JP6655339B2 - 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, halting the variable display of the variable display unit to derive a display result. And a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result.

  A slot machine generally has a variable display section having reels on which a plurality of types of symbols as identification information are drawn on an outer peripheral portion, and a start switch is operated in a state in which a prescribed bet amount is set. When the reel starts rotating and the stop switch is operated to stop the reel rotation, a predetermined symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, a symbol combination is displayed as a combination of display results, The winning is generated by deriving the role.

  The types of roles include small roles, special roles, and replays. Here, when the display result corresponding to the small win is derived on the pay line, a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each type of the small win. When the display result corresponding to the special combination is derived on the winning line, the gaming state can be shifted to a special gaming state advantageous to the player such as a regular bonus or a big bonus. When the display result corresponding to the replaying game is derived on the pay line, the next game can be performed without consuming a new medal for setting the bet amount.

  In such a slot machine, when a stop switch is operated in a non-specific batting order such as batting order 1 or batting order 2, a display result corresponding to replay 1 is derived. When a stop switch is operated in a batting order, there is a slot machine having a lottery role in which a specific display result such as a seven-item sequence, a water-melon sequence, and a bar sequence is derived. In this slot machine, the batting order 1 is reported to the player when the staging state is the normal mode, while the batting order 3 to batting order 6 is reported to the player when the staging state is the special mode which is more advantageous than the normal mode. Met.

JP-A-2015-77277

  In the slot machine described in Patent Literature 1, a specific display result such as seven sets is derived by informing of a batting order so that a player can recognize that a privilege such as a special mode has been given. For this reason, when the specific display result is derived, it is determined that the privilege has been given. Therefore, when the specific display result is not derived, the player may be discouraged.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and has as its object to attract a player's interest in whether or not a specific display result is derived, and to play a game even if the specific display result is not derived. The goal is to provide a slot machine that will not disappoint anyone.

(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-determining means for determining a display result that allows derivation;
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means for performing control to derive a display result according to the determination result of the pre-determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means,
Grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant the privilege;
Notifying means capable of notifying an operation procedure of the deriving operation means,
Effect means for executing a privilege effect related to the grant of the privilege,
The determination result of the preliminary determination means includes a specific determination result and a special determination result as a determination result in which derivation of the specific display result is permitted,
The specific display result may be derived when the privilege is given,
The derivation control means includes:
When the determination result of the preliminary determination means is the specific determination result, when the derivation operation means is operated in the first procedure, the specific display result is derived, and the derivation operation means is operated in the second procedure. And deriving a display result other than the specific display result,
When the decision result of the pre-determination means is the special decision result, the derivation operation means is operated in the second procedure to derive the specific display result, and the derivation operation means is operated in the first procedure. When the display result other than the specific display result is derived,
The notifying means,
When the determination result of the preliminary determination means is the specific determination result, the second procedure is notified when a specific condition regarding derivation of the specific display result is not satisfied, and when the specific condition is satisfied, the derivation operation is performed. Without notifying the operating procedure of the means,
When the result of the determination by the preliminary determination means is the result of the special determination, the first procedure is notified when the specific condition is not satisfied, and the operation procedure of the deriving operation means is reported when the specific condition is satisfied. Without
When the specific condition is satisfied, regardless of whether the specific display result is derived or not, the privilege is obtained regardless of whether the determination result of the preliminary determination unit is the specific determination result or the special determination result. Granted,
The production means, when the determination result of the preliminary determination means is the specific determination result, and the specific condition is satisfied, the operation procedure of the derivation operation means is any one of the first procedure and the second procedure , The mode of the privilege production is made different.
The slot machine may be configured as follows.
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 variable display unit stops displaying the variable display to derive a display result, and a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) capable of generating a prize according to the display result includes:
Predetermination means for determining a display result allowing derivation (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41);
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means (for example, processing for executing reel control by the main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving a display result in accordance with a result of the determination by the pre-determination means and an operation of the derivation operation means;
Grant determining means (for example, a process of executing a pseudo bonus lottery by the main control unit 41) for determining whether or not to give a privilege (for example, a pseudo bonus (navi stock));
Notification means for notifying the operation procedure of the derivation operation means (for example, processing for executing a navigation effect by the sub-control unit 91);
Effect means (for example, a process of executing an effect of WIN notification by the sub-control unit 91) for executing an effect effect (for example, an effect of WIN notification) for notifying whether or not the privilege is given;
Derivation of a specific display result (for example, a symbol combination of C Lip 1 derived from any one of red 7, white 7, black BAR, and cherry on the right reel 2R) is allowed as a result of the determination by the above-mentioned pre-determination means. Specific decision results (for example, C Lip A winning) are included,
The specific display result may be derived when it is determined whether or not to grant the privilege (for example, as shown in FIG. 26, if YES in S33, it is determined in S34 without a navigation effect in S34). Therefore, C lip 1 (chance lip) may be derived),
The derivation control means is configured to operate the derivation operation means in a first procedure (for example, first left stop) when the determination result of the pre-determination means is the specific determination result (for example, C Lip A winning). Then, the specific display result (for example, the symbol combination of the C-lip 1) is derived, and when the deriving operation means is operated in the second procedure (for example, right first stop), the display result other than the specific display result ( For example, the pattern combination of Lip 1) is derived,
The notifying unit, when the determination result of the pre-determining unit is the specific determination result (for example, C Lip A winning), when a specific condition for deriving the specific display result is not satisfied (for example, 26, as shown in FIG. 26, in the case of NO in S33 and in the case of YES in S36), the second procedure is notified (for example, it is determined in S37 that there is an avoidance navigation effect of the first right stop notification), and When the specific condition is satisfied (for example, in the case of YES in S33 as shown in FIG. 26), the operation procedure of the deriving operation means is not notified (for example, no navigation effect is determined in S34),
The rendering means, when the determination result of the preliminary determination means is the specific determination result (for example, C Lip A winning), and when the specific condition is satisfied, the operation procedure of the derivation operation means is the first The mode of the privilege production is changed depending on which of the procedure and the second procedure is performed (for example, as shown in FIG. 26, when it is determined in S34 that there is no navigation production, when the navigation production is not performed, as shown in FIG. (E), the effect of the WIN notification differs depending on whether the final result is a chance lip prize or a lip 1 prize.)

  According to such a configuration, when the operation procedure from which the specific display result is derived is the determined specific determination result, and the specific display result can be derived, the operation procedure is not notified. For this reason, depending on the operation of the derivation operation means by the player, the presence or absence of the specific display result that may be derived when it is determined whether or not to grant the privilege changes. In some cases, it is possible to derive the specific display result without deriving the specific display result. Therefore, the player is not interested in whether or not the specific display result is derived, and the player is not discouraged even if the specific display result is not derived. Further, since the mode of the bonus effect for notifying whether or not to grant the privilege is different depending on whether the player has operated the deriving operation means in the first procedure or the second procedure, the game for the bonus effect is also performed. Can attract people's interest.

(2) In the slot machine of the above (1),
In a game in which the determination result of the pre-determination means is the specific determination result (for example, C Lip A winning), when the specific condition is satisfied, the operation procedure of the derivation operation means is changed to the second When operated in one step (for example, the first stop on the left), the bonus effect for notifying whether or not to grant the bonus in the game is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. When the operation procedure of the derivation operation means is operated in the second procedure (for example, right first stop), it is notified whether or not the privilege is to be given after the next game after the game. The bonus effect is executed (for example, as shown in FIG. 28A, an effect of WIN notification after a continuous effect).

  According to such a configuration, the execution timing of the privilege effect for notifying whether or not to grant the privilege is different depending on whether the player has operated the derivation operation means in the first procedure or the second procedure. The interest of the game can be improved.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2),
The determination result of the pre-determining means includes the specific display result (for example, a symbol combination of C Lip 1 and C Lip 4 derived from any of red 7, white 7, black BAR, and cherry on the right reel 2R). The decision results permitted to be derived include the specific decision result (for example, C Lip A winning) and the special decision result (for example, C Lip B winning),
The derivation control means operates the derivation operation means in the second procedure (for example, right first stop) when the determination result of the pre-determination means is the special determination result (for example, C Lip B winning). Then, the specific display result (for example, the symbol combination of the C Lip 4) is derived, and when the deriving operation means is operated in the first procedure (for example, first left stop), a display other than the specific display result is displayed. The result (for example, the symbol combination of Lip 1) is derived,
If the result of the determination by the preliminary determination means is the result of the special determination (for example, C Lip B winning), the notifying means determines that the specific condition is not satisfied (for example, as shown in FIG. In the case of NO and in the case of YES in S36), the first procedure is notified (for example, it is determined in S37 that there is an avoidance navigation effect of the first left stop notification), and when the specific condition is satisfied (for example, As shown in FIG. 26, in the case of YES in S33, the operation procedure of the deriving operation means is not notified (for example, no navigation effect is determined in S34).

  According to such a configuration, regardless of whether the operation procedure from which the specific display result is derived is a staggered specific determination result or a special determination result, the operation procedure is not notified when the specific display result can be derived. . For this reason, depending on the operation of the derivation operation means by the player, the presence or absence of the specific display result that may be derived when it is determined whether or not to grant the privilege changes. Therefore, even if the operation procedure is not notified, the interest of the game can be improved.

(4) In the slot machine of (3),
Further provided is a value giving means (for example, a process of paying out medals by the main control unit 41, a process of giving a replay) to give a value,
The value assigning means assigns the same value when the specific display result is derived and when a display result other than the specific display result is derived (for example, when a chance lip is won and when the A replay is provided when the player wins 1).

  According to such a configuration, the same value is provided when the specific display result is derived and when a display result other than the specific display result is derived, and thus the first determination result and the second determination result are determined. Regardless of whether or not the operation procedure is notified when any one of them is reached, no disadvantage is given to the player.

(5) In the slot machine of (3) or (4),
The specific condition is satisfied when the award of the privilege is determined (for example, when winning in a pseudo bonus lottery),
When the specific condition is satisfied, the privilege is granted regardless of whether the specific display result is derived, regardless of whether the determination result of the preliminary determination means is the specific determination result or the special determination result. (For example, as shown in FIGS. 27 (c) and 27 (e), regardless of whether the final result is a chance lip prize or a lip 1 prize, the navi stock is given after the WIN notification).

  According to such a configuration, when the award of the privilege is determined, the privilege is provided regardless of whether the specific display result is derived. Therefore, no disadvantage is given to the player regardless of whether or not the operation procedure is notified when any of the specific determination result and the special determination result is obtained.

(6) In the slot machine of any of the above (3) to (5),
The derivation control means, when the determination result of the preliminary determination means is a predetermined determination result different from the specific determination result and the special determination result (for example, normal lip winning), a display result other than the specific display result (For example, the symbol combination of Lip 1)
The grant determining means does not determine whether or not to grant the privilege when the result of the determination by the preliminary determining means is the predetermined result (for example, the pseudo bonus lottery shown in FIG. Does not run).

  According to such a configuration, whether to grant the privilege is not limited to when the specific decision result or the special decision result is obtained, but also when the predetermined decision result is not determined whether to grant the privilege. The display result other than the specific display result that may be derived when is determined is derived. For this reason, by increasing the chances of deriving a display result other than the specific display result, it is possible to increase the chances that the player is expected to receive a privilege.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the slot machine in the embodiment. FIG. 3 is an internal structure diagram of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine. It is a figure for explaining the kind of special combination, the symbol combination of special combination, and the technical matter related to special combination. It is a figure for explaining the type of a small combination, the symbol combination of a small combination, and the technical matter related to a small combination. It is a figure for explaining the kind of re-gaming, the combination of symbols of re-gaming, and technical matters related to re-gaming. It is a figure for explaining the kind of a dropout, the pattern combination of the dropout, and the technical matter related to the dropout. It is a figure for explaining the combination of the lottery target combination read as a lottery target combination for every game state. It is a figure for explaining the combination of the lottery target combination read as a lottery target combination for every game state. It is a figure for explaining the combination of the lottery target combination read as a lottery target combination for every game state. It is a figure for explaining the combination of the lottery target combination read as a lottery target combination for every game state. It is a figure for explaining the combination of the lottery target combination read as a lottery target combination for every game state. It is a figure for explaining the combination of the lottery target combination read as a lottery target combination for every game state. It is a figure for explaining the combination of the lottery target combination read as a lottery target combination for every game state. It is a figure for explaining the combination of the lottery target combination read as a lottery target combination for every game state. It is a figure for explaining transition of a game state. It is a figure for explaining reel control of a pressing order bell. It is a figure for explaining reel control of a pushing order lip. It is a figure for explaining the reel control at the time of winning the middle tie. It is a figure for explaining a reel control at the time of a corner chose winning. It is a figure for explaining a CZ lottery table, an AT lottery table, a pseudo bonus lottery table, and a Navistock release lottery table. It is a timing chart for explaining an effect in CZ. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the CZ completion lottery process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the completion suggestion effect process which a sub control part performs. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the avoidance navigation effect processing which a main control part performs. It is a figure for explaining a mode of a display result and an effect at the time of the 1st left stop according to which of C Lip A and C Lip B was won. It is a figure for explaining a mode of a display result and an effect at the time of C Lip A winning according to which of the left first stop and the right first stop the stop switch is operated. It is a figure for explaining release timing of navi stock.

  An example of a mode for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on the embodiment.

[Slot machine configuration]
First, the slot machine 1 used in the present embodiment will be described below. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment includes a housing 1a having an open front surface, and a rotatably pivotally connected to a side end of the housing 1a. And a supported front door 1b.

  As shown in FIG. 2, inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right Reels) are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 3, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R pass through the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. It is arranged so that it can be seen.

  As shown in FIG. 3, "Bell", "Watermelon", "Cherry", "Lip A", "Lip B", "Lip C", and "White BAR" are provided on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. , "Black BAR", "white 7", and "red 7" are drawn in a predetermined order, each of a plurality of 20 types of symbols that can be distinguished from each other. In addition, "Lip A" is a design in which no single line is drawn above and below the character "REPLAY", and "Lip B" is a design in which a single line is drawn only below the character "REPLAY". “Lip C” is a design in which one line is drawn above and below the letters “REPLAY”. Further, among the plurality of types of symbols, “white BAR”, “black BAR”, “white 7”, and “red 7” are more conspicuous than other symbols (for example, large in size and flashy colors). It is depicted and reminds the player that an advantageous event will occur if a 7 or BAR match is derived. Such a symbol such as “white BAR”, “black BAR”, “white 7”, and “red 7” is easy to recognize, and a symbol recalled by the player when an advantageous event occurs at the time of derivation is also referred to as a symbol symbol. Name.

  The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed in upper, lower, middle and lower tiers, respectively, in the see-through window 3 provided substantially at the center of the reel panel of the front door 1b. The above-mentioned plurality of types of symbols are symbols whose external shapes are different from other symbols.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other, and are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously provided on the see-through window 3. By changing the display, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, so that three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the see-through window 3 as a display result.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, a reel sensor 33L, 33C, 33R for detecting a reference position, and a reel LED 55 for irradiating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R from the back are provided for the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively. Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes twelve LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

  At a position corresponding to each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R on the front door 1b, there is provided a horizontally long rectangular see-through window 3 that allows the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to be seen from the front side. The reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be visually recognized from the player side via the player.

  The front door 1b has a medal insertion section 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and a credit (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player and usable for setting the number of bets). ) Is used to set the maximum bet number (upper limit: 3 in any game state in the present embodiment) among the prescribed number of bets determined according to the game state within the range. The MAXBET switch 6 that is operated and the settlement that is operated when the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the bet amount are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the bet amount are returned). Switch 10, a start switch 7 operated when starting a game, and stop switches 8L and 8C operated when stopping rotation of the reels 2L, 2C and 2R, respectively. And 8R, and effect switch 56 for use in the effect are respectively provided so as to be operated by the player.

  In this embodiment, of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started rotating, the reel that stops first is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is referred to as a second stop reel, the stop is referred to as a second stop, the reel that stops third is referred to as a third stop reel, and the stop is referred to as a third stop. Alternatively, it is referred to as a final stop. Further, among the three reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the first stop of the left reel 2L is a first left stop, the first stop of the middle reel 2C is a first middle stop, and the right reel 2R is a first stop. This is referred to as right first stop.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the operation procedure (also referred to as a pressing order and a stopping operation order) in which the player operates the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R includes a forward push, a sequential pinch push, a middle left push, and a middle right push. , Reverse pinching, and reverse pressing. 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 pushing 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 means a pushing order in which the right reel 2R is first stopped and then the middle reel 2C is second stopped.

  A payout display 13 is provided on the front door 1b. The payout display 13 displays the number of medals stored as credits, the credit display 11, the number of medals paid out due to the winning combination, and an error code indicating the content of the error when an error occurs. A game auxiliary display 12, a 1-BET LED 14 for notifying by light that a bet number is set to 1, a 2-BET LED 15 for notifying by light that a bet number is set to 2, and a notice that 3 bets are set A bet LED 16 for notifying by light the state in which medals can be inserted, a start valid LED 18 for notifying by light that a game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective, Wait (Wait for reel rotation to start A weight in the LED19 of informing by lighting the effect that that state) during a during replay LED20 notifying is provided by lighting the effect that during replay game, which will be described later.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying by lighting that the setting operation of the bet amount by operating the MAXBET switch 6 is valid, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R (see FIG. 4) are provided to notify by lighting that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is valid. Have been. Below the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R on the front door 1b, a lower panel on which the title of the slot machine 1, the payout table, and the like are printed is provided.

  Inside the front door 1b, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state and a hit state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) by a predetermined key operation, The set value display 24 displays the set value at the time of changing the set value or checking the set value, and the enable / disable of the stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of the AT (Assist Time). A selection switch 36a for selection and selection of validity / invalidity of an automatic settlement function for controlling automatic settlement processing (processing for paying out (returning) a medal stored as a credit regardless of a player's operation). The automatic medal adjustment switch 36b and the inserted medal sensor 31 (flow path switching solenoid) for detecting a medal inserted from the medal insertion section 4 and flowing down to the hopper tank 34a side. Hopper tank 34a side of 30 the medal selector having an arrangement) to (downstream side) (not shown), the door opening detection switch 25 for detecting the open state of the front door 1b (see FIG. 4) is provided.

  The AT is a period during which a navigation effect in which an operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is notified to a player to generate a predetermined prize is executed. The AT is controlled on condition that the AT has a navigation stock which is a right to the AT control. The AT is controlled for a predetermined period based on the number of navigation stocks held. That is, the number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by the AT, and the more the number of navigation stocks is held, the more time the AT is controlled by the AT. In the present embodiment, the AT is controlled over a maximum of 30 games each time one navigation stock is consumed. The AT during the pseudo bonus described later is fixed at 20 games. Further, the payout rate of medals per game during the AT is 1 or more. For this reason, it can be said that the navigation stock, which is the right to the AT control, is an advantageous privilege for the player. The navigation stock is given when the player wins the AT lottery performed by the main controller 41.

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

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full tank sensor 35a, which is provided at a height at which a predetermined amount of stored medals can be detected and is made of a pair of left and right conductive members separated from each other. It is possible to detect that the medal storage amount stored inside becomes greater than or equal to a predetermined amount when conductive by contacting via the medal stored inside, that is, that the overflow tank is full. Has become.

  On the front face of the power supply box 100, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and functions as a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in a normal state, and functions in a setting change state. Is a reset / setting switch 38 functioning as a setting switch for changing a set value of a winning probability (a payout rate, a payout rate) of an internal lottery described later, and a power switch 39 operated when the power is turned on / off. Are provided.

  When playing a game in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet amount is set using credits. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets set according to the game state is set, the pay line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, the pay line LN is activated when the specified number of bets is set to three regardless of the game state and the specified number of bets is set. If medals are inserted in more than the maximum number among the prescribed numbers corresponding to the gaming state, the medals are added to the credit.

  The pay line is a line that is set to determine whether the combination of the symbols displayed in the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a symbol combination such as a small role or a replaying role described later. . In the present embodiment, these combinations are also referred to as “winning combinations” or “winning combinations”. When a combination of symbols constituting one of the combinations stops on the winning line, a winning is achieved. Also called. For example, when the symbol combination that constitutes the replaying game is derived on the winning line, a replay game in which the player can play the next game without setting the number of bets using medals operates, Derivation of the symbol combination that constitutes the replaying combination on the winning line is also referred to as occurrence of a replaying winning (replay winning).

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a winning line LN connecting the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle of the reel 2L, the middle of the reel 2C, and the middle of the reel 2R, that is, the upper stage of the left reel 2L, An invalid line LM1 connecting the upper row of the middle reel 2C and the upper row of the right reel 2R, that is, the symbols arranged in the upper row, and the symbols arranged in the lower row of the left reel 2L, the lower row of the middle reel 2C, and the lower row of the right reel 2R, ie, the lower row. An invalid line LM2 connecting the upper line of the left reel 2L, a middle line of the middle reel 2C, and a lower stage of the right reel 2R, that is, an invalid line LM3 connecting the symbols arranged in the lower right, the lower line of the left reel 2L, the middle line of the middle reel 2C, An invalid line LM4 that connects the upper row of the right reel 2R, that is, the symbols arranged in the upward direction is defined.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotate, and the symbols on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R change continuously. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the see-through window 3.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, if the combination of symbols for generating a small hand on the activated pay line LN is not stopped, one game ends at the time of the stop. On the other hand, when the combination of the symbols for generating the small winning combination is stopped on the activated winning line LN, a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player according to the winning of the small winning combination. When the credits have been added or the number of credits has reached the upper limit (50 in the present embodiment), medals are paid out from the medal payout port 9 (see FIG. 1), and one game ends.

  In the present embodiment, a configuration using three reels is illustrated. However, a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels may be used. Often, in a configuration using two or more reels, a configuration may be adopted in which a winning is determined based on a combination of display results derived for all of the two or more reels. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display section is constituted by physical reels, but the variable display section may be constituted by an image display device such as the liquid crystal display 51.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotate and the symbols start to change, one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated. The rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped, and the symbol is stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (millisecond).

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, and change the symbols of 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames. Therefore, a maximum of four symbols are drawn during 190 ms. You can do it. That is, 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, for a total of five frames. For this reason, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated at a predetermined timing, the symbol displayed on the lower row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is set to 4 The design up to the top of the frame can be displayed in the lower row. Therefore, when one of the stop switches 8L, 8R is operated on each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are arranged within five frames including the symbol displayed on the middle stage of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. Symbol can be displayed on the winning line.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. Is produced, and a drive power supply for the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated by the power supply board 101 and supplied to each unit.

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

  On the game control board 40, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the stop switch 36a, the automatic settlement switch 36b, and the inserted medal The sensor 31, the door open detection switch 25, and the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R are connected, and the payout sensor 34c, the full tank sensor 35a, the setting key switch 37, and the reset / The setting switch 38 is connected, and a detection signal of these connected switches is input.

  On the game control board 40, a credit display 11, a game auxiliary display 12, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, an insertion request LED 17, a start valid LED 18, a waiting LED 19, a replay LED 20, a BET switch valid The LED 21, the left, middle, and right stop valid LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are connected. The hopper motor 34b is connected via the hopper motor 34b, and these electric components are driven based on the control of a main control unit 41 described later mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and an I / O port 41d. The main control section 41 controls a game, and a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment). ), A random number circuit 42 for generating a random number, a pulse oscillator 43 for supplying a clock signal of a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and switches input to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101. A switch detection circuit 44 for detecting a detection signal, a motor drive circuit 45 for controlling the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R, a solenoid drive circuit 46 for controlling the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, and a game control board 40 An LED drive circuit 47 for controlling the driving of various connected displays and LEDs, and a slot; The power supply voltage supplied to the thin 1 is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, a power cutoff detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating the voltage drop to the main control unit 41, and a power cut-off circuit or a main CPU 41a. A reset circuit 49 for supplying a reset signal to the main CPU 41a when no initialization command is input from the CPU, and various other devices and circuits are mounted.

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

  Further, the main controller 41 is supplied with backup power even at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41c is retained while the backup power is supplied.

  The main CPU 41a repeatedly loops processing according to the control state as the basic processing until the detection state of various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes, and steps in accordance with the change in the detection state of various switches. Execute the processing to shift to. Further, the main CPU 41a has the interrupt function as described above, and can interrupt the basic processing by the occurrence of the interrupt to execute the interrupt processing. The power interruption process (main) is executed in response to the input of the decrease signal, and the timer interruption process (main) is executed at regular time intervals. Note that the execution interval of the timer interrupt processing (main) is set to a time longer than the sum of the time during which the processing that repeats according to the control state in the basic processing completes and the execution time of the timer interrupt processing (main). Thus, at least one cycle of the process repeated according to the control state between the current and next timer interrupt processes (main) is performed at least.

  In the power interruption processing, execution of other interrupt processing is prohibited at the start of the processing. Then, a process of saving all registers that may be used to the RAM 41c is performed. As a result, when the power is restored, it is possible to return to the original processing. Next, after all the output ports are initialized, the RAM parity is calculated based on all the data stored in the RAM 41c, set in a predetermined parity storage area, and the RAM access is prohibited. Then, the process enters a loop process in which no process is performed. In other words, if the voltage drops as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the operation of the main control unit 41 is reliably stopped at the time of power interruption. As described above, in the power interruption process, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and is compared with the RAM parity calculated at the next start-up to store the RAM parity in the RAM 41c. You can check whether the data is normal or not.

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

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. Here, from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90, only one direction (the direction from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90) using, for example, a unidirectional circuit such as a diode or a transistor. It is configured so that signals cannot pass through. Therefore, the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is transmitted in only one direction, and the command is not transmitted from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. The command transmission from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is performed by serial communication. In addition, the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not limited to a configuration in which they are directly connected, and may be configured to be connected through, for example, a relay board.

  Electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), a rendering effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and a reel LED 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1 are connected to the rendering control board 90. These electric components are driven based on control by a sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect switch 56, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input thereto.

  In the present embodiment, the output control of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 is performed by the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90. . The effect device is not limited to this, and for example, a mechanically driven display device or a mechanically driven role object may be applied as the effect device.

  The effect control board 90 includes a microcomputer including a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d, like the main control unit 41, and controls the effect. , A display control circuit 92 for controlling the display of the liquid crystal display 51, an LED drive circuit 93 for controlling the drive of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, and an audio output circuit 94 for controlling the audio output from the speakers 53 and 54. A reset circuit 95 for supplying a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when the initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, and detects a detection signal input from the effect switch 56 connected to the effect control board 90. Switch circuit 96 for monitoring the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1. Power interruption detection circuit 98, and other circuits are mounted for outputting a voltage reduction signal indicating when it detects a voltage drop to the sub CPU91a to. The sub-CPU 91a receives commands transmitted from the game control board 40, performs various controls for executing the effect, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. I do.

  The sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function), like the main CPU 41a. One of the interrupt terminals of the sub-control unit 91 is connected to a strobe (INT) signal line that is output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, of the command transmission line. , An interrupt is generated based on the input of the command, a command from the main control unit 41 is obtained, and the command is stored in the buffer. The sub CPU 91a generates an interrupt every time the number of clock inputs reaches a certain number, that is, at certain intervals, and executes a timer interrupt process (sub) described later. One of the interrupt terminals of the sub control unit 91 is connected to the power interruption detection circuit 98, and the sub CPU 91a performs power interruption processing in response to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98. Execute (sub). Further, when an unused interrupt occurs also in the sub CPU 91a, the process immediately returns to the original processing.

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

[Settings]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the payout rate of medals (the ratio of the total number of medals used for setting the bet amount to the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes according to the set value. Specifically, the payout rate of medals is changed by using a winning probability according to a set value in an internal lottery or the like. The set value is made up of six levels from 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate and the payout rate decreasing as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. In other words, in terms of the payout rate, when the set value is set to 6, the advantage is the highest for the player, and as the value decreases in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, the advantage decreases stepwise. Become.

  To change the set value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after turning on the setting key switch 37. When the setting key switch 37 is turned on and the power is turned on, the set value read from the RAM 41c is displayed on the set value display 24 as a display value, and the setting change is enabled by operating the setting switch 38. Transition to the state. When the setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change state, the display value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when the operation is further performed from the setting 6, the setting returns to the setting 1). Then, when the start switch 7 is operated, the display value is determined as the set value. When the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the determined display value (set value) is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41, and the state shifts to a state where the game can be advanced.

  Note that the condition may be changed to a setting change condition on condition that “power ON” + “setting key ON” + “front door open detection”. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an unauthorized change of the setting when the front door 1b is not opened. Furthermore, once the mode is shifted to the setting change state, the setting change state is maintained regardless of the open / close state of the front door 1b until an end condition for terminating the setting change state (setting key is turned OFF after the set value is established) is satisfied. You may make it. Thereby, even if the front door 1b 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.

  To confirm the set value, after the game is over, the setting key switch 37 may be turned on in a state where the bet amount is not set. If the setting key switch 37 is turned on in such a situation, the setting value read out from the RAM 41c is displayed on the setting value display 24, thereby shifting to a setting confirmation state in which the setting value can be confirmed. In the setting confirmation state, the progress of the game is not possible, and the setting key switch 37 is turned off, thereby terminating the setting confirmation state and returning to a state in which the game can proceed.

  It is also possible to shift to the setting confirmation state on condition that “setting key ON” + “front door open detection”. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an incorrect setting check in a state where the front door 1b is not opened. Further, once the mode is shifted to the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is maintained irrespective of the open / close state of the front door 1b until an end condition (setting key OFF operation) for terminating the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Is also good. Thus, even if the front door 1b is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not ended, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

[Power interruption processing]
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the main CPU 41a detects a voltage drop signal from the power failure detection circuit 48, the power failure processing (main) is performed. In the power interruption processing (main), the register is saved to a stack of a RAM 41c described later, and destruction diagnosis data in which one of the bits becomes 1 (ie, specific data other than 0) is stored in the RAM 41c. The processing for calculating the RAM parity adjustment data so that the RAM parity based on the data stored in the area becomes 0, and storing the data in the RAM 41c is performed.

  Then, the main CPU 41a calculates the RAM parity based on the data stored in all the areas of the RAM 41c at the time of the activation and checks the value of the destruction diagnosis data. The processing state of the main CPU 41a is returned to the state before the power failure based on the data stored in the RAM 41c on condition that the value of the data for use is also correct. When the value of the diagnostic data is not correct, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, the RAM abnormal error code is set in the register, and the RAM abnormal error state is controlled to disable the progress of the game. Note that unlike the other error states, the RAM abnormal error state is not released even when the reset switch 23 or the reset / setting switch 38 is operated, and until the new setting value is set in the setting change state. It will not be released.

  The sub CPU 91a also executes the power interruption processing (sub) when detecting the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98. In the power interruption process (sub), the register is saved to a stack of the RAM 91c described later, and the RAM 91c stores the destruction diagnosis data in which any one of the bits becomes 1, and based on the data stored in all the areas of the RAM 91c. Processing for calculating RAM parity adjustment data so that the RAM parity becomes 0 and storing the data in the RAM 91c is performed.

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

[Initialize]
Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c is divided into an important work, a non-save work, a general work, a special work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  The important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient to initialize, such as various display devices, LED display data, and I / O input / output data, is stored. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set at the time of startup regardless of whether the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed. The general work is a work in which data that can be initialized, such as a stop control table, a stop symbol, and the number of payout medals, is stored. The special work is a work in which data, such as various software random numbers, which is initialized only before the setting is started is stored. The unused area is an unused area of the storage area of the RAM 41c, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main control unit 41 is stored. The unused stack area is, like the unused area, one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later. However, if the condition is satisfied, the initialization is performed, but the used stack area is not initialized for the continuation of the program.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 destroys data in the RAM 41c when the setting key switch 37 is turned on, when a RAM error occurs, and when the setting key switch 37 is turned off. When there are no initialization conditions, when the five initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied, four types of initialization with different areas initialized according to each initialization condition are performed.

[Winning line]
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a specified number of bets that can be set according to the game state is determined, and on condition that the specified number of bets is determined according to the game state. The game can be started. In the present embodiment, the pay line LN is activated when a specified number of bets is set according to the gaming state.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, if a combination of symbols called combinations is arranged on the activated pay line LN, a winning is achieved.

  The types of winning combinations are determined according to the gaming state, but are roughly divided into small winning combinations with payout of medals and setting of the number of bets using gaming values (medals, credits, etc.). A replaying role that allows the next game to be played by automatically setting (automatic BET) the bet amount set in the game that has won at least, and a special role that involves a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player. (Big bonus, challenge bonus, etc.). In order for the winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win the internal lottery described later and set the winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c. Note that the winning combination of the small combination and the replaying combination is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and invalid in the next game. The special combination winning flag is valid until the combination of the combination permitted by the flag is completed, and is invalid in the game in which the combination of the permitted combination is completed.

[Internal lottery]
Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the winning of each of the above-mentioned roles is allowed before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). Is what you do. In the internal lottery, first, when the start switch 7 is detected, a random number for the internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is obtained. Specifically, the value of the random number value storage work allocated to the RAM 41c is set to the lottery work similarly allocated to the RAM 41c. Then, for each combination determined according to the gaming state, the numerical data stored in the lottery work, the value of the gaming state flag for specifying the gaming state, the number of bets and the respective values determined according to the set value It is performed according to the number of judgment values of the hand.

  The random value storage work is a storage area for storing the numerical data latched simultaneously with the operation of the start switch 7, and each time new numerical data is latched, the latched numerical data is stored in a subsequent timer interrupt processing ( The numerical data read out in the main memory and stored in the random number value storage work is updated to the latest numerical data newly latched.

  In the internal lottery, a random number value for internal lottery (numerical data stored in the lottery work) is determined by determining the number of determination values corresponding to the role to be subjected to the internal lottery, the current game state flag value, and the set value. Are sequentially added, and when the result of the addition overflows, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. For this reason, the winning combination is determined based on the probability (the number of judgment values / 65536) according to the magnitude of the number of judgment values. When the winning of any of the winning combinations is determined, the winning flag corresponding to the winning-determined winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storing work allocated to the RAM 41c. The winning flag set in the internal winning flag storage work is cleared for each game.

[Reel stop control]
Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and the table creation data stored in the security check program when the rotation of the reels has started and when the reels have stopped and the reels that are still rotating remain. Then, a stop control table is created for each rotating reel. Then, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the reel being rotated is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the slip of the referred stop control table is performed. Based on the frame number, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In the table index, an index indicating a head address of an area storing table creation data from a reference address when referring to the table index for each setting state of a winning flag by an internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as an internal winning state). The difference up to the address where the data is stored is registered. As a result, it is possible to acquire a difference corresponding to the internal winning state, and to acquire the corresponding index data by adding the difference to the reference address. Even if the winning status of the role is different, when the same control is applied, the same address is stored as the index data. In such a case, the same table creation data is referred to. A stop control table will be created.

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of sliding frames according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop state. The stop control table referred to according to the stop state of the reels indicates whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, the left, It may differ depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, or the middle and right reels are stopped. Furthermore, in a situation where any of the reels is stopped, the stop position may be different depending on the stop position of the stopped reel. Therefore, the address of the stop control table to be referred to in each situation is registered for each rotating reel. The address of the stop control table to be referred to according to each situation can be specified based on the head address of the table creation data, and the necessary stop control table can be specified according to each situation from the specified address. Can be identified. Note that even when the stop status of the reels and the stop positions of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In this embodiment, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R use stepping motors that make one revolution with a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335). That is, by driving the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R for 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R make one revolution. Twenty areas (frames) divided into 16 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) for one rotation of the reel are defined, and these areas include areas 1 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number has been assigned.

  On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is also 20, and symbol numbers of 1 to 20 are assigned to the symbols of each reel from the reel reference position. , Respectively, are sequentially assigned to the area numbers 1 to 20. In the stop control table, the number of sliding frames for each region number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule. By expanding the stop control table, the number of sliding frames for each region number can be obtained. I have.

  As described above, in the stop control table created with reference to the table index and the table creation data, the area corresponding to each area number is set at the stop reference position (in the present embodiment, the see-through window). 3 when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected at the timing (the timing at which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps of each area number) positioned at the lower pattern area (3). This is a table in which the number of frames is set.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the start address of table creation data according to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, first, the table index is referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is obtained, and table creation data is specified based on the obtained index data, and all reels are identified from the specified table creation data. Acquires the address of the stop control table of each reel corresponding to the rotating state, develops the stop control table of each reel stored at the acquired address, and creates a stop control table for all reels.

  When any one of the reels stops or any two of the reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of the reel rotation, that is, the start address of the table creation data according to the internal winning state of the game. The table creation data is identified based on the table creation data, and the stopped reel and the stop control table address of the unstopped reel corresponding to the area number of the stopped position of the reel are acquired from the identified table creation data. The stop control table for each stored reel is developed to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the spinning reel, the control for causing the relevant reel to derive the display result is described. explain. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the area number of the stop operation position based on the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected. Is specified, and the number of sliding frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired by referring to the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the acquired number of sliding frames.

  Specifically, a control is performed to calculate the number of steps until the stop by pulling in the number of sliding frames acquired from the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected, and to rotate and stop the reel by the calculated number of steps. I do. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number corresponding to the area number corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (for example, the lower pattern of the see-through window 3). Area).

  In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop situation (and the stopped position of the stopped reel).

  That is, table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one game state, and a stop control table corresponding to a reel stop state (and a stopped reel stop position) are uniquely defined. Is also unique for one internal winning state and one reel stop state (and a stopped reel stop position) in one game state. Therefore, when the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop state (and the stopped reel stop position) all have the same condition, the reels are controlled based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. Will be performed.

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

  In the present embodiment, when any of the winning combinations has been won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum within a range of four frames on the winning line, and the unwinning roles are drawn so as not to be aligned on the winning line. Creates a stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined and performs stop control of the reels. If none of the roles are won, stop control in which the number of sliding frames in which none of the roles are aligned is determined A table is created and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the winning combinations in the pull-in range of a maximum of four frames on the pay line, the control for stopping the same is performed. In the case of a winning combination, a control is performed to stop in a drop-in range of a maximum of four frames.

  In the present embodiment, after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started, the main controller 41 rotates the reels for which the stop operation has not yet been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. And the control to stop the display result on the corresponding reel is performed on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. Even when the reel rotation is temporarily stopped due to the occurrence of the reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. On the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected, the control to stop the display result on the corresponding reel is performed.

[command]
A command transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub control unit 91 will be described. In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 sends a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a freeze command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout to the sub control unit 91. End command, status command, standby command, stop command, error command, return command, setting command, setting confirmation command, door command, operation detection command, navigation command, AT winning command, CZ winning command, pseudo bonus winning command, and A plurality of types of commands including a release game determination command are transmitted.

  These commands consist of 1-byte type data indicating the type of command and 1-byte extended data indicating the content of the command. The sub-control unit 91 determines the type of the command based on the type data.

  The BET command is a command capable of specifying the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the bet number. The BET command is a state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. In a state where the specified number of bets has not been set, a medal is inserted or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to operate the bet number. Sent when is set. Since the BET command is transmitted when a bet amount setting operation is performed, the sub control unit 91 can specify that the bet amount setting operation has been performed by receiving the BET command.

  The credit command is a command capable of specifying the number of medals stored as credit. The credit command is a state from the end of the game (after setting change) to the start of the game, and is transmitted when medals are inserted and credits are added in a state where a prescribed number of bets is set.

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the result of the internal lottery. The internal winning command is transmitted when the game is started by operating the start switch 7. The sub-control unit 91 can specify the operation of the start switch 7 and the result of the internal lottery by receiving the internal winning command.

  The freeze command is a command that can specify whether or not to execute a freeze. The freeze command is transmitted when the freeze is executed. The freeze is control for delaying the progress of the game for a predetermined time.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation. The reel rotation start command is transmitted when the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is started.

  The reel stop command is a command capable of specifying whether the reel to be stopped is a left reel, a middle reel, or a right reel, an area number of a stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and an area number of a stop position of the corresponding reel. It is. The reel stop command is transmitted every time the stop control accompanying the stop operation of each reel is performed. By receiving the reel stop command, the sub control unit 91 can specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R have been operated.

  The winning determination command is a command capable of specifying the combination of symbols aligned on the winning line LN, the presence or absence of a winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning. The winning determination command is transmitted after all reels stop and a winning determination is made.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals. The payout start command is transmitted when the payout of medals due to winning or the settlement of credits (including medals used for setting the number of bets) is started. The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals. The payout end command is transmitted when payout of medals due to winning and credit settlement ends.

  The status command is a command that can specify a game status such as a BB (Big Bonus), an RT (Replay Time), an AT, and a pseudo bonus. The status command is transmitted at the end of the game.

  The standby command is a command indicating transition to the standby state. When the standby command is entered and a transition is made to a standby state after a certain period of time without a bet amount set after the end of one game, the payout of medals by settlement of credits (including medals used for setting the bet amount) is completed. It is transmitted after the payout end command is transmitted.

  The stop command is a command indicating occurrence or release of a stop state. A stop command indicating occurrence of a stop state is transmitted when the stop state is controlled, and a stop command indicating release of the stop state is transmitted when the reset state is performed and the stop state is released. Is done.

  The error command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of an error state and the type of the error state. When an error is determined, an error command indicating the occurrence and type of the error state is transmitted when the error state is controlled, and an error command indicating the release of the error state when the reset state is released and the error state is released. Is sent.

  The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power interruption. The return command is transmitted when the main control unit 41 starts up and returns to the control state before the power failure.

  The setting command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting change state and the set value after the setting change. At the time of transition to the setting change state, a setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is transmitted, and at the end of the setting change state, a setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change is transmitted. The sub control unit 91 initializes the control state of the main control unit 41 with the transition to the setting change state, so that the control state of the main control unit 41 is initialized by the setting command indicating the start of setting. It can be specified.

  The setting confirmation command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting confirmation state. When shifting to the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation command indicating the start of the setting confirmation is transmitted, and at the end of the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation command indicating the end of the setting confirmation is transmitted.

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door open detection switch 25, that is, ON (open state) / OFF (closed state). The door command changes the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 (from ON to OFF) at power-on, at the end of one game (after the end of the game, but before the setting of the bet amount of the next game can be started). , From OFF to ON).

  The operation detection command is a switch whose detection state (ON / OFF) has changed among the operation switches (MAX BET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R), and ON whether the detection state has changed from OFF to ON. The command indicates whether the state has changed from OFF to OFF, and the detection state (ON / OFF) of another switch. The operation detection command is transmitted when the detection state of any of these operation switches changes.

  The navigation command is a command that can specify an operation procedure. The navigation command may be transmitted when a navigation target combination described later is won during the AT.

  The AT winning command is a command that can specify the result of the AT lottery. The AT lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to grant the navigation stock which is a right to the AT control, and is performed by the main control unit 41. When winning in the AT lottery, a navigation stock is given as a right to AT control. Note that winning in the AT lottery is also referred to as AT winning, and non-winning is also referred to as non-AT winning. The AT winning command is transmitted when an AT lottery is performed. The sub-control unit 91 can execute the AT lottery and specify the results of the AT lottery (the results of the AT lottery and the non-AT lottery) by receiving the AT lottery command.

  The CZ winning command is a command that can specify the result of the CZ lottery. A CZ (Chance Zone) is a state in which the probability of winning an AT in an AT lottery is higher than that of a non-CZ, and is an advantageous state for the player. The CZ lottery is a lottery for determining whether to grant a CZ game which is a right to CZ control, and is performed by the main control unit 41. When winning in the CZ lottery, a CZ game is given as a right to CZ control. Note that winning in the CZ lottery is also referred to as CZ winning, and non-winning is also referred to as non-CZ winning. The CZ winning command is transmitted when the CZ lottery is performed. By receiving the CZ winning command, the sub-control unit 91 can execute the CZ lottery and specify the results of the CZ lottery (the results of the CZ winning and the non-CZ winning).

  The pseudo bonus winning command is a command that can specify the result of the pseudo bonus lottery. The pseudo bonus is a state in which it is possible to shift from ART (the state of AT and RT), and is a period in which one set is fixed in 20 games and a navigation effect is executed similarly to AT. During the pseudo bonus, an effect different from that during the ART (for example, a more gorgeous effect than during the ART) is executed, and the payout rate of the medals also exceeds 1, similarly to during the ART, so that a bonus like a BB is executed. It is possible to make the player recognize as if it were. The pseudo bonus lottery is performed by the main control unit 41. When winning in the pseudo bonus lottery, a navigation stock is given as a right to shift to the pseudo bonus. Note that winning in the pseudo bonus lottery is also referred to as pseudo bonus winning, and non-winning is also referred to as non-pseudo bonus winning. The pseudo bonus winning command is transmitted when a pseudo bonus lottery is performed. By receiving the pseudo bonus winning command, the sub control unit 91 can execute the pseudo bonus lottery and specify the result of the pseudo bonus lottery (the result of the pseudo bonus winning and the non-pseudo bonus winning).

  The release game determination command is a command that can specify the result of the navigation stock release lottery. The navistock release lottery is a lottery that determines at what timing (game) during ART the acquired navistock is released and shifts to the pseudo bonus. Note that the release of the navigation stock means that the acquired navigation stock is consumed (used), and it can be said that the acquired navigation stock is given to the player. The navigation stock release lottery is performed by the main control unit 41. The release game determination command is transmitted when the navigation stock release lottery is performed. By receiving the release game determination command, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the game in which the pseudo bonus starts by releasing the navigation stock.

[Control by Sub-Control Unit 91 at Command Receiving]
The control of the effect performed by the sub-control unit 91 based on the command will be described. When receiving a command from the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 executes a command reception interrupt process. In the command reception interrupt processing, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in a reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

  The receiving buffer is provided with an area capable of storing a maximum of 16 commands, and can store a plurality of commands.

  In the timer interrupt processing (sub), the sub control unit 91 determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. The liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, and the like are referred to based on the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b based on the command received at the stage and based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table. Output control of various effect devices.

  In the control pattern table, a display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51, a lighting mode of the effect LED 52, an output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, a lighting mode of the reel LED, and the like corresponding to the command type are provided for each of a plurality of types of effect patterns. The control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and upon receiving the command, the sub-control unit 91 sets the control pattern of the control pattern registered in the control pattern table corresponding to the effect pattern set in the RAM 91c in the game. The control device refers to the control pattern corresponding to the type of the received command, and controls the output of the effect device based on the control pattern. As a result, an effect is executed according to the effect pattern and the progress of the game.

  For example, based on the result of the AT lottery that can be specified from the AT winning command received from the main control unit 41, the sub-control unit 91 suggests at least whether or not to grant the navigation stock and expects the grant of the navigation stock. Perform the production. In addition, the sub-control unit 91 executes a navigation effect in the game that has been won as the navigation target combination based on the navigation command received from the main control unit 41.

[Winner]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a winning is achieved when the symbols forming the winning combination are arranged on the winning line LN. The types of winning combinations include a special combination accompanied by a shift to BB, a small combination accompanied by a payout of medals, and a replay combination provided with a replay game. In order for the winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to set a winning flag in the RAM 41c to allow the winning of the combination by winning the internal lottery.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for describing the types of special combinations, symbol combinations of special combinations, and technical matters related to special combinations. Special roles include BB1-3. When the symbol combination corresponding to each special combination shown in FIG. 5 is derived on the pay line LN, the corresponding special combination wins.

  For example, BB3 wins when a symbol combination of "red 7-red 7-black BAR" is derived on the pay line LN, and the gaming state shifts to BB3 which is advantageous for the player. BB3 ends when the number of payout medals in BB3 exceeds 81. The other BB1 and BB2 also win when the corresponding symbol combination is derived on the winning line LN, and the gaming state shifts to BB1 or BB2.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the types of small wins, symbol combinations of small wins, and technical matters related to small wins. The small role includes bells 1 to 29, watermelons 1 to 3, and cherries 1 and 2. When the symbol combination corresponding to each small combination shown in FIG. 6 is derived on the pay line LN, the corresponding small combination wins.

  For example, the watermelon 3 wins when a symbol combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is derived on the payline LN, and five medals are paid out. Other small wins are also won when the corresponding symbol combination is derived on the pay line LN, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

  Note that the bells 1 and 2 win a prize when operated in the correct answer procedure in a game that has been selected as a pushing order bell, which will be described later. In addition, the bells 3 to 29 win if the corresponding symbol combination can be drawn on the winning line LN when operated in an incorrect answer procedure in the game in which the pressing order bell is won. Also called role.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the types of replays, symbol combinations of replays, and technical matters related to the replays. Replays include Lips 1 to 10 and C Lips 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. When the symbol combination corresponding to each re-gaming combination shown in FIG. 7 is derived on the winning line LN, the corresponding re-gaming combination wins.

  For example, the lip 1 wins when any of the replay symbols is derived on all the reels, such as “Lip A-Lip A-Lip A” on the pay line LN, and the replay game is given. Other replays also win when a corresponding symbol combination is derived on the payline LN, and a replay game is given.

  When the player wins the C lip 1 or the C lip 4, the player is expected to give some kind of privilege to a symbol such as "white BAR", "black BAR", and "red 7" or a cherry symbol on the right reel. (That is, a pattern that the player pays attention to) is derived. Note that C Lip 1 and C Lip 4 are also referred to as chance lip.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the types of missing eyes, symbol combinations of missing eyes, and technical matters related to the missing eyes. In the game that has been won in the pushing order bell described later, the missed result is drawn out to the winning line LN when any of the bells of the main roles Bells 1 and 2 and the bells 3 to 29 of the auxiliary role is missed. It is a symbol combination. The dropouts include dropouts 1 to 3. When each of the missed outcomes shown in FIG. 8 is led out on the pay line LN, the gaming state shifts to RT1.

[Lots for lottery]
Next, combinations of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations will be described. In the present embodiment, a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously read out as the lottery target combinations, and may be repeatedly won. 9 to 16, the combination of winning combinations for each lottery target combination and information on whether or not to win for each gaming state are indicated by ○ or ×.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the lottery target lots of the replaying game are normal lip, promotion lip 1 to 6, rush lip 1 to 6, fall lip 1 to 3, BAR lip, fake lip, C lip A to C, watermelon , Square Choi, and Medium Choi are set. Note that the C lips A to C are also simply referred to as C lip, and the square and middle lips are also simply referred to as cherry. As illustrated in FIG. 10, left bells 1 to 9, middle bells 1 to 9, right bells 1 to 9, and a common bell are set as small lottery target lotteries. In addition, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 16, there may be a case where each small win and each replaying win can be in a situation where BB1 to BB3 are simultaneously won. Note that, as shown in FIG. 16, all roles (shown as ALL in the figure) are won during BB.

  Note that the left bells 1 to 9, the middle bells 1 to 9, and the right bells 1 to 9 have different winning combinations depending on the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the won game. Also called a forward bell. In addition, the promotion lip 1 to 6, the rush lip 1 to 6, the fall lip 1 to 3, and the C lip A to C have different winning combinations depending on the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the won game. These are also collectively referred to as a push order lip.

[Transition of game state]
Next, the transition of the gaming state controlled by the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. In the present embodiment, the game proceeds while being controlled by any RT or any BB.

  In the present embodiment, five types of RTs, such as RT0 to RT4, are provided. RT0 is a game state controlled first after the RAM is cleared. In a game in which one of the push order bells is won in RT0, when any missing roll is derived, the game state shifts to RT1 where the player is most likely to play for the longest time. In addition, when any one of the BBs is won at RT0 and a winning of the BB is missed, the gaming state shifts to RT4 in a state where the BB winning is carried over.

  In a game in which one of the promotion rips has been won in RT1, when a prize is won in lip 2, the gaming state shifts to RT2, which has a higher probability of winning a re-gaming role than RT1. Further, when one of the BBs is won at RT1 and a prize of the BB is missed, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  In a game that has won one of the rush rips in RT2, when a prize is won in lip 3 or lip 4, the gaming state shifts to RT3, which has a higher probability of winning a re-gaming role than RT2. On the other hand, in a game in which one of the pressing order bells is won in RT2, when any missing roll is derived, the game state shifts to RT1. Further, when one of the BBs is won at RT2 and a prize of the BB is missed, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  In the game in which any of the inrush lip or any of the fall lip is won in RT3, when the lip 6 is won, the gaming state shifts to RT1. Further, in the game in which one of the pressing order bells is won in the RT3, the game state shifts to the RT1 even when any of the missed rolls is derived. Further, when one of the BBs is won at RT3 and a winning of the BB is missed, the gaming state shifts to RT4.

  When the player wins the BB and wins the BB in any one of RT0 to RT3, or when the player wins the BB in the situation where the BB winning is carried over at RT4, the game state shifts to the BB. When the end condition of BB is satisfied, the gaming state shifts to RT0.

  Note that RT2 and RT3 are referred to as the RT state because they have a higher probability of winning a re-gaming role than RT1 in which the player is most likely to play for the longest time. The state controlled by the AT in the RT state is also referred to as ART.

[Reel control when the push order bell is won]
FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining reel control of the pressing order bell. When one of the push order bells is won, when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in any of the preset push order according to the winning combination, a symbol combination corresponding to the operation is won. Reel control for stopping on the line LN is performed.

  For example, when the first stop is performed, which is the correct answer procedure in the game that has won the middle bell 1, the reel control for leading the symbol combination corresponding to the leading bell 1 to the winning line LN is performed. On the other hand, when the left first stop or the right first stop, which is an incorrect procedure, in the game that has won the middle bell 1, if the symbol combination corresponding to the sub role can be drawn on the winning line LN by the timing of the stop operation. Reel control is performed to derive a symbol combination corresponding to any of the bells 3, 13, 23 serving as the secondary role on the winning line LN, and the symbol combination corresponding to the secondary role can be drawn on the winning line LN. If not, a reel control for drawing out the symbol combination corresponding to any of the missing ones to the winning line LN is performed. The reel control shown in FIG. 18 is also performed when another pressing order bell is won.

  Even if one of the pushing order bells is won during the non-AT, the player does not know the correct answer procedure for winning the leading role unless the type of the won role is known. As a result, during the non-AT, the missing roll is derived and the gaming state shifts to RT1, and it becomes difficult to increase the net number of medals.

  On the other hand, when one of the pressing order bells is won during the AT, the correct answer procedure is notified by the navigation effect. Therefore, by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in accordance with the navigation effect, the player can win the leading role while avoiding derivation of missing eyes. As a result, it is possible to increase the net number of medals during the AT as compared to during the non-AT.

[Reel control when the push order lip is won]
FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining the reel control of the pushing order lip. When one of the push order lip is won, when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in any of the preset push order according to the winning combination, a symbol combination corresponding to the operation is won. Reel control for stopping on the line LN is performed.

  For example, when a stop operation is performed in the right and left pressing order, which is the correct answer procedure, in the game that has won the promotion lip 3 during the RT1, reel control for deriving the symbol combination corresponding to the lip 2 on the winning line LN is performed, As a result, the gaming state shifts to RT2. On the other hand, when a stop operation is performed in a pressing order other than the middle and left and right, which is an incorrect answer procedure, in the game that has been won in the promotion lip 3 during the RT1, reel control for deriving the symbol combination corresponding to the lip 1 on the pay line LN is performed. As a result, the gaming state is maintained at RT1.

  Further, when a stop operation is performed in the middle left and right pushing order, which is the correct procedure, in the game in which the entry lip 3 has been won during the RT2, a reel control for causing the symbol combination corresponding to the lip 3 to be derived on the winning line LN is performed, As a result, the gaming state shifts to RT3. On the other hand, when a stop operation is performed in a pressing order other than the middle and left and right, which is an incorrect solution procedure, in the game in which the entry lip 3 is won during the RT2, a reel control for deriving the symbol combination corresponding to the lip 6 on the pay line LN is performed. As a result, the gaming state shifts to RT1.

  In addition, when the first stop is performed during the correct procedure in the game in which the falling lip 2 is won during the RT3, the reel control for leading the symbol combination corresponding to the lip 1 to the winning line LN is performed. The gaming state is maintained. On the other hand, when the left first stop or the right first stop, which is an incorrect answer procedure, is performed in the game in which the falling lip 2 is won during the RT3, the reel control for leading the symbol combination corresponding to the lip 6 to the pay line LN is performed. As a result, the gaming state shifts to RT1.

  Further, as for C lip A, C lip B and C lip C, a symbol such as a chance lip (C lip 1 or C lip 4) which is noticed by the player is led out to the right reel according to the operation procedure of the stop switch. In some cases, a simple combination of replay symbols such as Lip 1 is derived. For example, when C-Lip A is won, a chance switch wins when the stop switch is operated at the first left stop, whereas when C-lip B is won, the stop switch is operated at the first left stop. Lip 1 will win. On the other hand, when C Lip A is won, Lip 1 wins when the stop switch is operated at the first right stop, and when C Lip B is won, the stop switch is operated at the first right stop. Chance Lip will win when you win. The reel control shown in FIG. 19 is also performed when another pressing order bell is won.

  Even if any of the push order rips is won during the non-AT, if the player does not know the type of the winning combination, the player is controlled to an advantageous gaming state (RT having a high probability of winning a re-gaming role). I do not know the correct answer procedure. As a result, during non-AT, it is not possible to control to an advantageous gaming state, and it becomes difficult to increase the net number of medals.

  On the other hand, when any of the push order rips is won during the AT, the correct answer procedure is notified by the navigation effect. For this reason, the player can generate a prize for controlling the gaming state to be advantageous by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in accordance with the navigation effect. As a result, it is possible to increase the net number of medals during the AT as compared to during the non-AT.

[About reel control when cherry is won]
Next, with reference to FIGS. 20 and 21, it is a diagram for explaining reel control at the time of winning a cherry. In the present embodiment, a notification effect is executed when a lottery target combination such as a cherry (medium and square) is won. By performing the announcement effect, it is possible to indicate which role has been won. If the character image (for example, a symbol indicating cherry) displayed in the notification effect is not the winning line but the display result on the invalid line even though the notification effect is being executed, the invalidation is performed. There is a risk that the player may mistakenly display the display result on the line as a game result.

  In the present embodiment, in order to prevent a player from erroneously recognizing an image displayed in such a notification effect, the following reel control is performed in relation to a symbol actually displayed on the winning line LN. Running.

  First, FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the reel control at the time of winning the middle ball. When the stop operation is performed in the left, middle, and right pushing order, the stop switch 8L is stopped by aiming at the No. 6 red 7 symbol shown in FIG. 3 in the frame of the see-through window 3 (the upper position of the frame) on the left reel 2L. Let it. If the stop switch 8L is pressed at such a position, it is possible to prevent the cherry and watermelon from being missed. When the middle chef is won, a notification effect of displaying a cherry character image on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed.

  20 (a) to 20 (c) show a case where the operation is performed at a timing when the pressing is successful, and FIGS. 20 (d) to 20 (i) illustrate an operation when the pressing is failed at the left reel 2L. Show the case. The timing of successful pressing and the failed timing of pressing on the left reel 2L will be specifically described with reference to FIG. For example, when the left reel 2L is stopped at the time of winning of the middle reel, and when the cherry symbol is stopped at the middle stage of the left reel 2L, the timing of the eye-catching is successful. On the other hand, when the left reel 2L is stopped at the time of winning the middle ball, and when the bell symbol is stopped at the middle stage of the left reel 2L, the timing at which the eye-pushing fails is determined.

  When the stop switch 8L is operated to stop at the timing when the pushing is successful at the time of winning the middle chain, the cherry symbol is led to the middle stage of the left reel 2L as shown in FIG. Next, since the cherry symbols are always arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C, when the stop switch 8C is operated to stop, the cherry symbols are always derived to the middle stage as shown in FIG. (Note that there are cases where seven red symbols are derived as shown in FIG. 20 (g)). Next, on the right reel 2R, the stop switch 8R is stopped by aiming at the 7th red symbol 7 shown in FIG. When the stop switch 8R is operated to stop, the cherry symbol is led out to the middle stage of the right reel 2R as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 20C, three cherry symbols are derived on the pay line LN, and cherry 2 wins.

  On the other hand, if the stop switch is stopped at the timing when the eye failure has occurred on the left reel 2L during the middle prize winning, a bell symbol is drawn to the middle stage of the left reel 2L as shown in FIG. Next, since the cherry symbols are always arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C, when the stop switch 8C is operated to stop, the cherry symbols are always derived to the middle stage as shown in FIG. (Note that there are cases where seven red symbols are derived as shown in FIG. 20 (g)). Next, when the stop switch 8R is operated to stop on the right reel 2R, a bell symbol is drawn out to the middle stage of the right reel 2R as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 20 (f), a symbol combination of "Bell-Cherry-Bell" is derived on the winning line LN, and a winning is missed.

  When the stop switch is stopped at the timing when the eye failure occurs on the left reel 2L at the time of winning the middle ball, the bell symbol is drawn out to the middle stage of the left reel 2L as shown in FIG. Next, the cherry reel pattern is always arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C, but the stop switch 8C is stopped by aiming at the 7th red 7 pattern shown in FIG. If it can be operated, seven red symbols are derived in the middle as shown in FIG. Next, when the stop switch 8R is operated to stop on the right reel 2R, a bell symbol is drawn out to the middle stage of the right reel 2R as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 20 (i), a symbol combination of "bell-red 7-bell" is derived on the winning line LN, and a winning is missed.

  Next, FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the reel control at the time of winning the corner chain. When the corner is won, an announcement effect of displaying a cherry character image on the liquid crystal display 51 is executed.

  FIGS. 21 (a) to 21 (c) show a case where the operation is performed at a timing when the pressing is successful, and FIGS. 21 (d) to 21 (i) are operated at a timing when the pressing fails on the left reel 2L. Show the case. The timing of successful pressing and the failed timing of pressing on the left reel 2L will be specifically described with reference to FIG. For example, when the left reel 2L is stopped at the time of winning the corner choker, and when the cherry symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the timing at which the eye-catching is successful is determined. On the other hand, when the left reel 2L is stopped at the time of winning the corner choke, and when the bell symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel 2L, the timing of the eye-catching failure is reached.

  When the stop switch 8L is operated to stop at the timing when the eye-catching is successful at the time of winning the corner, the cherry symbol is led out to the lower stage of the left reel 2L as shown in FIG. Next, since the cherry symbols are always arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C, when the stop switch 8C is operated to stop, the cherry symbols are always derived to the middle stage as shown in FIG. 21B. (Note that there are cases where seven red symbols are derived as shown in FIG. 21 (h)). Next, on the right reel 2R, the stop switch 8R is stopped by aiming at the 7th red symbol 7 shown in FIG. When the stop switch 8R is operated to stop, as shown in FIG. 21C, seven red symbols are drawn to the middle stage of the right reel 2R. As shown in FIG. 21C, three cherry symbols are derived on the invalid line LM4, and the cherry 1 wins.

  On the other hand, if the stop switch is stopped at the timing when the eye failure occurs on the left reel 2L at the time of winning the corner, the bell symbol is drawn out to the lower stage of the left reel 2L as shown in FIG. Next, since the cherry symbols are always arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C, when the stop switch 8C is operated to stop, the cherry symbols are always derived to the middle stage as shown in FIG. (Note that there are cases where seven red symbols are derived as shown in FIG. 21 (h)). Next, when the stop switch 8R is stopped on the right reel 2R, a bell symbol is drawn out to the middle stage of the right reel 2R as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 21 (f), a symbol combination of "watermelon-cherry-bell" is derived on the winning line LN, and cherry 1 wins.

  Further, when the stop switch is stopped at the timing when the pushing of the left reel 2L fails at the time of winning the corner, the bell symbol is drawn to the lower stage of the left reel 2L as shown in FIG. 21 (g). Next, the cherry reel pattern is always arranged within 5 frames on the middle reel 2C, but the stop switch 8C is stopped by aiming at the 7th red 7 pattern shown in FIG. If operated, seven red symbols are derived in the middle as shown in FIG. 21 (h). Next, when the stop switch 8R is operated to stop on the right reel 2R, a bell symbol is drawn out to the middle stage of the right reel 2R as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 21 (i), a symbol combination of "watermelon-red 7-bell" is derived on the winning line LN, and cherry 1 wins.

  In this manner, the notification effect indicating the cherry winning is executed by the sub-control unit 91 at the time of the middle winning, and the stop switches 8L and 8C are provided at the timing when the pushing is successful, as shown in FIGS. , 8R are stopped, the cherry symbols are aligned on the pay line LN including the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C. In addition, a notification effect indicating cherry winning is executed by the sub control unit 91, and the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated to stop at timings when the pushing is successful, as shown in FIGS. 21 (a) to 21 (c). , The cherry symbols are aligned on the invalid line LM4 including the left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C.

  Further, at the time of winning the corner, the sub controller 91 performs an effect indicating the cherry winning, and as shown in FIGS. 20 (d) to (f) and (g) to (i), the pushing of the left reel 2L fails. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at the timing, the bell symbol is led out to the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R on the winning line LN, while the cherry is drawn to the middle reel 2C on the winning line LN. A symbol such as a symbol or a red seven symbol, which is associated with the same "red" as the cherry, is derived. Further, an effect indicating cherry winning is executed by the sub-control unit 91, and as shown in FIGS. 21 (d) to (f) and (g) to (i), at the timing when the pushing of the left reel 2L fails. When the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated, a bell symbol or a watermelon symbol is derived to the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R on the invalidation line LM4, while a cherry symbol is extracted to the middle reel 2C on the invalidation line LM4. A symbol reminiscent of “red”, which is the same as cherry, such as a red and a seven symbol, is derived.

  As described above, even when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated at a timing different from the success timing, the symbol indicating the winning of the cherry is derived to the middle reel 2C on the payline LN. That is, the symbol displayed in the announcement effect is always displayed on the winning line LN. Therefore, the symbol derived on the winning line LN can indicate that the cherry is won at both the timing when the pushing is successful and the timing when the pushing is failed, and the symbol derived on the winning line LN is a game. It is possible to prevent erroneous recognition that it is not a result.

  As shown in FIGS. 20 (c) and 21 (c), when the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R is operated at the timing when the pushing is successful at the time of cherry winning, the left reel on any of the lines is operated. The cherry symbol is derived not only on the 2L but also on the middle reel 2C. Therefore, regardless of whether the cherry symbol is derived on the left reel 2L or not, the cherry symbol can also be derived on the middle reel 2C, and the control content for the middle reel 2C can be shared.

  Although FIGS. 20 and 21 show an example in which the first left stop is performed, the first middle stop and the first right stop may be performed. Even if the middle first stop is performed, a cherry symbol or a red 7 symbol indicating cherry winning is derived to the middle reel 2C on the pay line LN. As described above, before the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R are stopped, the cherry symbol and the red seven symbol are derived on the pay line LN on the middle reel 2C, so that the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R are stopped. Can be prevented from misrecognizing a symbol derived on the winning line LN.

  Also, even if the eye-catching succeeds as shown in FIG. 21 (c) and the cherry symbol is drawn out to all reels, the eye-catching fails as shown in FIGS. 21 (f) and 21 (i). Even if the cherry symbol is not derived on the left reel 2L or the right reel 2R, and the cherry symbol or the red 7 symbol is derived on the middle reel 2C on the winning line LN, the medal is paid out as the cherry 1 winning. It is. Therefore, even if the cherry symbol is not derived on the left reel 2L or the right reel 2R, a prize is generated, and the interest of the game is improved.

[CZ lottery]
FIG. 22A shows the CZ lottery table. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant a CZ game which is a right to the CZ control by executing the CZ lottery based on the CZ lottery table. The CZ lottery is executed when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied, in a game after the game in which the lottery condition is satisfied.

  The period controlled by the CZ is divided into a guaranteed period and a non-guaranteed period that shifts after the guaranteed period. The guarantee period is a period during which the termination condition of CZ is not satisfied, and is a period during which continuation of CZ is guaranteed for the player. The non-guaranteed period is a period in which the condition for ending CZ is satisfied, and is a period in which continuation of CZ is not guaranteed for the player.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, the CZ end lottery is executed by the main control unit 41 during the CZ. In the CZ end lottery, there is a 50% chance of winning, and if a win is made, the CZ ends. During the guarantee period during the CZ, the CZ end lottery is not executed, so that the CZ does not end. On the other hand, during the non-guaranteed period during the CZ, the CZ end lottery is executed in a game that has won a non-AT lottery role other than the AT lottery role described later, so that the CZ may end. Note that the CZ end lottery may be executed even during the guarantee period during the CZ. In this case, the CZ end lottery may not be won, or the CZ may not be ended even if the CZ end lottery is won. .

  As shown in FIG. 22 (a), in the CZ lottery, any one of 0 games, 10 games + α, 20 games + α, and 30 games + α is given. Among them, “10 games”, “20 games” and “30 games” are the number of games in the warranty period. Also, during the non-guaranteed period, the number of games changes according to the winning timing of the CZ end lottery, and is therefore indicated by “α”.

  As shown in FIG. 22A, in the CZ lottery, any one of the C lip lottery, the watermelon lottery, the corner chopping lottery, the middle chopping lottery, every 1000 games, and no execution of the AT lottery during the 500 games is established. When executed. Then, in the CZ lottery, based on the winning probability shown in FIG. 22A, whether or not to give a CZ game (that is, whether or not to win a CZ) and the number of CZ games to be given are determined. You.

  In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which a lottery for determining whether or not to provide a CZ game and a lottery for determining the number of CZ games to be performed are performed in a single lottery. Absent. For example, in the CZ lottery, a lottery is first performed to determine whether or not to provide the CZ game, and then a lottery is performed to determine the number of CZ games to be provided when it is determined that the number of CZ games is to be provided. May be configured by lottery.

[AT lottery]
FIG. 22B is a diagram illustrating an AT lottery table during non-CZ, and FIG. 22C is a diagram illustrating an AT lottery table during CZ. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant the navigation stock, which is a right to the AT control, by performing the AT lottery based on the AT lottery table set according to whether or not the CZ is being performed. . The AT lottery is executed in games after the game in which the predetermined lottery conditions shown in FIGS. 22B and 22C are satisfied.

  As shown in FIGS. 22 (b) and 22 (c), the AT lottery is executed by C-lip election, watermelon election, corner chore election, medium chose election, BB election, every 1000 games, and during the 500 games. Executed when either of the following is true. Then, in the AT lottery, based on the winning probabilities shown in FIGS. 22 (b) and (c), whether or not to give the navigation stock (that is, whether or not to win the AT) and the navigation stock when giving it. The number is determined. Note that C lip, watermelon, corner choke, middle choke, and BB, which are combinations in which the AT lottery is executed, are referred to as AT lottery combinations. On the other hand, a non-AT lottery role such as a loss, a pushing order bell, or a pushing order lip other than the AT lottery role is also referred to. The AT lottery combination and the non-AT lottery combination are not limited to the above example, and other combinations may be used.

  During the CZ, the probability that the navigation stock is provided is higher than during the non-CZ, and the number of the provided navigation stocks is larger. For example, when the C lip is won during the non-CZ, the navigation stock is given only with a probability of 10%, but when the C lip is won during the CZ, the navigation stock is given with a probability of 30%. Further, when a C lip is won during non-CZ, only one navi stock is given even if an AT is won, but when a C lip is won during CZ, two navi stocks are given when an AT is won. Sometimes.

  As described above, when the vehicle is controlled by the CZ, the expected value of the AT winning is higher than when the vehicle is not controlled by the CZ, and there is a possibility that a large amount of navigation stock is provided. Thereby, when the control is performed in the CZ, the player can be expected to give the navigation stock, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which the lottery for determining whether or not to provide the navi stock and the lottery for determining the number of navi stocks to be provided are performed in one lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. For example, in the AT lottery, a lottery is first performed to determine whether or not to allocate the navistock, and a lottery is performed to determine the number of navistock to be allocated when it is determined that the navistock is to be allocated. May be configured by lottery.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery conditions are the same in the non-CZ and during the CZ, but the lottery conditions may be different. For example, the lottery condition may not be satisfied by BB winning in non-CZ, but may be satisfied by BB winning in CZ. As described above, if the lottery conditions are larger during the CZ than during the non-CZ, the chance of executing the AT lottery during the CZ can be increased more than during the non-CZ. Also in this regard, it can be more advantageous in CZ than in non-CZ.

[Pseudo bonus lottery]
FIG. 22D shows a pseudo bonus lottery table. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant the navigation stock, which is a right to shift to the pseudo bonus, by executing the pseudo bonus lottery based on the pseudo bonus lottery table. Note that the navigation stock becomes a right to the AT (ART) control, but the navigation stock given during the ART and the navigation stock given before the transition to the ART (that is, the navigation stock given by the AT winning). Stock) is also the right to transition from ART to a pseudo bonus. The pseudo bonus lottery is executed in a game after the game in which the predetermined lottery condition shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 22D, the pseudo bonus lottery is executed when any one of the C lip A winning, the C lip B winning, and the C lip C winning is established. Then, in the pseudo bonus lottery, based on the winning probability shown in FIG. 22 (d), whether or not the navi stock is given (that is, whether or not the pseudo bonus is won) and the number of navi stocks to be given are determined. It is determined.

  In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which the lottery for determining whether or not to provide the navi stock and the lottery for determining the number of navi stocks to be provided are performed in one lottery. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. For example, in the pseudo bonus lottery, a lottery is first performed to determine whether or not to provide the navi stock, and a lottery for determining the number of navi stocks to be provided when it is determined to provide the number of navi stocks. It may be configured by lottery.

[Navistock release lottery]
FIG. 22E is a diagram showing a navistock release lottery table. The main control unit 41 executes the navistock release lottery based on the navistock release lottery table, thereby releasing (using or giving) the acquired navistock at any timing (game) during the ART to provide a pseudo bonus. Decide whether to migrate. The navi stock release lottery is executed when the navi stock is acquired (at the time of winning the AT or the pseudo bonus). When a plurality of navigation stocks are given, a navigation stock release lottery is executed for each navigation stock, and a release game is determined corresponding to each navigation stock.

  As shown in FIG. 22 (e), in the navigation stock release lottery, the release game is determined with different probabilities depending on the number of the provided navigation stocks. For example, when two navigation stocks are awarded in one AT lottery, one of the two navigation stocks has a 25% probability of navigating in one of the first to tenth games in the ART. It is determined that the stock will be released, 50% of the time the navigation stock will be released in any of the 11th to 20th games during the ART, and 25% of the 21 to 30 games during the ART. It is determined that the navistock is released in one of the eyes. Then, it is determined that the navigation stock is released in any of the first to tenth games in the ART with a probability of 25% for the remaining one of the two navigation stocks, and a probability of 50% It is determined that the navigation stock is released in any of the 11th to 20th games in the ART, and that the navigation stock is released in any of the 21st to 30th games in the ART with a 25% probability. Is done.

  Information on the release game determined by the navistock release lottery is stored in the RAM 41c in association with the navistock, and the navistock released in the release order is released in the release game.

[Direction in CZ]
The effect in CZ will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a timing chart for explaining an effect in CZ.

  The effects in the CZ include a CZ background effect, a fan effect, an end suggestion effect, and an explanatory effect. The background effect for CZ is an effect performed during the CZ (guaranteed period and non-guaranteed period), and the background image displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 is changed to a background image different from the background image in the non-CZ. It is a production to do. For example, if a morning or noon background image is displayed during non-CZ, a night background image is displayed during CZ. Also, an effect is produced in which a specific character does not appear during non-CZ, but a specific character appears during CZ. That is, during CZ, an effect is performed that is not performed during non-CZ.

  Although the number of games in the warranty period is determined by the CZ lottery, the number of games may be displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to notify the player. Further, the count of the number of games in the warranty period may be displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to notify the player. Alternatively, the CZ background effect may have an effect in which the warranty period differs from the non-guaranteed period. In this way, the player can recognize whether or not the control is being performed by the CZ, and furthermore, whether or not the warranty period is during the CZ.

  The fanning effect is a continuous effect that is executed over multiple games when the AT lottery is executed. The player is expected to win the AT, and the final result of the effect is to determine whether or not the AT has been won. It is an effect to inform the person. For example, after the AT lottery is executed, a battle effect between the ally character and the enemy character is executed in a game after the game in which the AT lottery is executed, and if the AT is won, an effect in which the ally character wins is executed. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and if the player has not won the AT, an effect of losing the ally character is executed, and the image of the "sorry" notifying that the player has not won the AT is displayed. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  The end suggestion effect is executed when the CZ end lottery executed in the non-guaranteed period during the CZ wins, and indicates the end of the CZ. For example, after winning in the CZ end lottery, in the game after the game won in the CZ end lottery, an image reminiscent of the end of the CZ such as “End?” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and then the CZ such as “Sorry” is displayed. Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

  In the present embodiment, the end suggestion effect is also performed when the AT lottery is executed during the guarantee period during CZ. That is, the end suggestion effect is an effect that suggests the end of CZ during the non-guaranteed period during CZ, but is also an effect that expects an AT win during the guarantee period during CZ. For example, after the AT lottery is executed, in the game after the game in which the AT lottery is executed, an image reminding the end of the CZ such as “End?” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and thereafter, “Chance” is displayed. An image for expecting some kind of privilege such as AT winning is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In addition, the end suggestion effect that expects the AT winning performed in the guarantee period is also referred to as an end suggestion effect (chance). Further, an end suggestion effect that indicates the end of the CZ performed in the non-guaranteed period is also referred to as an end suggestion effect (sorry). In any of the end suggestion effects, an image reminding the end of the CZ such as “End?” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in common.

  The explanation effect is executed in the first game controlled by the CZ, and is an effect for explaining a condition under which the navigation stock is given to the player. Specifically, in the explanation effect, an image suggesting that if the player wins the AT lottery role during the CZ, the AT lottery may be executed and the navigation stock may be given (for example, “Navi stock may be acquired by winning the cherry. ?) Is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, an image suggesting that if the ally character wins in the battle under the directing effect executed during the CZ, the navigation stock is given (for example, an image of “acquire the navigation stock if you win the battle!”). It is displayed on the screen of the display 51. The explanation effect is not limited to being executed in the first game controlled by the CZ, and may be always executed during the CZ.

  As shown in FIG. 23, first, the CZ is controlled to CZ at a timing t1 after the CZ winning and a continuous effect (an effect that encourages the CZ winning) over a plurality of games is executed. In this example, a period from timing t1 to t6 is a guaranteed period, and a period from timing t6 to t9 is a non-guaranteed period.

  When the AT lottery is executed at timing t2 within the guarantee period, an end suggestion effect (chance) is executed at subsequent timing t3. Since the end suggestion effect has been executed in spite of the guarantee period, the player can expect some privilege such as AT winning. Further, a fluttering effect is executed in a period from timing t4 to time t5 after the end suggestion effect, and the presence or absence of the AT winning is notified to the player.

  After the timing t6, the period shifts from the guaranteed period to the non-guaranteed period. After that, when a win is made in the CZ end lottery at timing t7, an end suggestion effect (sorry) is executed at timing t8. Thereby, the player can recognize the end of CZ. Then, CZ ends at timing t9.

  Also, even if the AT lottery is executed during the guarantee period, if the non-AT is won, the end suggestion effect (chance) is not executed in the last game of the guarantee period (in this example, the game performed immediately before timing t6). It has become. The reason is that if the end suggestion effect (chance) is executed in the last game of the warranty period despite the non-AT winning, the end suggestion effect (sorry) will be executed after shifting to the non-guaranteed period in the next game This is because it may be done. In other words, when the end suggestion effect (chance) for notifying the non-AT win and the end suggestion effect (sorry) for suggesting the end of the CZ are continuously executed, the player continues despite the non-AT win. Is excessively improved, and the player is greatly discouraged when CZ ends without winning the AT.

[CZ end lottery process]
Next, the CZ end lottery process executed by the main control unit will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not CZ is being performed (S10). When the CZ is not being performed (NO in S10), the main control unit 41 ends this routine. On the other hand, when the CZ is being performed (YES in S10), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the warranty period has been reached (S11).

  When it is the guarantee period (YES in S11), the main control unit 41 counts the number of games and subtracts the number of games in the guarantee period (S12). The main control unit 41 determines whether or not the warranty period has been exhausted by subtracting the number of games (S13). When the warranty period has not been exhausted (NO in S13), the main control unit 41 ends this routine. On the other hand, when the warranty period has been used up (NO in S13), the main control unit 41 shifts to a non-guaranteed period (S14), and ends this routine.

  When it is not the guarantee period (NO in S11), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the non-AT lottery combination has been won (S15). If the main control unit 41 does not win the non-AT lottery combination (NO in S15), the main control unit 41 ends this routine. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 wins the non-AT lottery combination (YES in S15), the main control unit 41 executes the CZ end lottery (S16).

  The main control unit 41 determines whether or not a win has been made in the CZ end lottery (S17). If the main control unit 41 does not win in the CZ end lottery (NO in S17), the main control unit 41 ends this routine. On the other hand, when the main control unit 41 wins in the CZ end lottery (YES in S17), the main control unit 41 ends the CZ (S18), and ends this routine.

[End suggestion effect processing]
Next, an end suggestion effect process executed by the main control unit will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not CZ is being performed (S20). When the CZ is not being performed (NO in S20), the main control unit 41 ends this routine. On the other hand, when CZ is being performed (YES in S20), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT lottery combination has been won (S21).

  When not winning the AT lottery combination (NO in S21), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the CZ end lottery has been won (S22). If the main control unit 41 does not win in the CZ end lottery (NO in S22), the main control unit 41 ends this routine. On the other hand, when the CZ end lottery is won (YES in S22), the main control unit 41 executes an end suggestion effect (sorry) (S23), and ends this routine.

  When the main control unit 41 wins the AT lottery combination (YES in S21), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not it is a guarantee period (S24). When it is not the guarantee period (NO in S24), the main control unit 41 ends this routine. On the other hand, if it is the guarantee period (YES in S24), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the AT lottery is a non-AT winning and the last game of the guarantee period (S25).

  The main control unit 41 ends the present routine when the non-AT win in the AT lottery and the game is not the last game in the warranty period (NO in S25). When the AT lottery is non-AT winning and the last game in the warranty period (YES in S25), the main control unit 41 executes an end suggestion effect (chance) (S26), and ends this routine.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the CZ end lottery is won within the non-guaranteed period and the CZ end condition is satisfied, the end suggestion effect (sorry) is executed, thereby suggesting the end of the CZ. You. Further, by executing an end suggestion effect (chance) within the guarantee period, it is possible to notify the player that the AT lottery has been executed. As described above, the end suggestion effect indicating the end of the CZ can also be used for the notification of the AT winning, so that the end suggestion effect can enhance the interest of the game.

  Further, after the end suggestion effect (chance) is executed within the guarantee period, the presence or absence of the AT winning is notified after the flirting effect is executed over a plurality of games. As a result, first, attention is given to the player for the AT lottery being executed by executing the end suggestion effect (chance) within the guarantee period, and thereafter, the AT winning is executed by the execution of the fanning effect. The presence or absence is notified to the player. For this reason, the player's expectation can be improved step by step.

  Further, when the AT lottery is executed and the non-AT is won within the guarantee period, the end suggestion effect (chance) is not executed in the last game of the guarantee period. An end suggestion effect (chance) in the case of a non-AT election is executed in the last game of the guarantee period, and an end suggestion effect (sorry) is continuously generated by winning in the CZ end lottery in the next game non-guaranteed period. If it is executed, the player will be made to expect too much in spite of the non-AT winning. However, by preventing the end suggestion effect (chance) from being executed in the final game of the warranty period when the non-AT win is achieved, it is possible to prevent the player from excessively expecting as described above.

  Further, in the explanation effect during the CZ, it is suggested that if the ally character wins in the battle during the fanning effect, the navigation stock is given. This allows the player to recognize the conditions under which the navi stock is given during the CZ by the explanation effect. For this reason, the player can be made to pay attention to the game in CZ, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, in the explanation effect in the CZ, it is suggested that if the player wins the AT lottery combination during the CZ, the possibility of the navigation stock being provided. Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize that there is a possibility that the navigation stock may be given when the player wins the AT lottery combination during the CZ. For this reason, the player can be made to pay attention to the game in CZ, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  Also, during the non-guaranteed period during CZ, when a non-AT lottery combination is won, a CZ end lottery is executed and the CZ ends. On the other hand, during the guarantee period during CZ, an end suggestion effect (chance) is executed when the player wins the AT lottery combination. As a result, both in the guaranteed period and in the non-guaranteed period after the guaranteed period, the player can pay attention to the execution of the end suggestion effect and the winning combination, thereby improving the interest of the game.

[Avoidance navigation effect processing]
As described above, during the ART and the pseudo bonus, the pseudo bonus lottery is executed at the time of winning the C lip. The execution of the avoidance navigation effect changes depending on whether or not the pseudo bonus has been won.

  The avoidance navigation effect is a navigation effect that informs an operation procedure of avoiding winning of a chance lip (C lip 1, C lip 4) in which a symbol of interest of the player is led out to the right reel. For example, as shown in FIG. 19, when C Lip A wins, an avoidance navigation effect that notifies the first right stop is executed, and when C Lip B wins, an avoidance navigation effect that notifies the first left stop is executed.

  Specifically, when the pseudo bonus is won during the C-lip winning during the ART and the pseudo bonus, the avoidance navigation effect is not executed with a probability of 100%. As a result, when the pseudo bonus is won, the player operates the stop switch as he or she desires, so that the player may win a chance lip or may win the lip 1. On the other hand, when the pseudo bonus is not won during the C lip winning during the ART and the pseudo bonus, the avoidance navigation effect is executed with a probability of 90%, and the avoidance navigation effect is not executed with a probability of 10%. In other words, the avoidance navigation effect is executed with a high probability when the pseudo bonus is not won during the C lip winning during the ART and the pseudo bonus. As a result, if the player does not win the pseudo bonus, the player operates the stop switch according to the operation procedure notified in the avoidance navigation effect, so that the chance lip winning is avoided and the player wins the lip 1. become.

  In the present embodiment, when the BB is won at the same time as the C-lip, the avoidance navigation effect is not executed regardless of whether or not the pseudo bonus has been won. Therefore, when the BB is won, a chance lip may be won or a lip 1 may be won.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the symbol combination of the last chance lip is derived within four games since the last time, the avoidance navigation effect is executed irrespective of whether or not the pseudo bonus is won. For this reason, if it is within four games since the last time the symbol combination of the chance lip was derived, the player wins the replay 1 to avoid winning the chance lip.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart for explaining the avoidance navigation effect process executed by the main control unit 41. First, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not any of the C lips has been won during the ART and the pseudo bonus (S30). When not winning any C lip (NO in S30), the main control unit 41 ends this routine. On the other hand, when one of the C lips is won (YES in S30), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the BB is won (S31).

  When the BB is won (YES in S31), the main control unit 41 determines not to execute the avoidance navigation effect (S34), and ends the routine. On the other hand, when the BB has not been won (NO in S31), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not it is within four games from the derivation of the symbol combination of the last chance lip (S32). When it is within four games from the derivation of the symbol combination of the last chance lip (YES in S32), the main control unit 41 determines to execute the avoidance navigation effect (S37), and ends this routine.

  On the other hand, when it is not less than four games since the last time the combination of the symbol combination of the chance lip was derived (NO in S32), the main control unit 41 determines whether or not the winning in the pseudo bonus lottery is performed (S33). When winning in the pseudo bonus lottery (YES in S33), the main control unit 41 determines not to execute the avoidance navigation effect (S34), and ends this routine.

  On the other hand, if the winning is not achieved in the pseudo bonus lottery (NO in S33), the main controller 41 executes the navigation lottery (S35). In the navigation lottery, it is decided to execute the avoidance navigation effect with a winning probability of 90%.

  When winning in the navigation lottery (YES in S36), the main control unit 41 determines to execute the avoidance navigation effect (S37), and ends this routine. On the other hand, when the winning in the navigation lottery has not been won (NO in S36), the main control unit 41 determines not to execute the avoidance navigation effect (S34), and ends this routine.

[Display result when the avoidance navigation effect is not executed]
Here, with reference to FIG. 27 and FIG. 28, a description will be given of the relationship between the display result that can be derived when the avoidance navigation effect is not executed when the C lip is won and the effect.

  First, FIG. 27 is a diagram for describing a display result and an effect when the first left stop is performed according to which of C Lip A and C Lip B has been won. FIG. 27 shows an example in which one of C Lip A and C Lip B is won and a pseudo bonus is won.

  As shown in FIG. 27A, when one of the C lips is won during the ART and the pseudo bonus, a character image of “CHANCE!” Is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, the player expects that some benefit will be given. Since the pseudo-bonus has been won, the avoidance navigation effect is not executed. Therefore, the player does not know the operation procedure to be operated, and operates the stop switch as he or she wants. Here, an example in which the player operates the stop switch at the left first stop will be described.

  The case where the player has won the C lip A will be described. When the left first stop is performed, the replay symbol stops on the pay line LN due to the stop of the left reel 2L, as shown in FIG. 27B. At this point, the player does not know whether or not to win the chance lip. After that, when the second stop and the third stop are performed, as shown in FIG. 27C, the symbol combination of the chance lip stops on the pay line LN. In this case, the symbol 7 red 7 stops on the right reel 2R, so that the player can recognize that a chance lip has been won. Then, in the game having won the chance lip, a character image of “WIN” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that some privilege is given.

  Next, a case in which C Lip B is won will be described. When the left first stop is performed, as shown in FIG. 27D, the replay symbol stops on the pay line LN due to the stop of the left reel 2L. At this point, the player does not know whether or not to win the chance lip. After that, when the second stop and the third stop are performed, as shown in FIG. 27E, the symbol combination of the lip 1 stops on the pay line LN. In this case, the symbol symbol red 7 is not stopped on the right reel 2R, so that the player cannot recognize that the chance lip has been won. Then, in the game that has won the lip 1, a character image of "development" indicating that some event occurs is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, after the fanning effect is performed in the subsequent games, a character image of “WIN” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that some privilege is given.

  Next, FIG. 28 is a diagram for describing a mode of a display result and an effect at the time of winning the C-lip A according to whether the stop switch is operated in the first left stop or the first right stop. FIG. 28 shows an example in which the C-lip A is won and the pseudo bonus is won.

  As shown in FIG. 28A, when one of the C lips is won during the ART and the pseudo bonus, a character image of “CHANCE!” Is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. As a result, the player expects that some benefit will be given. Since the pseudo-bonus has been won, the avoidance navigation effect is not executed. Therefore, the player does not know the operation procedure to be operated, and operates the stop switch as he or she wants. Here, an example in which the player operates the stop switch at the first left stop or the first right stop will be described.

  When the left first stop is performed in the game that has won the C lip A, the replay symbol stops on the pay line LN due to the stop of the left reel 2L, as shown in FIG. At this point, the player does not know whether or not to win the chance lip. Thereafter, when the second stop and the third stop are performed, the symbol combination of the chance lip stops on the pay line LN as shown in FIG. In this case, the symbol 7 red 7 stops on the right reel 2R, so that the player can recognize that a chance lip has been won. Then, in the game having won the chance lip, a character image of “WIN” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that some privilege is given.

  Next, when the right stop is performed in the game that has won the C lip A, the replay symbol stops on the pay line LN due to the stop of the right reel 2R, as shown in FIG. 28D. At this point, the player knows that the symbol symbol Red 7 is not stopped on the right reel 2R, and therefore does not win a chance lip. Thereafter, when the second stop and the third stop are performed, the symbol combination of the lip 1 stops on the pay line LN as shown in FIG. Then, in the game that has won the lip 1, a character image of "development" indicating that some event occurs is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. Further, after the fanning effect is performed in the subsequent games, a character image of “WIN” is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51 to notify that some privilege is given.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, even if the operation procedure from which the symbol combination of the chance lip is derived is either the alternate C lip A or the alternate lip B, when the pseudo bonus is won Avoidance navigation effect is not executed. For this reason, depending on the operation of the stop switch by the player, the presence / absence of the derivation of the symbol combination of the chance lip that may be derived at the time of winning the pseudo bonus changes. Therefore, even if the avoidance navigation effect is not executed, the interest of the game can be improved. That is, since the avoidance navigation effect is not executed, the presence or absence of the chance combination symbol combination changes depending on the operation mode of the player. For this reason, when the symbol combination of the chance lip is derived, the player can be expected to give the privilege, and even when the symbol combination of the replay 1 is derived, the privilege can be granted. Because of this, it is possible to give hope to the player.

  In addition, the same replay is provided when a chance lip is won and when a replay 1 other than a chance lip is won, so that the avoidance navigation effect is executed when the C lip is won. Regardless of whether or not it does not hurt the player.

  Further, when the pseudo bonus is won, the navigation stock is given regardless of whether or not the chance lip is won, and therefore, regardless of whether or not the avoidance navigation effect is executed when the C lip is won, No disadvantage.

  The lip 1 wins not only when the C lip is won but also when a normal lip is won in which the pseudo bonus lottery is not executed. For this reason, by increasing the chances of winning the lip 1, it is possible to increase the chances of the player expecting a pseudo bonus winning.

  In the present embodiment, the avoidance navigation effect is not executed when the C lip in which the operation procedure for deriving the symbol combination of the chance lip is determined and the pseudo bonus is won. For this reason, depending on the operation of the stop switch by the player, the presence or absence of the symbol combination of the chance lip which may be derived when the pseudo bonus lottery is executed changes. Further, even if the symbol combination of the chance lip is not derived, a pseudo bonus may be won. Therefore, the player is interested in whether or not the chance lip is won, and the player is not discouraged even if the chance lip is not won. Further, the mode of WIN notification differs depending on which operation procedure the player has operated the stop switch. That is, when the left first stop is performed as shown in FIG. 28 (c), the effect in which the WIN notification is performed is executed in the game in which the chance lip is won, whereas the right is stopped as shown in FIG. 28 (e). When the first stop is performed, a character image of “development” is displayed, and then an effect of WIN notification is performed after the fanning effect. For this reason, it is possible to attract the interest of the player also to the effect in the final result of the game in which the image of “chance !!” is displayed.

  Further, at the time of the C lip winning, the execution timing of the effect that the WIN notification is performed is different depending on whether the player has operated the stop switch in the first left stop or the first right stop, thereby improving the interest of the game. it can.

  In the present embodiment, a pseudo bonus lottery is executed when the C lip is won. Furthermore, when a C lip in which the operation procedure for deriving the symbol combination of the chance lip is determined is won, the avoidance navigation effect is not executed with a higher probability when the pseudo bonus is won than when the non-pseudo bonus is won. For this reason, when the pseudo bonus is won, the probability that the presence or absence of the symbol combination of the chance lip changes according to the operation of the stop switch by the player is higher than when the non-pseudo bonus is won. Therefore, the player can enjoy the expectation of winning the C-lip and the pseudo-bonus to improve the interest of the game, and also determine whether the symbol combination of the chance-lip is derived. And the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, not only the operation procedure for avoiding the chance lip winning, but also any operation procedure itself of the stop switch is not notified with a higher probability in the pseudo bonus win than in the non-pseudo bonus win. For this reason, when the pseudo bonus is won, the probability that the presence or absence of the symbol combination of the chance lip changes according to the operation of the stop switch by the player is higher than when the non-pseudo bonus is won. Therefore, the player can enjoy the pleasure of operating the stop switch.

  In addition, when the BB is won at the same time as the C lip, the avoidance navigation effect is not executed, so that the symbol combination of the chance lip may be derived depending on the operation mode of the player. For this reason, when the symbol combination of the chance lip is derived, it is possible to make the player expect that the BB has been won.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when Replay 1 wins in the game that has won the normal lip, a winning effect determined by lottery is performed. For example, in a winning effect, either the blue character image or the white character image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 at the time of winning. When the replay 1 wins, the lottery determines which of the blue character image and the white character image is to be a winning effect. On the other hand, even when the replay 1 wins in the game that has won the C lip, the prize production determined by the lottery is performed in the same manner as when the lip 1 wins in the game that has won the normal lip.

  As described above, regardless of whether the player wins the C lip or the normal lip, the winning effect is determined when the symbol combination of the replay 1 other than the chance lip is derived. The lottery process can be simplified as compared with the case where a different lottery is executed at the time of the normal lip winning, and there is no need to increase the types of winning effects.

  In addition, in the case where it is within four games since the last time the symbol combination of the chance lip was derived, the avoidance navigation effect is executed. On the other hand, if it is not less than four games since the last chance lip symbol combination was derived, the avoidance navigation effect may not be executed. As described above, the avoidance navigation effect is executed at the time of the C lip winning in the period of four games or less after the symbol combination of the last chance lip is derived and the period other than four games after the symbol combination of the last chance lip is derived. Or not. As a result, it is possible to avoid that the symbol combination of the chance lip is continuously derived.

  In addition, if the symbol combination of the chance lip is derived within four games since the last time, the avoidance navigation effect is executed regardless of whether or not the pseudo bonus is won. As a result, it is possible to avoid that the symbol combination of the chance lip is continuously derived.

  Further, in the present embodiment, processes such as reel control, CZ lottery, AT lottery, pseudo bonus lottery, and AT control are executed by the main controller 41, and processes related to effects are executed by the sub controller 91. You. For example, the main control unit 41 gives the navigation stock when the AT is won in the AT lottery and controls the AT by consuming one navigation stock. Then, the main control unit 41 notifies the player of an advantageous operation procedure on a display unit such as the payout display 13 when the push order bell or the push order lip is won during the AT, and the sub control unit 91 Send a navigation command to. When receiving the nabis command, the sub-control unit 91 notifies a display unit such as the liquid crystal display 51 of an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player. As described above, in the present embodiment, when the player wins a position in which the degree of advantage of the player changes according to the operation procedure, the display unit controlled by the main control unit 41 and the display unit controlled by the sub-control unit 91 In any of the units, an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player during the AT is notified.

  Here, as described above, when the C lip is won, the advantage of the player does not change regardless of whether or not the avoidance navigation effect is executed. For this reason, when the main control unit 41 according to the present embodiment wins the C lip, the display unit controlled by the main control unit 41 does not execute the avoidance navigation effect, but the display controlled by the sub control unit 91. The section controls the sub-control section 91 to execute the avoidance navigation effect. Even with the above configuration, the advantage of the player does not change under the control of the main control unit 41, and the processing load on the main control unit 41 can be prevented from increasing.

[Navistock release timing]
Next, the release timing of the acquired navigation stock will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, if one navi stock is consumed, the ART of up to 30 games is controlled. Then, when the navigation stock is acquired, the execution of the navigation stock release lottery determines at what timing (game) during the ART the acquired navigation stock is released to shift to the pseudo bonus.

  Description will be made based on the example of FIG. As shown in FIG. 29, when one navigation stock is acquired by the pseudo bonus lottery performed during the ART, it is determined that the navigation stock is released when the ART15 game is consumed by the navigation stock release lottery. When the navigation stock is released when the ART 15 game is consumed, the pseudo bonus is fixed to 20 games.

  Next, when two navi stocks are acquired in the pseudo bonus lottery performed during the pseudo bonus, it is determined that one navi stock is released when the ART1 game is consumed by the navi stock release lottery. Further, it is determined that the remaining one navistock is released when the ART30 game is consumed by the navistock release lottery.

  When the pseudo bonus for 20 games is completed, the ART is controlled again. At this time, since the navigation stock has already been obtained by the pseudo bonus lottery, the navigation stock is released in any game during the ART. In this example, since it is determined that the first navistock is released when the ART1 game is consumed, the navistock is released when the ART1 game is consumed. In other words, from the player's point of view, the game can be executed only with a small number of games such as one game during the ART.

  After that, when the pseudo bonus of 20 games is fixed, the ART is controlled again. At this time, since the navigation stock has already been obtained by the pseudo bonus lottery, the navigation stock is released in any game during the ART. In this example, since it is determined that the second navistock is released when the ART30 game is consumed, the navistock is released when the ART30 game is consumed. That is, from the player's point of view, the game can be executed with a large number of games such as 30 games during the ART.

  As described above, if the ART is performed over a large number of games such as 30 games, the number of games played with the medal payout rate exceeding 1 increases, which is advantageous for the player accordingly. Further, when the ART is performed for a large number of games such as 30 games, the chance of executing the pseudo bonus lottery during the ART increases, and accordingly, the probability that the navigation stock is given increases. Therefore, it is easy to play the game in an advantageous state by repeating the ART and the pseudo bonus. Also, even if the navigation stock has been acquired before the pseudo bonus or ART, the pseudo bonus lottery is executed if the lottery condition is satisfied during the pseudo bonus or ART.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the provision of the navigation stock is determined by the pseudo bonus winning before the control on the ART is started, the navigation stock release lottery is used to select a maximum of 30 games of the ART. The game that releases the navigation stock, that is, the game in which the navigation stock is actually given to the player is determined. Thus, for example, even when the number of games in the ART is small (for example, in the case of the remaining one game), if the provision of the navigation stock is determined before the control of the ART is started, a new game is performed again. Control over a plurality of games. In this way, since the ART is controlled again, the interest of the game can be improved. Further, when the provision of the navigation stock is determined before the control of the ART is started, the game in which the navigation stock is released is determined out of the maximum 30 games of the ART. As a result, since the game from which the navigation stock is released is not fixed, the interest of the game can be improved.

  In addition, in the ART, the payout rate of the medals exceeds 1, and therefore, when the provision of the navigation stock is determined before the control of the ART is started, the game when the number of the ART games is small (for example, one remaining game). In such a case, it is advantageous for the player to release the navigation stock. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the game in which the navigation stock is released and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, even if the provision of the navigation stock is determined before the control of the ART is started, if the lottery condition is satisfied during the ART, the pseudo bonus lottery is executed to determine whether or not to provide the navigation stock. Is determined. For this reason, it is more advantageous for the player that the navigation stock is given in the game when the number of games controlled by the ART is small (for example, in the case of one remaining game). Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's attention to the game to which the navigation stock is given, and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when the pseudo bonus lottery is performed during the ART and the provision of the navigation stock is determined, the pseudo bonus is controlled. Further, during the pseudo bonus, the pseudo bonus lottery is performed and it is determined whether the navigation stock is provided. You. As described above, since the ART and the pseudo bonus are repeated, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, when the navigation stock is released when the 30 games, which are the end games of the ART, are exhausted, the number of games controlled by the ART is smaller than when the navigation stock is released, when the one game, which is the start game of the ART, is exhausted. Because there are many, it is advantageous for the player. Therefore, the entertainment of the game can be improved by making the player expect that the navigation stock is released when the 30 games, which are the end games of the ART, are consumed.

  Further, in the pseudo bonus lottery, a plurality of navigation stocks (two in the example of FIG. 29) may be given in one lottery, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

[Modification]
The main embodiments of the present invention have been described above. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About CZ]
In the present embodiment, the CZ is controlled after the winning game in response to the winning in the CZ lottery, but the starting trigger of the CZ may be any trigger. For example, the CZ may be started when the gaming state is controlled during the inside of the bonus where the BB has been won and the BB prize has been missed. Then, CZ may end when BB wins.

  Further, in the inside of the bonus, the player may be able to win a BB when he loses the leading role and the subsidiary role when he wins the pushing order bell. Then, if the operating procedure for winning the leading role when the push bell is won during the guarantee period during the CZ is notified, the BB winning can be avoided and the CZ can be continued. On the other hand, if the operating procedure is not notified when the player presses the bell in the pushing order during the non-guaranteed period during the CZ, the BB may be won and the CZ can be ended. Further, if the navigation stock is given during the CZ, it may be controlled to the ART (AT and RT state) in the bonus inside middle state after the CZ ends.

  The CZ may be controlled in response to the transition of the gaming state, or may be a state in which the gaming state is maintained but only the effect (for example, background effect) changes.

  In the present embodiment, the presence or absence of CZ winning is determined using the CZ lottery table shown in FIG. 22A. However, a low-probability state where the probability of CZ winning is low and a high-precision state where the probability of CZ winning is high are high. There may be a state. For example, when the inside of the bonus is being performed, the CZ lottery may be performed using a lottery table having a higher probability of winning the CZ than when the inside of the bonus is not being performed.

  In the present embodiment, in the non-guaranteed period during CZ, the CZ end lottery is executed only when a non-AT lottery combination is won, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, during the non-guaranteed period during the CZ, the CZ end lottery may be executed for each game, or the CZ end lottery may be executed at other times.

  In the present embodiment, the warranty period during the CZ is executed over a plurality of games, but may be finished in one game.

  In the present embodiment, when the player wins the AT lottery combination during the guaranteed period, the end suggestion effect (chance) is executed with a 100% probability unless the non-AT is won and the last game of the guaranteed period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and if the player wins the AT lottery combination during the guarantee period, the game ends with a predetermined probability of less than 100% (for example, only when the lottery is won), even if the non-AT win is not the final game of the guarantee period. A suggested effect (chance) may be executed.

  Further, an end lottery effect (chance) may be executed only when the player wins the AT lottery combination during the guarantee period and the AT is won.

  The image of the explanation effect in the CZ is not limited to the liquid crystal display 51, and may be displayed on a sub liquid crystal display different from the liquid crystal display 51.

  In the present embodiment, the player can recognize whether or not the warranty period is during the CZ. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the player can determine whether or not the warranty period is during the CZ. May not be recognized. In this way, after the end suggestion effect is executed and the “end?” Image is displayed, it is noticed whether the “chance” image is displayed or the “sorry” image is displayed. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[About avoidance navigation effects]
In the present embodiment, when the C lip is won, the avoidance navigation effect is not executed with a probability of 100% when the pseudo bonus is won, but only with a probability of 10% when the non-pseudo bonus is won. The avoidance navigation effect is not executed, that is, the avoidance navigation effect is executed with a probability of 90%. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the C lip is won, the avoidance navigation effect is not executed with a probability of 100% when the pseudo bonus is won, whereas the avoidance navigation effect is not executed with a probability of 0% when the pseudo bonus is not won. The navigation effect may not be executed, that is, the avoidance navigation effect may be executed with a probability of 100%.

  According to such a configuration, in the case of a pseudo bonus winning, the presence or absence of the symbol combination of the chance lip changes according to the operation of the stop switch by the player. Therefore, the player can enjoy the expectation of winning the C-lip and the pseudo-bonus to improve the interest of the game, and also determine whether the symbol combination of the chance-lip is derived. And the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, if the chance lip wins in the game that has won the C lip, the pseudo bonus is won with a probability of 100%. Therefore, when the chance lip is won, it is possible to convince the player that the pseudo bonus has been won. it can.

  In the present embodiment, when the pseudo bonus is won in the case where the C lip is won, not only the avoidance navigation effect but also the navigation effect itself is not executed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When the pseudo bonus is won in the case where the C lip is won, the avoidance navigation effect is not executed, but the navigation effect notifying the other operation procedure may be executed.

  For example, when winning the C Lip A, the first left stop derives the symbol combination of Chance Lip, the first middle stop derives the symbol combination of Lip 2, and the first right stop derives the symbol combination of Lip 1. May be used. Furthermore, when the winner is C-lip B, the symbol combination of Lip 1 is derived at the first left stop, the symbol combination of Lip 2 is derived at the first middle stop, and the symbol combination of Chance Lip is derived at the first right stop. May be used. In this case, when the pseudo bonus is won in the case where the C lip is won, the operation procedure for deriving the symbol combination of the lip 1 is not notified, but the operation procedure for deriving the symbol combination of the lip 2 is notified. There may be.

  In the present embodiment, in a game that has been won as a replaying role such as a C-lip, the presence / absence (or execution probability) of the avoidance navigation is made different depending on the win of the pseudo bonus. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even in a game in which a small combination such as a pushing order bell is won, the presence / absence of execution of the avoidance navigation (or the execution probability) may be changed according to the win of the pseudo bonus. Furthermore, when a small role such as a pushing order bell is used, the same operation is performed when the stop switch is operated according to the avoidance navigation and when the player operates the stop switch as desired because the avoidance navigation is not performed. The payout number may be awarded.

  In the present embodiment, the game in which the avoidance navigation is executed is during the ART, but when the player wins the C lip in another advantageous state such as during a pseudo bonus or during CZ, or in a normal state that is not an advantageous state. Avoidance navigation may be performed.

  In the present embodiment, it is determined that the avoidance navigation effect is not executed with a probability of 100% when the symbol combination of the chance lip is derived within four games since the last time. For example, in a case where the game combination is less than four games since the last time the symbol combination of the chance lip is derived (YES in S32 of FIG. 26), the avoidance navigation effect is not executed when the winning is performed by the navigation lottery (the process of S35). May be determined. Note that the determination may be made not only within four games but also within other games such as within one game since the symbol combination of the last chance lip was derived.

  In the present embodiment, the chance lip that can be won when the C lip A is won is C lip 1, and the chance lip that can be won when the C lip B is won is C lip 4, but is won when the C lip A is won. The chance lip that can be played and the chance lip that can be won when the C lip B is won may have exactly the same role.

[Release of Navistock]
In the present embodiment, if the navigation stock is released in any game during the ART, then the next ART is once again controlled via the pseudo bonus. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when the navigation stock is released in any game during the ART, the next ART may be immediately controlled again. That is, the game may be a game in which many medals are obtained by repeating ART.

  In the present embodiment, in the navi-stock release lottery, the more the acquired navi-stock, the later the release game. That is, the greater the number of acquired navigation stocks, the greater the number of ART games. In this way, as the number of acquired navigation stocks increases, the chance of executing the pseudo bonus lottery increases, so that additional navigation stocks can be acquired. As a result, a more advantageous player can be made more advantageous, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

  On the other hand, without being limited to the above example, in the navigation stock release lottery, the release game may be performed later as the acquired navigation stock is smaller. That is, the smaller the acquired navigation stock, the greater the number of ART games may be. In this way, the smaller the amount of acquired navigation stock, the greater the chance of execution of the pseudo bonus lottery. Therefore, a disadvantaged player can be more advantageous, and the interest of the game can be improved.

[Period from pseudo bonus winning to pseudo bonus control]
In the present embodiment, in the game in which the C-lip is won and the pseudo bonus is won, the timing of the WIN notification is different depending on which operation procedure the player operates the stop switch in. For example, as shown in FIG. 28 (c), in the game in which the C lip is won and the pseudo bonus is won, when the first left stop is performed, the WIN is notified in the game in which the chance lip is won. When the first stop on the right was performed, an image of "development" was displayed, and then a win notification was given after a swaying effect over a plurality of games. As described above, even when the player wins the C-lip and the pseudo bonus is won, the WIN is notified in the game in which the C-lip is won according to the operation procedure, and the game after the C-lip is won. In some cases, a WIN notification may be issued in the above game, and the number of games until the pseudo bonus is controlled in accordance with the operation procedure is different. As a result, if the WIN is notified in the game that has won the C lip, the pseudo bonus is immediately controlled, but if the WIN is notified in the game after the game that has won the C lip, the pseudo bonus is not easily controlled. Then, an advantageous situation and a disadvantageous situation occur. For example, in the case of the present embodiment, since the transition to the pseudo bonus occurs during the AT of a maximum of 30 games, it is more advantageous for the player that the number of games from when the pseudo bonus is won to when the pseudo bonus is controlled is larger.

  Therefore, the expected value of the number of games from when the pseudo bonus is won to when the pseudo bonus is controlled may be constant regardless of the number of games from when the pseudo bonus is won to when the WIN is notified. For example, as shown in FIG. 27 (c), when WIN is notified immediately after the third stop, a limited period is provided for a plurality of games from the game for which the WIN is notified, and a pseudo bonus is controlled after the limited period has elapsed. Is also good. The limited period is a preparation period that is not controlled by the pseudo bonus, and is the same period as the period during which the stir effect is executed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 27 (e), when the “development” image is displayed after the third stop and the WIN notification is performed after the evoking effect has elapsed, the pseudo bonus after the WIN notification is provided without providing a limit period. It may be controlled. In this way, regardless of the number of games from the win of the pseudo bonus to the notification of the WIN, the expected value of the medal consumed from the win of the pseudo bonus to the control of the pseudo bonus can be the same. , Ensuring fairness.

  In this way, the expected value of the number of games from the decision to give the privilege to the execution of the privilege control according to the benefit is notified to the effect that the decision has been made since the decision was made. It may be constant regardless of the number of games until the game is played. Accordingly, regardless of the number of games from when the grant is determined to grant the privilege to when the notification that the grant is determined is performed, from when the grant is determined to when the privilege control according to the privilege is performed. In addition, the expected value of medals to be consumed can be made the same, and fairness can be ensured.

  Also, in the game from the win of the pseudo bonus to the control of the pseudo bonus, the pseudo bonus lottery is executed if the condition shown in FIG. 22C is satisfied. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game from the winning of the pseudo bonus to the control of the pseudo bonus. Further, since the expected value of the number of games from the time when the pseudo bonus is won to the time when the game is controlled to the pseudo bonus is constant regardless of the number of games from the time when the pseudo bonus is won to the time when the WIN notification is given, the expected value of the advantage Fairness can be guaranteed.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 27 (c), a WIN notification is made immediately after the third stop, and as shown in FIG. 27 (e), an image of “development” is displayed after the third stop to produce a stir-up effect. WIN notification may be performed after elapse of the time, so that the mode of the WIN notification that the pseudo bonus has been won can be diversified, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  It should be noted that the number of games in the stir effect is not limited to a fixed number, and a plurality of types may be provided. This makes it possible to diversify the stir-up effect and to vary the timing of WIN notification. On the other hand, by providing the time limit in accordance with the case where the most swaying effects are executed, the expected value of the number of games from the time when the pseudo bonus is won to the time when the pseudo bonus is controlled can be made constant. For example, if the most provoking effect is 20 games, a WIN notification may be provided immediately, and a limited period of 20 games may be provided. A limited time period for the game may be provided.

[Reel arrangement]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the cherry symbol and the seven red symbols are always arranged in the middle reel 2 </ b> C within five frames within a range in which the symbol can be pulled in. Therefore, at the time of winning of the middle choke and the square choke, the cherry symbol and the seven red symbols can always be derived to the middle reel 2C on the winning line LN. However, in addition to the center reel 2C, at least one of the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R may be arranged in a range where the cherry symbol can be always drawn. By adopting such a reel arrangement, it is possible to cope with various controls.

  For example, in the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R, the cherry symbol and the seven red symbols may be arranged within a range where the symbol can be always drawn. With such a reel arrangement, a symbol combination such as "Bell-Cherry-Cherry" can be derived when the left symbol is missed at the time of winning the middle or square chokes. This makes it possible to more clearly indicate the winning of the middle chain or the winning of the corner. In this way, by changing the symbol arrangement, it is possible to correspond to various derived displays, and control suitable for the machine can be executed flexibly.

  The reel control shown in FIGS. 20 and 21 is a reel control at the time of winning a small role such as a cherry, but is not limited to this, and may be applied to a replaying role or a special role.

[Notification production]
In the above-described embodiment, a description has been given of executing an effect using a character image as a notification effect. However, the notification effect may be controlled by lighting the effect effect LED 52, the reel LED 55, and the like, and may be indicated by the lighting color. Further, the notification effect is not executed when the start switch 7 is operated, but may be executed at any timing in one game. For example, the fact that all reels have stopped winning the cherry lip after stopping may be indicated by emitting red LED.

[About payout number]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 20 and 21, it has been shown that a prize is generated regardless of the timing at which the pushing is successful and the timing at which the pushing is failed. However, the payout number of medals may be different between the timing of successful eye pressing and the timing of failed eye pressing. For example, when a symbol is derived at the timing when the eye-catching is successful, the payout number may be larger than when the symbol is derived at the timing when the eye-catching fails. As for the pushing order, the number of payouts may be larger in the correct answer procedure than in the incorrect answer procedure. Further, the payout number of medals may be the same at the timing of successful eye pressing and the timing of unsuccessful eye pressing.

[About the specified line]
In the present embodiment, when the stop operation is executed at the timing when the eye-catching is successful, a specific symbol (cherry symbol) is displayed on the pay line LN as a predetermined line, and the eye-catching fails. When the stop operation is performed in the above, a specific symbol (cherry symbol) is displayed on the pay line LN only for the middle reel. However, the predetermined line may be an invalid line instead of a winning line. When the stop operation is performed at the timing when the pushing is successful, a specific symbol is displayed on the invalid line. When the stop operation is performed at the timing when the pushing fails, the invalid line is displayed. A specific symbol may be displayed.

[About benefits]
In the present embodiment, the value directly affecting the payout rate of medals and pachinko balls, such as the BB winning, the AT winning, and the number of AT games that can be controlled by the AT, has been exemplified as the privilege. However, the privilege may be a value that improves the degree of advantage for the player, and may be a value that does not directly affect the payout rate of medals, for example. 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 occurrence, etc.), execution of a set value suggestion effect for indicating the set value set, By collecting a certain number of points, it is possible to give points that can be exchanged for services determined at the gaming shop where the slot machine 1 is installed, and to display a two-dimensional code that allows downloading privilege images and privilege information on a predetermined website. The information may be displayed on the display 51.

  In addition, the benefit relating to the AT is not limited to the navigation stock, and the benefit may be the number of AT games. In addition, when the number of navigable effects that can be performed is determined and the AT is controlled until the navigable effect is executed for the determined number of navigable effects, the number of navigable effects can be set as a privilege. Good. Further, for example, when the upper limit application amount is determined and the AT is controlled until the provided game value (medal payout number) reaches the determined upper limit application amount, the upper limit application amount may be set as a privilege. In addition, when the AT is controlled until a predetermined AT end condition is satisfied after a predetermined AT start condition is satisfied, and when the AT end condition is satisfied, a continuous lottery for determining whether to continue the AT is performed. The continuation probability determined to be continued in the lottery may be used as the privilege.

[Directions and information]
In the present embodiment, an example has been described in which effects and information are performed using the liquid crystal display 51. For example, the speakers 53 and 54, and the back lamps arranged on the rear side (inside) of the reel (in the above-described embodiment). Reel LED 55), transmissive liquid crystal display (liquid crystal display configured to allow the reel to be viewed) disposed on the front side of the reel, lamps and LEDs mounted on front door 1b, vibration of stop switch, stop switch The effect may be executed by means different from the above-described embodiment, such as air blowing from the surroundings and a change in the temperature of the stop switch.

[About AT]
In the present embodiment, an example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described. However, the control related to the AT executed by the main control unit 41 includes execution of an AT lottery. The AT lottery may include determination of winning or non-winning of the AT lottery, determination of whether to stock the number of AT games, determination of the number of AT games, additional lottery of the number of AT games, and the like. Further, as the control relating to the AT, there is a control of a high probability state of the AT lottery. The control of the high probability state of the AT lottery includes a control in which the winning probability of the AT lottery becomes a high probability, a control of shortening a period until being controlled by the AT according to the result of the internal lottery, a winning probability of an additional lottery, and a game Controls that favor numbers are included. Further, the control related to the AT includes controlling the AT when the specified number of games have been consumed. The time when the game of the specified number of games is exhausted includes the time of reaching the number of ceiling games and the time of reaching the number of games determined by lottery. Further, as the control related to the AT, there is a control for setting a precursor period. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, a control for executing an effect of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of the AT.

  Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 performs lighting control of a lamp or an LED for executing a navigation effect. Further, the sub-control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect.

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, the control related to the AT described above is performed by the main control unit 41, but may be performed by the sub-control unit 91. The sub-control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an additional lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation effect according to the result. Processing may be performed.

[Other Modifications]
In the present embodiment, a slot machine in which medals are applied as a game medium used for setting a bet amount and providing a game value with a prize has been described as an example. However, the slot machine that embodies the present invention may be a slot machine (so-called parrot) in which a game ball used in a pachinko game machine is applied as a game medium. When a game ball is used as a game medium, for example, one medal can correspond to five game balls. When the number of bets is set to 3 in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. Is used to set the number of bets.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a slot machine for setting the number of bets using medals and credits is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine for setting the number of bets using game balls, A completely credit-type slot machine that sets the number of bets using only credits may be used. When a game ball is used as a game value, for example, one medal can be made to correspond to five game balls, and when 3 is set as the number of bets in the above embodiment, 15 game balls are used. Is used to set the number of bets.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the present invention is not limited to the use of only one of a plurality of types of game values such as medals and game balls, but may be, for example, a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls. A game value may be used together. That is, it is possible to set a bet amount and play a game using any of a plurality of types of gaming values such as medals and game balls, and to generate a plurality of types of games such as medals and game balls by the occurrence of a prize. Any utility value may be paid out.

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

  Further, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment causes a plurality of types of identification information (symbols) each of which can be identified to be derived in each of a plurality of variable display areas (perspective windows 3) capable of variably displaying. The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using game values (medals and credits), and a plurality of variable display areas can be provided. A game is completed by deriving a display result, and a prize can be generated according to a combination of display results derived in each of the plurality of variable display areas as a result of the one game. Is also good.

  Further, as the present embodiment, the slot machine for paying out the game medium to the player in accordance with the occurrence of the prize has been described. However, the game medium is enclosed, and the game medium is stored in the hand of the player in accordance with the occurrence of the prize. It is also possible to adopt an enclosed slot machine that adds the game points (scores) without paying out the game. The base and the drum can be distributed and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are referred to as a gaming machine.

  It should be noted that the embodiments disclosed this time are illustrative in all aspects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

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

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-determining means for determining a display result that allows derivation;
Derivation operation means operated by the player to derive the display result;
Derivation control means for performing control to derive a display result according to the determination result of the pre-determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means,
Grant determining means for determining whether or not to grant the privilege;
Notifying means capable of notifying an operation procedure of the deriving operation means,
And a presentation means for performing a privilege effect on Granting of the award,
Wherein the determination result of the pre-determining means, as a decision result of the derivation of specific display result its permissible operating, contains certain decision results and special determination result,
The specific display result may be derived when the privilege is given,
The derivation control means includes:
When the determination result of the preliminary determination means is the specific determination result, when the derivation operation means is operated in the first procedure, the specific display result is derived, and the derivation operation means is operated in the second procedure. And deriving a display result other than the specific display result,
When the decision result of the pre-determination means is the special decision result, the derivation operation means is operated in the second procedure to derive the specific display result, and the derivation operation means is operated in the first procedure. When a display result other than the specific display result is derived,
The notifying means,
When the determination result of the preliminary determination means is the specific determination result, the second procedure is notified when a specific condition regarding derivation of the specific display result is not satisfied, and when the specific condition is satisfied, the derivation operation is performed. Without notifying the operating procedure of the means,
When the result of the determination by the preliminary determination means is the result of the special determination, the first procedure is notified when the specific condition is not satisfied, and the operation procedure of the deriving operation means is reported when the specific condition is satisfied. Without
When the specific condition is satisfied, regardless of whether the specific display result is derived or not, the privilege is obtained regardless of whether the determination result of the preliminary determination unit is the specific determination result or the special determination result. Granted,
The rendering means, when the determination result of the preliminary determination means is the specific determination result, and the specific condition is satisfied, the operation procedure of the derivation operation means is any one of the first procedure and the second procedure A slot machine that changes the mode of the privilege presentation depending on whether it is a slot machine.

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