JP6374149B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention allows a game to be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using gaming value, and a variable display capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be individually identified. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which one game is completed when a display result is derived to the device, and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device.

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

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

  In such a slot machine that grants a bonus as an advantageous privilege, if a predetermined number of games (for example, 1000 games) are consumed from a game for which the previous bonus has ended, a bonus can be awarded as the number of ceiling games has been reached. In addition, it is known that when a lottery performed when a predetermined small role (for example, cherry) is won, the number of ceiling games is shortened and a bonus can be won at that time (for example, Patent Document 1). In addition, it is known that a bonus can be won when a predetermined number of games determined by lottery when a bonus is won is won, and a game with a bonus can be performed (for example, Patent Document 2).

JP-A-2005-073948 (paragraphs 0073 to 0076, etc.) JP-A-2004-321418 (paragraphs 0045 to 0050, etc.)

  By the way, as in Patent Documents 1 and 2, in a slot machine to which a privilege is given when the number of ceiling games is reached, the number of games is divided into a plurality of ranges, and each divided range is easily selected as the number of ceiling games. The game is divided into an advantageous range to which the number of games belongs and an unfavorable range to which the number of games that are harder to be selected as the ceiling game number than the advantageous range. It can be considered that a plurality of games are updated at a time. Thereby, when a plurality of games are updated, it is possible to enhance a sense of expectation for approaching the number of ceiling games even when the number of ceiling games is not reached.

  However, when updating multiple games, simply updating from the number of games before the update to the number of games at the update destination, even if the number of games being updated belongs to an advantageous range, It will be updated to the number of games to update without doing. For this reason, there may be a situation where the number of games played in an advantageous range decreases and the number of games played in an unfavorable range increases, and the interest in gaming may be reduced.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine capable of improving the interest of games.

In order to solve the above problems, the slot machine of the present invention provides:
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result,
A specified number selection means for selecting one specified number from a plurality of types of specified numbers;
The number-of-games information for specifying the number of games is updated in response to the game being played so that the number of games specified from the number-of-games information approaches one specified number selected by the specified number selection means. Game number information updating means for performing update control;
Game number display means for displaying the number of games specified from the game number information updated by the game number information update means;
A privilege that gives a privilege advantageous to the player when the number of games specified from the number-of-games information updated by the number-of-games information update unit reaches the one specified number selected by the specified number selection unit Providing means,
A continuous range including a plurality of types of specified numbers is divided into a plurality of divided ranges, and the number belonging to one first divided range of the divided ranges belongs to a second divided range different from the first divided range The selection ratio selected by the specified number selection means as one specified number is higher than the number,
The game number information update means includes:
It is possible to perform special update control to update the game number information for a plurality of games by playing one game.
The range from one game number to the one specified number selected by the specified number selection means includes a second divided range and a first divided range following the second divided range, and in the second divided range, When performing the special update control, the game number information is updated so that the number of games that the player plays in the second division range decreases and the number of games that the player plays in the first division range does not decrease. I do.
According to such a configuration, by reducing the number of games played in the second division range after one predetermined number, the game approaches the first division range following the second division range, thereby improving the interest of the game. be able to.

In addition, operation means that can be operated by the player (for example, a production switch 56),
The game number information update means performs special update control based on the operation of the operation means (for example, when Sc6 in FIG. 19 is Y, the process in Sc9 is not performed, and in Se3 in FIG. 20, N becomes Se5. , Se9 and Se14 are not performed).
According to such a configuration, the player can arbitrarily select whether or not to perform the special update control by operating the operation means, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

The game number information updating means updates when the game number specified from the game number information updated by performing a special update control by the second division range becomes the number of games the end of the second section ranges interrupted, when there is a game number information of the non-renewal when suspend updates the game in the first segment ranges updating the game number information of the non-renewal when finished (e.g., FIG. 20 Part of performing Se5, Se9, and Se14 when Se2 is N and Se3 is Y).
According to such a configuration, by performing the re-updating for a predetermined number of non-renewal toward the first section range following the second section range after the game in the first segment ranges is completed, the second section Since the number of games in the range is reduced and approaches the first division range where the second division range is followed again, the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, an operation means (for example, a production switch 56) that can be operated by the player,
When the updating by special update control is performed, the updating of the number of the game being displayed by the game count display unit so that the number of games increases being displayed by the game count display means in response to operation of the operation means Update effect execution means for executing the update effect to be performed (for example, a part for performing the processes of Se6, Se10, and Se15 when Y is Se1 in FIG. 20).
According to such a configuration, since the update effect is executed in conjunction with the special update control by the operation of the operation means by the player, the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, an operation receiving means (for example, a production switch 56) for receiving an operation;
Operation request effect execution means (for example, a part for executing the processing of FIG. 24) for executing an operation request effect (for example, display of the button images 512, 512 ′ of FIG. 26) that requests an operation;
The production mode is updated every time a specific condition is satisfied (the specific operation shown in FIG. 27 is performed) according to the operation (predetermined operation shown in FIG. 27) accepted by the operation accepting means during the execution of the operation request production. Operation corresponding effect execution means (for example, a part for executing the processing of FIG. 24) for executing an operation corresponding effect (displaying the person image 514 of FIG. 26) (for example, changing the color of the flame surrounding the person image 514 of FIG. 26) )
The operation request effect execution means includes:
While the operation request effect is being executed, an operation predetermined by the operation accepting unit (the first operation is performed when the continuous hit operation request effect is being executed, and the sub-control unit 91 is the second operation when the long press operation request effect is being executed. The operation request effect is executed in a predetermined mode (first effect mode shown in FIG. 26A) until an operation for detecting the detection signal is received,
A specific mode in which the player can easily recognize the operation-related effect than the predetermined mode in response to the operation being accepted by the operation receiving means when the operation request effect is being executed in the predetermined mode (see FIG. According to such a configuration, the operation request effect is executed in the predetermined mode, and the operation is requested by the game in the second effect mode shown in FIG. 26 (B). Can be easily grasped by a person. On the other hand, after the operation is accepted by the operation accepting means, it is assumed that the player has grasped the contents of the operation request effect, and the operation request effect is executed in a specific manner, whereby the operation corresponding effect is played. It is possible to make it easier for a person to recognize and to improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process (main) which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which a main control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (main) which a main control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of winning combination, the number of payout / actuation, and the related information of winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating a missing item. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object combination, determination value number, and reel control at the time of non-CB. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object combination, determination value number, and reel control at the time of non-CB. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the starting process (sub) which a sub control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs for every fixed interval. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the reach | attainment game number determination process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is the figure which showed an example of the game number table. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the update effect relevant process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the update production preparation process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the update effect execution process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the production | presentation interruption flag control process which a sub control part performs in a timer interruption process (sub). It is the figure which showed an example of the table for AT lottery. It is a timing chart in the case of implementing this invention. It is a flowchart for performing the operation related effect process in a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the effect lottery table in a modification. It is a figure for explaining the 1st production mode and the 2nd production mode in a modification. It is a figure for demonstrating the continuous striking operation and long press operation in a modification.

[Slot machine configuration example]
The form for implementing the slot machine which concerns on this invention is demonstrated below based on embodiment. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an internal structure diagram of the slot machine. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, “blank” (for example, the design of the area number 21 of the left reel 2L) and “lip” (for example, the area number 20 of the left reel 2L), respectively. ), “JAC3” (for example, the design of the area number 19 of the left reel 2L), “Bell a” (for example, the design of the area number 18 of the left reel 2L), “white 7” (for example, the design of the left reel 2L) (Design of area number 17), “JAC1” (for example, design of area number 15 on the left reel 2L), “bell b” (for example, design of area number 11 on the left reel 2L), “bell c” (eg, left A plurality of types that can be distinguished from each other, such as a symbol of area number 4 of the reel 2L), “strawberry” (for example, a pattern of area number 21 of the middle reel 2C), and “JAC2” (for example, a pattern of area number 18 of the middle reel 2C). The design of In order, depicted by 21, respectively.

  The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided at the approximate center of the front door 1b. In addition, the portions other than the portions on which the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are drawn are white, and light is transmitted with high transmittance. The portions on which the symbols are drawn also correspond to the colors of the symbols. It is designed to transmit light.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4) provided correspondingly, so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously connected to the see-through window 3. The three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the fluoroscopic window 3 by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

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

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

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

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

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

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop 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. A set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time, a game stop state (until the reset operation is performed) when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, after completion of a state advantageous to the player, such as at the end of RT3 described later) A stop switch 36a for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function to be controlled in a state in which the progress of the game is controlled), automatic settlement processing when a predetermined condition is satisfied (the medal stored as credit is determined by the player's operation) Automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function that is controlled by the settlement (returning process), and the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 , A flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either a hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, or a medal payout exit 9 side, which is provided inside the housing 1a, is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4. A medal selector (not shown) having an insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that has flowed down to the hopper tank 34a, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the active line, when a combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the gaming state is shifted according to the combination of symbols. In this embodiment, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 11, when any of the promotion lip, rush-in lip, and fall-off lip is won or a missed out is derived, the replay probabilities of RT 1 to 3 are different. It is configured to shift to a corresponding gaming state.

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 75 ms (milliseconds) only at the time of CB described later. ) Is set. During 75 ms, a maximum of one frame can be drawn. That is, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols that are displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols that are one frame ahead of the symbols, and the symbols for two frames in total. For this reason, at the time of CB, it becomes possible to win a prize depending largely on the skill of the player.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the payout display 13, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, and the BET. The switch effective LED 21, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected to each other via the power supply board 101. The above-described hopper motor 34b is connected, and these electric components are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 that controls the game, a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in this embodiment) Detects a detection signal input from a random number circuit 42 that generates a random number, a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal having a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101 A switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, a solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, various displays connected to the game control board 40, The LED drive circuit 47 that controls the drive of the LED is supplied to the slot machine 1 When the power source voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, an initialization command is input when the power is turned on or from the main CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 for providing a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when not performed, and various other devices and circuits are mounted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The effect control board 90 is connected to effect devices such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) disposed on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above. These effect devices are driven based on control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. In addition, an effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. In addition, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the number of display games in a region different from the region where the effect screen is displayed (for example, the upper right corner of the entire display region of the liquid crystal display 51). Hereinafter, the number of games updated and displayed as the game is consumed is referred to as “display game number”. As will be described later, the update of the number of displayed games includes a normal update and a special update. The normal update is an update that increases the number of displayed games by 1 when one game is consumed, while the special update is an update that increases the number of displayed games by 2 or more even though only one game is consumed. In the present embodiment, the minimum value (initial value) of the displayed number of displayed games is “1”, and the maximum value is “1000”. Further, when the number of displayed games reaches the number of reached games described later, the number of displayed games returns to 1 (initialized).

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

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED55 are illustrated as an effect device, an effect device is not limited to these, For example, it drives mechanically. A display device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the rendering device.

  The effect control board 90 is configured by a microcomputer including a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d like the main control unit 41. The effect control board 90 performs drive control of the sub-control unit 91 that controls the effect, the display control circuit 92 that controls the display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, the effect LED 52, and the reel LED 55. An LED output circuit 93, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, A switch detection circuit 96 that detects a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1, and indicates that when a voltage drop is detected. The power failure detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to the sub CPU 91a and other circuits are mounted. To have. Sub CPU91a receives the command transmitted from game control board 40, performs various control for performing an effect, and controls each part of the control circuit mounted in effect control board 90 directly or indirectly. .

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

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a performs control to store the current display game number data in the RAM 91c, and the display control circuit 92 performs the display game based on the display game number data stored in the RAM 91c. The display game number specified from the number data is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Each time the display game number is subjected to the normal update control or the special update control, the sub CPU 91a reflects the performed update control on the display game number data stored in the RAM 91c, while displaying the display control circuit. 92 displays on the liquid crystal display 51 the display game number specified from the display game number data reflecting the update control. The display game number data is stored in the RAM 91c.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 uses the RAM 41c when activated with the setting key switch 37 turned on, when a RAM abnormal error has occurred, when the predetermined gaming state has ended, and when activated with the setting key switch 37 turned off. When the data is not destroyed, when the five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initialization that are initialized in different areas are performed according to each initialization condition.

  Next, various control contents executed by the main control unit 41 in the present embodiment will be described below.

[Startup processing (main)]
When the system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 49, the main control unit 41 performs the startup process (main) shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control unit 41 first initializes the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, etc. (Sa2), and then initializes the values of the I register and IY register (Sa3). ). By the initialization of the I register and the IY register, the address of the interrupt table to be referred to when an interrupt occurs is set in the I register, and the reference address for referring to the storage area of the RAM 41c is set in the IY register. . These values are fixed values and are always initialized at startup.

  Next, access to the RAM 41c is permitted (Sa4), and RAM parities of all storage areas (including unused areas and unused stack areas) of the RAM 41c are calculated (Sa5).

  In step Sa6, it is determined whether or not the RAM parity calculated in step Sa5 is zero. If the power interruption interrupt processing (main) is normally performed, the RAM parity should be 0. If the RAM parity is not 0 in the step of Sa6, the data stored in the RAM 41c is not normal. In this case, after executing the initialization 1 for initializing all the storage areas except the used stack area and the important work among the storage areas of the RAM 41c (Sa19), whether or not the setting key switch 37 is turned on. (Sa20), if the setting key switch 37 is on, a setting changing command is generated (Sa16), and the generated setting changing command is stored in the command buffer (Sa17). The main control unit 41 to be described permits the interruption of the timer interrupt process (main) executed at regular intervals (0.56 ms interval) (Sa18) Setting change processing for such changes of the winning probability, i.e. shifts to the setting change condition. Then, when the setting change process ends, the process proceeds to the game process shown in FIG.

  If the setting key switch 37 is OFF in the step of Sa20, an error code indicating RAM abnormality is set in the register (Sa21), an error command indicating RAM abnormality is generated (Sa22), and the generated error command is stored in the command buffer. Stored (Sa23), the main control unit 41 described with reference to FIGS. 7 to 8 permits interruption of the timer interrupt process (main) executed at regular intervals (interval of 0.56 ms) (Sa24), and an error occurs. The process shifts to the RAM abnormal error state. Then, for example, when the RAM abnormal error state is canceled by operating the reset / setting switch 38 by a game store clerk, the process proceeds to the game process shown in FIG.

  If the RAM parity is 0 in step Sa6, it is further determined whether or not the destructive diagnosis data is normal (Sa7). If the power interruption process (main) is performed normally, the data for destruction diagnosis should be set, and if the data for destruction diagnosis is not normal in step Sa7 (the data for destruction diagnosis is stored when power is interrupted) In the case other than 5A (H), the data in the RAM 41c is not normal, so the process proceeds to step Sa19 to execute initialization 1, and then the setting key switch 37 is turned on in step Sa20. For example, the processing of Sa16 to Sa18 described above is performed, and the setting change processing, that is, the setting change state is entered. If the setting key switch 37 is off in the step of Sa20, the above-described processing of Sa21 to Sa24 is performed, and the process shifts to an error processing, that is, a RAM abnormal error state. Then, when the RAM abnormal error state is canceled, the game process shown in FIG. 6 is started.

  If it is determined in step Sa7 that the destructive diagnosis data is normal, the data in the RAM 41c is normal, and therefore the destructive diagnosis data is cleared (Sa8). After performing initialization 3 for initializing the used stack area (Sa9), it is determined whether the setting key switch 37 is on (Sa10). If the setting key switch 37 is on, the above-described Sa16 to Sa18 Processing is performed, and the setting change process, that is, the setting change state is entered. When the setting change process is completed, the process proceeds to the game process shown in FIG.

  If the setting key switch 37 is OFF in the step of Sa10, each register is restored to the state before power interruption, that is, the state saved in the stack (Sa11), a return command is generated (Sa12), and the command buffer (Sa13), the main control unit 41 described in FIGS. 7 to 8 permits the interruption of the timer interruption process (main) executed at a constant interval (interval of 0.56 ms) (Sa14), Return to the process that was last executed before the power interruption. If any of the processes in the game process shown in FIG. 8 has been performed before the power interruption, the process of S1 to S6 of the game process is based on the value of the program counter (PC) returned in Sa11. Returning to the processing that was performed before the power interruption. Also, for example, if any of the timer interrupt processing shown in FIGS. 7 to 8 is performed before power interruption, based on the value of the program counter (PC) restored in Sa11, Of the processes of the timer interrupt process Sk1 to Sk26, the process returns to the process performed before power interruption.

[Game processing]
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the main control unit 41 after the setting change process.

  In the game process, a BET process (Sd1), an internal lottery process (Sd2), a reel rotation process (Sd3), a winning determination process (Sd4), a payout process (Sd5), and a game end process (Sd6) are sequentially executed. When the end-time process ends, the process returns to the BET process again. In the BET process in the step of Sd1, the process waits in a state where a bet number can be set, and a process for starting a game when a specified number of bets is set according to the gaming state and the start switch 7 is operated is executed. . In the BET process, as a process for starting the game, when the start switch 7 is operated, an output command for instructing output of a medal IN signal for the number of medals used for the set bet number is set in the RAM 41c. To do.

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

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment wins when all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped and a combination of symbols called “comb” is arranged on the activated effective line. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the gaming state, but it can be broadly 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. A game combination and a CB combination capable of winning a CB are included. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role.

  In the internal lottery process in the step of Sd2, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is allowed based on the internal lottery random value latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in the step of Sd1. Process. In the internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 based on each lottery result.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the reel rotation process in the step of Sd3, the process of rotating each reel 2L, 2C, 2R and the operation of the corresponding reel 2L, 2C, 2R in response to the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R detected by the player are detected. A process for stopping the rotation is executed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels for which the stop operation has not yet been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started. And the control for stopping the display result on the corresponding reel is performed on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. 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 the present embodiment, the control for stopping the display result on the corresponding reel is performed on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected, but the rotation of the reel is started. Then, 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. It may be. In this case, since the reels are stopped without the player's operation, for example, even when any winning combination is won, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any winning combination.

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

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

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

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

  In the winning determination process in the step Sd4, when it is determined in the step Sd3 that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, the winning is determined according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C, and 2R. A process of determining whether or not it has occurred is executed. In Sd4, when the display result accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped, the RT flag and the CB flag are updated to values for specifying the gaming state according to the display result. Thereby, it is possible to shift to a gaming state according to the display result.

  In the payout process in step Sd5, when it is determined in step Sd4 that a winning has occurred, processing such as adding credits and paying out medals is performed based on the number of payouts corresponding to the winning. In the payout process, an output command for instructing output of a medal OUT signal for the number of medals given to the player by adding credits and paying out medals is set in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41.

  In the game end process in the step of Sd6, a process of setting a gaming state in preparation for the next game is executed.

  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 a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout end command, to the sub control unit 91. A plurality of types of commands including a game state command, a standby command, a stop command, an error command, a return command, a setting change command, a setting confirmation command, and an operation detection command are transmitted. These commands are temporarily stored in a command transmission buffer provided in a special work in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and executed in the timer interrupt processing (main) shown in FIGS. In (Sk16), it is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91.

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

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

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

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag and the type of the internal winning flag that has been established, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Further, since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the start switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command. For example, when receiving the internal winning command, the sub-control unit 91 updates the number of displayed games, assuming that the game in which the start switch 7 is operated is started. As described above, the update includes a normal update and a special update described later.

  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. Since the reel starts to rotate in response to the operation of the start switch 7 performed after setting the betting amount, it can be detected that the game is started by operating the start switch 7 by the reel rotation start command.

  The reel stop command indicates whether the reel to be stopped is any one of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, and the stop number of the reel to be stopped (that is, the first stop, the second stop, the second reel 3 is a command that can specify the stop operation position area number of the corresponding reel and the stop position area number of the corresponding reel, and stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel is performed. Sent every time. Since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Timer interrupt processing (main)]
FIGS. 7 and 8 are flowcharts showing the control contents of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 by interrupting and executing the activation process and the game process at regular intervals (0.56 ms interval). Note that other interrupts are automatically prohibited during the execution period of the timer interrupt process (main).

  As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, in the timer interrupt process (main), first, the register in use is saved in the stack area (Sk1).

  Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sk2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process in the step of Sk2, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sk3). If the power interruption flag is not set, the process proceeds to Sk4 and the power interruption flag is set The process proceeds to a power interruption process (main) described later.

  In step Sk4, port input processing for inputting detection data of various switches from the input port is performed.

  Next, the branch counter for identifying the timer interrupt to be executed in the timer interrupt process (main) is advanced by 1 from the four types of timer interrupts 1 to 4 (Sk5). In this embodiment, the timer interrupt 1 is a branch process during a timer interrupt that controls the motor to control the start of the reel. Specifically, the processes from Sk9 to Sk11, such as a reel start process described later. Is done. Timer interrupt 2 is branch processing during timer interrupt that performs LED display control, time counter update, door open / close status monitoring, control signal output control, command and external output signal update, etc. Specifically, the processes of Sk12 to Sk17 such as the LED dynamic display process described later are performed. The timer interrupt 3 is a branching process during timer interrupt that detects the origin passage of the reel, monitors the switch input, and reads out the random number value. Processing of Sk20 to Sk22 such as time processing is performed. The timer interrupt 4 is a branching process during a timer interrupt that detects the input of a stop switch and performs reel stop control. Specifically, the processes of Sk23 to Sk25, such as a stop switch process described later. Is done. In the step of Sk5, 1 is added when the branch counter value is 0 to 2, and is updated to 0 when the counter value is 3. That is, the branch counter value loops in the order of 0 → 1 → 2 → 3 → 0... Each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed.

  Next, the branch counter value is referenced to determine whether it is 2 or 3, that is, timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 (Sk6). If it is not timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4, that is, timer interrupt In the case of 1 or timer interrupt 2, it is checked whether the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are started or whether they are rotating at a constant speed, and whether the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are started or are rotating at a constant speed. For example, the motor phase signal output process for outputting the phase signal data changed in the motor step process of Sk10 described later and the phase signal data changed in the final stop process of Sk24 described later is executed (Sk7).

  Next, referring to the counter value for branching, it is determined whether or not it is 1, that is, timer interrupt 2 (Sk8). If it is not timer interrupt 2, that is, timer interrupt 1, the reel motor Reel starting process (Sk9) for controlling the step time interval when starting 32L, 32C, 32R, motor step process (Sk10) for changing phase signal data of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, reel motors 32L, 32C After the stop of 32R, motor phase signal standby processing (Sk11) for changing the phase signal to one-phase excitation after a predetermined time has been sequentially executed, and then the process proceeds to step Sk25.

  In the case of timer interrupt 2 in the step of Sk8, LED dynamic display processing (Sk12) for dynamically lighting various indicators, and output processing of control signals and the like for outputting data such as lighting signals of various LEDs to the output port (Sk13), a time counter update process (Sk14) for updating various time counters, a door monitoring process (Sk15) for monitoring the detection state of the door open detection switch 25, a door command transmission request, etc., set in the command buffer A command transmission process (Sk16) for transmitting various commands such as a setting change command, a return command, and an error command to the sub-control unit 91 and an external output signal update process (Sk17) for updating the external output signal are sequentially executed, and then Sk25. Go to the step.

  If it is timer interrupt 3 or timer interrupt 4 in the step of Sk6, it is further determined by referring to the counter value for branching whether it is 3, that is, timer interrupt 4 (Sk18). If it is not interrupt 4, that is, if it is timer interrupt 3, the passing of the origin of the rotating reels 2L, 2C, 2R (pass of the reel reference position) is checked, and the occurrence of a reel rotation error is detected and stopped. Check if the preparation is complete (whether the stop preparation completion code is set). If the stop preparation is complete and the motor is rotating at a constant speed, operate the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel. Processing to pass through origin (Sk20), switch input determination processing (Sk21) for determining whether or not the detection state of switches has changed, operation detection command transmission request, etc. After executing random number reading process to be stored in the random number storing work the (SK22) sequentially reads numeric data from Staphylococcus R1D, the process proceeds to step Sk26.

  If the timer interrupt is 4 in the step of Sk18, the stop stored in the work on the stop reel is stored when the stop operation position is stored in the work on the stop reel in accordance with the detection of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. The stop position is determined from the operation position, the stop switch process (Sk23) for calculating the number of steps after which the stop should be performed, and the number of steps until the stop calculated in the stop switch process is counted. A stop process (Sk24) for starting braking by two-phase excitation and a final stop process (Sk25) for three-phase excitation after a certain time from the start of braking in the stop process are sequentially executed, and then the process proceeds to step Sk26.

  In the step of Sk26, the register saved in the stack area in Sk1 is restored, and the processing before the interruption is returned.

[Winner, missed out]
FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, the number of payouts / operations, and related information on winning combinations. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a missed outage that is stopped on the active line only when a predetermined small combination is missed.

  In the present embodiment, as a plurality of types of winning combinations, CB which is a CB combination, Lips 1 to 12 which are re-playing combinations, JAC which is a small combination, AT1 to 18, Strawberry, and chances 1 and 2 Is provided.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Game state transition]
FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41. As shown in FIG. 11, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment is controlled by the main control unit 41 to one of four game states (also referred to as RT states) RT0 to RT3.

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

[A lottery target for non-CB, number of judgment values, reel control]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13, the lottery role to be read in the internal lottery during non-CB, the number of determination values of the lottery target role, and the reel control in the game winning the lottery target role will be described. In this embodiment, depending on whether the gaming state is RT0 to RT3, the winning combination and the winning probability thereof are different. In FIGS. 12 and 13, the vertical column shows the names of the lottery target roles that can be read out by internal lottery, and the horizontal column shows the combination of winning combinations for each lottery target role, the gaming state to be drawn, and The contents of reel control are shown.

  The lottery target combination is provided with an internal lottery for only one winning combination and an internal lottery for a plurality of winning combinations at the same time. The internal lottery corresponding to the lottery target combination is shown in the winning combination column.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the internal lottery, when JAC is read out of the lottery object combinations, whether or not the lottery is performed for JAC that is a winning combination corresponding to JAC is performed.

  When the left bell 1 is read out of the lottery object, a winning / failing lottery is performed for all JAC, AT1, AT2, AT3, AT4, AT5, and AT6 that are combinations of winning combinations corresponding to the left bell 1. . Similarly, when the left bell 2 to the right bell 3 are read out of the lottery winning combinations, the winning / losing lottery in which all the combinations of winning combinations shown in FIG. 12 corresponding to the respective lottery winning combinations are collectively performed is performed. . In addition, when a strawberry is read out of the lottery target combination, whether or not the lottery is selected for the strawberry is performed. When the chance 1 is read out of the lottery target combination, a winning / no-win lottery for the chance 1 is performed. When the chance 2 is read out of the lottery object combination, a winning / no-win lottery for the chance 2 is performed. When CB is read out of the lottery object combination, whether or not the lottery is performed for CB is performed.

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

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

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

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

  For example, when any one of the left bells 1 to 3 wins and the first left stop is performed, control is performed so that the JACs of the selected small combination are aligned on the active line and stopped. On the other hand, if one of the left bells 1 to 3 is elected and the first middle stop or the first right stop is performed, one of the winning AT roles is aligned on the active line within the retractable range and stopped. To control. As described above, the AT role is a missed role. Therefore, when each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to any of the winning AT roles, it can win the corresponding AT role, but stops at an appropriate timing. When no operation is performed, a control is performed so that any missing spot shown in FIG. 10 is aligned on the active line and stopped without winning a prize.

  When any one of the middle bells 1 to 3 is elected and stopped for the first time in the middle, control is performed so that the JACs of the elected small roles are aligned on the active line and stopped. On the other hand, if any one of the middle bells 1 to 3 wins and the first left stop or the first right stop, any of the winning AT roles are aligned on the effective line within the drawable range and stopped. To control. When each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to any of the winning AT roles, it can win the corresponding AT role, but stops at an appropriate timing. When no operation is performed, a control is performed so that any missing spot shown in FIG. 10 is aligned on the active line and stopped without winning a prize.

  When any one of the right bells 1 to 3 wins and the first right stop is made, control is performed so that the JACs among the selected small roles are aligned and stopped on the active line. On the other hand, if any of the right bells 1 to 3 wins and the first left stop or the middle first stop, any of the winning AT roles are aligned on the active line within the drawable range and stopped. To control. When each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped at an appropriate timing according to any of the winning AT roles, it can win the corresponding AT role, but stops at an appropriate timing. When no operation is performed, a control is performed so that any missing spot shown in FIG. 10 is aligned on the active line and stopped without winning a prize.

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

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

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

  As described above, in the present embodiment, JAC is determined depending on which of the left bells 1 to 3 is won, which of the middle bells 1 to 3 is won, and which of the right bells 1 to 3 is won. By differentiating the first stop reel for surely winning, it is possible to vary the operation procedure for winning (operating procedure for winning) and avoiding the losing out of the lead. . That is, the left bells 1 to 3, the middle bells 1 to 3, and the right bells 1 to 3 are associated with push orders (hereinafter also referred to as “specific push orders”). In the example of FIG. 12, the specific pushing orders of the left bells 1 to 3, the middle bells 1 to 3, and the right bells 1 to 3 are the first left stop, the first middle stop, and the first right stop.

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

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

  A specific example in which a symbol for winning an AT combination with a high possibility of winning is drawn on the active line and the reel is stopped will be described below. For example, if the first stop made by the player when winning the left bell 1 is the middle first stop, as shown in FIG. 9, any combination included in the left bell 1 is won. In order to do this, it is necessary to pull the “JAC2”, “Bell a”, or “Bell b” onto the effective line to stop the reel. Here, there are more choices for winning a combination of drawing “Bell a” or “Bell b” on the active line than drawing “JAC2” on the active line (for example, if “JAC2” is stopped) There is only one type of combination of “JAC”, but when “Bell a” is stopped, there are three types of winning combinations of “AT1”, “AT2”, and “AT3”). Therefore, when the first stop is the middle first stop, the reel is stopped by drawing a symbol for winning one of the AT roles having a high possibility of winning a prize on the effective line. .

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the winning combination whose advantage differs depending on the pressing order as described above is referred to as a first winning combination, and the winning combination having the same advantage regardless of the pressing order is also referred to as a second winning combination. In the example shown in FIG. 12, the first winning combination at the time of non-CB includes left bells 1 to 3, middle bells 1 to 3, and right bells 1 to 3. In addition, the second winning combination at the time of non-CB includes JAC, strawberry, chance 1, chance 2 and CB.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the winning probability of the left bells 1 to 3 is set to be lower than that of the middle bells 1 to 3 and the right bells 1 to 3. In addition, as described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the game in which the performance state is non-AT, if the first left stop is not performed, the left penalty is imposed by taking a predetermined penalty that is disadvantageous for the player. Designed to stop first. For this reason, although the middle bells 1 to 3 and the right bells 1 to 3 have a higher winning probability than the left bells 1 to 3, the middle bells 1 to 3 and the right bells 1 to 3 are not used during non-AT. When winning, it will be difficult to win JAC reliably. Therefore, even if it is controlled to RT2 during non-AT, it is difficult to maintain the RT2 because the missed outcome is derived with a high probability. On the other hand, when the production state is AT, the stop operation is performed according to the operation procedure according to the navigation production when the left bell 1 to 3, the middle bell 1 to 3, and the right bell 1 to 3 are won. , JAC can be surely won, and falling to RT1 can be avoided.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 13, when the normal lip 1 is read out of the lottery object combinations, a winning / no-win lottery for the lip 1 that is the winning combination corresponding to the normal lip 1 is performed. The table shown in FIG. 13 is also referred to as a non-CB table.

  When the normal lip 2 is read out of the lottery object combination, a winning / no-win lottery is performed for lip 1 and lip 7 which are combinations of winning combinations corresponding to the normal lip 2. Of the lottery winning combinations, when any of the normal lip 3 to 7 lip replies shown in the left column of FIG. 13 is read out, the winnings shown in FIG. 13 corresponding to the respective lottery winning combinations are similarly shown. A winning / failing lottery is performed for all combinations of combinations.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As described above, the specific push order is associated with each of the passage + ascending lip 1 to 4, the passage + turning lip 1 to 3, the passage + bump lip 1 to 3, and the passage lip 1 to 3. Then, as shown in FIG. 13, different types of re-game players (maintenance lip, fall lip, promotion lip, rush-in lip) are won according to the push order, and the RT state changes. Therefore, through + ascending lip 1-4, through + rolling lip 1-3, through + thrust lip 1-3, and chan-up 1-3 can change the RT state depending on the pushing order, and can greatly vary the advantage. It can be said that it is a useful role.

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

  Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 13, the first winning combination at the time of non-CB includes pass + ascending lip 1 to 4, pass + turning lip 1 to 3, pass + tipping lip 1 to 3, and chanlip 1 to 3. included. Further, the second winning combination at the time of non-CB includes the regular lip 1 to 3, the 7-equipped lip, and the 7-off lip.

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

[Game flow]
Here, referring again to FIG. 11, the flow of the game will be described together. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, after the setting change state is completed, the slot machine 1 is controlled to RT0. Since it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state, at RT0, it is not controlled by AT and the navigation effect is not executed. As described above, since the navigation effect is not executed at RT0, it is highly probable that when any of the left bells 1 to 3, the middle bells 1 to 3, and the right bells 1 to 3 is won at RT0. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience that the JAC and the AT combination are missed, the missed line is stopped on the active line, and the missed line is not stopped and is not shifted to RT1 indefinitely. In RT1 to RT3, the game flow is as described below depending on whether or not AT is in progress.

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

  In RT1, the game proceeds to RT2 by winning the promotion lip. In order to win the promotion lip, as shown in FIG. 13, it is necessary to stop the operation procedure for winning one of the pass + promotion lip 1 to 4 and making the promotion lip winning.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Production control of sub-control unit]
Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the effect control board 90 will be described. In addition, about the said effect, the above-mentioned predetermined effect is included.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Next, various control contents executed by the sub-control unit 91 in the present embodiment will be described below.

[Startup processing (sub)]
First, the control content of the startup process (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As illustrated in FIG. 14, the sub control unit 91 performs a start-up process (sub) when a system reset signal is input from the reset circuit 95.

  First, the sub-control unit 91 initializes the built-in device, peripheral IC, interrupt mode, stack pointer, and the like (Sn1), and then permits access to the RAM 91c (Sn2). Next, it is determined whether or not the return command generated in Sa12 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 7 is received from the main control unit 41 (Sn3). If the return command has not been received, it is determined whether or not the setting changing command generated in Sa16 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 7 has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sn4). When a setting change command is received, a setting reception command flag indicating that the setting change command has been received is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Sn5).

  When a return command is received or when a setting change command is received, it is determined whether there is backup data in the RAM 91c. Whether or not there is backup data in the RAM 91c is confirmed by, for example, whether or not there is a backup flag set in the RAM 91c in the power interruption process described later (Sn6). If the backup flag is not set in the step of Sn6, initialization of the RAM 91c is executed (Sn13). On the other hand, if it is determined in Sn6 that the backup flag is set, the data in the RAM is normal and the backup flag is cleared (Sn7).

  When the backup flag is cleared in step Sn7, the RAM parity of all storage areas of the RAM 91c is calculated (Sn8). In the Sn9 step, it is determined whether or not the RAM parity calculated in the Sn8 step is zero. If the RAM parity is not 0 in the step of Sn9, initialization of the RAM 91c is executed (Sn13).

  In the step of Sn9, if the RAM parity is 0, it is determined whether or not the setting change command reception flag is stored in the RAM 91c (Sn10).

  If the setting change command reception flag is stored in the RAM 91c, the RAM 91c is initialized (Sn13). When the command change flag during setting change is not stored in the RAM 91c, the return process is executed based on the backed up data (Sn11). If it is determined in step Sn4 that the setting change command has not been received, whether or not the error command generated in Sa22 of the startup process (main) in FIG. 7 has been received from the main control unit 41. Is determined (Sn14). If it is determined that an error command has been received, the process proceeds to step Sn15 to initialize the RAM 91c, and error processing is performed (Sn16). In the error process, an error notification is made. For example, when the error state is canceled by operating the reset / setting switch 38 by a game clerk, the error notification is terminated and the original state is restored. If it is determined that an error command has not been received, that is, if a setting change command, a return command, and an error command have not been received, initialization of the RAM 91c is executed (Sn13).

[Timer interrupt processing (sub)]
Next, timer interrupt processing (sub) executed by the sub control unit 91 (CPU 91c) at intervals of 1.12 seconds based on the count value of the internal clock will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 15, in the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 first saves the register in use to the stack area (Sp1). Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sp2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process in the step of Sp2, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is set (Sp3). If the power interruption flag is set, the process proceeds to a power interruption process (sub). In the power interruption process (sub), the backup flag used in the determination of Sn6 in the startup process (sub) shown in FIG. 14 is set after the backup data is created, or used in the determination of Sn9 in the startup process (sub) shown in FIG. The checksum is calculated by calculating the exclusive OR of the backup data.

  If the power interruption flag is not set, command analysis processing is executed (Sp4). In the command analysis process, it is determined whether or not a command is stored in the command buffer. If the command is stored in the command buffer, the command is acquired from the command buffer. And the process according to the acquired command is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the number of games specified from the display game number data (count value of a game number counter described later) transmitted to the liquid crystal display 51 (that is, the number of display games displayed on the liquid crystal display 51) is When the determined number of reached games is reached, a predetermined privilege is granted. The predetermined privilege means that the AT is always won as shown in the fifth AT lottery condition of FIG.

  Then, in the step of Sp5, a reaching game number determination process for determining the reaching game number is executed (Sp5).

  In the step of Sp6, update control for updating the number of displayed games, such as normal update control for updating the value of the display game number counter that counts the number of games that can be displayed as the number of displayed games per game, etc. The related process is executed (Sp6). In the present embodiment, in addition to the normal update control, special update control for updating the value of the display game number counter at least two games at a time by the operation of the effect switch 56 is executed. In the process of Sp6, when a strawberry is won, the number of games that can be updated when executing the special update control is stored in the stored game number counter as the stored game number. The number of stored games is subtracted when executing the special update control and added to the display game number counter, and the display game number is updated.

  Hereinafter, updating the number of games by two or more by the special update control is also referred to as “special update”. In addition, as described above, when the number of displayed games reaches the number of reached games based on the count value of the display game number counter updated by the normal update control or the special update control, a predetermined privilege (AT winning) is given. Is done.

  Further, the number of displayed games is not updated to the number of games exceeding the number of reached games even when special update control is performed. In this way, by preventing the current number of displayed games from exceeding the number of reached games, the unreasonableness that the current number of displayed games does not reach the number of reached games can be eliminated.

  In the present embodiment, when the number of stored games is set in the stored game number counter by winning a strawberry, when the effect switch 56 is operated, special update control is performed to update the number of displayed games. At the same time, an update effect is executed when the number of displayed games is updated.

  Then, in the step of Sp7, in executing the update effect, an update effect preparation process for executing a process for preparing the update effect is executed in the previous stage (Sp7).

  In the step of Sp8, an update effect execution process for performing an update effect is executed (Sp8).

  In the step Sp9, an effect interruption flag control process for setting or clearing an effect interruption flag indicating that execution of the update effect is interrupted is executed (Sp9). The production interruption flag is set when the number of displayed games belongs to the high zone, and the production interruption flag is cleared when the number of displayed games belongs to the low zone. Therefore, the update effect is not executed in the high zone, but is executed in the low zone.

[Achieved game number determination processing]
Next, the reached game number determination process executed in the timer interruption process (sub) of FIG. 15 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the reached game number determination condition is satisfied (Sf1). The reaching game number determination condition is a condition that is satisfied when the AT game is completed. If the reaching game number determination condition is not satisfied (N in Sf1), the process ends. When the reaching game number determination condition is satisfied (Y in Sf1), the reaching game number is determined by lottery with reference to the game number table shown in FIG. 17 (Sf2).

[Game number table]
Here, the game number table for determining the number of reached games used in Sf2 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the game number table for determining the number of reached games, the allocation rate is assigned to each of the game numbers that are multiples of 10 up to 10 to 1000 as candidate candidate game numbers to be determined as the number of reached games. , For each set value. The game number table is stored in advance in the ROM 91b. FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating a case where the reaching game number candidates are further divided into 100 games for convenience when describing the game number table. As shown in FIG. 17, in this embodiment, each division out of every 100 games is referred to as a “zone”. A “zone” is a range in which a predetermined number of consecutive games are divided into a plurality. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the predetermined range is 1-1000 games and the plurality is 10 games. That is, in this embodiment, 1 to 1000 games are classified into 10 zones, and the range of each zone is 1 to 100, 101 to 200,. In addition, the zone number is used to refer to each of the zones. For example, the number of a zone having a range of 1 to 100 is “1”, and such zone is hereinafter referred to as “zone 1”. The predetermined range is a range from the minimum value (= 1) to the maximum value (= 1000) displayed as the number of display games on the liquid crystal display 51 as described above.

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

  In addition, a zone in which the distribution total rate is equal to or higher than a predetermined value (here, 10%) is referred to as a “high zone”, and a zone in which the total distribution rate is less than the predetermined value is referred to as a “low zone”. Also, in the game number table of FIG. 17, the distribution ratio of the number of candidate reached games is set so that the “low zone” and the “high zone” alternate. The reason why the “low zone” and the “high zone” are alternately set will be described later.

  In addition, the game number table of the present embodiment is set so that the allocation rate of each zone differs for each set value. As described above, since the probability of determining the number of reached games differs for each set value, the interest of the game can be improved. Note that, as described above, FIG. 17 is shown for convenience, and the number-of-games table actually stored in the ROM 91b is the number of candidate reached games and the distribution rate determined for the number of candidate reached games. is there.

  Next, the reason why the number-of-games table in FIG. 17 is set so that the high zone and the low zone are alternately repeated will be described. Since the game number table is set in this way, the number of games reached is displayed since the range of the number of games in the high zone is displayed after displaying the maximum number of games in the range of the number of games in the low zone. This is because the player can have a sense of expectation that approaches the point.

  Next, the reason why the distribution value and the distribution total value in the zone 5 of the setting values 4 to 6 in FIG. 17 are 0% will be described. Until the number of displayed games reaches the number of reached games, the player cannot grasp the number of reached games, but when the number of displayed games reaches the number of reached games, the player is notified that the AT has been won. The number of games reached can be grasped. In the example of FIG. 17, if the number of displayed games reaches the number of reached games when the number of reached games belonging to the zone 5 (for example, 420) is determined, the player has reached 420 games. It is possible to grasp that the current setting value is 1 to 3 indirectly. In this way, by providing a zone in which the distribution value and the distribution total value are 0% at a specific setting value, the player can indirectly grasp the setting value, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Can be improved.

[Update control related processing]
Next, an update control related process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) of FIG. 15 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an internal winning command is received from the main control unit 41 (Sb1). If the internal winning command has not been received (N in Sb1), the process ends. When the internal winning command is received (Y in Sb1), it is determined whether or not the strawberry is won (Sb2).

  When the strawberry is not won (N in Sb2), normal update control is executed (Sb6). Specifically, since the internal lottery is performed once when the start switch 7 is operated after setting the number of bets, the internal winning command is received when one game is consumed. Therefore, in the normal update control, 1 is added to the count value of the display game number counter that becomes the display game number data when the internal winning command is received. Thereby, in normal update control, the number of displayed games is updated by one game per game. The sub-control unit 91 updates the display game number so that 1 is added to the display game number when the normal update control is performed.

  When the number of displayed games reaches the reached number of games when the number of displayed games is updated by performing the normal update control, the sub-control unit 91 sets an AT flag indicating that it is AT to a predetermined value in the RAM 91c. The information is stored in the area, and AT confirmation notification indicating that the AT has been won is performed. The AT confirmation notification is performed, for example, by displaying a message or an image indicating that from the liquid crystal display 51. The AT confirmation notification is ended when the next game is started, and AT is started together with the start of the next game.

  If the strawberry is won (Y in Sb2), a special update game number determination process is executed (Sb3). In the special update game number determination process, the special update game number determination table is referred to, and the number of special update games, which is the number of games updated by the special update control, is determined by lottery. In the table for determining the number of special update games, a distribution rate is determined for each set value for each of the game numbers that are multiples of 10 to 10 to 1000 as candidate special update game numbers to be determined as the number of special update games. ing.

  Regarding the special update game number determination table, a plurality of special update game number determination tables corresponding to the zone to which the set value, the reached game number, and the current display game number belong are stored in the ROM 91b in advance. The sub-control unit 91 reads the special update game number determination table corresponding to the zone to which the set value, the reached game number, and the current display game number belong from the plurality of special update game number determination tables. The number of special update games is determined with reference to the special update game number determination table.

  Next, the number of games determined in the special update game number determination process is added to a stored game number counter provided separately from the display game number counter. Note that special update control is performed when the update effect execution process of FIG. 20 is executed, and the count value of the stored game number counter is added to the display game number counter. Thus, when the special update control is executed, unlike the normal update control, the number of display games is updated two or more at a time by the operation of the effect switch 56. After adding the number of games to the stored game number counter, an update effect start flag indicating that an update effect is to be started is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c, and the process ends (Sb5).

  As will be described later, the update effect is interrupted in the high zone, but when the update effect is interrupted (that is, when the update effect start flag and the update effect execution flag are already set) When winning, the process of Sb5 is omitted and only Sb4 is executed. As a result, if the strawberry is won when the update effect is interrupted, the number of special update games is added.

[Update production preparation process]
Next, the update effect preparation process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) in FIG. 15 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the update effect start flag is set by the process of Sb5 of FIG. 18 (Sc1). If the update effect start flag is not set (N in Sc1), the process ends.

  When the update effect start flag is set (Y in Sc1), it is determined whether or not the effect interruption flag indicating that the execution of the update effect is interrupted by the process of Sg3 in FIG. 21 is set (Sc2). . If the production interruption flag is set (Y in Sc2), the process ends. That is, the process is terminated when the vehicle is in the high zone.

  When the production interruption flag is not set (N in Sc2), that is, in the low zone, it is determined whether or not the third stop is performed based on the reel stop command from the main control unit 41 (Sc3). . If the third stop has not been performed (N in Sc3), the process ends. When the third stop is performed, an effect start display indicating that the update effect is started is performed from the liquid crystal display 51 (Sc4). Further, an operation instruction display for prompting the operation of the effect switch 56 is performed from the liquid crystal display 51 (Sc5).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a cancel operation (in this embodiment, the operation of the effect switch 56) for canceling the execution of the update effect has been performed (Sc6). If a cancel operation has been performed (Y in Sc6), the update effect start flag is cleared and the process ends (Sc8). If the cancel operation has not been performed (N in Sc6), the update effect start flag is cleared (Sc7), and an update effect execution flag indicating that the update effect is to be executed is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c and the process is performed. The process ends (Sc9).

  In the process of Sc6, whether or not the cancel operation has been performed is determined by whether or not the cancel operation has been performed during the predetermined time after the operation instruction display is performed. Further, the cancel operation may be performed by a cancel operation switch, or may be performed at the same time when other operations (such as betting number setting and start switch operation) are performed. In this embodiment, an example in which the presence / absence of execution of the update effect is selected based on the presence / absence of the cancel operation is provided. However, a switch that can select whether or not to execute the update effect may be provided.

[Update effect execution processing]
Next, the update effect execution process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) in FIG. 15 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the effect switch 56 has been operated (Se1). If the effect switch 56 is not operated (N at Se1), the process is terminated.

  When the effect switch 56 is operated (Y in Se1), it is determined whether or not an effect interruption flag indicating that the execution of the update effect is interrupted by the process of Sg3 in FIG. 21 is set (Se2). If the production interruption flag is set (Y in Se2), the process is terminated. That is, the process is terminated when the vehicle is in the high zone. When the production interruption flag is not set (N in Se2), that is, in the low zone, it is determined whether or not the update production execution flag is set by the process of Sc9 in FIG. 19 (Se3). If the update effect execution flag is not set (N in Se3), the process ends.

  When the update effect execution flag is set (Y in Se3), the number of games until the low zone is ended is set in the stored game number counter based on the count value of the display game number counter. It is determined whether or not the number of games is less than or equal to (Se4).

  When the number of games until the end of the low zone exceeds the number of stored games (N in Se4), the count value of the display game number counter is updated so that the total number of stored games is reflected in the display game number counter. Special update control is executed (Se5). Specifically, all the count values of the stored game number counter are subtracted until 0, and all the count values subtracted from the stored game number counter are added to the count value of the display game number counter.

  And the update effect of the aspect in which the display game number for the number of storage games is updated at once is performed (Se6). Specifically, for example, when the number of stored games is 50 and the number of displayed games is 110, the update effect is executed so that the number of displayed games changes from 110 to 160 games. In the update effect, not only the number of display games is simply updated, but also an effect that gives a sense of expectation that the number of display games will be updated due to the appearance of a unique character or the output of sound.

  Since the number of games until the end of the low zone exceeds the number of stored games, the game remains in the low zone even after the display game number is updated. Next, the update effect execution flag is cleared, and the process ends (Se7).

  On the other hand, if the number of games until the end of the low zone is less than or equal to the number of stored games (Y in Se4), whether or not there is the number of games reached among the number of games until the end of the low zone Is determined (Se8).

  When there is the number of games reached (Y in Se8), special update control is performed to update the count value of the display game number counter so that the number of games up to the number of games reached among the number of stored games is reflected in the display game number counter. Execute (Se9). Specifically, a count value corresponding to the number of games up to the number of games reached is subtracted from the count value of the stored game number counter, and all count values subtracted from the stored game number counter are added to the count value of the display game number counter. .

  And the update effect of the aspect in which the display game number is updated at once to the number of reached games is executed (Se10). Specifically, for example, when the number of stored games is 100, the number of displayed games is 110, and the number of games reached is 150, the number of displayed games is changed from 110 to 150. An update effect is executed. At this time, since the count value for 40 games is subtracted from the number of stored games, the remaining is 60 games. In the update effect, not only the number of display games is simply updated, but also an effect that gives a sense of expectation that the number of display games will be updated due to the appearance of a unique character or the output of sound.

  Then, the update effect execution flag is cleared (Se11), an AT flag indicating that it is AT is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c (Se12), and AT confirmation notification indicating that the AT is won is performed (Se13). The AT confirmation notification is performed, for example, by displaying a message or an image indicating that from the liquid crystal display 51. The AT confirmation notification is ended when the next game is started, and AT is started together with the start of the next game.

  The stored game number counter is also cleared when the update effect execution flag is cleared by the process of Se11. As a result, when shifting to AT, the count value of the stored game number counter is reset and the stored game number returns to zero. However, the present invention is not limited to this embodiment, and the number of stored games may be carried over after the end of AT without clearing the count value of the stored game number counter.

  If there is no number of games reached among the number of games until the end of the low zone (N in Se9), the number of games until the end of the low zone is reflected in the display game number counter. Then, special update control for updating the count value of the display game number counter is executed (Se14). A count value corresponding to the number of games until the low zone ends is subtracted from the count value of the stored game number counter, and the count value subtracted from the stored game number counter is added to the count value of the display game number counter.

  And the update effect of the aspect in which the number of display games is updated at once until the number of games until a low zone is complete | finished is performed (Se15). Specifically, for example, when the number of stored games is 190 and the number of displayed games is 110, the update effect is executed so that the number of displayed games changes from 110 to 200. Thereby, it shifts from the low zone to the high zone. At this time, since the count value for 90 games is subtracted from the number of stored games, the remaining is 100 games.

  If it is determined in Se4 that the number of games until the end of the low zone is the same as the number of stored games, the update effect execution flag is cleared after the processing of Se15, and the processing ends. In addition, when the transition to the high zone is performed by the processing of Se15, the update effect is interrupted, and it is preferable to notify that the transition to the high zone is performed in conjunction with this. Thereby, the player can recognize that it has shifted to the high zone.

  Further, when the update effect execution process shown in FIG. 20 is executed when restarting the interrupted update effect (that is, the effect stop flag is set by moving to the high zone while the update effect is being executed, and the process is transferred to the low zone again. When the production interruption flag is cleared), it is preferable to notify the player that the renewal production will be resumed and to prompt the player to operate the production switch 56. Thereby, the player can immediately execute the special update control when shifting to the low zone, and the number of games played in the low zone can be reduced. Further, it is preferable that the notification that the renewal effect is resumed is made when the betting number is set in the low zone. As a result, when the number of games until the end of the low zone is equal to or greater than the number of stored games, the low zone is ended by the processing of Se18 before the start switch is operated. The game can be started.

  As described above, by performing special update control in the low zone, the number of games played in the low zone is reduced, approaching the high zone following the low zone, or in the high zone without playing the game in the low zone Since the game can be performed, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In addition, when a cancel operation is performed by the player's selection in Sc6 of FIG. 19, the processing of FIG. 20 is not performed, and accordingly, special update control is not performed. Thereby, the player can increase the number of stored games by arbitrary selection, and can enhance the interest of the game.

  Further, after the game in the high zone is completed, the special update control for the number of remaining stored games is performed toward the high zone following the low zone. As a result, the number of games played in the low zone is reduced, approaching the high zone, or a game in the high zone can be performed without playing the game in the low zone, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Moreover, since the update effect is executed in conjunction with the special update control by operating the effect switch 56 by the player, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

[Direction interruption flag control processing]
Next, the production interruption flag control process executed in the timer interruption process (sub) of FIG. 15 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not an effect interruption flag has already been set (Sg1). If the production interruption flag is not set (N in Sg1), it is determined whether or not the zone is a high zone (Sg2). In the case of the high zone (Y in Sg2), the production interruption flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c and the process is terminated (Sg3). If it is not the high zone (N in Sg2), the process is terminated as it is.

  On the other hand, when the production interruption flag is set (Y in Sg1), it is determined whether or not the zone is a low zone (Sg4). In the case of the low zone (Y in Sg4), the effect interruption flag is cleared and the process is terminated (Sg5). If it is not the low zone (N in Sg4), the process is terminated as it is.

  With the above processing, the production interruption flag is set in the high zone, and the production interruption flag is not set in the low zone. Then, when the production interruption flag is set, the update production is not performed, so that the update production is performed only when belonging to the low zone.

[AT-related processing]
Next, AT related processing executed in the timer interrupt processing (sub) in FIG. 15 will be described. The sub-control unit 91 controls the effect state to AT according to the gaming state, and performs AT-related processing for executing the navigation effect.

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

  The number of navigation stocks indicates a period during which the AT can be controlled. By consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks, the game is controlled by the AT until the game is consumed for a predetermined period (for example, 10 games after being controlled by the AT), and the navigation effect can be 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 because the AT is controlled over a longer period.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining an AT lottery table used for AT lottery. The AT lottery condition is established by a combination of the RT state, the AT state, and other conditions such as a winning situation and a game progress situation. The sub-control unit 91 wins the AT according to the winning probability set in the established AT lottery conditions, and when the AT is won, the navigation control is given according to the distribution ratio.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The 4th AT lottery condition is that the strawberry wins when the RT state is RT0-3 regardless of whether it is AT or non-AT, whether it is non-CB or CB It is established when When the 4th AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT is won with a probability of 30%. When the AT is won, the number of navigation stocks given is “1” with a probability of 40% and “2” with a probability of 30%. Furthermore, it becomes “3” with a probability of 20% and becomes “4” with a probability of 10%. Therefore, the expected number of navigation stocks that can be expected to be acquired when the third AT lottery condition is satisfied is (1 × 0.4 + 2 × 0.3 + 3 × 0.2 + 4 × 0.1) × 0.5 = 1. 0.

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

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

  In addition, even if the fourth lottery condition is satisfied by winning the strawberry, the AT may not be won. Even when the AT is not won, the special update control is executed because the special update effect execution condition of Sb2 in FIG. 18 is satisfied. Then, after the special update control is performed, when the number of displayed games reaches the number of games reached, AT is won with a probability of 100%. Therefore, even if the AT lottery after winning the strawberry is not won, the AT is won in a revival manner so that the fun of the game can be improved. When a strawberry is won, there are a plurality of routes: strawberry winning → AT winning, and strawberry winning → special update control → prediction effect → battle effect → AT winning route. Therefore, the expectation when winning a strawberry can be improved, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[AT control processing]
Next, the AT control process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) in FIG. 15 will be described. When the number of navigation stocks of 1 or more is determined in the AT lottery, the sub control unit 91 stores the number of navigation stocks in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The sub-control unit 91 specifies whether to control to AT based on the presence / absence of the number of navigation stocks in the RAM 91c. When the number of navigation stocks remains, and when the number of navigation stocks is further acquired by AT lottery, the number of navigation stocks acquired this time is added to the remaining number of navigation stocks. In the present embodiment, the AT is controlled according to the total number of navigation stocks determined in the AT lottery.

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

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

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

  The sub-control unit 91 starts the control to the AT when the AT flag is identified from the AT flag in RT1 or RT2. Thereby, the navigation effect is executed. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 13, in RT1, there is a higher possibility of a promotion lip winning when winning one of the pass + promotion lip 1 to 4, and as a result, control to RT2 is facilitated. Further, in RT2, the possibility of winning a maintenance lip when winning any of the pass + turn lip 1-3 is increased, and it is possible to avoid winning a fall lip. In addition, when winning one of pass + rush lip 1-3, the possibility of winning the rush lip increases, and as a result, the possibility of shifting to RT3 increases.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Specific examples]
Next, a specific example of the present invention will be described with reference to a timing chart shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 23, it is assumed that the reaching game number determination condition is satisfied, the reaching game number is determined, and the game is started from the first game. Then, it is assumed that 190 games, which are the number of special updated games, are added to the stored game number counter when the 110 games are digested (Sb4 in FIG. 18).

  Since the 110th game belongs to the low zone, the production interruption flag is not set (Sg5 in FIGS. 17 and 21, N in Sc2 in FIG. 19). Therefore, when the third stop is performed, the effect start display of the update effect is made and the operation instruction display of the effect switch 56 is made (Sc4 and Sc5 in FIG. 19).

  Here, since the number of games until the end of the low zone is 90 games and the number of stored games is 190 games, the number of stored games is equal to or more than the number of games until the low zone ends. Therefore, when the player operates the effect switch 56, the number of displayed games is updated until 90 games are subtracted from the stored game number by executing the special update control and the update effect (FIG. 5). 20 Se14 and Se15).

  Thereby, it shifts from the low zone to the high zone without playing the games from the 111th game to the 200th game. Therefore, the player can play the game in the high zone from the 201st game without playing the game in the low zone from the 111th game to the 200th game. At this time, the number of remaining stored games is 100 games.

  Thereafter, 100 games from the 201st game to the 300th game are played in the high zone. Since the 301st game shifts to the low zone (FIG. 17), a notification that the renewal effect is resumed is made when the bet number is set in the 301st game.

  At this time, since the number of games until the end of the low zone is 100 games and the number of stored games is 100 games, the number of stored games is the same as the number of games until the low zone ends. Therefore, when the player operates the effect switch 56, 100 games are subtracted from the stored game number by executing the special update control and the update effect, and the display game number is updated to the high zone (Se14 and FIG. 20). Se15).

  Thereby, it shifts from the low zone to the high zone without performing 100 games from the 301st game to the 400th game. Therefore, the player can play a game in the high zone from the 401st game.

  The timing for resuming the renewal effect is not limited to the time when the betting amount is set in the low zone, but when the third game of the final game in the high zone is stopped, when the start switch is operated after setting the betting amount in the game in the low zone, It is possible to set an appropriate timing such as during operation.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, the operation-related effect process is executed in the above embodiment.

[Operation-related effect processing]
Next, the operation related effect process will be described. The operation-related effect is an effect in which the sub control unit 91 displays a predetermined image (such as a character or a message) on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, the operation-related effects include an operation request effect that requests the player to perform a continuous hit operation or a long press operation, an operation effect that is executed simultaneously with the operation request effect, and corresponds to the operation request effect. It is a production including The continuous hitting operation is an operation of pressing the effect switch 56 a plurality of times, and the long press operation is an operation of continuing the state in which the effect switch 56 is pressed for a predetermined period. In addition, the operation request effect includes an effect requesting the player for a continuous hit operation (hereinafter referred to as “continuous hit request effect”) and an effect requesting the player for a long press operation (hereinafter referred to as “long press request request”). "Direction"). Further, when the midway effect end condition is satisfied during the execution of the operation request effect, the operation request effect ends together with the operation corresponding effect. The production halfway end condition is a condition that is satisfied when, for example, the player performs an operation for starting the next game (for example, an operation of the MAXBET switch 6). Hereinafter, an operation for starting the next game by the player is referred to as a “cancel operation”.

  With reference to FIG. 24, the operation related effect process executed by the sub control unit 91 at a timing related to digestion of one game (for example, at the start of one game or at the end of one game) will be described. FIG. 24 is a flowchart for executing the operation-related effect process.

  As shown in FIG. 24, first, in S510, it is determined whether or not an operation request effect execution condition is satisfied. Here, in the present embodiment, the operation request effect execution condition is a condition established by winning a predetermined lottery. If it is determined that the operation request effect execution condition is not satisfied (NO in S510), the operation related effect process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that the operation request effect execution condition is satisfied (YES in S510), the process proceeds to S520.

  In S520, the operation request effect lottery is executed using the effect lottery table. In the operation request effect lottery, it is determined whether to execute a continuous hit request effect or a long press request effect. FIG. 25 shows an example of the effect lottery table. The effect lottery table is stored in advance in the ROM 91b. The effect lottery table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the effect lottery table shown in FIG. 25, the distribution ratio (decision probability) of the repetitive strike request effect (normal), the repetitive strike request effect (advantage), the long press request effect (normal), and the long press request effect (advantage). ) And the respective distribution ratios are 40%, 10%, 40%, and 10%. In S520, an operation request effect lottery is executed based on these distribution rates. In addition, “normal” and “advantage” in parentheses indicate an effect mode of a continuous hit request effect or a long press request effect, and are hereinafter referred to as a normal mode and an advantageous mode, respectively. The advantageous mode is more than the normal mode in the number of stored games that can be given when the operation request effect is executed (in this variation, the number of stored games is 0 games, 10 games, 30 games, 50 games, 100 games, 150 The rate at which the expected value (selected from among the games) increases is set to be high. Thus, since it is determined whether it is normal or advantageous in the operation request effect lottery, a tension can be given to the player.

  In S530, when it is determined that a continuous hit request effect (continuous hit request effect (normal) or continuous hit request effect (advantage)) is executed (YES in S530), the process proceeds to S540 and a long press request effect (normal). Alternatively, when it is determined that the long press request effect (advantage) is to be executed (NO in S530), the process proceeds to S740.

  In S540, the execution of the operation corresponding effect and the execution of the continuous hit request effect are started in the first effect mode. FIG. 26 is a diagram showing an example of an operation-corresponding effect and a continuous hit request effect. The operation corresponding effect and the repeated hit request effect will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 (A) shows an operation-related effect and a continuous hit request effect in the first effect mode, and FIG. 26 (B) shows an operation-related effect and a continuous hit request effect in the second effect mode. 26A and 26B are effects that are executed by causing the liquid crystal display 51 to display a predetermined image (character or message).

  As shown in FIG. 26A, a person image 514 and a gauge image 516 imitating a predetermined character are displayed as an operation-corresponding effect, and “PUSH!” Is indicated as an operation request effect in the first effect mode. A button image 512 that imitates a button and a message “hit!” (Hereinafter, “hit message”) 513 are displayed.

  Here, in the operation request effect in the operation corresponding effect and the first effect mode, the person image 514 and the button image 512 are displayed so that the person image 514 becomes the background of the button image 512. In other words, the button image 512 is displayed superimposed on the person image 514. Further, the button image 512 is displayed larger than the button image 512 'in the second effect mode described later. Thereby, since the button image 512 can be made conspicuous, the button image 512 can be easily seen by the player, and the player can easily recognize that the effect switch 56 is operated repeatedly. it can. In other words, since the button image 512 is superimposed on the person image 514, the player can watch the button image 512. Note that FIG. 26B will be described later.

  In addition, the color of the button image 512 is determined to be different depending on the normal mode or the advantageous mode. In the present embodiment, red (hatched in FIG. 26) is added to the button image 512 in the advantageous mode, and white (not shown) is added to the button image 512 in the normal mode. Thereby, the player can recognize the effect mode (normal mode or advantageous mode) of the operation request effect by recognizing the color of the button image 512.

  When the process of S540 ends, the process proceeds to S550. In S550, it is determined whether or not a predetermined operation for continuous hitting has been detected. FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining the details of the continuous hitting operation and the long press operation. FIG. 27A is a diagram showing details of the continuous hitting operation. FIG. 27A shows “a detection signal from the effect switch 56”, and FIG. 27A shows “an operation specified by the sub control unit 91”. Show. As for “(a) Detection signal from effect switch 56”, “ON” indicates that a detection signal is output from effect switch 56, and “OFF” indicates that a detection signal is output from effect switch 56. Indicates no. In addition, “ON” indicates that the operation has been specified by the sub-control unit 91 and “OFF” indicates that the operation has been specified by the sub-control unit 91. Indicates no.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in (a), the sub-control unit 91 identifies the first (first) operation as “predetermined operation for repeated hits” among the repeated hit operations (multiple operations). Then, the second and subsequent operations are specified as “specific operation for continuous hitting”. In addition, when the number of detection signals continuously detected by the sub-control unit 91 is less than a predetermined number (10) described later, the operation that outputs the detection signals is performed once in the repeated hitting operation. Identifies the operation.

  In the process at S550, the process is continued until a predetermined operation for continuous hitting is detected (NO at S550). In the process of S550, if the player performs a cancel operation without detecting a predetermined operation for continuous hitting, the operation-related effect ends, and the next game is started. If a predetermined operation for continuous hitting is detected in S550 (YES in S550), the process proceeds to S560. In S560, the effect mode of the repetitive strike request effect is changed from the first effect mode to the second effect mode. FIG. 26 (B) shows a repetitive strike request effect in the second effect mode. In the example of FIG. 26B, the person image 514 is displayed as the background of the button image 512, but the button image 512 is displayed at a position that is not superimposed on the person image 514 as the repeated-hit request effect in the second effect mode. In addition, the button image 512 is displayed smaller than that in the first effect mode. The button image 512 in the second effect mode is referred to as a button image 512 '. Furthermore, in the second effect mode, the continuous hitting message 513 is not displayed. On the other hand, the size and position of the person image 514 as an operation-corresponding effect are not changed.

  The reason why the size and position of the button image 512 is changed by changing the effect mode of the repeated request request effect from the first effect mode to the second effect mode will be described. As described above, in the first effect mode, the button image 512 is enlarged and displayed by superimposing the button image 512 on the person image 514, thereby allowing the player to recognize the button image 512. Make the player clearly understand the operation.

  In addition, the change from the first effect mode to the second effect mode means that the player has performed a predetermined operation (the first operation of the continuous hitting operation in the example of FIG. 27). The fact that the player has performed a predetermined operation can be assumed to be that the player recognizes that the player will perform a continuous hitting operation. When the player recognizes that he / she will perform a continuous hitting operation, when the button image 512 is enlarged and the button image 512 is superimposed on the person image 514 and displayed as in the first effect mode, the person image is displayed. 514 cannot be shown to the player, and the button image 512, which is information that is not necessary for the player, is simply displayed in a large size, which may lead to a decrease in the interest of the game.

  Therefore, in the second effect mode, it is assumed that “the player who has performed the predetermined operation for continuous hitting recognizes that the hitting operation is to be performed, and the player does not need to display the button image 512 so much”, The button image 512 is displayed so as not to be superimposed on the person image 514 and smaller than in the first effect mode. Thus, the person image 514 can be appropriately shown to the player, and the button image 512 is not complicated, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, in the second effect mode, if the button image 512 is not displayed, the player may have a suspicion “whether it is not necessary to perform a continuous hitting operation”, but in the second effect mode of the present embodiment, The button image 512 is displayed in a small size. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize the necessity for the continuous hitting operation, and to prevent such a suspicion from being held.

  In FIG. 26A, the button image 512 is added with red color (hatching), so that the operation request effect is executed in the first effect mode and in the advantageous mode. ), Since the button image 512 is red (hatched), the operation request effect is executed in the second effect mode and in the advantageous mode. Thus, even if it changes from the 1st production mode to the 2nd production mode, an advantageous mode is not changed. Therefore, even if the first effect mode is changed to the second effect mode, the suggestion that “the expected rate of the number of stored games that can be given when the operation request effect is executed is high” is continued. It is possible to prevent the player from overlooking the suggestion.

  Returning to FIG. When the process of S560 is completed, the process proceeds to S570. In S570, it is determined whether or not a specific operation for continuous hitting has been detected. The specific operation for continuous hitting is an operation performed after a predetermined operation for continuous hitting (first operation) as shown in FIG. In other words, in the example of FIG. 27 (a), the operation is the second and subsequent operations among the continuous operation. If a specific operation for continuous hitting is detected in S570 (YES in S570), the process proceeds to S580.

  In S580, the number of granted stored games is drawn using the granted stored game number lottery table, and the number of games determined by the lottery is given.

  As described above, by executing the processing of S580, each time a specific operation is performed by the player, the operation-corresponding effect is updated, and the granted stored game number lottery is executed to give the stored game number. Therefore, the player can be encouraged to actively perform the operation requested in the player operation request effect, and the interest in the operation request effect can be improved.

  When the process of S580 ends, the process proceeds to S590. In S590, the granted storage game number effect is executed, and the operation-related effect is updated. The added storage game number effect of the present embodiment is an effect of causing the liquid crystal display 51 to display the number of games determined and assigned in S580 (not shown in particular). Thereby, the player can grasp | ascertain the number of stored games provided by one specific operation. In addition, regarding the update of the production mode of the operation corresponding effect according to the present embodiment, the color of the flame surrounding the person image 514 in FIG. 26B changes and the color at the left end of the gauge image 516 changes. . In addition, the update of the production mode of the operation corresponding effect according to the present embodiment means that the production mode of the operation corresponding production is updated every specific operation, and the updated operation correspondence production is performed for a predetermined time (for example, 1 second). ) Update that is executed and returns to the original effect mode. For example, when the color of the flame before the specific operation is yellow, the flame color becomes, for example, “yellow → red → yellow” when the specific operation is performed.

  In this way, by updating the operation-corresponding effect, it is possible for the player himself to grasp that the player has performed the specific operation. In addition, when “0” is determined as the number of stored games to be given in the sixth and subsequent granted lottery game number lottery, “0G” is displayed and a message “sorry” is displayed.

  After the process of S590 is completed, the process proceeds to S600. In S600, it is determined whether or not the result of the lottery for the number of granted stored games in S580 is out of place (the number of granted stored games is 0). When it is determined that the result of the lottery of assigned storage games is determined to be out (YES in S600), the process proceeds to S610, and when it is determined that the result of the lottery of granted storage games is not out (NO in S600). ), The process returns to S570.

  In other words, the color of the flame surrounding the person image 514 every time the player repeatedly hits through the loop in S570, S580, S590, and S600 from the start of the repeated hit request effect until the result of the granted stored game number lottery process is lost. In addition, the color of the left end 518 of the gauge image 516 is changed, and the stored game number determined by the lottery of the granted stored game number is displayed and added. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the degree of intervention of the operation for the direct hit request effect for the player.

  In S610, a total number-of-games effect is performed. The total number of granted games effect is an effect of notifying the total value of the number of stored games determined and given by the number of assigned stored games in S580. For example, when the total number of pooled games granted is 200 games, a message such as “Congratulations! 200 games GET !!” is displayed.

  Next, a case where a long press request effect (normal) or a long press request effect (advantage) is determined by the operation request effect lottery in S520 will be described. In addition, the description of the same part as the repeated hit request effect is omitted. In the process of S530, when it is determined that the long press request effect has been executed, the process proceeds to S740.

  In S740, the execution of the operation corresponding effect and the execution of the long press request effect in the first effect mode are started. The long press request effect in the first effect mode is an effect in which the continuous hit message 513 shown in FIG. 26A is replaced with a long press message “Long press !!”. Further, the operation corresponding effect is the same as in FIG. 26A, and the long press request effect in the second effect mode is the same as in FIG. 15B.

  When the process of S740 ends, the process proceeds to S750. In S750, it is determined whether or not a predetermined operation for long press has been detected. FIG. 27B is a diagram showing details of the long press operation, (c) shows “detection signal from effect switch 56”, and (d) shows “operation specified by sub control unit 91”. Indicates. As for “(c) Detection signal from effect switch 56”, “ON” indicates that a detection signal is output from effect switch 56, and “OFF” indicates that a detection signal is output from effect switch 56. Indicates no. In addition, “ON” indicates that the operation has been specified by the sub-control unit 91 and “OFF” indicates that the operation has been specified by the sub-control unit 91. Indicates no.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in (D), the sub-control unit 91 detects the detection signal from the effect switch 56 every predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second) during the long press operation. Is detected. The predetermined time may be any value as long as it is shorter than the operation interval when a general player performs a continuous hitting operation. In the present embodiment, as shown in (D), among the long press operations, the sub-control unit 91 continuously detects a predetermined number (10) (not shown in FIG. 27) of detection signals. Until then, the player's operation is specified as “predetermined operation for long press”, and each time the detection signal after the 11th detection is detected, the operation by the player is specified as “specific operation for long press”. In other words, the predetermined operation for long press is an operation from when the long press operation is performed by the player to when a predetermined period t (1 second (= 10 × 0.1) in this example) elapses. The specific operation for pressing is an operation by the player every time a detection signal is detected after a predetermined operation for long pressing. The predetermined period t is not limited to 1 second, and may be another value. As described above, when the number of detection signals continuously detected by the sub-control unit 91 is less than a predetermined number (10), the sub-control unit 91 operates to output the detection signal. Is identified as one operation of the continuous hitting operations.

  In the process of S750, the process is continued until a predetermined operation for long press is detected (NO in S750). If a predetermined operation for long press is detected in S750 (YES in S750), the process proceeds to S760. In S760, the effect mode of the long press request effect is changed from the first effect mode to the second effect mode (see the description of FIGS. 26A and 26B).

  When the process of S760 ends, the process proceeds to S770. In S770, it is determined whether or not a specific operation for long press has been detected. In S770, if a specific operation for long press is detected (YES in S770), that is, if the player continues to operate the effect switch 56 after the predetermined operation for long press, the process proceeds to S780. Is done.

  In S780, the number of granted storage games is lottery, and the number of games determined by the lottery is awarded.

  When the process of S780 ends, the process proceeds to S790. In S790, the granted storage game number effect is executed, and the operation-related effect is updated. In S800, it is determined whether or not the result of lottery for the number of assigned AT games in S780 is out of place (the number of granted AT games is 0). When it is determined that the result of the lottery of assigned storage games is determined to be out (YES in S600), the process proceeds to S610, and when it is determined that the result of the lottery of granted storage games is not out (NO in S600). ), The process returns to S770.

  In other words, the person image 514 is displayed while the player continues to hold the long press by the loop in S770, S780, S790, and S800 from the start of the long press request effect until the result of the granted stored game number lottery process is lost. The color of the surrounding flame and the color of the left end 518 of the gauge image 516 change, and the number of stored games determined by the lottery of the number of granted stored games is displayed and added. Therefore, it is possible to increase the degree of intervention of the operation for the long press request effect for the player.

  Note that the sub-control unit 91 updates the stored game number counter so that the count value for the number of stored games added is added each time the number of stored games is applied, as in the process of Sb4 in FIG. Then, after execution of the total granted game number effect, an update effect start flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c as in the process of Sb5 of FIG. Thereby, the processing of FIG. 19 and FIG. 20 is performed, special update control is executed, and the number of displayed games is updated.

  As described above, when the operation request effect for requesting the player to perform the continuous hitting operation or the long press operation is executed, the button image is used as the first effect mode in order to make the player appropriately grasp the operation content. 512 is superimposed on the person image 514 and the button image 512 is displayed in a large size. On the other hand, when the player starts a continuous hitting operation or a long press operation, “the player recognizes that the continuous hitting operation or the long press operation is performed, and the player does not need to display the button image 512 so much”. Can be imitated. Therefore, as the second effect mode, the button image 512 is not superimposed on the person image 514, and the button image 512 is displayed smaller than that in the first effect mode. Thereby, the visibility of the person image 514 as an operation corresponding effect can be improved for the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, as the operation request effect, the button image 512 and the continuous hit message 513 (long press message in the case of the long press request effect) are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the person is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the operation corresponding effect. An image 514 and a gauge image 516 are displayed. Therefore, the operation content can be directly recognized by the player.

  In the second embodiment, an example is given in which the number of stored games is given. However, the number of AT games can be given instead of the number of stored games.

  [Effect of this embodiment]

In the present embodiment, when the special update control is performed, a predetermined number of updates are performed so that the number of games played in the low zone is reduced (when Se2 in FIG. 20 is N, the processes of Se5, Se9, and Se14 are performed). portion).
Therefore, by reducing the number of games to be played in the low zone after one timing, the high zone following the low zone is approached, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.
In addition, when a plurality of games are updated, the number of games played in the high zone (that is, the advantageous category range) decreases, and the number of games played in the low zone (that is, the disadvantaged category range) may increase. As a result of reducing the number of games played in the low zone, the ratio of the number of games played in the high zone increases, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the present embodiment, special update control is performed based on the operation of the effect switch 56 (when Sc6 in FIG. 19 is Y, the process of Sc9 is not performed, and Se5 in FIG. 20 becomes N, and Se5 The part where the processing of Se9 and Se14 is not performed).
Therefore, since the player can arbitrarily select whether or not to perform the special update control, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, in the present embodiment, after the game in the high zone is finished, special update control is performed for the number of remaining stored games (the processing of Se5, Se9, and Se14 when Se2 in FIG. 20 is N and Se3 is Y). Part to do).
Therefore, after the game in the high zone is finished, the number of games in the low zone is reduced by updating again the number of unupdated games toward the high zone following the low zone. As you get closer to the high zone where you move again, you can improve the fun of the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, the update effect is executed so that the number of displayed games increases in accordance with the operation of the effect switch 56 (the portion for performing the processes of Se6, Se10, and Se15 when Se1 is Y in FIG. 20). .
Therefore, an update effect is executed in conjunction with the special update control by an operation of the effect switch 56 by the player, so that the interest of the game can be enhanced.

In the present embodiment, as the first effect mode, the button image 512 is superimposed on the person image 514 and the button image 512 is displayed in a large size. On the other hand, when the player starts a continuous hitting operation or a long press operation, the button image 512 is not superimposed on the person image 514 as the second effect mode, and the button image 512 is displayed smaller than that in the first effect mode. (In this example, the portion for performing the processing of S560 and S760 in FIG. 24, the portion shown in FIG. 26).
Therefore, when performing an operation request effect that requests the player to perform a continuous hitting operation or a long press operation, it is possible to cause the player to appropriately grasp the operation content. Further, it is possible to improve the visibility of the person image 514 as an operation corresponding effect for the player, and to improve the interest of the game.

[Modification]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modified examples applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About special update control]
(1) In the above embodiment, the special update control is executed so that the number of displayed games is updated up to the high zone by one operation of the effect switch 56. However, the present invention is not limited to this. The special update control may be executed in a mode different from the above-described embodiment, such as performing the special update control so that the number of displayed games is updated by 1 or a predetermined number per operation. In the case of performing special update control so that the number of displayed games is updated by one or a predetermined number per operation of the effect switch 56, the update effect is terminated when the transition from the low zone to the high zone is performed. It is possible to switch to update control and notify that it has shifted to the high zone. Thereby, the player can recognize that it has shifted to the high zone.
(2) In the above embodiment, the special update control is executed when the cancel operation is not performed by the player. For example, when the player wins a strawberry, the special update control is always executed. The special update control may be executed regardless of whether or not the operation is performed. Further, when there is a number of stored games, special update control may be performed at an arbitrary timing by operating the effect switch 56 in the low zone regardless of whether or not the strawberry is won. Furthermore, when there is a number of stored games, special update control may be performed at an arbitrary timing by operating the effect switch 56 in the high zone regardless of whether or not the strawberry is won. If the special update control can be performed at any timing in the high zone, the number of stored games can be used without continuing the game until the low zone is reached. However, it is possible to eliminate the inconvenience that the game is stopped while the number of stored games remains.
(3) In the above embodiment, the number of specially updated games is stored when winning a strawberry. However, the number of specially updated games is not limited to this. For example, a special update is performed for each game in a special period when a predetermined condition is satisfied The number of specially updated games may be stored at a different timing from the above embodiment, such as determining the number of games and storing the number of specially updated games only during the special period. In addition, when a special period is provided, it is possible to update the number of displayed games by executing an update effect after the special period has elapsed and reflecting the number of games stored during the special period in the number of displayed games. . Thereby, a player's tension can be heightened about the display game number being updated after progress of a special period, and the interest of a game can be improved.
As a specific example when the special period is provided, for example, the special period is set as 10 games. During the special period, each time a game is played, the number of stored games corresponding to the result of the internal lottery is determined from the range of 5 to 300 games and stored. After the special period ends, the effect start display of the update effect and the operation instruction display of the effect switch 56 (the process of Sc4 and Sc5 in FIG. 19) are performed, and the update effect execution of FIG. 20 is performed when the effect switch 56 is operated. Processing is performed and special update control is performed. As a result of performing 10 games in a special period, if 200 games are stored and the number of displayed games is 111 games, the number of displayed games is updated from 111 games to 201 games by operating the effect switch 56. And move to the high zone. Thus, the expectation to increase the number of stored games can be increased by storing the number of stored games over a plurality of games.
(4) In the above embodiment, only the number of games in the low zone is updated, but the number of displayed games may be updated up to the number of games belonging to the high zone following the low zone. As a specific example, whether or not to update the number of displayed games from the number of low zone display games (for example, 150 games) to the number of high zone display games (for example, 230 games) is determined by lottery. When the number of games is updated, the probability can be set so that the probability that the specified number exists in the high zone (the high zone of 201 to 300 games shown in FIG. 17) is high or low. . Thereby, since a player's expectation can be raised about whether the display game number is updated to a high zone, the interest of a game can be raised.
(5) In the above embodiment, when the special update control is performed in the low zone and the number of unrenewed stored games is generated, the special switch is activated when the high zone ends and the effect switch 56 is operated again. Although the update control is performed (see FIG. 20), the sub-control unit 91 automatically performs the special update control when the high zone ends and the special update control is performed again for the number of stored games that have not been updated. You may do it. Thereby, the convenience in a game can be improved.

[About renewal production]
(1) In the above embodiment, the update effect is executed when the effect switch 56 is operated. For example, the update effect is automatically executed even when the effect switch 56 is not operated. For example, the present invention may be applied to a slot machine that executes an update effect when no operation is performed by the player.
(2) In the above embodiment, the update effect and the special update control are executed when the effect switch 56 is operated. However, for example, when the MAXBET switch 6 and the start switch 7 are operated, An update effect or special update control may be performed when an operation other than the switch 56 is performed.
(3) In the above embodiment, the number of displayed games when special update control is performed is performed together with the execution of the update effect, but only the number of display games is updated without accompanying the update effect. It may be.

[Number of displayed games]
In the above-described embodiment, the number of displayed games is updated by numbers. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the number of displayed games is updated by changing the character or background type. You may display and update the number of games.

[About various productions]
(1) In the above-described embodiment, an example in which various effects and notifications are executed by the liquid crystal display 51 has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the speakers 53 and 54, the effect effect LEDs 52, and the rear side (inside) of the reel. Arranged back lamp (for example, reel LED 55), transmissive liquid crystal display disposed on the front side of the reel (liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen), lamp or LED attached to the front door 1b, etc. Various effects and notifications may be performed by means different from the above-described embodiment, such as (effect effect LED 52), vibration of the stop switch, ventilation from the periphery of the stop switch, change in the temperature of the stop switch, and the like.

  (2) Further, various effects and notifications may be performed using a part of a device having other functions (for example, when performing effects using the reel LED 55, the reel LED 55 illuminates the reel from the back side). May be provided with a device that performs only production.

  (3) Moreover, although the example which performs various production | presentation and alerting | reporting only by a screen display was given in the said embodiment, even if it produces various production | presentation and alerting | reporting combining not only this embodiment but the effect of several means. Good.

[About the number of games table]
Below, the modification of the game number table of FIG. 17 is demonstrated.

  (1) The distribution rate for determining the number of games reached is not limited to that shown in FIG. 17, and may be other values. As a result, the total distribution rate for each zone is also shown in FIG. It is not restricted to what was shown in. Also, the range constituting all the zones and the number of zones are not limited to those shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 17, the high zone and the low zone have been described as being alternately set. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the high zone and the low zone may be set in any order. In addition, the number of candidate reaching games included in each zone is not limited to a multiple of 10, and may be other numbers of games. Further, all the numbers of games constituting each zone may be set as the number of candidate reaching games. For example, if it is zone 4, all 301-400 games will be the number of candidate reaching games. In addition, although it has been described that the distribution values of all the candidate reaching games in each zone are the same, the present invention is not limited to this, and the distribution values may be different depending on the number of candidate reaching games in each zone.

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

  (3) In the example of FIG. 17, when the total distribution value of the setting values 4 to 6 is set to 0% in the zone 5, the player reaches when the number of displayed games reaches the number of reached games belonging to the zone 5. Is described as being able to be grasped as any one of the setting values 1 to 3. However, the present invention is not limited to this as long as some of the set values are set. For example, the range of setting values that can be grasped by the player may be other ranges (for example, 2 to 5). In addition, the target that the player can grasp as in the present embodiment may be a specific set value instead of the set value range. For example, in zone 5, the total distribution value is assigned only to setting value 6, and the total distribution value is set to 0% for other setting values 1 to 5. In this way, when the number of displayed games reaches the number of reached games belonging to zone 5, the player can grasp that the current set value is the set value 6. With such a configuration, the player can grasp the set value more clearly, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

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

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

[Number of displayed games]
(1) In the above embodiment, the initial value of the number of displayed games is set to “0”, and the number of displayed games is increased every time the normal update control or special update control is executed. However, the present invention is limited to this. is not. For example, the initial value may be set to “1000” and update control for reducing the number of displayed games may be executed every time the game is consumed. Even in this case, as update control for each game, normal update control for subtracting 1 from the number of displayed games or special update control for subtracting 2 or more is executed.

  With regard to details of such a configuration, the reached game number determination process will be described. First, the game number table referred to in the reached game number determination process is designed such that a high zone and a low zone are provided as shown in FIG. In the reached game number determination process, a game number smaller than the displayed game number is determined as the reached game number.

  (2) In the above embodiment, when the normal update control is executed, the sub CPU 91a updates the count value of the game number counter stored in the RAM 91c to the display game number data added by one game, and the display control circuit 94 displays the number of displayed games based on the count value of the updated game number counter. When the special update control is executed, the sub CPU 91a updates the count value of the game number counter stored in the RAM 91c to the count value of the game number counter added by two or more games, and the display control circuit 94 It has been described that the display game number is displayed based on the updated count value of the game number counter. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when executing the special update control, the sub CPU 91a updates the count value of the game number counter by two games or more to update the display game number by two or more games. When the digest game number data for specifying the number of games actually digested used for determining whether or not the number has been reached is added and updated for one game, and the normal update control is executed, the sub CPU 91a is stored in the RAM 91c. The displayed game number counter is updated to the count value of the game number counter added by one game to update the displayed game number by one, and the digest game number data stored in the RAM 91c is added and updated by one game. May be. That is, the sub CPU 91a stores the digest game number data for specifying the substantially digested game number in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c in addition to the count value of the game number counter for displaying the display game number. In the case of such a configuration, when the actual number of digested games specified from the digested game number data stored in the RAM 91c reaches the reached number of games, a predetermined privilege (AT winning in the embodiment) is given. You may do it.

  (3) In the above embodiment, an example is described in which update control is performed so that the number of displayed games approaches the number of reached games. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and conditions that are advantageous to the player (for example, bonus winning or AT winning) ) Is established, the update control may be performed so that the number of displayed games is far from the number of reached games. Then, it may be suggested that such update control is advantageous to the player. In this way, by performing update control so that the number of displayed games is far from the number of reached games, it is possible to suggest that the player will have an unexpectedness and that it will be advantageous to the player. Can be improved.

  (4) In the above-described embodiment, it has been described that a privilege is granted when the number of displayed games reaches the number of reached games, but is not limited thereto. For example, the “number of display games” described in the embodiment may be set to “the number of times a predetermined condition is satisfied”. The predetermined condition is, for example, a condition established when a predetermined combination (for example, strawberry) is won or won a predetermined number of times. Then, when the “number of times that the predetermined condition is satisfied” reaches the number of times of arrival, a privilege may be given when the task is cleared during a mission effect that presents a so-called task.

  In the case of such a configuration, the condition establishment number specifying data stored in the RAM 91c is updated in response to the establishment of the predetermined condition, and the number of times the predetermined condition is established based on the condition establishment number specifying data (hereinafter referred to as the condition establishment number specifying data). , The number of display establishment times) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, in the arrival number determination process (corresponding to the reaching game number determination process in FIG. 16), the arrival number at which a predetermined privilege is given when the display establishment number reaches is determined. In the arrival number determination process, the arrival number table is referred to. In the arrival frequency table, the candidate arrival game number shown in FIG. 17 is replaced with the candidate arrival number.

  When the predetermined condition is satisfied once, normal update control is performed. The normal update control is control for updating the condition satisfaction number specifying data stored in the RAM 91c to the condition satisfaction number specifying data added once. Further, special update control is executed when the special update effect execution condition is satisfied. Special update control means that the number of times of arrival that is smaller than the current number of display establishments among the number of times belonging to the comparative high zone in the arrival number table is determined as the number of times that the special update destination predetermined condition is satisfied, or is compared in the arrival number table The number of times belonging to the comparative high zone may be determined as the number of times that the special update destination predetermined condition is satisfied with a higher probability than the number belonging to the low zone.

[Regular update control]
In the above embodiment, when the normal update control is executed, the sub CPU 91a updates the count value of the game number counter to the game number data updated for one game, and the display control circuit 92 is increased. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the normal update control is executed, the sub CPU 91a sets the count value of the game number counter to the game number data updated for N (N is an integer of 2 or more and a predetermined number) games. The display control circuit 92 may update and display the increased number of displayed games for N addition. Even if it is such a structure, there can exist an effect similar to this embodiment.

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

  In this case, when the number of games reached is determined, the zone to which the current number of displayed games (that is, the number of displayed games stored in the RAM 91c) belongs (hereinafter referred to as “current zone”). .) Is set so that the number of candidate reached games belonging to a zone in a range smaller than the range (that is, a zone having a smaller zone number than the current zone) is not determined as the number of reached games. As a specific method of the reached game number determination process in this case, for example, the provisional game number is determined with reference to the game number table of FIG. Is added to determine the true number of games reached.

[Expected value of Navistock]
(1) In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, regardless of whether or not the special update control is executed, it is assumed that the AT win is always given when the number of displayed games reaches the number of reached games. The explanation has been made assuming that the expected number of Navistock is the same. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the special update control is executed and the number of displayed games reaches the reached number of games, and when the number of displayed games reaches the reached number of games without executing the special update control, the AT winning The probability or / and the expected value of the given navigation stock may be varied. Hereinafter, the number of navigation stocks to be given will be described, but the AT winning probability is the same idea.

  For example, when the number of displayed games reaches the number of games reached by special update control, the special update control is not executed and only the normal update control is executed, so that the number of display games reaches more than the number of games reached The expected value of Navistock may be increased. In this case, by executing the special update control, it can be suggested that the expected value of the number of navigation stocks to be given is large, and the interest of the game can be improved. Also, when the number of displayed games reaches the number of reached games by executing only the normal update control without executing the special update control than when the number of displayed games reaches the number of reached games by the special update control. The expected value of the navigation stock to which the person is given may be increased. In this case, it takes a lot of medals by increasing the number of games that need to be substantially digested before reaching the number of games reached, but the expected value of the number of Navistock to be granted is large, The interest of the game can be improved.

  (2) Moreover, in the said embodiment, the expected value of the number of navigation stock provided when the number of display games reaches | attains the number of reach | attainment games was demonstrated irrespective of the zone of the number of reach | attainment games. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the expected value of the number of navigation stocks given when the number of displayed games reaches the number of reached games may be made different according to the zone of the number of reached games.

  For example, you may make it increase the expected value of the number of navigation stock provided, so that the distribution total value of the number of reached games is large. In this case, since each zone with different distribution total values can be given an advantageous degree of advantage for the player, the interest of the game can be improved. On the contrary, the expected value of the number of navigation stocks to be given may be increased as the distribution total value is smaller. In this case, the difference in the degree of advantage for each zone having a different distribution total value can be flattened, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the case of such a configuration, the number of games in a zone higher than the expected value of the number of navigation stocks in the current zone may be determined as the number of specific games. Further, the number of games in a zone higher than the expected value of the number of navigation stocks in the current zone is determined as the number of specific games with a high probability than the number of games in the zone lower than the expected value of the number of navigation stocks in the current zone. You may do it.

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

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

In the above embodiment, a slot machine that uses medals and credits to set the bet number is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball is used as a game value to calculate the bet number. It may be a slot machine to be set or a fully credit type slot machine that sets a bet amount using only credit as a gaming value. When 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 above 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 game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls by winning. Any of these may be a slot machine.

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

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 56 effect switch 90 effect control board 91 sub control unit

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result,
A specified number selection means for selecting one specified number from a plurality of types of specified numbers;
The number-of-games information for specifying the number of games is updated in response to the game being played so that the number of games specified from the number-of-games information approaches one specified number selected by the specified number selection means. Game number information updating means for performing update control;
Game number display means for displaying the number of games specified from the game number information updated by the game number information update means;
A privilege that gives a privilege advantageous to the player when the number of games specified from the number-of-games information updated by the number-of-games information update unit reaches the one specified number selected by the specified number selection unit Providing means,
A continuous range including a plurality of types of specified numbers is divided into a plurality of divided ranges, and the number belonging to one first divided range of the divided ranges belongs to a second divided range different from the first divided range The selection ratio selected by the specified number selection means as one specified number is higher than the number,
The game number information update means includes:
It is possible to perform special update control to update the game number information for a plurality of games by playing one game.
The range from one game number to the one specified number selected by the specified number selection means includes a second divided range and a first divided range following the second divided range, and in the second divided range, When performing the special update control, the game number information is updated so that the number of games that the player plays in the second division range decreases and the number of games that the player plays in the first division range does not decrease. A slot machine characterized by

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