JP6509485B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to, for example, a slot machine. Specifically, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be distinguished from each other is provided, and the variable display unit is variably displayed, and then the variable display unit is stopped from fluctuating display to derive a display result. And a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result .

  In general, a slot machine is provided with a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn on the outer peripheral portion as identification information. The rotation of the reels is started by setting and starting operation with the specified bet number set, and the rotation is stopped by operating the stop button provided corresponding to each reel. Then, when the rotation of all the reels is stopped, the winning combination is generated by the combination of predetermined winning symbols (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter also referred to as a combination of symbols being combined) on the winning line. Do. That is, the game is advanced by the operation of the player.

  In these winning combinations, a special combination with the transition to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, a small combination with the provision of gaming values such as medals, and the possibility of playing a game without using the gaming value There is a re-playing role with the grant of the game. It is common for these winning combinations to be able to win a winning combination on condition that they have won an internal lottery performed simultaneously with the start operation.

  Also, as a slot machine of this type, a freeze lottery is executed when winning a special role, etc., and when freeze winning is performed, freeze control is executed to determine whether or not the player has won a special role. The forgeries are known. The freeze control is control for delaying the progress of the game by delaying the timing at which the player's operation is validated for a predetermined period.

Unexamined-Japanese-Patent No. 2010-268969

  However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, there is a risk that the interest of the game may be reduced since the freeze control is executed unilaterally regardless of the player's intention when the freeze win is achieved by the freeze lottery. The

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its object is to reduce the interest of the game by enabling execution of control to delay the progress of the game according to the player's preferences. The purpose is to provide a slot machine to prevent.

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified;
After the variable display unit is variably displayed, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Derivation operation means operated to cause display results to be derived;
An award giving means capable of giving an advantage advantageous to the player when the specific condition is established;
Delay control means capable of executing delay control for delaying the progress of the game over a delay period when the benefit is given by the benefit giving means;
And an effect executing means for executing an effect,
When the specific condition is satisfied, the advantages relating to the privilege are the same when the operation procedure of the derivation operation means is the first operation procedure and the second operation procedure,
When the operation procedure of the derivation operation means is the first operation procedure, the effect execution means executes the delay control by the delay control means, while the operation procedure of the derivation operation means is the second operation procedure When the condition is satisfied, an effect of notifying that a predetermined effect is to be performed is performed when the specific condition is satisfied,
When the specific condition is satisfied, when the operation procedure of the derivation operation means is the first operation procedure, the delay control means executes the delay control and the effect execution means differs from the predetermined effect Specific rendition is executed,
When the specific condition is satisfied, when the operation procedure of the derivation operation means is the second operation procedure, the delay control is not performed by the delay control means and the predetermined effect is performed by the effect execution means To be executed .
The following configuration may be provided.
(1) A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets (3 cards) for one game using gaming values (medals, credits), and a plurality of types of identifications can be identified. One game is ended by deriving display results on variable display devices (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of fluctuating display of information (symbols), and a prize is awarded according to the display results derived on the variable display devices. A slot machine (slot machine 1) that can be generated,
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, etc.) operated when causing the variable display device to derive a display result;
Privilege giving means (sub control unit 91) capable of giving an advantage (navistock) advantageous to the player when the specific condition is satisfied (a weak watermelon or a strong watermelon is won);
Delay control means (main control unit 41) capable of executing delay control (freeze) for delaying the progress of the game over a delay period when the benefit is given by the benefit giving means;
When the operation procedure of the derivation operation means is the first operation procedure (reverse push) and the second operation procedure (forward push) when the specific condition is satisfied, the delay control means performs the operation by the delay control means While the rate at which delay control is executed is different (in a freeze winning game, a freeze is always executed in the next game when the reverse is pressed, and a freeze is not necessarily performed in the next game when the forward is pressed) The same is true for the degree of advantage regarding the (in a game in which weak watermelon or strong watermelon is won, the AT win probability and the expected value of the number of navistocks given are the same when either the reverse push or the forward push is made ).

  According to such a configuration, since the rate at which the delay control is executed can be made different depending on the operation procedure, the delay control can be executed at a rate according to the player's taste, so that the fun of the game is made. It can be prevented from falling.

  In addition, “percentage” is not limited to this, and for example, among values within the range of 0% to 100%, values including 0%, values including 100%, values excluding 0% and 100% It may be

  In addition, "advantage related to benefits" preferably includes both "probability of determining benefit grant" and "advantage amount of benefit granted". It may be any one of “the advantageous amount of benefit to be provided”. In addition, "the degree of advantage regarding benefits" may be "an expected value of the amount of benefits provided". The “expected value of the advantageous amount of benefit to be provided” is, for example, a value obtained by multiplying “probability of deciding on the benefit grant” by “the advantageous amount of benefit to be granted by the benefit granting means”.

  In addition, the delay control means can execute delay control (for example, at a predetermined rate) when a predetermined condition is satisfied even when the benefit giving means does not give a benefit. With such a configuration, the delay control may be executed even when the benefit is not given, and therefore, when the delay control is executed, the player can feel tense.

  In addition, notification means may be further provided to notify information on benefits during the delay period. Here, the “notification means for notifying information on the benefit during the delay period” is, for example, “a liquid crystal display indicating a possibility of winning AT” while the freeze is being performed. According to such a configuration, since the information on the benefit is notified during the delay period, the freeze can be made gorgeous, and the player has a sense of tension whether or not the benefit is given. be able to.

(2) In the slot machine described in (1) above,
The system further comprises a predetermined effect execution unit (sub control unit 91) for notifying of the possibility of giving the benefit by executing a predetermined effect (battle effect) to be advanced according to the progress of the game.
The delay control means executes the delay control (freeze) when the derivation operation means is operated in the first operation procedure (reverse push).
The predetermined effect executing means executes the predetermined effect (battle effect) when the lead-out operation means is operated by the second push (refer to FIG. 18).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the effect according to the operation procedure of the player, so it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(3) In the slot machine described in (1) or (2) above,
The delay control means executes the delay control when the derivation operation means is operated in the first operation procedure, and the delay control when the derivation operation means is operated in the second operation procedure Do not execute (in a freeze winning game, a freeze is always performed in the next game when the reverse is pressed, and a freeze is not necessarily performed in the next game when the forward is pressed).

  According to such a configuration, since the player can select whether or not to execute the delay control by selecting the operation procedure, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(4) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
Predetermining means (internal lottery) for determining whether or not the occurrence of a winning is allowed before the display result is derived on the variable display device;
A derivation control unit (reel control by the main control unit 41) for performing control of causing the variable display device to derive a display result based on the determination result of the predetermination unit and the operation of the derivation operation unit;
The specific condition is that the determination result of the predetermination means is any one of a plurality of specific determination results including a first specific determination result (strong watermelon) and a second specific determination result (weak watermelon) (strong It is a condition established by either watermelon or weak watermelon being won,
When the determination result of the predetermination means is the first specific determination result and the second specific determination result, the degree of advantage of the benefit provided by the privilege giving means is different (shown in FIG. 13). As such, the AT winning probability and the expected value of the navistock given are greater than when winning a weak watermelon than when winning a weak watermelon)
The derivation control means
Regardless of whether the determination result of the predetermination means is the first specific determination result or the second specific determination result, it is common when the derivation operation means is operated in the first operation procedure. Deriving the display result (when the weak watermelon or the strong watermelon is reversely pressed in the game, the common winning combination "upper watermelon or the right falling watermelon" is won),
When the derivation operation means is operated in the second operation procedure in the game in which the determination result of the predetermination means is the game of the first specific determination result or the second specific determination result, Deriving a display result corresponding to the determination result (in the game where weak watermelon is won, when “the upper row watermelon or the right falling watermelon is derived when pressed in the game, when the strong watermelon is won in the game, the sequence is pushed , "Break out watermelon" to bring out).

  According to such a configuration, in the game in which the determination result of the predetermination means is the first specific determination result or the second specific determination result, a common display result is derived when operated in the first operation procedure. Since the player does not specify whether the determination result of the predetermination means is the first specific determination result or the second specific determination result, not the derived display result but the delay control to be executed to the last The player's attention can be drawn. Further, when the determination result of the predetermination means is operated in the second operation procedure in the game of the first specific determination result or the second specific determination result, a display result corresponding to the determination result of the predetermination means is derived Thus, the player can be made to specify whether the determination result of the predetermination means is the first specific determination result or the second specific determination result, and the player's attention is drawn to the derived display result Can. Therefore, according to the operation procedure, it is possible to make the target of the player's attention different, and to improve the interest of the game.

(5) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
Predetermined effect execution means (sub control unit 91) for notifying of the possibility of the provision of the benefit by executing a predetermined effect (battle effect) to be advanced according to the progress of the game;
If the operation procedure of the derivation operation means is the first operation procedure when the specific condition is satisfied, the delay control is performed while the predetermined effect is performed if the second operation procedure is performed. And (notification effect) notifying means (sub control unit 91).

  According to such a configuration, the player can execute the delay control if the operation procedure of the lead-out operation means is the first operation procedure, while the predetermined effect is performed if the second operation procedure is the second operation procedure. Can be recognized.

(6) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
Delay control determination means (main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to execute the delay control (freeze lottery) before the operation of the derivation operation means (during start switch operation);
The delay control means is configured to execute the delay operation when the derivation operation means is operated in the first operation procedure on the condition that execution of the delay control is determined (freeze winning) by the delay control determination means. The control is performed, and the delay control is not performed when the derivation operation means is operated in the second operation procedure.

  According to such a configuration, since it is possible to determine whether or not to execute the delay control before being operated by the player, diversification of effects can be realized.

(7) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
Game medium detection means (inserted medal sensor 31) for detecting the inserted game medium (medal);
A game value storage unit (a RAM of the main control unit 41) for storing a game value (credit counter which is a value of a credit) usable for setting the bet number according to a betting operation (operation to the MAX BET switch 6) Area),
Bet number storage means (a predetermined area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41) for storing the bet number (the value of the bet counter) set for one game;
At the time of game medium detection which updates either the bet number stored in the bet number storage means and the game value stored in the game value storage means according to the detection result by the game medium detection means Updating means,
The bet number stored in the bet number storage unit is updated so that the next game can be started without using the gaming value by deriving the re-game display result (freeze execution rep). With game derivation time renewal expedient (automatic bet),
Delay control means for performing delay control (lip freeze) for delaying the timing at which the next game can be started until the release condition (for example, freeze release input etc.) is satisfied after the re-game display result is derived; Equipped
The cancellation condition is satisfied when the detection result by the game medium detection unit becomes a cancellation result (detected by a specific sensor),
The game medium detection time updating means is
The upper limit number in which the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit is predetermined by the game medium detection unit detecting the game medium after the game is ended without the re-game display result being derived. The number of bets stored in the bet number storage means is updated when it is less than (3), and when the upper limit number is reached, the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means is updated. When a game medium is detected update means (when the medal insertion is detected, if the value of the BET counter is 3, the credit counter is updated, and if the value of the BET counter is 2 or less, the BET counter is updated) ,
The game medium detection is performed after the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit is updated by the replay derivation time update unit after the replay display result is derived and the next game can be started. The second game medium detection time updating means (see FIG. 24 (c)) for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means by detecting the game medium by the means.

  According to such a configuration, even after the re-game display result is derived, the bet number of the inserted game media is updated by the re-play derivation time update means, and the next game can be started. Since the game medium is detected after that, the game value can be updated according to the game medium. For this reason, it is possible to prevent updating of the game value after the re-game display result is derived from being performed earlier than setting of the bet number. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the re-game display result is derived, without giving a sense of discomfort. In addition, after the re-game display result is derived, the delay control is performed, the game medium is inserted, and the detection result by the game medium detection means becomes the release result, whereby the delay control is released. As a result, even when the bet number is updated as a result of the re-game display result being derived for the player, the next game can not be started unless the game medium is inserted, and the game medium is inserted. This can make it seem like the next game can be started.

  The upper limit number may be a predetermined number, may be one, or may be a number determined according to the controlled gaming state. Further, the upper limit number may be the same as the predetermined number that allows the game to be started, or may be a number larger than the predetermined number.

  The gaming media for which the gaming value can be updated after the re-game display result is derived, the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated by the re-play time derivation means, and the next game is displayed. The game medium may be any game medium detected after it becomes possible to start, for example, the bet number stored in the bet number storage means is updated by the replaying game derivation time updating means and the next game can be started The game medium may be a game medium detected after a predetermined condition (e.g., a predetermined period has elapsed, an end of a predetermined process) has been established after the predetermined time has passed (see FIG. 25C).

  The detection result of the game medium detection means (hereinafter, also referred to as update result) for updating any one of the bet number and the game value by the game medium detection time update means, and the cancellation result for establishing the cancellation condition If it is the detection result of the detection means for detecting the game media, it may be the detection result of the same detection means, and the cancellation result is the same as the detection means for determining whether or not the update result is obtained. The detection result of the detection means of the above, or the detection result of the detection means (specific sensor) of a part of the plurality of detection means (plurality of sensors) for determining whether or not the result for update The detection result of the detection means (special sensor not involved in the update result) or the like different from the detection means for determining whether or not it may be used.

(8) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
Game medium detection means (inserted medal sensor 31) for detecting the inserted game medium (medal);
A game value storage unit (a RAM of the main control unit 41) for storing a game value (credit counter which is a value of a credit) usable for setting the bet number according to a betting operation (operation to the MAX BET switch 6) Area),
Bet number storage means (a predetermined area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41) for storing the bet number (the value of the bet counter) set for one game;
At the time of game medium detection which updates either the bet number stored in the bet number storage means and the game value stored in the game value storage means according to the detection result by the game medium detection means Updating means,
The bet number stored in the bet number storage unit is updated so that the next game can be started without using the gaming value by deriving the re-game display result (freeze execution rep). With game derivation time renewal expedient (automatic bet),
Delay control means for performing delay control to delay the timing at which the next game can be started until the release condition (for example, freeze release input etc.) is satisfied after the re-game display result is derived;
The cancellation condition is satisfied when the detection result by the game medium detection unit becomes a cancellation result (detected by a specific sensor),
The game medium detection time updating means is
The upper limit number in which the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit is predetermined by the game medium detection unit detecting the game medium after the game is ended without the re-game display result being derived. The number of bets stored in the bet number storage means is updated when it is less than (3), and when the upper limit number is reached, the gaming value stored in the gaming value storage means is updated. When a game medium is detected update means (when the medal insertion is detected, if the value of the BET counter is 3, the credit counter is updated, and if the value of the BET counter is 2 or less, the BET counter is updated) ,
The game medium is detected by the game medium detection means after the start of the update of the bet number stored in the bet number storage means by the replay time derivation means after the replay game result is derived. And second game medium detection time update means (see FIG. 25B) for updating the game value stored in the game value storage means.

  According to such a configuration, even after the re-game display result is derived, the inserted game medium is a game medium detected after the start of updating the bet number by the re-play time derivation updating means. By existing, it is possible to update the gaming value according to the gaming media. For this reason, it is possible to prevent updating of the game value after the re-game display result is derived from being performed earlier than setting of the bet number. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the re-game display result is derived, without giving a sense of discomfort. In addition, after the re-game display result is derived, the delay control is performed, the game medium is inserted, and the detection result by the game medium detection means becomes the release result, whereby the delay control is released. As a result, even when the bet number is updated as a result of the re-game display result being derived for the player, the next game can not be started unless the game medium is inserted, and the game medium is inserted. This can make it seem like the next game can be started.

  The upper limit number may be a predetermined number, may be one, or may be a number determined according to the controlled gaming state. Further, the upper limit number may be the same as the predetermined number that allows the game to be started, or may be a number larger than the predetermined number.

  A game medium whose gaming value can be updated after the re-game display result is derived is detected after the start of the update of the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit by the re-play derivation time update unit. It is sufficient if it is a gaming medium, and for example, a predetermined condition (predetermined period has elapsed, predetermined processing end, etc.) is satisfied after the start of updating of the bet number stored in the bet number storage unit It may be a game medium detected after that (see FIG. 25C).

  The detection result of the game medium detection means (hereinafter, also referred to as update result) for updating any one of the bet number and the game value by the game medium detection time update means, and the cancellation result for establishing the cancellation condition If it is the detection result of the detection means for detecting the game media, it may be the detection result of the same detection means, and the cancellation result is the same as the detection means for determining whether or not the update result is obtained. The detection result of the detection means of the above, or the detection result of the detection means (specific sensor) of a part of the plurality of detection means (plurality of sensors) for determining whether or not the result for update The detection result of the detection means (special sensor not involved in the update result) or the like different from the detection means for determining whether or not it may be used.

It is a front view of a slot machine of Example 1 to which the present invention was applied. It is an internal structure figure 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 figure for demonstrating the kind of special part, the symbol combination of a special part, and the technical matter relevant to a special part. 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 and RT. It is a figure showing an outline of a game state and RT. 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 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 reel control at the time of several replay player combination winning. 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 flow until freezing of a present Example is performed. It is a figure for demonstrating the processing flow of a freeze related process. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for freeze lottery. It is a figure for explaining an effect related processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for description production background determination. It is a figure for demonstrating the timing which injection | throwing-in of a medal | token or payment | settlement is permitted after the game completion. It is a figure for demonstrating the modification about the timing which injection | throwing-in of a medal | token or payment | settlement is permitted after the game completion.

Examples of the invention are described below.
[About slot machine configuration]
The configuration of the slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, a casing 1a having a front opening and a side end of the casing 1a pivotally pivotably supported. And the front door 1b.

  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, “black 7”, “net 7 (shaded in the figure 7)”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, as shown in FIG. A plurality of kinds of mutually distinguishable symbols such as "Plum", "Watermelon", "Cherry", "Bell" and "Orange" are drawn in a predetermined order, 21 each. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed in upper, middle, lower, and lower three stages in the see-through windows 3 provided substantially at the center of the reel panel 1c of the front door 1b.

  The respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R are respectively provided correspondingly and rotated by the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4) so that the symbols of the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R are continuously transmitted to the see-through window 3 While changing and being displayed, by stopping the rotation of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed as a display result on the transparent window 3.

  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.

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

  In the front door 1b, a medal insertion portion 4 capable of inserting a medal, a medal payout opening 9 for paying the medal, and a credit (the number of medals stored as gaming value owned by the player) are used within the range The MAX bet switch 6 operated when setting the maximum bet number (3 in the present embodiment in any of the game states) out of the defined number of bets determined according to the game state is stored as a credit The settlement switch 10 operated when the medals used to set the medals and the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are returned), and the start switch operated when the game is started 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R respectively, and an effect switch 56 for use in effect It is provided so as to be operated by the skill person.

  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.

  Further, among the three reels 2L, 2C and 2R, the first stop for the left reel 2L is the first stop, the first stop for the middle reel 2C is the first stop, and the right reel 2R is the first stop. Is called the right first stop. Further, in the present embodiment, the forward pressing refers to an operation procedure for causing the middle reel 2C to secondly stop after the left reel 2L is first stopped. In addition, forward pinching refers to an operation procedure for causing the right reel 2R to stop for the second time after the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time. Middle left pushing means an operation procedure for making the left reel 2L second stop after making the middle reel 2C first stop. Middle right pressing means an operation procedure for causing the right reel 2R to stop second after the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time. The reverse pinching operation refers to an operation procedure for causing the left reel 2L to second stop after the first reel 2R is first stopped. The reverse pressing refers to an operation procedure for causing the middle reel 2C to secondly stop after the first right reel 2R is stopped. Further, an operation timing at which a winning combination can be won is referred to as "winning timing".

  In addition, on the front door 1b, a credit display 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of winnings, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, etc. Game assist indicator 12, 1 BET LED 14 to notify that the number of bets is set by 1 lighting, 2 BET LED 15 to notify that the number of bets is 2 set by lighting, to light that 3 numbers of bets are set 3 BET LED 16 to notify, insertion request LED 17 to notify that the medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 to notify by lighting that the start operation of the game by the operation of the start switch 7 is light, wait (previous game start Waiting for the reel to start rotating because a certain period of time has not passed since Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting a a is that during the game display section 13 in the replay LED20 is provided for informing is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  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.

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

  Inside the front door 1b, 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, changing setting values to be described later and confirming setting values The setting value display 24 displays the setting value at that point, and the pause function enables / disables the pause mode (state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is made) at the end of BB described later. Switch 36a for selecting an option, and an automatic settlement function that controls automatic settlement processing (processing to settle (return) the medal stored as a credit without the operation of the player) at the end of BB described later. The automatic adjustment switch 36b for selecting invalidity, the flow path of the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and the hopper tank 34a described later provided inside the housing 1a (see FIG. 2) A medal having a flow passage switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the side or the medal payout opening 9 side, and a medal insertion sensor 31 inserted from the medal insertion portion 4 and detecting medals flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side A selector (not shown) 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, a reel sensor 33L capable of detecting the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R described above. 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and a hopper tank 34a. A hopper motor 34b for paying out medals from the medal payout opening 9, a hopper unit 34 including a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 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 is provided a full tank sensor 35a consisting of a pair of conductive members spaced apart to the left and right at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals, and the conductive member is an overflow tank 35. To be able to detect that the amount of stored medals stored inside has become equal to or greater than a predetermined amount when conducting by contacting through the medals stored inside, that is, that the overflow tank is full. It has become.

  The front panel of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a halt state under normal conditions. There is provided a reset / setting switch 38 which functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of an internal lottery winning probability (roll-out rate) described later, and a power switch 39 operated when turning on / off the power. .

  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 credit, 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, the payline LN is activated when three cards are determined as the specified number of bets regardless of the gaming state and the specified number of bets is set. 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 winning line is a line set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed in the see-through window 3 of each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is a combination of winning 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 symbols making up the winning combination is complete in the winning line LN, 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 4. When a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning is arranged on the payline LN, the ineffective lines LM1 to 4 are invalid lines The combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) which will be a prize when aligned to the payline LN in any of the LM1 to 4 is made uniform, thereby forming a particular 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

  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) predetermined 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 the symbols accompanied by the transition of the gaming state is stopped as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, it shifts to the gaming state according to the combination of the symbols .

  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 stage, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, it is displayed in the middle stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch It is possible to display the symbols arranged within 5 frames including the symbol which is on the pay line.

[Example of functional configuration of slot machine 1]
Next, a functional configuration example of the slot machine 1 will be described using FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of a functional 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. In addition, a command transmission line from the main control unit 41 to be described later to the sub control unit 91, and a power supply line for supplying power from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 are via a single cable and connector. And all the connectors that connect these cables and each board are connected, so that each part on the side of the effect control board 90 can be operated, and a command from the main control unit 41 can be received. Become. Therefore, unless the command transmission line for transmitting a command from the main control unit 41 is connected to the effect control board 90, power is not supplied to the effect control board 90, and only the effect control board 90 operates. I will never do it.

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

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

  The main control unit 41 includes a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 is composed of a one-chip microcomputer, executes a control program stored in the ROM 41b, and performs processing related to the progress of the game, and each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 Control directly or indirectly.

  The random number generation circuit 42 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates the value each time a predetermined number of pulses are generated, and the sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42. The random number generation circuit 42 defines a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number, and in the present embodiment, 0 to 65535 is defined as the range. The main control unit 41 sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 43 according to the processing to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a hardware random number function). The random number for internal lottery to be described later is not used as it is as the random number extracted by the hardware random number function but is processed by software and used. The main control unit 41 also has a function of updating the numerical value of a specific register by the above-mentioned timer interrupt processing (main) and acquiring the thus updated numerical value as a random number (hereinafter, this function is a software random number function) Called).

  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. Then, the main control unit 41 can specify the stop switch operated by the player by the detection signal from the switch detection circuit 44. The motor drive circuit 45 transmits the motor drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. The solenoid drive circuit 46 transmits the solenoid drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to the flow path switching solenoid 30. The LED drive circuit transmits the LED drive signal output from the main control unit 41 to various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40. The power 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. The reset circuit 49 incorporates a watchdog timer, and gives a user reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the time of the watchdog timer is up, that is, when the operation of the CPU of the main control unit 41 is stopped for a predetermined time.

  The main CPU 41a of the main control unit 41 executes processing for controlling the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 by executing the program read from the ROM 41b. At this time, a fixed data read operation in which the main CPU 41a reads fixed data from the ROM 41b, a variable data write operation in which the main CPU 41a writes various fluctuation data to the RAM 41c and temporarily stores them, and various kinds of main CPU 41a temporarily stored in the RAM 41c The fluctuation data read out operation to read out fluctuation data, the reception operation in which the main CPU 41a receives the input of various signals from the outside of the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface etc., the main CPU 41 a operates the external bus interface etc The transmission operation etc. which output various signals to the exterior of are also performed.

  As described above, in the main control unit 41, the main CPU 41a executes control according to the program stored in the ROM 41b, and hence the main control unit 41 (or the main CPU 41a) executes (or performs) Specifically, the main CPU 41a executes control according to a program. The same applies to a microcomputer mounted on another board other than the game control board 40.

  The ROM 41 b of the main control unit 41 stores a user program for game control, fixed data, and the like. Further, a security check program is stored in the ROM 41 b. The main CPU 41a reads the security check program stored in the ROM 41b when the main control unit 41 shifts to the security mode in response to the power on of the slot machine 1 or the occurrence of the system reset, and the stored contents of the ROM 41b are changed Execute security check processing to check whether or not it is not. The security check program may be stored in an internal memory different from the ROM 41 b. Also, the security check program may correspond to, for example, a security check process of inspecting the storage content of the external memory externally attached to the main control unit 41 via the external bus interface.

  The RAM 41 c included in the main control unit 41 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 is stopped, the content of at least a part of the RAM 41c is stored for a predetermined period. In the present embodiment, the entire area of the RAM is used as the backup RAM 41c, and even if the power supply to the slot machine is stopped, the entire content of the RAM 41c is stored for a predetermined period.

  The ROM 41 b of the main control unit 41 stores various selection data, table data, and the like used to control the progress of the game, in addition to the user program for game control and the security check program. For example, the ROM 41 b stores data constituting a plurality of determination tables, determination tables, setting tables and the like prepared for the main CPU 41 a to make various determinations, determinations and settings. Further, the ROM 41 b stores table data and the like constituting a plurality of command tables used for the main CPU 41 a to transmit control signals serving as various control commands from the game control board 40.

  A game control data holding area 590 is provided in the RAM 41 c of the main control unit 41 as an area for holding various data used to control the progress of the game in the slot machine 1 and the like. For example, a DRAM is used as the RAM 41c, and a refresh operation is required to maintain the stored data content. The main CPU 41a incorporates a refresh register for performing this refresh operation. For example, the refresh register consists of 8 bits, of which the lower 7 bits are automatically incremented each time the main CPU 41a fetches an instruction from the ROM 41b. Therefore, updating of the stored value in the refresh register is performed every execution time of one instruction in the main CPU 41a.

  The main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the serial communication circuit. 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.

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

  In addition, the main control unit 41 can interrupt the basic process to execute the interrupt process when the interrupt occurs. In this embodiment, the timer circuit included in the CTC executes a timer interrupt process (main), which will be described later, that a timeout has occurred, that is, every predetermined time interval (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 effect control board 90 is connected to the effect switch 56, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

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

  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.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, 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 effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 for controlling the display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the display unit 52, an LED drive circuit 93 for controlling the drive of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, and an audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from the speakers 53 and 54; A reset circuit 95 for giving a reset signal to the sub CPU 91 a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91 a is not inputted for a predetermined time, detects a detection signal inputted from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90 Switch detection circuit 96 outputs time information including date information and time information Clock device 97 monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1, and when detecting a voltage drop, detects a voltage drop signal indicating that to the sub CPU 91a, other circuits, etc. Is mounted, and the sub CPU 91a receives various commands sent from the game control board 40 to perform various controls for effecting, and directly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. Control indirectly or indirectly.

  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 fixed number, that is, at fixed intervals, 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.

[About setting value]
In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the payout rate of medals changes in accordance with the set value. Specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery described later. 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 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 6 is further operated, the setting is returned to the setting 1) . 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 of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state where the game can be progressed.

  Further, in order to confirm the setting value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in the 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 out from the RAM 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.

[About power interruption processing]
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. The determination processing is performed, and when it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination processing, the power interruption processing (main) is executed. In the power interruption process (main), the register is saved on the RAM stack described later, and data for destructive diagnosis (5AH in this embodiment) in which any bit becomes 1 in the RAM, that is, specific data other than 0 While storing, the data for RAM parity adjustment is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM becomes 0, and processing for storing in the RAM is performed. The RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of the values stored in each bit of the corresponding area (all areas in this embodiment) of the RAM. Therefore, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas of the RAM is 0, the data for RAM parity adjustment is 0, and the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas of the RAM is 1. For example, the RAM parity adjustment data is 1.

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

  In the present embodiment, all data stored in the RAM is held by the backup power supply even at the time of a power failure, and the main control unit 41 determines that the data in the RAM is normal at the time of power on. In this configuration, the control state before power interruption is restored based on the stored data in the RAM, but among the data stored in the RAM, only the data necessary to The control state before power interruption may be restored based on the data backed up at time.

  In addition, when the power is turned on, when returning to the control state before power interruption, it is not necessary to return all control states to the control state before power interruption, and the minimum control state that is not disadvantageous to the player. It is not necessary to restore, for example, all the states of the input port and the like to the state before the power failure.

[About initialization]
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.

  Important works include data for display of various indicators and LEDs, input / output data for I / O, clock counter for gaming time, etc. In addition to data that is inconvenient to initialize, RT flag and RT number of remaining games are stored later Is the work to be done. The non-saved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and the value is always set regardless of whether or not the data of the RAM is destroyed at the time of startup. The general work is a work in which data that can be initialized at the end of BB is stored, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, the total number of medals paid out in BB, and a gaming state flag described later. The special work is a work in which data such as various software random numbers that is initialized only before the start of setting is stored. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main control unit 41 is stored, and the unused stack area among them is any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later, similarly to the unused area. Even if it holds, it will be initialized, but the stack area in use will not be initialized for the continuation of the program.

  In the present embodiment, when the setting key switch 37 is activated, the RAM abnormal error occurs, the BB is ended, the data of the RAM is activated when the setting key switch 37 is turned 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. In the storage area of the RAM, all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except the important work and the used stack area, ie, the area from the unsaved work to the unused stack area are initialized. Ru. Initialization 2 is initialization performed at the end of BB. In initialization 2, general work, unused area and unused stack area in the RAM storage area, that is, area from general work to unused stack area It is initialized. The initialization 3 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is off at startup and the data in the RAM is not destroyed. In the initialization 3, the non-saved work, unused area and unused area The used stack area is initialized. Initialization 4 is performed at the end of one game, and initialization 4 initializes unused areas and unused stack areas in the storage area of the RAM.

  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 before the transition of the setting change state, and at the end of the setting change state. It is also good.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a RAM abnormal error occurs at the time of power-on etc., initialization 1 is executed and the control state before that is initialized. The RT flag assigned to and the number of remaining RT games are kept without being initialized. On the other hand, the gaming state flag assigned to the general work will be initialized as the initialization 1 is executed.

[About the flow of the game]
In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, as described above, the stipulated number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state (usually, inside, BB (RB)) is determined, and is determined according to the gaming state It is possible to start the game on condition that the specified number of bets has been set. In the present embodiment, the pay line LN is activated when the specified number of bets is set according to the game state.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, activated pay lines (in the case of this embodiment, all pay lines are always activated. When a combination of symbols called a winning combination is aligned on the activated pay line is simply called a pay line), a prize is won. 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. When one of the special role and the general role is won, a winning flag capable of specifying the winning combination is stored in the RAM 41 c. 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 game is valid until the combination of the roles accepted by the flag is complete, and the game is invalidated in the game in which the combination of the accepted roles is complete. 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 carried over to the next game without being invalidated. It becomes.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. The internal lottery determines whether or not the above-mentioned winning combinations for each combination are allowed before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are derived and displayed (in fact, when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected) It is decided. 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. In more detail, the value of the random number storage work assigned to the RAM is set to the drawing work assigned to the RAM. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming status and the presence or absence of the special combination, numerical data stored in the lottery work, the value of the gaming status flag for identifying the gaming status, and the RT to be described later are specified. It is carried out according to the value of the RT flag to be played, the number of bets, and the number of judgment values of each combination determined according to the set value.

  The random number storage work is a storage area in which the numerical data latched at the same time as the operation of the start switch 7 is stored, and whenever the new numerical data is latched, the latched numerical data is subjected to the timer interrupt processing thereafter. The numerical data read out in (main) and stored in the random number value storing work is updated to the latest latched numerical data.

  In the internal lottery, the internal lottery random number value (stored in the lottery work for the internal lottery) is a target value of the internal lottery, the current gaming state flag value, the RT flag value, and the determination value number determined corresponding to the setting value. 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. 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 no combination of the combination and the combination is not 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 the data for table creation stored in the ROM 41b when the rotation of the reel starts and when the reel stops and the reel still rotating remains. A stop control table is created for each rotating 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, an index indicating the start address of the area where the data for table creation is stored from the reference address at the time of referring to the table index for each setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as internal winning state). The difference up to the address where the data 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, when any reel 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 to be referred to can be specified in accordance with the situation of, and it is necessary from this specified address according to each situation And to be able to identify the 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 167) is used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, by driving the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R by 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 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 determined as the number of sliding symbols, and it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four-frame symbol 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, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum within 4 frames on the pay line, and the non-winning combination is pulled so as not to be aligned on the pay line. A stop control table with the number of frames defined is created and reel stop control is performed, but if none of the roles are won, the stop control table with the number of sliding frames with no combination of symbols determined Create and perform reel stop control. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if it is possible to align and stop the winning combination in the lead-in range of up to 4 pieces on the pay line, control is performed to align and stop the winning combination. The player who is not in charge is controlled to have his or her body stopped and stopped in the lead-in range of up to 4 frames.

  If the special combination and the small combination are simultaneously elected, such as when the small combination is elected while the special combination has been carried over from before the previous game, the small combination selected is the largest within the range of 4 pieces in the winning line. The number of sliding pieces has been determined so as to draw into the limit, and for the stop operation position where the small winning combination can not be drawn up to the winning line within the range of up to 4 pieces, the winning combination of the special combination is set to the 4 pieces range. The stop control table with the number of sliding pieces determined is set so as to draw in the maximum amount, and the reel stop control is performed. As a result, when it is possible to align and stop the small winning combination in the lead-in range of up to 4 pieces on the pay line when the stop operation is performed, the control to align and stop this is performed, and the prize is won If it is not possible to draw in the small winning combination in the drawing range of up to 4 pieces on the line, if it is possible to align and stop the special part winning in the drawing range of up to 4 pieces on the pay line, A control to align and stop these is performed, and a combination that has not won is controlled to have a four-stroke lead-in range and to stop. 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 is not arranged on the pay line at the same time as the special role.

  In the present embodiment, 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, or the special combination and the small combination are simultaneously newly elected. If it is, the small part won is given priority over the special part selected, and the special part is controlled to align on the pay line only when the small part can not be withdrawn, but the special part and the small part When winning at the same time, priority is given to control to align the special part on the pay line over small part, and control may be performed to align the small part on the pay line only when the special part can not be withdrawn.

  When the special combination and the second combination are simultaneously won, such as when the second combination is won while the special combination is carried over from before the previous game, when the stop operation is performed, Control is performed to align and stop the symbols of the re-playing combination in a pull-in range of up to 4 frames. 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 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. May be 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.

[About command]
Next, commands that the main control unit 41 transmits to the sub control unit 91 will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends a bet command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a freeze command, a freeze executability command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a prize determination command, and a payout to the sub control unit 91. Send multiple types of commands including start command, payout end command, game state command, standby command, stop command, error command, return command, setting command, setting check command, door command, operation detection command, simultaneous operation 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 BET command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets, and is a state from the end of the game (after the setting change) to the start of the game. In a state where is not set, it is transmitted when a medal is inserted or the MAX bet switch 6 is operated to set the bet number. Further, since the BET 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 bet 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 internal winning command is a command that can identify the winning status of the internal winning flag and the type of the internal winning flag that has been established, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. Further, since the internal winning command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated, it is possible to specify that the starting switch 7 has been operated by receiving the internal winning command.

  The freeze command is a command indicating whether to control the freeze state or not and when controlling the freeze state if it is determined that the freeze state to be described later is controlled, the end of the freeze lottery to be described later Sometimes sent.

  The freeze executability command is a command that can specify the result of the freeze lottery performed in S406 of FIG. 19 (whether freeze win or freeze non win).

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

  The reel stop command is a command capable of specifying whether the reel to be stopped is any of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel, the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel. This is transmitted each time stop control is performed in connection with the stop operation of each reel. Further, since the reel stop command is transmitted when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, it is possible to specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by receiving the reel stop command. .

  The prize determination command is a command capable of specifying the combination of symbols arranged on the prize line LN, the presence or absence of a prize, the type of prize, the number of medals paid out at the time of prize, and all reels are stopped to make a prize determination. Will be sent after

  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 game state command is a command that can specify the game state of the next game, the type of RT, and the number of remaining RT games, and is transmitted when the game is over.

  The standby command is a command indicating transition to the standby state, and it is used for setting the credit (when the number of bets is not set after one game is over and a certain period of time passes before transition to the standby state It is sent after the payout of medals by the settlement of medals (including medals) 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).

  Among the operation switches (MAX BET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R), the operation detection command is a switch whose detection state (on / off) has changed, and whether the detection state has changed from off to on, It is a command indicating whether the state has changed from on to off and the detection state (on / off) of another switch, and is transmitted when the detection state of any of these operation switches changes.

  The simultaneous operation command is a command capable of specifying that the operation of any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is simultaneously detected, and the operation of any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is simultaneously performed. It can be sent when it is detected. As will be described later, the fact that the operation of a plurality of switches is detected at the same time is simulated by the player as, for example, using a special device to cause some fraud. In the present embodiment, "simultaneously detected" may be a concept "completely detected simultaneously" or may be a concept "detected slightly offset". The phrase "detected slightly out of alignment" means an interval (for example, 0.1 seconds) at which the operation interval between two or more stop switches of the player is not usually an interval during game play. In addition, when the detection of the operation of the stop switch is performed by interrupt processing every predetermined time (for example, 0.2 ms), the operation of the two stop switches is performed by the same interrupt processing or one interrupt When the operation of one of the stop switches is detected by the process, the operation of the other stop switch is detected in the interrupt process after a predetermined number of times from the one interrupt process.

  Among these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in the basic processing, and the command data in the command buffer allocated to the non-initialization area is updated to newly generated command data, and the serial communication circuit The data is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 by transferring to the transmission data register of

  On the other hand, the door command is generated in the door monitoring process of the timer interrupt process (main) and is stored in the door command storage area. The door command storage area stores a door command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 at the time of power on or at the end of one game, and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes, the door command is stored. A door command indicating the detection state is stored. Further, the door command stored in the door command storage area is not cleared even after the door command is transmitted, and is then overwritten by the newly stored door command. At the time of power on or at the end of one game, a door command transmission request 1 for requesting transmission of a door command stored in the door command storage area is set, and whether door command transmission request 1 is set or door open detection When the detection state of the switch 25 changes, the door command transmission request 2 is set, and when the door command transmission request 2 is set, the door command stored in the door command storage area is set. In command transmission processing of timer interruption processing (main) executed after a transmission command is issued, the command transmission processing is stored in the command buffer and transmitted to the sub control unit 91 by transferring to the serial communication circuit.

  In addition, the operation detection command is detected when a change in the detection state of any switch is detected in the switch input determination processing of timer interrupt processing (main) (when edge data of any switch is set) The timer is generated and stored in the operation detection command storage area, and the transmission of the operation detection command stored in the operation detection command storage area is instructed by setting the operation detection command transmission request, and the timer division executed thereafter In the command transmission process of the loading process (main), it is stored in the command buffer, and is transmitted to the sub control unit 91 by transferring to the serial communication circuit.

  As described above, both the door command and the operation detection command are stored in the command buffer in the command setting process of the timer interrupt process (main), and are transmitted to the sub control unit 91 by transferring them to the serial communication circuit. However, when the door command transmission request 2 is set, that is, when the transmission of the door command is requested, priority is given to the transmission of the door command even if the transmission of the operation detection command is requested. Since the operation detection command is transmitted only when the door command transmission request 2 is not set, both the door command transmission request 2 and the operation detection command transmission request are set. In the command transmission process, the door command is transmitted, and in the command transmission process from the next time onward, the operation detection command is The be trust.

  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, 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.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when the setting operation of the bet number is performed during the execution of the effect, that is, when the sub control unit 91 receives the BET command indicating that the bet number has been set, the effect being executed is Is supposed to discontinue. For this reason, if the player wants to advance the next game rather than watching the effect to the end, the effect is canceled and the next game can be started, thus making such a player feel bothersome. There is no In addition, when the settlement operation of the credit or the number of bets is made during execution of the effect, that is, after the sub control unit 91 receives the game state command indicating the end of the game, the internal winning command indicating the start of the game is received. If a payout start command is received before, the effect being executed is canceled. It is when the game is ended that the checkout of the credit and the bet number is done, and although there is a will to end the game by ending the effect under execution in such a case, the effect continues unnecessarily. It is supposed not to go away.

  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.

[About winning]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the symbol is aligned on any one of the pay lines, a win occurs. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the game status, but are roughly divided into special roles with a transition to a big bonus and regular bonus, small roles with a payout of medals, and setting of the number of bets And a player who can start the next game.

  In addition, a big bonus may be shown as BB and a regular bonus may be shown as RB. In addition, the big bonus and the regular bonus may be simply referred to as a bonus. In order to generate a winning of each combination determined in accordance with the gaming state, it is necessary to select an internal lottery and set a winning flag to permit the combination of the combination to be set in the RAM.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the symbol is aligned on any one of the pay lines, a win occurs. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the game status, but are roughly divided into special roles with a transition to a big bonus and regular bonus, small roles with a payout of medals, and setting of the number of bets And a player who can start the next game.

  In addition, a big bonus may be shown as BB and a regular bonus may be shown as RB. In addition, the big bonus and the regular bonus may be simply referred to as a bonus. In order to generate a winning of each combination determined in accordance with the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery described above and to set a winning flag indicating that the combination of the combination is permitted to be achieved in the RAM.

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

  As shown in FIG. 9, the slot machine in this embodiment is controlled to be in the normal gaming state, inside 1, 2, RB, or BB (RB), and the normal gaming state (hereinafter referred to as the normal gaming state) Control) is controlled to any one of RT0-4.

  Referring to FIG. 5, among the winning combinations, special bonus includes big bonus 1 to 4 (hereinafter each big bonus is referred to as BB) and regular bonus 1 and 2 (hereinafter each regular bonus is referred to as RB) Includes six bonuses).

  BB1 will be a prize when the combination of "black 7-black 7-black 7" is complete on the pay line. BB2 will be a prize when the combination of "net 7-net 7-net 7" is complete on the pay line. BB3 will be a prize when the combination of "white 7-white 7-white 7" is complete on the pay line. BB4 will be a prize when the combination of "BAR-BAR-BAR" is complete on the pay line. The BB 4 is awarded when the combination of “black 7-white 7-net 7” is aligned with the winning line. When one of BB1 to BB4 is won, a transition is made to a big bonus in which each game is controlled to a regular bonus during BB (hereinafter referred to as "BBRB"). The big bonus generated due to any of the BB1 to BB4 winnings ends on the condition that at least 316 medals have been paid out.

  RB1 is a prize when the combination of "net 7-net 7-black 7" is complete on the pay line. RB2 will be a prize when the combination of "white 7-white 7-black 7" is complete on the pay line. When one of RB1 and RB2 is won, a transition to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) is made. The regular bonus generated due to any one of the RB1 and RB2 awards ends on the condition that one of the winning combinations has won six times or completed six games.

  As shown in FIG. 9, from internal winning of BB1, BB3 or RB2 to internal winning, the internal control is controlled to 1 · RT0, and internal winning of BB2, BB4 or RB1 is internal winning after winning Until it is done, it is controlled to 2 · RT0 inside. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, after the big bonus or the regular bonus (collectively referred to as the bonus) is finished, the control is usually performed at RT4. Note that since RT4 is a state before being controlled to RT1, it is also referred to as a preparation state.

  Even if one of BB1 to BB4, RB1 and RB2 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, it is necessary to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R at appropriate timings to enable winning in these roles, There is no chance to win a role. The symbols ("black 7", "white 7" and "net 7") constituting BB1 to BB4, RB1 and RB2 are respectively disposed within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C and right reel 2R Not because

  Next, with reference to FIG. 6, the small part of the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, small bells are middle bell, lower right bell, upper bell 1 to 8, middle watermelon, lower right watermelon, upper watermelon, lower cherry, middle cherry, single piece, right upward bell, upward right bevel, Rise up on the right.

  The middle bell is awarded when the combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” is complete in the pay line LN, and eight medals are paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bells are arranged within five frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, when the middle bell is won in the internal lottery described later, it can be said that in principle, it is possible to win a prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  The right-down bell is a combination of “Replay-Freeze Execution Replay”, “Replay-Bell-Plum”, “Plum-Freeze Execution Replay”, or “Plum-Bell-Plum” in the payline LN. It will be a prize and eight medals will be paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the Reel and Plum of the left reel 2L are disposed one position below the bell, and the Replay and Plum of the right reel 2R are arranged one position above the bell. Therefore, when any combination of “Replay-Freeze Replay”, “Replay-Bell-Plum”, “Plum-Freeze Replay”, and “Plum-Bell-Plum” is ready, “Bell-Bell-Bell” The combination of “1” is to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM3.

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

  Next, upper bells 1 to 8 will be described. The upper bell 1 is a prize when the combination of “replay-orange-orange” is complete in the payline LN. The upper bell 2 is a prize when the combination of “Replay-Orange-BAR” is complete on the payline LN. The upper bell 3 is a prize when the combination of “Replay-BAR-Orange” is complete in the pay line LN. The upper bell 4 is a prize when the combination of “Replay-BAR-BAR” is complete on the payline LN. The upper bell 5 wins when the combination of “Plum-Orange-Orange” is complete in the pay line LN. The upper bell 6 is a prize when the combination of “Plum-Orange-BAR” is complete in the payline LN. The upper bell 7 wins when the combination of “Plum-BAR-Orange” is complete in the pay line LN. The upper bell 8 is a prize when the combination of "Plum-BAR-BAR" is complete on the payline LN.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, since the Reel and Plum of the left reel 2L, the BAR and orange of the middle reel, and the BAR and orange of the right reel 2R are disposed at a position below the bell, the upper bell 1 is shown. When one of the combinations from 8 is aligned, the combination of "bell-bell-bell" is aligned to the upper stage, that is, the invalid line LM1.

  Further, in the left reel 2L, the replay and the plum are not arranged within 5 frames, and for each of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R, the orange and the BAR are not arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, even if one of the upper bells 1 to 8 is won in the internal lottery described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the design symbols of the upper bells having been won must be operated at appropriate timing. For example, you will not win a prize on the winning upper bell.

  The middle row watermelon is a prize when the combination of “black 7-watermelon-watermelon”, “white 7-watermelon-watermelon”, and “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned in the payline LN. When the middle watermelon is won, five medals are paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, in the left reel 2L, any of black 7, white 7, and watermelon is disposed within 5 frames, but for each of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R, the watermelon is Not placed within 5 frames. Therefore, even if the middle watermelon is won in the internal lottery described later, the middle watermelon will not be won unless the stop switches 8C and 8R corresponding to the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are operated at appropriate timing. .

  The downward-sloping watermelon is a prize when the combination of “bell-watermelon-black 7” and “bell-watermelon-white 7” is complete in the payline LN. When the watermelon falls to the right, five medals are paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is disposed at a position lower than any one of black 7, white 7, and watermelon, and black 7, white 7 of the right reel 2R is watermelon, Because it is arranged at a position one on the top, when any combination of “Bell-Watermelon-Black 7” and “Bell-Watermelon-White 7” is aligned, “Black 7-Watermelon-Watermelon”, “White A combination of “7-watermelon-watermelon” and “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is descending to the right, ie, aligned with the invalid line LM3.

  Also, in the left reel 2L, the bells are arranged within 5 frames, but the watermelon of the middle reel 2C, the black 7 and the white 7 of the right reel 2R are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if winning to the right falling watermelon in an internal lottery described later, if you do not operate the stop switches 8C and 8R corresponding to the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R at an appropriate timing, win to the right falling watermelon There is no.

  The upper watermelon is a prize when the combination of “Bell-Black 7-Replay” and “Bell-White 7-Replay” is complete in the pay line LN. When the upper watermelon is won, five medals are paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is disposed at a position lower than any one of black 7, white 7, and watermelon, and the black 7 and white 7 of the middle reel 2C are watermelons. "Rel-Black 7-Replay", "Bell-White 7-Replay", because the Reel of the right reel 2R is arranged at a position one lower than the watermelon. When one of the combinations is aligned, the combination of “black 7-watermelon-watermelon”, “white 7-watermelon-watermelon”, and “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” aligns in the upper stage, that is, the invalid line LM1.

  In addition, in the left reel 2L, the bells are arranged within 5 frames, but the black 7 and white 7 of the middle reel 2C and the replay of the right reel 2R are not arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, even if the upper watermelon is won in the internal lottery described later, the upper watermelon will not win unless the stop switches 8C and 8R corresponding to the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are operated at appropriate timings. .

  The lower row of cherries will get a prize when the combination of "BAR-Orange-ANY (ANY can be any symbol)", "BAR-BAR-ANY", and "BAR-Bell-ANY" is arranged in the pay line LN. . When the lower cherries win, two medals are paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, since the BAR of the left reel 2L is disposed at a position one above the cherries, “BAR-orange-ANY (ANY can be any pattern)”, “BAR- When any combination of "BAR-ANY" and "BAR-BELL-ANY" is aligned, the left reel "CHERRY" will stop at the lower stage, and the combination "CHERRY-ANY-ANY" will rise to the lower stage and to the right, That is, the lines are aligned with the invalid lines LM2 and LM4.

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

  The middle row cherries are awarded when the combination of “cherry-ANY-ANY” is complete in the pay line LN. When the middle row cherries wins, one medal is paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, in the left reel 2L, cherries are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if the middle row cherry is won in an internal lottery described later, the middle row cherry will not be won unless the stop switch 8L corresponding to the left reel 2L is operated at an appropriate timing.

  The 1-piece winning combination is won when the combination of “Black 7-Cherry-Net 7” is complete in the pay line LN. One medal is paid out when one winning combination is won. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the black 7 of the left reel 2L, the cherry of the middle reel, and the net 7 of the right reel are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if one winning combination is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R are not operated at appropriate timings, 1 There is no chance for a winning combination.

  The bell rising to the right is “Black 7-Bell-Orange”, “White 7-Bell-Orange”, “Watermelon-Bell-Orange”, “Black 7-Bell-BAR”, “White 7-Bell-” on the payline LN. It becomes a prize when any combination of BAR "and" watermelon-bell-BAR "is completed, and 10 medals are paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the black 7, white 7, watermelon of the left reel 2L is disposed at a position above one of the bells, orange of the right reel 2R, BAR, one below the bell, "Black 7-Bell-Orange", "White 7-Bell-Orange", "Watermelon-Bell-Orange", "Black 7-Bell-BAR", "White 7-Bell-BAR" because it is located in the position When any combination of "watermelon-bell-BAR" is aligned, the combination of "bell-bell-bell" is aligned upward to the right, that is, aligned with the invalid line LM4.

  In the left reel 2L, one of black 7, white 7, and watermelon is disposed within 5 frames, and in the middle reel 2C, the bell is disposed within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, orange, BAR One of them is placed within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the player wins a bell rising to the right in an internal lottery to be described later, it is possible to win a prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Upward Bevel is awarded when the combination of "Black 7-Bell-Bell", "White 7-Bell-Bell", or "Watermelon-Bell-Bell" is complete on the payline LN. The medal is paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the black 7 and white 7 watermelons of the left reel 2L are arranged at a position above one of the bells, and the bell of the right reel 2R is one below the replay or plum Because it is placed in the position, "Bell-Freeze Replay", "Bell-Freeze Replay", if any combination of "Black 7-Bell-Bell", "White 7-Bell-Bell", and "Watermelon-Bell-Bell" are aligned. The combination of "bell-bell-plum" is to the right, ie, aligned with the invalid line LM4.

  In the left reel 2L, one of black 7, white 7, and watermelon is disposed within 5 frames, and in the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R, bells are disposed within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that it is possible to win a prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, in principle, when an upward lottery is won in an internal lottery described later.

  Rising up to the right, Libebe is awarded when 10 combinations of “Bell-Bell-Orange” and “Bell-Bell-BAR” are complete in the payline LN, and 10 medals are paid out. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is disposed at a position above one of the replays or plums, the orange of the right reel 2R, and the BAR are disposed at a position below one of the bells. Therefore, when any combination of “Bell-Bell-Orange” and “Bell-Bell-BAR” is aligned, the combination of “Replay-Bell-Bell” and “Plum-Bell-Bell” rises to the right, that is, invalid. It will be aligned with the line LM4.

  In addition, the bell is disposed within 5 frames in the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, orange in the right reel 2R, and one of the BARs is disposed within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that it is possible to win a prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, in principle, when the player wins a lift to the upper right in an internal lottery described later.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, among the winning combinations, the re-playing combination will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replay role includes normal replay, lower replay, fall replay, promotion replays 1 and 2, special replay, and SP (special) replay.

  The normal replay is a prize when the combination of “replay-replay-replay”, “replay-replay-plum”, “plum-replay-replay”, and “plum-replay-plum” is complete in the pay line LN. Replays and plums are disposed within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, with regard to the normal replay, in principle, it is possible to win a prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won.

  The lower level replays are “Bell-Orange-Orange”, “Bell-Orange-Cherry”, “Bell-Orange-Watermelon”, “Bell-Orange-Black 7”, “Bell-Orange-Net 7”, and the winning lines LN. "Bell-Orange-White 7", "Bell-BAR-Orange", "Bell-BAR-Cherry", "Bell-BAR-Watermelon", "Bell-BAR-Black 7", "Bell-BAR-Net 7" , “Bell-BAR-White 7” combination is awarded. In addition, when “Bell-Orange-Orange”, “Bell-Orange-Cherry”, and “Bell-Orange-Watermelon” in the lower-level replay are won, the game is controlled to the freeze state in the next game. In the following, “bell-orange-orange”, “bell-orange-cherry”, and “bell-orange-watermelon” are referred to as “freeze-performing lip”. In addition, a freeze that is executed by winning of the freeze execution lip is referred to as "rip freeze".

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is disposed at a position above one of the replays or plums, the orange of the middle reel 2C, and the BAR are disposed at a position above one of the replays. Therefore, when any combination of the lower level replay is complete, the combination of “Replay / Plum-Replay / Plum-Replay / Plum / Watermelon / Cherry / Net 7 / White 7” is aligned with the lower level, that is, the invalid line LM2. Become. Also, "/" indicates "or".

  The bell is arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L, orange in the middle reel, and BAR is arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel, orange, cherry, watermelon, black 7, net 7 in the right reel 2R. , White 7 is placed within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when winning in the lower stage replay in an internal lottery to be described later, it is possible to win a prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  The fall replay is a prize when the combination “freeze execution replay-bell” is complete in the pay line LN. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is disposed at a position above one of the replays or plums, and the bell of the right reel 2R is disposed at a position below one of the replays. Because the combination of "Freeze Replay-Bell" is complete, the combination of "Replay-Replay-Replay", "Replay-Replay-Plum", "Plum-Replay-Replay" and "Plum-Replay-Plum" goes up to the right That is, it will be aligned with the invalid line LM4.

  Further, in the left reel 2L, bells are disposed within 5 frames, in the middle reel, replays are disposed within 5 frames, and in the right reel 2R, bells are disposed within 5 frames. For this reason, it can be said that, in principle, when the player is elected to fall fall replay in an internal lottery to be described later, it is possible to win a prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  As shown in FIG. 9, after winning the fall replay in the normal RT0, it is controlled to RT1. Promotion Replay 1 is a prize when the combination of “Replay-Replay-Bell” and “Plum-Replay-Bell” is complete in the pay line LN. One of the Replays and Plums on the left reel 2L is arranged within 5 frames, the Replay on the middle reel 2C is arranged within 5 frames, and the bell on the right reel 2R is arranged within 5 frames. ing. Therefore, with regard to the promotion replay 1, in principle, if it is won, it can be said that it is possible to win a prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  Promotion Replay 2 is a combination of “Bell-Orange-Replay”, “Bell-Orange-Plum”, “Bell-BAR-Replay”, and “Bell-BAR-Plum” in the winning line LN. It will be a prize. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the bell of the left reel 2L is disposed at a position above one of the replays or plums, the orange of the middle reel 2C, and the BAR are disposed at a position above one of the replays. And the Reel of the Right Reel 2R, Plum is located one position above the Bell, so “Bell-Orange-Replay”, “Bell-Orange-Plum”, “Bell-BAR-Replay”, When the combination of “bell-bar-plum” is completed, the combination of “replay-replay-bell” and “plum-replay-bell” is aligned on the lower side, that is, the invalid line LM2.

  Also, in the left reel 2L, the bell is disposed within 5 frames, the middle reel is orange, the BAR is disposed within 5 frames, the right reel 2R is replayed, and the plum is disposed within 5 frames. ing. For this reason, when winning in the promotion replay 2 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 operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  As shown in FIG. 9, after winning in the promotion replay (promotion replay 1 or promotion replay 2) in the normal RT1, the normal RT0 is controlled. As described later, the promotion replay is set so as not to be won alone in the internal lottery in the normal RT2, the normal RT3, and the normal RT4. Also, when the special combination and the promotion replay are simultaneously won in the internal lottery in the normal RT2, the normal RT3, and the normal RT4, it is controlled to 1 · RT0 inside or 2 · RT0 inside. Therefore, in the normal RT2, the normal RT3, and the normal RT4, the player does not win the promotion replay. As a result, the normal RT2, the normal RT3, and the normal RT4 to the normal RT0 are not controlled, and the promotion replay is won only when the normal RT1 and the normal RT1 only from the normal RT1. It is configured to be controlled.

  Special Replay is a prize when the combination of “freeze execution replay-replay” and “freeze execution replay-plum” is complete in the pay line LN. The bell is arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L, the replay is arranged within 5 frames in the middle reel 2C, the replay in the right reel 2R, one of the plums is arranged within 5 frames ing. Therefore, with regard to the special replay, in principle, it is possible to win a prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won.

  As shown in FIG. 9, after winning special replay in the normal RT1 and the normal RT3, the normal RT2 is controlled. As described later, the special replay is set so as not to be won alone in the internal lottery in the normal RT1 and the normal RT4. When the special combination and the special replay are simultaneously won in the internal lottery in the normal RT1 and the normal RT4, the internal control is controlled to 1 · RT0 or 2 · RT0. Therefore, special replays are not won in the normal RT1 and the normal RT4. As a result, it is configured so as not to be controlled from normal RT1 and normal RT4 to normal RT2, and the special replay prize is awarded only when it is normal RT0 and normal RT3, from the normal RT0 and normal RT3. Only normally configured to be controlled to RT2. When the special replay is won in the normal RT2, the normal RT2 is maintained.

  SP Replays are “Replay-Orange-Black 7”, “Replay-Orange-Net 7”, “Replay-Orange-White 7”, “Replay-Orange-Plum”, “Replay-BAR-Black 7” on the payline LN. "Replay-BAR-Net 7", "Replay-BAR-White 7", "Replay-BAR-Plum", "Plum-Orange-Black 7", "Plum-Orange-Net 7", "Plum-Orange" -White 7 "," Plum-Orange-Plum "," Plum-BAR-Black 7 "," Plum-BAR-net 7 "," Plum-BAR-White 7 ", or" Plum-BAR-Plum " It will be a prize when the combination of.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the left reel 2L replay, the plum is arranged at a position above one of the orange, BAR, the black 7 of the right reel 2R, the net 7, the white 7, the plum is orange , "Orange-Orange-Orange", "Orange-Orange-BAR", "Orange-BAR-BAR", "BAR-Orange-Orange", "BAR-Orange" because they are located one position below the BAR. The combination of “BAR” and “BAR-BAR-BAR” goes up to the right, ie, aligns with the invalid line LM4.

  In addition, Replay in the left reel 2L, Plum is arranged within 5 frames, orange in the middle reel, BAR is arranged within 5 frames, black 7, net 7, white 7, in the right reel 2R Plums are placed within 5 frames. For this reason, when the SP replay is won in the internal lottery to be described later, it can be said that in principle it is possible to win a prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  As shown in FIG. 9, after winning the SP replay in the normal RT2, the normal RT3 is controlled. As described later, the SP replay is set so as not to be won alone in the internal lottery in the normal RT0, the normal RT1, and the normal RT4. When the special combination and the SP replay are simultaneously won in the internal lottery in the normal RT0, the normal RT1, and the normal RT4, the internal control is controlled to 1 · RT0 or 2 · RT0. Therefore, in the normal RT0, the normal RT1, and the normal RT4, the SP replay is not won. As a result, the normal RT0, the normal RT1, and the normal RT4 to the normal RT3 are not controlled, and the SP replay wins only when the normal RT2 is performed, and the normal RT2 only from the normal RT2 It is configured to be controlled. When the special replay is won in the normal RT3, the normal RT3 is maintained.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the transition point will be described. In the appearances other than the appearances causing the winning, the transition appearance and the out appearance shown in FIG. 8 are provided. The transition result is, as shown in FIG. 8, 20 types of combinations consisting of “Replay-Orange-Bell” and the like. In the present embodiment, the upper bell, which is to be selected as the first stop except for the reels for which the left bell 1 to 4 and the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 are selected, as will be described later. The above transition results are aligned with the payline LN. On the other hand, the loose eyes in the present embodiment do not generate any winnings, do not give gaming value, nor do they change the gaming state, and advantageous control or disadvantageous control for the player. Is not something to be done. It is to be noted that the out-of-round appearance may be any as long as the transition appearance is in line with the pay line LN and the degree of advantage for the player is different. In addition, even when the winning combination other than the pushing order bell is won, if the winning combination that has been won is not won, the missed appearance is derived.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the normal RT0, the normal RT2, the normal RT3, and the normal RT4, after the transition result is aligned with the pay line LN, the normal RT1 is controlled. When the transition result is aligned with the pay line LN in the normal RT1, the normal RT1 is maintained. Also, comparing RT1 with RT0, RT2 and RT3 in the normal state of this embodiment, RT1 has an advantage over RT0, RT2 and RT3 in that the medal payout rate is low as described later. It can be said that it is low. Therefore, the fact that the transition outcome is derived at RT0, RT2 or RT3 is a disadvantage for the player. On the other hand, even if the falling edge is derived in RT0, RT2 or RT3, it is not controlled by RT1 by that, which is more advantageous for the player than when the transition edge is derived. It can be said.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 11 to 15, combinations of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations in each gaming state will be described. In this embodiment, the gaming state is the normal gaming state, or the inside is 1 (BB1, BB3, RB2 has been won), or the inside 2 is (BB2, BB4, RB1 is elected) The role to be the target of the internal lottery and the probability of winning vary depending on whether it is the state), the BB (RB), or the RB. Furthermore, if the gaming state is the normal gaming state, at least one of the re-play role and the winning probability to be subjected to the internal lottery differ depending on the types of RT0 to RT4. 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. 11 to FIG. 15, “+” is written between winning combinations, which indicates that the winning combination is simultaneously read as a winning combination.

  In FIG. 11 to FIG. 15, 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 combination indicates that the lottery target combination is read when the gaming state is in, and the cross mark indicates the lottery object when in the gaming state It indicates that the role is not read out.

  In addition, numerical values shown below the circle marks indicate the number of judgment values of a predetermined setting value (for example, setting value 1). 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.

  11 and 12 show combinations of special roles read as lottery target roles for each gaming state, FIG. 13 shows combinations of small roles read as lottery target roles for each gaming state, and FIG. It shows a combination of re-play roles that is read as a lottery target role for each gaming state. Further, FIG. 15 shows a combination of the roles constituting the simultaneous winning combination shown in FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 to 14, when the normal RT0, BB1, Replay GR11, Replay GR12, Replay GR13, Replay GR14, Replay GR15, Replay GR16, Replay GR21, Replay GR22, Replay GR22, Replay GR23, Replay GR24, Replay GR25 etc. become the target role of internal lottery. When the normal RT1 is selected, BB1, Replay GR1, Replay GR2, Replay GR3, Replay GR4, Replay GR5, Replay GR6, etc. are the target roles of the internal lottery. When the normal RT2 is selected, BB1, Replay GR31, Replay GR32, Replay GR33, Replay GR34, Replay GR35, and Replay GR36 are subject to internal lottery. In the normal RT3, BB1, Replay GR31, Replay GR32, Replay GR33, Replay GR34, Replay GR35, Replay GR36, and SP Replay are the target roles for the internal lottery. In addition, in the case of the normal RT4, the BB1, the normal replay, etc. become the target role of the internal lottery.

  Inside 1 · RT0, inside 2 · RT0, when bell, left bell 1, left bell 2, left bell 3, left bell 4, middle bell 1, middle bell 2, middle bell 3, middle bell 4, right Bell 1, right bell 2, right bell 3, right bell 4, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherry, strong cherry, middle cherry, single role, normal replay, lower replay, SP replay, fall replay, promotion replay, special Replay is the subject of the internal lottery. In addition, when BBRB · RT0, weak cherry, full role is the target role of the internal lottery, when RB · RT0, full role, RB bell 1, RB bell 2, RB bell 3 and the target role of the internal lottery Become.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 15, weak watermelon is upper-stage watermelon + right-falling watermelon. Strong watermelons are upper watermelons + right falling watermelons + middle watermelons. Also, as shown by * 3 in FIG. 13, regardless of the game in which the weak watermelon is won or the game in which the strong watermelon is won, the upper watermelon or the lower right watermelon is won when it is reverse pressed by the player at the winning timing. . On the other hand, in a game in which weak watermelons are won, when the player is pressed in turn at the winning timing, the upper watermelon or the right-down watermelon is won and in the game in which the strong watermelon is won, the player is pushed in the winning timings. Only when the middle stage watermelon can be won.

  That is, in the game in which the weak watermelon is won or the game in which the strong watermelon is won, the common winning combination “upper watermelon or right-down watermelon” can be derived when the player reversely presses. The player can not determine which of the weak watermelon and the strong watermelon has been won. On the other hand, in the game where the weak watermelon is won or the game in which the strong watermelon is won, when the player sequentially presses, it is possible to derive the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination. The player can determine which one of them has won. Specifically, in a game in which weak watermelons are won, "upper watermelon or right-down watermelon" can be won when pressed in order, and in a game in which strong watermelons are won, "middle watermelon" is won when pressed in order. It becomes possible.

  The weak cherries are the lower cherries alone, the strong cherries are the lower cherries +1, and the weak cherries are controlled so that the combination of "BAR-BAR-BAR" can be derived in the middle. In the case of strong cherries, the combination of "BAR-BAR-BAR" is controlled so as to be able to be derived in the middle, cherry stops in the lower part of the left reel 2L, and "BAR-BAR-BAR" in the middle It can be recognized that it is a strong cherry by the combination of.

  The bell is a middle bell + a right bell. The left bell 1 is the lower right bell + the upper bell 5 + the upper bell 8; the left bell 2 is the lower right bell + the upper bell 6 + the upper bell 7; and the left bell 3 is the lower right bell + the upper bell 2+ upper bell 3 and left bell 4 are lower right bell + upper bell 2+ upper bell 4. The left bells 1 to 4 are also simply referred to as the left bell. The middle bell 1 is middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 5, middle bell 2 is middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 6, and middle bell 3 is middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 7 and middle bell 4 means middle bell + upper bell 3 + upper bell 8. The middle bell 1 to 4 is simply called middle bell. The right bell 1 is middle bell + upper bell 3 + upper bell 5, right bell 2 is middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 7, and the right bell 3 is middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 6 and the right bell 4 is middle bell + upper bell + upper bell 8. The right bells 1 to 4 are also simply referred to as the right bell. In addition, these left bells 1 to 4, middle bells 1 to 4, and right bells 1 to 4 are also simply referred to as pushing order bells.

  With all roles, all the small parts other than the upward-facing Beveli, ie middle bell + right lower bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3 + upper bell 4 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7 + upper bell 8 + middle watermelon Downward watermelon + upper watermelon + lower cherries + middle cherries + 1 sheet combination + right rising bell + right rising libebe.

  RB Bell 1 is a bell rising right + a bell rising right up, RB Bell 2 is a bell rising right + Bell up to right + Ribebe + Belling right, and RB bell 3 is all the minor parts, ie middle bell + Downward Bell + Upper Bell 1 + Upper Bell 2 + Upper Bell 3 + Upper Bell 4 + Upper Bell 5 + Upper Bell 6 + Upper Bell 7 + Upper Bell 8 + Middle Watermelon + Right Watermelon + Upper Watermelon + Lower Cherry + Middle Cherry 1 Sheet + Right Ascending Bell + Ascend Bevel + Ascend Libebe.

  Promotion replay is promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2. Replay GR1 is Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 1, Replay GR2 is Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Promotion Replay 2, and Replay GR3 is Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Lower Replay, Replay GR4 The normal replay + the promotion replay 1 + the promotion replay 2 + the lower replay, the replay GR 5 is the normal replay + the promotion replay 2, and the replay GR 6 is the normal replay + the promotion replay 2 + the lower replay.

  Replay GR11 is Fall Replay + Promotion Replay 2, Replay GR12 is Fall Replay + Promotion Replay 2 + Normal Replay, Replay GR 13 is Fall Replay + Promotion Replay 1 and Replay GR 14 is Fall Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Normal Replay, Replay GR 15 is Fall Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Promotion Replay 2, and Replay GR 16 is Fall Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Promotion Replay 2 + Normal Replay.

  Replay GR21 is Fall Replay + Special Replay, Replay GR 22 is Fall Replay + Special Replay + Normal Replay, Replay GR 23 is Fall Replay + Special Replay + Lower Replay, Replay GR 24 is Fall Replay + Special Replay + Normal Replay + Lower Replay, and Replay GR 25 means Fall Replay + Special Replay + Promotion Replay 1.

  Replay GR31 is Special Replay + SP Replay + Normal Replay, Replay GR 32 is Special Replay + SP Replay + Normal Replay + Fall Replay, Replay GR 33 is Special Replay + SP Replay + Lower Replay, Replay GR 34 The special replay + SP replay + lower replay + falling replay, the replay GR 35 is special replay + SP replay + normal replay + lower replay, and the replay GR 36 is special replay + SP replay + normal replay + lower replay + It is a fall fall replay.

  In normal RT0 to 4 etc., weak watermelon, strong watermelon, weak cherries, strong cherries, middle cherries, one role, normal replay, fall replay, promotion which can be won simultaneously with any of BB1 to BB4, RB1, RB2 etc. Replay and SP Replay judgment values are read separately from the bonus when inside 1 · RT0 and inside 2 · RT0 respectively, strong watermelon, weak cherries, strong cherries, middle cherries, one piece, normal Since it is added to Replay, Fall Replay, Promotion Replay, and SP Replay, the winning probability of each of strong watermelon, weak cherries, strong cherries, middle cherries, middle row cherries, one-piece, normal replay, fall replay, promotion replay, and SP replay is constant. Secured to be

  In this way, the target role of the internal lottery is different depending on whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the inside of the inside 1, 2 or the inside, the BB (RB), or the RB, and the BB (RB) In and RB, an internal lottery is performed using a lottery table in which the winning probability of the small winning combination is set higher than in the normal gaming state and the inside.

  In addition, when the game state is 1, 2 in the inside, the target role of the internal lottery does not change depending on whether it is 1 inside or 2 inside, but it is 1 inside or inside An internal lottery is performed using a lottery table in which the winning probability of the target re-playing combination is different depending on whether it is 2 or not.

  In addition, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, depending on whether it is RT0 to 4, depending on whether it is a replayable part to be the target of the internal lottery is different, and whether it is any of RT 0 to 4 An internal lottery is performed using a lottery table in which the player's winning combination and the winning probability are different.

  In this embodiment, when a plurality of replay player combinations are simultaneously won, as shown in FIG. Control is performed to align and stop within the lead-in range of up to 4 frames on the line. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining reel control when a plurality of replays are simultaneously won.

  When Replay GR1 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 1) is won and the stop operation is performed in the left middle right order, the combination of Promotion Replay 1 among the winning Replay Combinations is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. The control is performed, and when the stop operation is performed in the order other than left middle, right and left, control is performed to align and stop the combination of normal replay on the pay line LN. When Replay GR2 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Promotion Replay 2) is won and the stop operation is performed in the left / right order, align the combination of Promotion Replay 1 among the winning replay players in the winning line LN. Control to stop is performed, and when the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle left and right, control is performed to align and stop the combination of normal replay on the pay line LN.

  When Replay GR3 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the middle left and right order, the combination of Promotion Replay 1 among the winning Replay Combinations is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped When the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle and left and right, control is performed to align and stop the combination of normal replay on the pay line LN. If Replay GR 4 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Promotion Replay 2 + Lower Replay) is won, and a stop operation is made in the middle right-left order, the combination of Promotion Replay 1 among the winning replayers is selected as the winning line LN The control to align and stop is performed, and when the stop operation is performed in the order other than the middle right, left, and the left, the control of aligning the combination of the normal replays to the pay line LN and stopping is performed.

  If the replay GR5 (normal replay + promotion replay 2) is won and the stop operation is performed in the middle right, left, control of stopping the combination of promotion replay 2 among the winning replay players in the winning line LN and stopping When the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle right and left, control is performed to align and stop the combination of normal replay on the pay line LN. If Replay GR 6 (Normal Replay + Promotion Replay 2 + Lower Replay) is won, and stop operation is performed in the right middle left order, align the combination of Promotion Replay 2 among the winning Replay Players in the winning line LN Control to stop is performed, and when the stop operation is performed in an order other than right, middle, left, control is performed to align and stop the combination of normal replay on the pay line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols making up the promotion replay 1, promotion replay 2 and normal replay are stopped at intervals of 5 frames or less in all of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C and right reel 2R. Reel control is performed such that promotion replay 1, promotion replay 2 or normal replay always wins regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R according to the operation order.

  As described above, different operation modes are set as the operation modes for winning the promotion replays 1 and 2 among the replays GR1 to GR6. For this reason, if any one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won in the normal RT1 in which the replays GR1 to 6 become an object of the internal lottery, the promoted replay will be won with a probability of 1/6, and the normal RT0 It will be migrated.

  When Replay GR 11 (fall Replay + Promotion Replay 2) is won and the stop operation is performed in the left middle right order, the combination of Promotion Replay 2 among the winning Replay Players is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. The control is performed, and when the stop operation is performed in the order other than left middle, right, and so on, control is performed to align and stop the combination of falling fall replay on the pay line LN. When Replay GR 12 (fall Replay + Promotion Replay 2 + Normal Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the left / right order, the combination of Promotion Replay 2 among the winning Replay Players is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped When the stop operation is performed in the order other than middle left and right, control is performed to align and stop the combination of fall and fall replay on the pay line LN.

  If the replay GR 13 (fall replay + promotion replay 1) is won and the stop operation is performed in the middle left and right order, the control for stopping the combination of the promotion replay 1 among the winning replay players in the winning line LN and stopping When the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle and left and right, control is performed to align and stop the combination of fall and fall replay on the pay line LN. When Replay GR 14 (fall Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Normal Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the middle right left order, the combination of promotion Replay 1 among the winning Replay Players is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle right and left, control is performed to align and stop the combination of fall and fall replay on the pay line LN.

  When Replay GR15 (fall Replay + Promotion Replay 1 + Promotion Replay 2) is won, and the stop operation is performed in the middle left, right, the combination of Promotion Replay 2 among the winning replay players are aligned with the winning line LN Control to stop is performed, and when the stop operation is performed in the order other than middle in the right and left, control is performed to align and stop the combination of falling fall replay on the pay line LN. If the replay GR 16 (fall replay + promotion replay 1 + promotion replay 2 + normal replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the right middle left order, the combination of the promotion replay 2 among the winning replay players is the winning line LN In the case where the stop operation is performed in the order other than right, middle, left, the control of aligning the combination of the fall replay with the pay line LN and stopping is performed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols making up the promotion replay 1, promotion replay 2 and fall replay are stopped at intervals of 5 frames or less in all of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C and right reel 2R. Reel control is performed so that promotion replay 1, promotion replay 2 or fall replay always wins, regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, according to the operation order.

  As described above, different operation modes are set as the operation modes in order to win the promotion replays 1 and 2 with the replays GR 11 to 16 and to avoid the fall replay. For this reason, in the normal RT0 where the replays GR11 to GR16 are subject to the internal lottery, if any of the replays GR11 to GR16 is won, the promotion replay is won with a probability of 1/6 and the normal RT0 is maintained. On the other hand, the fall replay is won with a probability of 5/6 and it will shift to RT1 normally.

  When the replay GR21 (fall down replay + special replay) is won, and the stop operation is performed in the left middle right order, the control of stopping the combination of the special replays among the winning replay players in the winning line LN and stopping it When the stop operation is performed in an order other than left, middle, right or left, control is performed to align and stop the combination of falling falls replay on the pay line LN. When Replay GR 22 (fall Replay + Special Replay + Normal Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the left / right order, the combination of Special Replays among the winning Replay Combinations is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. The control is performed, and when the stop operation is performed in the order other than middle between the left and right, control is performed to align and stop the combination of the fall replay on the pay line LN.

  When Replay GR 23 (fall Replay + Special Replay + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the middle left and right order, the combination of special Replays among the winning Replay Combinations is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. Control is performed, and when the stop operation is performed in an order other than middle and left and right, control is performed to align and stop the combination of the fall and fall replay on the pay line LN. When Replay GR 24 (fall Replay + Special Replay + Normal Replay + Lower Replay) is won, and the stop operation is performed in the middle right left order, the combination of special replays among the winning replay roles are aligned to the pay line LN When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the middle right and left, control is performed to align and stop the combination of falling fall replays on the pay line LN.

  Replay GR 25 (fall replay + special replay + promotion replay 1) is won, and right press, that is, when the stop operation is performed in the operation mode for stopping the right reel 2R first, the special replay among the winning replay players Is controlled to align with the pay line LN and stopped, and the left push, that is, the operation mode or middle push to stop the left reel 2L for the first stop, that is, the stop operation is performed in the operation mode for stopping the middle reel 2C for the first stop In this case, control is performed to align and stop the combination of fall and fall replay on the pay line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the special replay and the fall replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less in all of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, the reel control is performed such that the special replay or the fall replay is always won. As described above, different operation modes are set as the operation modes in order to win special replay and avoid fall replay with the replays GR21 to 25. Therefore, if one of the replays GR21 to 25 is won in the normal RT0 for which the replays GR21 to 25 are subject to the internal lottery, the special replay is won with a probability of 1/5 and the transition to the normal RT2 occurs. On the other hand, the fall replay is won with a probability of 4/5 and it will shift to RT1 normally.

  When Replay GR 31 (Special Replay + SP Replay + Normal Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the left middle right order, the combination of SP Replays among the winning Replay Combinations is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. Control is performed, and when the stop operation is performed in the left / right order, control is performed to align the combination of normal replays among the winning replay players in the winning line LN and stop it, and the middle press or the right press performs the stop operation If it is done, control is performed to align the special replay combination with the pay line LN and stop it. If Replay GR 32 (Special Replay + SP Replay + Normal Replay + Fall Replay) is won, and the stop operation is performed in the middle order, arrange the combination of SP Replays among the winning replay roles in the winning line LN. Control is performed to stop, and when the stop operation is performed in the left middle right order, control is performed to align the combination of normal replay among the winning replay player combination to the pay line LN, and stop by pressing middle or right. When the stop operation is performed, control is performed to align the special replay combination with the pay line LN and to stop it.

  When the replay GR33 (special replay + SP replay + lower stage replay) is won, and the stop operation is performed in the middle left and right order, the control for stopping the combination of the SP replay among the winning replay players in the winning line LN If the stop operation is performed in the middle right / left order, control is performed to align the combination of normal replays among the winning replay players in the winning line LN and stop it, and the left operation or the right operation stops the operation. If it is done, control is performed to align the special replay combination with the pay line LN and stop it. If Replay GR 34 (Special Replay + SP Replay + Lower Replay + Fall Replay) is won, and stop operation is performed in the middle right-left order, align the combination of SP Replays among the winning replay players in the winning line LN Control is performed to stop, and when the stop operation is performed in the middle and left order, control is performed to align and stop the combination of normal replays among the winning replay players in combination with the payline LN, and press left or right. When the stop operation is performed, control is performed to align the special replay combination with the pay line LN and to stop it.

  If Replay GR 35 (Special Replay + SP Replay + Normal Replay + Lower Replay) is won and the stop operation is performed in the middle left, right, align the combination of SP Replays among the winning Replay Combinations to the winning line LN Control is performed to stop, and when the stop operation is performed in the right middle left order, control is performed to align and stop the combination of normal replay among the winning replay players in combination with the pay line LN, and press left or middle press When the stop operation is performed, control is performed to align the special replay combination with the pay line LN and to stop it. When Replay GR 36 (Special Replay + SP Replay + Normal Replay + Lower Replay + Fall Replay) is won, and the stop operation is performed in the right middle left order, the winning combination of SP Replays among the winning Replay Combinations is a line Control is performed to align and stop in LN, and when the stop operation is performed in the middle right and left, control is performed to align and stop the combination of normal replays among the winning replay players in combination with the payline LN, and left press Alternatively, when the stop operation is performed by the middle push, control is performed to align the special replay combination with the pay line LN and to stop it.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting SP replay, special replay and normal replay are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less in all of the left reel 2L, middle reel 2C and right reel 2R, so the stop operation order Accordingly, regardless of the stop operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, the reel control is performed so that the SP replay, the special replay, or the normal replay always wins.

  As described above, different operation modes are set as the operation modes for winning the SP replay with the replays GR31 to 36, and further, the operations different for the operation mode for winning the SP replay or the normal replay and avoiding the special replay. An aspect is set. For this reason, if any of the replay GRs 31 to 36 is won in the normal RT 2 for which the replays GR 31 to 36 are subject to the internal lottery, the SP replay wins with a probability of 1/6 and shifts to the normal RT 3 On the other hand, normal replay or special replay is won with a probability of 5/6, and normal RT2 is maintained. Also, as described later, when the SP replay is won, one or more navistock advantageous to the player will always be awarded, so if any of the replays GR 31 to 36 is won in the normal RT 2 SP replay is won with a probability of 1/6, and one or more navistocks are given, and it is possible to shift to normal RT3 which is likely to be awarded in SP replay, that is, navistock is likely to be given.

  In addition, in the normal RT3 in which the replay GR31 to 36 are subject to the internal lottery, if any of the replay GRs 31 to 36 is won, the SP replay is won with a probability of 1/6 and one navistock described later On the other hand, the normal replay is won with a probability of 1/6 and the normal RT3 is maintained, and the special replay is won with a probability of 4/6 and the normal RT2 is shifted.

  Next, when a plurality of small winning combinations are simultaneously won, as shown in FIG. 17, a maximum of 4 small winning combinations determined according to the type of small winning combination and the stop operation order on the winning line as shown in FIG. Control is performed to align and stop in the drawing range of the piece. FIG. 17 is a view for explaining reel control when a plurality of small winning combinations are simultaneously won.

  If the left bell 1 (down right bell + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7) is won, and the stop operation is performed by left pressing, the combination of the right down bells among the winning combinations is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped Control is performed, and when the stop operation is performed by middle press or right press, control for aligning any combination of the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, the transition eye or the outset eye with the pay line LN and stopping it I do. If the left bell 2 (down right bell + upper bell 5 + upper bell 8) is won, and the stop operation is performed by left pressing, the combination of the right down bells among the winning combinations is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped If the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control for aligning any combination of the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6, the transitional eye, or the outset to the payline LN and stopping it I do.

  If the left bell 3 (down right bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3) is won, and the stop operation is performed by left pressing, the combination of the right down bells among the winning combinations is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed to align any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, or the outlier with the pay line LN and to stop. If the left bell 4 (down right bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 4) is won, and the stop operation is performed by left pressing, the combination of the right down bells among the winning combinations is aligned with the pay line LN and stopped When the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, control is performed to align any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 4 or the falling edge with the pay line LN and to stop it.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the design symbols of the right-down bell are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when the left bells 1 to 4 are won, the stop operation is performed by left pressing. In this case, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed to align the right-down bell to the payline LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are at intervals of 5 frames or more in all reels. Because there is a place where it is placed, even if the left bells 1 to 4 are won, if the stop operation is performed by middle pressing or right pressing, it will be the drawing range of the top left bells 1 to 8 that have won. If the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, the winning upper bell can not be aligned with the pay line LN. Then, when the left bell 1 or the left bell 2 is won, when the upper bell is not aligned, it is controlled so that the transitional appearance or the outset is aligned with the pay line LN, while the left bell 3 or the left bell When 4 is won, when the upper bell is not aligned, the out-of-round eye is controlled to be aligned with the pay line LN.

  If the middle bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 5) is won, and the stop operation is performed by middle pressing, the control for aligning the middle bell combination among the winning combinations for the winning line LN and stopping is performed. When the stop operation is performed by left press or right press, control is performed to align and stop any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 5 or the transition result with the pay line LN. If the middle bell 2 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 6) is won, and the stop operation is performed by middle pressing, the control of aligning the middle bell combination among the winning small winnings to the pay line LN and stopping it is performed When a stop operation is performed by left press or right press, control is performed to align and stop any combination of upper bell 1, upper bell 6 or transition outcome with the pay line LN.

  When the middle bell 3 (middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 7) is won, and the stop operation is performed by middle pressing, the control for aligning the middle bell combination among the won small prizes to the payline LN and stopping is performed. When the stop operation is performed by left press or right press, control is performed to align and stop any combination of the upper bell 4, the upper bell 7 or the transition result with the pay line LN. When the middle bell 4 (middle bell + upper bell 3 + upper bell 8) is won, and the stop operation is performed by middle pressing, the control for aligning the middle bell combination among the won small prizes to the payline LN and stopping is performed. When the stop operation is performed by left press or right press, control is performed to align and stop any combination of the upper bell 3, the upper bell 8 or the transition result with the pay line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the design symbols of the middle bell are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less in all reels, and when the middle bells 1 to 4 are won, the stop operation is performed by middle pushing. While the control to align the middle bell to the pay line LN is always performed regardless of the timing of the stop operation, the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more in all reels Because there is a part, even if the middle bell 1 to 4 is elected, when the stop operation is performed by the left push or right push, it is appropriate to be the pull-in range of the design symbols of the upper bell 1 to 8 elected If the stop operation is not performed at the timing, the winning upper bell can not be aligned with the pay line LN. Then, when the middle bell 1 or the middle bell 2 is won, when the upper bell is not aligned, it is controlled such that the transition or the out-of-round eye is aligned with the payline LN, while the middle bell 3 or the middle bell When 4 is won, when the upper bell is not aligned, the out-of-round eye is controlled to be aligned with the pay line LN.

  If the right bell 1 (middle bell + upper bell 3 + upper bell 5) is won, and a stop operation is performed by right pushing, control of aligning the middle bell combination among the winning combinations for the winning line LN and stopping it. When the stop operation is performed by left press or middle press, control is performed to align and stop any combination of the upper bell 3, the upper bell 5 or the transition result with the pay line LN. If the right bell 2 (middle bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 7) is won, and a stop operation is performed by right pushing, control of aligning the middle bell combination among the winning combinations for the winning line LN and stopping it When the stop operation is performed by left press or middle press, control is performed to align and stop any combination of the upper bell 1, the upper bell 7 or the transition result with the pay line LN.

  If the right bell 3 (middle bell + upper bell 4 + upper bell 6) is won, and a stop operation is performed by right pushing, control of aligning the middle bell combination among the winning combinations for the winning line LN and stopping it When the stop operation is performed by left press or middle press, control is performed to align and stop any combination of the upper bell 4, the upper bell 6 or the transition result with the pay line LN. If the right bell 4 (middle bell + upper bell 2 + upper bell 8) is won, and a stop operation is performed by right pushing, control of aligning the middle bell combination among the won in the winning combination to the payline LN and stopping When the stop operation is performed by left press or middle press, control is performed to align and stop any combination of the upper bell 2, the upper bell 8 or the transition result with the pay line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the design symbols of the middle bell are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less in all reels, and when the right bells 1 to 4 are won, the stop operation is performed by pressing the right. On the other hand, regardless of the timing of the stop operation, control is always performed to align the middle bell to the payline LN, while the symbols constituting the upper bells 1 to 8 are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more on all reels. Even if the right bells 1 to 4 are won, there is a place where the right bell 1 to 4 is won, but if the stop operation is performed by left pressing or middle pressing, the drawing range of the upper stage bell 1 to 8 won is appropriate. If the stop operation is not performed at the timing, the winning upper bell can not be aligned with the pay line LN, and in this case, it is controlled so that the transition outcome is aligned with the pay line LN. Then, when the right bell 1 or the right bell 2 is won, when the upper bell is not aligned, it is controlled so that the transition appearance or the outset is aligned with the pay line LN, while the right bell 3 or the right bell When 4 is won, when the upper bell is not aligned, the out-of-round eye is controlled to be aligned with the pay line LN.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when one of the left bell, the middle bell, the right bell, that is, the pushing order bell is won, the stop operation is performed in a specific operation mode according to the type of the winning combination, While the downhill bell or the middle bell always wins, by performing the stop operation in an operation mode other than the specific operation mode according to the type of winning combination, the upper bell is aligned at 1/4, but at 3/4 The upper bell may not be aligned, and the transitional appearance or the outset (or, depending on the winning combination, the outset) may be aligned.

  Therefore, when the push order bell is won, it is possible to change the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out depending on whether or not it is operated in a specific operation mode according to the type of the winning combination. In other words, even if one of the push order bells wins, it is not possible to intentionally select a specific operation mode without knowing the type, so it is possible to ensure that the lower right bell or the middle bell is 1/3 Although medals can be surely acquired by winning, the ratio of 2/3 can only be awarded to the upper bell by 1⁄4, and medals can not be surely acquired.

  Also, the small part derived when operated in the corresponding operation procedure corresponding to each winning combination (result of internal lottery) is referred to as the "master character" and derived when operated in an operation procedure other than the corresponding operation procedure. A minor role that can be Further, the handling operation procedure is an operation procedure for winning the leading role. For example, in the middle bell 1 of FIG. 17, the "main character" becomes the middle bell, the "secondary character" becomes the upper bell 2 or the upper bell 5, and the corresponding operation procedure becomes the middle first stop.

  In addition, in the push order bell, when the leading role and the side part are dropped, the push order bell which can derive the transition appearance and the out appearance can be derived, and the out appearance can be derived but the transition appearance can not be derived. There is a possible push order bell. In the following, when a leading role and a side role are dropped, a pushing order bell capable of deriving transition eyes and out eyes is referred to as “transition outcome possible role”. In addition, when the leading role and the side role are dropped, it is possible to derive an out-of-focus eye but not a transition-out eye. In the example of FIG. 17, the transition outcome can be derived from left bell 1, 2, middle bell 1, 2 and right bell 1, 2. In addition, the transition outcome can not be derived is the left bell 3, 4, the middle bell 3, 4 and the right bell 3, 4.

  In addition, while the game state is shifted to RT1 by deriving the transition outcome in any state among RT0, RT2, RT3, and RT4, the gaming state changes even if the out-of-round is derived. There is no. Further, as described later, since the medal payout rate of RT1 is lower than the medal payout rates of RT0, 2 and 3, RT1 is a gaming state which is more disadvantageous than RT0, 2 and 3. In addition, when the transition outcome is derived in either RT0, 2, or 3, it is controlled by RT1, but the game state is not changed even if the outset is derived (transition from RT0, 2, 3 to RT1 do not do). Therefore, in any one of RT0, 2 and 3, the derivation of the transition outcome is a disadvantageous event for the player as compared with the departure of the departure outcome.

  Also, comparing RT1 and RT4, RT4 can not be controlled to RT0, 2 and 3 with higher medal payout rates than RT1 and RT4, while RT1 can be controlled to RT0, 2 and 3, respectively. It can be said that RT1 is a gaming state more advantageous than RT4. In addition, when the transition outcome is derived in RT4, it is controlled to RT1, but the game state is not changed even if the outset is derived (do not shift from RT4 to RT1). Therefore, in RT4, the derivation of the transition outcome is an advantageous event for the player as compared with the derivation of the outset.

  Thus, the derivation of the transition outcome may be an advantageous event or an adverse event depending on the gaming state.

  When RB bell 1 (up right bell + up right ribebe) is won, and the stop operation is performed by pressing the left button, control is performed to align the combination of up right bells among the winning combinations for the winning line LN and to stop it. When the stop operation is performed by performing the middle push or the right push, control is performed to align and stop the combination of the upward and the lower right with the pay line LN. When RB Bell 2 (up right bell + up right Rivebe + up right Beriri) is won, and the stop operation is performed by middle pressing, the combination of up rising bells among the winning combination is aligned with the payline LN and stopped Control is performed, and when the stop operation is performed by the left push, control is performed to align and stop the combination of the upward bevel Bevel with the pay line LN, and when the stop operation is performed by the right push, the upward lift is Control is performed to align and stop the combination on the payline LN.

  RB bell 3 (middle bell + lower right bell + upper upper bell 1 + upper upper bell 2 + upper upper bell 3 + upper upper bell 4 + upper upper bell 5 + upper upper bell 6 + upper upper bell 7 + upper upper bell 8 + middle middle watermelon + right lower watermelon + upper watermelon + lower cherry + middle cherry If the +1 sheet combination + bell on the right + bell on the right (Bevel on the right + Libe on the right) is won, and the stop operation is performed by pressing the right, the combination of bells on the right among the winning combinations is aligned with the payline LN. Control is performed to stop, and when the stop operation is performed by left press or middle press, control is performed to align and stop the combination of bevels rising to the right with the pay line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the upper right bell, the upper right bell, and the upper bevel Bevel are arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on all reels, and when RB bells 1 to 4 are won, Regardless of the timing of the stop operation, any combination of bells rising to the right, Ribebe rising to the right, and Beveling rising to the right will be aligned on the payline LN and 10 medals will be paid out, but at a ratio of 1/3. Only the "bell-bell-bell" combination will be aligned to the upper right.

  In addition, although not particularly illustrated, when a bell (middle bell + right-down bell) is won, the combination of "bell-bell-bell" is aligned with the payline LN regardless of the stop order of the reel and the timing of operation. To be controlled. In addition, all roles (middle bell + right lower bell + upper bell 1 + upper bell 2 + upper bell 3 + upper bell 4 + upper bell 5 + upper bell 6 + upper bell 7 + upper bell 8 + middle watermelon + right watermelon + upper watermelon + lower watermelon + lower cherry + middle When the winning combination of “Cherry + 1 combination + right rising bell + right rising Libebe)” is controlled so that the “bell-bell-bell” combination is aligned to the right regardless of the stop order of the reel and the timing of the operation. Ru.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, the game is controlled to one of the normal gaming state, internal one, internal two, RB, BB (RB), and in the normal gaming state, RT0 to 4 It is controlled by either. As described above, the RAM 41 c of the main control unit 41 is allocated an area where a gaming state flag capable of specifying a gaming state is stored, and an area where an RT flag capable of specifying a type of RT is stored. There is. The gaming state flag is 4-bit data, 0000 indicates normal gaming state, 0001 indicates 1 inside, 0010 indicates 2 inside, 0100 indicates RB, and 1100 indicates BB (RB) . The RT flag is 4-bit data, 0000 indicates RT0, 0001 indicates RT1, 0010 indicates RT2, 0011 indicates RT3, and 0100 indicates RT4. Further, in the RAM, an area capable of storing the number of remaining RT games is allocated for one byte along with a storage area of the RT flag, and the number of remaining games until the RT is completed is stored. In the case of RT0, 3 and 4 which do not end with the number of games, 0 is set as the number of remaining RT games.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the value of the gaming state flag is 0000 and the value of the RT flag is 0000, it indicates that the gaming state is normal and RT0, and the value of the gaming state flag is 0000 and the value of the RT flag is 0001 In the case of, indicates normal gaming state and RT1 and if the value of the gaming state flag is 0000 and the value of RT flag is 0010, it indicates that the normal gaming state is RT2 and the value of the gaming state flag is 0000, the value of RT flag 0011 indicates normal gaming state and RT3; the value of RT flag 0100 indicates normal gaming state and RT4; value of gaming state flag is 0001, if the value of the RT flag is 0000, it indicates that the inside is 1; if the value of the gaming state flag is 0010, the value of the RT flag is 0000, the inside is Indicates that it is medium 2, and if the value of the gaming state flag is 0100 and the value of the RT flag is 0000, it indicates that it is the RB. If the value of the gaming state flag is 1100 and the value of the RT flag is 0000 , BB (RB).

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, as a lottery table in which the number of judgment values of the target combination is determined, a lottery table for 1 inside, a lottery table for 2 inside, a lottery table for RB, a lottery for BB (RB) The table has a lottery table for the normal gaming state, and further, as a lottery table for the normal gaming state, a lottery table for RT0, a lottery table for RT1, a lottery table for RT2, a lottery table for RT3, Each has a lottery table for RT4.

  Then, in the internal lottery process, the gaming state and the type of RT are specified with reference to the value of the gaming state flag and the value of the RT flag stored in the RAM, the lottery table is selected accordingly, and the selected lottery table By using a lottery, the lottery is performed with a winning probability according to the gaming state and the type of RT, for the lottery target role according to the gaming state and the type of RT.

  Specifically, first, referring to the value of the gaming state flag stored in the RAM 41c, whether the current gaming state is BB (RB) or not, RB or not, 1 inside, 2 inside It is determined whether or not the current gaming state is BB (RB), the lottery table for BB (RB) in which the target combination of internal lottery during BB (RB) and the number of the determination values are stored. If you are in RB, select the lottery table for RB in which the target combination of internal lottery in RB and the number of the judgment value are stored and perform lottery, and if it is 1 inside If you select the lottery table for the inner 1 in which the target combination of the inner lottery in the inner 1 and the number of judgment values are stored, perform lottery, and if the inside 2, the target lottery of the inner lottery in the inner 2 And a lottery table for the inside 2 in which the number of judgment values is stored. If the current gaming state is neither BB (RB), nor RB, nor inside 1 or 2 while inside, that is, if it is a normal gaming state, the RT stored in the RAM while the selected drawing is performed. Each game is selected by referring to the value of the flag and performing a lottery by selecting the normal lottery table in which the target combination of the internal lottery and the number of judgment values are stored according to the type of RT specified from the value. The lottery of the target part according to the state and the type of RT is performed with the winning probability according to each gaming state and the type of RT.

  In the normal RT0, when the promotion replay in the normal RT1 is won (when any of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won and the stop operation is performed in the order in which the promotion replay is won), the normal RT1 and the normal RT2 are Transfer when finished by the defined number of games. At this time, the value of the gaming state flag does not change from 0000 indicating the normal gaming state, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0000 indicating RT0, and 0 indicates that the number of remaining RT games is not limited. It is set. Then, regardless of the number of games after the transition to the normal RT0, the normal RT0 transitions to the normal RT1 by stopping the downturn replay play or the transition outcome stop, or to the normal RT2 by the special replay win The transition is completed, or the special role is won, and the process is ended by shifting to internal 1 or internal 2.

  Normal · The winning probability of the special part at RT0 is usually (about 1/239), the winning probability of the replay player is high (about 1 / 1.4), and the winning probability of the small part is usually (about 1 / 3.5 However, the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. Further, in the normal RT0, only the replays GR11 to GR16 and the replays GR21 to 25 among replay players are subject to the internal lottery except when winning simultaneously with the special winning combination. In addition, the total winning probability of replays GR11 to GR16 is about 1/2, and the falling replay is won with a probability of 5/6 among them, and it shifts to RT1 and the total winning probability of replays GR21 to 25 is about 1 It is /4.5, and the special replay is won with a probability of 1/5 among them, and it shifts to RT2, and the fall replay with a probability of 4/5 wins, it shifts to RT1, and further left bell 1-4, inside The total winning probability of Bells 1 to 4 and Right Bells 1 to 4 is about 1 / 3.9, and the transition appearance stops with 2/3 × 3/4 of them, and the transition to RT1 will be made. Therefore, if the special role with a low probability of winning is not taken into consideration, normally, when the game moves to RT0, the expected number of games (average number of games) is about 1.3.

  The normal RT1 is transitioned when the transition outcome is stopped in the normal RT0, the normal RT2, the normal RT3, the normal RT4, or the fall replay in the normal RT0. At this time, the value of the gaming state flag does not change from 0000 indicating the normal gaming state, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0001 indicating RT1, and 1000 is set as the number of remaining RT games. The normal RT1 is configured such that the number of remaining RT games is subtracted for each game, and the number of remaining RT games becomes 0 when the defined number of games (1000 G in this embodiment) is consumed. -It shifts to RT0, or a special part is won and it ends by shifting to inside 1 or inside 2 inside.

  Normal · The winning probability of special character in RT1 is normal · Same as RT0 Normal (about 1/239), the winning probability of replay player is lower than normal · RT0 Normal (about 1 / 7.3), winning a small character The probability is the same as in RT0 (about 1 / 3.5, but the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. Further, in the normal RT1, only the normal replay and replays GR1 to GR6 among the replay roles are targets of the internal lottery. In addition, the total winning probability of replays GR1 to GR6 is about 1 / 8.7, and the promotion replay is won at a probability of 1/6 of them, and the transition to RT0 is usually made, so the special winning probability is low. If the player does not consider the winning of the winning combination, the expected number of games (average number of games) is about 52 when the game is shifted to the normal RT1.

  The normal RT2 is shifted when the special replay in the normal RT0 or the normal RT3 is won. At this time, the value of the gaming state flag does not change from 0000 indicating the normal gaming state, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0010 indicating RT2, and 30 is set as the number of remaining RT games. The normal RT2 is configured such that the number of remaining RT games is subtracted for each game, and the number of remaining RT games becomes 0 when the defined number of games (30 G in this embodiment) is consumed.・ Change to RT0, SP replay is won and move to normal RT3 or transition transition stops and move to normal RT1 or special part is won and it is internal 1 or internal 2 It ends by migrating.

  Normal · The winning probability of special character in RT2 is normal · Same as RT0 Normal (about 1/239), the winning probability of replay player is almost the same as RT0 high probability (about 1 / 1.4), small character elected The probability is the same as in RT0 (about 1 / 3.5, but the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. Further, in the normal RT2, only the normal replay and the replay GRs 31 to 36 among replay players are subject to the internal lottery except when winning simultaneously with the special combination. In addition, the total winning probability of replays GR31 to 36 is about 1/129, and SP replay is won at a probability of 1/6 of them, and it moves to normal RT3 and left bell 1 to 4 and middle bell 1 to 1 4, the total of the winning probability of the right bell 1 to 4 is about 1 / 3.9, of which 2/3 × 3/4 of the transition probability will be stopped, it will usually transition to RT1 If the special role with a low probability of winning is not taken into consideration, the normal game number shifts to RT 2 and the expected number of games (average number of games) is approximately 7.9.

  The normal RT3 is shifted when the SP replay is won in the normal RT2. At this time, the value of the gaming state flag does not change from 0000 indicating the normal gaming state, and the value of the RT flag is updated to 0011 indicating RT3 and 0 indicates that there is no limit on the number of remaining RT games. It is set. Then, regardless of the number of games after the transition to RT3 in the normal RT3, whether the special replay is won and transition to the normal RT2 occurs, or the transition outcome is stopped and transition to the RT1 normally The special role is won and it ends by shifting to internal 1 or internal 2.

  Normal · The winning probability of special character in RT3 is normal · Same as RT0 Normal (about 1/239), the winning probability of replay player is almost the same as RT (0) high probability (about 1 / 1.4), small The winning probability of the winning combination is usually the same as in RT0 (about 1 / 3.5, but the winning probability is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more. Further, in the normal RT3, only the replays GR 31 to 36 and the SP replay among the replay roles are subject to the internal lottery, except in the case of winning simultaneously with the special role. In addition, the total winning probability of replays GR 31 to 36 is about 1 / 1.4, and the special replay wins with a probability of 2/3 among them, and it moves to normal RT 2 and left bell 1 to 4 and middle bell The total of the winning probability of 1 to 4 and the right bell 1 to 4 is about 1 / 3.9, and the transition is stopped with 2/3 × 3/4 of them, and the transition to RT1 is normal Therefore, if the special role with a low probability of winning is not taken into consideration, when the game moves to RT3 normally, the expected number of games (average number of games) is about 1.7.

  Normally, RT4 transitions at the end of BB (RB) and RB. At this time, the value of the gaming state flag does not change from 0000 indicating the normal gaming state, and the value of the RT flag is updated to 0011 indicating RT3 and 0 indicates that there is no limit on the number of remaining RT games. It is set. Then, regardless of the number of games after the transition to the normal RT4, in the normal RT4, the transition outcome is stopped and the transition to the RT1 is made, or the special part is won and the internal transition is made to the internal 1 or the internal 2 It ends by doing.

  Normal · The winning probability of special character in RT4 is usually (about 1/239), the winning probability of replay player is usually lower than RT0, usually (about 1 / 7.3), the winning probability of small characters is usually · RT0 In the same manner as in (1), the payout rate is approximately 1 / 3.5, but the probability of winning is approximately 1 / 6.1, and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1. Further, in the normal RT4, only the normal replay among the replay roles is subject to the internal lottery, except in the case of winning simultaneously with the special role. The total winning probability of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, and the right bells 1 to 4 is about 1 / 3.9, and the transitioning appearance stops with a probability of 2/3 × 3/4, Since the game usually shifts to RT1, the expected number of games (average number of games) is approximately 7.9 when the game shifts to normal RT2 if the special role with low winning probability is not taken into consideration. .

  The inside 1 is shifted when BB1, BB3 and RB2 among special roles are won in the normal gaming state. At this time, the value of the gaming state flag is updated to 0001 indicating 1 inside, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0000 indicating RT0, and the number of games is also updated to 0 as the number of remaining RT games. Then, regardless of the number of games after internal transition, internal special 1 that ends the transition to internal internal 1 wins and ends with transition to BB (RB) or RB. . In 1 inside, the special part is not the object of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the replay player is usually lower than RT0, normal, RT2, normal, RT3 but higher than normal RT1, normal, RT4 Probability (about 1 / 4.2), the probability of winning a small combination is usually (about 1 / 3.5, but the probability of winning is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1 It becomes. In addition, in the inside 1, only the normal replay and the lower replay among the replay roles are subject to the internal lottery.

  The inside 2 is shifted when BB2, BB4 and RB1 among special roles are won in the normal gaming state. At this time, the value of the gaming state flag is updated to 0010 indicating 2 inside, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0000 indicating RT0, and the number of games is also updated to 0 as the number of remaining RT games. Then, regardless of the number of games after internal transition, internal special 2 ends when the special part that triggered the transition to internal internal 2 wins and moves to BB (RB) or RB . In 2 inside, the special part is not the object of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the re-playing part is usually lower than RT0, normal, RT2, normal, RT3 but normal, RT1, normal, RT4, inside 1 Higher probability (about 1 / 2.9), the probability of winning a small combination is usually (about 1 / 3.5, but the probability of winning is about 1 / 6.1), and the payout of medals per game The rate will be less than one. Further, in the inside 2, only the normal replay and the lower replay among the replay roles are subject to the internal lottery.

  RB shifts when RB1 or RB2 wins inside of 1 and 2 inside. At this time, the value of the gaming state flag is updated to 0100 indicating RB, the value of the RT flag does not change from 0000 indicating RT (0), and the number of remaining RT games does not change from 0 either. Then, the RB ends by completing six games or winning 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 than normal game state and inside 1 and 2 (about 1 / 1.01), The payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more.

  The BB (RB) transitions when the BB wins inside. At this time, the value of the gaming state flag is updated to 1100 indicating BB (RB), the value of the RT flag does not change from 0000 indicating RT (0), and the number of remaining RT games does not change from 0 either. Then, BB (RB) ends when the total number of medals paid out to BB (RB) exceeds the specified number regardless of the number of games after the transition to BB (RB). In BB (RB), special roles and replay players are not eligible for the internal lottery, and the winning probability of the small role is higher than that in the normal gaming state and in the internal state 1 and 2 (approximately 1 / 1.00) The payout rate of medals per game is 1 or more.

  Among the normal gaming state, the inside 1, 2 and RB, among BB (RB), RB and BB (RB) is the highest payout rate of medals per game, and is the most advantageous gaming state. Further, among RT0 to RT4 in the normal gaming state, RT0, 2 and 3 have high probability of winning the replay player combination, and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT1 and 4 in RT1. It can be said that the player is more advantageous than the four. In RT0, 2 and 3 in the normal gaming state, the payout rate of medals per game is higher than that of RT1 and 4 among them, but among them, RT3 is the point where acquisition of the navi stock number described later is most expected. It can be said that the player is more advantageous than RTs 2 and 3. In addition, while there is a direct transition from RT2 to RT3, there is no direct transition from RT0 to RT3. In this respect, RT2 can be said to be more advantageous to the player than RT0.

  In RT0 and RT4 in the normal gaming state, the probability of winning a replay player is low and the payout rate of medals per game is also lower than RT0, 2 and 3 than RT0, 2 and 3 It can be said that this is a disadvantage for the player.

  Here, the gaming state of this embodiment and the transition situation of RT will be described, and as shown in FIG. 9, when RB or BB (RB) ends, the routine proceeds to normal RT4. In normal RT4, when the transition outcome is stopped, the transition to RT1 is made, and when the special part is won, the inside 1 or the inside 2 is made according to the kind of the special part won.

  When any of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won in the normal RT4 and the small part can not be won, the transition outcome will be stopped Therefore, any of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 can be won in the normal / RT 4 shifted after the end of the RB or BB (RB), and the small part can be won. If not, it will shift to RT1 normally.

  In normal RT1, the special role is not won, and the promotion replay is not won, and the prescribed game number (1000 G) is consumed, or the promotion replay moves to normal RT0 by winning, and the special role is won. Transition to internal 1 or internal 2 depending on the type of special role won.

  Normally, replays GR1 to 6 will be won in RT1 and promotion replay will be won if the stop order is correct, so in normal RT1 the replays GR1 to 6 will be won and correct in the order of stop will usually be · It will shift to RT0.

  In normal RT0, the fall replay is won, or the transition is stopped and the transition to normal RT1 is made, and the special replay is won, the transition is made to normal RT2, and the special part is won, so it is won. Transition to internal 1 or internal 2 depending on the type of special role played.

  Normally, the replay GRs 11 to 16 are won in RT0, and the promotion replay is won when the stop order is correct, and the fall replay is won if the answer is incorrect. Also, in normal RT0, the replays GR21 to 25 are won, and the special replay is won when the stop order is correct, and the fall replay is won when the answer is incorrect. In addition, any one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won in the normal RT0, and the transition outcome is stopped when the small part can not be won. For this reason, in normal RT0, replay GR21 to 25 is won, and when the stop order is correct, transition to normal RT2 is made, and replay GR11 to 16 is won, and the stop order becomes incorrect or the left bell 1 If one of ~ 4, middle bell 1 to 4 and right bell 1 to 4 is won and the small winning combination can not be won, the normal shift to RT1 will be made.

  Normal RT2 does not win the special part, SP Replay does not get a prize, and it is transitioned to RT0 by digesting the prescribed number of games (30 G), and it shifts to RT0, and it moves to RT3 that SP Replay wins, When the special part is won, it shifts to internal 1 or internal 2 depending on the type of special part won.

  Normally, replays GR 31 to 36 are won in RT 2 and SP replays are won by the correct stop order. In addition, when one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won in the normal / RT 2 and the small part can not be won, the transition appearance stops. Therefore, in the normal RT2, the replay GRs 31 to 36 are won, and when the stop order is correct, the normal RT3 is entered, and the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, the right bell 1 to 4 is selected. Is won, and when it is not possible to win a small winning combination, it will usually shift to RT1.

  Normal · In RT 3, Special Replay goes to RT 2 by winning a prize, and transition comes to a stop by going to Normal · RT 1, and a special part is won, depending on the kind of special part won. Transition to Medium 1 or Internal 2

  Normally, the replays GR 31 to 36 are won in RT 3 and the SP replay or the regular replay is won when the stop order is correct, and the special replay is won if the answer is incorrect. In addition, when any one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won in the normal / RT 3, the transition outcome is stopped when the small part can not be won. Therefore, in the normal RT3, the replay GRs 31 to 36 are won, and the stop order becomes incorrect, so that the transition to the normal RT 2 is made, and the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, the right bell 1 to 4 If one of the prizes is won and the small winning combination can not be won, the transition to the normal RT1 will be made.

  In the insides 1 and 2, the special role that triggered the transition to the inside shifts to RB or BB (RB) by winning.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the gaming state flag is allocated to the general work that is initialized at the time of setting change in the area of the RAM, while the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games are the areas of the RAM. It is assigned to the important work that is not initialized at the time of setting change.

  Therefore, when the setting is changed in the normal gaming state, the gaming state flag is initialized and updated to 0000 indicating the normal gaming state, but the value of the RT flag and the value of the number of remaining RT games are changed. Since it is maintained as it was, when the setting is changed in the normal gaming state, the type of RT before the setting change and the number of remaining RT games are taken over even after the setting change.

  Also, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the internal 1 or the internal 2 as described above, the value of the RT flag is updated to 0000 indicating RT0, and thereafter, the migrated RB Alternatively, the value of the RT flag is maintained at 0000 indicating RT0 until the end of BB (RB).

  For this reason, when the setting is changed in 1 and 2 inside, the gaming state flag is initialized and updated to 0000 indicating the normal gaming state, and the value of the RT flag is maintained, but 0000 always indicates RT0 Is set, so when the setting is changed in the inside, it always becomes the state of RT0 of the normal gaming state.

  The same is true when the setting is changed in BB (RB), the gaming state flag is initialized and updated to 0000 indicating the normal gaming state, and the value of the RT flag is maintained, but 0000 always indicates RT0. Since it is set, even when the setting is changed in BB (RB), it always becomes the state of RT0 in the normal gaming state.

  Even in the slot machine which can maintain the gaming state before the change even if the setting is changed, it is general to initialize the extremely advantageous gaming state such as a bonus before opening the store. Therefore, in the conventional slot machine, although the specific gaming state extremely advantageous for the player is ended by the setting change, in order to specify whether or not the specific gaming state before the setting change is the specific gaming state The data indicating the state is maintained, and after changing the setting, when the data indicating the specific gaming state is set, the data indicating the specific gaming state is initialized at that time, and the gaming state is set again. If the setting is changed in a specific gaming state, the data to be initialized after the change, ie, the data that is not necessary after the setting change, is maintained to initialize the gaming state after the change. I needed to keep

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the setting is changed, the data before the change is maintained for the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games, while the value before the setting change is initial for the gaming state flag. Is updated to a value indicating the normal gaming state, so it is possible to take over only after the setting change only the probability of the internal lottery specified by the RT flag and the number of remaining games, and the internal specified by the gaming state flag About the probability of a lottery, it becomes possible to initialize by setting change. Then, when a value (inside or a value indicating BB (RB)) indicating a specific gaming state is set as the gaming state flag, the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games are initialized, and specified as the gaming state flag When a value indicating the gaming state of is set, the lottery is performed using only the lottery table identified from the gaming state flag without using the lottery table identified from the RT flag in the internal lottery If the setting is changed in a state where the gaming state flag indicating the specific gaming state is set, after the setting change, the gaming state flag, the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games are also initialized. In this case, a game state flag indicating a specific game state is displayed in a state in which only the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games are maintained even after the setting change. If the setting is changed in the setting state, the game state flag is also held without holding data that is not used after the setting change as in the conventional case, that is, data that is not necessary The RT flag can also be in an initialized state.

  In addition, when the setting is changed in the state where the gaming state flag indicating a specific gaming state is set, after changing the setting, in addition to the gaming state flag and the RT flag, the number of remaining RT games is also initialized. Since it becomes possible to change the setting while changing the game state flag indicating a specific game state, regardless of the number of games since the game state flag was set, after the setting change Since the same state, that is, the game state flag, the RT flag, and the number of remaining RT games are all initialized, it is not unfair to the player depending on the time of setting change. We can guarantee fairness.

  Further, in this embodiment, when performing the internal lottery, the gaming state flag is first referred to, and the lottery table is selected with reference to the RT flag only when the gaming state flag indicates a gaming state other than the specific gaming state. When the gaming state flag indicates a specific gaming state, a lottery table to be used for the specific gaming state is selected without reference to the RT flag to perform a lottery. Therefore, after referring to the RT flag and referring to the gaming state flag, if it is determined that the gaming state flag is a gaming state flag indicating a particular gaming state, the lottery table corresponding to the gaming state flag is The process of selecting and referencing the RT flag is wasted, but as in the present embodiment, the gaming state flag is referenced first, and the RT flag is referenced only when the gaming state flag indicates a gaming state other than a specific gaming state. By selecting the lottery table with reference, it is possible to omit the process of referring to the RT flag which does not affect the lottery table when the gaming state flag indicating the specific gaming state is set.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games are initialized when the gaming state flag indicating the state in which the special role is won is set as the specific gaming state. If a gaming state flag indicating 1 and 2 inside is set, a lottery is performed using only the lottery table specified from the gaming state flag without using the lottery table specified from the RT flag in the internal lottery Since the game is performed, the game status flag and the RT flag are also initialized by changing the setting only when the special role is won, so if the game shop is closed while the special role is carried over. If you want to initialize the special role winning state, and you want to initialize the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games, you only need to change the settings, so the game will be open by the next morning It can be carried out efficiently the work of the order to end a state in which the prize was carried over a special role as ready to welcome.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the RT flag and the number of remaining RTs are initialized even when RB or BB (RB) is set as a specific gaming state, that is, a gaming state flag indicating a bonus which is advantageous for the player. If the game state flag indicating RB or BB (RB) is set, the selected state is maintained and the lottery specified from the gaming state flag is performed without using the lottery table specified from the RT flag in the internal lottery Since lottery is performed using only the table, in RB and BB (RB), only setting changes are made, and both the gaming state flag and the RT flag are initialized, so the game is played during RB or BB (RB). If the store is closed, initialize RB, BB (RB), and when initializing the RT flag and the number of remaining RT games, it is only a task to change the setting. Therefore, it is possible to perform RB in preparation to welcome the player until the next morning of the opening, the work of the order to terminate the BB (RB) efficiently.

  Also, in this embodiment, at the end of RB or BB (RB), that is, at the end of a specific gaming state, the RT flag at the time of initializing the RT flag, that is, the RT flag indicating RT4 different from the RT flag indicating RT0 It is configured to be set, and it is possible to set different RT flag states according to whether the setting is changed in a specific gaming state or after the specific gaming state ends. In other words, when the store is closed in the specific gaming state, the game store side can select whether to change the setting while maintaining the specific gaming state or to change the setting after ending the specific gaming state. It is possible to select the state of RT as RT0 or RT4.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the setting is changed in a specific gaming state among RT0 to 4 constituting the normal gaming state, the expected number of games (average game until transition to another gaming state or another RT) Since it is RT0 of the normal gaming state with the smallest number), when setting is changed in a specific gaming state, it is possible to change to another gaming state or RT with a small number of games, and RT0 of the normal gaming state The game store side can easily select whether to leave or change to another gaming state or RT.

  Further, among RT0 to RT4 constituting the normal gaming state, RT0 of the normal gaming state, which is shifted when the setting is changed in the specific gaming state, is not limited to the other gaming states or other RTs regardless of the number of games after transition. Because it is configured to transition to, it is not necessary to select the number of RT games to be transitioned at the time of setting change, and it is not specified that the transition to other gaming states or other RTs can not be made until the prescribed game number is consumed. When the setting is changed in the gaming state, it is possible to prevent the gaming shop side from being restricted from changing to another gaming state or RT. Further, among RT0 to RT4 constituting the normal gaming state, RT0 of the normal gaming state transitioning when the setting is changed in the specific gaming state, that is, RT simultaneously transitioning to the specific gaming state transitions to the number of games. If the setting is changed in a state where the gaming state flag indicating a specific gaming state is set, the RT0 after the setting change is RT regardless of the number of games after the gaming state flag is set. Since the conditions for transitioning from one to another RT do not change depending on the state before the setting change, it is not unfair to the player depending on the time of the setting change, so that the fairness of the game can be secured. it can.

  In the present embodiment, when performing the internal lottery, the gaming state flag is first referred to, and the lottery table is selected with reference to the RT flag only when the gaming state flag indicates a gaming state other than the specific gaming state. If the gaming state flag indicates a particular gaming state, the lottery table is selected for use in the particular gaming state without reference to the RT flag, ie, the configuration in which the lottery is performed, that is, referring preferentially to the gaming state flag, Although the RT flag is referred to only when necessary, the lottery table used for the internal lottery may be specified using both the value of the gaming state flag and the value of the RT flag.

[About the penalty]
In this embodiment, when the game is not operated in the recommended operating procedure in the non-AT game which is not in the AT, the predetermined penalty which is disadvantageous for the player who is not imposed when operated in the recommended operating procedure. Control is performed to cause Here, the recommended operation procedure is a left first stop, a middle second stop, and a right third stop, and an operation procedure other than the recommended operation procedure is called a non-recommended operation procedure. The recommended operation procedure is not limited to the first left stop, the second middle stop, and the third right stop, but may be another operation procedure. As described above, by giving a penalty when the operation is performed by an operation procedure other than the recommended operation procedure, it is possible to urge the player to operate the player according to the recommended operation procedure in the non-AT game. In other words, while the reels are stopped in the order according to the recommended operation procedure, the penalty is not given, while the penalty is given when the reels are stopped in the order different from the order according to the recommended operation procedure. For example, no penalty is awarded when stopped in the order of left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R, but a penalty is awarded when stopped in order of middle reel 2C, left reel 2L, and right reel 2R. Ru.

  On the other hand, in the case of a game in which an explanatory effect to be described later is executed, no penalty is given even if the player operates the game in an order different from the order according to the recommended operation procedure.

  Further, as the predetermined penalty, in the AT lottery whether or not to give the navistock, the AT winning probability and the expected value of the navistock number to be given are lowered or the AT freeze described later is not executed. The penalty is not limited to these, and may be anything as long as it causes a disadvantage to the player. As a result, if a penalty is imposed, it becomes difficult to be controlled by the AT that is advantageous to the player, so that the player operates the stop switch in the recommended operation procedure during non-AT so that the penalty is not imposed. Become.

[About freeze]
Below, freezes other than lip freeze are simply called "freezes". Next, the freeze executed in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. In the following, the freeze state is called "freeze state", and the non-freeze state is called "non-freeze state". In this embodiment, the freeze lottery is executed when the strong watermelon or the weak watermelon is won, and in the game which is freeze-winning by the freeze lottery, the freeze is executed in the next game when the player performs the reverse pressing operation. Ru. That is, by being controlled to the freeze state, it is possible to notify the possibility of winning the AT described later (it is possible to ask the player whether or not the AT is won).

  In the non-freeze state game, when the start switch 7 is operated, an operation for advancing the game on condition that a predetermined wait time has elapsed from the start of the previous game (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R And at least one of the above operations, hereinafter referred to as "game progress operation".

  On the other hand, in the freeze state game, the main control unit 41 controls the reels in a mode different from the non-freeze state. The “a different mode from the non-freezing state” is, for example, that the reel does not rotate, the reel rotates at a speed different from the non-freezing state, or rotates in the reverse direction to the non-freezing state. In addition, during the freeze state, the game progress operation is not activated, and when it is switched to the non-freeze state, the game progress operation is activated. That is, the freeze is to delay the timing to validate the game progress operation for a predetermined period. Also, the game progress operation to be delayed may be at least one of a plurality of operations. In the present embodiment, the game progressing operation is all the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R. The game progress operation may be performed on another operation unit (for example, the start switch 7 or the MAX BET switch 6).

  In addition, in the freeze state, the sub control unit 91 executes freeze effect described later.

[About battle rendition]
Next, the battle effect performed by the slot machine 1 of this embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, in the game in which the freeze winning is made by the freeze drawing, when the player performs the forward pressing operation, the battle effect is executed in the next game. The battle effect is an effect to be executed over a plurality of games, and is an effect to be advanced according to the progress of the game (for example, for each game). That is, while the freeze is not to activate the game progress operation, the battle effect is an effect to progress according to the progress of the game.

  In the battle effect of the present embodiment, for example, when the ally character A and the enemy character B battle, and the ally character A wins, the fact that the AT is won is notified together with the winning effect, and the battle effect ends. On the other hand, when the ally character loses, it is informed that the AT was not won together with the defeat, and the battle effect is ended. In the following, a battle effect in which the fact that the ally character A has won and the fact that the AT is won is announced is referred to as a "victory battle effect", a fact that the ally character A is defeated, and a fact that the AT is not won is notified. The battle production is called "defeat battle production". That is, the battle effect to be executed when the AT is won is "winning battle effect", and the battle effect to be executed when the AT is not winning is "defeat battle effect".

[About the flow until the freeze is performed]
Next, the flow until freezing is performed will be described using FIG. As shown in FIG. 18A, when the strong watermelon or the weak watermelon is won by the internal lottery executed at the time of operation of the start switch 7, the freeze lottery is executed. The freeze lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to execute freeze, and the details will be described in S406 of FIG. In the following, it is referred to as "freeze winning" that "determining to execute freezing" is referred to as "freezing won", and that "determining not to execute freezing" is referred to as "freezing non-winning". In addition, the game on which the freeze winning is made is referred to as the "freeze winning game". That is, the freeze winning game is also a game in which strong watermelon or weak watermelon is won.

  As shown in FIG. 18 (B), when the freeze is won, an explanation effect is executed. Here, the explanation effect is an effect of notifying information that can specify that "if you press reverse, freeze is executed, and if you press forward, battle effect is executed". For example, as shown in (B-1) of FIG. 18, the explanation effect displays a message on the liquid crystal display 51 that “if pressed in reverse, freeze is executed, then forward pressed in battle effect is executed”. It is to By visually observing the message, the player can recognize that "if reverse pressing is performed, freezing is performed, and if forward pressing is performed, battle effect is performed".

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the game in which the explanation effect is executed, the penalty is not given even if the player reversely presses.

  When the player visually checks the explanation effect and performs the reverse pressing operation as shown in FIG. 18C, when operated at the winning timing, which one of the strong watermelon and the weak watermelon is won? Regardless of the above, “upper watermelon” or “lower right watermelon”, which is a common item, is derived. When the reverse pressing operation is performed at a timing different from the winning timing, neither “upper watermelon” nor “lower right watermelon” is derived.

  As shown in FIG. 18D, when the start switch 7 of the next game is operated, freezing is performed. Freezing is performed by the main control unit 41. In addition to freeze, freeze effect is also executed. The freeze effect is an effect executed by the sub control unit 91 in response to the freeze. Specifically, the freeze effect is an effect that causes the liquid crystal display 51 to display an image in response to the freeze, an effect that causes the effect effect LED 52 to emit light in response to the freeze, or a speaker 53 or 54 that causes the freeze to correspond. Including effects such as outputting a sound. In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51 displays a message such as “May be AT won”. In addition, any message may be used as long as it is a message asking the player whether or not the AT has been won. Note that the freeze and freeze effects are executed when the reverse pressing is performed, regardless of whether or not the “upper watermelon” or the “lower right watermelon” is derived.

  On the other hand, when the player visually checks the explanatory effects shown in FIG. 18 (B-1) and performs the forward pressing operation as shown in (E) in FIG. Corresponding winning results are derived. Specifically, when the weak watermelon is won, the upper watermelon or the lower right watermelon is derived, and when the strong watermelon is won, the middle watermelon is derived. When the reverse pressing operation is performed at a timing different from the winning timing, neither “upper watermelon” nor “lower right watermelon” is derived.

  As shown in FIG. 18F, when the start switch 7 of the next game is operated, the sub-control unit 91 executes a battle effect. In addition, the said battle production | presentation is performed when it is pushed in order, regardless of whether any one of "upper stage watermelon", "slow right watermelon", or "middle watermelon" was derived | led-out.

  According to such a configuration, the freeze is to delay the timing to validate the game progress operation for a predetermined period. Therefore, it can be said that the freeze is relatively time consuming. Therefore, for a player who can not secure a lot of game time, such as a player who starts the game close to the closing time of the game arcade, the game may be reduced if the freeze requiring the game time is executed.

  Therefore, as in the present embodiment, when the reverse winning is performed in the freeze winning game, the freezing is performed in the next game. On the other hand, freezing is not performed when operated in an operation procedure other than reverse pressing. Therefore, according to the operation procedure of the player, the player can select whether or not to perform the freeze, can proceed the game according to the player's taste, and improve the interest of the game be able to.

  Further, the AT lottery table (see FIG. 22) referred to at the time of the AT lottery described later is the same regardless of whether the freeze winning is performed or the reverse pressing or the forward pressing is performed. Therefore, in the freeze winning game, even when the freeze is executed due to the reverse pressing or the battle effect is executed due to the forward pressing, the “AT winning probability” and the “AT winning probability” The expected value of the number of navistocks given when winning is the same. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a sense of inequality between when the user is reversely pressed and when the user is sequentially pressed, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Also, in the freeze winning game, when the player is reversely pressed, the freeze is executed to ask the player whether AT is won or not. On the other hand, in the freeze winning game, when it is pressed in order, a battle effect is executed to ask the player whether AT is won or not. Therefore, either freeze or battle rendition can be executed according to the operation procedure of the player, so rendition according to the taste of the player can be executed, and the interest of the game can be improved. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the freeze winning game, the freeze is not always executed when the game is operated by an operation procedure other than reverse pressing. Therefore, a player who can not secure a large amount of game time can be prevented from always executing freeze requiring a game time by operating according to an operation procedure other than reverse pressing, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, in the freeze winning game in which the strong watermelon or weak watermelon is won, the weak watermelon or the strong watermelon is won when the game is operated at the winning timing and “reverse press to execute freeze”. Regardless of whether it is a common winning combination, "upper watermelon or right-down watermelon" is derived (see FIG. 13 and FIG. 18 (C)). Therefore, in a game in which weak watermelon or strong watermelon is won, it is specified whether weak watermelon or strong watermelon is won even if "upper watermelon or right-down watermelon" is derived by reverse pressing at the winning timing. You can not do it. Therefore, instead of asking whether the AT is won or not by the derived result, it is possible to ask if the AT is won by the freeze to the last, and the player's attention can be drawn to the freeze.

  On the other hand, in a game in which weak watermelon or strong watermelon is won, when it is operated at the winning timing and "forward press not to execute freeze", the winning combination according to the winning combination is derived. In the present embodiment, in the game in which the weak watermelon is won, “upper watermelon or lower right watermelon” is derived, and in the game in which the strong watermelon is won, “middle watermelon” is derived (FIG. 13 and FIG. 18E). reference). Therefore, the player can be made to specify which of the weak watermelon and the strong watermelon has been won by the derived appearance. Therefore, when the player is operated by the forward press that does not execute freezing, it is possible to ask the player whether or not the AT is won by the derived result.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the game in which the weak watermelon or the strong watermelon is won, when the freeze is won, the explanation effect is executed. The explanatory effect, as described in FIG. 18 (B-1), is an effect of notifying information that can specify a rule that "if you press reverse, freeze is executed, and forward press performs battle effect" . Therefore, the player can be made to recognize the procedure for executing the freeze and the procedure for performing the battle effect. In particular, since the player who does not know such a rule can be made to recognize the rule, it is possible to improve the interest of the game of such a player.

  Next, the processing described with reference to FIG. 18 will be described by dividing it into “freeze related processing executed by the main control unit 41” and “effect related processing executed by the sub control unit 91”.

[About freeze related processing]
The freeze related processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining the freeze related process. The freeze related processing is executed by the main control unit 41 at a timing related to the start of one game (for example, the timing when the start switch 7 is operated by the player) in the specific game. In the following description, the game in which the freeze related process is being performed is referred to as the “current game”, and the game one game before the current game is referred to as the “previous game”. The game one game after the current game is called "next game".

  First, in S402, it is determined whether the next game freeze permission flag is set (stored) in the RAM 41c. The next game freeze permission flag is a flag indicating that freeze execution is permitted in the next game. If it is determined in S402 that the next game freeze permission flag is not set, then the flow shifts to S404.

  In S404, it is determined whether or not the strong watermelon or the weak watermelon has been won by the internal lottery when the start switch 7 of this game is operated. If it is determined that strong watermelon or weak watermelon has been won (YES in S404), the process proceeds to S406, and if it is determined that neither strong watermelon nor weak watermelon has been won (S404) NO), freeze related processing is terminated.

  In S406, a freeze lottery is executed to determine whether or not freeze is to be executed in the next game using the freeze lottery table (see FIG. 18A). FIG. 20 shows an example of the freeze lottery table. As shown in FIG. 20, when strong watermelon is won, the probability of executing freeze (freeze winning) is 90%, while the probability of not executing freeze (freeze not winning) is 10%. is there. Moreover, when weak watermelon is won, the probability of executing freeze (freeze winning) is 10%, while the probability of not executing freeze (freeze non-winning) is 90%.

  In S408, the main control unit 41 transmits, to the sub control unit 41, a freeze executability command corresponding to the freeze lottery. Specifically, when the result of the freeze lottery in S406 is that the freeze is won, a freeze executability command indicating that the freeze is won is transmitted to the sub control unit 41. Further, when the result of the freeze lottery in S406 is freeze non-winning, a freeze executability command indicating that freeze non-winning has been won is transmitted to the sub control unit 41.

  In S410, when the result of the freeze lottery in S408 is the freeze winning (YES in S410), the process proceeds to S412. Further, when the result of the freeze lottery at S408 is the freeze non-winning (NO at S410), the freeze related process is ended.

  At S412, the next game freeze permission flag is set (stored) in the RAM 41c. After the processing of S412 ends, the freeze related processing is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S402 that the "next game freeze permission flag is set" (YES in S402), the process proceeds to S414. In S414, it is determined whether the game was reversely pressed last time. Here, the "previous game" is a game in which the "next game freeze permission flag is set", and is a freeze winning game. When it is determined in S414 that "the game was reversely pressed in the previous game" (YES in S414), the process proceeds to S416, and when it is determined that "the reverse game in the previous game is not performed" (YES in S414), S420. Migrate to It is judged whether the switch detection circuit 44 has taken in the detection signal in the order of the right stop switch 8R, the middle stop switch 8C, and the left stop switch 8L whether or not the "reverse press in the previous game" is made. .

  In step S416, the main control unit 41 executes freezing (controls the freezing state). Next, in S418, the main control unit 41 transmits a freeze command to the sub control unit 91. The sub control unit 91 can recognize that the control is in the freeze state by receiving the freeze command and analyzing the freeze command. The order of the process of S416 and the process of S418 may be reversed.

  Next, in S420, the next game freeze command stored in the RAM 41b is cleared.

  According to such a configuration, when the strong watermelon is won, the freeze is elected with high probability, and when the weak watermelon is won, the freeze is elected with low probability. Therefore, by being controlled to the freeze state, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for "the strong watermelon is won with a high probability and the AT is won with a high probability (see Fig. 22)".

[About production related processing]
Next, the effect related process will be described using FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the effect related process. The effect related process is executed by the sub control unit 91 when the freeze executability command (see S408 in FIG. 19) or the freeze command (see S418 in FIG. 19) is transmitted. Also, in the following description, the game in which the effect related processing is being performed is referred to as the “current game”, the game one game before the current game is referred to as the “previous game”, and the game one game after the current game Is called the "next game".

  First, in S500, the AT lottery is executed using the AT lottery table. FIG. 22 shows an example of the AT lottery table. A process related to the AT lottery table and the AT will be described with reference to FIG. The AT lottery table is stored in advance in the ROM 91b.

  The AT lottery conditions are: RT 0 to 4 cherries (weak cherries, strong cherries, middle cherries), watermelons (weak watermelons, strong watermelons), or SP replays (hereinafter collectively referred to as "AT lottery target roles"). It is established by winning.

  When the AT lottery condition is satisfied by the winning of the AT lottery target combination when the normal · RT0 ~ 4 is, the AT lottery is performed with reference to the AT lottery table shown in FIG. The sub-control unit 91 specifies that the normal state is RT0 to 4 based on, for example, the gaming state command from the main control unit 41, and that one of the AT lottery target roles is won based on the internal winning command. Identify.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 22, as the AT lottery target role, weak watermelon winning (freeze not possible), weak watermelon winning (freeze possible), strong watermelon winning (freeze not possible), strong watermelon winning (freeze possible), weak cherry winning The probability of being given a navistock is set to be different for each of a strong cherry, a middle cherry, and an SP replay. Further, hereinafter, when the given navistock is "0" is called "AT non-winning", and when the given navistock is "one or more" is called "AT winning".

  Here, “Freeze not possible” is a game in which weak watermelon or strong watermelon is won, and “freeze execution enable / disable command (see S408 in FIG. 19) transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91” is , "Freeze non win" is meant. On the other hand, "Freeze Allowed" is a game in which weak watermelon or strong watermelon has been won, and "Freeze execution availability command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91" indicates "freeze winning". Say that.

  Further, comparing the time when the weak watermelon is selected with the time when the strong watermelon is selected, the AT winning probability and the expected value of the navigation stock to be awarded are greater for the stronger watermelon than for the weaker watermelon. Therefore, it can be said that the player is more advantageous when the strong watermelon is won than when the weak watermelon is won.

  Also, among the weak watermelons, comparing weak watermelons (freezing impossible) and weak watermelons (freezing allowed) shows that the weak watermelon winnings (freezing possible) are more than the weak watermelon winnings (freezing impossible), The AT winning probability and the expected value of navistock are high. In addition, among the strong watermelon wins, comparing the strong watermelon win (freeze not allowed) and the strong watermelon win (freeze enable), the strong watermelon win (freeze enable) is stronger than the strong watermelon win (freeze not allowed), The AT winning probability and the expected value of navistock are high.

  That is, even when the same weak watermelon (or strong watermelon) is won, the AT winning probability and the expected value of the navistock given are higher when the freeze is won than when the freeze is not won. It will be advantageous to the player because it will be many.

  Next, the details of FIG. 22 will be described. If weak watermelon is won and freezing is not possible, the AT lottery is performed so that the navistock number is determined to be 0 at 95% and navistock number is determined to be 1 at 5%. In other words, the expected number of navistocks that can be expected to be acquired in one AT lottery is 0.05 (= 0 x 95% + 1 x 5%) from the sum of navistock number x winning rate It is done. In addition, the AT winning probability is 5%.

  If weak watermelon is won and freeze is possible, navistock number is determined to be 0 at 90% rate, navistock number is determined to be 1 at 7% rate, navistock number is determined to be 3% rate As determined in 2, an AT lottery is conducted. In other words, the expected number of navistocks that can be expected to be acquired in one AT lottery is 0.13 (= 0 x 90% + 1 x 7% + 2 x 3%) from the sum of navi stock number x winning rate It is configured to be In addition, the AT winning probability is 10%.

  Thus, comparing weak watermelon winning (freeze not allowed) with weak watermelon winning (freeze allowed), the AT winning probability and weak watermelon winning (freeze allowed) are lower than weak watermelon winning (freeze not allowed). The expected value of navistock granted is high.

  If a strong watermelon is won and freezing is not possible, the navistock number is determined to be 0 at 85%, navistock number is determined to be 1 at 10%, and the navistock number is determined to be 5%. As determined in 2, an AT lottery is conducted. That is, the expected number of navistocks that can be expected to be acquired in one AT lottery is 0.2 (= 0 x 85% + 1 x 10% + 2 x 5%) from the sum of the number of navistocks x the winning rate It is configured to be Also, the AT winning probability is 15%.

  If strong watermelon is won and freeze is possible, navistock number is determined to be 0 at 75%, navistock number is determined to be 1 at 15%, and navistock number is determined to be 7%. The AT lottery is performed so that the number of navistocks is determined to be 3 at a rate of 3%. That is, the expected number of navistocks that can be expected to be acquired in one AT lottery is 0.38 (= 0 x 75% + 1 x 15% + 2 x 7% + 3 x) from the sum of navistock number x winning rate It is configured to be 3%). Also, the AT winning probability is 25%.

  In this way, comparing strong watermelon winning (freezing not possible) and strong watermelon winning (freezing possible), the strong watermelon winning (freezing possible) is more likely to win the AT winning probability than the strong watermelon winning (freezing impossible). The expected value of navistock granted is high.

  Further, the AT winning probability when the weak cherry is won, when the strong cherry is won, or when the middle cherry or the SP replay is won, and the expected value of the navistock to be given are also apparent from the description of FIG.

  Description is returned to FIG. When the AT lottery process of S500 is completed, the process proceeds to S502. In S502, it is determined whether the described flag is set (stored) in the RAM 91c. The explained flag will be described later. If it is determined in S502 that the described flag is not set (YES in S502), the process proceeds to S504.

  In S504, it is determined whether or not the freeze execution availability command indicating that the freeze has been won is received. Here, the freeze executability command is transmitted in S408 (see FIG. 19) of the freeze related process performed in the game in which the process of S504 is performed. If it is determined that the freeze executability command indicating that the freeze winning has been made is received in S504 (YES in S504), the process proceeds to S506. On the other hand, when it is determined in S504 that the freeze executability command indicating that the freeze has not been won is received (NO in S504), the effect related processing is ended.

  In S506, an explanation effect background lottery is executed. The explanatory effect background lottery is a lottery for determining the background color of the explanatory effect (see FIG. 18 (refer to B1) using the table for determining the explanatory effect background shown in FIG. 23. In the example of FIG. In an played game, when AT is won, the background color of the explanatory effect is determined to be “red” with a probability of 90%, and the background color of the explanatory effect is determined to be “blue” with a probability of 10%. When the AT is not won, the background color of the explanatory effect is determined to be "blue" with a probability of 10%, and the background color of the explanatory effect is determined to be "red" with a probability of 90%. The background color determined in S506 is applied to start an explanatory effect (refer to FIG. 18 (B1). In addition, when the background color is red, a message “may be AT winning” is also displayed. , When the background color is blue , In. The message is also displayed as "AT winning may not" below, these message "message accompanying the background color".

  By executing such an explanatory effect, it is possible to make the player recognize that "if the reverse button is pressed, the freeze is executed, and if the forward button is pressed, the battle effect is executed". Further, the player can be notified of the possibility of winning the AT by the background color of the explanation effect and the message attached to the background color. Specifically, when the background color of the explanation effect is "red", the player can be made to recognize that the AT winning probability is high, and the background color of the explanation effect is "blue". In this case, it is possible to make the player recognize that the probability of winning the AT is low. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the background color of the explanation effect as well as the message to the effect that "If you press reversely, freeze will be executed, and if you press forward, battle effect will be executed" It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  In the process of S508, when the explanatory effect is started, the already-described flag is set (stored) in the RAM 91c in S510. The explained flag is a flag that specifies that the explanatory effect has been started.

  Next, the case where it is determined in S502 that the described flag is set (YES in S502) will be described. In this case, the process proceeds to S512. At S512, it is determined whether a freeze command has been received. Here, the freeze command is a freeze command transmitted in S418 of the freeze related process performed in the game in which the process of S512 is performed. That is, that it is determined that the freeze command has been received in S512 means that "the freeze is performed in the current game by having been reversely pressed by the player in the previous game". Conversely, the fact that it is determined that the freeze command has not been received in S512 means that "the freeze is not executed in the current game because the player operated in the operation procedure other than the reverse push in the previous game". means.

  If it is determined in S512 that the freeze command has been received (YES in S512), the process proceeds to S514. On the other hand, when it is determined in S512 that the freeze command is not received (NO in S512), the process proceeds to S513.

  In S513, it is determined whether or not the "operation detection command indicating that the game has been sequentially pressed" is received. Here, “receive the operation detection command indicating that the previous game was pressed in the previous game” means an operation detection command that detected the operation of the left stop switch 8L, an operation detection command that detected the operation of the middle stop switch 8L, and the right The operation detection command is to be received in the order of the operation detection command which has detected the operation of the stop switch 8L. If it is determined in S513 that an operation detection command indicating that the game was sequentially pressed in the previous time is received (YES in S513), the process proceeds to S516. On the other hand, if it is not determined in S513 that the operation detection command to the effect that the game has been sequentially pressed is not received (NO in S513), the process proceeds to S518. In addition, that NO is determined in S513 means that the operation was performed in an operation procedure that is neither reverse nor forward in the previous game.

  In S514, the freeze effect is executed by setting the freeze effect data in the RAM 91c. The freeze effect data includes effect data for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51 in response to the freeze, effect data for causing the effect effect LED 52 to emit light in response to the freeze, and speakers 53 and 54 in response to the freeze. It includes effect data and the like for outputting a sound. Moreover, it is preferable that the freeze effect is performed at the same time as the freeze.

  In S516, the battle effect is executed by setting the battle effect data in the RAM 91c.

  When the process of S514 or the process of S516 is completed, the described flag is cleared in S518.

  That is, when the game is reversely pressed in the previous game, the freeze is performed in the current game, and when the game is sequentially pressed in the previous game, the battle effect is performed in the current game (FIG. 18D) , (F)), when operated in an operation procedure which is neither reverse pressing nor forward pressing in the previous game, neither freeze nor battle rendition is executed.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, before the stop switch 8 is operated, it is determined by the freeze lottery (see S406 in FIG. 19) whether or not to execute the freeze. Such a configuration makes it possible to diversify the effects to be performed. For example, it is possible to notify the probability (expected degree) of winning AT due to freeze generated by reverse pressing. In this embodiment, the background color of the explanation effect is changed depending on whether or not the AT is won, thereby notifying the probability (expected degree) of the AT winning due to the freeze.

Further, in the present embodiment, weak watermelon or strong watermelon is won (YES in S404 of FIG. 19), and when freeze freeze is selected in the freeze lottery (YES in S504 of FIG. 21), an explanatory effect is executed. Therefore, by performing the freeze lottery before the stop switch 8 is operated, it is possible to make the contents notified by the explanation effect reliable. If it is assumed that the freeze lottery is configured to be performed after the third stop, the result of the freeze lottery is the freeze non-winning even when the player operates (third stop) according to the contents notified by the explanation effect. In that case, the freeze will not be performed. Then, the content notified by the explanation effect becomes false content, and there is a possibility that the player's sense of confidence in the explanation effect will be lost. Therefore, it is possible to avoid such a loss of confidence by performing a freeze lottery before the stop switch 8 is operated as in the present embodiment.
[About AT related processing]
When one or more navistock numbers are determined in the AT lottery, the sub control unit 91 stores an AT flag indicating that it is an AT and the navistock number in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The sub control unit 91 specifies whether or not to control to the AT based on the AT flag of the RAM 91 c, and specifies the remaining number of navistocks. When the AT flag indicating that it is AT is set, one navigation stock number is consumed and can be controlled to AT.

  When the AT flag indicating the AT is set and the navistock number is acquired, the navistock number acquired this time is added to the navistock number specified from the AT flag.

  For example, when an AT flag indicating that it is an AT is set, if an AT lottery is performed, the AT flag corresponding to the result of the AT lottery is updated. To update the AT flag according to the result of the AT lottery, for example, adds the navigation stock number specified according to the result of the current AT lottery to the number of navigation stock specified from the AT flag stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c It may be to rewrite the AT flag specifying the navi stock number, and any method may be used as long as the current AT flag according to the result of the AT lottery can be specified.

  The sub control unit 91 performs the AT management process included in the AT control process when it is the normal RT 1 to 4 to control the AT based on the AT flag set according to the result of the AT lottery. to manage.

  Specifically, when it is specified from the AT flag that the AT flag is normal, the sub-control unit 91 controls to AT. That is, when navigation stock remains, control of AT is started. In the period from the normal RT1 to the normal RT0, the navigation stock can be performed under control of the AT without consuming (subtracting) the number of navistocks.

  When being controlled by AT, when the predetermined number of games in regular / RT1 or normal / RT0 are controlled or in regular / RT0 or normal / RT2, the navistock number is consumed (subtracted) by 1 While the start condition to the AT is satisfied and the navi effect of a predetermined number of games (50 games in this embodiment) is executed, control is made to ART which is RT and AT having a high probability of winning the replay player combination. When one navistock number is consumed, the AT flag indicating the navistock number decremented by 1 is updated.

  The sub-control unit 91 uses a predetermined AT at the time of consuming one navistock in the AT management process, that is, when transitioning from normal RT1 to normal RT0 or when a predetermined number of games has passed in normal RT0 or normal RT2. Control to AT only the number of games. In this embodiment, the number of AT games of 50 games per navistock is controlled, but may be another number of AT games.

  Further, the sub control unit 91 performs an AT management process to control the non-AT when the number of remaining games is 0 when the sub game is an ART. At this time, if the navi stock number indicated by the AT flag is 0, the AT flag indicating that it is not an AT is updated. That is, a series of AT termination conditions are satisfied when the AT flag when controlling from AT to non-AT is navistock number 0.

  When it is specified from the AT flag when it is controlled to be non-AT, it is not controlled by AT again, and the navigation effect is not executed. As a result, when the normal RT0 or the normal RT2 is generated, the possibility that the transition appearances are aligned is increased, and the possibility of being controlled to the normal RT1 is increased.

  On the other hand, if the number of navi stock specified from the AT flag when controlled to non-AT is 1 or more, navi stock number is consumed by 1 when the target part of navi production is won, navi production for 50 games Will be controlled by AT until The number of navi stock is also 0, and the number of navis is 0, whereby the AT ends.

  When the sub control unit 91 performs the AT management processing and the AT flag is identified as the AT flag, the sub control unit 91 executes the navigation effect by winning the navigation object combination according to the gaming state. In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the navigation target role is a push order bell. In addition, as the navigation effect when winning in any of the pushing order bells, the pushing order (see FIG. 17) for making the lower right bell or the middle bell (master character) surely win is notified. For example, when the left bell is won, by stopping the left reel as the first stop reel, it is possible to reliably win the right-down bell, so “left!” For stopping the left reel as the first stop reel. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, when the middle bell is won, the middle bell can be reliably won by stopping the middle reel as the first stop reel, so "middle!" For stopping the middle reel as the first stop reel is said. A message is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, when the right bell is won, the middle bell can be reliably won by stopping the right reel as the first stop reel, and so “right!” For stopping the right reel as the first stop reel. A message is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As described above, in the navi effect in the present embodiment, a message reminiscent of an operation mode that is advantageous for the player is notified in the same mode regardless of the type of navigation target combination. Therefore, the player can operate in an operation mode that is advantageous to the player without being aware of the type of the selected navigation target role.

  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 that displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and may be performed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  And, by performing the navigation effect, it is possible to make a promotion replay winning which is intentionally won, a special replay winning, an SP replay winning, a bell winning, and a fall replay winning avoidance.

[About the timing when the insertion or settlement of medals is allowed]
Next, the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted after the game is over will be described. First, the BET counter and the credit counter of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment will be briefly described. The bet counter stores the value of the bet number, and refers to a first predetermined area of the RAM 41 c of the main control unit 41. The BET counter of this embodiment counts up to a predetermined number (three sheets). In addition, the credit counter stores a value of credit, and refers to a second predetermined area of the RAM 41 c of the main control unit 41. The credit counter of this embodiment counts up to a predetermined number (50 sheets). Then, when the inserted medal sensor 31 detects the inserted medal, if the bet counter is the specified number (3 sheets), the credit counter is added and updated, and if the bet counter is not the specified number, the bet counter is set. Add update (also referred to as "setting the number of bets"). FIGS. 24 (a) to 24 (d) are diagrams for explaining an example of the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted after the end of the game by executing the BET process.

  FIG. 24 (a) is a diagram for explaining the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted after medals are not paid out without a minor winning combination. If the small winning combination has not occurred, the reel is stopped by the end of the game without a payout being made. After the reel is stopped, as shown in FIG. 24 (a), insertion or settlement of medals is permitted. Further, "the state in which the insertion of medals is permitted" means "the state in which the flow path switching solenoid 30 is on", and the "state in which the insertion of medals is not permitted" means that the flow path switching solenoid 30 is off. State.

  FIG. 24 (b) is a diagram for explaining the timing at which insertion or settlement of medals is permitted after medals are paid out for a small winning combination. If a small winning combination has occurred, the reel is stopped by the end of the game after the payout is made. Simultaneously with the stop of the reel, a medal payout process of paying out the medals is executed. After that, the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted.

  FIG. 24 (c) is a diagram for explaining the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted after winning a normal lip. In the case where a normal lip prize has occurred, the game ends without a payout being made. Thereafter, automatic bet processing is performed. The automatic bet process means "a process for setting the number of bets by replay winning". As soon as the automatic bet processing is finished, the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted.

  FIG. 24 (d) is a diagram for explaining the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted after winning the freeze execution lip. In the case where the freeze execution ripple prize is generated, the reel is stopped by the end of the game without the payout being made. Thereafter, a lip freeze is performed. At the same time as the lip freeze is performed, the release of freeze release is permitted.

  Here, “freezing cancellation input” will be described. First, the "inserted medal sensor 31" will be described. The inserted medal sensor 31 detects medals which are inserted from the medal insertion section 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a, and are disposed closer to the hopper tank 34a (downstream side) than the flow path switching solenoid 30. It is. The inserted medal sensor 31 includes a plurality of (for example, three) sensors capable of detecting medals, and the medals into which the plurality of sensors are inserted can be detected in a predetermined order (from the upstream sensor in order) Is configured. The main control unit 41 detects that the detection results of the plurality of sensors become detection results (also referred to as appropriate detection results) when the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are detected in a predetermined order, It is determined that the inserted medal is detected by the inserted medal sensor 31 or the passage of the inserted medal is detected.

  "Freeze release input" means that a medal is input to release the execution of the repeat freeze (do not execute the repeat freeze). Specifically, the medal inserted from the medal insertion portion 4 is arranged most upstream among the plurality of sensors provided in the inserted medal sensor 31 arranged closer to the hopper tank 34 a than the flow path switching solenoid 30. It is determined whether or not it is detected by a sensor (that is, a sensor that can first detect an inserted medal (hereinafter, this sensor is also referred to as a specific sensor)). Passage of the medal is detected by the specific sensor when the flow path switching solenoid 30 is in the on state. When it is determined that the medal has been inserted, the execution of the lip freeze is canceled. The specific sensor may be provided on the medal insertion portion 4 side (upstream side) of the flow path switching solenoid 30.

  When freeze release input is performed, automatic bet processing is performed. Then, as soon as the automatic bet processing is finished, the medal insertion or settlement is permitted.

  As described above, during the freeze freeze, the medal insertion for releasing the freeze and the credit adjustment operation are permitted, and the freeze freeze is released in conjunction with the medal insertion and the credit adjustment operation during the freeze freeze, and the bet number is set. After that, the regular medals are inserted or settled. It should be noted that since the flow path switching solenoid 30 is not turned on when the value of the credit counter has already reached 50 even during the freeze freeze, the medal insertion in this case is allowed after the freeze freeze is over It will be.

  In addition to the freeze release condition, a condition established by the release of freeze release, "a condition established by the lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the lip freeze", a "condition satisfied by the MAX BET operation", At least one of the “conditions established by the player's credit settlement” may be included.

  According to such a configuration, even if the medal is inserted after the occurrence of the replay winning and before the replay game is started (reel rotation start), the bet number setting by the relevant replay winning (automatic When it is a medal detected after the BET is made and the next replay game can be started, the credit can be added and updated according to the detection of the medal. For this reason, it is possible to prevent that the credit addition after the occurrence of the replay winning is performed prior to the bet number setting. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the occurrence of the replay winning without causing a sense of incongruity.

  In addition, after the freeze execution lip is won, a lip freeze occurs, and the process is terminated when a condition (freeze release input) established by insertion of medals is satisfied. As a result, as in the case of winning a small winning combination or leaving the game, it is assumed that the next game will not be started unless a predetermined operation such as the insertion of medals is performed, and the next predetermined operation is performed. It can make you think that you can start the game.

  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. The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications applicable to the present invention will be described. In addition, at least two of the technical items described in the above-mentioned embodiment and the technical items described in the following modification may be combined and implemented, and the technical items described in the above-mentioned embodiment May be replaced with the technical matters described in the following modified examples, and the technical matters described in the following modified examples may be further combined and implemented with respect to the substituted ones. .

[About freeze]
(1) In the present embodiment, in the game freeze-winning by the freeze lottery performed at the time of start switch operation, it is described that the freeze necessarily occurs in the next game when the player reversely presses. However, in the freeze winning game, after the third stop, a freeze lottery (hereinafter referred to as "the second freeze lottery") is performed again to decide whether or not to execute the freeze in the next game. It is also good. Here, it is assumed that the second freeze lottery is designed so that freezing is performed with higher probability when operated by reverse pressing than when operated by forward pressing.

  In the case of such a configuration, if the result of the second freeze lottery is the freeze non-winning, the freeze will not be executed in the next game even if the player presses the back. Therefore, even if the player who intends to not perform the freeze does not necessarily mean that the freeze is performed in the next game, even if the player presses the reverse, it gives tension to the player. be able to.

  Further, in such a configuration, the freeze lottery performed when the start switch is operated may be omitted. That is, the freeze lottery may be performed only for the “second freeze lottery”. According to such a configuration, since the number of freeze lottery can be reduced, the control burden can be reduced.

  (2) In the present embodiment, the operation procedure for performing the freeze is referred to as "reverse press", and the operation procedure for performing the continuous effect is described as "forward press". However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any operation procedure may be used as long as the operation procedure for performing freezing and the operation procedure for not performing freezing (performing continuous rendering) are different. For example, the operation procedure for performing the freeze may be "forward press", and the operation procedure for performing the continuous effect may be "reverse push".

  Further, the operation procedure for executing the freeze may be a predetermined stop timing of the reel regardless of the stop order of the reel. Further, the operation procedure for executing the freeze may be a predetermined stop timing of the reel and a predetermined stop order of the reel.

  (3) In the present embodiment, when the specific condition is "backward" when the specific condition is satisfied as "the condition established by weak watermelon or strong watermelon and freeze winning". In the next game, I explained that the freeze will be performed. However, the specific condition may be another condition. Furthermore, it is more preferable to set the specific condition as "a condition to which the player is given a benefit described later".

  For example, the specific condition may be a condition established by the specific combination winning or winning one or more predetermined times. Further, the specific condition may be “a condition established by the number of displayed games reaching the number of ceiling games (for example, 999 games)”. The number of displayed games is, for example, the number of games displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and is the number of games increased by one game each time one game is consumed.

  (4) In the present embodiment, it is described that the freeze is executed when the start switch of the next game is operated when the game is reversely pressed in the freeze winning game. However, the freeze execution timing is not limited to this, and may be another timing. For example, the freeze execution timing may be at the end of the reverse pressed game. Further, the freeze execution timing may be set to, for example, the first stop time of the game following the freeze winning game. Further, the freeze execution timing may be a predetermined timing after the second game after the freeze winning game.

  (5) In the following, the procedure for executing freeze in the next game is called "freeze execution procedure", and the procedure for not executing freeze is called "freeze non-execution procedure". In the present embodiment, the freeze execution procedure is described as “reverse push”, and the freeze non-execution procedure is described as “forward push”, and the freeze execution procedure and the freeze non-execution procedure are fixed in all the games. However, the freeze execution procedure may be changed each time a predetermined execution procedure change condition is satisfied. Here, the “predetermined execution procedure change condition” may be a condition that is satisfied each time one game is consumed, or may be a condition that is satisfied by winning by random number lottery. Also, for example, when it is determined by the random number lottery that the freeze execution procedure is to be changed, the freeze execution procedure may be determined at the same time.

  According to such a configuration, even the player with high skill can not specify the operation procedure for performing the freeze, so that more attention can be paid to the explanatory effects than the present embodiment. it can.

  (6) In this embodiment, it has been described that the freeze and freeze effects notify the player of the possibility of winning the AT. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the possibility of winning the AT may be notified only by the freeze without executing the freeze effect. In the case of such a configuration, it is not necessary to use data for freeze effect, and therefore, the data volume can be reduced.

  (7) In this embodiment, it has been described that the freeze and freeze effects notify the player of the possibility of winning the AT. However, the target to be notified may not be "the possibility of AT winning", but may be "the AT winning". In this case, the liquid crystal display 51 may be notified of a message such as “Congratulations on winning AT!” That can specify that the AT is won. Furthermore, information that can specify the number of assigned navistocks may also be notified. For example, a message such as “Congratulations on winning AT! Adding Navistock 1!” May be notified.

  (8) In this embodiment, in the freeze winning game, "AT winning probability" and "expected value of the number of navi stock given when AT wins" are the same regardless of whether the game is pressed forward or backward. It is explained that it is. However, in the freeze winning game, one of the “AT winning probability” and the “expected value of the number of navistocks awarded when AT is won” is the same regardless of whether the game is pressed in reverse or in reverse. It may be. In addition, even if "AT winning probability" and "expected value of the number of navistocks given when AT wins" differ depending on whether forward pressing or reverse pressing, "AT winning probability" The value determined from “expected value of the number of navistocks given when AT is won” may be the same. The “determined value” may be a value obtained by multiplying “expected value of the number of navistocks given when AT is won” and “AT winning probability”.

  (9) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the freeze lottery is performed when the strong watermelon or the weak watermelon is won. However, the freeze lottery may be executed when another AT lottery target combination is won, or when any AT lottery target combination is not won. In particular, when the freeze lottery is executed and the freeze is executed by the freeze lottery executed when none of the AT lottery target roles are won, the freeze is a so-called gasse freeze (in spite of the fact that the AT lottery has not been won Will be frozen). Therefore, even if the freeze is executed, the player does not necessarily win the AT, and therefore, the player can be nervous about the freeze.

[About weak watermelon or strong watermelon]
In the present embodiment, when the weak watermelon or the strong watermelon is won, the “upper watermelon or the right falling watermelon” is derived regardless of whether the weak watermelon is won or the strong watermelon is won when the reverse pressing is performed. As a result, the player is made not to discriminate "Whether weak watermelon was won or strong watermelon was won". However, the following configuration may be employed.

  For example, the winning status of strong watermelon and weak watermelon (hereinafter referred to as “specific winning status”) may be as follows. However, watermelon A and watermelon B are both winning combinations.

Strong watermelon · · · watermelon A + watermelon B
Weak watermelon · · · watermelon A
In the case of such a winning situation, regardless of whether the weak watermelon is won or the strong watermelon is won, the watermelon A is derived when it is reversely pressed. As a result, when the weak watermelon or the strong watermelon is won, the player is not made to discriminate "whether the weak watermelon was won or the strong watermelon was won" by deriving the "watermelon A" when the reverse pressing is performed. You can do so. On the other hand, when strong watermelon is won, "watermelon B" is derived when it is pressed in order, and when weak watermelon is won, "watermelon A" is derived when it is pressed in order. Therefore, when the weak watermelon or the strong watermelon is won, it is possible to make the player distinguish the winning combination when the reverse pressing is performed.

  Further, in the specific winning situation, the following configuration may be employed. When the weak watermelon or the strong watermelon is won, when the reverse pressing is performed, the specific outcome is derived regardless of whether the weak watermelon is won or the strong watermelon is won. Even with such a configuration, it is possible not to make the player distinguish "whether weak watermelon has won or strong watermelon has won" when reverse pressing is performed.

[About Reel]
In the present embodiment, it has been described that the number of reels is three. However, the number of reels may be other than three. The case where the number of reels (and the stop switch) is one will be described below. In the following description, it is assumed that one reel is “left reel 2L shown in FIG. 3”. The left reel 2L has a configuration in which bells are arranged within 5 frames in all the symbols.

  In the case of such a configuration, in the game in which the specific condition (see (3) of “About Freeze”) is satisfied, any one of 0 to 2 frames before from when the bell is positioned on the pay line LN Thus, operating the stop switch may be referred to as a "freeze execution procedure", and operating the stop switch three frames ago or four frames ago may be referred to as a "freeze non-execution procedure". According to such a configuration, even if the number of reels is one, the same effect as that of this embodiment can be obtained. Further, the present invention is not limited to this, and any configuration may be adopted as long as the “freeze execution procedure” and the “freeze non-execution procedure” are different.

[About battle rendition]
(1) In the present embodiment, the continuous effect composed of a plurality of parts to be advanced according to the progress of the game has been described as "battle effect". The said continuous presentation may be other presentation. For example, the continuous performance may be music, or may be video such as drama and movie. Further, the continuous effect may be, for example, an effect that a predetermined character grows as the part progresses.

  (2) In the present embodiment, in the freeze-winning game, when it is pressed in order, it is described that the battle effect is executed in the next game. However, the battle effect may be performed when any one of the operation procedures other than the reverse push is operated.

[About explanatory effects]
(1) Description of this embodiment It has been described that the liquid crystal display 51 displays a message to the effect that "the reverse press will execute the freeze and the forward press will execute the battle effect". However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any presentation effect may be any presentation as long as it can notify information that can specify that "if you press reverse, freeze will be executed, then forward press will execute battle effect". May be For example, the liquid crystal display 51 may display a predetermined character that reminds the player that "the reverse press will execute the freeze and the forward press will execute the battle effect". Also, the player may be made to specify that "if the reverse press is performed, the freeze is executed, and the forward press is performed the battle effect" by voice output.

  (2) Further, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the effect (hereinafter referred to as "AT possibility notification effect") for notifying the possibility of AT winning is integrated with the explanation effect. Specifically, it has been described that the background color of the description effect is used to notify the possibility of winning the AT. However, the explanation effect and the AT possibility notification effect may be performed individually. For example, the AT possibility notification effect may be executed before the start of the explanation effect or after the end of the explanation effect. The AT possibility notification effect may be, for example, an effect of notifying the possibility of winning the AT by displaying a predetermined message or character on the liquid crystal display 51.

[About the penalty]
In the present embodiment, in the case of a game in which an explanation effect is executed, the penalty is not given even if the player operates the game in an order different from the order according to the recommended operation procedure. However, for example, in the specific game, even if the player operates in an order different from the order according to the recommended operation procedure, the penalty may not be awarded. The specific game is, for example, a game for notifying a winning combination and an operation procedure for winning the winning combination even if it is a non-AT. In addition, the penalty giving control may be omitted in all games including non-AT and AT.

[About the freeze lottery]
The freeze lottery according to the present embodiment has been described as being executed when the start switch is operated as shown in FIG. However, the freeze lottery may be executed at any timing. For example, as long as it is configured to determine whether or not freezing is to be performed before the player's operation, it may be performed at any timing before the first operation of the player. For example, the process may be performed after a predetermined time (for example, one second) has elapsed since the start switch operation. In addition, if it is configured to determine whether or not to perform the freeze after the operation of the player, the freeze lottery may be performed after the first stop time.

[About benefits]
In the embodiment described above, an example has been described in which navistock, which is a value that directly affects the payout rate of medals, is given as a benefit. However, the benefit is not limited to this, and may be, for example, "informing navistock given in the previous game". In addition, the privilege to be awarded is not limited to the value that directly affects the payout rate of medals, and may be a value that does not directly affect the payout rate of medals. As a benefit, for example, the above-described navistock grant, transition to a state advantageous to the player (bonus, RT, etc.), execution of a bonus effect with voice on the liquid crystal display 51 (special character appearance, bonus generated next time In the special bonus during production execution etc), execution of the setting value suggestion presentation for suggesting the setting value which is set, it is possible to exchange for the service which is decided in the game arcade where the slot machine 1 is installed by collecting a fixed number Alternatively, the liquid crystal display 51 may display a QR code (registered trademark) which can be added to the point information, and the privilege video and privilege information can be downloaded at a predetermined website.

[About the operation procedure]
The operation procedure of this embodiment mainly means "operation order", but the operation procedure may be a concept including "operation timing" and "operation order". Also, the operation procedure may mean "operation timing".

[About Lipfreeze]
The "freeze-performing lip" of this example was described as "bell-orange-orange", "bell-orange-cherry", and "bell-orange-watermelon". However, it is not limited to this. For example, the freeze execution rep may include a symbol other than "replay" in the design symbol, and may be a bell lip or the like in which a specific symbol (for example, "bell") is aligned on an invalid line (for example, LM1). When such a bell lip is won, a combination of symbols corresponding to the bell lip is displayed on the pay line L1, and a normal bell accompanied by provision of a medal at a position straddling the upper stage of the reel different from the pay line L1. A combination of corresponding symbols (that is, a lost display result) is displayed. Therefore, the possibility that the player does not notice that the player has won the replay can be made higher than that of the normal lip.

  For this reason, when winning the bell lip, if the combination of symbols corresponding to the normal bell is not displayed at the same time, although it appears that the lost display result is derived, it is possible to use the next game without consuming medals. Since the number of bets for the game is automatically set, the player may feel uncomfortable. However, in the present variation, when the bell lip prize occurs, the player can be made to recognize as if the normal bell prize has occurred. In addition, it is necessary to perform MAX BET operation, medal insertion, etc. in order to cancel the lip freeze which is performed when the bell lip is won. Further, the bet number can not be automatically set by winning of the bell lip only after the lip freeze has been canceled by inserting the medal or the like. Therefore, the player can be made to think as if it became possible to start the next game with the MAX BET operation and the medal insertion after the bell is normally won, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling discomfort. .

  Further, in the present modification, when a bell is won normally, eight medals larger than the number of medals (three) used when setting the number of bets in order to enable the game to start can be paid out. As a result, when the Bellrip prize occurs, the player operates the MAX BET switch 6 or enters the medal, the settlement switch 10 in the same manner as when the medal is awarded when the bell prize is awarded. Can naturally prompt you to

[Regarding Allowable Timing of Charge / Settlement after Replay Prize]
(1) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIGS. 24 (c) and (d), the timing at which the input (credits) and the settlement are allowed after the replay prize is the completion time of the automatic bet by the replay prize. An example was described above, but the present invention is not limited thereto, but the timing at which the input (credits) / settlement is permitted after the replay winning is even when the automatic bet by the replay winning is started (or started). Good.

  FIG. 25 is a view for explaining a modification of the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted after the replay winning. In FIG. 25A, in the case where the normal flip winning has occurred, the reel is stopped by the end of the game without the payout being performed, and then the processing of the automatic bet is started. In this modification, as shown in FIG. 25A, when the automatic bet process is started (or started), the insertion or settlement of medals may be permitted.

  In such a configuration, even if the medal is inserted after the occurrence of the replay prize and before the replay game is started (reel rotation start), the bet number setting (automatic bet by the replay prize) is made. In the case where the medal is detected after the start of), credits can be added according to the detection of the medal. For this reason, it is possible to prevent that the credit addition after the occurrence of the replay winning is made prior to the start of the bet number setting. As a result, it is possible to improve the convenience of the player after the occurrence of the replay winning without causing a sense of incongruity. In addition, while maintaining the significance of replay, leaving the replay function itself of giving a replay game (one game) instead of paying out medals, credits are kept in accordance with settlement operations even after a replay prize. By making it possible to pay out, the convenience of the player after the replay winning can be further improved.

  FIG. 25 (b) is a diagram for explaining the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted after winning the freeze execution lip. When the freeze execution ripple winning combination occurs, the game is ended without the payout being performed, and thereafter, it is controlled to be the lip freeze until the lip freeze cancellation condition is satisfied. At the same time as the lip freeze is performed, the release of freeze release is permitted. Specifically, while the lip freeze is being performed, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on to permit the medal insertion for releasing the freeze, and the credit settlement operation and the MAX BET operation for releasing the freeze are also permitted. Ru. When the lip-freeze release condition is satisfied, the automatic bet is started, and as shown in FIG. 25 (b), insertion or settlement of medals is permitted.

  As described above, when an ordinary bet is won, as shown in FIG. 25 (a), when the auto bet process is started (or started), the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted, and freezes. In the case of winning the winning run, as shown in FIG. 25 (b), the freeze running repeat freeze is generated, and after the freeze release condition is satisfied, the automatic betting process is started (or started). , Or the insertion or settlement of medals may be allowed. In this case, in order to prevent simultaneous notification that a bet has been made and notification that a credit has been added, medals may be inserted or the medals may be inserted when the automatic bet process is started (or started). Although the settlement is permitted, the notification that the credit has been added by the insertion of the medal may always be performed after the notification that the automatic bet has been made. Also, in the present embodiment, similarly, notification of the effect that the credit is added by the medal inserted for canceling the lip freeze may be performed after the notification of the effect of the automatic bet is certainly performed.

  In addition, even if it is when the automatic bet by the replay winning is started when the timing (credit) is permitted after the replay winning, the timing at which the settlement is allowed after the replay winning is the automatic by the replay winning It may be made to be the time of bet completion.

  (2) Also, the lip freeze may be generated or started after bet is won after the bell lip prize is awarded. In this case, as shown in FIG. 25 (c), during the lip freeze after the bet number setting is completed, the flow path switching solenoid 30 is turned on, and the medal insertion for releasing the freeze is permitted. The credit settlement operation for canceling the freeze or the MAX BET operation may also be permitted, and when the freeze freeze cancellation condition is satisfied, the insertion or settlement of medals may be permitted. Also in this case, the timing at which the insertion or settlement of medals is permitted is not limited to after the automatic betting process is performed and the bet number setting is completed, and the automatic betting process is started (or started). May be done).

[Others]
In the embodiment described above, the variable display device having three reels 2L, 2C, 2R is provided, and one game is finished when all the reels stop, depending on the combination of display results derived to the three reels. Described the slot machine where winning occurs. That is, a variable display device capable of deriving display results in each of a plurality of variable display areas capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified respectively is provided, and for one game using gaming value The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets, and the display result is derived to all of the plurality of variable display areas, whereby one game is ended, and the plurality of the plurality are displayed as a result of one game. There has been described a slot machine in which winning can be generated in accordance with the combination of the display results derived in each of the variable display areas. However, one game is ended by the display result being derived on the variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified respectively, and a prize is won according to the display result derived on the variable display device. The slot machine is not limited to one having a variable display device having three reels as long as it can be generated, and may be a slot machine having a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the slot machine to which the medal is applied as the game medium used for setting the number of bets and providing the game value accompanying the winning is described as an example. However, a slot machine embodying the present invention may be a slot machine to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When using game balls as game media, for example, one medal can be made to correspond to five game balls, and when setting 3 as the number of bets in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. It corresponds to what is used to set the number of bets.

  In the above embodiment, a slot machine for setting the number of bets using medals and credits is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot for setting the number of bets using gaming balls It may be a machine or a full credit slot machine that sets the number of bets using only credits.

  Further, in addition to the medal insertion mechanism such as the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the inserted medal sensor 31, a ball loading device for loading gaming balls, and a loading ball for detecting gaming balls loaded by the ball loading device In addition to a payout mechanism for medals such as a hopper motor 34b and a payout sensor 34c, a ball payout device for paying out gaming balls, a payout ball detection switch for detecting gaming balls paid out by the ball payout device, and a detection switch The game can be performed by setting the number of bets using both the medal and the game ball, and may be applied to a slot machine in which the medal and the game ball are paid out by the occurrence of a prize.

  Moreover, although the “ratio (ratio, probability)” is illustrated in the present embodiment, the “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, and for example, among values within the range of 0% to 100%. , A value including 0%, a value including 100%, and a value excluding 0% and 100%.

  Although the slot machine for paying out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize has been described as the present embodiment, the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid out for the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize. Alternatively, an enclosed type slot machine may be adopted which adds the game points (scores) without. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the base is common and only the base or the base and the drum are called game machines.

  Further, although the slot machine has been described as an example of the gaming machine, the present embodiment can also be applied to a pachinko gaming machine. In this case, a pachinko gaming machine may be adopted which pays out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize, and the game medium is sealed, and the game medium is paid to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize. You may employ the enclosure type pachinko game machine which adds a game point (score), without taking out. The enclosed pachinko gaming machine has a circulation path for circulating a plurality of balls, which are an example of gaming media, in the pachinko gaming machine, and a storage unit for storing gaming points is provided. According to the game points are added to the storage unit, the game points are subtracted from the storage unit according to the firing operation of the ball, and the game points are added to the storage unit according to the occurrence of the winning. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine has a configuration in which a game board that forms a game area into which a game ball is hit is attached to a game slot provided with a launcher and a ball payout device, but the present invention is not limited thereto. And the like may be shared, and only the game board, which is the characteristic configuration of the game, may be circulated. In this case, the gaming board which is the characteristic configuration of the game is referred to as a gaming machine.

  It should be understood that the embodiments disclosed herein are illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the claims.

  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;
After the variable display unit is variably displayed, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Derivation operation means operated to cause display results to be derived;
An award giving means capable of giving an advantage advantageous to the player when the specific condition is established;
Delay control means capable of executing delay control for delaying the progress of the game over a delay period when the benefit is given by the benefit giving means;
And an effect executing means for executing an effect,
When the specific condition is satisfied, the advantages relating to the privilege are the same when the operation procedure of the derivation operation means is the first operation procedure and the second operation procedure,
When the operation procedure of the derivation operation means is the first operation procedure, the effect execution means executes the delay control by the delay control means, while the operation procedure of the derivation operation means is the second operation procedure When the condition is satisfied, an effect of notifying that a predetermined effect is to be performed is performed when the specific condition is satisfied,
When the specific condition is satisfied, when the operation procedure of the derivation operation means is the first operation procedure, the delay control means executes the delay control and the effect execution means differs from the predetermined effect Specific rendition is executed,
When the specific condition is satisfied, when the operation procedure of the derivation operation means is the second operation procedure, the delay control is not performed by the delay control means and the predetermined effect is performed by the effect execution means The slot machine to be run.

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