JP6346411B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine or a pachinko gaming machine that includes a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can each be identified, and is capable of performing a predetermined game.

  As this type of gaming machine, for example, it is advantageous for a player such as a replay time in which a winning probability of a re-gamer who can play a game without using a medal etc. owned by the player to set a bet number is increased. When the game state is controlled, an external output signal indicating the fact is output, so that the external device that has received the external output signal identifies the start of the game state and determines the number of game states. A device that can be counted has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, the first gaming state (RT0) that is relatively disadvantageous to the player, the second gaming state (RT2) that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state, and further than the second gaming state And an advantageous third gaming state (RT3), which can shift from the first gaming state to the second gaming state from the third gaming state (for example, Patent Document 2). reference).

JP 2010-172388 A JP 2012-65872 A

  As in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 2, in the configuration that can shift from the first gaming state to the second gaming state from the third gaming state, as in the gaming machine described in Patent Literature 1. When control corresponding to the transition to the second gaming state is performed, such as outputting an external output signal indicating that the transition to the second gaming state, the first gaming state is changed to the first gaming state. Not only when the game state is shifted to the second game state, which is advantageous over the game state, but also when the game state is shifted from the third game state, which is more advantageous than the second game state, to the second game state. Control corresponding to the transition to the gaming state will be performed, and an advantageous event will be identified despite a relatively disadvantageous event occurring in the external device, Is a favorable event despite a relatively unfavorable event. There is a possibility that or've been identified.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and provides a gaming machine capable of performing control corresponding to only an event that is advantageous to the player even for the same event. For the purpose.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game,
A variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified;
A first gaming state, a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state, and a third gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the second gaming state. Gaming state control means for controlling to a plurality of gaming states;
First transition means for transitioning to the second gaming state when a predetermined display result is derived on the variable display device in the first gaming state;
Second transition means for transitioning to the second gaming state when the predetermined display result is derived to the variable display device in the third gaming state;
Viable delay control executes a delay control for delaying the progression of the game for a predetermined period to indicate the start of the second game state at a predetermined timing after when the predetermined display result is derived in the variable display device Means,
With
The execution of the delay control unit, while when the predetermined display result is derived in the variable display device in the first game state shifts to the second gaming state for executing the delay control, the third playing state When the predetermined display result is derived to the variable display device and the second gaming state is entered, the delay control is not executed .
The gaming machine is characterized in that it can execute an effect indicating that an advantageous state has started during the period in which the delay control is being executed .
The gaming machine according to means 1 of the present invention is:
A gaming machine (slot machine 1) capable of performing a predetermined game,
A variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (designs) each identifiable;
A first gaming state (RT0), a second gaming state (RT2) that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state (RT0), and a player further than the second gaming state (RT2) A gaming state control means for controlling a plurality of gaming states (RT) including a third gaming state (RT3) advantageous to
First transition means for transitioning to the second gaming state (RT2) when a predetermined display result (special replay winning mode) is derived on the variable display device in the first gaming state (RT0);
Second transition means for transitioning to the second gaming state (RT2) when the predetermined display result (special replay winning mode) is derived on the variable display device in the third gaming state (RT3); ,
Predetermined control (advantageous RT) indicating the start of the second gaming state (RT2) at a predetermined timing (at the time of special replay winning) after the predetermined display result (special replay winning mode) is derived on the variable display device Predetermined control execution means capable of executing signal output and freeze state control);
With
The predetermined control execution means is configured to output the predetermined display result (special replay winning mode) to the variable display device in the first gaming state (RT0) and shift to the second gaming state (RT2). While executing predetermined control (advantageous RT signal output, freeze state control), the predetermined display result (special replay winning mode) is derived to the variable display device in the third gaming state (RT3). It is characterized in that the predetermined control (output of advantageous RT signal, control in freeze state) is not executed when the game state (RT2) is shifted to 2.
According to this feature, the first gaming state, the second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state, and the third gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the second gaming state. And a gaming state, and when a predetermined display result is derived in the first gaming state, which is relatively disadvantageous than the second gaming state, a third advantage that is relatively advantageous over the second gaming state. When the predetermined display result is derived in the gaming state, both can shift to the second gaming state and execute the predetermined control indicating the start of the second gaming state when the predetermined display result is derived. In this configuration, when a predetermined display result is derived in the first gaming state, that is, when the relative gaming state is shifted from the first gaming state to the second gaming state, the predetermined control is executed, Display results in the gaming state of When it is derived, that is, when the relatively advantageous third gaming state shifts to the second gaming state, the predetermined control is not executed, and the predetermined control indicating the start of the second gaming state is performed in the second gaming state. Since it is executed only when it becomes advantageous to the player by shifting to the state, even if it is the same event of shifting to the second gaming state by deriving the predetermined display result, the player Therefore, it is possible to perform the predetermined control corresponding to the event only when it is advantageous for the user, so that it is possible to prevent the advantageous event from being identified despite the occurrence of a relatively disadvantageous event due to the predetermined control.

Note that the gaming machine can start a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the gaming value, and can variably display a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified. When a display result is derived to the variable display device, one game is completed, and a game ball is thrown into a slot machine or game area in which a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device. This applies to pachinko machines where games are played.
In addition, the gaming state advantageous to the player means the rate of giving the value for gaming than the gaming state to be compared, the probability that a display result advantageous to the player is derived, and the derivation of the display result advantageous to the player. The player is given a higher probability of being permitted, an operation mode for deriving a display result advantageous to the player, a lottery condition for giving a privilege advantageous to the player, etc. This is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player.
The predetermined control indicating the start of the second gaming state includes, for example, a control for outputting a signal indicating the start of the second gaming state to the outside and an effect indicating the start of the second gaming state. And control that indirectly suggests the start of the second gaming state by delaying the progress of the game over a predetermined time with the start of the second gaming state.
The predetermined timing after the predetermined display result is derived includes a time point when the predetermined display result is derived.
Further, when the game control means for controlling the game and the effect control means for controlling the effect are provided, the game state control means may be provided in the game control means, or the effect control means. The structure with which may be provided.
Further, in the case of a configuration including a game control means for controlling a game and an effect control means for controlling an effect, the predetermined control means may be a configuration provided in the game control means, or the effect control means may be The structure provided may be sufficient.

The gaming machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1,
The predetermined control execution means executes external output control for outputting an external output signal (advantageous RT signal) indicating the start of the second gaming state (RT2) as the predetermined control. .
According to this feature, it is possible to specify that the second gaming state has started in the external device that has received the external output signal, and to specify only advantageous events among the events in which the second gaming state has started. be able to.

The gaming machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to means 1 or 2,
The predetermined control execution means executes delay control (freeze state control) for delaying the progress of the game over a predetermined period as the predetermined control.
According to this feature, the player can recognize that the second game state has started by delaying the progress of the game over a predetermined period with the start of the second game state, and the second It is possible to recognize only advantageous events among events that have started the gaming state.

A gaming machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
Specific control execution capable of executing specific control (additional state start notification) indicating the start of the third gaming state (RT3 (additional state)) at a specific timing after the transition to the third gaming state (RT3) It is characterized by having means.
According to this feature, by executing the specific control, it can be specified that the third gaming state that is more advantageous than the second gaming state has started.
It should be noted that the specific timing after the transition to the third gaming state includes the time when the transition to the third gaming state is made.

The gaming machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 4,
Game state specifying means (determination of whether or not the game in which the special replay wins is RT0) for specifying the game state (RT type) of the game from which the predetermined display result (special replay winning mode) is derived is provided. ,
The predetermined control execution means executes the predetermined control (advantageous RT signal output, freeze state control) when the first gaming state (RT0) is specified by the gaming state specifying means, The predetermined control (advantageous RT signal output, freeze state control) is not executed when the third gaming state (RT3) is specified by the gaming state specifying means.
According to this feature, it is possible to perform the predetermined control corresponding to the event only when it is advantageous to the player by simple control only for specifying the game state of the game from which the predetermined display result is derived.

The gaming machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 5,
Game history display means for displaying a game history in the third gaming state (RT3 (additional state)) when the predetermined display result (special replay winning mode) is derived in the third gaming state (RT3) (Additional state end notification) is provided.
According to this feature, the end of the third gaming state can be notified by displaying the gaming history of the third gaming state instead of executing the predetermined control.

The gaming machine according to means 7 of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
Game control means (main control unit 41) for controlling the game;
Production control means (sub control unit 91) for controlling production based on control information (command) transmitted from the game control means (main control unit 41);
With
The game control means (main control part 41) and the effect control means (sub control part 91) are only unidirectionally communicated from the game control means (main control part 41) to the effect control means (sub control part 91). Connected so that
The game control means includes
Predetermined control information (normal replay winning and stop order type) that can specify a predetermined operation mode (stop order for determining ART start) when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the predetermined result (normal replay) A predetermined control information transmitting means (transmitting an internal winning command) for transmitting to the effect control means (sub control unit 91) as the control information)
The production control means (sub control unit 91)
Specified from the predetermined control information when the predetermined control information (internal winning command indicating normal replay win and stop order type) is received in a period (ART start) indicating the start of the second gaming state (ART) A predetermined-time operation mode notification means (navigation effect at the time of normal replay winning) for notifying the predetermined operation mode (stop order for determining ART start) to be specified
Including
The game control means (main control unit 41)
When the determination result of the prior determination means becomes the predetermined result (normal replay), the effect is based on the operation of the derivation operation means in the predetermined operation mode (stop order for determining ART start). A start period specifying means for specifying that the control means (sub control unit 91) is a period (ART start) indicating the start of the second gaming state (ART);
Predetermined control means for performing the predetermined control (output of an ART start signal) when the start period specifying means specifies a period (ART start) indicating the start of the second gaming state (ART);
Further including
The predetermined control execution means derives the predetermined display result (special replay winning aspect) in the first gaming state (preparation state) by the predetermined operation state notifying means, and the second gaming state (ART). When the process shifts to, the predetermined control mode (output of an ART start signal) is executed by the predetermined control means by notifying the predetermined operation mode (stop order for determining the start of ART) in a specified manner, while the third game When the predetermined display result (special replay winning mode) is derived in the state (additional state) and the state shifts to the second gaming state (ART), the predetermined operation mode (stop order for determining ART start) can be specified. The predetermined control (ART start signal) by the predetermined control means is not executed by not performing notification.
According to this feature, when the effect control means side is a period indicating the start of the second gaming state, when the determination result of the prior determination means becomes a predetermined result, the predetermined operation mode is notified in a identifiable manner. The operation mode when the predetermined result is obtained by urging the player to perform the operation in the notified operation mode and performing the operation of the derivation operation means by the player in the notified operation mode is as follows. If it is a period indicating the start of the gaming state, it becomes a predetermined operation mode. Thereby, it is possible for the game control means to specify that it is a period in which the effect control means side indicates the start of the second gaming state based on the fact that the operation mode when the predetermined result is obtained is the predetermined operation mode. Become. In addition, even if it is the same event of shifting to the second gaming state by deriving the predetermined display result, the predetermined operation mode is notified only when it is advantageous for the player, so that it corresponds to the event. Since it is possible to perform the predetermined control, it is possible to prevent an advantageous event from being identified even though an adverse event has originally occurred due to the predetermined control.

It is a front view of a slot machine as a gaming machine of an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of control of ART by a sub control part. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting screen by a sub control part. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of controlling an advantageous RT signal output by a main control unit according to the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the control condition of ART and RT in Example 1, and an advantageous RT signal. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the control condition of ART and RT in Example 1, and an advantageous RT signal. Relationship between the start determination of ART determined by the main control unit based on the selection status of the navigation effect corresponding to the stop order type at the time of normal replay winning in the determination period and the non-determination period in the sub-control unit in the second embodiment FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of control in which the main control unit determines ART start in the second embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of control of the navigation effect corresponding to the stop order classification | category at the time of normal replay winning in the determination period and non-determination period in Example 2. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a determination state of ART start by a main control unit in the second embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a determination state of ART start by a main control unit in the second embodiment.

  A mode for carrying out a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples.

  Embodiment 1 of a gaming machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a slot machine 1 as a gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front, The front door 1b is pivotally supported by the side end of the housing 1a.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, "black 7", "net 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)", "white 7", "black BAR", and "white BAR" are provided on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. “,” “Replay,” “Plum,” “Watermelon,” “Cherry,” “Bell,” and so on, a plurality of types of mutually distinguishable symbols are drawn in a predetermined order. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided in the approximate center of the reel panel 1c of the front door 1b.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1, on the front door 1b, there are a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in any game state in the present embodiment) among the specified number of bets determined according to the game state within the range. The settlement switch 10 that is operated when the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are returned), and the game is started. Start switch 7 that is operated at the time, and stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, respectively, for performance. Use the switch 56 are respectively provided so as to be operated by the player.

  In this embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b shows a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, and the contents when an error occurs. An auxiliary game indicator 12 for displaying an error code or the like, 1 BETLED 14 for informing that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2 BETLED 15 for informing that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 betting numbers being set A 3BET LED 16 for notifying that the game has been performed, an insertion request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted by lighting, and a start valid LED 18 for notifying that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective. , Wait (reel rotation starts because a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game Waiting to have state) in wait for notifying by lighting the effect that in LED 19, a game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing it is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

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

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

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time is controlled to a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) at a predetermined trigger (for example, at the end of RT2 described later). A stop switch 36a for selecting the validity / invalidity of the stop function, automatic settlement processing (settlement of medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at a predetermined opportunity (for example, at the end of RT2 described later) An automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic settlement function to be controlled is to be enabled or disabled, and a flow path for medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 is provided inside the housing 1a. The hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, or the medal payout exit 9 side is selectively switched to either the flow path switching solenoid 30 or the medal insertion portion 4 and flows down to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector (not shown) having an inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting the medal that has been received, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

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

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) consisting of a pair of conductive members spaced left and right provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medal. The amount of medals stored in the interior when the member is electrically connected by contacting the medal stored in the overflow tank 35 exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank is full. Can be detected.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a function key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state is provided on the front surface of the power supply box 100, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times. In the setting change state, a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery described later, and a power source that is operated when turning on / off the power source A switch 39 is provided.

  The power supply box is provided inside the housing 1a, and the front door 1b can be opened by a predetermined key operation carried by a store clerk or the like. The setting key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 can be operated only by a store clerk or the like who owns the key, and cannot be operated by the player. The same applies to the reset switch 23 detected by a predetermined key operation. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires further key operation after the front door 1b is opened by key operation, only the store clerk possessing the key for operating the setting key switch 37 among the game store clerk. Operation is possible.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, when the prescribed number of bets is set to three regardless of the gaming state and the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay line LN becomes valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is used as the winning line. It has been established. In this embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

  In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM1-4 are set apart from the winning line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning line. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined based on the combination of symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When the combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN, the invalid line LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) is awarded when the winning line LN is aligned with any of the LM1 to LM4, the symbols constituting the particular winning line LN It is easy to recognize that the combination is complete. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, an invalid line LM1 and a lower stage of the reel 2L, which are set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the upper stage. , The lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower stage, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, the lower side There are four types of invalid lines LM3 set across straddling symbols LM3, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM4 set straddling to the right. It is defined as.

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

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a role) is displayed on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R on the winning line LN. If the game stops as a result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols. .

  In the present embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated, but a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, a configuration using four or more reels may be used. In a configuration using two or more reels, a winning determination may be made based on a combination of display results derived for all two or more reels. In this embodiment, the variable display device is configured by physical reels. However, the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

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

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

  For this reason, for example, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead is used. Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. The symbols arranged within 5 frames including can be displayed on the winning line.

  Hereinafter, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be simply referred to as reels unless it is necessary to distinguish between them. Further, the reel 2L may be referred to as a left reel, the reel 2C as a middle reel, and the reel 2R as a right reel. Further, an operation for stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be referred to as a stop operation.

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

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and from this AC100V power supply, a DC voltage necessary for driving electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the. The power supply line for supplying power to the effect control board is directly connected from the power supply board 101 to the effect control board 90 without going through the game control board 40, and the power supply board 101 directly supplies power to the effect control board 90. May be supplied.

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

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

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

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a control clock generation circuit 42, a random number clock generation circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power interruption detection circuit. 48 and a reset circuit 49 are mounted.

  The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls each unit of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40.

  The control clock generation circuit 42 generates a control clock CCLK serving as an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency outside the main control unit 41. The control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 42 is supplied to the clock circuit 502 shown in FIG. The random number clock generation circuit 43 generates a random number clock RCLK that is an oscillation signal having a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK, outside the main control unit 41. The random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 43 is supplied to the random number circuits 508a and 508b shown in FIG.

  The switch detection circuit 44 takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 and transmits them to the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 transmits the motor drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit transmits the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power interruption detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected. The reset circuit 49 provides a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 in a state where the power is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or when the power is turned off.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a verification block 503, a specific information storage circuit 504, an arithmetic circuit 505, and a reset / interrupt controller. 506, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 41b, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 41c, a free-run counter circuit 507, random number circuits 508a and 508b, a timer circuit 509, an interrupt The controller 510 includes a parallel input port 511, a serial communication circuit 512, a parallel output port 513, and an address decoding circuit 514.

  The reset / interrupt controller 506 is for controlling various reset and interrupt requests generated inside or outside the main control unit 41.

  The reset / interrupt controller 506 includes an out-of-designated area prohibition (IAT) circuit 506a and a watchdog timer (WDT) 506b. The IAT circuit 506a is a circuit that monitors whether the user program is correctly executed in the designated area, and has a function of outputting an IAT generation signal when it is detected that the user program is executed outside the designated area. The watchdog timer 506b has a function of generating a timeout signal for each set period.

  The external bus interface 501 is a bus interface having an interface function between an external bus and an internal bus of a chip constituting the main control unit 41, an address bus, a data bus, and a direction control function of each control signal.

  The clock circuit 502 is a circuit that generates the internal system clock SCLK by, for example, dividing the control clock CCLK by two.

  The verification block 503 is connected to an external verification machine and has a function of performing chip verification. The unique information storage circuit 504 is a circuit that stores a plurality of types of unique information that is internal information of the main control unit 41. The arithmetic circuit 505 is a circuit that performs multiplication and division.

  The CPU 41a is a control CPU that executes game control in the slot machine 1 by executing a user program (game control processing program for game control) based on the control code read from the ROM 41b. When such game control is executed, the CPU 41a reads fixed data from the ROM 41b, the variable data writing operation in which the CPU 41a writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 41c and temporarily stores them, and the CPU 41a is temporarily stored in the RAM 41c. A variable data reading operation for reading out various variable data being received, a receiving operation in which the CPU 41a receives input of various signals from the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface 501, the parallel input port 511, the serial communication circuit 512, and the like. However, a transmission operation for outputting various signals to the outside of the main control unit 41 through the external bus interface 501, the serial communication circuit 512, the parallel output port 513, and the like is also performed.

  The ROM 41b stores a control code indicating a user program (game control processing program for game control), fixed data, and the like.

  The RAM 41c provides a work area for game control. Here, at least a part of the RAM 41c may be a backup RAM backed up by a backup power source. That is, even if the power supply to the slot machine 1 is stopped, at least a part of the contents of the RAM 41c is stored for a predetermined period.

  As the free-run counter circuit 507, four channels of 8-bit free-run counters are mounted.

  The random number circuits 508a and 508b are circuits that generate numerical data that is a random value having a predetermined update range, such as an 8-bit random number or a 16-bit random number. In this embodiment, the hardware random number generated by the 16-bit random number circuit 508b among the random number circuits 508a and 508b is used as a random number for internal lottery described later.

  The timer circuit 509 is an 8-bit programmable timer, and the main control unit 41 includes three channels of 8-bit counters as the timer circuit 509. In this embodiment, it is possible to perform a real-time interrupt request and time measurement by using a timer circuit 509 and setting by a user program.

  The interrupt controller 510 is a circuit that controls an external interrupt request from the PI5 / XINT terminal and an interrupt request from a built-in peripheral circuit (for example, serial communication circuit 512, random number circuits 508a and 508b, timer circuit 509).

  The parallel input port 511 incorporates an 8-bit wide input-only port (PIP). Further, the parallel output port 513 provided in the main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 incorporates an output-only port (POP) having an 11-bit width.

  The serial communication circuit 512 is a circuit that performs asynchronous serial communication in input / output with respect to the outside. The main control unit 41 includes, as the serial communication circuit 512, a 1-channel circuit for both transmission and reception and a 3-channel circuit for transmission only.

  The address decoding circuit 514 is a circuit for decoding each functional block in the main control unit 41 and a chip select signal that is a decoding signal for an external device. In response to the chip select signal, the internal circuit of the main control unit 41 or the external device serving as a peripheral device is selectively operated effectively and can be accessed from the CPU 41a.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513. A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the sub control unit 91 toward the main control unit 41. In this embodiment, the command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513, that is, the command is transmitted as a parallel signal, but via the serial communication circuit 512. A configuration in which a command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, that is, a configuration in which the command is transmitted as a serial signal may be employed.

  The main control unit 41 also receives detection states of various switches connected to the game control board 40 from the parallel input port 511. The main control unit 41 executes basic processing that shifts in stages according to the detection states of various switches input from the parallel input port 511.

  Further, the main control unit 41 can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In this embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main), which will be described later, is executed every time a time-out occurs in the timer circuit 509, that is, every fixed time interval (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment).

  The main control unit 41 is set to prohibit other interrupts during the execution of the interrupt process, and when a plurality of interrupts occur at the same time, the main control unit 41 prioritizes according to a predetermined order. An interrupt to be executed is set. If another interrupt factor occurs during the execution of the interrupt process and the interrupt factor continues even after the interrupt process is completed, a new interrupt will occur at that point. It will be.

  The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes as a basic process, and changes the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process to move in stages Further, the main control unit 41 executes a timer interrupt process (main) at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). In addition, the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repeated process according to the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above, which are arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

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

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

  The effect control board 90 is composed of a microcomputer having a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and I / O port 91d, and a liquid crystal display connected to the effect control board 90, a sub control unit 91 for effect control. 51, a display control circuit 92 for performing display control, an LED driving circuit 93 for controlling driving of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from the speakers 53, 54, when the power is turned on or from the sub CPU 91a The reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the initialization command is not input for a predetermined time, the switch detection circuit 96 that detects the detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, and date information Clock device 97 for outputting time information including time information, and slot A power interruption detection circuit 98 that monitors a power supply voltage supplied to the thin 1 and outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a when a voltage drop is detected, and other circuits are mounted. The sub CPU 91a receives various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs various controls for performing the effects, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. Control.

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

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub control unit 91 executes an interrupt process (sub), which will be described later, by generating an interrupt every time the input number of system clocks reaches a certain number, that is, every certain time interval (about 2 ms).

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

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

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in internal lottery, navigation stock lottery, and the like, which will be described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

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

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet amount is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48 is detected every time the timer interruption process (main) is executed. When the determination process is performed and it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process, a power interruption process (main) for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the next return is performed. Run.

  Then, the main control unit 41 returns the processing state of the main control unit 41 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the time of activation. However, if the RAM 41c data is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state, thereby disabling the progress of the game.

  Further, the sub control unit 91 also determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98 is detected in the timer interruption process (sub), and when it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected, A power interruption process (sub) for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the next return is executed.

  Then, the sub-control unit 91 returns the processing state of the sub-control unit 91 to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the data of the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation. However, if the data in the RAM 91c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main control unit 41, only the RAM 91c is initialized, and the performance is not disabled.

  In addition, even when it is determined that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation, the sub control unit 91 activates when receiving a setting command (described later) indicating that the setting change state has been entered from the main control unit 41. Even when a later-described return command or setting command indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has returned is not received even after a certain period of time has elapsed, the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

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

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 stores the data in the RAM 41c when a RAM abnormality error occurs, when the setting key switch 37 is activated with the setting key switch 37 turned on, when RT2 ends, and when the setting key switch 37 is activated with the setting key switch 37 turned off. When not being destroyed, when five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initializations that are initialized in accordance with each initialization condition are performed.

  Initialization 0 is initialization performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In initialization 0, all areas of the RAM 41c are initialized. Initialization 1 is an initialization that is performed before the setting key switch 37 is turned on at the time of startup and shifts to the setting change state. In the initialization 1, the important work in the storage area of the RAM 41c is selected. And the area other than the special work is initialized. Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of RT2. In initialization 2, a general work, an unused area, and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. Initialization 3 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is off at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. In the initialization 3, the unsaved work, the unused area, and the The used stack area is initialized. Initialization 4 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

  In this embodiment, initialization 1 is performed before the change of the setting change state. However, the initialization 1 is performed at the end of the setting change state, or both before the change of the setting change state and at the end of the setting change state. Anyway.

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a predetermined number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state (RT0 to RT4) (3 in any gaming state in this embodiment). The game can be started on condition that a specified number of bets determined according to the number of bets is set. In the present embodiment, the winning line LN is activated when a specified number of bets according to the gaming state are set.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated pay line (in the present embodiment, all the pay lines are always enabled. The activated winning line is simply referred to as a winning line), and a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that can start the next game without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition to a game state advantageous to the player. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c.

  Of the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the re-playing role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game. It is valid until the combination of combinations permitted by the flag is complete, and is invalid in a game having the combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the winning flag for a special role is won, even if the combination of characters allowed by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  Further, in this embodiment, the special combination is not provided, and only the small combination and the replay combination are subject to the internal lottery and winning, but the special combination is provided and the special combination is the internal lottery and winning. It is good also as composition which becomes the object of.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random value for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value generated by the random number circuit 508b and stored in the random number value register of the random number circuit 508b is set as the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41c. And, for each combination determined according to the gaming state (RT type), it is determined according to the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the current gaming state (RT type), the number of bets and the set value. It is performed according to the number of judgment values of each combination.

  In the internal lottery, a random number value for internal lottery (stored in the lottery work) is determined for the role that is the subject of the internal lottery, the current gaming state (current RT type), and the set value. When the result of addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination is won. For this reason, a winning combination will be won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the number of determination values.

  If a winning combination of any combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storing work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination is selected, only the general winning combination work is cleared. In the present embodiment, since the special combination is not provided, only the general combination storing work among the internal winning flag storing works is used.

  Further, in this embodiment, the number of determination values, which is the number of determination values determined to be winning, is determined for each lottery target role, and the number of determination values is sequentially added (subtracted) to the random number value for each lottery target role. In the case of overflow, the winning combination corresponding to the number of determination values is determined. However, for each lottery target role, a range of random values determined to be winning is determined, and the range to which the random value belongs It is good also as a structure which determines the winning of the role to perform.

  Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

  The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts to rotate and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. A stop control table is created for each reel that is rotating. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the table index of this embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state (RT type), and further, one table creation data includes Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status of one reel (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state (RT type) and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stopped position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created by referring to these is also unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). For this reason, the same stop control table, that is, the same control when all of the gaming state (RT type), the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stopped position of the stopped reel) are the same. The reel stop control is performed based on the pattern.

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

  In this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the non-winning winning combination is drawn so that it is not aligned on the winning line. A stop control table with a defined number of frames is created and reel stop control is performed. If no winning combination is selected, a stop control table with a determined number of sliding symbols that do not have any combination And stop control of the reel. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The combination that is not performed is stopped without being aligned in the drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  In this embodiment, the special role is not provided. However, in the configuration having the special role, the special role and the small character are selected when the special role is won in a state where the special role is carried over from before the previous game. If a winning combination is won at the same time, the number of sliding symbols is set so that the winning winning combination is drawn to the winning line within a range of 4 frames, and the winning winning combination is a maximum of 4 on the winning line. For stop operation positions that cannot be drawn within the range of frames, a stop control table is created in which the number of sliding frames is determined so that the selected special role is drawn to the winning line within the range of 4 frames, and reel stop control is performed. Should be done. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, Control is performed to align and stop this, and the winning combination that has not been won is controlled to be stopped without being aligned in the 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. In the case where a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the small combination is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

  Also, when a special role and a small role are elected at the same time, priority is given to the control of aligning the special role on the winning line over the small role, and only when the special role cannot be drawn, the small role is placed on the winning line. You may perform control to align.

  In addition, in a configuration with a special role, if the special role and the re-playing role are won at the same time, such as when the re-playing role is won while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the stop operation When the game is performed, control may be performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer to be simultaneously elected are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or less, that is, within 4 frames, for any of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Since it can always be stopped at any position within the 4-frame pull-in range, if the special combination and the re-playing combination are elected at the same time, the timing of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player Without fail, the re-playing role will always be won. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the re-playing combination.

  Further, in this embodiment, the reel stop control is performed using the stop control table that can specify the number of sliding frames at each timing when the stop operation is performed. A configuration that performs stop control by specifying the stop position from the table and stopping the reel at the specified stop position, and searching for a stop position that can be stopped when the stop operation is performed without using the stop control table or the stop position table. A configuration that performs stop control that identifies and stops the reel at the specified stop position, stop control using the stop control table, stop control using the stop position table, and can be stopped without using the stop control table or the stop position table Configuration that uses stop control together by searching and specifying the stop position, configuration that performs stop control by changing part of the stop control table and stop position table, and so on And it may be.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 measures the game time, which is the time elapsed from the start of the reel rotation every time the reel starts rotating after the game starts. After a game is over, when a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and the game start operation is enabled, the reel start of the previous game is started. If the game time that started timing from the time point is equal to or longer than a predetermined restriction time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment), that is, if the predetermined restriction time has elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game, At that time, the reels in the game are started to rotate.

  On the other hand, after the end of one game, when a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and when the game start operation is enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game is started. If the game time that started timing from the time is less than the predetermined regulation time, that is, if the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed since the reel rotation start time of the previous game, the reel rotation is not started at that time, It waits until the game time that has started timing from the start of reel rotation of the previous game reaches a predetermined regulation time, and when the predetermined regulation time is reached, rotation of the reel in the game is started.

  That is, when the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed since the start of reel rotation in the previous game, the main control unit 41 regulates the progress of the game until the predetermined regulation time elapses. The progress of the game is regulated so that the shortest time is not less than a predetermined regulation time.

  The slot machine 1 of this embodiment outputs an external output signal indicating a gaming state, an error occurrence state, and the like.

  These external output signals are output from the game control board 40 under the control of the main control unit 41, via the information output terminal board (not shown) of the game store (hall) where the external output board 1000 and the slot machine 1 are installed. The data is output to an external device such as a data display terminal installed corresponding to the hall computer or the slot machine 1.

  From the game control board 40 to the external output board 1000, a medal IN signal indicating the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, a medal OUT signal indicating the number of medals awarded to the player due to the occurrence of winning, and RT2 An advantageous RT signal indicating start, a door opening signal indicating that the front door 1b is being opened, a setting change signal indicating that it is shifting to a setting change mode described later, a closing error signal indicating an abnormality of the medal selector, and a hopper unit A payout error signal indicating 34 abnormalities is output.

  Next, commands that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends to the sub-control unit 91 an inserted number command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a freeze command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning number command, a payout start command, a payout A plurality of types of commands including an end command, a return command, a gaming state command, a standby command, a stop command, an error command, a return command, a setting command, a setting confirmation command, a door command, and an operation detection command are transmitted.

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

  The inserted number command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, and is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. Or, when a prescribed number of bets is not set, a medal is inserted, or when the bet number is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6. The inserted number command is transmitted when the betting number setting operation is performed, so that it is possible to specify that the betting number setting operation has been performed by receiving the inserted number command.

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

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Further, since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command.

  The freeze command is a command that can specify the type of freeze (control state in which the progress of control is delayed for a predetermined time), the start of freeze, and the time controlled by freeze, and is transmitted at the start of freeze.

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

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

  The winning number command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols aligned on the winning line LN, whether or not a winning is received, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the winning. Sent after.

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

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

  The gaming state command is a command that can specify the gaming state (any one of RT0 to RT3) of the next game, and is transmitted at the end of the game.

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

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and after RT2, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the stop state starts, and the reset operation is performed and the stop command is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

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

  The setting command is a command that indicates the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. When the setting change state is entered, a setting command that indicates the start of the setting change state is transmitted, and when the setting change state ends. A setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized with the transition to the setting change state, it can be specified that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been initialized by the setting command indicating the start of setting. .

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

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state), when the power is turned on, at the end of one game (after the game is over, the bet number of the next game) Sent before the setting of ”can be started), and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (from on to off, from off to on).

  The operation detection command is a command indicating the detection state (on / off) of the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R), and is transmitted at regular intervals.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic process, and the command data in the command buffer assigned to the non-initialized area is updated to the newly generated command data, and the serial communication circuit The data is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 by being transferred to the transmission data register 561 of 511.

  On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interrupt process (main), temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c, and transmitted in the subsequent command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main). Is done.

  The operation detection command is generated based on the detection state of the switch every time the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) is executed 10 times, and transferred to the serial communication circuit 511, so that It is transmitted to the control unit 91.

  Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  When the sub control unit 91 receives a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

  The reception buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands so that a plurality of commands can be accumulated.

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

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

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

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

  6 to 8 are diagrams for explaining the types of winning combinations, the symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and RT.

  The slot machine 1 in this embodiment is controlled to one of RT0 to RT4 as shown in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 6, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the small combinations include a middle bell, a right-down bell, upper bells 1 to 8, a lower cherry, and a one-piece combination.

  The middle bell is awarded when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN, and eight medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bells are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a middle bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that a winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  A downward-sloping bell is when any combination of “Replay-Bell-Replay”, “Replay-Bell-Plum”, “Plum-Bell-Replay”, and “Plum-Bell-Plum” is aligned on the winning line LN. Wins and 8 medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the replay and plum of the left reel 2L are arranged at a position one below the bell, and the replay and plum of the right reel 2R are arranged at a position one above the bell. Therefore, when any combination of “Replay-Bell-Replay”, “Replay-Bell-Plum”, “Plum-Bell-Replay”, and “Plum-Bell-Plum” is prepared, “Bell-Bell-Bell” ”Are lowered to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3.

  Further, either the plum or the replay is arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, and the bell is arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a right-down bell is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that a winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Next, the upper bells 1 to 8 will be described. The upper bell 1 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-White BAR-White BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 2 is awarded when the combination of “Replay-White BAR-Black BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 3 is awarded when a combination of “replay-black BAR-white BAR” is arranged on the winning line LN. The upper bell 4 is awarded when the combination of “replay-black BAR-black BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 5 is awarded when the combination of “Plum-White BAR-White BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 6 is awarded when the combination of “Plum-White BAR-Black BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 7 is awarded when the combination of “Plum-Black BAR-White BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN. The upper bell 8 is awarded when the combination of “Plum-Black BAR-Black BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the replay and plum of the left reel 2L, the black BAR and the white BAR of the middle reel, and the black BAR and the white BAR of the right reel 2R are arranged at positions one level below the bell. , "Replay-White BAR-White BAR", "Replay-White BAR-Black BAR", "Replay-Black BAR-White BAR", "Replay-Black BAR-Black BAR", "Plum-White BAR-White BAR" , "Plum-Bell-Black BAR", "Plum-Black BAR-White BAR", "Plum-Black BAR-Black BAR" combination, "Bell-Bell-Bell" That is, they are aligned with the invalid line LM1.

  In the left reel 2L, the replay and the plum are not arranged within 5 frames, and the white BAR and the black BAR are not arranged within 5 frames for each of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R. Therefore, even if one of the upper bells 1 to 8 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the winning upper bell configuration symbols must be operated at an appropriate timing. For example, you won't win the winning top bell.

  The lower cherries have a combination of “Black BAR-White BAR-ANY (ANY can be any pattern)”, “Black BAR-Black BAR-ANY”, “Black BAR-Bell-ANY” on the winning line LN. Sometimes wins. When the lower cherries win, two medals are paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, since the black BAR of the left reel 2L is arranged at a position one above the cherry, “black BAR-white BAR-ANY (ANY may be any symbol)”, When any combination of “Black BAR-Black BAR-ANY” and “Black BAR-Bell-ANY” is prepared, “Cherry” on the left reel will stop at the bottom, and “Cherry-ANY-ANY” combination Are aligned to the lower stage and to the right, that is, to the invalid lines LM2 and LM4.

  In the middle reel 2C, any one of white BAR, black BAR, and bell is arranged within 5 frames, but in the left reel 2L, black BAR is not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the lower cherries are won in an internal lottery to be described later, the lower cherries will not be won if the stop switch 8L corresponding to the left reel 2L is not operated at an appropriate timing.

  One winning combination is awarded when the combination of “Black 7-Cherry-Net 7” is aligned on the winning line LN. When one winning combination wins, one medal is paid out.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the black 7 of the left reel 2L, the cherry of the middle reel, and the net 7 of the right reel are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if one winning combination is won in an internal lottery to be described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R are not operated at an appropriate timing. I won't win a prize.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the re-game player among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying role includes normal replay, lower stage replay, falling replay, promotion replay 1, promotion replay 2, special replay, and special replay.

  The normal replay is awarded when a combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay”, “Replay-Replay-Plum”, “Plum-Replay-Replay”, and “Plum-Replay-Plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. Replays and plums are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R. Therefore, as a general rule, it can be said that the normal replay is a role that can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if the winning is made.

  The lower replay includes “Bell-White BAR-White BAR”, “Bell-White BAR-Cherry”, “Bell-White BAR-Watermelon”, “Bell-White BAR-Black 7”, “Bell-White” on the winning line LN. BAR-net 7 "," bell-white BAR-white 7 "," bell-black BAR-white BAR "," bell-black BAR-cherry "," bell-black BAR-watermelon "," bell-black BAR- " When a combination of “Black 7”, “Bell-Black BAR-Net 7”, and “Bell-Black BAR-White 7” is prepared, a prize is awarded.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is arranged one position above the replay or plum, and the white BAR and black BAR of the middle reel 2C are located one position above the replay. "Bell-white BAR-white BAR", "Bell-white BAR-cherry", "Bell-white BAR-watermelon", "Bell-white BAR-black 7", "Bell-white BAR-net" 7 "," Bell-White BAR-White 7 "," Bell-Black BAR-White BAR "," Bell-Black BAR-Cherry "," Bell-Black BAR-Watermelon "," Bell-Black BAR-Black 7 " When any combination of “Bell-Black BAR-Net 7” and “Bell-Black BAR-White 7” is prepared, “Replay-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7”, “ Replay-Plum-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry The combination of “Net 7 / White 7”, “Plum-Replay-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7”, “Plum-Plum-Watermelon / Replay / Plum / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7” That is, they are aligned with the invalid line LM2.

  In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, the white BAR and black BAR are arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, white BAR, cherry, watermelon, black 7 , One of the net 7 and the white 7 is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the lower stage replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that the prize can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  The tumble replay is awarded when the combination of “bell-replay-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN.

  Referring now to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is located one position above the replay or plum, and the bell of the right reel 2R is located one position below the replay. So, when the combination of “bell-replay-bell” is complete, the combination of “replay-replay-replay”, “replay-replay-plum”, “plum-replay-replay”, “plum-replay-plum” goes up to the right. That is, they are aligned with the invalid line LM4.

  In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, the bell is arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when a fall replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that a prize can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, after winning the fall replay at RT0, the control is performed at RT1.

  The promotion replay 1 is awarded when a combination of “replay-replay-bell” and “plum-replay-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN. In the left reel 2L, one of the replays and plums is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel 2C, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, the bell is arranged within 5 frames. ing. Therefore, it can be said that, as a general rule, the promotion replay 1 can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won.

  In Promotion Replay 2, any combination of “Bell-White BAR-Replay”, “Bell-White BAR-Plum”, “Bell-Black BAR-Replay”, and “Bell-Black BAR-Plum” is displayed on the winning line LN. Wins when they are ready.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is arranged one position above the replay or plum, and the white BAR and black BAR of the middle reel 2C are located one position above the replay. Since the replay and plum of the right reel 2R are arranged one position above the bell, "bell-white BAR-replay", "bell-white BAR-plum", "bell-black BAR" When the combination of “Replay” and “Bell-Black BAR-Plum” is arranged, the combination of “Replay-Replay-Bell” and “Plum-Replay-Bell” is arranged in the lower stage, that is, the invalid line LM2.

  In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, the white BAR and black BAR are arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel, and the replay and plum are arranged within 5 frames in the right reel 2R. Has been placed. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the promotion replay 2 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, as a rule, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 9, after winning a promotion replay (promotion replay 1 or promotion replay 2) in RT1, it is controlled to RT0. As will be described later, the promotion replay is set not to win in the internal lottery in RT2, RT3, and RT4. For this reason, RT2, RT3, and RT4 do not win a promotion replay. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from RT2, RT3, RT4 to RT0, and the promoted replay is awarded only when it is RT1, and is configured to be controlled to RT0 only from the RT1. If the promotion replay is won at RT0, RT0 is maintained.

  The special replay is awarded when a combination of “bell-replay-replay” and “bell-replay-plum” is arranged on the winning line LN. In the left reel 2L, the bell is arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel 2C, the replay is arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, one of the replays and plums is arranged within 5 frames. ing. Therefore, as a general rule, special replays can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if they are elected.

  As shown in FIG. 9, after winning a special replay at RT0 or RT3, the control is performed at RT2. As will be described later, the special replay is set not to win in the internal lottery in RT1 and RT4. For this reason, the special replay is not won at RT1 and RT4. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled from RT1 and RT4 to RT2, and special replay winning is performed only at RT0 and RT3, and it is configured to be controlled from RT0 and RT3 only to RT2.

  Special replays include "Replay-White BAR-Black 7", "Replay-White BAR-Net 7", "Replay-White BAR-White 7", "Replay-White BAR-Plum", "Replay-" "Black BAR-Black 7", "Replay-Black BAR-Net 7", "Replay-Black BAR-White 7", "Replay-Black BAR-Plum", "Plum-White BAR-Black 7", "Plum-White" "BAR-net 7", "Plum-White BAR-White 7", "Plum-White BAR-Plum", "Plum-Black BAR-Black 7", "Plum-Black BAR-Net 7", "Plum-Black BAR" -Winner is awarded when any combination of “White 7” and “Plum-Black BAR-Plum” is prepared.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the replay and plum of the left reel 2L are arranged one position above the white BAR and black BAR, and the black 7, net 7, white 7, and plum of the right reel 2R are The white BAR and the black BAR are arranged one position below, so that “white BAR—white BAR—white BAR”, “white BAR—white BAR—black BAR”, “white BAR—black BAR—black BAR” , “Black BAR—White BAR—White BAR”, “Black BAR—White BAR—Black BAR”, and “Black BAR—Black BAR—Black BAR” are aligned to the right. In the following, these combinations are referred to as “BAR-BAR-BAR” combinations or BAR alignments unless it is necessary to distinguish between them.

  In the left reel 2L, replay and plum are arranged within 5 frames, in the middle reel white BAR and black BAR are arranged within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R black 7, net 7, white 7. Plums are arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when SP replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that the winning can be made regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  As shown in FIG. 9, after winning the special replay in RT2, it is controlled to RT3. As will be described later, the special replay is set not to win in the internal lottery at RT0, RT1, and RT4. For this reason, it is configured not to be controlled from RT0, RT1, RT4 to RT3, and is specially replayed only when it is RT2, and is configured to be controlled by RT3 only from the RT2. When a special replay is won at RT3, RT3 is maintained.

  Next, the transition outcome will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, the transition items are “replay-white BAR-bell”, “replay-black BAR-bell”, “plum-white BAR-bell”, “plum-black BAR-bell”, “replay”. -Bell-White BAR, Replay-Bell-Black BAR, Plum-Bell-White BAR, Plum-Bell-Black BAR, Black 7-White BAR-White BAR, Black 7-White "BAR-black BAR", "black 7-black BAR-white BAR", "black 7-black BAR-black BAR", "white 7-white BAR-white BAR", "white 7-white BAR-black BAR", "White 7-Black BAR-White BAR", "White 7-Black BAR-Black BAR", "Watermelon-White BAR-White BAR", "Watermelon-White BAR-Black BAR", "Watermelon-Black BAR-White BAR" ”,“ Watermelon-Black BAR-Black BAR ”. In this embodiment, left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4 and right bells 1 to 4 which will be described later are elected, and the upper bells which are elected as the first stop other than the reels which are the winning conditions for the middle bell When the game is missed, the above-mentioned transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 9, after the transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN in RT0, RT2, RT3, RT4, control is performed to RT1. Note that RT1 is maintained when the transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN at RT1.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 11 to 13, combinations of lottery object combinations that are read out as lottery object combinations for each gaming state will be described. In this embodiment, depending on whether the gaming state is RT0, RT1, RT2, RT3, or RT4, the winning combination and the winning probability thereof are different. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read out simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In FIG. 11 to FIG. 13, “+” is written between winning winning combinations to indicate that the winning combination is simultaneously read out in the internal lottery.

  In FIG.11 and FIG.12, a lottery object combination is shown in a vertical column, and a game state is shown in a horizontal column. In the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target, a circle indicates that the lottery target is read out in the gaming state, and a cross indicates the lottery target when in the gaming state. This indicates that the combination is not read out, that is, it is not a lottery target.

  Further, the numerical value shown below the circle indicates the number of determination values of a predetermined set value (for example, set value 1). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” corresponding to a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery subject for which “360” is set as the number of determination values is 360/65536.

  Moreover, FIG.11 and FIG.12 has shown the combination of the combination read as a lottery object combination for every gaming state.

  When it is RT0, the bell, the left bell 1, the left bell 2, the left bell 3, the left bell 4, the middle bell 1, the middle bell 2, the middle bell 3, the middle bell 4, the right bell 1, the right bell 2, and the right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak cherry, strong cherry, single combination, normal replay, replay GR11, replay GR12, replay GR13, replay GR21, replay GR22, and replay GR23 are subject to internal lottery.

  When it is RT1, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak cherry, strong cherry, single combination, normal replay, replay GR1, replay GR2, replay GR3, replay GR4, replay GR5, and replay GR6 are subject to internal lottery.

  When it is RT2, the bell, the left bell 1, the left bell 2, the left bell 3, the left bell 4, the middle bell 1, the middle bell 2, the middle bell 3, the middle bell 4, the right bell 1, the right bell 2, and the right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak cherry, strong cherry, one-piece combination, normal replay, and special replay are subject to internal lottery.

  When it is RT3, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak cherry, strong cherry, one-piece combination, special replay, replay GR31, replay GR32, and replay GR33 are subject to internal lottery.

  When it is RT4, bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3 , Right bell 4, weak cherry, strong cherry, one-piece combination, and normal replay are the targets for internal lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the weak cherry is the lower cherry alone, and the strong cherry is the lower cherry plus one piece. During the weak cherry win, the strong cherry win is controlled so that the “black BAR” can be stopped at the bottom of the left reel when the left reel is stopped at a timing that is within the “black BAR” pull-in range. However, when a weak cherry is won, the “bell” is controlled to stop at the middle stage of the middle reel, whereas the strong cherry is “black BAR” or “white BAR” at the middle stage of the middle reel. Is controlled to stop.

  Therefore, when the stop operation is performed with the left reel as the first stop, when the cherry stops at the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the “bell” stops at the middle stage of the middle reel, or “black BAR” or “ Depending on whether the “white BAR” stops, it can be recognized whether it is a weak cherry or a strong cherry.

  In the following, a stop mode in which “cherry” stops at the lower stage of the left reel and “black BAR” or “white BAR” stops at the middle stage of the middle reel is referred to as strong cherry eyes, and “cherry” appears at the lower stage of the left reel. Is stopped, and the stop mode in which the “bell” stops at the middle stage of the middle reel is called weak cherry eyes.

  The bell is a middle bell + a downward-sloping bell. Left bell 1 is right falling bell 5 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8, left bell 2 is right falling bell + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7, and left bell 3 is right falling bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3, left bell 4 is right falling bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 4. The left bells 1 to 4 are also simply called left bells. The middle bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 5, the middle bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 6, and the middle bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell. 7 and the middle bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 8. The middle bells 1 to 4 are also simply called middle bells. The right bell 1 is the middle bell + the upper bell 3 + the upper bell 5, the right bell 2 is the middle bell + the upper bell 1 + the upper bell 7, and the right bell 3 is the middle bell + the upper bell 4 + the upper bell. 6 and the right bell 4 is the middle bell + the upper bell 2 + the upper bell 8. The right bells 1 to 4 are also simply called right bells. The left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 are also simply referred to as push order bells.

  The promotion replay is promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2.

  Replay GR1 is normal replay + promotion replay 1, replay GR2 is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2, replay GR3 is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + lower replay, and replay GR4. Is normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2 + lower replay, replay GR5 is normal replay + promotion replay 2, and replay GR6 is normal replay + promotion replay 2 + lower replay.

  The replay GR11 is a fall replay + normal replay, the replay GR12 is a fall replay + normal replay + lower replay, and the replay GR13 is a fall replay + normal replay + promotion replay 1.

  The replay GR21 is special replay + normal replay, the replay GR22 is special replay + normal replay + lower replay, and the replay GR23 is special replay + normal replay + promotion replay 1.

  Replay GR31 is special replay + normal replay + special replay, replay GR32 is special replay + normal replay + special replay + lower replay, and replay GR33 is special replay + normal replay + special replay + promotion Replay 1.

  As described above, depending on whether the gaming state is RT0-4, the replaying game subject to the internal lottery is different, and depending on whether it is RT0-4, the target regaming game and its An internal lottery is performed using lottery tables with different winning probabilities.

  In this embodiment, when a plurality of types of re-game players are won at the same time, as shown in FIG. 14, a re-game player determined according to the types of re-game players won at the same time and the stop operation order is won. Control is performed so that the line is stopped within a maximum of 4 frames on the line. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of replays are won simultaneously.

  When the replay GR1 (normal replay + promotion replay 1) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle left and right, the combination of the promotion replay 1 among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the control is performed and the stop operation is performed in an order other than the left middle right, the control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When replay GR2 (normal replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left and right, the combination of promotion replay 1 among the selected replay players is aligned with the winning line LN Control to stop is performed, and when stop operation is performed in an order other than left and right middle, control is performed to align the combination of normal replays to the winning line LN and stop.

  If Replay GR3 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the middle left or right order, the combination of Promotion Replay 1 among the selected replay players will be aligned to the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle left and right, control is performed so that the combination of normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  If Replay GR4 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Promotion Replay 2 + Lower Replay) is won and a stop operation is performed in the middle right / left order, the combination of Promotion Replay 1 among the selected replaying players is placed on the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle right and left, the control is performed so that the combination of the normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When replay GR5 (normal replay + promotion replay 2) is won and stop operation is performed in the order of the middle left and right, the combination of the promotion replay 2 among the selected replay players is stopped in line with the winning line LN When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle right and left, control is performed so that the combination of normal replays is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When Replay GR6 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 2 + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle right and left, the combination of Promotion Replay 2 of the selected replaying players is aligned with the winning line LN Control to stop is performed, and when stop operations are performed in an order other than right center left, control is performed to align the normal replay combination with the winning line LN and stop.

As shown in FIG. 3, the promotion replay 1, symbol constructing the promotion replay 2 and normal replay, the left reel 2L, center reel 2C, because it is located within five frames in all of the right reel 2R, the stop operation order Accordingly, the reel control is performed so that the promotion replay 1, the promotion replay 2 or the normal replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  In this way, different operation modes are set as the operation modes for allowing the replays GR1 to 6 to win the promoted replays 1 and 2.

  For this reason, if one of the replays GR1 to 6 is won in RT1 where the replays GR1 to 6 are subject to internal lottery, the promotion replay will be won with a probability of 1/6, and the transition to RT0 Become.

  When replay GR11 (falling replay + normal replay) is won and the stop operation is made in the order of left middle right or left and right, that is, when the left reel is set to the first stop, Control to stop the replay combination in line with the winning line LN, and stop the stop replay combination in line with the winning line LN when the stop operation is performed in an order other than left middle right and left and right middle. Do.

  If Replay GR12 (Tumble Replay + Normal Replay + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle left / right or middle right / left, that is, if the middle reel is set to the first stop, Control to stop the regular replay combination aligned with the winning line LN, and stop when the stop replay combination is aligned with the winning line LN when the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle left and right and middle right left I do.

  If replay GR13 (falling replay + normal replay + promotion replay 1) is won and the stop operation is made in the order of right / left / middle / right / left / left, that is, if the right reel is set to the first stop, the replay won If the combination of regular replays in the combination is stopped in line with the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle left and right middle left, then the falling replay combination is aligned with the winning line LN. Control to stop.

As shown in FIG. 3, symbol constructing the tumble replay and normal replay, the left reel 2L, center reel 2C, because it is located within five frames in all of the right reel 2R, depending on the stop operation order, the stop switch Regardless of the stop operation timing of 8L to 8R, the reel control is performed so that the fall replay or the normal replay always wins.

  As described above, different operation modes are set as the operation modes in order to avoid the fall replay in the replays GR 11 to 13.

  Therefore, in RT0 and RT2 for which replays GR11 to 13 are subject to internal lottery, if any of replays GR11 to 13 wins, normal replay wins with a probability of 1/3 and avoids transition to RT1. On the other hand, the fall replay wins with a probability of 2/3 and moves to RT1.

  When replay GR21 (special replay + normal replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left middle right or left and right, that is, when the left reel is set to the first stop, the special replaying player selected Control to stop the replay combination aligned with the winning line LN, and control to stop the normal replay combination aligned with the winning line LN when the stop operation is performed in an order other than left center right and left and right center. Do.

  If Replay GR22 (Special Replay + Normal Replay + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle left / right or middle right / left, that is, when the middle reel is set to the first stop, The special replay combination is controlled to stop in line with the winning line LN, and when the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle left and right and middle right and left, the normal replay combination is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. Take control.

  When replay GR23 (special replay + normal replay + promoted replay 1) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of right / left middle or right / middle / left, that is, when the right reel is set to the first stop, the replay selected The special replay combination of the combination is controlled so as to be stopped on the winning line LN, and when the stop operation is performed in the order other than the middle left and right, the normal replay combination is aligned with the winning line LN. Control to stop.

As shown in FIG. 3, symbol constructing special replay and normal replay, the left reel 2L, center reel 2C, because it is located within five frames in all of the right reel 2R, depending on the stop operation order, the stop switch Regardless of the stop operation timing of 8L to 8R, reel control is performed so that special replay or normal replay always wins.

  In this way, different operation modes are set as the operation modes in order to win special replays with the replays GR21 to GR23.

  For this reason, if any one of the replays GR21 to 23 is elected at RT0 in which the replays GR21 to 23 are the targets of the internal lottery, the special replay wins with a probability of 1/3 and shifts to RT2.

  If replay GR31 (special replay + normal replay + special replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of left middle right or left and right, that is, if the left reel is set to the first stop, If the special replay combination is controlled to stop in line with the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in the middle left / right or middle right / left order, that is, the middle reel is set to the first stop, When a combination of normal replays among game players is controlled to stop in line with the winning line LN, and a stop operation is performed in the order of right left middle or right middle left, that is, when the right reel is set to the first stop, Control is performed so that the combination of special replays among the selected re-playing players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  If replay GR32 (special replay + normal replay + special replay + lower replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the order of middle left / right or middle right / left, that is, if the middle reel is set to the first stop, the selected replay When a combination of special replays among the game actors is controlled to stop in line with the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in the order of right / left / right / middle / left, that is, when the right reel is set to the first stop, When the control is performed to stop the combination of normal replays among the selected re-playing players in line with the winning line LN and stop operation is performed in the order of left middle right or left and right, that is, when the left reel is set to the first stop The special replay combination among the selected re-playing players is controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  Replay GR33 (special replay + normal replay + special replay + promoted replay 1) is won, and if the stop operation is performed in the order of right / left / middle / right / middle / left, that is, if the right reel is set to the first stop, the win If the combination of special replays among the re-playing players is controlled to stop by aligning with the winning line LN, and the stop operation is performed in the order of left middle right or left and right, that is, when the left reel is set to the first stop Controls the combination of the normal replays among the selected re-playing players to stop along the winning line LN, and when the stop operation is performed in the middle left / right or middle right / left order, that is, the middle reel is set to the first stop. In such a case, control is performed so that the combination of special replays among the selected re-game players is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

As shown in FIG. 3, symbol constructing special replay, the normal replay and special replay, the left reel 2L, center reel 2C, because it is located within five frames in all of the right reel 2R, depending on the stop operation order Regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, reel control is performed so that special replay, normal replay, or special replay always wins.

  In this way, different operation modes are set as operation modes in order to win special replays, special replays, and special replays with the replays GR31 to 33.

  Therefore, in RT3 where replays GR31-33 are the targets of internal lottery, if any of replays GR31-33 is elected, special replay wins with a probability of 1/3 and normal replay with a probability of 1/3 Won a special replay with a probability of 1/3. If the special replay is won, the process proceeds to RT2.

  Next, when a plurality of types of small combinations are won simultaneously, as shown in FIG. 15, a maximum of four small combinations determined according to the types of small combinations that are simultaneously selected and the order of stop operations are displayed on the winning line. Control is performed so that the frames are stopped within the frame drawing range. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of small combinations are won simultaneously.

  If left bell 1 (lower right bell + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7) wins and the stop operation is performed by pressing to the left, the combination of right down bells of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If left bell 2 (lower right bell + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8) is elected and stopped by left-pressing, the combination of right-down bells in the selected small role is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When a stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6 or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If left bell 3 (lower right bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the left button, the right falling bell combination of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed such that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  If left bell 4 (lower right bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 4) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the left button, the combination of the right falling bells of the selected small roles is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 4, or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbol of the right-down bell is arranged within 5 frames in all reels, and when the left bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by pushing left. Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, the right down bell is always controlled to be aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Even if the left bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle or right, an appropriate range that will be drawn in the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 If the stop operation is not performed at the timing, the selected upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 5) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles with the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 5, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 2 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 6) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles with the winning line LN is stopped. If the stop operation is performed by pressing left or right, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 1, the upper bell 6, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 3 (middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 7) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles on the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 4, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When middle bell 4 (middle bell + upper bell 3 + upper bell 8) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing the middle bell, the control of stopping the combination of the middle bells of the elected small roles on the winning line LN is stopped. If a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or right-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 3, the upper bell 8, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbol of the middle bell is arranged within 5 frames in all reels, and when the middle bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by middle push, Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, the control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Therefore, even if the middle bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by pressing left or right, the appropriate timing that will be the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 If the stop operation is not performed, the winning upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, the control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When right bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 3 + upper bell 5) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells of the selected small roles is stopped in alignment with the winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 3, the upper bell 5, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN and stopped.

  When right bell 2 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 7) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells among the selected small roles is stopped in line with the winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 1, the upper bell 7, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When right bell 3 (middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 6) is elected and a stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells among the selected small roles is stopped in alignment with winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 4, the upper bell 6, or the transitional outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  When right bell 4 (middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 8) is elected and the stop operation is performed by pressing right, the combination of middle bells of the selected small roles is stopped in alignment with winning line LN. When a stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, control is performed so that any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 8, or the transition outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

As shown in FIG. 3, the configuration symbols of the middle bell are arranged within 5 frames in all reels, and when the right bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by pushing right Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed so that the middle bell is aligned with the winning line LN. On the other hand, the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Because there are places, even if the right bells 1 to 4 are elected, if the stop operation is performed by left-pressing or middle-pressing, at an appropriate timing that is the drawing range of the constituent symbols of the elected upper bells 1 to 8 If the stop operation is not performed, the winning upper bell cannot be aligned with the winning line LN, and in this case, the control is performed so that the shift outcome is aligned with the winning line LN.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when any of the left bell, middle bell, right bell, that is, the push order bell is won, by performing a stop operation in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination, While the right-down bell or middle bell always wins, if the stop operation is performed in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination, the upper bell is aligned at 1/4, but at 3/4 In some cases, the upper bells are not aligned and the transition outcomes are aligned.

  For this reason, at the time of winning the push order bell, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not it is operated in a specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination. In other words, even if one of the push order bells is won, if the type of operation is not known, a specific operation mode cannot be intentionally selected. Can win a medal by surely winning a right-down bell or middle bell at a ratio of 1/11, but can only win an upper bell at 1/4 at a ratio of 10/11. It is not possible to win medals reliably. In addition, if the reels other than the left reel are set to the first stop when the push order bell is selected, a medal can be surely won by winning the right falling bell or middle bell at a ratio of 5/11. The upper bell can be won only at 1/4 at a ratio of 6/11, and medals can be obtained reliably. In particular, in RT0, 2, 3, and 4, the transition to RT1 is performed when the transition point stops.

  Although not particularly shown, when a bell (middle bell + lower right bell) is won, a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line LN regardless of the stop order of the reels and the operation timing. To be controlled.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the gaming state is controlled to one of RT0 to RT4.

  RT0 shifts to when the promotion replay wins in RT1 (when any of the replays GR1 to GR6 wins in RT1 and the stop operation is performed in the order in which the promotion replay wins). Then, RT0 is terminated regardless of the number of games since transitioning to RT0, by transitioning to RT1 by winning a fall replay or stopping the transition, or by transitioning to RT2 by winning a special replay.

  The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT0 is about 1 / 2.08, and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. As described above, only normal replays, replays GR11 to 13 and replays GR21 to 23 are targeted for internal lottery, and normal replays, falling replays, and special replays can be won.

  RT1 shifts when the transition outcome stops at RT0, RT2, RT3, RT4, or when the fall replay wins at RT0. And RT1 is complete | finished when promotion replay wins and transfers to RT0.

  The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT1 is about 1 / 7.31, and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. As described above, only normal replays and replays GR1 to GR6 are targeted for internal lottery, and normal replays, falling replays, and promoted replays can be won.

  RT2 shifts when special replay wins at RT0 and RT3. Then, RT2 ends when the special replay wins and shifts to RT3 or when the shift event stops and shifts to RT1.

  The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT2 is about 1 / 1.37, and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. As described above, only normal replays and special replays are subject to internal lottery, and normal replays and special replays can win.

  RT3 shifts when a special replay wins at RT2. Then, RT3 ends when the special replay wins and shifts to RT2, or when the shift outcome stops and shifts to RT1.

  The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT3 is about 1 / 1.37, and the medal payout rate per game is 1 or more. As described above, only the special replays and replays GR31 to 33 are targeted for internal lottery as replaying roles, and normal replays, special replays, and special replays can win.

  RT4 shifts after the setting is changed. Then, RT4 ends when the transition outcome stops and transitions to RT1, regardless of the number of games since transition to RT4.

  The winning probability of the re-gamer in RT4 is about 1 / 7.31, and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. As described above, only the normal replays are subject to internal lottery, and only the normal replays can win.

  Among RT0 to RT0, RT0, 2 and 3 have a higher probability of winning a re-gamer and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT1 and 4, compared to RT1 and 4, players. It can be said that this is an advantageous state. Furthermore, RT2 and 3 can be said to be more advantageous than RT0 in that the winning probability of a re-gamer is higher than RT0 and the medal payout rate per game is higher than RT0. In addition, RT3 has the same probability of replaying as RT2, but replays GR31-33, which can win special replays in which one or more Navistock must be added, are won with high probability, as will be described later. Therefore, it can be said that this is a more advantageous state than RT2.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to 3, the sub-control unit 91 performs an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period in which a navigation effect that notifies the internal lottery result can be executed. The production state can be controlled.

  Here, the transition state of the gaming state according to the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, the process shifts to RT4 after the setting is changed.

  In RT4, when the transition point stops, the process proceeds to RT1.

  In RT4, if any of the left bells 1-4, middle bells 1-4, right bells 1-4 are won, and the small role cannot be won, the transition will stop, Transition to RT1 when any of left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, or right bell 1-4 is won and the small role cannot be won in RT4 that has been changed after the setting change. It becomes.

  At RT1, the game proceeds to RT0 when the promotion replay wins.

  Since the replays GR1 to 6 are elected at RT1 and the replay order is correct and the promoted replay is won, at RT1, the replays GR1 to 6 are elected and the answer is RT0 by correctly answering in the order of stoppage. Become.

  At RT0, the fall replay wins or the transition is stopped, the process shifts to RT1, and the special replay wins, the process shifts to RT2.

  If the replays GR11 to 13 are won at RT0 and the stop order is incorrect, the fall replay wins. In addition, when the replays GR21 to 23 are selected and the stop order is correct, the special replay is won. In addition, when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won at RT 0 and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. For this reason, at RT0, replays GR11-13 are won and the stop order is incorrect, or any of left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4 is won, If it is not possible to win a prize, the process proceeds to RT1, and the replays GR21 to 23 are elected and the stop order is correct, so the process proceeds to RT2.

  In RT2, when the special replay wins, the process shifts to RT3, and when the transfer event stops, the process shifts to RT1.

  When the special replay is won at RT2, the special replay wins regardless of the stop order. In addition, when any one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 wins and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. For this reason, in RT2, special replay is won, and if special replay wins, it moves to RT3, and either of left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4 wins and wins a small role If it cannot be made, the process proceeds to RT1.

  In RT3, when the special replay wins, the process shifts to RT2, and when the transfer outcome stops, the process shifts to RT1.

  When the replays GR31 to 33 are elected at RT3 and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the special replay wins, the special replay wins. In addition, when any one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 wins and the small role cannot be won, the transitional outcome stops. For this reason, in RT3, if replay GR31-33 is elected and stop operation is performed in the stop order in which special replay wins, it will transfer to RT2, left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4 If either of them wins and the small combination cannot be won, the process proceeds to RT1.

  When controlled by the AT, which will be described later, the sub-control unit 91 performs a navigation effect by winning a navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state. The navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state is replay GR1 to 6 when RT1, and replay GR11 to 13 and replay GR21 to 23 when RT0. In any of RT0 to RT3, the push order bell is a common navigation target combination.

  The navigation effect of the present embodiment is performed by displaying a navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and outputting navigation sound from the speakers 53 and 54. For example, when the replay GR1 or the left bell is won as the navigation image, “123” (indicating that the reel 2L is the first stop, the reel 2C is the second stop, and the reel 2R is the third stop) or “132” A pressing order image indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, such as the reel 2L is the first stop, the reel 2C is the third stop, and the reel 2R is the second stop, and the motif of the slot machine 1 And a character image tailored to. Also, as the navigation voice, for example, “left middle right!” (Reel 2L indicates the first stop, reel 2C indicates the second stop, reel 2R indicates the third stop) and “left and right middle!” (Reel 2L). Indicates the first stop, the reel 2C is the third stop, and the reel 2R is the second stop). Note that the navigation voice is output only from the stop switch that the player should press first or next. Therefore, if all the reels are rotating, for example, “Left!” Is output first. When the reel 2L is stopped, “Middle!” Is output next. When the reels 2L and 2C are stopped, "Right!" Is output. As for other target combinations, a navigation image corresponding to the selected target combination is displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 and a navigation sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54.

  As a navigation effect when winning replays GR1 to GR6, the stop order (see FIG. 14) for winning the promoted replay according to the winning situation is notified.

  As a navigation effect when the replays GR11 to 13 are won, a stop order (see FIG. 14) for avoiding the fall replay is notified according to the winning situation.

  As a navigation effect when the replays GR21 to 23 are won, a stop order (see FIG. 14) for winning a special replay according to the winning situation is notified.

  Further, as a navigation effect when one of the push order bells is won, a stop order (see FIG. 15) for surely winning the right-down bell or the middle bell is notified.

  As described above, in the navigation effect in the present embodiment, a message reminiscent of an operation mode advantageous to the player is notified in the same mode regardless of the type of the navigation target role. For this reason, the player can operate in an operation mode that is advantageous to the player without being conscious of the type of the winning navigation target combination.

  Then, by executing the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid the promotion replay winning, the special replay winning, and the bell winning that are intentionally won, the falling replay winning, and the stop of the transitional outcome.

  In addition, the aspect of a navigation effect is not restricted to such an aspect, What kind of thing may be sufficient if a player is distinguishable according to a winning condition. In addition, the navigation effect is not limited to what is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  In this embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs ART when a winning combination (in this embodiment, a single bell (bell's single winning), weak cherry, strong cherry, 1 piece) is won, and when a special replay is won. A navigation stock lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform control (a state controlled by AT in RT2). In the navigation stock lottery at the time of winning the target role, by determining the number of navigation stocks including 0, whether or not to give the number of navigation stocks and the number of navigation stocks are determined. In particular, in the present embodiment, in the navigation stock lottery at the time of winning a special replay, one or more navigation stocks are always won.

  The number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by ART over a predetermined number of games (in this embodiment, the number of ART games determined by the main control unit at the start of one set of ARTs). By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stock by 1, the ART is controlled for a predetermined number of games, and a navigation effect is executed during that time. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the determined number of navigation stocks, the higher the degree of advantage for the player.

  In addition, when the number of navigation stocks remains and when the number of navigation stocks is newly acquired, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the remaining number of navigation stocks. In particular, in the present embodiment, navigation stock lottery is performed even in an additional state, which will be described later, and one or more navigation stocks are won, so that the number of navigation stocks won is added to the remaining number of navigation stocks.

  Next, the flow of ART control performed by the sub-control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the sub control unit 91 stores the number of navigation stocks in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c when one or more navigation stocks are determined in the navigation stock lottery. Then, based on the presence or absence of the navigation stock in the RAM 91c, it is specified whether or not to control to ART. When one or more navigation stocks remain, the ART confirmation notification screen shown in FIG. 17 (a) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the ART confirmation notification that the ART has been won is notified. The AT is controlled after the winning is notified. This period controlled by the AT is called a preparation state.

  When the control of the ready state is started, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect when the target combination is won. First, after shifting to the preparation state, it is controlled by RT1, and during this time, the stop order in which the promotion replay is awarded when the replays GR1 to GR6 are won is notified by the navigation effect. As a result, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, the promoted replay wins and it is possible to shift from RT1 to RT0. If the promotion replay is not won as a result of performing the stop operation in a stop order different from the notified stop order, the control of the preparation state is also ended at that time.

  In addition, after starting the control in the ready state, the stop order for winning the bell is notified when the push order bell is won in any gaming state of RT0 to 3, so the stop operation is performed according to the notified stop order. Thus, it is possible to reliably acquire medals.

  After the promoted replay wins at RT1 and shifts to RT0, when the replays GR11 to 13 are elected, the stop order for avoiding the fall replay winning is notified by the navigation effect.

  By performing the stop operation in accordance with the stop order notified at the time of winning the replays GR11 to 13, it is possible to avoid the winning of the falling replay and to avoid the transition from RT0 to RT1. In addition, as a result of performing the stop operation in the stop order different from the notified stop order, when the fall replay wins and shifts to RT1, the preparation state control is also ended at that time.

  In addition, after the transition to RT0, when the replays GR21 to 23 are selected, the stop order in which the special replay is won is notified by the navigation effect.

  By performing a stop operation in accordance with the stop order notified at the time of winning the replays GR21 to 23, it becomes possible to win a special replay and shift from RT0 to RT2, and the special replay wins and shifts to RT2. ART will start. When the normal replay wins as a result of performing the stop operation in the stop order different from the notified stop order, the control of the preparation state is continued.

  When the special replay wins at RT0 and shifts to RT2, the navigation game is consumed (subtracted) by the start operation of the next game, and the predetermined number of games (50 games in this embodiment) is used as the remaining number of games of ART. ) Is set in the RAM 91c, and counting of the number of remaining games in the ART is started with the start of the ART control.

  At the start of ART, an ART start notification for notifying the start of ART is performed by displaying the ART start notification screen shown in FIG. 17B on the liquid crystal display 51.

  After the start of ART, the number of remaining ART games is decremented by 1 each time a game is started, and then, for each game, whether or not the target order (not shown) of the push order bell and the Navistock lottery is won, or a special replay It is determined whether or not the player has won a prize, and if the push order bell is won, a navigation effect is provided to notify the stop order of winning the bell.

  It is possible to win the bell by performing the stop operation in accordance with the stop order notified at the time of winning the pushing order bell, and it is possible to avoid the transition to RT1. In addition, as a result of performing the stop operation in the stop order different from the notified stop order, when the transition point stops and the process shifts to RT1, the ART control is also terminated at that time.

  When the Navi Stock lottery is selected in the determination for each game after the start of ART, the Navi Stock lottery is performed. When one or more Navi stocks are won, the number of Navi stock is added (added) (Not shown).

  In addition, the navigation stock lottery is also performed when the special replay is won in the determination for each game after the start of ART. In the Navi Stock lottery when the special replay wins, one or more Navi stocks are always won, and the selected Navi stock is added to the number of Navi stocks.

  In addition, when the special replay is won, the process proceeds to RT3. In RT3, the replay GRs 31 to 33 that can win special replays with a probability of 1/3 are won with high probability, and as mentioned above, at the time of special winnings, a navigation stock lottery is performed, and one or more navigation stocks Since it will always be won, by moving to RT3, more navigation stocks can be expected than normal ART. In the present embodiment, RT3 that shifts during ART is particularly referred to as an added state.

  When the added state starts, first, an added state start screen shown in FIG. 17C is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, so that an added state start notification is given to notify the start of the added state. It should be noted that ART is interrupted while the addition state is controlled, and the subtraction of the number of ART games is also interrupted.

  In the added state, it is determined whether the push order bell for each game, the target role of the navigation stock lottery (not shown), and the replay GRs 31 to 33 are won. The navigation effect which notifies the stop order which wins a bell similarly to ART of no. Is performed.

  In addition, when the target part of the navigation stock lottery is won in the judgment for each game after the start of the added state, the navigation stock lottery is performed in the same manner as a normal ART, and one or more navigation stocks are won. The number of navigation stock is added (added) (not shown).

  Further, when the replay GRs 31 to 33 are won in the determination for each game after the start of the added state, it is further determined whether the special replay is won or the special replay is won. When the special replay wins, a navigation stock lottery is performed. In the navigation stock lottery when the special replay is won as described above, one or more navigation stocks are always selected, and the selected navigation stock is added to the number of navigation stocks.

  Also, if a special replay is won when the replays GR31 to 33 are won, the added state ends with the end of RT3, the process returns to the control of ART by moving to RT2, and the remaining number of games of ART is also subtracted. Resumed. When the special replay wins in the added state and the added state ends, the added state end notification screen shown in FIG. 17 (d) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to notify the end of the added state. Addition end notification is performed. In the added status end notification screen, the total value of the added number of navigation stock and the number of navigation stock added in the added status when the special replay that triggered the transition to the added status wins the added status. It is displayed as a history of.

  In this way, when transitioning to the added state (RT3), the replay GRs 31 to 33 capable of winning a special replay are won with a high probability, and one or more navigation stocks are added each time the special replay wins. It has become. The added state continues until the special replay wins.

  In each game after the start of ART, the number of remaining games on the ART is decremented by 1 at the start of each game, except for the case where the special replay is won and controlled to be added as described above. When the number of remaining games after subtraction becomes zero, the ART end notification screen shown in FIG. 17 (e) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, so that the ART end notification for notifying the end of ART is displayed. Do. On the ART end notification screen, the number of series of ARTs and the number of medals (net increase) acquired during the series of ARTs are displayed as a history of the series of ARTs.

  Further, after the ART end notification, it is determined whether or not the navigation stock remains. If the navigation stock remains, the control of the ART is resumed after waiting for the start operation of the next game. On the other hand, if no navigation stock remains, the ART control is terminated. Along with this, since the navigation effect is not executed even if the push order bell is won, the possibility of the transition outcome being stopped increases, and the transition outcome is stopped, so that the transition to RT1 is made.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the state is not controlled by the ART, the control is normally performed by the RT1, and when the Navistock is elected, the preparation state is controlled and the preparation state is controlled. Thus, the stop order for winning the promoted replay is announced when the replay GR1-6 is won in RT1, and the stop order for winning the special replay is selected when the replay GT11-13 is selected in RT0 which is shifted by winning the promoted replay. By performing a stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, it is possible to shift from RT1 to RT0, and from RT0 to RT0 and RT2, which is more advantageous to the player than RT1. ing.

  In addition, during ART (during RT2), the special replay wins to shift to an additional state (RT3) where more navigation stocks can be expected than normal ART. When the replays GR31 to 33 are elected, if the special replay can be won, one or more navigation stocks are added, and when the special replay is won, the added state ends.

  Next, the flow of the advantageous RT signal output control performed by the main control unit 41 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not a special replay has been won for each game. If the special replay has been won, the main control unit 41 further determines whether or not the gaming state (RT type) is RT0, that is, the special replay. It is determined whether the transition from RT0 to RT2 or the transition from RT3 to RT2 is made in accordance with the winning. When the gaming state is RT0, that is, when shifting from RT0 to RT2, an advantageous RT signal output command is set, and the advantageous RT signal is output via the external output board 1000 (see FIG. 4).

  Furthermore, when the special replay is won and the game state is RT0, the main control unit 41 controls the freeze state in which the operation of the start switch 7 is invalidated for a certain period in addition to the output of the advantageous RT signal. Process. In this freeze state, the operation of the start switch 7 is not involved in the progress control of the game over the period corresponding to the ART start effect on the sub-control unit 91 side, and the freeze state is terminated after a certain period of time. The operation of 7 becomes effective.

  On the other hand, even if the special replay is won, if the game state is other than RT0, that is, if the special replay shifts from RT3 to RT2, the advantageous RT signal output control and freeze processing are not performed. No advantageous RT signal is output or the freeze state is controlled.

  FIG. 19 is a timing chart showing the control status of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 when the navigation stock is won and controlled by the ART without being controlled by the ART. FIG. 6 is a timing chart showing the control status of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 when controlled to the added state.

  When the navigation stock lottery is won in a state where the ART is not controlled and one or more navigation stocks are acquired, the control of the ART is started after the preparation state as shown in FIG. This ART is continued as one set of ART from the time of transition to RT2 until a predetermined number of games (50 games + α (addition number) in this embodiment) elapses.

  In the preparatory state, when any of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won at RT1, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect for winning the promotion replay, and the promotion replay is won by performing a stop operation in accordance with this, and RT1 To RT0. When any of the replays GR11 to 23 is won at RT0, a navigation effect for winning the special replay is executed by the sub-control unit 91, and the special replay is won by performing a stop operation in accordance with this, and RT0 to RT2 And ART starts.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 19, when the ART is controlled from the state not controlled by the ART to the ART through the preparation state, the special replay wins at the RT0 in the preparation state, so that RT2 is more advantageous for the player than the RT0. When the special replay is won at RT0 and the program shifts from RT0 to RT2, an advantageous RT signal is output and the freeze operation is controlled so that the start operation becomes invalid for a certain period of time. During this time, an ART start effect is executed on the sub-control unit 91 side.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 20, when a special replay is won during ART (RT2) and the special replay wins, an extra state (RT3) in which the winning probability of the replays GR31 to 33 that can win the special replay is increased. In other words, the game state is controlled to be more advantageous for the player than the ART. The added state (RT3) continues until the replays GR31 to 33 are elected and the special replay wins and the RT3 ends.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 20, when the special replay is won at RT3 in the added state, the player moves to RT2, which is relatively disadvantageous for the player than RT3, and the special replay wins at RT3. When transitioning from RT3 to RT2, unlike the transition from RT0 to RT2, neither the advantageous RT signal is output nor the freeze state is controlled, but the addition state ends on the sub-control unit 91 side Production is to be executed.

  In this embodiment, it is possible to control RT0, RT2 that is more advantageous to the player than RT0, and RT3 that is more advantageous to the player than RT2, and even when a special replay wins at RT0, Even when a special replay wins in RT3, both can be shifted to RT2. In such a configuration, when the special replay wins and moves to RT2, it is configured to output an external output signal to the external device indicating that the game state is uniformly advantageous to the player, or to RT2. Therefore, in the case of controlling to a freeze state that suggests an advantageous situation, not only the case of transition from RT0 to RT2, which is relatively more advantageous than RT0, but also relative to that from RT3 to RT3. Even when transitioning to an unfavorable RT2, an external output signal indicating the transition to an advantageous gaming state is output, or it is controlled to a freeze state indicating an advantageous situation, which is relatively disadvantageous. Despite the occurrence of an event, an advantageous event is identified by an external device, or it is recognized as an advantageous event by the player by being controlled to a frozen state. There is a fear that is.

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, an advantageous RT signal indicating that the player has switched to RT2, which is advantageous to the player, is sent to the external device only when the special replay is won at RT0 and the player has shifted to RT2, which is more advantageous to the player than RT0. , And a freeze state indicating that the player has switched to RT2, which is advantageous to the player, is controlled, while a special replay is won in RT3, and the player moves to RT2, which is relatively disadvantageous to the player than RT3. In this case, the output of the advantageous RT signal and the control of the freeze state are not performed. In other words, the output of an advantageous RT signal indicating that the player has switched to RT2, which is advantageous to the player, and the control of the freeze state that indicates that the player has switched to RT2, which is advantageous to the player, are advantageous to the player by shifting to RT2. Even if it is the same event that the special replay wins and moves to RT2, even if it is advantageous to the player, the output of the advantageous RT signal or the freeze state is only corresponding to the event. Because it is possible to control the output of the advantageous RT signal and the control of the freeze state, even if a relatively disadvantageous event occurred by the control of the freeze state, an advantageous event is identified in the external device, It is possible to prevent the occurrence of an advantageous event for the player from being recognized.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the game in which the special replay is won is RT0, and if it is determined that it is RT0, the advantageous RT signal is output and the freeze state is controlled. Simple control that only determines whether or not the game that won the game is RT0, and when the special replay wins and moves to RT2, only when it is advantageous to the player, it outputs an advantageous RT signal and controls the freeze state Can be done.

  In this embodiment, the first game state is RT0, and the second game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first game state has a higher probability of winning the re-gamer than RT0. RT2 that is advantageous to the player by increasing the payout rate of the per medal compared to RT0, and more than one navigation stock than RT2 as a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the second gaming state RT3 which is advantageous for the player is applied by the replay GRs 31 to 33 that can win the special replay that is always added, with high probability, but at least the first gaming state and the first gaming state are applied. A first gaming state comprising: a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the gaming state of the first game state; and a third gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the second gaming state. If at any beauty third game state is also configured to shift to the second game condition by a predetermined display result, it is obtained the effect described above.

  For example, the second game state or the third game state is more advantageous for the player than the first game state or the second game state (re-game, small, special, Navistock lottery, etc. It is possible to adopt a configuration that is advantageous to the player by increasing the probability that an additional lottery for determining whether or not to increase the number of ART games will be derived, and the second gaming state or the third gaming state. Display results that are more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state or the second gaming state (whether or not to add the number of games of re-playing role, small role, special role, Navistock lottery or ART) The configuration may be advantageous for the player by increasing the probability that derivation of the additional lottery to be determined is permitted, and the second gaming state or the third gaming state is the first gaming state. Or the second gaming state For deriving display results advantageous to the player (regamer, small role, special character, Navistock lottery, or a role subject to an extra lottery to determine whether or not to add the number of ART games) The configuration may be advantageous for the player by notifying the operation mode, and the second gaming state or the third gaming state may be a navigation stock lottery or ART rather than the first gaming state or the second gaming state. The number of lottery opportunities such as an extra lottery for determining whether or not to increase the number of games may be increased, or the lottery may be performed under preferential conditions, so that the player may be advantageous.

  In this embodiment, RT0, RT2, and RT3 controlled by the main control unit 41 are applied as the first to third gaming states. However, the games controlled by the sub-control unit 91 as these gaming states. A state may be applied.

  In this embodiment, as the predetermined control indicating the start of the second gaming state (RT2), the output of the advantageous RT signal indicating the start of RT2 and the control of the freeze state indicating the start of RT2 are applied. It is sufficient that the control indicates at least the start of the second gaming state (RT2), and only one of these controls may be applied, or other control indicating the start of the second gaming state (RT2), for example, In addition, control for performing an effect at the start of RT2 may be applied.

  In this embodiment, the control performed by the main control unit 41 is applied as the predetermined control indicating the start of the second gaming state (RT2). However, the control performed by the sub-control unit 91 (when the above-described RT2 starts) And the like) may be applied as the predetermined control indicating the start of the second gaming state (RT2).

  In this embodiment, the predetermined control is performed when a predetermined display result (special replay winning mode) for shifting to the second gaming state (RT2) is derived. However, the predetermined display result is derived. It is sufficient that the predetermined control is performed thereafter, and the predetermined control may be performed in a game after the game from which the predetermined display result is derived.

  Further, in this embodiment, it is determined whether or not the game in which the special replay is won is RT0, and when it is determined to be RT0, the advantageous RT signal is output and the freeze state is controlled. Only when a predetermined display result (special replay) is derived in the game state (RT0) of the player and the game state is shifted to the second game state (RT2) which is more advantageous to the player than the first game state (RT0). While performing predetermined control indicating that the game state has shifted to an advantageous game state, a predetermined display result (special replay) is derived in the third game state (RT3), which is more for the player than in the third game state (RT3). In the case of going to the relatively unfavorable second gaming state (RT2), it is sufficient that the predetermined control is not performed, and whether or not the predetermined display result is derived only in the first gaming state. A predetermined control result is determined and the predetermined display result is derived, the internal lottery result in which the derivation of the predetermined display result is allowed in the first gaming state, and the predetermined display result in the third gaming state. Predetermined control when a predetermined display result is derived only in a game that is different from the internal lottery result that is permitted to be derived and an internal lottery result that is permitted to derive the predetermined display result in the first gaming state In a game in which an internal lottery result in which the derivation of the predetermined display result is allowed in the third gaming state is performed, the predetermined control may not be performed even if the predetermined display result is derived.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when the special replay is won in RT2, the transition to RT3 is performed when the transition to RT3 is performed, and an additional state start effect indicating that the transition has been made to RT3 is executed. It is possible to specify that the game state has changed to an advantageous game state.

  In addition, in this embodiment, when the special replay is won in RT3, an advantageous RT signal is not output when shifting to RT2, and the added state end notification including the game history in the added state (RT3) is performed. When the special replay is won and the program shifts from RT3 to RT2, the end of the added state and the game history in the added state are notified instead of the output of the advantageous RT signal and the control of the freeze state. Can do.

  In the present embodiment, an extra state start effect indicating the transition to RT3 is applied as the specific control indicating that the transition to RT3 is made when RT2 is followed by RT2 when a special replay is won in RT2. As in the case of the predetermined control when shifting to RT2, control for outputting an external output signal indicating the transition to RT3, control for controlling the freeze state indicating the transition to RT3, or the like may be applied.

  Further, in this embodiment, the specific control is performed when the state shifts to the third gaming state (RT3) (at the time of special replay winning), but after the transition to the third gaming state (RT3). Any configuration may be used as long as the predetermined control is performed, and the specific control may be performed in a game after the game shifted to the third gaming state (RT3).

  As described above, the first embodiment of the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings. However, the present invention is not limited to the first embodiment, and the present invention can be modified or added without departing from the gist of the present invention. Needless to say, it is included.

In Example 1, the bet number with the medal and credits the present invention as a valuable gaming has been described with the example of application to a slot machine to be set, sets the bet number with the game ball as the value for a game The present invention may also be applied to a slot machine that performs the game, or a fully credit type slot machine that uses only credit as a gaming value to set a bet amount. In the case of using a game ball as a game value, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the first embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, for example, a combination of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. It may be. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. You may apply the slot machine which can pay out all of utility values.

  In the first embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine has been described. However, a pachinko gaming machine in which a game is played by driving a game ball into the game area may be applied.

  In this case, a variable display device capable of variably displaying according to the display mode of the liquid crystal display and the lighting mode of the LED, the first gaming state, and the second advantageous for the player over the first gaming state. A game state control means for controlling a game state including a game state and a third game state that is more advantageous to the player than the second game state; and a predetermined display on the variable display device in the first game state First transition means for transitioning to the second gaming state when the result is derived, and first transition means for transitioning to the second gaming state when the predetermined display result is derived on the variable display device in the third gaming state. 2 shift means, and predetermined control execution means capable of executing predetermined control indicating the start of the second gaming state at a predetermined timing after the predetermined display result is derived to the variable display device, Relative to gaming state Both when the predetermined display result is derived in the first gaming state which is disadvantageous to the second game state and when the predetermined display result is derived in the third gaming state which is relatively advantageous over the second gaming state. In the configuration in which the predetermined control indicating the start of the second gaming state can be executed when the predetermined display result is derived while the transition to the second gaming state is possible, the predetermined display result is derived in the first gaming state. A predetermined control is executed when a transition is made from the first disadvantageous gaming state to the second gaming state, while a predetermined display result is derived in the third gaming state, that is, relative The predetermined control indicating the start of the second gaming state shifts to the second gaming state by not performing the predetermined control when shifting from the third gaming state advantageous to the second gaming state to the second gaming state. In the case where the same event of shifting to the second gaming state by deriving a predetermined display result, even if it is advantageous for the player Therefore, it is possible to perform the predetermined control corresponding to the event only, so that it is possible to prevent the advantageous event from being identified despite the occurrence of a relatively disadvantageous event due to the predetermined control.

  In the pachinko gaming machine described above, the second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state is set, for example, such that the rate of giving a gaming value such as a pachinko ball is higher than that in the first gaming state. The gaming state in which the winning probability in the jackpot state, which is advantageous for the player, is set higher than in the first gaming state, and the continuation rate of the gaming state in which the winning probability in the jackpot state is higher than in the first gaming state A gaming state set high, a gaming state in which the winning ratio of the big hit state having a high advantage among the plurality of big hit states having different advantages is set higher than the first gaming state, and the like.

  In the pachinko gaming machine described above, the third gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the second gaming state is set, for example, such that the rate of giving a gaming value such as a pachinko ball is higher than that in the second gaming state. The gaming state in which the winning probability in the jackpot state, which is advantageous to the player, is set higher than in the second gaming state, and the continuation rate of the gaming state in which the winning probability in the jackpot state is higher than in the second gaming state For example, a gaming state that is set high, a gaming state in which the winning ratio of the big hit state having a high advantage among the plurality of big hit states having different advantages is set higher than that of the second gaming state, and the like.

  In the pachinko gaming machine, the predetermined control indicating the start of the second gaming state is a control for outputting an external output signal indicating the start of the second gaming state, a control for delaying the progress of the game over a predetermined period, The control etc. which perform the production | presentation which alert | reports the start of a 2nd game state correspond.

  Next, a slot machine according to a second embodiment to which the present invention is applied will be described. Since the slot machine of the present embodiment has a configuration similar to that of the first embodiment, detailed description of the same configuration is omitted, and different points are mainly described here.

  In the first embodiment, the advantageous RT signal indicating the start of RT2 is output from the game control board 40 to the external output board 1000, whereas in this embodiment, the start of ART for each set is started. Is output.

  Further, in the first embodiment, the internal lottery result is specified from the internal winning command transmitted from the main control unit 41, whereas in this embodiment, the normal replay is won at the time of the normal replay winning, The stop order type selected at that time can also be specified from the internal winning command.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits an ART start signal output command in addition to the command transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 in the first embodiment.

  The ART start signal output command is a command capable of determining the ART start for each set on the side of the sub-control unit 91 and specifying that the ART start signal is output along with this, and is transmitted when the ART start signal is output. Is done.

  FIG. 21 shows the ART start time determined by the main control unit 41 based on whether or not it is the determination period of whether or not to start ART, the selection status of the navigation effect corresponding to the stop order type at the time of normal replay winning in RT2, and the actual stop order. It is a figure which shows the relationship of the content of determination.

  At the time of normal replay winning, any stop order type is selected from the four stop order types 0 to 3 shown in FIG.

  When the stop order type 0 is selected at the time of normal replay winning in RT2, the main control unit 41 determines that ART starts when the actual stop order is middle right and left, and when the actual stop order is middle left and right If it is determined that the ART is not started, and the actual stop order is a stop order in which reels other than the middle reel are the first stop, it is determined that the ART is not started.

  On the other hand, when the stop order type 0 is selected at the time of normal replay selection in RT2, the sub-control unit 91 is in a determination period (a period from the start of one set of ART until the reception of an ART output command). The navigation effect that informs the stop order of middle right and left is executed, and in the non-determination period (the period after the ART output command is received after the start of one set of ART), when the operation is performed in the stop order of the ART start. When the number of times of determination that the determination of ART start is confirmed on the control unit 41 side (three times for the first set of ART and two times for the second and subsequent ARTs), a navigation effect that informs the stop order in the middle of the right and left The navigation effect is not executed when the number of determinations that the determination of the ART start is not confirmed on the main control unit 41 side when it is operated in the order of the stop of the ART start.

  When the stop order type 1 is selected at the time of normal replay selection in RT2, the main control unit 41 determines that ART starts when the actual stop order is middle left and right, and the actual stop order is middle right and left. If it is determined that the ART is not started, and the actual stop order is a stop order in which reels other than the middle reel are the first stop, it is determined that the ART is not started.

  On the other hand, when the stop order type 1 is selected at the time of normal replay selection in RT2, the sub-control unit 91 is in a determination period (a period from the start of one set of ART until the reception of an ART output command). The navigation effect that informs the stop order of middle and left and right is executed, and in the non-determination period (the period after the ART output command is received after the start of one set of ART), when the operation is performed in the stop order of the ART start. When the number of times of determination that the determination of ART start is confirmed on the control unit 41 side (three times for the first set of ART and two times for the second and subsequent ARTs), the navigation effect that informs the stop order of the middle right and left If the number of determinations for determining the ART start is not reached on the main control unit 41 side when the ART control is operated in the stop order of the ART start, the navigation effect is not executed.

  When the stop order type 2 is selected at the time of normal replay winning in RT2, the main control unit 41 determines that ART starts when the actual stop order is right / left middle, and the actual stop order is right / left / left. In this case, it is determined that the ART is not started, and when the actual stop order is a stop order in which the reels other than the right reel are the first stop, it is determined that the ART is not started.

  On the other hand, when the stop order type 2 is selected at the time of normal replay selection in RT2, the sub-control unit 91 is in a determination period (a period from the start of one set of ART until the reception of an ART output command). The navigation effect that informs the stop order in the middle left and right is executed, and during the non-determination period (the period after the ART output command is received after the start of one set of ART), when the operation is performed in the stop order of the ART start. When the number of times of determination that the determination of the ART start is confirmed on the control unit 41 side (3 times for the first set of ART and 2 times for the ART of the second set or later), a navigation effect that notifies the middle / left / right stop order is provided. The navigation effect is not executed when the number of determinations that the determination of the ART start is not confirmed on the main control unit 41 side when it is operated in the order of the stop of the ART start.

  When the stop order type 3 is selected at the time of normal replay winning in RT2, the main control unit 41 determines that ART starts when the actual stop order is right middle left, and the actual stop order is right middle left. In this case, it is determined that the ART is not started, and when the actual stop order is a stop order in which the reels other than the right reel are the first stop, it is determined that the ART is not started.

  On the other hand, when the stop order type 3 is selected at the time of normal replay selection in RT2, the sub-control unit 91 is in a determination period (a period from the start of one set of ART until the reception of an ART output command). When the navigation effect that informs the stop order of the middle right and left is executed, and it is operated in the stop order of the ART start in the non-determination period (the period after the ART output command is received after the start of one set of ART) When the number of times of determination that the determination of ART start is confirmed on the main control unit 41 side (3 times for the first set of ART and 2 times for the second and subsequent ARTs), the navigation effect that informs the stop order of middle right and left If the number of determinations for determining the ART start is not reached on the main control unit 41 side when the ART control is operated in the stop order of the ART start, the navigation effect is not executed.

  For this reason, when the player performs a stop operation in the order of stop notified by the navigation effect, if the sub-control unit 91 side is in the determination period at the start of ART, the main control unit 41 determines that ART is started, If the sub-control unit 91 is in the non-determination period, the main control unit 41 determines that the ART is not started.

  Next, the flow of control until the main control unit 41 specifies the ART start by the sub control unit 91 in RT2 will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

  When the main control unit 41 shifts to RT2 in accordance with the special replay winning, first, it determines whether or not the game in which the special replay wins is RT0, that is, whether the game is a shift from RT0 to RT2. If the transition is from RT0 to RT2, the RAM 41c is set to indicate that it is the first output that is the determination period until the output of the first ART start signal in the series of ARTs.

  After the transition to RT2, it is determined whether or not the normal replay is won for each game. When the normal replay is won, one of the stop order types 0 to 3 is randomly selected with an equal probability (1/4).

  Then, it is determined whether or not ART starts from the stop order type selected in the game in which the normal replay is won and the actual stop order, and when the ART start is determined, it is assigned to the RAM 41c and continuously when the normal replay is won. Then, 1 is added to the value of the determination counter that counts the number of stop operations in the stop order in which the ART start is determined.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the initial output is set in the RAM 41c, that is, whether or not it is the determination period until the output of the first set of the ART start signal in the series of ARTs, and if the initial output is set. It is determined whether or not the value of the determination counter is 3, that is, whether or not the number of stop operations in the stop order in which ART start is determined continuously at the time of normal replay winning has reached 3 times, and the value of the determination counter is If it is 3, the ART start signal is output, the value of the determination counter is updated to 0, and if the initial output is set, the initial output is cleared.

  On the other hand, after the addition of the determination counter, if the initial output is not set in the RAM 41c, the determination counter value is 2, that is, the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the ART start is determined continuously at the time of normal replay winning. It is determined whether or not the number of times has reached 2. If the value of the determination counter is 2, an ART start signal is output, the value of the determination counter is updated to 0, and if the first output is set, the first time Clear the output.

  Also, in the game where the normal replay is won, if it is determined that the ART is not started from the selected stop order type and the actual stop order, the value of the determination counter is updated to 0, and the transition outcome is stopped. It is determined whether or not RT2 has ended, and if it is determined that RT2 has ended, the control is ended.

  In addition, even when the normal replay is not won in the game after the transition to RT2, it is determined whether or not RT2 is terminated by stopping the transition outcome, and if it is determined that RT2 is terminated, End control.

  Next, the flow of control of the navigation effect corresponding to the stop order type at the time of normal replay winning in the determination period and the non-determination period by the sub-control unit will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 23, when the main control unit 41 side shifts to RT2 due to the special replay winning, whether or not the game in which the special replay wins is RT0, that is, whether it is the transition from RT0 to RT2. This is a determination period during which the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the ART has started, and if the ART has started, the main control unit 41 determines the start of the ART. To the RAM 91c. Note that if the ART has not started, that is, if it has shifted to RT2 accidentally without the navigation effect accompanying the preparation period, the control is terminated.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the normal replay is won for each game in the ART game, and if the normal replay is won, it is determined whether or not the determination period is based on the setting of the RAM 91c. And if it is a determination period, as shown in FIG. 21, the navigation effect which alert | reports the stop order defined according to the determination period and the stop order classification will be performed. Thereafter, based on whether or not an ART start signal output command has been received from the main control unit 41, the main control unit 41 determines the ART start for each set on the sub-control unit 91 side. When it is determined whether the main control unit 41 has output an ART start signal, the determination period set in the RAM 91c is set as a non-determination period. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 does not output the ART start signal, the determination period set in the RAM 91c is maintained.

  In addition, if the normal replay is won in the ART game and it is not in the determination period, the stop operation is performed in the order of stop in which the ART start is determined, so that the ART start is continuously performed when the normal replay is won. Number of stop operations in the determined stop order (1 is added when normal replay is won and stop operation is performed in the stop order in which ART start is determined, normal replay is won, and ART start is determined The counter value that is cleared when the stop operation is performed in the order of stoppage is determined by the number of times that the main control unit 41 definitely determines ART start (three times for the first set of ART, the second and subsequent sets). If the number of times of stop operation in the stop order in which ART start is determined continuously at the time of normal replay win is the number of determinations As shown in FIG. 21, and executes the navigation effect of notifying a stop order defined in accordance with the non-judgment period and stop order type. On the other hand, when the number of stop operations in the stop order in which ART start is continuously determined at the time of normal replay winning is not the determination number, the navigation effect is not executed.

  Then, at each game end during ART, it is determined whether or not the process has shifted from RT2 to RT3 and whether or not ART has ended.

  When the game is shifted from RT2 to RT3 in the determination at each game end, that is, when the special replay is won and the game is shifted to the added state, the control is terminated.

  Also, when the ART is finished at the end of each game, that is, when the number of remaining games of the ART becomes 0, it is determined whether or not the navigation stock remains. If the navigation stock remains, Since the next set of ART starts, the determination period is set again, and the control during the ART is continued. On the other hand, when the ART is finished and no navigation stock remains, the control is finished.

  According to such control, as shown in FIG. 24, the main control unit 41 performs a stop operation in the stop order in which ART start is determined at the time of normal replay winning after the special replay wins and shifts to RT2. Each time, the determination counter is incremented by 1, and the number of determinations is the number of determination counter values, that is, the number of times that the ART start is determined by stopping operation in the stop order in which the ART start is determined continuously at the time of normal replay winning. By reaching 3 times, the ART start is deterministically determined and an ART start signal is output.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24, the sub-control unit 91 performs a navigation effect that notifies the stop order of winning the promoted replay when winning the replays GR1 to GR6 by shifting from the non-ART state to the ready state. It is possible to shift from RT1 to RT0 by performing a stop operation in the order of stop notified by the player. Moreover, the navigation effect which alert | reports the stop order which wins special replay at the time of winning of replay GR11-13 in RT0 is performed. It is possible to shift from RT0 to RT2 by performing a stop operation in the order of stop notified by the player. Then, the first set of ART is started with the transition from RT0 to RT2.

  After starting the first set of ART, the main control unit 41 determines the start of ART and the determination period until the ART start signal is output, that is, in the stop order in which the start of ART is determined continuously at the time of normal replay winning. In the determination period until the number of stop operations reaches the number of determinations for deterministic determination of ART start (three times in the first set), the stop order in which ART start is determined at the time of normal replay winning (see FIG. 21). By executing a navigation effect to be notified and urging the player to perform an operation in the stop order in which the ART start is determined, the stop operation is performed in the stop order notified by the player. With the ART start, the main control unit 41 can determine the ART start deterministically and output an ART start signal.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 24, the main control unit 41 deterministically determines the ART start and updates the value of the determination counter to 0 when outputting the ART start signal, and as shown in FIG. Thereafter, the stop operation is performed in the order in which the ART start is determined at the time of normal replay winning, and the determination counter is incremented by 1 each time the ART start is determined, and the value of the determination counter, that is, the ART continuously at the time of normal replay winning is determined. When the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the start is determined and the number of times that the ART start is determined reaches twice as the number of determinations, the ART start is definitely determined, and the ART start signal is output again.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24, when the sub control unit 91 continuously starts one set of ART after the end of one set of ART, the main control unit 41 thereafter determines the start of the ART, and starts the ART start signal. Is the determination period until the start of the ART, that is, the number of times the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the ART start is continuously determined at the time of normal replay winning is the number of determinations for deterministically determining the ART start (2 times after the second set) In the determination period until it becomes, the navigation effect that informs the stop order (see FIG. 21) in which the ART start is determined when the normal replay is won is executed, and the stop start order in which the ART start is determined for the player. By prompting the operation, the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop notified by the player, so that the main control unit 41 determines the ART start with the start of the ART after the second set. So, it is possible to output the ART start signal.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 24, the sub-control unit 91 determinates the start of ART with the start of one set of ART, outputs an ART start signal, and then outputs the one set of ART. When the normal replay is won during the non-determination period, that is, the period during which the output of the ART start signal is restricted, when the determination counter is 0, that is, when the ART start is determined once more If the number of determinations is not reached even if the stop operation is performed in order (because it is always the second set or later, twice), the navigation effect is not executed, and the normal replay is won in the non-determination period, the determination number is 1. In this case, that is, when the number of determinations is obtained by performing the stop operation in the stop order in which one more ART start is determined, the stop order in which it is determined that the ART is not started (see FIG. 21). When the stop operation is performed in the stop order notified by the player, the ART of the next set has not started after the output of the ART start signal accompanying the start of the ART of the set. Regardless, the main control unit does not determinate the ART start and outputs an ART start signal.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 25, when the special replay is won and the process proceeds to RT3 during execution of one set of ART, the sub control unit 91 temporarily interrupts the ART and enters the added state described in the first embodiment. Control and resume the ART that has been interrupted again when the special replay wins in the added state and shifts to RT2.

  In addition, when the special replay is won in the added state and the ART is restarted, the setting of the non-determination period is taken over. After that, when the normal replay is won, the determination counter is 0. In other words, if the number of determinations is not reached even if the stop operation is performed in the order of stop where one more ART start is determined, the navigation effect is not executed, and the normal replay is won in the non-determination period, In the case of 1, that is, when the number of determinations is reached by performing the stop operation in the order in which the ART start is determined once more, the stop order in which it is determined that the ART is not started (see FIG. 21) is notified. The navigation effect is executed, and after the ART start signal is output at the start of one set of ART, before the end of the one set of ART, the state is shifted to the added state (RT3). As a result, when the special replay wins again and shifts to RT2 and the ART is restarted, the main control unit will definitely determine the start of the ART even though the next set of ART has not started. Thus, the ART start signal is not output.

  When the special replay wins and shifts to the added state during the determination period, the determination period is taken over after the end of the added state. In this case, after the end of the added state, the ART is When resuming, a navigation effect that informs the stop order (see FIG. 21) in which the ART start is determined when the normal replay is won is executed, and the player is prompted to operate in the stop order in which the ART start is determined. Thus, when the stop operation is performed in the order of stop notified by the player, the main control unit 41 determinates the ART start with the start of the second and subsequent sets of ART, and outputs the ART start signal. Can be done.

  In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 can control the ready state, the ART that is more advantageous to the player than the ready state, and the added state that is more advantageous to the player than the ART. In both cases, the special replay is won and the special replay is won in the added state.

  When the sub-control unit 91 is in a period indicating the start of ART, a navigation effect that notifies the stop order in which the ART start is determined is executed when the normal replay is won, and the stop in the notified stop order is performed. By prompting the player to perform the operation and performing the stop operation in the notified stop order, the stop order at the time of normal replay winning becomes the stop order in which the ART start is determined. As a result, the main control unit 41 specifies that the sub-control unit 91 side is a period in which the ART control is started based on the stop operation in RT2 in which the stop order at the time of normal replay selection is the stop order in which ART start is determined. It becomes possible to do.

  Further, when the special replay is won and ART is started in the preparation state, the determination period is set, while the special replay is won and ART is restarted in the added state shifted from the ART in the non-determination period. The non-judgment period setting is taken over, and even if it is the same event that shifts to ART when a special replay wins, it corresponds to the event only when it is advantageous to the player Since the navigation effect that informs the stop order in which the ART start is determined is executed and the output control of the ART start signal can be performed, a relatively unfavorable event has occurred due to the output control of the ART start signal. Nevertheless, it is possible to prevent an advantageous event from being specified in the external device.

  In this embodiment, the output control of the ART start signal indicating the start of ART is applied as the predetermined control indicating the start of the second game state (ART). However, at least the second game state (ART) is applied. The control may be any control indicating the start of the game, the control in the freeze state may be applied as in the first embodiment, or other control indicating the start of the second gaming state (ART), for example, at the start of the ART You may apply control etc. which produce an effect.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 applies the stop order of reels, that is, the order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to each reel are operated as a stop mode for determining the ART start. The timing at which one of the reels is stopped may be applied, or both the stop order and the timing at which the reel is operated may be applied.

  Further, in this embodiment, the normal replay is applied as a combination for the main control unit 41 to determine the start of ART, but a push order bell or other combination may be applied. For example, if the main control unit 41 determines that the ART starts is normal replay, the transition to the added state during the determination period causes the ART to be interrupted during the added state and the normal replay is not won, so the added state ends. Until the ART is restarted later, the determination of the ART start is delayed, and the output of the ART start signal is also delayed. For example, the main control unit 41 adds a role to determine the ART start (RT3). In the case of the target push order bell, the start of ART can be determined using the push order bell winning in the added state, and the time lag from the start of ART to the output of the ART start signal can be determined. Can be small.

  Further, in this embodiment, the stop order type is randomly selected at the time of normal replay winning, and the stop mode for determining the ART start is changed according to the selected stop order type. In the case of a combination of a plurality of winning combinations with different internal lottery results, the stop mode for determining the ART start may be changed according to the combination of winning combinations. The stop mode for determining the ART start may be notified during the determination period according to the combination of the combination, and the stop mode for determining that the ART start is not performed during the non-determination period may be used.

  Further, in this embodiment, when winning the normal replay, an internal winning command that can specify the stop order type selected at that time in addition to the fact that the winning combination has been won is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, and the sub-control unit 91 is configured such that the stop order in which the ART start is determined can be specified, but the sub control unit 91 is determined to start the ART by transmitting a command capable of specifying the stop order type separately from the internal winning command. The stop order may be specified. In addition, when the winning combination is a combination of a plurality of winning combinations with different internal lottery results as described above, it is possible to specify the stop order in which the ART start is determined according to the winning combination specified from the internal winning command. It ’s fine.

  In the present embodiment, when the main control unit 41 wins the normal replay, the number of times that the ART start is continuously determined is 2 or more (3 times for the first set, 2 times for the second set and after). However, it may be configured to determine the ART start by determining the ART start even once when the normal replay is won, or the normal replay win. Even when the ART start is not continuously determined, the ART start may be determined by determining that the ART start is determined to be equal to or greater than the determination count when the normal replay is won in a certain period. .

  As described above, the second embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the second embodiment, and changes and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say. Further, the same or similar configuration as the first embodiment has the same effect as that described in the first embodiment. Further, the modified example illustrated for the first embodiment is also applicable to the second embodiment.

1 slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R reel 6 MAXBET switch 7 start switch 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch 41 main control unit 51 liquid crystal display 91 sub control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of performing a predetermined game,
A variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified;
A first gaming state, a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state, and a third gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the second gaming state. Gaming state control means for controlling to a plurality of gaming states;
First transition means for transitioning to the second gaming state when a predetermined display result is derived on the variable display device in the first gaming state;
Second transition means for transitioning to the second gaming state when the predetermined display result is derived to the variable display device in the third gaming state;
Viable delay control executes a delay control for delaying the progression of the game for a predetermined period to indicate the start of the second game state at a predetermined timing after when the predetermined display result is derived in the variable display device Means,
With
The execution of the delay control unit, while when the predetermined display result is derived in the variable display device in the first game state shifts to the second gaming state for executing the delay control, the third playing state When the predetermined display result is derived to the variable display device and the second gaming state is entered, the delay control is not executed .
The gaming machine is capable of producing an effect indicating that an advantageous state has started during a period in which the delay control is being executed .

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