JP6308589B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a normal game and an advantageous game.

  This type of gaming machine, for example, a slot machine, provides an effect that assists the winning of a small role based on the control of the sub-control device as an advantageous state different from the bonus based on the result of the role lottery, and gains profits than usual Many models are equipped with an assist time (AT) that increases the time. There are various types of ATs, but an AT transition lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to the AT state at a predetermined opportunity during the game, the transition lottery is won, and other conditions (for example, winning of a specific role, etc.) In general, an AT is initiated by satisfying There is also known a so-called ceiling that automatically shifts to the AT state regardless of the AT shift lottery when the game in the non-AT state reaches a predetermined number of times. In addition, as an AT termination condition, it is common to digest a set number of games or to end a plurality of sets with a predetermined number of games as one set. In addition, during the AT, an extra lottery for giving a privilege for increasing the set number of games may be performed, or a continuous lottery (loop lottery) for giving a privilege for performing one more set of ATs may be performed.

  Here, as a technique for determining the state of the advantageous state, in Patent Document 1, points (including a minus) are given according to the winning combination, and the bonus general game is given according to the accumulated points. It is described that the navigation mode inside is changed. In addition, as an effect related to the start of the advantageous state, Patent Document 2 describes the result of the role lottery so that the expectation of the transition to the bonus (advantageous state) is expressed by the battle effect performed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device. It is described that the damage point acquired according to the above is subtracted from the physical strength point possessed by the battle opponent, and the bonus confirmation notification is performed when the physical strength of the opponent becomes zero.

JP 2002-126174 A JP 2006-246947 A

The AT specifications regarding the AT start condition and end condition, the mode of granting benefits performed during the AT, etc. may be set in advance, or may be used as an AT start trigger (for example, type of transition trigger) Depending on the situation, it may be determined depending on the situation, or it may be determined by lottery each time. However, these modes are almost determined on the side of the gaming machine and cannot be arbitrarily selected by the player.
An object of the present invention is to improve the gameability by allowing a player himself to select a game mode up to the provision of a privilege based on the above-described conventional technology.

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following configuration.
That is, the gaming machine (slot machine S) according to the present invention includes a plurality of rotating reels 61 to 63 having a plurality of symbols on the outer peripheral surface, a start switch 20 that rotates the plurality of rotating reels 61 to 63, and a rotation. A plurality of stop switches 31 to 33 for individually stopping the inner rotating reels 61 to 63, a role lottery means 120 for performing a lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of roles including a small role are won, and an operation of the start switch 20 Reel control means 130 for controlling the rotation of the rotating reels 61 to 63 based on the input of the signal, and controlling the stop of the rotating reels 61 to 63 based on the input of the operation signal of the stop switches 31 to 33, and the start switch 20 The combination of symbols corresponding to the combination when the plurality of rotating reels 61 to 63 that have started rotating by the operation of the stop are all stopped by the operation of the stop switches 31 to 33 A winning determination means (game result determining means 140) for determining a winning based on being displayed on the active line, a payout control means 150 for paying out a game medium based on a winning for a small role, and a winning for a small role. Auxiliary effect control means (AT control means 230) for controlling the start and end of an auxiliary effect state (AT) in which an auxiliary effect to be assisted is performed, and an effect execution control means for executing effects including auxiliary effects using an effect device. 220 and at least point giving means 225 for giving a predetermined number of points according to the progress of the game. In addition, any one of a plurality of modes is selected as an execution mode of the performance in the normal performance state where the auxiliary performance is not performed.
Then, the point providing means 225, if the different game result is generated, according to a difference in the game result are possible giving different numbers of points, the auxiliary presentation control means of the points given by the point providing means 225 Based on the lottery probability according to the total value, whether or not to shift to the auxiliary effect state is determined, and according to the total value, the number of games staying in the auxiliary effect state and set at the start of the auxiliary effect state In addition to determining the initial number of games to be played, it is configured to determine whether or not to continue the auxiliary performance state during the stay based on the probability according to the execution mode of the performance during the selected normal performance state . It is characterized by that.

Here, the point giving means 225 may be provided with means for counting points and means for storing the total value of the given points, and the points to be given include negative points. . When a point is given, the total value of the given points increases, and when a negative point is given, the total value of the given points decreases. The point giving means 225 may be able to give points based on things other than the game result (for example, the role lottery result).
In addition, “when different game results are generated based on the operation mode of the stop switches 31 to 33” means that the presence or absence of a prize and the type of winning combination depends on the operation order (batting order) and operation timing of the stop switches 31 to 33. It is a different case. In addition, the “specification of auxiliary performance state” includes the end condition of the auxiliary performance state and the decision rate (addition rate and loop rate) of the decision regarding the extension of the period of the auxiliary performance state performed during the auxiliary performance state. “Mode of performance state” refers to the degree of advantage that changes based on the specifications of the auxiliary performance state (out of play in the auxiliary performance state) and execution mode (whether the end condition is managed by the number of games or the number of payout game media) Including differences.

In the present invention, whether or not to shift to the auxiliary effect state is determined based on the lottery probability corresponding to the total value of the points given by the point giving means 225 , and the auxiliary effect state is set according to the total value. The number of games to stay and the initial number of games set at the start of the auxiliary production state is determined, and the auxiliary production state during the stay is determined by the probability according to the execution mode of the production in the selected normal production state. Decide whether or not to continue. Number of points granted, since it is determined according to Yu Technical result, as a result, by the player of how the player, so that the start condition and end condition of the assist effect states other aspects varies . That is, the player can select the start condition of the auxiliary effect state and the aspect of the auxiliary effect state in the manner of the game, and it is more interesting than the case where they are simply determined based on the lottery result, Can be improved.

In the present invention, the production execution control means 220 can notify the operation mode of the stop switches 31 to 33 when different game results are generated based on the operation mode of the stop switches 31 to 33 by the player. Execution of effects can be controlled based on a plurality of effect modes having different effect modes including notification probabilities of operation modes of the stop switches 31 to 33. In addition, there is provided an effect selection means (effect switch 50) that allows the player to arbitrarily select the effect mode. Then, the auxiliary effect control means starts the auxiliary effect state when the total value of the points given by the point giving means 225 reaches a predetermined value set in advance according to the effect mode, and is set in advance. The specifications of the auxiliary effect state are set so that the profit mode obtained in the auxiliary effect state increases as the predetermined value is larger, and the point giving means 225 notifies the operation mode of the stop switches 31 to 33. In such a case, when a disadvantageous game result occurs regarding the acquisition of game media based on the operation mode of the stop switches 31 to 33 by the player, more points than when an advantageous game result occurs regarding the acquisition of game media. You may form so that a number can be provided.

Here, the operation mode of the stop switches 31 to 33 notified by the effect execution control means 220 may be an operation mode in which an unfavorable game result is generated with respect to the acquisition of the game medium, or an advantageous game result with respect to the acquisition of the game medium. May be an operation mode in which
In the production mode in which the predetermined value set in advance is relatively large, a lot of time and input game media are spent until the total value (acquired points) of points given by the point granting unit 225 reaches the predetermined value. However, many benefits can be obtained after the auxiliary performance state is started. On the other hand, in the production mode in which the predetermined value set in advance is relatively small, a lot of time and input game media are not spent until the acquisition point reaches the predetermined value, but after the auxiliary production state is started. Only a small profit can be obtained.

Furthermore, when the operation mode of the stop switches 31 to 33 is notified, the way of increasing the earned points differs depending on what type of stop operation the player selects. For example, when an operation mode in which an unfavorable game result is generated in relation to acquisition of a game medium is notified, if the player performs a stop operation in an operation mode in which an unfavorable game result is generated in accordance with the notification, the acquisition points increase and follow the notification. If the stop operation is not performed in an operation mode in which an unfavorable game result is generated, the earned points are not increased. On the contrary, when an operation mode in which an advantageous game result occurs regarding the acquisition of the game medium is notified, if the player performs a stop operation according to the notification, the acquisition points will not increase, and if the notification is not followed, the acquisition points will increase. .
According to the present invention, whether to play a game in the production mode in which it is difficult to make a transition to the AT but gain a lot of profits from the AT, or in the production mode in which it is easy to make a transition to the AT but cannot gain much profit, A game that can be selected by the player according to circumstances, and even if the same production mode is selected, the player can take a mode of a stop operation to increase the earned points in exchange for an unfavorable game result or be advantageous in exchange for the earned points. The player himself can select whether to obtain the result.

  Furthermore, the present invention is provided with a plurality of types of overlapping winning modes in which a specific small role and other small roles of a small role are simultaneously selected as targets for the lottery drawing. The predetermined operation order of the stop switch operation order is set as the correct answer hit order, and the reel control means 130 determines that the correct answer set in the duplicate win mode when any of the double win modes is won in the winning lottery. When the stop operation is performed in the batting order, the stop of the rotary reels 61 to 63 is controlled so that the specific small role wins, and when the stop operation is performed other than the correct batting order, the specific small role does not win. In this way, the stop of the rotary reels 61 to 63 is controlled, and the auxiliary effect control means reaches the predetermined value set in advance as the total value of the points given by the point giving means 225 In addition, the auxiliary effect state can be started, and in the auxiliary effect state, an auxiliary effect can be made to notify the player of the correct answer order for a specific small role to win. If it is not in the state and is stopped in a batting order other than the correct batting order and the correct combination does not win, it is formed so that more points can be awarded than when the correct combination is won by stopping in the correct batting order can do.

  Here, in a gaming machine equipped with AT according to batting order, in order to make a difference between AT and normal appearance so that the number of payout game media does not become excessive by winning a specific small role in normal time that is not AT, A predetermined penalty period is set when a special combination wins when no auxiliary performance (navigation) is performed, and a penalty such as not performing an AT lottery during the penalty is performed. In the case of the formation as described above, if the correct combination is won when the player is not an AT, there are few or no points to be given, and it is difficult or impossible to shift to the AT, so that a penalty is imposed as a result. For this reason, there is no need to separately provide control regarding the penalty, and the player can be allowed to play in a non-AT without a penalty and get a prize by winning a specific small role, thereby widening the range of game play. .

  Since the present invention is configured as described above, it is possible to allow the player to select a game mode up to the provision of a privilege and to improve the game performance.

FIG. 4 is an external front view of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an input, output and control device of the slot machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention and is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of a rotating reel. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a table | surface which shows the symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a conceptual diagram of a role lottery table. It is an embodiment of the present invention, (A) a block diagram showing the transition of the internal lottery state, and (B) a block diagram showing the transition of the effect state. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a table | surface which shows the production content corresponding to point provision conditions and the number of provision points. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is explanatory drawing which shows the selection method of a production | presentation aspect. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram showing an effect screen displayed on the image display unit. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a diagram showing an effect screen displayed on the image display unit. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a game control process in one game of the slot machine based on the control of the main control device according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart showing processing during sub normal based on control of a sub control device. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart showing processing during normal AT based on control of a sub-control device. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart showing processing during special AT based on control of a sub-control device.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, taking a slot machine as an example of a gaming machine.
(Slot Machine S)
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine S includes a rectangular casing B having an opening on the front side (the front side facing the player), and a front door D that closes the opening of the casing B. Yes.
Inside the housing B is a control device 1 for controlling the operation of the slot machine S, a reel unit 2 having three rotating reels 61, 62, 63 with a plurality of symbols on the outer peripheral surface, and a medal. In addition, a hopper unit 3 for paying out stored medals, a power supply device 4 for supplying power to various devices provided in the slot machine S, and the like are installed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front door D is formed with a symbol display window W through which the symbols of the three rotary reels 61 to 63 can be visually recognized. The lower part of the symbol display window W and substantially the center in the height direction of the slot machine S is a counter-like operation unit C provided with an operation switch for operating the slot machine S. A medal slot 5 is provided at the upper right end of the operation unit C, and a credit medal, which is a medal electronically stored in the slot machine S, is provided on the left side of the upper surface of the operation unit C for playing a game. A bet switch 10 is provided to replace the bet. In addition, an effect switch 50 is provided between the medal slot 5 and the bet switch 10 on the upper surface of the operation unit C so that the player can select the contents of the effect.

  Further, a start switch 20 for starting rotation of the rotary reels 61 to 63 is provided on the front left side of the operation unit C, and three rotary reels 61 to 63 are individually provided in the center of the front of the operation unit C. Three stop switches 31, 32, 33 for stopping are provided. Specifically, the stop switch 31 positioned on the left side stops the rotary reel 61 positioned on the left side, and the stop switch 32 positioned on the center stops the rotary reel 62 positioned in the center. The stop switch 33 located at the position stops the rotary reel 63 located on the right side. A settlement switch 40 is provided at the front left end of the operation unit C to refund credits.

The bet switch 10 includes a push button that can move in the vertical direction. A detection unit that detects the movement of the push button by a pressing operation is provided on the inside of the casing of the bet switch 10. The detection signal is handled as an operation signal for the bet switch 10.
The start switch 20 includes a lever that can swing in the vertical direction, and a detection unit that detects the movement of the lever by a pressing operation is provided on the inside of the housing of the start switch 200. A detection signal of the detection unit Is handled as an operation signal of the start switch 20.

The stop switches 31 to 33 are provided with push buttons in the front-rear direction, and detection units for detecting the position movement of the push buttons by pressing operations are provided on the inside of the housing of the stop switches 31 to 33, respectively. The detection signal of the unit is handled as an operation signal for each of the stop switches 31-33.
The effect switch 50 includes a donut-shaped dial 52 that can rotate around a vertical axis, and a push button 51 that is provided at the center of the dial 52 and that can move in the vertical direction (see FIG. 8A). Detection units for detecting the position movement of the dial 52 by a rotation operation and the position movement of the push button 51 by a pressing operation are provided on the inside of the casing of the production switch 50, and the detection signal of the detection unit is used as a detection switch. It is handled as an operation signal corresponding to each of the 50 operations.

  In the front door D, an image display unit 70 such as a liquid crystal display device is provided above the symbol display window W, and on the side of the front door D located on both sides of the symbol display window W and on the upper end of the front door D. , A lamp 80 is provided. In addition, a lower tray 6 capable of storing medals is provided at the lower portion of the front door D, and medals paid out from the hopper unit 3 are discharged to the lower tray 6 on the back wall of the lower tray 6. For this purpose, a medal discharge port 8 and speakers 90 arranged on both sides of the medal discharge port 8 are provided. A medal selector 7 is provided below the medal insertion slot 5 and behind the front door D for detecting the inserted medal and determining the medal.

  The reel unit 2 includes three reel motors M1, M2, and M3 (see FIG. 2) fixed to a frame (not shown), and three rotary reels 61 fixed to the drive shafts of the reel motors M1 to M3. To 63 and a motor drive board (not shown) for driving the reel motors M1 to M3. Although not shown, a rotating reel 61 is fixed to the reel motor M1, a rotating reel 62 is fixed to the reel motor M2, and a rotating reel 63 is fixed to the reel motor M3.

  Each of the reel motors M1 to M3 is a stepping motor, and includes a rotor connected to a drive shaft and a four-phase coil (not shown). When the coils are sequentially excited, the rotor rotates and the drive shaft is driven. Rotates, and the rotating reels 61 to 63 fixed to the drive shaft rotate. The four-phase coil is excited when a predetermined drive pulse is supplied to the motor drive board, and the number of drive pulses and the pulse width are controlled, whereby the symbols attached to the rotating reels 61 to 63 are controlled. So that the rotary reels 61 to 63 can be rotated (forward rotation) so as to pass through the symbol display window W from the upper side to the lower side, and the rotary reels 61 to 63 can be stopped in symbol units. It has become.

  As shown in FIG. 3, "Red 7", "Blue 7", "BAR", "Replay", "Watermelon A", "Watermelon B", "Bell" , “Cherry”, “Dummy A”, “Dummy B” and the like are attached to each of the 21 reels. Here, an area for one symbol displayed on the rotating reel is referred to as one frame, and each of the rotating reels 61 to 63 has 21 frames equally divided corresponding to 21 symbols. Then, three symbols arranged continuously on the outer peripheral surface of each of the rotary reels 61 to 63 are visible from the symbol display window W.

  Here, as the display positions for visually recognizing the symbols through the symbol display window W, the upper, middle and lower stages are provided for each of the rotary reels 61 to 63, and an effective line is obtained depending on the combination of the display positions of the respective rotary reels 61 to 63. Is set. The effective line is effective for winning a line (winning line) that can connect 9 symbols in total, 3 vertically 3 by 3 at each display position of the three reels 61 to 63. Is a line that defines the arrangement of symbol combinations. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a middle stage line L that connects symbols located in the middle stages of the rotary reels 61 to 63 is set as a winning line. Further, in this embodiment, it is possible to bet (or hang) three or two medals in order to play one game, and even when three medals are bet, Even when a bet is placed on the medal, the middle line L becomes valid and becomes an active line. In the slot machine S, the symbol combination associated with the combination is placed on the effective line by the stop symbols of the rotating reels 61 to 63 which are started to rotate by the operation of the start switch 20 and stopped by the operation of the stop switches 31 to 33. When displayed (hereinafter referred to as winning), a profit corresponding to the combination is given.

(Control device 1)
The control device 1 includes a main board unit that houses a main board in a main board case (not shown), and a sub board unit that houses a sub board in a sub board case (not shown). The main board and the sub board are control boards on which various electronic components such as an IC are mounted. The main board constitutes a main control device 100 (see FIG. 2) that controls the game of the slot machine S. And a sub-control device 200 (see FIG. 2) that performs control related to notification. In addition, between the main control device 100 and the sub control device 200, commands and data are output only to one side from the main control device 100 to the sub control device 200, and from the sub control device 200 to the main control device 100. Command and data are not output.

(Main control device 100)
The main control device 100 controls rotation and stop of the rotary reels 61 to 63 based on operations of the start switch 20 and stop switches 31 to 33.
On the input side of the main controller 100, as shown in FIG. 2, a medal sensor 7A, a reel sensor 2A, a payout sensor 3A, a bet switch 10, a start switch 20, stop switches 61 to 63, a settlement switch 40, and an effect switch 50 Is connected. Here, the medal sensor 7A is a detection unit provided in the medal selector 7, as shown in FIG. 1, for detecting a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 5 and transferred to the hopper unit 3. is there. Although not shown, the reel sensor 2A is a detection unit provided on the frame of the reel unit 2, and detects the start index provided on the rotary reels 61 to 63 to detect the rotation of the rotary reels 61 to 63. Is for. Although not shown, the payout sensor 3A is a detection unit provided in the hopper unit 3 and detects a medal paid out from the medal payout device.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2, reel motors M <b> 1 to M <b> 3, a hopper motor 3 </ b> B, a blocker 7 </ b> B, a bet display unit 11 and a credit display unit 12 are connected to the output side of the main controller 100. Although not shown, the hopper motor 3B is for driving a medal payout device that discharges medals stored in the hopper unit 3 one by one. Although not shown, the blocker 7B is a medal cancellation device for discharging medals passing through the medal selector 4 to the outside of the medal selector 4 before being detected by the medal sensor 7A. The discharged medals are returned to the lower plate 6. As shown in FIG. 1, the bet display unit 11 is a light emitting display unit provided below the symbol display window W, and emits light that emits the number of medals placed (bet) for one game. It is displayed according to the number of areas. Similarly, the credit display unit 12 is a 7-segment display unit provided below the symbol display window W, and displays the number of credited medals in numbers.

  Although not shown, the main board constituting the main control device 100 is a ROM that stores a program and data related to a game, a main CPU that performs control related to the progress of the game based on a program stored in the ROM, and the like. Various electronic components such as an RWM and an I / O that temporarily store data for performing control related to the progress of the game are provided. Then, the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM, and as shown in FIG. 2, the insertion control means 110, the role lottery means 120, the reel control means 130, the game result determination means 140, the payout control means 150, the internal lottery It functions as each means of the state transition means 160.

(Input control means 110)
The insertion control means 110 is a medal for performing one game based on the insertion of a medal from the medal insertion slot 5 or the operation of the bet switch 10 (hereinafter referred to as an insertion operation) and the determination result of the game result determination means 140. This is for setting a state where a bet is placed (bet state).

  Specifically, the insertion control unit 110 inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot 5 and the medal sensor 7A detects the medal, and the medal in which the detected number of medals is betted up to a specified number. And set the bet state. The bet number is displayed on the bet display section 11. The prescribed number is the number of medals that can be used for one game. In the present embodiment, there are cases where the prescribed number is 3 and 2. Further, when medals are inserted in excess of the prescribed number, the inserted medals are handled as being stored (credited) electronically in the slot machine S up to a predetermined number (50). The number of credits is displayed on the credit display unit 12. In addition, when the number of credits reaches a predetermined number, the blocker 7B is activated and the medal inserted from the medal slot 5 is canceled.

The insertion control means 110 bets credited medals up to a specified number as the bet switch 10 is operated and the operation signal of the bet switch 10 is input in a state where the credit is made. Handle as a medal and set the bet state. That is, in accordance with the input of the operation signal of the bet switch 10, the numerical value displayed on the credit display unit 12 is displayed by being reduced by a specified number, and the specified number of bets is displayed on the bet display unit 11. In the present embodiment, each time the bet switch 10 is operated once, a maximum number of bets on which a prescribed number of medals are bet (three if the prescribed number is 3, two if the prescribed number is 2). However, each time the bet switch 10 is operated, one medal may be bet. Alternatively, a single bet switch for betting one medal for each operation may be provided separately.
Further, when the game result determination unit 140 determines a replay winning to be described later, the insertion control unit 110 automatically sets a bet state with the same bet number as the previous game. The automatic setting of the betting state by the insertion control means 110 is referred to as re-game operation.

(Role lottery means 120)
The combination lottery means 120 performs a combination lottery for determining whether or not the “combination” is associated with a predetermined combination of symbols based on the symbols attached to the rotating reels 61 to 63. A generating means, a random number extracting means, a winning lottery table, a determining means, and a winning state setting means are provided. The random number generation means is a loop counter that repeatedly counts a predetermined number (for example, 0 to 65535) for a fixed time, and the random number extraction means calculates the count value of the loop counter at the timing when the operation signal of the start switch 20 is input. Read and store. Although the loop counter does not generate random numbers, random number extraction means can extract random numbers by reading the count value of the loop counter. The winning lottery table defines the winning area for each winning with the numerical values counted by the loop counter (all random numbers that can be generated by the random number generating means) as the entire area. The judging means collates the count value read by the count value extracting means with the winning area of the winning lottery table, and when the count value belongs to a predetermined winning area, determines the winning corresponding to the winning area, If any of the areas does not belong to the wrong area, the player decides “losing”. The winning state setting means sets a winning state by establishing a winning flag corresponding to the winning when the determining means determines winning. The winning state setting means may set the winning state regardless of the determination result of the determining means, which will be described later.

The combination includes a small role in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning, a replay in which a game can be replayed without performing a throw-in operation in the next game, and a bonus in which a bonus game is performed from the next game by winning. I have.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, a BB (Big Bonus) associated with a symbol combination of “watermelon B, dummy B, dummy A” is provided as a bonus. When BB wins, the bonus game starts from the next game. In the bonus game, regardless of the lottery result of the winning lottery, the small role is in a winning state, and the number of smooth frames to be described later is less than the maximum number of smooth frames for at least one rotating reel. In the present embodiment, the prescribed number is set to 3 for games other than the bonus game, and the prescribed number is changed to 2 during the bonus game. During the bonus game, as shown in FIG. 4, even if a small role wins, only a medal equal to or less than the inserted number is paid out in one game. The bonus game ends when the total number of payout medals exceeds a predetermined fixed number, for example, 28.

  As the small role, nine bell roles from bell 1 to bell 9 and a cherry role are provided. Each bell role has a symbol combination consisting of a bell symbol, a replay symbol, a BAR symbol, a watermelon A symbol, a watermelon B symbol, a cherry symbol, a red seven symbol, a blue seven symbol, a dummy A symbol, and a dummy B symbol. It is associated. For example, Bell 1 is associated with the symbol combination “Bell / Bell / Bell”, and Bell 2 is associated with six symbol combinations such as “Blue 7 / Bell / Replay”. Further, four symbol combinations such as “blue 7 / cherry / ANY” (ANY means any symbol) are associated with the cherry role. The number of medals to be paid out by winning a small role is set according to the prescribed number. In other words, when the prescribed number is 2, all the small roles are paid out with two or less medals by winning. On the other hand, when the specified number is 3, for the bell 1, nine medals are paid out by winning, and the other bell roles are formed so that one medal is paid out by winning.

  Two replays, replay 1 and replay 2, are provided as the replay. Each of Replay 1 and Replay 2 is associated with a symbol combination configured by combining a replay symbol, a bell symbol, a watermelon A symbol, a watermelon B symbol, and a dummy A symbol. For example, the symbol combination “replay / replay / replay” is associated with the replay 1, and the symbol combination “bell / watermelon A / dummy A” is associated with the replay 2. . When Replay 2 wins, a lower right line (a non-valid line = invalid line) connecting the upper position of the left rotating reel 61, the middle position of the central rotating reel 62, and the lower position of the right rotating reel 63, There may be a combination of symbols of "Watermelon (A or B), Watermelon (A or B), Watermelon (A or B)". When either Replay 1 or Replay 2 wins, the replay is activated, and the start switch 20 can be operated without performing the throwing operation in the next game after the end of the game.

FIG. 5 shows a conceptual diagram of the role lottery table in the present embodiment. FIG. 5 shows the presence / absence of a winning area set in a plurality of winning lottery tables, and a circle indicates that the winning area shown in the left column is included. The winning area includes unsuccessful (losing).
As the role lottery table, as shown in FIG. 5, there are provided a normal table used in a normal state, an internal medium table used inside the bonus, and a bonus table used during bonus operation.

  Here, the normal state, the inside of the bonus, and the operation of the bonus represent the internal lottery state of the slot machine S based on the lottery mode difference of the combination lottery means 120, respectively. The bonus operation is in an internal lottery state in which a bonus game is performed, and the bonus inside is an internal lottery state in which a bonus flag (BB flag) described later is carried over, and the normal state is It is an internal lottery state that is neither of them. As shown in FIG. 5, the normal table is provided with a winning area composed of one or a plurality of predetermined roles and a wrong area. Of the winning areas, “BB”, “Replay A”, “Replay B”, “Bell”, and “Cherry” are BB, Replay 1, Replay 2, Bell 1, and Cherry as single winning areas, respectively. ~ "Right bell 6" is an overlapping winning area of a plurality of bell roles. BB winning area is not provided in the inside table. The bonus table is provided only with the area that is not selected.

  Further, for the twelve winning areas “middle bell 1” to “right bell 6” shown in FIG. 5, the left of the six hitting orders (operation order) based on the three stop switches 31 to 33. A batting order other than the batting order (left-pressing) in which the stop switch 31 positioned at is first operated is assigned. Specifically, for each winning area of “middle bell 1” to “middle bell 3”, the batting order (middle left and right) operated in the order of the stop switch 32, the stop switch 31, and the stop switch 33 is “middle right and left”. For each winning area of “Bell 4” to “Middle Bell 6”, the batting order (middle right and left) operated in the order of the stop switch 32, the stop switch 33, and the stop switch 31 is “right bell 1” to “right bell”. For each winning area of “3”, the batting order (right and left middle) operated in the order of the stop switch 33, the stop switch 31, and the stop switch 32 is in each winning area of “right bell 4” to “right bell 6”. On the other hand, the striking order (right, middle, left) for operating the stop switch 33, the stop switch 32, and the stop switch 31 in this order is assigned. The assigned batting order is the correct batting order for winning in each winning area. When any of “middle bell 1” to “right bell 6” is won, the winning bell combination changes depending on whether or not the stop switches 31 to 33 are operated in the correct batting order. This will be described later. The winning areas “middle bell 1” to “right bell 6” in which the batting order is set as described above are collectively referred to as “batting order bell”.

Now, although not explicitly shown in FIG. 5, the ratios (winning probabilities) of all the small combinations in all the combination lottery tables with respect to all the regions are set equally in the normal table and the internal middle table. In addition, the winning probability (total value) of replays in the role lottery table other than the bonus table is set to be higher in the internal middle table than in the normal table. For example, in the normal table, the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 7.3, and in the internal table, the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 2.5. The probability of being unsuccessful in the internal table is extremely low, for example, set to 1/65536.
The winning probabilities for “Replay A” and “Replay B” are set so that “Replay A” is frequently won and “Replay B” is rarely won.
In addition, the structure and winning probability of the above-described combination lottery table are examples, and are not limited to the above-described modes and numerical values. For example, the bonus table may be provided with a winning area for a small role, replay, or unfair election.

The winning state setting means described above establishes a small role flag (bell 1 flag, cherry flag, etc.) when a small role is won as a result of the role lottery by the role lottery means 120 when the bonus is not operating. A bonus flag (BB flag) is established when the bonus is won, and a replay flag (replay 1 flag or the like) is established when the replay is won. When a winning area composed of a plurality of winning combinations is won, winning flags corresponding to all the winning combinations included in the area are established. The small role flag and the replay flag are reset only for one game, but the bonus flag is not reset until the bonus is won. That is, in the case of bonus winning, the winning state is carried over after the next game. Furthermore, the winning state setting means is configured to establish all the small combination flags regardless of the result of the combination lottery during the bonus operation. In other words, during the bonus operation, even if the result of the winning combination lottery is unsuccessful, the winning flags of all small combinations (Bell 1-9, Cherry) are established. As a result, during the bonus operation, all the small combinations are set to the winning state, and it becomes easy to win the small combinations. However, during the bonus operation, even if the small role wins, medals exceeding the prescribed number are not paid out, so the medal acquisition is in a more disadvantageous state than inside the bonus.
The BB table may be provided with a winning area where all the small roles win simultaneously, and during the bonus operation, all the small roles may be in a winning state based on the lottery result of the winning lottery. .

(Reel control means 130)
The reel control means 130 is for controlling the rotation and stop of the rotary reels 61 to 63 based on the operation signals of the start switch 20 and the stop switches 31 to 33. Hereinafter, rotation control and stop control of the rotary reels 61 to 63 by the reel control unit 130 will be described.
(Rotation control)
The reel control means 130 drives the reel motors M1 to M3 to rotate the rotary reels 61 to 63 when a valid operation signal of the start switch 20 is input. That is, when an operation signal of the start switch 20 is input in a state where a prescribed number of medals are bet, a predetermined time (4.1 seconds, so-called wait time) from the start of rotation of the rotary reels 61 to 63 in the previous game. All the reels 61 to 63 are started to rotate all at once or in a predetermined order on the condition that the time has elapsed. When the rotational speeds of all the rotary reels 61 to 63 reach a steady rotational speed (for example, 80 rpm) set in advance to enable the operation of the stop switches 31 to 33 (hereinafter referred to as a stop operation), the steady state is reached. A steady rotation is performed to maintain the rotation speed.

(Stop control)
The reel control unit 130 grasps the rotation angle of the rotary reels 61 to 63 based on the detection signal of the reel sensor 2A (see FIG. 2), and detects the operation point of the stop switches 31 to 33 (the operation of the stop switches 31 to 33 is detected). The symbol located on the effective line can be specified (hereinafter referred to as symbol) from the rotation angle of the rotary reels 61 to 63 at the time when the operation is performed = the timing of the stop operation. Then, the reel control means 130 uses the symbol of the rotating reels 61 to 63 at a predetermined position (for example, the upper position) at the time when the stop operation is performed as a reference symbol, and the rotation angle of the rotating reels 61 to 63 determines the reference symbol in advance. The rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped so that the number of frames (the number of frames that can be pulled in, for example, 5 frames) moved in the rotation direction by a predetermined number of frames (the maximum number of sliding frames, for example, 4 frames) is within the range. Can do.

  Specifically, when the reference symbol may be stopped at a predetermined position (upper position), a stop signal for stopping the driving of the reel motors M1 to M3 is output at the timing of the stop operation and is output as it is. The rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped. In addition, if a symbol that should not be stopped on the active line is stopped by stopping the reference symbol at a predetermined position, the timing for outputting the stop signal is delayed and the symbol is kicked off from the effective line. Perform kick-off process. In addition, if the symbol (winning symbol) that constitutes the symbol combination associated with the winning combination is included within the range of the number of drawable frames, the timing for outputting the stop signal is delayed and effective. Pull in the winning symbol on the line.

The reel control means 130 rotates these reels 61 to 63 by rotating these processes by the number of frames from the reference symbol based on a predetermined priority order for specifying the stop position candidates of the reels 61 to 63. Whether to stop is determined using a stop table defined on the table for each symbol according to the result of the lottery and the timing of the stop operation.
In the present embodiment, the priority order for the combination is determined in the order of “replay> small role> bonus”, and in the stop table, when the bonus and the small role are won at the same time (the small role in the bonus inside). If the winning combination is preferentially drawn on the active line and the bonus and replay are won at the same time (if the replay is won inside the bonus) The replay symbol associated with the replay is preferentially drawn on the effective line. Therefore, the bonus symbol associated with the bonus is preferentially drawn inside the bonus only when the result of the winning lottery is lost. However, in the present embodiment, since the area of the internal middle table loses is extremely small, if the bonus is not won in the game related to the bonus winning, the bonus is hardly won.

  Also, as the stop table, the stop positions of the rotating reels 61 to 63 are defined so that the winning symbol is drawn on the active line within the range of the number of drawable frames and the symbols other than the winning symbol are kicked off from the effective line. A winning symbol drawing table and a loss table in which the stop positions of the rotary reels 61 to 63 are defined so that symbol combinations corresponding to any combination are not aligned on the effective line within the range of the number of drawable frames are provided. ing. The stop table is provided corresponding to each of the three rotary reels 61 to 63, and the stop table of the non-stop rotary reel is selected according to the stop pattern of the rotary reel that has been stopped first. ing.

  Here, during the bonus operation, a stop table corresponding to a state where all the small combination flags are established is used. As a result, depending on the timing of the stop operation, any small symbol can be drawn onto the active line. In addition, during the bonus operation, a stop table corresponding to the number of sliding frames of 1 frame or less (1 frame or 0 frame) is used for at least one preset rotating reel (for example, the left reel 61). It is done. As a result, during the bonus operation, the number of drawn symbols of the winning symbol is a maximum of one frame for at least one rotating reel.

(Stop control when winning the batting order bell)
Next, stop control when one of the “batting order bells”, that is, any one of the “middle bell 1” to “right bell 6” shown in FIG. 5 is won will be described.
In the present embodiment, the symbols (bell symbols) constituting the symbol combination of the bell 1 that are commonly included in the “batting order bell” region are the maximum in the normal state and inside the bonus in all the rotating reels 61 to 63. Arranged without a gap exceeding the number of smooth frames (4 frames). In addition, the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the bell 2 included in the “middle bell 1” to “middle bell 6” region and the “right bell 1” to the “right bell 6” region are included in common. The symbols constituting the bell 3 symbol combination are not arranged without an interval exceeding 4 frames on all the rotating reels 61 to 63 in terms of the individual symbol combinations. In total, all the rotating reels 61 to 63 are arranged without leaving an interval exceeding 4 frames. That is, the bells 1 to 3 are set to be able to win regardless of the timing of the stop operation during the control in which the maximum number of smooth frames is set to 4 frames (except during the bonus operation). On the other hand, the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the bells 4 to 9 included in the “batting order bell” include symbols arranged at intervals exceeding 4 frames on any of the rotating reels 61 to 63. Even if the bells 4 to 9 are elected alone, they are set so that they cannot win a prize unless they are looking forward. Then, when any “batting order bell” is won by winning lottery except during the bonus operation, the reel control means 130 selects one of the bells 1 to 9 included in the area according to the mode of the stop operation. Stop control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to one of the bell roles is stopped and displayed on the active line. These controls are performed with reference to a stop table provided in accordance with the striking order of the stop switches 31-33.

  Specifically, when the “batting order bell” is won by the lottery, if the stop switches 31 to 33 are operated in the correct batting order assigned to the winning area, Regardless of the timing, control is performed to draw and stop the symbols constituting the symbol combination of the bell 1 on the effective line. That is, the stop position is determined using a stop table in which such a stop position is set, and the rotary reels 61 to 63 are stopped (the same applies hereinafter). As a result, Bell 1 wins and nine medals are paid out. Bell 1 which wins by stopping operation in the correct answer hit order is called correct answer bell. On the other hand, when each stop switch 31-33 is operated in a striking order other than the correct answer striking order (incorrect answer striking order), the symbols constituting any symbol combination of bell 2 to bell 9 are placed on the active line. Control to pull in and stop. More specifically, if a stop operation other than the left press is performed in the incorrect answer hit order, the symbols constituting the symbol combination of Bell 2 or Bell 3 are drawn on the active line and stopped, and stopped by pressing the left button. When operated, the symbols constituting the symbol combination of bell 4 to bell 9 are drawn on the effective line and stopped. As a result, if the stop operation is performed in an incorrect answering order other than the left press, the bell 2 or the bell 3 always wins and one medal is paid out, but if the stop operation is performed by the left press, the stop is performed. Depending on the timing of the operation, one of the bells 4 to 9 may win and one medal may be paid out, but no winning combination may be won. Bells 2 to 9 are called incorrect answer bells.

(Game result judging means 140)
The game result determination means 140 is for determining the result of the game when all the rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped by the operation of the stop switches 31 to 33.
Specifically, a combination of symbols arranged on the effective line is associated with a predetermined combination based on information on the stopped symbols stored in a predetermined storage unit when the rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped. It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that the symbol combination associated with the predetermined combination is displayed on the active line, it is determined that the winning combination is received, and the determination result information is transmitted to the payout control means 150 and the internal lottery state transition means 160. . As described above, the number of medals to be paid out by winning varies depending on the prescribed number. When the internal lottery state is in the bonus operation, the payout corresponding to the prescribed number of 2 is determined and the bonus is in operation. If not, the payout corresponding to the specified number of 3 is determined (see FIG. 4). The payout control means 150 that has received the determination result information won by the small role operates the hopper unit 3 to perform the payout process of the winning medals. The insertion control means 110 that has received the determination result information that has won the replay performs an automatic bet process, and the internal lottery state transition means 160 that has received the determination result that the bonus has been won performs a preparation process for shifting to the bonus operation, and the bonus The internal lottery state transition means 160 that has received the determination result that the bonus has not been won in the game that has been won performs a transition preparation process for the inside of the bonus.

(Payout control means 150)
The payout control means 150 operates the hopper motor 3B to pay out medals from the hopper unit 3 based on the determination result of the game result determination means 140 and the operation of the settlement switch 40. That is, when the game result determination means 140 determines that the small role is won, the medal corresponding to the small role is paid out, and when the operation signal of the settlement switch 40 is input when there is one or more credits. The medal stored as credit is paid out.
The medals to be paid out by winning may be stored electronically in credits, and the payout amount exceeding the credits may be paid out from the hopper unit 3.

(Internal lottery state transition means 160)
The internal lottery state transition means 160 controls the transition of the internal lottery state. In the present embodiment, as described above, as the internal lottery state, a normal state, a bonus inside, and a bonus operation are provided (see FIG. 6A). The internal lottery state of the slot machine S is set to the normal state in the initial state (at the time of factory shipment or when the setting is changed), and the internal lottery state transition means 160 The lottery state is shifted to the inside of the bonus. When a bonus is won in the bonus, the internal lottery state is shifted to the bonus operation. When the predetermined bonus end condition (payout exceeding a predetermined number) is met, the internal lottery state is shifted to the normal state. Then, when the winning lottery means 120 acquires the winning lottery table corresponding to the internal lottery state and performs the winning lottery, the internal lottery states in the normal state, inside the bonus, and during the bonus operation are activated.

  Here, as described above, in the present embodiment, it is extremely rare that a bonus is awarded inside the bonus. Therefore, in the internal lottery state in the present embodiment, once the bonus is won and the bonus is not won in the game, the player always stays inside the bonus. Further, by setting the BB winning probability high in the normal table, it is possible to shift from the initial state to the inside of the bonus early.

(Sub-control device 200)
The sub control device 200 is for controlling the image display unit 70, the lamp 80, the speaker 90, and the like based on commands and data (game control information) output from the main control device 100. The game control information output from the main control device 100 to the sub-control device 200 includes information related to operation of the operation switches such as the start switch 20, information related to the lottery result of the role lottery, operation information of the reel unit 2 (rotary reel 61). Information on rotation and stop of ˜63), information on game results such as a display pattern of stop symbols, information on transition of the internal lottery state, and the like.

  Although not shown in the figure, the sub-board constituting the sub-control device 200 is a ROM that stores programs and data related to effects, a sub CPU that controls the progress of effects based on programs stored in the ROM, and the like. There are various electronic components such as RWM and I / O that temporarily store data for performing control related to the progress of the production. Then, as the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM, as shown in FIG. 2, it functions as at least the production state transition means 210, the production execution control means 220, the point assignment means 225, and the AT control means 230. To do.

(Production state transition means 210)
The effect state transition means 210 is for controlling the transition of the effect state based on the control of the sub-control device 200.
As shown in FIG. 6B, the effect state is roughly divided into an AT state (assist effect) in which an AT (assist time) in which information related to the result of the role lottery is notified to the player is executed. State) and a non-AT state which is an effect state other than the AT state. The non-AT state is a sub-normal state. The AT state is provided with a normal AT state in which normal AT is performed and a special AT state that is more advantageous than the normal AT state.

  The effect state of the slot machine S is in the sub normal state in the initial state (at the time of factory shipment or the like). Then, when the number of points given by the point granting means 225 described later reaches a preset number during the sub normal state (hereinafter abbreviated as sub normal), the production state transition unit 210 produces the production state. Is shifted to the normal AT state. In the normal AT state, the number of games corresponding to the effect mode described later is guaranteed, and when a winning lottery described later is won, a predetermined number of games is further added. In the normal AT state (hereinafter abbreviated as normal AT), the batting order navigator (as an auxiliary effect that assists the winning of a small role) that notifies the correct batting order for winning the bell 1 when the “batting order bell” is won. Bell navigation). Then, when the set number of games have ended, the production state transition means 210 is in the normal AT state when the AT continuation (loop) is determined (when a lottery to be described later is won). When the AT loop is not determined, the effect state is shifted from the normal AT state to the sub-normal state.

  Further, the production state transition means 210 transitions the production state to the special AT state when a special AT transition lottery described later is won during the normal AT. In the special AT state (hereinafter abbreviated as special AT), the extra lottery is performed with a higher probability (for example, every game) than during the normal AT, and when the extra lottery is won, a predetermined number of AT games are counted. It is added. As a period of the special AT state, a predetermined number of games, for example, five games are guaranteed, and when the predetermined number of games are completed, the production state transition means 210 changes the production state from the special AT state to the normal AT state. Transition.

(Production execution control means 220)
The effect execution control means 220 is for controlling the operation of the effect devices such as the image display unit 70, the lamp 80, and the speaker 90, and is based on the AT control means 230 described below and the determination of the effect determination means (not shown). Based on the production data stored in the ROM, the batting order navigation during the AT and the production according to the production state are performed.

The batting order navigator displays the correct answer batting order with an arrow on the image display unit 70, displays the positions of the stop switches 31 to 33 to be stopped by characters such as left, middle, and right, and outputs them from the speaker 90 by voice. This is performed by instructing or indicating the stop switches 31 to 33 to be operated first by changing the emission color of the light emitter provided inside the buttons of the stop switches 31 to 33.
Examples of the performance according to the performance state include an effect performed during the sub-normal, a confirmed effect performed when the transition to the AT state is confirmed, an effect for exciting games during AT and special AT, In addition, there is an effect of notifying the number of games played by the AT added during the special AT.

Here, in the present embodiment, the player can select the mode of the performance performed during the sub-normal (effect mode), and the effect during the sub-normal according to the selected performance mode is performed. In addition, the AT mode to be activated differs depending on the selected production mode.
Specifically, during the sub normal, a predetermined breeding target (animal, monster, hero, etc.) grows on the screen of the image display unit 70 as the game progresses (points to be described later) (power up) When the training target is grown (completed), the transition to the AT state is confirmed. Further, the breeding target grows into a different type of character depending on how it is raised, and the production during AT is set differently depending on the type of the grown character. The player can select not the type of character, but the training method for the breeding target, and the training method for the training target is the production mode.

  The breeding effect in the present embodiment is to grow a monster egg as a breeding target, and AT is started when the monster hits the egg. During the AT, the monster plays a battle with the enemy character, and an effect is given in which the monster wins the addition or the transition to the special AT state. And as a production pattern based on the way of raising eggs, multiple types are set according to the number of points required until the monster is born, the more points needed, that is, the time (game) It is set so that the advantage of the AT to be started increases as the number of times increases.

  For example, as shown in Fig. 7 (A), the production modes are "super-ripening / hard finishing", "ripening / hard finishing", "ripening / soft finishing", "early ripening / soft finishing", "express / soft" There are 6 types, “Finishing” and “Omakase”. Depending on each production mode, the type of monster to be trained, the number of points required for the monster to be born, the initial number of AT games (at the start of AT) The number of AT games to be given) is set in advance. “Super maturity” and “ripening” indicate the required number of points (the length of time required for growth), and “hard” and “soft” indicate differences in the training methods. It has become.

  For example, in “super maturity / hard finish”, when 3000 points are accumulated, monster A beats from the egg, and the initial number of games of AT is set to 150. In addition, in the “limited express / soft finish”, when 500 points are accumulated, the monster E beats from the egg and the initial number of games of the AT is set to 30. That is, the larger the required number of points, the larger the initial number of games is set (the higher the advantage is). “Omakase” is an effect mode in which, in a gaming machine, a training target and the number of points required until the training target is born are determined by lottery. These lotteries are performed by a technique similar to the role lottery using a random number generating means for production and a lottery table for production determination. In “Omakase”, the monster to be trained is determined by lottery from any of B to D, the required number of points is determined by lottery from 1000 to 2000, and the initial number of AT games to be granted Is determined by lottery from 50 to 100. In other words, in the case of “Random”, monster B can be beaten from the egg by accumulating 1000 points, and the initial number of AT games may be set to 70. However, the lottery table is set so that the number of initial games of the AT does not become too small with respect to the required number of points. Note that the “navigation probability” shown in FIG. 7A relates to the difference between “hard” and “soft” in each effect mode, which will be described later.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, a predetermined point is given even during AT (including during normal AT and during special AT), and an effect is produced in which a breeding target (monster) is nurtured according to the acquired point. It has become a thing. During an AT, a pattern in which monsters born during sub-normal growth further grow (strengthen) and a pattern in which new monster eggs grow and fellow monsters are born can be provided. In either case, the number of points required for the egg or monster to grow up to a predetermined stage is set, and the greater the required number of points, the higher the AT advantage.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7B, the pattern in which the monster C grows during the AT is divided into six ranks, and the probability of winning the special AT transition lottery according to the rank (special transition) Rate) and the probability of winning a loop lottery described later (loop rate) are set to change. Although FIG. 7B describes only the monster C, the same setting is also provided for the monsters A, B, D, and E. For example, monster C is set to rank e in the initial state (at the start of AT), the special transition rate is set to 10%, and the loop rate is set to 0%, but if 10 points are accumulated during AT, rank The special transition rate is set to 20% and the loop rate is set to 5%. Further, when 100 points are accumulated, it grows to rank b, the special transition rate is set to 50%, and the loop rate is set to 30%. As described above, the special transition rate and the loop rate are set higher (the advantage increases) as the number of assigned points increases. For monsters A and B, where the number of points required to enter the AT state is set higher than that of monster C, the special transition rate and loop rate are set so that the advantage is higher than the above numerical value. For the monsters D and E in which the required number of points is set to be smaller than that of the monster C, the special transition rate and the loop rate are set so that the advantage is lower than the above-described numerical value.

(Direction mode selection)
Now, the player can select the above-described effect mode using the effect switch 50. The selection of the production mode is basically possible before the start switch 20 is operated. Hereinafter, selection of the production mode will be described with reference to FIG.
Here, the production mode is set to “Random” in the initial state. Then, when a predetermined selection start operation for setting the production mode, that is, when the push button 51 is pressed before the game is started, as shown in FIG. On the display screen 71, an operation selection screen for selecting an aspect mode setting mode is displayed.

On the operation selection screen, as shown in FIG. 8A, the current presentation mode and the number of acquired points are displayed, and “reset”, “setting change”, and “return to game drawing” indicating selectable processes are displayed. The item is displayed. In the initial state, among the selectable processes, the “setting change” item is lit. Then, the selectable processing can be changed by rotating the dial 52 of the effect switch 50, and the execution of the selected item is determined by pressing the push button 51.
Specifically, when the dial 52 is turned in a predetermined direction (for example, clockwise) while the “setting change” is lit, the “setting change” item is turned off and “returns to the game screen” is displayed. The item is lit. If the push button 51 is pressed while “Return to game screen” is lit, the selection operation of the effect mode is canceled, and the display screen 71 returns to the effect screen before starting the normal game. In this case, the preset production mode is maintained.

  Further, when the push button 51 is pressed while “setting change” is lit, the display screen 71 is switched to a mode selection screen for selecting an effect mode. On the mode selection screen, as shown in FIG. 8B, a list of effect modes is displayed, and an item “return to the previous screen” indicating a selectable process is displayed. In addition, in the list of effect modes, the item of the effect mode set at the present time (“Omakase” in the illustrated example) is lit. The effect mode related to the item that is lit is displayed as being selected as a candidate of the effect mode to be executed.

When the dial 52 is turned in a predetermined direction while the mode selection screen is displayed, the item that is lit in the list of effect modes changes, and the favorite item can be lit. For example, if “Random” is lit and the dial 52 is rotated clockwise by a predetermined angle, the “Random” area that was lit is extinguished and the The item “Hard Finish” is lit. As a result, “super-ripening / hard finish” is selected. When the dial 52 is further rotated to the right by a predetermined angle, the item “Aging / Hard Finishing” is lit and displayed, and “Aging / Hard Finishing” is selected. When the dial 52 is turned in the direction opposite to the predetermined direction (counterclockwise) while “Random” is lit, the display area of the item “Return to previous screen” is lit, and “Return to previous screen” is displayed. "Is selected. When the dial 52 is further turned counterclockwise, “Express / Soft Finish” is selected.
Then, when the push button 51 is pressed while “Return to previous screen” is lit, an operation selection screen shown in FIG. 8A is displayed. Further, when the push button 51 is pressed while any item in the effect mode list is lit, a mode determination screen is displayed as shown in FIG.

  On the mode decision screen, items that are lit up in the list of effect modes are displayed in close-up, a display asking whether or not to play a game in the effect mode, and “Yes” and “No” indicating correspondence to the display are displayed. The In the initial state, “Yes” is lit and displayed, and “No” can be lit and displayed by turning the dial 52. When the push button 51 is pressed while “Yes” is lit, the display screen 71 returns to the effect screen before the game starts. By pressing the push button 51, the setting of the effect mode displayed on the mode determination screen is confirmed, and the effect execution control means acquires the effect data related to the effect mode for which the application is confirmed. After that, when a medal is inserted or the bet switch 10 is operated and the game is started, an effect based on the set effect mode is started. For example, a monster egg to be raised is set on the display screen 71 (see FIG. 9A). On the other hand, when the push button 51 is pressed while “No” is lit, the display screen 71 returns to the mode selection screen shown in FIG.

  When the push button 51 is pressed while “Reset” is lit on the operation selection screen described above, the production history is reset and the display screen is switched to the mode determination screen shown in FIG. . The resetting of the production history is to initialize the points given in the production mode while leaving the production mode set at the present time as it is. For example, if you want to redevelop in the same production mode, or if you want to play a game in the preset production mode, but the previous player's production history (points) remains Use. If “Reset” is selected when “Random” is set, a lottery of the effect mode to be applied may be performed.

When the start switch 20 is operated without performing the selection start operation, the game is started without changing the effect mode. That is, in the initial state, the game is started with the initial setting (“Random” mode), and when it is not in the initial state, the points and the growth rank given in the already set effect mode are taken over as they are.
In addition, after the selection start operation is performed and the game start operation is performed before the setting of the effect mode is confirmed, the selection of the effect mode is canceled. That is, when any one of the screens shown in FIG. 8 is displayed on the display screen 71 of the image display unit 70, the start switch can be inserted in a state where a medal is inserted, the bet switch 10 is operated, or a prescribed number of medals are bet. When the operation 20 is performed, the display screen 71 is switched to a screen at the start of the game, and an effect corresponding to the effect mode at the time when the selection start operation is performed is performed.

(Point granting means 225)
The point giving means 225 gives predetermined points related to the above-described breeding effects based on the game result or the result of the lottery, and includes an assignment determination means and a point counter (not shown). The grant determining means determines whether or not the game situation corresponds to a point grant condition. The point counter stores the current cumulative number of points, and the initial value is zero.
In the present embodiment, the point granting means 225 determines the presence / absence of points based on the result of the role lottery and the game result during the sub-normal, and points are awarded based on the result of the role lottery during the AT. Judgment of the presence or absence of.

  Specifically, during the sub normal, the point granting unit 225 adds 5 to the stored value of the point counter when the “batting order bell” is won and if the bell combination is not won due to a stop operation by pressing the left button. When the wrong answer bell (any one of the bells 4 to 9) that has been stopped by pressing the left button and wins a prize wins, the stored value of the point counter is incremented by 3. On the other hand, when the “batting order bell” is won, if the wrong answer bell (either bell 2 or bell 3) is won by an irregular press (other than left press), the stored value of the point counter is not added, When the operation is stopped by irregular pressing and the correct bell (bell 1) wins, the stored value of the point counter is decremented by 1 (see FIG. 7C). As described above, during the sub-normal time, the points are set to increase as the player performs a stop operation in a batting order in which a medal cannot be obtained (unfavorable batting method).

  Also, during the sub normal, if the result of the combination lottery is “Cherry” is won, the stored value of the point counter is incremented by 5, and if “Bell” is won, the stored value of the point counter is incremented by 3. If “Replay B” is won, the stored value of the point counter is incremented by 1 (see FIG. 7D). When “unauthorized” is won, the stored value of the point counter is added to infinity. In this case, the stored value of the point counter reaches the set value in any effect mode (the start of the AT state is confirmed). In addition, the winning probability of the above lottery result in the role lottery is “unwinning” <“Cherry” <“Bell” <“Replay B”. As a result of the role lottery, It is set so that more points are awarded.

Then, when the stored value of the point counter reaches a predetermined set value corresponding to the effect mode during the sub normal, the point providing means 225 initializes (clears to 0) the point counter.
In the sub-normal state, the initial value of the point counter is set to a set value according to the effect mode (see FIGS. 7A and 7B), and the point counter is stored according to the game result and the result of the lottery. The value may be subtracted. In this case, when the stored value becomes 0, the AT state is started. Further, when the operation is stopped by irregular pressing and the correct bell is won, the stored value of the point counter is incremented by one.

On the other hand, during the AT, if “unauthorized” is won as a result of the lottery, the stored value of the point counter is added to infinity. As a result, the growth rank becomes rank s (final form) in any production mode. When “Cherry” is won, the stored value of the point counter is incremented by 10, and when “Bell” is won, the stored value of the point counter is incremented by 5. Further, when “Replay B” is won, the stored value of the point counter is incremented by 3, and when “Replay A” and “Batting order bell” are won, the stored value of the point counter is incremented by 1 (FIG. 7D )reference). In this way, during AT, since points are not awarded based on the batting order, the number of points awarded when the same lottery result is generated is set higher than the sub-normal state, and winning is performed relatively frequently. “Replay A” and “batting order bell” are also points to be given.
Then, when the AT state ends, the point granting unit 225 initializes (clears 0) the point counter.

Here, the above-described disadvantageous hitting is navigated toward the player with a predetermined probability according to the effect mode. Unfavorable hitting navigation is performed by, for example, suggesting that the stop operation is performed by pressing the left button when the “batting order bell” is won. Then, as shown in FIG. 7 (A), this disadvantageous way of navigating is formed with high probability in the effect mode of “soft finish”. That is, by following the navigation and performing a stop operation so as not to win the bell role, a lot of points are awarded in exchange for the acquired medals, which promotes early monster development. On the other hand, when the number of navigations is small, the point acquisition rate decreases, so that the game period until the goal is achieved becomes long and many medals must be consumed. In addition, when the production mode “Random” is selected, it is determined by lottery that the probability of disadvantageous navigation is generated.
Then, when points are given, an effect that expresses the process of growing the breeding target is performed, which will be described later.

  In addition, you may make it alert | report that the "batting order bell" was elected as navigation of disadvantageous hitting. In this case, if the player performs a stop operation by left-pressing (a general batting order when not in AT), the correct bell will not win, so points can be obtained. The correct bell may win with a probability of The player can arbitrarily select the batting order in which to perform the stop operation, and the player can select whether to increase the earned points in exchange for the earned medals or increase the earned medals in exchange for the earned points. Alternatively, the correct answer order (advantageous way of hitting) may be navigated when winning the “batting order bell”. In this case as well, medals can be obtained if the player performs a stop operation accordingly, but points can be earned by performing the stop operation with the notified batting order removed. Although the notification of the “batting order bell” and the navigation of the correct hitting order do not navigate unfavorable hitting, it allows the player to play unfavorable hitting. It will be called navigator.

(AT control means 230)
The AT control unit 230 is an auxiliary effect control unit, and controls the AT that is notified of information for assisting the winning of a small role. Although not shown, the AT control unit 230 includes a notification execution unit, an AT specification setting unit, an AT lottery unit, and a game number management unit. Based on the game control information output from the main control device 100, the effect state, etc. Control AT start and end.
The notification execution means is for causing the production execution control means 220 to execute the hitting order navigation and the disadvantageous hitting navigation. Specifically, during the sub-normal time, the notification executing means navigates the disadvantageous hitting method that can acquire high points according to the navigation probability (see FIG. 7A) set by the AT specification setting means described below. To do. For example, when the navigation probability is 80%, whether or not to execute navigation is determined by lottery using a lottery table in which the probability that navigation execution is determined is set to 80%, and based on this determination Then, the production execution control means 220 executes navigation with an unfavorable hit.
Further, the notification executing means causes a batting order navigation (bell navigation) for navigating the batting order in which the correct answer bell (bell 1) wins when the “batting order bell” is won in the AT state (during normal AT and during special AT).

  The AT specification setting means sets the navigation probability shown in FIG. 7A according to the specifications related to the AT state, specifically, the effect mode based on the number of points given by the effect mode and the point giving means 225. The special transition rate and loop rate shown in FIG. 7B are set according to the growth rank of the monster. For example, when the production mode is “limited express / soft finish”, the navigation probability is set to 80%. When monster A is promoted from rank e to d, the special transition rate is changed from 10% to 20%, and the loop rate is changed from 0% to 5%.

The AT lottery means performs a lottery regarding the AT. In the present embodiment, the AT lottery means performs an extra lottery, a special AT transition lottery, and a loop lottery.
In the extra lottery, when a predetermined extra lottery opportunity occurs during normal AT (for example, “Cherry”, “Bell”, or “Replay B” wins), the presence / absence of extra AT games and the extra number are It is decided by lottery. Further, the extra lottery is performed for each game during the special AT regardless of the result of the winning lottery.
The special AT transition lottery is a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the special AT state when a predetermined transition lottery trigger occurs during normal AT (for example, “Cherry”, “Bell”, or “Replay B” wins) It is determined by. The special AT shift lottery is performed using a lottery table corresponding to the special shift rate set by the AT specification setting means.
In the loop lottery, when the stored value of the AT counter is 0 at the end of the game, whether or not to continue the normal AT state is determined by lottery. The loop lottery is performed using a lottery table corresponding to the special transition rate set by the AT specification setting means.

The number-of-games management means manages the number of AT sets and the setting and addition of the number of games, and includes an AT counter and a special AT counter (not shown). The AT counter stores the number of games during the normal AT, and the special AT counter stores the number of games during the special AT. In either case, the initial value is zero.
Specifically, when the transition to the normal AT state is confirmed based on the fact that the stored value of the point counter reaches a set point corresponding to the effect mode, the game number management means stores the AT game count in the effect mode in the AT counter. Accordingly, only the guaranteed number of times (see FIG. 7A) is set and stored. Then, after the AT is started, the stored value of the AT counter is decremented by 1 for each game. In addition, when an extra lottery is won during normal AT, the numerical value determined by the lottery is added to the stored value of the AT counter. This increases the number of AT games.

In addition, when the effect state shifts to the special AT state, the game number management means sets and stores a predetermined number of games (5 times) in the special AT counter, and stores the stored value of the special AT counter once. Subtract 1 for each game. During the special AT, the AT counter is not subtracted.
Further, when the stored value of the AT counter becomes 0 and the game number management means wins the loop lottery, the game number management means resets the AT game number in the AT counter. This initiates another set of ATs. Note that the number of AT games after the second set may be set according to the production mode, or may be set to a predetermined number (for example, 30 times) regardless of the production mode. Also good. When the stored value of the AT counter becomes 0 and the loop lottery is not won, the AT ends as it is.

(Operation of slot machine S)
Processing based on the control of the main control device 100 in the slot machine S having the above-described configuration will be described.
Here, the main control device 100 basically operates the bet operation (the insertion of medals or the operation of the bet switch 10) during the rotation of the rotary reels 61 to 63, during the payout of medals by winning, or during the replay operation. ) Is invalid. That is, the medal selector 4 is set to the medal cancel state, and the operation of the bet switch 10 is invalidated (the operation signal is not accepted or is ignored even if accepted), and so on. In addition, when the rotary reels 61 to 63 are rotating, as well as when the bet is not placed even if the rotary reels 61 to 63 are stopped, the operation of the start switch 20 is invalidated and a predetermined wait time elapses. Until the rotation start of the rotating reels 61 to 63 based on the operation of the start switch 20 is suspended. That is, even if an operation signal for the start switch 20 is input before the wait time elapses, the drive signal is not output to the reel motors M1 to M3 until the wait time elapses. However, the winning lottery process based on the operation signal of the start switch 20 is performed, and the rotation reels 61 to 63 start rotating without the operation of the start switch 20 again after the wait time elapses. Of course, when the rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped, after the rotation of the rotating reels 61 to 63 starts, the rotation speed reaches a steady rotation speed, and the start index is detected for all the rotating reels 61 to 63. Until the symbol can be referred to, the operation of the stop switches 31 to 33 is invalidated.

FIG. 11 shows a game control process in one game based on the control of the main controller 100.
In the slot machine S, when a specified number of medals are bet (Yes in S100) and the start switch 20 is turned on (Yes in S101), a winning lottery process is performed (S102), and the reels 61 to 63 are rotated. The rotation start process is performed (S104). When any one of the stop switches 31 to 33 is turned on, rotation stop processing is performed for the corresponding rotary reels 61 to 63 (S105, S106). S105 to S106 are repeated until all the rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped (S105 to S107). When all the rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped, a game result determination process is performed (S108) and the determination is made. Processing according to the result is performed (S109). Specifically, when it is determined that the small role has been won, the corresponding medal payout process is performed, and when it is determined that the bonus has been won, a process for shifting to the bonus operation (bonus table). Acquisition etc.) is performed. If it is determined that the replay has been won, a re-game operation process is performed. If the bonus is not won in the game related to the bonus winning, a process for shifting to the inside of the bonus ( The internal middle table is acquired). And the game control process in 1 game is complete | finished.

Next, control related to the effect based on the control of the sub-control device 200 will be described based on the flow of FIGS. 12 to 15 with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 12 shows processing during sub-normal when the effect state is the sub-normal state at the start of the game (when the start switch 20 is operated). In FIG. 12, S300 is a process performed at the start of the game, and S301 to S303 are processes performed after the game ends (after the game result determination process).
During the sub-normal, a point (see FIG. 7D) grant process corresponding to the result lottery result is performed based on the result of the character lottery (S300). 7 (C)) grant processing is performed (S301). Here, during the sub-normal, as shown in FIG. 9A, the egg of the monster to be raised is displayed on the display screen 71 of the image display unit 70, and a part of the display screen 71 is displayed. In addition, a point display section for displaying the accumulated cumulative number of points (stored value of the point counter) is provided. And when a point is provided, as shown to FIG. 9 (B), while the image which a feed (nutrition) is given to an egg and an egg grows is displayed, the display of a point display part is added. .

  Then, when the assigned cumulative point number reaches a predetermined set value (see FIG. 7A) set according to the effect mode (Yes in S302), the normal AT state is set. The setting of the normal AT state is a process of storing that the effect state is the normal AT state, and setting the initial number of AT games (see FIG. 7A) determined according to the effect mode in the AT counter. This is to perform processing, processing for obtaining effect data for the normal AT state, and the like. Then, the sub-normal process ends. If the cumulative number of points has not reached the set value (No in S302), the sub-normal process is terminated. When the normal AT state is set, a monster beaten from an egg is displayed on the display screen 71 as shown in FIG. 9C, and the start of AT is notified.

FIG. 13 shows processing during normal AT when the effect state is the normal AT state at the start of the game. In FIG. 13, S400 to S408 are processes performed at the start of the game, and S409 to S414 are processes performed after the game ends.
During normal AT, first, the stored value of the AT counter is decremented by 1 based on the operation of the start switch 20 (S400), and point grant processing according to the result lottery result is performed (S401). Here, during normal AT, as shown in FIG. 10 (A), a part of the display screen 71 of the image display unit 70 displays the egg of the monster to be raised during AT, Is provided with a point display section. The egg of the monster to be raised during the AT also grows each time points are awarded, as in the sub normal.

  Then, when the given accumulated point number reaches a predetermined set value (see FIG. 7B) set in accordance with the effect mode (Yes in S402), the specification of the AT state is changed ( S403). Specifically, the monster's growth rank increases, and the special transition rate and loop rate increase. As the monster's growth rank increases, the monster to be raised may hit the egg during the AT on the display screen 71 as shown in FIG. 10 (B). After a new monster is born, the monster born at the start of the AT and the monster born during the AT will be powered up as the growth rank is increased by giving points (appears to be stronger) Or a new monster egg is set. If the breeding rank is the highest s rank, the monster will not grow any further.

  After that, if the “batting order bell” is won in the role lottery (Yes in S404), a bell navigation is performed (S405), and a predetermined lottery opportunity that triggers the extra lottery and the special AT transition lottery is won. If yes (Yes in S406), an extra lottery process and a special AT shift lottery process are performed (S407). The special AT transition lottery reflects the special transition probability changed by changing the AT state specification. Here, the extra lottery process is a process of performing the extra lottery and storing the lottery result. When the winning lottery is won, the stored value of the AT counter is added by the numerical value related to the winning. The special AT transition lottery process is a process of performing a special AT lottery and storing a lottery result. If the special AT transfer lottery is won, it is stored. In addition, the extra lottery and the special AT transition lottery will not be won at the same time. If you win the extra lottery, you will not win the special AT transition lottery. If you win the special AT transition lottery, you will win the extra lottery. It is supposed not to.

When the special AT transition lottery is won (Yes in S408), the special AT state is set (S409), and the process during the normal AT is completed. Special AT state setting includes processing for storing that the performance state is the special AT state, processing for setting the number of games determined as the number of games in the special AT state in the special AT counter, and performance for the special AT state. The process of acquiring data is performed.
When the bell navigation is executed, when the “batting order bell” or the lottery opportunity is not won (No in S404 and S406), when the special AT lottery is not won (No in S408), the AT counter is stored. It is determined whether or not the value has become 0, and if the value stored in the AT counter is not 0 (No in S410), the processing during normal AT ends. When the stored value of the AT counter is 0 (Yes in S410), a loop lottery process is performed (S411). Then, when the loop lottery is won (Yes in S412), the number of games for one set is set in the AT counter (S413), and the process during the normal AT is completed.

If the loop lottery is not won (No in S412), the sub normal state is set. The setting of the sub normal state means performing a process of storing that the effect state is the sub normal state, a process of acquiring effect data for the sub normal state, and the like. Note that when the AT ends and shifts to the sub-normal state, the point counter is initialized. Therefore, in order to start the next AT, the points corresponding to the effect mode must be stored again. As the point counter is initialized, the monster that has grown on the display screen 71 returns to the egg again. When continuing the game, change the setting of the production mode by using the production switch 50, and try raising different monsters in different production modes. ), The game may be played again in the same production mode.
The loop lottery may be performed at a predetermined opportunity during the AT, and ATs based on the winning of the loop lottery may be made available. In addition, when there is AT stock, an effect (such as a battle effect) suggesting whether or not the AT loops is performed in a predetermined number of games before the stored value of the AT counter becomes 0. Also good.

FIG. 14 shows the processing during the special AT when the effect state is the special AT state at the start of the game. In FIG. 14, S500 to S506 are processes performed at the start of the game, and S507 and 508 are processes performed after the game ends.
During the special AT, first, 1 is subtracted from the stored value of the special AT counter based on the operation of the start switch 20 (S500). Then, in the same manner as during normal AT, point grant processing is performed according to the result lottery result (S501), and when the accumulated cumulative number of points reaches a predetermined set value (Yes in S502), the AT state The specification is changed (S503). Regardless of the role lottery, every game and extra lottery processing is performed (S504). Depending on the result of the role lottery, the winning probability and the number of extra lotteries may be different. If the “batting order bell” is won in the role lottery (Yes in S505), bell navigation is performed (S506). When the special AT counter reaches 0 (S507), the normal AT state is set (S508). Then, the process during the special AT ends.

Here, during the special AT, there is an effect that a monster raised on the display screen 71 of the image display unit 70 plays a battle with an enemy character (see FIG. 9D). It has come to suggest whether or not the winning or losing is an extra. For example, when the winning lottery is won, the number of extras is announced on the screen where the monster wins the enemy character after the game ends. Also, depending on the monster's growth rank, monsters born during the AT become friends and participate in the battle (see FIG. 10C). In addition, according to the growth rank of a monster, you may make it change the winning probability of the extra lottery and the maximum extra number. For example, the probability and the number of extra wins for those who have fellow monsters will increase (it will be easier to win the battle). At the end of the special AT, the total number of games added during the special AT is displayed.
Since the special AT state is positioned as a high probability state of addition, it is preferable that the number of AT games is added at least once. For example, if all the games are unsuccessful in the lottery, the last unsuccessful election may be rewritten as a winning, or even if all games are unsuccessful, a certain number of times of extras can be guaranteed. Good.

(Summary)
As described above, in the present embodiment, points are assigned according to the lottery result and the game result, and when the given point reaches a predetermined value, the AT state is entered and then the AT is formed. A number of production modes differing in the number of points used as starting conditions and AT-related benefits (addition of the number of games and loops) are provided, and the player can freely select a production mode to be applied from the plurality of production modes I can do it. In addition, in each production mode, the greater the number of acquired points, the greater the privilege that is given (higher advantage), and each time points are given by the production using the image display unit 70. It is designed to display the target as it grows. Since it is formed in this way, the number of points required for the start of AT is small and it is possible to select an effect mode in which AT is shifted to the AT state early but the advantage is not high, or the required number of points is Since there are many, it takes time to shift to the AT state, but it is possible to determine whether to select an effect mode in which AT with a high degree of advantage is performed depending on the preference and convenience of the player. In addition, it is possible to play a game while enjoying the growth target growing up, and it is possible to play a game for a long time according to the player's preference.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as a method of giving points according to the game result, the awarded points are set so as to be higher as the method of hitting disadvantageous to the player (how to hit a medal cannot be obtained). Here, in general, in a slot machine having a game that increases the number of balls by AT according to batting order, the winning probability of “batting bell” is set higher than usual, and the correct batting order is navigated in the AT state. As a result, the medal acquisition rate is dramatically increased compared to the normal time. For this reason, the left pressing that is fixed as a general hitting order is not set in the correct hitting order, and the hitting order other than the left pressing when not in the AT state (in order not to be stopped in the correct hitting order when not in the AT state ( A so-called irregular push) is prohibited, and a penalty is imposed on a player who has violated this prohibition, such as not performing an AT transfer lottery for a certain period of time. However, if the penalty period remains even after the player who has taken the penalty action has stopped playing, there is a problem that the next player who has nothing to do may suffer a penalty.

  In this regard, according to the present embodiment, if the AT is started when the number of points reaches a predetermined number when not in the AT state and the stop operation is performed by pressing irregularly, the incorrect answer bell is won. When the number of points awarded is 0 and the correct bell wins, 1 point is subtracted. That is, if an irregular press is performed when not in the AT state, points are not accumulated, and as a result, a penalty is imposed that the state does not shift to the AT state, so there is no need to separately control the penalty. On the other hand, even if it does not shift to the AT state, it is possible to allow a way of playing that it is only necessary to push irregularly and acquire medals, but this does not cause a disadvantage to a third party, and the range of choice of how to play is allowed. Can be spread.

(Modification)
In the above-described embodiment, the special transition rate and the loop rate are formed to change according to the production mode, but the winning probability of the lottery and the maximum number of additions can be changed according to the production mode. The number of games when changing to the special AT state may be changed.
The AT state specification change may be not only a special transition rate and a loop rate change, but also a specification change that changes the AT end condition from the number of games to the number of payouts. If the AT end condition is the number of games, the number of acquired medals varies depending on the result of the role lottery. However, if the AT end condition is set to the payout number, there is an advantage that the number can be surely acquired.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the state is shifted to the AT state by acquiring the set point according to the production mode. However, during the non-AT, during the AT, points are given and the AT state is given at a predetermined opportunity. It is also possible to perform an AT transition lottery or an extra lottery to determine whether or not to shift to, and perform processing according to the production state and the number of points when a predetermined opportunity is met. In other words, when a predetermined opportunity occurs during a non-AT, an AT transition lottery is performed with a lottery probability corresponding to the number of points earned (the higher the point, the higher the winning probability), and when a predetermined opportunity occurs during an AT Alternatively, a lottery may be performed with a lottery probability corresponding to the number of points acquired. The breeding effect in this case may be performed during non-AT and during AT. For example, an AT may be started in a monster egg.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the number of points is set for the batting order and winning combination when the lottery result (AT combination) for which the batting order is set is generated. Not limited to AT role. For example, if there is a small role that may not be able to be drawn on the active line in the symbol combination associated with the timing of the stop operation, if the small role is missed, the small role will be awarded. It is possible to set so that more points are given than in the case where the Then, depending on the production mode, it is possible to make a difference as to whether or not the set point can be achieved at an early stage by forming so that the probability of navigating that the small role is won is different. When formed in this way, the game is shifted to the AT state at an early stage by playing an unfavorable game, or even if the transition to the AT state is delayed (or not shifted), the non-AT state You will be able to earn a lot of money or choose the player's preference.

  Further, the game result to which points are awarded may simply be the number of medals paid out or the number of acquired medals (difference between the number inserted and the number paid out). That is, the point giving means 225 may count the number of payout medals and the number of acquired medals. Then, the smaller the number of paid-out medals and the number of acquired medals, the easier it is to shift to the AT state, or the specification of the AT state can be changed to an advantageous mode.

(Other embodiments)
In the above-described embodiment, points are given based on the lottery result and game result in the original game, but the pseudo game in which the game progresses in a pseudo manner during the freeze in which the progress of the original game is stopped May be executed, and the occurrence of the pseudo game and the point grant may be associated with each other.
Specifically, a freeze control means for controlling the occurrence and termination of the freeze is provided, the freeze setting means sets the freeze upon the operation of the start switch 20, and the reel control means during the freeze in which the freeze is set 130 rotates the rotating reels 61 to 63 in a pseudo manner, and the pseudo rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped in a pseudo manner based on the input of the operation signal of the stop switches 30 to 33, thereby Let the game progress.

  An outline of the pseudo game will be described. When the freeze setting means sets the freeze in response to the operation of the start switch 20, the winning lottery based on the operation of the start switch 20 is performed, but the original rotation of the rotary reels 61 to 63 is put on hold. With the setting of the freeze, the reel control means 130 starts to rotate the rotary reels 61 to 63. This is a pseudo rotation instead of the original rotation. At this time, the reel control means 130 performs rotation processing and symbol reference with the same control logic as the original game. Rotating the rotating reels 61 to 63 during freezing is called pseudo rotation. When the operation signals of the stop switches 30 to 33 are input while the rotating reels 61 to 63 are pseudo-rotating, the reel control means 130 stops the rotating reels 61 to 63, but this is not an original stop. This is a pseudo stop. At this time, the reel control means 130 refers to a stop table used for stop control in the original game in accordance with a predetermined lottery result (predetermined replay win), so that the same pull-in process as in the original game is performed. And kicking off. Stopping the rotating reels 61 to 63 during the freeze is called pseudo stop. Then, when the three rotating reels 61 to 63 are pseudo-stopped, one pseudo game is completed.

In addition, during the freeze, the game result determination means 140 determines the game result of the pseudo game. Even if the symbol combination associated with the predetermined combination is displayed on the active line as a result of the pseudo game, No profit will be given according to the prize. In other words, even if the symbol combination corresponding to the small role is displayed on the active line, medals are not paid out, and even if the symbol combination corresponding to replay is displayed on the active line, the replay does not operate and corresponds to the bonus. Even if the symbol combination to be displayed is displayed on the active line, the bonus does not work. Performing game result determination during freezing is referred to as pseudo game result determination.
In addition, by not being able to distinguish between the pseudo game and the original game, the player feels distrust that the medal is not paid out even though the symbol combination associated with the small role is displayed in the pseudo game. Since a symbol combination that is not associated with any combination is displayed, there is a possibility that a player who misunderstands that he / she has lost will quit the game and return home. In order to prevent such a situation, in the present embodiment, all the symbol combinations displayed as a result of the pseudo game are set to be symbol combinations displayed at the time of replay winning in the original game. As a result, the player can recognize that the game can be performed one more time without a betting operation, and the game is not stopped halfway.

  Further, after the reel control means 130 pseudo-stops the rotating reels 61 to 63, the operation signal of the start switch 20 is received, and when the rotating reels 61 to 63 are pseudo-stopped, the operation signal of the start switch 20 is input. In this case, the reel control unit 130 may cause the rotating reels 61 to 63 to perform a pseudo rotation so that a plurality of pseudo games can be continuously executed during the freeze. However, even if the operation signal of the start switch 20 is input during the freeze, the part lottery means 120 does not perform the part lottery. Alternatively, a pseudo role lottery that is a pseudo role lottery may be performed. For example, in the simulated role lottery, one of the replays is selected from a plurality of types of replays, and the reel control unit 130 controls the pseudo stop of the rotating reels 61 to 63 based on the result of the simulated role lottery.

Further, in the pseudo game, when a predetermined lottery result for which no batting order is set (for example, “Replay A” in the above-described embodiment) is generated, the batting order (pseudo game execution batting order) determined in advance or determined by lottery. It is executed when a stop operation is performed at. That is, when a predetermined lottery result is generated and a stop operation is performed in the pseudo game execution batting order, the freeze setting means sets a freeze triggered by the operation of the start switch 20 in the next game, and the pseudo game is executed during the freeze It becomes possible.
The freeze setting means releases the freeze when the operation signal of the start switch 20 is input after one or a plurality of predetermined pseudo games are completed. As a result, the suspension of the rotation start of the rotating reels 61 to 63 is released, the rotating reels 61 to 63 start the original rotation, and the original game whose progress has been stopped is resumed.

  Then, the point granting unit 225 gives points based on the number of medals paid out and the number of acquired medals. The number of paid out medals and the number of acquired medals may be handled as points. In addition, when the production state is the sub normal state, the sub control device 200 navigates the pseudo game execution batting order when a predetermined lottery result is generated. If the player performs a stop operation according to the pseudo game execution batting order, a pseudo game is generated, and if not followed, a pseudo game is not generated. By performing the pseudo game, the apparent number of games increases. However, since no medals are consumed, the number of hand-held medals is reduced compared to the case where the pseudo game is not performed. However, since the medal is not paid out accordingly, points are not given and it becomes difficult to shift to the AT state. In this case, even if a plurality of production modes are not provided, the points given during a certain period are different according to the game result based on the mode of stop operation of whether or not to follow the pseudo game execution batting order of the player, The player can select whether to play a game that does not easily shift to the AT state but does not consume medals, or whether to shift to the AT state early by consuming medals.

  Alternatively, a plurality of performance modes with different pseudo game occurrence rates are provided, and an effect mode with a higher pseudo game occurrence rate is advantageous (the number of initial games is greater, the loop rate and the rate of addition are higher). May be. The occurrence rate of the pseudo game can be varied depending on the difference in the navigation probability of the pseudo game execution batting order, and if the setting of the production mode is managed in the main control device 100, the number of the pseudo games executed continuously during the freeze It can be made different depending on the difference. If the occurrence rate of the pseudo game is high, it takes a long time to achieve the earned points, and as a result, an advantageous AT can be obtained as time is spent (a strong monster grows as a way to show the performance).

  In the above-described embodiment, in the pseudo game, the operation of the rotating reels 61 to 63 is controlled using the same control logic as the original game, and the rotating reels 61 to 63 have the same behavior as the original game. Although it was formed to rotate and stop, the behavior of the rotating reels 61 to 63 in the pseudo game may be different if observed carefully, but the player may see a difference from the original game at first glance. As long as it is not recognizable, it is not necessary to use exactly the same control logic. For example, the excitation method of the rotating reels 61 to 63 during the pseudo rotation is changed (1-2 phase excitation in the original game, 2 phase excitation in the pseudo game), or the excitation mode of the stepping motor during the pseudo stop is changed. (In an original game, a non-excited state, and in a pseudo game, an excited state that does not rotate) may be used. In other words, "similar behavior" should be observed with caution because it is the same, including the internal processing of rotation and stop, as well as when the internal processing is different but the internal processing is different. Although the difference can be understood, it includes the case of being identical (substantially the same) at first glance.

Further, when the spinning reels 61 to 63 are formed so as to rotate and stop with the same behavior as the original game in the pseudo game, a display such as “free game” is displayed on the image display unit 70 during the pseudo game, You may make it notify a player that it is a game. In this case, the symbol combination associated with the replay may not be displayed as a result of the pseudo game.
Further, in the pseudo game, the rotary reels 61 to 63 may be operated in such a manner that the player can recognize that the behavior is clearly different from the original game. For example, during the pseudo stop, the forward and reverse rotations of the reel motors M1 to M3 are repeated in small increments to vibrate the rotary reels 61 to 63, or to vibrate when the rotary reels 61 to 63 are pseudo stopped. It may be.

  Furthermore, the above-described aspects may be combined. For example, in the case where a plurality of pseudo games are continuously generated, the rotary reels 61 to 63 are operated in a behavior indistinguishable from the original game in the first pseudo game and are associated with the replay as a result of the pseudo game. In the second pseudo game, the spinning reels 61 to 63 that are in a pseudo stop are vibrated, and in the third pseudo game, the rotary reels 61 to 63 are operated in a manner that cannot be distinguished from the original game. And “free game” can be displayed. Alternatively, each time a pseudo game is executed, the mode of the pseudo game may be selected by lottery or according to the game state.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but includes modifications and improvements as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved. Further, the present invention may appropriately combine or recombine items described in the above-described embodiments and modification examples as long as no contradiction occurs.
Furthermore, the present invention can also be applied to gaming machines other than slot machines. For example, the present invention can be applied to a parrot game machine that uses a game ball (pachinko ball) as a game medium to perform a game similar to a slot machine.

S slot machine 1 control device 10 bet switch 20 start switch 50 effect switch (effect selection means)
31-33 Stop switch 61-63 Rotary reel 100 Main control device 120 Role lottery means 130 Reel control means 140 Game result determination means (winning determination means)
200 Sub Control Device 220 Production Execution Control Unit 225 Point Granting Unit 230 AT Control Unit (Auxiliary Production Control Unit)

Claims (1)

A plurality of rotating reels having a plurality of symbols on the outer peripheral surface;
A start switch for rotating a plurality of rotating reels;
A plurality of stop switches for individually stopping the rotating reels, and
Role lottery means for performing lottery of whether or not to win for multiple types of roles including small roles,
Reel control means for controlling the rotation of the rotating reel based on the input of the operation signal of the start switch, and controlling the stop of the rotating reel based on the input of the operation signal of the stop switch;
A winning determination means for determining a winning based on the fact that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the active line when a plurality of rotating reels that have started rotating by the operation of the start switch are stopped by the operation of the stop switch; ,
A payout control means for paying out game media based on the winning of a small role;
An auxiliary effect control means for controlling the start and end of the auxiliary effect state in which an auxiliary effect for assisting the winning of a small role is performed;
An effect execution control means for executing an effect including an auxiliary effect using the effect device;
A point granting means for granting points according to the progress of the game,
In a gaming machine in which any one of a plurality of modes is selected as an execution mode of a performance in a normal performance state in which an auxiliary performance is not performed.
The point giving means can give a different number of points according to the difference in the game results when different game results occur.
The auxiliary effect control means determines whether or not to shift to the auxiliary effect state based on the lottery probability corresponding to the total value of the points given by the point giving means, and enters the auxiliary effect state according to the total value. The number of games to stay and the initial number of games set at the start of the auxiliary production state is determined, and the auxiliary production state during the stay is determined by the probability according to the execution mode of the production in the selected normal production state. A game machine configured to determine whether or not to continue .

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