 2 + 9-sheet combination 3. The left bell C is a lottery target combination that reads out the bell 2 + 9 winning combination 5 + 9 winning combination 8. The left bell D is a lottery target role for reading the bell 2 + 9 winning combination 6 + 9 winning combination 7. The middle bell A is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 1 + 9 winning combination 6. The middle bell B is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 2 + 9 winning combination 5. The middle bell C is a lottery target role for reading out the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 3 + 9 winning combination 8. The middle bell D is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 4 + 9 winning combination 7. The right bell A is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 1 + 9 winning combination 7. The right bell B is a lottery target for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 3 + 9 winning combination 5. The right bell C is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 2 + 9 winning combination 8. The right bell D is a lottery target role for reading the bell 1 + 9 winning combination 4 + 9 winning combination 6.

  RB1 is a lottery target combination that reads RB1. RB2 means a lottery target combination that reads RB2. BB1 is a lottery target combination that reads BB1. BB2 is a lottery target combination that reads RB2. BB3 is a lottery target combination that reads BB3.

  When the gaming state is RT4, weak strawberry A, strong strawberry A, single piece A, single piece B, melon A, unquestionable bell, left bell A to D, middle bell A to D, and right bell A to D Are subject to internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery.

  FIG. 9 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.

  An unquestioned lip is a lottery target combination that reads out replay 1 + replay 2. Lip A is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5 + Replay 6. Lip B is a lottery target role that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5 + Replay 6. “Lip C” means a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 2 + Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5 + Replay 6. “Lip D” refers to a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5. Lip E refers to a lottery target for reading out Replay 1 + Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5. “Lip F” means a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 2 + Replay 3 + Replay 4 + Replay 5. Lip G is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + RB1. Lip H is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + RB2. Lip I refers to a lottery target combination that reads Replay 1 + Replay 2 + BB1. Lip J is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + BB2. Lip K is a lottery target combination that reads out Replay 1 + Replay 2 + BB3.

  When the gaming state is one of RT0 to RT3, unquestioned lips and lips C to K are the targets of internal lottery and are sequentially read out as the target roles of internal lottery. When the gaming state is RT4, the unanswered lips and lips A to F are the targets of the internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as the target combinations of the internal lottery.

Next, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values of RB1 in BB1 to BB3 will be described.
In the case of RB1 in BB1 to 3, the strong strawberry + 1 combination A + 1sheet combination B + melon A + unquestion bell and unquestion bell + BB combination are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as target roles for internal lottery.

Next, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values of RB2 in BB1 to BB3 will be described.
When it is RB2 among BB1 to BB3, strong strawberry + 1 sheet combination A + 1 sheet combination B + melon A + unquestion bell and unquestion bell are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as target roles for internal lottery.

Next, the lottery target combination and the number of determination values in RB (RB1, 2) will be described.
When in RB (RB1, 2), strong strawberry +1 sheet A + 1 sheet B + melon A + unquestion bell, strong strawberry + unquestion bell, unquestion bell +1 sheet role A + 1 sheet B, and unquestion bell + melon A And are sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery.

[Internal lottery]
Next, the internal lottery will be described in detail. The internal lottery indicates whether or not each of the winning combinations described above is allowed, that is, whether or not the control for aligning the symbol combination that generates the winning combination to the winning line L1 is allowed. Is determined before it is derived and displayed (in practice, 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 exclusively drawn.

  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.

  In addition, RB1, 2 and BB1-3 can be won at the same time as a small combination or re-playing combination. For example, when winning a strawberry, the ratio of winning simultaneously in any one of RB1, 2, BB1-3 is stronger strawberry A than when winning any one of weak strawberry AF The number of determination values for each of the weak strawberries A to F and the strong strawberries A to F is set so that the value when one of the? As will be described later, since different reel control is performed when the weak strawberry A to F is won and the strong strawberry A to F is won, the player can select one of RB1, BB2, and BB1 to BB1 from the reel control content You can predict the possibility of winning simultaneously.

  In the general gaming state, as shown in FIG. 8, the number of determination values for each of the left bells A to D is set to “830”, and any one of the left bells A to D is 830 × 4/65536 = The number of determination values is set to win with a probability of 3320/65536. In addition, the number of determination values of each of the middle bells A to D is set to “1600”, and the number of determination values is set so that one of the middle bells A to D wins with a probability of 1600 × 4/65536 = 6400/65536. Is set. Further, the number of determination values of each of the right bells A to D is set to “1600”, and the number of determination values is set so that one of the right bells A to D wins with a probability of 1600 × 4/65536 = 6400/65536. Is set. As described above, in the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D, the number of determination values is set so as to win with a higher probability than other lottery object combinations.

  Next, paying attention to the number of determination values of the re-gamer in FIG. 9, the winning probability of the re-gamer is compared for each gaming state. In RT0, “83” is determined as the number of determination values when unanswered lip is read, “2200” is determined as the number of determination values when lip C to F are read, and determination when Lips G, H, and K are read “5” is set as the number of values, and “1” is set as the number of determination values when Lips I and J are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT0 is 8900/65536. Of these, the replays 3 to F that may be promoted from RT0 to RT2 are Lips C to F, and the probability of winning one of them is 2200 × 4/65536 = 8800/65536. The replays 4 and 5 that may fall from RT0 to RT1 are included in Lips C to F, and the probability of winning one of them is 2200 × 4/65536 = 8800/65536. Thus, in RT0, the probability of being promoted to RT2 and the probability of falling to RT1 are set to be the same probability. In RT0, Lip A and Lip B are set not to win.

  In RT1, “6961” is determined as the number of determination values when unanswered lip is read, “500” is determined as the number of determination values when lip C to F are read, and determination is performed when lip G, H, and K are read. “5” is set as the number of values, and “1” is set as the number of determination values when Lips I and J are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT1 is 8978/65536. In RT1, Lip A and Lip B are set not to win.

  In RT2, “46755” is determined as the number of determination values when the unanswered lip is read, and “500” is determined as the number of determination values when the lip C to F are read, and determination when the lip G, H, and K are read. “5” is set as the number of values, and “1” is set as the number of determination values when Lips I and J are read. Therefore, the probability of winning either replay at RT2 is 48772/65536. In RT2, Lip A and Lip B are set not to win.

  In RT3, “8961” is determined as the number of determination values when the unanswered lip is read, “500” is determined as the number of determination values when the lip C to F are read, and determination when the lip G, H, and K are read. “5” is set as the number of values, and “1” is set as the number of determination values when Lips I and J are read. Therefore, the probability of winning either replay at RT3 is 10978/65536. In RT3, Lip A and Lip B are set not to win.

  In RT4, “5018” is set as the number of determination values when the unanswered lip is read, and “1000” is set as the number of determination values when the lips A to F are read. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay at RT4 is 11018/65536.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when the probability of winning one of the replays is RT2, it is set to be higher than when it is RT0, RT1, RT3, and RT4. Therefore, RT2 can be said to be an advantageous state for the player in that the winning probability of replay is higher than that of RT0, RT1, RT3, and RT4.

  Further, the RT0 is configured to make it difficult to maintain the RT0 when it is not controlled by the AT and to allow the RT2 to control the replay 3 that is a promotion lip.

  Next, when it is RB1 among BB1 to BB3, the number of judgment values of strong strawberry +1 sheet combination A + 1 sheet combination B + melon A + unquestion bell is set to “65527”, and the number of judgment values of unquestion bell + BB combination is set to “9”. And is set to win with high probability.

  In addition, when it is RB2 in BB1 to BB3, the number of determination values of strong strawberry + 1 combination A + 1 sheet combination B + melon A + unquestion bell is set to “65535”, and the determination value number of unquestion bell is set to “1”. It is set to win with a high probability.

  In addition, when RB 1 or 2 is in progress, the number of judgment values of strong strawberry +1 sheet A + 1 sheet B + melon A + unquestion bell is “1”, the number of judgment values of strong strawberry + unquestion bell is “21845”, unquestion bell + 1 The number of determination values for the combination A + 1 and the combination B is set to “21845”, and the number of determination values for the unquestioned bell + melon A is set to “21845”, which is set to win with high probability.

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

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

[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 2L is stopped, only the middle reel 2C is stopped, or only the right reel 2R is stopped. Depending on whether the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C are stopped, the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R are stopped, or the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are stopped. Further, in a situation where any one of the reels is stopped, the reel may be different depending on the stop position of the stopped reel. Therefore, the address of the stop control table to be referred to for each situation is registered for each rotating reel. Based on the top address of the table creation data, the stop control table to be referred to according to each situation is stored. An address can be identified, and a necessary stop control table can be identified from the identified address in accordance with each situation. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of frames to be pulled in at each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas have 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. More specifically, first, the table index is referred to, the index data corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, the table creation data is identified based on the obtained index data, and all the table creation data is identified from the identified table creation data. The address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state in which the reel is rotating is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored in the acquired address is expanded to create 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.

  More 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 the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated by the calculated number of steps to stop. To 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 L1, so that the winning combination is not aligned on the winning line L1. Create a stop control table with the number of frames to be drawn into and control the reel stop, but if you do not win any of the roles, the number of draws that do not match any of the roles is determined A stop control 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 L1 within the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The winning combination is controlled to 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 selected small role will be placed on the winning line L1. The number of draws is determined so that the maximum number of draws can be drawn within the range of, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn into the win line L1 within the range of up to 4 frames, the selected special role is placed in the win line A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be pulled into L1 to the maximum within a range of 4 frames, and reel stop control is performed. Thereby, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to align and stop the small roles that have been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line L1, control is performed to align and stop them, If you cannot draw a small role that has been won in the draw range of up to 4 frames on the winning line L1, you must stop the special role that has been won in the draw range of up to 4 frames on the pay line L1. If it is possible, control is performed to stop all of them together, 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 L1 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 won in a state where the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when the special role and re-playing role are simultaneously won, the winning re-playing role is selected as the winning line L1. A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be drawn to the maximum in a range of 4 frames is generated, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the pay line L1 within a maximum of 4 frames.

  When a plurality of types of re-game players are simultaneously elected (for example, Lip A), as shown in FIG. 10, a winning combination determined according to the type of re-game players elected at the same time and the stop operation order is displayed. Control is performed so as to align and stop on the pay line L1 within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  In the present embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop. 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. 10 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a re-game player is won.
For example, when an unanswered lip is won, control is performed so that the replay 1 or the replay 2 is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped regardless of the stop order of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by the player.

  When REP A is won, control is performed so that the replay 3 or the replay 6 among the selected re-playing players is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped when operated according to a forward-pressing operation procedure. The replay 6 is controlled so as to win a prize only when the BB 2 is internally won. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than forward pressing is performed, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the winning replay players in line with the winning line L1.

  When lip B is won, control is performed so that the replay 3 of the selected re-playing gamer is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped when operated in accordance with an operation procedure that pushes forward. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than forward pinching is used, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the winning replay players in line with the winning line L1.

  When Lip C is won, control is performed so that the Replay 3 of the selected re-game players will be aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped when operated in the operation procedure of middle left push. On the other hand, when operated by an operation procedure other than middle left press, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the winning replay players in line with the winning line L1.

  When the lip D is won, control is performed to stop the replay 3 among the selected re-playing players in line with the winning line L1 when operated by the operation procedure of middle right press. On the other hand, when operated by an operation procedure other than middle right press, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the winning replay players in line with the winning line L1.

  When the lip E is won, control is performed to stop the replay 3 among the selected re-game players in line with the winning line L1 when operated in accordance with the operation procedure of reverse pinching. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than reverse pinching is used, control is performed to stop the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the winning replay players in line with the winning line L1.

  When the lip F is won, control is performed so that the replay 3 among the selected re-game players will be aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped when operated in the reverse operation procedure. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than reverse pressing is used, control is performed such that the replay 4 or the replay 5 among the winning replay players is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped.

  In addition, when a re-game player other than the above (Lips G to K) is won, similarly to the unquestioned Lip, regardless of the order in which the player stops the reel, Replay 1 or Replay 2 is won. Control to stop in line with L1 is performed.

  As described above, different operation procedures are set for each type of re-playing winning combination as an operation procedure for winning Replay 3 as a promotion lip and promoting it to RT2. For this reason, even if one of Lips A to F is won at RT0, as long as the type of replaying player who is won cannot be specified, the promotion Lip is awarded with a probability of only 1/6 and RT2 is awarded. It can be prevented from being controlled. 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 RT2 as much as possible, while when controlled by the AT, the promotion lip is awarded and controlled to RT2. Can be.

  Next, when the bell role is elected among the small roles, as shown in FIG. 11, a winning combination determined according to the type of the winning bell role and the stop operation order is displayed on the winning line L1 with a maximum of 4 frames. Control is performed to align and stop within the pull-in range.

FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when winning the bell combination.
For example, when an unquestioned bell is won, control is performed so that the bell 1 is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped regardless of the order in which the player stops the reels.

  When the left bell A is won, if the first stop is the left reel 2L, control is performed to stop the bell 2 of the winning combination in alignment with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the left reel 2L and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 1 or nine winning combinations 4 of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop in line with.

  When winning the left bell B, if the first stop is the left reel 2L, control is performed to stop the bell 2 of the winning combination aligned with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the left reel 2L and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 2 or nine winning combinations 3 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop in line with.

  When the left bell C is won, if the first stop is the left reel 2L, control is performed to stop the bell 2 of the winning combination in alignment with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the left reel 2L and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 5 or nine winning combinations 8 of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop in line with.

  When winning the left bell D, if the first stop is the left reel 2L, control is performed so that the bell 2 of the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the left reel 2L and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination of the nine winning combination 6 or the nine winning combination 7 will be the winning line L1. Control to stop in line with.

  When the middle bell A is won, if the first stop is the middle reel 2C, control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination in line with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the middle reel 2C and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 1 or nine winning combinations 6 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop in line with.

  When the middle bell B is won, if the first stop is the middle reel 2C, control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination in line with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the middle reel 2C and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 2 or nine winning combinations 5 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop in line with.

  When the middle bell C is won, if the first stop is the middle reel 2C, control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination in line with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the middle reel 2C and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 3 or nine winning combinations 8 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop in line with.

  When the middle bell D is won, when the first stop is the middle reel 2C, the control is performed so that the bell 1 of the winning combination is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the middle reel 2C and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination of the 9th winning combination 4 or the 9th winning combination 7 will be the winning line L1. Control to stop in line with.

  When the right bell A is won, when the first stop is the right reel 2R, the control is performed so that the bell 1 of the winning combination is stopped on the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the right reel 2R and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 1 or nine winning combinations 7 of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop in line with.

  When the right bell B is won, when the first stop is the right reel 2R, the control is performed so that the bell 1 of the winning combination is stopped on the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the right reel 2R and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 3 or nine winning combinations 5 in the winning line L1 are selected. Control to stop in line with.

  When the right bell C is won, when the first stop is the right reel 2R, control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination in alignment with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the right reel 2R and the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, the winning combination of 9 winning combinations 2 or 9 winning combinations 8 will be the winning line L1. Control to stop in line with.

  When the right bell D is won, when the first stop is the right reel 2R, the control is performed to stop the bell 1 of the winning combination aligned with the winning line L1. On the other hand, if the first stop is other than the right reel 2R and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at an appropriate timing, nine winning combinations 4 or nine winning combinations 6 out of the winning combinations are awarded to the winning line L1. Control to stop in line with.

  Further, when the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D are elected, the first stop is pushed in the wrong order and the bell 1 or the bell 2 is dropped, and the stop switch 8L , 8C, and 8R cannot be operated at an appropriate timing, and any of the nine winning combinations 1 to 8 is missed, and the missed outcome is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped according to the type of the reel that has been finally stopped. Take control.

  More specifically, if any of the 9-piece winning combination 1 to 9-eight winning combination is missed and the final stop is the right reel 2R, the missing roll 1 is aligned with the winning line L1. Control to stop. Further, in the case where any of the 9-piece combination 1 to 9-piece combination 8 is missed and the final stop is the middle reel 2C, the control for stopping the missed outcome 2 in alignment with the winning line L1 is performed. Do. Further, when any of the 9-piece winning combination 1 to 9-piece winning combination 8 is missed and the final stop is the left reel 2L, the control is performed so that the missing roll 3 is aligned with the winning line L1 and stopped. Do.

  As described above, different operation procedures are set for each type of the winning bell combination as an operation procedure for winning the bell 1 or the bell 2. For this reason, even if one of the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D is won in RT2 or RT3, unless the type of the winning bell role can be specified, The bell 1 or the bell 2 can be prevented from winning. As a result, when it is not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, it is difficult to win the bell 1 or the bell 2, and it is easy to derive the missed outcome, and as a result, it can be easily controlled to RT0.

[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 processing one game at a time. For this purpose, the game must first be in a state where the game can be progressed.

  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 in a state where progress is possible, game processing is repeatedly performed in the slot machine 1 game by game. Hereinafter, each game in the slot machine 1 will be described.

  Note that the “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, a period from when the start switch 7 is operated until the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Since the setting of the bet number before the operation of No. 7, the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are also performed after the reels 2L, 2C, 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 unit 4, and by operating the start switch 7, BET processing for instructing the start is performed. When the start switch 7 is operated, a start command is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  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 a medal 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 or not to perform 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.

  In the internal lottery process, when one of BB1 to BB3 and RB1 and RB2 is won, a process for controlling to RT4 (for example, setting the value of the RT4 flag to the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. .

  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, and 8R are operated by the player, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are stopped, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Stop rotating. In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, an example in which the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R will be described. Regardless of whether 8L, 8C, or 8R is operated, 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 stop operation position of the corresponding reel is transmitted to the effect control board 90 to determine which reel has been stopped. More specifically, the first reel stop command is transmitted to the effect control board 90 when any one of the three rotating reels stops, and then the second reel when the second reel stops. A stop command is transmitted to the effect control board 90. Subsequently, when the third reel stops, a third reel stop command is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  When the driving of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, a winning determination process is performed for determining whether any of the symbols shown in FIG. 5 is derived and displayed on the winning line in the display result at the time of stopping. . If it is determined in this winning determination process that any of the winning combinations 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 that can specify the presence / absence of a 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 RB1 and RB2 has been won, a process for controlling the corresponding bonus (for example, a bonus value corresponding to the value of the gaming state flag) Are set).

  Further, in the winning determination process at RT0, when it is determined that the replay 3 (promotional lip) is won, a process for controlling to RT2 (for example, setting the value of RT2 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. . In the winning determination process at RT0, when it is determined that a replay 4 or a replay 5 (falling lip) has been won, a process for controlling to RT1 (for example, setting the value of RT1 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. Is called.

  Further, when it is determined at RT2 and RT3 that the missed outcome has stopped on the pay line L1, processing for controlling to RT0 (for example, setting the value of RT0 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. .

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added by 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 RT3 (for example, setting the value of RT3 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  In the payout process during RT1, the number of games digested during RT1 is counted in an identifiable manner, it is determined whether the number of games digested has reached 32 games, and it is determined that 32 games have been reached. Then, a process for controlling to RT0 (for example, setting the value of RT0 to the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  In the payout process, a game state command that can specify the game state of the next game (whether it is RT0 to RT4, BB, or non-BB RB, etc.) is sent to the effect control board 90. Sent.

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

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 performs a transition of the game state between RT0 to RT4 and the bonus state, and gives a command according to the progress of the game. 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 recovery process for recovering the control state in the effect control board 90 to the state when the power supply is stopped, the effect-side random value Repeat the update process.

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

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

  In order to perform a game effect, the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 wins each combination 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 A storage area for storing AT-related information such as the number of navigation stocks is provided in the RAM 91c. In the present embodiment, when melon A is won based on the internal winning command, melon winning information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and when weak strawberry A is won, When the strawberry winning information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c and the strong strawberry A is won, the strong strawberry winning information is stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and when the single player A is winning, The one-piece combination A winning information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and when the one-piece combination B is won, the one-piece combination B winning information is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c.

  In the effect control board 90, a stop symbol table for determining the display result of the variable display device 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 numbers counted by a random number circuit (not shown) or the like are updated on the effect control board 90 side, and then the contents of the saved register are restored, and then 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, an AT end process for ending the AT under control, and the like are performed.

[AT-related storage area]
Next, an AT-related storage area provided in the RAM 91c of the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the AT-related storage area provided in the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 includes a navigation stock storage area, an AT game latent storage area, an AT continuous number of times storage area, and an AT game number count storage area. Is at least present.

  The navigation stock storage area stores data for specifying the number of remaining navigation stocks that have not yet been consumed. For example, as shown in FIG. 12A, if the number of remaining navigation stocks that have not yet been consumed is zero, data of “0” is stored in the navigation stock storage area as information for specifying it. . Thereafter, when five navigation stocks are given, the data “5” is added to “0” stored in the navigation stock storage area to update the data, and as a result, the data “5” is stored. The Further, after that, when one navigation stock is consumed, the data “1” is subtracted from the data “5” stored in the navigation stock storage area and the data is updated. As a result, the data “4” is stored. Is done.

  In the AT game latent storage area, data for specifying the number of AT games that have been hidden without being over-reported is stored. For example, as shown in FIG. 12B, if the number of additional AT games that are latent is 0, the AT game latent storage area stores data of “0” as information for specifying it. . Thereafter, when an additional AT game is awarded, the data of “30” is added to “0” stored in the AT game latent storage area and the data is updated. As a result, the data of “30” is updated. Is stored. Furthermore, when all of the additional AT games that have been hidden are subsequently notified, the data of “30” is subtracted from “30” stored in the AT game latent storage area, and the data is updated. As a result, data “0” is stored.

  In the AT continuous number-of-chants storage area, data for specifying the number of times of repeated control of a set of ATs by consuming a plurality of navigation stocks is stored. For example, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), if the AT has not been controlled once, data “0” is stored in the AT continuous number of times storage area as information for specifying it. The Thereafter, when one navigation stock is consumed and the next AT is controlled, the data is updated by adding “1” data to “0” stored in the AT continuous number of times storage area. , “1” data is stored. Furthermore, after that, when one navigation stock is consumed and the next AT is controlled, the data of “1” is added to “1” stored in the AT continuous number of times storage area to update the data, As a result, data “2” is stored.

  The AT game number count storage area stores data for specifying the number of remaining AT games in the AT1 set. For example, as shown in FIG. 12 (d), if no AT game is being executed under the control of one set of ATs, the AT game number count storage area contains information for identifying it. Data of “50” is stored. Thereafter, when one AT game is executed, the data “1” is subtracted from “50” stored in the AT game number count storage area, and the data is updated. As a result, the data “49” is updated. Stored. Further, when one AT game is subsequently executed and 30 latent AT games are hidden and notified, “49” stored in the AT game number count storage area is “ The data “1” is subtracted to update the data, and the data “30” is added to update the data. As a result, the data “78” is stored.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the number of hidden additional AT games reaches 50 games corresponding to the number of AT games executed when one Navistock is consumed, it is the AT9th set. As long as the 50 games are added, the number of AT games can be converted to one Navistock. For example, as shown in FIG. 12E, when the added number of AT games of 50 games stored in the AT game latent storage area is converted into one navigation stock, “50” stored in the AT game latent storage area. The data “50” is subtracted from the data and the data is updated. As a result, the data “0” is stored, and the data “1” is stored with respect to “0” stored in the navigation stock storage area. The data is updated by addition, and as a result, data “1” is stored.

[Navistock lottery processing]
The sub-control unit 91 performs a navigation stock lottery to determine whether or not to provide a navigation stock by executing a navigation stock lottery process included in the AT control process.

  A navigation stock lottery process executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart for executing the navigation stock lottery process. The sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation stock lottery process for each game.

  As shown in FIG. 13, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an internal winning command has been received from the main control unit 41 (S10). When it is determined that the internal winning command has not been received (NO in S10), the sub control unit 91 ends the navigation stock lottery process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the internal winning command has been received (YES in S10), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the Navistock lottery is won (S20). In this embodiment, melon A, weak strawberry A, and strong strawberry A are set as the navigation stock lottery. In this process, the sub-control unit 91 indicates that one of the navigation stock lottery is won. It is determined whether an internal winning command is received from the main control unit 41.

  When it is determined that the internal winning command corresponding to the navigation stock lottery is not received from the main control unit 41 (NO in S20), the sub control unit 91 ends the navigation stock lottery process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the internal winning command corresponding to the navigation stock lottery is received from the main control unit 41 (YES in S20), the sub control unit 91 uses the navigation stock lottery table shown in FIG. Is executed (S30).

  Here, the navigation stock lottery executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining the navigation stock lottery table. The navigation stock lottery table is stored in the RAM 91c.

  The navigation stock lottery table stores information on winning probabilities for each number of navigation stocks (0, 1, 3, 5) corresponding to the winning navigation stock lottery. By executing the navigation stock lottery, the sub-control unit 91 determines the number of navigation stocks to be given based on the winning probability information stored in the navigation stock lottery table.

  In the Navistock lottery table, if the winning Navistock lottery is Melon A, 50% information as the winning probability for 0 Navistock numbers is 30% information as the winning probability for 1 Navistock number However, 20% information is stored as the winning probability for three navigation stock numbers, and 0% information is stored as the winning probability for five navigation stock numbers.

  In the Navistock lottery table, if the selected Navistock lottery is weak strawberry A, 0% of information as the winning probability for 0 Navistock numbers is 60 as the winning probability for 1 Navistock number. % Information stores 30% information as the winning probability for three navigation stock numbers, and 10% information as the winning probability for five navigation stock numbers.

  In the Navistock lottery table, if the winning Navistock lottery is a strong strawberry A, 0% information as a winning probability for 0 Navistock numbers is 0 as a winning probability for 1 Navistock number. % Information is stored as 70% information as a winning probability with respect to three navigation stock numbers, and 30% information is stored as a winning probability with respect to five navigation stock numbers.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the winning probability is low in the order of strong strawberry A, weak strawberry A, and melon A, making it difficult to win. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14, the winning probabilities are distributed so that the number of navigation stocks is given in the order of strong strawberry A, weak strawberry A, and melon A. Thereby, when winning the Navi Stock lottery that is difficult to win, the player can be expected to be given the number of Navi stocks with a large expected value. Note that the distribution of the winning probabilities in the navigation stock lottery table is not limited to the values shown in FIG. 14 and may be other values. Further, the Navistock lottery role is not limited to melon A, weak strawberry A, and strong strawberry A, and the Navistock lottery may be performed when other combinations are won.

  Returning to FIG. 13, after the navigation stock lottery is executed in S30, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not navigation stock is determined to be given (S40). When the sub control unit 91 determines that the navigation stock is not determined to be given (NO in S40), the navigation control lottery process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the navigation stock is determined to be assigned (YES in S40), the sub-control unit 91 stores data specifying the number of navigation stocks determined to be assigned in the navigation stock storage area (S50). Thereby, the sub-control unit 91 can be controlled by the AT using the navigation stock stored in the navigation stock storage area. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the navigation stock lottery process.

[AT game addition lottery processing]
The sub-control unit 91 performs an AT game addition lottery to determine whether or not to add an AT game in one set of ATs by executing an AT game addition lottery process included in the AT control process.

  The AT game extra lottery process executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart for executing the AT game extra lottery process. The sub-control unit 91 executes an AT game extra lottery process for each game.

  As shown in FIG. 15, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an internal winning command has been received from the main control unit 41 (S110). When sub-control unit 91 determines that the internal winning command has not been received (NO in S110), it adds the AT game and ends the lottery process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the internal winning command has been received (YES in S110), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the player has won the lottery role on the AT game (S120). In the present embodiment, a single winning combination A and a single winning combination B are set as the AT game extra lottery, and this processing indicates that the sub-control unit 91 has won one of the AT game extra lotteries. It is determined whether an internal winning command is received from the main control unit 41.

  When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the internal winning command corresponding to the AT game extra lottery role has not been received from the main control unit 41 (NO in S120), the AT game extra lottery process ends.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the internal winning command corresponding to the AT game extra lottery is received from the main control unit 41 (YES in S120), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT is being performed (S130). . When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the AT is not in progress (NO in S130), the AT game addition lottery process is terminated. On the other hand, when determining that the AT is in progress (YES in S130), the sub-control unit 91 executes the AT game addition lottery using the AT game addition lottery table shown in FIG. 16 (S140).

  Here, the AT game addition lottery executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an AT game addition lottery table. The AT game extra lottery table is stored in the RAM 91c.

  The AT game extra lottery table stores information on the winning probabilities for each number of AT games (0 games, 10 games, 30 games, 50 games, 100 games) corresponding to the winning AT game extra lottery. . The sub-control unit 91 determines the number of AT games to be added based on the winning probability information stored in the AT game extra lottery table by lottery by executing the AT game extra lottery.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, two types of tables are provided as a table for normal effects and a table for specific effects as AT game extra lottery tables. The “specific effect” is an effect that is performed only within the AT when the number of times of AT continuous change has been achieved 10 times, and that the number of times of AT continuous change has been achieved 10 times and that it is in an advantageous state for the player. This is a suggested direction. For example, when the specific effect is executed, the background image on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 becomes the evening background image. On the other hand, the “normal effect” is an effect that is performed except when the AT consecutive number of times is achieved 10 times. When the normal effect is executed, the background image on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is a daytime background image. It becomes.

  In the AT game addition lottery table at the time of normal performance, if the selected AT game addition lottery role is one piece A, 20% information as a winning probability for 0 game and 50% information as a winning probability for 10 games. However, 25% information is stored as the winning probability for 30 games, 5% information is stored as the winning probability for 50 games, and 0% is stored for 100 games. Note that the expected additional value at this time is (0.2 × 0) + (0.5 × 10) + (0.25 × 30) + () from the relationship between the winning probability and the number of AT games that can be determined. 0.05 × 50) + (0 × 100) = 15.

  In addition, in the AT game extra lottery table at the time of normal performance, if the winning AT game extra lottery is one piece B, 10% information as the winning probability for the 0 game is 50% as the winning probability for the 10 game. The information of 25% is stored as the winning probability for 30 games, 10% is stored as the winning probability for 50 games, and 5% is stored for 100 games. Note that the expected additional value at this time is (0.1 × 0) + (0.5 × 10) + (0.25 × 30) + () from the relationship between the winning probability and the number of AT games that can be determined. 0.1 × 50) + (0.05 × 100) = 22.5.

  In addition, in the AT game addition lottery table at the time of a specific performance, if the winning AT game addition lottery is a single combination A, 10% information as a winning probability for 0 game is 30% as a winning probability for 10 games. Information of 30% is stored as a winning probability for 30 games, information of 20% is stored as a winning probability for 50 games, and information of 10% is stored for 100 games. Note that the expected additional value at this time is (0.1 × 0) + (0.3 × 10) + (0.3 × 30) + ((3) from the relationship between the winning probability and the number of AT games that can be determined. 0.2 × 50) + (0.1 × 100) = 32.

  In addition, in the AT game addition lottery table at the time of the specific performance, if the winning AT game addition lottery is one piece B, the information of 0% as the winning probability for 0 game is 10% as the winning probability for 10 games. Information of 40% as a winning probability for 30 games, information of 30% as a winning probability for 50 games, and information with a winning probability of 20% for 100 games are stored. Note that the expected additional value at this time is (0 × 0) + (0.1 × 10) + (0.4 × 30) + (0.0) from the relationship between the winning probability and the number of AT games that can be determined. 3 × 50) + (0.2 × 100) = 48.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, the winning probability is low in the order of 1 sheet B and 1 sheet A, making it difficult to win. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 16, the winning probabilities are distributed so that a larger number of AT games are given in the order of one B and one A. This makes it possible to expect that a player will be given a larger number of additional AT games when winning a lottery role with an AT game that is difficult to win.

  Furthermore, at the time of the specific performance, the expected additional value in the AT game addition lottery is higher than that at the time of the normal performance. Thereby, when the specific effect is executed, the player can be expected to add the AT game in the AT game addition lottery more than when the normal effect is executed. Thus, it can be said that the specific effect is an effect with a higher degree of advantage for the player than the normal effect.

  Returning to FIG. 15, after the AT game extra lottery is executed in S140, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT game is decided to be extra (S150). When the sub-control unit 91 determines that the AT game is not determined to be added (NO in S150), the AT game adding lottery process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the AT game has been determined to be added (YES in S150), the sub-control unit 91 stores data specifying the number of AT games determined to be added in the AT game latent storage area (S160). Thereby, the sub-control unit 91 increases the number of AT games executed in one set of ATs by notifying the number of AT games that are stored in the AT game latent storage area, or one navigation stock. Or can be converted to Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 finishes the lottery process with the AT game.

[AT game addition notification lottery processing]
The sub-control unit 91 executes the AT game addition notification lottery process included in the AT control process, thereby determining the additional notification time of the number of AT games determined to be added.

  The AT game extra notification lottery process executed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart for executing an AT game extra notification lottery process. Note that the sub-control unit 91 executes the AT game addition notification lottery process for each game.

  As shown in FIG. 17, first, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the number of AT games is determined to be added by the AT game addition lottery process shown in FIG. 15 (S210). When sub-control unit 91 determines that the addition is not determined (NO in S210), the AT game addition notification lottery process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the addition is determined (YES in S210), the sub-control unit 91 executes the AT game addition notification lottery using the AT game addition notification lottery table shown in FIG. 18 (S220).

  Here, with reference to FIG. 18, the AT game extra notification lottery executed by the sub-control unit 91 and the notification timing of the extra notification will be described. FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining the AT game addition notification lottery table and notification timing. In addition, the AT game addition notification lottery table is stored in the RAM 91c.

  In the AT game addition notification lottery table, the winning probability for each number of AT games determined (10 games, 30 games, 50 games, 100 games) corresponding to the notification flag used to specify the notification time. Is stored.

  As types of notification time, “pre-notification” and “post-notification” are provided. When the notification time is determined to be the previous notification, an additional notification is performed in the game determined to be given. On the other hand, when the notification time is determined to be later notification, whether or not the number of AT consecutive chunks is 9, whether or not the remaining navigation stock number is 0, and the number of added AT games determined to be granted is 50. The notification time varies depending on whether or not the game is over.

  For example, when it is decided to post-notify at an AT where the number of AT consecutive chunks is other than 9, the extra notification is performed in the game in which the number of remaining AT games of the controlled AT becomes 0 (that is, the final game). Is called. Further, when the number of remaining navigation stocks is not 0 and the subsequent notification is determined, the additional notification is performed in the game in which the number of remaining AT games of the controlled AT becomes 0. Further, when the number of added AT games determined to be given is less than 50 games and the game is determined to be post-notification, the additional notification is performed in the game in which the number of remaining AT games of the controlled AT becomes 0 game. Is called. On the other hand, when the number of AT consecutive chunks is 9, the number of remaining navigation stock is 0, and the number of added AT games determined to be granted is 50 games or more, the navigation stock is determined The number of AT games corresponding to one, that is, 50 games, is set in a latent state, and the remaining number of AT games being controlled is added and notified within the game where the number of remaining AT games being controlled is 0. It has become. In this case, the 50 games in the unreported state are then converted into one navigation stock.

  As shown in FIG. 18, in the AT game addition notification lottery table, as the winning probability determined for the prior notification, 100% of information about the remaining AT games is 10% for 10 games, and 50% for 30 games. The information stores 30% information for 50 games and 10% information for 100 games.

  In addition, in the AT game addition notification lottery table, as the winning probability determined for the subsequent notification, the remaining number of AT games is 0% for 10 games, 50% for 30 games, 50 games 70% information is stored for 100 games and 90% information is stored for 100 games.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the destination notification that is executed in the game for which the addition notification execution timing for notifying the player that the number of AT games has been determined by the AT game addition lottery is determined. In addition, there may be post-notification that is executed even in a game in which the number of AT games remaining after a predetermined period of time has elapsed becomes zero. For this reason, even if the game in which the AT game was added to the lottery role was not informed, there is a possibility that it will be additionally informed even in the game where the number of remaining AT games is 0. It is possible to make the player expect that the number of games is hidden.

  Note that the distribution of the winning probabilities in the AT game extra notification lottery table is not limited to the values shown in FIG. 18 and may be other values.

  Returning to FIG. 17, after executing the AT game extra notification lottery in S220, the sub-control unit 91 sets an announcement flag corresponding to the execution timing of the extra announcement determined by the AT game extra announcement lottery in the RAM 91c (S230). More specifically, when the execution time of the additional notification is determined to be the previous notification, the sub control unit 91 sets the previous notification flag in the RAM 91c. Further, when it is determined that post-informing is performed as post-informing, the sub-control unit 91 sets a post-informing flag in the RAM 91c. Thereafter, the sub-control unit 91 ends the AT game addition notification lottery process.

  As described above, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the player of the number of additional AT games that are hidden by the prior notification or the subsequent notification determined based on the lottery. In other words, when the data in the AT game latent storage area is updated, the sub-control unit 91 gives an additional notification at an indefinite timing such as prior notification or subsequent notification based on the update result. Thereby, since it is difficult for the player to predict at which timing during the AT, the player is always expected to receive the additional notification.

  On the other hand, when the data in the navigation stock storage area is updated, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the AT that the navigation stock is consumed and controlled at a fixed timing based on the update result. For example, the timing at which the sub control unit 91 consumes the navigation stock is after the number of remaining AT games becomes zero (that is, after the number of remaining AT games displayed on the AT count display unit 60 becomes zero), It is always set to a timing at which a roaring effect that expects to be controlled by the next AT over a predetermined period (for example, between 10 games) ends. The sub-control unit 91 performs an AT start notification for notifying the start of the next set of ATs by consuming the navigation stock at the timing when the turning effect ends. As described above, when the data in the navigation stock storage area is updated, the AT start notification is performed at a fixed timing such that the turning effect ends based on the update result. Therefore, the player is expected to have an AT start notification based on the consumption of the navigation stock at a fixed timing such as the end of the roaring effect after the number of remaining AT games becomes zero. It has become.

[AT management processing]
The sub-control unit 91 performs AT management processing included in the AT control processing when RT0 or RT2, and based on the data in the navigation stock storage area that is updated according to the result of the navigation stock lottery, Manage control over.

  More specifically, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that data specifying the number of navigation stocks of “1” or more is stored in the navigation stock storage area at the time when 32 games are consumed in RT1, the navigation stock The data stored in the storage area is updated by subtracting “1” and controlled by the AT. At this time, the gaming state simultaneously shifts from RT1 to RT0. Note that when the RT2 is controlled to RT2 by winning a replay 3 (promotion lip) at RT0 during the AT, the control to the AT is continued also at the RT2.

  On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 controls to non-AT when it is controlled to RT1 by winning Replay 4 and Replay 5 (falling lip) at RT0 during AT. If data for specifying the number of navigation stocks equal to or greater than “1” is stored in the navigation stock storage area when shifting to RT1, the data is maintained until shifting to RT0 after digesting 32 games in RT1.

  Further, when a missed point is derived at RT2 during AT, the sub-control unit 91 continues to control the AT at RT0.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 counts the number of digested AT games when performing AT management processing and controlling to AT at RT0 and RT2. If the sub-control unit 91 determines that all games of the AT under control have been consumed, if the data specifying the number of navigation stocks “1” or more is stored in the navigation stock storage area, the sub-control unit 91 again. By updating the data stored in the navigation stock storage area by subtracting "1", the AT is controlled for an additional 50 games. On the other hand, if the sub-control unit 91 determines that all the games of the controlled AT are consumed, if the data specifying the number of navigation stocks of “0” is stored in the navigation stock storage area, the sub-control unit 91 sets the non-AT. Control.

  When controlled to non-AT, the navigation effect is not executed. Thereby, in RT0, it becomes difficult for the replay 3 (promotional lip) to be won, and the replay 4 and the replay 5 (falling lip) are likely to occur. Moreover, in RT2, it is easy to derive a missed appearance. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the game at RT0 or RT2 from being continued as much as possible.

[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.

  In the present embodiment, the navigation effect is executed only in the gaming state of RT0 and RT2. For example, the navigation target combinations in RT0 are Lips A to F, left bells A to D, middle bells A to D, and right bells A to D.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the game is shifted to RT2 by winning the replay 3 (promotional lip). If the navigation effect is being executed at that time, the navigation effect is continued in RT2. Note that the navigation target combinations in RT2 are left bells A to D, middle bells A to D, and right bells A to D.

  As a navigation effect when winning one of Lips A to F, the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is notified according to the winning situation. For example, as a navigation effect when winning Lip A, a navigation effect corresponding to “forward press” is made on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51. This makes it easier for the player to win the replay 3 (promotional lip) and shift to RT2, and to prevent the replay 4 and replay 5 (falling lip) from winning and moving to RT1. it can.

  As a navigation effect when winning one of the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D, the first stop of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is performed according to the winning situation. Informed. For example, as a navigation effect when winning the left bell A, a navigation effect corresponding to “left” is made on the display screen of the liquid crystal display 51. This makes it easier for the player to win the bell 1 or the bell 2 and obtain a medal, and in the state of RT2, avoids the fact that the missed out lead is derived and prevents the transition to RT0. Can do.

  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 above, What kind of thing may be sufficient as long as a player can distinguish according to a winning condition. Further, the navigation effect is not limited to what is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, but may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

[Example of timing chart for AT]
Next, an example of a timing chart related to AT will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 19, there are relationships between “AT consecutive number of times”, “drilling effect”, “navigator stock memory”, “AT game number count”, “AT game latent memory”, and “specific effect”. It is shown.

  In the “AT continuous change count”, a state controlled by the AT is indicated as “ON”, and a state not controlled by the AT is indicated as “OFF”. In the “turning effect”, the state where the turning effect is executed is indicated by “ON”, and the state where the turning effect is not executed is indicated by “OFF”. In “Navistock storage”, the transition of the number of navigation stocks stored in the navigation stock storage area is indicated by numerals. As for the data update in the navigation stock storage area, the data transition corresponding to the example of FIG. 19 is also shown in FIG. In “AT game number count”, the transition of the number of remaining AT games executed in one set of ATs is indicated by a number. In “AT game latent memory”, the transition of the number of additional AT games during the latent period stored in the AT game latent memory area is indicated by a number. As for the data update of the AT game latent storage area in the AT9th set, the data transition corresponding to the example of FIG. 19 is also shown in FIG. In the “specific effect”, the state where the specific effect is being executed is indicated as “ON”, and the state where the specific effect is not being executed is indicated as “OFF”.

  First, as shown in FIG. 20, it is assumed that the initial remaining number of navigation stocks is zero during non-AT. In this case, as shown in (a), data of “0” is stored in the navigation stock storage area. Thereafter, when five navigation stocks are given by the navigation stock lottery, as shown in (b), the data “5” is added and updated to “0”, and as a result, the data “5” is stored. Is done.

  In the above state, as shown in FIG. 19, it is assumed that one navigation stock is consumed at timing t1. In this case, the first set of ATs is controlled at timing t1. At this time, as shown in FIG. 20C, the data “1” is subtracted and updated from “5” in the navigation stock storage area, and as a result, the data “4” is stored. Also, as shown in FIG. 19, the AT game number count starts from 50 games.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 19, when the AT game number count becomes 0 at the timing t <b> 2, a roaring effect is executed. The roaring effect continues for 10 games until the timing t3, and during that time, the battle effect is made to expect whether or not it will be controlled by the next AT. For example, in the roaring effect, an effect image in which the ally character and the enemy character battle is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, and when the effect that the ally character wins is finally made, the next AT is controlled, When the teammate character is defeated, the continuation to the AT is ended without being controlled by the next AT.

  In the example of FIG. 19, since the number of navigation stocks still remains, the result of the roaring effect is that the ally character wins, and the second set of AT start notifications is made at timing t3. At this time, as shown in FIG. 20D, the data “1” is subtracted and updated from “4” in the navigation stock storage area, and as a result, the data “3” is stored. Also, as shown in FIG. 19, the AT game number count starts again from 50 games.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 19, five navigation stocks are added by the navigation stock lottery between timings t3 and t4. At this time, as shown in FIG. 20 (e), the data “5” is added to and updated in “3” in the navigation stock storage area, and as a result, the data “8” is stored.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 19, when the AT game number count becomes 0 at timing t4, a roaring effect is executed. In the example of FIG. 19, since the number of navigation stocks still remains, the result of the roaring effect is that the ally character wins, and the AT start notification for the third set is performed at timing t5. At this time, as shown in FIG. 20 (f), the data “1” is subtracted and updated from “8” in the navigation stock storage area, and as a result, the data “7” is stored. Also, as shown in FIG. 19, the AT game number count starts again from 50 games.

  Next, after continuously controlling to 4 to 7 sets of AT, as shown in FIG. 19, when the AT of the 8th set is started at timing t6, and the AT game number count becomes 0 at timing t7. , The roaring effect is executed. In the example of FIG. 19, since the number of navigation stocks still remains, the result of the roaring effect is that the ally character wins, and the ninth set of AT start notifications is made at timing t8. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 20G and 20H, the data “1” is subtracted and updated from “1” in the navigation stock storage area, and as a result, the data “0” is stored. The In other words, there are no remaining navigation stocks. Also, as shown in FIG. 19, the AT game number count starts again from 50 games. At this time, as shown in FIG. 21, since the number of additional AT games that are hidden is 0 game, as shown in (k), data of “0” is stored in the AT game latent storage area.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 19, when 30 games are added by the AT game addition lottery at the timing t9 after the completion of the three games from the start of AT, and the previous notification is determined by the AT game addition lottery, the number of AT games is determined. 30 games are added from 47 games to 77 games. At this time, as shown in FIGS. 21 (l) to (n), when 30 AT games are added in the third game, data of “30” with respect to “0” in the AT game latent storage area. Is added and updated, and then 30 games are added as a previous notification, so the data “30” is subtracted and updated from “30” in the AT game latent storage area, and as a result, data “0” is stored. Is done.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 19, when 100 games are added by the AT game addition lottery at the timing t10 after 40 games have been consumed from the start of AT, and the post notification is determined by the AT game addition notification lottery, There is no additional notification, and the game is hidden for 100 games. At this time, as shown in FIG. 21 (o), in the AT game latent storage area, the data “100” is added and updated to “0”, and as a result, the data “100” is stored.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 19, when the number of AT game counts reaches 0 at timing t11, only 50 games out of 100 additional AT games that have been hidden are added and notified as a post notification. . At this time, as shown in FIGS. 21 (p) and (q), the data “50” is subtracted and updated from “100” in the AT game latent storage area, and as a result, the data “50” is stored. Is done. For the remaining 50 games that have been determined to be post-notification, the number of AT consecutive change is 9 times, the remaining Navi stock number is 0, and the number of additional AT games is 50 games or more. In some cases, it is determined to be post-notification, so it is hidden for conversion to one navigation stock, and no additional notification is made at this point.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 19, when the number of AT games counted again becomes 0 at timing t12, a roaring effect is executed. Further, the remaining 50 extra games that are the number of additional AT games in the latent state are converted into one navigation stock. At this time, as shown in FIG. 20 (i), in the navigation stock storage area, the data “1” is added and updated to “0”, and as a result, the data “1” is stored. In other words, the navigation stock has increased to the remaining one. On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 21 (r) and 21 (s), in the AT game latent storage area, the data “50” is subtracted and updated from “50”, and as a result, the data “0” is stored. The In other words, all the additional AT games that have been hidden are used.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 19, since the number of navigation stock is still one by converting the number of AT games of 50 games into one navigation stock, the result of the roaring effect is that the teammate character wins. At the timing t13, the tenth set of AT start notification is made. At this time, as shown in FIG. 20 (j), the data of “1” is subtracted from “1” in the navigation stock storage area, and the data is updated. As a result, the data of “0” is stored. . Also, as shown in FIG. 19, the AT game number count starts again from 50 games. Furthermore, since the AT10 continuous change was achieved, a specific effect is executed. Thereby, in the AT of the tenth set where the specific effect is executed, an AT game extra lottery is performed with a table having a higher expected value than when the normal effect is executed, which is advantageous for the player. It becomes.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, on the condition that the result of determining the number of navigation stocks stored in the navigation stock storage area is “1” or more, the stored navigation stock is used for the AT. When the controlled AT is continued and the controlled AT continues to reach 10 consecutive channels, the specific effect is executed. Furthermore, the latency stored in the AT game latency storage area when the AT does not reach the 10th series and the specific effect is not executed with the number of navigation stocks stored in the navigation stock storage area in the 9th set of AT. When the result of determining the number of added AT games is “50” or more, the number of added AT games is converted to one navigation stock, and the number of navigation stocks stored in the navigation stock storage area is calculated. By updating to “1”, there is a higher probability that the AT will reach 10 consecutive channels than before the update. As a result, even if the specific effect is not executed because the AT does not reach the 10th series in the number of navigation stocks stored in the navigation stock storage area, the latent stock stored in the AT game latent storage area is not displayed. By converting the added number of AT games into navigation stock and updating the data, the specific effect may be executed, and the execution opportunity of the specific effect increases. As a result, it is possible to increase the chances that the interest of the game is improved by the specific effect.

  In addition, by digesting the navigation stock stored in the navigation stock storage area, AT start notification is made at a fixed timing such as the end of the roaring effect, and the addition during the latency stored in the AT game latent storage area is added. The number of AT games is notified at an indefinite timing, such as prior notification or subsequent notification, which the player cannot easily predict. Further, since the number of navigation stocks stored in the navigation stock storage area is zero, the start of AT notification is not possible because the number of navigation stocks is 0, and the number of additional AT games stored in the AT game latent storage area is 50. When there is more than a game and it can be converted into navigation stock and the AT start notification can be made, the data can be updated by converting into navigation stock using the number of additional AT games in the latent state. As a result, the number of navigation stocks stored in the navigation stock storage area is zero. Therefore, even if the AT start notification is not performed at the timing when the AT start notification is not performed, There is a case where AT start notification is performed by converting the added number of AT games into navigation stock and updating the data. As a result, it is possible to increase the chances that the AT start notification is performed by utilizing the updating of a plurality of data such as the number of navigation stocks and the number of additional AT games in a series of ATs, and the interest of the game can be improved. In this way, even if it is a timing that cannot be reported based on one data, it is possible to design freely by paying attention to the fact that one advantageous state is managed by a plurality of data. By converting this data into one data and updating the data, the notification timing can be increased and the frequency of notification of information that the player is interested in can be increased.

  Further, even if the number of navigation stock stored in the navigation stock storage area is converted by the number of additional AT games stored in the AT game latent storage area and the data is updated, the AT game of 50 games is equivalent. Since it is only converted into one navigation stock having a payout expectation value, the player's advantage before and after updating the data to be updated is substantially the same and does not change. Therefore, the fairness among players is ensured for the data to be updated regardless of whether it is updated.

  Moreover, since the additional expected value is increased in the AT game addition lottery by executing the specific effect, the interest of the specific effect is increased, so that the interest of the game can be further improved.

  Further, it is possible to update 50 additional games of the added AT game number to be added to the predetermined number of games in one set of ATs to one navigation stock for controlling the AT. As a result, even after the AT for 50 games has been completed, it will be updated so that the updated AT will continue to be used to control the next AT, improving the fun of the game. be able to.

[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 execution of specific effects]
In the present embodiment, the example in which the specific effect is executed when the AT continuous number of times is achieved 10 times has been described. However, the execution condition of the specific effect is not limited to this.

  For example, as in the other embodiment shown in FIG. 22, the specific effect may be executed when the number of AT games executed in the AT1 set reaches 100 games.

  An example of a timing chart related to AT when a specific effect is executed when the number of AT games executed in the AT1 set reaches 100 games will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 22, in addition to “AT consecutive number of times”, “turning effect”, “navigator stock memory”, “AT game number count”, “AT game latent memory”, and “specific effect” shown in FIG. In addition, “the number of AT games executed in one set” is also shown. In “the number of AT games executed in one set”, the transition of the number of AT games executed in the AT1 set is indicated by a number. Note that data specifying “the number of AT games executed in one set” is stored in an execution game count area stored in the RAM 91c.

  As shown in FIG. 22, when one navigation stock is consumed at timing t1, the first set of ATs is controlled. At this time, in the navigation stock storage area, data “1” is subtracted and updated from “5”, and as a result, data “4” is stored. Also, the AT game count starts from 50 games. The number of AT games executed in one set starts from 0 games.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 22, when the AT game number count reaches 0 at the timing t2, the first set of ATs ends and the roaring effect is executed. At this time, since the AT game executed in one set is 50 games and the AT is finished, the specific effect is not executed. Thereafter, since the navigation stock still remains, the second set of AT start notifications is made at timing t3 after the turn-off effect. At this time, the data “1” is subtracted and updated from “4” in the navigation stock storage area, and as a result, the data “3” is stored. The AT game count starts again from 50 games. Further, the number of AT games executed in one set starts again from 0 games.

  Thereafter, after the AT game has been digested by 50 games, when the second set of AT ends at timing t4, the AT start notification of the third set is notified at timing t5 after the turning effect. At this time, the data “1” is subtracted and updated from “3” in the navigation stock storage area, and as a result, the data “2” is stored. The AT game count starts again from 50 games. Further, the number of AT games executed in one set starts again from 0 games.

  Next, at time t6 after the 40 games of the AT game are digested, if 30 games are added by the AT game addition lottery and the previous notification is determined by the AT game addition lottery, the AT game number count starts from 10 games. 30 games are added to 40 games.

  Next, at timing t7 after the 40 games of the AT game are digested, the remaining AT games become 0 games. At this time, since the number of AT games executed in the third set of AT1 is 80 games, it has not reached 100 games as a condition for executing the specific effects. However, in this example, one of the two remaining navigation stocks is converted into an AT50 game, and 50 games are added to the AT games in one set. As a result, by digesting the additional AT games, the number of AT games executed in the third AT1 set at the subsequent timing t8 reaches 100 games. As a result, the specific effect that increases the expected additional value in the AT game extra lottery is executed until the timing t9 when the third set of AT ends.

  As described above, in another embodiment shown in FIG. 22, the specific effect is executed when it is determined that the number of AT games executed in one set has reached 100 games or more. Further, in the state where the number of executed AT games stored in the execution game count area does not reach 100 games or more and the specific effect is not executed, the remaining navigation stock stored in the navigation stock storage area is 1 When there are more than one, one navigation stock is converted into an AT game for 50 games, and the data stored in the execution game count area is updated by digesting the added AT game. As a result, The probability that the number of executed AT games reaches 100 games or more is higher than before the update. Thereby, even if the specific effect is not executed without reaching 100 games or more in the number of executed AT games stored in the execution game count area, the remaining navigation stock stored in the navigation stock storage area By converting the data into an AT game and updating the data, the specific effect may be executed, and the execution opportunity of the specific effect increases. As a result, it is possible to increase the chances that the interest of the game is improved by the specific effect.

  As described above, in the present embodiment and the other embodiments that have been described, it has been described that the AT which is in an advantageous state is a management method using the navigation stock and the number of AT games. However, the AT may be managed as follows.

  For example, the AT may be managed using the AT continuation rate as one management method, and the AT may be managed using the number of AT games as another management method.

  Specifically, it is conceivable that when one set of ATs is won by continuous lottery performed in the AT, it continues to the next AT. The continuation rate for winning in the continuous lottery (speaking probability) is 10%, 20%, 30%, etc., satisfying a predetermined condition (for example, when winning a specific role in one set). When it increases sometimes and the continuation rate is 90%, the specific effect may be executed. Further, considering that the AT game for 50 games corresponds to one navigation stock, the AT game for 45 games corresponds to a continuation rate of 90%. In this case, since the current continuation rate does not reach 90% and the number of hidden additional AT games remains in the state where the specific effect is not executed, the additional AT game number is set to 90%. The specific effect may be executed by converting and updating the continuation rate data.

  Alternatively, as one management method, the AT may be managed using the AT continuation rate, and as another management method, the AT may be managed using the number of AT games.

  Specifically, it is conceivable that when one set of ATs is won by continuous lottery performed in the AT, it continues to the next AT. The continuation rate for winning in the continuous lottery (the winning probability) is fixed at a predetermined continuation rate (for example, 50%). At this time, the AT may continue due to the continuous lottery, and the specific effect may be executed when the ten-run chain is reached. Further, considering that the AT game for 50 games corresponds to one navigation stock, the AT game for 45 games corresponds to a continuation rate of 90%. In this case, even if the AT has a low probability of reaching 10 consecutive chunks at the current 50% continuation rate, by converting the AT game for 50 games to the continuation rate of 90%, the AT is 10 consecutive. A specific effect may be executed by reaching Chang.

  Further, as other data, the AT that is in an advantageous state may be managed using the number of medals paid out during the AT, the net increase, the number of games in which the navigation effect is executed, and the like.

[Embodiment in pachinko machine]
In the present embodiment, an example of the slot machine 1 has been described. However, the present invention can be applied not only to slot machines but also to pachinko gaming machines.

  In a pachinko gaming machine, when a game medium such as a game ball is launched into a game area by a launching device and a game medium wins in a start area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a plurality of types of identification information are stored. Variable display is performed. For example, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a special symbol display device is provided at a predetermined position of the game board. The special symbol display device includes, for example, a 7-segment LED and the like, and in a special symbol game, special symbols, which are a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other, are variably displayed (variably displayed).

  In the special symbol game by the special symbol display device, after the variable symbol display is started, when the variable display time elapses, a definite special symbol that is a variation symbol display result of the special symbol is derived and displayed. At this time, if a specific special symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed, it becomes “big hit”. In addition, if a special symbol different from the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed, it is “lost”. After the fluctuation display result in the special symbol game becomes “big hit”, the game is in a big hit gaming state in which a round (also referred to as “round game”) that is advantageous to the player who opens and closes the big prize opening for a predetermined number of times is executed. Be controlled.

  For example, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a plurality of types of special symbols composed of numbers indicating “0” to “9”, symbols indicating “−”, and the like are variably displayed. In addition, special symbols indicating numbers “3”, “5”, and “7” are jackpot symbols, and special symbols indicating other numbers are lost symbols.

  In the special symbol game, after the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed as “big hit”, in the big hit gaming state, a period until a predetermined upper limit time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, seven) of winning balls The grand prize winning opening is opened and closed over the period until the occurrence of. Thereby, the round which makes a special winning opening an open state advantageous for a player is performed for a predetermined period.

  In the present embodiment, the types of jackpots are roughly classified into normal jackpots that are not controlled in the probability variation state and probability variation jackpots that are controlled in the probability variation state for 100 rounds after the jackpot game ends. Furthermore, the probability variation big hit includes a high-precision high-base big hit that is controlled to a short-time state for 100 rounds after the big hit gaming state and a high-precision low-base big hit that is not controlled to a short-time state. It should be noted that the normal big hit is always controlled to the short state for 100 rounds after the end of the big hit gaming state, but is not controlled to the probability change state, so it is also referred to as a low probability high base big hit. The high-accuracy high-base jackpot is established when the high-accuracy high-base jackpot is won by the big hit lottery and the special symbol “7” is stopped and displayed. The high probability low base jackpot is established when the high probability low base jackpot is won by the big hit lottery and the special symbol “5” is stopped and displayed. The normal big win is established when the normal big win is won by the big win lottery and the special symbol “3” is stopped and displayed.

  The “probability change state” refers to a state in which the probability that a big hit will occur is higher than that in a normal state and fluctuates. “Time-short state” refers to a state where the variable display time of the special symbol in the special symbol game is shortened compared to the normal state. In this embodiment, the probability variation state for 100 rounds has an expected value for obtaining the number of payout balls by the same amount as the time-short state for 100 rounds. That is, the number of payout balls obtained by the player due to the probability variation state for 100 rounds is set to be substantially the same as the number of payout balls obtained by the player due to the time-short state for 100 rounds. Yes.

  In pachinko gaming machines, a plurality of types of storage areas are provided in the RAM. For example, in the probability variation flag storage area, data (probability variation flag) specifying that control is performed to the probability variation state is stored. Data specifying that the control is to be performed in the probability variation state is stored in the probability variation flag storage area as the probability variation flag ON when the probability variation big hit occurs. In the probability variable continuous number of times storage area, data specifying the number of times of probability variable continuous control controlled continuously in the probability variation state is stored. Data for specifying the number of times of probability variable continuous change is stored in the probability change continuous number of times storage area when controlled to the probability change state. In the time reduction number storage area, data specifying the number of time reductions controlled to the time reduction state after the end of the big hit game is stored. The data specifying the time reduction number is stored in the time reduction number storage area when a big hit controlled to the time reduction state occurs. Note that a time reduction flag is also stored in the time reduction count storage area as data specifying that time reduction control is performed. If the number of time reductions is “1” or more, the time reduction flag is turned ON.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine, in addition to the main control unit that performs the process of performing a big hit lottery process, the process of controlling to a probable change state, the process of controlling for a short time, etc., a liquid crystal display or the like A sub-control unit for controlling a speaker and the like is provided.

  In the pachinko gaming machine as described above, for example, as shown in FIG. 23, the specific effect may be executed when the probability variation state reaches 10 consecutive channels.

  With reference to FIG. 23, an example of a timing chart regarding probability variation in the embodiment of the pachinko gaming machine will be described. FIG. 23 shows the relationship among “probable variable continuous number of times”, “big hit”, “number of time savings”, and “specific effect”.

  In the “probability variable continuous number of times”, the state controlled to the probability variation state is indicated by “ON”, and the state not controlled by the probability variation state is indicated by “OFF”. In “big hit”, “ON” is indicated when a big hit occurs, and “OFF” is indicated otherwise. In “Time reduction number”, the transition of the number of time reductions in one big hit is indicated by a number. In the “specific effect”, the state where the specific effect is being executed is indicated as “ON”, and the state where the specific effect is not being executed is indicated as “OFF”.

  As shown in FIG. 23, when a probability variation big hit (high probability high base big hit) occurs at timing t1 and the special symbol of “7” is stopped and displayed, the probability change notification and control to the first probability variation state are accompanied. Transition to jackpot gaming state. At this time, data of “1” is stored in the probability variable continuous number of times storage area as information for specifying that control has been performed once in the probability variation state. After that, from time t2, it is controlled to the time-short state for 100 times together with the time-shortening notification, and the highly accurate and high-base state is obtained. At this time, data of “100” is stored in the time reduction count storage area as information for specifying “100 times” which is the time reduction count. Next, when the probability change big hit (high probability high base big hit) occurs at timing t3 and the special symbol “7” is stopped and displayed, the big hit gaming state with control to the second probability change state is performed together with the probability change notification. Transition. At this time, since the probability variable continuous number of times storage area is controlled twice consecutively in the probability variation state, the data “1” is added to the stored “1” and updated. As a result, “2” is stored. Data is stored. After that, from time t4, the time-short state is controlled to 100 times and the high-accuracy base state is set, and the time-number-of-times storage area stores “100” data as information for specifying “100 times” as the time-short number of times. Stored.

  Next, after continuously controlling to the 3rd to 9th consecutive probability variation states, as shown in FIG. 23, when a normal big hit (low accuracy high base big hit) is generated by the big hit lottery at the timing t9, the probability variation continuous channel is changed. Since the number of times ends at the 9th station, 100 times of short-time control, which was scheduled to be performed after the end of the big hit game, is converted into a probability change state. Specifically, the normal big hit (low probability high base big hit) generated by the big hit lottery at timing t9 is converted into a probable big hit (high probability low base big hit), and the special symbol “5” is stopped and displayed. As a result, the game shifts to the big hit gaming state with the control to the 10th station probability change state together with the 10th station probability change notification. As a result, the probability variation continuous number of times reaches the 10th. At this time, since the probability variable continuous number of times storage area is controlled ten times continuously in the probability variation state, the data “1” is added to the stored “9” and updated, and as a result, “10” Data is stored. Further, since the number of times of probability variation has reached 10, the information indicating that the specific effect is to be executed is transmitted from the main control unit to the sub control unit, and the sub control unit that receives the information performs the specific effect at timing t10. Run. In the specific effect, the effect by the premium image is executed. Thereby, a player who has executed a specific effect is more advantageous than other players in that he / she can see a premium image that rarely appears, and the interest of the game is improved.

  As described above, the data is used to determine whether the data stored in the probability variation flag storage area is controlled to a probability variation state advantageous to the player (the probability variation flag is ON). The specific effect is executed when the controlled probability change state has reached ten consecutive channels. Further, in the state where the big hit at the tenth train is normally the big hit and the specific effect is not executed without being controlled to the probability variation state, the result of determining the data stored in the time-saving storage area is 100 times in the time-saving state. When controlling, convert 100 times of short-time control to the probability variation state and change to the probability variation big hit state (for example, convert the low accuracy high base big hit to the high accuracy low base big hit), so that the probability variation flag storage area The stored data is updated to data (probability change flag ON) that specifies that the probability change state is to be controlled, and the probability that the probability change state reaches the 10-series change is higher than before the update. As a result, even if the specific effect is not executed because the probability variation state does not reach the 10 consecutive chunks with the big jackpot, it is possible to convert 100 times of the short-time control into the probability variation state and change it to the probability variation jackpot. A specific effect may be executed, and the execution opportunity of a specific effect increases. As a result, it is possible to increase the chances that the interest of the game is improved by the specific effect.

  Further, in the example of FIG. 23, the probability change notification is performed at the timing of shifting to the big hit game state with the control to the probability change state, and the short time notification is performed at the timing of controlling to the short time state after the big hit game is finished. Met. That is, both the probability change notification and the time reduction notification are notified at a fixed timing. However, the time reduction notification may be notified at an indefinite timing as a timing for notifying that the time is controlled. For example, the short time notification may be notified in the middle of a big hit game, or may be notified after the big hit game ends, and the notification timing may be changed at random.

  As a result, the probability change notification is performed at a fixed timing based on the data (probability variation flag ON) that specifies that the control is performed to the probability variation state stored in the probability variation flag storage area, and the time variation state stored in the time reduction number storage area is controlled. The time reduction notification is performed at indefinite timing based on the data specifying that the operation is to be performed (time reduction flag ON). Further, in the state where the big hit at the tenth station is usually the big hit and the probability change state is not controlled and the probability change notification is not possible, the time reduction notification is performed based on the data for specifying the time reduction state stored in the time reduction number storage area. When possible, convert 100 times of short-time control to the probability variation state to obtain the probability variation big hit state (for example, convert the low accuracy high base big hit to the high accuracy low base big hit) and store it in the probability variation flag storage area. The data can be updated to data that specifies that the existing data is controlled to be in a certain change state. As a result, even if the data stored in the probability change flag storage area cannot be used for the probability change notification because the big hit at the tenth station is a normal big hit, the time variation control 100 times is converted into the probability change state and the probability change big hit state By doing so, there is a case where it becomes the timing at which the probability change notification can be performed. As a result, it is possible to increase the chances that the probability change notification is performed by utilizing the updating of a plurality of data in one advantageous state, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, even if the normal big hit is converted into a probable big hit using 100 times of the short time control stored in the short time storage area, the number of payout balls obtained by the player due to the probable state for 100 rounds is round. Since it is set to be approximately the same as the number of payout balls obtained by the player due to the short-time state for 100 times, the player's degree of advantage is substantially the same and does not change. Therefore, the fairness among players is ensured for the data to be updated regardless of whether it is updated.

  In addition, since a premium image that rarely appears when the specific effect is executed can be viewed, the chances of executing the specific effect can be increased, and the entertainment of the game can be further improved.

  As described above, in the embodiments of the pachinko gaming machine described above, the probability variation state and the time-short state are applied as the advantageous state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a jackpot gaming state may be applied as an advantageous state.

  For example, in the case of a pachinko gaming machine in which 15 round big hits and 5 round big hits occur, the specific effect may be executed when the number of occurrences of the 5 round big hits reaches 10 times continuously. In this case, if the seventh big hit is a 15-round big hit, the result of the big hit may be changed so that the round is divided into three and the eighth to tenth big hits are each 5 round big hits. .

[When to update the first data with the second data]
In the present embodiment, at the 9th AT set where the number of AT consecutive chunks is in the immediate vicinity of the 10th consecutive chunk, the number of hidden additional AT games is converted to Navistock, and the data in the Navistock storage area is updated. However, the update timing is not limited to this.

  For example, if the number of AT games determined to be added to the AT8 set is 100 games or more, in the AT8 set, it is converted into two navigation stocks (the number of AT games is equivalent to 100 games) and stored in the navigation stock storage area. The stored navigation stock number may be added and updated.

  Also, in the pachinko gaming machine, the probability variation state is not limited to the 9th run. For example, when the normal big hit is made at the 8th run, the 9 consecutive runs are performed using the short time 100 times controlled after the normal big hit. You may change the big hit of the eyes and the tenth to a promiscuous big hit.

  Further, in an advantageous state after the specific effect has already been executed, the process of converting one data into the other data and updating the data may not be performed. For example, even if an additional AT game number of 50 games or more is given in the 12th set of ATs, since the specific effect has already been executed, the AT game number may not be converted into navigation stock.

  Furthermore, by converting one data into the other data and updating the data, the AT or the probability variation state does not necessarily reach the 10 consecutive channels and the execution of the specific effect is confirmed.

  For example, in the case of the slot machine embodiment, when the remaining navigation stock is 0 in the AT8th set, the number of AT games added to the hidden 50 games is converted to one navigation stock and updated to 9 sets. The AT may be executed. In this case, since the AT does not reach 10 sets, the specific effect is not executed even if the AT is updated. In addition, it is preferable if the probability that the AT reaches the 10th set increases or the speed at which the AT reaches becomes faster than before the update, so that the specific effect can be easily executed.

  Furthermore, the timing for converting one data into the other data is not limited to when it cannot be controlled to the advantageous state based on the other data, but may be when it can be controlled to the advantageous state based on the other data.

  For example, in the case of the slot machine embodiment, when there is only one remaining navigation stock in the AT7th set, the number of AT games that have been hidden is converted to 2 navigation stocks and the number of AT games added is updated. The 8th to 10th sets of AT may be executed by consuming a total of 3 navigation stocks together with 1 navigation stock.

[Conversion target]
In this embodiment, the number of AT games added for 50 games is converted to one Navistock and the data is updated, or 100 times of time-shortening control is converted into one probability variation big hit (for example, low accuracy high base The example of updating the data by converting the big hit into the high probability low base big hit) is used, but the conversion target is not limited to this.

  For example, an example of converting Navistock to AT game number, an example of converting Navistock to AT continuation rate, an example of converting AT continuation rate to Navistock, an example of converting AT game number to AT continuation rate, Any other example that can convert one data to other data and update other data, such as an example of converting the AT continuation rate into the number of AT games, and an example of converting the probability variation control to the time-saving control. These data may be converted. Even in these cases, the player's degree of advantage (expected values such as the number of payouts and jackpot winning probability) generated due to the data before conversion, and the player's degree of advantage generated due to the data after conversion Are substantially the same (including the same).

  In this embodiment, one data is converted into other data and then the other data is updated. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the one data is used without being converted. Other data may be updated. For example, a specific effect is executed when the number of notified AT games reaches a predetermined game. One data is set as the number of unreported AT games, and the other data is set as the number of notified AT games. For example, the number of unreported AT games may be added to the number of already notified AT games as it is to update the data.

[About specific effects]
In the present embodiment, when a specific effect is executed, the expected value added to the AT is improved, or the effect by the premium image is performed, so that the degree of advantage for the player is improved. However, the improvement of the advantage level by the specific effect may be performed using other means.

  For example, when a specific effect is executed, it may be possible to receive a payout as a bonus benefit, or after an execution of the specific effect, the player may shift to an advantageous state where it is easy to win a bonus or jackpot.

  In addition, the specific effect is an effect that becomes the background image of the evening, but is not limited to this, and the ending effect that suggests that the advantageous state will end and the music that is output from the speaker changes. It may be a thing.

[Navistock lottery]
In the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, a fixed number of AT games (for example, one set of 50 games) is associated with each navigation stock in advance. The number of AT games to be controlled per game may be determined by lottery.

[About Navi target roles]
When the navigation target combination of the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment is RT0, it is Lips A to F, left bells A to D, middle bells A to D, and right bells A to D, and is RT2. In some cases, the left bells A to D, the middle bells A to D, and the right bells A to D are not limited thereto, but may be other combinations. For example, the navigation target combination may include melon and strawberry, and may notify that the melon has been won or the strawberry has been won when winning.

[Other Modifications of the Embodiment and Features of the Embodiment]
(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. Or a process of subtracting a predetermined number, a process of adding and adding a predetermined number, or which process to perform for each bonus winning 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 that sets wagers using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine that uses game balls to set bets and credits. It may be a fully credit type slot machine that uses only the bet number to set the bet amount. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and for example, a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls. It may be one that can be used in combination. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. Any of the utility values may be paid out.

  (3) In the present embodiment, a variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided. When all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and the display results derived to the three reels are combined. The slot machine in which a prize is generated in response to the above description has been described. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving a display result in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and using one game value for one game By setting a predetermined number of bets, the game can be started, and when the display result is derived in all of the plurality of variable display areas, one game is completed, and the plurality of results are obtained as a result of one game. A slot machine in which a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas has been described. However, when a display result is derived to a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, one game is completed, and a prize is awarded according to the display result derived to the variable display device. As long as the slot machine can be generated, the slot machine is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels, but has a single reel or a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be.

  (4) The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment causes each of a plurality of variable display areas (transparent windows 3) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can be individually identified to derive display results. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals, credits), and all of the variable display areas are provided. In the slot machine, one game is completed by deriving the display result, and a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived to each of the plurality of variable display areas as a result of the one game. Also good.

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

  As the present embodiment, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game media is paid to the player's hand when a win occurs. You may employ | adopt the enclosed slot machine which adds a game point (score), without taking out. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine.

  Further, although a slot machine has been described as an example of a gaming machine, this embodiment can also be applied to a pachinko gaming machine. In this case, a pachinko gaming machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a prize may be adopted, and the game medium is enclosed and paid to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a prize. An encapsulated pachinko gaming machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The enclosed pachinko gaming machine is provided with a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are examples of gaming media, in the pachinko gaming machine, and is provided with a storage unit for storing game points. In accordance with the game point, the game point is added to the storage unit, the game point is subtracted from the storage unit in response to the ball launching operation, and the game point is added to the storage unit in response to the occurrence of a prize. Further, the pachinko gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area in which a game ball is driven is attached to a game frame provided with a launching device and a ball payout device. It is also possible to share the basic functions such as and distribute only the game board which is a characteristic configuration of the game. In this case, the game board having the characteristic structure of the game is referred to as a game machine.

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

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 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, 60 AT count display unit, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs a predetermined game,
First data storage means for storing first data indicating the first privilege ;
Second data storage means for storing second data indicating a second benefit different from the first privilege ;
Based on the first award or the second privilege, and advantageously state control means for controlling an advantageous beneficial state for the player,
A specific effect executing means for executing a specific effect when a privilege given to the player by an advantageous state controlled based on the first privilege exceeds a certain degree of advantage;
The second privilege indicated by the second data stored in the second data storage means is converted into the first privilege, and update control is performed to update the first data based on the converted first privilege. Data updating means,
The data updating means is controlled by performing the update control rather than when the privilege given to the player by the advantageous state controlled by performing the update control does not exceed a certain degree of advantage. A gaming machine that performs the update control at a high rate when a privilege given to a player by an advantageous state exceeds a certain degree of advantage .

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