JP6506014B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result of a variable display unit capable of variably displaying plural types of identification information that can be identified.

  As this type of slot machine, by controlling in a delay state (freeze state) to delay the progress of the game for a predetermined period in a situation advantageous to the player, a situation advantageous to the player is suggested and a delay state ( It has been proposed that an effect of changing the lighting mode of the lamp is performed in the freeze state) (for example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-103095 A

  Although the slot machine described in Patent Document 1 is configured to increase the player's sense of expectation by the delay state (freeze state) and the effect at that time, the effects before and after the delay state (freeze state) are considered. It was nothing.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine capable of effectively enhancing the interest caused by the delay state and the effect.

In order to solve the above problems, a slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention is:
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified;
In a slot machine capable of generating a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion, and generating a prize according to the display result,
Operation means operated by the player to advance the game;
First delay state control means capable of controlling to a first delay state for delaying the progress of the game for a first period after the operation means is operated;
Second delay state control means capable of controlling the second delay state to delay the progress of the game for a second period after the first delay state;
Specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect in relation to the second delay state;
An awarding means capable of giving an advantage advantageous to the player;
Equipped with
The privilege giving means controls the player to be more advantageous for giving a privilege when being controlled to the second delay state than when not being controlled to the second delay state,
The first delay state control means is configured to delay the progress of the game over a period until the predetermined restriction period elapses when the operation means is operated before the predetermined restriction period elapses. To control
The specific effect is
A first pattern that executes a first effect in the first delay state and is not subsequently controlled to the second delay state;
A second pattern that executes a first effect in the first delay state and is then controlled to the second delay state;
A third pattern in which the second effect is performed after the second delay state ends without performing the first effect in the first delay state;
Including
The first effect is an effect that suggests the possibility of being controlled to the second delay state, and the second effect is an effect that suggests the possibility that the privilege is given,
The second delay state includes a special second delay state in which it is determined that a benefit is given.
The specific effect based on the third pattern is not performed when controlled to the special second delay state
It is characterized by
The slot machine of means 1 of the present invention is
A variable display unit (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying plural types of identification information that can be identified by each,
In the slot machine (slot machine 1) where the display result can be derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit (reel 2L, 2C, 2R), and the winning can be generated according to the display result
Operation means (start switch 7) operated by the player to advance the game;
First delay state control means capable of controlling to a first delay state (waiting period) to delay the progress of the game for a first period (0.5 seconds) after the operation means (start switch 7) is operated (Main control unit 41),
Second delay state control that can be controlled to a second delay state (freeze state) to delay the progress of the game for a second period (3 seconds or 6 seconds) after the first delay state (standby period) Means (main control unit 41),
Specific effect executing means (sub control unit 91) capable of executing a specific effect in relation to the second delay state (freeze state);
Privilege giving means (main control unit 41) capable of giving an advantage (ART) advantageous to the player;
Equipped with
The benefit giving means is more advantageous for the player in giving a benefit (ART) when being controlled to the second delay state (freeze state) than when not being controlled to the second delay state (freeze state). Control to be
The specific effect is
A first pattern (pattern 2) that executes a first effect in the first delay state (standby period) and is then controlled to the second delay state (freeze state);
A second pattern (pattern 3) in which the second effect is executed after the second delay state (freeze state) is ended without executing the first effect in the first delay state (standby period);
Including
The first effect is an effect indicating the possibility of being controlled to the second delay state (freeze state), and the second effect is an effect indicating the possibility that the benefit (ART) is given. It is characterized by
According to this feature, when the second delay state is controlled, the configuration related to the second delay state in the configuration that is more advantageous to the player with respect to the provision of the benefit than when the second delay state is not controlled. As a pattern of the effect, the first effect is executed in the first delay state before being controlled to the second delay state, and then the first pattern is controlled to the second delay state, and before being controlled to the second delay state A second pattern in which the first effect is not performed in the first delay state of the second pattern and the second effect is performed after the second delay state thereafter is ended, and in the first pattern, the second delay state is controlled The first effect is executed that suggests the possibility of being controlled to the second delay state in the first delay state before being played, which is more advantageous to the player with respect to awarding of benefits than when it is not controlled when controlled. 2 delay While the expectation for being controlled to the state can be enhanced, in the second pattern, the first effect is not executed in the first delay state, and a privilege may be given after the end of the second delay state. It is possible to expect that it is expected that a second effect that suggests a sex is executed, and that a benefit suggested to be more advantageous when not controlled by being controlled to the second delay state is given. The effects before and after the delay state can effectively increase the player's sense of expectation according to the situation.

The operation means operated by the player to advance the game includes, for example, the operation means operated by the player when starting the game, the operation means operated by the player when the display result is derived, etc. Applicable
Further, the first period and the second period may be periods ended by the passage of time, or may be periods ended by the operation of the player. Further, the first period and the second period may be predetermined periods, or may be periods fluctuated by lottery or the like.
In addition, the advantage advantageous to the player is the right to be able to shift to the advantageous state advantageous to the player (winning in the lottery to determine whether or not to generate the advantageous state, transition to the advantageous state The right to be informed of an operation mode advantageous to the player, the right to be controlled to the gaming state having a high expectation value to which the game value is given, the current gaming state is advantageous to the player) Such as the right to be notified of whether or not the player is in the game state, the period controlled to the advantageous state (the number of fixed games, the average value of the number of games changing depending on the ending conditions, etc.) It is also good, although not directly advantageous to the player, it may be indirectly advantageous benefits for the player, such as conditions for obtaining benefits on the Internet, for example.
In addition, as long as the first pattern is configured to execute the first effect at least in the first delay state, some effect may be executed after the end of the second delay state and the second delay state.
Moreover, if the second pattern is configured to execute the first effect at least in the first delay state and execute the second effect after the end of the second delay state, some effect is executed in the second delay state It may be a configuration.
Further, the first effect in the first pattern may be controlled to be in the first delay state and then to be controlled in the second delay state, or may be controlled to be in the first delay state, and then to be second delay It may be configured to be executed even when not controlled by the state.

A slot machine according to means 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 1;
The first delay state control means determines that the predetermined restriction period has elapsed as the first period when the operation means (start switch 7) is operated before the predetermined restriction period has elapsed from a certain point in one game. It is characterized in that it is controlled to a first delay state (wait period) which regulates the progress of the game over the period until
According to this feature, as a result of advancing the game early, since the first effect is executed in a period in which the progress is restricted, it is possible to pay attention to the first effect.

A slot machine according to means 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 2;
The first delay state control means is a predetermined period (0.5 seconds) as the first period even when the predetermined restriction period has elapsed when the operation means (start switch 7) is operated. Control) in the first delay state (standby period).
According to this feature, even when the predetermined restriction period has elapsed when the operation means is operated, it is possible to secure a period for executing the first effect.

A slot machine according to means 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 3,
It comprises a predetermining means (internal lottery) for determining the display result that is allowed to be derived before the display result is derived,
The second delay state control means can control to the second delay state (freeze state) when the determination result of the pre-determination means becomes a specific result (strong cherries, weak cherries, watermelons) Yes,
The first effect is an effect that indicates that the determination result of the pre-determination means has become a specific result (strong cherries, weak cherries, watermelons).
According to this feature, in addition to being able to indicate the determination result of the predetermination means by the first effect, it is possible to indicate the possibility of being controlled to the second delay state.

A slot machine according to means 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 4.
The specific result consists of multiple types (strong cherries, weak cherries, watermelons),
The second delay state control means is characterized in that the control ratio to the second delay state (freeze state) is different according to the type of the specific result.
According to this feature, the possibility of being controlled to the second delay state suggested by the first effect can be differentiated according to the type of the specific result suggested by the first effect.

The slot machine according to means 6 of the present invention is the slot machine according to means 4 or 5,
The specific result consists of multiple types (strong cherries, weak cherries, watermelons),
The first effect includes a plurality of first effects (red navigation, purple navigation, green navigation),
When the specific effect executing means executes the specific effect based on the first pattern (pattern 2), the first effect is easily performed depending on whether or not the second delay state (freeze state) is controlled. It is characterized by different types of
According to this feature, when the first effect is executed in the first period, the possibility of being controlled to the second delay state suggested by the first effect can be differentiated according to the type.

A slot machine according to means 7 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 6,
The second delay state (freeze state) includes a special second delay state (freeze C) in which it is determined that a benefit (ART) is given.
The specific effect executing means does not execute the specific effect based on the second pattern (pattern 3) when being controlled to the special second delay state (freeze C).
According to this feature, in a situation in which it is determined that the benefit is given by being controlled to the special second delay state, a second pattern that suggests that the benefit may be given by the second effect It is possible to prevent a specific effect based on B, that is, meaningless effect being performed.

A slot machine according to means 8 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 7,
A fluctuation effect executing means (main control unit 41) for executing a fluctuation effect (reel effect) for changing identification information (patterns) in the variable display portions (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) in the second delay state (freeze state) It is characterized by being equipped.
According to this feature, the interest in the second delay state can be enhanced.

A slot machine according to means 9 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of means 1 to 8.
The second delay state control means controls the second delay state (freeze state) at a rate that varies depending on the number of games digested from a predetermined timing (at the end of the previous ART, BB or RB). .
According to this feature, since the ratio of being controlled to the second delay state differs depending on the number of games digested from the predetermined opportunity, it is possible to enhance interest by being controlled to the second delay state.

  The present invention may have only the invention specific matters described in the claims of the present invention, and has the configuration other than the invention specific matters together with the invention specific matters described in the claims of the present invention. It may be something.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the example to which the present invention was applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram showing composition of a slot machine. It is a block diagram showing composition of a main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of special character, the symbol combination of a special character, and the technical matter relevant to a special character. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of small playing combination, the symbol combination of a small playing combination, and the technical matter relevant to a small playing combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of replay role, the symbol combination of replay role, and the technical matter relevant to replay role. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical combination relevant to the symbol combination of a transition appearance, and a transition appearance. It is a figure for explaining transition of a game state. It is a figure showing an outline of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object combination for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object combination for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object combination for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination in which a prize is permitted by the lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination in which a prize is permitted by the lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small winning combination winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several replay player combination winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the fluctuation | variation aspect of the reel in a freeze state. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the number of games between ART, and game nature. It is a figure which shows the winning probability of a freeze lottery. It is a figure which shows the winning probability of the game number lottery of a specific period. It is a figure which shows the winning probability of ART lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the operation timing of a start switch, and rotation control of a reel. It is a timing chart which shows the execution situation of reel control and the 1st production and the 2nd production. It is a figure which shows the presentation aspect of 1st presentation. It is a figure which shows the presentation aspect of 2nd presentation.

  An embodiment for implementing a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below on the basis of an embodiment.

  First Embodiment A slot machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a case 1a having an open front and a case 1a of the case 1a. It is comprised from the front door 1b pivotally pivotally supported by the side end.

  Inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter referred to as left reel, middle reel, right reel) in which plural kinds of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery ) Are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on these reels 2L, 2C, 2R are visible from the perspective window 3 provided on the front door 1b. It is arranged as.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer peripheral part of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, "red 7", "blue 7", "white 7", "BAR", "watermelon", "cherry a", "cherry" A plurality of kinds of mutually distinguishable symbols such as b "," bell "," replay a "," replay b ", and" plum "are drawn in a predetermined order, 21 each. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed in three stages, upper, middle, lower, respectively, in a see-through window 3 provided substantially at the center of the front door 1b. In the following, “red 7”, “blue 7” and “white 7” may be collectively referred to as “7”, and “cherry a” and “cherry b” may be collectively referred to as “cherry”. is there. In the following, “replay a” and “replay b” may be simply collectively referred to as “replay” when it is not necessary to distinguish them in particular.

  The respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated by the corresponding reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4) so that the symbols on the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R are continuous with the perspective window 3 While being displayed changing while being displayed, by stopping the rotation of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the transparent window 3 as a display result.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R for detecting the reference position respectively for the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and a reel LED 55 for irradiating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R from the back side , Is provided. Further, the reel LED 55 is composed of 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and can be irradiated with each symbol independently.

  A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is disposed at a position on the near side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a liquid crystal panel having transparency in a state in which a voltage is not applied to the liquid crystal element, and through the transmissive region 51b and the transmissive window 3 corresponding to the transmissive window 3 of the display region 51a. Thus, each reel 2L, 2C, 2R can be visually recognized from the player side. A light guide plate (not shown) for irradiating the display area 51a from the back side is provided on the back side of the display area 51a, and the transmission area 51b of the display area 51a is excluded on the back side. A concealing member (not shown) for concealing the inside is provided in the area. The liquid crystal display 51 is a display device capable of changing the display mode by controlling the liquid crystal element to either the state in which the light emitted by the light guide plate passes or the state in which the light is not passed.

  On the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 1, a medal insertion portion 4 capable of inserting medals, a medal payout opening 9 for medals to be paid out, and a credit (the number of medals stored as gaming value owned by a player) The maximum number of bets out of the defined number of bets determined according to the game state within that range (3 is defined as the defined number of RTs 0 to 4 described later in this embodiment and 2 is defined as the defined number of RBs) The MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting the), the medals stored as credits, and the medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and number of bets are returned ), The start switch 7 operated when starting the game, and the stops operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. Pitch 8L, 8C, 8R are each provided so as to be operated by the player.

  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 the first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as the first stop. Similarly, the second stopping reel is referred to as a second stopping reel, the stopping is referred to as a second stopping, the third stopping reel is referred to as a third stopping reel, and the stopping is referred to as a third stopping. Or it is called final stop.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 1, on the front door 1b, the credit display 11 displays the number of medals stored as credits, and indicates the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of winnings and the contents when an error occurs. An error code, a game assist indicator 12 that displays information that can identify the stop order of the reels by navigation notification described below, etc., 1 BET LED 14 that lights up to notify that 1 bet number is set, bet number 2 BET LED 15 to notify that 2 is set by lighting, 3 BET LED 16 to notify that 3 bet numbers are set by lighting, input request LED 17 to notify by light that a medal can be inserted, start switch 7 Start enable LED 18 that lights up to indicate that the game start operation by the operation is effective. In the wait LED 19 that lights up to indicate that it is waiting to start spinning the reels for a certain period of time since the start of the game, and it lights up to indicate that it is in a replay game to be described later A game display unit 13 provided with the LED 20 during replay is provided.

  Inside the MAX BET switch 6, a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) is provided to notify by lighting that the setting operation of the bet number by the operation of the MAX BET switch 6 is enabled, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop enable LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided in the interior of 8R to notify that the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are effective to stop the reels. It is done.

  Inside the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. 2, a reset switch 23 for detecting an error state to be described later and a reset operation for releasing a pause state to be described later by a predetermined key operation, change of setting values to be described later The setting value indicator 24 where the setting value at that time is displayed during confirmation of the setting value or during the progress of the game until a halt condition (reset operation is made) at a predetermined timing (for example, at the time of BB end described later) Stop switch 36a for selecting validity / invalidity of the stop function to be controlled to the controlled state), the player who performs automatic settlement processing (credits stored as credits) at a predetermined timing (for example, at the end of BB) Automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function to control the settlement (returning) regardless of the operation of the case, the flow path of the medal inserted from Flow passage switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout port 9 side provided in the inside of a. A medal selector 29 having an inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting medals flowing down to the tank 34a side, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  Inside the housing 1a, as shown in FIG. 2, the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4) and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are respectively described. Reel unit 2 composed of detectable reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), external output board 1000 (see FIG. 4) for outputting an external output signal, and medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are stored. Hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 4) for paying out the medals stored in the hopper tank 34a and the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout opening 9 and a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b (see FIG. The hopper unit 34 and the power supply box 100 which consist of FIG. 4 are provided.

  At the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided in which the medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a are stored. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) is provided for detecting that the stored medals have reached a predetermined amount or more, that is, the overflow tank 35 is full.

  On the front of the power supply box 100, as shown in FIG. 2, it functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a suspension state under normal conditions. In the setting change state, the reset / setting switch 38 functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value of the winning probability (out-rolling rate) of the internal lottery described later, and the power supply operated when turning the power on / off A switch 39 is provided.

  The power supply box 100 is provided inside the housing 1a, and the front door 1b is provided on the front of the power supply box 100 because it can be opened by a predetermined key operation possessed by a store clerk or the like. Only the store clerk or the like who holds the key can operate the set key switch 37, the reset / set switch 38, and the power switch 39 so that the player can not operate it. The same applies to the reset switch 23 detected by a predetermined key operation. In particular, since the setting key switch 37 requires the key operation after opening the front door 1b by the key operation, among the salesclerk of the game arcade, only the clerk who holds the key for operating the setting key switch 37 Operation is possible.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. In order to use the credits, the MAX BET switch 6 may be operated. When a prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set, the payline LN (see FIG. 1) becomes effective, and the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, three bets are defined as the bet number of the prescribed number in RT 0 to 4 described later, and two bets are defined as the bet number of the prescribed number in RB described later. When the number of bets is set, the payline LN is activated. When the medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number among the prescribed numbers corresponding to the gaming state, that amount is added to the credit.

  The pay line is a line set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed in the see-through window 3 of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is a combination of pay symbols. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the payline LN set across the middle of the reel 2L, the middle of the reel 2C, and the middle of the reel 2R, that is, the symbols horizontally arranged in the middle is as a payline. It is fixed. Although only one pay line is applied in this embodiment, a plurality of pay lines may be applied.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in order to make it easy to recognize that the combination of the symbols constituting the winning combination is complete in the winning line LN, the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are set separately from the winning line LN. Ineffective lines LM1 to 4 are not determined to be winning by a combination of symbols aligned to these ineffective lines LM1 to IV, and when a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning is aligned on the payline LN, an invalid line The combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) which will be a prize when aligned to the payline LN in any one of the LM1 to 4 is made uniform, thereby forming a specific prize in the payline LN. This makes it easy to recognize that the combination is complete. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the upper line of the reel 2L, the upper line of the reel 2C, the upper line of the reel 2R, ie, the invalid line LM1 set across the symbols horizontally arranged in the upper line, the lower line of the reel 2L. , Lower line of reel 2C, lower line of reel 2R, ie invalid line LM2 set across symbols arranged horizontally in lower line, upper line of reel 2L, middle line of reel 2C, lower line of reel 2R, ie lower right 4 types of invalid line LM3 set across straddling symbols, lower stage of reel 2L, middle stage of reel 2C, upper stage of reel 2R, that is, 4 types of invalid line LM4 set across symbols lined up to the right are invalid line LM It is defined as

  In the present embodiment, as a winning combination, a combination of predetermined symbols (for example, “Bell-watermelon-cherry b” in FIG. 7 to be described later) determined as a combination on the winning line LN is won as well. And a combination of symbols serving as an indicator that is easier to recognize than the predetermined symbol combination in any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 by aligning the predetermined symbol combination (for example, "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" in FIG. 7 described later) By combining the symbols, it is possible to include a part that can be made to look like winning by the combination of the symbols aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. In the following, a combination of symbols which is aligned with any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 when a predetermined combination of symbols is aligned with the pay line LN is referred to as a combination of symbols serving as an index, and constitutes a combination of symbols serving as an index. The symbol is called an index symbol.

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

  And one game is ended by stopping all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and a combination of symbols (hereinafter also referred to as a combination) determined in advance on the payline LN is displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R When the game is stopped as a result, a winning occurs, and the number of medals determined according to the winning is awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), the medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). In addition, on the pay line LN, when the combination of symbols accompanied by the transition of the gaming state is stopped as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, it is shifted to the gaming state according to the combination of symbols .

  In the present embodiment, the game is started when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected in a state where the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, and the game is ended when all the reels are stopped. In addition, one unit control (game control) for executing a game starts when all the controls associated with the end of the previous game are completed, and when all the controls associated with the end of the game are completed. finish.

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

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

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate 80 times in 1 minute, and change 80 x 21 (the number of symbol frames per reel) = 1680 frames, so they draw in a maximum of 4 symbols during 190 ms. It will be possible. That is, what can be selected as the stop symbol is the symbol displayed when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated, the symbol from four frames ahead, and the symbol for five frames in total.

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

  Hereinafter, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be simply referred to as reels unless there is a need to distinguish them. Further, the reel 2L may be referred to as a left reel, the reel 2C may be referred to as a middle reel, and the reel 2R may be referred to as a right reel. Further, the operation of stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be referred to as a stop operation.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. In the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 4, a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101 are provided, the gaming state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The effect according to is controlled, and the power supply substrate 101 generates drive power of electric components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies it to each part.

  The power supply substrate 101 is externally supplied with AC 100 V power, and the AC 100 V power supply generates a DC voltage necessary to drive the electric components that make up the slot machine 1. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 , And is supplied to the effect control board 90 connected thereto. The power supply line for supplying power to the effect control board is directly connected from the power supply board 101 to the effect control board 90 without passing through the game control board 40, and the power supply board 101 directly supplies power to the effect control board 90. May be supplied.

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

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

  In addition, the gaming control board 40, the aforementioned credit indicator 11, gaming assistance indicator 12, 1-3 BETLED 14-16, closing request LED17, start effective LED18, weight in progress LED19, replay in progress LED20, BET switch effective LED21, left While the right stop effective LED 22L, 22C, 22R, the setting value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, the reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R are connected, the hopper motor 34b described above via the power supply board 101 The electric components are connected and driven under the control of a main control unit 41 described later mounted on the game control board 40.

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

  The main control unit 41 directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 as well as performing processing relating to the progress of the game.

  The control clock generation circuit 42 generates a control clock CCLK that is an oscillation signal of a predetermined frequency outside the main control unit 41. The control clock CCLK generated by the control clock generation circuit 42 is supplied to the clock circuit 502 shown in FIG. The random number clock generation circuit 43 generates a random number clock RCLK outside the main control unit 41, which is an oscillation signal of a predetermined frequency different from the oscillation frequency of the control clock CCLK. The random number clock RCLK generated by the random number clock generation circuit 43 is supplied to the random number circuits 508 a and 508 b shown in FIG. 5.

  The switch detection circuit 44 takes in detection signals input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101, and transmits the detection signals to the main control unit 41. The motor drive circuit 45 transmits the motor drive signal (phase signal of the stepping motor) output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit 47 transmits the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power failure detection circuit 48 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1, and when detecting a voltage drop, outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41. The reset circuit 49 gives a system reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the power is unstable, such as when the power is turned on or off.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 is a one-chip microcomputer, and has an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a check block 503, a unique information storage circuit 504, an arithmetic circuit 505, and a reset / interruption. A controller 506, a central processing unit (CPU) 41a, a read only memory (ROM) 41b, a random access memory (RAM) 41c, a free run counter circuit 507, random number circuits 508a and 508b, and a timer circuit 509; An interrupt controller 510, a parallel input port 511, a serial communication circuit 512, a parallel output port 513, and an address decode circuit 514 are provided.

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

  The reset / interrupt controller 506 includes an out-of-designated area running inhibition (IAT) circuit 506a and a watchdog timer (WDT) 506b. The IAT circuit 506a is a circuit that monitors whether or not the user program is correctly executed in the designated area, and has a function of outputting an IAT generation signal when detecting that the user program is executed outside the designated area. In addition, the watchdog timer 506 b has a function of generating a time-out signal every set period.

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

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

  The collation block 503 is connected to an external collation machine and has a function of collating chips. The unique information storage circuit 504 is a circuit for storing a plurality of types of unique information serving as internal information of the main control unit 41. The arithmetic circuit 505 is a circuit that performs multiplication and division.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The serial communication circuit 512 is a circuit that performs asynchronous serial communication at input / output to / from the outside. The main control unit 41 includes, as the serial communication circuit 512, a circuit of one channel for transmission and reception and a circuit of three channels for transmission only.

  The address decode circuit 514 is a circuit for decoding each functional block in the main control unit 41 and decoding a chip select signal which is a decode signal for an external device. By the chip select signal, the internal circuit of the main control unit 41 or an external device serving as a peripheral device is selectively enabled to allow access from the CPU 41a.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513. The command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in one direction only, and the command is not sent from the sub control unit 91 to the main control unit 41. In the present embodiment, the command is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513, that is, the command is transmitted as a parallel signal, but via the serial communication circuit 512. The command may be transmitted to the sub control unit 91, that is, the command may be transmitted as a serial signal.

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

  In addition, the main control unit 41 can interrupt the basic process to execute the interrupt process when the interrupt occurs. In this embodiment, a timer interrupt process (main) to be described later is executed at every occurrence of a time-out in the timer circuit 509, that is, at predetermined time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment).

  Further, the main control unit 41 is set to prohibit other interrupts during execution of the interrupt processing, and when a plurality of interrupts occur simultaneously, priority is given according to a predetermined order. The interrupt to be executed is set. It should be noted that another interrupt factor is generated during execution of the interrupt process, and if the interrupt factor continues even if the interrupt process is completed, a new interrupt is generated at that time. It will be.

  The main control unit 41 repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection states of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 change as the basic process, and the main control unit 41 responds to the change in the detection states of the various switches Execute the process of migrating in stages. Further, the main control unit 41 executes timer interrupt processing (main) at predetermined time intervals (about 0.56 ms in the present embodiment). The execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the combined time of the process to be repeated depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main). Therefore, at least the processing repeated according to the control state is always performed between the current and the next timer interrupt processing (main).

  The rendering control substrate 90 is connected to rendering devices such as a liquid crystal display 51, a rendering effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, a reel LED 55, etc. These rendering devices are mounted on the rendering control substrate 90 as described later. It is driven based on the control by the unit 91.

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

  In addition, although the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 are illustrated as the effect device in the present embodiment, the effect device is not limited to these, for example, a display driven mechanically A device or a mechanically driven combination may be applied as the rendering device.

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

  The reset circuit 95 has a lower voltage for releasing the reset signal than the reset circuit 49 which gives the system control signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40, and the sub control unit 91 performs main control when the power is turned on. It is started earlier than the unit 41. On the other hand, the voltage detection circuit 98 has a lower voltage for outputting the voltage reduction signal than the power failure detection circuit 48 which outputs the voltage reduction signal to the main control unit 41 in the game control board 40, and In this case, the sub-control unit 91 detects a power failure at a later stage than the main control unit 41, and performs a power-off process (sub) described later.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Execute command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. Further, the sub control unit 91 generates an interrupt each time the number of inputs of the system clock reaches a predetermined number, that is, every predetermined time interval (about 2 ms), and executes timer interrupt processing (sub) described later.

  Also, unlike the main control unit 41, when an interrupt occurs based on the reception of a command, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the process even while timer interrupt processing (sub) is being executed. The command reception interrupt process is executed, and the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority even if an interrupt that triggers the timer interrupt process (sub) simultaneously occurs.

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

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the payout rate of medals changes in accordance with the set value. In more detail, the payout rate of medals is changed by using the probability of winning according to the set value in the lottery that affects the player's degree of advantage to the player such as an internal lottery, a navistock lottery, and an additional lottery. The set value is composed of six steps of 1 to 6, and the payout rate is the highest at 6 and the payout rate decreases as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the setting value, the degree of advantage is the highest for the player, and the degree of advantage decreases stepwise as the values become smaller in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

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

  When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting change state may be transitioned on condition that the opening of the front door 1b is detected by the door opening detection switch 25. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the setting change from being made illegally in a state where the front door 1b is not opened. Further, in the configuration to shift to the setting change state on condition that the opening of the front door 1b is detected, the opening of the front door 1b is not detected by the door opening detection switch 25 after shifting to the setting change state. Also, it is preferable to maintain the setting change state, so that even if the front door 1b is temporarily closed during the setting change, the setting change is not necessary, and the setting change is not required. The operation is not complicated. Further, after transitioning to the setting change state, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off after the start switch 7 is operated and the setting value is determined, the door opening detection switch 25 detects the opening of the front door 1b. Under such conditions, the setting change state may be ended and the game may proceed to a progressing state. Even in such a configuration, the setting change may be illegal without the front door 1b being opened. It can prevent being done.

  Further, in order to confirm the setting value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read from the RAM 41 c is displayed on the setting value display 24 to shift to a setting confirmation state where the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the game can not be progressed, and by setting the setting key switch 37 to the off state, the setting confirmation state is ended, and the game can be returned to the state where it can be progressed.

  After the game is over, when the setting key switch 37 is turned on in a state where the bet number is not set, setting is made on the condition that the opening of the front door 1b is detected by the door opening detection switch 25. It may be configured to shift to the confirmation state, and with such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the setting value from being checked illegally in a state where the front door 1b is not opened. Further, in the configuration to shift to the setting confirmation state on condition that the opening of the front door 1b is detected, the opening of the front door 1b is not detected by the door opening detection switch 25 after shifting to the setting confirmation state. Also, it is preferable to maintain the setting confirmation state, whereby even if the front door 1b is temporarily closed during the setting confirmation, the setting confirmation state is not required again, and the setting confirmation The operation is not complicated. Further, after transitioning to the setting confirmation state, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off after the start switch 7 is operated and the setting value is decided, the door opening detection switch 25 detects the opening of the front door 1b. Under such conditions, the setting confirmation state may be ended to return to a state in which the game can be progressed, and even in such a configuration, the setting value is improperly set when the front door 1b is not opened. It can prevent that it is confirmed.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs a power cut to determine whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power failure detection circuit 48 is detected each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed. Perform the power-off process (main) to set the data to determine whether the data in the RAM 41c is normal or not at the time of the next return when the determination process is performed and it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process. Run.

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

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

  Then, the sub control unit 91 restores the processing state of the sub control unit 91 to the state before the power failure based on the data stored in the RAM 91 c on condition that the data in the RAM 91 c is normal at the time of activation. However, when the data in the RAM 91c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main control unit 41, the execution of the effect is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

  Further, even when it is determined that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of activation, the sub control unit 91 is activated when receiving a setting command described later indicating that the setting change state has been entered from the main control unit 41. The RAM 91 c is initialized also when neither a return command nor a setting command, which indicates that the control state of the main control unit 41 has returned, is received even after a predetermined time has passed. Also in this case, the execution of the effect is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91 c.

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 generates RAM abnormal error, starts with setting key switch 37 is on, ends BB when starting with setting key switch 37 is off. When the game is not destroyed, when five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four kinds of initialization with different areas to be initialized according to each initialization condition are performed.

  The initialization 1 is a state in which the setting key switch 37 is in the on state at the time of startup, and the initialization is performed prior to the transition to the setting change state, or when the RAM abnormal error occurs. The areas other than the important work and the special work in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized. The initialization 2 is an initialization performed at the end of the BB. In the initialization 2, the general work, the unused area and the unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41 c are initialized. The initialization 3 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is off at startup and the data in the RAM 41 c is not destroyed. In the initialization 3, non-saved work, unused area and unused area The used stack area is initialized. The initialization 4 is performed at the end of one game. In the initialization 4, the unused area and the unused stack area of the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

  In this embodiment, although initialization 1 is performed before the transition of the setting change state, it is performed at the end of the setting change state, or is performed before the transition of the setting change state and at the end of the setting change state. You may

  In addition, the special work includes a gaming state storing work in which a gaming state flag indicating a gaming state is stored and an internal winning flag storing work in which an internal winning flag is stored, and also in the case of shifting to the setting change state as described above. Since the special work is not initialized, even when the setting is changed, the gaming state before the setting change and the internal winning flag are maintained.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, a prescribed number of bets (in this embodiment, 3 in RT0 to 4 and 2 in RB) is set according to the gaming state (RT0 to RT4, RB). It is possible to start the game on condition that the specified number of bets has been set according to the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the pay line LN is activated when the specified number of bets is set according to the game state.

  And, in the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R stop, activated pay lines (in the case of the present embodiment, all pay lines are always activated. It becomes a prize when the combination of the symbols called a combination is aligned on the converted pay line is simply called the pay line). The role may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols.

  The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but can be roughly divided into a small combination with payout of medals and the need to set the number of bets, and the next game can be started again There are a play role and a special role accompanied by transition to a play state advantageous to the player. In the following, the small part and the re-play part are collectively referred to as a general part.

  In order to generate a winning of each combination determined in accordance with the gaming state, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later, and the winning flag of the combination must be set in the RAM 41c.

  Of the winning flags for each of these winning combinations, the winning flags for the small winning combination and the re-playing combination are only valid in the game for which the flag is set and are invalid in the next game, but the special winning combination is The combination is valid until the combination of the combination accepted by the flag is complete, and the combination is invalidated in the game. That is, once the winning combination of the special part is won, even if the combination of the combinations permitted by the flag can not be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated but is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are derived (specifically, the start switch 7), whether or not the main control unit 41 permits winning in each of the above-described combinations. (At the time of detection of In the internal lottery, first, a random number value (an integer of 0 to 65535) for the internal lottery is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value generated by the random number circuit 508 b and stored in the random number value register of the random number circuit 508 b is set as the lottery work assigned to the RAM 41 c. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state (RT0 to 4, RB), each combination determined according to the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the current gaming state, the number of bets, and the set value According to the number of judgment values, it is judged whether or not the winning is permitted.

  In the internal lottery, the role to be the object of the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined corresponding to the current gaming state and the set value is sequentially set to the random value for the internal lottery (numeric data stored in the lottery work) The addition is performed, and when the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. Therefore, the winning combination is won with the probability (number of judgment values / 65536) according to the magnitude of the number of judgment values.

  When it is determined that one of the winning combinations has been won, the 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 2-byte storage area, the upper byte of which is assigned as a special role storage work in which the special winning flag is set, and the lower byte is a general winning The flag is assigned as a general role storing work to be set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination has been selected is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. When a general combination is won, a winning combination flag indicating that the general combination has been selected is set in the general combination storing work. If neither combination nor combination of winning combinations is won, only the general combination storing work is cleared.

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

  The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the rotation of the reel starts, and when the reel is stopped and the reel which is still rotating remains. Create a stop control table for each spinning reel. Then, when one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 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 reference 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, index data indicating the start address of the area where 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 internal winning state) The difference up to the address where is stored is registered. As a result, it is possible to acquire the corresponding index data by acquiring the difference corresponding to the internal winning state and adding the difference to the reference address. In the case where the same control is applied, the same address is stored as index data even when the winning situation of the winning combination is different, and in such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. Thus, the stop control table is created.

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

  The stop control table referred to according to the stop condition of the reels is all reels rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, left, It may differ depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, or the middle and right reels are stopped. Furthermore, in the situation where one of the reels is stopped, it is stopped. Because there are also cases where it differs depending on the stop position of the completed reel, for each situation, the address of the stop control table to be referred to is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, The address of the stop control table that should be referred to can be identified according to the situation of And to be able to identify the Do stop control table. Even when the stop condition of the reel and the stop position of the stopped reel are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

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

  As described above, in the stop control table created with reference to the table index and the data for table creation, the area corresponding to each area number corresponds to the area number and the stop reference position (in the present embodiment, the perspective window 3 The sliding coma when the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at the timing (the timing at which the number of steps from the reel reference position falls within the range of the number of steps of each region number) It is a table in which the number 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 table creation data according to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, the table index is firstly referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and table creation data is identified based on the acquired index data, and all reels are identified from the identified table creation data. The address of the stop control table of each reel corresponding to the rotating state is acquired, and the stop control table of each reel stored in the acquired address is expanded to create the stop control table for all the reels.

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

  Next, when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any operation corresponding to the rotating reel among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the control when causing the corresponding reel to derive the display result To explain, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop operation position based on the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time of detecting the stop operation. The area number is identified, and the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the identified stop operation position is acquired with reference to the stop control table of the reel in which the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the acquired number of sliding symbols. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time of detecting the stop operation, the acquired number of sliding symbols and the number of steps until stopping are calculated, and the reel is rotated by the calculated number of steps and stopped. Take control. Thus, the area corresponding to the area number corresponding to the area number corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected from the area number corresponding to the number of sliding frames is the stop reference position (in the present embodiment, It will stop in the area of the lower design).

  In the table index of this embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and further, 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 condition (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 stopped position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is also unique with respect to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and the stop state of the reel (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the stop condition of the reel (and the stop position of the stopped reel) become the same condition, the reel based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern Stop control is performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is set as the number of sliding symbols, and it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of 4 symbols after detecting the stopping operation. That is, it is possible to designate the stop position of the symbol from the range of maximum 5 frames including the stop operation position at which the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the symbol by one symbol, it is possible to pull in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation and stop the reel, and the stop having detected the stop operation It will be possible to specify the stop position of the symbol from the range of maximum 5 symbols including the operation position.

  In this embodiment, when one of the winning combinations is won, it is possible to align and stop the winning combinations in the draw-in range of up to 4 frames on the pay line when the stop operation is performed. If possible, control to align and stop these is performed, and to a combination that has not been won, control is performed to stop without aligning in the lead-in range of up to four frames.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the special combination and the small combination are simultaneously elected, such as when the small combination is elected while the special combination is carried over from before the previous game, the stop operation is performed. If it is possible to align and stop the small winning combination in the draw-in range of up to 4 pieces on the pay line, control to align and stop this is performed, and the draw-in range of up to 4 pieces on the pay line When it is not possible to pull in the winning combination, if it is possible to align and stop the special combination winning in the lead-in range of up to 4 pieces on the pay line, control is performed to align and stop this. The player who has not won is controlled to be stopped without being aligned within the lead-in range of four frames. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the small winning combination on the pay line has priority over the special winning combination, and it becomes possible to win the special winning combination only when the small winning combination can not be drawn. When the special role and the small role can be drawn simultaneously, only the small role is drawn in, and the small role and the special role are not aligned on the pay line.

  In addition, when the special role and the small role are winning at the same time, priority is given to the control to align the special role on the pay line over the small role, and the small role is put on the pay line only when the special role can not be withdrawn. You may perform control to align.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the stop operation is performed when the special combination and the re-play combination are simultaneously won, such as when the re-play combination is won with the special combination carried over from before the previous game. At the time of winning, control is performed to align and stop the symbols of the replay role on the pay line in the lead-in range of up to 4 pieces. In this case, the symbols making up the re-playing combination or the symbols making up the simultaneously playing re-playing combination are arranged within 5 symbols for any of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, that is, within 4 frames. Because it can always be stopped at any position within the four-frame pull-in range, when the special combination and the re-play combination are simultaneously won, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. Instead, you will be rewarded with a complete remake. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the re-play combination on the pay line has priority over the special combination, and the re-play combination will always be won. When the special combination and the re-play combination can be drawn simultaneously, only the re-play combination is drawn in, and the special combination is not arranged on the pay line at the same time as the re-play combination.

  In this embodiment, the stop control of the reel is performed using the stop control table capable of specifying the number of sliding symbols at each timing when the stop operation is performed, but the stop position where the stoppable position can be specified The stop position is specified from the table, and the stop control is performed to stop the reel at the specified stop position. Without using the stop control table or the stop position table, the stop position which can be stopped at the stop operation is searched. A configuration for performing stop control to specify and stop the reel at the specified stop position, stop control using the stop control table, stop control using the stop position table, stop without using the stop control table or the stop position table A configuration that combines stop control by searching and specifying the stop position, and a configuration that performs stop control by partially changing the stop control table and the stop position table It may be.

  In the present embodiment, after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels whose stop operation has not yet been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. Continuing, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. Even when the reel rotation is temporarily stopped due to the occurrence of the reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the reel rotation is resumed. The rotation of the unreeled reel is continued, and control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected.

  In this embodiment, on the condition that the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, the control for stopping the display result on the corresponding reel is performed, but the rotation of the reel starts. After that, when a predetermined automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the stop operation of the reels is not performed, automatic stop control is performed to automatically stop each reel, assuming that the stop operation has been performed. It is good. In this case, since the reel is stopped without the operation of the player, it is preferable to derive a display result which does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won.

  In the present embodiment, after starting the game, every time the rotation of the reel is started, the main control unit 41 counts the game time which is the time elapsed from the time when the rotation of the reel is started. After the end of one game, when the specified number of bets is set by inserting a medal, etc. and the game start operation is performed with the game start operation enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game is started. If the game time at which time counting is started from the time point is longer than the specified time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment), that is, if the specified time has elapsed from the reel rotation start time of the previous game, no weight is generated. At that time, the rotation of the reel for the game in the game is started.

  On the other hand, after the end of one game, when the specified number of bets is set by the insertion of medals, etc. and the game start operation is performed with the game start operation enabled, the reel rotation start of the previous game is started. If the game time at which time counting was started from the time is less than the specified time, that is, if the specified time has not elapsed from the reel rotation start time of the previous game, a weight is generated and the reel rotation is started at that time Instead, the game waits for the specified time to reach the specified time from the start of reel rotation of the previous game, and starts the reel rotation when the specified time is reached.

  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 instructs the sub control unit 91 to insert an insertion number command, a credit command, a gaming state command, an ART state command, an internal winning command, a stop order command, a freeze command, an ART lottery result command, Reel acceleration information 1 command, Reel acceleration information 2 command, Stop operation command, Sliding frame number command, Stop command, Game end command, Winning number command, Payout start command, Payout end command, Wait command, Stop command, Error command , Send a plurality of commands including a return command, a setting command, a setting confirmation command, a door command, and an operation detection command.

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

  The insertion number command is a command that can specify the number of medals inserted, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, and is the state from the end of the game (after the setting change) to the start of the game. Or, when the specified number of bets is not set, a medal is inserted, or the MAX bet switch 6 is operated to transmit when the number of bets is set. Further, since the inserted number command is transmitted when the bet number setting operation is performed, it is possible to specify that the bet number setting operation is performed by receiving the inserted number command.

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

  The game state command is a command capable of specifying the game state (RT0 to 4, RB) of the game, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game.

  The ART state command is a command capable of specifying the number of remaining games until reaching a predetermined number of games, whether it is in AT, in the ART, or not, the number of remaining games in the precursor period, and the number of remaining ART games. , It is transmitted after the game state command, when the game starts.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the internal lottery result, and is transmitted when the game is started after the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started. The internal winning command is sent when the game starts and after the ART status command.

  Since the gaming state command, ART state command, and internal winning command are transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started, the start switch 7 is operated and the game is started by receiving these commands. Can be identified.

  Also, although it is possible to specify that one of the push bells described later has won, it is possible to identify which type (left bell, middle bell, right bell) is won, that is, when the push bell is won. It is impossible to specify the stop order to win the middle bell. In addition, although it is possible to specify that any of the below-mentioned replays GR1 to 6 has won, it is possible to identify which type of internal winning command was won, that is, the stop order for winning promotion replays when replays GR1 to 6 are won. Can not be identified. In addition, although it is possible to specify that one of the replays GR11 to 13 described below has won the internal winning command, which type of replays GR11 to 13 is won, that is, when replays GR11 to 13 are won, it is special It is impossible to specify the stop order for winning a replay, and the stop order for avoiding a fall fall replay. In addition, although it is possible to specify that one of the replays GR 21 to 26 described later has won the internal winning command, which type of replays GR 21 to 26 is won, that is, red when replays GR 21 to 26 are won, It is not possible to specify the stop order for winning 7 Replays or Blue 7 Replays, and the stop order for avoiding a fall Replay prize.

  The stop order command is a stop order in which the middle bell at the push order bell is won, a stop order in which the promotion replay at the replay GR1 to 6 is win, a special replay at the win of the replay GR11 to 13 and a fall fall replay Stop order to avoid winnings, Red 7 Replay or Replay in Blue 7 when winning a Replay GR 21 to 26, win a Stop order to avoid a Fall Replay, or a middle Replay, and avoid a Fall Replay. Is a command that can be identified, and is transmitted after the transmission of the internal winning command when the game is started and the navigation notification to be described later is performed.

  The freeze command is a command to determine whether or not the game is controlled to freeze for a predetermined period in the game, or to control the type to be controlled if the game is controlled to freeze, and when the game starts And transmitted after the transmission of the internal winning command.

  The ART lottery result command is a command capable of specifying whether or not an ART lottery described later has been won, and is transmitted after the transmission of the internal winning command in the game in which the ART lottery has been performed, when the game is started. .

  The reel acceleration information 1 command is a command capable of specifying that the rotation of the reel starts with the progress of the game, and is transmitted when the rotation of the reel starts with the progress of the game. In addition, since it is also transmitted when starting the rotation of the reel with the end of the freeze state, after the start of the freeze state is specified by the freeze command, the game is progressed by receiving the reel acceleration information 1 command. Along with this, not only the fact that the rotation of the reel starts but also the end of the freeze state can be specified.

  The reel acceleration information 2 command is a command capable of specifying the start of the reel effect performed in the freeze state, and is transmitted when the variation of the reel accompanying the reel effect is started in the freeze state. Since the reel acceleration information 2 command is transmitted when fluctuation of the reel accompanying the reel effect is started in the freeze state, it is specified that the reel effect in the freeze state is started by receiving the reel acceleration information 2 command. It is possible.

  The stop operation command is a command capable of specifying whether the reel to be stopped is a left reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, or the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel. It is transmitted each time the accompanying stop control is performed.

  The command for the number of sliding symbols is a command that can specify the number of sliding symbols to move from when the reel to be stopped is any of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel, or after the corresponding reel is stopped. Each time the stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel is performed, the corresponding stop operation command is transmitted after being transmitted.

  The stop command is a command that can specify which of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel the reel to be stopped is and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel, and the stop control accompanying the stop operation of each reel Is sent after the corresponding slide number command is sent.

  The stop operation command, the sliding number command, and the stop command can specify whether the reel to be stopped is any of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel and can be specified along with the stop operation of each reel. Since it is transmitted each time the stop control is performed, it is possible to specify that one of the reels has been stopped and the reels to be stopped by receiving these commands.

  The game end command is a command capable of specifying that the game has been ended, and is transmitted when the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and releases the stop switch.

  The winning number command is a command capable of specifying the combination of symbols arranged in the winning line LN, the presence or absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals paid out at the time of winning, and for the player to stop the third stop reel. When the stop switch is depressed and the stop switch is released, it is transmitted after the transmission of the game end command.

  The game end command and the winning number command are both transmitted when the player presses the stop switch to stop the third stop reel and releases the stop switch, so these commands are received. It is possible to specify that all operations necessary to advance one game have ended.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying start of medal payout, and is transmitted when payout of medals is started by winning or winning a credit (including medals used for setting the number of bets). The payout end command is a command for notifying the medal payout end, and is transmitted when the payout of the medal due to the winning and the settlement of credits is ended.

  The standby command is a command indicating transition to the standby state, and when one game is ended, the credit is entered when the estimated end time (60 seconds in this embodiment) elapses without setting the number of bets, and then the credit is entered. It is sent after the payout of the medals by the settlement of the payment (including the medal used for setting the number of bets) is completed and the payout end command is sent.

  The suspension command is a command indicating the occurrence or cancellation of the suspension state, and when the ending effect waiting time elapses after the BB is completed, the suspension command indicating the occurrence of the suspension state is transmitted, and the reset operation is performed. When the suspension state is released, a suspension command indicating release of the suspension state is transmitted.

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

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

  The setting command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting change state, and the setting value after the setting change, and the setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is transmitted at the time of transition to the setting change state. A setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. Further, since the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized along with the transition to the setting change state, it can be specified that the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized by the setting command indicating the start of setting. .

  The setting confirmation command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting confirmation state, and when transitioning to the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation command indicating the start of the setting confirmation is transmitted, and the setting confirmation end is indicated when the setting confirmation state is ended. A confirmation command is sent.

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door open detection switch 25, that is, on (open state) / off (closed state), and when the power is turned on, one game is over (the number of bets for the next game after the game is over) Of the door opening detection switch 25 when the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 changes (on to off, off to on).

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

  Among these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic processing, temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41 c, and transmitted in the command transmission processing of the timer interrupt processing (main) thereafter. Ru.

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

  The operation detection command is generated based on the detection state of the switch every time the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) is executed ten times, and is temporarily stored in the command queue provided in the RAM 41c. , It is transmitted in the command transmission process of the timer interrupt process (main) after that.

  In the present embodiment, after starting the game, every time the rotation of the reel is started, the main control unit 41 counts the game time which is the time elapsed from the time when the rotation of the reel is started. After the end of one game, when the specified number of bets is set by inserting a medal, etc. and the game start operation is performed with the game start operation enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game is started. If the game time at which time counting is started from the time point is longer than the specified time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment), that is, if the specified time has elapsed from the reel rotation start time of the previous game, no weight is generated. At that time, start the reel rotation.

  On the other hand, after the end of one game, when the specified number of bets is set by the insertion of medals, etc. and the game start operation is performed with the game start operation enabled, the reel rotation start of the previous game is started. If the game time at which time counting was started from the time is less than the specified time, that is, if the specified time has not elapsed from the reel rotation start time of the previous game, a weight is generated and the reel rotation is started at that time Instead, the game waits for the specified time to reach the specified time from the start of reel rotation of the previous game, and starts the reel rotation when the specified time is reached.

  The main control unit 41 can perform a reel effect using a reel during the freeze state, when controlling to the freeze state to delay the progress of the game for a predetermined period when the start switch 7 is operated. . In the reel effect, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R can perform special fluctuation modes (in the present embodiment, reel reverse rotation, reel vertical oscillation) which can not be performed in a normal game, and these special By fluctuating the reels in a fluctuating manner, it is possible to indicate an advantageous situation (for example, winning possibility of ART) for the player.

  Next, control of an effect performed by the sub control unit 91 based on a command that the main control unit 41 transmits to the effect control board 90 will be described.

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

  The reception buffer is provided with an area capable of storing up to 16 commands, and can store a plurality of commands.

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

  The control pattern table includes display patterns of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to command types, lighting modes of the rendering effect LEDs 52, output modes of the speakers 53 and 54, lighting modes of the reel LEDs 55, and the like for each of a plurality of types of effect patterns. The control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub-control unit 91 receives a command, the control patterns of the control pattern table are registered in correspondence with the effect patterns set in the RAM 91 c in the game. Among them, 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. As a result, an effect corresponding to the effect pattern and the progress of the game is performed.

  When the sub-control unit 91 newly receives a command during execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub-control unit 91 cancels the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and the newly received command is An effect based on the corresponding control pattern is performed. That is, even when the effect is not finished to the end, when a new command is received, the effect being executed except for the case where the received new command is not a command that triggers a new effect is canceled and a new An effect based on a command will be executed.

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

  6 to 8 are diagrams for explaining types of symbols, symbol combinations, and technical items related to the symbols in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram for describing the symbol combination of the transition appearance in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment and the technical items related to the transition appearance. Further, FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the slot machine 1 in this embodiment is controlled to any one of RT0 to 4 and RB (including RB in BB).

  First, referring to FIG. 6, the special part of the winning combinations includes two types of bonus: big bonus (hereinafter referred to as big bonus as BB) and regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as regular bonus as RB). Be

  The BB wins when the combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is aligned with the payline LN at RT0 to RT4. When a BB is won, it shifts to a big bonus in which each game is controlled to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as “RB”) described later. Then, the big bonus ends on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out.

  RB is awarded when combinations of “BAR-BAR-BAR” are aligned on the pay line LN at RT0 to RT4. When winning in RB, it is transferred to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). Then, the regular bonus ends on the condition that one of the winning combinations has won six times or 12 games have been completed.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the game is controlled by RT 4 until one of the BB and RB wins, and after the big bonus or regular bonus (collectively referred to as a bonus) is ended, it is controlled by RT 3. The Rukoto.

  The symbol ("Red 7" of each reel) and the symbol ("BAR" of each reel) constituting RB in any of the reels are not disposed within 5 frames, so the internals described later Even if one of BB and RB is won in the lottery, if the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning BB and RB will not be won.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the small part of the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the top bell 1, the top bell 2, the top bell 3, the top bell 4, the top bell 5, the top bell 6, the top bell 7, the top bell 8, the middle bell, the right down bell, the middle watermelon Falling to the right, watermelon, middle cherries, horned cherries included.

  Hereinafter, the upper bell 1, the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, the upper bell 4, the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, and the upper bell 8 are simply referred to as the upper bell when it is not necessary to distinguish them. .

  The upper bell 1 is “Replay a-Cherry a-Cherry a”, “Replay a-Cherry a-White 7”, “Replay a-Cherry a-BAR”, “Replay a” on the pay line LN in any game state. -Cherry b-Cherry a "," Replay a-Cherry b-White 7 "," Replay a-Cherry b-BAR "became a winning combination when the combination, the upper bell 1 was winning in any of the gaming state Sometimes eight medals are paid out. "Replay a" of the left reel that constitutes the upper bell 1 is disposed one position below the "bell", and the middle reels "Cherry a" and "Cherry b" are one of the "bells". Since "Cherry a", "White 7", and "BAR" on the right reel are arranged one below the "Bell", they are arranged below the "Replay a-Cherry a-" on the payline LN. Cherry a "," Replay a-Cherry a-White 7 "," Replay a-Cherry a-BAR "," Replay a-Cherry b-Cherry a "," Replay a-Cherry b-White 7 "," Replay a When the combination of “cherry b-BAR” is aligned, the “bell-bell-bell” combination is aligned to the upper end of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1. In addition, the symbol of "Replay a" of the left reel constituting the upper bell 1, the symbol of any one of "Cherry a" and "Cherry b" of the middle reel, "Cherry a", "White 7" and "BAR" of the right reel Because there is a part that is not arranged within 5 frames in any one of the symbols in "," it is appropriate to stop the left reel, middle reel and right reel even if the upper bell 1 is won in the internal lottery described later If it does not happen at a proper timing, it will not win a prize on the winning upper bell 1.

  The upper bell 2 is a prize when the combination of “Replay a-Cherry a-Plum” and “Replay a-Cherry b-Plum” is arranged in the pay line LN in any gaming state, and in any gaming state When the upper bell 2 wins, eight medals are paid out. "Replay a" of the left reel that constitutes the upper bell 2 is disposed one position below the "bell", and the middle reels "Cherry a" and "Cherry b" are one of the "bells". Since it is arranged below and "Plum" on the right reel is arranged one lower than "Bell", "Replay a-Cherry a-Plum", "Replay a-Cherry b-" on the payline LN. When the combination of "Plum" is aligned, the combination of "bell-bell-bell" is aligned to the upper stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1. In addition, “Replay a” on the left reel, “Cherry a” on the middle reel and “Cherry a” on the middle reel 2 and “Plum” on the right reel constituting the upper bell 2 are disposed within 5 frames. Since there is no part, even if the upper bell 2 is won in the internal lottery described later, if the left reel, middle reel and right reel are not stopped at the appropriate timing, the upper bell 2 wins. There is nothing to do.

  The upper bell 3 is a combination of "Replay a-Plum-Cherry a", "Replay a-Plum-White 7" and "Replay a-Plum-BAR" in the pay line LN in any game state. When the upper bell 3 wins in any game state, eight medals are paid out. "Replay a" of the left reel that composes the upper bell 3 is located one position below the "bell", and the middle reel "plum" is located one lower than the "bell" Since "Cherry a", "White 7" and "BAR" on the right reel are arranged one below "Bell", "Replay a-Plum-Cherry a" and "Replay a" on the payline LN. -When the combination of "Plum-White 7" and "Replay a-Plum-BAR" is completed, the combination of "Bell-Bell-Bell" is aligned with the upper row of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1. Become. In addition, the symbol of “Replay a” on the left reel, “Plum” on the middle reel, and “Cherry a” on the right reel, “White 7” and “BAR”, which make up the upper bell 3, is within 5 frames. Because there is a point that is not placed in the upper stage bell 3 even if winning the upper bell 3 in the internal lottery described later, if you do not perform the stop operation of the left reel, middle reel, right reel at appropriate timing, the winning upper stage There is no chance to win Bell 3.

  The upper bell 4 is a prize when the combination of “Replay a-Plum-Plum” is aligned with the pay line LN in any gaming state, and eight medals when the upper bell 4 is won in any gaming state Will be paid out. "Replay a" of the left reel that composes the upper bell 4 is located one position below the "bell", and the middle reel "plum" is located one position below the "bell" Since "Plum" on the right reel is arranged one lower than "Bell", when the combination of "Replay a-Plum-Plum" is aligned with the pay line LN, "Bell-Bell-Bell" The combination is aligned with the upper end of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1. In addition, the upper reel "Replay a" of the upper bell 4, "Plum" of the middle reel, and "Plum" of the right reel are not arranged within 5 frames, so the upper row in the internal lottery described later Even if the bell 4 is won, if the stop operation of the left reel, the middle reel and the right reel is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning upper bell 4 will not be won.

  The upper bell 5 is “Replay b-Cherry a-Cherry a”, “Replay b-Cherry a-White 7”, “Replay b-Cherry a-BAR”, “Replay b” on the pay line LN in any game state. -Cherry b-Cherry a "," Replay b-Cherry b-White 7 "," Replay b-Cherry b-BAR "get a winning combination, the upper bell 5 wins in any gaming state Sometimes eight medals are paid out. "Replay b" on the left reel that constitutes the upper bell 5 is located one position below the "bell", and "Cherry a" and "Cherry b" on the middle reels are one of the "bells" Since "Cherry a", "White 7" and "BAR" on the right reel are arranged one below the "Bell", they are arranged below the "Replay b-Cherry a-" on the payline LN. Cherry a "," Replay b-Cherry a-White 7 "," Replay b-Cherry a-BAR "," Replay b-Cherry b-Cherry a "," Replay b-Cherry b-White 7 "," Replay b " When the combination of “cherry b-BAR” is aligned, the “bell-bell-bell” combination is aligned to the upper end of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1. In addition, the symbol "Replay b" of the left reel constituting the upper bell 5, the symbol of any one of "Cherry a" and "Cherry b" of the middle reel, "Cherry a", "White 7" and "BAR" of the right reel Because one of the symbols in “1” is not placed within 5 frames, even if the upper bell 5 is won in the internal lottery described later, it is appropriate to stop the left reel, the middle reel and the right reel If it does not take place at a proper timing, the upper bell 5, which has won, will not win.

  The upper bell 6 is a prize when the combination of “Replay b-Cherry a-Plum” and “Replay b-Cherry b-Plum” is aligned on the pay line LN in any gaming state, and in any gaming state When the upper bell 6 wins, eight medals are paid out. The "Replay b" on the left reel that constitutes the upper bell 6 is disposed one position below the "bell", and the "Cherry a" and "Cherry b" on the middle reels are one of the "bells". Since it is arranged below and "Plum" on the right reel is arranged one lower than "Bell", "Replay b-Cherry a-Plum", "Replay b-Cherry b-" on payline LN When the combination of "Plum" is aligned, the combination of "bell-bell-bell" is aligned to the upper stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1. In addition, “Replay b” on the left reel, “Cherry a” on the middle reel, and “Cherry a” on the middle reel 6 and “Plum” on the right reel are arranged within 5 frames. Since there is no part, even if the upper bell 6 is won in the internal lottery described later, if the stop operation of the left reel, middle reel and right reel is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning upper bell 6 is won There is nothing to do.

  The upper bell 7 is a combination of "Replay b-Plum-Cherry a", "Replay b-Plum-White 7" and "Replay b-Plum-BAR" in the pay line LN in any game state. When the upper bell 7 wins in any game state, eight medals are paid out. "Replay b" on the left reel that constitutes the upper bell 7 is located one position below the "bell", and the middle reel "plum" is located one position below the "bell" Since "Cherry a", "White 7" and "BAR" on the right reel are arranged one below "Bell", "Replay b-Plum-Cherry a" and "Replay b" on the payline LN. -When the combination of "Plum-White 7" and "Replay b-Plum-BAR" is completed, the combination of "Bell-Bell-Bell" is aligned with the upper row of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1. Become. In addition, the symbol of “Replay b” on the left reel, “Plum” on the middle reel, and “Cherry a”, “White 7” and “BAR” on the right reel, which constitute the upper bell 7, is within 5 frames. The upper reel 7 is won if the operation to stop the left reel, the middle reel and the right reel is not performed at an appropriate timing even if the upper bell 7 is won in the internal lottery described later because there is a portion not arranged in There is no chance to win Bell 7.

  The upper bell 8 is a prize when the combination of “Replay a-Plum-Plum” is aligned with the pay line LN in any gaming state, and eight medals when the upper bell 8 is won in any gaming state Will be paid out. "Replay b" on the left reel that constitutes the upper bell 8 is located one position below the "bell", and the middle reel "plum" is located one below the "bell" Since "Plum" on the right reel is arranged one lower than "Bell", when the combination of "Replay b-Plum-Plum" is aligned with the payline LN, "Bell-Bell-Bell" The combination is aligned with the upper end of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1. In addition, the upper reel "Replay b", the middle reel "Plum", and the right reel "Plum", which constitute the upper bell 8, have portions not disposed within 5 frames, so the upper row in the internal lottery described later Even if the bell 8 is won, if the stop operation of the left reel, the middle reel and the right reel is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning upper bell 8 will not be won.

  The middle bell is a prize when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is aligned with the payline LN in any gaming state, and eight medals are paid out when the middle bell is won in any gaming state . Since the "bell" on the left reel, the "bell" on the middle reel, and the "bell" on the right reel constituting the middle bell are arranged within 5 frames, when the middle bell is won in the internal lottery described later, In principle, it can be said that it is possible to win a prize regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  The right-down bell is "Replay a-Bell-Red 7", "Replay a-Bell-Replay a", "Replay b-Bell-Red 7", and "Replay b-Bell" on the payline LN in any game state. When the combination of “Replay a” is complete, the game becomes a prize, and in any of the game states, eight medals are paid out when the bell falling to the right is won. "Replay a" and "Replay b" on the left reel that make up the downward sling bell are arranged one position below "bell", and "Red 7" and "Replay a" on the right reel Since it is arranged at a position one position above the bell, the pay line LN has “Replay a-Bell-Red 7”, “Replay a-Bell-Replay a”, “Replay b-Bell-Red 7”, “Replay a When the combination of “replay b-bell-replay a” is completed, the combination “bell-bell-bell” is lowered to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3. In addition, the symbol of "Replay a" or "Replay b" on the left reel, which constitutes the down-down bell, "Bell" on the middle reel, or "Red 7" on the right reel, or "Replay a" on the right. Since the symbol of is arranged within 5 frames, it can be said that, in principle, it is possible to win a prize regardless of the timing of the stop operation when the player has won the down-down bell in the internal lottery described later.

  The middle watermelon becomes a prize when the combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" or "watermelon-watermelon-blue 7" is complete in the payline LN in any gaming state, and the middle watermelon is a prize in any gaming state When it happens, five medals are paid out. The symbol of “watermelon” on the left reel, “watermelon” on the middle reel, “watermelon” on the right reel, or “blue 7”, which constitutes middle-stage watermelon, is not placed within 5 frames. Even if the middle watermelon has been won in the internal lottery described later, the middle watermelon having won will not be won if the left reel, middle reel and right reel are not stopped at an appropriate timing.

  Falling down watermelons will win when the combination of “Bell-Watermelon-Cherry b” or “Bell-Watermelon-White 7” is aligned with the payline LN in any gaming state, and will fall to the right in any gaming state When the watermelon wins, five medals are paid out. "Bellel" of the left reel that constitutes the falling right watermelon is located one position below "watermelon" or "blue 7", and "Cherry b" of the right reel that constitutes the falling right watermelon. Since "White 7" is arranged at a position one position above "Watermelon", when the combination of "Bell-Watermelon-Cherry b" or "Bell-Watermelon-White 7" is aligned with the payline LN, "Watermelon" The combination of “watermelon-watermelon” or “blue 7-watermelon-watermelon” will be downward to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3. In addition, the left reel "Bell" that composes the right falling watermelon is placed within 5 frames, but the middle reel "Watermelon" that composes the right falling watermelon, "Cherry b" on the right reel, "White 7" Because there is a place where the symbol of any 1 is not placed within 5 frames, the stop operation of the middle reel and the right reel is performed at an appropriate timing even if winning watermelon falling downward in the internal lottery described later If you don't, you won't win the winning falling watermelon.

  The middle row cherries get a prize when the combination of “Cherry a-bell-replay a” is aligned on the pay line LN in any gaming state, and in any of the gaming states, when the middle row cherry has won, one medal is awarded. Be paid out. The middle reel "Bell" and the right reel "Replay a" that make up the middle cherry are arranged within 5 frames, while the left reel "Cherry a" that makes up the middle cherry is arranged within 5 frames Because there is no part, even if the middle row cherry has been won in the internal lottery described later, if the stop operation of the left reel is not performed at an appropriate timing, it will not win the middle row cherry that has been won.

  Corner Cherry is a prize when the combination of "Red 7-Bell-Replay a" and "BAR-Bell-Replay a" is complete in the payline LN in any gaming state, and in any gaming state Corner Cherry When one wins, one medal is paid out. "Red 7" and "BAR" of the left reel constituting Kaku Chery are arranged on one of "Cherry", so "Red 7-Bell-Replay a" and "BAR-Bell" on the payline LN. When the combination of “Replay a” is aligned, the combination of “Cherry a-any-any (any is any symbol)” is aligned in the lower row and to the right, that is, aligned with the ineffective lines LM2 and LM4. In addition, “Bell” of the middle reel that composes the corner cherry and “Replay a” of the right reel are disposed within 5 frames, but any of “red 7” and “BAR” of the left reel that configures the corner cherry Because there is a place where the symbol of 1 is not placed within 5 frames, even if you have won the square cherry in the internal lottery described later, if the stop operation of the left reel is not performed at the appropriate timing, you win There is no chance to win a corner horn cherry.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, among the winning combinations, the re-playing combination will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replay role includes middle replay, right upward replay, promotion replay, special replay, fall replay, red 7 replay and blue 7 replay.

  In the middle replay, the combination of "Replay a-Replay a-Replay a" and "Replay b-Replay a-Replay a" on the payline LN in RT0 to RT4 is a prize, and the replay game (replay) is played. Granted. Because the symbols for “Replay a” and “Replay b” on the left reel that make up the middle replay, the “Replay a” for the middle reel and the “Replay a” for the right reel are arranged within 5 frames, When winning in middle replay in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that, in principle, it is possible to win a prize regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  Up-to-right replay is awarded when a combination of “Bell-Replay a-Red 7” or “Bell-Replay a-Bell” is complete on the payline LN in RT1 to RT4, and a replay game (replay) is awarded. Ru. "Bell" on the left reel that constitutes an upward right replay is located one position above "Replay a" and "Replay b", and "Red 7" and "Bell" on the right reel are "Replay". Since it is arranged at a position one position below “a”, when the combination of “BELL-REPLAY a-RED7” or “BELL-REPLAY a-BELL” is aligned with the pay line LN, it goes up to the right, that is, the invalid line LM4. The combination of "Replay a-Replay a-Replay a" and "Replay b-Replay a-Replay a" is completed. In addition, since the symbol of “Bell” on the left reel, “Replay a” on the middle reel, “Red 7” on the right reel, or “Bell” constituting the upward-scrambled replay is disposed within 5 frames. If, in an internal lottery to be described later, the player has won an upward right replay, it can be said that, in principle, it is possible to win a prize regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  The promotion replay is a prize when the combination of “Bell-Replay a-Replay a” is complete in the pay line LN in RT1 and a replay game (replay) is awarded. In addition, the game state shifts to RT0 due to the prize of promotion replay. In addition, “Bell” on the left reel, “Replay a” on the middle reel, and “Replay a” on the right reel, which make up the promotion replay, are placed within 5 frames, so the promotion replay is won in the internal lottery described later. In principle, it can be said that it is possible to win a prize regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  The special replay is a prize when the combination of “replay a-replay a-bell” and “replay b-replay a-bell” is complete in the pay line LN at RT0, and a replay game (replay) is awarded. In addition, the game state is shifted to RT2 by the special replay winning. In addition, because the symbols of "Replay a" and "Replay b" on the left reel that constitute Special Replay, and the symbol "Replay a" on the middle reel and "Bell" on the right reel are arranged within 5 frames. When the special replay is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that in principle, it is possible to win a prize regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  The fall down replays are “Bell-Red 7-Cherry a”, “Bell-Red 7-watermelon”, “Bell-Red 7-Plum”, “Bell-Watermelon-Cherry a”, Awarded when the combination of Bell-watermelon-watermelon, Bell-watermelon-plum, Bell-Cherry a-Cherry a, Bell-Cherry a-watermelon and Bell-Cherry a-Plum is ready As a result, a replay game (replay) is given. In addition, the game state shifts to RT1 due to the winning of the fall replay. The “Bell” on the left reel that constitutes the fall fall replay is disposed at a position one position higher than “Replay a” and “Replay b”, and the middle reels “Red 7”, “Watermelon” and “Cherry a” Is placed one position above "Replay a" and the right reel "Cherry a", "Watermelon", "Plum" is one position above "Replay a" or "Blue 7" Because it is arranged in the winning line LN "Bell-Red 7-Cherry a", "Bell-Red 7-Watermelon", "Bell-Red 7-Plum", "Bell-Watermelon-Cherry a", "Bell -Watermelon-Watermelon, Bell-Watermelon-Plum, Bell-Cherry a-Cherry a, Bell-Cherry a-Watermelon, Bell-Cherry a-Plum "Replay a-Replay a-Replay on invalid line LM2 a "," Replay a- replay a- blue 7 "," Replay b- replay a- replay a ", so that the combination of" Replay b- replay a- Blue 7 "are aligned. In addition, “Bell” on the left reel, “red 7” on the middle reel, “watermelon”, and “Cherry a”, which constitute the fall replay, one of the symbols on the right reel, “watermelon”, “plum”, and “cherry” The symbol of any one of “a” is arranged within 5 frames, so when winning the fall replay in the internal lottery described later, in principle, it is possible to win a prize regardless of the timing of the stop operation It can be said.

  Red 7 Replays are "Replay a-Blue 7-Replay a", "Replay a-Watermelon-Replay a", "Replay a-Cherry a-Replay a", "Replay b-Blue 7-" on the payline LN at RT2. When a combination of "Replay a", "Replay b-Watermelon-Replay a" and "Replay b-Cherry a-Replay a" is completed, a prize is awarded and a replay game (Replay) is awarded. In particular, “Replay b” on the left reel, which constitutes Red 7 Replay, is located one position above “Red 7”, and “Blue 7” on the middle reel is one above “Red 7”. Of the "Replay b-Blue 7-Replay a" on the payline LN, since the "Replay a" of the right reel is located one position above the "Red 7". When the combinations are aligned, the combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” can be aligned in the lower stage, that is, the invalid line LM2. Red 7 “Replay a” and “Replay b” symbols 1 on left reel, and “Blue 7” on middle reel, “watermelon” and “Cherry a” symbols 1 and right reel Since “Replay a” is arranged within 5 frames, it can be said that, in principle, when “Red 7 Replay” is won in the internal lottery described later, it is possible to win a prize regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  Blue 7 Replay is "Cherry a-Blue 7-Replay a", "Cherry a-Watermelon-Replay a", "Cherry a-Cherry a-Replay a", "Bell-Blue 7-Replay" on the payline LN at RT2. When a combination of “a”, “bell-watermelon-replay a” or “bell-cherry a-replay a” is completed, a prize is awarded and a replay game (replay) is awarded. In particular, “Cherry a” on the left reel that constitutes Blue 7 Replay is arranged at a position one position above “Blue 7”, and “Replay a” on the right reel is one position below “Blue 7”. When the combination of "Cherry a-Blue 7-Replay a" is aligned with the winning line LN, the combination goes up to the right, that is, the combination of "Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7" on the invalid line LM4. It can be aligned. Blue 7 Replay consists of the left reel "Cherry a", "Bell" one of the symbols, the middle reel "Blue 7", "Watermelon", "Cherry a" one of the symbols, right reel Since “Replay a” is arranged within 5 frames, it can be said that, in principle, when “Replay a” is won in Blue 7 Replay in an internal lottery described later, it is possible to win a prize regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the transition image will be described. The transition results are “Replay a-Cherry a-Bell”, “Replay a-Cherry b-Bell”, “Replay a-Plum-Bell”, “Replay b-Cherry a-Bell”, “Replay b-Cherry b -Bell "," Replay b-Plum-Bell "," Replay a-Bell-Cherry a "," Replay a-Bell-White 7 "," Replay a-Bell-BAR "," Replay b-Bell-Cherry a " “Replay b-Bell-White 7”, “Replay b-Bell-BAR”, “Bell-Cherry a-Cherry a”, “Bell-Cherry a-White 7”, “Bell-Cherry a-BAR”, "Bell-Cherry b-Cherry a", "Bell-Cherry b-White 7", "Bell-Cherry b-BAR", "Bell-Plum-Cherry a", "Bell-Plum-White 7", "Bell- "Plum-BAR" combination , RT0, RT2, migration outcomes in RT3 is shifted to align and RT1 to the winning line LN. In the present embodiment, the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 are won, and the upper bell, which is the first stop except for the reel serving as the prize condition for the middle bell, is missed. If so, the transition outcome is aligned with the payline LN.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 12 to 16, combinations of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations in each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, the role to be the object of the internal lottery or the game condition depending on whether the gaming state is RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, or RB (including RB in BB). At least one of the winning probabilities is different. In addition, as described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations may be simultaneously read out, and may be won in duplicate. In FIG. 12 to FIG. 16, “+” is written between winning combinations, which indicates that the winning combination is simultaneously read as a lottery target combination.

  In FIG. 12 to FIG. 14, the vertical column shows the lottery target role, and the horizontal column shows the gaming state. In addition, a circle mark in the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target role indicates that it becomes the lottery target role in the gaming state, and the x mark does not become the lottery target role in the gaming state It shows that.

  Further, numerical values shown below the circle marks indicate the number of judgment values of predetermined setting values (common to the present embodiment regardless of the setting values). An internal lottery is performed using the number of judgment values. The denominator of the judgment value number is set to “65536” in correspondence with the random number for the internal lottery (an integer of 0 to 65535). Therefore, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination for which "300" is set as the number of determination values is 300/65536.

  Further, FIG. 12 shows a combination of special roles read as a lottery target for each gaming state, and FIGS. 13 and 14 show a combination of small roles read as a lottery target for each gaming state, and FIG. , Shows a combination of re-play combination that is read as a lottery target combination.

  When the gaming state is RT0, BB, BB + strong cherry, BB + weak cherry, BB + watermelon, RB, RB + weak cherry, RB + watermelon, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, Inside Bell 2, Inside Bell 3, Inside Bell 4, Right Bell 1, Right Bell 2, Right Bell 3, Right Bell 4, Strong Cherry, Weak Cherry, Watermelon, Common Bell, Replay GR11, Replay GR12, Replay GR13, Internal Draw It becomes an object role of.

  When the gaming state is RT1, BB, BB + strong cherry, BB + weak cherry, BB + watermelon, RB, RB + weak cherry, RB + watermelon, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, Inside Bell 2, Inside Bell 3, Inside Bell 4, Right Bell 1, Right Bell 2, Right Bell 3, Right Bell 4, Strong Cherry, Weak Cherry, Watermelon, Common Bell, Normal Replay, Replay GR1, Replay GR2, Replay GR3 , Replay GR4, Replay GR5, and Replay GR6 are the target roles of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT2, BB, BB + strong cherries, BB + weak cherries, BB + watermelons, RB, RB + weak cherries, RB + watermelons, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, Inside Bell 2, Inside Bell 3, Inside Bell 4, Right Bell 1, Right Bell 2, Right Bell 3, Right Bell 4, Strong Cherry, Weak Cherry, Watermelon, Common Bell, Normal Replay, Replay GR21, Replay GR22, Replay GR23 , Replay GR 24, Replay GR 25, and Replay GR 26 are the target roles for the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT3, BB, BB + strong cherry, BB + weak cherry, BB + watermelon, RB, RB + weak cherry, RB + watermelon, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, Inside bell 2, inside bell 3, inside bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, strong cherries, weak cherries, watermelons, common bells, and regular replays are the subject of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT4, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, strong cherries, weak cherries, watermelons, common bells, and regular replays are the subject of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RB, strong cherries, weak cherries, watermelons, and a common bell are the target roles for the internal lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the left bell 1 is a combination of middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 8, and the left bell 2 is a combination of middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 7. Is a combination of middle bell + upper bell 3 + upper bell 6, and left bell 4 is a combination of middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 5.

  The middle bell 1 is a combination of middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 6, middle bell 2 is a combination of middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 5, and middle bell 3 is a middle bell It is a combination of + upper bell 3 + upper bell 8, and middle bell 4 is a combination of middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 7.

  The right bell 1 is a combination of middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 7, the right bell 2 is a combination of middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 8, and the right bell 3 is a middle bell It is a combination of + upper bell 3 + upper bell 5, and right bell 4 is a combination of middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 6.

  In the following, when it is not necessary to distinguish in particular, when the left bells 1 to 4 are simply referred to as the left bell, the middle bells 1 to 4 are simply referred to as the middle bell, and the right bells 1 to 4 are simply referred to as the right bell There is. Moreover, when it is not necessary to distinguish any of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4, they may be simply referred to as pushing order bells.

  The common bell is a combination of a middle bell and a lower right bell. Strong cherries are a combination of horned cherries + middle cherries, and weak cherries are a single winner of horned cherries. Watermelon is a combination of middle watermelon + right falling watermelon.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the normal replay is a combination of middle replay and right upward replay. Also, Replay GR1 is a combination of Middle Replay + Promotion Replay, Replay GR2 is a combination of Middle Replay + Promotion Replay + Right Up Replay, and Replay GR 3 is Middle Replay + Promotion Replay + Red 7 Replay Replay GR4 is a combination of middle replay + promotion replay + red 7 replay + right upward replay, and replay GR5 is a combination of middle replay + promotion replay + fall replay and replay GR6 Middle Replay + Promotion Replay + Fall Replay + Rise Up Right Replay. Replay GR11 is a combination of middle replay + fall replay, Replay GR12 is a combination of middle replay + fall replay + right upward replay, and Replay GR13 is a middle replay + fall replay + middle replay It is a combination. Also, Replay GR21 is a combination of Middle Replay + Red 7 Replay + Fall Replay, Replay GR 22 is a combination of Middle Replay + Red 7 Replay + Fall Replay + Right Up Replay, and Replay GR 23 is the middle It is a combination of Replay + Red 7 Replay + Fall Replay + Right Up Replay + Promotion Replay, and Replay GR 24 is a combination of Middle Replay + Blue 7 Replay + Fall Replay, and Replay GR 25 is Middle Replay + Blue 7 Replay This is a combination of + fall fall replay + right upward replay, and the replay GR 26 is a combination of middle replay + blue 7 replay + fall fall replay + right upward replay + promotion replay.

  In this embodiment, when the pushing order bell is won, as shown in FIG. 17, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the kind of pushing order bell and the stopping order.

  For example, when the left bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 8) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the left reel is made the first stop, the combination of middle bells is stopped at the payline LN. If the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is made the first stop or in the stop order in which the right reel is made the first stop, either the combination of the upper bell 1 or the upper bell 4 or the transition result is Stop on the payline LN.

  The same applies to the left bell 2 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4, and as shown in FIG. 17, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type of pushing order bell and the stopping order.

  As described above, when any of the left bell, the middle bell, and the right bell, that is, the pushing order bell is won, the middle bell is always winning by performing the stopping operation in the stopping order according to the pushing order bell type. On the other hand, by performing the stop operation in the stop order other than the stop order according to the push order bell type, the upper bell wins at a certain rate, but the upper bell does not align and the transition outcome may stop. is there.

  Therefore, when the push order bell is won, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not the operation is performed in the stop order according to the push order bell type. That is, even if one of the push order bells wins, the stop order according to the type can not be selected intentionally without knowing the type, and if the stop order matches, the middle bell is surely won By doing this, although the medals can be surely acquired, the medals can be acquired only at a certain rate if the stop order does not match. Further, particularly in RT0 and RT2, since the transition outcome is stopped when the stop order does not match, if the stop order does not match, the transition to RT1 occurs at a constant rate.

  In the present embodiment, even when the stop operation is performed in any stop order, since the middle bell is won at an equal ratio and eight medals can be obtained, the player performs the stop operation in any stop order. Can also be prevented from becoming extremely disadvantageous.

  In the present embodiment, when the common bell is won in any of the gaming states, the middle bell or the lower right bell is won. On the other hand, when the push order bell is won, the downhill bell does not win a prize. For this reason, the player can recognize that the common bell has been won by the lower right bell winning.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the weak cherry is won in any of the game states, the left reel is operated at a timing at which it is possible to stop "Cherry a" on the left reel in the middle or lower stage, "Cherry a" of the lower stop in the lower stage, when the strong cherry is elected, when the stop operation is performed at a timing that can be stopped in the middle or lower stage of "Cherry a" of the left reel, The left reel "Cherry a" stops in the middle. For this reason, as a result of performing the stop operation at a timing at which it is possible to stop "Cherry a" on the left reel in the middle or lower, as a result of the "Cherry a" on the left reel stopping in the middle, the player It can recognize that strong cherry has been won.

  In the present embodiment, when the replays GR1 to GR6 are won, as shown in FIG. 18, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order.

  For example, when the replay GR1 (middle replay + promotion replay) is won and the stopping operation is performed in the left middle right stopping order, the combination of the promotion replays is stopped at the pay line LN, and the stopping order other than left middle right When the stop operation is performed at step S2, the combination of middle replays is stopped at the pay line LN.

  The same applies to the replays GR2 to GR6, and as shown in FIG. 18, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stopping order.

  As described above, when any one of the replays GR1 to GR6 to be drawn by the lottery is won in the RT1, by performing the stop operation in the stop order according to the type, the promotion replay is won and it shifts to RT0 By performing the stop operation in the stop order other than the stop order according to the type, the middle replay is won and RT1 is maintained.

  Therefore, when winning replays GR1 to 6 in RT1, the promotion replay is won by being operated in the stopping order according to the type, but if the type is unknown, the stopping order according to the type is intentionally selected. If the stop order matches, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning a promotion replay, but if the stop order does not match, RT1 will be maintained.

  In this embodiment, even when the stopping operation is performed in any stopping order, the promotion replay is won at an equal ratio and the transition to RT0 is made. Therefore, the player performs the stopping operation in any stopping order, even if the stopping operation is extreme. Can be prevented from being

  In the present embodiment, when the replays GR11 to GR13 are won, as shown in FIG. 18, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order.

  For example, when the replay GR 11 (special replay + fall replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the left reel is set to the first stop, the special replay combination is stopped at the payline LN, and the middle reel or When the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is set to the first stop, the combination of the fall and fall replay is stopped at the pay line LN.

  The same applies to the replays GR12 and GR13, and as shown in FIG. 18, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order.

  As described above, when one of the replay targets GR11 to 13 selected for the lottery is won at RT0, the special replay is won by shifting operation to RT2 by performing the stopping operation in the stopping order according to the type. By performing the stop operation in the stop order other than the stop order according to the type, the fall fall replay is won and it shifts to RT1.

  Therefore, when winning replays GR11 to 13 in RT0, the special replay wins by being operated in the stopping order according to the type, but if the type is not known, the stopping order according to the type is intentionally selected If the stop order matches, it is possible to shift to RT2 by winning a special replay, but if the stop order does not match, it will shift to RT1.

  In the present embodiment, even when the stop operation is performed in any stop order, the special replay is won at an equal ratio and shifts to RT2, so the player performs the stop operation in any stop order, even if the stop operation is extreme. Can be prevented from being

  In the present embodiment, when the replays GR21 to GR23 are won, as shown in FIG. 18, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order.

  For example, when the replay GR21 (middle replay + red 7 replay + fall fall replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the left reel is made the first stop, the combination of middle replays is stopped at the payline LN. When the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is set to the first stop, in the case where the combination of the fall fall replay is stopped on the payline LN and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is set to the first stop. , The combination of red 7 replay will stop on the payline LN.

  The same applies to the replays GR22 and GR23, and as shown in FIG. 18, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order.

  As described above, when any of the replay targets GR21 to 23 selected for the lottery is won in RT2, the middle replay or the red 7 replay is won by performing the stop operation in the stop order according to the type. By performing the stop operation in the stop order other than the stop order according to the type, the fall replay wins and shifts to RT1.

  Therefore, when the replays GR21 to 23 are won in RT2, middle replay or red 7 replay is won by being operated in the stop order according to the kind, but if the kind is not known, it is intentionally according to the kind The stop order can not be selected, and if the stop order matches, RT2 can be maintained by winning middle middle replay or red 7 replay, but if the stop order does not match, it shifts to RT1 It will be.

  In this embodiment, even if the stop operation is performed in any stop order, the middle replay or red 7 replay is won at an equal ratio and the RT2 is maintained, so the player can perform the stop operation in any stop order. Even if it goes, it can prevent becoming extremely disadvantageous.

  In the present embodiment, when the replays GR 24 to 26 are won, as shown in FIG. 18, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stopping order.

  For example, when the replay GR24 (middle replay + blue 7 replay + fall fall replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the left reel is made the first stop, the combination of middle replays is stopped at the payline LN. When the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the middle reel is set to the first stop, in the case where the combination of the fall fall replay is stopped on the payline LN and the stop operation is performed in the stop order in which the right reel is set to the first stop. , The combination of Blue 7 Replay stops on the payline LN.

  The same applies to the replays GR 25 and 26, and as shown in FIG. 18, the combination of symbols to be stopped differs depending on the type and the stop order.

  As described above, when any of the replays GR 24 to 26 to be drawn in RT2 wins, the middle replay or the blue 7 replay wins by performing the stop operation in the stop order according to the type. By performing the stop operation in the stop order other than the stop order according to the type, the fall replay wins and shifts to RT1.

  For this reason, when the replays GR24 to 26 are won in RT2, middle replay or blue 7 replay is won by being operated in the stopping order according to the kind, but if the kind is not known, it is intentionally according to the kind The order of stopping can not be selected, and if the order of stopping matches, RT2 can be maintained by winning middle middle replay or blue 7 replay, but if the order of stopping does not match, it shifts to RT1 It will be.

  In this embodiment, even if the stop operation is performed in any stop order, the middle replay or the blue 7 replay is won at an equal ratio and the RT2 is maintained, so the player can perform the stop operation in any stop order. Even if it goes, it can prevent becoming extremely disadvantageous.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, control is made to any one of RT 0 to 4 and a bonus (RB, RB in BB).

  RT0 is shifted by the promotion replay winning at RT1. Then, regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT0, RT0 transitions to RT1 by stopping a downturn replay or transition stop, or transitions to RT2 by a special replay win, or a special part is won It ends by moving to RT4. The winning probability of the special part at RT0 is usually (about 1 / 346.8), the winning probability of the replay player is high (about 1 / 2.8), and the winning probability of the small part is usually (about 1 / 3.8) ), And the payout rate of medals per game is less than 100%. Further, at RT0, only replays GR11 to GR13 among replay players are subject to internal lottery.

  The RT1 shifts by RT0, RT2, and RT3 due to the fall replay play or the stop of the transition appearance. Then, regardless of the number of games after the transition to RT1, the RT1 ends by transitioning to RT0 by winning of the promotion replay or transition to RT4 by winning of the special part. The winning probability of the special character in RT1 is usually the same as RT0 (about 1 / 346.8), the winning probability of the replay player is lower than RT0, the normal probability (about 1 / 7.3), and the winning probability of the minor is RT0. It is also normal (about 1/3. 8), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 100%. Further, in RT1, only the normal replay and replays GR1 to GR6 among the replay roles are targets of the internal lottery.

  RT2 is shifted by a special replay prize at RT0. Then, regardless of the number of games after the transition to RT2, the RT2 ends the transition to the RT1 by stopping the winning of the fall replay or the transition appearance, or the transition to the RT4 by the winning of the special part. The winning probability of special character in RT2 is usually the same as RT0 (about 1 / 346.8), the winning probability of replay player is higher than RT0 and the high probability (about 1 / 1.5), the winning probability of small character is This is the same as RT0 (about 1 / 3.8), and the payout rate of medals per game is over 100%. Further, in RT2, only normal replay and replay GR21 to 26 among replay players are subject to internal lottery.

  RT3 transitions at the end of the bonus (BB, RB). Then, regardless of the number of games after the shift to RT3, the shift RT3 is ended by shifting to RT1 by stopping the transition number or shifting to RT4 by winning the special part. The winning probability of the special character in RT3 is usually (about 1 / 346.8), the winning probability of the replay player is lower than RT0, usually (about 1 / 7.3), and the winning probability of the minor is the same as in RT0 ( About 1 / 3.8), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 100%. Further, in RT3, only normal replay among the replay roles is subject to the internal lottery.

  The RT4 is shifted by winning the special roles (BB, RB) at RT0 to RT3. Then, the RT 4 ends with the special part that triggered the transition to the RT 4 wins and shifts to the bonus (BB or RB) regardless of the number of games after the transition to the RT 4. In RT4, the special part is not eligible for the internal lottery, and the winning probability of the replay player is lower than RT2, but it is higher than RT0, RT1 and RT3 (about 1 / 2.3), the small part is elected The probability is usually (about 1/3. 8), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 100%. Further, in RT4, only normal replay among the replay roles is subject to the internal lottery.

  RB shifts by winning of RB in RT4. Then, the RB ends when 12 games are consumed or won six times. In RB, special roles and re-play roles are not eligible for internal lottery, and the winning probability of small role is higher probability than RT0-5 (approximately 1 / 1.1), and the medal per game is The payout rate is over 100%.

  BB shifts by winning of BB in RT4. Then, the BB ends when the total number of medals paid out to the BB exceeds the prescribed number (316 in the present embodiment) regardless of the number of games after the transition to the BB. In BB, since the special role and the replay role are excluded from the internal lottery because they are always controlled by the above-mentioned RB, the winning probability of the small role is higher than RT0 to 5 (high probability (about 1 / 1.1). 1), and the payout rate of medals per game is 100% or more.

  Among RT0 to 4 and RB and BB (RB), RB and BB have the highest medal payout rate per game, and are the most advantageous gaming state. Also, among RT0-4, RT0, 2, 4 have high probability of winning the replay player combination, and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT1, 3 in particular, RT0 to RT2 It can be said that the player is more advantageous than RTs 1 and 3 in that they can be transferred. Further, among RT0, RT2 and RT4, RT2 can be said to be more advantageous for the player than RT0 and RT4 in that the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT0 and RT4.

  Further, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the gaming state is RT0 to 2, the main control unit 41 can execute navigation notification to notify the stop order that is advantageous for the player according to the internal lottery result. Control is possible at an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) which is a notification period.

  Here, the transition state of the gaming state of this embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 10, when RB or BB ends, the process shifts to RT3.

  At RT3, the transition to RT1 occurs by stopping the transition, and the special role is elected to shift to RT4. When the push order bell is won in RT3, the shift appearance can be stopped, so that the push order bell is won in RT3 shifted after the end of RB or BB, and the shift is made to RT1 when the shift appearance stops. It becomes.

  At RT1, the player moves to RT0 by the promotion replay winning, and moves to RT4 by winning the special part. Since the replays GR1 to 6 are won in RT1 and the promotion replay is won when the stop order is correct, in RT1 the replays GR1 to 6 are won, and when they are correct in the stop order, transition to RT0 and Become.

  At RT0, the transition to RT1 occurs when the fall replay is stopped or the transition is stopped, the transition to RT2 occurs when the special replay is won, and the transition to RT4 occurs when the special part is won. Replays GR11 to 13 are won at RT0, and the special replay is won when the stop order is correct, and the fall replay is won when the stop order is incorrect. Therefore, at RT0, the replay GR11 to 13 is performed. Is won, and when it is correct in the stop order, it shifts to RT2, and when it does not correct the stop order, it shifts to RT1.

  In addition, since the push order bell is won in RT0 and the transition order can be stopped by the stop order being incorrect, in RT0, the push order bell is elected and it moves to RT1 when it is not correct in the stop order. It will be done.

  At RT2, the transition to RT1 is made by stopping of the fall replay or the transition appearance, and the transition to RT4 is made by winning the special part. Since replays GR21 to 26 are won in RT2 and the stop order is incorrect, the fall fall replay is to be won, so in RT2, if replays GR21 to 26 are won and the answer in the stop order is not correct, to RT1 It will be migrated.

  In addition, since the push order bell is won in RT0 and the transition order can be stopped by the stop order being incorrect, in RT0, the push order bell is elected and it moves to RT1 when it is not correct in the stop order. It will be done.

  RT4 shifts to RB or BB when the special role that triggered the shift to RT4 wins.

  When the main control unit 41 is controlled to the AT, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification by winning a navigation target combination according to the gaming state, and transmits a push order command to the sub control unit 91. The navigation effect is executed by The navigation object combination according to the game state is replays GR1 to 6 when RT1 is, replays GR11 to 13 when RT0, and replays GR21 to 26 when RT2. Also, in any of RT0 to RT2, the push order bell is a common navigation target role. Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes navigation notification by satisfying certain conditions even in the normal state (RT1 and non-AT state) in which neither AT nor ART is controlled. It is possible to execute navigation effects.

  In the navigation notification of the present embodiment, by changing the lighting mode of the game assist indicator 12, notification is made in a discriminable stop order that is advantageous for the player.

  The navigation notification mode is not limited to such a mode, and may be any mode as long as the player can distinguish according to the winning situation. Further, the navigation alert is not limited to the game assist indicator 12, that is, the indicator used for the alert other than the navigation alert, and may be executed using a dedicated indicator.

  In the navigation effect of this embodiment, the stop order advantageous to the player notified by the navigation notification is notified by the display of the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and the output of the navigation voice from the speakers 53 and 54.

  For example, in the case of notifying the stop order of the left middle, the right, “123” (the left reel indicates the first stop, the middle reel indicates the second stop, and the right reel indicates the third stop) 8L. A stop order image showing the stop order of 8C and 8R is displayed. Also, as a navigation voice, for example, a voice indicating the stop order of stop switches such as “left middle right!” (The left reel indicates the first stop, the middle reel indicates the second stop, and the right reel indicates the third stop). Output

  In addition, when notifying the stop order of making the left reel the first stop, it indicates the stop order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R such as "1--" (indicating that the left reel is the first stop). Display stop order images. Also, as a navigation voice, for example, a voice indicating the stop order of stop switches such as “left!” (Indicating that the left reel is in the first stop) (indicating that the left reel is in the first stop) is output Do. In addition, in addition to the above-described stop order images, red 7 and blue 7 are added to each reel when notifying the stop order in which the replay GR 21 to 26 are won and the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay wins in RT2. An image prompting for a stop operation at a target timing is also displayed, and a stop operation at that timing is prompted.

  In the navigation notification and the navigation effect, when any one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won in the RT1, the stop notification in which the promotion replay is won is notified in a distinguishable manner. When one of the replays GR11 to GR13 is won in RT0, the stop order in which the special replay wins is notified in a distinguishable manner. Further, when any one of the replays GR21 to GR23 is won in RT2, the stop order in which the middle replay or the red 7 replay wins is notified distinguishably. Further, when any one of the replays GR24 to 26 is won in RT2, the stop order in which the middle replay or the blue 7 replay wins is notified distinguishably.

  The mode of the navi effect is not limited to such a mode, and may be any mode as long as the player can distinguish according to the winning situation. Further, the navigation effect is not limited to those using the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, but may be performed using the effect effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  As described above, in the navigation notification and the navigation effect, the stop order that is advantageous to the player is notified in an identifiable manner. For this reason, the player can intentionally cause the promotion replay to be won in RT1, and can win the middle bell, and the special replay in RT0 by performing the stop operation in the stop order according to the navigation effect. It is possible to win the middle bell, to avoid the fall replay, to avoid stopping the transition appearance, to win the middle bell at RT2, to avoid the fall replay, to shift It is possible to avoid eye stoppages.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to control to ART (a state controlled by AT at RT2) when the lottery condition is satisfied. Further, the main control unit 41 selects the specified game number from the plurality of games at the end of ART, BB or RB, and continues to any of ART, BB, RB from the end of ART, BB or RB. Count the number of uncontrolled games. The predetermined number of games is selected from one of 1 to 399 games and 600 games.

  Then, the main control unit 41 wins the ART lottery, and the number of games which are not continuously controlled in any of ART, BB, and RB from the end of ART, BB, or RB is defined. Control to ART by reaching numbers.

  In the present embodiment, the number of games from the end of ART, BB or RB is counted, and control is made to ART by reaching the prescribed number of games, however, ART, BB or RB ends. The number of games from any one of the above may be counted, and the ART may be controlled by reaching the prescribed number of games. In addition, it is assumed that AT ends when ART ends, but after AT ends, the pushing order bell is dropped and the transition outcome stops, or the fall replay wins, that is, the game triggered by the end of RT2 It may be configured to start counting the number.

  When controlling to ART, first to AT. After starting control of AT, the state until it transfers to RT2 is also called a preparation state.

  The main control unit 41 executes navigation notification when the target combination is won in the preparation state. Under the present circumstances, in RT1 the navigation notification is targeted when the replays GR1 to GR6 are won, and the navigation notification of the stop order for winning the promotion replays when the replays GR1 to 6 are won is notified by the navigation notification. By performing the operation, it is possible to win the promotion replay and shift from RT1 to RT0. In addition, after transition to the preparation state, the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified at the time of winning the push bell regardless of any game state of RT0 to 2, so perform stop operation according to the notified stop order. Thus, it becomes possible to obtain eight medals reliably.

  After the promotion replay is won in RT1 and it shifts to RT0, the navigation notification will be targeted when the replays GR11 to 13 are won, and the stop notification for winning special replays when the replays GR11 to 13 are won will be notified by the navigation alert. By performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order, it is possible to make a special replay be won and shift from RT0 to RT2, and it is possible to avoid a win for falling fall replay and avoid shifting to RT1. In addition, since the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified at the time of winning the push order bell as described above, eight medals can be reliably acquired by performing the stop operation in accordance with the informed stop order. As a result, it is possible to avoid stopping the transition, and to avoid transitioning to RT1.

  When special replay is won in RT0 and it shifts to RT2, it is the navi that announces the stop order to win red 7 replays when the first replay GR21-23 is won or when the first replay GR24-26 is won. Notification or navigation notification to notify stop order to win Blue 7 Replay is executed, and by performing stop operation according to the notified stop order, Red 7 Replay or Blue 7 Replay is awarded and falls It is possible to avoid replay winnings and avoid shifting to RT1. In addition, since the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified at the time of winning the push order bell as described above, eight medals can be reliably acquired by performing the stop operation in accordance with the informed stop order. As a result, it is possible to avoid stopping the transition, and to avoid transitioning to RT1.

  The main control unit 41 ends the preparation state when the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay wins, and starts control of the ART. Along with this, the main control unit 41 performs ART game number lottery to determine the number of ART games, sets the number of games won by the ART game number lottery as the number of remaining ART games allocated to the RAM 91 c, Start counting the number of remaining games.

  After ART starts, the stop order for winning the middle bell is notified at the time of winning the push order bell, so that it is possible to surely obtain eight medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified stop order. As a result, it is possible to avoid stopping the transition and stop transitioning to RT1. In addition, since the stop order for winning middle stage replay is notified when the replays GR 21 to 26 are won, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the notified stop order, the win of the fall fall replay is avoided and the process shifts to RT1. Can be avoided.

  In addition, during ART, an addition lottery is performed to determine whether or not to add the number of ART games when the drawing condition is satisfied. When the winning lottery is won, the number of ART games is randomly determined to determine the number of ART games in the same manner as when the ART is started, and the number of ART games selected by the number of ART games is the remaining number of ARTs allocated to the RAM 91c. Add to the number of games.

  Also, after ART starts, the number of remaining games is decremented by 1 each time one game is consumed, and if the special combination is won before the number of remaining games reaches 0, ART is interrupted by the end of RT2, Also, counting of the number of ART games is suspended. After that, control is made to the corresponding bonus after winning the special part that has won, and at RT3 transitioning after the end of the bonus, the transition outcome is stopped and the AT control is resumed when it shifts to RT1. To resume the ART by transitioning to RT2 again, and also resume counting the number of ART remaining games.

  Further, after the start of ART, when the number of remaining games becomes 0, the control of the AT is ended. As a result, the navigation notification is not executed, so it is impossible to avoid stopping the transition when the push order bell is won, and it is impossible to avoid the fall replay prize when the replay GRs 21 to 26 are won, By shifting to RT1 by stopping or falling replay, the control of a series of AT and ART is ended.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the replays GR 21 to 26 during ART are won, the main control unit 41 is notified by navigation notification of the stop order in which the middle replay takes a prize except for the first time, and the informed stop When the stop operation is performed ignoring the order, there are cases where Red 7 Replay or Blue 7 Replay is won and RT2 is maintained, but there is also a case where Fall Replay is won and it shifts to RT1. Therefore, when the replays GR 21 to 26 are won, it is possible to urge the stop operation in the stop sequence for winning the middle replays notified by the navi notification, and it is meaningless to prevent the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay from winning It can be done.

  In the present embodiment, when the strong cherries, the weak cherries, and the watermelon are won in the internal lottery, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to control in the above-described freeze state and the type of freeze in the case of controlling the freeze state. The freeze lottery is performed, and when it is determined that the freeze state is to be controlled by the freeze lottery, the freeze state is controlled, and the reel effect is executed during that time. The reel effect to be executed with the freeze state will be described based on FIG.

  The main control unit 41 reversely rotates the reels 2L, 2C, 2R and controls the reels 2L, 2C, 2R in the reverse direction to rotate the reels 2L, 2C, 2R in the reverse direction different from the normal rotation direction (forward direction). It is possible to execute reel up and down vibration that is controlled to As shown in FIG. 19A, reverse reel rotation is control for rotating each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R in a direction opposite to the normal rotation direction. In addition, as shown in FIG. 19B, the reels 2L, 2L, 2C, and 2R are repeatedly moved in the reverse direction and then repeatedly moved in the forward direction, as shown in FIG. 19B. It is control which fluctuates 2C and 2R to vibrate up and down.

  Further, the main control unit 41 can execute freeze A, freeze B, and freeze C as a freeze state, and executes reel effects in different modes in each freeze state. In Freeze A, the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined time (3 seconds in the present embodiment), and each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is controlled to reel vertical vibration as reel effect over the predetermined time, and a predetermined time elapses. The reel effect and the freeze state are ended by the. In the freeze B, the progress of the game is delayed for the same predetermined time (3 seconds) as the freeze A, and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are controlled to reverse rotation as reel effect over the predetermined time, and the reels are reeled by the lapse of the predetermined time End the production and freeze state. In Freeze C, the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined time (3 seconds) as in Freeze A, and each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is controlled to reel up and down vibration, and then a predetermined time (3 seconds) as in Freeze B. ) To delay the progress of the game and to control the reverse rotation of the reel, and terminate the reel effect and the freeze state when a predetermined time (6 seconds from the start of the freeze C) elapses.

  As described above, the main control unit 41 can control the progress of the game in the freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined time (3 seconds or 6 seconds), and the reels in which the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are fluctuated in the freeze state It is possible to carry out an effect.

  Further, the main control unit 41 can control a plurality of freeze states of the freezes A to C. In Freeze A and Freeze B, reel effects are performed over the same predetermined time in different fluctuation modes. On the other hand, in the case of the freeze C, by performing the control of the freeze B following the control of the freeze A, the reel effect is performed for a predetermined time longer than the freeze A and the freeze B in a variation mode different from the freeze A and the freeze B . As a result, the freezes A to C can distinguish which freeze state is controlled from the length of the period in which the reel effect is performed and the fluctuation mode.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 controls the freeze state for a predetermined time, and terminates the freeze state when the predetermined time elapses, but the freeze state is ended based on the operation of the player. It may be configured as described above, or it may be configured to be a period that changes as the predetermined time of the freeze state is determined by lottery or the like.

  Next, the control regarding the freeze state and the ART by the main control unit 41, and the control regarding the effects accompanying the ART by the sub control unit 91 will be described based on FIGS.

  The main control unit 41 changes the ratio depending on whether the number of games digested after the last ART, BB or RB control ends (the number of ART bonus bonus games) is less than 400 or more than 400 as control regarding the freeze state. Perform a freeze lottery. Further, as control relating to ART, ART lottery is performed at different occasions according to the number of ART-bonus-boned games, and control for starting ART is started when the prescribed number of games is reached or ART is won. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 performs an effect when the AT is started with a different flow depending on whether the number of ART bonus games is less than 400 or 400 or more.

  As shown in FIG. 20, when the number of ART bonus games is 1 game to 399 games, the main control unit 41 controls the number of games won by the specific period game lottery, which will be described later, during the specific period. While performing ART lottery in each game during the specific period, when the number of ART bonus games is 400 games to 600 games, control is not performed during the specific period, and a target combination of ART lottery (this embodiment) Then, ART lottery is to be performed in the game in which strong cherries, weak cherries, watermelons are won.

  If the number of ART bonus games is between 1 and 399, ART will be awarded if the ART lottery for a specific period is won, or if the specified number of games selected at the end of the previous ART, BB or RB is reached. Start control to start the At this time, when an ART lottery in a specific period is won, control for starting the ART after the precursor period (maximum 5 games) is started after the end of the specific period.

  On the other hand, when the number of ART bonus games is 400 to 600, the control for starting the ART is performed when the ART lottery is won or the maximum value of the prescribed number of games is reached, ie, 600 games. Start. At this time, if the ART lottery is won, control for starting the ART is started after a omen period (maximum 5 games) thereafter.

  Also, when the number of ART bonus games is between 1 and 399, the sub control unit 91 selects the ART lottery during the specific period in the main control unit 41 and controls the ART during the specific period. In addition to suggesting the possibility of winning the ART in the omen period after the end, the ART will be notified of the winning by giving an ART suggested effect that leads to the result that the ART is finally won. When the number of ART-bonus-games has reached the prescribed number of games and the ART is to be controlled, the ART can be controlled before the predetermined number of games (32 games in the present embodiment) before reaching the prescribed number of games After performing a pro-end effect suggesting that the sex is high, notification of ART winning is performed by performing the above-mentioned ART suggested effect.

  On the other hand, when the number of ART bonus games is 400 to 600, if the ART lottery is won and the ART is controlled, the ART suggestion is performed by performing the aforementioned ART suggestion effect in the subsequent precursor period. To inform In addition, when the ART bonus game number reaches the maximum specified game number and the ART is controlled, the above-mentioned ART suggestion is given before the predetermined number of games (5 games in this embodiment) until the specified game number is reached. By giving an effect, it announces the winning of ART.

  Further, when the number of ART bonus games is 400 to 600 games, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment has a probability of winning freezes in the freeze lottery and the number of ART bonus games is 1 to 399 games. Control to a high probability compared to. As a result, the main control unit 41 controls the freeze state at a different rate depending on the predetermined timing, that is, the number of games digested after the previous control of the AT is completed.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the freeze lottery, the above-described freeze A and freeze B have a probability according to the type of lottery target combination (in the present embodiment, strong cherries, weak cherries, watermelons) that triggered the lottery. The winning probability of each of the freezes A to C is determined so that one of the freezes C and loses is selected. If the number of ART bonus games is between 1 and 399, and the winning combination is a strong cherry, the probability of winning Freeze A is 15%, and the probability of winning Freeze B is 5%. The probability of winning the Freeze C is 0%, the probability of winning the loss is 80%, and if the winning combination is a weak cherry, the probability of winning the Freeze A is 4%, and the winning probability of the Freeze B is It is 1%, the winning probability of the Freeze C is 0%, the winning probability of the loss is 95%, and the winning probability of the Freeze A is 8% when the lottery target role is watermelon, the Freeze B is The winning probability of is 2%, the winning probability of Freeze C is 0%, and the winning probability of the lost is 90%.

  If the number of ART bonus games is 400 to 600 and the lottery target role is a strong cherry, then the probability of winning Freeze A is 50% and the probability of winning Freeze B is 40%. Yes, the probability of winning the Freeze C is 2%, the probability of winning the lost is 50%, and if the role to be drawn is weak cherry, the probability of winning the Freeze A is 9%, and the Freeze B is elected The probability is 0.9%, the probability of winning the Freeze C is 0.1%, the probability of winning the loss is 90%, and the winning probability of the freeze A is 15 when the lottery target role is watermelon. The probability of winning the Freeze B is 4.5%, the probability of winning the Freeze C is 0.5%, and the probability of winning the loss is 80%.

  Thus, in the freeze lottery, the probability of winning the freezes A to C differs depending on whether the number of ART bonus games is 1 to 399 or the number of ART bonus games is 400 to 600, and the ART bonus The probability of winning the freeze is higher when the number of ART bonus games is 400 to 600 games than when the number of inter-games is 1 to 399, and the number of ART bonus games depends on the number of games. The rate at which the freeze state can be controlled is different. Also, in the freeze lottery, the probability of winning in the freezes A to C varies depending on the type of lottery target combination determined by the inner lottery, and the selection probability of freezes increases in the order of weak cherry, watermelon, strong cherry in the lottery target combination As a result, the rate at which it is controlled to be frozen varies depending on the type of the lottery target role.

  The main control unit 41 performs the lottery for the number of games for a specific period when the number of games during the ART bonus is 1 to 399 and the freeze A, B or loss is won in the freeze lottery, and the specific period for the specific period The number of games selected is controlled for a specific period over the number of games won.

  As shown in FIG. 22, in the specific period game number lottery, the probability that the number of games in a specific period is selected is determined according to the lottery result in the freeze lottery and the type of the lottery target combination that triggered the freeze lottery. ing. When the loss is won in the freeze lottery and the lottery target role is a strong cherry, the probability that 0 game is won as the number of games for a specific period is 90%, and the probability of winning 5 games is 8%. The probability of winning 10 games is 2%, and the probability of winning 0 game as the number of games for a specific period is 98% when a loss is won in the freeze lottery and the lottery target role is weak cherry. The probability of winning 5 games is 2%, and the probability of winning 10 games is 0%, and if the loser is won in the freeze lottery and the lottery target role is a watermelon, the number of games for the specific period is 0 The probability of winning a game is 95%, the probability of winning 5 games is 4%, and the probability of winning 10 games is 1%. In addition, when Freeze A is won in the Freeze lottery and the winning combination is a strong cherry, the probability that 0 game is won as the number of games for a specific period is 0%, and the probability of winning 5 games is 80% The probability of winning 10 games is 20%, and the probability of winning 0 game as the number of games for a specific period is 0 when freeze A is won in the freeze lottery and the lottery target role is weak cherry. %, The probability of winning 5 games is 95%, the probability of winning 10 games is 5%, and when freeze A is won in the freeze lottery and the lottery target role is a watermelon, The probability of winning 0 game as the number of games during the period is 0%, the probability of winning 5 games is 90%, and the probability of winning 10 games is 10%. Also, if Freeze B is won in the Freeze lottery, and the lottery target role is any of strong cherry, weak cherry, and watermelon, the probability that 0 games and 5 games will be won as the number of games during the specific period is 0 %, And the probability of winning 10 games is 100%.

  As described above, in the specific period game number lottery, when the loss is won in the freeze lottery, the 0 game is elected and there is a possibility that the game is not controlled in the specific period, but the freeze lottery is caused When A or B is won, 5 games or 10 games are won and controlled in a specific period. As a result, whether or not the freeze state is controlled by the freeze A or B suggests that the game may be controlled in a specific period in a subsequent game. In addition, according to the lottery result in the freeze lottery, the number of games for a specific period increases in the order of loss, freeze A, freeze B, and the type of freeze, that is, the reel effect performed in the freeze state The fluctuation mode of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R suggests the number of games in a specific period to be controlled in a subsequent game.

  In addition, when freeze A is won in the freeze lottery, 5 games or 10 games are won as the number of games during the specific period, and the game is controlled in the specific period, so the freeze state is controlled by freeze A As a result, it is suggested that control is performed in a specific period of 5 games or 10 games, and when Freeze B is won, 10 games are selected as the number of games in a specific period and controlled in a specific period. As a result of being controlled by the freeze B, it is suggested that the control is performed in a specific period of 10 games.

  As described above, when the number of ART bonus games is 1 to 399, the main control unit 41 performs ART lottery in each game controlled in a specific period, and the number of ART bonus games is 400 to 600 In this case, the ART lottery is performed at the time of winning of the lottery target role (in the present embodiment, strong cherries, weak cherries, watermelons).

  In the ART lottery during a specific period when the number of ART bonus games is 1 to 399, although not particularly shown, when strong cherry is won, ART is won with a probability of 100% and weak cherry is won. If ART wins with a probability of 10% and if Watermelon wins, ART wins with a probability of 30%. If other roles win, ART wins with a probability of 2%. It has become. On the other hand, when the number of ART bonus games is 400 to 600, as shown in FIG. 23, the winning probability of ART is determined according to the lottery result in the freeze lottery and the type of the lottery target role.

  As shown in FIG. 23, when the number of ART bonus games is 400 to 600, the probability of winning the ART in the ART lottery is that the loser is won in the freeze lottery and the strong cherry is won as the lottery target role. If it is 20%, it is 5% if weak cherry is won as a lottery target role, and it is 10% if watermelon is won as a lottery target role. It is 30% when a strong cherry is won as a lottery target combination and 7.5% when a weak cherry is won as a lottery target combination, and a watermelon is elected as a lottery target combination. If it is 15%, it is 40% if Freeze B is elected in the freeze lottery, and strong cherry is won as the lottery target role, and weak cherry is elected as the lottery target role. If it is 10%, it is 20% if the watermelon is won as the lottery target role, and if the freeze C is won in the freeze lottery, the lottery target role is strong cherries, weak cherries, All watermelons are 100%.

  As described above, in the ART lottery when the number of ART bonus games is 400 to 600, the winning probability of AT is increased in the order of weak cherries, watermelons and strong cherries in accordance with the types of lottery target roles. The winning probability of the ART lottery is suggested by the type of the lottery target role. In addition, according to the lottery result by the freeze lottery, the probability of winning ART is increased in the order of lost, freeze A, freeze B, and freeze C, and controlled to the type of freeze state, ie, freeze state The winning probability of the ART lottery is suggested by the variation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R in the reel effect performed in the freeze state and the length of time that the game is played.

  Also, if the loss is won in the freeze lottery, that is, even if it is not controlled to the freeze state at the time of winning the lottery target role as described later, if freeze A or B, C is won in the freeze lottery Similarly, there is a possibility of winning the ART lottery and being controlled by the ART in the subsequent game.

  In addition, in the case where the number of ART bonus games is 1 to 399, in the game number lottery for a specific period, when freeze A or B is won by freeze lottery, that is, when controlled to freeze state, The ratio of winning 5 games and 10 games as a specific period is set to be high as compared with the case where the freeze lottery is not won (loss) and not controlled in the freeze state, and the main control unit 41 controls the specific period. Since the ART lottery is to be performed while the player is in the state where the player is in the freeze state, is it controlled by the ART to be more advantageous to the player than when it is not in the freeze state? It will be possible to decide whether or not.

  In addition, when the number of ART bonus games is 400 or more and the ART is controlled at the start of the ART when the number of games is 400 or more, the ART game number lottery performed at the start of the ART is ART when the number of ART bonus games is 1 to 399. The lottery table in which the average value of the number of winning games is set to be higher than the ART game number lottery performed at the start of the ART when being controlled to In the case where the number of games is 400 games or more, the advantage of ART is higher in the case of being controlled by ART than in the case of being controlled by ART when the number of ART bonus games is 1 to 399. It has become. For this reason, if the number of ART bonus games is a large value, that is, even if the player's loss is large, it is highly possible that a benefit with a high degree of advantage is given by being subsequently controlled by the ART. , Can be motivated to continue the game until it is controlled by ART.

  In this embodiment, when the ART bonus game number is 400 or more, the ART game number lottery performed at the start of the ART when the ART is controlled when the ART bonus game number is 1-399 games In this case, the ART bonus is obtained by applying a lottery table in which the average value of the number of winning games is set higher than the ART game number lottery performed at the start of the ART when being controlled by the ART. When the number of inter-games is 400 or more, ART's advantage is higher when it is controlled by ART than when it is controlled by ART when the number of ART-bonus games is between 1 and 399. Although it is a structure, when the period until a privilege is provided from a certain starting point is at least a predetermined game If the configuration is such that the possibility that the benefit to be given is higher in the degree of advantage than the benefit given when the period from the certain starting point until the benefit is given is less than the predetermined number of games, it is the same as above. It is possible to increase the motivation to continue the game until being controlled by ART, for example, when the number of ART bonus bonus games is 400 or more, the additional charge to be made at the start of the ART when being controlled by ART If the winning probability of the lottery and the number of winning games are controlled by the ART when the number of ART bonus games is between 1 and 399, it is more advantageous than the additional lottery performed at the start of the ART. In the case where the period from the starting point to the award of the benefit is equal to or more than the predetermined game, the period from the starting point to the award of the benefit A configuration in which the possibility that a benefit with a high degree of advantage is given among a plurality of types of benefits is increased more than a case where the number of games is less than a predetermined number of games By doing this, the same effect as described above can be obtained.

  When the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment starts each game when the number of games digested after the previous control of ART, BB or RB is over (the number of games between ART bonus) is 400 or more. After the bet number is set by the insertion of a coin or the operation of the MAX BET switch 6 and the start switch 7 is operated, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are used for reel effect accompanying the reel rotation or freeze state of the normal game. Start the change. At this time, the main control unit 41 sets the number of bets, and until the predetermined time (0.5 seconds in this embodiment) elapses from when the start switch 7 is operated, the respective reels 2L and 2C. Control the standby period to wait without changing 2R, and start the reel rotation of normal game reel rotation or reel effect when the standby period is over or at the end of the above-mentioned wait period, whichever is later To control.

  Specifically, when the start switch 7 is operated during the wait period after the bet number setting operation has been performed, the main control unit 41 starts control of the standby period while continuing control of the wait period. Fluctuation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is started at the end of the period or at the later time of the lapse of the waiting period. Thus, as shown in FIG. 24A, when the start switch 7 is operated, if the remaining time of the wait period is longer than the standby period (0.5 seconds in the present embodiment), the standby state is established. After the period has elapsed and the wait period has ended, the fluctuation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is started. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 24B, when the start switch 7 is operated, if the remaining time of the wait period is shorter than the standby period (0.5 seconds in the present embodiment), the wait period is After the end, when the standby period has elapsed, the fluctuation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is started.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 24C, after the setting operation of the bet number is performed, the main control unit 41 sets the start switch 7 when the start switch 7 is operated except during the wait period. When it is operated, control of the waiting period is started, and when the waiting period has elapsed, the fluctuation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is started.

  As described above, when the number of ART bonus bonus games is 400 or more, the main control unit 41 performs the setting operation of the bet number and the predetermined time (0 in this embodiment) after the start switch 7 is operated. Control of the standby period over a period of .5 seconds, and at least after the standby period has elapsed, the fluctuation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is started, and when the start switch 7 is operated, the wait period is In all games, regardless of the length of the remaining time of the wait period, at least a predetermined time from when the start switch 7 is operated until the fluctuation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is started. A waiting period (0.5 seconds in this embodiment) is secured.

  In addition, when the number of ART bonus games is 400 or more, the main control unit 41 performs the setting operation of the bet number and the start switch 7 is operated for a predetermined time (0.5 in the present embodiment). Control of the standby period for 2 seconds), and after the standby period has elapsed, the fluctuation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is started, and when the start switch 7 is operated, it is during the wait period. Is designed to start control of the waiting period during the waiting period. For this reason, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being stagnated more than necessary.

  The sub-control unit 91 according to the present embodiment can execute a specific effect in connection with the control of the freeze state when the number of ART bonus bonus games is 400 or more.

  As the pattern of the specific effect, as shown in FIG. 25 (a), the first effect indicating the possibility of being controlled to the freeze state in the waiting period is executed, and then the pattern 1 is not controlled to the freeze state; As shown in b), the first effect indicating that the freeze state may be controlled in the waiting period is executed, and then the pattern 2 is controlled to be in the freeze state, and as shown in FIG. At least the pattern 3 in which the first effect is not executed in the period, and the second effect is executed which suggests that the AT may be controlled after the end of the freeze state.

  When the number of ART bonus games is 400 or more, the sub control unit 91 specifies that the lottery target role (strong cherry, weak cherry, watermelon) of the above-mentioned freeze lottery is won based on the internal win command. When a specific effect is to be executed and when a specific effect is to be performed, a specific effect lottery that determines the pattern is executed. In the specific effect drawing, when it is not specified that the freeze state is controlled based on the freeze command, it is possible to determine the pattern 1 and when it is specified that the freeze state is controlled, the pattern 2 , Pattern 3 can be determined. Incidentally, if it is specified that the freeze state C is controlled in the freeze state in which the winning of the ART is decided in the freeze state, it is possible to decide the pattern 2 but not to decide the pattern 3 It has become.

  The first effect is, as shown in FIG. 26 (a), a red navi that displays red suggesting winning of strong cherries or weak cherries among lottery target roles in the freeze lottery, and freezes as shown in FIG. 26 (b) As shown in FIG. 26 (c), it is suggested that a watermelon be won among the lottery objects of the freeze lottery, as shown in FIG. 26 (c). When it is determined that the specific effect of pattern 1 or pattern 2 is to be executed in the specific effect lottery, including a plurality of types of effects including green navigation displaying green, the type of the first effect is further determined 1 Perform an effect type lottery.

  In the first effect type lottery, it is determined which of red navigation, purple navigation and green navigation is to be executed. Specifically, one of strong cherry or red navi or purple navi is determined, and when watermelon is won, one of purple navi or green navi is determined. At this time, at the time of strong cherry winning, the ratio at which purple navigation is determined is set higher than at the time of weak cherry winning. For this reason, when purple navi is executed as the first effect, it is suggested that the possibility of winning a strong cherry is higher than when red navi is executed. Further, as described above, since the possibility of being controlled to be in the frozen state is higher at the time of winning the strong cherry than at the time of winning the weak cherry, when the purple navigation is executed, it is better than when the red navigation is executed. Also, it is suggested that it is likely to be controlled to the freeze state. That is, the proportion controlled to the freeze state differs according to the winning combination suggested by the first effect. Also, in any of the strong cherries, weak cherries, and watermelon wins, when it is specified that the freeze command is to be controlled by the freeze command, it is more specific than the case where the freeze control is not to be controlled. The ratio at which purple navigation is determined is set high. For this reason, when the purple navi is executed as the first effect, it is suggested that the possibility of being controlled to the freeze state is higher than when the red navi and green navi are executed. That is, the type of the first effect that is likely to be performed differs depending on whether or not the freeze state is controlled.

  In the present embodiment, although effects having different colors displayed as the type of the first effect are applied, for example, effects having different contents of the displayed image, the size of the image, the number of images, etc. are applied. You may. In addition, the first effect is an effect that suggests the winning combination target role, but may be an effect that indicates the possibility of being controlled to the freeze state regardless of the type of the winning selection target role.

In the second effect, as shown in FIG. 27A, an instruction image for instructing to press the MAX BET switch 6 after the freeze state is ended (in the present embodiment, pressing the image of the MAX BET switch 6 and the MAX BET switch 6 And an arrow image) are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 to urge the player to operate the MAX BET switch 6. Then, in this state, when the MAX BET switch 6 is operated, as shown in FIG. 27 (b), the characters “chance!” Or the characters “superheat !!” not shown are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. It is suggested that the ART may be won by displaying it. In addition, the second effect includes the color of the instruction image (white, water, yellow, red, green) or a plurality of effects of different types of characters displayed when the MAX BET switch 6 is operated, and a specific effect lottery When it is determined that the specific effect of pattern 3 is to be executed, the second effect type lottery is further performed to determine the type of the second effect.

  In the second effect type lottery, the type of the second effect is determined according to the result of the ART lottery specified based on the ART lottery result command. At this time, among the plurality of second effects according to the color of the instruction image, white, water, yellow, green and red are determined in the order of the latter in the order of ART, in the order of white, water, yellow, green and red. The ratio is set high. For this reason, it is possible that the color of the instruction image in the second effect has won the ART when the color of water is more than white, when it is yellow, more than yellow, more green, and more than green. It is suggested that the sex is high. In addition, among the multiple types of second effects according to the characters displayed when the MAX BET switch 6 is operated, the “super-heat !!” person is elected to the ART rather than the “chance!” The ratio to be determined is set high. For this reason, the character displayed when the MAX BET switch 6 is operated in the second effect is more likely to have won the ART in the case of "excessive heat !!" than in the case of "Chance!" Would be suggested. That is, the type of the second effect that is easy to be executed differs depending on whether or not the ART has been won.

  In this embodiment, as the type of the second effect, an effect is applied in which the color of the instruction image and the character displayed when the MAX BET switch 6 is operated are different, but the content, size, and number of the instruction image are applied. , Effects such as the content, size, number, etc. of the characters may be applied. Also, the second effect is an effect composed of an instruction image and characters displayed when the MAX BET switch 6 is operated, but it is an effect that suggests the possibility of winning at least ART. For example, the configuration may suggest that the ART may be won depending on the content displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, the sound effects output from the speakers 53 and 54, and the lighting mode of the effect LED 52.

  When the number of ART bonus bonus games is 400 or more, the main control unit 41 of the present embodiment performs the first progress of the game after the start switch 7 is operated (0.5 seconds in the present embodiment). It is possible to control to a waiting period to be delayed over and to control a freeze state to delay the progress of the game for a second period (3 seconds or 6 seconds in this embodiment) after the waiting period.

  In addition, when the number of ART bonus games is 400 or more, the main control unit 41 performs the ART lottery under a condition that is more advantageous than the case of being controlled to the frozen state, when controlled to the frozen state. It has become.

  In such a configuration, as a pattern of a specific effect related to the freeze state, a first effect is executed in a standby period before being controlled to the freeze state, and then a first pattern (pattern 2) to be controlled to the freeze state A second pattern (pattern 3) in which the first effect is not executed in the standby period before being controlled to the freeze state, and the second effect is executed after the freeze state is ended thereafter; In this case, the first effect that indicates the possibility of being controlled to the frozen state is executed in the standby period before the controlled to the frozen state, so that the controlled state is controlled to the frozen state more than when the first effect is not performed In other words, while the expectation for ART drawing to be performed under favorable conditions can be raised, in the second pattern, the first To execute the second effect that indicates the possibility of being controlled by the ART after the end of the freeze state without performing the command, and expect the winning of the ART suggested by the control to the freeze state Because of the effects before and after the freeze state, the player's sense of expectation can be effectively enhanced according to the situation.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 can control the standby period and the freeze state, and the standby period and the freeze state are ended with the passage of time, but the player's It may be configured to end by an operation, or may be configured to be a period that is determined by lottery or the like and fluctuates.

  Also, in the present embodiment, although ART is applied as a benefit advantageous to the player, it is determined whether the right to be able to shift to the advantageous state advantageous to the player (determines whether or not to generate the advantageous state Winning a lottery, being allowed to win a prize, etc.), a right to be informed of an operation mode advantageous to the player, and being controlled to a gaming state in which an expected value to which a gaming value is given is high The right, the right to be informed whether the current gaming state is the gaming state advantageous to the player, the period controlled to the advantageous state (the number of fixed games, the average value of the number of games varying according to the ending conditions, etc.) Benefits may be applied directly to the player, but not directly to the player, but indirectly to the player, such as being a condition for obtaining the benefit over the Internet It may be applied to favorable benefits.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs control regarding benefits (ART) that are advantageous for the player, but the sub control unit 91 performs part or all of control regarding benefits that are advantageous for the player. It is good also as composition.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is configured to determine whether or not to control the freeze state and the type of the freeze state according to the result of the internal lottery, but whether to control the freeze state independently of the result of the internal lottery It may be configured to determine the type of the frozen state, and also in such a configuration, when controlled in the frozen state, it is controlled more advantageously with regard to grant of the benefit (ART) than in the case where it is not controlled in the frozen state. If it is the structure which

  Further, in the present embodiment, when controlled to the freeze state, the ART lottery is performed under conditions that are more advantageous than the case not controlled to the freeze state, so that control to the freeze state is not performed when controlled to the freeze state. Although it is a configuration that is advantageously controlled regarding grant of a benefit (ART) rather than the case, by controlling the freeze state at a higher rate when not winning the ART lottery, when winning the ART lottery, When controlled to the freeze state, the configuration may be advantageously controlled with respect to grant of a benefit (ART), compared to the case where the freeze state is not controlled.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when controlled to the freeze state, the ART lottery is performed under conditions that are more advantageous than the case not controlled to the freeze state, so that control to the freeze state is not performed when controlled to the freeze state. Although it is a configuration that is advantageously controlled with respect to grant of benefit (ART) more than in the case, at least when it is controlled in the freeze state, it is advantageous controlled in terms of grant (ART) than when it is not controlled in the freeze state. If it is controlled in the freeze state, for example, the winning probability of the ART lottery is higher than in the case where it is not controlled in the freeze state. If it is controlled in the freeze state, it is not controlled in the freeze state. In the configuration etc. where the degree of advantage (number of continuing games, continuation rate etc.) of ART when winning in ART lottery is higher It may be Re.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first effect is executed in the standby period as the first pattern of the specific effect, but if the first effect is executed at least in the standby period, the first effect is executed in the standby period. And may be configured to execute some effect after the freeze state and the end of the freeze state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as the second pattern of the specific effect, the first effect is not executed in the standby period, and the second effect is executed after the end of the freeze state. However, the first effect is performed at least in the standby period. As long as the second effect is executed after the end of the freeze state without execution, any effect may be further executed in the freeze state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the second effect is executed immediately after the freeze state, but for example, after the end of the freeze state, after the first reel stops, after the second reel stops, and at the timing after all reels stop The second effect may be executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the second effect is configured to end in the game in which the freeze state is executed, but the second effect may be configured to continue after the next game of the game in which the freeze state is executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the number of ART bonus games is 400 or more, after the start switch 7 is operated, the progress of the game is controlled to be in a standby period delayed for a first period. Although the specific effect is executed when the number of games is 400 or more, the progress of the game is delayed for a first period after the start switch 7 is operated regardless of the number of ART bonus games. The control may be performed during the waiting period, and a specific effect may be performed. In addition, when the lottery target combination of the freeze lottery is won, regardless of whether or not it is controlled to freeze state, after the start switch 7 is operated to control the waiting period to delay the progress of the game for the first period It is also possible to determine whether or not to control in the standby period by lottery or the like, and to control only the winning game in the standby period. With such a configuration, the standby period in all the games can be determined. By being controlled, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling bothersome.

  When the start switch 7 is operated before the predetermined wait period elapses from when the reel rotation of the previous game starts, the main control unit 41 of this embodiment extends over the period until the wait period elapses. While controlling during the wait period which regulates the progress of the game, the sub-control unit 91 performs, in the wait period, the first effect that suggests the possibility of being controlled to the freeze state when the standby period is shorter than the wait period. Since the first effect is executed in a period in which the progress of the game is restricted as a result of advancing the game early, the first effect can be focused on.

  When the number of ART bonus games is 400 or more, the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment makes the first progress of the game, even when the wait period has elapsed when the start switch 7 is operated. The sub-control unit 91 controls the waiting period to be delayed for a period (0.5 seconds in the present embodiment), and in such a case, the sub-control unit 91 indicates the first effect that indicates the possibility of being controlled to the freeze state. Even when the wait period has elapsed when the start switch 7 is operated, the period for executing the first effect can be secured.

  In the present embodiment, even if the wait period has elapsed when the start switch 7 is operated, the control is performed during the standby period in which the progress of the game is delayed for the first period. When the wait period is over when the is operated, it is not controlled to the standby period, but only when the wait period occurs, the first effect which suggests that the sub control unit 91 may be controlled to the freeze state It may be configured to execute.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the bet number is set during the wait period and the start switch 7 is operated, and the remaining time of the wait period is equal to or more than the standby period, the reels are taken after the wait period has elapsed. In the case where the remaining time of the wait period is less than the standby period, the reel fluctuation is started after the standby period has elapsed since the start switch 7 was operated. When the start switch 7 is operated after setting of, the control of the standby period is started after the elapse of the wait period regardless of the length of the remaining time of the wait period, and the reel fluctuates after the elapse of the standby period. It may be configured to start the Even with such a configuration, it is possible to secure a period for executing the first effect until the fluctuation of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started after the start switch 7 is operated.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can control the freeze state when the lottery target role (in the present embodiment, strong cherries, weak cherries, watermelons) of the freeze lottery is won by the internal lottery, The control unit 91 is configured to execute an effect that suggests that the lottery target role of the freeze lottery has been won by the internal lottery as the first effect, and can suggest the lottery result of the internal lottery by the first effect. Moreover, it is possible to suggest that the freeze state may be controlled.

  Further, the main control unit 41 controls the freeze state at a higher rate at the time of winning the strong cherry than at the time of winning the weak cherry, and the sub control unit 91 performs red navigation and purple at the time of winning the strong cherry than when winning the weak cherry. Since purple navigation is executed at a high ratio in the navigation, when purple navigation is executed as the first effect, a strong cherry is selected as the strong cherry and a weak cherry is selected as compared to when the red navigation is performed. It is suggested that there is a high possibility of Therefore, the possibility of being controlled to the freeze state suggested by the first effect can be differentiated according to the type of the winning combination suggested by the first effect.

  In addition, in any case when the strong cherries, weak cherries, and watermelons are selected, the sub control unit 91 controls the red state or the red state or the purple state when it is controlled in the freeze state, as compared to the case where the freeze state is not controlled. Since purple navigation is performed at a high ratio in the navigation, when purple navigation is executed as the first effect, the possibility of being controlled to a freeze state is higher than when red navigation and green navigation are executed. This will be suggested. For this reason, when the first effect is executed in the standby period, the possibility of being controlled to the freeze state suggested by the first effect can be differentiated according to the type.

  The main control unit 41 of this embodiment can be controlled to a plurality of types of freeze states including the freeze C which is determined to be controlled by the ART as a freeze state, while the sub control unit 91 is controlled by the ART Does not execute the first effect in the standby period when controlled by the freeze C which determines that the second effect is not performed the specific effect based on the second pattern (pattern 3) to be executed after the freeze state ends In a situation where it is determined to be controlled by ART by being controlled by Freeze C, a specific effect based on a second pattern that suggests the possibility of being controlled by ART by a second effect That is, it is possible to prevent meaningless effects from being performed.

  The main control unit 41 of the present embodiment can execute reel effects in which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are varied in a special variation mode in the freeze state, and the interest in the freeze state can be enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, the reel effect is executed in the freeze state, but other effects may not be accompanied in the freeze state, or the effect by the effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 may be accompanied.

  The main control unit 41 of this embodiment controls the freeze state at different rates depending on the number of ART bonus games less than 400 and the case of 400 or more, that is, the number of games digested from a predetermined trigger. Since the rate at which the freeze state is controlled is different depending on the number of games digested from a predetermined opportunity, it is possible to enhance the interest by the freeze state control.

  In this embodiment, the freeze state is controlled at a different rate depending on the number of games digested from a predetermined trigger, but the freeze state is controlled at the same percentage regardless of the number of games digested from a predetermined trigger. But it is good. Further, the number of games digested from a predetermined opportunity may be classified into three or more types, and the ratio controlled to be in the freeze state may be different for each classification.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the ratio of being controlled to the freeze state is different according to the number of games from the end of the previous ART, BB or RB, but according to the number of games from the end of the last ART. Configured to be controlled differently in the freeze state, configured differently according to the number of games from the end of the previous BB, and configured in accordance with the number of games from the end of the previous RB The ratio controlled to the state may be different.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and any changes or additions can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Needless to say.

  Although in the above embodiment, the present invention is applied to a slot machine in which the bet number is set using medals and credits as gaming value, the slot for setting the bet number using a game ball as gaming value The present invention may be applied to a machine or a full credit slot machine in which bets are set using only credits as gaming value. When using game balls as game values, for example, one medal can be made to correspond to five game balls, and when setting 3 as the number of bets in the first embodiment, 15 game balls can be used. It corresponds to what sets a bet number using.

  Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and, for example, can be used together with 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 regardless of any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls due to the occurrence of winnings. You may apply the slot machine which can pay out any value.

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R Reel 6 MAX BET switch 7 Start switch 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 41 Main control unit 91 Sub control unit

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified;
In a slot machine capable of generating a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion, and generating a prize according to the display result,
Operation means operated by the player to advance the game;
First delay state control means capable of controlling to a first delay state for delaying the progress of the game for a first period after the operation means is operated;
Second delay state control means capable of controlling the second delay state to delay the progress of the game for a second period after the first delay state;
Specific effect executing means capable of executing a specific effect in relation to the second delay state;
An awarding means capable of giving an advantage advantageous to the player;
Equipped with
The privilege granting means, when that will be controlled by the second delay state, controlled to be advantageous for the player with respect to impart benefits than when not, such is controlled by the second delay state,
The first delay state control means is configured to delay the progress of the game over a period until the predetermined restriction period elapses when the operation means is operated before the predetermined restriction period elapses. To control
The specific effect is
A first pattern that executes a first effect in the first delay state and is not subsequently controlled to the second delay state;
A second pattern that executes a first effect in the first delay state and is then controlled to the second delay state;
A third pattern in which the second effect is performed after the second delay state ends without performing the first effect in the first delay state;
Including
The first effect is the effect suggests that are controlled by the second delay state, the second effect is Ri directing der suggests that the benefits have been granted,
The second delay state includes a special second delay state in which it is determined that a benefit is given.
A slot machine in which a specific effect based on the third pattern is not performed when controlled to the special second delay state .

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