JP6546966B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  In the present invention, a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game value, and a variable display capable of variably displaying plural types of identification information that can be identified. The present invention relates to a slot machine in which one game is ended by deriving a display result to a device, and a prize can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device.

  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 in a state where the defined bet number is set, and the rotation is stopped by operating the stop button provided corresponding to each reel. Then, when the rotation of all reels is stopped, a winning combination is derived by deriving a combination of predetermined winning symbols (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter also referred to as a combination of symbols) on the winning line. Occur.

  Types of winning combinations include small part, bonus, and replay. Here, in the case of a small winning combination, the player can obtain a benefit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small winning combination. In the bonus winning, the player can gain the benefit of being transferred from the next game to the gaming state advantageous to the player, such as regular bonus and big bonus. In the replay winning, it is possible to obtain the advantage that the next game can be played without consuming new medals in setting the bet number.

  Among such slot machines, there is known a slot machine which distributes and controls different gaming states having a high degree of advantage according to the derived specific display result (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2011-250909 A

  In the slot machine as described above, there is a problem that the processing at the time of distributing to different gaming states having a high degree of advantage is necessary according to the type of the derived specific display result, and the processing load is increased accordingly The

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its object is to reduce the processing load when controlling to a gaming state having a high degree of advantage even when different types of specific display results are derived. To provide a slot machine that can

(1) A plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying plural types of identification information that can be identified by each,
After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and winning can be generated according to the display result combination which is a combination of the display results of a plurality of variable display units. In a good slot machine,
Predetermining means for determining display result combinations that allow derivation;
Derivation operation means operated by the player for deriving the display result combination;
Derivation control means for performing control of deriving a display result combination according to the determination result of the predetermination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
Advantageous game state control means for controlling an advantageous game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state;
And situation determination means for determining the situation;
The derivation control means is a first specific display result combination in which the same identification information is derived for the specific line according to the operation procedure of the derivation operation means when the determination result of the pre-determination means is the identification result And control for causing any one of the second specific display result combinations for which plural types of identification information are derived to the specific line to be derived,
The advantageous game state control means controls the same advantageous game state when the first specific display result combination is derived and when the second specific display result combination is derived,
The information processing apparatus further comprises notification means for executing notification effects for notifying an operation procedure of the derivation operation means for deriving the first specific display result combination,
When the situation determination means determines that the first situation, the advantage for the player in the advantageous gaming state is higher than when the situation determination means determines that the second situation,
The notification means, when said condition determining unit determines that the first situation is executing the notification effect with high probability than when it is determined that the second situation,
In the advantageous gaming state controlled when the first specific display result combination is derived, and in the advantageous gaming state controlled when the second specific display result combination is derived, the derivation control means displays the display result combination The control to derive is identical.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram showing composition of a slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the game processing which a main control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and the technical matter relevant to a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and the technical matter relevant to a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and the technical matter relevant to a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating a special appearance eye. It is a figure for explaining transition of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object role at the time of non-CB, the number of judgment values, and reel control. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object role at the time of CB, and the number of judgment values. It is a figure for demonstrating the prize winning at the time of CB. It is a figure for demonstrating the table for AT lottery. It is a flowchart for performing navi presentation execution processing at the time of CB election. It is a figure for demonstrating the navi presentation execution execution table at the time of CB election in non-CB time. It is a figure for demonstrating the navi presentation at the time of CB winning in non-CB time. It is a flow chart for performing the processing during execution of navigation in CB CB. It is a figure for demonstrating a navigation effect execution table during CB. It is a flowchart for performing a non-CB notification sound flag setting process. It is a flow chart for performing CB informing sound flag setting processing. It is a flowchart for performing a notification sound flag setting process at the time of replay winning. It is a figure for demonstrating a notification sound flag setting table. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the alerting | reporting aspect of the bet number setting.

  An embodiment for implementing a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below on the basis of an embodiment. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine in the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an internal structural view of the slot machine. The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment is composed of a housing 1a whose front surface is open, and a front door 1b pivotally supported by a side end of the housing 1a.

  Inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right reel) in which plural kinds of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are in the horizontal direction The three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are arranged so as to be seen through the transparent window 3 provided in the front door 1b, as shown in FIG. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer peripheral part of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, "White 7a" (for example, the symbol of the area number 16 of the left reel 2L) and "White 7b" (for example, the area of the left reel 2L) Symbol of number 19), "White 7c" (for example, symbol of area number 3 of left reel 2L), "watermelon a" (for example, symbol of area number 15 of left reel 2L), "watermelon b" (for example, left "The symbol of area No. 1 of reel 2L", "Cherry" (for example, the pattern of area No. 2 of left reel 2L), "Belle a" (for example, the figure of area No. 21 of left reel 2L), "Belle b" ( For example, the symbol of the area number 18 of the left reel 2L), the "rip a" (for example, the symbol of the area number 20 of the left reel 2L), the "rip b" (for example, the pattern of the area number 8 of the left reel 2L) Multiple identifiable Symbol of the kind is depicted in a predetermined order, one by 21, respectively.

  "White 7b" and "White 7c" are common in that they are based on the design of "White 7a", and "White 7b" is a point where a line is added vertically in the upper left corner, and "White 7c" is different in that a horizontal line is added to the bottom. For this reason, although "white 7a"-"white 7c" is a pattern which differs in a kind, since the external shape is a similar pattern, these are collectively called white 7 as well. The “watermelon b” is common in that it is based on the “watermelon a” pattern, and differs in that a horizontal line is added to the top. For this reason, although "watermelon a" and "watermelon b" are symbols different in type, since they are similar in appearance, they are collectively referred to as watermelon. "Bell b" is common in that it is based on the design of "Bel a", and the color of the lower ball part is different in black point. For this reason, although "bell a" and "bell b" are symbols different in type, since they are similar in appearance, they are collectively referred to as a bell. "Rip b" is common in that it is based on the "Rip a" symbol, and differs in that the character of REPLAY is underlined. For this reason, although "rip a" and "rip b" are different types of designs, they are also referred to as "rips" because they are similar in appearance. A symbol having a similar external shape is a symbol having a common appearance, and therefore has a common sense of beauty (impression) caused through the visual sense of the player who is the consumer, and as a result, it is conceptually the same symbol It means a symbol that can be recognized (it is difficult to recognize it as a different symbol).

  The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed in three stages, upper, middle, lower, respectively, in a see-through window 3 provided substantially at the center of the front door 1b. In addition, it is white except the part where the symbol of reel 2L, 2C and 2R is drawn, it is possible to transmit light with high transmissivity, also concerning the part where the symbol is drawn, according to the color of the symbol Light is transmitted.

  Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is rotated by the corresponding reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4) so that the symbols on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R are continuous with the see-through window 3 The display is changed while being displayed, and 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, and 2R, and each of the symbols can be irradiated independently.

  At the position corresponding to each reel 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 via the.

  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 number of bets (3 in the present embodiment) out of the defined number of bets determined according to the gaming state, medals and bets stored as credits The settlement switch 10 operated when the medals used for setting are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are returned), the start switch 7 operated when starting the game, the reel 2 L, Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which are operated when stopping the rotation of 2C, 2R, respectively, and an effect switch 56 for use in effect, are operated by the player. It is provided work possible, respectively.

  In the present embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the 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. Of the three reels 2L, 2C and 2R, the first stop for the left reel 2L is a first stop, the first stop for the middle reel 2C is a first stop, and the right reel 2R is a 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.

  In addition, on the front door 1b, a credit indicator 11 is displayed on which the number of medals stored as credits is displayed, 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 After a certain period of time has elapsed since (reel rotation start for deriving the game result) In the wait state LED19 to notify that it is in the state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reel to derive the game result because there is no, during the replay game described later LED20 during the replay The payout indicator 13 is provided.

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

  Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the front door 1b, a lower panel on which the title of the slot machine 1, the payout table, and the like 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 suspension state to be described later by a predetermined key operation, changing setting values to be described later and checking setting values The set value display 24 displays the set value at that time, and the game is stopped until a reset operation is made when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, after the end of the state advantageous to the player, such as the end of RT3 described later). Stop switch 36a for selecting validity / invalidity of the stop function to be controlled to a state in which the progress of the game is controlled), the automatic settlement process (the medals stored as credits by the player's operation) Automatic settlement switch 36 b for selecting the validity / invalidity of the automatic settlement function to be controlled (return processing), the flow of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 Flow passage switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) described later provided inside the housing 1a (see FIG. 2) or to the medal payout opening 9 side, And a medal selector (not shown) having an inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting medals flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b. .

  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 the present embodiment, first, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion portion 4 or a bet number is set using a credit. In order to use the credit, the MAX BET switch 6 may be operated. In non-CB, which is not during CB (challenge bonus) to be described later, when a specified number of bets is set according to the gaming state, the payline LN (see FIG. 1) becomes effective, and the start switch 7 The operation of is effective, that is, the game can be started. In the present embodiment, only "3" is determined as the number of bets that can start one game in non-CB time. Then, regardless of the gaming state, three medals are inserted, so that a defined number of bets "3" which can start one game can be set and the pay line LN becomes effective. On the other hand, at the time of CB, only "1" is determined as the number of bets that can start one game. Then, regardless of the gaming state, one medal is inserted, whereby a defined number of bets of "1" which can start one game is set, and an invalid line is made effective in addition to the pay line LN. As described above, in the CB, since it is possible to play with a bet number smaller than the bet number at which one game in non-CB can be started, the player can advantageously advance the game accordingly. 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.

  An effective line is a line set in order to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed in the see-through window 3 of each reel 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, the middle of the reel 2R, ie, the symbols horizontally arranged in the middle is non-CB. It is defined as an effective line of time. In the present embodiment, only one valid line is applied in the non-CB mode, but a plurality of valid 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 is complete in the winning line LN at the non-CB time, the invalid lines LM1 to 4 are set separately from the winning line LN. ing. Other than at the time of CB, winning is not determined by the combination of the symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning combination is aligned with the pay line LN, a combination of specific symbols (for example, bell a-bell a-bell a) is aligned with any of the ineffective lines LM1 to 4, This makes it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting a specific winning combination is complete on the winning line LN.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the invalid line LM1 and the reel 2L set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, and the upper stage of the reel 2R, ie, the upper stage. Lower line, 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 lines LM3 set across straddling symbols, bottom of reel 2L, middle of reel 2C, top of reel 2R, top row of reel 2R, that is, invalid lines LM4 set across symbols lined up to the right are invalid lines It is defined as LM.

  Further, in the present embodiment, one bet number is defined as the specified number of bets in CB, and when the bet number is set, as shown in FIG. 13, pay line LN, invalid line LM4, and A V-shaped line (hereinafter referred to as a V-shaped line) formed by a part of the ineffective line LM3 and a part of the ineffective line LM4 becomes effective as an effective line, and the game can be started.

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

  And one game is ended by stopping all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and a combination of symbols (hereinafter also referred to as a combination) determined in advance on the activated line is a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R When the game is stopped, 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, when the combination of symbols accompanied by the transition of the gaming state is stopped as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the effective line, the gaming state according to the combination of symbols is shifted to There is. In the present embodiment, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 10, when the dips 4 to 7 are won or the special outcome is stopped, the game state is shifted to the corresponding one of RTs 0 to 3 having different replay probabilities. It is configured.

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

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of 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 When operated, 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 set to 190 ms (milliseconds) in the non-CB case.

  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.

  Therefore, for example, when based on the symbol displayed on the lower side of the reel corresponding to the stop switch when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated, the symbol from the symbol to 4 frames ahead Since the symbol can be displayed in the lower part, the symbol displayed on the middle of the reel corresponding to the stop switch when any one of the stop switches 8L and 8R is operated on each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R The symbols arranged within 5 frames including can be displayed on the pay line LN.

  In the present embodiment, the maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 75 ms (milliseconds only in the case of CB described later) Is set to). A maximum of one symbol can be drawn in for 75 ms. That is, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols up to one frame ahead therefrom, for a total of two symbols. For this reason, at the time of CB, winning is possible depending largely on the player's eye-catching skill.

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

  The power supply substrate 101 is externally supplied with AC 100 V power, and the AC 100 V power supply generates a DC voltage necessary to drive the electric components that make up the slot machine 1, and 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. By connecting all the connectors that connect these cables and each board, each part on the side of the effect control board 90 becomes operable, and a command from the main control unit 41 can be received. . 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 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. The 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 set value indicator 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected, and via the power supply board 101 The above-described hopper motor 34 b is connected, and these electric components are driven based on the control of the main control unit 41 described later mounted on the game control board 40.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the bet number setting lighting process. When the bet number is set by executing the bet number setting lighting process, the main control unit 41 notifies of the bet number set using the 1 BET LED 14, the 2 BET LED 15, and the 3 BET LED 16 by lighting. Under the control of the main control unit 41, the set bet number is indicated to the player.

  Here, the bet number setting lighting process executed by the main control unit 41 will be specifically described. The main control unit 41 performs lighting control of the 1 BET LED 14 by executing the bet number setting lighting process when the 1 bet operation is performed with the bet number already set being “0” in non-CB time. The main control unit 41 performs lighting control of all the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 by executing the bet number setting lighting process when the MAX bet operation is performed in a state where the bet number already set is “0” in non-CB time. The main control unit 41 performs lighting control of the 2 BET LED 15 in addition to the 1 BET LED 14 by executing the bet number setting lighting process when the bet number already set is “1” and the bet number setting is “1”. The main control unit 41 performs lighting control of the 2 BET LED 15 and the 3 BET LED 16 in addition to the 1 BET LED 14 by executing the bet number setting lighting process when the MAX bet operation is performed with the bet number set “1” at the non-CB time. The main control unit 41 performs lighting control of the 3 BET LED 16 in addition to the 1 BET LED 14 and the 2 BET LED 15 by executing the bet number setting lighting process when the 1 bet operation is performed with the bet number set “2” at the non-CB time. The main control unit 41 performs lighting control of the 3 BET LED 16 in addition to the 1 BET LED 14 and the 2 BET LED 15 by executing the bet number setting lighting process when the MAX bet operation is performed with the bet number set “2” in non-CB time.

  In addition, at the time of CB, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of only the 1 BET LED 14 by executing the bet number setting lighting process both when the 1 BET operation is performed and when the MAX BET operation is performed. This is because, at the time of CB, the game can be started by setting the bet number “1”.

  In addition, when the main control section 41 is in a replay game in the previous game, by executing the bet number setting lighting process, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of the same number of BETLEDs as the prescribed bet number that can start the game in the previous game. . In the present embodiment, at the time of CB, although the bet number is “1” only, it is possible to play a game, but there is no replay winning. Therefore, in the present embodiment, all the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 are controlled to be lighted in the next game when a replay is won at the non-CB time. The present invention is not limited to this, and it may be possible to have a replay winning possible even at the CB time, or may have a special gaming state in which the bet number can be played only with "1" only at the CB time. In this case, when a replay win is performed at the CB time or a replay win is performed in the special game state, only the 1 BET LED 14 may be controlled to light in the next game.

  The game control board 40 is composed of a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d, and a main control unit 41 for controlling the game and a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment). A random number circuit 42 for generating random numbers, a pulse oscillator 43 for supplying a clock signal of a fixed frequency to the random number circuit 42, a detection signal input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 Switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45 for controlling the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, a solenoid drive circuit 46 for controlling the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, various indicators connected to the game control board 40 The LED drive circuit 47 that performs drive control of the LED and the slot machine 1 are provided. Power supply voltage is monitored, and a voltage drop signal indicating that is detected to the main control unit 41 when a voltage drop is detected, an initialization command from power on or from the main CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 for giving a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when no input is input, and various other devices and circuits are mounted.

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

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

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the processing according to the control state until the detection states of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 change as the basic processing, and stepwise according to the change of the detection states of the various switches Execute the process of transitioning to Further, the main CPU 41a has the interrupt function as described above, and can interrupt the basic processing to execute the interrupt processing upon occurrence of the interrupt, and the voltage output from the power failure detection circuit 48 The power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed in response to the input of the lowering signal, and the timer interrupt process (main) is executed at predetermined time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this 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).

  In the power-off interruption process, the execution of other interruption processes is prohibited as the process is started. Then, processing is performed to save all the registers that may be used in the RAM 41c. In this way, upon power failure recovery, it is possible to return to the original processing.

  Next, after initializing all the output ports, the RAM parity is calculated based on all the data stored in the RAM 41 c and set in a predetermined parity storage area to prohibit RAM access. And it enters into loop processing which does not perform any processing. That is, if the voltage drops as it is, the operation is internally stopped. Therefore, the main control unit 41 reliably stops operation at the time of power interruption.

  As described above, in the power-off interruption process, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and stored in the RAM 41 c by comparing with the RAM parity calculated at the next activation. It is possible to confirm whether the data being processed is normal or not.

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

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. Here, from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90, for example, using a unidirectional circuit such as a diode or a transistor, only in one direction (the direction from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90) It is configured so that the signal can not pass through. Therefore, the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and the command is not sent from the effect control board 90 toward the game control board 40. The command transmission from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is performed by serial communication. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not limited to the direct connection configuration, but may be connected via a relay board, for example.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to a rendering device such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) disposed on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1, a rendering effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the above-described reel LED 55. These effect devices are driven based on control by a sub control unit 91 described later mounted on the effect control board 90. Further, the effect control board 90 is connected to the effect switch 56, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

  In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect apparatus such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect 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 presentation control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 generates a command from the main control unit 41. Based on the output pattern of the rendering device is determined based on the output pattern determined by the sub-control unit 91, the output control unit may perform output control of the rendering device. In such a configuration, the sub-control unit 91 and Output control of the rendering device is performed by both of the output control units.

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

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 is configured by a microcomputer including a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d. On the effect control board 90, a sub control unit 91 for controlling the effect, a display control circuit 92 for controlling the display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, drive control for the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55 LED drive circuit 93, audio output circuit 94 for controlling audio output from speakers 53 and 54, reset circuit 95 for giving a reset signal to sub CPU 91a when power is turned on or when an initialization instruction from sub CPU 91a is not inputted for a predetermined time The switch detection circuit 96 detects a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90, monitors the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1, and detects that the voltage drop is detected. Power-down detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to the sub CPU 91a, and other circuits It is mounted. The sub CPU 91a receives various commands from the game control board 40 to perform various controls for effecting, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. .

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

  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 the present 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 addition, about the winning probability of CB, it has become a fixed winning probability in any game state, without depending on a setting value. In addition, you may use the winning probability according to the setting value similarly to the other small combination etc. also about CB.

  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 41 c of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and the setting value by the operation of the reset / setting switch 38 Move to the setting change state where change operation is possible. 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 41 c 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. Under these circumstances, if the setting key switch 37 is turned on, the setting value read out from the RAM 41 c of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the setting value display 24 to confirm the setting value. Transition. 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.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power failure detection circuit 48 is detected each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed. A power failure determination process is performed, and when it is determined that a voltage drop signal is detected in the power failure determination process, a power failure process (main) is executed. In the power-off process (main), the register is saved in the stack of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and destructive diagnostic data (5AH in this embodiment) in which any bit becomes 1 in the RAM 41c, that is, other than 0 While storing specific data, the RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas of the RAM 41c becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 41c. Note that the RAM parity is a value calculated as an exclusive OR of the values stored in the respective bits of the corresponding area (in the present embodiment, all the areas) of the RAM 41c. Therefore, if the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas of the RAM 41c 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 41c 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 41c at the time of startup regardless of whether it is the system reset or the user reset, and the value of the destruction diagnosis 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 41c. 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 41c of the main control unit 41 is held by the backup power supply even during a power failure, and the main control unit 41 corrects the data in the RAM 41c when the power is turned on. If it is determined that the control state is restored, the control state before power interruption is restored based on the stored data in the RAM 41c, but among the data stored in the RAM 41c, only the data necessary to May be backed up and restored to the control state before power interruption based on the data backed up when the power is turned on.

  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.

  In addition to the data that is inconvenient to initialize, such as various display and LED display data, I / O input / output data, game time counter, etc., the important work is controlled to any one of the game state RT0 to 3 It is a work in which the RT flag for specifying whether it is done or not is stored. The non-saved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41 c is destroyed at the time of startup. General work includes stop control table, stop symbol, number of medals paid out, total number of medals paid out during predetermined gaming state (for example, a state advantageous to the player such as RT3 described later), predetermined gaming state end such as gaming state flag described later It is a work that stores data that can be initialized from time to time. 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 41c, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which the 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, like 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, the main control unit 41 is activated when the setting key switch 37 is on, when the RAM abnormal error occurs, when the predetermined gaming state is ended, when the setting key switch 37 is activated when the setting key switch 37 is off. When the five data initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four different types of initialization are performed according to the respective initialization conditions.

  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 41c, 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. After the initialization 1 is executed, the game state is controlled to RT0 described later. The initialization 2 is an initialization performed at the end of the predetermined gaming state, and in the initialization 2 a general work, an unused area and an unused stack area of the storage area of the RAM 41 c, ie, from the general work to the unused stack area The area is initialized. The initialization 3 is the initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is off at startup and the data in the RAM 41 c is not destroyed. In the initialization 3, the non-saved work, unused area and unused area The used stack area is initialized. The initialization 4 is performed at the end of one game, and in the initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

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

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when a RAM abnormal error occurs at power-on or the like, initialization 1 is executed, and the control state before that is initialized.

[Game processing]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the game process executed by the main control unit 41 after the setting change process.

  In the game process, the BET process (Sd1), the internal lottery process (Sd2), the reel rotation process (Sd3), the winning determination process (Sd4), the payout process (Sd5), and the game end process (Sd6) are sequentially executed. When the end processing is completed, the processing returns to the BET processing again.

  In the BET processing in the step Sd1, a wait number can be set in a settable wait state, a specified number of bets is set according to the gaming state, and the game is started when the start switch 7 is operated. . Further, in the BET processing, as processing for starting the game, when the start switch 7 is operated, an output command for instructing the output of the medal IN signal for the number of medals used for the set bet number is set in the RAM 41C. Do.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the stipulated number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state (RT0 to 3) is determined, and the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set. It is possible to start the game on condition of the event. In the present embodiment, only the pay line LN is activated when "3" is set as the specified number of bets during non-CB. On the other hand, at the time of CB, when "1" is set as the specified number of bets, the pay line LN, the invalid line LM4, and the V-shaped line are validated as valid lines.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, a winning combination will be made when a combination of symbols called a combination is aligned on the activated effective line. The role may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but can be roughly divided into a small winning combination with medal payout and the possibility of starting the next game without the need to set the number of bets. And a CB role capable of winning a CB. In the following, the small part and the replay are collectively called the general part.

  In the internal lottery process in the step of Sd2, it is determined whether or not the winning of each combination is permitted based on the random value for the internal lottery latched simultaneously with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in the step of Sd1. Do the processing. In this internal lottery process, a winning flag is set in the RAM 41C of the main control unit 41 based on the respective lottery results.

  In order to generate a winning of each combination determined in accordance with the gaming state, it is necessary to win an internal lottery and to set a winning flag of the combination to the RAM 41C of the main control unit 41. Note that among the winning flags of the respective roles, the winning flags of the small winning combination and the replay are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. The internal lottery determines whether or not the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are derived and displayed (in fact, when the start switch 7 is detected), whether or not the above-mentioned winning combinations for each combination are permitted. It is

  In the internal lottery, first, a random number value (an integer of 0 to 65535) for the internal lottery is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. Specifically, the value of the random number storage work assigned to the RAM 41C of the main control unit 41 is set to the lottery work similarly assigned to the RAM 41C. Then, for each combination determined in accordance with the gaming state and the CB, in order to specify the numerical data stored in the drawing work, the value of the gaming state flag for identifying the gaming state, and RT It is performed according to the value of the RT flag, the value of the CB flag for specifying whether it is CB or not, the number of bets, and the number of judgment values of each combination determined according to the setting 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 (for lottery), the number of judgment values determined corresponding to the combination to be the object of the internal lottery, the current gaming state flag value, the RT flag value, the CB flag value and the setting value The numerical data stored in the work is sequentially added, and when the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. Therefore, the winning combination is won with the probability (number of judgment values / 65536) according to the magnitude of the number of judgment values.

  Then, if it is determined that the winning of any one of the winning combinations is made, the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination determined is set to the internal winning flag storing work allocated to the RAM 41C. The internal winning flag storing work is formed of, for example, a 2-byte storage area. When the general combination is won, a winning combination flag indicating the general combination is selected is set in the general combination storing work. If the combination of the combination and the combination is not won, the general combination storing work is cleared.

  Returning to FIG. 5, in the reel rotation process in the step of Sd3, a process of rotating the respective reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and the corresponding reel 2L in response to detection of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. , 2C, and 2R are stopped.

  Here, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. The main control unit 41 is used to create a table index and a table stored in the ROM of the main control unit 41 when the rotation of the reel starts, and when the reel is stopped and the reel that is still rotating remains. By referring to the data, 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 if the winning situations of the winning combination are 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.

  In the stop control table referred to according to the stop condition of the reels, all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, or only the right reel is stopped. May be different depending on whether the left reel or the middle reel is stopped, or the left reel or the right reel is stopped, or the middle reel or the right reel is stopped. Furthermore, any reel is stopped. In the situation, since it may differ depending on the stop position of the stopped reel, the address of the stop control table to be referred to for each situation is registered separately for the rotating reel, and the top address of the table creation data The address of the stop control table to be referred to can be specified according to each situation according to each situation, and from this specified address And to be able to identify the stop control tables required in accordance with the situation. 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 the present embodiment, a stepping motor that makes one revolution in a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) is used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, by driving the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R in 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R make one turn. Then, 21 areas (pieces) divided in every 16 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) per reel is defined. 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 by referring to the table index and the data for table creation, the area corresponding to each area number corresponds to the area number, the stop reference position (in the present embodiment, the perspective window Slip 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 of frames is set.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of 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.

  Also, when any one reel is stopped or when any two reels are stopped, 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, and 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 symbols is the stop reference position (in the present embodiment, Will stop in the lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one reel is included in one table creation data. 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 reels are 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 during non-CB, and it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stopping operation. . That is, it is possible to designate the stop position of the symbol from the range of maximum 5 frames including the stop operation position at which the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the symbol by one symbol, it is possible to pull in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation and stop the reel, and the stop having detected the stop operation It will be possible to specify the stop position of the symbol from the range of maximum 5 symbols including the operation position.

  In the present embodiment, when one of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn as much as possible onto the pay line LN within a range of 4 frames, and the non-winning combinations are not aligned on the pay line LN. A stop control table with the number of sliding pieces drawn in is defined, and stop control of the reel is performed, while the number of sliding pieces in which none of the combinations is not fixed is determined when none of the winning combinations have been won. A stop control table is created to control the stop of the reels. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if it is possible to align and stop the winning combinations in the lead-in range of up to 4 frames on the pay line LN, control is performed to align and stop the winning combinations, and winning is achieved. In the case of the player who has not played the game, control is performed to stop and stop in the lead-in range of up to 4 frames.

  In the present embodiment, after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started, the main control unit 41 rotates the reels for which the stop operation has not yet been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. , 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. 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 non-reel is continued, and control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel on condition that the operation of the stop switch 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 is started. After that, when the predetermined automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the stop operation of the reels is not performed, the automatic stop control is performed to automatically stop each reel, assuming that the stop operation has been performed. You may In this case, since the reel is stopped without the operation of the player, it is preferable to derive a display result which does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, on the main control unit 41 side, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reel as the player performs a stop operation. When the sub control unit 91 does not stop the left reel 2L for the first time in a non-AT game, that is, a game that is not played when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time Control is imposed to impose a predetermined penalty that is disadvantageous to the person. This is to cause the left reel 2L to stop for the first time in a game in which the effect state is non-AT. That is, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is designed to cause the left reel 2L to stop for the first time in a non-AT game.

  AT is an effect state controlled by the sub control unit 91, and refers to an assist time during which a navigation effect can be performed to notify information (such as an operation procedure) according to the internal lottery result.

  Returning to FIG. 5, in the prize determination process in the step of Sd4, when it is determined that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped in the step of Sd3, the display result derived to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R A process is executed to determine whether or not a winning has occurred in accordance with the above. In Sd4, when the display result accompanied by the transition of the gaming state is stopped, the RT flag and the CB flag are updated to values for specifying the gaming state according to the display result. Thereby, it is possible to shift to the gaming state according to the display result.

  In the payout process at step Sd5, when the occurrence of a winning is determined at step Sd4, processing such as addition of credits and payout of medals is performed based on the number of payouts corresponding to the winning. Further, in the payout process, an output command for commanding the output of the medal OUT signal for the number of medals given to the player by the addition of credits and the payout of medals is set in the RAM 41C of the main control unit 41.

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 issues a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a freeze command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a prize determination command, a payout start command, a payout to the sub control unit 91. A plurality of types of commands including an end command, a game state command, a standby command, a stop command, an error command, a return command, a setting command, a setting confirmation command, and an operation detection command are transmitted.

  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. For example, when a medal is inserted, a BET command capable of specifying that the bet number based on the 1-BET operation is set is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91. When the player operates the MAX BET switch 6, a BET command capable of specifying that the bet number has been set using credits based on the MAX BET operation is transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91. As described above, since the BET command is transmitted when the bet number setting operation is performed, the sub control unit 91 can 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 that the freeze state is to be controlled and the period to control the freeze, which will be described later, and is transmitted when the freeze state is controlled. In the present embodiment, when it is determined in Sd4 of the game process shown in FIG. 5 that 7 flips are won and controlled to RT3, control is made to freeze for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds). As it starts, a freeze command is sent. In the freeze state, the sub control unit 91 notifies that it is controlled to RT3 and performs processing for selecting a notification mode in the RT3.

  Also, in Sd2 in the game processing shown in FIG. 5, predetermined as long as the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time on condition that it has won a specific lottery target combination (push order 7 to be described later) which will be 7 flips. A freeze command is sent as well as control to freeze for a period of time (e.g. 10 seconds) is initiated. In the freeze state, on the side of the sub control unit 91, an effect is given to the effect that 7-rip winning will be achieved.

  In addition to the control to RT3 and the winning of a specific lottery target combination, a freeze lottery is performed to determine whether or not to control in a frozen state when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and even when winning in the lottery. A freeze command is transmitted while starting control to freeze the film for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds).

  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 specifies whether the reel to be stopped is any of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel. It is a possible command, and is transmitted each time the stop control is performed 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 effective line, the presence or absence of a prize, the type of prize, the number of medals paid out when winning, and all reels are stopped and the prize determination is made. Will be sent later.

  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 finished.

  The game state command is a command that can specify the game state (type of RT, type of CB, etc.) of the next game, 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 generation or release of the suspension state, and after termination of the predetermined gaming state, a suspension command indicating generation of the suspension state is transmitted, and the reset operation is performed to release the suspension state. At this point, a strike command is sent indicating the release of the strike state.

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or cancellation of an error condition, and the type of error condition. When an error is determined and controlled to an error condition, an error command indicating the occurrence of an error condition and its type is sent 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. In addition, 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. is there.

  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.

  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.

  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 uninitialized area is updated to newly generated command data, and the sub control unit Sent to 91

  In addition, in the operation detection command, when a change in the detection state of any switch is detected in the switch input determination processing of timer interrupt processing (main) (when the 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 transmitted to the sub control unit 91.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the symbol is aligned on any of the activated lines, a prize is awarded. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but can be roughly divided into a small winning combination with medal payout and the possibility of starting the next game without the need to set the number of bets. And there is a replay. Also, the winning combination includes a transition combination accompanied by transition of the gaming state.

  In order for the winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to be selected in the internal lottery and a winning flag indicating that the combination of the combination is permitted is set in the RAM 41C of the main control unit 41 There is.

[Prize winning combination, Special issue]
6 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 view for explaining a special item which is stopped on the effective line only when a predetermined small part is missed. Further, FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41.

  Among the winning combinations, the replay includes seven types of replays of Lips 1 to 7 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. In the present embodiment, winning of Lips 1 to 7 is also referred to as replay winning. The lip 1 is a prize when the combination of "rip a / rip b-lip a / lip b-lip a / lip b / watermelon a / watermelon b" is arranged on the effective line.

  "/" In the description of the symbol combination in the present embodiment means "or", "-" indicates "delimiter of adjacent reels", the left indicates "symbol of left reel 2L", The middle shows "the symbol of the middle reel 2C", and the right shows "the symbol of the right reel 2R". Thus, for example, “lip a / lip b-lip a / lip b-lip a / lip b / watermelon a / watermelon b” means “lip a-lip a-lip a”, “lip a” as shown in FIG. "Lip a-lip a-lip b", "lip a-lip a-watermelon a", "lip a-lip a-watermelon b", "lip a-lip b-lip a", "lip a-lip b- Lip b "," lip a-lip b-watermelon a "," lip a-lip b-watermelon b "," lip b-lip a-lip a "," lip b-lip a-lip b "," lip b-lip a-watermelon a "," lip b-lip a-watermelon b "," lip b-lip b-lip a "," lip b-lip b-lip b "," lip b-lip b-watermelon " It means the combination of 16 kinds of patterns called "a" and "lip b-lip b-watermelon b".

  The lip 1 is also referred to as a middle row normal lip because the winning line is achieved by stopping the symbol of the lip a or the lip b on at least the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C on the effective line.

  The lip 2 is a prize when the combination of “white 7a / white 7b / white 7c-white 7a / white 7b / white 7b / white 7c-lipa / watermelon a / watermelon b” is aligned on the effective line.

  The lip 3 is a prize when the combination of "white 7a / white 7b / white 7c-lip a / lip b-white 7a / white 7b / white 7c" is aligned on the effective line.

  The lip 4 is a prize when the combination of "bell a / bell b-lip a / lip b-bell a" is arranged on the effective line. As shown in FIG. 10, after winning the lip 4 in RT1, it is controlled to RT2 which is more advantageous to the player than RT1. For this reason, lip 4 is also referred to as a promotion lip.

  The lip 5 is a prize when the combination of "rip a / rip b-rip a / rip b-bell a" is arranged on the effective line. As shown in FIG. 10, after winning the lip 5 in RT2 or RT3 which is more advantageous to the player than RT1, it is controlled to RT1. For this reason, the lip 5 is also referred to as a falling lip.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, for the left reel 2L, the lip a is disposed one position below the bell a, and for the right reel 2R, the lip a is disposed one position above the bell a ing. Therefore, when the symbol combination of the lip 4 is aligned with the pay line LN, the combination of "rip a-rip a-rip a" is turned to the right, that is, the pattern identical in form or similar in form is aligned in the ineffective line LM4. On the other hand, when the lip 5 (falling lip) wins, symbols identical in form or form similarity are not aligned in any line as in the case where the lip 4 is won.

  For example, FIG. 10 (b) is a diagram for explaining an example of the reel stoppage at the time of the Lip 5 (fall down ripple) winning, which is a trigger for the transition from RT2 to RT1.

  In FIG. 10B, the area numbers 7 to 9 of the left reel 2L are stopped, the area numbers 9 to 11 of the middle reel 2C are stopped, and the area numbers 7 to 9 of the right reel 2R are stopped. As a result, the symbol combination of the "rip a-rip a-bell a" falling lip is stopped on the pay line LN. Here, in any of the invalid lines different from the pay line LN, combinations of symbols identical in form or similar in form are never stopped together.

  On the other hand, FIG. 10C is a view for explaining an example of the reel stoppage at the time of the Lip 4 (promotion lip) winning, which is a trigger for the transition from RT1 to RT2. In FIG. 10C, the area numbers 8 to 10 of the left reel 2L are stopped, the area numbers 9 to 11 of the middle reel 2C are stopped, and the area numbers 7 to 9 of the right reel 2R are stopped. As a result, on the pay line LN, the symbol combination of promotion lip winning of "bell a-rip a-bell a" is stopped. In addition, at the time of promotion lip winning combination, the combination which consists of the identical design and the form similar design such as “rip a-lip a-lip a” on the invalid line LM4 is stopped uniformly. This makes it easy for the player to recognize the promotion lip prize. Further, the promotion lip is a winning combination serving as a control opportunity to the RT 2 which is advantageous for the player. As a result, it is possible for the player to easily recognize that the control to RT 2 has been made.

  Referring back to FIG. 7, the lip 6 is a prize when the combination of "bell b / cherry / watermelon a-white 7a / white 7b / white 7c-bell a" is aligned on the effective line. Here, referring to FIG. 3, white 7 is disposed at a position above one of each of the bell b / cherry / watermelon a of the left reel 2L, and white 7 is disposed at a position below one of the bell a of the right reel 2R. Since the middle reel 2C is white 7 and the symbol combination of the lip 7 is aligned with the pay line LN, the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is lowered to the right, that is, aligned with the ineffective line LM3. Become. For this reason, the lip 6 is also referred to as the lower right 7 lip.

  The lip 7 will be a prize when the combination of "rip a / rip b-white 7a / white 7b / white 7c-lip a / watermelon a / watermelon b" is arranged on the effective line. Here, referring to FIG. 3, the white 7 is disposed one position below each of the lip a / lip b of the left reel 2L, and the position one position above the lip a / watermelon a / watermelon b of the right reel 2R. Since White 7 is placed in the middle reel 2C and White 7 is in the middle reel 2C, when the symbol combination of Lip 8 is aligned with the pay line LN, the combination of “White 7-White 7-White 7” goes up to the right, ie invalid line LM4. It will be in line with the For this reason, the lip 7 is also referred to as the upper right 7 lip. As described above, 7-rip refers to a generic name including 7 lower right and 7 upper right lips.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, after winning a prize of 7 in RT1 or RT2, that is, after the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is stopped in any invalid line LM, the player It is controlled to RT3 which is advantageous to

  The symbols constituting the lips 1 to 7 are respectively arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, when one of Lips 1 to 7 is won in the internal lottery, in principle, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the Lips that have been won (a plurality of Lips are elected Sometimes it can be said that it is a role that can win any of the lip). As described later, when a plurality of reps have been won, reel control is performed so that the reps according to the operation procedure win.

  When winning in any of Rips 1 to 7, there is no payout of medals, but the next game can be started again without setting the bet number, so the number corresponding to the bet number for which setting becomes unnecessary in the next game It will be substantially the same as the medal of.

  The CB is awarded when the combination of "white 7a / white 7b / white 7c-white 7a / white 7b / white 7c-white 7a / white 7b / white 7b / white 7c" is aligned on the pay line LN. Thus, a combination in which “white 7-white 7-white 7” stops in the pay line LN is also referred to as middle 7 alignment. Further, the CB is also awarded when the combination of "bell a / bell b-bell a-lip a / lip b" is complete in the pay line LN. In this manner, the combination of "bell a / bell b-bell a-lip a / lip b" derived instead of stopping "white 7-white 7-white 7" in the pay line LN may be non-middle 7 even Say.

  The symbols constituting the CB are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, when the CB is won in the internal lottery, in principle, it can be said that the winning CB can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. In other words, CB is an impeccable role. Further, as described later, when the player has won the CB, the reel control is performed such that a symbol combination (middle 7 alignment or non middle 7 alignment) according to the operation procedure is derived.

  When the player wins the CB, the same CB is won regardless of which of the middle seven and the middle seven symbol combinations is derived. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the state of RT does not change before and after the CB prize, and the lottery target combination in the CB and the winning probability do not change regardless of which symbol combination. Therefore, in the present embodiment, there is no difference in the game state before and after the winning between the case where the middle 7 alignment is derived and the case where the non middle 7 alignment is derived.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the small part of the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the small part bell 1, bell 2, push order bell 1, push order bell 2, push order bell 3, push order bell 4, push order bell 5, push order bell 6, push order bell 7, A push order bell 8, cherry 1, cherry 2, cherry 3, watermelon 1, watermelon 2, watermelon 3, watermelon 4, sheet 1, sheet 1, sheet 2 and sheet 14 are included.

  Bell 1 wins when the combination of "bell a / bell b-bell a-bell a" is arranged in the effective line. Bell 1 is also referred to as a middle bell because it becomes a prize by stopping the combination of “bell-bell-bell” in payline LN.

  Bell 2 wins when the combination of "rip a / rip b-bell a-rip a / lip b" is arranged on the effective line. The bell 2 is also referred to as a lower right bell because the combination of "bell-bell-bell" stops in the ineffective line LM3 when the symbol winning in the pay line LN is stopped.

  The symbols constituting the bell 1 and the bell 2 are respectively disposed within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R. For this reason, when Bell 1 or Bell 2 is won in the internal lottery, in principle, it is possible to win Bell 1 or Bell 2 which has been won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  The pushing order bell 1 is a prize when the combination of "rip a-white 7a / white 7c-white 7a / white 7c" is aligned on the effective line.

  The pushing order bell 2 is a prize when the combination of “rip a-white 7 a / white 7 c-white 7 b” is aligned on the effective line.

  The pushing order bell 3 is a prize when the combination of “rip a-white 7 b-white 7 a / white 7 a” is aligned on the effective line.

  The pushing order bell 4 is a prize when the combination of “rip a-white 7 b-white 7 b” is arranged on the effective line.

  The pushing order bell 5 is a prize when the combination of "rip b-white 7a / white 7c-white 7a / white 7c" is aligned on the effective line.

  The pushing order bell 6 is a prize when the combination of "rip b-white 7a / white 7c-white 7b" is aligned on the effective line.

  The pushing order bell 7 is a prize when the combination of “rip b-white 7 b-white 7 a / white 7 c” is aligned on the effective line.

  The push order bell 8 is a prize when the combination of "rip b-white 7b-white 7b" is arranged on the effective line.

  Pushing order bells 1 to 8 each receive a prize by stopping the combination of “bell-bell-bell” in the ineffective line LM1 when the symbol winning on the payline LN is stopped. Say.

  The symbols constituting the pushing order bells 1 to 8 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, even if any of the push order bells 1 to 8 is won in the internal lottery described later, the stop switch is performed at an appropriate timing according to the type of the push order bells selected among the push order bells 1 to 8 If you do not operate 8L, 8C, 8R, you will not win a winning bell. When winning in any of Bell 1, Bell 2 and Pushing Bells 1 to 8, 15 medals are paid out.

  Cherry 1 wins when the combination of "cherry-white 7a / white 7b / white 7c / bell a-lipa / watermelon a / watermelon b" is arranged in the effective line. Cherry 1 is also referred to as middle-tier cherry because the left reel 2L cherry is awarded by being positioned on the pay line LN.

  Cherry 2 wins when the combination of "white 7c / watermelon b-lipa / lip b-bella / watermelon b" is arranged on the effective line.

  Cherry 3 is a prize when the combination of "White 7c / Watermelon b-Belle a / Cherry-Any" is arranged in the effective line.

  Cherry 2 and Cherry 3 are also referred to as corner cherry since they become winnings by stopping "cherry" of the left reel 2L at the upper or lower stage when the symbol winning on the pay line LN stops.

  The symbols of the left reel 2L among the symbols constituting each of Cherry 1 to 3 are not arranged within 5 frames. For this reason, even if any one of cherries 1 to 3 is won in an internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switch 8L is not operated at an appropriate timing, a winning cherries will not be won. When one of cherries 1 to 3 wins, two medals are paid out.

  Watermelon 1 wins when the combination of "bell a-lip b-lip b / cherry" is arranged in the effective line. Watermelon 1 is also referred to as upper-stage watermelon, because the combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" stops in the ineffective line LM1 when the symbol winning in the payline LN is stopped.

  Watermelon 2 is a prize when the combination of "watermelon a / watermelon b-watermelon a / watermelon b-watermelon a / watermelon b" is aligned on the effective line. The watermelon 2 is also referred to as middle watermelon because it becomes a prize by stopping “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” on the payline LN.

  The watermelon 3 is a prize when the combination of "bell a-watermelon a / watermelon b-white 7a / white 7c" is arranged in the effective line. The watermelon 3 is also referred to as a lower right watermelon because it becomes a prize by stopping the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” in the ineffective line LM3 when the winning symbol in the payline LN is stopped.

  The watermelon 4 is a prize when the combination of "white 7a / cherry-watermelon a / watermelon b-lip b / cherry" is arranged in the effective line. Watermelon 4 is also called upper right watermelon because it becomes a prize by stopping the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” in the ineffective line LM 4 when the symbol to be a prize in the payline LN is stopped.

  The symbols constituting each of the watermelons 1 to 4 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, even if one of the watermelons 1 to 4 is won in the internal lottery described later, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are performed at an appropriate timing according to the type of watermelons among the watermelons 1 to 4 elected. If you do not operate, you will not win a winning watermelon. When winning in any of the watermelons 1 to 4, six medals are paid out.

  One sheet 1 wins when the combination of "white 7b-watermelon b-cherry" is arranged in the effective line.

  One sheet 2 wins when the combination of "white 7b-watermelon b-watermelon b" is arranged in the effective line.

  The symbols constituting one sheet 1 and one sheet 2 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, even if one sheet 1 or one sheet 2 is won in an internal lottery described later, the stop switch 8L is performed at an appropriate timing according to one winning combination among one sheet 1 and one sheet 2. , 8C, 8R, there is no chance that one winning combination will be won. When one sheet is won or one sheet is won, one medal is paid out.

  The 14-piece winning combination is won when the combination of “any-lip a / lip b-bell a” is complete on the active line. The left reel may be any symbol other than "watermelon b", "lip a", and "lip b".

  The symbols that make up the fourteen-piece combination are disposed within five frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. For this reason, when the 14-piece winning combination is won in the internal lottery, in principle, the 14-piece winning combination can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R. When you win the 14-piece winning combination, 14 medals are paid out.

  Next, the special appearance will be described with reference to FIG. The special outcome is won in the game in which the pushing order bells 1 to 8 among the minors are won (selected on any of the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4 and the right bells 1 to 4 described later) In the case where none of the winning combinations being played can be generated (when dropped), it is a specific combination of symbol combinations that stop on the pay line LN.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the special outcome includes right bell spill eyes, middle bell spill eyes, and left bell spill eyes. The right bell spill is a symbol combination in which "lip a / rip b-white 7a / white 7b / white 7c-bell a" is stopped in the pay line LN. The middle bell spill is a symbol combination in which "rip a / rip b-bell a-white 7a / white 7b / white 7c" is stopped in the pay line LN. The left bell spill is a combination of symbols in which "bell a / bell b-white 7a / white 7b / white 7c-white 7a / white 7b / white 7b / white 7c" is stopped in the pay line LN.

  The right bell spill mark is stopped when a winning combination can not be generated when the lottery target combination won in the internal lottery is any of right bells 1 to 4 described later. In addition, the middle bell spill is stopped when a winning can not be generated when the lottery target combination won in the internal lottery is any of the middle bells 1 to 4 described later. In addition, the left bell spill is stopped when the winning combination can not be generated when the lottery target combination won in the internal lottery is any of the left bells 1 to 4 described later.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 10, in RT0, RT2 and RT3, without any winning, the special outcome is controlled to RT1 after stopping.

[Non-CB lottery target role, number of judgment values, reel control]
Next, with reference to FIG. 11, the lottery target combination read out in the internal lottery at the time of non-CB, the number of judgment values of the lottery target combination, and the reel control in the game winning the lottery target combination will be described. In the present embodiment, the role to be an object of the internal lottery and the probability of winning thereof differ depending on which one of the game states RT0 to RT3. In FIG. 11, the vertical columns show the types of lottery target roles that can be read out in the internal lottery, and the horizontal columns show the combination of winning combinations for each lottery target role, the gaming state to be lottery, and the reel control. Shows the contents of.

  The lottery target role is provided with a role to be internally lottery only for one winning combination and a role to be internally lottery simultaneously for a plurality of winning combinations. The roles to be internally drawn corresponding to the lottery target roles are shown in the combination of winning combinations.

  For example, in the internal lottery, when the common bell is read out of the lottery target roles, a success or failure lottery for the bell 2 which is the winning combination corresponding to the common bell is performed, and the left bell 1 is read, the left A winning lottery is performed for Bell 2 which is a combination of winning combinations corresponding to Bell 1, Push Order Bell 1, and Push Order Bell 4. Similarly, left bell 2 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4, middle cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, 14 pieces, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, When the normal lip, the common part, the upturn lip 1 to 5, the maintenance roll 1 to 3, the push forwarders 1 to 7, and the CB are read in the internal lottery, they correspond to the read lottery target role A winning combination or combination of winning combinations indicated in the combination combination of winning combinations is drawn.

  In addition, a circle mark in the gaming state column corresponding to the lottery target combination indicates that the lottery target combination is read out in the internal lottery when the gaming state is in place, and no symbol indicates the internal lottery when the gaming state is in place. Indicates that the lottery target combination is not read out.

  Also, the numerical values shown under the circle marks indicate the number of judgment values. An internal lottery is performed using the number of judgment values. The denominator of the determination 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 “256” is set as the determination value number is 256/65536. In addition, in the internal lottery, when it does not win any of the lottery object combination, it is out.

  When the gaming state is RT0, common bell, left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4, middle cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, 14 pieces, The weak watermelon, the strong watermelon, and the normal lip are read out in order as the target part of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT1, common bell, left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4, middle cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, 14 pieces, The weak watermelon, the strong watermelon, the normal lip, the common part, the up flips 1 to 5, the pushing regulars 1 to 7, and the CB are sequentially read as the target part of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT2, common bell, left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4, middle cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, 14 pieces, The weak watermelon, the strong watermelon, the normal lip, the common role, the maintenance flips 1 to 3, the pushing regular roles 1 to 6, and the CB are sequentially read as the target role of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT3, common bell, left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4, middle cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, 14 pieces, The weak watermelon, the strong watermelon, the normal lip, the maintenance flips 1 to 3, the pushing regular roles 1 to 6, and the CB are read out in order as the target role of the internal lottery.

  In any game state of RT0 to RT3, common bell, left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4, middle cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, 14 The sheet combination, the weak watermelon, the strong watermelon, and the CB are determined to be lottery-targeted combinations, and a common determination value number is determined regardless of the gaming state. That is, the winning probability of winning the small winning combination and the CB in the internal lottery is constant regardless of the gaming state. In addition, the winning probability of winning the small winning combination and the CB in the internal lottery may be set to be different depending on the set value set.

  In addition, comparing the number of judgment values of left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4, left bell 1 to 4 is smaller than middle bell 1 to 4 and right bell 1 to 4, The probability of winning is set to be low.

  In addition, when comparing the number of judgment values of weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, weak watermelon and strong watermelon, the lottery target roles with “weak” are added (weak cherry, weak one, weak It is set that the lottery target role (strong cherries, strong ones, strong watermelons) to which “strong” is attached is smaller than the watermelon) and the winning probability is lower. In addition, when the number of judgment values of middle row cherry and weak cherry and strong cherry is compared, middle row cherry is set to be the smallest and the winning probability is lowest.

  As will be described later, the AT lottery is performed when winning middle-level cherries, weak cherries, strong cherries, weak ones, strong ones, weak watermelons, strong watermelons, and when the lottery target role with “weak” is won The AT wins with a higher probability when the lottery target combination with "strong" is attached than with a higher probability, and the AT wins with a higher probability when the middle cherry is selected than when the lottery target combination with "strong" is selected. Do. As a result, a player who wins a lottery subject with "strong" rather than a lottery subject who is assigned "weak" is elected, and a middle cherry is won than a lottery subject who is assigned "strong" On the other hand, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation held by the player.

  Next, the number of determination values of the normal lip, the common part, the up-conversion lip 1 to 5, the maintenance roll 1 to 3, and the pushing order 1 to 7 is compared for each gaming state. The probability of winning in any of the replays is highest for RT3 and then in the order of RT2 and RT1, and the number of determination values is set such that RT0 is lowest.

  In addition, when the number of determination values of the upturning lips 1 to 5 in RT1 is compared, the upturning lip 1 is smaller than the upturning lips 2 to 5 and the winning probability is set to be lower. In addition, when the number of determination values of the key punches 1 to 6 in RT1 is compared, the key punches 1 and 2 are smaller than the key punches 3 to 6 and the winning probability is set to be lower. Therefore, as long as the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time as described later, it is possible to make it difficult to win the lip 4 or the lip 6.

  In addition, at RT 1, even though it has a very low probability, he will be elected as a common part and push part 7. Therefore, it is possible to shift directly to RT3 from RT1 without going through RT2. Therefore, during RT 1, it is possible to have a sense of expectation and a sense of premiere for winning the common part and the jackpot 7.

  In addition, the number of judgment values which is different according to the set value is set in push order 7, “10” is set for set value 1 and the set value increases by 2 each time the set value increases by 1 The number is set, and "20" is set for the setting value 6. As a result, the higher the setting value, the more advantageous it is for the player.

  In addition, when the number of judgment values of the maintenance transfer trips 1 to 3 in RT2 is compared, the maintenance transfer trip 1 is set smaller than the maintenance transfer trips 2 and 3 so that the probability of winning becomes lower. On the other hand, the number of determination values of the pressing order players 1 to 6 in RT2 is the same value, and is set to be the same winning probability.

  In addition, the number of judgment values of the maintenance roll trips 1 to 3 at RT3 is larger than that at RT2, and conversely to the case of RT2, the maintenance roll lip 1 is better than the maintenance roll lips 2 and 3. It is set large so that the winning probability of the maintenance roll 1 is high. On the other hand, the number of determination values of the pressing order players 1 to 6 in RT3 is set to be smaller than that in the case of RT2 and to lower the winning probability.

  Further, as for the 14-piece winning combination, the number of determination values is only set to “1” in any of the game states of RT0 to RT3. That is, in the non-CB case, the probability of occurrence of winning is set to be lower in the 14-piece combination than in the small combination such as bell, cherry, watermelon and the like.

  Next, the contents of the reel control described in the right column of FIG. 11 will be described. The winning combination determined according to the type of lottery object winning combination (winning combination being won) and the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are arranged on the winning line LN within a maximum draw-in range of 4 frames and stopped Control is performed.

  When one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won, the reel on which the first stop operation is performed (the first stopped reel) is the left reel. Control is performed to align and stop Bell 1 or Bell 2 within the pay-in line LN within the lead-in range of up to 4 frames depending on whether it is 2L, middle reel 2C, or right reel 2R.

  When the left bell 1 is won and the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, control is performed to align the bell 2 out of the wins of the winnings to the pay line LN and to stop it. On the other hand, when the left bell 1 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, among the winning combinations, the push order bell 1 or the push order bell 4 is in the drawable range. Control to stop in line with. As described above, the symbols constituting the pushing order bell 1 and the pushing order bell 4 are not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R, respectively. Therefore, when each of the stop switches 8L to 8R is operated to stop at an appropriate timing according to either the pushing order bell 1 or the pushing order bell 4, the corresponding pushing order bell 1 or 4 is won However, when the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing, control is performed to align the left bell spill among the special items with the pay line LN and to stop without winning.

  Similarly, in a game in which any one of the left bells 2 to 4 is won, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the control for aligning the bell 2 of the won winning combinations to the pay line LN and stopping it. Do. On the other hand, when one of the left bells 2 to 4 is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, the pushable bell within the pushable bell 1 to 8 can be drawn in. Control to align and stop on the pay line LN. As described above, none of the symbols constituting the pushing order bells are arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Therefore, when each of the stop switches 8L to 8R is operated to stop at an appropriate timing according to the winning order bell that has been won, the corresponding pressing order bell may be won, but the stop operation is not performed at an appropriate timing. At times, control is performed to align the left bell spilled eye among the special items with the pay line LN and to stop it without winning.

  The same is true when one of the middle bell 1 to 4 and the right bell 1 to 4 is won. That is, when the first stop reel in the game in which any of the middle bells 1 to 4 has been won is the middle reel 2C, the symbol combination of the bell 1 among the winning minor combinations is aligned with the pay line LN If it is a reel other than the middle reel 2C, the symbol combination of the pushing order bell among the pushing order bells 1 to 8 is pulled in and stopped in the pay line LN within the drawable range. Control is performed, and when it is not possible to pull in and stop the symbol combination of the winning bell which has been won on the pay line LN, control is performed to align the middle bell spill among the special items to the pay line LN and to stop.

  In addition, when the first stop reel in the game in which any of the right bells 1 to 4 is won is the right reel 2R, the symbol combination of the bell 1 among the winning combinations is aligned with the pay line LN If the reels other than the right reel 2R are reeled out, the symbol combinations of the pushing order bells among the pushing order bells 1 to 8 are pulled in and stopped in the pay line LN within the drawable range. Control is performed, and when it is not possible to pull in and stop the winning combination of symbol combinations of the bells on the winning line LN, control is performed to align the right bell spill among the special items to the winning line LN and to stop.

  As described above, when any of the left bells 1 to 4 is won, the reel control is performed so that the bell 2 is surely won when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first, and the other than the left reel 2L is When the first stop is performed, the pushing order bell which has been won only when it is possible to draw in is awarded, and in the case where it is impossible to be drawn in, reel control is performed so as to take out all special items.

  When one of the middle bells 1 to 4 is won, the reel control is performed so that the bell 1 is surely won when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first, and the other than the middle reel 2C is firstly When stopped, the pushing order bell which has been won only when it is possible to draw in is awarded, and in the case where it is not possible to draw in, all reels are dropped and reel control is performed so as to derive the special number.

  Further, when one of the right bells 1 to 4 is won, reel control is performed so that the bell 1 is surely won when the right reel 2R is stopped for the first, and the other than the right reel 2R is firstly When stopped, the pushing order bell which has been won only when it is possible to draw in is awarded, and in the case where it is not possible to draw in, all reels are dropped and reel control is performed so as to derive the special number.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first stop reel for reliably winning Bell 1 or 2 is made different depending on whether the left bell is won, the middle bell is won, or the right bell is won. As a result, the operating procedure for winning (the operating procedure for winning) and the operating procedure for avoiding the derivation of the special outcome can be made different.

  As described above, the winning probability of the left bell is set to be lower than that of the middle bell and the right bell. Further, as described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the game in which the effect state is not AT, the player imposes a predetermined penalty which is disadvantageous for the player when the left reel 2L is not stopped first. Thus, the left reel 2L is designed to be stopped for the first time. For this reason, when in non-AT, especially when the middle bell or the right bell is won, it is difficult to win the bell reliably. Therefore, even if the non-AT is under control of the RT2, even if it is controlled to the RT2, the special appearance is stopped with high probability, and it becomes difficult to maintain the RT2. On the other hand, when the effect state is AT, no penalty is imposed by not stopping the left reel 2L for the first time, so the operation according to the navigation effect when the left bell, middle bell and right bell are won By performing the stop operation in the procedure, it is possible to win the bell reliably and to avoid falling to RT1.

  In the game in which the middle row cherry has been won, reel control is performed such that the cherry on the left reel 2L is stopped only on the pay line LN. On the other hand, in the game in which the weak cherries or the strong cherries are won, reel control is performed so that the cherries of the left reel 2L are stopped at the upper or lower stage. As a result, when the cherry of the left reel 2L stops in the middle and cherry winning occurs, it is possible to inform the player that the middle cherry has been won, and the cherry of the left reel 2L stops at the upper or lower end. When the cherry winnings occur, it is possible to inform the player that the weak cherry or the strong cherry has been won instead of the middle cherry.

  In addition, only in the game where the strong cherry has been won, the cherry of the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R is stopped on the ineffective line where the cherry of the left reel 2L is stopped, and "cherry-cherry-cherry" Reel control to stop may be performed. As a result, when the left reel 2L cherry stops at the upper or lower end and "Cherry-Cherry-Cherry" is stopped on the ineffective line at which the cherry is stopped, the player is elected as a strong cherry instead of a weak cherry. The player can be notified of the event.

  In a game that has won one weak card, a predetermined weak chance eye (for example, "White 7b-Watermelon b-Cherry", etc. in the payline LN, etc.) different from the special appearance among combinations of out symbols. Performs reel control to stop. Moreover, in a game winning a single strong sheet, a predetermined strong chance eye (for example, the winning line LN “White 7b-watermelon b different from the special appearance and the weak chance eye among the combinations of the out symbols) -Perform reel control to stop the watermelon b 'etc.). The chance is to control the reels so that they can stop not only when they lose a weak or strong sheet, but also when they drop a middle cherry, a weak cherry, a strong cherry, a weak watermelon, a strong watermelon, etc. Be

  In a game winning 14 pieces, regardless of the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the symbol combination of 14 pieces is drawn into the pay line LN, and reel control is performed to make the 14 pieces win. Be

  In a game that has won a weak watermelon, priority is given to watermelon 3 or 4 in preference to watermelon 1 in the retractable range to draw into the payline LN, to stop the lower right watermelon or the upper right watermelon, and to draw watermelons 3 and 4 If it is impossible to pull in the watermelon 1 as well, reel control is performed to stop the above-mentioned weak chance eyes or strong chance eyes.

  In a game winning a strong watermelon, priority is given to watermelon 1 or 2 in preference to watermelon 3 or 4 in the retractable range to draw into the payline LN, stop the watermelon in the upper or middle row, and draw the watermelon 1 or 2 If it is not possible to pull in the watermelons 3 and 4, and if it is not possible to pull in the watermelons 3 and 4, reel control is performed to stop the above-mentioned weak chance eyes or strong chance eyes.

  Further, in the game in which the normal dip is won, regardless of the operation procedure, the symbol combination of the lip 1 is drawn into the pay line LN, and reel control is performed to stop the dip in the middle.

  In a game winning the common part, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time or when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time and then stopped in the order of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R, Reel control is performed to align and stop the symbol combination of the lip 6 in the winning replay with the pay line LN. Also, in a game winning the common part, when the right reel 2R is stopped for the first time, or when the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time and then stopped in the order of the right reel 2R and the left reel 2L. The reel control is performed to align and stop the symbol combination of the lip 7 among the winning replays on the pay line LN.

  In addition, when one of the up flips 1 to 5 is won, promotion is performed depending on whether the first stopped reel is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R, etc. Control is performed to win the lip 4 which is the lip.

  In a game in which the up flip 1 is won, if the first stop reel is the left reel 2L, reel control is performed to align and stop the symbol combination of the lip 4 with the pay line LN, and the left reel In the case of the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R other than 2L, the reel control is performed to win the lip 5 which is a falling fall.

  If the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time and then the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R are stopped in the order of the game in which the up flip 2 is won, the symbol combination of the lip 4 among the replays won The reel control is performed to align and stop on the payline LN, and when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the lip 1 is made to win, and when it is stopped according to the operation procedure other than these, the lip 5 is made to win. Perform reel control.

  If the middle reel 2C is stopped for the first time and then the right reel 2R and left reel 2L are stopped in the order of the game in which the up flip 3 is won, the symbol combination of the lip 4 among the replays won Is controlled to align with the pay line LN and stopped, and when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the reel 1 is made to win, and when it is stopped according to an operation procedure other than these, the reel 5 is made to run the reel 5 Take control.

  If the right reel 2R is first stopped and then the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C are stopped in order in the game in which the up flip 4 is won, the symbol combination of the lip 4 among the replays won is selected. Is controlled to align with the pay line LN and stopped, and when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the reel 1 is made to win, and when it is stopped according to an operation procedure other than these, the reel 5 is made to run the reel 5 Take control.

  If the right reel 2R is first stopped and then the middle reel 2C and the left reel 2L are stopped in the order in the game in which the up flip 5 is won, then the symbol of the lip 4 is selected from among the replays won. Reel control is performed to align and stop the combination on the payline LN, and when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the lip 1 is made to win, and when it is stopped according to the operation procedure other than these, the lip 5 is made to win. Perform reel control.

  In the case of winning the lip 5 which is the fall fall lip in the RT1, the RT1 is maintained, so in terms of whether or not the gaming state is shifted, it is the same as the case in which the lip 1 wins. As described above, the operation procedure for winning the lip 4 which is the promoted lip can be made different depending on which of the ascending flips 1 to 5 is won.

  As described above, the winning probability of the ascending flip 1 is set to be lower than that of the ascending flips 2 to 5. On the other hand, as described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the left reel 2L is designed to be stopped first during non-AT. For this reason, when in non-AT, it is possible to be controlled by RT2 when winning ascendment lip 1, but when it is won as ascendment lip 2 to 5, it is substantially impossible to win the promotion lip and control to RT2 It will be difficult to On the other hand, when the effect state is AT, no penalty is imposed by not stopping the left reel 2L for the first time, so the stop operation is performed according to the operation procedure according to the navigation effect when winning the up flip As a result, the promotion lip can be surely won, and the RT 2 can be surely controlled.

  In addition, when any one of the maintenance transfer lips 1 to 3 is won, the game is performed depending on whether the first stopped reel is the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, or the right reel 2R, etc. A control is made to win a Lip 1 which is a normal lip not accompanied by a transition of the state, or a control to win a Lip 5 which is a falling drop accompanied by a shift to RT1.

  When the first stop reel in the game in which the maintenance transfer lip 1 is won is the left reel 2L, reel control for aligning the symbol combination of the lip 1 to the pay line LN and stopping the same among the replays won In the case where the middle reel 2C other than the left reel 2L or the right reel 2R is selected, reel control is performed to make the lip 5 win.

  When the first stop reel in the game in which the maintenance transfer 2 is won is the middle reel 2C, the reel control for aligning the symbol combination of the lip 1 to the pay line LN among the selected replays is stopped. In the case where the reel 2 is a left reel 2L or a right reel 2R other than the middle reel 2C, reel control is performed to make the lip 5 win.

  When the first stop reel in the game in which the maintenance transfer lip 3 is won is the right reel 2R, reel control is performed to align and stop the symbol combination of the lip 1 in the winning replay among the won replays. In the case where the reel 2 is a left reel 2L or a middle reel 2C other than the right reel 2R, reel control is performed to make the lip 5 win.

  As described above, it is possible to vary the operation procedure for winning the Lip 1 which is the normal lip and the Lip 5 which is the tumbled lip depending on which of the maintenance roll 1 to 3 is won.

  As described above, in RT 2, the winning probability of the maintenance roll 1 is set to be lower than that of the maintenance rolls 2 and 3. On the other hand, as described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the left reel 2L is designed to be stopped first during non-AT. For this reason, when in non-AT, it is possible to avoid the fall lip prize when winning the maintenance roll 1; however, when the maintenance roll 2 or 3 is won, it is not possible to substantially avoid the fall lip prize, Even if it is controlled to RT2 during non-AT, it becomes difficult to maintain the RT2. On the other hand, when the effect state is AT, no penalty is imposed by not stopping the left reel 2L for the first time, so the stop operation is performed according to the operation procedure according to the navigation effect when winning the maintenance transfer As a result, it is possible to reliably avoid a fall lip prize and maintain control over RT2.

  In addition, when one of the winning executive roles 1 to 6 has been won, according to the stopping operation order corresponding to the pressing executive roles 1 to 6, the rep is a 7-rip with transition to RT3 The control of winning either of 6 or 7 or the control of winning any of Lips 1 to 3 without transition of the gaming state is performed.

  In the game in which the pushing official 1 is elected, when the stopping operation is performed in the left middle right order, the symbol combination of the Lip 6 among the elected replays is controlled to be aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed in the order other than that, control is performed to win one of the lips 1 to 3.

  In the game in which the winning combination 2 is won, when the stopping operation is performed in the middle left and right, the symbol combination of the Lip 6 among the winning replays is controlled to be aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. If the stop operation is performed in the order other than that, control is performed to make Lip 1 or Lip 2 win.

  In the game in which the pushing bonus 3 is won, when the stopping operation is performed in the middle and left order, the symbol combination of the Lip 6 among the winning replays is controlled to be aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed in the order other than that, control is performed to win any one of the lips 1 to 3.

  In the game in which the pushing bonus 4 is won, when the stopping operation is performed in the middle right and left order, the symbol combination of the Lip 7 among the winning replays is controlled to be aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed in the order other than that, control is performed to win any one of the lips 1 to 3.

  In the game where the punitive role 5 is won, when the stop operation is performed in the right and left middle order, the symbol combination of the Lip 7 of the winning replays is controlled to be aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed in the order other than that, control is performed to make Lip 2 or Lip 3 win.

  In a game in which the pushing officer 6 has won, when the stopping operation is performed in the right middle left order, the symbol combination of the Lip 7 among the winning replays is controlled to be aligned with the pay line LN and stopped. When the stop operation is performed in the order other than that, control is performed to win one of the lips 1 to 3.

  As described above, it is possible to vary the operation procedure for winning either of the seven lips, the lip 6 or the lip 7, depending on which of the pushing regular roles 1 to 6 is won.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, the left reel 2L is designed to be stopped for the first time during non-AT. For this reason, when in non-AT, it is possible to win the lip 6 when winning in the pressing order 1 or 2 but when any of the pressing orders 3 to 6 is won, substantially any of the lips 6 and 7 Also, it is difficult to be controlled to RT3. On the other hand, when the effect state is AT, no penalty is imposed by not stopping the left reel 2L for the first time. Therefore, the operation according to the navigation effect when the winning executive 1 to 6 is won in RT2 By performing the stop operation according to the procedure, 7 reps can be surely won and controlled to RT3.

  Further, in RT1, as described above, the winning probability of the pressing order players 1 and 2 is set to be lower than that of the pressing order players 3 to 6. For this reason, in a non-AT game, the player may be controlled to RT3 when winning in the first and second winnings, but when the third in the winning combination is won, it is substantially impossible to win 7 championships. , RT3 becomes difficult to control.

  In a game in which the pushing bonus 7 is won, if the first stop reel is the left reel 2L, control is performed to align the symbol combination of the lip 6 among the winning replays with the payline LN and to stop it. If the reel 2 is other than the left reel 2L, control is performed to make the lip 1 win. In this manner, if the pushing primary 7 is won in RT1 where the pushing primary 7 is the object of the internal lottery, the lip 6 always wins by stopping the left reel 2L for the first time, and the RT3 Will be transferred to For this reason, regardless of whether or not the effect state is AT, when the winning order combination 7 is won, the lip 6 can be made to win and be controlled to RT3.

  In addition, when the winning combination 7 is won in the internal lottery, it is controlled to a freeze state in which the progress of the game is delayed by not accepting the operation to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R for a predetermined period, An effect is given to win the lip 6 and to be controlled by the RT3.

  In the game in which the CB is won, control is performed to align the symbol combination of 7 non-centered matches to the payline LN and to stop when it is the left first stop, and it is the middle first stop or the right first stop. In this case, control is performed to align the symbol combination in the middle row 7 assortment with the pay line LN and to stop it.

  In this manner, the main control unit 41 internally draws the lottery target combination according to the gaming state, performs reel control according to the lottery result and the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, and according to the display result Make a medal payout and transition to the game state. Further, the main control unit 41 transmits a command to the effect control board 90 in accordance with the progress of the game.

[Flow of game]
Here, referring back to FIG. 10, the flow of the game will be collectively described. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, after the setting change state ends, control is made to RT0. Since it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state, in RT0, it is not controlled by AT and navigation effect is not executed. As described above, since the navi effect is not executed at RT0, there is a high probability that any of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won at RT0. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of the inconvenience that the special outcome is stopped on the pay line LN and the special outcome is not transferred to RT1 without being stopped for a long time by dropping the bell and push order bell. In RT1 to RT3, the game flows as described below, depending on whether or not AT is in progress.

  First, the flow of the non-AT game will be described. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, as described above, the left reel 2L is designed to be stopped for the first time during non-AT in RT0 to RT3. Therefore, when the player is not in AT, the player performs a stop operation to stop the left reel 2L for the first time. As a result, the flow of the game is as follows.

  At RT1, the player shifts to RT2 and RT3 by winning in Lip 4 and Lips 6 and 7. In order to win in Lip 4 and Lips 6 and 7, as shown in FIG. 11, an operation procedure for winning the common part or winning one of the winning roles 1 to 7 and winning 7 Lips. It is necessary to perform the stop operation in the operation procedure for winning at any one of the up-turning lips 1 to 5 and making the promotion lip prize winning.

  However, the winning probability of the common part and the jackpot 7 is set extremely low. For this reason, by winning the common part or the jackpot 7, the possibility of winning in the Lips 6 and 7 is extremely low. In addition, the winning probability of the ascending flip 1 to be awarded the promotion lip when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time is set to be lower than the winning probability of the other ascending flips 2 to 5. For this reason, it can not be said that the possibility of winning in the promoted lip Lip 4 is high by winning the ascending flips 1 to 5. Therefore, as long as the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the possibility of being shifted to RT2 is low.

  In addition, it is set such that it is difficult to maintain the control to RT2 even when the reel 4 is lucky to win a prize and the RT2 is controlled while the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time in RT1. That is, of the pushing order bells, when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, the winning probability of the left bells 1 to 4 to be bell winning is higher than the winning probability of the other middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 It is set so as to be extremely low, and the special output is stopped with high probability, and among the maintenance transfer lips 1 to 3, the maintenance transfer lip 1 for stopping the lip 1 when the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time. The probability of winning is set to be lower than the probability of winnings of the other maintenance transfers 2 and 3, and Lip 1 can not be won with a high probability, and the falling lip is won. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, most of the game during non-AT is digested in RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game during AT will be described. A navigation effect for identifying an operation procedure for winning Lip 4 and Lips 6 and 7 when winning any of the common part, the push-throughs 1 to 7 and the upswings Lips 1 to 5 at RT1. Can be performed. For this reason, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 by the lip 4 winning combination, to shift to RT3 by the lip 6, 7 winning combination.

  Further, in RT2, when the player holds a prize for any one of the maintenance flips 1 to 3, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning the lip 1 which is a normal lip is executed. For this reason, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to maintain the RT2 by the lip 1 winning combination.

  Furthermore, in RT 2, when the player wins any of the common role and the pushing regular roles 1 to 6, navigation effects for specifying an operation procedure for winning the lip 6 or 7 can be executed. For this reason, it is possible to shift to RT3 by the lip 6 or the lip 7 winning by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect.

  At RT 3, when any one of the maintenance transfer lips 1 to 3 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning the lip 1 which is a normal lip is executed. For this reason, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to maintain the RT2 by the lip 1 winning combination.

  In addition, at least RT1 to 3, left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4, middle cherry, weak cherry, strong cherry, weak one, strong one, weak watermelon, strong watermelon, etc. When winning a lottery target combination that can not be won without a stop operation according to a predetermined operation procedure, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure that is advantageous for the player according to the lottery target combination is executed. . For this reason, by performing the stop operation according to the navigation effect, it is possible to prevent the drop of the small part and to reliably acquire the medal. In addition, it is possible to avoid stopping the special outcome and maintain control over the currently controlled gaming state.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in any of RT0 to RT3, when the player wins a CB, navigation effects for causing the winning line LN to derive the middle 7 rows are executed with a predetermined probability. As a result, the player can have the middle row 7 be drawn out to the pay line LN.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when AT is in progress, navigation effects are performed so that RT3 is controlled and RT3 is maintained. Most of the games will be digested at RT3. In the present embodiment, the state controlled by the AT in the RT 3 which is advantageous for the player is particularly called an assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART).

  Further, in the present embodiment, by winning the CB in any of the RT states, the game shifts to a game in CB while maintaining the RT state.

[Item role for lottery at CB, number of judgment values, reel control]
Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the number of judgment values of the lottery target combination and the lottery target combination read out in the internal lottery at the time of CB will be described. In the present embodiment, the role to be an object of the internal lottery and the probability of winning thereof differ depending on which one of the game states RT0 to RT3. In FIG. 12, the vertical columns show the types of lottery target roles that can be read out in the internal lottery, and the horizontal columns show the contents of the gaming state for each lottery target role.

  In the CB (challenge bonus) of the present embodiment, the winning of all the small winning combinations is established at the same time, and a predetermined condition (in the present embodiment, payout of 15 or more medals) is established. It is possible to make a small winning combination for every game by eye-pushing. Further, with regard to replay, in accordance with the gaming state in which the CB has occurred, the roles to be simultaneously won with all the small roles are predetermined.

  For example, when the gaming state is RT0, all the small winning combinations other than the winning of the lip and the normal lip are read out in order as the target role of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT1, all the small winning combinations other than the flip winning, the normal flip, the common winning combination, the up flips 1 to 5 and the pushing bonuses 1 to 7 are sequentially read as the target winnings of the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT2, all the small winning combinations other than the flip winning, the normal flip, the common winning combination, the maintenance flips 1 to 3, and the push-offs 1 to 6 are sequentially read as the target winning combination for the internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT3, all the small winning combinations other than the flip winning, the normal flip, the maintenance flips 1 to 3, and the pushing order 1 to 6 are sequentially read as the target winnings of the internal lottery.

  Next, reel control at the time of CB will be described. If any replay is not won in the game during CB, then only the minors other than the reel win will have won. In this case, the reel control is performed such that fifteen medals are paid out in any of the first left stop, the first middle stop, and the first right stop.

  If all minors other than the normal flip and the flip win are simultaneously won in the game during CB, reel control is performed so that 15 medals are paid out if the left first stop or the right first stop. If the first stop is in the middle, reel control is performed so that 14 medals are paid out.

  When all the minors other than the common part and the lip are won simultaneously in the game at CB, 15 medals are available regardless of whichever left first stop, middle first stop, and first right stop. Reel control is performed to be paid out.

  If one of the up flips 1 to 5 and all the small winning combinations other than the lip win are simultaneously won in the game during CB, any of the left first stop, the middle first stop, and the right first stop The reel control is performed so that 15 medals are paid out.

  If any of the minors 1 to 3 and any minors other than the reel win is simultaneously won in the game during CB, 15 medals are paid out if it is the first stop in the middle or the first stop on the right Thus, the reel control is performed, and in the case of the first left stop, the reel control is performed so that 14 medals are paid out.

  If any of the minors 1-7 and all the minors other than the reel winning combination are simultaneously won in the game during CB, then either the left first stop, the middle first stop, or the first right stop, The reel control is performed so that 15 medals are paid out.

  Here, FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining a winning at the time of CB. FIG. 13A shows a winning mode when 14 medals are paid out in one game at the time of CB. Further, FIG. 13B shows a winning mode when 15 medals are paid out in one game at the time of CB.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the present embodiment, the winning line LN, the invalid line LM4, and the V-shaped line are validated as valid lines at the time of CB. More specifically, when the winning symbol is derived on the winning line LN, when the winning symbol is derived on the invalid line LM4, and when the winning symbol is derived on the V-shaped line, the payout of the medal is It takes place.

  As shown in FIG. 13A, when 14 medals are paid out in a prize at the time of CB, reel control is performed such that a prize symbol is derived only on the payline LN. More specifically, in the case of the game at the time of CB, when all minors other than the normal lip and the reel win are simultaneously elected, when the first stop is in the middle, the prize symbol of 14 pieces of the minor portion is the prize line LN. Is to be derived. In addition, in the case of winning at the CB time, when any of the minors other than the sustaining flips 1 to 3 and the flip winning is simultaneously won, when the first left stop is made, the winning symbol of 14 pieces of the winning combination is It is derived to the payline LN. As described above, when 14 medals are paid out, a winning symbol of 14 symbols is derived only to the winning line LN.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), when 15 medals are paid out in the prize at the time of CB, the valid line of any two or more of the pay line LN, the invalid line LM4 and the V-shaped line Of the minors, 14 minors and other minors are to be derived.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the maximum 15 medals are paid out in one game. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), when 14 winning combinations are derived from one of the winning lines in two lines and 14 medals are paid out, any small winning combination is on the other active line. Even if it is derived, the total number of medals paid out is 15 or more, so the maximum number of medals actually paid out is 15. Further, since the CB according to the present embodiment is finished by paying out 15 medals, as shown in FIG. 13B, when 15 medals are paid out from the first game of CB, 1 game is obtained. Will end CB. On the other hand, when 14 medals are paid out in the first game of CB as shown in FIG. 13A, the second game may also be played because 15 cards of the termination condition have not been reached yet. The player can obtain 15 or more medals as a result by paying out a further 14 or 15 medals in the second game. That is, it can be said that it is more advantageous for the player at the time of CB that the payout from the first game to the payout of 14 is better than the payout from the first game to the payout of fifteen.

  In addition, the judgment value numbers of the lottery target role and the lottery target role read out in the internal lottery at the time of CB shown in FIG. 12 are the same as in FIG. It is the same as the number of judgment values of the lottery target combination and the lottery target combination read out in the internal lottery at the non-CB time shown. That is, the lottery target role of the replay and the number of judgment values are not changed before and after the CB prize. Therefore, if the RT state before the CB winning is advantageous to the player, even after the CB winning, the game in the CB is played while maintaining the advantageous state for the player. For example, if the pre-CB winning is RT3, even after the CB winning, the game in CB is played while maintaining the same lottery target role of the replay and the number of judgment values as RT3. As a result, when the transition control from non-CB to CB is controlled, the winning probability of replay is not changed, so that the processing burden can be reduced compared to the case where the winning probability is changed by transition control. it can.

  Furthermore, even after the end of CB, the same RT state as in CB is maintained. Therefore, when the transition control from CB to non-CB is controlled again, the winning probability of replay is not changed, so that the processing burden can be reduced compared to the case where the winning probability is changed by transition control. it can.

  Further, according to the number of judgment values of the lottery target role and the lottery target role at the time of CB shown in FIG. 12, a lottery target role in which reel control is performed in which 14 medals are paid out in one game In 1 to 3), RT3 is the easiest to win. Therefore, in the case where the player wins a CB prize at RT3 among all the gaming states, the probability of being able to play a game after the second game in the CB is the highest, which is most advantageous for the player.

  In this manner, in the CB, a ratio in which a symbol combination in which 14 medals are paid out is derived and 15 medals based on the winning probability of a normal flip that can pay out 14 medals and the maintenance probability of 1 to 3 The rate at which the symbol combination to be paid out is different from that of the symbol combination is different, and in addition, in the normal flip and the maintenance flips 1 to 3, the RT 3 is most likely to be won among all the RT states. Therefore, the player can be made to pay attention to the RT state when the transition control from the non-CB to the CB is controlled, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, as described later, when a CB prize is won in the AT state, when the normal flip and the maintenance flips 1 to 3 are won in the game at the time of CB, the winning line LN has 14 cards. A navi effect for deriving a winning symbol is to be executed. Therefore, at the time of AT, it is more likely that 14 medals will be paid out in one game than at the time of non-AT, which is advantageous for the player.

  Further, according to the lottery target role at the time of non-CB shown in FIG. 11 and the number of judgment values, the number of judgment values for the 14-piece hand is 1 in any game state. Therefore, in the non-CB time, winnings can be generated with a probability that the other winning combinations are higher than the 14-piece winning combination. That is, in the non-CB time, the 14-piece winning combination is not the main winning combination. On the other hand, according to the lottery target role at the time of CB and the number of judgment values of the lottery target role shown in FIG. 12, all the small winning combinations are simultaneously elected with the replay, and 14 pieces even if any lottery target role is elected Since the winning combination is derived, winnings can be generated with a higher probability that the 14-piece winning combination is higher than the other winning combinations. That is, at the time of CB, the 14-piece winning combination is the main winning combination.

  Furthermore, on the condition that the 14-piece winning combination is derived to the effective line (the fourth AT lottery condition), an AT lottery described later is performed, and there is a possibility that navistock may be given to control the AT.

  As described above, in non-CB, other winning combinations can be generated with a probability higher than 14 combinations, and in CB, 14 combinations can be generated with a higher probability than the other winning combinations. A navigation stock is provided on condition that the symbol combination of 14 pieces derived | led-out derived | led-out on condition that generation | occurrence | production of 14 pieces of character is permitted is derived | led-out. For this reason, it is possible to have a sense of anticipation that the navigation stock is directly given by the 14-piece winning combination being derived and the symbol combination of the 14-piece winning combination being derived, and the occurrence probability of the 14-piece winning combination is It is possible to further enhance the value for the player by being controlled by the CB which is also increased in the probability that the symbol combination of 14 combinations is derived by the increase, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Effect control of sub control unit]
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, 54, the reel LED 55, etc. are based on the control content registered in the control pattern table. Control the output of various rendering devices.

  Particularly in the present embodiment, when the bet number is set and one game can be started, the sub control unit 91 performs the setting based on the bet number setting display process registered in the control pattern table. Information for indicating the number of bets made to the player is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. More specifically, in the present embodiment, as described later with reference to FIG. 24, three star-shaped mark images 65a, 65b and 65c are always displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 from the start of the game. . Then, when the number of bets is not set in one game, the images of the three star-shaped marks are displayed in white, and the number of colors of the star-shaped marks by the number corresponding to the number of bets set every time the number of bets is set Is changed from white display to black display. Thereby, the player can determine the set bet number by confirming the color of the star-shaped mark image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51.

  Furthermore, the bet number notification using the star-shaped mark image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 as described above is a mode in which the visibility is better for the player than the bet number notification by the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16. Bet number notification. The reason is that since the effect image is displayed during the game, the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 has many opportunities to be seen by the player, but the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 are seen only when the bet number is operated. It is because there is not. Also, for the player sitting on the seat, the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is located in front of the eyes, but the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 provided on the front door 1b can not be confirmed unless the player's eyes are lowered. Because it is

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the bet number is set, the sub control unit 91 indicates the set bet number to the player based on the bet number setting notification process registered in the control pattern table. Information from the speakers 53 and 54. More specifically, in the present embodiment, when the number of bets is set, three types of notification sounds are output from the speakers 53 and 54 in accordance with the set number of bets. For example, if the set number of bets is “1”, “pi” if the set number of bets is “2”, “pi” if the set number of bets is “3”. Informing sounds such as "," are output from the speakers 53, 54. Thereby, the player can judge the bet number set by the notification sound outputted from the speakers 53 and 54.

  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 ROM 91 b 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, it is being executed. It is supposed to cancel the production. 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 being executed 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 a 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 when the same command is received, different control patterns are selected according to the effect pattern selected when the internal winning command is received, and as a result, different effects may be performed depending on the effect pattern.

  Further, in the non-AT game, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the left reel 2L is stopped first based on the received reel stop command, and applies a predetermined penalty according to the determination result. Take control. The predetermined penalty is, for example, restricting the AT not to control for a predetermined period (2000 games), changing the AT winning probability in the AT lottery to be described later to a low probability, or not performing the AT lottery To perform control that is disadvantageous to the player.

  It is also conceivable that the left reel 2L can not be stopped for the first time simply by a mistake in operation, and in such a case, a penalty will be imposed on a well-meaning player. In order to solve this, when the player satisfies a predetermined penalty condition which can be inferred that the player is intentionally likely to first stop the reels other than the left reel 2L, a control to impose a penalty is performed. You may

  The predetermined penalty condition is satisfied, for example, when the number of times the first reel other than the left reel 2L is stopped reaches the predetermined number of times (five times) until the predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) is consumed. Also, in a non-AT game, based on the received internal winning command, winning determination command, and gaming state command, a winning combination that does not win as long as the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time according to the gaming state The determination may be made by reaching a predetermined number of times (five times) before the predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) have been determined. In addition, according to the game state, as long as the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time, a winning combination that does not win corresponds to, for example, Bell 1 or Falling Lip during RT1, and Bell 1 or Maintenance during RT2. For example, Lip 1 when the flip 2 or sustain roll 3 is won, and Lips 6 to 8 when the winning order 3 to 6 is won.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 performs the on-screen representation using the liquid crystal display 51, the speaker 53, and the like without distinguishing the contents of the rendering by the rendering at the time of non-CB and the rendering at the time of CB. Perform BGM etc. using 54. That is, in the present embodiment, a common effect is performed without performing different effects at the non-CB time and the CB time, and the effect performed only for one or the other is not performed. This makes it difficult for the player to determine whether the game currently being played is a non-CB game or a CB game.

[AT related processing]
Next, among the processes performed on the sub control unit 91 side, the processes related to the AT will be described. The sub control unit 91 controls the rendering state to AT according to the gaming state, and performs AT-related processing for executing the navigation effect.

  The sub control unit 91 performs an AT-related process to perform an AT lottery whether to control the AT. The sub control unit 91 determines whether or not a predetermined AT lottery condition is satisfied based on a command from the main control unit 41, and when it is satisfied, the AT lottery is executed. The AT lottery includes a navi-granting lottery that determines whether or not to give the navistock number, and a navistock number lottery that determines the navistock number to be given.

  The number of navistocks indicates a period in which the AT can be controlled. By consuming (subtracting) the navi stock number by one, the game is controlled by the AT until the game is over for a predetermined period (for example, 10 games after being controlled by the AT), during which the navigation effect can be performed. Therefore, as the determined number of navistocks is larger, the AT is controlled for a long period of time, and it can be said that the player has a high degree of advantage.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an AT lottery table used for the AT lottery. The AT lottery condition is established by a combination of the RT state, the AT state, and other conditions such as the winning state and the game progress state. The sub control unit 91 wins the AT according to the winning probability defined in the established AT lottery conditions, and when the AT is won, gives the navigation stock according to the distribution ratio.

  The sub control unit 91 determines the controlled RT status and the winning status based on, for example, the gaming status command, the internal winning command, and the winning determination command from the main control unit 41, and the AT set in the AT. It is determined based on the flag whether AT is in progress or not.

  The first AT lottery condition is satisfied when any of the weak cherry, the weak one, and the weak watermelon is won when the RT state is RT0 to 3 regardless of whether the AT is in progress or not. When the first AT lottery conditions are met, AT wins with a probability of 3%, and when AT wins, the number of navistocks granted is 50% with a probability of 1 and 30% with a probability of 2%. With a probability of 20%. The AT lottery is randomly performed in accordance with the set probability or distribution ratio using, for example, a random number. Therefore, the expected navigation stock number that can be expected to be acquired when the first AT lottery condition is satisfied is (1 × 0.5 + 2 × 0.3 + 3 × 0.2) × 0.03 = 0.051.

  The second AT lottery condition is satisfied when any of the strong cherry, the strong single, and the strong watermelon is won when the RT state is RT0 to 3 regardless of whether the AT is in progress or not. When 2nd AT lottery condition is satisfied, AT is won with a probability of 10%, and when AT is won, the number of navistocks granted is "1" with a probability of 30% and "2" with a probability of 30%. It is determined that "3" with 20% probability, "4" with 10% probability, and "5" with 10% probability. Therefore, the expected navigation stock number that can be expected to be acquired when the second AT lottery condition is satisfied is (1 × 0.3 + 2 × 0.3 + 3 × 0.2 + 4 × 0.1 + 5 × 0.1) × 0.1. It becomes 1 = 0.24.

  The third AT lottery condition is satisfied when the middle row cherry is won when the RT state is RT 0 to 3 regardless of whether AT is in progress or not. When the 3rd AT lottery condition is satisfied, AT wins with a probability of 30%, and when AT wins, the number of navistocks granted is "1" at a probability of 20% and "2" at a probability of 20%. It is determined that "3" with a probability of 30%, "4" with a probability of 20%, and "5" with a probability of 10%. Therefore, the expected navigation stock number that can be expected to be acquired when the third AT lottery condition is established is (1 × 0.2 + 2 × 0.2 + 3 × 0.3 + 4 × 0.2 + 5 × 0.1) × 0.1. 3 = 0.84.

  In addition, although the first to third AT lottery conditions described an example in which the winning probability and the distribution ratio are the same regardless of whether they are AT or non-AT respectively, the present invention is not limited thereto. The winning probability and the distribution ratio may be different depending on whether or not it is medium. For example, the navigation grant lottery is performed with a higher winning probability when the AT is in the non-AT than in the non-AT, and the expected number of navistocks is more in the AT than in the non-AT. The number of navistocks may be lottery so that

  Although the first to third AT lottery conditions have been described as an example established by winning a predetermined winning combination, the present invention is not limited to this and may be established by winning a predetermined winning combination. . For example, the first AT lottery condition may be established by winning Cherry 2 or Cherry 3.

  The fourth AT lottery condition is 14 sheets when the RT status is RT 0 to 3 regardless of whether it is AT or non-AT, and whether it is non-CB or CB. Is established when the player wins a prize. When the 4th AT lottery conditions are met, AT wins with 50% probability, and when AT win, the number of navistocks granted is 1 with 40% probability and 2 with 30% probability. The probability is "3" with a probability of 20% and "4" with a probability of 10%. Therefore, the expected navigation stock number that can be expected to be acquired when the third AT lottery condition is established is (1 × 0.4 + 2 × 0.3 + 3 × 0.2 + 4 × 0.1) × 0.5 = 1. It will be 0. In the CB, the AT lottery condition may be satisfied when 14 sheets are paid out. As a result, when 15 payouts are made in the CB (when the 14 winning combination and the other winning combination are simultaneously won), the AT drawing condition is not satisfied, while the 14 payouts are made in the CB. When performed (when only the 14-piece winning combination is won), the AT lottery condition can be established.

  The 5th AT lottery condition is established during non-AT and when the gaming state is RT1 to RT3, when 1000 games have been completed since the last ART ended. When the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT is won with a probability of 100%, and the number of navistocks given is determined to be "1" at a probability of 60% and "2" at a probability of 40%. Therefore, the expected number of navistocks that can be expected to be acquired when the fifth AT lottery condition is satisfied is (1 × 0.6 + 2 × 0.4) × 1.0 = 1.4.

  The sub control unit 91 specifies the end of ART based on the AT flag set in the AT, and the end for specifying the number of games digested from the end of ART based on the game state command from the main control unit 41. The number of after-games is counted, and whether or not 1000 games have been consumed since ART ended last time is specified based on the number of after-games, and it is determined whether the fifth AT lottery condition is successful or not.

  The sixth AT lottery condition is satisfied when any of the pushing regular roles 1 to 6 is won during an ART in which the gaming state is RT3 and the effect state is AT. When the 6th AT lottery condition is met, AT wins with a probability of 5%, and when AT wins, the number of navistocks granted is "1" with a probability of 20% and "2" with a probability of 20% It is determined that "3" with 20% probability, "4" with 20% probability, and "5" with 20% probability. Therefore, the expected navigation stock number that can be expected to be acquired when the sixth AT lottery condition is established is (1 × 0.2 + 2 × 0.2 + 3 × 0.2 + 4 × 0.2 + 5 × 0.2) × 0. It becomes 05 = 0.15.

  As described above, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not to give navistock for AT control based on the command from the main control unit 41, and navistock is given according to the decision. Can be made to pay attention to the processing of the sub control unit 91.

[AT control processing]
The sub control unit 91 stores the navi stock number in a predetermined area of the RAM 91 c when one or more navi stock numbers are determined in the AT lottery. The sub control unit 91 specifies whether to control to the AT based on the presence or absence of the navi stock number in the RAM 91 c. When the navistock number remains, when the navistock number is further acquired by AT lottery, the navistock number acquired this time is added to the remaining navistock number. In the present embodiment, the AT is controlled according to the total number of navistock numbers determined in the AT lottery.

  If the navigation stock is acquired while the non-AT is in progress, the sub control unit 91 controls the AT when a predetermined AT start condition is satisfied. The predetermined AT start condition is satisfied when a specific winning situation is reached. As an example when it becomes a specific winning situation, for example, when you are in non-AT and during RT1 when you win any one of up flips 1 to 5 or any of push 1 to 6 And when in non-AT and during RT2, any of left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, maintenance roll lip 1-3, and pushing regular role 1-6 It is established when it is won.

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

  The AT start condition is not limited to one established according to the winning situation, and after performing predetermined continuous effects over a plurality of games triggered by the acquisition of the navistock, navistock is executed according to the result of the continuous effects. It may be established when it is notified that it has acquired. In this case, the continuous effect is executed according to the predetermined probability even when the navigation stock is not acquired. This enables the player to feel a sense of expectation for having acquired the navistock by executing the continuous rendering.

  The sub control unit 91 starts control to the AT when it is specified from the AT flag that it is AT in RT1 or RT2. Thereby, the navigation effect is performed. For this reason, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, in RT1, the possibility of becoming a promotion lip prize becomes high when one of the up-turning flips 1 to 5 is won, and as a result, it becomes easy to be controlled to RT2. . Further, in RT2, when winning to any one of the pushing regular roles 1 to 6 is more likely to be won in any of Lips 6 and 7, as a result, it becomes easier to be controlled to RT3.

  In RT2, when you win any of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, the right bell 1 to 4, and the maintenance roll 1 to 3, the special roll stop or fall lip prize is avoided As a result, it becomes easy to maintain control to RT2.

  In RT1 or RT2, the navigation control can be performed under the control of the AT without consuming (subtracting) the number of navigation stocks. The control to the AT is continued also when it is controlled to RT2 by the promotion lip winning in RT1 during AT, and when it is controlled to RT3 by winning any of Lips 6 and 7 in RT1.

  When being controlled to RT3, it is possible to control to ART, which is RT3 and AT, while consuming (subtracting) one navistock number and digesting the game a predetermined number of times (for example, 10). When one navistock number is consumed, the navistock number stored in the RAM 91c is updated to a value obtained by subtracting one.

  On the other hand, when it is a non-AT game in RT1 and RT2 even when winning in any of Lips 6 and 7, it is because it is the case that the reels other than the left reel 2L are stopped for the first time. There is a penalty to not let the AT control. For this reason, even if it is controlled by RT3, it is not controlled by the AT and navigation effects are not executed, so it becomes difficult to maintain the RT3 and it is shifted to RT1 by special outcome stop or fall fall prize.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 receives the freeze command in connection with the control to the RT3, and when controlling to the ART, performs notification mode selection effect in the freeze state.

  The notification mode selection effect sets the number of unreported navi-stocks to the player according to the display result in the ART to the notification mode A, or when the AT corresponding to the notified navistock ends. An effect that causes the player to select whether to use the notification mode B for notification.

  In the notification mode selection effect, for example, an image of "information mode A" and an image of "information mode B" are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and any image is displayed by operating the stop switches 8L and 8R. It is reversely displayed and selected, and the notification mode selected by operating the production switch 56 is determined. The information for specifying the determined notification mode is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91 c.

  In the freeze state, when the notification mode is not determined, the currently selected notification mode is determined. The present invention is not limited to this, and when the notification mode is not determined in the freeze state, the predetermined notification mode may be determined. The number of unreported navi stock is notified to the player according to the determined notification mode.

  When the information mode A is determined, when one of the pushing regulars 1 to 6 is won, the navigation effect for notifying the operation procedure for winning 7 reps is executed to win 7 reps. It is reported that at least one remaining unreported navistock is left.

  On the other hand, when the notification mode B is determined, when the AT corresponding to the navistock 1 consumption ends, at least one unannounced navistock remains so that the game continues to the AT until the game is digested a predetermined number of times. It is informed that control will continue.

  On the other hand, even when the freeze command is received in connection with the control to RT3, as described above, when the reels other than the left reel 2L are stopped for the first time in the non-AT game, and 7 wins are won Is not controlled by ART. For this reason, in the freeze state, information indicating that the left reel 2L is not controlled by the AT because the left reel 2L is not stopped first is notified. This makes it possible to inform the player of the reason why the AT was not controlled by the AT despite winning in the 7th lip, so that the player does not feel distrust and in the subsequent non-AT games. It is possible to urge the left reel 2L to stop for the first time.

  When the sub control unit 91 controls the ART, the sub control unit 91 notifies the number of AT games determined to be controlled by the AT, and updates the number of AT games according to the game consumption. Specifically, for example, when being controlled by ART, a message such as “10 AT remaining games” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the number of remaining games is updated and displayed according to the game consumption. As a result, at least the navigation stock 1 is notified that control is to be performed by the AT.

  If the number of remaining AT games reaches 0, and the number of remaining navistocks is 0, the sub control section 91 displays a message such as “AT end!” On the liquid crystal display 51 and indicates that it is not AT. The AT flag shown is updated to terminate a series of ATs. As a result, since the navi effect is not executed, the special outcome is easily stopped when any of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4 is won, and the maintenance roll lip When one of 1 to 3 is won, it is more likely to be a falling lip prize, and as a result, the possibility of being controlled from RT3 to RT1 is increased.

  On the other hand, when the number of remaining AT games reaches 0, if the number of remaining navi stock is 1 or more, the sub-control unit 91 displays a message such as “Yet! Still!” On the liquid crystal display 51, for example. Update the navigation stock number to a value obtained by subtracting 1 and continue control to the ART.

  As described above, when it is RT3, the consumption of the navigation stock is controlled by ART while consuming a predetermined number of times by consuming one navigation stock number. In addition, even when the game corresponding to one navistock is finished by a predetermined number of times in ART and the AT corresponding to navistock ends, if the number of navistock is still 1 or more, navistock is further consumed to control the AT. It will be continued. As a result, it can be said that the AT can be repeatedly controlled the number of times corresponding to the number of navi stock set according to the result of the AT lottery.

  When being controlled by the AT, the sub control unit 91 executes navigation effects corresponding to when the navigation target combination according to the game state is won based on a command from the main control unit 41.

[Navi production at non-CB time]
Here, in non-CB, the navigation target combination according to the gaming state will be described using FIG. First, as navigation target roles according to RT1, left bell 1-4 including push bell, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4, upturning lip 1 to 5 including promotion lip, and 7 lip There is a fixed order 1 to 7 including.

  In addition, as navigation object role according to RT2, left bell 1 to 4 including push order bell, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4, maintenance roll lip 1 to 3 including fall lip, and 7 lip Including pushing regulars 1-6 are defined.

  In addition, as navigation object role according to RT3, left bell 1 to 4 including push order bell, middle bell 1 to 4, right bell 1 to 4, maintenance roll lip 1 to 3 including fall lip, and 7 lip Including pushing regulars 1-6 are defined.

  Further, middle-level cherries, weak cherries, strong cherries, weak watermelons, strong watermelons, and CB are defined as common navigation target roles in RT1 to RT3.

  As navigation effects when winning to any of the left bell 1 to 4, middle bell 1 to 4, and right bell 1 to 4, the bell 1 or 2 is surely made to win according to the winning situation and the special outcome stop The push order for avoiding is notified. For example, as the navigation effect when the left bell 1 is won, a message such as “It's left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, as the navigation effect when the middle bell 2 is won, a message such as "It's middle!" Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As a navi effect when winning in any of the up-turning lips 1 to 5, the pressing order for reliably winning the promotion lip is informed according to the winning situation. For example, as the navigation effect when the ascend lip 3 is won, a message such as “middle right left” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, as the navigation effect when the ascent roll 5 is won, a message such as “right, middle, left” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As the navi effect when one of the maintenance and conversion trips 1 to 3 is won, a push order for avoiding a fall down flip winning is informed according to the selection situation. For example, as the navigation effect when the maintenance shift lip 1 is won, a message such as “It's left!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Further, as the navigation effect when the maintenance shift lip 3 is won, a message such as “It's right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  For example, a message such as “Aim for Cherry!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when any of middle-tier cherry, weak cherry, and strong cherry is won, and notification that cherry is elected is notified. Be done.

  For example, a message such as “Aim for watermelon!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the navi effect when the weak watermelon or the strong watermelon is won, and it is notified that the watermelon is won.

  For example, a message such as “Medium or right!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when the player wins the CB. That is, in this case, the navigation effect for causing the pay line LN to derive the middle row 7 is performed. It should be noted that this navigation effect is not necessarily performed when the player is elected to the CB if in the AT state, and is performed with a predetermined probability based on the navigation effect execution table at the time of CB selection described later.

  When any one of the jackpots 1 to 7 is won, in principle, a navi effect is carried out to notify the pushing order for reliably winning 7 reps. For example, as the navi effect when winning the winning combination 3, the message of "middle left and right" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, as a navigation effect when winning the winning combination 6, the message "right middle left" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As a navi effect when the winning combination 7 is won, a message such as “left middle right” (even right and left) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Even when winning to any of the pushing regular roles 1 to 6, when in ART being in RT3, unlike in RT1 or RT2, the notification mode selection performed in the freeze state at 7 lip wins Different navigation effects are performed according to the notification mode selected in the effect.

  The sub control unit 91 determines whether or not the game is performed in the AT at the time of performing the navigation effect at a different procedure from the operation procedure specified from the navigation effect, and it is determined that the operation is performed in the different procedure. Control that imposes a penalty in AT that is detrimental to the The penalty during AT is, for example, subtracting a given number of assigned navistock, changing the AT winning probability in the AT lottery to a low probability, not performing the AT lottery even if the AT lottery condition is established. Or to perform control which is disadvantageous for the player, such as ending AT.

  Even during the AT, it may be considered that the operation can not be performed by the operation procedure specified from the navi effect due to a simple operation error, and in such a case, a penalty will be imposed on the well-meaning player. In order to solve this, a penalty is imposed when the player satisfies a penalty condition in AT which can be inferred that the player is intentionally operating in a procedure other than the operation procedure specified from the navi effect. Control may be performed.

  The penalty condition during AT is established, for example, by reaching a predetermined number (five times) of operations operated in procedures other than the operation procedure specified from the navi effect until the predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) are consumed. In addition, it may be established by being operated by a procedure other than the operation procedure specified from the navigation effect a predetermined number of times (twice) continuously.

  In addition, when it is operated in a procedure other than the operation procedure specified from the navigation effect during AT, if the special prize stop or the fall dip prize is won, it is controlled to RT1. As described above, when being controlled by the RT1 due to an operation error while in the AT, the AT may be terminated at that point (erasure of the navistock) as a sanction, as opposed to this. Alternatively, navigation rendition may be performed so that the AT 3 is continuously controlled as RT as a remedial measure.

  In addition, even when the navigation effect for specifying the operation procedure for winning any one of Lips 1 to 3 (for example, Lip 1) is executed, the operation procedure is mistaken, etc. to make Lip 6 or 7 win In the operation procedure for the operation, it may occur that “white 7-white 7-white 7” is stopped on the pay line LN or the invalid line LM.

  In this case, the sub control unit 91 performs control to impose the above-mentioned penalty in the AT. Also, the sub control unit 91 has stopped “white 7-white 7-white 7” on the pay line LN or the invalid line LM, but the stop of “white 7-white 7-white 7” has not been reported. An ineffective effect indicating that there is no notification that the navistock is present is executed. The invalid presentation is performed, for example, by displaying on the liquid crystal display 51 a message such as, "If the stop operation is not performed according to the navigation presentation, the navigation stock can not be notified properly!".

  In addition, the aspect of the navi effect is not limited to the above-described aspect, and may be any aspect as long as the player can distinguish according to the winning situation. In addition, the navigation effect is not limited to the one 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.

  Here, the navigation effect performed by the sub control unit 91 when the CB is won in non-CB time will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart for executing the navi presentation execution process at the time of non-CB at the time of CB winning. The sub-control unit 91 executes navigation effect execution processing at the time of winning in CB to execute navigation effect for causing the pay line LN to derive the middle row 7 on the basis of a predetermined probability according to the RT state and the AT state.

  As shown in FIG. 15, first, the sub control unit 91 determines whether an internal winning command specifying that the CB is won is received from the main control unit 41 (S10). When the sub control unit 91 determines that the internal winning command specifying that the CB is won is not received (NO in S10), the sub-control unit 91 ends the navi presentation execution processing at the CB winning.

  On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the internal winning command specifying that the CB is won is received (YES in S10), the navi effect at the CB winning of FIG. 16 is performed according to the current RT state and AT state. A navigation effect execution lottery is performed based on the execution table (step S15). The RT state is determined by the sub control unit 91 based on the gaming state command received at the end of the previous game. In the AT state, the sub control unit 91 determines the presence or absence of AT control based on an AT flag stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91 c.

  Here, the navi presentation execution table at the time of CB winning in FIG. 16 will be described. In addition, when the CB is elected, the navigation effect execution table is stored in the ROM 91b.

  In the navi presentation execution table at the time of winning the CB, the navi presentation execution probability is set corresponding to the RT state and the AT state. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to execute the navigation effect according to the RT state and the AT state by lottery by referring to the navigation effect execution table at the time of winning the CB.

  For example, when the RT state is RT0, the navigation effect is executed with a probability of 0% if it is a non-AT. That is, in this case, no navigation effect is performed at all. On the other hand, when in the AT, the navigation effect is performed with a probability of 10%.

  When the RT state is RT1, the navigation effect is not executed at all if it is non-AT. On the other hand, when in the AT, the navigation effect is executed with a probability of 20%.

  When the RT state is RT2, navi presentation is not executed at all if it is non-AT. On the other hand, when at AT, the navigation effect is performed with a probability of 50%.

  When the RT state is RT3, the navigation effect is not executed at all if it is non-AT. On the other hand, when at AT, the navigation effect is performed with a probability of 70%.

  Here, in the present embodiment, it is possible to cause the pay line LN to derive the middle seven assemblages by performing the middle first stop or the right first stop at the time of winning the CB, and by performing the first left stop, the winning Although it is possible to cause the line LN to derive non-intermediate 7 sets, CB winning is always generated regardless of which symbol combination is derived. Then, the RT state does not change before and after the CB winning, and the state of AT control also does not change. Therefore, there is no difference in the degree of advantage in the winning CB according to the derived symbol combination. That is, at the time of winning the CB, even if the middle seven set is derived or the non-middle seven set is derived, eventually, the RT state and the AT state are controlled to the same CB.

  For example, FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the navigation effect at the time of non-CB at the time of the CB winning.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (a), for example, when the CB is won when the RT state is RT2, middle middle 7 stop is derived by middle first stop or right first stop, and when left first stop, it is not The middle 7 sets are derived. Then, if the CB winning combination is RT2, the CB is started while maintaining the same RT2 even after the CB winning regardless of which symbol combination is derived. Also, the presence or absence of AT control does not change before and after the CB prize.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), for example, when the CB is won when the RT state is RT3, the middle first stop or the first right stop is derived to derive the middle seven assemblage and the first left stop Sometimes a non-middle 7 set is derived. Then, if the CB winning combination is RT3, even if any symbol combination is derived, the CB is started while maintaining the same RT3 even after the CB winning. Also, the presence or absence of AT control does not change before and after the CB prize.

  Furthermore, as described above, since the navi effect is made by lottery based on the navi effect execution table at the time of winning CB as shown in FIG. 16, for example, as shown in FIG. Sometimes, at the time of AT, a navi effect is executed which causes the middle seven set to be derived with a probability of 50%, and at the time of non-AT, the navi effect is not performed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), when the CB is won when the RT state is RT3, the navi effect for deriving the middle 7 sets is executed with a probability of 70% if at the time of AT, If there is, navi production is not executed.

  In the present embodiment, in the AT state, when the normal flip and the maintenance flips 1 to 3 are won in the game at the time of CB, the winning line LN is for deriving a winning symbol of 14 combinations. Since the navi effect is executed, the CB in the AT state is more advantageous for the player than the CB in the non-AT state.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the same CB is controlled regardless of which one of the middle 7 alignments and the non-middle 7 alignments is derived. That is, neither the AT state nor the RT state changes before and after the CB prize, and therefore, even when different types of symbol combinations are derived, control is made to CB of the same advantage. Therefore, the processing load on the main control unit 41 can be reduced as compared with the case where control is performed by distributing to CBs of different degrees of advantage according to the type of symbol combination derived.

  In addition, since the execution ratio of the navi effect differs depending on the RT state and the AT state, depending on whether or not the navi effect is performed, for example, the state of high advantage such as RT3 or the high state of advantage such as the AT state By being in the state, it is possible to expect 14 payouts from the first game in the CB. As described above, it is possible to allow the player to enjoy the expectation of being in a state of high degree of advantage, depending on whether or not the navi effect is performed when the CB is won. Furthermore, when in the AT state, the navi effect notifying the order of pushing is performed unchanged before and after the CB winning. Therefore, a navigation system for notifying the pushing order for deriving the middle 7 sets also at the time of the CB winning, similarly to the navigation effect of notifying the pushing order when the navigation target role such as pushing order bell is elected before the CB is elected By executing the effect, it is possible to make the player proceed with the game with good tempo. Furthermore, when in the AT state, it is unlikely that a player with a non-middle seven match will be able to derive a lost-eye look that seems as if it were out, so the player enjoys the AT state game with good tempo. There is no such thing as reducing the interest in the game played by the player.

  In addition, even if the player misplaces the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, it is possible to lead out the middle 7 alignments or the non-intermediate 7 alignments at the time of winning the CB. It can be controlled.

  In addition, when it is decided to allow derivation of a symbol combination for making a CB prize without distinguishing middle 7 alignments and non-middle 7 alignments, that is, even if it is one flag of CB winning, the stop switch 8L , 8C, and 8R, it is possible to determine whether to derive the middle 7 assortment or the non-middle 7 assortment, for example, a winning flag for making out the middle 7 assortment and a non-middle 7 It is possible to simplify the processing as compared with the case where the winning flag for deriving the match is prepared in advance and the derived contents are distinguished and determined based on the prepared winning flag.

  Referring back to FIG. 15, after performing the navigation effect execution lottery, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to execute the navigation effect as a result of the lottery (S20). When the sub control unit 91 determines that the navigation effect is not to be executed (NO in S20), the navigation operation execution processing at the time of CB winning is ended.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the navigation effect is to be performed (YES in S20), the sub-control unit 91 executes the navigation effect to cause the payline LN to derive the middle row 7 (S25), and ends the navigation effect execution process at the CB winning. Do.

[Navi production in CB]
Next, navigation effects performed by the sub control unit 91 in the CB will be described. FIG. 18 is a flowchart for executing the in-CB navigation effect execution process. The sub-control unit 91 executes navigation effect execution processing during CB to execute navigation effect based on a predetermined probability according to the RT state and the AT state.

  As shown in FIG. 18, first, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not an internal winning command specifying that the normal flip or the maintenance flips 1 to 3 has been won is received from the main control portion 41 (S110). . If the sub control unit 91 determines that the internal winning command specifying that the normal flip or the maintenance flips 1 to 3 has been won is not received (NO in S110), the in-CB navigation effect execution process is ended.

  On the other hand, when the sub control unit 91 determines that the internal winning command specifying that the normal flip or the maintenance flips 1 to 3 has been won is received (YES in S110), the sub control portion 91 responds to the current RT state and AT state. Then, a navigation effect execution lottery is performed on the basis of the in-nAB navigation effect execution table of FIG. 19 (step S115).

  Here, the CB in-navi presentation effect execution table in FIG. 19 will be described. In addition, the in-CB navigation effect execution table is stored in the ROM 91 b.

  In the CB in-navi presentation execution table, navigation presentation execution probabilities are set corresponding to the RT state and the AT state. The sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to execute the navigation effect according to the RT state and the AT state by lottery by referring to the in-CB navigation effect execution table.

  For example, when the RT state is RT0, if it is non-AT, neither navigation effect for 14 sheet payout nor navigation effect for 15 sheet payout is performed. On the other hand, when in the AT, the navigation effect for 14-sheet payout is executed with a probability of 10%, and the navigation effect for 15-sheet payout is executed with a probability of 90%. Here, as shown in FIG. 13A, the navi effect for 14-sheet payout is an effect of informing the pushing order for causing only 14 paylines LN to win a winning combination. In addition, as shown in FIG. 13 (b), the navi effect for 15-sheet payout is a push for winning 14 combinations of the small combination and the other small combination on any two or more activated lines. It is an effect of informing the order.

  When the RT state is RT1, the navigation effect is not executed at all if it is non-AT. On the other hand, if at AT, the navigation effect for 14-sheet payout is executed with a probability of 20%, and the navigation effect for 15-sheet payout is performed with a probability of 80%.

  When the RT state is RT2, navi presentation is not executed at all if it is non-AT. On the other hand, if AT is in progress, the navigation effect for 14-sheet payout is executed with a probability of 50%, and the navigation effect for 15-sheet payout is executed with a 50% probability.

  When the RT state is RT3, the navigation effect is not executed at all if it is non-AT. On the other hand, if at AT, the navigation effect for 14 sheet payouts is executed with a probability of 70%, and the navigation effect for 15 sheet payouts is performed with a probability of 30%.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the AT state, when the normal flip and the maintenance flips 1 to 3 are won in the game at the time of CB, 14 winning combinations are won on the pay line LN with a predetermined probability. A navi effect is performed to derive a symbol. Therefore, two games can be played in the CB, and it is possible to expect more payouts than the 15 CB termination conditions. Further, as shown in FIG. 14, since the fourth AT lottery condition is satisfied by the winning of the 14-piece winning combination, two games are played in the CB, taking into consideration that the 14-piece winning combination is derived in every CB. If it is possible, the probability of being given navistock will be high. Therefore, the CB in the AT state is more advantageous to the player than the CB in the non-AT state.

  Furthermore, the probability that the navi effect for 14-sheet payout is performed is different according to the RT state. More specifically, when RT0, the probability of performing a navigation effect for 14-sheet payout is lowest, and when RT3, the probability of performing a navigation effect for 14-sheet payout is highest. . As a result, when winning a CB in the RT3 state, the player can perform CB most advantageously.

  Further, in the present embodiment, not only the navigation effect for the 14-sheet payout but also the navigation effect for the 15-sheet payout is executed. Therefore, it is not necessary to pay out 14 sheets by performing the navigation effect during CB, and it is possible to entertain the player until the winning result is known even if the navigation effect is performed.

  Referring back to FIG. 18, after performing the navigation effect execution lottery, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to execute the navigation effect as a result of the lottery (S120). When the sub control unit 91 determines that the navigation effect is not to be performed (NO in S120), the in-CB navigation operation execution process is ended.

  On the other hand, when determining that the navigation effect is to be performed (YES in S120), the sub control unit 91 executes the navigation effect (S125), and ends the in-CB navigation effect execution process.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, by paying out 14 medals from the first game in the CB, it is possible to play two games in the CB, and as a result, in the CB, It is possible to increase the payout number of medals. As an example of means for achieving that, when in the RT3 or AT state, as shown in FIG. 12, it is easy to win the normal flip and the maintenance flip 1 to 3 for paying out 14 sheets in the CB, and As shown in FIG. 19, it is easy to execute navigation effects for paying out 14 sheets in CB. Therefore, when in the RT3 or AT state, as shown in FIG. 16, it is easy to execute the navigation effect for deriving the middle 7 sets when the CB is won in the non-CB time. As a result, the player can enjoy a sense of expectation for payout of more medals by paying attention to whether or not the middle stage 7 sets of navigation effects are performed at the time of winning the CB.

  Furthermore, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, the following problems can be solved. In a conventional slot machine, generally, 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 a predetermined time (for example, 190 ms (milliseconds) Limited)). Therefore, when providing a winning combination that does not cause a dropout regardless of the operation timing, the winning combination is placed within a range (in the present embodiment, within 5 frames) that can be drawn in within a predetermined time on each reel. It is necessary to arrange the pattern to constitute. As a result, as the number of winning combinations that does not cause a dropout increases, it becomes necessary to use many types of dedicated symbols constituting each of the winning combinations.

  On the other hand, the symbols as identification information drawn on a plurality of (usually three) reels can not be provided infinitely, and some degree of restriction is imposed. For example, the number of symbols drawn on each of the three reels is limited to 21 at maximum for one reel, and the number of symbols drawn on three reels is limited to a maximum of 10 in all.

  In the background of such a conventional slot machine, for example, when trying to configure the same symbol for the transition role accompanied by transition to a predetermined gaming state, a small role (for example, a bell, etc.) and a re-play role It is necessary to prepare a special symbol for a transition role as well as a general role such as (for example, a lip). For this reason, it may be difficult in design to provide a dedicated symbol for the transition combination within the limited range of the number and types of symbols. In addition, in the case where the transition combination can be won by stopping the reels in a predetermined push order (so-called push order correctness), it is possible to use only the transfer combination within a predetermined time. It is necessary to arrange the symbols, and the number of dedicated symbols must be increased, which may make design more difficult.

  In order to solve such a problem, in the slot machine 1 in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 10B and 10C, the RT2 has a higher necessity of notifying that it is controlled than the RT1. Instead of making the symbol combination on the winning combination LN of the transition combination to be a non-specific combination (a combination of different types of symbols), the outline is the same and / or similar on the line LM4 different from the winning line LN. It was configured to simultaneously stop "lip a-lip a-lip a" which is a combination composed only of symbols. As a result, it is not necessary to necessarily provide a dedicated symbol for the transition role, and it is possible to avoid increasing the number and types of symbols, and within the limitations of the number, types, and arrangement of symbols, it is controlled that It is possible to make the player clearly recognize that the RT2 is highly required to be notified.

[Number of bets setting specific processing]
Next, among the processes performed on the sub control unit 91 side, the bet number setting specification process will be described. The sub control unit 91 executes the bet number setting specifying process to specify the bet number set in one game.

  More specifically, when the sub control unit 91 receives a bet command from the main control unit 41, whether the bet number based on the 1 bet operation has been set based on the information specified by the bet command, or the MAX bet operation Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91 c.

  When the sub control unit 91 specifies that the bet number based on the 1-bet operation is set based on the BET command in a state where the bet number is not set, the 1-bet flag can be used to specify that 1 bet has already been set. Set in the predetermined area of When the sub control unit 91 further specifies that the bet number based on the 1 BET operation is set based on the BET command in the state where the bet number setting based on the 1 BET operation is made, the 2 bet is already set. A 2 BET flag that can be specified is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91 c. In addition, when the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the bet number based on the MAX BET operation is set based on the BET command, the sub-control unit 91 sets a MAX BET flag capable of specifying that MAX BET has been set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91 c. When the sub control unit 91 receives an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 erases the BET flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c.

  Thereby, the sub control unit 91 can specify the number of bets set in one game when the number of bets is set by the player.

[Number of bets setting display processing]
Next, among the processes performed in the sub control unit 91, the bet number setting display process will be described. The sub control unit 91 executes the bet number setting display processing based on the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91 b to display information for specifying the bet number set in one game on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Display on More specifically, the sub control unit 91 can display the set bet number to the player by displaying three star-shaped mark images on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51.

  When the 1-BET flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c by the bet number setting specification process, the sub control unit 91 whitens one of the images of the three star marks displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Change from display to black display. In addition, when the 2 BET flag is set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91 c by the bet number setting specification process, the sub control unit 91 selects two of the three star-shaped mark images displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Changes from white display to black display. Further, when the MAX BET flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91 c by the bet number setting specification process, the sub control unit 91 displays all three star-shaped mark images displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 in white. Change to black display.

  As a result, the player can determine the number of bets set in one game based on the image of the star mark displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51.

[Non-CB notification sound flag setting process]
Next, among the processes performed on the sub control unit 91 side, the non-CB notification sound flag setting process will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart for executing non-CB notification sound flag setting processing. The sub control unit 91 outputs a notification sound from the speakers 53 and 54 to notify that the bet number has been set when the bet number has been set in the non-CB period by executing the non-CB notification sound flag setting process. A notification sound flag for setting is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c.

  As shown in FIG. 20, first, the sub control unit 91 determines whether a BET command has been received from the main control unit 41 (S210). When determining that the BET command has not been received (NO in S210), the sub control unit 91 ends the non-CB notification sound flag setting process.

  On the other hand, when determining that the bet command has been received (YES in S210), sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the bet number based on the MAX bet operation is set based on the information specified by the bet command (S215). ).

  When it is determined that the bet number based on the MAX BET operation is not set (NO in S215), the sub control unit 91 determines that the bet number based on the 1 BET operation is set, and the notification sound flag setting table of FIG. Based on this, the sound flag 1 is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. Thereafter, the sub control unit 91 ends the non-CB notification sound flag setting process.

  Here, the notification sound flag setting table of FIG. 23 will be described. The notification sound flag setting table is stored in the ROM 91 b.

  In the notification sound flag setting table, information on the number of bets that one game can be started, information on the number of already set bets, and a bet operated this time corresponding to the gaming state (CB, non-CB, and replay winning) Information on the number, information on the notification sound flag to be set, and information indicating the mode of the sound effects output from the speakers 53 and 54 is stored.

  First, if the game currently being played is a non-CB game, the number of bets that can start one game is "3", and three medals correspond.

  When 1 bet operation is performed with the bet number set in non-CB state being "0", the sound flag 1 is set, and in this case, the sound effect of "pi" is output from the speakers 53, 54. That is, since the set number of bets is “1”, the sound effect of “pi” is output from the speakers 53 and 54 once. Also, when MAX bet operation is performed with the bet number already set at "0" during non-CB, the sound flag 3 is set, and in this case, the sound effect of "pi, pi, pi" is from the speakers 53, 54 It is output. That is, since the set number of bets is “3”, the sound effect of “pi” is output from the speakers 53 and 54 three times.

  When 1 bet is operated with the number of bets set being "1" at the non-CB time, the sound flag 1 is set, and in this case, sound effects of "pips" are output from the speakers 53, 54. That is, since the set number of bets is “1”, the sound effect of “pi” is output from the speakers 53 and 54 once. Further, when the MAX BET operation is performed with the bet number already set in the non-CB state being "1", the sound flag 2 is set, and in this case, sound effects such as "pi, pi" are output from the speakers 53, 54 Ru. That is, since the set number of bets is “2”, the sound effect of “pi” is output from the speakers 53 and 54 twice.

  When 1 bet operation is performed with the number of bets set being "2" at the non-CB time, the sound flag 1 is set, and in this case, sound effects of "pips" are output from the speakers 53, 54. That is, since the set number of bets is “1”, the sound effect of “pi” is output from the speakers 53 and 54 once. Further, when the MAX BET operation is performed with the bet number already set in the non-CB state being "2", the sound flag 1 is set, and in this case, the sound effect of "pips" is output from the speakers 53, 54. That is, since the set number of bets is “1”, the sound effect of “pi” is output from the speakers 53 and 54 once.

  Next, if the game currently being played is a CB game, the number of bets for which one game can be started is “1” and one medal corresponds.

  At the time of CB, the same sound flag 3 is set both at the time of 1 BET operation and at the time of MAX BET operation, and in this case, sound effects such as "pi, pi, pi" are output from the speakers 53, 54 . Here, originally, since the bet number is “1” at CB time, the sound flag 1 is set and the sound effect “beep” is output once from the speakers 53 and 54 when the MAX BET operation is performed. It should be However, in the present embodiment, even in a game where the bet number is “1” and one game can be started as in CB time, the effect of “beep” is provided so that the player can not know that it is CB time. Sound is output from the speakers 53 and 54 three times. In this manner, as in the non-CB case where the bet number is “3” and one game can be started, the sound effect of “beep” is output three times from the speakers 53 and 54 even in non-CB time, It is possible to prevent the player from judging which gaming state it is by notifying that the number of bets has been set.

  In addition, since the sound effect of "beep" is output three times from the speakers 53 and 54 even when one BET operation is performed at the CB time, if a player who normally plays a slot machine, the one BET operation is performed. Sometimes you may feel uncomfortable with the output of sound effects such as "beep, blip, blip". Here, in the present embodiment, a common effect is executed at CB time and non-CB time, and it is determined whether the player is currently playing a non-CB game or a CB game. It is difficult to distinguish. However, when the 1 BET operation is performed as described above, the sound effect of “pip, pip, pip” is output, so that the game currently being played is CB for the player who normally plays the slot machine. It can be suggested that it is a game of time. That is, if the player is playing a slot machine from the usual, the game in the current game is a CB when the 1 BET operation is performed by outputting a sound effect of "Peep, Pip, Peep" You can know that By doing this, for example, in a slot machine with a credit function, when there is only one credit, if an effect sound of "beep, blip, blip" is temporarily output by performing 1 BET operation on return, CB We can know that we are transitioning from time to time, and we can inspire to continue the game we were planning to quit.

  Next, when a replay is won in the previous game, the bet number at which one game can be started is automatically set without using a medal regardless of non-CB and CB times.

  At the time of the replay winning, the sound flag 3 is set, and in this case, sound effects such as "pi, pi, pi" are outputted from the speakers 53, 54. As described above, even at the time of replay winning, the same sound flag 3 is set as when the bet number is set based on the bet operation by the player at the time of non-CB or CB, and the sound effect of "pips" Output three times. In this way, notification is made that the bet number is set in which one game can be started in the same manner between the time of winning a replay and the time of MAX BET operation at non-CB or CB time. . As a result, since the notification mode is not changed in accordance with the opportunity for setting the number of bets in which one game can be started, the processing load can be reduced.

  In the present embodiment, although the replay prize is not won at the CB time, the replay prize may be played at the CB time, or the replay status may be provided even if it is possible to play a game with one BET other than the CB time. When a prize is won, not the sound flag 1 but the sound flag 3 may be set so that the sound effect of “peep” is output from the speakers 53 and 54 three times. In this case, when a replay is won in the conventional game when the bet number is “1”, the sound flag 1 is set and the sound effect of “pi” is output from the speakers 53 and 54 once, and the bet number is “ When Replay is won in the game at 3 ", the sound flag 3 is set and the sound effect of" peep "is output from the speakers 53 and 54 three times, the size of the number of bets that can be started when the replay is won Therefore, the notification mode of the speakers 53 and 54 is changed in accordance with the size. However, in the present embodiment, regardless of the size of the number of bets allowed to start the game, the sound flag 3 is always set at the time of replay winning, and the sound effect of "piping" is output three times from the speakers 53 and 54. Therefore, the processing load can be reduced without changing the notification mode according to the size of the bet number.

  Referring back to FIG. 20, when it is determined that the bet number based on the MAX bet operation is set in the process of S215 (YES in S215), the sub control unit 91 determines whether the bet number has already been set to "1". (S225). When it is determined that the bet number has been set to “1” (YES in S225), the sub control unit 91 sets the sound flag 2 in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c based on the notification sound flag setting table. Thereafter, the sub control unit 91 ends the non-CB notification sound flag setting process.

  On the other hand, when the sub-control unit 91 determines that the bet number has not been set to "1" (NO in S225), it determines whether the bet number has been set to "2" (S235). When it is determined that the bet number has been set to "2" (YES in S235), the sub control unit 91 sets the sound flag 1 in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c based on the notification sound flag setting table. Thereafter, the sub control unit 91 ends the non-CB notification sound flag setting process.

  On the other hand, when determining that the bet number has not been set to "2" (NO in S235), sub control unit 91 sets sound flag 3 in a predetermined area of RAM 91c based on the notification sound flag setting table (S245) . Thereafter, the sub control unit 91 ends the non-CB notification sound flag setting process.

[CB alarm sound flag setting process]
Next, among the processes performed on the side of the sub control unit 91, the process will be described for setting the CB alarm sound flag. FIG. 21 is a flowchart for executing the CB notification sound flag setting process. The sub-control unit 91 outputs a notification sound from the speakers 53 and 54 to notify that the bet number has been set when the bet number has been set at the time of CB by executing the CB alarm sound flag setting process. The notification sound flag is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c.

  As shown in FIG. 21, first, the sub control unit 91 determines whether a BET command has been received from the main control unit 41 (S310). When the sub control unit 91 determines that the BET command has not been received (NO in S310), the CB notification sound flag setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when determining that the BET command has been received (YES in S310), the sub-control unit 91 sets the sound flag 3 in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c based on the notification sound flag setting table. Thereafter, the sub control unit 91 ends the CB notification sound flag setting process.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the sound flag 3 is set even in a game where the bet number is “1” and one game can be started as in CB, and therefore the bet number is set. The notification can prevent the player from determining whether the game currently being played is a non-CB game or a CB game.

[Replay winning notification sound flag setting process]
Next, among the processes performed on the sub control unit 91 side, the process of setting the notification sound flag at the time of replay winning will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart for executing the process of setting the notification sound flag at the time of replay winning. The sub-control unit 91 outputs a notification sound from the speakers 53 and 54 to automatically set the bet number when the bet number is automatically set at the time of replay winning by executing the notification sound flag setting process at the time of replay winning. The notification sound flag for notifying of is set to the predetermined area | region of RAM91c.

  As shown in FIG. 21, first, the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not a winning determination command has been received from the main control unit 41 (S410). When the sub control unit 91 determines that the winning determination command has not been received (NO in S410), the in-replay winning notification sound flag setting process ends.

  On the other hand, when determining that the winning determination command has been received (YES in S410), the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the replay winning is achieved based on the information specified by the winning determination command (S415). When the sub control unit 91 determines that the replay winning is not performed (NO in S415), the notification sound flag setting process at the time of replay winning is ended.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the replay winning is achieved (YES in S415), the sub-control unit 91 sets the sound flag 3 in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c based on the notification sound flag setting table (S420). Thereafter, the sub control unit 91 ends the non-CB notification sound flag setting process.

  Here, normally, the sound flag 1 is set when the replay is won in the game when the bet number is “1”, and the sound flag 3 is set when the replay win is in the game when the bet number is “3” In addition, the notification sound flag should be set differently so that the notification modes of the speakers 53 and 54 change according to the size of the number of bets that can be started when the player wins the replay. However, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, since the sound flag 3 is always set at the time of replay, regardless of the size of the number of bets that can be started, depending on the size of the number of bets. The processing load can be reduced without changing the notification mode. In the present embodiment, although a replay prize is not won at CB, if it is intended to be a replay prize at CB or if it has a gaming state in which one BET can be played at times other than CB, FIG. The process shown in is more effective.

[Betting count setting notification process]
Next, among the processes performed on the sub control unit 91 side, the bet number setting notification process will be described. The sub control unit 91 outputs a notification sound from the speakers 53 and 54 based on the notification sound flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91 c by executing the bet number setting notification process.

  More specifically, if the notification sound flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91 c is the sound flag 1, the sub control unit 91 outputs a sound effect of “peep” from the speakers 53 and 54. Further, if the notification sound flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c is the sound flag 2, the sub control unit 91 outputs an effect sound of "beep" from the speakers 53 and 54. Further, if the notification sound flag set in the predetermined area of the RAM 91 c is the sound flag 3, the sub control unit 91 outputs an effect sound of “beep, blip, beep” from the speakers 53 and 54.

[Example of bet number setting notification]
Next, a mode of bet number setting notification by 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 based on the bet number setting lighting process executed by the main control unit 41 of the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment using FIG. A mode of bet number setting notification by the liquid crystal display 51 based on the bet number setting display process performed by the user, and a mode of bet number setting notification by the speakers 53 and 54 based on the bet number setting notification process performed by the sub control unit 91 An example will be described.

  FIG. 24A shows an example of setting the number of bets based on the MAX BET operation when the number of bets is not set in non-CB. As shown in FIG. 24A, when the bet number is not set in the non-CB mode and the MAX BET operation is performed, all of the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 are lit. In addition, all the three star-shaped mark images 65a, 65b, 65c displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 are changed from white display to black display. Further, from the speakers 53 and 54, three sound effects "beep" are output as "beep, blip, blip".

  Next, FIG. 24B shows an example of setting the number of bets based on the MAX BET operation when the number of bets is not set at the time of CB. As shown in FIG. 24B, when the bet number is not set at CB, when the MAX BET operation is performed, only the 1 BET LED 14 of the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 lights. Further, among the three star-shaped mark images 65a, 65b and 65c displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51, only one of the star-shaped mark images 65a is changed from white display to black display. Further, from the speakers 53 and 54, three sound effects "beep" are output as "beep, blip, blip". Thus, in the CB mode, the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 and the three star-shaped mark images 65a, 65b and 65c inform the player of the bet number in the original CB stage, and the speakers 53 and 54 The bet number is notified in the same manner as in the non-CB mode as if the bet number is required to start 3 bets.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 24 (b), in the present embodiment, the image 65a of the star-shaped mark is changed from black display to white display one second after the end of one game, and then one second later ( Two seconds after the end of one game), the 1 BET LED 14 which has been lit is turned off. Here, since the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 has better visibility for the player than the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 and the liquid crystal display notify the player of the number of bets at the original CB time. With the images 65a, 65b and 65c of the three star marks displayed on the screen of the vessel 51, the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 with better visibility is restored to the original (that is, the star mark image 65a is changed from black display to white display). As a result, the time for the player to check the images 65a, 65b and 65c of the three star marks on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 with good visibility can be shortened as much as possible. It can be made difficult for the player to determine which gaming state it is.

  Next, FIG. 24C shows an example of setting the number of automatic bets when the number of bets is not set at the time of replay winning. As shown in FIG. 24C, when the number of bets is automatically set at the time of replay winning, all of the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 light up. In addition, all the three star-shaped mark images 65a, 65b, 65c displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 are changed from white display to black display. Further, from the speakers 53 and 54, three sound effects "beep" are output as "beep, blip, blip".

  As described above, as shown in FIGS. 24 (a) and 24 (b), even if the numbers of bets for which one game can be started at CB time and non-CB time are different from each other, the speakers 53 and 54 are "beep". It is notified that the bet number has been set in the same manner so that three sound effects are output as "beep, blip, peep". Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from determining which gaming state is in effect by notifying that the number of bets has been set. Furthermore, since the notification mode is not changed according to the size of the bet number, the processing burden can be reduced.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 24 (c), even when the bet number is set without using a medal at the time of winning a replay, three sound effects of "pips" are generated from the speakers 53 and 54. The bet number is set in the same manner as in the non-CB case shown in FIG. 24 (a) or the CB time shown in FIG. 24 (b) so that the bet is output. Be done. As a result, since the notification mode is not changed in accordance with the opportunity for setting the number of bets in which one game can be started, the processing load can be reduced.

[About the modification]
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.

[About the number of bets]
In the present embodiment, the bet number for which one game can be started at the CB time is “1”, and the bet number for which one game can be started at the non-CB time is “3”. However, not limited to this, for example, the bet number that enables one game to start at CB time is “3”, and the bet number that enables one game to start at non-CB time is “1”, such as “1”. The number of bets may be defined as long as the number of bets for which one game can be started is different between the non-CB time and the non-CB time. The number of bets for which one game at CB can be started is preferably smaller than the number of bets for which one game can be started at non-CB, because CB is more advantageous than at non-CB.

[About notification of bet number setting]
In the present embodiment, by making the bet number setting notification mode the same for non-CB and CB times using the notification sound flag setting table of FIG. 23, the game being currently played is a non-CB game. It was difficult to determine if there was a game or CB game. However, when the middle stage 7 set is derived and the shift is made to the CB, the player may sometimes decide that the shift to the CB is made. For example, in the case of the AT state, the navi effect is executed by the CB being won, and as shown in FIG. 17, the outcome of the middle 7 sets is derived, so the player determines that it has shifted to the CB. . In view of this, in the case where the middle row 7 is derived, taking this embodiment as an example, in the AT state, it has been conventionally performed without using the notification sound flag setting table of FIG. As such, the notification mode of the bet number setting may be different between the non-CB and the CB.

[About notification of the same mode of bet number setting]
In the present embodiment, in the bet number setting for non-CB, CB, and replay winning, the notification modes by the speakers 53 and 54 are the same in each case. However, not limited to the speakers 53 and 54, the notification mode by other means may be the same mode. For example, as a new configuration, a lamp may be provided that reports the bet number setting, and the notification mode (for example, the number of flashes) by the lamp may be the same. In addition, the notification of the bet number setting by a plurality of types of means including the two types of the speakers 53 and 54 and the lamp or other means may be in the same mode in non-CB, CB and replay winning.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24, three sound effects “beep” are output from the speakers 53 and 54 as “beep, blip, peep” so that non-CB time and CB time are obtained. , And a notification of bet number setting at the time of replay winning. However, not limited to this, notification of the bet number setting may be performed by other sound effects.

  The same icon image (for example, as long as the notification of the bet number setting in non-CB, CB, and replay winning conditions is made in the same manner using an image by an image output means such as a liquid crystal display) Three icon images of bananas may be arranged on the screen, and the bet number may be displayed according to the number of icon images.

[About the bet number display displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display]
In the present embodiment, the bet number setting is notified by displaying the star-shaped mark images 65a, 65b, 65c on the lower left of the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. However, star-shaped mark images 65a, 65b, and 65c may be displayed on the upper right, lower right, or upper left of the screen instead of the lower left of the screen. Moreover, not only the image 65a, 65b, 65c of a star-shaped mark, another image may be sufficient. The bet number setting may be notified in any manner as long as the bet number setting is notified in a manner in which the visibility is better than 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16.

[About the display change of the star mark image and the timing of turning off the BET LED]
In the present embodiment, the display of the star mark images 65a, 65b and 65c is changed one second after the game is over, and thereafter the 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16 are extinguished one second after the game is over . However, the present invention is not limited to this, as long as the images 65a, 65b, and 65c of the star-shaped mark with good visibility can be changed in a shorter period than 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16.

[About bet number setting operation means]
In the present embodiment, the MAX BET switch 6 has been described as an example of the bet number setting operation means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a 1 BET switch may be provided which can set the bet number of 1 BET each time it is operated, and the 1 BET switch may be used as the bet number setting operation means.

  More specifically, as long as the notification sound of "beep" is output from the speakers 53 and 54 each time the 1 BET switch is pressed once, the following may be performed. For example, when the player presses the 1 BET switch three times during non-CB, a beep sound is continuously output three times, such as "beep", "beep", and "beep", and it is a game that can not be controlled by the CB Similarly, when a person presses the 1 BET switch three times during CB, the notification sound may be output three times in succession such as "beep", "beep", and "beep". Furthermore, when a player who does not know that the player is being controlled by the CB presses the 1-bet switch three times during CB, a notification sound of "beep, beep, blip" may be output. Here, if a player who does not know that he was controlled by CB normally presses the 1-bet switch three times during CB, only "beep" and one notification sound are output, so the player is controlled by CB. The player knows that the player is playing, but as mentioned above, the notification sound of "beep", "beep", "beep" continuously three times or "beep, blip, blip" also at CB time Can be prevented from being determined by the player as to whether the current time is a non-CB time or a CB time.

  As another example, in non-CB mode, pressing the 1 BET switch once within a predetermined period "beep", pressing twice consecutively within a predetermined period "beep, blip", three consecutive times within a predetermined period As long as the notification sound is made to be different stepwise and output like "beep, blip, peep" when it is pressed, it may be as follows. For example, when the player presses the 1 BET switch three times consecutively within a predetermined period of time during non-CB, a notification sound of "pi, pi, pi" is output and the player who does not know that the CB is controlled is CB. At the same time, when the 1-BET switch is pressed three times consecutively within a predetermined period, a notification sound of "beep, peep, peep" may be output as well. Here, in the original case, when the player who does not know that the player is controlled by the CB presses the 1 BET switch three times consecutively during the predetermined period at the CB time, "beep" and one notification sound are output. Since the player is only aware of being controlled by the CB, as described above, the alarm sound of "pi, pi, pi" is also output at the CB time, so that the current time is at the non-CB time. It is possible to prevent the player from determining whether it is at the time of CB or CB.

[About advantageous gaming state]
In the present embodiment, the state controlled by the CB is illustrated as an example of the advantageous game state, and the non-CB state is illustrated as the normal gaming state. However, not only this but another state may be used. For example, the advantageous gaming state may be a special gaming state such as a big bonus (BB) or a regular bonus (RB), and the normal gaming state may be a state not controlled by BB or RB. In any case, the number of bets for which one game can be started in the advantageous gaming state may be smaller than the number of bets for which one game can be started in the normal gaming state.

[About specific display result]
In the present embodiment, as an example of the specific display result, the first specific display result is illustrated as a middle seven-arranged symbol combination, and the second specific display result is illustrated as a non-middle seven-arranged graphic combination. However, not only this but other display results may be used. For example, the first specific display result may be a symbol combination of the upper right 7 aligned from the lower left to the upper right, and the second specific display result may be a symbol combination of the non upper right 7 aligned. Also, the symbol is not limited to seven, and other symbols such as replay and cherries may be used, or symbols (for example, symbols on which a character is displayed) which are not included in the present embodiment may be used.

[About the degree of advantage regarding benefits]
In the present embodiment, as an example of the advantage related to the benefit, it is illustrated that AT control is performed and controlled to an advantageous RT state (for example, RT3). However, not only this but the advantage regarding another privilege may be used. For example, on the premise that AT control is performed, it may be that the advantage is increased by the period of the AT control being long (for example, the number of navistocks given is large).

[About notification effect]
In the present embodiment, as an example of the notification effect, it is exemplified that the navigation effect is to display the message image of the pressing order on the liquid crystal display 51 in order to derive the symbol combination of the middle 7 sets. However, not only this but other information effects may be used. For example, in order to derive the symbol combination of the middle seven sets, the speakers 53 and 54 may be used to navigate the pressing order by voice.

  Further, the present invention is not limited to the execution of the navigation effect for notifying the order of pressing, and the navigation effect for performing the navigation of the player's eyes may be performed. For example, in order to bring out the middle 7 sets at the time of CB winning, the navi effect of navigating the player's eyes is executed such as "Please stop 7 in the middle reel !!" or "Please press from the middle stop button". It may be

[About navigation effect execution lottery]
In the present embodiment, it has been exemplified to determine whether or not to execute the navigation effect based on the information on the navigation effect execution probability stored in the table of FIG. 16 or 19. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the value of the navigation presentation execution probability may use other values. For example, in the present embodiment, the navigation presentation execution probability is set to 0% so that the navigation presentation is not performed at all in the non-AT, but the present invention is not limited thereto. Navi presentation may be performed based on that. Note that it is preferable that probability be set so that navigation effects are performed if it is controlled to be in the AT state or to be controlled to the advantageous RT state, but this is not limitative. As described above, navigation effects may be more easily performed in a more disadvantageous state for the player than in the AT state, or may be more easily performed in a more disadvantageous state than RT3 as in RT1. Furthermore, the navigation presentation execution probability is not limited to that set based on both the AT state and the RT state, and the navigation presentation execution probability may be set based on either one.

[About transition of gaming state]
In this embodiment, when the promotion lip (rip 4) is derived, control is made from RT1 to RT2, and when the lower right 7 lip (rip 6) or the upper right 7 lip (rip 7) is derived It illustrated that it is controlled to RT3. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be controlled to RT2 or RT3 when another symbol combination is derived. In this case, in particular, if the symbol combination in which the player has difficulty in grasping that the current RT state is RT2 or RT3 is a navigation effect to be performed at the time of winning the CB against the fact that the current RT state is advantageous. It is preferable because a sense of expectation can be given by the presence or absence of execution.

[About CB]
In the present embodiment, it has been illustrated that the CB is controlled to end with 15 medal payouts. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be controlled to end with, for example, 30 or 45 medals. Even in this case, when CB pre-winning is advantageous (for example, being controlled to AT state, RT state is advantageous) in the game during CB, when pre-CB winning is not advantageous (for example, AT It is preferable that the navigation effect is more easily performed in the CB than when the state is not controlled (the RT state is not advantageous), and more medals are paid out.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, when controlled to be CB in the AT state, the navigation effect of the first stop on the left for the payout of 14 sheets when winning in the maintenance roll 1 to 3. Was to be performed. However, 14-sheet payout may not be performed by the left first stop, and 14-sheet payout may be performed only by the middle first stop or the right first stop. The reason is that if the player does not make a left first stop in the non-AT game, the player is penalized disadvantageously, and the normal player takes the initiative to make the first left stop. When 1 to 3 are won, 14 sheets are paid out by the left first stop despite the non-AT state, and the advantage of being controlled to the AT state is lost. Therefore, in order to make it more effective to penalize a penalty other than the left first stop and secure the profit by the AT, in the maintenance transfer trips 1 to 3, the middle first stop and the right first stop only 14 It is preferable that the sheet is paid out.

[Other modifications]
In the embodiment described above, the variable display device having the three reels 2L, 2C, 2R is provided, and one game is finished when all the reels stop, according to the combination of the 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. A slot machine that can be generated is not limited to one provided with a variable display device having three reels, and a slot machine provided with one having only one reel, and a variable display device having a plurality of reels other than three. It may be

  In the above embodiment, although the slot machine which sets the bet number using the medal and the credit is used, the present invention is not limited to this, and the bet number is set using the game ball as the gaming value It may be a slot machine to be set, or a full credit slot machine to set the bet number using only credits as gaming value. When using game balls as game value, 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 It corresponds to what sets a bet number using.

  Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, for example, a combination of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls It may be That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets regardless of any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls, and a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and gaming balls by winning. It may be a slot machine that can pay out any of the above.

  It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed herein is illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope of the claims and the like.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAX BET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control Department.

Claims (1)

A plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying plural types of identification information that can be identified by each,
After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and winning can be generated according to the display result combination which is a combination of the display results of a plurality of variable display units. In a good slot machine,
Predetermining means for determining display result combinations that allow derivation;
Derivation operation means operated by the player for deriving the display result combination;
Derivation control means for performing control of deriving a display result combination according to the determination result of the predetermination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
Advantageous game state control means for controlling an advantageous game state more advantageous to the player than the normal game state;
And situation determination means for determining the situation;
The derivation control means is a first specific display result combination in which the same identification information is derived for the specific line according to the operation procedure of the derivation operation means when the determination result of the pre-determination means is the identification result And control for causing any one of the second specific display result combinations for which plural types of identification information are derived to the specific line to be derived,
The advantageous game state control means controls the same advantageous game state when the first specific display result combination is derived and when the second specific display result combination is derived,
The information processing apparatus further comprises notification means for executing notification effects for notifying an operation procedure of the derivation operation means for deriving the first specific display result combination,
When the situation determination means determines that the first situation, the advantage for the player in the advantageous gaming state is higher than when the situation determination means determines that the second situation,
The notification means, when said condition determining unit determines that the first situation is executing the notification effect with high probability than when it is determined that the second situation,
In the advantageous gaming state controlled when the first specific display result combination is derived, and in the advantageous gaming state controlled when the second specific display result combination is derived, the derivation control means displays the display result combination The control to derive the is the same, slot machine.

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