JP6633422B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  The slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels in which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on an outer peripheral portion. First, a bet amount is set by a player's BET operation. The rotation of the reels is started by performing a start operation in a state in which the set bet amount is set, and the rotation is stopped by operating a stop switch provided for each reel. Then, when the rotation of all reels is stopped, a predetermined combination of winning symbols (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, the combination of symbols is also referred to as a role) is derived on the winning line, thereby winning. appear.

  The types of winning combinations include small winning combinations, special winning roles, and replaying winning 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 winning of the special role, the player can obtain the benefit of shifting from the next game to a bonus state advantageous to the player such as a challenge bonus or a big bonus. In the winning of the re-game combination, it is possible to obtain an advantage that the next game can be played without consuming a new medal for setting the number of bets.

  Some of such slot machines include a main control unit for controlling the progress of a game and a sub-control unit for controlling an effect. Further, there has been a slot machine provided with a predetermined role that both the main control unit and the sub-control unit report the winning, and a specific role that the main control unit does not report the winning but the sub-control unit reports. Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent No. 5770922

  However, in the slot machine disclosed in Patent Literature 1, when the specific combination is won, only the sub-control unit informs the player that the specific combination has been won, so that the player may be informed that the specific combination has been won.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that prevents a player from knowing a winning combination.

(1) A variable display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determining means (for example, an internal lottery) for determining whether or not a winning is to be allowed;
A means for controlling the progress of the game, and notifies information according to the result of the determination by the pre-determining means (for example, as shown in the columns of the pressing order navigation winning in FIGS. 12 and 13, the main control A game control unit (for example, the main control unit 41) that performs navigation using the game auxiliary display);
A means for controlling the effect, which notifies information according to the result of the determination by the pre-determining means (for example, as shown in the column at the time of winning the push order navigation in FIG. 13, the sub-control unit 91 includes a liquid crystal display Effect control means (for example, a sub-control unit 91) for performing navigation using the device 51;
Derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated by a player to derive a display result;
Deriving control means for deriving a display result (for example, reel control) in accordance with a result of the determination by the pre-determining means and an operation on the deriving operation means,
The derivation control means includes:
When the decision result of the pre-determining means is a first decision result (for example, the SB winning shown in FIG. 13), the deriving operating means sets the SB in the first operating procedure (for example, RT1 which is an advantageous RT). When operated in the (missing procedure), a first display result advantageous to the player (for example, a role that does not fall down to RT0, which is a disadvantageous RT, a role in which the SB is omitted) is derived, and the deriving operation means is used. When the operation is performed according to an operation procedure different from the first operation procedure (for example, a procedure for winning the SB in RT1, which is an advantageous RT), a display result that is more disadvantageous than the first display result (for example, as shown in FIG. 7). As a result, SB) that falls to RT0, which is a disadvantageous RT, is derived,
When the determination result of the pre-determination means is a second determination result (for example, the pressing order bell win shown in FIG. 13), the deriving operation means performs the second operation procedure (for example, as shown in FIG. 11, When operated in the order corresponding to the forward bell), a second display result advantageous to the player (for example, an 11-bell that does not fall down to RT0, which is a disadvantageous RT) is derived, and the deriving operation means performs the second operation procedure. When an operation procedure different from the above (for example, a procedure that does not correspond to the pressing order bell) is performed, a display result that is more disadvantageous than the second display result (for example, two bells that fall to RT0 that is a disadvantageous RT) is derived. ,
The game control means,
When the determination result of the pre-determination means is the first determination result, information corresponding to the first determination result is not notified (for example, as shown in FIG. 13, when the SB is won, the main control The unit 41 does not execute the navigation),
When the determination result of the pre-determination means is the second determination result, information corresponding to the second determination result is notified (for example, as shown in FIG. The control unit 41 executes navigation),
The effect control means,
When the determination result of the pre-determination means is the first determination result, a predetermined effect (for example, a black star effect for displaying the black star image 520 shown in FIG. 13) is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 13, When the SB is won, the sub-control unit 91 executes a black star effect),
When the determination result of the pre-determination means is the second determination result, information that can specify the second operation procedure is notified (for example, as shown in FIG. 13, when the pushing order bell is won, The main control unit 41 executes a navigation effect),
The predetermined effect is executed when the decision result of the pre-determination means is a third decision result (for example, RB + replay shown in FIG. 16) (for example, when RB + replay is won as shown in FIG. 16). In addition, there is a 1% probability that a stellar production will be performed.)

  According to such a configuration, the effect control means does not execute the predetermined effect when the result of the determination is that the game control means does not notify the operation procedure. The predetermined effect is also executed when the result of the determination by the pre-determining means is the third result of the determination. Therefore, even if the decision result of the pre-determination means is the first decision result, the player knows from the control of the game control means and the control of the effect control means that the decision result of the pre-determination means is the first decision result. Can be prevented.

(2) In the slot machine of (1),
The slot machine includes a plurality of variable display units, and a prize can be generated according to a combination of display results of the plurality of variable display units (the slot machine includes three reels).
The first operation procedure is a timing at which the derivation operation means is operated, and is a timing at which a display result constituting the first display result is derived (for example, a procedure for winning the SB is a symbol constituting the SB) Operation at the timing of pulling in)
The second operation procedure is an order for deriving a display result of each of the plurality of variable display units, and is an order for deriving a display result constituting the second display result in each of the plurality of variable display units. (For example, the procedure for winning 11 bells at the time of winning the pushing order bell is an operation in the pushing order corresponding to the winning pushing order bell).

  According to such a configuration, the type of the technical intervening ability differs according to the result of the determination by the pre-determining means, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2),
When the predetermined effect is executed, the determination result of the preliminary determination means is such that the ratio of the first determination result is higher than the ratio of the third determination result (for example, as illustrated in FIG. 16). In addition, when the black star effect is executed, the probability that the SB has been won is higher than the probability that the RB + replay has been won.)

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the determination result of the pre-determination means.

(4) In any of the slot machines (1) to (3),
The effect control means,
When the determination result of the pre-determining means is the first determination result, the predetermined effect is always executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 16, when the SB is won, the star effect is always executed).
When the determination result of the pre-determination means is the third determination result, a specific effect different from the predetermined effect can be executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 16, when RB + replay is won, 50% With the probability of a white star effect).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the determination result of the pre-determination means.

(5) In the slot machine of (4),
The effect control means executes the specific effect at a higher rate than the predetermined effect when the determination result of the pre-determination means is the third determination result (for example, as shown in FIG. 16, RB + replay). Is winning, the probability of executing the white star effect is 50%, while the probability of executing the black star effect is 1%).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the decision result of the pre-determining means and the effect to be executed.

(6) In any of the slot machines (1) to (5),
The predetermined effect is information that can indicate the possibility that the determination result of the pre-determination means is the first determination result and the first operation procedure (for example, the black star effect is that the SB has been won. This is an effect that suggests that the black bar is led out by the player so that the SB can be dropped.)

  According to such a configuration, by executing the predetermined effect, it is possible to suggest to the player that the technical intervention is to be performed.

(7) In any of (1) to (6) slot machines,
The advantage when the predetermined effect is executed is better when the predetermined effect is notified when the result of the determination by the predetermined means is the third result. It is higher than when notified when the determination result is the first determination result (for example, as shown in FIG. 16, when a black star effect is executed when RB + replay is won, this RB is won. Is advantageous for the player).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the execution of the predetermined effect.

(8) In any of the slot machines (1) to (7),
The pre-determination means involves replay display results (for example, replays such as replay 1) that allow the player to play the next unit game without using the game value, and the provision of a game value. Determining a display result that is permitted to be derived from a plurality of display results including an attached display result (for example, a small role such as a pressing order bell);
A special state control means (for example, the main control unit 41) capable of controlling to a special state (for example, CB) in which the ratio of permitting derivation of the giving display result is higher than a predetermined state;
After the end of the special state due to the fulfillment of the end condition, it is possible to control the rate at which derivation of the replay display result is permitted to be higher than a predetermined state (for example, RT1 which is an advantageous RT) (for example, RT1). , As shown in FIG. 7, after the CB is completed, control to RT1) advantageous state control means (for example, main control unit 41);
A notification state control means (for example, a main control unit 41) capable of controlling to a notification state (for example, AT) for notifying information according to a result of the determination by the pre-determination means;
Right control means capable of executing right control (for example, AT lottery) related to the grant of the right to control the notification state,
The end condition includes a first end condition (a condition that is satisfied when 254 or more medals are paid out during the CB: a complete run) and a second end condition (CB that can be satisfied before the first end condition). A condition that is satisfied by winning one of SB1 to SB6: punk),
The right control means is capable of executing the right control during a period in which the special state is controlled, and the right control is performed even during a predetermined period after the special state ends due to satisfaction of the second end condition. (For example, as shown in FIG. 17, the AT lottery can be executed in the CB during the period from timing T0 to T4, and the AT lottery can be executed also in the RT1 during the period from timing T4 to T6. Is).

  According to such a configuration, the right control can be performed even during a predetermined period after the special state is completed due to the establishment of the second end condition. Can be improved.

FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining a lamp device 200 and the like in the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view of the slot machine in the embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. FIG. 3 is an internal structure diagram of the slot machine. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure for explaining the kind of a winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, the number of payouts, and operation. It is a figure for explaining transition of a game state. It is a figure for explaining the combination of the lottery object combination concerning a special combination. It is a figure for explaining the combination of the lottery target combination concerning a re-game combination and a small combination. It is a figure for explaining reel control during non-CB. It is a figure for explaining reel control during CB. It is a figure for explaining correspondence of a press order and a game auxiliary indicator. It is a figure for explaining a mode of a navigation of a main control part and a sub control part. It is a figure for explaining a table etc. used in AT lottery. It is a figure for explaining a table for navigation guarantee period determination. It is a figure for explaining execution probability etc. of a black star effect etc. It is a figure for explaining the case where AT was won at RT1 after CB. It is a figure for explaining the case where AT was won during CB. It is a figure for explaining the case where AT is not won in CB and RT1. It is a figure for explaining navigation start timing of this embodiment. It is a figure for explaining navigation start timing of the 1st modification. It is a figure for explaining navigation start timing of the 2nd modification.

[Slot machine configuration, etc.]
FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a configuration of a gaming system according to the present embodiment to which the present invention is applied. As shown in FIG. 1, the main control unit 41 of the slot machine includes, via an external output board 1000, a lamp device 200 for calling a clerk installed one-to-one with respect to the slot machine 1, and a hall computer. 140 and the like can be output. The display device of the lamp device 200 can display various information based on the output signal. The ramp device 200 is mounted near the slot machine 1 (in the present embodiment, above the slot machine 1).

  FIG. 2 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment. The slot machine 1 includes a housing having an open front surface, and a front door 1b rotatably supported at a side end of the housing. 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 in which a predetermined effect can be executed. In addition, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter, also referred to as left reel, middle reel, and right reel) arranged side by side in the housing 1a through the see-through window 3 become visible. FIG. 3 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, and may be one or two or more. Further, although the variable display unit is shown as being constituted by physical reels, it may be constituted by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

  As an example of the operation means, the front door 1b is used to set a prescribed number of bets determined according to the game state within a credit range stored as a game value (number of medals) owned by the player. The MAXBET switch 6, which is operated at the same time, the settlement switch 10, which is operated when the credit and the set bet amount are settled and returned, the start switch 7, which is operated when starting the game, and the rotation of the reels 2L to 2R. There are provided stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which are operated when each is stopped, an effect switch 56 used for effect, and the like.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1, first, a predetermined number of bets (for example, 3) is set by inserting medals into the medal insertion section 4 or operating the MAXBET switch 6. As a result, the pay line is activated, the operation of the start switch 7 is activated, 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 having the pay lines L1 and L2 will be described. However, one pay line or three or more pay lines may be provided.

  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. , 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 (50). In this case, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram showing the internal structure of the slot machine 1. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a functional configuration example of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. In the example of FIG. 5, the game control board 40 that controls the progress of the game and outputs various commands in accordance with the progress of the game, and the configuration mounted or connected to the effect control board 90 according to the command is directly or Indirectly controlling (for example, executing a predetermined effect).

  In the present embodiment, the procedure for operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player (also referred to as the pressing order) includes forward pressing, forward pinching, center left pressing, center right pressing, reverse pinching, And reverse push. The forward pushing refers to a pushing order in which the left reel 2L is first stopped and then the middle reel 2C is second stopped. Further, the term “sequential pinching pressing” refers to a pressing order in which the left reel 2L is first stopped and then the right reel 2R is second stopped. The middle left push refers to a pushing order in which the center reel 2C is first stopped and then the left reel 2L is second stopped. The middle right push refers to a push order in which the middle reel 2C is first stopped and then the right reel 2R is second stopped. The reverse pinching push refers to a pushing order in which the right reel 2R is first stopped and then the left reel 2L is second stopped. The reverse pushing refers to a pushing order in which the right reel 2R is first stopped and then the middle reel 2C is second stopped.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols four frames away from the symbols. It is a pattern for a total of 5 frames. Therefore, for example, when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated and the symbol displayed on the lower row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is set as a reference, the symbol from the symbol to four frames ahead is displayed. Since the symbol can be displayed in the lower row, when one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated on each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the symbol displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is operated. Can be displayed on the winning line, including symbols arranged within five frames.

[Winner]
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, payout numbers, and operations. In the following description, “/” indicates “or”, “−” indicates “separation of adjacent reels”, the left indicates “design of left reel 2L”, and the middle is “center”. The symbol on the reel 2C "is shown, and the symbol on the right is" the symbol on the right reel 2R ". In addition, "-" shown in the two-bell and the eleven-bell means "any", which indicates that any symbol may be used.

  For example, SB1 wins when the combination of "blue 7-blank 1-blue 7" is completed on the winning line L1 or L2. For example, among the symbols constituting each of SB1 to SB6, the symbol "blue 7" of the left reel 2L is not arranged within 5 frames on the left reel 2L. Therefore, the SBs 1 to 6 cannot be awarded in the single win unless the stop switch is operated at an appropriate timing. Hereinafter, SB1 to SB6 may be collectively referred to simply as "SB".

  When one of SB1 to SB6 is won during the non-bonus, SB (single bonus) is activated. The SB ends on condition that one game is played while the gaming state is maintained, and in one game in the SB, the winning probability of the predetermined small role (common bell in the present embodiment) is higher than usual. The number is improved by a predetermined number (the number of determination values is 1 in the present embodiment). Note that, as a modification, the number of predetermined small combinations may be two or more. The SB is a combination that can be won only during a CB (challenge bonus) described later among the bonuses. When any one of SB1 to SB6 is won during the CB, the game state shifts from RT5 (during the CB) to RT1 (during the general game), as shown in FIG.

  The CB is awarded when the combination of "bell-replay-watermelon" is completed on the winning line L1 or L2. Here, for example, among the symbols constituting the CB, "Bell" which is a symbol of the left reel 2L, "Replay" which is a symbol of the middle reel 2C, and "Watermelon" which is a symbol of the right reel 2R are each It is arranged within 5 frames on the reel.

  When a CB is won during a non-bonus, a CB (Challenge Bonus) is activated. CB is a state in which all small wins are won. The small win is a win that can be won during a non-bonus (for example, during a non-CB), and is a win accompanied by a medal. Hereinafter, all small roles are also referred to as “all roles”. The CB does not win together with other bonuses (BB, RB1, RB2) in one game, nor does it win during the bonus. In addition, the number of medals required to start one game is the same (three in this embodiment) regardless of whether the game is in CB or non-CB.

  In the present embodiment, the “game” in the slot machine 1 means, in a narrow sense, from the time when the start switch 7 is operated to the time when the reels 2L to 2R are stopped. In addition, the payout of the medals and the transition of the game state after the stoppage of the reels 2L to 2R are performed, and these additional processes are also broadly included in the “game”.

[Transition of game state]
Next, transition of the gaming state controlled by the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. In the present embodiment, the inside of bonuses other than RT1 and CB, in which the probability of winning a replay (for example, Rip1, Rip2) is higher than RT0 during RT0 and RT0 during a general game, and The game progresses while being controlled by any of RT2, which is during a role win, RT3, which is inside a CB (while a CB is being won), RT4 which is a bonus other than CB, and RT5 which is a CB. Of the plurality of types of game states, the game state is controlled to any one of the corresponding game states from when the start condition is satisfied to when the end condition is satisfied (the number of payouts, the winning combination, and the winning combination shown along the arrow in FIG. 7). See roll). Hereinafter, RT0 may be referred to as “unfavorable RT”, and RT1 may be referred to as “advantageous RT”.

  For example, when 254 or more medals are paid out during CB (RT5) or when one of SB1 to 6 is won, CB ends and the next game is controlled to RT1 which is an advantageous RT. Is done. In addition, when two of the bells and one of SB1 to SB6 are won in RT1, the next game shifts to RT0 in which the gaming state is disadvantageous RT.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 7, when the two bells and any one of SB1 to SB6 win while being controlled to RT1 which is an advantageous RT, the ball falls to RT0 which is an unfavorable RT. When the control is to be performed again by RT1, it is necessary to win one of BB, RB1, RB2, and CB. As shown in FIG. 8, the probability that any one of BB, RB1, RB2, and CB is won is 772/65536, and if about 85 games are not consumed, any one of BB, RB1, RB2, and CB is won. Do not win. As described above, in the present embodiment, once falling from RT1 to RT0, it is difficult to return to RT1.

  The condition for ending the CB (the condition controlled from CB to RT1) includes a first ending condition and a second ending condition that can be satisfied before the first ending condition. In FIG. 7, as indicated by the arrow connecting RT5 (during CB) to RT1, the first termination condition is a condition that is satisfied when 254 or more medals are paid out during CB. The second end condition is a condition that is satisfied by winning a predetermined combination (in the example of FIG. 7, one of SB1 to 6 and also referred to as a punk combination) during CB. Hereinafter, the establishment of the first end condition may be referred to as “CB complete”, and the establishment of the second end condition may be referred to as “CB punctured”. The CB is in a controllable state when not controlled by the AT, and is also in a controllable state when controlled by the AT.

[Lots for lottery]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 8 and 9, combinations of winning combinations read out as lottery target combinations will be described. In the present embodiment, a plurality of winning combinations can be simultaneously read out as the lottery target combinations, and can be repeatedly won. 8 and 9 show the contents of combinations of winning combinations and the number of determination values at a predetermined set value (for example, set value 1) for each lottery target combination. In the combination of winning combinations, a "+" is written between the winning combinations to indicate that the combination is simultaneously read as a lottery target in the internal lottery executed when the start switch is operated. In the determination value number, the denominator is set to “65536” in correspondence with the random number for the internal lottery (an integer of 0 to 65535). Therefore, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination for which “1315” is set as the determination value number is 1315/65536. In the present embodiment, the reels are controlled so that, in the non-CB game, of the winning combinations, the winning combination is in the priority order of re-game combination> small combination> special combination. In addition, for example, when the special combination (one of BB, RB1, RB2, and CB) is not won in the game, the winning of the selected special combination is carried over to the next game and thereafter. When a role that can be won during the CB (a role marked with a circle in the RT5 column in FIGS. 8 and 9, for example, RB1 + replay 1) is won during the CB, the selected role and all the roles are combined. You will win.

[Reel control during non-CB]
Next, reel control during non-CB will be described with reference to FIG. For example, in a game in which 123 bells have been won, reel control is performed so as to win 11 bells when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in order. On the other hand, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated in other pressing orders, reel control for simultaneously winning one bell and two bells that fall from RT1 to RT0 is performed. Other roles are as shown in FIG. Further, although not shown in FIG. 10, when the SB is won alone during the non-CB, when the SB is operated at the timing of winning, the SB wins and the operation is performed at a timing different from the timing. Sometimes SB does not win.

[Reel control during CB]
Next, reel control during CB will be described with reference to FIG. CB is in a state of winning all roles. For example, when one of "SB1" to "RB2" is won, eleven bells are won regardless of the pressing order. Further, for example, when Replay 1 is won during CB (when Replay 1 + all roles are won), when the left first stop is operated, 11 bells are won and other operations are performed. Two bells win. Hereinafter, the left bell, the middle bell, and the right bell are collectively referred to as a “push order bell in CB”. Also, the six bells from 123 bells to 321 bells are collectively referred to as a “push order bell during non-CB”. During the navigation guarantee period and during the AT, which will be described later, the pushing order bell in CB and the pushing order bell in non-CB are the role in which the navigation is executed.

[Processing related to AT]
The main control unit 41 can control AT (Assist Time) in addition to advantageous states such as a bonus and RT2. When a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied when the AT game is not provided, the main control unit 41 executes an AT initial winning lottery relating to the provision of the AT game which is a right to control the AT. Specifically, in the AT initial winning lottery, the number of grants (including 0) when the AT game is awarded is determined by the AT lottery. In addition, when being controlled by the AT (when the AT game is provided), an additional lottery for determining whether or not to add to the provided AT game is executed. Specifically, in the additional lottery, the main control unit 41 determines an AT game (including 0) to be added. The AT lottery is executed when a winning combination in the internal lottery is determined (for example, at the determined timing).

  An AT initial winning lottery and an additional lottery are collectively referred to as an AT lottery. The determination that one or more AT games are provided in the AT lottery is also referred to as AT winning, and the determination that the AT game is not provided in the AT lottery is also referred to as AT non-winning.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 controls the AT when it is determined that an AT game is to be provided by lottery at the beginning of the AT, and an operation procedure (push order) for stopping a symbol combination advantageous for the player on the winning line LN. For executing the navigation (navigating by the main control unit and the navigating effect by the sub-control unit) capable of specifying the. This navigation ends at the end timing (for example, the third stop timing).

  The main control unit 41 sets an AT flag in the RAM 41c and controls the AT when the AT start timing is reached when an AT first hit has been won. Further, the main control unit 41 transmits an AT start command to the sub control unit 91 when the AT start timing comes. When receiving the AT start command, the sub-control unit 91 sets the AT flag in the RAM 41c to control the AT. The main control unit 41 specifies whether or not the AT is being performed based on the AT flag.

  During the AT, the main control unit 41 uses the game auxiliary display 12 to display information (for example, the pressing order) corresponding to the selected navigation target combination when the predetermined navigation target combination is won by the internal lottery process. Can be informed. The game auxiliary display 12 also displays an error code at the time of an error and the number of payout medals. FIG. 12 shows the correspondence between the pressing order and the game assistance display 12. In the example of FIG. 12, for example, notification of operation at the center left and right is associated with displaying “21” on the game assistance display 12. In addition, the fact that the main control unit 41 notifies the game auxiliary display unit 12 of the operation procedure is also referred to as “navigating”.

  Further, during the AT, when receiving a command transmitted when a predetermined navigation target combination is won by the internal lottery process, the sub-control unit 91 notifies information according to the selected navigation target combination. Specifically, a navigation effect for notifying the operating procedure corresponding to the winning navigation target combination is executed. The predetermined navigation target combination of the present embodiment includes a pressing order bell and SB1 to SB6.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of the navigation mode of the main control unit 41 and the sub-control unit 91 during the navigation guarantee period and the AT, which will be described later. As shown in FIG. 13, when the push order bell is won, for example, when the navigation is controlled during the warranty guarantee period or the AT, the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 notify the operating procedure for winning the eleven bells. I do. For example, when the left bell is won, the main control unit 41 executes a display such as “1-” using the game auxiliary display 12. On the other hand, the sub control unit 91 uses the liquid crystal display 51 to display a character such as “Left first stop!”. In addition, sounds indicating the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are also output from the speakers 53, 54.

  In the case where the player is the AT and is controlled by the RT1 and the bell is pressed during the AT, the player can operate the informed operating procedure to win the eleven bells, and , RT0 can be prevented from winning.

  Further, when SB1 to SB6 are won, for example, when the navigation is controlled during the guaranteed navigation period or the AT, the main control unit 41 does not notify the operation procedure. When SB1 to 6 is won in a time other than CB during the navigation guarantee period or when controlled by the AT, the sub control unit 91 uses the liquid crystal display 51 to drop the selected SB (RT0 to RT0). Perform a black star effect that encourages the role to not be won. The black star effect is an effect of displaying the black star image 520 as shown in FIG. The black star image 520 is an image indicating that there is a possibility that any one of SB1 to SB6 has been won (may be any of SB1 to SB6). When the CB is controlled and the SB is won, the sub-control unit 91 executes a chance effect described later.

  The black star image 520 is an image that prompts the SBs 1 to 6 not to win. In the present embodiment, for example, an image effect indicating that a specific symbol is derived (stopped) is executed. Here, the specific symbol is a symbol that does not allow the SB to win. For example, for the left reel, the symbol for winning the SB1 is blue 7. The specific symbol is a symbol separated from the blue 7 by four frames or more. In the present embodiment, the specific symbol is a black bar. The black star image 520 is an image indicating that if the black bar is stopped on the pay line, the SB will not be won. As suggested by the black star image 520, the player can operate to derive the bar so that the blue 7 can be prevented from being derived, and as a result, the SB can be prevented from winning as much as possible. Further, when the SB is won, the black star effect is executed when the control is performed on the RT1 after the CB. For example, when the SB is won while being controlled by the CB, an effect of displaying the word “chance” (also referred to as a chance effect) is executed (see FIG. 17 (c) and the like). In the present embodiment, the black-star effect is not an effect that actively notifies the operating procedure, and thus does not correspond to the navigation effect.

  As a modified example, a symbol (for example, white 7) in which the number of frames from blue 7 is larger than that of the bar may be used. In this case, for example, an image effect of displaying an image with a white motif may be executed.

  As a modification, the navigation effect at the time of winning the SB may be as follows. For example, when SB1 is won, the sub-control unit 91 displays an image such as "Don't aim for blue 7!" For the left reel, and displays an image "Don't aim for blank 1!" For the middle reel. Then, for the right reel, an image such as “Don't aim for blue 7!” Is displayed. When the player is the AT and is controlled by the RT1 and wins one of the SBs 1 to 6 during the AT, the player falls down to the RT0 by operating the operating procedure according to the notified image. SB can be prevented from winning.

  As described above, when the AT and the RT1 are controlled, the operation procedure is notified by the main control unit 41 and the effect is performed by the sub-control unit 91. As a result, the RT1 can be maintained. The subtraction of the number of AT games after the start of the AT is started when RT1 is controlled by the AT. Thereby, the main control unit 41 can control to AT + RT1 over the determined number of AT games.

[About AT lottery]
Next, the AT lottery will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 14A, in the AT lottery, an AT lottery table according to the situation is used. In the example of FIG. 14A, the puncturing has been completed (second end condition is satisfied) in a period different from the navigation guarantee period described later (in FIG. 14A, described as “out of the navigation guarantee period”). AT) RT1 after CB, AT lottery using the first table is executed. Also, during the navigation guarantee period, when RT1 is after CB, which is completed by puncturing, AT lottery using the second table is executed. In a game in the CB other than the CB completion game among the plurality of games controlled by the CB, an AT lottery using the third table is executed. The CB complete running game is a game that satisfies a first ending condition. Specifically, for example, in a situation where the number of medal payouts in the CB is 243, 11 bells win and the CB completes running (the total number of medal payouts in the CB becomes 254 or more). ), The CB is over, and the CB complete running game is a game in which the 11 bells have won.

  In the CB complete run game, an AT lottery using the fourth table is executed. In the present embodiment, the AT lottery is not executed in a situation different from any of the situations shown in FIG.

  FIGS. 14B to 14D show examples of the first table, the second table, the third table, and the fourth table, respectively. Considering the AT winning probability, the expected value of the number of AT games to be given when the AT is won, the number of execution conditions of the AT lottery, and the like, as shown by * in FIG. The advantage is as follows: first table <second table <third table <fourth table.

[Navi warranty period]
In the present embodiment, in a game controlled by the CB (a game in which a CB wins), a navigation guarantee period lottery for determining the navigation guarantee period is executed. The navigation guarantee period is a period in which it is guaranteed that the navigation effect is executed during the CB and in the game after the end of the CB. In the navigation guarantee period, when one of the pressing order bell and SB1 to SB6 is won, a navigation effect for informing a corresponding operation procedure can be executed. Also, the navigation guarantee period is a period in which the navigation effect can be executed without subtracting the assigned AT game number (the remaining AT game number).

  In the following, the navigation guarantee period is sometimes referred to as “temporary AT” because it is a period during which the navigation effect can be executed without subtracting the number of AT games. In addition, a period in which the navigation effect can be executed while subtracting the number of AT games may be referred to as “real AT”.

  FIG. 15 is a table for determining a navigation guarantee period used in the navigation guarantee period lottery. In the navigation guarantee period lottery of this embodiment, it is assumed that the probability of determining the navigation guarantee period of 10 games and the probability of determining the navigation guarantee period of 15 games are 50%.

[About image production]
In the present embodiment, a white star effect can be executed as an image effect in addition to the black star effect described with reference to FIG. The white-star effect is an effect that displays a white star, and is an effect that suggests that the RB has been won (promotes the RB winning) (not particularly shown). FIG. 16 shows the probability of the winning combination when the black star effect is executed and the probability of the winning combination when the white star effect is executed. As shown in FIG. 16, for example, when a black star effect is executed, the probability that the SB is won is 99%, the probability that the RB + replay is won is 1%, and the probability that the replay is independently won is 0. % Is shown. Note that RB refers to a combination of RB1 and RB2, and Replay refers to a combination of Lip1 and Lip2.

[About when CB punctured]
Next, a timing chart when the CB is punctured will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is also a diagram illustrating a case where an AT is won at RT1 after CB during the navigation guarantee period. FIG. 17A shows each timing and period, and FIG. 17B shows an effect screen displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by the sub control unit 91. FIG. 17C illustrates a display screen displayed on the display screen of the lamp device 200. On the display screen of the lamp device 200, for example, the number of times of BB control, the number of times of RB control, the number of times of CB control, the state of being controlled, and the like are displayed.

  In the following, “T” means timing. For example, the timing T0 is referred to as “T0”. It is assumed that CB is controlled at T0 in FIG. Until T0, the state is controlled during non-CB (for example, RT0). In this state, as shown in FIG. 17A, a cloudy background (a normal background indicating neither CB nor AT) is displayed as the background image 516. Further, in the example of FIG. 17C, it is displayed that the number of times of BB control is two, the number of times of RB control is one, and the number of times of CB control is five on the day.

  In T0, the navigation guarantee period is determined by executing the navigation guarantee period lottery using the table of FIG. Further, as shown in (a) of FIG. 17B, at T0, information (character "CB start!") That can be specified to be controlled by the CB is displayed. Also, at T0, a CB signal indicating that CB is being performed is transmitted to the lamp device 200. In the example of FIG. 17, the CB signal is a signal that is continuously output from T1 to T6. When the lamp device 200 receives the CB signal, the lamp device 200 displays a character such as “CB”, which is information that can specify that it is controlled by the CB, as shown in FIG. I do.

  Next, it is assumed that the pushing order bell is won at T1. The effect screen in this case will be described with reference to FIG. In the example of FIG. 17C, medal provision information 514, a sun background as a background image 516, a character image 518 in the form of a human, and characters such as a chance (hereinafter, referred to as “chance characters”) 519 are displayed. Is done.

  The medal provision information 514 is information that can specify the total number of medals provided during the CB. In the example of FIG. 17C, the medal provision information 514 indicates that eleven pieces have been provided. Also, medal awarded number data capable of specifying the total number of medals awarded during the CB are stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 and the RAM 91c of the sub-control unit 91, respectively. Data is updated. In addition, the case where the push order bell is won is a case where two or 11 bells which trigger the AT lottery win as shown in FIG. 14 (C). Therefore, a chance character 519 is displayed because there is a possibility that an AT will be won in the AT lottery.

  The sun background is a background that suggests (reports) that it is controlled by CB or the like. The character image 518 is an image indicating (notifying) that the CB is being controlled. The sun background and character image 518 is also an image for suggesting that an AT lottery that is not executed in normal times (in a state other than CB or RT1 after CB) is executed.

  At T2, it is assumed that the pushing order bell has been won. Also in this case, a chance character 519 is displayed as shown in FIG. Next, it is assumed that a third stop is performed in the game of T3. FIG. 17E illustrates the case where the third stop is performed. In the example of FIG. 17E, the medal provision information 514 indicates that 99 medals have been provided.

  At T4, it is assumed that a lever-on operation (operation of the start switch 7) for starting a game following the game of T3 is performed. In T4, it is assumed that the SB which is a punk role (a role to puncture the CB) has been won. In this case, the CB does not complete and the CB ends at T4. However, when the punk combination SB is won, as shown in FIG. 11, eleven bells always win regardless of the pressing order. In the present embodiment, when the SB that punctures the CB is won and 11 bells are won, the AT lottery is executed using the table in FIG. As shown in FIG. 14 (D), at the time of winning 11 bells, an AT lottery which is more advantageous than at the time of winning 2 bells is executed.

  In addition, when the eleven bells are won, a fantastic effect (not shown) is executed to inspire the result of the AT lottery based on the winning of the eleven bells (indicating the possibility of winning the AT in the AT lottery). This flirting effect is executed, for example, over a predetermined number of games (including one game). In addition, this fanning effect may be executed with a predetermined probability, or may be always executed. In addition, for example, the bellowing effect may be executed when eleven bells are won at the time of winning the push order bell in the CB. The fanning effect performed when the eleven bells are won may be executed in a different manner depending on whether the pushing order bell is won or when the SB is won, or may be executed in the same manner. It may be.

  In addition, this bellowing effect may be executed when two bells are won at the time of winning the push order bell in the CB. Further, the fanning effect may be executed in a different manner when the two bells are won and when the eleven bells are won, or may be executed in the same manner.

  Further, as shown in T3 and T4, even if the punk role is won and the CB ends, the display of the medal addition information 514, the display of the sun background as the background image, and the display of the character image 518 are all taken over. (Continuously) executed. In addition, at T4 in FIG. 17, as indicated by the asterisk, the freeze is not performed and the output of the CB signal is continued. In addition, not only the background image but also at least one of the output sound (for example, music) and the light emission mode of the light emitting means (for example, the effect LED 52) may be taken over.

  After T4, CB ends and RT1 is controlled (see FIG. 7). Since the navigation guarantee period is a temporary AT, it can be said that this RT1 is in a state of being controlled by RT1 + temporary AT.

  At T5, it is assumed that the SB has been won. Here, SB is a hand that falls to RT0, which is a disadvantageous RT, by winning in a favorable RT. When the SB is won, as shown in FIG. 16, a star effect is always executed. By executing the black star effect, it is possible to suggest that the bar is to be derived, so that it is possible to prevent the SB from winning as much as possible.

  At T6, it is assumed that the navigation guarantee period (period during which the provisional AT is executed) determined at T0 ends. During the RT from T4 to T6, an AT lottery using the second table is executed. At T6, it is determined whether or not the AT has been won during the navigation guarantee period (T0 to T6). FIG. 17 shows a case where it is determined that the AT has been won at RT1 after CB during the navigation guarantee period. At T6, when the AT is won in the navigation guarantee period, the assigned AT game is notified. In the example of FIG. 17C, at T6, characters such as "AT start 100 games added" are displayed. Further, at T6, the background image is switched to the crescent background (background indicating that AT is being performed).

  At T6, the freeze is executed for a predetermined period (for example, 10 seconds) as indicated by the mark *. A freeze is a state in which an operation for advancing a game is not accepted (or delayed). The operation for advancing the normal game is a bet operation (operation to the MAXBET switch 6), a lever-on operation, and a reel stop operation. During the freeze, the game does not proceed even if any operation is performed by the player (for example, the bet operation is not performed, the bet amount is not set, and even if the start switch 7 is operated, the reel is stopped). Is maintained and the reel does not rotate).

  In addition, at T6, as indicated by the mark *, the output of the CB signal is stopped, and an AT signal indicating that the AT is being performed is output. By stopping the signal during CB and receiving the signal during AT, the lamp device 200 terminates the display of the character “CB” and displays the character “AT”, as shown in FIG. Then, the number of CB controls is updated from the fifth to the sixth.

  In the switched real AT, when the pressing order bell is won, a navigation effect for notifying the operating procedure for winning the eleven bells is executed. Therefore, when the player operates the stop switch in accordance with the operation procedure informed of the navigation effect, the two bells falling to RT0 will not win.

  Further, in the switched real AT, when the SB is won, a black star effect in which the SB is not won is executed. When the player operates the stop switch according to the black star effect, the SB falling to RT0 does not win. In this way, when controlled by the real AT, an effect is executed in which the advantageous RT (RT1) can be maintained. Further, it can be said that this RT1 is in a state of being controlled by RT1 + the real AT.

  At T7, it is assumed that the number of AT games awarded in the AT lottery during the navigation guarantee period has become zero. The state after T7 is non-AT. Also, as shown in FIG. 17G, at T7, the background image is switched to a cloudy background (normal background). In addition, in T7, the output of the signal during AT is stopped. As shown in FIG. 17C, the lamp device 200 terminates the display of the character "AT AT" when the AT signal is stopped. Although not shown in particular after T7, two bells or SBs can win because no navigation effect or black star effect is executed. When two bells or SBs are won, the advantageous RT (RT1) ends and the player falls to the disadvantageous RT (RT0) (see FIG. 7). In addition, the main control unit 41 counts the number of digestive games from the time of falling to RT0. At the same time, the main control unit 41 causes the lamp device 200 to update and display the number of digested games (the number of digested games since falling to RT0) every time the number of digested games is counted. A predetermined process (for example, a process of giving an AT game when the number of consumed games reaches the ceiling game) may be executed based on the number of consumed games.

  By the way, the CB is a period in which 11 bells can be won (expected) a plurality of times. Specifically, in the CB, the probability of winning the SB is about 12% (see FIG. 8). In other words, the expected value of the number of CB games from the game in which control of the CB is started to the game in which the CB is punctured (the SB is won) is about eight games. Further, the probability that the pushing order bell is won during the CB is about 87%. During the CB, the control is performed during the navigation guarantee period, so that in the game in which the pushing order bell is won, the navigation for winning the eleven bells is executed. Therefore, the expected value of winning 11 bells during the CB is about 7 games (= 8 × 0.87). As described above, the CB is a period in which 11 bells can be awarded a plurality of times (it is expected to be awarded 7 times).

  In the present embodiment, even in RT1 (RT1 after the end of CB), the period in which eleven bells can be won a plurality of times is expected (expected). For example, in RT1 after the CB, the probability that the pushing order bell (the pushing order bell in the non-CB) is won is 18% (see FIG. 9). Therefore, in the RT1, the pushing order bell can be won once in about five games. For example, when the navigation guarantee period is controlled to RT1 from the CB with 10 or more games remaining, it is expected that 11 bells will be won twice at RT1. Therefore, even in RT1 after CB, 11 bells are in a period in which a plurality of prizes can be won.

  Next, a case where the AT is won during the CB will be described with reference to FIG. Here, only portions different from FIG. 17 will be described. As shown in FIG. 18, it is assumed that an AT is won at T1 and T2 in the CB. In this case, at T4 when the CB is punctured, as shown in FIG. 18F, information (character "AT winning!") That can specify that the AT has been won is displayed. Further, as indicated by the mark * in T4, the output of the CB in-progress signal is stopped. As shown in FIG. 18 (S), by stopping the output of the signal during CB, the display of the character “under CB” is terminated, and the control number of CB is updated from the fifth to the sixth.

  AT (real AT) starts at T5 when the game next to the game that the CB punctured starts. As shown in FIG. 18G, characters such as “AT start! 100 games added!” Are displayed on the effect screen. At T5, an AT-in-progress signal is output as indicated by the mark *. As a result, as shown in FIG. 18 (C), characters such as “AT AT” are displayed on the display screen of the lamp device 200.

  Thus, in the example of FIG. 18, during one game from T4 to T5, neither the CB signal nor the AT signal is output. As a modified example, in the example of FIG. 17, an effect of displaying the characters “AT WIN!” Is executed at T6, and “AT AT!” Is performed at a timing Tx (not shown) which is the next game in which the effect was executed. Characters such as "start 100G added" may be displayed. In this case, a state between T6 and Tx may be such that neither the CB signal nor the AT signal is output.

  FIG. 19 shows a case where it is determined that the AT has not been won in the navigation guarantee period. At T6, control is performed during the AT lottery period (out of the navigation guarantee period). Further, at T6, the effect (the effect of FIG. 19 (g)) performed at the advantageous RT (temporary AT + RT1) is taken over. Further, during the AT lottery period (outside the navigation guarantee period), when the pushing order bell (the pushing order bell during non-CB) is won, the AT lottery using the first table is executed. When an AT is won in the AT lottery, an operating procedure for winning 11 bells is announced by a navigation effect based on the AT winning. As described above, when an AT is won in the AT lottery, the navigation effect is executed in the game in which the pushing order bell, which is an execution timing of the AT lottery, is won. By operating in accordance with the operation procedure, the player can win 11 bells, and can avoid falling to the disadvantage RT. On the other hand, when the AT is not won in the AT lottery, the navigation effect is not executed. If the bell in the pushing order, which is the trigger of the AT lottery, is missed (when two bells are won), the player falls to the disadvantageous RT. FIG. 19 shows that at T7, the two bells win and fall to the disadvantage RT. As described above, even when the AT is not won in the AT lottery within the navigation guarantee period, when the AT is won in the AT lottery using the first table, the AT can be controlled to recover the loser.

  Further, at T7, as indicated by the mark *, the freeze is executed and the output of the CB signal is stopped.

  Note that, as a modification, an AT lottery using the first table (that is, an additional lottery) may be executed at the advantageous RT (T6 to T7) shown in FIG. When the additional lottery is selected, the number of the added AT games is added to the number of the added AT games within the navigation guarantee period.

[Difference in advantage when navigation is executed and when navigation is not executed]
Next, a description will be given of a difference in the degree of advantage during CB and during AT when navigation is performed. Hereinafter, “navi” refers to both navigation by the main control unit 41 and navigation effects by the sub-control unit 91.

  Further, during the CB, when the SB is won, the navigation by the main control unit 41 is not executed, and the chance effect is executed by the sub control unit 91. On the other hand, when the pressing order bell is won during the CB, the navigation by the main control unit 41 is executed, and the navigation effect is executed by the sub control unit 91.

  That is, during the CB, the game in which the navigation is executed can be said to be a game in which the SB for puncturing the CB has not been won. Therefore, it can be said that the game in which the navigation is executed during the CB is an advantageous game for the player in that the SB is not won. On the other hand, during the CB, a game in which the navigation is not executed, that is, a game in which the navigation is not executed by the main control unit 41 and the chance effect is executed by the sub control unit 91 causes the CB to be punctured. This is a game in which the SB may have won. Therefore, it can be said that the CB is more advantageous for the player when the navigation is executed than when the navigation is not executed.

  In the case of an AT (for example, advantageous RT + real AT), the game in which the navigation is executed is a game in which the pushing order bell has been won, and when the stop switch is operated in accordance with the navigation, the two cards which cause the RT to fall down Bell wins can be prevented. The game in which the navigation is not executed is a game in which the SB is won, and when the stop switch is operated according to the black star effect, it is possible to prevent the winning of the SB that causes the RT to fall. Therefore, it can be said that the AT does not have a difference in advantage between the time when the navigation is executed and the time when the navigation is not executed as compared with the CB.

[Difference in navigation timing between main control unit 41 and sub control unit 91]
Next, a difference in navigation start timing between the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20A shows the timing of an operation by a player and the like. The example of FIG. 20A shows a lever-on operation by the player, a three-reel rotation start process by the main control unit 41, and a stop switch activation process. Further, the example of FIG. 20 describes the navigation when the pressing order bell is won.

  Here, a description will be given of a reel rotation start process for starting rotation of three reels and an activation process for validating an operation to a stop switch when a lever-on operation is performed. First, the reel rotation start processing will be described. When the lever is turned on by the player, it is determined whether or not a predetermined wait time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the reel rotation start processing in the previous game. When it is determined that 4.1 seconds or more have elapsed from the reel rotation start processing in the previous game when the lever-on operation is performed, the reel rotation start processing is executed during the lever-on operation. On the other hand, when it is determined that 4.1 seconds have not elapsed since the reel rotation start processing in the previous game when the lever-on operation was performed, when 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the reel rotation start processing in the previous game. Then, a reel rotation start process is executed.

  Next, the activation process will be described. The activation process is executed when both the first activation condition and the second activation condition are satisfied after the reel rotation process is executed. The first validation condition is a condition that is satisfied when the rotation speeds of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R become constant. The second validation condition is a condition that is satisfied when the reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R detect the reference positions of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. The reference position is, for example, a position where a mark (for example, a notch) provided on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is provided.

  FIGS. 20 (B) and 20 (C) respectively show the navigation timings when the pressing order bell is won during the CB. FIG. 20 (B) shows the navigation timing of the main control unit 41, and FIG. 20 (C) shows the navigation timing of the sub control unit 91. FIGS. 20D and 20E respectively show the navigation timings at the time of winning the pressing order bell in the AT (for example, the AT after the CB ends). FIG. 20D shows the navigation timing of the main control unit 41, and FIG. 20E shows the navigation timing of the sub control unit 91.

  As shown in FIGS. 20B and 20C, when the push order bell is won during the CB, both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 execute the reel rotation start processing (reel). At the start of rotation of T22, navigation is executed. Further, as shown in FIGS. 20D and 20E, when the pushing order bell is won during the AT, the main control unit 41 executes a reel rotation start process (reel rotation has started. In step T22, the navigation is executed, and the sub-control unit 91 executes the navigation (navigation effect) in the lever-on operation T21.

[Main effects achieved by the present embodiment]
Next, main effects achieved by the present embodiment will be described.

  (1) According to the present embodiment, as shown at T4 in FIG. 17, when an AT lottery is executed and an SB is won during a CB with a large number of medal payouts, the CB ends (punctures). When the SB is won during the CB, 11 bells are won regardless of the operation procedure of the player. During the CB, an advantageous AT lottery is executed by winning the 11-bell (see FIG. 14D). That is, when the CB is punctured, eleven bells in which an advantageous AT lottery is executed win. Therefore, even when the CB is punctured, the last chance can be given.

  Also, in the CB, when a push order bell that can win two or 11 bells is won, and when an SB that always wins 11 bells is won, a common effect (this implementation) In the embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, an effect of displaying a chance character 519) is executed. Therefore, during the CB, it is possible to prevent the player from knowing which of the pressing order bell and the SB has been won. Therefore, since the player can be nervous, the interest of the game can be improved.

  (2) When the push order bell is won during the CB, when two bells are won according to the operation order (push order), and when the AT lottery which is more advantageous than the two bells is executed, 11 sheets are executed. There are times when the bell wins. Therefore, the degree of advantage can be varied depending on the order of pushing by the player, so that it is possible to enhance the technical intervening property and give a sense of tension to the order of pushing.

  In addition, as a modified example, when a two-bell wins according to the operation timing, an AT lottery which is more advantageous than the two-bell may be executed. Good. According to such a configuration, the advantage can be made different depending on the operation timing of the player, so that it is possible to enhance the technical intervening property and to give a sense of tension to the operation timing.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 14, in the CB completion game, an AT lottery is executed using the fourth table. In the AT lottery using the fourth table, the advantage for the player differs between when the left bell is won and when the middle bell or the right bell is won. Therefore, the player's attention can be paid to the result of the internal lottery.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 14, in a game during CB other than the CB complete running game, an AT lottery is executed using the third table. In the AT lottery using the third table, the advantage for the player differs when the display result of two bells is derived and when the display result of 11 bells is derived. Therefore, the player can pay attention to the display result.

  (5) Further, the specific role of puncturing the CB and performing an advantageous AT lottery is SB. Therefore, such a special combination can be set as the SB combination for controlling the SB combination. Therefore, it is not necessary to provide a role for puncturing the CB and a special role for executing an advantageous AT lottery. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the number of winning combinations from increasing.

  (6) The third table is used during a CB other than the CB completion game. As shown in FIG. 14, in the third table, the AT winning probability (probability that the number of AT games of 10 or more is given) is greater when eleven bells are won than when two bells are won. Is set to be high. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game when the eleven bells are won.

  (7) The third table is used during a CB other than the CB completion game. As shown in FIG. 14, in the third table, the expected value of the number of AT games to be given when an AT is won is larger when an 11-bell is won than when a 2-bell is won. It is set to be. The expected value is the sum of “the number of AT games that can be given × the probability that the number of AT games is given”. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game when the eleven bells are won.

  (8) The character image 518 (see FIGS. 17 (C) to 17 (E)) indicating that the CB is in progress is advantageous after the CB is completed as shown in FIGS. It is also displayed at RT. Therefore, even if the CB is completed, the expectation of being controlled by the CB can be maintained. When the advantageous RT ends, the display of the character image 518 ends. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that a series of states from the start of the CB to the end of the advantageous RT is a series of states. Therefore, for example, even if the CB is terminated due to a puncture or the like, it is possible to prevent the player from grasping that the CB has been punctured from the viewpoint of displaying the character image (not to discourage the player), and to continue the CB. The player can be recognized as if he were doing it.

  (9) Further, when the eleven bells are won, a stir-up effect is performed to inspire whether or not to win the AT in the AT lottery triggered by the winning of the eleven bells. Therefore, for example, even when the CB is punctured, when the eleven bells are won in the CB punk game, the anticipation for the AT winning can be maintained by executing the swaying effect.

  (10) Further, during the CB, the control is performed during the navigation guarantee period, so that when the pushing order bell is won, the navigation effect is executed. In addition, CB is a period in which the pushing order bell is expected to be won a plurality of times (see T1 and T2 in FIG. 17). Therefore, the CB is a period in which it is expected that eleven bells in which an advantageous AT lottery is executed will be won a plurality of times. Therefore, the interest of the game during CB can be improved. Further, as described above, even in RT1 after CB, it is a period in which 11 bells are expected to be won a plurality of times. Therefore, the interest of the game during CB can be improved.

  (11) Even if the CB is punctured without winning the AT during the CB, the AT lottery using the second table can be executed during the advantageous RT after the CB puncture within the navigation guarantee period. It is. Therefore, even when the AT is not won during the CB, the AT lottery using the second table is performed in a rescue manner, so that the player can be prevented from being discouraged. Further, during the advantageous RT after the CB puncture within the navigation guarantee period, even if the AT is not won, the AT lottery using the first table is executed as shown in FIG. Therefore, even if the AT is not won during the advantageous RT after the CB puncture within the navigation guarantee period, the AT lottery using the first table is performed in a rescue manner, so that the player is not discouraged. it can.

  (12) Further, as shown in FIG. 17, at T4 when the CB is punctured, the output of the CB signal is continued as indicated by the mark *. Thereafter, at T6 when the advantageous RT within the navigation guarantee period ends, the output of the CB in-progress signal is stopped as indicated by the mark *. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 17C, the display screen of the lamp device 200 displays “CB in progress” from T0 to T6. Thereafter, by stopping the output of the CB signal at T6, the characters in the CB are erased on the display screen of the lamp device 200, and the control count of the CB is updated. Therefore, the player can be recognized as a series of states from the viewpoint of the external output of the signal from the start of the CB to the end of the advantageous RT within the navigation guarantee period.

  (13) As shown in FIG. 18, when an AT is won during the CB, when the CB is punctured, an AT signal is output in the game following the game in which the CB was punctured. Further, when receiving the signal during AT, the lamp device 200 indicates that the CB has been completed (in the present embodiment, the character “under CB” is erased as shown in FIG. 18 (S)). Also, as shown in FIG. 18F, characters such as "AT WIN!" Are displayed on the effect screen.

  According to such a configuration, the player is informed that the CB has been punctured, but since the AT has been won in the CB, the player is notified that the AT has been won without discouraging the player. Can be recognized.

  (14) Further, as shown in FIG. 17, during the CB (between T0 and T4), the AT lottery can be executed. Also, even when the CB ends due to the winning of the punk role, the AT lottery is executed within the navigation guarantee period (T4 to T6). Therefore, the interest in the game can be improved as compared with a slot machine in which the AT lottery is not executed after the CB ends due to the winning of the punk role.

  (15) Further, as shown in FIG. 17 and the like, in the RT1 (advantageous RT) after the CB ends due to the winning of the punk role, the AT lottery is executed until the navigation guarantee period ends. Therefore, when the AT is won in the AT lottery, the provisional AT can be controlled by the real AT in the state of the RT1. Therefore, the flow of the game can be made smooth.

  (16) As shown in FIG. 17B, the same background image is maintained during CB and at RT1 after CB puncturing. In the example of FIG. 17B, the display of the sun background is maintained. Therefore, even if the CB ends due to the winning of the punk role, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to know that the CB has ended. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the interest of the game due to the end of the CB as much as possible.

  (17) As shown in FIG. 14A, the third table and the fourth table used in the CB are more suitable for the player than the first table and the second table used in the RT1 after the CB puncture. This is advantageous (see the mark * in FIG. 14A). Thus, the sense of expectation during CB (the period before shifting to the period in which the first table or the second table is used) can be improved.

  (18) As shown by T0 to T6 in FIG. 17, the navigation effect can be executed during the navigation guarantee period during the CB and at the RT1 after the CB. During the navigation guarantee period in which the navigation effect can be executed (during the provisional AT), the AT lottery is not terminated. Therefore, as long as it is within the navigation guarantee period (as long as the navigation effect is executed), it is guaranteed that the AT lottery will be executed, so that the player can have a sense of security.

  (19) As shown in FIG. 15, when the CB is controlled (at the start of the CB control), the main control unit 41 uses the navigation guarantee period determination table shown in FIG. Execute As described above, the main control unit 41 executes the AT lottery and also determines the navigation guarantee period in which the AT lottery is executed. Therefore, since the main control unit 41 can link the AT lottery with the navigation guarantee period, the main control unit 41 can appropriately perform the AT lottery process and the transition process to the navigation guarantee period.

  (20) As shown in FIG. 17 and the like, during the navigation guarantee period, when the pushing order bell is won, the navigation effect for notifying the operation procedure of winning the 11-bell to maintain the control to the advantageous RT (RT1) is executed. I do. Further, during the navigation guarantee period, when any one of SB1 to SB6 is won, a black star effect is performed to urge not to win the won SB1 to SB6.

  Therefore, when the pushing order bell is won, the operation is performed according to the notified operating procedure, and when any of SB1 to SB6 is won, the operation is performed according to the black star effect, whereby the control to the advantageous RT (RT1) is maintained. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of security.

  (21) Also, as shown in FIG. 17, at T4 when the CB is punctured, no freeze is performed as shown by the mark *. Thereafter, at T6 when the advantageous RT within the navigation guarantee period has been completed, a freeze is executed as indicated by the mark *. Therefore, from the start of the CB to the end of the advantageous RT within the navigation guarantee period, the player can be recognized as a series of states from the viewpoint of freeze execution.

  (22) As shown in FIGS. 17 (e) and (f), the sub control unit 91 takes over and displays the medal provision information 514 during CB and at RT1 after CB puncturing. Therefore, from the viewpoint of displaying the medal provision information 514, the player can be made to recognize that a series of states from the start of CB to the end of RT3 is a series of states.

  (23) As shown at T4 in FIG. 17, even if the CB is punctured, the freeze is not performed, and the freeze is performed when RT1 after the CB puncture ends, as shown at T6. Therefore, from the viewpoint of execution of the freeze, it is possible to make the player recognize that a series of states from the start of CB to the end of RT1 is a series of states.

  (24) When a bonus is won (one of CB, BB, and RB is won) during RT1 after the end of CB, the RT1 ends and is shifted to the inside corresponding to the selected bonus (see FIG. 7). ). Therefore, even if the CB ends, the bonus can be shifted to the bonus again, and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, the freeze is not executed even when the RT1 ends by winning the bonus during the RT1. Therefore, it is possible to make the player recognize that a series of states from the start of the CB to the end of the RT1 is performed, and to maintain the flow (rhythm) of the game.

  (25) When the RT1 ends, an end effect indicating that the CB has ended is executed as shown in FIG. Here, the end effect is AT start! This is an effect of displaying characters such as adding 100 games. The end effect is not an effect notifying that RT1 has ended but an effect notifying that CB has ended. Therefore, by executing the end effect, it is possible to make the player recognize that the CB has ended, and to make the player recognize that the sequence from the start of the CB to the end of the RT1 is a series of states. it can. Note that, as a modification, the CB end effect may be an effect that displays characters such as “CB end!”.

  The end effect is executed together with the freeze. When the freeze is being executed, the game does not proceed irrespective of the operation of the player, so that the end effect screen ((h) screen) can be focused. Therefore, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize the effect contents of the end effect (that the bonus has ended), and to make the player recognize that the sequence from the start of CB to the end of RT1 is a series of states. Can be.

  (26) By the way, in the game in which the pushing order bell is won, when the operation is performed in the pushing order corresponding to the pushing order bell (hereinafter, corresponding pushing order) (for example, when the middle bell is won, the middle first stop operation is performed). At that time, when the 11-bell is won, but the operation is performed in a different pressing order from the corresponding pressing order, the 11-bell does not win. Therefore, in the game in which the pushing order bell was won, there is a large difference in the degree of advantage between when the pushing order is reported and when it is not reported. It is very important. As shown in FIG. 13, when the pressing order bell is won, the navigation is executed by both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 to notify the corresponding pressing order. Thus, even if the sub-control unit 91 fails and cannot perform navigation, for example, the navigation is performed by the main control unit 41. Can be recognized.

  On the other hand, in the game in which the SB has been won, whether or not the SB wins does not depend on the order in which the stop switches are pressed, but only on the operation timing of the stop switches. Therefore, in the game in which the SB has been won, it can be said that the difference in the advantage is the same between when the pressing order is notified and when the pressing order is not notified, and in the game in which the SB has been won, the pressing order bell is won. The pressing order is not as important as in games. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 13, in the game in which the SB has been won, the sub control unit 91 executes the navigation, while the main control unit 41 does not navigate. As a result, the processing load of navigation in the main control unit 41 can be reduced.

  Further, in the game in which the SB is won, a black star effect (refer to FIG. 17 (f)) that urges not to win the SB is executed, and in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. Even when the RB + replay is won, it is executed with a low probability, so that even if the black star effect is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from knowing the winning combination (for example, the SB is won). Can prevent the player from doing what they did).

  By the way, in the game in which the SB wins during the advantageous RT (RT1), if the SB wins, the game falls to the disadvantageous RT (RT0), whereas if the SB does not win, the fall to the disadvantageous RT can be prevented. Therefore, some players say that in the game in which the SB has been won, there is a large difference in the degree of advantage between when the navigation (for example, when the SB is not won) is notified and when the navigation is not notified. , The main side should also execute a navigation that does not win the SB. " Therefore, in the present embodiment, in the game in which the SB is won, an effect that indirectly suggests (that is, a black star effect) is executed instead of the navigation that directly informs that the SB has won. Therefore, satisfactory playability can be provided even for such a specific player.

  (27) For example, in a game where an SB is won during RT1, when a symbol constituting the SB is operated at a timing at which the SB can be drawn in, an SB falling down to RT0 is won, while an operation is performed at a timing different from the timing. SB will not be won when it is done. That is, it can be said that whether or not the SB wins depends on the operation timing. Further, in the game in which the push order bell is won during the RT1, when the corresponding push order is operated, the 11 bells maintaining the control to the RT1 are won, and when the push order different from the corresponding push order is operated, the 11th bell is won. The two bells that fall to RT0 are awarded without winning the bells. That is, it can be said that whether or not the eleventh bell wins depends on the pressing order. In this way, the operation intervening ability can be made different depending on the winning combination.

  (28) As shown in FIG. 16, when the black star effect is executed, the probability of the SB being won is 99% for the result of the internal lottery, whereas the probability of RB + replay is 1%. is there. Therefore, the player's attention can be paid to the result of the internal lottery. Further, when the black star effect is executed, it is possible to make the player predict that “the result of the internal lottery is likely to be SB”.

  (29) As shown in FIG. 16, when the SB is won, a black star effect is always executed. Also, when RB + Replay is won, a black star effect is executed with a probability of 1%, and a white star effect is executed with a probability of 50%. Therefore, the player's attention can be paid to the result of the internal lottery. Further, it is possible to make the player predict the result of the internal lottery based on the executed effect.

  (30) As shown in FIG. 16, as for the execution ratio of the effect when the RB + replay is won, the ratio of the execution of the white star effect (= 50%) is the ratio of the execution of the black star effect (= 1%). Higher than. Therefore, the player can pay attention to the result of the internal lottery and the type of the effect. Further, it is possible to make the player predict the result of the internal lottery based on the executed effect.

  (31) The black star effect shown in FIG. 17 (f) or the like is an effect that suggests that there is a possibility that the SB has been won (an effect that makes it seem that the SB may have been won). In addition, the black star effect is an effect that prompts not to win the SB in which the RT state falls by aiming at the black bar. By executing such a black star effect, it is possible to request the player to perform a technical intervention (an operation of dropping the symbols constituting the SB).

  (32) The advantage when the black-star effect is executed is higher when the black-star effect is executed at the time of RB + replay winning than at the time of SB winning. This is because, when the SB is won, the SB that causes the RT to fall may win, while in the game in which the RB + replay is won, the RT does not fall and the RB is controlled to an advantageous RB for the player. Because you get it. Further, when the black star effect is executed, it is possible not only to urge the player not to win the SB, but also to give the player an expectation that the RB may be controlled. Also, as shown in FIG. 16, when the black star effect is executed, most of the SB wins, but in rare cases, RB + replay may be won. Therefore, when the star effect is executed, when the RB + replay is won (when controlled by the RB), it is possible to make the player have unexpectedness.

  (33) For example, in the game in which the pushing order bell is won, as shown in FIG. 13, the navigation is performed by both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91. Therefore, stable navigation can be performed. If the navigation start timing on the main side is different between during the CB and during the AT, for example, there is a possibility that a feeling of distrust may be felt, such as “the main controller 41 may be out of order”. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 20, the navigation start timing on the main side is the same irrespective of whether CB is being performed or AT is being performed. Therefore, such a distrust is not caused to the player, and the player can be reassured. On the other hand, the navigation start timing on the sub side differs between when the CB is being performed and when the AT is being performed. Therefore, the designer of the slot machine or the like can improve the degree of freedom in designing the start timing on the sub side.

  In the present embodiment, the main controller 41 has a smaller storage capacity (such as a ROM and a RAM) than the sub controller 91. If the navigation start timing of the main control unit 41 is different between during the CB and during the AT, the processing load of the navigation process of the main control unit 41 increases, and the program capacity of the main control unit 41 is compressed. Will be invited. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, by setting the same navigation start timing of the main control unit 41 during CB and during AT, the program capacity of the main control unit 41 can be reduced as much as possible.

  (34) As shown in FIG. 13, the navigation is executed when the pressing order bell is won, not when the SB for puncturing the CB is won. That is, in the game in which the navigation is executed, the CB does not puncture. Thus, during the CB, when the navigation is executed, it is more advantageous for the player than when the navigation is not executed. Therefore, during the CB, it is possible to provide a playability that attracts the player's attention to the execution of the navigation.

  (35) As described above, during the CB, the advantage of the player greatly differs depending on whether or not the navigation is executed. Therefore, during the CB, the player can be nervous about whether or not the navigation is executed. If the navigation start timing on the main side is different from the navigation start timing on the sub side during the CB, the navigation is executed when the navigation is performed on the main side or the sub side with the earlier navigation start timing. What is done is short, and the period of maintaining such tension is shortened. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, since the navigation start timing on the main side and the navigation start timing on the sub side are the same during the CB, the period for maintaining the tension can be extended.

  (36) In the game in which the push order bell is won, the display result derived by operating the stop switch based on (main-side navigation and sub-side navigation) is displayed during CB and during AT. Will be the same. In the present embodiment, 11 bells win during the CB and during the AT. Therefore, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the navigation at different timings during the CB and during the AT for the navigation that derives the same display result during the CB and during the AT, thereby improving the degree of freedom in design. Can be done.

  As a modification, in the game in which the pushing order bell is won, when the stop switch is operated based on the executed navigation, different display results may be derived between during CB and during AT. Specifically, when the stop switch is operated based on the executed navigation in the game in which the pushing order bell is won, the display result during CB is derived during CB, and the display result during CB is during AT. A different display result during AT may be derived. According to such a configuration, when the in-CB display result is derived, it is possible to suggest to the player that control is being performed by the CB. Further, when the display result during AT is derived, it can be suggested to the player that the AT is controlled. Note that the medals to be awarded may be the same or different when the display result during CB is derived and when the display result during AT is derived. For example, when the display result during CB is derived, the number of medals to be awarded may be larger than when the display result during AT is derived. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during CB. On the other hand, when the display result during AT is derived, the number of medals to be awarded may be larger than when the display result during CB is derived. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the AT.

  (37) For example, there is a case where one game finishes quickly. Specifically, for example, a case where all of the MAXBET operation, the lever-on operation, and the first to third stop operations are performed at short intervals (for example, a case where an impatient player plays a game). When such a game is played, in the next game, when the lever is turned on due to the wait time, the reel rotation processing is not executed at the lever-on operation timing, and the reel rotation processing is performed for 4.1 seconds from the reel rotation start processing in the previous game. When the time has elapsed, a reel rotation process is executed. That is, a period (hereinafter, “waiting period”) from when the lever is turned on to when the reel rotation process is performed is provided. If the navigation on the main side and the navigation on the sub side are executed at the time of the lever-on operation, the specific player will be out of hand during this waiting period (it will be free).

  On the other hand, in the present embodiment, during the CB, the navigation start timing on both the main side and the sub side is at the start of reel rotation (T22). Therefore, in the waiting period, the player can have a sense of tension as to whether or not the navigation is executed.

  On the other hand, when controlled by the AT, for example, the sub-side performs the navigation as soon as possible in order to prevent the push order bell from being missed. Specifically, in the example of FIG. 20, the sub side executes the navigation by the lever-on operation T21. Therefore, even if the pushing order bell is won during the AT, eleven bells can be won as much as possible.

  (38) In the AT lottery in the CB complete running game (game in which the second end condition is satisfied), the AT lottery is executed using the fourth table shown in FIG. The AT lottery using the fourth table is executed according to the situation of the CB complete running game. In the example of FIG. 14 (E), the situation of the CB complete running game is a situation based on the winning combination, and when the left bell is won and the right bell is won, the advantage for the player is different. The AT lottery is performed differently. Therefore, various AT lotteries can be executed in the CB complete running game.

  (39) In the present embodiment, the AT game provided in the CB can be notified in a plurality of times. As described above, since the provided AT game can be notified in a plurality of times, the sense of expectation can be maintained more than when the provided number of AT games is notified by one time.

  (40) As shown in FIG. 14 (E), the AT lottery in the CB completion game is executed based on the winning combination. Specifically, the AT lottery is executed so that the advantage for the player differs between when the pushing order bell is won and when the cherry is won. Therefore, various AT lotteries can be executed in the CB complete running game.

  (41) Also, a condition for executing an AT lottery (AT lottery using the fourth table) that is advantageous to the player is that the CB is completed (254 or more medals are paid out during the CB). It is. Therefore, when controlled by the CB, it is possible to provide the player with the ability to recommend the player to obtain 254 or more medals in the CB, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  (42) Further, at the time when a role (for example, a pushing order bell) that may complete the CB is won, it is unknown whether or not the CB will complete. This is because, for example, in a game in which 243 medals have been paid out during the CB and the bell in the pushing order has won, if 11 bells can be won, the medal payout number reaches 254 medals. This is because while the CB finishes, the CB does not finish because two bells win when the pushing order bell is dropped due to an erroneous operation of the player or the like.

  Therefore, in such a state, in a game in which a role that has the possibility of completing the CB has been won, when 11 bells are won (that is, at the timing when it is determined that the CB has completed the run), the fourth table The AT lottery using is executed. Therefore, the AT lottery can be appropriately executed.

  (43) In the present embodiment, the number of bets required to start one game during CB and during non-CB is the same. Therefore, even if the CB is completed (for example, even if the CB is punctured), it is possible to prevent the player from knowing that the CB has been completed from the bet amount.

[Modification]
The embodiment of the present invention has been described with reference to the drawings, but the present invention is not limited to this embodiment. The present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modified examples applicable to the present invention will be described. Further, at least two of the technical items described in the above-described embodiment and the technical items described in the following modified examples may be implemented in combination, and the technical items described in the above-described embodiment may be combined. May be replaced with the technical matter described in the following modified example, and the replaced technical matter may be further combined with the technical matter described in the following modified example. .

[About the push order bell in CB]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, in the game in which the pushing order bell is won during the CB, either one of the 11-bell and the 2-bell is won according to the pushing order. However, when the first role is won during the CB, eleven bells are won (or the eleven bells can be won), and when the second role is won during the CB, two bells are won (or two bells). May be awarded). According to such a configuration, the degree of advantage of the AT lottery can be varied according to the result of the internal lottery (the winning combination), so that the interest of the game can be improved.

[About the role of puncturing the CB]
In the present embodiment, SB has been exemplified as a puncturing role for puncturing CB. However, the punk role may be another role. Further, it is preferable that the punk role is a role having another function. This eliminates the need to provide a dedicated role for puncturing the CB, thereby preventing an increase in the number of winning combinations.

  The punk role may be, for example, RB. In the RB, the predetermined combination (in this embodiment, the left off bell, the middle off bell, and the right off bell as shown in FIG. 9) has a higher winning probability than RT0 and RT1, and a plurality of games are controlled. State. Further, the role of punk may be a replay. The replay is a role that allows the player to play the next game without using game values (credits and medals). The punk role may be another small role.

[Notification of AT winning]
(1) When the AT is won during the navigation guarantee period (for example, during CB), the AT winning notification for notifying that the AT has been won and the number of the provided AT games is executed at T4 and T5 in FIG. did. However, when the AT is won during the CB, an AT winning notification effect for notifying that the AT has been won may be executed when the AT is won (during the CB). This AT winning notification notification effect may be started, for example, in a game in which the AT has been won, and may be ended when CB ends (including puncturing and running). The AT winning information notification effect may be an effect displaying characters such as “AT winning determined (under preparation)”, for example. The word “under preparation” is a character indicating that “it is controlled by the AT when the CB is completed”. When the CB ends, the AT winning notification effect may be ended, and an AT control notification effect for notifying that the AT is controlled may be executed. The AT control notification effect may be, for example, an effect displaying characters such as “AT rush!” And the number of controlled AT games. As described above, by executing the AT winning notification and information effect during the CB, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during the CB.

  In addition, in the case of adopting a configuration that “when the AT is won during the CB, the AT winning notification effect is executed during the CB”, when the AT is won during the CB, a character such as “AT winning determined (under preparation)” May be executed. In addition, during a period from the time when the AT is won to the time when the CB ends, the AT winning suggestion effect indicating that the AT is won is continuously performed. Here, the AT winning suggestion effect is an effect that displays a character such as, for example, “Additional winning high probability during AT preparation”. The AT winning suggestion effect is an effect that suggests that an additional privilege (for example, additional AT game) different from the “number of AT games notified by the AT winning notification effect” is added. Also, during the period from when the AT is won to when the CB ends, when the AT is won (additional winning), the number of added AT games may be notified. As for the “period from when the AT is won until the CB ends”, the AT winning probability may be made higher than during the CB when the AT has not been won. As for the “period from when the AT is won until the CB ends”, the AT winning probability may be the same as that during CB when the AT is not won. By executing such an AT winning suggestion effect, even after the execution of the AT winning notification informing effect, the player can have a sense of expectation for the AT winning.

  (2) When the AT is won during the CB, an AT winning notification effect may be executed after the CB ends. For example, when an AT is won during a CB, an AT winning notification announcement effect may be executed in a game in which the CB has ended (for example, when a punk role has been won). In such a configuration, for example, when a punk role is won, characters such as “CB end pinch?” Are displayed for a predetermined period. When the display of this character is completed, a character such as "Last chance! Press the effect switch!" Is displayed. When the effect switch is operated by the player, an AT winning information informing effect is executed.

  Further, when the AT is won during the CB, the AT winning notification effect may be executed in any one of a plurality of games (specific periods) after the game in which the CB has ended (that is, advantageous RT). . In this case, for example, when a predetermined effect execution condition is satisfied in the specific period, the AT winning notification informing effect may be executed. The effect execution condition may be, for example, a condition that is satisfied when a predetermined combination is won. The predetermined combination may be, for example, an SB or a replay. According to such a configuration, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in a specific period after the CB ends. Further, even after the CB ends, a configuration for executing an effect (in the present embodiment, an effect of displaying the character image 518) indicating that the CB is controlled may be combined.

[About AT winning probability]
(1) For example, during CB, the configuration may be such that the degree of advantage of the AT lottery can be controlled to any one of a plurality of different states. For example, the CB may include “the first state during the CB” and “the second state during the CB, in which the AT lottery is more advantageous than the first state during the CB”. According to such a configuration, it is possible to execute the AT lottery having different degrees of advantage for the player even during the CB, so that the interest of the game can be improved. When the CB is started, which of the first state during the CB and the second state during the CB is to be controlled may be determined by a random number lottery or the like.

  Moreover, you may make it execute the CB state suggestion effect which suggests the state during CB. For example, when controlled to the first state during CB, the first state suggestion effect during CB is executed, and when controlled to the second state during CB, the second state suggestion effect during CB is executed. Is also good. The type of effect may be different between the CB first state suggestion effect and the CB second state suggestion effect. For example, the first state suggestion effect during CB may be an effect in which an ally character trains specially. In addition, the second state suggestion effect during CB may be a battle effect in which an enemy character battles. Further, the type of effect is the same between the first state suggestion effect during CB and the second state suggestion effect during CB, but the state displayed in the effect may be different. For example, both the first state suggestion effect during CB and the second state suggestion effect during CB are battle effects, and the battle effect of the first state suggestion effect during CB has many hit points (HP) of enemy characters. On the other hand, the battle effect of the second state suggestion effect during CB is an effect in which the HP of the enemy character is small. The state where the HP of the enemy character is small means that there is a high probability that the enemy character can be defeated. Therefore, in such a battle production of the second state suggestion production during CB, it can be suggested that the AT winning is highly advantageous.

  The CB state suggestion effect may be executed simultaneously with the start of control of the CB. According to such a configuration, the interest of the game at the start of the control to the CB can be improved. Further, the CB state suggestion effect may not be executed at the start of control of the CB, but may be executed in the middle of the CB. For example, when controlled to CB, a shutter effect such as closing a shutter is executed. The shutter effect may be an accessory or may be electronically displayed. If a predetermined opening condition is satisfied during CB, a shutter opening effect in which the shutter opens is executed. When the shutter is opened, a state in which the CB in-state suggestion effect is being executed is set. According to such a configuration, when the control of the CB is started, it is possible to make the player feel nervous and to improve the interest of the game during the CB.

  (2) Further, in FIG. 14, the trigger of the AT lottery at RT1 after the end of the CB has been described as the pressing order bell win. However, the trigger of the AT lottery at RT1 may be, for example, a winning of 11 bells. Thereby, at RT1 within the navigation guarantee period, it is possible to improve the interest of the game when the navigation effect when the pushing order bell is won is executed.

  (3) In the present embodiment, the advantage of the player in the case where the eleven bells shown in the third table shown in FIG. May be different. For example, an AT lottery that is more advantageous to the player is executed when the eleven bells are won with the SB win as a trigger than when the eleven bells win with the push-bell win. Is also good. According to such a configuration, for example, in FIG. 17, the eleven bells are won by the SB win as shown at the timing T4 rather than when the eleven bells are won by the pushing bell win as shown at the timing T1 or T2. When a prize is won, an advantageous AT lottery is executed, so that the significance at the last chance given when the CB punctures can be increased.

  On the other hand, the AT lottery which is more advantageous to the player is executed when the eleven bells are won with the push order bell winning than when the eleven bells are won with the SB winning. Is also good. According to such a configuration, when the pressing order bell is won, the significance of operating in the corresponding pressing order can be increased.

  (4) In the present embodiment, when the SB for puncturing the CB is won during the CB, 11 bells are won regardless of the operation procedure. However, during the CB, when an SB for puncturing the CB is won, when operated in a specific operation procedure (for example, a specific operation timing), a special display result different from 11-bell may be derived. Good. This special display result is a display result in which an AT lottery that is more advantageous than when the 11-bell is won is executed. According to such a configuration, when the SB that punctures the CB is won, there are times when an advantageous 11-bell is derived and cases where a more advantageous special display result is derived. Interest can be improved.

[Output signal]
(1) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the output processing of the signal during CB and the signal during AT is continued. However, for example, when displaying CB in the lamp device 200 (for example, T0 in FIG. 17), a CB start signal for one clock is output, and when the display in CB is ended (for example, T6 in FIG. 17). ), A CB end signal for one clock may be output. That is, for example, at T4 in FIG. 17, the output state of the signal may be changed at T6 without changing the output state of the signal. When the AT is started, an AT start signal is output, and when the AT is ended, an AT end signal is output.

  (2) In the example of FIG. 19, it has been described that the effect of displaying the character image 518 and the like is carried over after the timing T6 and the effect is switched at the timing T7. However, the effect may be switched at timing T6. In this case, the execution of the freeze, the process of stopping the signal during CB, the deletion of the character “CB” in the screen of the lamp device, and the update of the number of times of CB control may be executed at timing T6.

  (3) In the present embodiment, it has been described that the control count for the CB is updated at timing T6 in FIG. 17 and the like. However, the timing of updating the number of times of control to the CB may be configured to be the timing T0 when the CB wins (the timing when the CB is started) T0. In the case of such a configuration, the number of times the CB is controlled is displayed in a normal mode (a mode in which the CB is continuously turned on without blinking) until the CB is won. Thereafter, at the timing T0 when the CB wins, the number of times the CB is controlled is updated from five to six, and the six characters are displayed in a predetermined manner (for example, in a blinking manner). After that, at the timing T6, the display in the predetermined mode is terminated, and the display in the normal mode is executed (the display in the blinking mode is stopped). According to such a configuration, it is possible to make the player clearly recognize the timing at which control of the CB is started, and it is determined that the game is a series of states from the start of the CB to the end of the advantageous RT. Can be recognized.

[About the star production]
As shown in FIG. 16, it has been described that the black star effect may be executed even in a role different from the SB winning. This different role has been described as RB + Replay. This RB + replay is a combination from which replay is derived regardless of the operation procedure (hereinafter, referred to as “operation procedure unnecessary combination”). However, the different role may be another role. For example, the different winning combination may be a winning combination when operated according to a predetermined operation procedure. Further, it is preferable that the different winning combinations are advantageous winning combinations for the player.

  For example, a different winning combination may be an AT lottery target role in which an AT lottery (at least one of an AT initial winning lottery and an additional lottery) is executed by winning. Further, it is preferable that the symbol constituting the AT lottery target combination is a symbol located within four frames from a symbol (black bar) suggested to be derived by the black star effect. According to such a configuration, when the black star effect is performed, the player operates to derive the black bar, and by performing the operation, when the AT lottery target role is won, the AT lottery is performed. The symbols constituting the target combination can be derived. As a result, the AT lottery target role can be won (derived), so that the player is notified that the AT lottery target role has been won, that is, that the AT lottery target role is to be executed when the AT lottery target role is won. Can be recognized.

  Further, the different combination may be executed when the predetermined combination is won, for example, when the bonus is won (including both the game in which the bonus is won and the case where the bonus is carried over). . Here, the predetermined combination may be a combination (for example, replay or the like) that wins regardless of the operation procedure. According to such a configuration, when a black-star effect is executed, when a replay is won, it is possible to indirectly suggest to the player that a bonus has been won.

  Further, the black star effect may be executed when an event advantageous to the player occurs. The advantageous event may be, for example, a win at the beginning of the AT, or an addition to the AT. According to such a configuration, when the black-star effect is executed, the player can have a sense of expectation that an advantageous event has occurred.

[Timing for starting navigation]
(1) The navigation start timing of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 has been described as being as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 21 (first modification) and FIG. 22 (second modification), the navigation start timing of the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 may be another timing.

  For example, in the example shown in FIG. 21, during the CB, both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 execute the navigation by the lever-on operation T21. In addition, during the AT, the main control unit 41 executes navigation by a lever-on operation T21. If the CB is being executed, the sub-control unit 91 executes the navigation at the reel rotation start T22. According to such a configuration, navigation can be performed at an earlier timing during the CB than in the example of FIG. On the other hand, during the AT, the main control unit 41 can execute the navigation at an early timing, and the sub-control unit 91 can execute the navigation at a late timing. In the example of FIG. 21, the navigation start timing of the sub control unit 91 may be any timing as long as it is a timing after the lever-on operation T21.

  Further, in the example shown in FIG. 22, during the CB, both the main control unit 41 and the sub control unit 91 execute the navigation at T23 when the operation to the stop switch is enabled. In addition, during the AT, the main control unit 41 executes the navigation at T23 when the operation on the stop switch becomes effective. In addition, during the CB, the sub control unit 91 executes the navigation by the lever-on operation T21. According to such a configuration, navigation can be executed at a later timing during CB than in the example of FIG. Therefore, in the CB where it is important for the player to execute the navigation, the tension such as whether or not the navigation is executed can be maintained until the effective time T23 of the stop switch. Further, during the AT, the sub-control unit 91 executes the navigation by the lever-on operation T21, so that it is possible to prevent the pushing order bell from being missed as much as possible.

  (2) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, CB and AT are illustrated as the first situation and the second situation in which the sub navigation start timings are different. However, the first situation and the second situation may be other situations. For example, the first situation may be a predetermined RT state, and the second situation may be a specific RT state.

[About counting the number of digested games]
In the present embodiment, the description has been given assuming that the main control unit 41 starts counting the number of digested games when it falls to RT0. However, the timing to start counting the number of digested games may be the time when the number of AT games becomes 0, instead of when the number of AT games falls to RT0. In this case, the lamp device 200 updates and displays the number of digested games from when the number of AT games becomes zero. Since the main control unit 41 manages the number of AT games, etc., the main control unit 41 can start counting the number of digested games when the number of AT games becomes zero. Become. According to such a configuration, a predetermined process (for example, the number of digested games reaches the ceiling game) based on the number of digested games since the non-AT control (when the number of AT games becomes 0) (At the time of giving an AT game). Further, when the number of AT games becomes 0, the main control unit 41 stops outputting the in-AT signal.

[About the number of winning eleven bells]
(1) In the present embodiment, the CB has been described as being in a period in which 11 bells can be won (expected) a plurality of times. However, the CB may be configured so that the eleven bells always win a plurality of times. For example, the condition for the CB to puncture may be “a condition that is satisfied by winning the SB after 11 bells have won N times (N is an integer of 1 or more) during the CB”. At the same time, until the CB is punctured, when the pushing order bell is won, the navigation to execute the winning of 11 bells is executed. According to such a configuration, during the CB, eleven bells always win N + 1 times. Note that the term "one time" is based on the fact that 11 bells are won regardless of the operation procedure in the game in which the SB is won during the CB. According to such a configuration, during the CB, eleven bells can always be won a plurality of times. Therefore, the interest of the game during CB can be improved.

  (2) Also, as illustrated in FIG. 14C, the description has been given assuming that the AT lottery condition at RT1 after the CB puncture within the navigation guarantee period is that the pressing order bell is won. However, the AT lottery condition may be a winning of 11 bells. According to such a configuration, attention can be paid to the display result in the RT1. Also, in the present embodiment, it has been described that the RT1 after the CB is a period in which it is expected that 11 bells will be won a plurality of times.

  In addition, in RT1 after CB, a period in which eleven bells are won a plurality of times may be set. As a method of doing so, for example, the end condition of the navigation guarantee period may be a condition based on the number of winnings of 11 bells. For example, in the navigation guarantee period determining process, the “end condition of the navigation guarantee period” includes “11 bells win twice at RT1” and “11 bells win three times at RT1”. May be determined from any of the above. According to such a configuration, at RT1 after CB, eleven bells can always be won a plurality of times, so that the interest in the game at RT1 can be improved.

[About CB]
(1) In the example of FIG. 17, mainly the case where the CB is punctured (see T1) has been described. However, the control described in FIG. 17 may be applied when the CB completes running. For example, at T4, it is assumed that the CB has completed, and if it is within the navigation guarantee period, an AT lottery is executed. If the AT is won within the navigation guarantee period, control after T4 in FIG. If not, the control after T4 in FIG. 19 may be performed.

  (2) In the present embodiment, at the advantageous RT (RT1) after CB, the predetermined period during which the AT lottery is executed may be a fixed value (for example, 10 games). The navigation guarantee period may be a fixed game number (for example, 10 games) without being determined by lottery. Further, 0 games may be determined as the navigation guarantee period in the lottery.

  (3) In the present embodiment, when a punk combination (any one of SB1 to SB6) is won during CB, the punk combination has been described as a combination that may be derived (winned). However, even when the punk combination is won, the combination may not be derived regardless of the operation procedure of the player. According to such a configuration, even if a puncture is won during the CB due to the puncture winning, the puncture is not derived, so that it is possible to prevent the player from knowing that the CB has ended by the puncture. In addition, as a condition for the CB to puncture, “winning of punk role” has been exemplified. However, the condition for the CB to puncture may be “Prunk winning”. In this case, during the CB, the SB wins.

  (4) In the present embodiment, as shown by the asterisk in FIG. 14A, the advantage has been described on the assumption that the first table <the second table <the third table <the fourth table. However, the order of the advantages of each table is not limited to this. For example, an AT lottery that is more advantageous to the player may be executed in RT1 (first table and second table) after CB puncturing than during CB (third table and fourth table). . According to such a configuration, since the player can have a sense of expectation that the CB wants to puncture, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, a game in the CB other than the CB complete running game (third table) may perform an AT lottery more advantageous to the player than the CB complete running game (fourth table). According to such a configuration, it is advantageous during a CB other than the CB complete running game, so that the interest of the game during the CB can be improved.

  (5) As described with reference to FIG. 17, it has been described that the effect of displaying the character image 518 executed in the CB is also executed in the RT1 after the CB. The effect of displaying the character image 518 may be terminated in the middle of the RT1. In this case, when the effect for displaying the character image 518 is ended, a CB end signal is output. The lamp device 200 may display the screen of FIG. 17C when receiving the CB end signal.

[About Freeze]
(1) In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, when RT1 (advantageous RT) is completed, the freeze is executed. During the freeze (or as a freeze), an automatic settlement process may be executed. Here, the automatic settlement processing means that the main control unit 41 adjusts the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the bet amount (returns the medals used for setting the credits and the bet amount). ) Processing. When the automatic payment process ends, the freeze is released. As described above, when RT1 is completed, the automatic settlement process is executed, so that the player can recognize that CB and RT1 are in a series of states.

  (2) In the present embodiment, it has been described that when RT1 ends, the freeze is executed for a predetermined time (10 seconds). When RT1 ends, it may be controlled to be in a freeze state and a stop state. The stop state is a state in which the game cannot be advanced, and can be released when an operation that can be performed only by the clerk (for example, an operation on the reset switch 23 with the front door 1b opened) is executed. It is in a state. In this way, when RT1 is completed, the player is controlled to the stop state, so that the player can recognize that CB and RT1 are in a series of states.

  (3) In the RT1, an effect may be executed in which a part of the effect mode of the character effect (the effect of displaying the character image 518) performed during the CB is taken over. Further, CB has been exemplified as an advantageous state in which a series of advantageous RTs is recognized depending on whether or not a freeze process is performed. However, the advantageous state may be another bonus, for example, BB or RB.

[About benefits]
In the example described above, the AT winning and the number of AT games are given as the benefits. The privilege may be a value that directly affects the payout rate of medals and pachinko balls, such as a navi stock (for example, 1 navi stock = 50AT game), BB winning, and the like. 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 usual in the AT lottery is provided, 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 event, etc.), set values (advantage for the player (for example, medal payout). The set value suggestion effect for indicating the value that determines the rate), the collection of a certain number of points, the provision of points that can be exchanged with the service determined at the gaming shop where the slot machine 1 is installed, the provision of privilege images and privilege information. A two-dimensional code that can be downloaded at a predetermined Web site may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 or the like.

[About advantageous conditions]
In the above-described example, CB or AT is illustrated as an advantageous state, but another state may be used. The advantageous state may be, for example, a state in which a privilege is more easily provided than in a normal state, or a state in which the probability of providing a privilege is higher than in a normal state.

[About AT]
In the example of the slot machine described above, an example in which the control related to the AT is executed by the main control unit 41 has been described. However, at least a part of the control related to the AT may be executed by the sub-control unit 91.

[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 setting change 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 a 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 check state, the setting check state is maintained regardless of the open / close state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch OFF operation) to end the setting check 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.

  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, 40 game control board, 41 main control section, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM, 42 random number circuit, 43 pulse oscillator, 51 liquid crystal display Device, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub-control unit, 91a sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

A variable display unit 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 in a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result,
A pre-determination means for determining whether or not to allow a prize,
A means for controlling the progress of the game, a game control means for notifying information according to the determination result of the predetermined means,
A means for controlling the effect, an effect control means for notifying information according to the determination result of the predetermined means,
Derivation operation means operated by a player to derive a display result;
Derivation control means for deriving a display result, according to the decision result of the pre-determination means and the operation to the derivation operation means,
The derivation control means includes:
When the determination result of the preliminary determination means is a first determination result, when the derivation operation means is operated in the first operation procedure, a first display result advantageous to a player is derived, and the derivation operation means is When operated by an operation procedure different from the first operation procedure, a display result that is more disadvantageous than the first display result is derived,
When the determination result of the preliminary determination means is a second determination result, when the derivation operation means is operated in the second operation procedure, a second display result advantageous to a player is derived, and the derivation operation means is When operated by an operation procedure different from the second operation procedure, a display result that is more disadvantageous than the second display result is derived,
The game control means,
When the determination result of the preliminary determination means is the first determination result, information corresponding to the first determination result is not notified,
When the decision result of the preliminary decision means is the second decision result, information corresponding to the second decision result is notified,
The effect control means,
When the determination result of the preliminary determination means is the first determination result, a predetermined effect is executed,
When the determination result of the pre-determination means is the second determination result, information that can specify the second operation procedure is notified,
A slot machine that executes the predetermined effect when a result of the determination by the preliminary determination means is a third result of determination;

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