JP6550038B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention is provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, each of which can be identified, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is displayed by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention relates to a slot machine which can be derived and a prize can be generated according to the display result.

  The slot machine generally includes a variable display unit having a plurality of (usually three) reels on the outer peripheral portion of which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn as identification information, and each reel has a player's start lever The rotation is started by the operation, and the player stops the rotation within the range of a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing by operating the stop button provided corresponding to each reel. . Then, a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all the reels is stopped.

  As types of winning combinations, there are types such as small roles, special roles, and re-play roles. Here, in the case of the small winning combination, the player can obtain a benefit that the number of medals determined for each kind of small winning combination is paid out. In the special part winning, the player can gain the benefit of being transferred from the next game to the player's advantageous gaming state such as regular bonus and big bonus. In the case of winning the replay role, it is possible to obtain the advantage that the next game can be played without consuming new medals in setting the number of bets.

  In the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to control the first state and the second state which is more disadvantageous than the first state, and when the player is derived during the first state, it is dropped to the second state. Ru.

JP, 2010-99318, A

  However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, the relationship between the falling part which is disadvantageous for the player and the symbol arrangement of the reels is not considered. Therefore, the designer of the slot machine needs to design, for example, the symbol arrangement of the reels in order to provide the falling part, which may reduce the freedom of design.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that increases the degree of freedom in design.

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;
A derivation control means for performing control to derive a display result combination;
And state transition means capable of state transition;
The display result combinations that can be derived by the derivation control means are:
A specific display result combination in which identification information of any one of a plurality of lines across the plurality of variable display portions is a specific combination;
A special display result combination in which identification information of a predetermined line among the plurality of lines is a predetermined combination, and identification information of a specific line different from the predetermined line is a special combination;
A predetermined display result combination in which identification information of any one of the plurality of lines is the predetermined combination, and identification information of any of the plurality of lines is not the special combination ;
And a special display result combination in which identification information of any one of the plurality of lines is the special combination ,
The derivation control means
The specific display result combination or the special display result combination can be derived when the determination result of the predetermination means is a first determination result,
When the determination result of the predetermination means is a second determination result, the special display result combination can be derived,
The state transition means is
Transition to a specific state when the specific display result combination is derived,
Transition to the specific state when the special display result combination is derived,
Transition to the specific state when the special display result combination is derived,
When the predetermined display result combination is derived, it does not shift to the specific state.
Also, the following configuration may be employed.
(1) A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified,
After the variable display unit is variably displayed, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
From a plurality of display results including a predetermined display result (for example, any of bananas 1 to 4) and a specific display result (for example, any of bananas 5 to 8), a display result which allows derivation is determined (for example, Internal lottery) pre-determination means,
Giving means for giving a game value (for example, medals and replays) according to the derived display result;
An effect executing means (for example, a sub control unit 91) capable of executing a specific effect (for example, a derived sound output for outputting a pirone sound and a reel flash as shown in FIG. 12D);
When the specific display result is derived and when the predetermined display result is derived, the gaming value provided by the giving unit is the same (for example, of bananas 1 to 4 and bananas 5 to 8). Eight medals are awarded even if either is derived),
When the specific display result is derived, it may be more disadvantageous for the player than when the predetermined display result is derived (for example, in item AT shown in FIG. 17, any of bananas 1 to 4) When the item is derived, the item's life does not decrease, but when one of the bananas 5 to 8 is derived, the item's life decreases),
The effect executing means is
In any of the first situation (for example, non-item AT) and the second situation (for example, item AT), when the predetermined display result is derived, a specific effect corresponding to the predetermined display result It is feasible (for example, as shown in FIG. 11E and FIG. 11G, when any of bananas 1 to 4 and bananas 5 to 8 is derived regardless of whether in non item AT or in item AT, a specific effect is Run),
When the specific display result is derived in the first situation, it is possible to execute a specific effect according to the specific display result (for example, as shown in FIG. 11G, bananas 5 to 8 in non-item AT) When one is derived, a specific effect is performed),
Even if the specific display result is derived in the second situation, the specific effect according to the specific display result is not performed (for example, as shown in FIG. 11F, in item AT, any of bananas 5 to 8) When is derived, no specific effect is performed),
The number of pieces of identification information constituting the specific display result is equal to or less than a predetermined number (for example, the number of symbols constituting the fall fall replay is not more than 3).

  According to such a configuration, regardless of which of the first situation and the second situation, when the predetermined display result is derived, the specific effect according to the predetermined display result is executed. Therefore, it can indicate that a predetermined display result has been derived. On the other hand, when the specific display result that is more disadvantageous than the predetermined display result is derived in the second situation, the specific effect according to the specific display result is not performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to the fact that the specific display result that is more disadvantageous than the predetermined display result is derived. In addition, since the restriction of the identification information constituting the specific display result can be relaxed, the degree of freedom in designing the slot machine can be enhanced.

  Also, preferably, the first situation is a situation that is not more disadvantageous than when the predetermined display result is derived, even when the specific display result is derived. In this situation, for example, "a situation where the degree of advantage for the player is the same when the specific display result is derived and when the predetermined display result is derived", and "the specific display result is derived. Includes at least one of the following: "a situation that is more advantageous to the player than when the predetermined display result is derived."

  In addition, preferably, the second situation is a situation in which the time when the specific display result is derived is more disadvantageous than the time when the predetermined display result is derived.

(2) In the slot machine of (1),
Derivation control means (for example, the main control unit 41) that executes derivation control for deriving a display result;
And state transition means (e.g., main control unit 41) for transitioning the state (e.g., RT);
The state transition means is
When the derivation control means derives the specific display result (for example, the fall fall shown in FIG. 9B), the state is shifted to the specific state (for example, when the fall fall is derived during RT3, the state is shifted to RT2). ),
The predetermined display result (for example, normal replay 2 shown in FIG. 9C) is displayed on the predetermined line (for example, pay line LN1 shown in FIG. 9C) of the plurality of lines straddling the variable display portion. The special display result (for example, banana spill shown in FIG. 9C) by the derivation control means on a specified line (for example, pay line LN2 shown in FIG. 9C) derived by means and different from the predetermined line (E.g., when a special outcome is derived during RT3, as shown in FIG. 6, transition to RT2).
The derivation control means can derive the display result constituting the predetermined display result without constructing the special display result (for example, it is possible to derive the normal replay 2 without deriving the banana spill) ,
The state transition means does not shift to the specific state when the display result constituting the predetermined display result is derived without forming the special display result (for example, the normal replay 2 is derived without deriving the banana spill. Sometimes we don't migrate RT).

  The effects of providing such a configuration will be described. For example, when derivation of the specific display result to be shifted to the specific state is permitted, and the operation mode of the derivation operation means operated to derive the display result is the incorrect operation mode, the display result to be shifted to the specific state is In the case of adopting a predetermined configuration which must be derived, for example, there is a possibility that the arrangement of identification information in the variable display unit may be restricted. Then, there is a possibility that the degree of freedom in design is reduced. On the other hand, according to such a configuration, when adopting a predetermined configuration, even if the predetermined display result is derived for the predetermined line and the special display result is derived for the specific line, the state is shifted to the specific state. Therefore, in the case of adopting the predetermined configuration, when the derivation of the specific display result is permitted, it is not necessary to necessarily derive the specific display result as the display result to shift to the specific state. Therefore, for example, the restriction can be relaxed on at least one of the arrangement of identification information on the variable display unit and the configuration of the specific display result. Therefore, the degree of freedom in design can be enhanced for at least one of the arrangement of identification information with respect to the variable display unit and the configuration of the specific display result.

  In addition, the game value to be provided by the giving means at the time when the specific display result is derived and when the predetermined display result is derived, the “applying means”, the “effect executing means”, and the “(1)”. Are the same, “a configuration in which the direction when the specific display result is derived may be more disadvantageous for the player than when the predetermined display result is derived”, and “the specific display result is The number of pieces of identification information to be configured may be less than or equal to a predetermined number.

(3) In the slot machine of (2),
Predetermining means (for example, an internal lottery) for determining the display result to be derived;
And a derivation operation means (e.g., a stop switch) operated to derive a display result,
The specific state is a state disadvantageous to the player (for example, RT2),
The derivation control means derives a special display result when the derivation operation means is operated in the first operation mode when the determination result of the pre-determination means is a predetermined determination result (for example, pushing order banana) While possible, when the derivation operation means is operated in the second operation mode when the determination result of the predetermination means is the predetermined determination result, the special display result is derived to a line different from the specific line (For example, the banana spill included in the special display result to shift from RT3 to RT2 can be derived on the payline LN2 as shown in FIG. In the case of banana spill, it is possible to lead to a line LN1 different from LN2).

  According to such a configuration, for example, when the special display result is derived when the determination result of the predetermination means is the predetermined determination result, it may be advantageous for the player. In such a case, the special display result to be shifted to the specific state which is disadvantageous for the player is a specific line different from the line from which the special display result is derived when the determination result of the predetermination means is the predetermined determination result. From being derived, it is possible to prevent the player from noticing that the special display result to shift to the specific state which is disadvantageous to the player is derived.

(4) In the slot machine of (2) or (3),
The slot machine includes a plurality (for example, three) of the variable display units, and a prize can be generated according to a combination of display results of the plurality of variable display units.
The specific state is a state disadvantageous to the player (for example, RT2),
The plurality of lines are
Straddling the plurality of variable display portions (for example, pay lines LN1 to LN3 and invalid lines LM1 and LM2 straddle three reels),
(Including, for example, a pay line LN1 and an ineffective line LM2 as shown in FIG. 1)
The plurality of identification information includes predetermined identification information (for example, a replay symbol) corresponding to the predetermined display result (for example, the normal replay 2),
It further comprises a determination means (for example, the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on the combination of the identification information derived on the effective line.
The predetermined display result includes a display result in which the predetermined identification information is aligned with the effective line, and a display result in which the predetermined identification information is not aligned in the effective line (for example, in FIG. As shown, the replay symbols are aligned on the pay line LN, while the normal replay 2 is such that the replay symbols are not aligned on the pay line LN, as shown in FIG.
The predetermined display result in which the predetermined identification information is not aligned with the valid line is a display result in which the predetermined identification information is aligned with the invalid line (for example, as shown in FIG. 9C, the normal replay 2 is derived Sometimes, the replay symbols do not align on the payline LN1, and the replay symbols align on the ineffective line LM2.

  According to such a configuration, when the predetermined display result is derived, the state may be shifted to the specific state, but by deriving the display result in which the predetermined display result is aligned with the invalid line, the state shifts to the disadvantage specific state for the player Can be made unnoticeable.

It is a front view of a slot machine of an embodiment to which the present invention was applied. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram showing composition of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating a winning combination and a banana spill. It is a figure for explaining transition of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the election probability of a lottery object role. FIG. 12 is a diagram for describing reel control and the like when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. It is a figure for demonstrating the time when a fall fall is won. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution timing of a specific effect. It is a figure for demonstrating the execution presence or absence of a specific effect, etc. It is a figure for demonstrating the time of fall lip being derived | led-out during RT1. It is a figure for demonstrating the time of fall lip being derived | led-out during RT3. It is a figure for demonstrating the flowchart of command related processing. It is a figure for demonstrating the flowchart of a specific presentation relevant process. It is a figure for demonstrating the table of setting suggestion production type lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating item AT. It is a figure for demonstrating the time of replay being derived | led-out by RT1 and RT3. It is a figure for demonstrating the time of a small winning combination being derived | led-out by the bonus state and the non-bonus state.

  An embodiment for implementing a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below on the basis of an embodiment. In the following embodiments, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a whose front surface is open, and a front door 1b pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51 a, and can transmit the transmission area 51 b corresponding to the see-through window 3. Thus, predetermined effects can be executed in the display area 51a, and the transparent area 51b of the display area 51a is transmitted to allow the reels 2L and 2C to be juxtaposed inside the housing 1a via the perspective window 3. , 2R (hereinafter, also referred to as left reel, middle reel, and right reel) can be visually recognized. FIG. 2 is a view showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. On the reels 2L to 2R, a plurality of kinds of symbols that can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order.

  In the present embodiment, three types of cherries, cherries A, cherries B, and cherries C, are present for the cherry pattern. Cherry A is a hatched upper cherry among three cherries, Cherry B is a hatched lower left cherry among three cherries, Cherry C is The lower right one of the three cherries is hatched.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, with regard to the banana pattern, there are three types of bananas, banana A, banana B, and banana C. Banana A is hatched on the left banana of the three bananas, banana B is hatched on the central banana of the three bananas, and banana C is The right one of the three bananas is hatched.

  The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. In addition, although the variable display unit is illustrated as an example configured by physical reels, the variable display unit may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  At the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, a medal insertion portion 4 capable of inserting a medal is provided, and at the lower part of the front door 1b, a medal payout opening 9 from which the medal is paid out and speakers 53, 54 are provided.

  In the front door 1b, as an example of the operation means, the number of bets of the specified number determined according to the game state is set within the range of credits stored as gaming value (number of medals) owned by the player. The MAX BET switch 6 operated at the time of adjustment, the settlement switch 10 operated at the time of settling and returning the credits and the set bet number, the start switch 7 operated at the start of the game, and reels 2L to 2R Stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which are operated when the rotation is stopped respectively, and an effect switch 56 for use in effect are provided.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for reporting information on a game, as an example of the notification means. A credit display 11 on which the number of medals stored as credits is displayed, a gaming assistance display 12 on which the number of medals paid out and an error code etc. are displayed in the event of an error being displayed on the gaming display unit 13 1 BET LED 14 for reporting the number, 2 BET LED 15, 3 BET LED 16, input request LED 17 for notifying that the medal can be inserted, start effective LED 18 for notifying that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is possible, start switch After the operation of 7, during the weight LED19 (in a state of waiting for the start of the rotation of the reel 2L, 2C, 2R is waiting because a certain period has not elapsed since the start of the previous game) LED19 during the wait, Replay after winning Replay that informs you that the Replay game is LED20 is provided in. In the following, replay is sometimes referred to as "rip". Further, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, LN1, LN2, and LN3 are defined as three pay lines (effective lines). LN1 is also called middle line, LN2 is also called lower line, and LN3 is also called right lower line.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1, first, medals are inserted into the medal insertion unit 4, or the bet number (for example, 3) of the specified number is set by the operation of the MAX BET switch 6 or the like. As a result, all the pay lines LN1, LN2, and LN3 become effective, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes effective, and the game can be started. If a medal is inserted with the bet number set, that amount is added to the credit.

  The pay line is a line for the main control unit 41 to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed in the see-through window 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a combination of pay symbols. In the present embodiment, an example in which three pay lines are provided will be described. However, one pay line may be provided, and another pay line may be provided. May be In addition, invalid lines LM1 and LM2 are provided to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning is aligned with the pay lines LN1 to LN3. Ineffective lines LM1 and LM2 are not lines to be determined as a prize, but are predetermined to any of ineffective lines LM1 and LM2 when a combination of so-called winning symbols (so-called broken lines) is aligned with pay lines LN1 to LN3. By aligning the combination of symbols (for example, banana A-banana A-banana A), it is easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting a specific winning combination is aligned in the pay lines LN1 to LN3.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated to variably display symbols, and when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. The three symbols are derived and displayed on the upper, middle, and lower sides of the see-through window 3 as display results. When a combination of winning symbols is stopped on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player according to the winning, and the credit addition or the credit reaches the upper limit number (50). When it is determined, the medal is paid out from the medal payout opening 9.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a functional configuration of the slot machine 1. In the example of FIG. 3, a game control board 40 which outputs various commands in accordance with the progress of the game while controlling the progress of the game, and an effect control board 90 which controls a predetermined effect in accordance with the command are provided. .

  Further, the RAM of the main control unit 41 has a function as a bet counter and a function as a credit counter. The bet counter stores the value of the bet number. The credit counter stores gaming value (number of medals) owned by the player.

  In the present embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as 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, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotate 80 times in 1 minute, and change 80 x 21 (number of symbol frames per reel) = 1680 frames, so a maximum of 4 symbols during 190 ms Will be able to draw in For example, the replay symbols of all reels can be drawn onto the pay line regardless of the stop switch operation timing. On the other hand, with regard to the orange symbol of the right reel, there are cases where it can be pulled in on the pay line and cases where it can not be pulled in depending on the operation timing of the stop switch (see FIG. 9).

  The “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, from the operation of the start switch 7 to the stop of the reels 2L to 2R, but when playing a game, the bet number setting before the operation of the start switch 7 or Since the payout of the medals and the transition of the gaming state are also performed after the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, these additional processes are also broadly included in the "game".

  FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 are diagrams for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations and the like. The name column indicates the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column indicates the combination of symbols for which the winning combination is to be won. The winning combination of the present embodiment includes a special combination accompanied by transition to a special state (bonus state) advantageous to the player, a small combination accompanied by the payout of medals, and a replay for giving replay. Here, replay means that it is possible to play the next game without using a gaming value (for example, credit) owned by the player. In other words, replay means that the variable display can be variably displayed without using the gaming value owned by the player. In the present embodiment, when the replay is won, the player wins regardless of the operation procedure (at least one of the operation order and the operation timing) of the derivation operation means. Note that, as a modification, even if a player wins a replay, the player may not be in a winning combination (that is, a combination with a dropout) depending on the operation procedure of the derivation operation means.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the special part includes a regular bonus (also referred to as RB), and the small part includes bananas 1 to 23. The regular bonus ends when a predetermined end condition is satisfied. The predetermined end conditions include a condition that is established when any one of the winning combinations wins six times, and a condition that is established when 12 games are completed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 5A, Replays usually include Lips 1 to 4, Falling Lips, and Promotion Lips. Moreover, FIG. 5 (B) shows an example of the display result of a banana spill. As described in FIG. 8, the banana spill is operated in the wrong order in the game in which the push banana is won, and the stop switch is operated at a timing different from the timing at which the banana is won (the above It is a display result derived | led-out) when a banana is dropped. As shown in FIG. 5 (B), the banana spill is derived from Replay on the left reel, and one of Banana A to Banana C is derived on the middle reel, and one of Banana A to Banana C on the right reel. It is a display result which either derives.

  FIG. 6 is a view for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41. As shown in FIG. For example, when controlled by RT1, when the secondary banana is winning (derived), when the falling lip is won (derived), when the banana spill is derived, and when the special outcome is derived, , RT2 controlled. The special outcome is, as also indicated by the * mark in FIG. 8, a regular exit 2 derived on the pay line of 1 and a banana spill derived on the other pay line.

  In addition, when controlled by RT3, when the secondary banana is winning (derived), when the falling lip is won (derived), when the banana spill is derived, and when the special outcome is derived, , RT2 controlled. In the following, there are also cases where the secondary banana, falling lip, banana spill, and special items are collectively referred to as "transition display results".

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, RT3 may be referred to as “favorable RT” because the winning probability of replay is higher than RT1 and RT2. RT2 may be referred to as "normal RT" because it is controlled to RT2 which is an advantageous RT by having a replay winning probability higher than that of RT1 and the transition display result being derived once. The RT1 has the lowest probability of winning in replay among the RT1 to RT3 and may be referred to as a "favorable RT" because it needs to go through the RT2 to be controlled by the RT3.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a combination of lottery target roles read as a lottery target role (hereinafter also referred to as a winning combination) for each gaming state. The lottery target combination column shows the name, and in the gaming status column, for each type of RT, a circle indicates that the lottery target combination is a lottery target, and the numerical value below the circle indicates the winning probability It shows the number of judgment values involved. For example, the left banana is a lottery target combination winning at 7280/65536 in any of RT1 to RT4.

  In addition, during the bonus (in RB), for example, the left banana, the middle banana, and the right banana are elected as the minors, and the other roles are not elected. In addition, the combined value of the winning probability of the left banana, the middle banana, and the right banana in the RB is 65535/65536, and any one of the left banana, the middle banana, and the right banana is elected with a very high probability It is supposed to Thus, the bonus state is advantageous to the player as compared to the non-bonus state (a state different from the bonus state). The left, middle and right bananas are described in FIG. In addition, in the game in which one of the left banana, the middle banana, and the right banana is won in the RB of the present embodiment, the navi effect described later is executed.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for describing a combination of winning combinations permitted by the lottery target combination and reel control when the lottery target combination is won. For example, the left banana includes banana 1 to banana 8, banana 9, banana 10, banana 13, banana 14, banana 16, banana 17, banana 19, banana 20, and banana 23. Therefore, when the left banana is won in the internal lottery, banana 1 to banana 8, banana 9, banana 10, banana 13, banana 14, banana 16, banana 17, banana 19, banana 20 and banana 23 are elected. .

  Next, it is a figure for demonstrating reel control when a several winning combination is simultaneously elected. A pushing order is associated with each winning selection target role, and hereinafter, the associated pushing order is also referred to as “correct pushing order”. In addition, a pressing order different from the correct pressing order is also referred to as “incorrect press order”. For example, the correct pressing order of the left banana is the left first stop, and the incorrect procedure is the pressing order other than the left first stop (the middle first stop and the right first stop). In addition, the right pushing order of the left promotion lip is the left first stop, and the incorrect answer procedure is the pushing order other than the left first stop (middle first stop and right first stop). The right pushing order of the left fall avoidance lip is the left first stop, and the incorrect answer procedure is the pushing order other than the left first stop (middle first stop, and right first stop).

  For example, in the game in which the left banana is won, when operated in the correct order (first left stop), one of the bananas 1 to 8 is won. Also, in the game where the left banana is won, when operated in the wrong order (middle 1st stop or right 1st stop), banana 9, banana 10, banana 13, banana 14, banana 16, banana 17, banana 17, When each stop switch is operated at the timing of drawing in the symbols constituting banana 19, banana 20, and banana 23 (timing to draw in banana), banana 9, banana 10, banana 13, banana 14, banana 16, banana 17, One of banana 19, banana 20 and banana 23 is derived. In addition, in the game in which the left banana is won, at least one of the three stop switches is operated at a timing different from the banana pull-in timing when operated in an incorrect release order (middle first stop or right first stop). When manipulated, a banana spill is derived.

  In addition, in the game in which the left fall avoidance lip is won, when it is operated in the correct order (first left stop), the normal lip 1 is won. In addition, in the game in which the left fall avoidance lip is won, when each stop switch is operated at a timing at which a fall fall can be derived, when the operation is performed in an incorrect release order (middle first stop or right first stop). When the at least one of the three stop switches is operated at a timing different from the timing at which the fall ripple can be derived, the special output is derived while the fall ripple is derived.

  The special outcome is, as described in the symbol * in FIG. 8 as well, the normal lip 2 derives on one of the three pay lines and the banana spill derives on the other pay lines. It is an eye. In addition, it is a game in which one of the left fall avoidance lip, the middle fall avoidance lip, and the right fall avoidance lip is won, and it is a game during RT1 or RT3, when it is operated in an incorrect push order, a fall lip Alternatively, although the special outcome is derived, the transition to RT2 is made regardless of which of the fallover lip and the special outcome is derived (see FIG. 6).

  In the following, the left banana, the middle banana, and the right banana are collectively referred to as “push order banana”, the left promotion lip, the middle promotion lip, and the right promotion lip are collectively referred to as “promotion lip”, the left fall avoidance lip, The fall fall avoidance lip and the right fall fall avoidance lip are collectively referred to as the “fall fall avoidance lip”. In addition, the promotion lip and the fall avoidance lip are collectively referred to as a push order lip. Also, a push order lip and a push order banana are collectively referred to as a push order. The initial letter of the name of the pressing order will indicate the correct pressing order. For example, since the initial letter of the middle promotion lip of the pushing order is "middle", the correct pushing order of the middle promotion lip is "middle first stop". In addition, the name of the combination derived when the pushing order banana is operated in the correct solution pushing order in the game won is called "main banana", and the name of the combination which can be derived when the incorrect pushing order is operated. It is called "secondary banana". For example, the main bananas in the middle bananas are bananas 1 to 8 and the second bananas in the middle bananas are banana 9, banana 11, banana 12, banana 14, banana 15, banana 18, banana 19, banana 21 and banana 22 Become. In addition, “other bananas” in FIG. 8 refer to a secondary banana.

  Further, 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 determining the winning probability used in the internal lottery described later according to the setting value. It is also known that there is a difference in setting that the probability of winning changes according to the set value, and that there is no difference in the probability of winning according to the set value. 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. However, to a section in which the player has a high degree of advantage for the player among a plurality of types of lottery target roles (such as a high probability state of AT lottery called CZ, and a state in which net increase in number like AT mentioned later increases) There is no difference in setting of the lottery target combination that is the target of the advantageous section actuation lottery that determines whether or not to shift. On the other hand, among the plurality of types of lottery target roles, there may be set differences in the lottery target roles that are not targets of the advantageous section actuation lottery. In order to change the setting value, the administrator may operate an operation unit (not shown) provided inside the slot machine 1 to shift the setting value to a changeable setting change state. Further, in order to confirm the setting value, the administrator may perform a predetermined operation to shift to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed.

  In addition, changing the winning probability of the internal lottery according to the setting of the setting value, changing the winning probability of the advantageous section actuation drawing according to the setting of the setting value, and winning of the internal drawing according to the setting of the setting value. Any one of changing the probability and changing the winning probability of the advantageous section actuation lottery may be performed. Also, in the following, the lever on is an operation on the start switch 7 in a state where one game can be played.

[Reel control in the game in which the fall avoidance lip was won]
Next, reel control in a game in which the fall avoidance lip is won will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 shows reel control of a game in which a fall avoidance lip among the fall avoidance lip is won. FIG. 9A shows a case where the first left stop and the second middle stop are executed as the incorrect answer pushing order in the game in which the fall avoidance lip is won. In the example of FIG. 9A, the case where the replay and the banana C are respectively derived on the left reel and the middle reel is shown on the payline LN2 as a symbol constituting the fall replay.

  FIG. 9B is a diagram showing a case where the stop switch is operated at a timing at which orange can be drawn onto the pay line LN2 of the right reel. In this case, it is possible to derive a falling lip on the payline LN2 by deriving orange on the right reel LN2.

  FIG. 9C is a diagram showing a case where the stop switch is operated at a timing when orange can not be drawn onto the pay line LN2 of the right reel. In this case, a banana (a banana A in the example of FIG. 9) is led out on LN 2 on the right reel, whereby a banana spill is led out on the pay line LN 2. Further, in this case, the normal replay 2 (banana C-replay-star) is derived on the pay line LN1. In this manner, the special issue is displayed by the banana spill being derived on the pay line LN2 and the normal replay 2 being derived on the pay line LN1. Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, a replay match is derived on the ineffective line LM2.

[About processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can execute control related to AT (assist time) (including storage of an item to be described later, etc.) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and RT3. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery to determine whether to control the AT. Further, the main control unit 41 controls the AT when it is determined to be controlled to the AT by the AT lottery, and in the game in which the pushing order is won, the navigation control is performed to notify the information identifying the correct procedure. Execute the process

  The main control unit 41 performs an AT lottery process that determines whether or not to control to the AT when a specific AT lottery target combination (in the present embodiment, a pushing order banana) is won during non-AT. In the AT lottery process, it is determined whether to control to the AT, and when it is determined to control to the AT, the number of AT games is determined from the number of games of one or more types.

  Further, after the setting change state (not shown) is finished, the control is made to RT1. Since it becomes non-AT by being controlled to the setting change state, it is not controlled by AT in RT1 and navigation effect is not executed. As described above, since the navi effect is not executed in RT1, when the pushing order banana or pushing order lip is won in RT1, the transition display result is derived depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop (see FIG. 8). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of the inconvenience that the transition display result is not derived for all the time and is not transferred to RT2. Also, when non-AT, most of the game will be played at RT2.

  In RT2, when being controlled by the AT, when the left promotion lip to the right promotion lip are won, the pushing order (the correct pushing order) for winning the promotion lip is notified as a navigation effect. When the operation is performed in the notified pushing order, since the promotion lip wins, it is controlled to RT3 which is an advantageous RT. In addition, when it is RT3 and AT is in progress (in ART), when any of the left fall avoidance lip to right fall avoidance lip and pushing order banana is won, the pushing order is not derived from the transition display result. The correct answer order is derived. Therefore, during AT, control to RT3 can be maintained. On the other hand, when the number of AT games becomes 0 in RT3, the navi effect is not executed. In such a case, when the left fall avoidance lip to the right fall avoidance lip and the pushing order banana are won, it is difficult to operate in the correct pushing order without the navigation effect, and the transition display result is derived. When the transition display result is derived in RT3, it falls to RT2. In this way, the player can obtain many medals by being controlled by the AT.

  Further, as described with reference to FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, the pushing bananas are elected regardless of whether they are in the bonus mode or in the non-bonus mode. In the present embodiment, in the non-bonus game and controlled by the AT, when the pushing order banana is won, the navigation effect of notifying the correct pushing order is executed. Therefore, the player can easily win the main banana. Further, in the present embodiment, even in the bonus, in the game in which the pushing order banana is won, the navi effect is executed. Therefore, the player can easily win the main banana.

  Further, as described in FIG. 7, the push order banana is set to be elected with a very high probability during the RB (the total value of the push order banana winning probability is set to 65535/65536 ). For this reason, during the bonus, if the operation is performed in the pushing order notified by the navigation effect, the number of medals can be efficiently increased since the main banana is won. For this reason, the bonus is advantageous to the player.

[About specific effects]
The sub control unit 91 can execute the specific effect when the specific display result is derived. The specific display result includes, for example, a transition display result (a secondary banana shown in FIG. 6, a falling lip, a banana spill, and a special outcome). The specific effect is an effect that indicates or notifies that the specific display result has been derived. By executing the specific effect, it is possible to make the player recognize that the specific display result has been derived. Further, the specific effect includes at least one of a reel flash, a derivation sound output, a medal payout sound output, an automatic bet sound output, and a medal application display. The specific effects of this embodiment include all of these.

  The reel flash is an effect that causes the player to recognize that the specific display result is derived by causing the reel LED 55 to emit light in a specific mode when the specific display result is derived. Hereinafter, control of light emission in the specific mode is referred to as “light emission control”. Here, an example of the light emission control will be described. For example, during the game, control is performed so that all the reel LEDs 55 emit light. In this case, the light emission control includes control of causing the derived portions (for example, three symbols on the pay line) from which the specific display result is derived to emit light, and causing the other portions not to emit light. Further, the light emission control may be control to cause the derived portion to emit light with higher luminance than the other portions. In the light emission control, all the symbols (nine symbols) may be made to emit light in the state where the specific display result is derived. In addition, the light emission may be continuously emitted or may be intermittently emitted (flickered). In the reel flash, the light emission control may be executed for all the symbols (that is, nine symbols) displayed in the see-through window 3, and the symbols on the pay line (that is, three symbols) ) May be controlled to emit light.

  The derivation-time sound output is an effect that causes the speakers 53 and 54 to output a derivation-time sound corresponding to the derivation of the specific display result when the specific display result is derived.

  The medal payout sound output is an effect that is executed when the specific display result is a display result accompanied by the addition of a game medium (a medal or a credit). The medal payout sound output is an effect of outputting a sound according to the amount (the number of medals) of the provided game medium. In the present embodiment, the sound corresponding to the payout of one medal is a sound of "done". For example, when a small combination for which eight medals are paid out wins, "dun" is output eight times.

  The medal application display is an effect to be executed when the specific display result is a display result with application of a game medium (a medal or a credit). The medal application display is an effect of displaying the number of medals provided on the liquid crystal display 51. For example, when a small combination for which eight medals are paid out is won, the liquid crystal display 51 displays the character "8 sheets GET !!".

  The automatic bet sound output is an effect that is executed when the specific display result is a replay giving a replay. The automatic bet sound output is an effect of automatically (in the slot machine side) outputting a sound indicating that the bet processing has been performed when the replay is given. In the present embodiment, three medals (credits) are required to play one game. The automatic bet sound output is an effect of outputting the predetermined sound (in the present embodiment, the sound) from the speakers 53 and 54 three times. That is, the automatic bet sound output is an effect of outputting a sound.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the execution timing of the specific effect. FIG. 10A is a diagram for explaining the specific effect when the small winning combination is won. As shown in FIG. 10A, when a small winning combination is achieved, a reel flash, a derivation sound output, a medal payout sound output, and a medal application display are executed as specific effects. As shown in FIG. 10A, at timing T1 at which the small winning combination is made, the reel flush, the output sound upon derivation, and the medal payout sound are executed. At timing T1, medal payout processing is also executed. Here, the timing T1 will be described in detail. For example, when the display result causing the small winning combination is derived by the third stop, the timing T1 is the timing at which the third stop is completed (the third stop Timing when the player's finger is released from the stop switch). The timing T1 may be another timing, for example, the timing when the third stop is started.

  In addition, at timing T2, the medal application display is performed. The timing T2 may be a timing after the timing T1. The timing T2 may be, for example, a timing at which the medal payout process executed at the timing T1 ends. Further, the medal application display and the medal payout sound output are effects executed over a period corresponding to the number of medals to be applied. For example, in the case where the small winning combination display result is a display result of paying out eight medals, the medal granting display is over a payout period in which eight medals are paid out, or over a period longer than the payout period. To be executed. Also, in this case, as for the medal payout sound output, the sound of “dun” is output eight times. In addition, for example, a sound of "Killan" is output as the derivation sound output at the time of the minor winning combination.

  FIG. 10 (B) is a diagram for explaining a specific effect when a replay win is performed. As shown in FIG. 10 (B), when a replay winning is achieved, a reel flash, a lead-time sound output, and an automatic bet sound output are executed as specific effects. As shown in FIG. 10 (B), at the timing T1 at which the replay win is performed, the reel flush and the lead-out sound output are executed. The timing T1 is, for example, the timing at which the third stop is finished, as in FIG. At timing T3, an automatic bet sound output is performed. In addition, for example, a sound of "Pirone" is output as the derivation sound output at the time of replay winning. As described above, in the present embodiment, the derived sound output at the time of replay winning may be different from the derived sound output at the small winning combination. As a result, it is possible to clearly recognize whether the replay has won a prize or the small part has won by the derivation sound. As a modification, the derivation sound output at the time of replay winning may be the same as the derivation sound output at the time of winning a small winning combination. As a result, it is possible to reduce the sound data used in the derivation sound output.

[About the presence or absence of specific effects etc.]
FIG. 11 is a diagram for describing the presence / absence of the specific effect, the contents of the specific effect, and the like in association with the controlled state being controlled and the winning condition of the internal lottery. Further, reference symbols A to G are attached to the respective items in FIG.

  The control state and the winning status in FIG. 11A are when any of the fall down lip, the secondary banana, the banana spill, and the special outcome is derived during the disadvantageous RT (RT1). As shown in FIG. 6, when any of a fall-over lip, a secondary banana, a banana spill, and a special drop is taken out during the RT1, the transition to the normal RT (RT2) is advantageous to the player. Become. When such a display result is derived, a specific effect is performed. Further, as a specific effect, a derivation sound output and a reel flash are executed. In addition, when the small part (secondary banana) wins, the medal payout sound output is executed as a specific effect. Further, when the fall replay and the special effect (normal replay 2) are derived, automatic bet sound output is executed as a specific effect.

  The control state and the winning situation in FIG. 11B are when the fall RT, the secondary banana, the banana spill, and the special outcome are derived during the advantageous RT (RT3). In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, when any of a fall down lip, a sub-banana, a banana spill, and a special drop is taken out during RT3, it shifts to normal RT (RT2), which is disadvantageous for the player. Become. When such a display result is derived, the specific effect is not performed. Further, in the present embodiment, when the specific effect is not performed, the setting suggestion effect is performed with a predetermined setting suggestion probability. The setting indication effect is an effect that indicates a setting value currently set (hereinafter, also referred to as “current setting value”). The setting suggestion effect will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the setting suggestion probability may be 100%, or may be another value (for example, 10%).

  The control state and the winning status in FIG. 11C are when a replay other than the fall-over lip is derived during the disadvantageous RT (RT1) or the normal RT (RT2). When such a display result is derived, a specific effect is performed. Further, as the specific effect, a derivation sound output, a reel flash, and an automatic bet sound output are executed.

  The control state and the winning status in FIG. 11D are when a replay other than the fall over trip is derived during the advantageous RT (RT3). When such a display result is derived, the specific effect is not performed. Further, in the present embodiment, when the specific effect is not performed, the setting suggestion effect may be performed with a predetermined setting suggestion probability.

  The control state and the winning status in FIG. 11E are when any one of bananas 1 to 4 is derived in the item AT. The item AT will be described with reference to FIG. As will be described with reference to FIG. 17, when any one of bananas 5 to 8 is derived during item AT, it is disadvantageous for the player while it is advantageous for the player if bananas 1 to 4 are derived. . When such a display result is derived, a specific effect is performed. Further, as a specific effect, a derivation time sound output, a reel flash, a medal payout sound output, and a medal provision effect are executed.

  The control state and the winning status in FIG. 11F are when the item AT is derived from any of the bananas 5 to 8 which is disadvantageous to the player. When such a display result is derived, the specific effect is not performed. Further, in the present embodiment, when the specific effect is not performed, the setting suggestion effect may be performed with a predetermined setting suggestion probability.

  The control state and the winning status in FIG. 11G are when one of bananas 1 to 4 and bananas 5 to 8 (that is, any of bananas 1 to 8) is derived in the non-item AT. When such a display result is derived, a specific effect is performed. Further, as a specific effect, a derivation time sound output, a reel flash, a medal payout sound output, and a medal provision effect are executed. The non-item AT refers to a state different from the item AT.

[When a fall down lip is derived during RT1]
Next, with reference to FIG. 12, the case in which the falling lip is won during the RT1 will be described. FIG. 12 is also a diagram for describing details in the case where the fall down lip is derived during the disadvantage RT (RT1) as shown in FIG. 11A.

  FIG. 12A shows the case where the lever on operation is performed during RT1. Further, in the internal lottery based on the lever-on operation, it is assumed that the inside fall avoidance lip is won. Further, FIG. 12A shows an example in which a speech effect is performed in which the character A is talking a speech. In addition, an image of the sun is displayed as a background image. FIG. 12 (B) shows the time when the first left stop, which is the incorrect release order of the fall prevention lip, is performed. FIG. 12 (C) shows the time when the middle second stop is performed. FIG. 12D shows the time when the right third stop is performed. As shown in FIG. 12 (D), when a fall down lip is derived during RT1, a reel flush is executed as a specific effect, and a derived hourly sound (pirone) is output. Further, as shown in FIG. 12E, when the output of the derivation time sound is finished, an automatic bet sound output (three times of sound) is executed as a specific effect. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 12F, the game is shifted to RT2 in the next game.

[When the fall lip is derived during RT3]
Next, with reference to FIG. 13, the case in which the falling lip is won during RT3 will be described. FIG. 13 is also a diagram for describing details in the case where the fall-over lip is derived during the advantageous RT (RT3) as shown in FIG. 11B.

  FIG. 13A shows the case where the lever on operation is performed during RT1. Further, in the internal lottery based on the lever-on operation, it is assumed that the inside fall avoidance lip is won. Further, in the situation shown in FIG. 13, although controlled by the AT and controlled by the RT3, the number of AT games becomes 0 during the RT3 and the navigation effect is not executed. Further, FIG. 13A shows an example in which a speech effect is performed in which the character A is talking a speech. In addition, an image of the sun is displayed as a background image. FIG. 13 (B) shows the time when the first left stop, which is the incorrect release order of the middle fall avoidance lip, is executed. FIG. 13C shows the time when the second middle stop is performed. FIG. 13D shows the time when the right third stop is performed. As shown in FIG. 13 (D), no specific effect is executed when the fall down lip is derived during RT3. Instead of the specific effect not being performed, a setting suggestion effect can be performed. In FIG. 13 (D), an effect that the character C is displayed is executed as a setting suggestion effect. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 13E, the game is shifted to RT2 in the next game.

[Command related processing and specific effect related processing]
Next, part of the command related process and the specific effect related process will be described. First, command related processing executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S2, it is determined whether the third stop is completed. The end of the third stop means that the player's finger is released from the third stop switch. The determination of S2 is repeated until the third stop is completed. If it is determined YES in S2, the process proceeds to S4. In S4, a winning determination process is performed. The winning determination process is a process of determining whether or not the display result derived by the third stop causes a winning.

  If it is determined in S6 that a winning has occurred, the process proceeds to S8. In S8, the medal payout process is executed, and a winning command is transmitted. The medal payout process is a process of paying out a medal according to the winning when it is determined in S4 that the small winning combination has won a prize. The winning command is a command including information identifying the winning combination (for example, a number given to the winning combination) and the number of medals to be paid out by the winning. After the process of S8 is completed, the process proceeds to S10. In S10, it is determined whether the generated winning is replay. When it is determined YES in S10, a replay-time medal insertion command is transmitted in S12. The replay-time medal insertion command is a command that can specify that an automatic bet has been made by winning a replay. When it is determined NO in S6 or S10, the command related processing ends.

  Next, the specific effect related process executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described using FIG. In S22, it is determined whether or not a winning command (S8 in FIG. 14) has been received from the main control unit 41. If it is determined that the winning command has not been received, the specific effect related process is ended. If it is determined YES in S12, the process proceeds to S14. In S24, the lead-out sound output and the reel flush are executed. In addition, when the winning command specifies a winning combination of a small winning combination, the medal payout sound output is also executed in S24.

  Next, in S26, it is determined whether or not a replay token input command (S12 in FIG. 14) has been received. If it is determined YES in S26, the process proceeds to S28. In S28, an automatic bet sound output is performed. In addition, when it is judged as NO in S22 and S24, a specific presentation related process is complete | finished. The timing T1 in FIG. 10B corresponds to the processing execution timing in S24, and the timing T3 corresponds to the processing execution timing in S28.

  In the present embodiment, there is a slight time difference between the timing at which the lead-out sound output and the reel flush are started (timing T1 in FIG. 10) and the timing at which the automatic bet sound output is started (timing T3 in FIG. 10). This can prevent simultaneous output of the derivation sound output and the automatic bet sound output.

[About setting indication effects]
Next, setting suggestion effects will be described. As described in FIG. 11 and the like, when the specific effect is not performed, the setting suggestion effect may be performed. When the specific effect is not performed, first, a setting suggestion effect execution presence / absence lottery to determine whether or not the setting suggestion effect is performed is executed. The setting suggestion effect execution presence / absence lottery is performed based on the predetermined setting suggestion probability described above. When the execution of the setting suggestion effect is determined by the setting suggestion effect execution lottery, the setting suggestion effect type lottery for determining the type of the setting suggestion effect to be executed is executed. The setting suggestion effect type lottery is executed using a setting suggestion effect type lottery table shown in FIG.

  In the example of FIG. 16, when the current setting value is any one of 1 to 5, the setting suggestion effect in which the character B is displayed is determined with a probability of 100%. When the current setting value is 6, the setting suggestion effect for displaying the character B is determined with a probability of 99%, and the setting suggestion effect for displaying the character C is determined with the probability of 1%. In the example of FIG. 16, the setting suggestion effect in which the character B is displayed is executed when the current setting value is any one of 1 to 6. Therefore, it can be said that it is difficult for the player to grasp the current setting value. On the other hand, the setting suggestion effect in which the character C is displayed is performed when the current setting value is 6, and is not performed when the current setting value is any of 1 to 5. Therefore, when the setting suggestion effect in which the character C is displayed is executed, the player can grasp that the current setting value is six. Although the setting suggestion effect exemplifies the effect in the case where the speech effect of character A is being executed, the setting suggestion effect may be executed in another mode.

[About item AT]
Next, the item AT will be described. In the present embodiment, ATs other than the item AT are controlled over the number of AT games provided. On the other hand, the item AT is controlled over a period based on the granted item. In addition, like the other ATs, in the game in which the pushing order is won, the navigation effect for notifying the correct order of pushing is executed.

  FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the item AT. In this embodiment, there are a plurality of types of items, and as shown in FIG. 17, there are circles, double circles, and triple circles. The Mie circle is not shown in FIG. Also, when controlled by the item AT, the granted item is controlled to the used state of use. In the used state, the given item is displayed in a predetermined area (in the example of FIG. 17, the upper right area). In addition, in the state of use, if one of the bananas 5 to 8 is derived as many times as the number of items according to the type of the given item, the item is lost. The number of times is sometimes referred to as "life". For example, when one of the bananas 5 to 8 is derived once, the life decreases by "1". An item of 1 is lost when the life of the item becomes 0. In the present embodiment, the predetermined number of times corresponding to the item of the circle is 5 times (the life of the item of the circle is 5), and the predetermined number of times corresponding to the item of the double circle is 10 times (double circle The life of the item is 10), and the predetermined number of times corresponding to the item of the triple circle is 15 times (the life of the item of the triple circle is 15). In addition, when a plurality of items are given, the items are controlled to the use state in order from the item with the smallest number of times (life). For example, when one circle item and one double circle item are given, the use condition of the circle item is reached. In the use state, when any one of the bananas 5 to 8 is derived five times, the life of the item in the use state is 0, so the item in the circle is lost. Next, the item of the double circle is in use, and in the condition of use, when any of the bananas 5 to 8 is derived 10 times, the life of the item of double circle which was in use becomes 0. Thus, the double circle item is lost. With all items lost, control over the item AT ends. Thus, although the bananas 5 to 8 are awarded medals, they reduce the life of the item by 1, which is a disadvantageous display result for the player. On the other hand, small characters other than bananas 5 to 8 (for example, bananas 1 to 4) are players who are awarded medals and do not decrease the life of the item, and therefore it can be said that the display result is advantageous for the player.

  In addition, in a game in which a specific AT lottery target combination is won, when it is determined to be controlled by the AT, an item AT lottery is further executed to determine whether to control the item AT. When control to the item AT is determined by the item AT lottery, an item lottery for determining an item to be provided is executed. Further, even in the item AT, when the predetermined item condition is satisfied, the item lottery is executed. The item condition is a condition that is established when a predetermined winning combination (for example, cherry, etc.) is won. Further, in the item lottery, an assignment probability is determined for each item. For example, the probability that no item grant is determined is defined as 40%, the probability that a round item grant is determined is defined as 30%, and the double round item grant is determined. The probability is defined as 20%, and the probability that the item of triple circles is determined to be determined is defined as 10%.

  Also, when a display result other than bananas 5-8 is derived during item AT, the life of the granted item is not reduced, while when any of bananas 5-8 is derived, Life is reduced. Therefore, it is disadvantageous for the player that one of bananas 5 to 8 is derived during the item AT.

  FIG. 17A shows the time when lever on is performed in the item AT. In the example of FIG. 17A, it is shown that the navigation effect for notifying the middle first stop operation, the left second stop operation, and the right third stop operation is performed. Further, in the example of FIG. 17 (A), the number of medals (0 in the example of FIG. 17 (A)) given in the item AT is displayed. Further, in the example of FIG. 17A, it is displayed that a circle item and a double circle item are given as the given items. Further, in the example of FIG. 17A, it is shown that the item of the circle is in use, and 5/5 is displayed beside the item of the circle. Of the 5/5, the numerator "5" indicates the item's current life, and the denominator "5" indicates the item's maximum life.

  Drawing 17 (B) is a figure showing that either of bananas 1-4 was derived. Bananas 1 to 4 are display results that do not reduce the life of the item, and display results of giving eight medals. Therefore, bananas 1 to 4 in the item AT are display results advantageous to the player. In this case, as shown in FIG. 17B, a specific effect (reel flash, sound output at derivation) is executed (see FIG. 11E).

  FIG.17 (C) is a figure which shows that either bananas 5-8 were derived | led-out. The bananas 5 to 8 are disadvantageous display results for the player because they are display results that reduce the life of the item. In this case, as shown in FIG. 17C, the specific effect is not performed. As shown in FIG. 17C, since one of the bananas 5 to 8 is derived once, the life of the item (circle item in the example of FIG. 17C) is reduced by one. (4/5 is displayed).

[About the time when replay is derived in RT1 and RT3]
Next, a case where a replay including normal replay is derived between RT1 and RT3 will be described. FIG. 18A is a diagram showing a case where the normal replay is won in the game of RT1. RT1 is in a state in which the winning probability of normal replay is the lowest among RT1 to RT4 (see FIG. 7).

  FIG. 18A-1 is a diagram illustrating the time when the lever-on operation is performed in the game in RT1. FIG. 18A-2 is a diagram showing a case where the normal replay is derived by executing the third stop in this game. In this case, as the specific effect, the derivation time sound output and the reel flush are executed (see FIG. 11C). Further, after the lead-out sound output, as shown in FIG. 18 (A-3), an automatic bet sound output is executed.

  FIG. 18B is a diagram showing a case in which the normal replay is won in the game of RT3. FIG. 18 (B-1) is a diagram illustrating the time when the lever on operation is performed in the game when being controlled to RT3. FIG. 18 (B-2) is a diagram showing a case where a normal trip is derived by executing the third stop in this game. In this case, no specific effect is performed (see FIG. 11D). Also, setting indication effects may be performed.

[Effect of this embodiment]
(1) In the present embodiment, when the transition display result (for example, the secondary banana, falling lip, banana spill, and special eye shown in FIG. 6) is derived during RT1, it is controlled to RT2 which is more advantageous than RT1. And a specific effect is executed (see FIG. 11A and FIG. 12). Therefore, it can be suggested that the control has been made to RT2 by the specific effect. Also, when the specific display result is derived during RT3, the control is performed to RT2 that is more disadvantageous than RT3 while the specific effect is not performed (see FIG. 11B and FIG. 13). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling discomfort due to being controlled to RT2 that is more disadvantageous than RT3.

  (2) Further, when the fall down lip is derived during RT1, it can be suggested that the control is made to RT2 by executing the reel flash and the sound output upon derivation as a specific effect. In addition, when the fall ripple is derived during RT3, neither the light emission control nor the sound output control is executed, so that it is possible to make the fact that it is controlled by RT2 inconspicuous. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being offended.

  (3) Further, when the replay is derived during RT1 and RT2, the player can recognize the derivation of the replay by executing the automatic bet sound output as the specific effect (FIG. 11C). Further, when the promotion replay is derived during RT2, it can be suggested that the control is made from RT2 to RT3 by the automatic bet sound output. In addition, when the fall down lip is derived during RT3, the automatic bet sound output is not executed, so that it is possible to make the fact that it has been controlled by RT2 not be noticeable (see FIG. 11B and FIG. 18B). ). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being offended.

  (4) Further, when the specific effect is not performed, the setting suggestion effect is performed instead. Therefore, it is possible to reduce discouragement when the specific effect is not performed.

  (5) Further, it can be suggested that the RT2 be controlled by executing the specific effect during the RT1. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that the control is to be performed by RT2.

  (6) Further, the probability of winning the banana spill which is the transition display result and the pushing order banana which is the winning combination for deriving the sub-banana is the same regardless of the state of RT (see FIG. 7). Therefore, regardless of which one of RT1, RT2 and RT3 is controlled, the ratio for allowing banana spill and secondary banana to be derived is the same, and thus the player is disadvantaged by the controlled state. It can prevent giving.

  (7) In addition, the same replay is awarded even when any of the middle, the upward and the downward lip is derived. Further, in RT3, when the middle stage lip or the right upward lip is derived, the control to RT3 is maintained, but when the fall lip is derived, the control falls to RT2. Therefore, when being controlled to RT3, it is more disadvantageous for the player when the fall drop is derived than in the case where the middle game or the upward rising lip is derived, in contrast to the provision of replay. It becomes.

  Further, in the case of RT1, even when any of the middle stage lip, the upper right lip, and the falling lip is derived, the specific effect is executed (see FIG. 11A). Therefore, it can be suggested that one of the middle stage lip, the right upward lip and the fall lip is derived. On the other hand, in the case of RT3, even when any of the middle row lip, the upper right lip, and the falling lip is derived, the specific effect is not performed (see FIG. 11B). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling discomfort due to being dropped to RT2.

  (8) Moreover, even when any of bananas 1 to 4 and bananas 5 to 8 is derived, the same eight medals are awarded. Also, when controlled by the item AT, bananas 1 to 4 do not reduce the life of the item, while bananas 5 to 8 reduce the life of the item. Therefore, when controlled by the item AT, the time when the bananas 5 to 8 are derived is disadvantageous to the player from the viewpoint different from the case where the medals are applied compared to when the bananas 1 to 4 are derived. Become. Further, in the case of the item AT, when any one of the bananas 1 to 4 is derived, the specific effect is executed (see FIG. 11E). Therefore, it can be suggested that bananas 1 to 4 have been derived. Moreover, when it is the item AT, even when any of the bananas 5 to 8 is derived, the specific effect is not performed (FIG. 11F). Therefore, the tension for any of the bananas 5 to 8 can be enhanced. In addition, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable due to the decrease in the life of the item. Further, during the non-item AT, even when the bananas 1 to 4 are derived or the bananas 5 to 8 are derived, the specific effect is executed (see FIG. 11G). Therefore, it can be suggested to the player that one of bananas 1 to 4 has been derived and one of bananas 5 to 8 has been derived.

  (9) Bananas 1 to 4 and bananas 5 to 8 are both minors with the payout of medals. Therefore, when bananas 1 to 4 and bananas 5 to 8 are derived, a medal according to the derived display result is awarded as a game value. Therefore, attention can be drawn to the derived display result.

  (10) In addition, when a specific effect is executed when a replay such as a fall down lip or a special lip 2 is derived, the specific effect is executed over a period corresponding to the replay. Be done. For example, auto bet sound output is performed over a period during which auto bet is made. In addition, when the specific effect is executed when the main banana and the sub banana are derived, the specific effect is a game value provided, that is, a medal according to the derived display result. It is executed over a period corresponding to For example, in the case where eight medals are awarded, the medal payout sound output and the medal awarding display are executed over a period in which the eight medals are awarded. Therefore, since the specific effect is executed over a period corresponding to the display result, the derived display result can be suggested based on the period.

  (11) Further, in RT1 and RT2 in which the winning probability of replay is lower than that of RT3, a specific effect is executed when a replay other than a fall-over lip is derived (see FIG. 11C, FIG. 18A). Therefore, it can be suggested to the player that the replay has been derived. Further, if the specific effect is executed at the time of the replay winning in the advantageous RT, since the replay is frequently won in the advantageous RT, the specific effect is also frequently executed. Then, the player may feel bothersome. In the present embodiment, during the advantageous RT, the specific effect is not executed even if the replay is won (see FIG. 11D and FIG. 18B). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling such inconvenience.

  (12) Further, in the present embodiment, when the replay is won, some kind of replay always wins regardless of the pushing order and the operation timing. Therefore, for example, even with a player who has little gaming experience, when the replay is won, it is possible to certainly make a certain replay play, so the interest of the game can be improved. In the following, it is referred to as “replay winning premise” that some replay is won when the replay is won.

  By the way, a slot machine designer (developer) designs the arrangement of symbols on reels, the type of winning combination (display result), the type of winning combination, and the like. In addition, as a display result that can be derived by the slot machine, an advantageous display result advantageous for the player (for example, a display result for generating a bonus winning) and a disadvantageous display result disadvantageous for the player (for example, an RT condition) Fall Replay))). In order to improve the fun of the slot machine game, the designer is required to derive "the configuration of the advantageous display result and the reel control for deriving the advantageous display result", and "the derivation of the disadvantageous display result and the advantageous display result. There is a premise to design prior to "reel control". In the following, such a premise is referred to as "preferential premise of favored display result".

  Here, in the slot machine complying with the replay winning premise, it is necessary to win a fall replay when the fall avoidance lip is operated in an incorrect order in the winning game. However, since there is an advantage display result priority premise, it may be difficult to design a symbol arrangement of reels and a type of winning combination that always causes a fall replay to be won.

  In the present embodiment, the symbol on the right reel of the fall replay is orange. The orange is a symbol having a possibility of being dropped because there is a place on the right reel which is not disposed within 5 frames. Thus, the reason why the orange right reel could not be placed within 5 frames is due to the existence of the advantageous display result priority premise. As described above, when the fall avoidance replay is operated in the wrong winning order in the game, depending on the operation timing of the right reel, the fall replay may not be able to be won and the replay win premise may not be observed. .

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, when the fall avoidance lip is operated in the wrong order in the winning game, the stop switch is drawn at the timing at which orange is drawn onto the payline LN2 of the right reel. In the case of operation, by deriving orange on LN2 of the right reel, it is possible to derive a fall down lip on the payline LN2. In addition, when the stop switch is operated at a timing where orange can not be drawn onto the payline LN2 of the right reel when the fall avoidance lip is operated in the wrong pushing order in the winning game, the game is performed onto the payline LN2. A banana spill is derived and a normal replay 2 is derived on the pay line LN1. Therefore, in the slot machine of this embodiment, it is possible to observe the advantageous display result priority premise while complying with the replay winning premise. In other words, in order to constitute the symbol of the fall replay, it is possible not to limit the symbol arrangement of the reels by observing the advantageous display result priority premise. Therefore, it is possible to increase the freedom of design such as the symbol arrangement of the reels and the type of the winning combination.

  In addition, the normal replay 2 can be derived on the pay line LN2 when the special outcome is derived, while the prize line is not derived when the special outcome is not derived (when the banana spill is not derived). It can be derived on a line LN1 different from LN2. Therefore, since Replay 2 can be derived to various pay lines, it is possible to execute various reel controls.

  (13) In addition, in the game in which the pushing order banana is won, when the operation of dropping the banana is executed, the banana spill may be led out onto the pay line L1. Further, in the game in which the fall avoidance lip is won, the special outcome is derived, and the banana spill is derived on the pay line LN2 different from the pay line L1 (see FIG. 9C).

  For example, as described with reference to FIG. 11A and the like, banana spills derived in the pushing order banana winning game during RT1 are executed with a reel flush as a specific effect so that the banana spills are noticeable. This can suggest transition to RT2 that is more advantageous than the RT1. On the other hand, it is possible to make it inconspicuous to fall from RT3 to RT2 by deriving the banana spill at the time of derivation of the special outcome to fall from RT3 to RT2 by a line different from the banana spill at the time of winning the winning banana. it can.

  (14) Further, as a special outcome is derived, as shown in FIG. 9C, a replay match is derived on the ineffective line LM2. Here, “replay match” means, for example, that the replay symbols, which are symbols corresponding to (represented by) symbology, are aligned on three reels. By the way, generally, a player tends to draw attention to a place where the same pattern is aligned. In the example of FIG. 9C, the replay match is derived on the ineffective line LM2. Therefore, for example, when a special outcome (a target to be dropped to RT2) is derived during RT3, the special outcome can be derived from the fact that the player's attention can be drawn to the replay match on the ineffective line LM2. It is possible to make the player (not to fall down to RT2) unnoticeable to the player.

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

[About special appearance]
(1) Also, in the transition diagram of FIG. 6, the trigger for transitioning from RT1 to RT2 is the trigger shown in FIG. 6 excluding “fall fall lip derivation and special outcome derivation” (for example, push order banana winning game The opportunity to be transitioned from RT3 to RT2 is taken as the opportunity that “banana spill derivation” is excluded from the opportunity shown in FIG. 6 (for example, “fall fall lip derivation”) A configuration may be adopted in which an opportunity is established and an opportunity established by "special outcome derivation".

  Even in the case of adopting such a configuration, the banana spill is derived on the payline LN1 in the pushing order banana winning game and is derived on the payline LN2 by deriving the special outcome in the fall avoidance lip winning game It may be done. According to such a configuration, when the banana spill is derived in the pushing order banana winning game, it is possible to make the banana spill on the pay line LN1 stand out by a reel flash or the like. Therefore, when the banana spill in the push order banana winning game in RT1 is derived, it can be suggested (emphasis) to the player to shift to RT2. On the other hand, when the special outcome in the fall avoidance lip winning game during RT3 is derived, the banana spill is derived on the payline LN2, so that the banana spill is derived, that is, the special outcome is derived. By doing this, it is possible to make the player unnoticeable of falling from RT3 to RT2.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the special play is derived, the normal replay 2 may be derived on the pay line LN2, while the special display result is not derived (when the banana spill is not derived). In the above, it has been described that they can be derived on the line LN1 different from the pay line LN2. However, the normal replay 2 is always led onto the pay line LN 2 when the special outcome is derived, and when the special display result is not derived (when the banana spill is not derived), the pay line LN 2 And so on may be arranged on a different line LN. According to such a configuration, “when the banana spill in the push order banana winning game in RT1 is derived, it is possible to indicate to the player to shift to RT2, and the banana spill is derived, that is, the special issue As the eyes are drawn, it is possible to ensure that the player can not stand out from falling from RT3 to RT2.

  (2) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when the fall down replay or the special outcome is derived, the situation (when it is shifted from RT1 to RT2) that is advantageous for the player and the disadvantage for the player It has been described that there is a situation (when transitioning from RT3 to RT2). However, when the fall replay or the special outcome is derived, there may be a situation that is advantageous for the player while there is no situation that is disadvantageous for the player. In addition, when a fall replay or a special outcome is derived, there may be no situation that is advantageous to the player, but there may be a situation that is disadvantageous to the player. In addition, when a fall fall replay or a special outcome is derived, it may be shifted from the first state to the second state in which the predetermined state and the degree of advantage are the same. Even if it is a structure like these, the same effect as this embodiment is produced.

  (3) In the present embodiment, the falling lip is illustrated as the specific display result, and the normal lip is illustrated as the predetermined display result. However, at least one of the specific display result and the predetermined display result may be a display result different from that of the replay. For example, at least one of the specific display result and the predetermined display result may be a small combination, or may be a specific lost display result. Even with such a configuration, the same effect as that of the present embodiment can be obtained.

  (4) In the present embodiment, a banana spill that does not generate a winning is illustrated as the special display result. However, a winning combination may be generated as a special display result. For example, as a special display result, for example, it may be a small role. Even with such a configuration, the same effect as that of the present embodiment can be obtained.

  (5) In the special treatment of the present embodiment, LN1 is illustrated as the predetermined line from which the predetermined display result (normal ripple) is derived, and LN2 is illustrated as the specific line from which the special display result (banana spill) is derived. However, at least one of the predetermined line and the specific line may be an invalid line. According to such a configuration, the designer's freedom of design can be further enhanced.

  (6) The falling lip and the special outcome of the present embodiment are described as being derived in the pushing order (pushing order lip) winning game. However, the fall down lip and the special outcome may be derived in a game in which a winning combination other than the winning combination is not won. Even with such a configuration, the same effect as that of the present embodiment can be obtained.

[In bonus]
In this modification, the case where the small winning combination is derived in the bonus state and the non-bonus state will be described. In the non-bonus state means a state different from the bonus. Further, during the bonus in the present modification, as in the present embodiment, the pushing order banana is won. Moreover, in this modification, as shown in FIG. 7, there exist 48 types of pushing order bananas. In this modification, the winning probability of each push order banana is all 7280/65536 in the non-bonus, and 21845/65536 in the bonus. The combined value of the winning probability of the pushing order banana in the bonus is 65535/65536, and in the bonus, the pushing order banana is almost won. Also, as described above, in this modification, the winning probability of each pushing order banana in the bonus is three times the winning probability of each pushing order banana in the non-bonus. Therefore, in the bonus, the push order banana is more frequently won than in the non-bonus. In the present modification, only the pushing order banana is won during the bonus, and the other part is not won.

  FIG. 19A is a diagram showing a case in which a pushing order banana is won as a small bonus in a non-bonus state game. For example, the non-bonus state includes a non-AT state and a state controlled by ART (AT + RT3). In the example of FIG. 19, the non-bonus state indicates the case of being in ART.

  FIG. 19A-1 is a diagram illustrating the time when the lever-on operation is performed in the game when it is controlled by ART as a non-bonus state. As shown in FIG. 19 (A-1), the navigation effect is performed because the control is performed by the ART. FIG. 19A-2 is a diagram illustrating a case where the main banana is derived by executing the third stop in this game. In this case, a derivation time sound output, a reel flash, a medal application effect, and a medal payout sound output are executed as specific effects.

  FIG. 19B is a diagram showing a case in which a pushing order banana is won as a small winning combination in the game in the bonus state. Further, FIG. 19 (B) shows a bonus state and a state where the navigation effect is also executed. For example, when being controlled by the AT, when it is controlled to the bonus state by the bonus winning and the bonus winning, the navigation effect is executed in the bonus state.

  FIG. 19 (B-1) is a diagram showing when the lever on operation is performed in the game when being controlled to the bonus state. As shown in FIG. 19 (B-1), since the bonus state is controlled, the effect of displaying the character in bonus and the character X as the bonus effect and the effect of outputting the bonus music are executed. Be done. FIG. 19 (B-2) is a diagram showing a case where the main banana is derived by executing the third stop in this game. In this case, no specific effect is performed. In addition, the effect during the bonus is continued and executed. Also, setting indication effects may be performed.

  As described above, in the non-bonus state in which the winning probability of the push banana is lower than the bonus state, the specific effect is executed when the small part such as the main banana is derived (see FIG. 19A). Therefore, it can be suggested to the player that a small part such as a main banana has been derived.

  If a specific effect is executed when a minor part such as a main banana in a bonus is won during a bonus, the pushing order banana is frequently won during the bonus, so that the specific effect is also frequently performed. Become. Then, the player may feel bothersome. Also, the bonus in-progress effect being executed is interrupted by the specific effect. In the present embodiment, during the bonus, the specific effect is not executed even if the small part such as the main banana wins (see FIG. 19B). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling such inconvenience. In addition, it is possible to prevent the bonus internal effect from being disturbed by the specific effect. For example, although a bonus song is output as a bonus effect, it is possible to prevent the bonus song from being hindered by, for example, a medal payout sound as a specific effect.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, the navigation effect can be performed in any of the non-bonus state and the bonus state. Further, during the non-bonus (for example, during the ART), when the small winning combination is won, the medal provision display is executed (see FIG. 19 (A-2)). Further, during the bonus, an effect in which the character X is displayed is executed as an effect during the bonus. In the case where the medal awarding display is executed at the time of the small winning combination during the bonus, since the small winning combination is frequently won during the bonus, the medal awarding display is also frequently executed. Then, the visual recognition of the displayed character X is hindered. In the present embodiment, during the bonus, the medal application display is not executed even if the small winning combination is won (see FIG. 19 (B-2)). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the visual recognition of the displayed character X from being hindered.

  Further, as a further modified example, a winning combination of a small winning combination may be provided with a pushing order banana and a common banana. The common banana is a part from which the banana assortment is derived regardless of the pressing order of the stop switch. The banana set is "any one of bananas a to c-any one of bananas a to c-any one of bananas a to c". Also, the probability of winning a common banana without bonus is 50/65536, which is an extremely low probability. On the other hand, the winning probability of the common banana in the bonus is 65536/65536, and it is always elected. The winning probability of the common banana in the bonus may be an extremely high probability, and may be, for example, 65000/65536. Also, it is assumed that the push order banana is won in the non-bonus, but not in the bonus. Therefore, it is assumed that the navigation effect is not executed during the bonus.

  In the case of such a configuration, when a common banana (even bananas) wins during non-bonus, a specific effect is executed. As a result, it is possible to celebrate the winning of the common banana won with very low probability. On the other hand, when the common banana is won during the bonus, the specific effect is not executed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the specific effect from being performed frequently and the bonus in-progress effect being performed being blocked by the specific effect.

[At RT1 and RT3]
Moreover, in RT3, when the replay was derived | led-out, it demonstrated that specific presentation was not performed. However, it may be configured as follows. For example, when a transition display result (for example, a secondary banana, a falling lip, a banana spill, and a special outcome shown in FIG. 6) that is advantageous to the player is derived in RT1, a specific effect is executed. Also, when a transition display result that is disadvantageous for the player is derived in RT3, the specific effect is not executed. Also, when a display result (such as a middle step lip and a right upward lip) in which the degree of advantage for the player does not change is derived, a specific effect is executed regardless of RT1 and RT3. The display result in which the degree of advantage does not change means, for example, that the controlled RT state does not shift.

  According to such a configuration, regardless of which one of RT1 and RT3 is selected, the specific effect is executed when the display result in which the degree of advantage does not change is derived. Therefore, it can indicate that the display result has been derived. Further, when the transition display result is derived at RT1, a specific effect is executed. This can indicate that the transition to RT2 is made. On the other hand, when the display result (transition display result) that is more disadvantageous than the display result is derived at RT3, the specific effect is not performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling discomfort due to the specific display result that is disadvantageous for the player being derived.

[About specific effects]
(1) In the above-mentioned embodiment, the criteria of whether to perform the specific effect include the first to third criteria. The first criterion is that the specific effect is not executed when the specific display result which is disadvantageous for the player is derived, and the specific effect is executed when the specific display result which is advantageous for the player is derived. . By providing such a first reference, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling "discomfort with which the specific effect is executed despite the fact that the specific display result which is disadvantageous for the player is derived". For example, as shown in FIGS. 11A and 11B, when a fall lip is derived at a disadvantage RT, a specific effect is executed by promoting the disadvantage RT to a normal RT, while when a fall lip is derived at an advantageous RT Since the disadvantage RT is promoted to a normal RT, no specific effect is executed. The control of this specific effect is based on the first standard. As described above, control based on the specific effect may be another control as long as it is based on the first reference. For example, in a slot machine that can be controlled to an AT-specialized zone (a state (period) advantageous to a player) that executes AT lottery with a predetermined probability for each predetermined game (including one game), the AT specialization zone is controlled. When the specific display result is derived, the AT specialization zone ends, and when the specific display result is derived in a zone different from the AT specialization zone (non-AT specialization zone), the AT specialization zone May be controlled. That is, when the specific display result is derived while being controlled to the non-AT specialization zone, it is controlled to the AT specialization zone (which is disadvantageous for the player) and is controlled to the AT specialization zone. Is derived, it is controlled to the non-AT specialization zone (which is advantageous for the player). When such a configuration is adopted, if the specific display result is derived while being controlled to the non-AT specialization zone, the specific effect is executed, and the specific effect is specified when being controlled to the AT specialization zone When the display result is derived, the specific effect may not be performed.

  Further, the first standard may be as follows. For example, the bonus includes a first bonus and a second bonus. The first bonus is a bonus in which a banana is won with a high probability, and the second bonus is a bonus in which a cherry is won with a high probability. Here, cherries are roles that AT lottery is executed by winning, while bananas are roles that AT lottery is not executed by winning. Then, the first bonus is more disadvantageous than the second bonus, and the banana is more disadvantageous than the cherry. When such a configuration is adopted, the specific effect may be performed during the second bonus without performing the specific effect during the first bonus. According to such a configuration, since the specific effect is executed when the cherry advantageous to the player is won during the second bonus, it is possible to congratulate the player that the cherry has won. On the other hand, since the specific effect is not executed when the banana which is not advantageous to the player during the first bonus wins, “the specific effect is executed despite the fact that the specific display result which is disadvantageous to the player is derived. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling "discomfort".

  Further, the second criterion is that when the winning combination resulting from the execution of the specific effect is in a state of being frequently elected, the specific effect is not performed and the corresponding selected event is in a state of not being frequently elected. Execute the specific effect. By providing such a second reference, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling "inconvenient due to the specific effect being executed at a high frequency".

  For example, as shown in FIG. 11C and FIG. 11D, when the replay is derived at the disadvantageous RT and the normal RT where the probability of winning the replay is low, the specific effect is executed, but when the replay is derived at the advantageous RT where the probability of winning the replay is high. , Specific effects are not performed. The control of this specific effect is based on the second standard. Thus, as long as it is based on a 2nd reference | standard, it is good also considering control with respect to specific presentation as another control.

  The third criterion is that the special effect is not performed when the special effect desired to be made to be recognized by the player is being executed, and the special effect is not being performed, the special effect is not performed. Execute a specific rendition. By providing such a third standard, it is possible to prevent the special effect from being hindered by the specific effect. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, when a small combination is derived during a bonus in which a bonus generation is performed, a specific combination is not performed, but a small combination is not generated during the bonus. Sometimes, a specific effect is performed. The control of this specific effect is based on the third standard. Thus, as long as it is based on a 3rd reference | standard, it is good also considering control with respect to specific presentation as another control. For example, in the premier period in which a premium effect with a sense of premium is performed, the specific effect is not executed even if the small part is derived, but when the small role is derived in a period different from the premier period, the specific effect May be performed.

  (2) The specific effect of the present embodiment has been described as including the derivation sound output and the reel flash. However, the specific effect may be another effect. For example, the specific effect may be an effect of displaying a specific image on the liquid crystal display 51, or an effect of changing a background image. For example, the specific image may be a character image according to the derived display result. For example, when a banana is derived, a yellow character reminiscent of the banana may be displayed. Further, when the replay is derived, a blue character reminiscent of the replay may be displayed. As described above, the specific effect may be an effect that does not indicate transition of the RT state. In addition, the specific effect may be an effect that suggests shifting the RT state. For example, one or more specific effects are associated with each RT state, and when the RT state shifts, a predetermined image (for example, a background image) may be displayed or changed as the specific effect.

  (3) Further, for example, with regard to the specific display result including the transition display result such as falling fall, it has been described that the specific effect is executed when it is derived in RT1 and the specific effect is not executed when it is derived in RT3. . However, the specific display result may be a display result in which the specific effect is not performed regardless of the controlled state (RT state). According to such a configuration, it is possible to reduce the processing load because the control of not executing the specific effect can be made common regardless of the controlled state.

  (4) Further, in the present embodiment, the middle row lip and the upper right lip are illustrated as the predetermined display result, and the falling lip is illustrated as the specific display result. Moreover, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the specific effect corresponding to the predetermined display result and the specific effect corresponding to the specific display result are the same. Thereby, the specific effect to be executed can be made common between the time when the predetermined display result is derived and the time when the specific display result is derived. As a modification, the specific effect corresponding to the predetermined display result may be different from the specific effect corresponding to the specific display result. According to such a configuration, it is possible to easily make the player recognize whether the predetermined display result is derived or the specific display result is derived by the specific effect.

  (5) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the winning probability of the push bananas from which the secondary banana and banana spill can be derived as the transition display result is the same in any RT. As a modification, the winning probability of each of the left fall avoidance lip to the right fall avoidance lip may be the same in any of the RTs, for which the fall lip as the transition display result can be derived.

  (6) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the specific effect is always performed in the specific effect execution situation (for example, the situations shown in FIG. 11A, FIG. 11C, FIG. 11E and FIG. 11G). Further, in the specific effect non-execution situation (for example, the states shown in FIG. 11B, FIG. 11D and FIG. 11F), it has been described that the specific effect is not necessarily executed. However, in at least one of the specific effect execution situations, a specific effect execution lottery for determining whether or not to execute the specific effect is executed, and when the execution of the specific effect is determined by the specific effect execution lottery, A specific effect may be performed. In addition, in at least one of the specified effect non-execution situation, when the specified effect execution lottery which decides whether or not to execute the specified effect is executed and the execution of the specified effect is determined by the specified effect execution lottery, The specific effect may be performed. In addition, in at least one of the specific effect execution situation, execute the specific effect execution lottery (hereinafter referred to as "first specific effect execution lottery") to determine whether or not to execute the specific effect, and the specific effect non-execution In the case of a configuration in which a specific effect execution lottery (hereinafter referred to as “second specific effect execution lottery”) is performed to determine whether or not to execute a specific effect in at least one of the situations, the first specific effect execution The first probability that the execution of the specific effect is determined in the lottery may be higher than the second probability that the execution of the specific effect is determined in the second specific effect execution lottery.

[About specific display result]
The advantageous RT is described as having a higher probability of playing replay than the disadvantageous RT and the normal RT, and the replay is a specific display result that is advantageous for the player from giving the replay. However, the specific display result may be a display result disadvantageous to the player, and may be a display result in which the degree of advantage does not change. The specific display result which is disadvantageous for the player may be, for example, a fall down lip which makes the controlled state disadvantageous. In such a configuration, the specific effect is not performed in a state where the disadvantageous specific display result is frequently won. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling discomfort due to the player being disadvantaged. At the same time, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyance due to frequent control of specific effects. Further, the display result in which the degree of advantage does not change is a loss display result in which no winning is generated. In the state where such a loss display result is frequently won, the specific effect is not executed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from feeling annoyance caused by the specific effect being frequently controlled.

[About setting indication effects]
The setting suggestion effect is illustrated as an alternative effect to be executed instead of the specific effect not being executed. The degree of advantage suggested by the setting suggestion effect is the current setting value. The alternative effect may be an effect that suggests other degrees of advantage. For example, the other advantage may be either low confidence or high confidence. In other words, the alternative effect may be a state indication effect that indicates which of the low certainty state and the high certainty state. Here, the high certainty state is a state in which the probability that a benefit (for example, an AT game) is given is higher than that in the low certainty state. Therefore, it is more advantageous to the player than the low certainty state than the high certainty state. In addition, as a state suggestion effect, for example, in the case of suggesting a high certainty state, an image (for example, a serif of a character) of a specific color (for example, purple) is displayed, suggesting a low certainty state In this case, an image of a predetermined color (for example, white color) (for example, a serif of a character) may be displayed.

[About Navi production]
(1) In the present embodiment, the navi effect has been described as an effect of notifying the order of pushing. However, as long as the navigation effect is information that enables identification of the result of the internal lottery, any information may be notified. For example, a battle effect in which a yellow character (character reminiscent of a banana) and a blue character (character reminiscent of a replay) perform a battle effect, and a banana is won, a battle effect in which the yellow character wins is To be executed. On the other hand, when the replay is won, a battle effect in which the blue character wins is executed.

  Further, characters corresponding to the result of the internal lottery may be displayed instead of the battle effect. For example, when a replay is won, a blue character may be displayed.

  (2) In addition, as an operation mode notified by the navigation effect, the pressing order is illustrated. However, the operation mode may include at least one of the pushing order and the operation timing to the stop switch.

[On a variation of slot machine]
Although the slot machine which pays out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize has been described as the above embodiment, the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid out to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize. Alternatively, an enclosed type slot machine may be adopted which adds the game points (scores) without. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the base is common and only the base or the base and the drum are called game machines. In addition, it is a slot machine provided with a game area capable of playing a game ball and playing a game, and setting of the number of bets according to the game ball passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. May be

[About benefits]
In the above-described example, the benefits are exemplified by the values that directly affect the payout rates of medals and pachinko balls, such as BB winning, AT winning, and the number of AT games that can be controlled by AT. However, the benefit may be a value that improves the degree of advantage to the player, for example, a value that does not directly affect the payout rate of medals. Specifically, when the high probability state in which the AT wins at a higher probability than in the normal time is provided in the AT lottery, execution of the probability suggestion effect for suggesting whether or not the current state is the high probability state The execution of the premiere effect (such as the appearance of a special character, the execution of a special bonus during the next generated bonus, the execution of a special bonus, etc.) with the voice on the liquid crystal display 51, the execution of the setting value suggestive effect for A point number that can be exchanged for the service defined in the gaming arcade in which the slot machine 1 is installed by collecting a fixed number, liquid crystal display of a two-dimensional code capable of downloading privilege images and privilege information at a predetermined website The display unit 51 may display the information.

  In addition, although the AT game number has been illustrated as an example of the benefit, the benefit related to the AT is not limited to this, and for example, the right (Navistock) that enables the AT to control a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) Good. Also, when the navigation effect executable number of times capable of executing the navigation effect is determined and the AT is controlled until the navigation effect is executed by the determined number of the navigation effect executable number of times, the navigation effect executable number of times is also considered as a benefit Good. Further, for example, in the case where the upper limit awarding amount is determined and the AT is controlled until the granted gaming value (the number of medals paid out) reaches the decided upper limit awarding amount, the upper limit awarding amount may be a privilege. Also, when a predetermined AT start condition is satisfied, the control is performed by the AT until a predetermined AT end condition is satisfied, and the continuation lottery is performed to determine whether the AT is to be continued when the AT end condition is satisfied. The continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery may be used as a benefit.

[About advantageous conditions]
In the above-described example, as the advantageous state, the slot machine has exemplified the big bonus (BB) or AT in which the probability of winning a small winning combination is higher than that in the predetermined state, but in the advantageous state for the player The present invention is not limited to this, and an example of a slot machine will be described below.

  The advantageous state is, for example, regular bonus (RB) or replay time (RT) in which the probability of winning a predetermined winning combination is high, concentration state of small combination, or retractable range of at least one reel is more than usual. Challenge time (CT) in which the occurrence of all small winning combination is permitted in each game as it becomes narrower, the operation procedure for winning the small winning combination instead of changing the winning probability of the winning combination etc. For example, it may be a pseudo bonus to be notified over a period (for example, until 50 games are consumed). In addition, the probability of being controlled to these advantageous states may be a high probability, and the probability of being controlled to a freeze state is a high probability, the number of games such as the number of AT games is a high probability An advantageous state of an aspect different from the above embodiment may be set, such as a state in which the game is added or a state in which the number of AT-added games is easily increased. In addition, the player has an advantage indirectly for the player, such as a condition for obtaining benefits on the communication network, or a condition in which the probability of fulfilling conditions for executing effects with a sense of premium (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.) is high. It may be a state in which the special benefits or the interest of the game is improved. Further, the permission determining means for determining whether or not to shift to the advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

  In addition, the advantageous state is, for example, “probability of being awarded”, and “when it is determined that a privilege is to be awarded, in a privilege giving lottery that determines whether or not to give a privilege. At least one of “value of benefit (or expected value of amount of benefit)” may be higher than a normal state (a state different from the advantageous state). Further, the advantageous state may be that the number of execution triggers of the privilege giving lottery is larger than that in the normal state. Further, the advantageous state may be a state in which the number of necessary digest games that need to be digested for giving a benefit is smaller than that in the normal state.

  For example, when the bonus is the number of AT games, the advantageous state is “the AT winning probability in the AT lottery” and “the AT awarded when the AT in the AT lottery is won” than the normal state. At least one of “value of the number of games” may be higher than normal. Further, the advantageous state may be that the number of execution triggers of the AT lottery is larger than that in the normal state. For example, when the execution opportunity of the AT lottery in the normal state is the first winning combination and the second winning combination, the execution opportunity of the AT lottery in the advantageous state is the first winning combination and the second winning combination. In addition to, the third part may be elected.

[About production and notification]
In the example described above, an example in which presentation and notification are performed using the liquid crystal display 51 has been described. For example, the speakers 53 and 54, a back lamp disposed on the back side (inner side) of the reel (reel LED 55 of the above embodiment ), A transmissive liquid crystal display disposed on the front side of the reel (a liquid crystal display configured to allow viewing of the reel), a lamp or LED attached to the front door 1b, etc., vibration of the stop switch, and around the stop switch The effect may be performed by means different from the above embodiment, such as air blowing from the air or change in temperature of the stop switch.

[About AT]
Although the example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described in the example of the slot machine, the control related to the AT executed by the main control unit 41 includes the execution of AT lottery. The AT lottery may include determination of winning or not winning the AT lottery, determination of whether to stock the number of AT games, determination of the number of AT games, an additional lottery of the number of AT games, and the like. Moreover, control of the high probability state of AT lottery is mentioned as control concerning AT. In the control of the high probability state of the AT lottery, the control that the winning probability of the AT lottery becomes the high probability, the control to shorten the period until the AT is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the additional lottery and the game It includes control to give priority to the number. Further, as the control relating to the AT, there is a control of the AT when the game of the specified number of games is digested. When the game of the specified number of games is digested, the time of reaching the ceiling game number includes the time of reaching the game number determined by lottery. Moreover, control which sets a precursor period as control concerning AT is mentioned. The control for setting the precursor period includes control to execute, for example, effects of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of the AT. Moreover, control which gives a penalty is mentioned as control which concerns on AT. The control for giving a penalty includes the determination of the content of the penalty and the determination or setting of the penalty period. Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may perform lighting control of a lamp or an LED indicating that the AT is in progress.

  Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may perform lighting control of a lamp or an LED for executing a navigation effect. Furthermore, the sub control unit 91 may execute navigation effects in conjunction with the main control unit 41 performing navigation effects. Furthermore, when improving the lottery probability, for example, when controlling to a high probability state of AT lottery, the main control unit 41 notifies that by lighting control of a lamp or an LED (for example, game assistance indicator 12 etc.) You may do so. More specifically, the main control unit 41 may notify that control is made to the high probability state of the AT lottery by executing the navigation effect a predetermined number of times by the game assistance indicator 12. Alternatively, the main control unit 41 may notify the sub control unit 91 that the control should be performed in the high probability state of the AT lottery by executing the navigation effect a predetermined number of times.

  When the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT, it is preferable to execute the processing of the main control unit 41 by the control unit subordinate to the main control unit 41 and subordinate to the main control unit 41. . For example, a control unit provided on a board other than the game control board may execute stop control of the reels, and the main control unit 41 may transfer an operation signal of the stop switch to the control section. As described above, by causing the control unit on the lower side to perform control of the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent the capacity shortage of the ROM 41b and the RAM 41c when performing control related to AT and the processing capacity shortage of the main CPU 41a.

  Further, in the embodiment described above, the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT described above, but the sub control unit 91 may execute it. The sub control unit 91 performs AT lottery processing and additional lottery processing based on, for example, an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes processing for controlling the AT or navigation effect according to the result. Processing may be performed.

[About the setting change status and the setting confirmation status]
When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the setting value read from the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the setting value display 24 as a display value, and setting is performed by operating the reset / setting switch 38 It is also possible to shift to a setting change state where the value change operation is possible. The setting change state may be shifted to the setting change state on the condition of “power on” + “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection”. This makes it possible to prevent an unauthorized setting change in a state where the front door is not opened. In addition, once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / close state of the front door until the end condition (the setting key switch is turned off after setting value determination) for ending the setting change state is satisfied. You may do it. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not ended, so it is possible to prevent the trouble of causing transition to the setting change state again.

  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. In such a situation, when the setting key switch 37 is turned on, the setting value read out from the RAM of the main control unit 41 is displayed on the setting value display 24 so that the setting confirmation can be made. Transition. Further, with regard to the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state may be transitioned under the condition of “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection”. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an incorrect setting confirmation in a state where the front door is not opened. In addition, once the setting confirmation state is entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open / close state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch OFF operation) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. It is also good. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not ended, so it is possible to prevent the trouble of causing transition to the setting confirmation state again.

  In the embodiment described above, a plurality of reels capable of fluctuating display of a plurality of kinds of symbols that can be identified respectively are displayed, and after fluctuating display of the reels, display results are derived by stopping fluctuating display of the reels, and a plurality of The slot machine which can generate a prize according to the combination of the display result of the reel has been described. That is, a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying plural types of identification information that can be identified respectively are provided, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display of the variable display unit is stopped by stopping the variable display Also, a slot machine capable of winning a prize according to the combination of display results of a plurality of variable display portions has been described. However, a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified respectively is provided, and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit If the slot machine is capable of generating a prize according to the display result, the slot machine is not limited to one provided with three reels, but one equipped with only one reel, and a slot machine provided with a plurality of reels other than three, It is also good.

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

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display , 56 effect switches, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

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;
A derivation control means for performing control to derive a display result combination;
And state transition means capable of state transition;
The display result combinations that can be derived by the derivation control means are:
A specific display result combination in which identification information of any one of a plurality of lines across the plurality of variable display portions is a specific combination;
A special display result combination in which identification information of a predetermined line among the plurality of lines is a predetermined combination, and identification information of a specific line different from the predetermined line is a special combination;
A predetermined display result combination in which identification information of any one of the plurality of lines is the predetermined combination, and identification information of any of the plurality of lines is not the special combination ;
And a special display result combination in which identification information of any one of the plurality of lines is the special combination ,
The derivation control means
The specific display result combination or the special display result combination can be derived when the determination result of the predetermination means is a first determination result,
When the determination result of the predetermination means is a second determination result, the special display result combination can be derived,
The state transition means is
Transition to a specific state when the specific display result combination is derived,
Transition to the specific state when the special display result combination is derived,
Transition to the specific state when the special display result combination is derived,
A slot machine which does not shift to the specific state when the predetermined display result combination is derived.

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