JP6626288B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention includes a plurality of variable display units each of which is capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, halting the variable display of the variable display unit to display a display result. And a slot machine capable of generating a prize in accordance with a display result combination that is a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units.

  A slot machine generally has 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 an outer peripheral portion, and each reel has a start lever provided by a player. Rotation is started by operating, and when the player operates a stop button provided corresponding to each reel, the rotation is stopped within a range of a predetermined maximum delay time from the operation timing. . Then, a prize is generated according to the display result derived when the rotation of all the reels is stopped.

  The types of winning combinations include types such as small roles, special roles, and replaying roles. Here, in the winning of the small combination, the player can obtain a profit that a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of the small combination. In the special role prize, the player can obtain the benefit of shifting from the next game to a game state advantageous to the player such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. In the winning of the re-game combination, it is possible to obtain the advantage that the next game can be performed without consuming a new medal for setting the bet amount.

  In such a slot machine, it is determined whether or not a winning is to be generated, and when a stop button is operated in a procedure corresponding to the determined result, a control is performed to derive a display result for generating a winning. There is a case where a specific notification effect is made when a prize is generated (Patent Document 1).

JP 2009-5971 A

  However, in the conventional slot machine, there is a problem that the variation in the effect of the notification effect according to the operation procedure of the stop button is poor, and the interest in the game cannot be improved.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of improving the interest of a game by producing an effect according to an operation procedure.

A plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a prize can be generated according to a display result combination which is a combination of the display results of the plurality of variable display units. Slot machine,
A pre-determination means for determining whether or not to allow a prize,
A plurality of deriving operation means operated to derive a display result combination;
Derivation control for performing a control for deriving a display result combination that generates a prize when the plurality of derivation operation means are operated in a procedure corresponding to the predetermined result when the determination result of the preliminary determination means is a predetermined result. Means,
A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect when a prize is generated,
When the plurality of deriving operation units are operated in a procedure corresponding to the predetermined result when the determination result of the pre-determination unit is the predetermined result, a display result is finally displayed among the plurality of variable display units. The derived variable display unit may be the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit,
The specific effect execution means, when the determination result of the pre-determination means is the predetermined result, when the plurality of derivation operation means is operated in a procedure corresponding to the predetermined result, the plurality of variable display units Executing the specific effect different between when the variable display unit from which the display result is finally derived becomes the first variable display unit and when the variable display unit becomes the second variable display unit,
When the plurality of deriving operation units are operated in a procedure corresponding to the predetermined result when the determination result of the pre-determination unit is the predetermined result, a display result is finally displayed among the plurality of variable display units. A specific prize is generated regardless of whether the derived variable display unit is the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit.
Note that the slot machine may have the following configuration.
(1) A plurality of variable display units (for example, reels 2L, 2C, 2R) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the variable display unit stops displaying the variable display to derive a display result, and a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to a combination of the display results of the plurality of variable display units (for example, In the slot machine 1) according to the embodiment,
Prior determination means for determining whether or not to allow occurrence of a prize (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41);
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
A means for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with a result of the determination by the pre-determining means and an operation of the deriving operation means, wherein the result of the determination by the pre-determining means is a predetermined result (for example, a pressing order bell win, etc. ), The derivation control means (for example, executing the reel control by the main control unit 41) for deriving a display result that generates a winning when the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure corresponding to the predetermined result. Process), and
Specific effect execution means (for example, S7 and S8 in FIG. 15) capable of executing a specific effect (winning information effect) when a prize is generated,
When the deriving operation unit is operated in a procedure corresponding to the predetermined result when the determination result of the pre-determining unit is a predetermined result, a display result is finally derived among the plurality of variable display units. There is a case where the variable display section (final stop reel) becomes the first variable display section and a case where the variable display section becomes the second variable display section (for example, the “left” reel 2L, “ Right "reel 2R),
The specific effect execution means, when the determination result of the pre-determination means is a predetermined result, when the derivation operation means is operated in a procedure corresponding to the predetermined result, the last of the plurality of variable display units When the variable display section from which the display result is derived is the first variable display section and when the variable display section is the second variable display section, different specific effects (for example, the pressing order bell-related effect process of FIG. Of the first winning notification effect and the second winning information effect are different) (for example, S6 to S8 in FIG. 15).

  According to such a configuration, when the deriving operation means is operated in a procedure corresponding to the predetermined result, the variable display unit from which the display result is finally derived among the plurality of variable display units is the first variable display unit. Since different specific effects are executed when the second variable display unit is provided and when the second variable display unit becomes the second variable display unit, the variety of effects according to the operation procedure is enriched, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(2) In the slot machine of (1),
Procedure information notifying means for notifying the procedure information capable of specifying the operating procedure (the pressing order of the stop switches 8R, 8L, 8C) according to the result of the determination by the pre-determining means (for example, " The sub-control unit 91 in the second example of different prize notification effects ”).
The predetermined result includes a first predetermined result (for example, a winning combination of “middle bell 1”) and a second predetermined result (for example, a winning combination of “middle bell 2”),
The procedure information notification means,
A first procedure in which, when the result of the determination by the pre-determining means is the first predetermined result, the variable display unit from which the display result is finally derived among the plurality of variable display units is the first variable display unit; Identifiable first procedure information (for example, first procedure information of “middle → left → right”) can be notified,
A second procedure in which, when the result of the determination by the pre-determination means is the second predetermined result, the variable display unit from which the display result is finally derived among the plurality of variable display units is the second variable display unit; Identifiable second procedure information (for example, second procedure information of “middle → right → left”) can be notified (“second example of a prize notification effect in which the effect mode differs depending on the final operation”).

  According to such a configuration, since the procedure information to be notified is different depending on whether the determination result of the pre-determination means is the first predetermined result or the second predetermined result, the variation of the effect according to the operation procedure is more improved. By further enriching, the interest of the game can be further improved.

(3) In the slot machine of (1),
Procedure information notifying means for notifying procedure information that can specify an operating procedure according to the result of the determination by the pre-determining means (for example, a process of executing a navigation effect by the sub-control unit 91 as in S4 of FIG. 15) is further provided. Prepare,
The procedure corresponding to the predetermined result is an operation procedure that is established by an operation of first deriving the display result of the predetermined variable display unit among the plurality of variable display units (for example, the winning of “middle bell 1”). The order of pressing the "Middle 1st Stop" at the time of the role, etc.)
An operation for deriving a display result on a variable display unit other than the predetermined variable display unit out of the plurality of variable display units includes a variable display unit from which the display result is derived last among the plurality of variable display units. Is a first procedure (for example, a first procedure such as “middle → right → left” shown in S4 of FIG. 15) which becomes a first variable display section, and a display result is finally displayed among the plurality of variable display sections. Is operated as a second procedure (for example, a second procedure such as “middle → left → right” shown in S4 of FIG. 15) in which the variable display section from which is derived is a second variable display section.
The procedure information notifying means, when the determination result of the pre-determining means is the predetermined result, includes first procedure information capable of identifying the first procedure and second procedure information capable of identifying the second procedure. The procedure information to be notified is determined from a plurality of types of procedure information including (for example, a process of determining the procedure information to be notified in the navigation effect by S3 in the sub-control unit 91), and the determined procedure information can be reported. There is (for example, a process of executing a navigation effect for notifying the first procedure information or the second procedure information by S4 in the sub control unit 91).

  According to such a configuration, when the determination result of the pre-determination means is a predetermined result, the procedure information to be notified is determined from a plurality of types of procedure information including the first procedure information and the second procedure information. Since the notification is possible, the notified procedure information may be different depending on the determination result of the procedure information, so that the interest of the game can be further improved.

(4) In the slot machine of (2) or (3),
A mode selection unit that can select any one of a plurality of types of modes in which a character used when notifying the procedure information is selected based on a player's intention (in a first example of a navigation effect using a character image) Navigation effect mode selection change processing of the sub-control unit 91).
The procedure information notifying means notifies the procedure information in a mode corresponding to the character in the mode selected by the mode selecting means (a navigation effect of the sub-control unit 91 in the [first example of the navigation effect using the character image]). Process to execute).

  According to such a configuration, the procedure information can be reported in a mode corresponding to the character of the mode selected from among a plurality of types of modes in which the characters used for reporting the procedure information are different. Can be reflected in the production, so that the interest of the game can be further improved.

(5) In the slot machine of (4),
The plurality of types of modes correspond to one type of navigation effect mode in the first mode using the first character and the second mode using the second character (the second example of the navigation effect using the character image). One type of navigation in a mode in which a type of character or a plurality of types of characters execute a navigation effect, and a special mode using the first character and the second character ([a second example of a navigation effect using a character image]). (A mode in which a plurality of types of characters execute a navigation effect in accordance with the effect mode) ([Navigating effect using character images: second example]).
The procedure information notifying means may include, when the mode selecting means has selected the special mode, when notifying the procedure information in a mode corresponding to the first character, when the first mode is selected. When the procedure information is reported using the same data, and the procedure information is reported in a mode corresponding to the second character, the procedure information is reported using the same data as when the second mode is selected. (In the second example of the navigation effect using the character image, in a mode in which a plurality of types of characters execute the navigation effect corresponding to one type of navigation effect mode, one type corresponding to one type of navigation effect mode Character is used for the effect in a mode in which the same effect data as in the mode in which the character performs the navi effect is used for the effect. To run the navigation director at de.).

  According to such a configuration, when the special mode is selected, the procedure information is notified using both the first character and the second character, so that the attraction of the effect is improved and the interest of the game is further improved. It can be further improved.

(6) In the slot machine of (4) or (5),
When the mode is not selected by the mode selecting means, the procedure information notifying means notifies the procedure information in a mode according to a predetermined character ([a prize notification effect having a different effect mode depending on the final operation). In the first example], when the navigation effect mode other than the basic effect mode is not selected by the operation of the player, the navigation effect is executed using the default display character.)

  According to such a configuration, when the mode for the notification of the procedure information is not selected, the procedure information is notified in a mode corresponding to the predetermined character, so that there is a gap in the effect regarding the notification of the procedure information. Is prevented, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. It is a figure showing the symbol arrangement of a reel. FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the slot machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a slot machine. It is a figure for explaining a kind of a small combination, a symbol combination of a small combination, and a technical matter related to a small combination. It is a figure for explaining the kind of re-gaming, the symbol combination of re-gaming, and the technical matter related to re-gaming. It is a figure for explaining the symbol combination of a transition appearance, and a technical matter related to a transition appearance. It is a figure for explaining transition of a game state. It is a figure showing the outline of a game state. It is a figure for explaining the combination of the lottery target combination read as a lottery target combination for every game state. It is a figure for explaining the combination of the lottery target combination read as a lottery target combination for every game state. It is a figure for explaining the combination of the winning combination permitted by the lottery target combination. It is a figure for explaining reel control at the time of winning a plurality of re-games. It is a figure for explaining reel control at the time of a plurality of bell winnings. It is a flowchart which shows the pressing order bell related effect processing.

  Embodiments for implementing a slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on embodiments. In the following embodiment, 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 embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing 1a having an open front, and a front door 1b rotatably supported at a side end of the housing 1a. A liquid crystal display 51 is provided at the upper center of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a display area 51a, and a transmission area 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 can be transmitted. As a result, a predetermined effect can be performed in the display area 51a, and the reels 2L, 2C arranged side by side in the housing 1a through the transparent window 3 through the transparent window 51b of the display area 51a. , 2R (hereinafter, also referred to as a left reel, a center reel, and a right reel) become visible. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel. On the reels 2L to 2R, a plurality of types of symbols each of which can be identified are arranged in a predetermined order. The number of reels is not limited to three, but may be one or two or more. Further, although the variable display section is shown as an example configured by physical reels, it may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  A medal insertion part 4 into which medals can be inserted is provided at the lower right of the liquid crystal display 51, and a medal payout port 9 for paying out medals and speakers 53 and 54 are provided below the front door 1b.

  In the front door 1b, a specified number of bets set according to a game state is set as an example of an operation means within a credit range stored as a game value (medal number) owned by the player. MAXBET switch 6, which is operated when the game is executed, a settlement switch 10, which is operated when the credit and the set bet amount are settled and returned, a start switch 7, which is operated when the game is started, and reels 2L to 2R. There are provided stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R operated when stopping the rotation, a production switch 56 for use in production, and the like.

  The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13 for notifying information on the game as an example of a notifying unit. The gaming display section 13 has a credit display 11 for displaying the number of medals stored as credits, a gaming auxiliary display 12 for displaying the number of paid out medals and an error code at the time of an error, and a set bet. 1 BET LED 14 for notifying the number, 2 BET LED 15, 3 BET LED 16, an insertion request LED 17 for notifying that a medal can be inserted, a start effective LED 18 for notifying that a start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7 is possible, a start switch Waiting LED 19 to notify that the player is in the wait state after waiting for the start of the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R since the predetermined period has not elapsed since the previous game start (after the operation of Step 7), 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 medal is inserted into the medal insertion unit 4, or a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) is set by operating the MAXBET switch 6 or the like. As a result, the pay line LN becomes valid, the operation on the start switch 7 becomes valid, and the game can be started. If a medal is inserted with the bet amount set, that amount is added to the credit.

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

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state in which the game can be started, the reels 2L to 2R are rotated and the symbols are variably displayed, and when the stop switches 8L to 8R are operated, the rotation of the corresponding reels is stopped. The three symbols are derived and displayed as display results in the upper, middle, and lower tiers of the perspective window 3. When the winning symbol combination stops on the winning line LN and a winning occurs, a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player in accordance with the winning, and the credit is added or the credit reaches the upper limit number (50). In this case, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a functional configuration example of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 4, a game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands in accordance with the progress of the game, an effect control board 91 that controls a predetermined effect in accordance with the command, a drive power supply for electric components And an external output board 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside.

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

  On the game control board 40, a circuit configuration such as the main control section 41 (exemplified in the game control board 40 in FIG. 4) is mounted. The main control unit 41 performs processing relating to the progress of the game, and directly or indirectly controls the configuration mounted 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 the effect switch 56, and drives and controls an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 (exemplified on the left side of the effect control substrate 90 in FIG. 4). On the effect control board 90, a circuit configuration such as a sub-control unit 91 (illustrated in the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4) is mounted. The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing a performance, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted or connected to the performance 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 in accordance with, for example, at least one of the date and time measured by the RTC 97, a detection signal from the effect switch 56, and the like. The hopper motor 34b, various operation means and detection means (exemplified on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4) and the like are connected to the power supply board 101.

  5 and 6 are diagrams for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to the winning combinations. The name column indicates the name of the winning combination, and the symbol combination column indicates the combination of the symbols in which the winning combination wins. In the symbol combination column aligned with the inactive line, a symbol combination that is a symbol combination that stops at the inactive line when the winning symbol combination stops at the winning line and that is easy for the player to recognize is shown. I have. The payout number column shows the value (medal payout, replaying game grant) given at the time of winning. BB1 and BB2 are winning combinations accompanied by a shift to an advantageous state of a bonus. The payout amount fields of BB1 and BB2 indicate the conditions for ending the bonus transferred by winning. Each bonus is ended by paying out a predetermined number of medals or more. For example, a bonus controlled by winning / winning BB1 ends in a game in which the number of medals paid out during the bonus becomes 351 or more.

  The gaming state column in FIG. 6 shows the gaming state to be shifted at the time of winning. “/” Indicates “or”. For example, in the case of the falling replay of FIG. 6, the combination of symbols is "bell-replay-bell", which is controlled to RT1 when a prize is won, and the value to be given is a replay. When the combination of the symbols of the fall replay stops on the winning line, the “replay / plum-replay-replay / plum” stops on the invalid line. When the symbol combination of the special replay stops on the pay line, "black BAR / white BAR-black BAR / white BAR-black BAR / white BAR" stops on the invalid line. "Black BAR / white BAR-black BAR / white BAR-black BAR / white BAR" can be stopped on an invalid line only when a special replay is won, and any time when a special replay is not won. This is a combination of symbols that is not stopped on the line.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating a symbol combination at the transition. In the transition, the left bells 1-4, the middle bells 1-4, and the right bells 1-4 shown in FIG. 14 are won, and the reels other than the winning condition of the lower right bell or the middle bell are set to the first stop, and When the upper-bell that has been won is missed, the results are aligned to the winning line LN. If the transition is stopped on the payline LN during RT0, RT2, or RT3, the routine proceeds to RT1. In the following description, the winning combination of the left bell 1-4, the middle bell 1-4, and the right bell 1-4 may be called collectively by the name of "push order bell".

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state controlled by the main control unit 41, and FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an outline of the gaming state and the RT. In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the replays are performed at RT0 to RT4 where the replay is won with a predetermined winning probability (see the numerical value in the replaying game column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9), and the winning probability of the small win is between RT0 and RT4. From among a plurality of types of gaming states including a bonus that is better than when the starting condition is satisfied, the game is controlled to any one of the corresponding gaming states until the end condition is satisfied (shown along the arrow in FIG. 8). (See the start condition / end condition column in the upper diagram of FIG. 9).

  When one of BB1 and BB2 is won, it is controlled to RT4. The winning flag set when either BB1 or BB2 is won is carried over until a winning of the winning BB occurs. Also, RT4 is continuously controlled from the BB winning to the BB winning. During RT4, the player wins the replay with a higher probability than during RT1 and RT3, and lower than during RT0 and RT2 (see the numerical value in the replay part in the upper diagram of FIG. 9). The replay probability in RT4 is set to a probability that the payout rate does not exceed 1 even if the winning small role can be won without missing. That is, the replay probability in RT4 is determined by the fact that the total number of medals to be paid out when the winning small part is won without losing during RT4 is equal to the number of medals or credits used for setting the bet amount during RT4. It is set to a probability that the total number of medals does not exceed and medals do not increase. When a BB prize is generated during RT4, the bonus is controlled and the bonus is ended by paying out the number of medals described above with reference to FIG. 5, and the RT3 is controlled. The types of replays to be internally drawn are determined for each type of RT (the circles in the lower diagram of FIG. 9 indicate replays to be drawn).

  FIGS. 10 and 11 are diagrams showing combinations of lottery target combinations that are read out as lottery target combinations (hereinafter also referred to as winning combinations) for each gaming state. In the lottery target column, the name is shown, and in the gaming state column, for each type of RT, a circle indicates that the lottery target is a lottery target, and the numerical value below the circle indicates the winning probability. This shows the number of relevant determination values. For example, the bell is a lottery target combination that wins in 360/65536 in any of the states RT0 to RT3. During RT4, a bonus lottery is not performed, but the winning combination of a prize winning combination (hereinafter also referred to as a simultaneous winning combination) that can be simultaneously selected with the bonus has the same probability as that of other RTs, such as a bell or a simultaneous winning combination. For weak watermelons, internal lottery is performed with the number of judgment values shown in parentheses.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the special replay is determined to be a lottery target combination only when controlled by RT2. In addition, during the bonus, for example, the middle bell is set as the lottery target combination, and it is determined that the lottery will be won with an extremely high probability (64000/65536). The middle bell is a part that can generate a winning regardless of the operation timing. For this reason, during the bonus period, regardless of the operation timing and operation procedure, the middle bell winning can be generated with a very high probability, and the number of medals can be efficiently increased. For this reason, the bonus is in an advantageous state for the player.

  FIG. 12 is a diagram showing combinations of winning combinations included in the lottery target combinations. For example, a weak cherry is a lower cherry. Weak watermelons include watermelons falling to the right, upper watermelons, and middle watermelons. Therefore, when the weak watermelon is won in the internal lottery, it means that the watermelon descending to the right, the upper watermelon, and the middle watermelon have been won.

  Among the lottery targets, the bonuses 1 to 12 are the roles in which BB1 or BB2 and a predetermined winning combination such as weak cherry or bell are read out at the same time and can be won. Further, as shown in FIG. 10, different determination values are set for bonus 1 to bonus 12. For this reason, the bonuses 6 and 12 include the advantage of the player, and the ratio (hereinafter, also referred to as reliability) that the BB1 or BB2 is actually simultaneously won when the simultaneous winning combination is won. The number of determination values is determined such that the middle cherry is highest, followed by strong cherry, strong watermelon, weak cherry, and weak watermelon, and the bell (hereinafter also referred to as middle bell) is lowest.

  FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 are diagrams for explaining reel control when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won. When a stop operation is performed in the pressing order shown in the pressing order column for each winning lottery target combination, reel control for stopping the symbol combination of the winning combination shown in the right symbol combination to be stopped on the winning line LN is performed. For example, when the replay GR1 is won, if the pushing order is left middle right, the promotion replay 1 is derived, and if the pushing order is other than left middle right, the normal replay is derived. Also, for example, when the left bell is won, if the pressing order is the first left stop, a downward-sloping bell is derived, and if the pressing order is other than the first left stop, the upper bell or the transition outcome. Is derived.

  Further, when the simultaneous winning combination is won, a reel control different from that when the simultaneous winning combination is not won may be performed. For example, when a weak watermelon is elected, reel control is performed to draw the watermelon down to the right or the upper watermelon preferentially over the middle watermelon to the winning line. Reel control is performed in which the middle watermelon is given priority over the winning line over both the watermelon and the upper watermelon. When a weak cherry or a strong cherry is won, reel control is performed to draw the lower cherry onto the winning line. When a middle cherry is won, reel control is performed to draw the middle cherry onto the winning line. . As a result, it is possible to estimate whether or not cherry or watermelon, weak or strong, or middle cherry is based on the combination of symbols when the reels 2L to 2R are stopped. Can be made.

  The term “game” in the slot machine 1 means, in a narrow sense, from the start of the operation of the start switch 7 to the stop of the reels 2L to 2R. After the reels 2L to 2R are stopped, payout of medals and transition of the game state are also performed, and these additional processes are also broadly included in the "game".

[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, setting up a credit, and adjusting a bet amount is performed.

  After the bet amount is set, when the start switch 7 is operated, a random number value is extracted from a predetermined random number circuit, and based on the extracted random number value, it is determined whether or not a winning is permitted (internal lottery). Is performed (see FIGS. 10 to 12 and the like). The random number circuit updates a numerical value within a predetermined numerical value range (0 to 65535) according to a predetermined updating 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 number value. When the lottery target combination is won in the internal lottery, the winning flag of the winning combination included in the lottery target combination is set in a predetermined area of the RAM. For example, when BB1 is won, a BB1 winning flag is set, and when a strong cherry is won, a winning flag of the lower cherry and a winning flag of one sheet combination are set. The winning flags of BB1 and BB2 are carried over until the winning BB is won, while the winning flags corresponding to the winning combinations other than BB1 and BB2 are set when the winning game ends regardless of whether or not a winning has occurred. Will be deleted.

  When the internal lottery process ends, a reel rotation process is performed. In the reel rotation process, on condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of the reel rotation of the previous game, the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R is started, and then the stop switches 8L to 8R are activated. The rotation of the reel is stopped according to the stop operation (see FIGS. 13 and 14). In the reel rotation processing, when a predetermined freeze condition is satisfied, a freeze effect of delaying the progress of the game for a predetermined period (delaying the activation of the stop operation of each of the stop switches 8L to 8R) is performed. After the freeze effect processing is executed, the stop switches 8L to 8R are validated to shift to the normal game.

  When the reels 2L to 2R stop and the reel rotation processing ends, a prize determination processing (see FIGS. 5 to 7 and the like) for determining whether or not a prize has occurred based on a symbol combination on a prize line is performed. . Also, the state is controlled to the state shown in FIG. 8 according to the symbol combination on the winning line.

  When the winning determination processing ends, a payout processing is performed. In the payout process, medals are paid out or credits are added in accordance with the occurrence of a prize, and various processes not related to the prize (for example, a process relating to a bonus end control by counting the number of medals to be paid out during a bonus, a winning without carryover) The flag (winning flag of the small winning combination, the replaying winning combination, etc.) is deleted. When it is determined that one of BB1 and BB2 has been won, the winning flag of the winning BB is deleted. In the game end process, a process of setting a game state in preparation for the next game (see FIGS. 8 and 9) is executed. As a result, the game control process for one game ends, and the game control process for the next one game starts.

[Processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can control AT (Assist Time) in addition to advantageous states such as bonus and RT2. The main control unit 41 executes an AT lottery to determine whether to control the AT. In addition, the main control unit 41 can control the AT when it is determined to control the AT in the AT lottery, and can specify an operation procedure (push order) for stopping a symbol combination advantageous to the player on the winning line LN. Execute the process for performing a naive presentation.

  During the non-AT, the main control unit 41 wins a specific lottery target role (in the present embodiment, a bell, a weak watermelon, a strong watermelon, a weak cherry, a strong cherry, a middle cherry, BB1, BB2 shown in FIG. 12). In this case, an AT lottery process is performed to determine whether to control the AT. The AT lottery process may be executed, for example, after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, or may be executed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game. Note that the specific lottery target combination will be described as an example in which BB1, BB2, and simultaneous winning combinations are used in the internal lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may include a part of simultaneous winning combinations. It may include a winning combination that cannot be won simultaneously with BB2.

  In the AT lottery process, it is determined whether or not to control at AT, and when it is determined to control at 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. In addition, the main control unit 41 selects a timing for starting the AT. The main control unit 41 determines, for example, to start the AT after 0 to 32 games have elapsed from the AT winning game (at the timing of starting the AT) by random number random determination.

  The reliability that is determined to be controlled by the AT in the AT lottery, which is an advantage for the player, and the expected value of the number of AT games (average number of games to be acquired) that is determined when the control is performed by the AT are determined by a specific lottery target. It is determined to be different depending on the type of role, for example, middle cherry is the highest, followed by strong cherry, strong watermelon, weak cherry, weak watermelon, AT lottery so that the bell is the lowest Done. Further, the reliability determined to be controlled by the AT in the AT lottery and the expected value of the number of AT games determined when the control is performed by the AT are determined even when the same specific lottery target is won. , When the particular lottery target combination is simultaneously won with BB1 or BB2 (for example, when BB1 + strong cherry is won), rather than when the specific lottery target combination is not simultaneously won with BB1 or BB2. AT lottery is carried out so that is higher.

  When the AT lottery is performed by winning the simultaneous winning combination in the internal lottery, the sub-control unit 91 performs a process for executing a winning suggestion effect that indicates whether or not the BB winning and the AT winning are performed at a predetermined timing. . As the winning suggestion effect, for example, an effect of displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51 is provided. 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, and the like. The effect of displaying such a predetermined image is performed together with the control of outputting a predetermined sound effect from the speakers 53 and 54 and the control of turning on the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55. Note that any of the controls may be performed independently, or may be performed in a combination of two or more (for example, a predetermined image and a sound are executed, and the LED is not turned on). Good.

  The character A effect is an effect for displaying the character A. The character B effect is an effect for displaying the character B. The button effect is an effect in which a button image is displayed to prompt the operation of the effect switch 56, and a predetermined image indicating the reliability of the BB winning or the AT winning is displayed according to the operation of the effect switch 56. . The continuous striking effect is to prompt a continuous striking operation to the staging switch 56, increase a predetermined meter image in accordance with the continuous stroking operation to the staging switch 56 within a predetermined operation period, and reach the MAX, for example, to win the BB. Or it is an effect that suggests that the AT has been won.

  The sub-control unit 91 provides a winning suggestion effect at a different rate depending on whether the BB and the AT are won, only one of the BB and the AT is won, or whether the BB or the AT is not won. Is performed, and a winning suggestion effect lottery process for determining the type of the winning suggestion effect to be executed is executed.

  In the winning suggestion effect lottery process, it is determined that the winning suggestion effect is executed at least when the BB or AT is won, and that the winning suggestion effect is executed at a predetermined ratio even when neither the BB winning nor the AT winning is performed. decide. The predetermined ratio is set to a higher ratio, for example, when the small winning combination has a higher reliability of the BB winning. Thus, the winning suggestion effect is executed not only when the BB winning or the AT winning is performed but also when the BB winning or the AT winning is not performed.

  In the winning suggestion effect lottery process, when it is determined that the winning suggestion effect is to be executed, the type of the winning suggestion effect is determined at a different rate depending on whether at least BB or AT has been won. Specifically, it is an advantage for the player, and when executed, the reliability of winning the BB or AT is in the order of the continuous hit production, the button production, and the character B production, and the character A production is the lowest. Thus, the ratio is determined so that the type of the winning suggestion effect is determined. Note that 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 sub-control unit 91 specifies that a specific lottery target combination has been won, that an AT has been won, that an AT has been won or not, that the number of AT games, and the AT start timing have been determined by an internal winning command and an AT lottery time command described later. . The predetermined timing at which the winning suggestion effect is executed is a game before the AT start timing determined by the lottery of the timing to start the AT (lottery of starting the AT after 0 to 32 games have elapsed from the AT winning game). For example, if the AT start timing is determined to be after 0 game, a winning suggestion effect is executed in the game (AT winning is notified in the AT winning game). If the AT start timing is determined to be after 32 games have elapsed, a predictive effect (an effect that encourages AT winning) is executed for 31 games, a winning suggestion effect is executed in the 32nd game, and the AT winning is notified.

  Here, the sub-control unit 91 also executes a winning suggestion effect (an effect of notifying that the AT is not won) as an effect of gassing even when the fact that the AT has not been won is specified by the AT lottery command. For example, the sub-control unit 91 can win a specific lottery target combination by an internal winning command and specify that the AT is not won by an AT lottery time command. It has not been determined by the unit 41. In such a case, the sub-control unit 91 performs a lottery for the number of games that execute the gasse winning suggestion effect from the 0 to 32 games, and determines the number of games for the gasse winning suggestion effect.

  The main control unit 41 sets the AT flag and controls the AT to the AT when the AT start timing comes when the AT is won without the BB winning. On the other hand, when the BB wins and the AT wins together with the BB win, the main control unit 41 sets an AT flag when the BB wins and the bonus ends, and controls the AT from the next game after the bonus end. Here, for example, when the AT start timing is determined to be 10 games, the control to the AT may be controlled at the timing when 10 games have become 0 games, or the AT game may be 0 games. The control may be performed at the timing of the next game.

  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. The main control unit 41 specifies whether or not the AT is being performed based on the AT flag. During the AT, the navigation effect is executed as described later, and as a result, control to RT2 becomes possible. The subtraction of the number of AT games after the start of the AT is started, for example, from the next game in which the special replay is won at RT0 (the opportunity to start the subtraction is established). The same applies to the AT started after BB ends. Thereby, the main control unit 41 can control to AT + RT2 over the determined number of AT games.

  When a special lottery target combination (special replay in the present embodiment) is won during the AT, the main control unit 41 performs an additional lottery for determining whether to add the number of AT games. The additional lottery may be performed, for example, after the internal lottery is performed in the internal lottery process, or may be performed at a predetermined timing in the progress of one game.

  In the additional lottery, it is determined whether or not to add the number of AT games, and when it is determined that the number of additional AT games is increased, the additional number of games (50, 100, 150, 200, 250, 300) is added to the number of AT games. Determine the number of games. The determined number of additional games is added to the number of AT games stored in a predetermined area of the RAM of the main control unit 41. Accordingly, the main control unit 41 adds the number of games to be controlled to the AT.

  When the additional lottery is performed, the sub-control unit 91 performs a process for executing an additional suggestion effect at a predetermined timing, which indicates whether or not the additional winning has been achieved. The additional suggestion effect may be any effect such as an effect of displaying a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display 51.

[About various commands]
The main control unit 41 transmits to the sub-control unit 91 a command capable of specifying 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 a command from the main control unit 41.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 issues an internal winning command, an operation command of a stop switch or a start switch, a game state command, an AT lottery command, an AT in-game command, an AT game number command, a winning A plurality of types of commands including a command for a suggested effect lottery are transmitted.

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

  The operation command of the stop switch or the start switch is a command indicating that the stop switch or the start switch has been operated, and is transmitted at each operation. The game state command is transmitted when the game state has shifted. Specifically, it is transmitted when the RT shifts or when the bonus is controlled.

  The AT lottery time command is transmitted when the AT lottery is performed, and determines whether or not the AT lottery has been won, the number of the AT games that have been won, and what game the AT start timing is (AT winning time). From which game).

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

  The AT game number command is a command capable of specifying the number of AT games managed by the main control unit 41, and is transmitted when the game starts. For example, when the number of AT games is 0, a command capable of specifying 0 is transmitted, and when the number of AT games is 100, a command capable of specifying 100 is transmitted.

  The winning suggestion effect lottery command is transmitted when the winning suggestion effect lottery is performed, and indicates whether or not to win the winning suggestion effect lottery and execute the winning suggestion effect, and the type of the simultaneously won winning combination. It is a command that can specify whether or not. When the sub-control unit 91 specifies that the winning suggestion effect is to be executed and its type based on the winning suggestion effect lottery time command, the sub-control unit 91 generates a winning suggestion effect according to the type and the result of the BB lottery / AT lottery in the next game. After the execution at the start, the result of the BB lottery and the AT lottery is notified.

  As a result of the BB lottery and the AT lottery, an effect of displaying a message such as "Sorry!" On the liquid crystal display 51 when both are non-winning, and a message such as "BB determined!" Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and when the AT is won, a message such as “AT determined!” And a message that can specify the number of AT games acquired, such as “100 games acquired!”, Are displayed on the liquid crystal display. An effect to be displayed on the display 51 is executed, and when the BB is won and the AT is won, the number of the acquired AT games, such as "AT over 100 games after the end of the BB", together with a message such as "BB AT determined!" An effect of displaying such a message on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed. When a BB is won in the game in which the BB has been won, the sub-control unit 91 does not execute a winning suggestion effect for notifying the BB winning.

  Further, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether or not the automatic transmission is being performed based on the during-AT command, and causes the liquid crystal display 51 to perform an effect based on the background image according to the state. Execute navigation effects based on commands. Further, the sub control unit 91 calculates the number of AT games acquired by the AT winning or the additional winning by calculating not only the number of AT games but also the number of differences from the number of AT games received last time based on the AT game number command. Identify and perform additional suggestion effects.

  In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which the sub-control unit 91 executes an effect using a background image, a navigation effect, a winning suggestion effect, an additional suggestion effect, and the like according to a state by controlling a predetermined notification unit. However, instead of or in addition to the control of the sub-control unit 91, the information connected to the main control unit 41 for the effects by the background image, the navigation effect, the winning suggestion effect, and the additional suggestion effect according to the state. The means may be executed under the control of the main control unit 41. For example, the effect by the background image according to the state may be executed by displaying information corresponding to the state using the game assistance display 12 shown in FIG. Further, the navigation effect may be executed by turning on only the LED corresponding to the stop switch to be stopped using the left / middle / right stop valid 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 stop operation of the reels by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is normally effective. It is an LED that informs the effect by lighting. In addition, for the winning suggestion effect and the additional suggestion effect, information corresponding to the lottery result is displayed by using the game auxiliary display 12 shown in FIG. 4, and the AT game acquired when the AT winning or the additional winning is achieved. The number may be displayed.

[Game flow]
Here, the flow of the game will be described together with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9 again. First, the flow of the game in RT0 and RT0 other than RT4 and the bonus will be described. At RT0 to RT3, the flow of the game is as described below, depending on whether or not the AT is in progress. First, the flow of the game during non-AT will be described.

  After the setting change state ends, the control is controlled to RT3. Since the AT is not controlled by being controlled to the setting change state, the AT is not controlled in the RT3, and the navigation effect is not executed. As described above, since the navigation effect is not executed in the RT3, if any of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won in the RT3, the transition appearance depends on the timing of the second stop and the third stop. Is derived (see FIG. 14). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the inconvenience that the transition result is not derived and the transition to RT1 is not performed forever.

  At RT1, the game moves to RT0 by winning the promotion replay. In order to win the promotion replay, as shown in FIG. 13, it is necessary to perform a stop operation in an operation procedure for winning one of the replays GR1 to GR6 and promoting the promotion replay.

  In addition, the setting is made such that it is difficult to maintain the control to the RT0 even when the control to the RT0 is performed. That is, as shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 13, at RT0, there is a possibility that the replays GR11 to GR13 may be won. At this time, a fall replay wins with a probability of 2/3 and falls to RT1.

  Further, when any one of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won in RT0, the reels other than the predetermined reel (reel for lowering the bell or the middle bell shown in FIG. 14) are stopped first. In some cases, depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop, a transition outcome is derived and falls to RT1. Also, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 13, at RT0, there is a possibility that the replay GR21 to 23 will be won, and at this time, a predetermined reel (reel for winning the special replay shown in FIG. 13) is used. When the first stop is made, there is a possibility that the special replay will win and be controlled by RT2. However, even when controlled to RT2, when any of the bells such as the left bells 1 to 4 is won, the reels other than the predetermined reels (reels for winning the downward-sloping bell or the middle-stage bell shown in FIG. 14) are used. When the first stop is made, a transition outcome is derived depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop, and falls to RT1. As a result, most of the game during non-AT will be digested in RT1.

  Next, the flow of the game during the AT is described. In RT1, when one of the replays GR1 to GR6 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a promotion replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing a stop operation in accordance with the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT0 by winning a promotion replay. In RT0, when any one of the replays GR11 to GR13 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a normal replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the navigation effect, it is possible to maintain RT0 by the normal replay winning. In addition, in RT0, when one of the left bells 1-4, the middle bells 1-4, and the right bells 1-4 is elected, an operation procedure for winning the downward-sloping bell or the middle bell is specified. Is performed. For this reason, by performing the stop operation in accordance with the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid derivation of the transition outcome and maintain RT0. Further, in RT0, when one of the replays GR21 to GR23 is won, a navigation effect for specifying an operation procedure for winning a special replay can be executed. Therefore, by performing a stop operation in accordance with the navigation effect, it is possible to shift to RT2 due to a special replay prize.

  In RT2, when one of the left bells 1-4, the middle bells 1-4, and the right bells 1-4 is elected, a navigation for specifying an operating procedure for winning a downward-sloping bell or a middle bell is won. An effect is performed. For this reason, by performing a stop operation in accordance with the navigation effect, it is possible to avoid derivation of the transition outcome and maintain RT2.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the AT is being performed, the navigation effect is executed so that the RT2 is controlled and the RT2 is maintained. Will be digested at RT2. The AT ends when the number of AT games becomes zero. The number of AT games can be controlled to RT2 + AT (in the present embodiment, the state controlled by AT at RT2, which is advantageous to the player, is particularly referred to as assist replay time (hereinafter referred to as ART)). The counting is started from the next game after the enabled game, that is, one of the replays GR21 to GR23 at RT0, and the next game after the special replay winning game. Thereby, the AT ends when the game is substantially consumed by the ART for the number of AT games. The ART ends when the AT ends.

  After the ART is completed, the navigation effect is not executed, but the control of the RT2 is maintained until the transition roll is derived. However, during the RT2 after the ART is completed, the non-AT is being performed, and thus the first left stop is performed as described above. On the other hand, when one of the middle bells 1 to 4 or the right bells 1 to 4 is won, when the first stop is performed on the left, a transition outcome is derived depending on the timing of the second stop and the third stop and falls to RT1. I will. As a result, during RT2 after the termination of the ART, the transition is stopped at an extremely early stage after the termination of the ART, so that the transition to the RT1 is made.

  Next, the flow of the game after winning BB1 or BB2 will be described. Regardless of which RT is controlled, when BB1 or BB2 is won, control is performed to RT4 as shown in FIG. In addition, in the next game after the BB winning game, the winning suggestion effect is executed, and the fact that the BB has been won is notified, so that the player can know that the BB1 or BB2 has been won. When a BB prize is generated, the process is shifted to a corresponding bonus, and the process is ended when a predetermined end number is paid out, and the process is shifted to RT3.

  The sub-control unit 91 can execute a prize notification effect for notifying that the player has won the winning line LN when any of the winning combinations are completed. In the prize notification effect, the image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in accordance with the winning combination, and a sound capable of identifying the winning is output from the speakers 53 and 54, whereby the winning is achieved. You will be notified that you have done so. In the following description, the image displayed in the prize notification effect is referred to as a prize notification image, and the sound output in the prize notification effect is referred to as a prize notification sound.

  In addition, as the prize information presentation effect, an image capable of specifying that a prize has been won is displayed, and the symbols aligned on the prize line LN (for example, when a middle bell with the same symbol on the prize line LN wins). (E.g., a symbol aligned with the pay line LN is not the same symbol, but an index symbol aligned with the invalid line is the same symbol). The lighting mode of the reel LED 55 may be changed corresponding to the region where the downward-sloping bell wins.

  In addition, as an example of the effect on the liquid crystal display 51, the effect of displaying the prize information image without outputting the prize information sound may be used as the prize information effect. Further, an effect of notifying that a winning combination has been won may be made by changing the display mode of a specific image on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, as the prize notification effect, an effect of notifying that the role has been won by another effect device, such as a sound output, a change in the lighting effect of the effect effect LED 52 and the effect reel LED 55, may be applied. Further, a winning notification effect may be produced by combining the effect by the liquid crystal display 51 and the effect by such another effect device.

[First Example of Prize Information Production with Different Production Modes According to Final Operation]
Next, in an internal lottery process for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a prize, an operation procedure (pressing) is performed in which a winning combination in which a pressing order is set as shown in FIGS. The first example of the effect control of the sub-control unit 91 for executing the winning notification effect in which the order is the same but the effect mode differs according to the final operation reel will be described. In the first example, an effect will be described in which the final operation reel may be different in an operation procedure when a winning is generated for one type of winning combination as a predetermined result determined in the internal lottery.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a pressing order bell-related effect process, which is one of the effect control programs executed by the sub-control unit 91. The pressing order bell-related effect processing is for specifying the pressing order when a winning combination of “push order bell” such as left bell 1-4, middle bell 1-4, and right bell 1-4 is won. When the navigation effect is executed, it is a process of executing an effect that can make the winning notification effect different depending on which reel is the last stop reel in the pushing order.

  The sub-control unit 91 executes the following processing in the pressing order bell-related effect processing. First, it is determined whether or not an AT is currently in progress based on whether or not an AT in progress command has been received during the current game (step S (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 1). If the AT is not in progress due to S1, the process ends. On the other hand, when the AT is being performed in S1, it is determined whether or not an internal winning command that specifies that the winning combination of “push order bell” such as “middle bell 1” has been won in the current game has been received. Then, it is determined whether it is time to win the “push order bell” (S2).

  If it is determined in S2 that it is not the time of winning the “push order bell”, the process proceeds to S5 described later. On the other hand, if it is determined in S2 that the "push order bell" has been won, the second stop reel to be notified in the navigation effect executed during the AT is selected and determined (S3). As a specific example of S3, for example, when the winning combination of “Middle Bell 1” is selected, one of “Right” and “Left” other than “Middle” is selected and determined as the second stop reel to be notified in the navigation effect. The second stop reel determined in S3 is randomly determined using a random value.

  Since the first stop reel for the winning combination of "push order bell" is determined in advance in accordance with the predetermined first stop reel, the first stop reel notified in the navigation effect is predetermined in S3. When the two stop reels are determined, the third stop reel to be notified in the navigation effect is determined in an erasing manner. For example, when the second stop reel to be notified by the navigation effect is selected and determined to be “left” at the time of the winning combination of “middle bell 1”, the navigation effect is executed in the notification order of “middle → left → right”. It is decided to do. When the second stop reel to be notified by the navigation effect is selected and determined to be "right" at the time of the winning combination of "middle bell 1," the navigation effect is executed in the notification order of "middle → right → left". Is determined.

  In S3, the second stop reel to be notified by the navigation effect is selected and determined. As a result, when the first to third stop reels to be notified by the navigation effect are determined, the navigation effect is determined based on the determination. The process to be executed is performed (S4), and the process proceeds to S5. In S4, for example, when the winning combination of "Middle Bell 1" is won, the navigation order is notified in the notification order of "middle → right → left" or in the notification order of "middle → left → right". You.

  As described above, when the determination result in the internal lottery by the main control unit 41 is the predetermined result, the first procedure that can specify the first procedure such as “middle → right → left” in the sub-control unit 91 From a plurality of types of procedure information including information and second procedure information that can specify a second procedure such as “middle → left → right”, the procedure information to be notified is determined, and the determined procedure information is determined. Can be notified by the navigation effect.

  In the navigation effect of S4, for example, when the procedure information of the procedure of “right”, “left”, and “medium” is notified on the liquid crystal display 51, “2” is displayed in the left area corresponding to the “left” reel 2L. Is displayed in the middle area corresponding to the "right" reel 2R, and "1" is displayed in the right area, so that the "right" reel 2R, " The player is notified that the stop switches 8R, 8L, and 8C are operated in the pressing order of the "left" reel 2L and the "middle" reel 2C.

  Regarding the winning combination of the "push order bell" for which the navigation effect was executed in S4, in S5, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated by the player in accordance with the pressing order notified in the navigation effect, and the reels 2L to 2R are operated. It is determined whether or not it is a prize time when all the rotations are stopped and the display result is derived and a prize is generated (S5).

  When it is determined in S5 that it is not the time of winning the winning combination of “push order bell”, the push-bell related effect processing is ended. On the other hand, if it is determined in S5 that the winning combination of the "push order bell" has been won, the final stop reel at the time when the winning has occurred is the pushing order in which the winning combination of the "push order bell" occurs. It is determined whether or not the reel is the right next reel to the (correct answer procedure) (S6). In S6, for example, when the winning combination of "Middle Bell 1" is won, it is determined whether or not the "Right" reel 2R next to the "Middle" reel 2C, which is the correct answer procedure, is the last stopped reel. The "reel to the right of the reel having the correct answer procedure" in S5 means that the "middle" reel 2C is the right adjacent reel when the "left" reel 2L is the correct answer procedure, and the "reel" is when the "middle" reel 2C is the correct answer procedure. When the “right” reel is the right next reel, and when the “right” reel is the correct procedure, there is no right next reel, so the “left” reel 2L is defined as the right next reel instead.

  If it is determined in S6 that the final stop reel when a prize is generated is the reel to the right of the reel for which the correct order of the “push order bell” is used, the first prize notification effect is executed as the prize information effect. (S7), the pressing order bell-related effect processing ends. In the first prize notification effect, a first prize notification image for notifying that a prize has occurred is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the above-described prize notification image by a first character image (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a character). An effect and an effect of outputting a first winning notification sound corresponding to the first character are executed. For example, when the "right" reel 2R becomes the final stop reel at the time of winning when the "middle" reel 2C is in the correct answer procedure, the first winning notification effect is executed.

  Here, the character is an image showing a living thing such as a human, an animal, and a plant, and an object other than a living thing such as a symbol, a character, or a sign (an image showing these as they are and a motif of them). And any image that can be recognized by the player as an image different from the design (effect design).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in S6 that the final stop reel when the prize is generated is not the reel to the right of the reel having the correct order of the “push order bell”, the second prize information production is performed as the prize information production. It is executed (S8), and the pressing order bell-related effect processing ends. In the second prize notification effect, a second prize notification image for notifying that a prize has been generated by the second character image (a character image different from the first character image) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as the above-described prize notification image. And an effect of outputting a second prize notification sound (a prize notification sound different from the first prize notification sound) corresponding to the second character is executed. For example, when the "left" reel 2L becomes the final stop reel at the time of winning when the "middle" reel 2C is in the correct answer procedure, the second winning notification effect is executed.

  As the first character image and the second character image, for example, one is a male character and the other is a female character.

  As described above, in the pushing order bell-related effect processing, when the “push order bell” is won, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in a procedure corresponding to the correct answer procedure of the pushing order, and all the reels 2L to 2R are operated. When the rotation is stopped and the display result is derived and a prize is generated, when the last reel from which the display result is derived is the first reel (for example, the reel on the right of the correct answer procedure) and the second reel ( A different prize notification effect is executed when the reels become reels other than the reel on the right).

  Thus, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in a procedure corresponding to the correct order of the pressing order, when the reels from which the display result is finally derived are the first reel and the second reel Since different prize information productions are executed between the game and the game, the variety of the productions in accordance with the operation procedure is enriched, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, not only the winning combination of the "push order bell" but also the navigating effect for notifying the pressing order, the effect mode differs depending on the last operation reel. An effect of executing a winning effect notification may be performed.

  The timing for executing the effect corresponding to the third stop, such as the winning notification effect when the navigation effect is executed, is when the third stop is executed, or when the stop switch for causing the third stop is operated. (When the pressing operation is performed, when the hand is released from the pressing operation state, or the like), or when the payout corresponding to the winning is completed, any timing related to the winning can be performed. Good.

  Further, as shown in S3 and S4, when the determination result of the internal lottery by the main control unit 41 is a predetermined result, the sub-control unit 91 sets a plurality of types of procedures including the first procedure information and the second procedure information. Since the procedural information to be notified is determined from the information and can be notified by the navigation effect, the notified procedural information can be different depending on the result of the determination of the procedural information, so that the interest of the game can be further improved.

  As the first prize notification effect and the second prize information effect, examples are given in which both the character type and the sound type are different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first prize information production and the second prize information production may have the same character type and different voice type, and may have the same voice type and character type. It may be different. Further, as the first prize notification effect and the second prize information effect, only the character may be used, or only the sound may be used. In other words, the first prize notification effect and the second prize information effect may be any effects as long as it is possible to identify which one of the prize information effects it is.

[Second example of a prize notification effect in which the effect mode differs depending on the final operation]
Next, in an internal lottery process for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a prize, an operation procedure (pressing) is performed in which a winning combination in which a pressing order is set as shown in FIGS. A second example of the effect control of the sub-control unit 91 that executes a winning notification effect in which the order is the same but the effect mode differs according to the final operation reel will be described. In the second example, the predetermined result determined in the internal lottery includes a first predetermined result such as “middle bell 1” and a second predetermined result such as “middle bell 2 to 4”. An effect will be described in which the operation procedure (push order) for generating a winning is the same between the result and the second predetermined result, but the final operation reel is set differently.

  As an example, a winning combination of the common type “middle bells 1 to 4” in which the “middle” reel 2 </ b> C wins in the operation procedure (push order) of “first stop” is the same as the “middle bell 1” For one predetermined result, the operation procedure (first procedure) of “middle → left → right” is fixedly set, and for the second predetermined result such as “middle bell 2”, “middle → right → left” An example in which the operation procedure (second procedure) is fixedly set will be described.

  The first predetermined result and the second predetermined result have the same operation procedure (push order) in which a prize is generated, and the same number of payouts for the prize. The first predetermined result and the second predetermined result are set so that the last operation reel in the set operation procedure is different.

  When the first predetermined result is obtained in the internal lottery during the AT, the sub-control unit 91 notifies the first procedure of “middle → left → right” by the navigation effect as described above, and performs the internal lottery. When the second predetermined result is obtained, an effect of notifying the second procedure of “middle → right → left” by the navi effect is performed as described above. Then, similarly to the case of the first example, the sub-control unit 91 determines whether the last reel from which the display result is derived is the first reel (for example, the reel immediately to the right of the correct answer procedure) and the second reel (right A different prize notification effect is executed when the reels become reels other than the adjacent reel).

  According to the effect of the second example, the same effect as the effect obtained by the effect of the first example is obtained, and in addition, the internal lottery determination result is the first predetermined result or the second predetermined result. Since the procedural information to be notified is different depending on whether or not the game is, it is possible to further enhance the entertainment of the game by further enriching the variation of the effect according to the operation procedure.

  In the second example described above, the last operation reel of the operation procedure to be notified is set to be different for the first predetermined result and the second predetermined result having the same payout number for winning. An example is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the final operation reels in the operation procedure to be notified are different as in the second example, targeting plural types of determination results among the internal lottery determination results having different payout numbers for winning. May be set.

[First example of navigation effect using character image]
As the navigation effect for notifying the procedure information of the operation procedure described above, an example has been shown in which the liquid crystal display 51 notifies the procedure information using a numerical number. However, as described below, the navigation effect may be notified using a character image displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In this navigation effect example, an example in which a navigation effect is executed using a character representing a person will be described.

  The navigation effect using the character by the sub-control unit 91 is performed by displaying a character of a person in a predetermined area of the liquid crystal display 51 and displaying a speech (such as a balloon character display) and a sound corresponding to the character. For example, when notifying the procedure information of the procedure of “right”, “left”, and “middle”, a predetermined character is displayed, and “right”, “left”, and “middle” are displayed by a dialogue display and voice. The sub-control unit 91 performs an effect of displaying the information in order and notifying by sound.

  The navigation effect mode for performing the navigation effect using such a character includes a player's intention (a person A, a person B, a person C,...) Among a plurality of types of navigation effect modes using each of a plurality of types of characters. Operation). In the sub-control unit 91, in such a navigation effect mode, a basic effect mode using a predetermined initial character for the navigation effect is initially selected as a default effect mode, and the initial character is displayed as a default display character and the navigation effect is executed. It is possible. In the sub control unit 91, when a predetermined selection change condition is satisfied for the navigation effect mode, the sub effect unit 91 is selected from the basic effect mode from among other plural types of navigation effect modes according to an operation based on the player's intention. Control to change to the navigation effect mode.

  In the navigation effect mode in which a navigation effect is performed using such a character, the type of dialogue display and the type of sound are different depending on the type of the character. Thereby, based on the fact that the navigation effect can be executed using a character selected from a plurality of types of characters, a variety of navigation effects can be executed in a mode according to the type of the selected character. .

  In addition, the predetermined selection change condition is satisfied, and the navigation effect mode is changed from the basic effect mode to a navigation effect mode selected from other multiple types of navigation effect modes according to an operation based on the player's intention. If the navigation effect mode other than the basic effect mode is not selected by the player's operation in the state where the change is possible, the basic effect mode for executing the navigation effect using the default display character is executed as the default mode. Accordingly, when the navigation effect mode is not selected by the operation of the player, the procedure information is notified by the navigation effect in a mode corresponding to a predetermined character, so that there is a gap in the effect regarding the notification of the procedure information. Is prevented, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  The selection change condition of the navigation effect mode may be satisfied, for example, when the game mode is set to the mobile interlocking mode. The slot machine 1 can play a game in a game mode (portable interlocking mode) in which its own past game history is reflected by a player's selection. In order to play a game in such a game mode, the player is connected to a management server via the Internet using a portable terminal or the like, and receives an ID or the like of the player in advance.

  The player can perform a predetermined operation such as inputting an ID in the slot machine 1 when starting a game, so that the game mode can be set to a game mode in which his or her past game history is reflected (portable interlocking mode). . In such a mobile interlocking mode, a password corresponding to the game history of the player is issued to the player at a predetermined timing (by displaying the mobile terminal data or displaying on the slot machine 1), and the password is transmitted to the mobile terminal. In response to the player's input, in the slot machine 1, it is possible to play a game in the game mode reflecting the game history of the player. In this example, a navigation effect mode is used as an example of such a game mode.

  When a password is issued in such a mobile interlocking mode, a plurality of types of navigation with different characters are displayed on a predetermined display unit (a display unit of mobile terminal data or a display unit such as a liquid crystal display 51 of the slot machine 1). Among the effect modes, selectable types of navigation effect modes are displayed, and the player operates a predetermined operation unit (an operation unit for portable terminal data or an operation unit such as a switch 56 for effecting the slot machine 1). By performing the operation, the type of the navigation effect mode to be executed is selected and determined according to the player's intention. Then, a password (a password corresponding to the game history of the player) that enables the navigation effect in the selected and determined type of navigation effect mode is issued. By inputting a password at which navigation effects can be performed in the navigation effect mode of the type selected and determined at the start of the mobile interlock mode, the slot machine 1 selects the navigation selected based on the player's intention. The rendering mode becomes executable, and the sub-control unit 91 executes control to enable the navigation rendering using the character corresponding to the navigation rendering mode.

  It should be noted that the number of types of navigation effect modes that can be selected based on the player's intention may be changed (increased or the like) according to the game history, or may be fixedly determined regardless of the game history. .

  In the navigation effect example using such a character image, the procedure information by the navigation effect is displayed in a mode corresponding to the character of the mode selected based on the player's intention from among a plurality of different navigation effect modes in which the character is different. Can be informed. As a result, the intention of the player can be reflected in the effect, so that the interest of the game can be further improved.

  In addition, as described above, the configuration in which the navigation effect mode (character) is selected based on the player's intention from among a plurality of types of navigation effect modes in which the characters are different is limited to the selection in the mobile interlock mode described above. Absent. For example, in a single slot machine 1 that is not connected to a server or the like, the sub-control unit 91 controls the display on the liquid crystal display 51 or the like at a predetermined timing (timing before starting a game, timing for starting a game, predetermined timing during a game, etc.). The unit displays an image for selecting the navigation effect mode as described above, and changes the type of the navigation effect mode in the slot machine 1 alone in response to the operation of the operation means such as the effect switch 56 by the player. It may be selectable.

[Second example of navigation effects using character images]
As the navigation effect using the character image, one type of character may execute the navigation effect corresponding to one type of navigation effect mode, and one type of character corresponding to one type of navigation effect mode Alternatively, a plurality of types of characters may execute the navigation effect. When a plurality of types of characters perform a navigating effect corresponding to one type of navigating effect mode, the player feels that the effect is in a special effect mode in which a plurality of types of characters appear at once, The fun of the game can be improved.

  Hereinafter, an example in which one type of character or a plurality of types of characters can execute a navigating effect corresponding to one type of navigating effect mode will be described. In the second example, when a navigation effect mode to be executed by the player's intention (operation) can be selected from a plurality of types of navigation effect modes, basically one type corresponds to one type of navigation effect mode. The user can select a navigation effect mode in which a character performs a navigation effect, and when a specific condition is satisfied, also selects a navigation effect mode in which a plurality of types of characters execute a navigation effect corresponding to one type of navigation effect mode. An example of a possible configuration will be described.

  When one type of character or a plurality of types of characters execute a navigating effect corresponding to one type of navigating effect mode, a plurality of types of navigating effect modes for performing a navigating effect using one type of character are provided. A plurality of navigation effect modes are provided as a special mode for executing a navigation effect using a plurality of types of characters.

  In the ROM 91b of the sub-control unit 91, data for performing an effect of navigating using one type of character (for example, image data of the character itself, image data of dialogue, voice data of dialogue, etc.) is stored in the ROM 91b. It is stored for each type of effect mode. In addition, data for performing an effect of performing a navigation effect using a plurality of types of characters (for example, image data of a character itself, image data of a line, voice data of a line, etc.) is not stored in the ROM 91b.

  The navigation effect mode in which a navigation effect is performed using a plurality of types of characters can be selected based on the satisfaction of a specific condition. An example of the specific condition in this case is, for example, a condition that is satisfied when points acquired in the game (for example, points given when a predetermined effect is executed) are equal to or higher than a predetermined level. In addition, another example of the specific condition in this case may be a condition that is satisfied when the history level of the game history in the mobile interlock mode becomes equal to or higher than a predetermined level. Further, another example of the specific condition in this case may be a condition that is satisfied when an effect having a high degree of expectation, which is an advantageous state for the player in the game, is performed at a predetermined level or more. In addition, another example of the specific condition in this case may be a condition that is satisfied when a rare winning combination with an extremely low winning probability is won. In addition, the player can freely set the navigation effect mode in which the navigation effect is executed using one type of character and the navigation effect mode in which the navigation effect is executed using a plurality of types of characters, without providing the specific conditions described above. May be configured to be selectable.

  When executing the navigation effect using one type of character, the sub-control unit 91 reads data corresponding to the navigation effect mode to be executed from the ROM 91b, and executes the navigation effect in the effect mode based on the data. . Then, when performing an effect of performing a navigation effect using a plurality of types of characters, the sub-control unit 91 performs a navigation effect using one type of character for each type of character that performs the navigation effect in the navigation effect mode. Data (for example, image data of a character itself, image data of dialogue, audio data of dialogue, etc.) stored for executing the rendering is read from the ROM 91b, and the data (the same data) is rendered in a mode of diverting them. To perform a navigation effect in the effect mode using the plurality of types of characters.

  When the navigation effect mode as a special mode for performing a navigation effect using a plurality of types of characters is selected, the procedure information is notified using a plurality of characters, so that the attraction of the effect is improved and the interest of the game is enhanced. Can be further improved. In addition, in the navigation effect using a plurality of types of characters, the effect is performed by diverting data for performing a navigation effect using one type of character, so that the storage capacity of data used for effect control is reduced. be able to.

[Other production examples using character images]
The character used for the prize notification effect including the first prize information effect and the second prize information effect may be selectable from a plurality of types of characters based on the player's intention, as in the navigation effect mode described above. .

  Further, the character used for the navigation effect and the character used for the prize notification effect may be used as a common character, and the character may be selectable from a plurality of types of characters based on the player's intention, as in the above-described navigation effect mode. Good.

  In addition, as described above, when an effect using the selected character or the default character is performed, such as a winning notification effect and a navigation effect, a sound of a type corresponding to the character type is output. Error sound output when an abnormal condition occurs, start sound of a continuous production effect that is continuously performed over a plurality of games, and advantageous states (AT state, BB state) for the player in the game start. For various effect sounds such as a start sound (rushing sound) and various system sounds, a sound of a type corresponding to the type of the character may be output. In this way, the relationship between the effect sound and the system sound and the character is related, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  In addition, when the navigation effect is executed, the first stop is performed according to the voice corresponding to the character used for the navigation effect according to the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R by the player (the answer to the notification pressing order is correct). ), A voice corresponding to the possibility of the second stop (whether the answer is correct for the notification push order), and a voice corresponding to the possibility of the third stop (whether the answer is correct for the notification push order). May be executed. In the effect at that time, the character used for the navigation effect may execute an operation corresponding to each of the first stop to the third stop.

[About benefits]
In the above-described example, the bonuses have values that directly influence the payout rate of medals and pachinko balls, such as BB winning, AT winning, and the number of AT games that can be controlled by the AT. However, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be, for example, a value that does not directly affect the payout rate of medals. Specifically, in a case where a high-probability state in which the AT is won with a higher probability than the normal time is provided in the AT lottery, execution of a probability suggestion effect for indicating whether or not the current state is the high-probability state. Execution of a premiere effect together with a voice on the liquid crystal display 51 (appearance of a special character, execution of a special bonus effect during the next bonus occurrence, etc.), execution of a set value suggestion effect to indicate the set value set, By collecting a certain number of points, points can be exchanged with the services determined at the amusement shop where the slot machine 1 is installed, and a two-dimensional code capable of downloading privilege images and privilege information on a predetermined website is displayed on a liquid crystal display. The information may be displayed on the display 51.

  Also, the number of AT games has been exemplified as an example of a privilege. However, the privilege relating to the AT is not limited to this. For example, a right (navi stock) that allows the AT to control a predetermined number of games (for example, 50 games) may be used as the privilege. Good. Also, if the number of navigable effects that can be performed is determined and the AT is controlled until the navigable effects are executed for the determined number of navigable effects, the number of navigable effects can be set as a privilege. Good. In addition, for example, when the upper limit application amount is determined and the AT is controlled until the provided game value (medal payout number) reaches the determined upper limit application amount, the upper limit application amount may be set as a privilege. When the AT is controlled from when a predetermined AT start condition is satisfied to when a predetermined AT end condition is satisfied, and when the AT end condition is satisfied, a continuous lottery for determining whether to continue the AT is performed. The continuation probability determined to be continued in the lottery may be used as the privilege.

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

  The advantageous state is, for example, a regular bonus (RB) or a replay time (RT) in which the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination is high, a concentrated state of a small combination, or a pull-in range of at least one reel is narrower than usual. At the same time, a challenge time (CT) in which all small wins are allowed to occur in each game, and an operating procedure for causing the winning small win to be won for a predetermined period of time without changing the winning probability of the winning win. For example, a pseudo bonus to be notified over (for example, until 50 games are consumed) may be used. In addition, a state in which the probability of being controlled to these advantageous states may be a high probability, a state in which the probability of being controlled in a frozen state is a high probability, and a number of games such as the number of AT games having a high probability. An advantageous state different from that of the above embodiment may be set, such as a state in which an additional game is added, or a state in which the number of additional games in the AT is easily increased. Indirectly advantageous to the player, such as a condition for obtaining a privilege on the communication network or a condition where the probability of establishing a condition for executing a performance with a sense of premium (freeze performance, premium performance, etc.) is high. Or a state that enhances the interest of the game. Further, the permission determining means for determining whether or not to permit the transition to the advantageous state is not limited to the internal lottery process, but may be a means for determining regardless of the winning combination.

[About production and information]
In the above-described example, the effect and the notification are performed using the liquid crystal display 51. However, for example, the speakers 53 and 54, and the back lamp (the reel LED 55 of the above embodiment) disposed on the back side (inside) of the reel. ), A transmissive liquid crystal display (liquid crystal display configured to allow the reel to be viewed) disposed on the front side of the reel, lamps and LEDs mounted on the front door 1b, 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 and a change in the temperature of the stop switch.

[About winning suggestions]
In the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 may determine the winning suggestion effect instead of the sub control unit 91 determining the winning suggestion effect. For example, when an AT lottery is performed by winning a simultaneous winning combination in an internal lottery, the main control unit 41 performs a process for executing a winning suggestion effect indicating at a predetermined timing that a BB winning and an AT winning are performed. May be 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 may be provided. During the freeze effect, a pseudo game in which the reels 2L to 2R are rotated in a predetermined manner to temporarily stop a specific symbol combination is executed. The pseudo game can be executed a plurality of times during the freeze effect. Note that the freeze effect is not limited to being performed when the start switch 7 is operated, and when the first stop operation or the third stop operation is performed, a display result is derived and one game is ended. It may be executed at times.

  The reliability of the BB or AT winning is highest in the freeze effect, followed by the continuous hit effect, the button effect, the character B effect, and the character suggesting effect such that the character A effect is lowest. The ratio may be determined so that the type is determined. Note that 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. Further, the predetermined timing for executing the winning suggestion effect is not limited to this, and is determined by the main control unit 41 from a plurality of timings (more specifically, the main control unit 41 notifies the result by the AT winning suggestion effect. The timing may be determined based on a random number lottery or the like as to what game (for example, any one of 0 to 32 games) from the game in which the specific lottery target role has been won. 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 at which the winning suggestion effect is executed. If the winning suggestion effect is a freeze effect, the main control unit 41 outputs the command. A process for producing a freeze effect may be executed. Note that the winning suggestion effect other than the freeze effect may be configured to be determined by the sub-control unit 91 as described in the above-described embodiment.

[About AT]
In the example of the slot machine described above, the example in which the control related to the AT is executed by the main control unit 41 has been described. As the control related to the AT executed by the main control unit 41, execution of an AT lottery is exemplified. The AT lottery may include determination of winning or non-winning of the AT lottery, determination of whether to stock the number of AT games, determination of the number of AT games, addition of the number of AT games, and the like. Further, as the control related to the AT, control of a high probability state of the AT lottery can be mentioned. The control of the high probability state of the AT lottery includes a control in which the winning probability of the AT lottery becomes high, a control of shortening a period until the AT is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, a winning probability of the additional lottery, and a game. Controls that favor numbers are included. Further, as the control relating to the AT, there is a case where the AT is controlled when a specified number of games have been consumed. The time when the game of the prescribed number of games is exhausted includes the time of reaching the number of ceiling games and the time of reaching the number of games determined by lottery. Further, as the control relating to the AT, there is a control for setting a precursor period. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, a control for executing an effect of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of the AT. Further, as a control relating to the AT, there is a control for giving a penalty. The control for giving a penalty includes determining penalty content and determining or setting a penalty period. Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of a lamp or an LED indicating that the AT is being performed.

  Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of a lamp and an LED 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 control relating to the AT is executed by the main control unit 41, it is preferable that the process of the main control unit 41 is executed by a control unit that is subordinate to the main control unit 41 and is subordinate to the main control unit 41. . For example, a control unit provided on a board other than the game control board executes the stop control of the reels, and the main control unit 41 transfers an operation signal of a stop switch to the control unit. In this way, by causing the lower control unit to control the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent a shortage of the capacity of the ROM 41b and the RAM 41c and a shortage of the processing capacity of the main CPU 41a when performing control related to AT.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the control related to the AT described above is performed by the main control unit 41, but the control may be performed by the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an additional 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 may be performed.

[Setting change status and setting confirmation status]
The setting change state may be shifted to the setting change state on condition that “power ON” + “setting key switch ON” + “front door open detection”. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized change of the setting when the front door is not opened. In addition, once the mode is changed to the setting change state, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / close state of the front door until the end condition for terminating the setting change state (setting key switch OFF operation after setting value is established) is satisfied. You may make it. Thus, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not ended, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

  Further, the setting confirmation state may be shifted to the setting confirmation state on condition that “setting key switch ON” + “front door open detection”. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an incorrect setting check when the front door is not opened. Also, once the mode is shifted to the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open / close state of the front door until the termination condition (setting key switch OFF operation) to end the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Is also good. Thus, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not ended, so that it is possible to prevent a trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

[Modification of slot machine]
In the above embodiment, the slot machine that pays out the game medium to the player in accordance with the occurrence of the prize has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game medium is paid out to the player in accordance with the occurrence of the prize. A sealed slot machine that adds the game points (scores) without any need may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are referred to as a gaming machine. In addition, the slot machine includes a game area in which a game ball can be fired to play a game, and a bet amount can be set according to a game ball passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. You may.

  The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered in all respects as illustrative 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, 41 main control section, 91 sub control section.

Claims (1)

A plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and a prize can be generated according to a display result combination which is a combination of the display results of the plurality of variable display units. Slot machine,
A pre-determination means for determining whether or not to allow a prize,
A plurality of deriving operation means operated to derive a display result combination ;
Deriving a decision result of a previous article before determining means performs the predetermined result Ru to derive a display result combinations to generate a winning when the plurality of derivation operation means is operated by the procedure corresponding control at the time which is a predetermined result Control means;
A specific effect execution means capable of executing a specific effect when a prize is generated,
When said plurality of deriving operating means in the procedure decision result corresponding to the predetermined result at the time a predetermined result of said predetermination means is operated, and finally display the results of the plurality of variable display portions The derived variable display unit may be the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit,
The specific demonstration execution unit, when the determination result of said predetermination means the predetermined that said plurality of deriving operating means in the procedure corresponding to is operated at the time a predetermined result, the plurality of variable display portions Finally results are displayed to execute the specific effect differs between when the variable display unit is derived a second variable display unit and when the first variable display portion of,
When the plurality of deriving operation units are operated in a procedure corresponding to the predetermined result when the determination result of the pre-determination unit is the predetermined result, a display result is finally displayed among the plurality of variable display units. A slot machine in which a specific prize is generated regardless of whether the derived variable display unit is the first variable display unit or the second variable display unit .

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