JP6577256B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable. After the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a winning according to the display result.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery, and a predetermined bet number is set. When the start operation is performed, the reels start to rotate, and when the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of each reel, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter symbols on the winning line) A winning combination is generated by deriving a combination (also called a combination).

  As types of roles, there are types such as a small role, a special role, and a replay role. Here, when the symbol combination constituting the small combination is derived on the winning line, the number of medals determined for each type of small combination is paid out. When the symbol combination constituting the special combination is derived on the winning line, it is possible to shift to a special game state advantageous to the player such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. When the symbol combination constituting the re-gamer is derived on the winning line, the next game can be played without consuming new medals for setting the bet amount.

  In such a slot machine, it is determined whether or not to control to an AT (Assist Time) that notifies an advantageous operation procedure for the player when the operation procedure of the stop switch is won in a predetermined role. There has been a slot machine that executes a transition lottery and displays an information image that suggests that the winning probability in the transition lottery is distinguishable depending on the display mode on the display device before the transition lottery is performed. Further, in this slot machine, a change effect that changes the display mode of the displayed information image to a display mode that suggests that the winning probability in the transfer lottery is higher (for example, Patent Documents). 1).

JP 2014-23601 A

  According to the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to increase the player's advantage such as increasing the winning probability in the transition lottery by changing the display mode of the information image displayed by the change effect. It can make a player expect. However, since no consideration is given to the opportunity for executing the change effect, it is difficult for the player to pay attention to the execution opportunity for the change effect, and the interest of the game cannot be sufficiently improved.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its purpose is to provide a slot machine that can improve the interest of a game by attracting attention to the execution opportunity of a change effect that increases the player's advantage. It is to be.

(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means for determining display results that are allowed to be derived;
Derivation operation means operated to derive a display result;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving the display result;
Before the predetermined game, suggestion means for suggesting the player's advantage in the predetermined game in a distinguishable manner according to the display mode;
Change effect execution means for executing a change effect for changing the display mode in which the predetermined advantage is suggested by the suggestion unit to a display mode that suggests an advantage higher than the predetermined advantage,
The determination result of the pre-determining means includes a first specific determination result and a second specific determination result having a higher player advantage than the first specific determination result,
The derivation control means displays a special display result that is not derived when the determination result of the prior determination means is the first specific determination result when the determination result of the prior determination means is the second specific determination result. It is possible to derive according to the operation of the derivation operation means,
In the change effect, a first change effect that changes the first display mode in which a predetermined advantage is suggested by the suggestion means to a second display mode in which the player has a higher advantage than the first display mode. And a second change effect for changing the first display mode to a third display mode having a higher player's advantage than the first display mode and the second display mode.
The change effect execution means includes:
Before the predetermined game, the change effect can be executed even if the determination result of the prior determination means is either the first specific determination result or the second specific determination result,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the second specific determination result, the second change effect is executed with a higher probability than when the determination result of the prior determination means is the first specific determination result. Is possible.
The slot machine may be configured as follows.
A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a winning result can be generated according to the display result after the variable display portion is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion.
A pre-determining means (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining a display result that permits derivation;
Prior to a predetermined game (for example, as shown in FIGS. 30D and 30H, a game in which the hold display is invalidated to notify the result of the AT lottery), the player's advantage in the predetermined game is displayed. Suggesting means (for example, a process of displaying a hold display by the sub-control unit 91 as shown in FIG. 30),
The change which performs the change production which changes the display mode (for example, green) in which the predetermined advantage was suggested by the suggestion means to the display mode (for example, red) which suggests the higher advantage than the predetermined advantage Production execution means (for example, as shown in FIG. 32, a process of executing a change production by the sub-control unit 91),
The change effect execution means can execute the change effect when the derivation of the specific display result is allowed by the prior determination means before the predetermined game (for example, as shown in Sc3 of FIG. 25). On the condition that the cherry or watermelon is won, the sub control unit 91 sets the change effect flag as shown in Sc9 and Sc10 in FIG. 25).

  According to such a configuration, when the derivation of the specific display result is permitted, a change effect that changes the display mode to a display mode that suggests a higher degree of advantage may be executed. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by attracting attention that the derivation of the specific display result that is the trigger for the execution of the changing effect that increases the degree is allowed.

  “The change effect can be executed when the derivation of the specific display result is allowed by the pre-determining means” means that the change effect is executed only when a condition permitting the derivation of the specific display result is satisfied. Or a change effect may be executed when a condition other than a condition allowing the derivation of the specific display result is satisfied in addition to the condition allowing the derivation of the specific display result. Good.

(2) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a winning result can be generated according to the display result after the variable display portion is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion.
Delay control means for executing delay control for delaying the progress of the game (for example, processing for executing freeze lottery by the main control unit 41);
Suggestion means (for example, a process of displaying a hold display by the sub-control unit 91 as shown in FIG. 30) suggesting the player's advantage in the predetermined game in a display manner in a distinguishable manner before the predetermined game;
The change which performs the change production which changes the display mode (for example, green) in which the predetermined advantage was suggested by the suggestion means to the display mode (for example, red) which suggests the higher advantage than the predetermined advantage Production execution means (for example, as shown in FIG. 32, a process of executing a change production by the sub-control unit 91),
The change effect execution means can execute the change effect when the delay control is executed before the predetermined game (for example, on condition that a freeze is won as shown in Sc4 in FIG. 25). As shown in Sc9 and Sc10 in FIG. 25, the sub control unit 91 sets a change effect flag).

  According to such a configuration, when delay control that delays the progress of the game is executed, a change effect that changes the display mode to a display mode that suggests a higher advantage may be executed. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by attracting attention to the fact that the delay control is executed as an opportunity to execute the change effect that increases the player's advantage.

  “The change effect can be executed when the delay control is executed” means that the change effect is executed only when a condition for executing the delay control is satisfied. The change effect may be executed when a condition other than the condition for executing the delay control is satisfied in addition to the condition for executing the control.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) above,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means (for example, reel control by the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving a display result according to a determination result by the prior determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means,
The derivation control means, when derivation of the specific display result is allowed by the pre-decision means (for example, winning a cherry or watermelon), when the derivation operation means is operated in a specific operation procedure (for example, cherry When the stop switch is operated at the timing of drawing the winning symbol of watermelon or watermelon on the winning line), a control for deriving the specific display result is performed (for example, a reel for drawing the winning symbol of cherry or watermelon on the winning line) On the other hand, when the derivation operation means is operated in an operation procedure other than the specific operation procedure, control for deriving a display result other than the specific display result is performed (for example, other than a winning symbol of cherry or watermelon) Reel control that draws the design on the winning line).

  According to such a configuration, the change effect is executed when the derivation of the specific display result that cannot be derived unless the derivation operation means is operated by the specific operation procedure is permitted. For this reason, the player must operate the derivation operation means well while paying attention to the execution opportunity of the change effect, and the player can intervene more about the operation of the derivation operation means. Can be improved.

  The “specific operation procedure” may be an operation timing of the derivation operation means for stopping the variable display of the variable display unit at a specific timing, or a plurality of for stopping the variable display of the plurality of variable display units. The pushing order of the derivation operation means may be used.

(4) In the slot machine of (1) or (3) above,
In the specific display result, the first specific display result (for example, watermelon or weak cherry) and the player's advantage (for example, the advantage in the AT lottery shown in FIG. 22) are higher than the first specific display result. Second specific display result (for example, strong cherry),
The change effect execution means has a higher probability when the derivation of the second specific display result is permitted than when the derivation of the first specific display result is permitted by the prior determination means. An effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 26, a change effect is executed with a higher probability when a strong cherry is won than a watermelon or a weak cherry).

  According to such a configuration, the change effect is executed with a higher probability when the derivation of the second specific display result is allowed than when the derivation of the first specific display result is allowed. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by attracting attention to the types of display results allowed.

(5) In the slot machine of any of (1), (3), and (4) above,
In the specific display result, the first specific display result (for example, watermelon or weak cherry) and the player's advantage (for example, the advantage in the AT lottery shown in FIG. 22) are higher than the first specific display result. Second specific display result (for example, strong cherry),
In the change effect, a first change effect (a first display effect in which a predetermined advantage is suggested by the suggesting means is changed to a second display manner in which the player's advantage is higher than the first display property). For example, the first display mode is changed to a third display mode in which the player's advantage is higher than that of the first display mode and the second display mode (for example, 2 steps change). Stage change), and
The change effect execution means has a higher probability when the derivation of the second specific display result is permitted than when the derivation of the first specific display result is permitted by the prior determination means. A two-change effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 26, a two-stage change is determined with a higher probability when a strong cherry is won than a watermelon or a weak cherry).

  According to such a configuration, the first display mode is changed to the third display mode with higher probability when the second specific display result is allowed to be derived than when the first specific display result is allowed to be derived. Since the second change effect to be changed is executed, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by attracting attention to the types of display results permitted to be derived.

(6) In the slot machine of (2) above,
The delay control includes a first delay control (for example, short freeze) that delays the progress of the game over a predetermined period and a second delay control (for example, a short freeze) that delays the progress of the game over a period longer than the predetermined period. For example, Long Freeze)
The change effect execution means can execute the change effect regardless of whether the first delay control or the second delay control is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 26, short freeze and long freeze). A change effect may be executed when any of them is executed).

  According to such a configuration, a change effect may be executed when any of the first delay control and the second delay control is executed. Therefore, attention is paid to the fact that the delay control is executed. Interest can be improved.

(7) In the slot machine of (2) or (6) above,
The delay control includes a first delay control (for example, short freeze) that delays the progress of the game over a predetermined period and a second delay control (for example, a short freeze) that delays the progress of the game over a period longer than the predetermined period. For example, Long Freeze)
The change effect execution means executes the change effect with a higher probability when the second delay control is executed than when the first delay control is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 26). In addition, it is more likely that a long freeze is executed than a short freeze.

  According to such a configuration, the change effect is executed with a higher probability when the second delay control is executed than when the first delay control is executed. Attract attention and improve the fun of the game.

(8) In the slot machine of any of (2), (6), and (7) above,
The delay control includes a first delay control (for example, short freeze) that delays the progress of the game over a predetermined period and a second delay control (for example, a short freeze) that delays the progress of the game over a period longer than the predetermined period. For example, Long Freeze)
In the change effect, a first change effect (a first display effect in which a predetermined advantage is suggested by the suggesting means is changed to a second display manner in which the player's advantage is higher than the first display property). For example, the first display mode is changed to a third display mode in which the player's advantage is higher than that of the first display mode and the second display mode (for example, 2 steps change). Stage change), and
The change effect execution means executes the second change effect with a higher probability when the second delay control is executed than when the first delay control is executed (for example, in FIG. 26). As shown, it is determined to be a two-step change with a higher probability that a long freeze is executed than a short freeze).

  According to such a configuration, the second change effect that changes from the first display mode to the third display mode at a higher probability when the second delay control is executed than when the first delay control is executed. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved by paying attention to the type of delay control to be executed.

(9) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (8) above,
It further includes continuous effect execution means (for example, a process of executing a battle effect by the sub-control unit 91) for executing a continuous effect (for example, a battle effect) in which effects are performed over a plurality of games from the predetermined game,
The change effect execution means can execute the change effect even during execution of the continuous effect (for example, as shown in FIG. 31 (f), the change effect is executed even during the battle effect).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by attracting attention that the change effect is executed even during the execution of the continuous effect.

(10) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (9) above,
The suggestion means includes display body display means for displaying one or a plurality of display bodies in any of a plurality of display modes (for example, a portion for executing the process of Sb8 in FIG. 24),
Privilege grant determining means (for example, the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to grant a privilege (for example, AT) advantageous to the player;
A predetermined effect execution means (for example, a part for executing the process of Sp7 in FIG. 23) for executing a predetermined effect for notifying the player of the possibility of being given the privilege for each game;
In a game associated with the display body, possibility notification means (for example, for notifying the player of the possibility that the privilege is given by invalidating at least one of the display bodies corresponding to the game) And a part for executing the processing of Sp7 in FIG.
The predetermined effect executing means executes the predetermined effect in a mode according to the display mode of the disabled display body and the determination result of the prior determination unit in the game in the game in which the display body is disabled. (For example, the part for executing the processing of Sh3 in FIG. 27).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the game result and improve the interest of the game.

(11) In the slot machine of (10) above,
The display body display means displays the display body when a specific condition is satisfied, and displays the display body after an indefinite period after the specific condition is satisfied (for example, Sb2 in FIG. 24). And a part for executing the process of Sb6).

  According to such a configuration, it becomes possible to maintain the player's expectation and improve the interest of the game.

(12) In the slot machine of (10) or (11) above,
The predetermined effect executing means executes the predetermined effect in a mode corresponding to the display mode of the display body.

  According to such a configuration, an unexpectedness can be imparted to the player and the interest of the game can be improved.

(13) In the slot machine of any one of (10) to (12) above,
The display body display means displays the display body when a specific condition is satisfied, and performs display of the number of the display bodies corresponding to the type of the specific condition that is satisfied by selecting each display mode. (For example, the part which performs the process of Sb5 and Sb7 of FIG. 24).

  According to such a configuration, it becomes possible to maintain the player's expectation and improve the interest of the game.

(14) In the slot machine of any one of (10) to (13) above,
The possibility notification means notifies the possibility that the privilege is given according to the display mode of the display body,
The predetermined effect executing means executes the predetermined effect in a mode according to a possibility that the privilege is given,
When the display form of the display body by the possibility notifying means is a specific aspect, the predetermined effect executing means executes the predetermined effect in an aspect in which the possibility that the privilege is given is lower than at least one other aspect. (For example, in FIG. 28, when the hold display color is red, the effect A is not selected).

  According to such a configuration, it becomes possible to maintain the player's expectation and improve the interest of the game.

(15) In the slot machine of any of (1) to (14) above,
Storage means for storing the program (for example, ROM 41b);
A microcomputer (e.g., CPU 41a) that executes processing according to the program stored in the storage unit;
The program includes an interrupt program (for example, an interrupt program stored in the ROM 41b or the RAM 41c) that is executed in response to the occurrence of an interrupt,
The microcomputer is
Interrupt permitting means (for example, the portion shown in FIG. 19 and FIG. 20) for executing a process for permitting an interrupt after executing a process for performing settings relating to the interrupt;
Interrupt processing execution means (for example, processing by an interrupt by the CPU 41a) for executing processing according to the interrupt program based on the interrupt when the interrupt is permitted;
Address storage means (for example, storage area of the RAM 41c) having a storage area capable of storing the address of the interrupt program in the storage means;
Determination means (for example, a portion shown in FIG. 21) for determining whether the address stored in the storage area of the address storage means is within a predetermined range when the microcomputer is activated;
Activation limiting means (for example, a portion shown in FIG. 21) for restricting activation of the microcomputer when the determination means determines that the address of the interrupt program is not within a predetermined range.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an unintended interrupt process from being executed in advance.

(16) In the slot machine of any one of (1) to (14) above,
It further comprises control means (for example, main control unit 41) for performing control,
The control means includes
Setting means (for example, start-up process) for setting the control means;
Processing means (for example, CPU 41a) that executes processing based on a control program (for example, user program) after setting by the setting means;
Interrupt generation means (for example, IMF = 1) for generating an interrupt in response to the establishment of the interrupt condition;
Interrupt processing execution means for executing interrupt processing based on the interrupt (for example, processing by interrupt by the CPU 41a);
Interrupt limiting means for limiting interrupt generation by the interrupt generating means (for example, IMF = 0),
The interrupt limiting means is
First interrupt limiting means for limiting the generation of interrupts before the processing based on the control program is started (for example, the part where PSW is cleared to 00h and IMF is set to 0 when the microcomputer is started);
Second interrupt limiting means for limiting the generation of interrupts at the start of the process based on the control program (for example, the part for executing the process of Sa1 in FIG. 19 by executing the DI instruction in the initial setting process); Including.

According to such a configuration, it is possible to prevent an unintended interrupt from occurring.
(17) In the slot machine of any one of (1) to (14) above,
A plurality of timer value storage areas (for example, 1-byte timers A to C), and data storage means for storing data;
When any type of timing condition is satisfied among a plurality of types of timing conditions (for example, timing conditions of 1-byte timers A to C), a timer value storage area (for example, 1-byte timer) corresponding to the timing condition A to C) timer value storage means (main processing) for storing a timer value according to the timekeeping condition;
Timer value update means (time counter update process) capable of updating timer values stored in a plurality of timer value storage areas (for example, 1-byte timers A to C) at predetermined intervals (about 2.24 ms); Prepared,
A plurality of timer value storage areas (for example, 1-byte timers A to C) are assigned consecutive addresses (7E2Ch to 7E2Eh) according to a predetermined rule (+1),
The timer value update means performs an update process (a process of subtracting 1 from the value indicated by the pointer) for updating a timer value stored in the timer value storage area corresponding to the specified address, and a predetermined calculation (specified address + 1). By doing so, a plurality of types of timer values can be updated by repeatedly executing while changing the designated address for the timer value storage area.

  According to such a configuration, a plurality of timer value storage areas are assigned consecutive addresses according to a predetermined rule, and an update process for updating the timer value stored in the timer value storage area corresponding to the specified address is performed. Since multiple types of timer values are updated by repeatedly executing while changing the specified address for the timer value storage area by performing a predetermined calculation, the process of updating multiple types of timer values The program capacity can be reduced as compared with the case where it is performed every time.

  Note that consecutive addresses are assigned according to a predetermined rule, for example, that an address that is added N (N is a natural number) from the start address and the start address is assigned.

  In addition, changing the designated address for the timer value storage area by performing a predetermined calculation is, for example, changing the designated address by adding or subtracting a value corresponding to the number of processes to the current designated address, This corresponds to changing the designated address by adding or subtracting a constant to or from the reference address. At this time, the value or constant according to the number of processes may vary depending on the storage capacity of the timer value. For example, if the timer value is stored byte by byte, the value according to the number of processes is the number of processes. Depending on the number of processes, the constant is 1, but if the timer value is stored in units of 2 bytes, the value corresponding to the number of processes is 2, 4, and so on. 6 and so on, and the constant is 2.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a main control part. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of special combination, the symbol combination of a special combination, and a special combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and a small combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of re-game player, the symbol combination of a re-game player, and a re-game player. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical combination relevant to the symbol combination of a transfer event, and a transfer event. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for every game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is permitted by a lottery object combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several small part winning. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of several re-game player winning. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the initial setting process which a main control part performs at the time of starting. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the initial setting process which a main control part performs at the time of starting. It is explanatory drawing which shows the conditions which a microcomputer does not start. It is a figure for demonstrating an AT lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the control content in the timer interruption process (sub) which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the pending | holding display control process which a sub-control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the change effect execution process which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating a change production determination lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the production | presentation selection process which a sub-control part performs. It is a figure for demonstrating the production | presentation selection table which a sub control part uses by the production | presentation selection process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the specific example in this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification from which the mode of a hold display differs. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification which always displays a hold display. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification of AT lottery table. It is a flowchart which shows the control content of the time counter update process which a main control part performs in a modification.

[Slot machine configuration example]
An embodiment for implementing a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a whose front surface is open, and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. . As shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are juxtaposed in the housing 1a in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 3, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on these reels 2L, 2C, 2R 3 of the types of symbols) are arranged so as to be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b.

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value). Set the maximum bet number (a specified number of RT0 to RT4, which will be described later, and a specified number of RB of 2 in the present embodiment) among the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated at the time of operation is operated when the medal stored as credit and the medal used for setting the bet amount are settled (the medal used for setting the credit and bet number is returned). Settlement switch 10, start switch 7 operated when starting the game, stop switch 8 operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively. , 8C, 8R are each provided so as to be operated by the player.

  The front door 1b also has a credit indicator 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and a navigation effect described later. Game auxiliary indicator 12 that displays information that can identify the stop order of reels, etc., 1 BETLED 14 that informs that the bet number is set by 1 and 1 that the bet number is set by 2 2BETLED 15 to perform, 3BETLED 16 to notify that the number of bets is set to 3 by lighting, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted by lighting, and start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7 are effective Start valid LED 18 that notifies by lighting, wait (a certain period from the start of the previous game A waiting LED 19 for notifying that the reel rotation is in progress because it is not over) is provided, and a replaying LED 20 for notifying that the replay game is in progress, which will be described later, is provided. A game display unit 13 is provided.

  The navigation effect is an effect in which the player is notified of the operation procedure (push order, reel stop order) of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in order to generate a predetermined winning, and is controlled by AT (Assist Time). It is performed on the condition that Navistock, which is the right to be granted, is granted. Every time one piece of navigation stock is consumed, it is controlled by the AT for 50 games. Navi stock is awarded when winning (also referred to as AT winning) by an AT lottery described later. During AT, a predetermined winning is generated by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R according to the navigation effect, so that the player's advantage is higher than during non-AT.

  A liquid crystal display 51 is provided above the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 is a display device that informs the player of various types of information by displaying a predetermined image (for example, an effect image or a battle effect image that suggests winning of a cherry to be described later) in the display area.

  A holding display 60 is provided on the front side of the liquid crystal display 51 as a display device different from the liquid crystal display 51. In the case of the present embodiment, the hold indicator 60 is arranged so as to overlap a part of the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (upper right part of the display area). Although the display area of the hold display 60 is smaller than the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, the player can check the display area of the hold display 60 while checking the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. . Note that the hold indicator 60 is not limited to being provided at the location illustrated in FIG. 1, and may be provided at other locations in the slot machine 1.

  In the display area of the hold indicator 60, the first hold display area 60a, the second hold display area 60b, the third hold display area 60c, and the fourth hold display area 60d are displayed areas on which the hold display is displayed. And an active hold display area 60f.

  The on-hold display indicates that a pachinko ball has won a winning (start winning) in a pachinko gaming machine, but the symbol variation start condition has not yet been established, and therefore the symbol variation is suspended. It is an image display that imitates the hold display. The on-hold display in the pachinko gaming machine is suggested to be controlled in a state advantageous to the player in the future, for example, by changing the color of the on-hold display, such as being controlled to the big hit game state. Similarly, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the player may be able to control to an advantageous state in the future by changing the color of the hold display displayed on the hold display 60. Can make you expect.

  As will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, a holding display determination lottery is performed when the AT lottery is performed, and when the lottery is won in the lottery, the number of holding displays determined by the subsequent holding number lottery is displayed. It is displayed in each hold display area (all or any of the first hold display area 60a, the second hold display area 60b, the third hold display area 60c, and the fourth hold display area 60d) of the hold display 60. After the hold display is displayed on the hold display 60, at least one hold display moves to the active hold display area 60f and is displayed every time the game is consumed. Then, when the hold display displayed in the active hold display area 60f is digested (also referred to as invalidation in the present embodiment), the AT lottery is performed at the end of the digested game (for example, after all reels are stopped). The result of whether or not the winner has been won is notified by a predetermined effect. Furthermore, as for the color of the hold display, the degree of expectation of AT winning is higher in the order of red, green, and blue, and the color of the hold display once displayed may change. The effect of changing the color of the hold display is also referred to as a change effect.

  By performing such an effect using the hold display, the player pays attention to the display of the hold display while expecting to perform the AT lottery. After the hold display is displayed, the player Paying attention to the fact that the change display is executed and the color of the hold display changes while expecting that the degree of expectation of winning will increase, and further, the hold display has been invalidated while expecting that AT winning will be confirmed Attention is given to the production of time.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the state where the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, three bets are defined as a prescribed number of bets in RT0 to RT4, which will be described later, and two bets are established as a prescribed number of bets in an RB, which will be described later. When the bet number is set, the winning line LN becomes valid. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage, is used as the winning line. It has been established. Further, in the present embodiment, as a winning combination, a winning combination is made when a combination of predetermined symbols determined as a winning combination in the winning line LN, and any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 is achieved by the combination of predetermined symbol combinations. The combination of symbols that are easier to recognize than the predetermined symbol combination is included, so that it is possible to make it appear as if it has been won by a combination of symbols aligned on any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3. When all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is finished, and when a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line LN is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R A winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1).

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start changing the symbols. At the same time, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped, and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

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

  For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, from the symbol to four frames ahead Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, it is displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. It is possible to display symbols arranged within 5 frames including a symbol on the winning line.

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

  The game control board 40 includes a main control unit 41, a control clock generation circuit 42, a random number clock generation circuit 43, a switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45, a solenoid drive circuit 46, an LED drive circuit 47, and a power interruption detection circuit. 48 and a reset circuit 49 are mounted to perform processing relating to the progress of the game and control each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 directly or indirectly.

  FIG. 5 shows a configuration example of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 shown in FIG. 5 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes an external bus interface 501, a clock circuit 502, a verification block 503, a specific information storage circuit 504, an arithmetic circuit 505, and a reset / interrupt. A controller 506, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 41a, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 41b, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 41c, a free-run counter circuit 507, random number circuits 508a and 508b, a timer circuit 509, The controller includes an interrupt controller 510, a parallel input port 511, a serial communication circuit 512, a parallel output port 513, and an address decoding circuit 514.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 transmits various commands to the sub control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513. A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the sub control unit 91 toward the main control unit 41. In this embodiment, the command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 via the parallel output port 513, that is, the command is transmitted as a parallel signal, but via the serial communication circuit 512. A configuration in which a command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91, that is, a configuration in which the command is transmitted as a serial signal may be employed.

  The effect control board 90 is connected with effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the hold indicator 60, and these effect devices are mounted on the effect control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is driven based on the control. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the hold indicator 60. However, in addition to the sub-control unit 91, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board, and the sub-control unit 91 controls the main control unit 41. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined based on the command from the output control unit, and the output control unit may control the output of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, The output control of the effect device is performed by both the control unit 91 and the output control unit.

[Settings]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability according to a set value in internal lottery, AT lottery, etc., which will be described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate being lower as the value is decreased in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and as the value decreases in order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise.

  In order to change the set value, first, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on with the front door 1b opened. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, a setting value read from a RAM (not shown) of the main control unit 41 is displayed as a display value on the setting value display 24 and set by operating the reset / setting switch 38. Shifts to a setting change state (setting change mode) in which a value can be changed. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the display returns to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (setting value) is stored in the RAM, and the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed. The setting value may not be changed unless the front door 1b is opened, thereby preventing unauthorized setting changes when the front door 1b is not opened. That is, opening of the front door 1b, an operation for turning on the setting key switch 37, and an operation of the power switch 39 may be set as the start conditions for the setting change state. In this case, the set value change state may be maintained regardless of opening / closing of the front door 1b until the setting key switch 37 is turned off. That is, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the setting change state, the opening / closing of the front door 1b may not be set as the end condition of the setting change state.

  Further, in order to confirm the set value, it is only necessary to open the front door 1b and set the setting key switch 37 to the ON state after the game is over and the bet number is not set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM is displayed on the setting value display 24 so that the setting value can be confirmed (setting confirmation mode). Transition. In the setting confirmation state, the game cannot be progressed, and by turning the setting key switch 37 to the OFF state, the setting confirmation state is ended and the state in which the game can proceed is returned. Similarly to the set value change state, the set value confirmation state prevents the setting value from being changed unless the front door 1b is opened to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door 1b is not opened. May be. That is, opening of the front door 1b and an operation for turning on the setting key switch 37 may be set as the start condition of the setting confirmation state. Further, even when the opening of the front door 1b is set as the start condition of the set value confirmation state, the opening / closing of the front door 1b may not be set as the end condition of the set value confirmation state.

[About winning prizes]
FIG. 6 to FIG. 8 are diagrams for explaining the types of roles, symbol combinations, and technical matters related to the roles in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the symbol combination of the transfer event and the technical matters related to the transfer event in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment is controlled to any one of RT0 to RT4 and bonus.

  First, referring to FIG. 6, the special combination of the winning combination includes two types of bonuses, a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB) and a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). It is. BB is awarded when the combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is aligned on the winning line LN at RT0 to RT4. When winning the BB, the game shifts to a big bonus that is controlled every game by a regular bonus (to be referred to as RB hereinafter). The big bonus ends on condition that 316 or more medals have been paid out. RB is awarded when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line LN at RT0 to RT4. When winning an RB, the game proceeds to a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB). The regular bonus ends on the condition that any combination wins 6 times or 12 games have been consumed. As shown in FIG. 10, from the time of winning either BB or RB until it wins, it is controlled by RT4 as the inside, and after BB or RB (collectively referred to as a bonus) is finished, it goes to RT3 Will be controlled.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, the upper bell 1, upper bell 2, upper bell 3, upper bell 4, upper bell 5, upper bell 6, upper bell 7, upper bell 8, middle bell, lower right bell, middle watermelon , Right-down watermelon, middle cherries, square cherries are included. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish the upper bell 1, the upper bell 2, the upper bell 3, the upper bell 4, the upper bell 5, the upper bell 6, the upper bell 7, and the upper bell 8, they are simply referred to as upper bells. In addition, when there is no need to distinguish between middle cherries and square cherries, they are simply referred to as cherries. In addition, when there is no need to distinguish between the middle-stage watermelon and the right-down watermelon, they are simply referred to as watermelons.

  Regarding the symbol combination of cherry and watermelon, there are reels in which a symbol that can be awarded by stopping on the winning line LN (also referred to as a winning symbol) is not arranged within five frames in the symbol arrangement. For this reason, in the game won for the cherry or watermelon, when each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated at an appropriate timing to stop the winning symbol corresponding to the selected cherry or watermelon on the winning line LN. You can win cherries and watermelons, but you cannot win cherries or watermelons if they are not operated at the right time. In this way, cherry and watermelon can be awarded when the stop switch is operated at the operation timing to draw the winning symbol on the winning line, but the stop switch at a timing other than the operation timing to draw the winning symbol onto the winning line When is operated, symbols other than the winning symbol are drawn on the winning line and cannot be won. In other words, it can be said that cherries and watermelons are missing roles.

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

  Next, the transition outcome will be described with reference to FIG. In RT0, RT2, and RT3, when the transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN, the routine proceeds to RT1. In this embodiment, when the left bells 1 to 4, the middle bells 1 to 4, the right bells 1 to 4 are elected, the reels other than the reels that are the winning conditions for the middle bell are set as the first stop, and the upper bell is missed, Transition outcomes are aligned with the winning line LN.

[About lots eligible for lottery]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 12-16, the combination of the lottery object combination read as a lottery object role for each gaming state will be described. In the present embodiment, a role that is subject to an internal lottery or its winning depending on whether the gaming state is RT1, RT2, RT3, RT4, or RB (including RB in BB). At least one of the probabilities is different. As will be described later as a lottery target combination, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously and can be won in duplicate. In FIGS. 12 to 16, “+” is written between winning combinations to indicate that they are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery. In FIGS. 12 to 14, the lottery object combination is shown in the vertical column, and the gaming state is shown in the horizontal column. In the column where the gaming state intersects with the lottery target, a circle indicates that it is a lottery target when in the gaming state, and a cross indicates that it is not a lottery target when in the gaming state. It shows that. Also, the numerical values shown below the circles indicate the number of determination values of a predetermined set value (common in this embodiment regardless of the set value). An internal lottery is performed using the number of determination values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to “65536” in correspondence with a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535). For this reason, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination for which “300” is set as the number of determination values is 300/65536. FIG. 12 shows a combination of special combinations read out as a lottery target for each gaming state. FIGS. 13 and 14 show combinations of small combinations read out as a lottery target for each gaming state. , A combination of re-playing combinations that are read out as lottery targets.

  In this embodiment, when the push order bells (left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, right bell 1-4) are selected, as shown in FIG. The combination of symbols to be stopped differs according to the order. If any of the push order bells wins, the middle bell always wins by performing a stop operation according to the push order according to the push order bell type, while the push order according to the push order bell type. When the stop operation is performed in a pressing order other than, the upper bell wins at a certain rate, but the upper bell may not be aligned and the transitional outcome may stop. For this reason, at the time of winning the push order bell, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out can be changed depending on whether or not the push order is operated according to the type of the push order bell.

  In this embodiment, when the push order lip (replay GR1-6, GR11-13, GR21-26) is won, as shown in FIG. 18, the combination of symbols that stop according to the type and the push order Is different. When one of the replays GR1 to GR6 to be selected at RT1 wins, by performing a stop operation in the push order corresponding to the type, the promoted replay wins and moves to RT0, while the type is changed to that type. By performing a stop operation in a pressing order other than the corresponding pressing order, the middle stage replay wins and RT1 is maintained. In addition, when any of the replays GR11 to 13 to be selected at RT0 wins, a special replay wins and moves to RT2 by performing a stop operation in the pressing order corresponding to the type, By performing a stop operation in a pressing order other than the pressing order corresponding to the type, the fall replay wins and the process proceeds to RT1. In addition, when any of the replay GRs 21 to 23 to be selected at RT2 wins, the middle stage replay or red 7 replay wins and RT2 is maintained by performing a stop operation in the pressing order according to the type. On the other hand, by performing a stop operation in a pressing order other than the pressing order corresponding to the type, the fall replay wins and the process proceeds to RT1. In addition, when any of the replay GRs 24 to 26 to be selected at RT2 wins, the middle stage replay or blue 7 replay wins and RT2 is maintained by performing a stop operation in the pressing order according to the type. On the other hand, by performing a stop operation in a pressing order other than the pressing order corresponding to the type, the fall replay wins and the process proceeds to RT1.

[About game status overview]
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10 and FIG. 11, the control is performed to any one of RT0 to RT4 and bonus (RB, RB in BB). In this embodiment, RT0, RT1, RT3, RT4 have a medal payout rate of less than 100% per game, and RT2, RB, BB have a medal payout rate of 100% or more per game. Among RT0 to RT4, RB, and BB (RB), RB and BB are the most advantageous gaming state with the highest medal payout rate per game. Of RT0 to RT4, RT0, RT2, and RT4 have a high probability of winning the re-gamer, and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT1 and 3, especially RT0 to RT2. It can be said that it is more advantageous for the player than RT1 and 3 in that it can be transferred. Of RT0, RT2, and RT4, RT2 can be said to be more advantageous for the player than RT0 and RT4 in that the medal payout rate per game is higher than RT0 and RT4.

  Further, in the slot machine according to the present embodiment, when the game state is RT0 to 2, the main control unit 41 can execute a navigation effect that notifies the player of the pushing order that is advantageous to the player according to the internal lottery result. It is controllable to AT which becomes an information period.

  When the main control unit 41 is controlled by the AT, the main control unit 41 performs a navigation effect by winning the navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state, and transmits a push order command to the sub control unit 91. In this way, the navigation effect is executed. The navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state is replay GR1 to 6 when RT1, replay GR11 to 13 when RT0, and replay GR21 to 26 when RT2. Further, in any of RT0 to RT2, the push order bell is a common navigation target combination. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes a navigation effect by satisfying certain conditions even in a normal state (for example, an RT1 and non-AT state) that is not controlled by the AT, and performs navigation. It is possible to execute the production.

  The navigation effect of the present embodiment notifies the player of the push order that is advantageous for the player by changing the lighting mode of the game auxiliary indicator 12. In addition, the aspect of a navigation effect is not restricted to such an aspect, What kind of thing may be sufficient as long as a player can distinguish according to a winning condition. In addition, the navigation effect of the present embodiment is based on the display of the navigation image from the liquid crystal display 51 and the output of the navigation sound from the speakers 53 and 54 in the order of pushing advantageous for the player notified by the navigation effect. Inform.

  For example, in order to notify the pressing order of the left middle right, the stop switch 8L such as “123” (indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop) An image showing the pressing order of 8C and 8R is displayed. Also, as navigation voice, for example, “left middle right!” (Indicating that the left reel is the first stop, the middle reel is the second stop, and the right reel is the third stop) Is output.

  Further, when notifying the pressing order of the left reel as the first stop, the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R such as “1--” (indicating that the left reel is in the first stop) is indicated. Display an image. Further, as the navigation sound, for example, “left!” (Indicating that the left reel is in the first stop) (indicating that the left reel is in the first stop) indicating the pressing order of the stop switches is output. To do. In addition, in particular, when the replay GR 21 to 26 is elected at RT2 and the push order in which the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay wins is notified, in addition to the above navigation image, the red 7 and blue 7 are aimed at each reel. An image that prompts a stop operation at the specified timing is also displayed, and a stop operation at that timing is prompted.

  In the navigation effect, when any one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won in RT1, the push order in which the promoted replay wins is notified in an identifiable manner. Further, when any of the replays GR11 to GR13 wins at RT0, the push order in which the special replay wins is notified in an identifiable manner. In addition, when any of the replays GR21 to 23 is won in RT2, the pressing order in which the middle stage replay or red 7 replay wins is notified in an identifiable manner. In addition, when any of the replays GR24 to 26 is won at RT2, the pressing order in which the middle stage replay or the blue 7 replay wins is notified in an identifiable manner.

  In addition, the aspect of a navigation effect is not restricted to such an aspect, What kind of thing may be sufficient as long as a player can distinguish according to a winning condition. Further, the navigation effect is not limited to using the liquid crystal display 51 and the speakers 53 and 54, but may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  As described above, in the navigation effect, the pressing order that is advantageous to the player is notified in an identifiable manner. For this reason, the player can intentionally win the promotion replay at RT1 and win the middle bell by performing a stop operation in the push order according to the navigation effect, and win the special replay at RT0. In other words, winning the middle bell, avoiding the fall replay, avoiding the stoppage of the transitional outcome, winning the middle bell in RT2, avoiding the fall replay, Eye suspension can be avoided.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs AT lottery to determine whether or not to control to AT when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied.

  Then, the main control unit 41 wins the AT lottery, or the number of games that are not controlled continuously by any of AT, BB, and RB from the end of AT, BB, or RB reaches the specified number of games. Control to AT.

  In the present embodiment, the number of games from the end of AT, BB or RB is counted, and the AT is controlled by reaching the specified number of games, but at the end of AT, BB or RB It is good also as a structure which controls to AT by counting the game number from any one of these, and reaching | attaining a regulation game number. In addition, the AT ends when the AT ends. However, after the AT ends, the game is triggered when the push-out bell is missed and the transition is stopped, or the fall replay wins, that is, the end of RT2. It may be configured to start counting the number.

  The main control unit 41 executes the navigation effect when the target combination is won in the preparation state (the state from the start of the AT control until the transition to RT2). At this time, in RT1, when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, the navigation effect is targeted, and when the replays GR1 to 6 are won, the push order for winning the promoted replay is notified by the navigation effect, so stop according to the notified push order. By performing the operation, it is possible to shift the promotion replay from RT1 to RT0. In addition, after the transition to the preparation state, the push order for winning the middle bell is notified when the push order bell is won in any game state of RT0 to 2, so the stop operation is performed according to the notified push order. Thus, it is possible to reliably obtain 8 medals.

  After the promotion replay wins at RT1 and shifts to RT0, it becomes the target of the navigation effect at the time of winning the replay GR11-13, and the push order for winning the special replay at the time of winning the replay GR11-13 is notified by the navigation effect. By performing a stop operation in accordance with the notified pressing order, it is possible to win a special replay and shift from RT0 to RT2, and avoid a fall replay win and avoid moving to RT1. Also, as described above, when the push order bell is won, the push order for winning the middle bell is notified, so it is possible to reliably obtain 8 medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified push order. At the same time, it is possible to avoid the stop of the transition and avoid the transition to RT1.

  When the special replay is won at RT0 and the game is shifted to RT2, the navigation to notify the push order for winning the red 7 replay at the time of winning the first replay GR21-23 or at the time of winning the first replay GR24-26. A navigation effect for notifying the push order for winning the stage or blue 7 replay is executed, and a stop operation is performed in accordance with the reported push order to win the red 7 replay or blue 7 replay and to fall It is possible to avoid replay winning and to shift to RT1. Also, as described above, when the push order bell is won, the push order for winning the middle bell is notified, so it is possible to reliably obtain 8 medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified push order. At the same time, it is possible to avoid the stop of the transition and avoid the transition to RT1.

  The main control unit 41 finishes the preparation state when the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay wins, and starts control of ART (Assist Replay Time). Accordingly, the main control unit 41 sets the number of games corresponding to the number of navigation stocks won in the AT lottery as the number of remaining AT games allocated to the RAM 91c, and starts counting the number of remaining AT games.

  After ART is started, the push order for winning the middle bell is notified when the push order bell is won, so that it is possible to reliably obtain 8 medals by performing the stop operation according to the notified push order. At the same time, it is possible to avoid the stop of the transition and avoid the transition to RT1. In addition, since the push order for winning the middle stage replay is notified when the replays GR21 to 26 are won, the stop operation is performed in accordance with the notified push order to avoid winning the fall replay and to shift to RT1. Can be avoided.

  Further, during the ART, when the lottery condition is satisfied, the AT lottery is performed, and it is determined whether or not to add the number of AT games. Then, in the case of adding, the number of games won in the AT lottery is added to the number of remaining games of the AT assigned to the RAM 91c, as in the AT start.

  In addition, after the start of ART, every time one game is consumed, the number of remaining games is decremented by 1, and if a special role is elected before the remaining number of games reaches 0, the ART is interrupted by the end of RT2. Accordingly, the counting of the number of ART games is also interrupted. After that, the winning bonus is awarded to the corresponding bonus and the corresponding bonus is controlled. When the transition is stopped at RT3 after the bonus ends, AT control is resumed when the transition to RT1 is resumed. After passing through RT2, the ART is restarted by moving again to RT2, and the counting of the remaining number of games in the ART is also restarted.

  If the number of remaining games becomes 0 after the start of ART, the ART control is terminated. As a result, the navigation effect will not be executed, so it becomes impossible to avoid the stop of the transitional outcome when winning the push order bell, and it is impossible to avoid the winning of the fall replay when winning the replay GR21-26. A series of AT controls are completed by shifting to RT1 by stopping the game or winning a fall replay.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 notifies the push order in which the middle stage replay wins except for the first time by the navigation effect when the replay GRs 21 to 26 in the ART are won. When the stop operation is performed ignoring the order, the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay may win and RT2 may be maintained, but the fall replay may win and move to RT1. Therefore, when the replays GR21 to 26 are elected, it is possible to prompt a stop operation in a pushing order for winning the middle stage replay notified by the navigation effect, and it is prevented that the red 7 replay or the blue 7 replay wins without meaning. It can be done.

Next, the content of the process which the main control part 41 performs is demonstrated.
[Initial setting processing]
First, an initial setting process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described. When power is supplied and a reset signal is input from the reset circuit 49, the main control unit 41 performs a system reset and executes a startup process. Then, by executing the startup process, the interrupt master permission flag (IMF) assigned to the program status word (PSW) of the CPU core becomes 0, and the interrupt prohibited state is set. When IMF = 1, interrupts are permitted. In addition, an initial value is set in an internal function register (such as a CTC control register or a register related to a random number circuit) by the activation process. Thereafter, the initial setting process shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 19 and 20 is performed according to the program stored in the ROM 41b as the user program.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, first, the main control unit 41 sets the interrupt master permission flag (IMF) = 0 by executing the DI instruction, and prohibits the interrupt (Sa1). The interrupt process is a process that occurs by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt factor occurs. The interrupt of the timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 at regular intervals (interval of 0.56 ms) is prohibited (Sa1). Next, initialization data is set (Sa2), and each output port is initialized (Sa3). Next, the internal register is set (Sa4).

  In the setting of the internal register, for example, the random number generation circuit 42 is set. Specifically, in the setting of the random number circuit, the main control unit 41 writes the random number maximum value setting data for specifying the random number maximum value preset by the user in the built-in register. In addition, the main control unit 41 checks whether the maximum random number set in the built-in register is not less than a predetermined lower limit value. If the random number maximum value is less than the lower limit value, the main control unit 41 is set in the random number maximum value setting register. Execute random number maximum value reset processing to reset the random number maximum value.

  Further, the main control unit 41 executes an initial value changing process for changing the initial value of the count value updated by the counter of the random number generation circuit 42. Further, the main control unit 41 writes the random number update method selection data in the random number update method selection register. Further, the main control unit 41 writes period setting data (data for setting how many times the reference clock signal is to be divided) for designating the period of the random number generating clock signal preset by the user. The main control unit 41 sets whether or not to update the initial value input to the counter when the count value is updated to a predetermined final value by the counter of the random number generation circuit 42. Further, the main control unit 41 sets whether or not to change the permutation of the count values updated by the counter when the count value is updated to a predetermined final value by the counter of the random number generation circuit 42. Then, the main control unit 41 writes random circuit activation data. By doing so, the main control unit 41 activates the random number generation circuit 42.

  Next, it is determined whether the power supply voltage is normal (Sa5). If the power supply voltage is not normal (N in Sa5), the determination is repeated until normal. If the power supply voltage is normal (Y in Sa5), the higher address of the interrupt vector is set (Sa6). Then, access to the RAM 41c is permitted (Sa7), and the stack pointer is initialized (Sa8).

  Next, the RAM parity is calculated (Sa10). Then, it is determined whether or not the calculated RAM parity becomes 0 (Sa11). If the RAM parity does not become 0 (N in Sa11), the process proceeds to Sa14.

  When the RAM parity becomes 0 (Y in Sa11), RAM destruction diagnosis fixed data is acquired from the RAM 41c (Sa12). Then, it is determined whether or not the acquired RAM destruction diagnosis fixed data is correct (Sa13). Next, in step Sa14, RAM destruction diagnosis fixed data is cleared (Sa14).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the setting key switch is turned on (Sa15). When the setting key switch is on (Y in Sa15), the main control unit 41 sets a timer interrupt (Sa22). Specifically, a register of a timer circuit built in the main control unit 41 is set so that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every predetermined time. For example, a value corresponding to 0.56 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register). In this embodiment, it is assumed that a timer interrupt is periodically taken every 0.56 ms. In the timer circuit, the timer is initialized by setting the register, and time measurement is started from the initial value. Then, when the timer interrupt setting is completed, the process proceeds to a setting change process.

  On the other hand, if the setting key switch is OFF (Y in Sa15), whether or not the stored content of the RAM 41c has been destroyed based on the determination of Sa11, the determination of Sa13, and whether or not a RAM abnormality flag described later is set. That is, it is determined whether or not the stored contents of the RAM 41c are normal (Sa16). When the stored contents of the RAM 41c are not destroyed (N in Sa16), a power failure recovery command (power failure recovery commands 1 to 4) is transmitted to the sub-control unit 91 (Sa17), and the hot start command is sub-controlled. It transmits to the part 91 (Sa18). The case where the storage contents of the RAM 41c are not destroyed is a case where it is determined that the fixed data for RAM destruction diagnosis is correct in Sa11 and Y and the RAM abnormality flag is not set.

  Then, all the registers are restored (Sa19), and the timer interrupt setting similar to Sa22 is performed (Sa20). Then, the process returns to the timer interrupt process (main). In the resumed timer interrupt process (main), the register saved in the stack area is restored, the prohibited interrupt is permitted, and the process returns to the process before the interrupt. Thereafter, the main control unit 41 (CPU 41a) interrupts and executes processing according to the interrupt program stored in the ROM 41b or RAM 41c.

  If the stored contents of the RAM 41c are destroyed (Y in Sa16), the start address of the RAM 41c to be initialized is set in the register (Sa23), and the area of the RAM 41c indicated by the designated address is cleared (hereinafter, “ (Also referred to as “initialization”) (Sa24). The case where the stored contents of the RAM 41c are destroyed is either the case where it is determined that the fixed data for RAM destruction diagnosis is not correct in N or Sa13 in Sa11, or the case where the RAM abnormality flag is set. .

  Here, the storage area of the RAM 41c is divided into a set value work, a special work, an important work, a general work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  The set value work (0000H to in this embodiment) is an area in which data such as set values and random number values that are inconvenient when initialized at the time of normal setting change is stored.

  The special work (0003H in this embodiment) stores data that is initialized only before the start of setting change, such as input / output data of the I / O port 41d and data for transmitting a command to the effect control board 90. It is an area to be done.

  An important work (0014H in this embodiment) is an area in which a counter indicating the number of credits, display data of various indicators and LEDs, a time counter of game time, and data that is inconvenient when initialized at the end of the game are stored. is there.

  General work (0045H in this embodiment) is data necessary for one game (one game) such as a winning flag that does not carry over, a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals to be paid out, and the game is over It is an area where data that can sometimes be initialized is stored.

  The unused area (0173H˜ in this embodiment) is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c.

  The stack area (01CCH˜ in this embodiment) is an area in which data saved from the register of the main control unit 41 is stored.

  When an address is specified in Sa23, all the above-described areas in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized. Next, a RAM abnormality flag indicating that the storage content of the RAM 41c is not normal is set in the RAM 41c (Sa25), and the process proceeds to error processing. In error processing, it becomes an error state and it becomes impossible to play a game. The error state can be canceled by turning on the setting key switch 37 and turning on the power switch 39, thereby determining Y in Sa15, and shifting to the setting change process. Therefore, when the power switch 39 is turned on without turning on the setting key switch 37, Sa15 becomes N, and Sa16 becomes Y, so that an error state occurs again.

  In the present embodiment, initialization is performed by setting the data to “00h”, that is, by clearing the data. However, for example, initialization can be performed by setting the data to “FFh” or inputting a predetermined value for each data.

  As described above, in this embodiment, interrupts are prohibited at the startup of the microcomputer and interrupts are prohibited in the initial setting process (in this embodiment, the PSW is cleared to 00h when the microcomputer is started up, and the IMF is This is 0, and is set to the interrupt disabled state and executes the process of Sa1 in FIG. 19 by executing the DI command in the initial setting process). Therefore, it is possible to prevent an unintended interrupt from occurring.

[Game control processing]
A game control process executed by the main control unit 41 for each game will be described. The main control unit 41 performs a game control process to control one game. In the game control process, first, a BET process for setting a bet amount and performing a credit settlement / a bet settlement is performed. When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the bet amount, an internal lottery process (see FIGS. 12 to 14 and the like) for determining whether or not winning is allowed (random lottery) by random lottery is performed. When the internal lottery process ends, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the stop switches 8L, 8C are started after the reels 2L, 2C, 2R have started rotating on the condition that a specified period (eg, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the reel rotation of the previous game. , 8R are activated, and the rotation of the reels is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 15 to 18). When the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process (see FIG. 6 to FIG. 9) for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. Done. When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a winning, and the gaming state is shifted according to the symbol combination on the winning line (see FIG. 10, FIG. 11, etc.). Thereby, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next one game is started.

  Further, the main control unit 41 performs AT lottery processing during execution of the internal lottery processing, and when AT winning, that is, when navigation stock is given, controls the AT to perform navigation effects and navigation effects.

[Condition that does not start]
Next, the conditions under which the microcomputer used as the main control unit 41 or the sub control unit 91 is not activated in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. When the condition shown in FIG. 21 is satisfied, it is determined that an error has occurred and the microcomputer does not start.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the setting of the vector table (related symbol name: HPRGEND), the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied when values other than 0000h and 8000h to HPRGEND are set.

  In the CS / PWM setting (related symbol names: HCSMD, HCSRW16 to HCSRW23), the microcomputer does not start when the value set in the CS / PWM setting is HCSMD = 0 and the HCSRW16 is set to a value other than 00. Is satisfied. The same applies to HCSRW17 to HCSRW23.

  In the CS / PWM setting (related symbol names: HCSMD, HCSRW15), if HCSMD = 1 and HSCRW15 is set to a value other than 00, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied.

  In the CS / PWM setting (related symbol names: HPW0MD to HPW3MD, HCSRW11 to HCSRW14), the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied if HPW0MD = 1 and HCSRW11 is set to a value other than 00. If HPW1MD = 1 and HCSRW12 is set to a value other than 00, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied. When HPW2MD = 1 and HCSRW13 is set to a value other than 00, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied. When HPW3MD = 1 and HCSRW 14 is set to a value other than 00, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied.

  In the CS / PWM setting (related symbol name: HSMMOD), when bit 4 = 1 of HCSMOD is set, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied. When bit 5 = 1 of HSMMOD is set, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied. When bit 6 = 1 of HSMMOD is set, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied.

  In the random number circuit operation mode setting (related symbol name: HRDMD), when bit 3 = 1 of HEDMD is set, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied.

  In the random number circuit operation mode setting (related symbol name: HFRCLK), the condition that the microcomputer does not start when HFRCLK = 1 is set and no random number external clock (EXCLK) is input is satisfied.

  In the random number circuit operation mode setting (relevant symbol name: HRDMYE), the condition that the microcomputer does not start when HRDMYE = 1 is satisfied.

  In the system setting (related symbol name: HSYSCNT), when bit 5 = 1 of HSYSCNT is set, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied. When bit 6 = 1 of HSYSCNT is set, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied. Further, when bit 7 = 1 of HSYSCNT is set, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied. Note that bits 5 to 7 of HSYSCNT are unused bits that are not used for setting any function, and are normally set to 0.

  In the system setting (related symbol names: HLNKMD, HAUTLK), when HLNKMD = 0 and HAUTLK = 1 are set, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied.

  In the program end address (related symbol name: HPRGEND), if a value other than 8000h to A6FF is set in HPRGEND, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied.

  In the RAM access prohibition address (related symbol names: HRAMSTAT, HRAMEND), if 0000h ≦ HRAMSTAT ≦ HRAMEND ≦ 01FFh is not satisfied, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied.

  In the SW status (related symbol names: HSWSTS0 to HSWSTS9), if HSWSTS0 is set to a value other than 0000h to 01FFh, the condition that the microcomputer does not start is satisfied. The same applies to HSWSTS1 to HSWSTS9.

  In the SW status (related symbol names: HSWSTS0 to HSWSTS9, HRAMSTAT, HRAMEND), the condition that the microcomputer is not started is satisfied when the value of the access prohibition right area set by HRAMSTAT and HRAMEND is set in HSWSTS0. The same applies to HSWSTS1 to HSWSTS9.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the interrupt is permitted after the timer interrupt is set in the initial setting process, and when the value set in the vector table is a value other than 0000h and 8000h to HPRGEND, the microcomputer is started. (In this example, the portions shown in FIGS. 5, 6, and 21). Therefore, it is possible to prevent an unintended interrupt process from being executed in advance.

[AT lottery]
In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery to determine whether or not to grant navigation stock, which is a right to be controlled by the AT when a predetermined combination is won. In the AT lottery, by determining the number of navigation stocks including 0, whether or not to give the number of navigation stocks is determined, and if so, the number is determined. When the number of navigation stock remains and when the number of navigation stock is newly acquired, the number of navigation stock acquired this time is added to the number of navigation stock remaining.

  In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of AT lottery tables are selectively used depending on whether or not the hold display is displayed on the hold indicator 60, and the winning probability (AT winning probability) for giving the number of navigation stocks is given. Different from the number of Navistock.

  First, with reference to FIG. 22 (a), an AT lottery in the case of no hold display will be described. In the AT lottery table shown in FIG. 22 (a), the winning probabilities are varied depending on which of watermelon, weak cherry, and strong cherry is won.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (a), when winning a watermelon, it is decided not to give a navigation stock with a winning probability of 95%, and it is decided to give one navigation stock with a winning probability of 5%. . When winning a weak cherry, it is decided not to give Navi stock with a winning probability of 90%, it is decided to give one Navi stock with a winning probability of 5%, and Navi stock with a winning probability of 5% It is decided to give two. When winning a strong cherry, it is decided not to give Navistock with a winning probability of 85%, it is decided to give one Navistock with a winning probability of 5%, and Navistock is given with a winning probability of 5%. It is decided to give two, and it is decided to give three navigation stocks with a winning probability of 5%.

  Thus, in the AT lottery when there is no hold display, there is a high probability that navigation stock will be given in the order of strong cherry, weak cherry, and watermelon, and more navigation stock will be given in order of strong cherry, weak cherry, and watermelon. It has come to be.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22 (b), an AT lottery with a hold display will be described. In the AT lottery table shown in FIG. 22B, the winning probabilities are varied depending on whether a watermelon, a weak cherry, or a strong cherry is won, and whether a short freeze or a long freeze is executed. ing.

  Freezing is control performed by the main control unit 41 and is delay control that delays the progress of the game. In the present embodiment, when the start switch 7 is operated, the start of rotation of the reel is delayed for a predetermined period, and the reel starts to rotate after the predetermined period has elapsed. In this embodiment, when a freeze is executed, it is executed before a change effect in one game. The freeze includes a short freeze and a long freeze. The short freeze is a freeze in which the period of delaying the start of reel rotation is shorter than the long freeze. The long freeze is a freeze in which the period for delaying the start of rotation of the reel is longer than the short freeze.

  The main control unit 41 executes a freeze lottery to determine whether or not to execute a freeze when the start switch 7 is operated in a game in which one of watermelon, weak cherry, and strong cherry is won. In the freezing lottery, whether or not to perform freezing with different winning probabilities depending on whether watermelon, weak cherry, or strong cherry is won, and when performing freezing, either short freeze or long freeze Is determined to execute. Specifically, in the freeze lottery, there is a high probability that a freeze will be executed in the order of strong cherry, weak cherry, and watermelon, and a high probability that a long freeze will be executed in the order of strong cherry, weak cherry, and watermelon. The probability that a short freeze is executed in the order of weak cherry and strong cherry is high. For example, when a freeze is executed, you can expect to win the strong cherries rather than weak cherries or watermelons. Furthermore, when a long freeze is executed, it is stronger than weak cherries or watermelons. You can expect to be won internally. That is, when a freeze (especially long freeze) is executed, the player has a high probability that navigation stock will be given in the AT lottery and can expect to receive a lot of navigation stock.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (b), when winning a watermelon, it is decided not to give navigation stock with a winning probability of 80%, it is decided to give one navigation stock with a winning probability of 10%, It is decided to give two Navistocks with a winning probability of 10%. When winning a weak cherry, it is decided not to grant navigation stock with a winning probability of 75%, it is decided to give one navigation stock with a winning probability of 10%, and navigation stock is given with a winning probability of 15%. It is decided to give two. When winning a strong cherry, it is decided not to give Navistock with a winning probability of 70%, it is decided to give one Navistock with a winning probability of 10%, and Navistock is given with a winning probability of 10%. It is decided to give two, and it is decided to give three navigation stocks with a winning probability of 10%. When it is decided that a short freeze will be executed, it is decided not to give a navigation stock with a winning probability of 80%, it is decided to give one navigation stock with a winning probability of 10%, and a winning of 10% It is decided to give two navigation stocks with probability. When it is decided that the long freeze will be executed, it is decided not to grant the navigation stock with a winning probability of 70%, it is decided to grant one navigation stock with the winning probability of 10%, and the winning of 10% It is decided to give two navigation stocks with probability, and to give three navigation stocks with a winning probability of 10%.

  In this way, in the AT lottery with the hold indication, there is a high probability that navigation stock will be given in the order of strong cherry, weak cherry, and watermelon, and the number of navigation stocks in the order of strong cherry, weak cherry, and watermelon is higher. Is to be granted. Further, when there is a hold display, there is a higher probability that the navigation stock will be given than when there is no hold display, and a greater number of navigation stocks will be given. For this reason, the player is more likely to receive navigation stock in the AT lottery when the freeze is executed with the hold display than when the long freeze is executed without the hold display, and It can be expected that more navigation stock will be granted.

  Furthermore, when there is a hold display, unlike the case without the hold display, in addition to winning one of watermelon, weak cherry, and strong cherry, either short freeze or long freeze is executed. When the AT lottery is executed and the long freeze is executed, the probability that the navigation stock is given is higher than when the short freeze is executed, and more navigation stock is given. It has come to be. For this reason, the player expects that the AT lottery will be executed by the execution of the freeze and the navigation stock will be given when the freeze is executed with the hold display, and the long freeze is executed. In some cases, it is expected that navigation stock is more likely to be given in the AT lottery than when short freeze is executed, and more navigation stock is given.

Next, the contents of processing executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described.
[Timer interrupt processing (sub)]
As shown in FIG. 23, the sub control unit 91 (CPU 91c) executes timer interrupt processing (sub) at intervals of 1.12 ms based on the count value of the internal clock. In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub control unit 91 first saves the register in use in the stack area (Sp1). Next, a power failure determination process is performed (Sp2). In the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not a voltage drop signal is input from the power failure detection circuit 48. If a voltage drop signal is input, whether or not the voltage drop signal is input in the previous power failure determination process as well. If a voltage drop signal has been input in the previous power failure determination process, it is determined that a power failure has occurred, and a power interruption flag indicating that is set.

  After the power failure determination process, it is determined whether or not the power interruption flag is set. If the power interruption flag is set, the process proceeds to a power interruption process (sub) (Sp3).

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

  In the step Sp5, the hold display control process is executed (Sp5). In the hold display control process, a process of displaying a hold display for notifying the possibility of winning the AT lottery from the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. The sub-control unit 91 displays a hold display when winning a hold display determination lottery executed when winning a cherry or watermelon in the internal lottery. When the holding display determination lottery is won, the number of holding displays to be displayed is determined by the holding number determination lottery. As described above, the hold display is displayed in one of red, blue, and green. Blue is least likely to win the AT lottery, and red is most likely to win the AT lottery. Green is the expectation level between blue and red. The hold display is sequentially invalidated one by one each time the game is played. In the game in which the hold display is invalidated, the possibility of winning the AT lottery is notified through the execution of the production. In the present embodiment, a notification that the possibility of winning the AT lottery is 100% or a notification that the possibility of winning the AT lottery is 0% is notified.

  In the step Sp5a, a change effect execution process is executed (Sp5a). In the change effect execution process, a change effect that changes the color of the displayed hold display is executed. The sub-control unit 91 executes the change effect when winning the change effect determination lottery executed when the cherry or watermelon is won in the internal lottery and the freeze is determined to be executed.

  In the step of Sp6, an effect selection process is executed (Sp6). In the effect selection process, an aspect of the effect to be executed in the game for invalidating the hold display is determined. The mode of effect is determined from among effect A, effect B, effect C, and effect D. The effect mode is determined according to the color of the hold display to be invalidated and the lottery result of the internal lottery in the game.

  In the step of Sp7, an effect execution process is executed (Sp7). In the effect execution process, the effect determined in the effect selection process is executed. Then, the possibility of winning the AT lottery as a result of the performance is notified.

[Hold display control processing]
Next, control contents of the hold display control process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the hold display control process, the sub control unit 91 first determines whether or not an internal winning command indicating the result of the internal lottery is received from the main control unit 41 (Sb1). If the internal winning command has not been received (N in Sb1), the process ends.

  When an internal winning command is received (Y in Sb1), it is determined whether or not a cherry or watermelon has been won (Sb2). A decision lottery is executed (Sb3). For example, when AT is selected in the AT lottery when winning a cherry or watermelon, the holding display determination lottery is won with a higher probability than when the AT is not won. The process ends when no cherry or watermelon is won.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a holding display determination lottery is won (Sb4). If the holding display determination lottery has not been won (N in Sb4), the process ends.

  When the holding display determination lottery is won (Y in Sb4), the holding number lottery for determining the number of holding displays is executed (Sb5). For example, when the AT is won, the number of held displays increases with a higher probability than when the AT is not won. Furthermore, the number of pending displays varies depending on the type of winning combination that triggered the AT lottery when the AT is won. This makes it possible to maintain the player's sense of expectation and improve the interest of the game.

  Next, a latent game number lottery for determining the number of latent games until the hold display is displayed is executed (Sb6). For example, when the AT is won, the number of latent games is increased with a higher probability than when the AT is not won. In this way, since the hold display is displayed after the incubation period, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation and improve the interest of the game.

  Further, a display color determination lottery for determining the color of the hold display is executed (Sb7). At this time, the color of the hold display is determined by lottery for each hold display. The color of the hold display is determined with a probability corresponding to the lottery result of the AT lottery. The AT lottery result is identified based on the AT lottery result command transmitted from the main control unit 41. Specifically, the hold display color is determined from three types of red, green, and blue. When the AT lottery is won, the display color of the hold display is determined with the probability that red is most easily selected, blue is most difficult to select, and green is in the middle. Further, when the AT lottery is won and when a plurality of hold displays are displayed, it is determined which of the hold displays is invalidated to notify that the AT lottery is won. Thus, this makes it possible to maintain the player's expectation and improve the interest of the game.

  Then, a hold display flag indicating that the hold display is performed is set in the RAM 91c (Sb8). The hold display flag includes data indicating the number of hold displays, data indicating the number of latent games, data indicating the display color of the hold display, and data indicating a hold display to be invalidated when notifying that the AT lottery has been won. Is added. The sub-control unit 91 displays the number and color on-hold display determined after the number of latent games based on the set on-hold display flag on the liquid crystal display 51, and the game corresponding to each on-hold display. To invalidate the hold display.

  When the game for invalidating the hold display is started, the invalid hold display is displayed in the display area of the hold display 60. The sub-control unit 91 notifies the possibility of winning the AT lottery as a result of the presentation according to the color of the hold display that is finally displayed in the display area of the hold display 60. When the change effect is executed while the hold display is being displayed, it is possible that the color of the hold display displayed in the display area of the hold display 60 has been won in the AT lottery rather than the current color. Change to a color that shows high expectations. Thereby, an unexpectedness can be given to a player and the interest of a game can be improved.

  In addition, the aspect of the effect of notifying the result of the AT lottery when invalidating the hold display is set to a form corresponding to the color of the hold display displayed in the hold display area. That is, when the color of the hold display is changed by the change effect, the aspect of the effect is also changed. Thereby, an unexpectedness can be given to a player and the interest of a game can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the hold display is displayed when the cherry or watermelon is won and the hold display determination lottery is won as the establishment of the specific condition. However, a plurality of specific conditions may be provided. In this case, the hold number lottery and the display color determination lottery are executed with a probability according to the type of the specific condition that is satisfied. Thereby, a player's expectation to a game can be maintained and the interest of a game can be improved.

[Change effect execution processing]
Next, the control contents of the change effect execution process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 25, in the change effect execution process, the sub-control unit 91 first determines whether or not an internal winning command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sc1). If an internal winning command has not been received (N in Sc1), the process ends.

  When an internal winning command is received (Y in Sc1), it is determined whether or not at least one hold display is displayed (Sc2). If the hold display is not displayed (N in Sc2), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the hold display is displayed (Y in Sc2), it is determined whether or not the cherry or watermelon is won (Sc3), and when the cherry or watermelon is not won (N in Sc3) The process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when winning a cherry or watermelon (Y in Sc3), it is determined whether or not a freeze winning command indicating the result of the freeze lottery is received from the main control unit 41 (Sc4). If the freeze winning command has not been received (N in Sb4), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the freeze winning command is received (Y in Sb4), the hold display with the highest advantage (expectation degree of AT lottery) among the displayed hold displays, or when all of them have the same advantage The hold display that is finally invalidated (the hold display that remains until the end) is specified (Sc5). That is, the sub-control unit 91 specifies the hold display of the most expected color (for example, red if there is no red or red) in the displayed hold display, or all the hold displays are the same color. If there is, a pending display that remains until the end and is visible to the player is specified.

  The sub-control unit 91 executes a change effect determination lottery (Sc6). In the change effect determination lottery, whether or not to execute the change effect, and whether to change to a color with a high expectation level in one stage or a color with a high expectation level in two stages when executed. It is determined.

  Here, FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining the change effect determination lottery table. In the change effect determination lottery table, which of the short freeze and the long freeze is executed, and further, the execution is decided when one of the watermelon, the weak cherry, and the strong cherry is won. Depending on what has been done, the winning probabilities vary.

  As shown in FIG. 26, when a short freeze is executed, when a watermelon is won, it is decided not to execute a change effect with a winning probability of 90%, and a change effect that changes by one step with a winning probability of 10%. Decided to do. When a weak cherry is won, it is decided not to execute a change effect with a winning probability of 80%, and it is decided to execute a change effect that changes one step with a winning probability of 20%. Also, when a strong cherry is won, it is decided not to execute a change effect with a winning probability of 70%, it is decided to execute a change effect that changes one step with a winning probability of 25%, and a winning probability of 5%. It is determined to execute a change effect that changes in two steps.

  When Long Freeze is executed, when winning a watermelon, it is decided not to execute a change effect with a winning probability of 60%, it is decided to execute a change effect that changes one step with a winning probability of 30%, It is decided to execute a change effect that changes in two steps with a winning probability of 10%. Also, when a weak cherry is won, it is decided not to execute a change effect with a 50% winning probability, it is decided to execute a change effect that changes by one step with a 30% winning probability, and a 20% winning probability. It is determined to execute a change effect that changes in two steps. When a strong cherry is won, it is decided not to execute a change effect with a winning probability of 40%, it is decided to execute a change effect that changes one step with a winning probability of 30%, and a winning probability of 30%. It is determined to execute a change effect that changes in two steps.

  In this way, when winning a cherry or watermelon, a change effect that changes the color of the hold display to a color that suggests a higher advantage may be executed, so the change effect that increases the player's advantage It is possible to improve the fun of the game by attracting attention to the winning of cherries and watermelons that will be the execution opportunity. Since the player wins the cherry or watermelon when the change effect is executed, the player can expect that the AT lottery is executed by the winning of the cherry or watermelon.

  Also, when each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R wins a cherry or watermelon that cannot be won unless it is operated at an appropriate timing to stop the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination on the winning line LN The change effect is executed. For this reason, the player must operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R well while paying attention to the execution timing of the change effect, and the player is more involved in operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R. Can improve the interest of the game.

  Further, the probability that the change effect is executed in the order of strong cherry, weak cherry, and watermelon is high, and the probability that the strong cherry, weak cherry, and watermelon are changed in two steps is higher than the single step change. For this reason, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by attracting attention to the type of the winning combination. And when a change effect is executed, the player can expect to win a strong cherry rather than a weak cherry or watermelon, and as a result, the probability that the navigation stock will be given in the AT lottery is the highest and most It can be expected that Navistock will be granted. Furthermore, the player can expect to win the strong cherry rather than the weak cherry or watermelon when the two-stage change effect is executed, and as a result, the probability that the navigation stock is given in the AT lottery is the highest, And it can be expected that the most navigation stock will be given.

  In addition, when a freeze that delays the progress of the game is executed, a change effect that changes the color of the hold display to a color that suggests a higher advantage may be executed. Furthermore, a change effect may be executed when either a short freeze or a long freeze is executed. For this reason, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by attracting attention that the freeze is executed as an opportunity to execute the change effect that increases the player's advantage.

  In addition, when long freeze is executed, the probability that a change effect is executed is higher than when short freeze is executed, and the probability that two steps are changed is higher than one step change. For this reason, attention can be paid to the type of freeze to be performed, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Returning to FIG. 25, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the change effect determination lottery is won (Sc7). If the change effect determination lottery has not been won (N in Sc7), the process ends.

  On the other hand, when the change effect determination lottery is won (Y in Sc7), it is determined whether or not the operation-linked effect is scheduled to be executed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 (Sc8).

  The operation-linked effect is an effect that progresses according to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player, and an effect that suggests a winning combination that is a condition for executing an AT lottery such as cherry or watermelon. Here, the effect that proceeds according to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player is an effect that proceeds when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated. In the case of the form, the production progresses every time the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated.

  Further, in the present embodiment, unlike the operation-linked effect, it is an effect that progresses regardless of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player, and the conditions for executing the AT lottery such as cherry or watermelon There may be a non-operation-linked effect that is an effect that suggests a winning combination. Here, the effect that progresses regardless of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player is an effect that does not proceed even if any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated. In this case, an effect is performed before any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated, and thereafter, the effect does not proceed even if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated.

  When the cherry or watermelon is won, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not to perform either the operation-linked effect or the non-operation-linked effect, and when executing, the operation-linked effect or the non-operation linked. A linked production determination lottery for determining which of the productions to execute is executed. The sub-control unit 91 sets the operation interlocking effect flag in the RAM 91c when executing the operation interlocking effect, while setting the non-operation interlocking effect flag in the RAM 91c when executing the non-operation interlocking effect.

  When the operation-linked effect is scheduled to be executed, that is, when the operation-linked effect flag is set, the change effect B flag is set in the RAM 91c (Sc9). When the non-operation interlocking effect is scheduled to be executed, that is, when the non-operation interlocking effect flag is set, the change effect A flag is set in the RAM 91c (Sc10). After Sc9 and Sc10, the sub-control unit 91 ends the process. When the change effect flag is set, the change effect is executed in the game in which the change effect flag is set or a game after that.

  Here, in the present embodiment, a change effect A and a change effect B are provided as change effects. The change effect A is an effect that progresses in accordance with the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player in the display area of the hold indicator 60. Here, the effect that proceeds according to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player is an effect that proceeds when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated. In the case of the form, the production progresses every time the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated.

  The change effect B is an effect that progresses regardless of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player in the display area of the hold indicator 60. Here, the effect that progresses regardless of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player is an effect that does not proceed even if any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated. In this case, it is performed at any timing in the game where the change effect is performed regardless of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  Thus, when an operation-linked effect that proceeds in accordance with the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R by the player is executed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51, the stop by the player in the display area of the hold display 60 is performed. The change effect B that proceeds regardless of the operation of the switches 8L, 8C, 8R is executed. On the other hand, when a non-operation-linked effect that proceeds regardless of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 is executed, the stop switch by the player in the display area of the hold display 60 A change effect A that proceeds according to the operation of 8L, 8C, and 8R is executed.

[Direction selection process]
Next, the control contents of the effect selection process executed in the timer interrupt process (sub) will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 27, in the effect selection process, the sub-control unit 91 first associates with any of the on-hold display being displayed (if there is only one on-hold display being displayed). It is determined whether or not the game is invalidated (Sh1). In the invalidation target game, one hold display associated with the invalidation target game is invalidated. If it is not a game to be invalidated (N in Sh1), the process ends.

  If the game is to be invalidated (Y in Sh1), it is determined whether or not an internal winning command has been received from the main control unit 41 (Sh2). If the internal winning command has not been received (N in Sh2), the process ends.

  When the internal winning command is received (Y in Sh2), the mode of effect is selected based on the hold display color to be invalidated and the result of the internal lottery identified from the internal winning command (Sh3). When the selection of the effect mode is completed, an effect flag indicating that the effect is to be executed is set in the RAM 91c (Sh4). Data indicating the effect mode determined in the effect determination lottery is also added to the effect flag. The sub-control unit 91 executes the effect when the effect flag is set, and also executes the effect of the aspect added to the effect flag. After the execution of the production ends, the production flag is cleared.

[Production selection table used for selection of performance mode]
Next, an effect selection table used for selecting an effect mode will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 28, when selecting an effect mode, if the result of the internal lottery is lost (when no internal lottery is won) and the color of the hold display is blue, the effect A is Selected. When the result of the internal lottery is replay (normal replay, replay GR1-6, replay GR11-13, or replay GR21-26) and the color of the hold display is blue, effect A is selected. When the result of the internal lottery is a bell (any one of the left bell 1 to 4, the middle bell 1 to 4, and the right bell 1 to 4) and the color of the hold display is blue, the effect B is selected. When the result of the internal lottery is cherry (either strong cherry or weak cherry) and the color of the hold display is blue, the effect C is selected.

  In addition, when the result of the internal lottery is lost and the color of the hold display is green, the effect A is selected. When the result of the internal lottery is replay and the color of the hold display is green, the effect B is selected. When the result of the internal lottery is a bell and the color of the hold display is green, the effect C is selected. When the result of the internal lottery is cherry and the color of the hold display is green, the effect C is selected.

  Further, when the result of the internal lottery is lost and the color of the hold display is red, the effect B is selected. When the result of the internal lottery is replay and the color of the hold display is red, the effect C is selected. When the result of the internal lottery is a bell and the color of the hold display is red, the effect C is selected. When the result of the internal lottery is cherry and the color of the hold display is red, the effect D is selected.

  In the present embodiment, the table is not distinguished depending on whether or not the bonus is won, but the effect is selected so that the type of effect selected depends on whether the bonus is won or not, and whether the selected BB or RB. It is also possible to provide a plurality of types of selection tables. Thereby, a player's expectation can be maintained and the interest to a game can be improved.

  In this way, since the mode of production is determined according to the invalidated display mode of the hold display and the lottery result of the internal lottery, the player's attention to the game result can be attracted and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Furthermore, the execution of the performance with a low expectation is restricted when the color of the hold display has a high expectation. In the present embodiment, effect A is not selected when the color of the hold display is red. Accordingly, necessary information can be given to a player who wants to advance the game and cancel the effect.

[Concrete example]
Next, specific examples of the present invention will be described.

  First, with reference to FIG. 29, description will be given of selection of effects for informing the result of AT lottery when invalidating the hold display.

  As shown in FIG. 29, when a watermelon is won in the internal lottery and the hold display determination lottery is won, hold indications 200 to 202 are displayed from the liquid crystal display 51. In the example of FIG. 26, three hold displays are displayed, and the color of the hold display is “blue” for the first, “blue” for the second, and “red” for the third.

  In this state, when the next game ("1G" in the figure) corresponding to the first hold display 200 is performed, the first hold display 200 is invalidated (the hold display is the active hold display area 60f). To digest the hold display displayed in the active hold display area 60f). Then, based on the invalidated color of the hold display 200 and the lottery result of the internal lottery, an effect mode is selected using the effect selection table shown in FIG. At this time, when the replay is won by the internal lottery, the effect A is selected based on the fact that the color of the hold display 200 is blue. Then, production A is executed. Also, the possibility of winning the AT lottery as a result of the performance is notified.

  Next, when the next game corresponding to the second hold display 201 (“2G” in the figure) is played, the second hold display 201 is invalidated. Then, based on the invalidated color of the hold display 201 and the lottery result of the internal lottery, an effect mode is selected using the effect selection table shown in FIG. At this time, when the internal lottery is lost, the production A is selected based on the fact that the color of the hold display 201 is blue. Then, production A is executed. Also, the possibility of winning the AT lottery as a result of the performance is notified.

  Next, when the next game (“3G” in the figure) corresponding to the third hold display 202 is played, the third hold display 202 is invalidated. Then, based on the invalidated color of the hold display 202 and the lottery result of the internal lottery, an effect mode is selected using the effect selection table shown in FIG. At this time, when the cherry is won in the internal lottery, the effect D is selected based on the color of the hold display 202 being red. Then, the effect D is executed. Also, the possibility of winning the AT lottery as a result of the performance is notified.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 30, an example will be described from when the hold display is displayed to when the change effect is executed and when the effect of notifying the result of the AT lottery is executed when the hold display is invalidated. To do.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (a), no hold display is displayed in the display area of the hold display 60.

  As shown in FIG. 30B, for example, when a watermelon is won, an AT lottery is performed, and a hold display determination lottery is performed based on the result. Then, if the winning display determination lottery is won, a holding number lottery, a latent game number lottery, and a holding color determination lottery are performed. In this example, since the game is determined to be 0 game in the latent game number lottery, the hold display is displayed in the game where the watermelon is won. At this time, the number is determined to be four in the reserved number lottery. Further, in the hold color determination lottery, the first hold display (hold display displayed in the first hold display area 60a) is determined to be blue, and the second hold display (displayed in the second hold display area 60b). Held display) is determined in blue, the third hold display (hold display displayed in the third hold display area 60c) is determined in green, and the fourth hold display (fourth hold display area 60d). The hold display displayed on the screen is determined to be blue.

  As described above, when the hold display is displayed using all of the first hold display area 60a, the second hold display area 60b, the third hold display area 60c, and the fourth hold display area 60d, all the hold display areas are displayed. The player can be expected to win the AT more than when the player is not used. In addition, since the third hold display is green while the other hold displays are blue, the player is notified that the AT win is notified when the third hold display is invalidated. It can be expected.

  As shown in FIG. 30C, at the start of the next game, the first hold display moves to the active hold display area 60f.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (d), when the hold display displayed in the active hold display area 60f is invalidated, the result of the AT lottery is notified by the effect selected in the effect selection process. In this example, it is notified that the AT is not won by invalidating the first hold display. For example, a character image of “sorry” indicating that the possibility of winning the AT lottery is 0% is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (e), at the start of the next game, the second hold display moves to the active hold display area 60f.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (f), for example, when a cherry is won and a freeze lottery is won, a change effect determination lottery is performed. When it is decided to change in one step or two steps in the change effect determination lottery, the change effect is determined to determine the change effect for the third hold display having the highest advantage (expectation degree of the AT lottery). A production flag is set. Then, based on the fact that the change effect flag is set, the third hold display changes from green to red. Even if it is decided to change in two steps in the change effect determination lottery, the third hold display is already green, so only one step changes until the most advantageous red. When the third hold display changes, an image in which lightning is released from the clouds is displayed as a change effect with respect to the third hold display.

  In this way, when the change effect is executed and the hold display changes, the game is performed in response to the fact that the AT lottery is executed (or the navigation stock is given), compared to when the hold display does not change. Can make people expect.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 30 (g), at the start of the next game, the third hold display changed to red moves to the active hold display area 60f.

  As shown in FIG. 30 (h), when the hold display displayed in the active hold display area 60f is invalidated, the result of the AT lottery is notified by the effect selected in the effect selection process. In this example, it is notified that the AT has been won by invalidating the third hold display. For example, a “big hit” character image indicating that the possibility of winning the AT lottery is 100% is displayed.

  As described above, when winning a cherry or watermelon, a change effect that changes the color of the hold display to a color that suggests a higher advantage may be executed, so a change effect that increases the player's advantage It is possible to improve the interest of the game by attracting attention to the winning of cherries and watermelons, which will be the opportunity to perform.

  In addition, when a freeze that delays the progress of the game is executed, a change effect that changes the color of the hold display to a color that suggests a higher advantage may be executed, which increases the player's advantage. It is possible to improve the interest of the game by attracting attention that the freeze that is the execution opportunity of the change effect is executed.

  Next, referring to FIG. 31, after the hold display moves to the active hold display area 60f, a continuous effect is executed for a predetermined number of games, and then an effect for notifying the result of the AT lottery is executed. An example will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 31A, after the first and second hold displays are already invalidated, a green hold display is displayed in the third hold display area 60c as the third hold display. As a fourth hold display, a blue hold display is displayed in the fourth hold display area 60c.

  As shown in FIG. 31B, at the start of the next game, the third hold display moves to the active hold display area 60f.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (c), for example, when winning a cherry and winning by a freeze lottery, a change effect determination lottery is performed. In the change effect determination lottery, if it is decided to change by one step or two steps, the third hold display (the hold displayed in the active hold display area 60f) having the highest advantage (expected degree of AT lottery) The change effect flag is set so that the change effect is executed with respect to (display). When the cherry is won, a linked production determination lottery is performed. If it is determined in the linked effect determination lottery that either the operation-linked effect or the non-operation-linked effect is executed, the operation-linked effect flag (or the non-operation-linked effect flag) is set. By setting the operation interlocking effect flag, an image showing a cherry symbol is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Thereby, it can be suggested to the player that the cherry is won.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (d), when all the reels are stopped, the character image “Development” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. This allows the player to expect that some kind of advantageous event will occur.

  As shown in FIG. 31 (e), when the next game starts with the green hold display displayed in the active hold display area 60f, an image of a battle effect between the ally character and the enemy character is displayed on the liquid crystal display. 51.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 31 (f), the image of the battle effect is continuously displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 even after the next game is started. Furthermore, based on the fact that the change effect flag is set, the third hold display changes from green to red on the hold display 60. At this time, an image in which lightning is released from the cloud with respect to the third hold display is displayed on the hold display 60 as a change effect.

  As shown in FIG. 31G, when the hold display displayed in the active hold display area 60f is invalidated, the result of the AT lottery is notified by the effect selected in the effect selection process. In this example, it is notified that the AT has been won by invalidating the third hold display.

  As described above, since the change effect may be executed even during the execution of the battle effect continuously performed over a plurality of games, it is noted that the change effect is executed even during the execution of the battle effect. Collect and improve the fun of the game.

  Next, the relationship between a change effect and an operation-linked effect (or non-operation-linked effect) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, referring to FIG. 32 (A), a change effect in the case where a non-operation-linked effect that indicates that a cherry has been won and that proceeds regardless of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player is executed. An example will be described.

  As shown in (a) of FIG. 32A, after the first and second hold displays are already invalidated, the green hold display is displayed as the third hold display area as the third hold display. The blue hold display is displayed in the fourth hold display area 60c as the fourth hold display. For example, when winning a cherry and winning by a freeze lottery, a change effect determination lottery is performed. When it is decided to change by one step or two steps in the change effect determination lottery, the change effect is executed to execute the third hold display having the highest advantage (expectation degree of AT lottery). A production flag is set. Here, when it is decided to execute the non-operation-linked effect in the linked effect determination lottery when the cherry is won, the non-operation-linked effect flag is set, so the change effect A flag is set. By setting the non-operation interlocking effect flag, an image showing a cherry symbol is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 before the stop switch is operated. As a result, the player can be surely recognized that the cherry is won.

  As shown in (b) of FIG. 32A, when the player first stops the reel by operating the stop switch, a cloud image is displayed in the display area of the hold indicator 60. The image showing the cherry symbol corresponding to the non-operation interlocking effect is still displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As shown in (c) of FIG. 32 (A), when the player stops the reel for the second time by operating the stop switch, an image in which lightning is released from the cloud is displayed in the display area of the hold indicator 60. Is done. The image showing the cherry symbol corresponding to the non-operation interlocking effect is still displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As shown in (d) of FIG. 32 (A), when the player stops the reel for the third time by operating the stop switch, the third lightning released from the clouds in the display area of the hold indicator 60 is displayed. The image extending to the hold display is displayed, and the third hold display changes from green to red. The image showing the cherry symbol corresponding to the non-operation interlocking effect is still displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Next, referring to FIG. 32 (B), a change effect in the case where an operation-linked effect that indicates that the cherry has been won and proceeds according to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player is executed. An example will be described.

  As shown in (a) of FIG. 32 (B), after the first and second hold displays have already been invalidated, the green hold display is displayed as the third hold display in the third hold display area. The blue hold display is displayed in the fourth hold display area 60c as the fourth hold display. For example, when winning a cherry and winning by a freeze lottery, a change effect determination lottery is performed. When it is decided to change by one step or two steps in the change effect determination lottery, the change effect is executed to execute the third hold display having the highest advantage (expectation degree of AT lottery). A production flag is set. Here, when it is decided to execute the operation interlocking effect in the interlocking effect determining lottery when the cherry is won, since the operation interlocking effect flag is set, the change effect B flag is set. By setting the operation interlocking effect flag, a character image of “?” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 before the stop switch is operated. Thereby, it can be suggested to the player that some event has occurred.

  As shown in (b) of FIG. 32 (B), when the player operates the stop switch to stop the reel for the first time, a character image of “Che?” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, the player can be made to think that the cherry is won. In addition, the change effect has not been executed yet.

  As shown in (c) of FIG. 32B, when the player stops the reel for the second time by operating the stop switch, a character image of “Cherry?” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display together with a small image indicating the cherry symbol. Displayed on the device 51. As a result, it is possible to make the player strongly think that the cherry is won. In addition, the change effect has not been executed yet.

  As shown in (d) of FIG. 32 (B), when the player stops the reel for the third time by operating the stop switch, a character image “CHERRY !!” is displayed along with a large image indicating a cherry symbol. Displayed on the display 51. As a result, the player can be surely recognized that the cherry is won. Here, an image in which lightning is released from the clouds is finally displayed in the display area of the hold indicator 60, and the third hold display changes from green to red.

  In this way, an effect suggesting the winning of cherry or watermelon executed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51 different from the display area of the hold display 60 in which the change effect is executed proceeds according to the operation of the stop switch. If it is an operation-linked effect, the change effect is a change effect B that progresses regardless of the operation of the stop switch, and if the effect that suggests winning of cherry or watermelon is a non-operation-linked effect that progresses regardless of the operation of the stop switch The change effect is a change effect A that progresses according to the operation of the stop switch. For this reason, it can prevent that the change production which a player's advantage increases becomes obstructed by the production which suggests winning of cherry or watermelon.

  In addition, since the change effect and the effect suggesting the winning of cherry or watermelon are performed in display areas of different display devices, the interest of the game can be improved.

[Modification]
As mentioned above, although main embodiment in this invention has been described, this invention is not restricted to said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[Variations with different hold display modes]
Next, with reference to FIG. 33, a modification example in which the hold display mode is different will be described. In this modified example, the mode of the hold display is different from the above-described embodiment, and is an example in which a plurality of games are required until one hold display is invalidated.

  As shown in FIG. 33, an image 400 with a sugoroku motif is displayed. The sugoroku is composed of 4 squares, and each time the game is digested, the character 401 progresses upward by 1 square.

  Specifically, the first game (1G) is the starting point, and the character 401 is positioned on the “START” cell. Then, as the second game (3G) and the third game (3G) are digested, the character 401 advances. In the fourth game (4G), the character 401 reaches the goal point, and the character 401 moves to the “GOAL” cell. Here, the color of the square at the goal point is selected from a plurality of colors according to the winning expectation degree for the AT lottery. And the aspect of production is determined based on the square color of the goal point and the result of the internal lottery.

[About hold display]
In the present embodiment, a plurality of hold displays are displayed at a time and the hold display is invalidated one by one every time one game is consumed, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a hold display may be sequentially added when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  For example, one hold display may be added each time an AT lottery is performed. Alternatively, one hold display may be added each time a winning combination that is a condition for executing the AT lottery is won. In addition, one hold display may be added every time one game is consumed. Alternatively, one hold display may be added each time the freeze is executed. In addition, like a cherry or a watermelon, each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is limited to a role that does not win a prize unless it is operated at an appropriate timing for stopping a winning symbol corresponding to the selected cherry or watermelon on the winning line LN. If the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated in the push order corresponding to the type of the push order bell that is selected, such as a push order bell, an advantageous role such as a middle bell (for example, a role with a large number of payouts) A hold display may be added in response to a winning combination that cannot be won. Or, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated in the push order corresponding to the type of the push order lip selected as in the push order lip, an advantageous role such as promotion replay or special replay (for example, an advantageous state) The holding display may be added in response to winning of a combination that cannot win a winning combination. In addition, one hold display may be added every time any condition is satisfied.

  Furthermore, it is not limited to adding one hold display every time a predetermined condition is satisfied, and one hold display may be added every time a predetermined condition is satisfied a predetermined number of times. For example, one hold display may be added each time the AT lottery is performed twice.

  Further, the display is not limited to invalidating the hold display one by one, but may be a plurality of invalidation of the hold display.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 34, an effect using a hold display may be performed. As shown in FIG. 34, three hold displays 500 to 502 are displayed from the liquid crystal display 51 regardless of the result of the internal lottery. In the example of FIG. 34, the color of the hold display is “blue” for the first hold display 500, “red” for the second hold display 501 and “red” for the third hold display 502. .

  In this state, when the first game (“1G” in the figure) is played, the first “blue” hold display 500 is invalidated. And one hold display 503 is added with invalidation. In the example in the figure, the color of the added hold display 503 is “red”. Then, based on the invalidated color of the hold display 500 and the lottery result of the internal lottery, an effect mode is selected using the effect selection table shown in FIG.

  Next, when the second game (“2G” in the figure) is played, the second “blue” hold display 501 is invalidated. And one hold display 504 is added with invalidation. In the example in the figure, the color of the added hold display 504 is “green”. Then, based on the invalidated hold display 501 color and the internal lottery result, an effect mode is selected using the effect selection table shown in FIG.

  Next, when the third game (“3G” in the figure) is played, the third “red” hold display 502 is invalidated. And one hold display 505 is added with invalidation. In the example in the figure, the color of the added hold display 505 is “blue”. Then, based on the invalidated color of the hold display 502 and the lottery result of the internal lottery, an effect mode is selected using the effect selection table shown in FIG.

Thereafter, each time the game is digested, the hold display is invalidated and added.
Moreover, you may perform the effect using a hold display as follows. For example, each time a winning combination that is a condition for executing the AT lottery is won, one hold display is added. At this time, the color of the hold display is changed according to the probability of winning the AT. For example, if the AT winning probability is high, it is displayed in red, and if the AT winning probability is low, it is displayed in blue. Then, each time one game is consumed, the on-hold display is sequentially invalidated, and an effect of informing the presence / absence of AT winning is executed based on the invalid on-hold display color. For example, when the red hold display is invalidated, an effect with a high expectation of AT winning is executed, and if AT winning is confirmed, the AT winning is confirmed while the AT winning is confirmed. If it does not win the AT, it will be notified definitely. In addition, when the blue hold display is invalidated, an effect with a low expectation degree of AT winning is executed, and if AT winning is confirmed, the AT winning is confirmed while the AT winning is confirmed. If it does not win the AT, it will be notified definitely. Furthermore, even in the example as described above, a change effect may be executed on the hold display being displayed as in the present embodiment.

[About disabling the hold display]
In this embodiment, it is determined in advance whether or not the AT is won before the hold display is displayed, and when the hold display is invalidated, an advantageous effect, that is, an AT win can be expected. The player is expected to perform the performance, and further, the player is expected to be notified of the AT winning. In other words, the hold display in the present embodiment, depending on the display mode (for example, color), causes the player to expect the execution of an effect that can be expected to win the AT and to confirm the AT win.

  However, the display is not limited to this, and the hold display may cause the player to expect other events depending on the display mode (for example, color).

  For example, the AT lottery may be performed when the hold display is invalidated, and the winning probability of the AT lottery may differ depending on the color of the invalidated hold display.

  FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram showing a modification of the AT lottery table. As shown in FIG. 35, when the invalidated on-hold display is blue, when winning the watermelon in the invalidated game, the winner is AT with a 5% winning probability, and when winning the weak cherry is 10%. You may win an AT with a probability of winning, win an AT with a probability of 15% when you win a strong cherry, and win an AT with a probability of 1% when you win another role. Also, if the invalidated hold display is green, if you win a watermelon in the invalidated game, you will win an AT with a 10% winning probability, and if you win a weak cherry, you will win an AT with a 20% winning probability. Alternatively, if a strong cherry is won, the AT may be won with a 30% winning probability, and if winning for another role, the AT may be won with a 5% winning probability. Also, if the invalidated hold display is red, if you win a watermelon in the invalidated game, you will win an AT with a 30% winning probability, and if you win a weak cherry, you will win an AT with a 40% winning probability. In addition, when winning a strong cherry, the player may win an AT with a probability of 50%, and when winning another role in the game when disabled, the player may win an AT with a probability of 10%.

  In this way, if the winning probability of the AT lottery is changed according to the color of the on-hold display that has been invalidated, a game for winning the AT in the AT lottery performed when the invalidation is invalidated depending on the color of the on-hold display. Can make people expect. That is, the hold display in this case makes the player expect AT winning in the AT lottery performed at the time of invalidation depending on the display mode (for example, color).

  In the example of FIG. 35, the winning probability of the AT lottery is made different according to the color of the invalidated hold display, but the navigation stock given according to the color of the invalidated hold display The determination probability of the number may be different.

[About change production]
In the present embodiment, the change effect determination lottery for determining whether or not to execute the change effect is performed when the cherry or watermelon is won and the freeze is executed. Absent.

  For example, a change effect may be executed when a cherry or watermelon is won regardless of whether the freeze is executed or not. Further, regardless of whether or not a cherry or watermelon is won, a change effect may be executed when the freeze is executed.

  In addition, like a cherry or a watermelon, each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is limited to a role that does not win a prize unless it is operated at an appropriate timing for stopping a winning symbol corresponding to the selected cherry or watermelon on the winning line LN. If the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated in the push order corresponding to the type of the push order bell that is selected, such as a push order bell, an advantageous role such as a middle bell (for example, a role with a large number of payouts) The change effect may be executed when a winning combination that cannot be won is won. Or, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated in the push order corresponding to the type of the push order lip selected as in the push order lip, an advantageous role such as promotion replay or special replay (for example, an advantageous state) The change effect may be executed when winning a combination that cannot win a winning combination. In addition, the change effect may be executed regardless of which condition is satisfied.

  Further, in the change effect determination lottery, it may be determined whether or not to execute the change effect with different probabilities depending on whether or not the AT winning in the AT lottery. For example, when the AT is won, the change effect may be determined to be executed with a higher probability than when the AT is not won.

  In the present embodiment, a strong cherry having a higher advantage than watermelon or weak cherry is provided in that the probability of winning an AT in the AT lottery is high and the probability that the given Navistock is increased is high. When winning, compared to when winning a watermelon or a weak cherry, there was a higher probability that a change effect would be executed, and there was a higher probability of changing in two steps. However, the plurality of roles having different advantages are not limited to watermelon, weak cherry, and strong cherry. For example, the change effect determination lottery may be executed when either the upper bell or the middle bell that is more advantageous than the upper bell in that the number of medals to be paid out is higher than that of the upper bell. When the middle bell is won, the probability that the change effect is executed and the probability that the two steps change may be higher than when the upper bell is won. As described above, a plurality of roles having different degrees of advantage, which are triggers for executing the change effect determination lottery, may use any combination, and the difference in the degree of advantage may be different in any point. .

  In the present embodiment, the reserved display color is selected from the three types of blue, green, and red. However, the color type may be less than three types, or four or more types. It may be. In addition, when there are four or more colors of the hold display, the hold display may be changed by a change effect in three or more stages in addition to the one-stage change or the two-stage change. Further, even when the hold display color is selected from the colors other than the three colors as described above, the stage of change depending on the change effect may be varied depending on the type of freeze and the winning combination.

  In this embodiment, the display changes with respect to the hold display having the highest advantage (AT lottery expectation degree) or the hold display that is finally invalidated (hold display that remains until the end) when all have the same advantage. Although the production was performed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a change effect may be executed for all displayed hold displays, a change effect may be executed for a hold display that is initially invalidated, or a lottery The change effect may be executed with respect to the hold display determined at random. Further, the change effect may be executed by giving priority to the hold display displayed in the active hold display area 60f.

  Moreover, as a mode of the hold display, other modes such as a size, a pattern, and a shape of the hold display may be changed without being limited to the color change. Furthermore, as an aspect of the hold display, an image of an effect performed at the time of invalidation (for example, a character image appearing in the effect) or a moving image may be displayed, and the image or the moving image may be changed by a changing effect. .

  The change effect determination lottery has been executed by the sub-control unit 91, but is not limited thereto. For example, a change effect determination lottery may be executed by the main control unit 41, and a command indicating the result may be transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91.

  In the present embodiment, a change effect can be executed on the condition that a specific combination such as cherry or watermelon is won, while a predetermined combination other than cherry or watermelon (for example, bell or replay) is won. The change production was not executed. As a result, whether or not the change effect can be executed is determined according to the type of the winning combination. Therefore, the interest of the winning combination can be attracted and the fun of the game can be improved. Conversely, the change effect may not be executed when the specific combination is won, while the change effect may be executed when the predetermined combination is won. Even in this case, since whether or not to execute the change effect is determined according to the type of winning combination, it is possible to attract attention to the winning combination and improve the fun of the game.

  Also, like specific roles such as cherry and watermelon, if each of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated at an appropriate timing for stopping the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination on the winning line LN, the winning combination is made. If a change effect is not executed when a role that cannot be played is selected, the player will not lose the concentration on the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R due to the execution of the change effect, thereby improving the interest of the game. There is an effect that can be made. In addition, the specific combination is an advantageous combination such as a middle bell (for example, the number of payouts) unless the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in the pressing order corresponding to the type of the selected pressing order bell. The winning combination may not be awarded, or it will be promoted if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated in the pressing order corresponding to the type of the selected pressing order lip, such as the pressing order lip. It may be a combination that cannot win an advantageous combination such as replay or special replay (for example, a combination that controls to an advantageous state or a combination that maintains an advantageous state).

  In the present embodiment, the change effect can be executed on the condition that the freeze is executed. On the other hand, when the freeze is not executed, the change effect is not executed. As a result, whether or not the change effect can be executed is determined depending on whether or not the freeze is executed. Therefore, attention can be paid to whether or not the freeze is executed, and the interest of the game can be improved. Conversely, the change effect may not be executed when the freeze is executed, while the change effect may be executed when the freeze is not executed. Even if it does in this way, since the execution possibility of a change effect is decided according to whether a freeze is performed, attention can be attracted to whether a freeze is performed and the interest of a game can be improved.

  Further, the change effect may not be executed when either the short freeze or the long freeze is executed. Even in this case, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by paying attention to whether or not the freeze is executed.

[About Freeze]
In the present embodiment, the freeze lottery for determining whether or not to execute the freeze is performed when winning a cherry or watermelon, but is not limited thereto.

  For example, like a cherry or a watermelon, each stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is limited to a role that does not win a prize unless it is operated at an appropriate timing to stop a winning symbol corresponding to the selected cherry or watermelon on the winning line LN. If the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated in the push order corresponding to the type of the push order bell that is selected, such as a push order bell, an advantageous role such as a middle bell (for example, a role with a large number of payouts) Freeze may be executed when a role that cannot be won is won. Or, if the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are not operated in the push order corresponding to the type of the push order lip selected as in the push order lip, an advantageous role such as promotion replay or special replay (for example, an advantageous state) Freeze may be executed when winning a combination that cannot win a winning combination. In addition, the freeze may be executed regardless of which condition is satisfied.

  In this embodiment, the type of freeze is selected from the two types of short freeze and long freeze. However, the number of freezes may be less than three, or four or more. There may be. Further, even when a freeze other than the three types is selected as described above, the stage of change depending on the change effect may be varied depending on the type of freeze.

  In this embodiment, the freeze is executed when the start switch 7 is operated, and the start of reel rotation is delayed for a predetermined period. However, the execution timing of the freeze is not limited to when the start switch 7 is operated, but may be after the first stop, after the second stop, or after all the reels are stopped and the display result is derived. Any timing within one game may be used. In addition, the freeze is not limited to being executed before the change effect, but may be executed simultaneously with the change effect or after the change effect. Note that the freeze is preferably executed before the change effect in that the player is expected to execute the change effect by executing the freeze.

[Operation linked production]
In the present embodiment, the operation-linked effect and the non-operation-linked effect suggest the role winning that is a condition for executing the AT lottery such as cherry or watermelon, but other events are suggested. May be.

  For example, AT winning or bonus winning may be suggested by an operation interlocking effect or a non-operation interlocking effect.

  In the present embodiment, the non-operation-linked effect that advances the effect suggesting the winning of cherry or watermelon regardless of the operation of the stop switch by the player, the cherry or watermelon before the operation of any stop switch There was a performance that suggested winning. However, the non-operation interlocking effect may be progressed by any method as long as it proceeds regardless of the operation of the stop switch by the player. For example, the non-operation-linked effect may be a step-by-step effect that suggests winning of cherry or watermelon as time passes. In addition, the non-operation-linked effect may be a step-by-step effect that suggests winning of cherry or watermelon according to the operation of a switch other than the stop switch by the player (for example, the effect switch 56). .

  Similarly, as for the change effect B that progresses the effect of changing the hold display regardless of the stop switch operation by the player, any method can be used as long as it progresses regardless of the stop switch operation by the player. You may do. For example, the change effect B may be a step-by-step effect of changing the hold display as time passes. The change effect B may be a step-by-step effect of changing the hold display according to the operation of a switch other than the stop switch by the player (for example, the effect switch 56).

  In the present embodiment, if the effect suggesting the winning of cherry or watermelon is an operation-linked effect that proceeds according to the operation of the stop switch, the change effect is related to the operation of the stop switch with a probability of 100%. If the effect is a non-operation-linked effect that progresses regardless of the operation of the stop switch, the change effect depends on the operation of the stop switch with a probability of 100%. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, if the effect suggesting the winning of cherry or watermelon is an operation-linked effect that progresses in response to the operation of the stop switch, the change effect becomes a change effect B with a higher probability than the change effect A, and the winning of cherry or watermelon If the effect that suggests is a non-operation-linked effect that proceeds regardless of the operation of the stop switch, the change effect may become the change effect A with a higher probability than the change effect B. In this way, it is possible to prevent with high probability that the change effect that increases the player's advantage is hindered by the effect suggesting the winning of cherry or watermelon.

[About AT lottery]
In the present embodiment, the AT lottery is executed when various conditions shown in FIGS. 22 and 35 are satisfied, but the AT lottery is executed when other conditions are satisfied. May be.

  Further, according to the number of displayed pending displays, whether or not to provide navigation stock, and the number of navigation stocks may be changed. For example, the higher the number of pending displays that are displayed, the higher the probability of giving navigation stock and the more navigation stock may be given.

[Bonus Probability Status]
In this embodiment, the winning probability of the bonus (BB, RB) is the same regardless of the gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a bonus probability changing state in which the bonus winning probability is higher than that in the normal state may be provided.

  For example, in the present embodiment, RT5 may be further provided, and the winning probability of bonus (BB, RB) may be higher in RT5 than in other gaming states (RT0 to RT4). Further, a transfer lottery for determining whether to shift to RT5 may be executed. Further, depending on the mode, the hold display may indicate the result of whether or not the winner is selected in the transfer lottery, or the expectation of winning in the transfer lottery. For example, the winning probability in the transfer lottery may be determined according to the mode when the hold display is invalidated.

[On hold display control processing]
In the above embodiment, the hold display is displayed as the specific condition is satisfied that the cherry or watermelon is won and the hold display determination lottery is selected, but the hold display is displayed when another specific condition is satisfied. Also good. For example, displaying a hold display when a prescribed number of games have been played, or displaying a hold display when RT shifts.

  In the above embodiment, the hold display is displayed when the specific condition is satisfied, but the hold display may be displayed for each game without providing the specific condition.

  In the above embodiment, the color of the hold display is individually determined for each hold display. However, a plurality of display color patterns to which the color of each hold display is allocated according to the number of the hold displays are provided, and the display color pattern is By determining, the color of each hold display may be determined collectively.

  In the above embodiment, only the hold display for notifying the possibility that the privilege has been granted is displayed, but there is no possibility that the privilege has been granted. A hold display may be displayed. The pseudo hold display is displayed as an aspect indistinguishable from the hold display. Thereby, a player's sense of expectation can be maintained and the interest of the game can be improved. Hereinafter, an example of displaying the pseudo hold display will be described.

  For example, when a lottery subject that can be elected at the same time as a lottery subject that satisfies a specific condition by winning is elected, regardless of whether the lottery subject that fulfills a specific condition by winning is won or not, pseudo-pending display Is displayed. And in the game which invalidates pseudo hold display, the mode of effect is determined based on the display mode of pseudo hold display and the lottery result of the internal lottery. When winning a lottery subject for which a specific condition is established by winning, an effect with high expectation is executed as an effect. In this way, the pseudo hold display is displayed in a situation where the lottery subject combination that satisfies the specific condition by winning can be won, so that the player's expectation for the bonus can be enhanced.

  Further, for example, a pseudo hold display is displayed when a transition event that triggers RT transition is derived. Then, the effect is executed in the game in which the pseudo hold display is invalidated. Further, during display of the pseudo hold display, in the game, the mode of effect is determined based on the display mode of the pseudo hold display and the derived result (stop symbol) in the game. As the derivation results, there can be listed a transition outcome that triggers an advantageous transition to RT, a transition outcome that triggers an adverse RT, and an outcome that maintains RT. By displaying the pseudo hold display in this manner, the player's expectation for the provision of the privilege can be increased when the probability of the provision of the privilege is increased due to the transition of the RT.

  In the embodiment described above, a plurality of hold display colors are determined in advance. However, the hold display color (display mode) may be determined each time invalidation is performed.

  In the embodiment described above, the hold display displayed by the hold display device 60 is taken as an example of the display body, but other display bodies may be applied. Examples of the display body include an LED and a lamp. Further, the hold display is not limited to being displayed in a display area of a display device different from the liquid crystal display 51 like the hold display 60, but may be displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display 51.

[About benefits]
In the above embodiment, AT (navigator stock) is given as an example of the privilege expected from the player by holding display, but other privilege may be applied. For example, a right (such as a bonus or RT) that allows the player to move to an advantageous state (winning a lottery for determining whether or not to generate an advantageous state, winning to move to the advantageous state is allowed. Etc.), the right to be notified of an operation mode advantageous to the player, the right to be controlled to a gaming state with a high expected value to which a gaming value is given, The possibility that the right to be notified whether the current gaming state is advantageous for the player has been granted, the period controlled by the advantageous state such as the number of additional games of AT (fixed game number, end (E.g., the average number of games that fluctuates depending on conditions) Such as the conditions for obtaining benefits, it may be applied indirectly favorable benefits for the player.

  In addition, a high-probability zone lottery that determines whether or not to shift to a high-probability zone in which the probability of being given Navistock is higher than usual is executed, and in response to winning in the high-probability zone lottery, You may make a player expect according to an aspect.

  In the above embodiment, the main control unit 41 performs the control related to the benefit (AT) advantageous to the player, but the sub-control unit 91 performs a part or all of the control related to the benefit advantageous to the player. Also good.

[Time counter update processing]
Next, the time counter update process executed by the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. An area in which a plurality of types of timer counter values are stored is set in an area to which consecutive addresses are assigned according to a predetermined rule in the RAM 41c, and the process of updating the timer value stored in the specified address is performed using the current specified address. By adding constants to the above, a plurality of types of timer values are updated by repeatedly executing while changing the designated address for an area in which a plurality of types of timer counter values are stored.

  FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the control content of the time counter update process. The time counter update process is executed in a timer interrupt process (main) executed by the main control unit 41 by interrupting and executing the basic process (mainly the main process) at regular intervals (interval of about 0.56 ms). The timer interrupt process (main) is a process executed by an interrupt generated according to the count of the timer circuit 509. The address at which the timer interrupt process (main) program is stored is a vector table. It is set as a value corresponding to the timer interrupt. When a timer interrupt occurs, processing from that address is executed. Further, other interrupts are automatically prohibited during the execution period of the timer interrupt process (main).

  In the time counter update process, first, the number of 1-byte timer counters to be updated (A to C in this embodiment) is set as the number of processes for 1 byte (Sg1), and the start address of the 1-byte timer group A pointer is set at (7E2Ch) (Sg2).

  Next, if the value of 1 byte stored at the specified address (address indicated by the pointer) is not 0, 1 is subtracted from the value of 1 byte of the specified address (Sg3), and 1 is subtracted from the number of times set in the step of Sg1. (Sg4), it is determined whether the number of processes after subtraction is 0 (Sg5).

  If the number of processes after subtraction is not 0 in the step of Sg5, that is, if all the 1-byte timers have not been updated, the pointer is incremented by 1 (Sg6), and the process returns to the step of Sg3. As a result, the pointer moves to the address of the unprocessed 1-byte timer, and if the 1-byte value of the designated address is not 0, the pointer is subtracted.

  When the number of processes after subtraction is 0 in the step of Sg5, that is, when all the 1-byte timers have been updated, the number of 2-byte timer counters to be updated (number of 2-byte timer counters in this embodiment) Then, A to D 4) are set (Sg7), and the pointer is incremented by 1 (Sg8). As a result, the pointer moves to the start address (7E2Fh) of the 2-byte counter group.

  Next, if the 2-byte value stored in the area consisting of the designated address (the address indicated by the pointer) and the next address is not 0, the 2-byte value of the designated address and the next address is decremented by 1 (Sg9), The number of processes set in step Sg7 is decremented by 1 (Sg10), and it is determined whether the number of processes after subtraction is 0 (Sg11).

  If the number of processes after the subtraction is not 0 in the step of Sg11, that is, if all the 2-byte timers have not been updated, the pointer is incremented by 2 (Sg12), and the process returns to the step of Sg9. As a result, the pointer moves to the address of the unprocessed 2-byte timer, and if the 2-byte value of the designated address and the next address is not 0, the pointer is subtracted.

  If the number of processes after subtraction is 0 in the step of Sg11, that is, if all the 2-byte timers have been updated, the process ends.

  As described above, the value of the timer counter assigned to the RAM 41c is periodically updated to become a specific value (0), thereby specifying the passage of time. Conventionally, when measuring multiple types of time intervals, timer values are set and updated within multiple types of processing that require timekeeping, and each type of program for updating multiple types of timer values is processed. Since it is necessary to provide it inside, it was a factor which increased program capacity. In addition, since a plurality of types of timer counters are allocated as a data group for each process used, it is necessary to read out the values of unrelated addresses in order to update all of them in one process. there were.

  On the other hand, in the slot machine according to the modified example, an area in which a plurality of types of timer counter values are stored is set to an area to which consecutive addresses are assigned according to a predetermined rule in the RAM 41c and is stored in a designated address. By repeatedly executing the process of updating the timer value while changing the specified address for the area where multiple types of timer counter values are stored by adding a constant to the current specified address, multiple types of timer values can be obtained. Since the update is performed, the program capacity can be reduced as compared with the case where each of the processes for designating a plurality of types of addresses and updating the values of the addresses is performed in each process.

  Multiple types of timers are obtained by repeatedly executing the process of updating the timer value stored at the specified address while changing the specified address for the area where the multiple types of timer counter values are stored by performing a predetermined calculation. Any configuration may be used as long as the value is updated. For example, by adding a constant to the current designated address, multiple types can be obtained by repeatedly executing while changing the designated address for an area in which multiple types of timer counter values are stored. The timer value may be updated, or a value corresponding to the number of processes with respect to the reference address (for example, for a 1-byte counter, +1 for the number of processes 1, +1 for the number of processes 2, and the number of processes In the case of 3, +3 ...) is added or subtracted to change the specified address for the area where multiple types of timer counter values are stored. Reluctant repetition may be configured to update a plurality of types of the timer value by executing.

  In the above example, the seven-byte timer counter values 1-byte timers A to C and 2-byte timers A to D are provided. However, at least two types of timer counter values are stored in the RAM 41c according to a predetermined rule. In the process of updating the timer value stored in the specified address, the specified address for the area in which multiple types of timer values are stored is changed by performing a predetermined operation. However, if the configuration is such that two or more types of timer values are updated by repeated execution, the program capacity can be reduced as described above.

  In addition, only one of the 1-byte timer and 2-byte timer is set to set the timer counter value in an area to which consecutive addresses are assigned according to a predetermined rule in the RAM 41c, and update the timer value stored in the designated address. A configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of types of timer values are updated by repeatedly executing a predetermined calculation while changing a designated address for an area in which a plurality of types of timer values are stored.

  Further, only for some of the timer counters provided in the main control unit 41, a process of setting a timer value in an area to which consecutive addresses are assigned according to a predetermined rule in the RAM 41c and updating the timer value stored in the designated address, A configuration may be adopted in which a plurality of types of timer values are updated by repeatedly executing a predetermined calculation while changing a designated address for an area in which a plurality of types of timer values are stored.

  In the above example, a separate timer counter is provided for each type of period to be measured. For example, a single timer counter may be shared for a plurality of types of periods in which the periods to be measured do not overlap.

  Further, in the above example, the main control unit 41 executes the process according to the timer interruption process (main) for periodically performing a predetermined process regardless of the progress of the game and the progress of the game. A main process that performs different processes in stages, and the main control unit 41 sets an initial value to the timer counter when a timing condition is satisfied in the main process, and a plurality of types of timer interrupt processes (main) The timer value is updated, and it is not necessary to provide a process for updating multiple types of timer values in each process constituting the main process, so the program capacity for updating multiple types of timer values is reduced. be able to.

  In the above example, the main process is periodically interrupted to execute the timer interrupt process (main). However, the timer interrupt process that is periodically performed is predetermined regardless of the progress of the game. The main control unit 41 may be configured to perform both a periodic process for performing the processed process and a main process for performing a process that varies in stages depending on the progress of the game. When the timekeeping condition is satisfied, the initial value is set in the timer counter, and multiple types of timer values are updated in the periodic processing, so that multiple types of timer values are updated within each processing that constitutes the main processing. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a process for performing the above-described process, so that it is possible to reduce a program capacity related to updating of a plurality of types of timer values.

  In the above example, in the time counter updating process, the value of the address is updated on condition that the value of the designated address is not 0, and the timer value is updated to an abnormal value. Can be prevented.

  In the above example, in the time counter update process, the number of processes equal to the number of timer counters to be updated is set, and the process of updating the timer value is repeatedly executed for the set number of processes. The number of timer counters to be updated can be easily set. For example, when a plurality of types of timer counters having different update intervals are provided, the type of timer value to be updated can be arbitrarily set according to the number of processes to be set. it can.

  Note that the number of processes, that is, the number of timer counters to be updated may be set in a program, or values set in a table may be read and set.

  In addition, the timer counter to be updated last is set in advance without setting the number of processes at the beginning, and the timer value is updated repeatedly until the address of the timer counter is reached. A specific end value (for example, FFh) is stored at the next address of the timer counter to be executed, and the process of updating the timer value is repeatedly executed until the value read from the designated address becomes the specific end value. Good.

  In the above example, a 1-byte timer counter and a 2-byte timer counter are provided, and a process for updating a 1-byte timer value and a process for updating a 2-byte timer value are separately provided. Therefore, the capacity of the program and the capacity occupied by the timer value in the RAM 41c can be reduced as compared with the case where the process of updating the 1-byte timer value and the process of updating the 2-byte timer value are made common.

  In the above example, a 2-byte timer counter is provided to measure a relatively long time corresponding to an initial value exceeding 1 byte. For example, a timer counter having a different update interval, for example, a timer Interrupt processing (main) By providing a first timer counter that is updated once every four times and a second timer counter that is updated once every fourteen times, a relative value can be obtained without providing a 2-byte counter. It is also possible to measure a long time interval, and in this way, it is not necessary to provide a process for updating a 1-byte timer value and a process for updating a 2-byte timer value. It is possible to reduce the program capacity related to the update.

  In the above example, a plurality of types of timer counters are assigned to special works that are not initialized in accordance with the progress of the game in the RAM 41c, and are not initialized in accordance with the progress of the game. Regardless of the progress of the game, it is possible to measure the time spanning the timing when a part of the RAM 41c is initialized in accordance with the progress of the game.

  In particular, in the above example, not only the timer counter that may cross the timing when the measurement period ends in one game, that is, the timing at which a part of the RAM 41c is initialized according to the progress of the game, Since the timer counter that does not cross over the timing at which a part of the RAM 41c is initialized according to the progress is stored in the area assigned to the special work together with other timer counters, the timer counter can be easily managed. In addition, a timer counter that does not straddle the timing at which a part of the RAM 41c is initialized according to the progress of the game is set, and a timing at which a part of the RAM 41c is initialized at the measurement period according to the progress of the game. Easy use of the timer counter by changing the design later, such as changing to a timer counter that may straddle It can be changed. In addition, as described above, if a single timer counter is shared for a plurality of types of periods in which measurement periods do not overlap, the timing at which a part of the RAM 41c is initialized may be crossed as the game progresses. It is possible to measure the measurement period and the measurement period that does not cross the timing at which a part of the RAM 41c is initialized in accordance with the progress of the game with one timer counter.

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In the present embodiment, a slot machine to which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting a bet number and giving a game value associated with winning is described as an example. However, the slot machine embodying the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) to which a game ball used in a pachinko gaming machine is applied as a game medium. When game balls are used as game media, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine for setting bets using game balls, It may be a full credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets. When game balls are used as game values, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls, and when three bets are set in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. This is equivalent to setting the number of bets using.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to using only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, but for example, a plurality of types of medals and game balls. The game value may be used together. That is, it is possible to play a game by setting the number of bets using any of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, and a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls when a winning occurs. Any of the utility values may be paid out.

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

  In addition, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment causes the display results to be derived in each of the plurality of variable display areas (transparent windows 3) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) that can each be identified. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals, credits), and all of the variable display areas are provided. In the slot machine, one game is completed by deriving the display result, and a winning can be generated according to the combination of the display results derived to each of the plurality of variable display areas as a result of the one game. Also good.

  Further, as the present embodiment, a slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win has been described, but the game media is enclosed and the game media is handed to the player's hand in response to the occurrence of a win. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without paying out may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine.

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

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 6 MAXBET switch, 7 start switch, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 60 hold display, 91 sub control unit.

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A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means for determining display results that are allowed to be derived;
Derivation operation means operated to derive a display result;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving the display result;
Before the predetermined game, suggestion means for suggesting the player's advantage in the predetermined game in a distinguishable manner according to the display mode;
Change effect execution means for executing a change effect for changing the display mode in which the predetermined advantage is suggested by the suggestion unit to a display mode that suggests an advantage higher than the predetermined advantage,
The determination result of the pre-determining means includes a first specific determination result and a second specific determination result having a higher player advantage than the first specific determination result,
The derivation control means displays a special display result that is not derived when the determination result of the prior determination means is the first specific determination result when the determination result of the prior determination means is the second specific determination result. It is possible to derive according to the operation of the derivation operation means,
In the change effect, a first change effect that changes the first display mode in which a predetermined advantage is suggested by the suggestion means to a second display mode in which the player has a higher advantage than the first display mode. And a second change effect for changing the first display mode to a third display mode having a higher player's advantage than the first display mode and the second display mode.
The change effect execution means includes:
Wherein before the predetermined game, Ri executable der the change effect be either determination result is the first specific determination result and the second specific determination result of the pre-determining means,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the second specific determination result, the second change effect is executed with a higher probability than when the determination result of the prior determination means is the first specific determination result. possible der Ru, slot machine. A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
After displaying the variable display unit in a variable manner, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
Delay control means for executing delay control for delaying the progress of the game;
Before the predetermined game, suggestion means for suggesting the player's advantage in the predetermined game in a distinguishable manner according to the display mode;
Change effect execution means for executing a change effect for changing the display mode in which the predetermined advantage is suggested by the suggestion unit to a display mode that suggests an advantage higher than the predetermined advantage,
The change effect executing means can execute the change effect when the delay control is executed before the predetermined game.

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