JP6600444B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to, for example, a slot machine. For more information, derive a display result by each comprises a variable display instrumentation unit of the identification information change can be displayed in multiple kinds identifiable, after changing display of the variable display unit, to stop the variable display of the variable display unit In addition, the present invention relates to a slot machine that can generate a winning according to a display result.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of symbols as identification information drawn on the outer periphery, and each reel has a start lever by a player. Rotation is started by operating, and when the player operates a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the rotation is stopped within a range of a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. . A winning is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all reels is stopped.

  The types of winning combinations include small roles, bonuses, and replays. Here, in the winning of a small role, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of small role. In the bonus winning, the player can obtain a profit that the next game is shifted to a gaming state advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In the replay winning, it is possible to obtain a profit that the next game can be performed without consuming a new medal for setting the number of bets.

  In order for a winning combination including a bonus combination to occur, generally, a winning flag must be set by winning an internal lottery performed in advance (usually when a start lever is operated). And, when the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination in the internal lottery can be drawn within the range of the predetermined number of frames, the effective combination is arranged, and the winning combination not in the internal lottery is configured. Reel control is performed so that the combination of symbols is not aligned with an effective line.

  In such a slot machine, as an advantageous state for the player, information corresponding to the selection situation when winning a bonus or a specific small role that is missed by the operation procedure even if winning in the internal lottery There are things that are controlled by AT (Assist Time) etc. for informing the user.

  Also, among the multiple types of winning combinations, there are cases where a bonus is awarded at the same time as a bonus, and includes a special winning that performs an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control the AT by winning, and by winning a specific winning, There has been a slot machine that executes a notification effect for notification of whether or not an AT is successful (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2013-94297 A

  In the technical field of slot machines, generally, winning of a bonus is notified by the occurrence of an event that stops a specific outcome (so-called reach) only when the bonus is won. On the other hand, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, no consideration has been given to the context between the timing for notifying whether the bonus is successful and the timing for notifying whether the AT is successful. For this reason, if the notification effect is to be notified before the bonus is determined or not, when the timing for notifying the bonus is reached, the bonus has already been won due to the occurrence of an event other than the notification effect. However, there is a possibility that the situation where the player has been informed of this frequently occurs.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of suitably performing an effect of notifying each of a plurality of advantageous states.

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result,
A first right granting means for granting the first right;
A second right granting means for granting the second right;
First advantageous state control means for controlling to a first advantageous state advantageous to the player based on the first right;
Second advantageous state control means for controlling to a second advantageous state advantageous to the player based on the second right;
A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect according to whether or not the first right is granted ;
A predetermined effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect depending on whether or not the second right is granted ;
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the first right may be granted by the first right granting unit and the second right may be granted by the second right granting unit,
The specific effects include a first specific effect and a second specific effect that is more likely to be given the first right than when the first specific effect is executed,
The slot machine is
When the first right has been granted, a specific event that can determine that the first right has been granted may occur as the game progresses,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied and the first right and the second right are granted, the specific effect is executed to notify that the first right is granted, and the game proceeds after the notice. and executing the predetermined presentation Ri by to be informed that the second has been granted,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied and the first right is not granted and the second right is granted, the probability is higher than when neither the first right nor the second right is granted in running the second specific effect informed that the first right is not given, the running predetermined presentation Ri by that a game is started after該報intellectual second rights granted Notify that
The slot machine may have the following configuration.
(1) A variable display device capable of starting a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using a game value and variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified A slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is ended by deriving the display result and winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
A first right granting means (internal lottery) for granting a first right (for example, bonus winning);
A second right granting means (AT lottery) for granting a second right (for example, AT winning, number of AT games);
First advantageous state control means (a process for controlling to a bonus) for controlling to a first advantageous state (bonus) advantageous to the player based on the first right;
Second advantageous state control means for controlling to a second advantageous state (AT) advantageous to the player based on the second right (processing for controlling to AT);
Specific effect executing means (battle effect related processing) for executing a specified effect (bonus battle effect, bonus winning notification effect) for notifying the effect result that can be determined whether or not the first right is granted. ,
When a predetermined condition is established (weak strawberries 1-4, weak grapes 1-4, strong strawberries 1-4, strong grapes 1-4, 12 melons 1-4, 1 sheet role 1-4, BAR TEMPLE PLAY 1- 4), there are times when the first right is granted by the first right granting means and the second right is given by the second right granting means,
The slot machine is
When the first right is granted, a specific event that can determine that the first right is granted may occur as the game progresses (reach eyes stop),
When the predetermined condition is satisfied and the first right and the second right are granted, the fact that the first right is given as an effect result of the specific effect is notified, It is informed that the second right is granted by the progress of the game after the notification (see AT battle effect, AT winning notification effect, S10 and S11 in FIG. 17).

  According to such a configuration, a sense of expectation that the predetermined condition is satisfied can be enhanced. In addition, prior to the notification of the grant of the second right, the grant of the first right is notified as the effect of the specific effect, so that the specific effect is executed and the grant of the first right is notified. When this is done, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of a situation in which a specific event has already been reported to that effect, and as a result, it is possible to suitably perform an effect.

  (2) The slot machine of (1) above is granted the second right when the predetermined condition is satisfied and the first right and the second right are granted. On the basis of the first right until the end of the control to the first advantageous state by the first advantageous state control means (S10 in FIG. 17).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to give a sense of expectation that the grant of the second right is notified during the first advantageous state, and it is possible to improve the degree of attention to the first advantageous state.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2), the specific effect is given by the first specific effect (pattern C) and the first right than when the first specific effect is executed. Including a second specific effect (pattern A, B) that is likely to be
The specific effect execution means is more effective when the second right is granted than when the second right is not granted even when the predetermined condition is satisfied and the first right is not granted. The second specific effect is executed as the specific effect at a high rate (see the distribution rate in the “AT only” column and the distribution rate in the “Non-winning” column in FIG. 19A).

  According to such a configuration, when the second specific effect is executed as the specific effect, not only the feeling of expectation that the first right is granted, but also the second right is granted. The expectation for can also be improved.

  (4) In the slot machine of any one of (1) to (3) above, any of the first right granted during the second advantageous state and the first right granted together with the second right When the first advantageous state is controlled based on the first right based on the first right that is not a right granted during the second advantageous state and is not a right granted together with the second right. The degree of advantage for the player is higher than when the state is controlled (FIG. 16).

  According to such a configuration, when the first right that is the control trigger to the first advantageous state is granted during the second advantageous state or when it is granted together with the second right, Since the degree of advantage can be increased, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the situation when the first right is granted.

(5) In any one of the above slot machines (1) to (4), the specific effect is the first specific effect (pattern C) and the first specific effect than when the first specific effect is executed. Including the second specific performance (pattern A, B) that is likely to be granted
The specific effect execution means is higher when the second right is granted than when the second right is not granted even when the predetermined condition is satisfied and the first right is granted. The second specific effect is executed as the specific effect at a ratio (see the distribution rate in the “bonus + AT” column and the distribution rate in the “bonus only” column in FIG. 19A).

  According to such a configuration, when the second specific effect is executed as the specific effect, not only the feeling of expectation that the first right is granted, but also the second right is granted. The expectation for can also be improved.

(6) In any one of the above slot machines (1) to (5),
Operation accepting means (such as a start switch 7) for accepting a progress operation for progressing the game is provided,
At least one of the effects for notifying the specific effect and the effect result capable of determining whether or not the second right is granted is a special effect composed of a plurality of parts (FIGS. 24 and 25). Show battle)
The slot machine is
When the special effect of one part among the plurality of parts is started, even if the special effect of the one part has been executed to the end (even if the screen of FIG. 24C is displayed), Until the progress operation is accepted, the special performance will not proceed to the next part,
When the special effect of one part among the plurality of parts is started, whether or not the special effect of the one part has been executed to the end (whether the screen of FIG. 24B is displayed) The special effect is advanced to the next part by accepting the advance operation (regardless of whether the screen of FIG. 24C is displayed)
Specific information notifying means for notifying information (end specific time gauge 106) that can determine the timing at which the special effect of one part ends when the special effect of one part among the plurality of parts is being executed. (Sub-control unit 91) is further provided.

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to allow the player to specify the timing at which the special performance of one part ends, so that the player knows how long a predetermined advance operation is not performed. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game.

It is a front view showing the whole structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol on each reel which comprises a variable display apparatus. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control circuit of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object part and determination value number regarding the special part and small part in a general gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the lottery object combination and determination value number regarding the re-game player in a general gaming state. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning any one of pushing order promotion replays 1-6. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning any one of pushing order maintenance replays 1-5. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning any one of pushing order rush replays 1-4. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control when winning any one of pushing order melons 1-5. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of AT lottery conditions used as the opportunity which performs AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the AT lottery when AT lottery conditions are satisfied. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the table referred by AT lottery. It is a figure for demonstrating an example of the table referred by preferential period transfer lottery. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a battle effect relevant process. It is a figure for demonstrating the battle effect lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating the period lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between simultaneous production and a period lottery table. It is a figure for demonstrating the end specific time gauge determination table. It is a figure for demonstrating the interruption process during battle production. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of a battle production. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of an operation request | requirement effect.

  Embodiments will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 shows the internal structure of the slot machine. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols on each reel constituting the variable display device. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the overall configuration of the control circuit of the slot machine. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter also 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 arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. As shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are arranged so as to be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. That is, the see-through window 3 is configured so that three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on each reel can be visually recognized at the positions of the upper, middle, and lower stages.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the outer periphery of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R has “melon (for example, the pattern of the area number 20 of the left reel 2L)” and “banana (for example, the area number 19 of the left reel 2L), respectively. ”,“ White 7 (for example, the design of area number 18 on the left reel 2L) ”,“ Black BAR (for example, the design of area number 17 on the left reel 2L) ”,“ Star (for example, on the left reel 2L) "Region No. 14 symbol)", "Grapes (eg, left reel 2L, region No. 13 symbol)", "Black 7 (eg, left reel 2L, No. 10 symbol)", "White BAR (eg, left reel 2L) Reel 2L area number 6 symbol), "strawberry (for example, left reel 2L area number 5 symbol)", "star 7 (for example, left reel 2L area number 1 symbol)" Multiple types of diagrams There are drawn in a predetermined order, one by 21, respectively.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIGS. 2 and 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are transferred to the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed changing continuously, by stopping the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect the reference position and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are irradiated with white light from the back side. A reel LED 55 is provided. The reel LED 55 includes nine LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

  The front door 1b uses a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout port 9 through which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player's own game value) within the range. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting a specified number of bets determined according to the state, the medal stored as credits, and the medals used for setting the bets are settled (setting of credits and bets) The payout switch 10 that is operated when the game is started, the start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and the stop that is operated when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Switches 8L, 8C, 8R and a production switch 56 for use in production are provided so as to be operable by the player.

  In the present embodiment, “2” is determined as the specified number of bets according to the fact that the gaming state is a big bonus and a regular bonus (hereinafter also referred to as bonus), and the gaming state is a big bonus and a regular bonus. “3” is determined in accordance with a game state other than (hereinafter also referred to as a general game or a general game state).

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to the game. The game display unit 13 displays a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning, an error code indicating the contents when an error occurs, and the like. Game assist indicator 12, 1BETLED14 that notifies that the bet number is set by 1 by lighting, 2BETLED15 that notifies that the bet number is set by 2 and 2 that the bet number is set by 3 3BET LED 16 to notify, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted by lighting, start effective LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (the previous game start) Waiting for the start of reel rotation because a certain period has not elapsed since Weight in LED19 for notifying by lighting a a is that during the replay of LED20 notifying is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the bet amount by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and stop switches 8L, 8C, The left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided inside the 8R to notify that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is valid by lighting. It has been.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a reset switch 23 for detecting an error state excluding a RAM abnormality error described later by a predetermined key operation and a reset operation for releasing a stop state described later is provided inside the front door 1b. A setting value display 24 that displays the setting value at that time while changing the setting value or confirming the setting value, which will be described later, and a stop state at the end of BB described later (the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed) A stop switch 36a for selecting whether to enable / disable the stop function to be controlled, and automatic settlement processing at the end of BB described later (the medal stored as credit is settled regardless of the player's operation ( The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting whether the automatic settlement function to be controlled is to be enabled / disabled, and the flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4 are arranged inside the housing 1a. The flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the provided hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout outlet 9 side is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 and flows down to the hopper tank 34a side. A medal selector (not shown) having an inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting medals and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

  Inside the casing 1a, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that can detect reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively (see FIG. 4). A reel unit 2 composed of a reel LED 55, an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, and a medal payout opening for medals stored in the hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out 9 and a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full sensor 35 a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced apart from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals is provided. It is possible to detect that the medal storage amount stored in the inside when it is conductive by contacting through the medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, that the overflow tank is full. It has become.

  The front of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change mode at the time of startup, and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state other than a RAM abnormality error in a normal state. In the mode, there are provided a reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a setting value of a winning probability (outtake rate) of internal lottery described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned ON / OFF. It has been.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, or the bet number is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated.

  When a stipulated number of bets determined according to the gaming state is set, the corresponding lines of the pay lines L1 to L4 (see FIG. 1) become valid and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game Is ready to start. The winning line is a line set in advance 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 the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, four types of pay lines L1 to L4 are defined as pay lines. The winning line L1 refers to a winning line set across symbols arranged in the middle of the reel 2L, the middle of the reel 2C, and the middle of the reel 2R, that is, the middle. The winning line L2 refers to a winning line set across the symbols arranged in the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the upper stage. The winning line L3 refers to a winning line set across the symbols arranged in the upper part of the reel 2L, the middle part of the reel 2C, the lower part of the reel 2R, that is, the lower right. The winning line L4 is a winning line that is set across the symbols arranged in the lower part of the reel 2L, the middle part of the reel 2C, the upper part of the reel 2R, that is, the right side up. The winning line is not limited to the lines indicated by L1 to L4, and may include, for example, a line straddling the symbols arranged in the lower stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R.

  When a specified number of bets are set in the general gaming state other than the big bonus and the regular bonus, the pay lines L1 to L4 (see FIG. 1) are valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid. The game can be started. When a predetermined number of bets are set when the bonus is a big bonus and a regular bonus, the pay lines L2 to L4 are valid and the game can be started.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 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.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a role) on the activated pay line is displayed on each reel 2L, 2C, When the 2R display result is stopped, 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 number (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1).

  If a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of activated pay lines, the total number of payouts determined for each combination of symbols arranged on the activated pay line is totaled. The total number of medals is awarded to the player. However, an upper limit is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game (in this embodiment, 12), and if the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is given. Will be. In addition, when the combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the activated pay line, the gaming state according to the combination of symbols is shifted. It has become.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated to start changing the symbols, any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is When operated, the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R stop rotating 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 rotate 80 times per minute, and 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames, so the maximum of 4 symbols is drawn in 190 ms. Will 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, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead Since the symbols can be displayed in the lower row, as a result, the symbols from the symbol to six frames ahead can be displayed in the upper row.

  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 power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the.

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

  The game control board 40 includes a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, a settlement switch 10, a reset switch 23, a stop switch 36a, an automatic settlement switch 36b, an insertion medal sensor 31, and a door opening detection switch. 25, reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and a payout sensor 34c, a full sensor 35a, a setting key switch 37, and a reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Detection signals of switches are input.

  In addition, the game control board 40 includes a credit indicator 11, a game auxiliary indicator 12, 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, an insertion request LED 17, a start valid LED 18, a waiting LED 19, a replaying LED 20, a BET switch valid LED 21, a left, middle The right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected, and the above-described hopper motor 34b is connected via the power supply board 101. These electrical components are driven based on the control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 that controls the game, a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in this embodiment) Detects a detection signal input from a random number circuit 42 that generates a random number, a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal having a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101 A switch detection circuit 44, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, a solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, various displays connected to the game control board 40, The LED drive circuit 47 that controls the drive of the LED is supplied to the slot machine 1 When the power source voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, an initialization command is input when the power is turned on or from the main CPU 41a A reset circuit 49 for giving a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when not performed, a real-time clock 50 (hereinafter referred to as RTC 50) for measuring the date and time, and various other devices and circuits are mounted.

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

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

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 is changed as a basic process, and step by step according to the change of the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process to move to. Further, the main CPU 41a has an interrupt function as described above, and can interrupt the basic process by the occurrence of the interrupt and execute the interrupt process. The voltage output from the power interruption detection circuit 48 The power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed in response to the input of the decrease signal, and the timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment). Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time required to complete the repetition of the process depending on the control state in the basic process and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main) Therefore, the process that is repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is completed at least once.

  In the power interruption interrupt process, the execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited with the start of the process. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be in use to the RAM is performed. As a result, it is possible to return to the original processing when the power interruption is restored.

  Next, after all output ports are initialized, a RAM parity is calculated based on all data stored in the RAM, set in a predetermined parity storage area, and RAM access is prohibited. Then, a loop process in which no process is performed is entered. That is, when the voltage decreases as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the main control unit 41 reliably stops operation when power is interrupted.

  Thus, in the power interruption processing, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and stored in the RAM by comparing with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup. It is possible to check whether the data being processed is normal.

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

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. Command transmission from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is performed by serial communication. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not limited to being directly connected, and may be configured to be connected via a relay board, for example.

  The production control board 90 is connected to electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), production effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. The electrical components are driven based on control by a sub-control unit 91 (described later) mounted on the effect control board 90. In addition, an effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input. In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 performs output control of effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, effect effect LEDs 52, speakers 53 and 54, and reel LEDs 55. However, an output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board separately from the sub control part 91, and the sub control part 91 is based on a command from the main control part 41. The output pattern of the effect device may be determined, 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 sub control unit 91 and the output The output control of the effect device is performed by both of the control units.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, although the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED55 are illustrated as an effect device, an effect device is not restricted to these, For example, it drives mechanically. A display device or a mechanically driven item may be applied as the rendering device.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an LED driving circuit 93 that performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, When the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a and a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90 are detected. The switch detection circuit 96 outputs time information including date information and time information. The power supply voltage supplied to the timepiece device 97 and the slot machine 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power drop detection circuit 98 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub CPU 91a, other circuits, etc. , And the sub CPU 91a receives various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 and performs various controls for performing effects, and directly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. To control automatically or indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). When a command is acquired from the main control unit 41, a command reception interrupt process for storing the command in a buffer is executed. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes an interrupt process (sub) to be described later by generating an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, every certain interval. One of the interrupt terminals of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. Execute processing (sub). Further, when an unused interrupt occurs in the sub CPU 91a, an unused interrupt process for immediately returning to the original process is executed.

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

  In the slot machine 1, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery 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 in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. In other words, when 6 is set as the set value, the player has the highest advantage, and the advantages decrease stepwise in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

  In order to change the set value, when the power of the slot machine 1 is in the ON state, it is necessary to turn it off once, and after the setting key switch 37 is turned on, the power of the slot machine 1 needs to be turned on. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 in the ON state, 1 is displayed as the initial value of the setting value on the setting value display 24, and the setting change mode in which the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38 is set. Transition. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change mode, the setting value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the setting value is returned to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the set value is confirmed, and the confirmed set value is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned OFF, the game shifts to a state where the game can be started by setting the number of bets.

  In order to check the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on with no bet amount set. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. 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.

  In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, when the main CPU 41a detects a voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 48, a power interruption interrupt process (main) is executed. In the power interruption interrupt processing (main), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 41c, which will be described later, and destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 41c, that is, specific data other than 0 is stored. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas becomes 0, and stored in the RAM 41c.

  The main CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 41c at the time of activation, confirms the value of the destructive diagnosis data, the RAM parity is 0, and the destructive diagnosis The processing state of the main CPU 41a is restored to the state before the power interruption based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on the condition that the value of the data for use is correct, but the RAM parity is not 0 (in the case of 1) or is destroyed. If the value of the diagnostic data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register to control the RAM abnormal error state so that the progress of the game is disabled. Unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormality error state is not canceled even if the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and a new set value is set in the setting change state described above. It will not be released until

  In addition, when the sub CPU 91a detects the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98, the sub CPU 91a also executes a power interruption interrupt process (sub). In the power interruption interrupt processing (sub), the register is saved in a stack of a RAM 91c described later, and destructive diagnosis data in which any bit is 1 is stored in the RAM 91c, and data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c. The RAM parity adjustment data is calculated so that the RAM parity based on 0 becomes 0 and stored in the RAM 91c.

  Then, the sub CPU 91a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all areas of the RAM 91c at the time of activation, and based on the data stored in the RAM 91c on the condition that the RAM parity is 0. The processing state of the sub CPU 91a is restored to the state before the power interruption. If the RAM parity is not 0 (1), it is determined that the RAM is abnormal and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main sub CPU 91a, the execution of the performance is not disabled only by initializing the RAM 91c.

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

  The important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient to be initialized at the end of the BB, such as various display devices and LED display data, input / output data of the I / O port 41d, and a game time clock counter, is stored. General work consists of data that can be initialized at the end of the BB, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, the total number of medals paid out in the BB, and a winning flag that is initialized at the end of each game (small role, replay ) And a winning flag are stored.

  Special work, data for sending commands to the production control board 90, various software random numbers, etc., data that is initialized only before the start of setting, at the end of each game, at the time of winning and setting changes Winning flag (big bonus, regular bonus) that is initialized at the time (when changing to the setting change mode), gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state of the next game, the number of digested games reaches the predetermined number of games This is a work in which the number of remaining games is stored when the game state is controlled to end. In the special work, an example in which the number of remaining games is stored will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of games digested after being controlled in the gaming state may be stored.

  The set value work is a work in which a set value used when performing a lottery in the internal lottery process is stored. After initializing 0 before setting is started (before shifting to the setting change mode), 1 is stored. The set value that is corrected and newly set at the end of the setting (when the setting change mode is ended) is stored. Note that when the mode is changed to the setting change mode (that is, when the setting change operation is performed), the gaming state flag is updated to information related to the normal gaming state described below in principle. Thus, for example, when the mode is changed to the setting change mode during RT or bonus, the game state is controlled to the normal gaming state after the mode is changed to the setting change mode. In addition, when the bonus winning flag is set for the special work and the mode is changed to the setting change mode, the winning flag is initialized. For example, when a transition is made to the setting change mode during the internal RT in which the bonus is won, the normal gaming state is controlled. In this way, in association with the setting change, the gaming state flag is rewritten to a value corresponding to the normal gaming state (initialization).

  The stop phase work is a work in which data indicating the stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stored, and data indicating the stop phase is stored when the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are stopped. The Rukoto. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed at the time of activation. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied.

  The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main CPU 41a is stored, and the unused stack area is established by any one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. In this case, the used stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a starts up when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are ON, when a RAM error occurs, or when only the setting key switch 37 is ON. When the BB ends, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both turned off and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed, six initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied. In this case, different types of initialization of areas to be initialized are performed according to each initialization condition.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is awarded when a winning symbol is aligned on any winning line of the variable display device 2. The types of winning combinations are determined according to the game status, but can be broadly divided into special roles with transition to big bonus and regular bonus, small roles with payout of medals, and setting of bets. There is a re-player who can start the next game without needing. In order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c.

[Winnings, transition of gaming state]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41.

  In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the main control unit 41 causes RT1 to RT3 and internal RT to be improved in the normal gaming state, and the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher than the normal gaming state. The bonus is controlled to either a big bonus or a regular bonus that improves the winning probability of a small role until a predetermined number of coins are paid out. In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, the sub control unit 91 can control the effect state during an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) that is a notification period in which a navigation effect for notifying the internal lottery result can be performed. Yes.

  Referring to FIG. 5, three types of big bonuses 1 to 3 (hereinafter, each big bonus is also referred to as BB) and a regular bonus (hereinafter, regular bonus is also referred to as RB) are included in the special combination among the winning combinations. And are included.

  BB1 is awarded when a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is arranged on any of the winning lines. BB2 is awarded when a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines. BB3 is awarded when a combination of “star 7-star 7-star 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines.

  When winning one of BB1 to BB3, the big bonus is controlled. While the gaming state is controlled to the big bonus, a big bonus medium flag corresponding to the type of BB won is set in the RAM 41c. Further, while being controlled by the big bonus, the RB is controlled to the RB for BB which has been improved to the predetermined probability of the small role. While being controlled to RB for BB, a regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c. That is, while the big bonus medium flag is set to the ON state, the game is controlled so that the regular bonus medium flag is set to the ON state for each game.

  The big bonus generated due to winning of BB1 or BB2 ends on condition that 361 or more medals have been paid out. The big bonus generated due to the winning of BB3 ends on condition that 241 or more medals have been paid out.

  The RB is awarded when a combination of “Black 7-Black 7-Star 7” or “Star 7-Star 7-Black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines. When winning an RB, the regular bonus is controlled. While the gaming state is controlled by the regular bonus, the regular bonus flag is set in the RAM 41c. The regular bonus generated due to the winning of the RB is terminated on the condition that any winning combination is won four times.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the game state is controlled to the inside RT from when BB1 to BB3 and RB are internally won until winning. In the internal RT, the probability of winning the replay is higher than that in the normal gaming state. Further, as shown in FIG. 6, after BB1 to BB3 and RB are finished, the gaming state is controlled by RT1.

  Even if one of BB1 to BB3 and RB is won in the internal lottery, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated at an appropriate timing to make it possible to win the winning combination, the winning combination is won. There is nothing. The symbols constituting “BB1” to “BB3” and “RB” (“black 7”, “white 7”, “star 7”) are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L, the middle reel 2C, and the right reel 2R. Because. Note that when any of BB1 to BB3 and RB is won in the internal lottery, the winning flag of the bonus is carried over until the winning bonus is won.

  Next, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning combinations, the small combination includes a single combination, grape, melon 1 to melon 4, and strawberry. As for the small role, as in BB1 to 3, etc., when the combination of symbols shown in FIG. 5 is arranged on any of the winning lines, the winning of the small role corresponding to the combination of the symbols has occurred. Become.

  When one of the small roles wins, one medal is paid out. Even if the winning combination is won, if the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing, no winning will be won. This is because the symbols (“star”, “black BAR”, and “black 7”) constituting a single winning combination are not arranged within 5 frames on the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R.

  Among the small roles, grapes will not win a prize if the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are not operated at an appropriate timing even if they are selected. This is because the symbols constituting the grape (“grape”) are not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R.

  Among the small roles, melon 1 is displayed on the winning line where the “Mellon” symbol of the middle reel 2C is stopped, and a winning occurs regardless of the combination of the symbols of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R. It can be said that it is a winning combination.

  Melon 1 wins regardless of the operation timing of stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R if they are elected. This is because the symbols constituting the melon 1 (for example, “melon”) are arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C.

  Next, melons 2 to 4 will be described. Melon 2 is awarded when a combination of “white BAR−white 7−black BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines. Melon 3 wins when a combination of “white BAR-black BAR-melon” is aligned on any of the winning lines. Melon 4 is awarded when a combination of “white BAR−black BAR−black BAR” is arranged on any of the winning lines.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, symbols constituting each of melons 2 to 4 are not arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R. Therefore, even if one of melons 2 to 4 is won in the internal lottery to be described later, if the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is not operated at an appropriate timing to be able to win these roles, it will be won. Of the melons 2-4, you won't win the winning melon.

  However, as will be described later, melons 2 to 4 are always read out as a lottery winning combination at the same time as melon 1 except for the big bonus. For this reason, when the melons 2 to 4 are won, the melon 1 can be won except during the big bonus.

  It is also referred to as a fallen point where the symbol combination of melon 1 stops on the winning line L2. In other words, the falling roll means a roll that causes a melon 1 winning when the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops at the upper stage or the “melon-black BAR-melon” stops on the winning line L2. .

  As shown in FIG. 6, after a falling roll occurs in any of RT1 to RT3, the normal gaming state is controlled. Even if it falls in the inside RT, it is not controlled to the normal gaming state. In addition, even if a turnover occurs in the normal gaming state, the control to the normal gaming state is maintained.

  In addition, when the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops in the middle stage, the symbol combination of melon 1 stops on the winning line L1, and the outcome of winning the melon 1 and paying out 12 sheets is also called a chance outcome.

  Even if the strawberry is selected as a small role, he will not win a prize unless the stop switch 8L is operated at an appropriate timing. This is because the symbol (“strawberry”) of the left reel 2L constituting the strawberry is not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L.

  When the player is in a general gaming state and is not controlled by the AT, the player can prevent the strawberry from being lost by performing a stop operation according to the operation procedure for winning the strawberry.

  Next, the number of medals to be paid out when winning one of grapes, melons 1 to 4 and strawberries will be described. When winning one of grapes, melons 1 to 4 and strawberries, medals are paid out according to the gaming state and the number of winning lines when the winning game is started.

  In the general game state, when a prize is awarded to any of grapes, melons 1 to 4 and strawberries, four medals are paid out. On the other hand, when a prize different from grapes, melons 1 to 4 and strawberries is won in a bonus different from the general gaming state, eight medals are paid out.

  The winning lines L1, L3, and L4 intersect at the middle stage of the middle reel 2C. Further, “any-melon-any” of melon 1 can be awarded only from the stop symbol of the middle reel 2C. Therefore, the melon 1 can be said to be a winning combination that can occur in a plurality of winning lines. For this reason, when the melon 1 wins melon 1 by stopping “any-melon-any”, the number of medals corresponding to the number of winning lines is paid out. For example, when the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped in the middle stage, in the general gaming state, the winning lines L1, L3, and L4 are won, so 4 × 3 = 12 medals are paid out and the bonus is won. Since winning is made on the lines L3 and L4, 8 × 2 = 16 and 12 medals at the upper limit of payout are paid out.

  Next, among the winning combinations, the replaying combination will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replay combination includes replay 1 to replay 11. When you win one of the re-players, you will not be paid out medals, but you can start the next game without setting the number of bets again, so the number of bets corresponding to the number of bets that you no longer need to set in the next game This is essentially the same as when medals are paid out. In the same way as other winning combinations, when a combination of symbols shown in FIG. 5 is arranged on any of the winning lines, the re-game player also receives a winning combination corresponding to the combination of symbols. It will be.

  The symbols constituting the replay 1 (normal replay) (“banana”) are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R. Therefore, in principle, the replay 1 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won. Since Replay 1 is a normal replay that does not involve RT transition even when winning, and maintains the current gaming state, it is also referred to as a normal rep in the following.

  The symbols constituting the replay 2 (“banana”, “melon”) are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R. Therefore, in principle, the replay 2 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won.

  As shown in FIG. 6, after winning the replay 2 in the normal gaming state, the RT2 is controlled to have a higher replay winning probability than the normal gaming state. For this reason, the replay 2 is also referred to as a promotion lip below. As will be described later, the replay 2 is set not to win in the internal lottery in RT1, and is set to win with a predetermined probability in the internal lottery in the normal gaming state. For this reason, no replay 2 is won in RT1. As a result, it is configured not to be directly controlled from RT1 to RT2, and is controlled to RT2 by winning the replay 2 after being controlled to the normal gaming state.

  It should be noted that even in a gaming state other than the normal gaming state (for example, RT1), the replay 2 can be drawn and won with a predetermined probability (very low probability, 1%), and the gaming state other than the normal gaming state It may be configured to be controlled by RT2.

  The left symbol and the middle symbol (“banana”) constituting the replay 3 are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C, and the right symbol (“white 7” and “strawberry” constituting the replay 3 are arranged. ") Is arranged within 5 frames in the right reel 2R. Therefore, as a general rule, the replay 3 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won.

  As shown in FIG. 6, after winning the replay 3 at RT2, the RT3 is controlled so that the replay winning probability is further improved as compared to RT2. For this reason, the replay 3 is also referred to as a rush lip below. As will be described later, the replay 3 is set not to win in the normal game state and the internal lottery in RT1, and is set to win in the internal lottery in RT2. For this reason, no replay 3 is won in the normal gaming state or RT1. As a result, it is configured not to be controlled directly from RT1 to RT3 from the normal gaming state, and is configured to be controlled by RT3 by winning the replay 3 after being controlled by RT2.

  It should be noted that even when the game state is other than RT2 (for example, the normal game state and RT1), the replay 3 can be selected and won by a predetermined probability (very low probability, 1%), and the game other than RT2 You may comprise so that it may be controlled to advantageous RT from a state.

  Once controlled to RT3, the control to RT3 is maintained until a big bonus or regular bonus is won or a roll-out stop or a fall-off prize is generated. RT3 is not controlled unless a promotion lip is won in the normal gaming state and a rush lip is won in RT2. From this, when it is controlled to RT3, there is a high possibility that the navigation effect was executed because it was controlled during the AT described later. When the navigation effect is being executed during the AT, the operation is controlled from the RT2 or RT3 to the normal gaming state when controlled by the RT2 or RT3 by operating according to the operation procedure specified from the navigation effect. It is possible to avoid the occurrence of a stop of a falling roll or a falling lip winning. However, even during the AT, if the player operates the wrong procedure due to an operational mistake, etc., there is a risk that the falling roll will stop or a falling lip prize may occur. It will be controlled from RT2 to the normal gaming state. In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, after falling into the normal gaming state (including after being controlled to RT2 from the normal gaming state) due to the stop of the falling roll or the falling lip winning while being in AT As will be described later, the number of AT games is subtracted. However, even if the player falls into the normal gaming state (including after being controlled by RT2 from the normal gaming state) due to the stop of the falling roll or the falling lip winning, even during AT, it falls into the normal gaming state. It is possible to give a sense of expectation that the AT lottery is performed by the same conditions as in the ART + AT3 until the game is completed and the number of AT games is increased.

  The symbols constituting the replay 4 (“melon” and “strawberry”) are arranged within 5 frames in each of the left reel 2L to the right reel 2R. Therefore, in principle, the replay 4 can be said to be a role that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won. As shown in FIG. 6, when winning a replay 4 in RT2, it is controlled to the normal gaming state. For this reason, the replay 4 is also referred to as a falling lip below.

  Since the replay 5 is a set of three black BARs, the replay 5 is also referred to as a BAR lip. Further, each of the replays 6 to 11 has two black BARs, that is, the black BARs are in a tempered state, and are also referred to as tempile a to tempile f.

  The symbols constituting each of the replays 5 to 11 include symbols that are not arranged within five frames in at least one or more reels. For this reason, even if one of the replays 5 to 11 is won in the internal lottery, no prize is won unless the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated at an appropriate timing.

  However, since the replays 5 to 11 are won simultaneously with other replays, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R, the symbols constituting any of the selected replays can be drawn into the winning line. it can. Therefore, in principle, the replays 5 to 11 may be unable to win even if they are won, but can be said to be a role that can win any replay.

[Combinations of lottery roles]
Next, with reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the combination of the lottery object combination and the number of determination values read out as the lottery object role in the internal lottery will be described. In FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, “name of lottery subject” and “combination of lottery subject” corresponding to the name are shown by the left two columns, and “gaming state” is shown from the left third column. It is shown. The numerical value in the column where the lottery target role intersects with the gaming state indicates that the lottery target role is read out in the internal lottery when the lottery target role is in the gaming state and the number of determination values used in the internal lottery of the lottery target role. 7 and 8, the number of determination values is, for example, the number of determination values when the setting value is 1, but the number of determination values when the setting value is 2 to 6 is also stored in the ROM 41b so that it can be specified. In addition, a cross in the column where the lottery target role and the gaming state intersect indicates that the lottery target role is not read in the internal lottery when the lottery target role is in the gaming state, or is not won even if read. . 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 subject for which “413” is set as the number of determination values (weak strawberry 1 in the normal gaming state in FIG. 7) is 413/65536.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, a plurality of winning combinations can be read simultaneously as lottery target combinations and can be won in duplicate. In the following, by indicating “+” between winning combinations, it indicates that they are simultaneously read out as a lottery target combination in the internal lottery.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination and the number of determination values regarding the special combination / small combination in the general gaming state. When the gaming state is one of the normal gaming state and RT1 to RT3, weak strawberry 1, weak strawberry 2, weak strawberry 3, weak strawberry 4, strong strawberry 1, strong strawberry 2, strong strawberry 3, strong strawberry 4 Push order melon 1, Push order melon 2, Push order melon 3, Push order melon 4, Push order melon 5, 12 sheets melon 1, 12 sheets melon 2, 12 sheets melon 3, 12 sheets melon 4, weak grapes 1, Weak grape 2, weak grape 3, weak grape 4, strong grape 1, strong grape 2, strong grape 3, strong grape 4, one piece 1, one piece 2, one piece 3, one piece 4, RB, BB3, BB2, and BB1 are targeted for the internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as the targeted roles for the internal lottery.

  Weak strawberry 1 refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry. The weak strawberry 2 refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry + RB. The weak strawberry 3 refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry + BB3. The weak strawberry 4 refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry + BB2. The strong strawberry 1 is a lottery target role for reading out a strawberry + 1 sheet role. The strong strawberry 2 refers to a lottery target role that reads strawberry + 1 sheet role + RB. The strong strawberry 3 refers to a lottery target role for reading strawberry + 1 sheet role + BB3. The strong strawberry 4 is a lottery target role that reads strawberry + 1 sheet combination + BB2. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 7, one or a plurality of winning combinations corresponding to the other lottery object combinations are read out.

  When the game state is RT inside, weak strawberry 1, strong strawberry 1, push order melon 1, push order melon 2, push order melon 3, push order melon 4, push order melon 5, 12 sheets melon 1, weak grape 1, strong grape 1, and 1-sheet combination 1 are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as targeted combinations for internal lottery.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the lottery target combination and the number of determination values regarding the re-game combination in the general gaming state. When the gaming state is the normal gaming state, normal replay, push order promotion replay 1, push order promotion replay 2, push order promotion replay 3, push order promotion replay 4, push order promotion replay 5, push order promotion replay 6, The BAR temporary play 1, the BAR temporary play 2, the BAR temporary play 3, the BAR temporary play 4, and the BAR replay are the targets of the internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as the target roles of the internal lottery.

  The normal replay refers to a lottery target role for reading a normal lip. The push order promotion replay 1 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + promotion lip + templipe e. The push order promotion replay 2 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + promotion lip + entry lip + temple lip e. The push order promotion replay 3 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + promotion lip + falling lip + temple lip e. The push order promotion replay 4 is a lottery target role for reading normal lip + promotion lip + temp lip a + temp lip e. The push order promotion replay 5 is a lottery target combination that reads normal lip + promotion lip + temp lip b + temp lip e. The push order promotion replay 6 is a lottery target combination that reads out normal lip + promotion lip + templip lip c + temple lip e. Similarly, as shown in FIG. 8, one or a plurality of winning combinations corresponding to the other lottery object combinations are read out.

  When the gaming state is one of RT1, RT3, and internal RT, normal replay, BAR template play 1, BAR template play 2, BAR template play 3, BAR template play 4, and BAR replay are subject to internal lottery. These are sequentially read out as a target combination of internal lottery.

  When the gaming state is RT2, normal replay, push order maintenance replay 1, push order maintenance replay 2, push order maintenance replay 3, push order maintenance replay 4, push order maintenance replay 5, push order entry replay 1, push order entry Replay 2, Push Order Entry Replay 3, Push Order Entry Replay 4, BAR Temper Replay 1, BAR Temper Replay 2, BAR Temper Replay 3, BAR Temper Replay 4, and BAR Replay are subject to internal lottery and are subject to internal lottery. Read sequentially.

  Although not shown, when the RB is in the BB, the strawberry, the strong BB strawberry, the 12 melon 1, the BB melon, and the 8 melon are targeted for the internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as the roles for the internal lottery. . Here, the strawberry means a lottery target role for reading out the strawberry. The BB strong strawberry is a lottery target role for reading strawberry + melon 2. The 12-sheet melon 1 means a lottery target role for reading out melon 1 + grape + strawberry. The BB melon is a lottery target combination that reads out melon 3 + melon 4 + grape + 1 sheet combination. The eight-sheet melon is a lottery target for reading out melon 1. When the gaming state is RB in the non-BB state, strawberry, left melon, middle right melon, 12-sheet melon 1, and strong grape 1 are targeted for internal lottery, and are sequentially read out as target roles for internal lottery. The left melon is a lottery target for reading out melon 1 + melon 3 + melon 4. The middle right melon is a lottery target for reading out melon 1 + melon 2.

[Internal lottery]
Next, the internal lottery will be described in detail. In the internal lottery, the variable display device 2 determines whether or not each of the winning combinations described above is allowed, that is, whether or not the symbol combination that generates the winning combination is allowed to be controlled to align with any winning line. Is determined before the display result is derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is operated). In the internal lottery, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number circuit 42. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the obtained random number for internal lottery, the gaming state, and the determination value of each winning combination determined according to the set value set by the reset / setting switch 38 Depending on the number.

  In the present embodiment, from the number of judgment values of each combination and combination of combinations, a range of determination values for each of the general combination and special combination such as a small combination and a replay combination, and a special combination with any of the general combination The range of judgment values to be won in combination with roles is specified, and winning in the internal lottery is not exclusive, and a general role and a special role are simultaneously won in one game. It can happen. However, for special roles of different types, the range of determination values to be won in duplicate is not specified, and special types of different types are drawn exclusively.

  In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined for the combination or combination of roles that are subject to the internal lottery and the current gaming state are sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery, and when the result of the addition overflows, Or it is determined that the combination of the winning combination is won. The number of determination values acquired in the bonus internal lottery is set so as to increase as the set value increases. As a result, the larger the set value, the higher the probability of winning the special combination in the internal lottery.

  Also, RB, BB2, and BB3 can be won at the same time as a small combination or a re-playing combination. For example, when winning a strawberry, the ratio of winning simultaneously in any one of RB, BB2, and BB3 is stronger than in strawberry 1 to 4 than when winning in any one of weak strawberries 1-4. The number of determination values for each of the weak strawberries 1 to 4 and the strong strawberries 1 to 4 is set so that the value when one of the four is won is higher. As will be described later, since the reel control that is different between the weak strawberries 1 to 4 and the strong straws 1 to 4 is performed, the player can select one of RB, BB2, and BB3 from the reel control content. The possibility of winning simultaneously can be predicted.

  Moreover, when winning a grape, the ratio of winning simultaneously in any of RB, BB2, and BB3 is higher than in the case of winning in any one of weak grapes 1-4. The number of determination values for each of the weak grapes 1 to 4 and the strong grapes 1 to 4 is set so that the value when one of the four is won is higher. As will be described later, since different reel control is performed when the weak grapes 1 to 4 are won and when the strong grapes 1 to 4 are won, the player can select one of RB, BB2, and BB3 from the reel control contents. The possibility of winning simultaneously can be predicted.

  In addition, when winning strawberry or grape, the percentage of winning simultaneously for RB, BB2, and BB3 is better when winning strawberry than when winning vine. The number of determination values is set so as to increase.

  In the general gaming state, as shown in FIG. 7, each of the push order melon 1 to the push order melon 5 is set to “2305”, and any one of the push order melon 1 to the push order melon 5 is 2305 × 5 / In order to win with a probability of 65536 = 111525/65536, the number of determination values is set so as to win with a higher probability than other lottery target roles.

  Next, paying attention to the number of determination values of the re-gamer in FIG. 8, the winning probabilities of the re-gamer are compared for each gaming state. In the normal gaming state, “2734” is determined as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, and “1020” is determined as the number of determination values when any of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 is read. “98” as the number of determination values when “1” is read, “8” as the number of determination values when one of the BAR template replays 2 to 4 is read, and “4” as the number of determination values when the BAR replay is read. "Is set. Therefore, the probability of winning any replay in the normal gaming state is 8980/65536. The probability of winning one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 that may be promoted to RT2 from the normal gaming state is 1020 × 6/65536 = 6120/65536.

  In RT1, “8856” is read as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, and “98” is read as the number of determination values when the BAR template play 1 is read, and any one of the BAR template replays 2 to 4 is read. “8” is set as the number of determination values at that time, and “4” is set as the number of determination values when the BAR replay is read out. Therefore, the probability of winning either replay at RT1 is 8982/65536. Note that RT1 is set so as not to win a promotion lip or a rushing lip for shifting to RT2 or RT3.

  In RT2, “715” is determined as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, and “6586” is determined as the number of determination values when any of the push order maintaining replays 1 to 5 is read. “3500” as the number of determination values when any one of 4 is read, “98” as the number of determination values when BAR template play 1 is read, and any of BAR template plays 2 to 4 being read “8” is set as the number of determination values, and “4” is set as the number of determination values when the BAR replay is read. Therefore, the probability of winning either replay at RT2 is 47771/65536. In addition, the probability of winning one of the push order maintenance replays 1 to 5 and the push order entry replays 1 to 4 that may be dropped from RT2 to the normal gaming state is (6586 × 5) + (3500 × 4) / 65536 = 46930/65536. In addition, the probability of winning one of the push order rush replays 1 to 4 that may be entered from RT2 to RT3 is 3500 × 4/65536 = 14000/65536.

  In RT3, “47836” is read as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, and “98” is read as the number of determination values when the BAR template play 1 is read, and any one of the BAR template replays 2 to 4 is read. “8” is set as the number of determination values at that time, and “4” is set as the number of determination values when the BAR replay is read out. Therefore, the probability of winning either replay at RT3 is 47962/65536.

  In the internal RT, “17000” is set as the number of determination values when the normal replay is read, and “98” is set as the number of determination values when the BAR template play 1 is read. “8” is set as the number of determination values when read, and “4” is set as the number of determination values when BAR replay is read. Therefore, the probability of winning either replay at RT3 is 17126/65536.

  From these, in this embodiment, the probability of winning one of the replays is set to be higher when RT2, RT3, and internal medium RT than when in the normal gaming state, RT1. Yes. Therefore, it can be said that RT2, RT3, and internal RT are advantageous for the player in that the winning probability of replay is higher than that in the normal gaming state, RT1. Note that, during internal RT, the winning probability of normal replay is improved as compared to the normal gaming state or the like. For this reason, it is possible to suggest the possibility of winning the special role for the player based on the frequency of winning the normal lip.

  In RT2, although the winning probability of replay is high, the winning probability of falling lip is also high. In addition, when the melon 1 is won, it can be a rollover. For this reason, it is difficult to maintain the RT2 when it is not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, and to control the RT3 by winning the entry lip. On the other hand, RT3 is maintained in control of RT3 until a big bonus or regular bonus is won or until it falls. For this reason, it can be said that RT3 is an advantageous gaming state over RT2.

  In addition, when it is RT in the inside, it is set so that the winning probability of replay that is drawn preferentially over the bonus in the reel control is lower than that in RT3, etc. Compared with the case where the same replay winning probability is set, the ratio of winning the winning bonus can be increased.

  When it is RB in BB, the number of determination values is set so that the number of determination values of 12 melons 1 that will win melon 1 is won with high probability. In addition, a loss that does not win any winning combination is set to “12” and occurs with a very low probability. Further, when the RB is non-BB, the number of determination values of the left melon and the middle right melon including the melon 1 is set to win each with a high probability.

  When winning of any combination or combination of combinations is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination of combinations or combination determined to be winning is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. In addition, when a special role + general role is won, a special role winning flag indicating that the special role is won is set in the special role storage work, and a general role winning indicating that the general role is won Set the flag in the general role storage work. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or winning combination is won, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

[Reel stop control]
Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. The main CPU 41a refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts rotating and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Create a stop control table for each reel. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the referred stop control table is drawn. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In the table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state) Differences up to the address where the data is stored are registered. The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of frames to be drawn according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The stop control table that is referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and if any reel is stopped, stop Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of each, and it is necessary according to each status from this specified address And to be able to identify the stop control table. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of frames to be pulled in at each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) per reel are defined, and these areas are set to 0 to 20 (see FIG. 3) is assigned.

  On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is also 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel. Therefore, symbols 1 to 21 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of drawn frames by area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of drawn frames by area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number has a stop reference position (in this embodiment, for example, It is a table in which the number of frames to be drawn is set when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at the timing positioned in the lower window of the perspective window 3). That is, for each symbol corresponding to the reel area number, the stop control table pulls in when the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is detected when the symbol passes the stop reference position (lower stage). The number of frames can be specified.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, the table index is first referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is obtained, table creation data is identified based on the obtained index data, and all reels are identified from the identified table creation data. The address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state of rotation is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to generate a stop control table for all reels. Further, when any one reel stops or any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is identified based on the obtained table creation data, and the address of the stop control table for the unreacted reel corresponding to the stop reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data. The stop control table for each stored reel is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the main CPU 41a effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel will be described. . If any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is detected effectively, the area number of the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. (For example, the lower symbol) is specified, the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected is referred to, and the number of drawn frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of drawn frames until the stop is calculated and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. Thereby, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of frames to be drawn in from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 The lower symbol area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of drawn frames, and the reel can be stopped by drawing a maximum of four frame symbols after detecting a stop operation. In other words, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from a range of a maximum of 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation. The symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five symbols including the operation position.

  In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the winning combination is drawn not to be aligned on the winning line. Create a stop control table with the number of frames to be drawn in and perform reel stop control. If none of the roles are won, stop control with a number of pull-in frames that does not match any of the roles Create a table and perform reel stop control. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The combination that has not been performed will be controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  If a special role has been carried over from before the previous game and a small role (such as a strawberry) is won, or if a special role is won at the same time as a simultaneous winning role, the winning small role will be 4 frames on the winning line. The number of draws is determined so that the maximum number of draws can be drawn in the range, and for the stop operation position where the selected small role cannot be drawn into the winning line in the range of up to 4 frames, the selected special role is 4 in the winning line. A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible within the frame range, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, A control is performed to stop them in a uniform manner, and a winning combination that has not been won will be controlled to be stopped within a 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. As a result, after winning a small role and then winning a special role, the special role is won, and compared to the case where the special role is preferentially won, Since the special combination can be won, the player's medal can be increased as much as possible before the special combination is won, and reel control advantageous to the player is performed. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn, and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the small combination.

  Next, in the case where a re-playing role is elected when the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when the special role and re-playing role are won at the same time, the winning re-playing role is placed on the winning line. A stop control table in which the number of frames to be drawn is determined so as to be pulled in as much as possible in the range of four frames is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, control is performed so that the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of up to four frames.

  When the special role is elected (including carrying over) and the symbols that make up any of the winning features cannot be stopped on the winning line within a maximum of 4 frames. In accordance with the operation timing, stop control is performed to stop a specific off-combination symbol combination (so-called reach) that stops only when a special combination is won out of off-combination symbol combinations on any line. As a result, the combination of the specific missing symbols is stopped on one of the lines, so that the player who knows that the specific missing symbol combination is set to reach is selected as a special role. Can suggest that.

  When a plurality of types of re-game players are won simultaneously (for example, push order promotion replay 1), as shown in FIGS. Control is performed so that the determined re-playing combination is stopped on the winning line in a drawing range of up to four frames.

  In the present embodiment, among the three left reels 2L to 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called final stop. Further, in the present embodiment, the forward pressing refers to an operation procedure for stopping the middle reel 2C for the second time after first stopping the left reel 2L. Further, the forward clamping push means an operation procedure for stopping the right reel 2R for the second time after the left reel 2L is stopped for the first time. The middle left push refers to an operation procedure in which the left reel 2L is secondly stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The middle right push refers to an operation procedure for stopping the right reel 2R for the second time after stopping the middle reel 2C for the first time. The reverse pinching push refers to an operation procedure for stopping the left reel 2L for the second time after stopping the right reel 2R for the first time. The reverse pressing refers to an operation procedure for stopping the middle reel 2C for the second time after stopping the right reel 2R for the first time.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 is won. For example, when the push forward promotion replay 1 is elected, if it is operated by an operation procedure that becomes a forward push, the control for stopping the combination of the promoted rep in one of the winning lines in the winning replay. If the operation procedure is other than forward pressing, the normal lip combination is controlled so as to be aligned with any winning line and stopped.

  Similarly, when any one of the push order promotion replays 2 to 6 has been won, the player has been operated according to an operation procedure that is a predetermined push order determined according to the type of the push order promotion replay that has been won. In such a case, control is performed so that the combination of promotion lip is aligned with any winning line and stopped, and if the operation procedure is not in a predetermined order, the normal lip combination is set to any winning line. Performs control to stop them together.

  As described above, different operation procedures are set for each type of push-order promotion replay selected as the operation procedure for winning the promotion lip and promoting it to RT2. For this reason, even if one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 is won in the normal gaming state, the promotion replies have a probability of only 1/6 unless the type of the push order promotion replay that has been won can be specified. Can be prevented from being controlled by RT2, and a normal lip is awarded with a probability of 5/6 and the normal gaming state is maintained. As a result, when not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, it is difficult to win the promotion lip so that it is not controlled to RT2 as much as possible, while when controlled by the AT, the promotion lip is awarded and controlled to RT2. Can be controlled.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining reel control when one of the pressing order maintaining replays 1 to 5 is won. For example, when the push order maintaining replay 1 is won, and it is operated by an operation procedure that becomes a forward push, the control for stopping the combination of promoted lips in one of the winning lines in the selected replay is stopped. When the operation procedure is other than forward pressing, control is performed so that the combination of falling lips is aligned with any winning line and stopped.

  Similarly, when any one of the push order maintenance replays 2 to 5 is won, the player is operated according to an operation procedure in which a predetermined push order is determined according to the type of the push order maintenance replay being won. In such a case, control is performed so that the combination of the promotion lip is aligned with one of the winning lines and stopped, and if the operation procedure is other than the predetermined pressing order, the combination of the falling lip is set to one of the winning lines. Performs control to stop them together.

  As described above, as the operation procedure for winning the promotion lip and maintaining RT2, and the operation procedure for causing the fall lip to win and fall into the normal gaming state, for each kind of the push order maintenance replay selected , Different operating procedures are set. Therefore, in RT2, when one of the push order maintenance replays is won, unless the type of the push order maintenance replay that has been won can be specified, the promotion lip is awarded only with a probability of 1/5. RT2 cannot be maintained, and a fall lip is won with a probability of 4/5, and the player falls into the normal gaming state. Thus, when not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, even if controlled by RT2, it is easy to win the fall lip and control is performed so that the RT2 is not maintained as much as possible, while when controlled by the AT, It is possible to control so that the RT2 can be intentionally maintained by winning the promotion lip.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when one of the push order rush replays 1 to 4 is won. For example, when the push forward rush replay 1 is won, and it is operated by an operation procedure that becomes a forward push, the control for stopping the combination of the rush lip among the winning replays aligned with any winning line. When the operation procedure is other than forward pressing, control is performed so that the combination of falling lips is aligned with any winning line and stopped.

  Similarly, when any one of the push order entry replays 2 to 4 is won, the player is operated in accordance with an operation procedure in a predetermined push order determined according to the type of the push order entry replay being won. In such a case, control is performed so that the combination of the rush lip is aligned with any winning line and stopped, and if the operation procedure is other than the predetermined pushing order, the combination of the falling lip is set to any winning line. Performs control to stop them together.

  As described above, as the operation procedure for making the entry lip enter a prize and entering the RT3, and the operation procedure for making the fall lip an entry and fall into the normal gaming state, for each type of push order entry entry replay selected , Different operating procedures are set. For this reason, when one of the push order rush replays is won in RT2, the rush lip is awarded only with a probability of 1/4 unless the type of the push order rush replay that has been won can be specified. It is configured to fall into the normal gaming state by winning a fall lip with a probability of 3/4. As a result, when it is not controlled by the AT, which will be described later, it is difficult to win the entry lip so that it is not controlled to RT3 as much as possible. When the control is performed by the AT while being controlled so as not to be maintained, it is possible to control the RT 3 so that the rush lip is awarded.

  Further, when any one of the BAR temporary plays 1 to 4 is won, the winning line L1 to L4 and the lower stage of the reel 2L, the lower stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R while winning any of the selected replays. That is, the reel control is performed so that two “black BARs” are aligned on any one of the lower stage lines straddling the symbols arranged in the lower stage.

  In addition, when BAR replay is won, within the range of the number of drawable frames, the “black BAR” is stopped at any of the winning lines L1 to L4 and reel control is performed to win the BAR lip, and the BAR lip is won. If it is not possible to win, one of the winning lines L1 to L4 and the lower line will be selected in the same manner as when one of the BAR templey replays 1 to 4 is won while winning one of the winning replays. The reel control is performed so that two “black BARs” are aligned together.

  Next, when multiple types of small roles are won simultaneously (such as a strawberry + 1-number role), the small role with a large number of payouts has a reel control that is drawn into the winning line preferentially over the small number with a small number of payouts. Done.

  As a case where a plurality of types of small roles are simultaneously elected, for example, when any one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is won, as shown in FIG. Different reel control is performed according to the operation procedure.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the reel control when one of the pushing order melons 1 to 5 is won. For example, when the push order melon 1 is won, and if it is operated according to the operation procedure of the forward push, the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” is stopped in any of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4. When the operation procedure is other than forward pressing, control is performed to stop the “melon” of the reel to be stopped in response to the stop operation. In other words, when the push order melon 1 is won and the operation procedure is followed by the push operation, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops at the three winning lines L1, L3, and L4, and a chance appears. Therefore, when 12 medals are paid out, when operated by an operation procedure other than forward pushing, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops only on the winning line L2 and falls down. Therefore, only 4 medals are paid out, and when it is any one of RT1 to RT3, it is controlled to the normal gaming state. Also, when the push order melon 1 is won, and if it is operated according to the operation procedure of the forward push, the “melon” of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R is stopped at any of the upper, middle, and lower stages. On the other hand, when an operation procedure other than forward pressing is used, reel control is performed to stop the “melon” of the corresponding reel in the upper stage.

  Similarly, when any one of the push order melons 2 to 5 is won, it is similarly operated when the operation procedure is the predetermined push order determined according to the type of the push order melon being won. Is one of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4, the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” is stopped and the chances are controlled to pay out 12 medals, and the operation procedure other than the predetermined pushing order In the case of the operation, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops only on the pay line L2 and controls to fall out, and when four medals are paid out and any one of RT1 to RT3 is in the normal gaming state Let me control.

  As described above, an operation procedure for stopping the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” in any one of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4 and paying out 12 medals, and advantageous control to RT2 and RT3. As an operation procedure for maintaining the above, a different operation procedure is set for each type of push order melon selected. For this reason, when one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is won, the winning lines L1, L3, and L4 can only be 1/5 of the probability unless the type of the push order melon being won can be specified. One cannot stop paying out 12 medals by stopping the symbol combination of “Mellon-Mellon-Mellon”, and the “Melon” on the middle reel 2C is stopped only on the winning line L2 with a probability of 4/5. Only four medals are paid out, and the advantageous control to RT2 and RT3 cannot be maintained. As a result, when one of the push order melons 1 to 5 is selected, only four medals are paid out as much as possible when not controlled by the AT described later, and the advantageous control to RT2 or RT3 is maintained. When controlled by the AT, it is possible to intentionally stop the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” in any of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4, and 12 medals are paid out and advantageous. Control can be performed to maintain control over RT2 and RT3.

  When one of the 12 melons 1 to 4 is selected, regardless of the operation procedure, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped at the three winning lines L1, L3, and L4, and the winning line L1, Reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” in either L3 or L4 and to pay out 12 medals. In FIG. 12, when operated in an operation procedure other than the pushing order for paying out 12 medals, any reel control may be used as long as the middle reel 2 </ b> C stops the “melon” in the upper stage. For example, the “melon” of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R may be stopped at any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages. This makes it impossible to specify whether or not the pushing order is correct and whether or not 12 medals are to be paid out from the stop positions of the “melon” of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R. Interest can be improved.

  Next, the reel control when winning one of the weak strawberries 1 to 4, the strong strawberries 1 to 4, the weak grapes 1 to 4, and the strong grapes 1 to 4 will be described. For example, when any one of the weak strawberries 1 to 4 or the weak grapes 1 to 4 is won, the combination of symbols constituting the winning strawberry or grape is selected within the winning line L2 Control to stop at any of L4, that is, control to stop “strawberry” or “grape” at the upper or lower level as much as possible when focusing on the left reel 2L.

  On the other hand, when the strong strawberries 1 to 4 or the strong grapes 1 to 4 are won, the winning combination line L1 is stopped within the range of the number of drawn frames. Control, that is, control for stopping “strawberry” or “grape” in the middle as much as possible when focusing on the left reel 2L.

  As explained using FIG. 7, when winning a strawberry, the ratio of winning simultaneously in any of RB, BB2, and BB3 wins in any of the weak strawberries 1-4. The number of judgment values for each of the weak strawberries 1 to 4 and the strong strawberries 1 to 4 is set to be higher than when the strong strawberries 1 to 4 are selected. When winning a grape, the ratio of winning simultaneously in any one of RB, BB2, and BB3 is stronger grapes 1-4 than when winning any one of weak grapes 1-4 The number of determination values for each of the weak grapes 1 to 4 and the strong grapes 1 to 4 is set so that the one when one of them is won is higher.

  For this reason, when strawberry or grape has won a prize, the “strawberry” or “grape” on the left reel 2L is stopped at the middle stage, rather than when it is stopped at the upper or lower stage, RB, BB2 , And BB3 are highly elected at the same time, so the player's expectation can be improved.

  Moreover, as demonstrated using FIG. 7, when winning a strawberry or grape, the ratio which is simultaneously elected in either RB, BB2, and BB3 is more than when winning a grape, The number of judgment values is set so that it is higher when winning a strawberry.

  For this reason, even when “Strawberry” or “Grape” on the left reel 2L stops at the middle stage and wins a strawberry or grape, the one when winning the strawberry is RB, BB2, and BB3. Since the ratio of winning simultaneously to either is high, the player's expectation can be improved.

  Next, the reel control when one of the left melon and the middle right melon is won in the non-BB RB will be described. For example, when the left melon is won and the left reel 2L is operated according to the operation procedure for stopping the left reel 2L, the winning line L1, L3, or L4 has a “melon-melon-melon” When the symbol combination is stopped and the operation is performed in accordance with an operation procedure for first stopping other than the left reel 2L, control is performed to stop the symbol combination “melon-melon-melon” on the winning line L2. That is, when the left melon is won and the left reel 2L is operated in the first stop procedure, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops at the two winning lines L3 and L4. 12 is paid out, but when operated in the operating procedure that stops the reels other than the left reel 2L for the first time, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops only on the winning line L2, so that 8 medals are paid out. Stay on.

  If the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is operated in the first stopping procedure when the middle right melon is elected, any one of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4 is set to “melon- When the symbol combination “melon-melon” is stopped and the left reel 2L is operated in the first stopping procedure, the symbol combination “melon-melon-melon” is stopped on the winning line L2. In other words, when the middle right melon is won and the middle reel 2C or the right reel 2R is operated according to the operation procedure for first stopping, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C becomes the two winning lines L3 and L4. In order to stop, twelve medals are paid out, but when operated by the operation procedure of first stopping the left reel 2L, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C stops only on the winning line L2, and thus the medal Will only be paid out.

  Thus, in the non-BB RB, as an operation procedure for stopping the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” in any of the winning lines L1, L3, and L4 and paying out 12 medals, Different operating procedures are set when you win the melon and when you win the middle right melon. For this reason, unless it is possible to specify whether the left melon is won or the middle right melon is won, the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” is placed on the winning line L1 only with a probability of 1/2. The medals cannot be paid out and 12 medals cannot be paid out, and the symbol combination of “melon-melon-melon” is stopped on the winning line L2 with a probability of 1/2 and only 8 medals are paid out. Yes. On the other hand, RB in non-BB is ended by winning four times. For this reason, according to the operation procedure in RB in non-BB, the net increase number in the said RB can be varied, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  When one of the lottery winning combinations is won in the RB in the BB, reel control is performed to stop the drawing combination of winning combinations included in the lottery winning combination within the range of the number of drawable frames on the winning line. At that time, reel control is performed to stop the winning combination included in the lottery target combination on the winning line L3 or L4 with priority over the winning line L2. For this reason, the symbol combination of the winning combination is stopped in preference to the winning line L3 or L4 over the winning line L2, and the symbol of the middle reel 2C in the symbol combination is stopped in the middle than the upper row. It will be.

[Processing by the main control unit 41]
Next, processing executed by the main control unit 41 in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described. In the slot machine 1, the game is progressed by repeatedly performing the game processing one game at a time. For this purpose, the game must first be in a state where the game can be progressed.

  In order to be able to advance the game, for example, the set value work is stored in the set value work with the set value in the normal range with the main control unit 41 including the main CPU 41a activated, and the data stored in the RAM 41c. The condition is that there is no abnormality. When the game is in a state where progress is possible, game processing is repeatedly performed in the slot machine 1 game by game. Hereinafter, each game in the slot machine 1 will be described.

  Note that the “game” in the slot machine 1 is, in a narrow sense, a period from when the start switch 7 is operated until the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped. Since the setting of the bet number before the operation of No. 7, the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state are also performed after the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, these incidental processes are also included in the “game” in a broad sense. And

  The game control process is also executed after the power is turned on and a predetermined boot process is performed, or immediately after the setting is changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38. When the processing of one game is started, first, the number of bets is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6 or by inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 4, and operating the start switch 7 to substantially change the game. BET processing for instructing the start is performed.

  If the player has won a replay in the previous game, the same bet number as the previous game is automatically set by the replay game flag (the replay game flag is erased at this stage). In the BET process, every time a bet number is set, a BET command that can specify the number of medals used for setting the bet number is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  When the number of bets is set by BET processing and the start switch 7 is operated, a random number for internal lottery is extracted, and winnings for each combination determined according to the gaming state are allowed based on the extracted random number value. An internal lottery process for performing an internal lottery such as determining whether or not to perform is performed. In the internal lottery process, an internal winning command indicating the setting status of the winning flag set in the RAM 41c according to the lottery result is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  Further, in the internal lottery process, when one of BB1 to BB3 and RB is won, a process for controlling to the internal medium RT (for example, setting the value of the internal medium RT flag to the value of the game state flag). Done.

  When the internal lottery process ends, the reel rotation process is performed next. In the reel rotation process, the reel motor 32L is set on condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R in the previous game. , 32C, 32R are driven, and rotation of all the left, middle, and right reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started. In normal times, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are rotated in a normal manner. In the present embodiment, as a normal mode, each of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is driven to rotate at a predetermined acceleration at the same time until reaching a predetermined speed. Thereby, when it is rotationally driven in the normal mode, it is possible to start rotation of all of the left, middle, and right simultaneously and at a predetermined acceleration.

  When a predetermined condition (detection of the reference position by the reel sensors 33SL, 33SC, 33SR after the rotation speed reaches a constant speed) is established from the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R Is enabled. Thereafter, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by the player, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R corresponding to the operated stop switches are stopped, and the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped. . The slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with respect to an example in which the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switch. For example, whether or not the stop switch has been operated when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the reel rotation. Regardless of this, the rotating reel may be forcibly stopped.

  In the reel rotation process, a reel rotation command for notifying the start of reel rotation is transmitted to the effect control board 90 when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started, and rotation of any one of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped. Each time, a reel stop command capable of specifying the area number of the corresponding stop operation position of the corresponding reel is transmitted to the effect control board 90 to determine which reel has been stopped.

  When the driving of each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, a winning determination process is performed for determining whether any of the symbols shown in FIG. 5 is derived and displayed on the winning line in the display result at the time of stopping. . If it is determined in this winning determination process that any of the winning combinations has been won, various processes corresponding to the winnings generated on the game control board 40 are performed.

  In the winning determination process, after the winning determination is made, a winning determination command that can specify the presence / absence of a winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out is sent to the effect control board 90. In the winning determination process, when it is determined that any one of BB1 to BB3 and RB has been won, a process for controlling the corresponding bonus (for example, a bonus value corresponding to the value of the gaming state flag is set) Etc.) are performed.

  Further, in the winning determination process in the normal gaming state, when it is determined that the promotion lip has been won, a process for controlling to RT2 (for example, setting the value of RT2 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. Further, in the winning determination process in RT2, when it is determined that a winning lip is won, a process for controlling to RT3 (for example, setting the value of RT3 as the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. Further, in the winning determination process in RT2, when it is determined that the falling lip has been won, a process for controlling to the normal gaming state (for example, setting the value of the normal gaming state to the value of the gaming state flag) is performed. . Further, in the winning determination process, when it is determined in any of RT1 to RT3 that the melon 1 has won in a falling-out manner, a process for controlling to the normal gaming state (for example, the value of the gaming state flag is set). Normal game state value is set).

  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 number of payouts set in the winning determination process. However, when the number of credits accumulated as data reaches 50, the hopper motor 34b is driven to pay out an excess number of medals from the medal payout opening 9.

  Also, in the payout process, when the payout of medals is started by payout of winnings or credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets), a payout start command for notifying the start of payout of medals is sent to the effect control board 90. When the medal payout by winning and winning the credit is completed, a payout end command for notifying the end of the medal payout is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  In the payout process, a bonus end determination process for determining whether or not a bonus end condition corresponding to the bonus is satisfied during the bonus is performed as various processes not related to winning.

  In the bonus end determination process, when it is determined that the bonus end condition is satisfied, a process for controlling to RT1 (for example, setting the value of the RT1 flag to the value of the gaming state flag) is performed.

  In the payout process, the game state of the next game (RT1 to RT3, whether it is a normal game state, internal RT, BB, non-BB RB, etc.) ) That can specify a game state command is transmitted to the effect control board 90.

  Also, in the payout process, a winning flag that does not carry over (a winning flag for a small combination or replaying combination) is deleted, and a winning flag for a bonus of BB or RB stored in a special work is not deleted. As a result, the bonus winning flag is carried over to the next game until the winning bonus is won. At the end of the payout process, that is, at the end of one game, a game state command indicating the game state of the next game is sent to the effect control board 90. Then, the process for one game ends, and the process for the next one game starts.

  In the repetition of the game as described above, the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 shifts the game state between RT1 to RT3, internal RT, normal game state, and bonus, and the progress of the game In response, a command is transmitted to the effect control board 90. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 of the effect control board 90 performs various processes based on the command received from the game control board 40.

[Processing by sub-control unit 91]
Next, processing executed by the sub control unit 91 will be described. The sub-control unit 91 first executes a predetermined effect initial setting process, and after performing an effect control restoration process for restoring the control state in the effect control board 90 to the state when the power supply is stopped, the effect-side random value Repeat the update process.

  In the sub-control unit 91, an interrupt for controlling the progress of the effect is generated at a predetermined time interval (for example, 2 milliseconds), and the timer interrupt flag of the RAM 91c is set to the ON state by the reset / interrupt controller. Then, the effect control interruption process is executed. In the effect control interrupt process, the contents of the internal register are saved, the effect backup process is executed, and when the sub control unit 91 is restarted, the data required for restoring the control state before the restart is backed up. Is done.

  Further, command analysis processing for analyzing various commands transmitted from the game control board 40 is executed, and predetermined effect control processing is executed. By this effect control process, various game effects are performed by displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 51 and generating sound from the speakers 53 and 54 according to the progress of the game in the slot machine 1. Image element data and moving image data for performing a game effect are stored in a predetermined ROM.

  In order to perform a game effect, the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91 has various counters, areas for setting various flags, a game state command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, and an internal winning command. The area for storing the winning status, the combination of the display results derived to the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the information indicating whether or not a winning has occurred, and the gaming state applied in the game running on the gaming control board 40 side (The winning situation and the game state are twice) are also provided in the RAM 91c.

  In the effect control board 90, a stop symbol table for determining a symbol stopped as a display result of the variable display device 2 based on the reel stop command is provided in the RAM 91c. However, since the reel stop command includes only the type of the stopped reel and the number of the symbol stopped in the middle as information, it is not possible to determine what symbol is stopped by this alone. For this reason, the ROM 91b stores in advance a table showing all symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, an array specifying table for specifying the symbol array in each reel of FIG. With reference to the specific table, a stop symbol specifying process for specifying a symbol stopped on the corresponding reel from information included in the reel stop command is performed, and the specified symbol is registered in the stop symbol table. Thereby, the symbol stopped as a display result can be specified for each of the reels 2L to 2R. The sub-control unit 91 produces an effect based on the registration information of the stop symbol table.

  In addition, various random values counted by a random number circuit (not shown) or the like are updated on the side of the effect control board 90, and then the contents of the saved register are restored, and then the effect control interrupt process ends. In the effect control process executed in the effect control interrupt process, the sub-control unit 91 controls an effect state control process for controlling the effect state to a state having a high degree of advantage for a player such as an AT according to the game state or the like. A game effect execution process for executing a game effect or a navigation effect according to the state or the like is performed.

  The number of AT games acquired in the AT lottery of the effect state control process is notified at a predetermined timing, and then control to the AT is started. The control to the AT is maintained until the number of AT games acquired from the next game won in the push forward entry replay, which is an opportunity to shift to RT3, according to the navigation effect is exhausted. If the number of AT games remains even after the AT + RT3 ART is controlled to the normal gaming state by stopping the falling roll or generating the falling lip prize, the AT is continued until the AT game number is consumed. This control is continued, and it becomes possible to control to ART again by performing a stop operation according to the navigation effect performed according to the number of remaining AT games. AT lottery is also performed during ART. In addition, during the period from the time when ART is controlled (falling) to the time when it is controlled again by ART (AT + normal, AT + RT2), the AT lottery will be performed in the same way as during ART before falling. Is called. Hereinafter, processing related to AT will be described.

[AT lottery processing]
The sub-control unit 91 performs an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control the AT by executing an AT lottery process included in the effect state control process. In the AT lottery process, it is determined based on a command from the main control unit 41 whether or not a predetermined AT lottery condition is satisfied, and when the AT lottery is satisfied, the AT lottery is executed. In the AT lottery, the number of AT games indicating whether or not to control by the AT and the number of games that can be controlled by the AT is determined. Information for specifying the determined number of AT games is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. When the number of AT games is 0, the stored information in the predetermined area of the RAM 91c is updated to storage information for specifying the determined number of AT games. When the number of AT games is 1 or more, the number of AT games is updated. The stored information for specifying the number of games obtained by adding the determined number of AT games is updated. The AT is controlled while the number of AT games is consumed, and a navigation effect described later can be executed during the AT. For this reason, it can be said that the greater the number of AT games determined, the higher the degree of advantage for the player because the AT is controlled over a longer period.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining an example of an AT lottery condition that triggers execution of AT lottery. FIG. 14 is a diagram for explaining an example of the AT lottery when the AT lottery condition is satisfied. FIG. 15 is a diagram for explaining an example of a table referred to in the AT lottery. FIG. 16 is a diagram for explaining an example of a table referred to in the preferential period shift lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the preferential period. The preferential period is a period in which the probability of winning an AT and the expected value of the number of AT games that can be expected to be obtained are large and advantageous for the player.

  As the AT lottery conditions, as shown in FIG. 13, first to fourth conditions are set. The AT lottery is performed when the AT lottery condition is satisfied. In the following, winning an AT lottery when the number of AT games has not been acquired and not in AT is referred to as AT first win or first win, and winning by AT lottery when the AT game number has already been acquired. This is called winning. When the winning combination is won, the determined number of AT games is added and added.

  When the first AT lottery condition is a game state other than the bonus and other than the internal RT, the winning situation is that one of the weak strawberries 1 to 4 and the weak grapes 1 to 4 are won. It is established by. Note that the first AT lottery condition is not limited to being established when a predetermined winning situation is established, and may be established, for example, by winning a grape or strawberry on the winning line L1.

  The AT lottery when the first AT lottery condition is satisfied is executed with reference to a table corresponding to the set mode type. Depending on the type of mode, the probability of determining to control to AT in the AT lottery and the allocation rate of the number of AT games are specified. In the present embodiment, mode A and mode B are provided. For example, during demonstration production, the player can select an operation by operating the operation means such as the stop switches 8L to 8R and the MAXBET switch 6. The sub-control unit 91 controls the mode according to the operation selection. Note that the mode is not limited to two types of mode A and mode B, but may be provided with three or more types, and is not limited to a mode that can be selected by the player, It may be determined randomly by lottery using random numbers on the part 91 side.

  Further, for example, the mode B is controlled during the 50 games from the end of BB1 in the bonus, and the mode A is controlled after the 50 games are consumed, and a predetermined condition is established when the mode A is in effect. As a result, a mode lottery for randomly determining whether or not to control the mode B using a random number or the like is performed. The mode is controlled to the mode B, and after the mode B is finished, the mode A is controlled again. The sub-control unit 91 may perform any mode by performing a predetermined mode setting process in accordance with the establishment condition. When a bonus is won while in mode B, regardless of the number of games consumed in the mode B and the type of bonus won, the mode B is controlled for 50 games after the bonus ends. You may do it. The mode may be set based on the date and time counted by the RTC 50.

  Referring to FIG. 14 (a), in the AT lottery when the first AT lottery condition is satisfied, the first table shown in FIG. Reference is made to the second table shown in FIG.

  When the first table is referenced, as shown in FIG. 15 (a), it is determined that the first AT win or the non-winning will not be elected with the probability of 50%, and the remaining 50% probability will be the first AT or surplus winning. It is decided to win. When winning the AT lottery, the number of AT games is 20% with a probability of “10 games”, 12% with a probability of “20 games”, 7% with a probability of “30 games” and 5% with a probability of 5%. “40 games” with 3% probability “50 games”, 1% probability “100 games”, 1% probability “150 games”, 1% probability “200 games” Is done.

  The expected value of the number of AT games expected to be acquired in the AT lottery when the first table is referenced is (0.2 × 10) + from the relationship between the allocation rate and the number of AT games that can be determined. (0.12 × 20) + (0.07 × 30) + (0.05 × 40) + (0.03 × 50) + (0.01 × 100) + (0.01 × 150) + (0 .01 × 200) ≈14.5.

  When the second table is referred to, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), the winning is determined with the probability of 85.8%, and the remaining probability is determined to be the winning of the first AT winning or the winning winning. When winning the AT lottery, the number of AT games is 2% with a probability of 30%, 0.8% with a probability of 40 games, 5% with a probability of 50%, and 2%. The probability is determined as “100 games”, 1.4% as “150 games”, 1% as “200 games”, and 2% as “250 games”.

  When the second table is referenced, it is less likely to win the first AT or extra win than when the first table is referenced, but when the first AT or extra winning is won, the number of games is larger as the number of AT games. It is set to be able to be determined as “250 games” that are not determined when the first table is referred to.

  Further, the expected value of the number of AT games expected to be obtained in the AT lottery when the second table is referred to is (0.02 × 30) from the relationship between the distribution rate and the number of AT games to be determined. ) + (0.008 × 40) + (0.05 × 50) + (0.02 × 100) + (0.014 × 150) + (0.01 × 200) + (0.02 × 250) ≈ 14.5, which is set to be substantially the same as the expected value of the number of AT games when the first table is referred to. Accordingly, it is possible to provide an interest in which mode to select without causing a difference in the substantial advantage for the player.

  Note that the expected value of the number of AT games may be set to be exactly the same in the first table and the second table. Further, the expected value of the number of AT games is set so that one of the first table and the second table is larger than the other, for example, the second table is larger than the first table. It may be set.

  Returning to FIG. 13, when the second AT lottery condition is a game state other than the bonus and other than the inside RT, the strong strawberries 1-4, the strong grapes 1-4, 12 melons 1-4, 1 sheet It is established by becoming a winning situation in which any one of the roles 1 to 4 and the BAR template plays 1 to 4 is won. Note that the second AT lottery condition is not limited to that established by a predetermined winning situation, for example, a strawberry, grape, melon, one combination, It may be established by winning a tempile.

  Referring to FIG. 14 (a), in the AT lottery when the second AT lottery condition is satisfied, the third table shown in FIG. Reference is made to the fourth table shown in FIG.

  When the third table is referenced, as shown in FIG. 15 (c), 20% of the probability is determined to be the first AT winning or not winning, and the remaining 80% probability is the first AT winning or additional winning. It is decided to win. When winning the AT lottery, the number of AT games is 30% with a probability of 10 games, 15% with a probability of 20 games, 15% with a probability of 30 games, and 5% with a probability of 5%. “40 games” with 5% probability “50 games”, 4% probability “100 games”, 3% probability “150 games”, 3% probability “200 games” Is done.

  The expected value of the number of AT games expected to be acquired in the AT lottery when the third table is referred to is (0.3 × 10) + from the relationship between the allocation rate and the number of AT games that can be determined. (0.15 × 20) + (0.15 × 30) + (0.05 × 40) + (0.05 × 50) + (0.04 × 100) + (0.03 × 150) + (0 .03 × 200) = 29.5.

  When the fourth table is referred to, the success or failure of AT and the number of AT games are determined according to the probability shown in FIG. Also, when the fourth table is referred to, it is less likely to win the first AT or extra win than when the third table is referenced, but when the first AT or extra win is won, the number of AT games is larger. It is set to increase the possibility of being determined by the number of games.

  Further, the expected value of the number of AT games expected to be obtained in the AT lottery when the fourth table is referred to is about 29.5 from the relationship between the allocation rate and the number of AT games to be determined. The three tables are set to be substantially the same as the expected value of the number of AT games when the three tables are referenced. Accordingly, it is possible to provide an interest in which mode to select without causing a difference in the substantial advantage for the player.

  Note that the expected value of the number of AT games may be set to be exactly the same in the third table and the fourth table. Further, the expected value of the number of AT games is set so that one of the third table and the fourth table is larger than the other, for example, the fourth table is larger than the third table. It may be set.

  Returning to FIG. 13, the third AT lottery condition is established by winning the BAR replay when the game state is other than the bonus and other than the internal RT. Note that the third AT lottery condition may be satisfied when the symbol combination of the BAR lip stops and wins in any of the winning lines L1 to L4.

  In the AT lottery when the third AT lottery condition is satisfied, the fifth table is referred to regardless of the mode, as shown in FIG. When the fifth table is referred to, as shown in FIG. 15 (e), the winner is always won, that is, the first AT hit or the extra winner. In the AT lottery with reference to the fifth table, the number of AT games is “10 games”, “20 games”, “30 games”, “40 games”, “50 games”, “150 games”, “200 games”. , And “250 games” are determined with a probability of 10%, and the remaining 20% are determined as “100 games”.

  The expected value of the number of AT games expected to be acquired in the AT lottery when the fifth table is referred to is 0.1 × (10 + 20 + 30 + 40 + 50 + 150 + 200 + 250) +0 from the relationship between the allocation rate and the number of AT games that can be determined. .2 × 100≈95. That is, when the fifth table is referred to, the AT lottery is performed in a manner that is more advantageous to the player than when the first or second table is referenced. For this reason, it can be said that the third AT lottery condition is an AT lottery condition that is more advantageous for the player than the first and second AT lottery conditions.

  The sub-control unit 91 specifies whether the game state is other than the bonus and other than the internal medium RT based on, for example, the internal winning command or the gaming state command from the main control unit 41, and the internal winning command ( When the AT lottery condition is established by winning, whether or not the first to third AT lottery conditions are established is specified based on a reel stop command and a winning determination command.

  Returning to FIG. 13, the fourth AT lottery condition is satisfied every time the game is started in the preferential period even when the game state is other than the bonus and other than the internal medium RT. Note that the fourth AT lottery condition is not limited to each game being established during the preferential period, but is established when a predetermined winning combination is won or won in the preferential period, or when a predetermined lottery is won. It may be.

  During the preferential period, if a win is made in the preferential period shift lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the preferential period, the preferential period is transferred until the predetermined number of games (for example, 10 games) is consumed. The preferential period shift lottery is performed with reference to the preferential period shift lottery table shown in FIG.

  In the preferential period transition lottery table, the preferential period transition probability is set so that the preferential period shifts at a different rate depending on whether the bonus was won during the AT or at the same time as the bonus win. The number of determination values is set so as to be the preferential period transition probability).

  When the bonus is won during AT or when the bonus is won and AT is won at the same time, it is determined with a 95% probability that the bonus period will be shifted to the preferential period. On the other hand, when a bonus other than the above is won, that is, when the AT is not being won and the AT is not won, it is determined with a probability of 20% that the bonus period will be shifted to after the bonus ends. For this reason, even when a bonus is won, when winning at the same time as AT, or when winning at the same time as AT, you can have a sense of expectation to shift to a preferential period than at other times, In addition, it is possible to improve the expectation for increasing the number of AT games during the preferential period. Note that “at AT” shown in FIG. 16 only needs to be in a state controlled by the AT, and not only when the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41 is RT3, but also in the normal gaming state or RT2 Is also included.

  When the bonus period is entered, the preferential period game number counter is incremented by 1 in order to specify the number of games consumed in the preferential period, and the preferential period game number counter value corresponds to the predetermined number of games. The preferential period is ended by reaching the number of games (10). In addition, the sub-control unit 91 specifies whether or not the fourth AT lottery condition is satisfied based on, for example, receiving the internal winning command from the main control unit 41 when the preferential period is entered. .

  In the AT lottery when the fourth AT lottery condition is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), the final game (tenth game) in the preferential period or a game other than the final game (first to ninth game) ), An AT lottery is performed according to different ratios. Whether or not it is a final game is specified based on the value of the preferential period game number counter described above.

  When the game is a game other than the final game in the preferential period, the number of AT games is determined to be “10 games” with a probability of 80% and “20 games” with a probability of 20%. Therefore, the expected value of the number of AT games expected to be acquired in the AT lottery when the game is other than the final game in the preferential period is 0.8 based on the relationship between the distribution ratio and the number of AT games that can be determined. × 10 + 0.2 × 20≈12.

  On the other hand, when it is the final game in the preferential period, the number of AT games is changed to “10 games” with a probability of 50%, “20 games” with a probability of 30%, and “30 games” with a probability of 20%. It is determined. Therefore, the expected value of the number of AT games expected to be obtained in the AT lottery when it is the final game in the preferential period is 0.5 × 10 + 0 .0 from the relationship between the allocation rate and the number of AT games that can be determined. 3 × 20 + 0.2 × 30≈17.

  In this way, during the preferential period, the number of AT games determined by winning an AT for each game is added. Further, the expected value of the number of AT games expected to be acquired by shifting to a preferential period over 10 games is 12 × 9 + 17 = 125. For example, refer to the fifth table shown in FIG. It becomes larger than the expected value of the number of AT games in all AT lotteries. For this reason, during the preferential period, AT lottery is performed so that it is more advantageous for the player than when it is not the preferential period.

  Further, even during the preferential period, the expected value of the number of AT games is set to be larger in the final game than in a game other than the final game. For this reason, the expectation with respect to the last game of a preferential period can be raised. Note that the timing at which the expected value of the number of AT games increases during the preferential period is not limited to the final game, but may be any timing set after a predetermined timing such as the fifth game.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, whether or not the AT lottery condition is satisfied is determined by the AT lottery process performed by the sub-control unit 91. When the AT lottery condition is satisfied, the AT lottery is performed.

  The sub-control unit 91 specifies the number of unreported games for specifying the number of AT games that are the number of games that can be controlled by the AT and are not yet reported when the AT first wins in the AT lottery. Is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 91c. The number of acquired AT games is notified by an AT battle effect or an AT winning notification effect, which will be described later. In the present embodiment, an example in which the number of acquired AT games is notified by one AT battle effect will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, notification (separated and divided by multiple AT battle effects) is performed. Notification). The sub-control unit 91 then starts control to the AT on the condition that the number of AT games is notified by the AT battle effect or the AT winning notification effect. Further, the sub-control unit 91 notifies that a BB or RB is won by a bonus battle effect described later.

  A battle effect refers to an effect that informs the possibility that a right (a bonus win or an AT game number win) has been granted to control the player to an advantageous state. In a predetermined game (for example, 1 to 3 games) In the liquid crystal display 51, after performing an effect of developing a predetermined battle between the teammate character and the battle character, it is notified whether or not the right is given as the end of the battle (the right is granted when the teammate character is defeated). This is an effect of notifying that there is no, and notifying that the right is granted when the ally character wins.

  In the battle effect, one of a plurality of types of characters with different ratios of victory of the teammate character appears as a teammate character. For this reason, it can be said that the teammate character and the content of the battle effect appearing during the battle effect are effects that indirectly notify the degree of expectation for the right being granted.

[Battle production related processing]
FIG. 17 is a flowchart for explaining the battle effect-related processing. The battle effect-related processing is executed by the sub-control unit 91 at every predetermined timing (for example, timing at which one game is started and AT lottery is performed).

  In S01, a battle effect lottery is performed for determining whether or not to execute a battle effect. In the battle effect lottery, the battle effect lottery table shown in FIG. 18 is referred to. The battle effect lottery table is stored in the ROM 91b.

  The battle effect lottery table executes “out of” that does not execute the battle effect for each winning situation, “bonus battle” that executes the bonus battle effect that notifies the bonus win, and AT battle effect that notifies the AT win The “AT battle” to be performed and “Bonus battle + AT battle” to execute both the bonus battle effect and the AT battle effect are determined.

  In this game, the winning status in the internal lottery will be either BB1 to RB3 or RB, and at the same time the AT will be won by winning the AT (the number of AT games will be won). As shown in the “Bonus + AT” column, the 20% rate is “out of”, the 10% rate is “bonus battle”, the 10% rate is “AT battle”, 60% The distribution ratio is determined so that the ratio is determined as “bonus battle + AT battle”.

  In addition, when the winning situation in the internal lottery of the game this time is a bonus winning but not AT winning, as shown in the “bonus only” column, the percentage is 30% and the percentage is 30%. The “bonus battle” is determined to be “AT battle” at a rate of 10%, and “bonus battle + AT battle” at a rate of 30%.

  In addition, when the winning situation in the internal lottery of the game this time is a bonus non-winning, but an AT winning, as shown in the “AT only” column, the “bonus” at a rate of 30% and “bonus at a rate of 10%” "Battle for AT" is determined to be "AT Battle" at a rate of 30% and "Bonus Battle + AT Battle" at a rate of 30%.

  In addition, when the winning status in the internal lottery of this game is a bonus non-winning and an AT non-winning, as shown in the “Non-winning” column, the rate of 1% is “off” at a rate of 97% In “Bonus Battle”, “AT Battle” is determined at a rate of 1% and “Bonus Battle + AT Battle” is determined at a rate of 1%.

  Thereby, when one of the bonuses is won or when the AT is won, the ratio that the battle effect is executed is set to be higher than when any of the bonuses is not won. For this reason, when a battle effect is executed, a sense of expectation can be given when one of the bonuses is won or when the AT is won.

  When the battle effect lottery is performed with reference to the table shown in FIG. 18, the bonus battle effect is not executed even though the bonus is won, or the AT battle is performed even though the AT is won. There may be a case where the performance is not executed. Thereby, even when a battle effect is not executed, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for winning a bonus or winning an AT.

  If the bonus battle effect is not executed even though the bonus is won, the bonus win notification effect is executed at a predetermined timing, which is different from the battle effect and notifies the possibility of winning the bonus. You may make it do. The bonus winning notification effect is executed according to a predetermined probability.

  In addition, when the AT battle effect is not executed even though the AT is won, the AT winning notification effect that is different from the battle effect at a predetermined timing and notifies the possibility of winning the AT. Must be executed. The timing for executing the AT winning notification effect is the timing after the execution of these effects when the bonus battle effect or the bonus winning notification effect is executed, and when the bonus winning is performed. Is a predetermined timing in the bonus after winning the bonus, and when the bonus battle effect or bonus winning notification effect is not executed and the bonus winning effect is not selected, the AT winning notification effect is determined. This is a predetermined timing in the game after the predetermined number of games have been consumed. The bonus battle effect and the bonus winning notification effect are executed prior to the AT battle effect and the AT winning notification effect. Even when the bonus is not won, the bonus winning notification effect is executed with a predetermined probability. Even when the AT is not won, the AT winning notification effect is executed with a predetermined probability. Therefore, the possibility of winning the bonus can be notified by the above-described reach eyes in addition to the bonus battle effect and the bonus winning notification effect. On the other hand, the possibility of winning the AT is always notified by the AT battle effect or the AT winning notification effect, and cannot be notified otherwise. In the present embodiment, an example in which the possibility of winning an AT is always notified by a production will be described. However, instead of or in addition to the production as a notification means of the possibility of winning an AT, for example, In the case where the AT is always won by winning, the AT winning may be notified by winning of the specific role.

  Returning to FIG. 17, in S02, it is determined whether or not a battle effect has been won. When it is determined that the battle effect has not been won, the battle effect related process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the battle effect is won, in S03, a type lottery for determining the type of battle effect to be executed is performed. When executing a bonus battle effect and an AT battle effect, a type lottery is performed for each battle effect. In the battle effect type lottery, the type lottery table shown in FIG. 19 is referred to. The type lottery table is stored in the ROM 91b.

  The type lottery table includes a bonus lottery effect type lottery table referred to when determining the type of bonus battle effect shown in FIG. 19A and the AT battle effect shown in FIG. 19B. And a type lottery table of AT battle effects referred to when determining the type.

  As types of battle effects, patterns A to C are provided for both bonus and AT. Patterns A to C are set such that the types of enemy characters that play against the teammate character are different, and the ratio (reliability) that the teammate character wins is different.

  In the bonus battle effect type lottery table shown in FIG. 19A, for example, when the winning status is “bonus + AT”, “pattern A” is 60% and “pattern” is 35%. The distribution ratio is determined to be “pattern C” at a ratio of 5% to “B”. Similarly, the distribution rate shown in FIG. 19A is determined in accordance with each of the winning statuses “bonus only”, “AT only”, and “both not winning”.

  As a result, when one of the bonuses is won or when AT is won, the type of battle effect is determined to be pattern A or pattern B rather than pattern C, compared to the case where none is won. The ratio is set to be high. For this reason, when the bonus battle effect is executed with the pattern C, when the pattern A or B is executed, there is a sense of expectation for winning any of the bonuses or winning the AT. You can make it.

  Further, when “bonus” is won, the pattern A is determined to be determined to be higher than the pattern B at a higher rate than when “AT only” is selected. For this reason, when the bonus battle effect is executed with the pattern A, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the bonus is won, compared with when the bonus battle effect is executed with the pattern B.

  In the AT battle effect type lottery table shown in FIG. 19B, for example, when the winning status is “bonus + AT”, “pattern A” is 60% and “pattern” is 35%. The distribution ratio is determined to be “pattern C” at a ratio of 5% to “B”. Similarly, the distribution ratio shown in FIG. 19B is determined according to each of the winning situations “AT only”, “Bonus only”, and “Non-winning”.

  As a result, when one of the bonuses is won or when AT is won, the type of battle effect is determined to be pattern A or pattern B rather than pattern C, compared to the case where none is won. The ratio is set to be high. For this reason, when the AT battle effect is executed with the pattern C, when the pattern A or B is executed, there is a sense of expectation for winning one of the bonuses or winning the AT. You can make it.

  Further, when “AT” is won, the pattern A is set to be determined to be higher than the pattern B at a higher rate than when “bonus only” is selected. For this reason, when the AT battle effect is executed with the pattern A, it is possible to have a sense of expectation that the player has won the AT than when the AT is performed with the pattern B.

  Returning to FIG. 17, in S <b> 04, a period lottery for determining a period for executing the battle effect is performed. When the bonus battle effect and the AT battle effect are executed, a period lottery is performed for each battle effect. In the battle effect period lottery, the period lottery table shown in FIG. 20 is referred to. The period lottery table is stored in the ROM 91b. One game, two games, and three games are provided as a period during which the battle effect is executed. The period lottery table includes a table A and a table B, and the distribution ratio is determined depending on whether or not the corresponding event is won. The corresponding event is a bonus in the period drawing of the bonus battle effect, and is an AT in the period drawing of the AT battle effect. Thus, for example, when a corresponding event is won in the bonus battle effect period lottery, it means that the bonus is won, and in the AT battle effect period lottery, it means that the corresponding event is won.

  In Table A, as shown in FIG. 20, when a corresponding event is won, “1 game” is determined at a rate of 10%, “2 games” at a rate of 20%, and “3 games” at a rate of 70%. In addition, when the corresponding event is not won, it is set to “1 game” at a rate of 40%, “2 games” at a rate of 30%, and “3 games” at a rate of 30%. The distribution rate is set as determined. For this reason, when the corresponding event is won, the number of games is determined to be longer at a higher rate than when the corresponding event is not won. Therefore, the longer the execution period of the battle effect, the greater the expectation that the corresponding event is won.

  On the other hand, in Table B, as shown in FIG. 20, when the corresponding event is won, the allocation rate is set so that “1 game” is determined at a rate of 90% and “2 games” is determined at a rate of 10%. Also, when the corresponding event is not won, the distribution rate is set so that “1 game” is determined at a rate of 100%. In Table B, only one game may be determined regardless of whether the corresponding event is won or not.

  Here, a period in which the table A and the table B are referred to will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 21, a lottery is performed using the table A (see FIG. 20) for a period lottery 60 seconds or more before the start time of the simultaneous effect in the period when the simultaneous effect is not executed. In the 60 seconds before the start time, the probability that the battle effect of one game is won is set higher than the table A used in the lottery in a period earlier than the 60 seconds. The period lottery is performed using the table B in which the probability determined for the three games is set to 0%. Thereby, in the period lottery for 60 seconds before the simultaneous production start time, the battle production is not executed over 3 games or more, and only the battle production with a short period is executed. In the 60 seconds before becoming, the battle effect is suppressed from being executed over a long period of time compared to the period before the 60 seconds, and there are a plurality of simultaneous effects and battle effects. Duplication across games is suppressed.

  Here, the simultaneous production will be described. The simultaneous performance is an effect performed using at least the liquid crystal display 51, and a common start time is also set in the sub-control unit 91 in the slot machine 1 of the same model as the slot machine 1, and a plurality of slots This is an effect that is executed simultaneously at the same timing as a common start time set in the machine 1. The simultaneous production is executed over a predetermined production time (about 3 minutes in the present embodiment) when a predetermined start time is reached based on the date and time acquired from the RTC 50.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 21, when it is determined that it is not 60 seconds or more until the start of the simultaneous performance and it is determined that it is 30 seconds or more until the end of the simultaneous performance, the battle effect lottery is performed using the table B. In the period of 60 seconds before the simultaneous production start time and during the simultaneous production, and the period excluding 30 seconds until the end of the simultaneous production, the production period of the battle production to be executed becomes short (below 2 games), It is possible to shorten the period in which the simultaneous production and the battle production overlap. In addition, as shown in FIG. 21, the sub-control unit 91 performs lottery using the table A in the period until the simultaneous performance is finished in less than 30 seconds, but waits for the simultaneous performance to end and completes the simultaneous performance. Later, the battle production will start. Thereby, it can prevent that a simultaneous effect and a battle effect overlap.

  Returning to FIG. 17, in S05, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to execute a predetermined operation request effect during the battle effect to be executed, and when it is determined to execute, an operation request effect flag is set in the RAM 91c in S06. In the lottery for determining whether or not to execute the operation request effect, it is determined to execute the operation request effect with a predetermined probability. The operation request effect is an effect that requests a player for a predetermined operation. When a predetermined operation is executed by the player, a predetermined privilege may be given. As a predetermined privilege in the present embodiment, the preferential period transition lottery (the preferential period transition probability is 10%) is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it has value for it. The operation request effect in the present embodiment is an effect that requires the player to perform an operation of pressing the effect switch 56 a predetermined number of times within a predetermined effective period. Specifically, the predetermined effective period is the predetermined effective period. The predetermined number of times is set to “10 times” at “7 seconds”.

  In S07, the end specific time gauge lottery is executed. In the battle effect, a one-part effect assigned to one game is executed according to the number of games determined in the period lottery. The end specifying time gauge is information that can specify the timing at which the effect of one part ends. In the end specific time gauge lottery, the display mode (for example, color) of the end specific time gauge is determined.

  FIG. 22 shows an example of the end specific time gauge determination table referred to in the end specific time gauge lottery. The end specific time gauge determination table is stored in the ROM 91b. As shown in FIG. 22, when the corresponding event is won, the color of the end specific time gauge is determined to be red with a probability of 60%, and the color of the end specific time gauge is determined to be blue with a probability of 40%. When the corresponding event is not won, the end specific time gauge is determined to be red with a probability of 40%, and the end specific time gauge is determined to be blue with a probability of 60%. That is, the end specific time gauge is displayed in a different color according to the expected degree of the corresponding event. More specifically, when the end specific time gauge is red, the expected degree of winning the corresponding event is high.

  In this way, by changing the color of the end specific time gauge according to the expected degree of winning the corresponding event, the player grasps the expected degree of winning the corresponding event by viewing the color of the end specific time gauge. can do. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Returning to FIG. 17, in S <b> 08, it is determined whether or not the battle effect is determined for both bonus and AT. If it is determined in S08 that both bonus and AT are determined, it is determined in S09 whether or not a bonus is actually won. When it is determined that the bonus is won, the process proceeds to S10, where the determined bonus battle effect is executed, and then the bonus winning effect after the determined AT battle effect is won The setting for execution is performed, and the battle effect related process is terminated. As a result, when both the bonus battle effect and the AT battle effect can be executed, first, after the bonus battle effect is executed, the AT battle effect is executed during the bonus. The bonus battle effect may be started from the game, or may be started after a predetermined number of games have been consumed. In addition, the AT battle effect may be one that starts at a predetermined timing in the bonus (at the start, when a predetermined number of coins are paid out, at the end, etc.). Moreover, the setting for performing an effect includes setting a flag for performing an effect, setting data for an effect to be performed, and the like.

  When it is determined in S09 that the bonus has not been won, in S11, the determined bonus battle effect is executed, and thereafter, the setting for executing the AT battle effect is performed, and the battle effect related processing is ended. . As a result, when both the bonus battle effect and the AT battle effect can be executed, first, after the bonus battle effect is executed, the AT battle effect is executed at a predetermined timing. The bonus battle effect may be started from the game, or may be started after a predetermined number of games have been consumed. In addition, the AT battle effect may start from the next game after the bonus battle effect ends, or may start after a predetermined number of games have been consumed after the bonus battle effect ends. Good.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in S08 that the battle effect is not determined for both bonus and AT, it is determined in S12 whether or not the AT is determined. When it is determined that the AT is determined, it is determined in S13 whether or not a bonus is actually won. When it is determined that the bonus is won, in S14, the setting for executing the AT battle effect during the bonus after winning the bonus winning is performed, and the battle effect related processing is ended. It should be noted that the AT battle effect set in S14 may start from a predetermined timing in the bonus (at the start, when a predetermined number of coins are paid out, at the end, etc.).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S12 that the battle is not AT, or if it is determined in S13 that the bonus has not been won, the process proceeds to S15 and settings for executing the determined battle effect are performed. The battle effect related processing is terminated. The determined battle effect may start from the game, or may start after a predetermined number of games have been consumed.

  As described above, the battle effects set in S10, S11, S14, and S15 are executed when a predetermined start timing is reached. Further, during the battle effect, the end specific time gauge of the color determined in S07 is displayed. When the operation request effect flag is set in S06, the operation request effect is started when the predetermined start timing during the battle effect is reached.

[Interrupt processing during battle production]
Next, the interruption process during the battle effect will be described. FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining a flowchart of the interrupt process during the battle effect. The interruption process during the battle effect is a process executed by the sub-control unit 91 every predetermined time during the battle effect.

  In S50, it is determined whether an effective start operation has been performed. The effective start operation is an operation for starting the next game after the BET operation is performed. Specifically, a predetermined number of bets can be set by operating the MAXBET switch 6 or the like, and the game can be started. The start operation after becoming a state. As an example of a method for causing the sub-control unit 91 to recognize “effective start operation”, after the sub-control unit 91 receives an operation detection command indicating that the MAXBET switch 6 has been operated, the start switch 7 operates When the operation detection command indicating that the operation has been performed is received, the sub-control unit 91 may be made to recognize that “an effective start operation has been performed”.

  If it is determined in S50 that a valid start operation has been performed, in S51, settings are made to start a battle effect for the part assigned to the game to be started, that is, the next part, and the process proceeds to S52. Regardless of whether or not the part where the battle effect is being executed is finished or not, if a valid start operation is performed, the battle effect of the next part is started. If the executed battle effect is the final part battle effect, in S51, the part corresponding to the final game is ended and the battle effect is ended. If it is determined in S50 that a valid start operation has not been performed, the process proceeds to S52 as it is.

  In S52, it is determined whether or not the operation request effect flag is set, and it is the start timing of the operation request effect. The start timing of the operation request effect is determined at the start of any game during the battle effect. For example, in the battle effect of the first game, the operation request effect is started when the battle effect of the first game is started, and in the battle effects of the second game and the third game, the battle effect of the second game is started. Sometimes an operation request effect is started. Note that the start timing of the operation request effect is not limited to this, and may be at the end of the game, or one timing may be determined each time the battle effect is determined from a plurality of timings. .

  When it is determined in S52 that it is the start timing of the operation request effect, the setting for starting the operation request effect is performed in S53, the battle effect interrupt process is terminated, and it is determined in S52 that the operation request effect is not started. When it is done, the interruption process during the battle production is ended.

[About examples of battle production]
Next, the details of the battle effect will be described. FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining an example of a battle effect. FIG. 24 shows an example of a bonus battle effect in which two games are determined in the period lottery and the operation request effect is not executed.

  24 (A) to 24 (C) show battle effects for the first part (first game). The screens shown in FIG. 24A, FIG. 24B, and FIG. 24C are a first screen, an intermediate screen, and a final screen, respectively, of the battle effect for the first part. FIGS. 24D to 24F show battle effects for the second part (second game). The screens shown in FIG. 24D, FIG. 24E, and FIG. 24F are the first screen, the middle screen, and the final screen of the second part battle effect, respectively. Further, “the battle effect of each part is ended” means that the final screen of the battle effect of each part is displayed. Further, the “battle effect final screen” may be continuously displayed. Alternatively, the “final screen of the battle effect” may be displayed for a predetermined time, and then the predetermined screen may be displayed.

  First, a description will be given of the progress trigger from the first part battle effect to the second part battle effect. When an effective start operation is performed during execution of the first part battle effect (when the screen of FIG. 24A or FIG. 24B is displayed), the screen of FIG. 24C is displayed. Without the display, when the effective start operation is performed, the second part battle effect (see FIG. 24D) is advanced.

  Further, even if the final screen of FIG. 24C is displayed (even if the battle effect of the first part is finished), the final screen of FIG. 24C is not displayed unless an effective start operation is performed. It continues to be displayed and does not advance to the battle production for the second part. When a valid start operation is performed in a state where the final screen of FIG. 24C is displayed, a battle effect for the second part is executed. That is, the battle effect for the first part is being executed (the screens in FIGS. 24A and 24B are displayed), or the battle effect for the first part has been completed (the final part of FIG. 24C). Regardless of whether the screen is displayed), when a valid start operation is performed, a battle effect for the second part is executed.

  Also, when an effective start operation is performed during the execution of the second part battle effect, the battle effect is terminated without displaying the final screen of FIG. Further, even if the final screen of FIG. 24F is displayed (even if the battle effect of the second part is finished), the final screen of FIG. 24F is displayed as long as a valid start operation is not performed. It is displayed and does not end the battle effect. When a valid start operation is performed in the state where the final screen of FIG. 24F is displayed, the battle effect is ended. In other words, the battle effect for the second part is being executed (the screens of FIGS. 24D and 24E are displayed), or the battle effect for the second part is finished (the final part of FIG. 24F). Regardless of whether the screen is displayed), if a valid start operation is performed, the battle effect is terminated. In addition, as an effect performed after the battle effect is finished, a preparation effect is executed when the AT is won, and a normal effect is executed when the AT is not won. Further, the display time of the first screen and the halfway screen of each part is constant unless a valid start operation is performed.

  Next, a battle effect of the first part (first game) will be described with reference to FIGS. In addition, the display time of FIG. 24A and the display time of FIG. 24B are as long as a valid start operation is not executed during the display of the screen of FIG. 24A and the screen of FIG. , 2 seconds and 13 seconds, respectively. In addition, the display time of FIG. 24C is not set, and the screen of FIG. 24C continues to be displayed until an effective start operation is performed as described above.

  FIG. 24A shows the first screen of the battle effect for the first part. In the example of FIG. 24A, the teammate character 102, the enemy character 104, and the end specific time gauge 106 in a full state are displayed. The end specifying time gauge 106 is information that can specify the timing at which the battle effect of the first part ends (that is, the timing at which the screen of FIG. 24B is switched to the screen of FIG. 24C). The end specific time gauge 106 is displayed in the color determined in S07 of FIG. Unless a valid start operation is performed by the player while the screen of FIG. 24A is displayed, the screen of FIG. 24A is displayed for 2 seconds and switched to the screen of FIG. Further, during the bonus battle effect, as shown in FIG. 24A and the like, a message such as “Do you win a bonus !!” is displayed at the top of the screen. During the AT battle effect, a message such as “Is AT Winning !!” displayed at the top of the screen.

  FIG. 24 (B) shows a screen in the middle of the battle effect for the first part. In the example of FIG. 24B, a mode in which the teammate character 102 and the enemy character 104 are fighting, and the end specific time gauge 106 are displayed. The end specific time gauge 106 in FIG. 24B is displayed in a reduced manner according to the time elapsed since the time when FIG. 24A was displayed, as compared to the end specific time gauge 106 in FIG. . Unless a valid start operation is performed by the player during the screen display of FIG. 24B, the screen of FIG. 24B is displayed for 13 seconds. That is, the mode in which the teammate character 102 and the enemy character 104 are fighting is displayed for 13 seconds. After the elapse of 13 seconds, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG.

  FIG. 24C shows the final screen of the first part battle effect. In the example of FIG. 24C, a message 107 “Still More!” Is displayed, and a mode in which the battle between the teammate character 102 and the enemy character 104 cannot be settled, and the end specific time gauge 106 are displayed. The The end specific time gauge 106 displayed in FIG. 24C is displayed in an empty state.

  In addition, on the screen of FIG. 24C, a message 110 “NEXT” is also displayed. This message 110 indicates a state in which the battle between the teammate character 102 and the enemy character 104 has not been settled, as in the message 107 “Still More!”.

  Next, the end specific time gauge 106 will be described. When the battle effect for the first part is started (when the screen of FIG. 24A is displayed), the end specific time gauge 106 is displayed in a full state. After that, the end specific time gauge 106 is in an empty state when 15 seconds have elapsed from the time when the screen of FIG. 24A is displayed, unless a valid start operation is performed during the execution of the battle effect. It is displayed in such a manner that it is decreased at a constant rate with time. Here, 15 seconds is the total time of the display time of the screen of FIG. 24A and the display time of the screen of FIG. As described above, unless a valid start operation is performed during the execution of the battle effect, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG. 24B when 2 seconds have elapsed since the screen of FIG. 24A was displayed. When the screen of FIG. 24B is displayed and 13 seconds have elapsed, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG. That is, unless a valid start operation is performed, the end specific time gauge 106 becomes empty and the screen shown in FIG. 24C is displayed.

  By displaying such an end specific time gauge 106, the player recognizes “the amount of the displayed end specific time gauge 106” and “the decreasing rate of the end specific time gauge 106” to 1 It is possible to recognize the timing at which the battle effect of the part ends (switched from the screen of FIG. 24B to the screen of FIG. 24C).

  Next, the battle effect of the second part (second game) will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 (D) to 24 (F). Unless a valid start operation is performed during the display of the screen of FIG. 24D and the screen of FIG. 24E, the display time of FIG. 24D and the display time of FIG. Assume 7 seconds and 8 seconds. Further, the display time in FIG. 24F is not particularly defined, and the screen in FIG. 24F continues to be displayed until an effective start operation is performed.

  Next, the battle effect of the second part (second game) will be described with reference to FIGS. 24 (D) to 24 (F). FIG. 24 (D) shows the first screen of the second part battle effect. In the example of FIG. 24D, a mode in which the teammate character 102 and the enemy character 104 are fighting and the end specific time gauge 106 in a full state are displayed. In addition, a star 108 described later is additionally displayed on the end specific time gauge 106 of the second part. Unless an effective start operation is performed by the player while the screen of FIG. 24D is displayed, the screen of FIG. 24D is displayed for 7 seconds, and then the screen is switched to the screen of FIG.

  FIG. 24E is a screen for informing the result information for specifying whether or not the AT is won. In the example of FIG. 24E, a mode in which the teammate character 102 defeats the enemy character 104 is displayed. That is, the screen of FIG. 24E is a screen for informing the result information specifying that the bonus is won in the bonus battle effect. The player recognizes that the bonus has been won by viewing the screen of FIG. When notifying that a bonus has been won, the type of bonus that has been won may also be notified. When the bonus is not won, a mode in which the friend character A is defeated by the enemy character B is displayed.

  Further, the end specific time gauge 106 in FIG. 24E is displayed in a reduced manner compared to the amount of the end specific time gauge 106 in FIG. As long as a valid start operation is not performed by the player while the screen of FIG. 24E is displayed, the screen of FIG. 24E is displayed for 4 seconds, and then the screen is switched to the screen of FIG.

  FIG. 24F shows the last screen of the second part battle effect. FIG. 24 (F) is a screen more clearly informing that the bonus has been won than in FIG. 24 (E), by displaying the message 109 “Winner Congratulations! You Win!”.

  Next, the end specific time gauge 106 will be described. When the battle effect for the second part is started (when the screen of FIG. 24D is displayed), the end specific time gauge 106 is displayed in a full state. After that, the end specific time gauge 106 is in an empty state when 11 seconds have elapsed from when the screen of FIG. 24D is displayed, unless a valid start operation is performed during the execution of the battle effect. It is displayed in such a manner that it is decreased at a constant rate with time. Here, 11 seconds is the total time of the display time of the screen of FIG. 24D and the display time of the screen of FIG. As described above, unless a valid start operation is performed during the execution of the battle effect, the screen shown in FIG. 24 (E) is switched when 7 seconds have elapsed since the screen shown in FIG. 24 (D) is displayed. Then, when 4 seconds have elapsed from the time when the screen of FIG. 24E is displayed, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG. That is, the empty end specific time gauge 106 is displayed, and at the same time, the screen of FIG. 24F is displayed.

  By displaying such an end specific time gauge 106, the player recognizes “the amount of the displayed end specific time gauge 106” and “the decreasing rate of the end specific time gauge 106”, thereby giving 2 It is possible to recognize the timing when the battle effect of the part ends.

  Next, the star 108 will be described. When the end specific time gauge 106 reaches the position of the star 108 (that is, after 7 seconds from the screen display of FIG. 24D), the screen is switched to the screen of FIG. 24E, indicating that the ally character 102 has won. Informed. That is, it can be said that the star 108 is information for notifying the player of the timing at which the result of the battle effect is notified.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25, an example will be described in which the AT battle effect is determined as one game by the period lottery and the operation request effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 25 (A) and the like, during the AT battle effect, a message such as “Is it AT winning !!” is displayed at the top of the screen. Further, as described above, in the battle effect of one game, the operation request effect is started at the start of the game. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 25 (A), the teammate character 102 and the enemy character 104 are displayed to start the battle effect, and the message 120 “continuous hit!” Is displayed as the operation request effect, and the full state is valid. The period specifying time gauge 122 is displayed.

  The effective period specifying time gauge 122 is information that allows the player to specify an effective period for effectively receiving an operation in the operation request effect. The effective period specific time gauge 122 is displayed in a different manner from the end specific time gauge 106. In the example of FIGS. 24 and 25, the effective period specifying time gauge 122 is displayed more three-dimensionally than the end specifying time gauge 106. The display color of the valid period specifying time gauge 122 may also be displayed in the color determined in the lottery of S07 in FIG.

  If the requested operation is not completed within the valid period, the screen shown in FIG. 25A is displayed, and after 3 seconds, the screen is switched to the screen shown in FIG. FIG. 25B is a screen on which the teammate character 102 and the enemy character 104 are fighting, and the valid period specifying time gauge 122 is displayed. The effective period specifying time gauge 122 in FIG. 25B is displayed to be reduced with the passage of time as compared with the effective period specifying time gauge 122 in FIG. Regardless of whether or not the requested operation is completed within the effective period, the effective period specifying time gauge 122 becomes empty after 4 seconds from the display of the screen of FIG. Then, at the same time as the valid period specifying time gauge 122 becomes empty, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG. The screen of FIG. 25C is displayed in a manner in which the end specific time gauge 106 is decreased. That is, when switching from FIG. 25 (B) to FIG. 25 (C), the display of the time gauge is switched from the effective period specifying time gauge 122 to the ending specifying time gauge 106. Further, the time corresponding to the decreased end specific time gauge 106 is “7 seconds” which is the effective period of the operation request effect.

  Then, on the screen of FIG. 25C, when the end specific time gauge 106 becomes empty, the screen is switched to the screen of FIG. FIG. 25D shows the final screen of the battle effect. In the example of FIG. 25 (D), the message 109 '“You win AT !!!! Win win” is displayed, which is a screen more clearly informing that the AT has been won than in FIG. 25 (C). When notifying that the AT has been won, the number of acquired AT games may also be notified.

  On the other hand, when the operation requested by the operation request effect is not completed within the effective period, the screen of FIG. 25A is displayed for 3 seconds, and the screen of FIG. 25B is displayed for 4 seconds. The screen may be switched to the screen shown in FIG. Further, when the operation requested by the operation request effect is completed within the effective period, the final screen of FIG. 25D is displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) regardless of the case where the operation is not completed. .

  Next, the valid period specifying time gauge 122 will be described. The effective period specifying time gauge 122 is information that allows the player to specify the effective period of the operation requested in the operation request effect. As described above, in this embodiment, the effective period is 7 seconds. Unless the operation requested by the operation request effect is completed within the effective period, the effective period specifying time gauge 122 is in an empty state when 7 seconds have elapsed from when the screen of FIG. 25A is displayed. , Displayed in a manner that decreases at a constant rate over time. Then, when the screen of FIG. 25C is displayed, an empty valid period specifying time gauge 122 is displayed. Thus, the effective period specifying time gauge 122 is displayed, so that the effective period can be notified to the player. Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize the effective period.

  In addition, although the aspect of battle production was illustrated in FIG.24 and FIG.25, it is not restricted to this, What kind of aspect may be sufficient as long as it is an aspect which can specify the success or failure of a bonus or AT. In addition, although the battle effect is illustrated as an effect for notifying whether the bonus or the AT is successful or not, when notifying the success or failure of the AT and the success or failure of the AT, the effect of notifying the success or failure of the bonus before the success or failure of the AT. Any production may be used as long as it exists. Further, the notification means is not limited to that displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, but may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

[AT management processing]
The sub-control unit 91 performs the AT management process included in the effect state control process when in the normal gaming state, RT2, or RT3, and thereby based on the notification game number information updated in S13 and S16 of FIG. When the number of notification games is 1 or more, control is performed to the AT.

  After the AT winning is notified, the sub-control unit 91 controls the AT when in the normal gaming state, RT2, or RT3. When controlled by AT in the normal gaming state or RT2, even if one game is consumed in the normal gaming state and RT2, it is possible to perform navigation effects by controlling to AT without subtracting 1 from the number of AT games. It becomes. In the normal gaming state during AT, when the RT2 is controlled by the promotion lip winning, the control to the AT is continued also in the RT2. When the RT2 is controlled to RT3 by the rush lip winning in the RT2 during the AT, the RT3 is controlled to the ART that is the AT. When the number of notification games reaches zero based on the notification game number information, AT ends. Note that once the control is performed by ART, even if AT + normal or AT + RT2 occurs again due to an operation error or the like, in that case, the number of notification games is decremented by 1 every time the game is consumed.

  While being controlled by the AT, a corresponding navigation effect is executed in the game won for the navigation target role corresponding to the gaming state. The navigation target combination corresponding to the gaming state refers to push order promotion replays 1 to 6 including a promotion lip when in a normal gaming state, and push order maintenance replays 1 to 5 including a rushing lip or a falling lip when RT2. And push order rush replays 1 to 4, and push order melons 1 to 5 for RT 2 and RT 3. As a result, during the AT, it is possible to make the promotion lip winning intentionally, the fall lip winning avoidance, the rush lip winning, and the melon 1 winning (12 payouts).

[Game effect execution processing]
The sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect execution process included in the game effect execution process, thereby controlling the navigation target according to the game state based on a command from the main control unit 41 when controlled by the AT. The navigation effect corresponding to the winning combination is executed.

  As a navigation effect when any one of the push order promotion replays 1 to 6 is won, a push order (see FIG. 9) for causing the RT 2 to control the promotion lip according to the winning situation is notified. For example, a message such as “forward press” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when the push order promotion replay 1 is won. Further, as a navigation effect when the push order promotion replay 2 is won, a message such as “order pinch push” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, as a navigation effect when one of the push order maintenance replays 1 to 5 is won, a push order for maintaining RT2 by avoiding a falling lip winning prize and winning a promotion lip according to the winning situation (FIG. 10). For example, a message such as “forward press” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the push order maintenance replay 1. In addition, as a navigation effect when winning the push order maintenance replay 2, a message such as “order pinch push” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, as a navigation effect when winning one of the push order entry replays 1 to 4, a push order for allowing the RT 3 to control the RT entry by avoiding the falling lip prize according to the winning situation (see FIG. 11) is notified. For example, a message such as “forward press” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when winning the push forward entry replay 1. Further, as a navigation effect when winning in the push order entry replay 2, a message such as “order pinch push” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  In addition, as a navigation effect when winning one of the push order melons 1 to 5 in RT2 or RT3, according to the winning situation, the “melon” of the middle reel 2C is stopped in the middle and 12 medals are paid out. The order of pushing (that is, the pushing order for winning melon 1 when the chance is reached, see FIG. 12) is notified. For example, a message such as “forward press” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as a navigation effect when the push order melon 1 is won. Further, as a navigation effect when the push order melon 2 is won, a message such as “order push” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  As described above, in the navigation effect in the present embodiment, a message reminiscent of an operation procedure advantageous to the player is notified in the same manner regardless of the type of the navigation target role. For this reason, the player can operate with an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player without being conscious of the type of the winning navigation target.

  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 what is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, but may be executed using the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 performs a gaming state effect execution process to display a gaming state effect related to the current gaming state or effect state, such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like. Perform using the electrical parts.

  As the gaming state effect, for example, when it is non-AT (including during the incubation period) regardless of the gaming state, a normal effect (for example, a message such as “normally being displayed” on the liquid crystal display 51) is performed. . In addition, a special effect (for example, a message such as “AT in progress” or a character being an ART image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51) is performed during the AT regardless of the gaming state. Further, when controlled by the AT and during the AT, the number of AT games is displayed as a gaming state effect.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, whether or not a bonus is won or whether or not an AT is true can be notified by an effect result of a battle effect. On the other hand, the bonus winning can be notified by the reach control being stopped by the reel control. For this reason, as shown in S10 and S11 of FIG. 17, the bonus battle effect is executed before the AT battle effect. Similarly, when the AT winning notification effect is executed without executing the AT battle effect, the bonus battle effect is executed before the AT winning notification effect. That is, the bonus battle effect is configured to be executed before the effect of notifying the possibility of winning the AT. As a result, it is possible to reduce the occurrence of a situation in which a bonus win has been notified because the reach eyes have already been stopped when the bonus success / notification is notified by the bonus battle effect. The production can be suitably executed.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in S10 and S14 of FIG. 17, when the AT battle effect is executed when the bonus is won, the AT battle effect is executed during the bonus. It is possible to have a sense of expectation during the bonus and to improve the degree of attention to the bonus.

  (3) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19 (a), patterns A to C having different degrees of reliability for winning a bonus are provided as types of bonus battle effects. Even when not winning, when “AT only” is won, patterns A and B are determined at a higher rate than when “both are not won”. For this reason, when the bonus battle effect of pattern A or B is executed, not only the expectation for winning the bonus but also the expectation for winning the AT can be improved.

  (4) In the embodiment described above, as shown in FIG. 16, when the bonus is controlled based on the AT winning bonus, or when the bonus is controlled based on the AT winning bonus at the same time, the bonus is not so much. A high percentage will be transferred to the preferential period after the bonus ends. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the situation when the bonus is won.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19 (a), even when a bonus is won, when “Bonus + AT” is won, the rate is higher than when “Bonus only” is won. Patterns A and B are determined. When the bonus battle effect of pattern A or B is executed, not only the expectation for winning the bonus but also the expectation for winning the AT can be improved.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the player performs an effective start operation regardless of whether the first part battle effect is being executed or whether the first part battle effect has ended. By doing so, it will proceed to the battle production of the second part. Therefore, a player who wants to execute the battle effect for the second part in the middle of the execution of the battle effect for the first part performs the effective start operation even if the battle effect for the first part is being executed. It is possible to execute the battle effect of the part. In addition, a player who wants to watch all the first part battle effects can continue the first part battle effects by not performing an effective start operation during the execution of the first part battle effects. . In addition, even if the battle production for the first part is completed, the battle production for the second part is not executed unless the player performs an effective start operation, and when the effective start operation is performed, Battle production is performed. Therefore, when the battle effect for the first part is finished, the battle effect for the second part can be started at a timing desired by the player.

  That is, the player can select whether to continue the battle effect of the first part or stop the battle effect of the first part and start the battle effect of the second part. Furthermore, when the battle effect for the first part is completed, the battle effect for the second part can be started at a timing desired by the player. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, by displaying the end specific time gauge 106, the player can be made aware of the end timing of the battle effect of the first part. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who wants to watch all the battle effects of the first part know how long it is necessary to stop the effective start operation, and to improve the fun of the game.

  In addition, since the battle effect composed of a plurality of parts is executed over a plurality of games, the player can have a sense of expectation as to whether or not the AT has been won. Further, since one part is assigned to one game, an operation that can start the next game and an operation that executes the battle effect of the next part can be combined. Therefore, the operation burden on the player can be reduced.

  In addition, in the final part of the battle effect, the star mark 108 is additionally displayed on the end specification time gauge 106, thereby allowing the player to specify the timing at which the result of the battle effect is notified. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who wants to know the result of the battle performance to know “how long should an effective start operation be stopped”, and to improve the fun of the game.

  Further, when the operation request effect is executed during the battle effect, the effective period specifying time gauge 122 is preferentially displayed without displaying the end specifying time gauge 106 (see FIG. 25). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from obstructing the operation request effect, and to improve the interest of the operation request effect game. Further, even if the operation request effect is ended, the end specific time gauge 106 is switched and displayed in a mode in which the time when the operation request effect is executed, and the battle effect is continued. Accordingly, even after the operation request effect is completed, the player can be made to properly grasp the timing of reaching the final screen of the first part battle effect.

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

[Regarding the production of notification of rights and rights]
In the above-described embodiment, the bonus right is exemplified as the first right, the bonus battle effect is exemplified as the specific effect, the AT winning is exemplified as the second right, and the second right grant is notified. Illustrated AT battle effect and AT winning notification effect. However, the first and second rights are not limited as long as they are advantageous to the player. For example, the winning of a special role accompanying the shift to a so-called challenge bonus, or RT that improves the replay probability. The right to lead to medal acquisition directly as exemplified in the winning of the transition of the game, and the right to provide value useful to the player as exemplified in the image data and music data of the premier character image Anything may be used.

  In addition, the effect for notifying the specific effect and the second right grant is not limited to this as long as it is an effect for notifying the possibility that the right has been granted. LED may be lit). More specifically, the specific effect and the effect for notifying the second right grant are both a multi-game effect for notifying an effect result after executing a predetermined effect over a plurality of games, such as a battle effect. Alternatively, it may be a single game effect that informs the effect of the effect between one game, or one of them may be a multiple game effect and the other may be a single game effect.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the AT battle effect and the AT winning notification effect can be executed as the effect for informing the second right grant has been described, but only one of them may be executed. For example, when the AT is won, the battle effect lottery may be performed such that the AT battle effect is executed. Specifically, when the winning situation in FIG. 18 is “bonus + AT” and “AT only”, the battle effect is always executed, and the AT battle effect is always executed. It may not be necessary to execute the winning notification effect. In this case, the possibility of winning the AT is always notified by the AT battle effect, and cannot be notified otherwise.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 24 and FIG. 25, whether “bonus winning!” Or “AT winning! The example in which it is informed whether the battle effect or the AT battle effect is in effect, that is, the example in which the specific effect and the effect informing the second right grant can be distinguished has been described. However, the effect that notifies the specific effect and the second right grant may be an indistinguishable effect. Specifically, during a battle performance, “Do you win a bonus !!” or “Do you win an AT!” May not be displayed. In this case, if the teammate character wins in the battle effect, the fact that the bonus winning or AT winning is informed is notified. In this case, “bonus winning” or “AT winning” is notified at a predetermined timing after the fact that the bonus winning or the AT winning is notified in the battle effect in this case. In this case, the production from the start of the battle production until the “bonus winning” is notified corresponds to the specific production, and the production from the start of the battle production until the “AT winning” is notified. Corresponds to the effect of informing the second right grant. When notifying “bonus winning”, the type of bonus that has been won may be notified. When notifying “AT winning”, the number of acquired AT games may be notified. In this case, when both the bonus and the AT are won, the bonus winning may be notified first, and the AT winning may be notified in the subsequent battle effect.

[Regarding the occurrence of a specific event]
In the above-described embodiment, as an example of occurrence of a specific event, the reach eye is stopped. However, the occurrence of the specific event is not limited to this, as long as it notifies information that allows the player to determine that the first right is granted separately from the specific effect. By making a transition to a state in which the winning probability of the predetermined role is improved by granting the right of the predetermined role, the fact that the first right is granted is notified by causing frequent winning of the predetermined role. Also good. In addition, when the first right is granted, the first right is granted by winning the special role by shifting to a state where a special role that is not won in another state can be won. You may make it alert | report to this effect.

[When the first right is granted during the second advantageous state]
In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 16, the example in which the preferential period transition probability is the same when the bonus is won during the AT and when the AT is won at the same time as the bonus win is described. Not limited to this, it may be different. For example, when winning an AT at the same time as winning a bonus, set the preferential period transition probability to be higher, that is, the degree of advantage for the player is higher than when the bonus was won. May be. In addition, the method for increasing the degree of advantage for the player is not limited to making the state after the bonus end advantageous by increasing the probability of shifting to the preferential period, but the first granted during the second advantageous state is not limited. The degree of advantage of the first advantageous state itself controlled on the basis of the right may be increased (for example, the winning probability of the winning combination is increased, the number of payouts is increased).

[AT latency]
In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the control to the ART is continued as long as the remaining number of AT games exists in the ART has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even if there are remaining AT games in the ART, if the number of notification games becomes 0, the navigation effect is not executed in the same manner as when the ART is ended. You may make it control to the incubation period which makes AT incubate. For example, even when there is an unreported AT game number when the number of reported games becomes 0, the latent period is controlled with a predetermined probability, and the number of unreported AT games is again set after the latent period has elapsed. You may make it alert | report and control to AT.

[Other variations]
In the above-described embodiment, the variable display device having the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is provided, and when all the reels are stopped, one game is finished, and according to the combination of the display results derived to the three reels. The slot machine where a prize is generated was explained. 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 the above embodiment, a slot machine that uses medals and credits to set the bet number is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a game ball is used as a game value to calculate the bet number. It may be a slot machine to be set or a fully credit type slot machine that sets a bet amount using only credit as a gaming value. 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. Further, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls. For example, a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls can be used in combination. It may be. 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 game values such as medals and game balls by winning. Any of these may be a slot machine.

  As the present embodiment, the slot machine that pays out game media to the player's hand according to the occurrence of a win has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game media is paid to the player's hand when a win occurs. You may employ | adopt the enclosed slot machine which adds a game point (score), without taking out. 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.

  In the present embodiment, “ratio (ratio, probability)” is exemplified, but “ratio (ratio, probability)” is not limited to this, and for example, among values in the range of 0% to 100%, It may be a value including 0%, a value including 100%, or a value not including 0% and 100%.

  It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all respects 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, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 50 RTC, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, In a slot machine that can generate a prize according to the display result,
A first right granting means for granting the first right;
A second right granting means for granting the second right;
First advantageous state control means for controlling to a first advantageous state advantageous to the player based on the first right;
Second advantageous state control means for controlling to a second advantageous state advantageous to the player based on the second right;
A specific effect execution means for executing a specific effect according to whether or not the first right is granted ;
A predetermined effect executing means for executing a predetermined effect depending on whether or not the second right is granted ;
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the first right may be granted by the first right granting unit and the second right may be granted by the second right granting unit,
The specific effects include a first specific effect and a second specific effect that is more likely to be given the first right than when the first specific effect is executed,
The slot machine is
When the first right has been granted, a specific event that can determine that the first right has been granted may occur as the game progresses,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied and the first right and the second right are granted, the specific effect is executed to notify that the first right is granted, and the game proceeds after the notice. and executing the predetermined presentation Ri by to be informed that the second has been granted,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied and the first right is not granted and the second right is granted, the probability is higher than when neither the first right nor the second right is granted in running the second specific effect informed that the first right is not given, the running predetermined presentation Ri by that a game is started after該報intellectual second rights granted A slot machine that informs you that

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