JP6603500B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention, each of a plurality of variable display portions plurality of types of the identification information change can be displayed can be identified, after changing display of said variable display unit, display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit The present invention relates to a slot machine that can generate a prize according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units .

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display section having a plurality of (usually three) reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on the outer periphery. Each reel has a start lever. 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, special roles, and replaying roles. 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 special role 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 winning of the re-gamer, it is possible to obtain a profit that the next game can be performed without consuming new medals for setting the number of bets.

  As such a slot machine, a special symbol (on a predetermined line different from the winning line) can be obtained by performing a stop operation at a predetermined timing in a situation that is advantageous for a player such as when a predetermined winning is overlapped with a bonus. For example, when the reel control is performed to stop the bonus symbol), and the predetermined winning is not overlapped with the bonus, a symbol different from the special symbol (for example, two symbols constituting the bonus) is arranged on the predetermined line. There is one that performs reel control for stopping (Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-4158 A

  However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, when a special symbol is stopped on a predetermined line, a specific symbol (for example, bell-bell-lip) is stopped on the winning line, while the special symbol is stopped on the predetermined line. When the symbol is not stopped, the symbol different from the specific symbol is stopped on the winning line. That is, the symbols to be stopped on the winning line are different depending on whether the special symbol is stopped on the predetermined line or not. For this reason, if the specific symbol is stopped on the winning line, for example, when the stop operation is not performed at a predetermined timing, it is advantageous even if the special symbol is not stopped on the predetermined line. There was a risk of misleading the player.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can prevent a player from misleading a display result.

Provided with a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable
After the variable display section is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display section, and a winning can be generated according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display sections. In a slot machine
Pre-determining means for determining display result combinations that are allowed to be derived;
A plurality of derivation operation means operated to derive a display result combination;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result combination;
A winning determination means for determining whether or not a winning has occurred when the display result combination is derived;
In the area where the player can visually recognize the display result combination, a determination area corresponding to a winning determination position where a winning determination is performed and a non-determination area corresponding to a non-winning determination position that is not the winning determination position are defined. And
The determination result of the pre-decision means includes a first determination result that allows the player to shift to an advantageous state and a second determination result that does not allow the player to shift to the advantageous state,
The derivation control means includes
The derivation other than the specific derivation operation means in which the last operation among the plurality of derivation operation means is performed when the determination result of the prior determination means is either the first determination result or the second determination result. When the operation means is operated at a predetermined timing, the identification information of the determination area becomes common identification information in the variable display unit corresponding to the derivation operation means other than the specific derivation operation means. Control to derive the display result that is specific identification information,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result, when the specific derivation operation means is operated at the first timing, the determination is performed in the specific variable display unit corresponding to the specific derivation operation means. When the identification information of the area becomes predetermined identification information and the identification information of the non-determined area becomes the specific identification information and a display result combination in which a predetermined prize is generated is derived, and the specific derivation operation means is operated at the second timing In addition, in the specific variable display unit, a display result combination in which the identification information of the determination area becomes the predetermined identification information and the identification information of the non-determination area becomes identification information different from the specific identification information and the predetermined prize is generated. Control to derive,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the second determination result, in the specific variable display section, the specific derivation operation means is operated at either the first timing or the second timing. Control for deriving a display result combination in which the identification information of the determination area becomes the predetermined identification information and the identification information of the non-determination area becomes identification information different from the specific identification information and the predetermined prize is generated.
The slot machine may have the following configuration.
(1) Provided with a variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each capable of being identified,
In the slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a winning result can be generated according to the display result after the variable display portion is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display portion.
A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery process) for deciding whether or not to allow a winning,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L to 8R) operated by the player for deriving the display result;
Derivation control means (for example, reel rotation processing) for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means;
A winning determination means (for example, a winning determination process) for determining whether or not a winning has occurred when the display result is derived;
In the area where the player can visually recognize the display result (for example, the transmission area 51b), the determination area corresponding to the winning determination position (for example, the position on the winning line LN) where the winning determination is performed and the winning determination position Non-determination areas corresponding to no non-winning determination positions (for example, positions on the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 and not overlapping with the winning line LN) are determined,
For a predetermined determination to allow the occurrence of a predetermined winning (for example, the lower right bell) among the winnings, a first predetermined determination (for example, lower right bell + BB1 winning, lower right bell + BB2 winning, etc.) to which a privilege is given, , Including a second predetermined decision in which no privilege is granted (for example, the lower right bell alone winning)
The derivation control means includes
The determination is made when the derivation operation means is operated at a first timing (for example, timing when “red 7” of symbol number 7 of the reel 2R passes through the lower stage) when the first predetermined determination is made. A display result in which the identification information of the area becomes predetermined identification information (for example, cherry) and the identification information of the non-determined area becomes specific identification information (for example, red 7) is derived, and the deriving operation means has a second timing ( For example, when the symbols 2 to 11 on the reel 2R are operated at the timing when the symbols pass through the lower stage), the identification information of the determination area becomes the predetermined identification information, and the identification information of the non-determination area is the specified information. 1st derivation control which derives the display result used as identification information (for example, bell) different from identification information of (for example, Drawing 6 (c) and (d)),
When the second predetermined determination is made, the identification information of the determination area is the predetermined information regardless of whether the derivation operation means is operated at the first timing or the second timing. Second derivation control is performed for deriving a display result that becomes identification information and the identification information of the non-determination area is different from the specific identification information (for example, FIGS. 6B and 6D).

  According to such a configuration, when the first predetermined decision is made, the predetermined identification information of the determination area derived when operated at the first timing is the second predetermined decision, and no privilege is given. Since the operation timing is the same as the identification information derived to the determination area at both the first timing and the second timing, the privilege is not given based on the fact that the predetermined identification information is derived to the determination area. It is possible to prevent the player from giving such a misunderstanding to the player.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
The identification information of the non-determination area among the display results derived when the derivation operation means is operated at the second timing when the first predetermined determination and the second predetermined determination are performed. Includes special identification information (eg, a bell).

  According to such a configuration, the identification information of the non-determination area becomes special identification information, so that it is possible to easily notify the player that the first predetermined determination may be made.

  The non-determination area that becomes the special identification information may be the same area as the non-determination area that becomes the specific identification information when operated at the first timing when the first predetermined decision is made, or in a different area (For example, refer to the column “Regarding Special Identification Information” in the modification).

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
The variable display unit is capable of variably displaying the plurality of types of identification information in a predetermined order (for example, refer to the symbol arrangement in FIG. 2).
The predetermined identification information (for example, cherry of the reel 2R) is arranged at a plurality of positions including a first position (symbol number 8) and a second position (symbol number 12).
The derivation control means can be derived by stopping the fluctuation display of the variable display section within a predetermined maximum fluctuation range (within 5 symbols) from the time when the derivation operation means is operated. Any of the display results of can be derived,
A plurality of display results that can be derived by the derivation control means when the derivation operation means is operated at the first timing are display results in which the identification information of the determination area becomes predetermined identification information of the first position. A display result in which the identification information of the determination region becomes predetermined identification information of the second position (for example, FIGS. 6B and 6C),
A plurality of display results that can be derived by the derivation control means when the derivation operation means is operated at the second timing are display results in which the identification information of the determination area becomes the predetermined identification information of the first position. Not including the display result in which the identification information of the determination area becomes the predetermined identification information of the second position (for example, FIG. 6D).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it impossible to specify whether or not the first predetermined determination is made when operated at the second timing.

(4) In the slot machine of (2) above,
A plurality of the variable display portions (for example, reels 2L to 2R) are provided,
The determination area is an area on a predetermined line (for example, an area on the winning line LN) across a plurality of variable display portions,
When a display result is derived in which the identification information of the non-determination area becomes the special identification information for each of the plurality of variable display portions, the identification information on the combination of identification information on a line different from the predetermined line is the same or similar (For example, FIGS. 6B and 6D),
When a display result is derived in which the identification information of the determination area becomes the predetermined identification information for each of the plurality of variable display units, the combination of the identification information on the predetermined line is a non-specific combination different from the specific combination. (For example, FIGS. 6B to 6D).

  According to such a configuration, when the identification information of the non-determination area becomes special identification information, the combination of identification information on a line different from the predetermined line is a specific combination composed only of the same or similar identification information Therefore, it is possible to inform the player that there is a possibility that the first predetermined decision has been made.

  The predetermined line may be one line or a plurality of lines. In addition, the line is not limited to a straight line as long as it extends over a plurality of variable display portions, for example, a V-shaped line connecting the upper left, middle lower, and upper right, or an inverted V-shaped line. For example, the line may have any shape.

  A specific combination composed only of the same or similar identification information is a combination composed of only one identification information, and a combination composed of one identification information and identification information whose outer shape is similar to the one identification information. It may be. The same identification information refers to identification information having the same outer shape (for example, the shape of the outer edge of the symbol) as the one identification information. In addition, identification information having a similar outer shape is an identification having a common aesthetic (impression) caused by the visual perception of a player who is a consumer because one identification information and the outer shape (for example, the shape of the outer edge of a symbol) are similar. This refers to information, and as a result, identification information that can be conceptually recognized as the same identification information (it is difficult to recognize as different identification information).

(5) In any one of the slot machines (1) to (4) above,
The winning includes a first special winning (for example, BB1, BB2) accompanied by a transition to the first special state in a special state advantageous for the player, and a second special winning (for example, BB1, BB2) (for example, , BB3, BB4),
The granting of the privilege is determined by the pre-determining means to allow the generation of the first special prize.
The derivation control means includes
The first derivation control is performed when the first predetermined determination is made by determining that the generation of the predetermined prize is permitted and the generation of the first special prize is permitted as the provision of the privilege ( For example, FIG. 6 (b) and (c)),
The second derivation control is performed when the predetermination means determines that the predetermined winning is allowed and the second special winning is allowed (for example, FIG. 6B and FIG. 6). (D)).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to inform the player in an easy-to-understand manner that the occurrence of the first special prize may be permitted. Further, even when the first predetermined decision is not made, it is possible that the occurrence of the second special prize is permitted, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  The time when the predetermination means determines that the predetermined winning is allowed and the second special winning is allowed may be when the second predetermined is determined, It may be when a third predetermined decision different from the second predetermined decision is made.

(6) In the slot machine of (5) above,
The amount of gaming value given in the special state is determined so that the first special state is larger than the second special state (see, for example, FIG. 5).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that a lot of game value will be given, and to improve the interest of the game.

(7) In the slot machine of (5) above,
The advantage in the special state relating to the granting of a controllable right to a specific state (for example, AT, RT) advantageous to a player different from the special state is greater in the first special state than in the second special state. Is set to be high.

  According to such a configuration, the player can have a sense of expectation for being controlled to the first special state and further controlled to the specific state, and the interest of the game can be improved.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure 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 an example of the reel control at the time of lower right bell winning.

  A mode for carrying out a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on examples. In the following embodiments, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b pivotally supported on a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and the transmission area 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 can be transmitted. Accordingly, a predetermined effect can be executed in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L and 2C arranged in parallel inside the housing 1a through the transparent window 3 through the transmission area 51b of the display area 51a. 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) becomes visible. The number of reels is not limited to three, and may be one or two or more. Moreover, although the variable display part has shown the example comprised by the physical reel, you may be comprised by image display apparatuses, such as a liquid crystal display.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. As shown in FIG. 2, on the outer periphery of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, “red 7” (for example, the symbol of symbol number 8 of the left reel 2L) and “white 7” (for example, the symbol of the left reel 2L), respectively. No. 17 symbol), “Black BAR” (for example, symbol of symbol number 3 on the left reel 2L), “White BAR” (for example, symbol of symbol number 13 on the left reel 2L), “Bell” (for example, left reel) 2L symbol number 5 symbol), "Watermelon" (for example, symbol number 6 symbol on the left reel 2L), "Cherry" (for example, symbol number 2 symbol on the left reel 2L), "Rip a" (for example, The symbol of symbol number 14 on the left reel 2L), “lip b” (for example, symbol of symbol number 4 on the left reel 2L), and “lip c” (for example, symbol of symbol number 19 on the left reel 2L) are distinguishable from each other. Multiple types of designs In a predetermined order, it is drawn 20 each. The number of symbols arranged on one reel is not limited to 20, and may be 21, for example.

  “Lip b” is common in that it is based on the design of “Lip c”, and is different in that lines are added horizontally above and below the character. “Lip a” is common in that it is based on the design of “Lip c”, and is different in that a line is added in the horizontal direction below the character. For this reason, lip a to lip c have different designs, but these are collectively referred to as lip.

  The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided in the center of the front door 1b. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously formed in the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one round with a cycle of 160 steps (0 to 159) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, by driving the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R for 160 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 20 areas (frames) divided every 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one revolution of the reel. In these areas, 1 to 20 symbols from the reel reference position are defined. A number is assigned.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. , Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

  At the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, a medal insertion portion 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided, and at the lower part of the front door 1b, a medal payout opening 9 through which medals are paid out and speakers 53, 54 are provided.

  Further, as an example of the operation means, the front door 1b is set with a specified number of bets determined according to the gaming state within the credit range stored as the gaming value (the number of medals) owned by the player. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when the game is performed, the settlement switch 10 that is operated when the credit and the set bet number are settled and returned, the start switch 7 that is operated when the game is started, and the reels 2L to 2R Stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when the rotations are stopped are provided, an effect switch 56 for use in effects, and the like. In the present embodiment, among the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the 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.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information related to a game as an example of a notification unit. The game display unit 13 includes a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a game auxiliary display 12 that displays a medal payout number and an error code when an error occurs, and a set bet. 1BETLED14 for informing the number, 2BETLED15, 3BETLED16, insertion request LED17 for informing that the medal can be inserted, start valid LED18 for informing that the game can be started by operating the start switch 7, start switch Waiting LED 19 for notifying that the weight is in a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the previous game, after the replay winning Replay to inform you that you are in a replay game LED20 is provided in.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) are set by inserting medals into the medal insertion unit 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the winning line LN becomes valid, the operation to the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If medals are inserted with the bet number set, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line for determining whether a combination of symbols displayed on the see-through windows 3 of the reels 2L to 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, an example in which only one winning line LN is provided will be described. However, a plurality of winning lines may be provided. In addition, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are provided to make it easy to recognize that the combination of symbols constituting the winning line is aligned with the winning line LN. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined as winning lines, but when a combination of specific winning symbols (so-called disparity) is aligned on the winning line LN, any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has a predetermined symbol. By aligning the combinations (for example, bell-bell-bell), it is easy to recognize that a combination of symbols constituting a specific prize is arranged on the winning line LN.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated to display the symbols variably, and when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped. The three symbols are derived and displayed as display results on the upper, middle, and lower stages of the fluoroscopic window 3.

  After the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are rotated and the symbols start to change, the slot machine 1 is operated when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated. , 8C, 8R, the rotation of the reels is stopped and the symbols are stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated 80 times per minute, and 80 × 20 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1600 frames is changed. Therefore, a maximum of 4 symbols (4 frames) in 190 ms. (Design) can be drawn. 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 frames (within the maximum pull-in range). It is a design.

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

  When a combination of winning symbols stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are given to the player according to the winning and the credit is added or the credit reaches the upper limit (50). In this case, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9.

  FIG. 3 is a view showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a functional configuration example of the slot machine 1. In the example of FIG. 4, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands according to the progress of the game, an effect control board 91 that controls a predetermined effect according to the command, and a drive power supply for the electrical components A power supply board 101 for generating a signal and an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside are provided.

  The game control board 40 advances the game based on detection signals from switches such as various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the left side of the game control board 40 in FIG. 4), and notifies means (game control in FIG. 4). Display devices such as the example on the left side of the substrate 40 are driven and controlled. Further, the game control board 40 drives and controls the reel motors 32L to 32R based on signals from the reel sensors 33L to 33R.

  A circuit configuration (illustrated in the game control board 40 in FIG. 4) such as the main control unit 41 is mounted on the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 performs processing related to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted on or connected to the game control board 40. The main control unit 41 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 56 and drives and controls an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 (illustrated on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The effect control board 90 is mounted with a circuit configuration such as the sub-control unit 91 (illustrated in the effect control board 90 of FIG. 4). The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted on or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub-control unit 91 is a one-chip microcomputer and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an I / O port, and the like. The circuit configuration of the sub-control unit 91 includes, for example, a clock device 97 (hereinafter also referred to as RTC) for measuring at least one of date and time. The sub-control unit 91 can execute effect control according to, for example, at least one of the date and time counted by the RTC 97, a detection signal from the effect switch 56, and the like. A hopper motor 34b, various operation means and detection means (illustrated on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4) and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. The name column indicates the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column indicates the combination of symbols in which the winning combination becomes a winning. In addition, in the symbol combination column that is aligned with the invalid line, a symbol combination that is easy to be recognized by the player and is a combination of symbols that stop on the invalid line when the winning symbol combination stops on the winning line. Yes. In the payout number column, values given at the time of winning (medal payout, replay grant) and the like are shown. Note that FIG. 5 shows only an example of the winning combination. The winning combination may be determined in addition to the winning combination shown in FIG. 5, for example, even if the winning combination is won. (Or wins only with very low probability) with a reel control winning combination for performing different reel control, and a transition to RT where the probability of winning for replay is higher than in normal state Promotion replay, fall replay with fall from RT to normal state, etc. may be defined.

  Among the winning combinations, the special combination includes three types of big bonuses 1 to 4 (hereinafter also referred to as bonus or BB). BB1 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is aligned on the winning line. BB2 is awarded when the combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” is aligned on the winning line. BB3 is awarded when the combination of “white 7-white 7-red 7” is stopped on the winning line. BB4 is awarded when the combination of “red 7-red 7-white BAR” stops on the winning line.

  When winning one of BB1 to BB4, the bonus is controlled. While being controlled by the big bonus, every game is controlled to RB in which the winning probability of the small combination (for example, middle bell) in the internal lottery is improved. The big bonus generated due to winning of BB1 or BB2 ends on condition that 300 or more medals have been paid out. The big bonus generated due to the winning of BB3 ends on condition that 150 or more medals have been paid out. The big bonus generated due to the winning of BB4 ends on condition that 48 or more medals have been paid out. For this reason, it can be said that BB1 and BB2 are winning combinations that are controlled to be more advantageous to the player than either BB3 or BB4. Further, as will be described later, the reliability determined to be controlled by AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when controlled to AT are also BB1 and BB2 than during BB3 and BB4. It is set to be higher when it is inside.

  The game state is controlled to the inside RT from when BB1 to BB4 are internally won until winning. In the internal RT, the probability of winning the replay is higher than in the normal state. Even if one of BB1 to BB4 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 these roles, it is possible to win these roles. Absent. This is because the symbols (“White 7”, “Red 7”, “White BAR”) constituting BB1 to BB4 are not arranged within 5 frames on each of the reels 2L to 2R. Note that when any of BB1 to BB4 is won in the internal lottery, the winning flag of the bonus is carried over from the next game until the winning bonus is won.

  Next, among the winning combinations, the replaying combination will be described. Among the winning combinations, the replaying combination includes at least a replay. When you win the replay, there will be no medals paid out, but you can start the next game without setting the number of bets again, so you will pay out the medals for the number of bets that you no longer need to set in the next game. Is essentially the same.

  Replay is awarded when the combination of “lip a / lip b / lip c-lip a-lip a / lip b / lip c” stops on the winning line. “/” Means “or”. For example, when a combination such as Lip b-Lip a-Lip c stops on the winning line, a replay winning occurs.

  The symbols constituting the replay ("Lip a", "Lip b", "Lip c" on reel 2L and reel 2R, or "Lip a" on reel 2C) are arranged within 5 frames on each of reels 2L-2R. ing. Therefore, as a rule, it can be said that the replay is a role that can win a prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R if it is won.

  Next, the small combination among the winning combinations will be described. Among the winning roles, small roles include middle bell, lower right bell, watermelon, and cherry. Among the small roles, the middle bell is awarded when a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on the winning line. When the middle bell wins, 9 medals are paid out. The symbols constituting the middle bell are arranged within 5 frames in each of the reels 2L to 2R. Therefore, it can be said that, as a general rule, if the middle bell is won, it can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L to 8R.

  The bell on the lower right side of the small role is awarded when the combination of “lip a / lip b / lip c-bell-cherry” is stopped on the winning line. When the lower right bell winning is generated, “Bell-Bell-Bell / White 7 / Red 7” is stopped on the invalid line LM3. When the lower right bell wins, 3 medals are paid out. Even if the lower right bell is won in the internal lottery, it will not win if the stop switch 8R is not operated at an appropriate timing. This is because the symbol (“cherry”) of the reel 2R constituting the lower right bell is not arranged within five frames.

  Among the small roles, the watermelon is awarded when the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” stops on the winning line. When the watermelon wins, 15 medals are paid out. Even if the watermelon is won in the internal lottery, the watermelon is not won if the stop switch 8C is not operated at an appropriate timing. This is because the design ("watermelon") of the reel 2C constituting the watermelon is not arranged within 5 frames.

  Of the small roles, cherry is awarded when the combination of “cherry-any-any” stops on the winning line. When Cherry wins, two medals are paid out. Even if the cherry is won in the internal lottery, if the stop switch 8L is not operated at an appropriate timing, the cherry will not win. This is because the symbol (“cherry”) of the reel 2L constituting the cherry is not arranged within five frames.

[Game processing]
The main control unit 41 performs a game control process to control one game. In the game control process, first, a BET process for setting a bet amount and performing a credit settlement / a bet settlement is performed.

  When the start switch 7 is operated after setting the betting amount, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined random number circuit, and it is determined (internal lottery) whether or not a winning is allowed based on the extracted random number value. The internal lottery process is performed. The random number circuit updates a numerical value within a predetermined numerical value range (0 to 65535) according to a predetermined update rule. The main control unit 41 extracts a numerical value updated by the random number circuit when the start switch 7 is operated as a random value. When a lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, a winning combination winning flag included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM.

  In the internal lottery process, it is determined whether or not to win an example of the winning combination shown in FIG. In the internal lottery process, a winning combination predetermined as a lottery target role is read in order, and whether or not the lottery target role is to be won is determined based on the extracted random number value. As the lottery target combination, a lottery target combination composed of one winning combination and a lottery target combination composed of a plurality of winning combinations are defined. When it is determined that a lottery winning combination consisting of a plurality of winning combinations is read and won, each of the plurality of winning combinations included in the lottery winning combination will be won, corresponding to each of the plurality of winning combinations. A winning flag is set.

  Concerning the BB, for example, BB1 + lower right bell ("+" indicates that they are read simultaneously), BB2 + lower right bell, BB3 + lower right bell, BB4 + lower right bell, In relation to the small role, for example, a plurality of types of lottery target roles, which are lottery target roles including a middle bell and a lower right bell and having different combinations of winning combinations, are defined. Each of the watermelon and cherry is also configured to be read out independently as a lottery target in the internal lottery and when it is read out as a lottery target at the same time as each of BB1 to BB4.

  In addition, for replays, for example, a lottery target role including a normal replay and a promotion replay and different combinations of winning combinations, or a lottery target role including a normal replay and a fall replay. There are a plurality of types of lottery target combinations with different combinations of winning combinations.

  When the internal lottery process ends, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, the stop switches 8L to 8R are activated after the reels 2L to 2R start rotating on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has passed since the reel rotation start of the previous game. The rotation of the reel is stopped according to the internal lottery result and the stop operation. In the reel rotation process, as an example of the condition for starting the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R, it is exemplified that a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the reel rotation of the previous game. The predetermined time may have elapsed since the start switch 7 was operated.

  In the reel rotation process, in order to execute a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period (delays the activation of the stop operation of each of the stop switches 8L to 8R) when a predetermined freeze condition is satisfied. After executing the freeze effect processing, the stop switches 8L to 8R are validated to shift to the normal game.

  In the reel rotation process, reel control is performed in accordance with the winning situation of the internal lottery and the operation procedure (operation timing and operation sequence) to the stop switches 8L to 8R. In the reel rotation process, when it is out of place, the symbol combination on the winning line LN does not generate any winning combination, the reel control is performed so that it becomes the out-of-combination combination, and when any winning combination is won Then, reel control for drawing the symbols constituting the winning combination on the winning line LN within the maximum drawing range is performed.

  Also, in the reel rotation process, when a lottery target consisting of a plurality of winning combinations is won, a symbol constituting a predetermined winning combination is given priority over the winning line LN over other winning combinations. Reel control to pull in. For example, when the lower right bell is simultaneously elected with BB1, the reel constituting the right lower bell is prioritized over the symbol constituting the BB1, and the reel control for drawing on the winning line LN within the maximum drawing range is performed. An example of reel control when the lower right bell and BB are simultaneously won will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In addition, when one of a plurality of types of lottery targets including the middle bell and the lower right bell is won, an operation procedure (also referred to as a correct answer procedure) corresponding to the winning lottery target is selected. Reel control for winning the middle bell at the time of operation, and reel control for drawing the symbol constituting the lower right bell as much as possible on the winning line LN within the maximum pull-in range when operated by an operation procedure other than the correct answer procedure. . The correct answer procedure is determined so as to differ depending on the type of the lottery target combination.

  If you are winning one of multiple types of lottery targets including the middle bell and the lower right bell, and you cannot stop the correct answer procedure and you miss the lower right bell, the middle bell and the lower right bell Reel control is performed to stop a specific off-set symbol combination that can only be stopped on the winning line LN when winning a plurality of types of lottery winning combinations including the above. For example, during a RT (excluding the internal RT), when a specific missing symbol combination is stopped on the winning line LN, the normal state is controlled.

  For this reason, when it is not possible to identify which of the multiple types of lottery roles including the middle bell and the lower right bell is won, it is not possible to intentionally operate the correct answer procedure to win the middle bell. However, when the lower right bell is missed, the possibility of stopping a particular off-set symbol combination is increased. On the other hand, when the correct answer procedure can be specified from the navigation effect during the AT described later, the middle bell is intentionally operated by the correct answer procedure. Can be awarded. As a result, for example, during an AT, the middle bell can be won, and it is possible to control the RT and maintain the RT.

  In addition, when winning a lottery role that includes a normal replay and promoted replay and has different combinations of winning combinations, it depends on the winning lottery. The reel control for winning the promoted replay when operated by the correct answer procedure is performed, and the reel control for drawing the symbols constituting the normal replay onto the winning line LN is performed when operated by an operating procedure other than the correct answer procedure. In addition, when winning a lottery role including a normal replay and a fall replay and having different combinations of winning combinations, depending on the winning lottery Reel control for winning a normal replay when operated by the correct answer procedure is performed, and when operated by an operation procedure other than the correct answer procedure, reel control for drawing the symbols constituting the fall replay onto the winning line LN is performed. The correct answer procedure is determined so as to differ depending on the type of the lottery target combination. For this reason, when it is not possible to identify which one has been won, it is not possible to win a winning combination (promotion replay, normal replay) advantageous to the player by intentionally operating the correct answer procedure. When the correct answer procedure can be specified from the navigation effect during the AT, the winning combination advantageous to the player can be won by intentionally operating the correct answer procedure. Thereby, for example, during AT, it is possible to control and maintain the RT.

  When the reels 2L to 2R are stopped and the reel rotation process is completed, a winning determination process is performed for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on the symbol combination on the winning line. In addition, when the symbol combination on the winning line is a symbol combination accompanied by a transition of the gaming state, the bonus combination, RT, or other advantageous state for the player or the normal state is controlled according to the symbol combination.

  When the winning determination process ends, a payout process is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added according to the occurrence of a prize, various processes not related to the prize (for example, the process related to the bonus end control by counting the number of medals paid out in the bonus, and the winning without carryover) Flags (deletion of a winning combination such as a small combination / re-playing combination) are performed). If it is determined that the bonus has been won, the winning flag of the won bonus is deleted. In the game end process, a process for setting a game state in preparation for the next game is executed. Thereby, the game control process for one game is completed, and the game control process for the next one game is started.

[About processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can be controlled to AT (assist time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and RT. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery to determine whether or not to control by the AT. In addition, the main control unit 41 controls the AT when it is determined that the AT is controlled by the AT lottery, and the symbol combination is advantageous to the player (for example, the middle bell, the promotion replay, the normal replay when the fall replay is avoided, etc.) Is executed to execute a navigation effect that can specify an operation order (pushing order) for stopping on the winning line LN.

  Whether the main control unit 41 controls the AT when a specific lottery role (in this embodiment, watermelon, cherry, lower right bell, middle bell, etc. shown in FIG. 5) is won during non-AT. An AT lottery process is performed to determine whether or not. The AT lottery process may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game. In addition, the AT lottery process is executed when a specific lottery winning combination is won even during BB.

  In the AT lottery process, it is determined whether to control to AT, and when it is determined to control to AT, the number of AT games is determined from a plurality of types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300). . The number of AT games is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41.

  The reliability that is determined to be controlled by the AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when controlled by the AT (the average number of games to be acquired), which is the advantage for the player, is a specific lottery target For example, the AT lottery is performed so that the cherry is the highest, followed by the watermelon and the middle bell, and the lower right bell is the lowest.

  In addition, the reliability determined to be controlled by AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when controlled to AT (average number of games to be acquired) depend on the type of gaming state being controlled. For example, AT lottery is performed so that the highest is in BB1 and BB2, followed by RT in BB3, BB4, and the lowest in the normal state. When winning in the AT lottery during BB, control to the AT is started after the bonus is over. Therefore, for example, AT lottery in BB1 and BB2 is easier to win than in other states, and as a result, when controlled to BB1 or BB2, the expectation for further control by AT after the bonus ends A feeling can be given to the player.

  The main control unit 41 wins whether or not an AT win is won or a bonus win is given when an AT lottery is performed by winning a specific lottery target in an internal lottery or when a bonus win is won. Processing for executing the suggestion effect at a predetermined timing is performed. As the winning suggestion effect, for example, a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game for a predetermined period when the start switch 7 is operated, an effect that displays a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51, and the like are provided. During the freezing effect, a pseudo game is executed in which the reels 2L to 2R are rotated in a predetermined manner to temporarily stop a specific symbol combination (for example, a set of three reds 7 or an outlier). The simulated game can be executed a plurality of times during the freeze effect. The freeze effect is not limited to the one that is executed when the start switch 7 is operated. When the first stop operation is performed or when the third stop operation is performed, the display result is derived and one game is completed. It may be executed at times. The effects for displaying the predetermined image include, for example, a character A effect, a character B effect, a button effect, a continuous hit effect, a freeze effect, and the like.

  The character A effect is an effect of displaying the character A. The character B effect is an effect for displaying the character B. The button effect is an effect of displaying a button image to prompt an operation to the effect switch 56 and displaying a predetermined image indicating the reliability of bonus winning or AT winning according to the operation to the effect switch 56. . The repeated hitting effect is a bonus winning by prompting the hitting operation to the effect switch 56, increasing a predetermined meter image according to the hitting operation to the effect switch 56 within a predetermined operation period, and reaching MAX. Or it is an effect that suggests that you have won the AT. The effect for freeze is an effect for displaying an image corresponding to the freeze effect executed in the main control unit 41.

  The main control unit 41 determines whether to execute the winning suggestion effect and the type of the winning suggestion effect to be executed at a different rate depending on whether the bonus winning or AT winning is performed. A winning suggestion effect lottery process is executed.

  In the winning suggestion effect lottery process, it is determined that the winning suggestion effect is always executed at least when the bonus winning or AT winning is performed, and the winning suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined ratio even when the bonus winning or AT winning is not performed. decide. The predetermined ratio is set to a higher ratio, for example, when the winning situation is such that the reliability of bonus winning or AT winning is high. Thereby, the winning suggestion effect is executed not only when the bonus winning or AT winning is performed, but also when the bonus winning or AT winning is not performed.

  Also, in the winning suggestion effect lottery process, when it is determined to execute the winning suggestion effect, the type of the winning suggestion effect is determined at a different ratio depending on whether the bonus winning or AT winning is performed. Specifically, it is an advantage for the player, and when it is executed, the reliability of the bonus winning or AT winning is the highest in the freezing effect, followed by the continuous hitting effect, the button effect, and the character B effect. The ratio is determined so that the type of winning suggestion effect is determined so that the character A effect is the lowest. The effect to be executed is not limited to one in which one winning suggestion effect is determined, and a plurality of winning suggestion effects may be determined.

  The predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect is determined when the next game after the winning suggestion effect lottery process is started (for example, when an operation to the start switch 7 is effectively accepted). . The predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect is not limited to this, but is determined by the main control unit 41 from a plurality of timings (more specifically, the main control unit 41 notifies the result of the AT winning suggestion effect). The timing may be determined by a random number lottery or the like (for example, any game among 0 to 32 games) from a game won by a specific lottery target role. The main control unit 41 outputs a command for specifying the type of the winning suggestion effect to the sub-control unit 91 at a predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect, and if the winning suggestion effect is a freeze effect, The process for freeze production is executed.

  When the AT is won, the main control unit 41 sets the AT flag after notifying the result of the winning suggestion effect and controls the AT. On the other hand, the main control unit 41 sets the AT flag when the bonus is won and the bonus is ended when the bonus is won and the AT is won, and the AT is controlled from the next game after the bonus is ended. For this reason, it can be said that the main control unit 41 also determines the timing for starting the AT by (preliminarily) determining the timing for performing the result notification by the winning suggestion effect. For example, the main control unit 41 determines the game start time (for example, any one of 0 to 32 games) from the game won by the specific lottery target by using a random lottery or the like. In this manner, the winning suggestion effect may be started before the game and the result notified.

  The AT flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41, and is cleared when the number of AT games reaches zero. Based on the AT flag, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT is in progress. During the AT, a navigation effect is executed as will be described later.

  During the AT, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to increase the number of AT games when a special lottery role (in this embodiment, watermelon, cherry, etc. shown in FIG. 5) is won. Make a lottery. The extra lottery may be executed after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, for example, as long as it is executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game.

  In the extra lottery, it is determined whether or not to add the number of AT games, and when it is decided to add, it is added to the number of AT games from a plurality of types of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300). Determine the number of games. The determined number of added games is added to the number of AT games stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. Thereby, the main control unit 41 adds the number of games to be controlled by the AT.

  When the extra lottery is performed, the main control unit 41 performs processing for executing an extra suggestion effect that suggests whether or not the extra lottery has been won at a predetermined timing. As an additional suggestion effect, for example, any effect such as a freeze effect that delays the progress of the game over a predetermined period, an effect that displays a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51 (for example, a battle effect), etc. Good.

[About various commands]
The main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a command that can specify the progress of the game and the processing result according to the execution of the processing exemplified above. The sub control unit 91 performs various processes based on commands from the main control unit 41.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends an internal winning command, a stop switch or start switch operation command, a reel rotation start command, a game state command, an AT lottery command, an AT command, A plurality of types of commands including a game number command and a winning suggestion effect lottery command are transmitted.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag, the type of the internal winning flag established, and whether or not the special role is carried over, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game. The The sub-control unit 91 can execute a navigation effect based on the internal winning command, and can notify information (information different from the navigation effect) that can identify the winning combination when a predetermined winning combination is won. It is. For example, when an internal winning flag indicating a specific lottery target winning combination is received, it is possible to notify which of the specific lottery target winning portions has been won. Thereby, it is possible to notify the player which of the specific lottery winning combinations is won, and the player's expectation can be improved.

  The operation command for the stop switch or start switch is a command indicating that the stop switch or start switch has been operated, and is transmitted at each operation. The gaming state command is transmitted when the gaming state transitions. Specifically, it is transmitted when the RT shifts or when it is controlled by the challenge bonus.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation. The reel rotation start command is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated (when the internal winning command is transmitted) when a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the previous game, and when the predetermined time has not elapsed, Sent when a predetermined time has elapsed. In this embodiment, the game is started at the start of reel rotation. However, for example, it may be at the time of operating the start switch 7, or after the start of rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, or at the reel 2L. 2C and 2R may rotate at a constant speed and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R may be validated (at the time of passing through the origin, which will be described later).

  The AT lottery command is transmitted when the AT lottery is performed, and whether or not the AT lottery is won, how many AT games are won, and the AT lottery result notification timing (or AT start) It is a command that can specify what game the timing is).

  The AT command is a command that is transmitted when the game is started, and can specify whether or not the game is an AT game. For example, even if the number of AT games is given, if the AT flag is not set and AT is not started, a command capable of specifying a non-AT is transmitted, the number of AT games is given, and the AT flag is set. When set and AT is started, a command capable of specifying AT is transmitted.

  The AT game number command is a command that can specify the number of AT games managed by the main control unit 41, and is transmitted when the game is started. For example, when the number of AT games is 0, a command that can specify 0 is transmitted, and when the number of AT games is 100, a command that can specify 100 is transmitted.

  The win-suggested effect lottery command is transmitted when the winning-suggested effect lottery is performed, and whether the winning-suggested effect lottery is won and the winning-suggested effect is executed is determined. It is a command that can specify such as. When the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the winning suggestion effect is to be executed and the type based on the winning suggestion effect lottery command, the sub-control unit 91 displays the winning suggestion effect according to the type, the bonus lottery, the AT lottery result, and the like in the next game. After execution at the start, the result of bonus lottery and AT lottery is notified.

  As a result of the bonus lottery and AT lottery, when both are not won, an effect of displaying a message such as “Sorry!” On the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and when the AT is won, a message that can specify the number of AT games acquired such as “100 games acquired!” Is displayed along with the message “AT confirmed!” The effect displayed on 51 is executed, and when winning a bonus and winning AT, it is possible to specify the number of AT games acquired such as “AT over 100 games after the bonus ends!” Along with a message “Bonus / AT confirmed!” Effect to display a simple message on the liquid crystal display 51 That. When a bonus is won in the bonus winning game, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute a winning suggestion effect for notifying the bonus winning.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the AT is in progress based on the AT command, and causes the liquid crystal display 51 to execute an effect based on the background image according to the state. The navigation effect is executed based on the command. Further, the sub-control unit 91 calculates the number of AT games acquired by AT winning or extra winning by calculating not only the number of AT games but also the number of AT games at the previous reception based on the AT game number command. Identifies and executes the suggestion effect.

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the sub-control unit 91 controls the predetermined notification means such as an effect based on a background image according to the state, a navigation effect, a winning suggestion effect, and an extra suggestion effect. However, in place of or in addition to the control of the sub-control unit 91, the background image according to the state, the navigation effect, the winning suggestion effect, the additional suggestion effect, and the like are notified to the main control unit 41. The means may be executed under the control of the main control unit 41. For example, the effect based on the background image according to the state may be executed by displaying information corresponding to the state using the game auxiliary display 12 shown in FIG. Further, the navigation effect may be executed by turning on only the LEDs corresponding to the stop switch to be stopped using the left / middle / right stop effective LEDs 22L to 22R shown in FIG. The left / middle / right stop valid LEDs 22L to 22R are provided inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective in normal times. It is LED which notifies that by lighting. Further, for the winning suggestion effect and the additional suggestion effect, information corresponding to the lottery result is displayed using the game auxiliary display 12 shown in FIG. 4, and the AT game acquired when the AT winning or the extra winning effect is achieved. The number may be displayed.

[Example of reel control when winning the lower right bell]
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining an example of reel control when the lower right bell is selected. In the reel rotation process, when reel control for pulling the lower right bell is performed at the time of lower right bell winning, reel control for pulling the symbols constituting the lower right bell onto the winning line LN is performed within the maximum pulling range. In addition, as explained in the internal lottery process, the lower right bell is not only for winning alone, but also when being read and won as a lottery target at the same time as the middle bell, or at the same time as each of BB1 to BB4. May be read and won.

  In the lower right bell, a winning occurs when “Lip a / Lip b / Lip c-Bell-Cherry” stops on the winning line LN. Among the winning symbol combinations, for example, “Lip b” of symbol number 9 on reel 2L, “Bell” of symbol number 8 on reel 2C, and “Cherry” on symbol number 8 of reel 2R stop on winning line LN. When the lower right bell winning occurs, the red line is aligned on the invalid line LM2 which is the lower line. Using this point, when the lower right bell is elected, the reel control when the stop operation is aimed at red 7 is made different depending on whether BB1 or BB2 is won at the same time, and BB1 or BB2 By performing the reel control that makes red 7 even when is winning, it is notified that BB1 or BB2 is winning.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 91 is configured to “Aim at Red 7!” In order to cause the player to intentionally stop the red 7 when the lower right bell is elected alone and when the lower right bell + BB is elected. The suggestion effect of displaying the message “” on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. The suggestion effect is always executed when the lower right bell + BB1 or BB2 is won, is executed with a predetermined probability when the lower right bell + BB3 or BB4 is won, and is executed with a probability lower than the predetermined probability when the lower right bell is selected alone.

  FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating a situation in which the suggestion effect is executed, the “red 7” of the reels 2L and 2C is stopped at the lower stage, and the reel 2R is rotating. In this situation, FIG. 6B or FIG. 6C is used for reel control when the stop switch 8R is operated at the timing when the “red 7” of the symbol number 7 of the reel 2R passes the lower stage. I will explain. Further, the stop switch 8R is operated not at the timing when the “red 7” of the symbol number 7 on the reel 2R passes through the lower stage but at the timing when the symbols of the reels 2R including the symbol numbers 8 to 11 pass through the lower stage, for example. The reel control at this time will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 6B shows the case where the lower right bell is not elected at the same time as BB1 or BB2, and the stop switch 8R is turned on when “red 7” of symbol number 7 on the reel 2R passes the lower stage. It is a figure which shows the condition when it is operated. The case where the lower right bell is not won simultaneously with BB1 or BB2 includes the case where the lower right bell is won alone and the case where the lower right bell is won simultaneously with BB3 or BB4. In FIG. 6 (b), the “bell” of symbol number 7 to 4 ahead of symbol number 7 on the reel 2R is stopped at the lower stage, but “Lip b-bell-cherry” is stopped on the winning line LN. On the invalid line LM3, “Bell-Bell-Bell” is stopped and it is notified that the lower right bell has been won.

  FIG. 6 (c) shows that when the lower right bell is elected simultaneously with BB1 or BB2, the stop switch 8R is operated at the timing when “red 7” of symbol number 7 of the reel 2R passes the lower stage. It is a figure which shows the condition when it was done. As shown in FIG. 6C, the symbol number “red 7” on the reel 2R is stopped at the lower stage, and the red 7 is aligned on the invalid line LM2. The reel control for stopping the red 7 alignment on the invalid line is performed only in an advantageous situation where BB1 or BB2 is won. Thereby, it can be notified that BB1 or BB2 is simultaneously won by stopping the red 7 alignment on the invalid line. In addition, on the winning line LN, “Lip b-Bell-Cherry” is stopped and it is notified that it is a lower right bell winning.

  FIG. 6 (d) shows the timing at which the symbols 8 to 11 on the reel 2R pass through the lower stage regardless of whether the lower right bell is elected alone or at the same time as BB1 or BB2. It is a figure which shows the condition when the stop switch 8R is operated by. As shown in FIG. 6 (d), “bell” of symbol number 11 on the reel 2R is stopped at the lower stage, but “Lip b-bell-cherry” is stopped on the winning line LN and on the invalid line LM3. Is informed that "Bell-Bell-Bell" has been stopped and the lower right bell has been won. That is, the situation is the same as in FIG.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) In the embodiment described above, when the lower right bell is won at the same time as BB1 or BB2, as shown in FIG. 6 (c), “red 7” of symbol number 7 of the reel 2R passes through the lower stage. When the stop switch 8R is operated at the same timing, a display result in which the middle row is “Cherry” and the lower row is “Red 7” is derived, whereas the reel as shown in FIG. When the stop switch 8R is operated at the timing when the symbols of 2R symbol numbers 8 to 11 pass through the lower stage, reel control is performed to derive a display result in which the middle stage is “Cherry” and the lower stage is “Bell”. . On the other hand, when the lower right bell is not won at the same time as BB1 or BB2, as shown in FIGS. 6B and 6D, the “red 7” of the symbol number 7 of the reel 2R passes through the lower stage. When the stop switch 8R is operated at the timing at which the symbol is moved, and when the stop switch 8R is operated at the timing at which the symbols 8 to 11 of the reel 2R are passing through the lower row, the middle row is “ Reel control is performed to derive a display result of “Cherry” and “Bell” in the lower row. Thereby, the symbol combination for generating the lower right bell winning on the winning line LN shown in FIG. 6C is the same as the symbol combination on the winning line LN shown in FIGS. 6B and 6D. It is possible to prevent the player from being misunderstood that BB1 or BB2 is won as a privilege based on the fact that the symbol combination that causes the lower right bell winning is stopped.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 6 (d), regardless of whether BB1 or BB2 is won, the stop switch 8R is turned on at the timing when the symbols 8 to 11 on the reel 2R pass the lower stage. When operated, reel control is performed to derive a display result in which the middle row is “cherry” and the lower row is “bell”. Thereby, it is possible to inform the player that there is a possibility that BB1 or BB2 may be won simultaneously.

  (3) As shown in the reel 2 </ b> R of FIG. 2, the “cherries” constituting the right symbol of the lower right bell are arranged at a plurality of locations including the symbol number 8 and the symbol number 12. Further, when BB1 or BB2 is simultaneously elected, the stop switch 8R can be stopped at a timing when “red 7” can be stopped at the lower stage, that is, when “red 7” of symbol number 7 of the reel 2R passes through the lower stage. When “” is operated, both “cherry” of symbol number 8 and “cherry” of symbol number 12 can be drawn onto the winning line LN. On the other hand, even when BB1 or BB2 are simultaneously selected, the timing at which “red 7” cannot be stopped in the lower stage, that is, the timing of symbols 8 to 11 on the reel 2R passes through the lower stage. When the stop switch 8R is operated, only “Cherry” of the symbol number 12 is drawn on the winning line LN. In other words, the same symbol is stopped on the winning line regardless of whether or not a privilege is given, but the reel control is performed to stop the symbols arranged at different positions depending on whether or not the privilege is given. . As a result, when the stop switch 8R is operated at the timing when the symbols of the symbol numbers 8 to 11 on the reel 2R pass the lower stage, it may be impossible to specify whether or not BB1 or BB2 is won simultaneously. it can.

  (4) When the lower right bell winning occurs, the discontinuity stops on the winning line LN, but as shown in FIGS. 6B and 6D, the “bell” of the reel 2R is stopped at the lower stage. Sometimes, the bell alignment can be stopped on the invalid line LM3. For this reason, it is possible to inform the player that there is a possibility that BB1 or BB2 has been won.

  Since the reel control can be performed to stop the red alignment when the privilege is granted in this way and stop the bell alignment even when the privilege is not granted, for example, only when the privilege is granted It is possible to make a notification in a manner that is easy for the player to understand, as compared with the one that stops the predetermined symbol alignment.

  (5) As described above, when the lower right bell wins BB1 or BB2 among BB1 to BB4, reel control shown in FIG. 6C is performed. For this reason, it is possible to inform the player that there is a possibility that BB1 or BB2 has been won. Further, even when BB1 or BB2 is not won, there is a possibility that BB3 or BB4 is won, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  (6) BB1 and BB2 are set so that the number of payouts to be completed is larger than BB3 or BB4. For this reason, by winning the lower right bell, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for being controlled by BB1 or BB2 that acquires many medals, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  (7) BB1 and BB2 are set such that the advantage of AT lottery is higher than BB3 or BB4. Therefore, by winning the lower right bell, it is possible to make the player have a sense of expectation that it will be controlled by BB1 or BB2 that wins many medals, and further controlled by AT, and will improve the interest of the game Can be made.

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

[About prescribed, specific, and special identification information]
In the above-described embodiment, the “cherry” constituting the lower right bell as the predetermined winning is exemplified as the predetermined identification information. However, the predetermined identification information is not limited to this, but other symbols (for example, watermelon) Or a plurality of symbols may be defined. In addition, in a case where a plurality of winning lines are provided, a symbol that is stopped on another winning line when a symbol that constitutes the predetermined winning is stopped on the winning line (a symbol that is different from the symbol that constitutes the predetermined winning line) ).

  In the above-described embodiment, “red 7” is exemplified as the specific identification information. However, the specific identification information is not limited to this, and may be other symbols (for example, white 7). The design may be determined. In addition, although the reel control for stopping the red 7 alignment on the invalid line is described only in an advantageous situation where BB1 or BB2 is won, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be performed at a higher rate when the situation is more advantageous than when it is not. For example, even when it is not an advantageous situation, a very low probability (for example, 1%, or stop operation at a timing (specific timing) at which the red 7 of the reel to be stopped first among the reels 2L to 2R passes the lower stage) In other words, the reel control may be performed to stop the red 7 alignment on the invalid line.

  In the above-described embodiment, “bell” is exemplified as the special identification information, and the example in which the bell alignment is stopped on the invalid line has been described. Other symbols such as “Replay” may be used, and the symbol alignment may be stopped on the invalid line. Further, the position at which “red 7” of the reel 2R is stopped as shown in FIG. 6C is the same as the position at which the “bell” of the reel 2R is stopped as shown in FIGS. 6B and 6D. The example of the position (lower stage) has been described. However, the position is not limited to the same position, and may be stopped at different positions. For example, in the case shown in FIGS. 6B and 6D, the “bell” of the reel 2R is used. May be stopped at the upper stage. Also in this case, the symbol arrangement and reel control may be adjusted so that the winning line combination of the lower right bell is stopped on the winning line LN and the bells are aligned on the invalid line LM1. In addition, in the case shown in FIGS. 6B and 6D, the reel control may be performed so that the “bell” of the reel 2R is stopped at either the upper stage or the lower stage according to the operation timing.

[About predetermined prizes]
In the above-described embodiment, the lower right bell is exemplified as the predetermined winning. However, the predetermined winning is not limited to this, and other winning combinations (for example, watermelon (the winning symbol combination is composed of disjointed points). The winning combination that can stop the watermelon alignment or the red 7 alignment on the invalid line LM when the discontinuity stops on the winning line)) may be used.

  In addition to “Lip a / Lip b / Lip c-Bell-Cherry”, “Lip a / Lip b / Lip c-Bell-White” may be used as the winning symbol combination constituting the lower right bell exemplified as the predetermined winning. 7 / Red 7 ”may be determined so that a predetermined winning may occur when any of these symbol combinations stops on the winning line. In such a configuration, for example, in addition to the reel control shown in FIG. 6, when the stop switch 8R is operated at a timing when any of the symbols 3 to 6 of the reel 2R passes the lower stage. In addition, the following reel control may be performed in the state of FIG.

  For example, when the predetermined winning is won but the BB1 or BB2 is not won as a privilege, the stop switch 8R is operated at the timing when any of the symbols 3 to 6 on the reel 2R passes the lower stage. In such a case, the reel control may be performed in which the “bell” of the symbol number 6 is stopped at the lower stage and the “red 7” of the symbol number 7 is stopped at the middle stage. On the other hand, when the predetermined winning is simultaneously won with BB1 or BB2 as a privilege, the stop switch 8R is operated at the timing when any of the symbols 3 to 6 of the reel 2R passes the lower stage. When this is done, the reel control may be performed to stop “Red 7” of symbol number 7 in the lower row and “Cherry” of symbol number 8 in the middle row. In this case, even when the stop switch 8R is operated at the timing when any of the symbols of symbol numbers 3 to 6 on the reel 2R passes the lower stage, the symbol combination that generates the predetermined winning is on the winning line. It is possible to prevent the player from giving a misunderstanding that BB1 or BB2 is won as a privilege based on being stopped.

  In addition, if you have won the predetermined prize but have not won BB1 or BB2 as a privilege, you will not only receive “Red 7” but also “White 7”, “White BAR”, “Black BAR” on the reel 2R. When the predetermined prize is won at the same time as BB1 or BB2 as a bonus, not only “Red 7” but also “White 7”, “White BAR” on reel 2R. The reel control may be performed so that symbols that can constitute a special role such as “black BAR” are stopped in the lower stage. That is, the reel control in which a symbol combination including only symbols (specific identification information) that can constitute a special role such as “Red 7” stops on the invalid line is when a predetermined prize is won and a privilege is given. May be executed only when the predetermined winning is won but no privilege is given. Thereby, when the privilege is not provided, it can prevent that the symbol combination which can comprise a special part will be stopped on an invalid line.

  In addition, regardless of whether or not a privilege is given at the same time, until the final stop, a symbol (specific identification information) that can constitute a special role such as “Red 7” can be drawn onto one invalid line. When operated, reel control is performed to draw the symbol onto one invalid line, and in the final stop, a symbol (specific identification) such as “red 7” that can constitute a special role only when a privilege is simultaneously given. Information) can be drawn onto one invalid line, and when a privilege is given at the same time, a symbol (specific identification information) that can constitute a special role such as “Red 7” is placed on one invalid line. Reel control may be performed in which the symbol is not drawn onto the invalid line even when the operation is performed at a timing that allows the drawing. Thereby, the expectation with respect to the privilege being provided can be maintained.

[Special status and specific status]
In the embodiment described above, “bonus” is illustrated as the special state and “AT” is illustrated as the specific state. However, the special state and the specific state are different from each other, and are advantageous states advantageous to the player. This is not limited to this. As an advantageous state, for example, for a slot machine, a big bonus (bonus) or AT which has a higher probability than the case where the winning chance of a small role is in a predetermined state is exemplified. In the following, an example of a slot machine will be described.

  Advantageous states include, for example, regular bonuses (RB) and replay time (RT), where the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination is high, concentrated state of small roles, and at least one reel retractable range is narrower than usual. In addition, it does not change the challenge time (CT), the winning probability of winning prizes, etc., in which the occurrence of all the small roles is allowed in each game, but the operation procedure for winning the winning small roles is a predetermined period. For example, it may be a pseudo bonus that is informed over (for example, until 50 games are consumed). In addition, the probability of being controlled to these advantageous states may be a high probability, the probability of being controlled to the freeze state is high, and the number of games such as the number of AT games is high. You may set the advantageous state of a different aspect from the said embodiment, such as the state added and the state where it is easy to increase the number of additional games of AT. In addition, it is indirectly advantageous for the player, such as the condition for obtaining a privilege on the communication line network and the probability of establishing a condition for executing a premium effect (freeze effect, premium effect, etc.). It may be a state where a special privilege or an interest of the game is improved. Further, the allowance determining means for determining whether or not to allow the transition to the advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, and may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

[About benefits]
In the above-described example, the value that directly affects the payout rate of medals such as bonus winning is exemplified as the privilege. However, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be a value that does not directly affect the medal payout rate, for example. Specifically, when an AT lottery has a high probability state in which AT is won with a higher probability than usual, execution of a probability suggestion effect to suggest whether or not the current state is a high probability state , Execution of a premier effect together with sound on the liquid crystal display 51 (special character appearance, execution of special bonus effect in the next generated bonus, etc.), execution of a set value suggestion effect to suggest a set value, Collecting a certain number of liquid crystal displays a two-dimensional code that gives points that can be exchanged for services determined at the amusement store where the slot machine 1 is installed, and that can download bonus videos and bonus information on a predetermined website A display or the like may be displayed in the device 51.

  Moreover, although the number of AT games is illustrated as an example of the privilege, the privilege related to the AT is not limited to this. For example, the privilege (navigator stock) that allows the AT to control a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) can be used as the privilege. Good. In addition, when the number of times that the navigation effect can be executed is determined and the AT is controlled until the navigation effect is executed for the determined number of times that the navigation effect can be executed, Good. Further, for example, when the upper limit grant amount is determined and the AT is controlled until the assigned game value (medal payout number) reaches the determined upper limit grant amount, the upper limit grant amount may be a privilege. In addition, when the AT is controlled until the predetermined AT end condition is satisfied after the predetermined AT start condition is satisfied, and when the continuous lottery for determining whether or not the AT is continued when the AT end condition is satisfied, it is continued. The continuation probability determined to continue in the lottery may be used as a privilege.

[About production and notification]
In the above-described example, an example in which the liquid crystal display 51 is used to produce effects and notifications has been given. For example, speakers 53 and 54, a back lamp (reel LED 55 in the above embodiment) arranged on the back side (inside) of the reel. ), Transmissive liquid crystal display arranged on the front side of the reel (liquid crystal display configured so that the reel can be seen), lamps and LEDs mounted on the front door 1b, etc., vibration of the stop switch, around the stop switch The effect may be executed by means different from the above-described embodiment, such as air blowing from the air or a change in the temperature of the stop switch.

[About AT]
In the example of the slot machine, the example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described. However, the AT related control executed by the main control unit 41 includes execution of an AT lottery. The AT lottery may include winning or non-winning AT lottery, determining whether or not to stock the number of AT games, determining the number of AT games, adding the number of AT games, and the like. In addition, as a control related to the AT, a high probability state control of the AT lottery is exemplified. For the control of the high probability state of AT lottery, the control that increases the probability of winning the AT lottery, the control that shortens the period until the AT is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the extra lottery and the game Includes controls that favor numbers. Further, as control related to AT, it is possible to control to AT when a prescribed number of games have been consumed. The case where the prescribed number of games have been consumed includes the case where the ceiling game number is reached and the case where the number of games determined by lottery is reached. Further, as control related to AT, control for setting a precursor period can be cited. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, control for producing effects of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of AT. Moreover, control which gives a penalty is mentioned as control which concerns on AT. The control for giving a penalty includes determination of penalty contents and determination or setting of a penalty period. In addition, as control related to AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of a lamp and an LED indicating that AT is in progress.

  In addition, as the control related to AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of lamps and LEDs for executing a navigation effect. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect.

  When the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT, it is preferable that the process of the main control unit 41 is executed by the control unit subordinate to the main control unit 41 and subordinate to the main control unit 41. . For example, the control unit provided on the board other than the game control board executes the reel stop control, and the main control unit 41 transfers the operation signal of the stop switch to the control unit. In this way, by causing the lower-level control unit to perform the control of the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent the capacity of the ROM 41b and the RAM 41c from being insufficient and the processing capacity of the main CPU 41a from being insufficient when performing the control related to the AT.

  In the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT. However, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the control. The sub-control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an extra lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation effect according to the result. Processing or the like may be performed.

[Setting change status and setting check status]
With regard to the setting change state, it is also possible to shift to the setting change state on condition that “power ON” + “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection”. Thereby, an unauthorized setting change in a state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting change state is entered, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF after setting value is established) is satisfied. You may make it do. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not terminated, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

  In addition, regarding the setting confirmation state, “setting key switch ON” + “front door opening detection” may be used as a condition to shift to the setting confirmation state. Thereby, unauthorized setting confirmation in the state where the front door is not opened can be prevented. Once the setting confirmation state has been entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of whether the front door is open or closed until an end condition (setting key switch is turned OFF) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Also good. Thereby, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not terminated, and therefore it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

[Modification of slot machine]
In the above 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 out to the player's hand when a win occurs. An enclosing slot machine that adds game points (scores) without any change may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the chassis is common and only the base or the base and the drum is called a gaming machine. In addition, the slot machine has a game area in which a game ball can be launched and a game can be played, and a betting amount can be set according to the game ball passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. May be.

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

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

Claims (1)

Each comprising a plurality of variable display unit capable of displaying varying a plurality of types of identification information capable of identifying,
After the variable display section is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display section, and a winning can be generated according to a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display sections. In a slot machine
Pre-determining means for determining display result combinations that are allowed to be derived ;
A plurality of derivation operation means operated to derive a display result combination ;
Derivation control means for performing control for deriving a display result combination ;
A winning determination means for determining whether or not a winning has occurred when the display result combination is derived;
In the area where the player can visually recognize the display result combination , a determination area corresponding to a winning determination position where a winning determination is performed and a non-determination area corresponding to a non-winning determination position that is not the winning determination position are defined. And
The determination result of the pre-decision means includes a first determination result that allows the player to shift to an advantageous state and a second determination result that does not allow the player to shift to the advantageous state ,
The derivation control means includes
The derivation other than the specific derivation operation means in which the last operation among the plurality of derivation operation means is performed when the determination result of the prior determination means is either the first determination result or the second determination result. When the operation means is operated at a predetermined timing, the identification information of the determination area becomes common identification information in the variable display unit corresponding to the derivation operation means other than the specific derivation operation means. Control to derive the display result that is specific identification information,
When the determination result of the prior determination means is the first determination result, when the specific derivation operation means is operated at the first timing, the determination is performed in the specific variable display unit corresponding to the specific derivation operation means. identification information of the area so that derived display results combined identification information is the specific identification information Do Ri predetermined winning occurs in the non-judgment region becomes the predetermined identification information, the specific derivation operation means is operated by the second timing when the identification information of the determination area in the particular variable display unit is different from the identification information Do Ri predetermined winning occurs as the identification information the specific identification information of the predetermined identification information and becomes the non-judgment region Control to derive the display result combination ,
In case the determination result of said predetermination means is the second determination result, even Oite to come with the particular derivation operation means is operated in either the first timing Contact and the second timing, the specific causes deriving display results combination identification information of the determination area in the variable display unit is different from the identification information Do Ri predetermined winning occurs as the identification information the specific identification information of the predetermined identification information and becomes the non-judgment region Slot machine that performs control .

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