JP6706080B2 - 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 can be identified, and after variably displaying the variable display unit, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result.

Generally, a slot machine has a variable display section having a reel on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn as identification information on the outer periphery, and by operating a start switch with a prescribed bet number set. The reel starts to rotate, and when the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of the reel, a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, the symbol combination is a combination of the display results, or A prize is generated by deriving a winning combination.

The types of winning combinations include small winning combinations, special winning combinations, and re-playing combinations. Here, when the display result corresponding to the small winning combination is derived on the winning line, the number of medals determined for each small winning combination is paid out. When the display result corresponding to the special role is derived on the pay line, the game state can be shifted to a special game state such as a regular bonus or a big bonus that is advantageous to the player. When the display result corresponding to the re-gaming combination is derived on the pay line, the next game can be played without consuming a new medal for setting the bet number.

Conventionally, there has been a slot machine that, when a bonus is won, notifies the type of the bonus that has been won and executes an effect that prompts the derivation of a display result corresponding to the bonus (for example, see Patent Document 1). ).

JP2012-81260A

In the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, since the promotion effect that prompts the derivation of the display result corresponding to the bonus is monotonous, it has not been possible to improve the enjoyment of the game.

The present invention has been conceived in view of the above circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a slot machine that improves the interest of a game by promoting production.

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine in which a prize can be generated according to the display result,
Predetermination means for determining a display result that allows derivation from a plurality of display results including a specific display result and a special display result,
State control means for transitioning the game state to a specific state when the specific display result is derived,
And a production execution means for executing a promotion production that suggests the derivable display result in order to prompt the derivation of the derivable display result,
The specific display result includes specific identification information,
The special display result includes special identification information,
The specific identification information and the special identification information are adjacent to each other in the direction in which the variable display portion variably displays,
The effect execution means,
A promotion that suggests that the special display result of the special display result and the specific display result can be derived in the first situation in which the player can specify that the special display result can be derived. Perform the production,
In the second situation where the player cannot specify which of the special display result and the specific display result can be derived, either the special display result or the specific display result can be derived. The promotion production that suggests that is executed.
Further, the slot machine may have the following configuration.
(1) A variable display section 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 (eg, slot machine 1) in which a prize can be generated according to the display result,
Predetermination means for determining whether or not to permit the derivation of a specific display result (for example, a symbol combination corresponding to BB) (for example, a process of executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41),
State control means (for example, a process of controlling the BB by the main control unit 41) for transitioning the game state to a specific state (for example, BB) when the specific display result is derived,
A production execution means (for example, the sub control unit 91 executes the promotion production based on a command from the main control unit 41) that executes a promotion production (for example, the promotion production shown in FIG. 21B) that prompts the derivation of the specific display result. Processing) and
The effect execution means, when the situation in which the promotion effect is executed is the first situation (for example, during non-ART), of the promotion effect in the effect type a shown in the first mode (for example, FIG. 21B-1). While the promotion effect is executed in the aspect), when the situation in which the promotion effect is executed is the second situation (for example, during ART), the second aspect (for example, the effect type shown in FIG. 21B-2) The promotion effect is executed in the form of the promotion effect in (b).

According to such a configuration, the aspect of the promotion effect differs depending on the situation in which the promotion effect is executed, so that the interest of the game can be improved by the promotion effect.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above,
The effect execution means, in the first state (for example, during non-ART), when the derivation of the specific display result is allowed by the pre-determination means (for example, when BB is won), the promotion is performed in the first mode. While performing an effect, when the derivation of the specific display result is allowed by the pre-determination means in the second state (for example, during ART) (for example, when BB is won), the promotion is performed in the second mode. The effect is executed (for example, the execution of the promotion effect based on the promotion effect lottery shown in FIG. 21A).

According to such a configuration, the mode of the promotion effect differs depending on the state when the derivation of the specific display result is permitted, so that the interest of the game can be improved by the promotion effect.

(3) In the slot machine of (2) above,
The effect performing means urges the player to derive only the specific display result by executing the promotion effect in the first aspect (for example, effect type a shown in FIG. 21B-1). Of the specific display result and the special display result (for example, a white BAR matching symbol combination corresponding to the pseudo bonus) is selectively derived by executing the promotion effect in the second mode. As shown in FIG. 21(b-2) to promote the player,
The special display result may be derived in the second state, but may not be derived in the first state (for example, the symbol combination of the white BAR alignment corresponding to the pseudo bonus is only during ART). May be derived).

According to such a configuration, in the second state where the special display result may be derived, the promotion effect is executed in the second mode to selectively derive either the specific display result or the special display result. In the first state in which the player is prompted to do so and the special display result is not derived, the player is urged to derive only the specific display result by executing the promotion effect in the first mode. .. Thereby, for example, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the player is prompted to derive the special display result in the first state in which the special display result is not derived.

(4) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (3) above,
The effect execution means, when an event (for example, derivation of a chance of confirming BB winning decision) occurs that it can be deduced that the specific display result can be derived before execution of the promotion effect. While executing the promotion effect in the first aspect, when there is no event that can be inferred that the specific display result can be derived before the execution of the promotion effect, the promotion effect in the second aspect Is executed (for example, see the column of [Regarding promotion effect] in the modified example).

According to such a configuration, the aspect of the promotion effect is different depending on whether or not an event in which it is possible to deduce that the specific display result can be derived before the execution of the promotion effect is different. The interest of can be improved.

(5) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (4) above,
The effect execution means executes the promotion effect to obtain the specific display result (for example, 7 combinations of symbol combinations corresponding to BB) and the special display result (for example, combination of white BAR symbols corresponding to the pseudo bonus). It is possible to encourage the player to selectively derive one of
When the variable display of the variable display portion is stopped, the identification information forming the specific display result (for example, white 7) and the identification information forming the special display result (for example, white BAR) are derived together. (For example, as shown in FIG. 3, white 7 which is the symbol of the left reel which constitutes BB1 and white BAR which is the symbol of the left reel which constitutes the pseudo bonus are vertically adjacent to each other).

“Identification information that constitutes a specific display result” and “identification information that constitutes a special display result” are both identification information as long as they are derived together when the variable display of the variable display section is stopped. In addition to being adjacent to each other, both pieces of identification information may be arranged so as to sandwich the other identification information.

With such a configuration, when the variable display of the variable display portion is stopped, the identification information forming the specific display result and the identification information forming the special display result are derived together, so that the interest of the game is improved. be able to.

(6) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (5) above,
Derivation operation means (for example, a stop switch) operated by the player to derive the display result,
Further provided is a derivation control unit (for example, a process of executing reel control by the main control unit 41) that performs control for deriving a display result according to the determination result of the pre-determination unit and the operation of the derivation operation unit,
The effect execution means prompts the derivation of the specific display result by the promotion effect and informs the operation procedure of the derivation operation means corresponding to the specific display result (for example, a modification 2 shown in FIG. 22B). reference).

With such a configuration, the derivation of the specific display result is promoted by the promotion effect and the operation procedure corresponding to the specific display result is notified, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved.

(7) In the slot machine according to any one of (1) to (6) above,
The effect execution means stops the execution of the promotion effect when the specific display result is not derived during the execution of the promotion effect (for example, when one of the reels is stopped, the symbol combination corresponding to BB is Promotional production will be stopped when it is not derived).

With such a configuration, since the execution of the promotion effect is stopped at the time when the specific display result is not derived during the execution of the promotion effect, the promotion effect is executed forever even though the specific display result is not derived. It is possible to prevent the interest of the game from decreasing.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the slot machine in the present embodiment. It is an internal structure diagram of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram showing a configuration of a 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 the special combination. It is a figure for explaining the kind of small winning combination, the symbol combination of small winning combinations, and the technical matters related to the small winning combinations. It is a figure for explaining the kind of re-game combination, the symbol combination of the re-game combination, and the technical matters related to the re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of dropout, the symbol combination of the dropout, and the technical matter related to the dropout. It is a figure for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations for each game state. It is a figure for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations for each game state. It is a figure for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations for each game state. It is a figure for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations for each game state. It is a figure for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations for each game state. It is a figure for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations for each game state. It is a figure for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations for each game state. It is a figure for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations for each game state. It is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. It is a figure for explaining reel control of a pushing order bell. It is a figure for explaining reel control of push order lip. It is a figure for explaining the first hit lottery table, the additional lottery table, and the pseudo bonus lottery table. It is a figure for explaining the promotion production lottery table and the production mode of the promotion production. It is a figure for explaining the production mode of the promotion production in a modification.

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

[Structure of slot machine]
First, the slot machine 1 used in the present embodiment will be described below. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a housing 1a having an open front surface and a side end of the housing 1a are rotatably pivoted. The front door 1b is supported.

Inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, 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 these reels 2L, 2C, 2R are seen through the transparent window 3 provided on the front door 1b. It is arranged to be visible.

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, 2R, respectively. , "Black BAR", "white 7", and "red 7" are drawn in a predetermined order, and 20 kinds of symbols are drawn in a predetermined order. In addition, "lip A" is a design in which one line is not drawn above and below the character "REPLAY", and "lip B" is a design in which one line is drawn only under the character "REPLAY", “Rip C” is a pattern in which one line is drawn above and below the letters “REPLAY”. Further, among a plurality of types of symbols, “white BAR”, “black BAR”, “white 7”, and “red 7” are more conspicuous than other symbols (for example, large size and showy color). It is depicted and reminds the player that an advantageous event will occur if a 7-set or a BAR-set is derived. In this way, the symbols such as “white BAR”, “black BAR”, “white 7”, and “red 7” are easily recognized by the player, and the player recalls that an advantageous event occurs at the time of derivation as a symbol symbol. To call. In the left reel 2L, "white 7" and "white BAR" are vertically adjacent to each other. Therefore, when "white 7" is drawn out on the pay line LN when the left reel 2L is stopped, "white BAR" is also displayed on the transparent window 3. Further, when “white BAR” is led out on the pay line LN when the left reel 2L is stopped, “white 7” is also displayed on the perspective window 3.

The symbols drawn on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed in upper, middle, lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided at the substantially center of the reel panel of the front door 1b. The above-mentioned plurality of types of symbols are symbols having different outer shapes from the other symbols.

Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is provided correspondingly and is rotated by a reel motor 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4), so that the symbols of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R are continuously displayed on the see-through window 3. While being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, three continuous symbols are derived and displayed on the see-through window 3 as a display result.

Inside the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R for detecting the reference positions for the reels 2L, 2C, 2R respectively, and a reel LED 55 for irradiating the reels 2L, 2C, 2R from the rear side are provided. Is provided. The reel LED 55 is composed of 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and each symbol can be independently illuminated.

At the position corresponding to each reel 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 through 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 portion 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which medals are paid out, and a credit (the number of medals stored as a gaming value owned by a player and which can be used for setting the bet number). ) Is used to set the maximum bet number (upper limit number: 3 in any of the gaming states in the present embodiment) of the prescribed number of bets determined according to the gaming state within that range. The MAXBET switch 6 to be operated and the settlement to be operated when the medals stored as credits and the medals used to set the bet number are settled (the medals used to set the credit and the bet number are returned). A switch 10, a start switch 7 that is operated when starting a game, and stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively, and an effect to be used for an effect. A switch 56 and a switch 56 are provided so as to be operated by the player.

In the present embodiment, of the three reels 2L, 2C, 2R that have started to rotate, the reel that first stops is referred to as a first stop reel, and the stop thereof is referred to as a first stop. Similarly, the second stop reel is called the second stop reel, the stop is called the second stop, the third stop reel is called the third stop reel, and the stop is the third stop. Alternatively, it is called a final stop. Of the three reels 2L, 2C, 2R, first stop of the left reel 2L is left first stop, first stop of the middle reel 2C is first middle stop, and right reel 2R is first stop. This is called the first stop on the right.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the operating procedure (also referred to as the pushing order and the stopping operation order) for the player to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R includes forward pressing, forward sandwiching pressing, middle left pressing, and middle right pressing. , Reverse pinch push, and reverse push. The forward pressing refers to a pressing order in which the left reel 2L is first stopped and then the middle reel 2C is second stopped. Further, the forward sandwiching 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 pushing means a pushing order in which the left reel 2L is second stopped after the first reel 2C is first stopped. The middle-right pushing means the pushing order in which the middle reel 2C is first stopped and then the right reel 2R is second stopped. Reverse pinching refers to a pressing order in which the right reel 2R is first stopped and then the left reel 2L is second stopped. The reverse pressing refers to a pressing order in which the right reel 2R is first stopped and then the middle reel 2C is second stopped.

A payout indicator 13 is provided on the front door 1b. The payout display unit 13 displays the credit display unit 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a winning combination, and an error code indicating the content when an error occurs. A gaming auxiliary display 12, a 1BET LED 14 for notifying by lighting that the bet number is set to 1, a 2BET LED 15 for notifying by lighting that the bet number is set to 2, and a bet number set to 3 A 3BET LED 16 for notifying by lighting, a throwing request LED 17 for notifying by lighting of a state in which a medal can be thrown, and a start valid LED 18 for notifying by lighting that the start operation of the game by operating the start switch 7 is valid. Waiting LED 19 that lights up to indicate that it is in a wait state (a state in which it is waiting for the start of reel rotation within a certain period from the start of the previous game), and a light to indicate that a replay game to be described later is in progress LED 20 during replay is provided.

Inside the MAXBET switch 6, a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying by lighting that the setting operation of the bet number by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is provided, the stop switches 8L, 8C, Inside the 8R, there are provided left, middle, and right stop enable LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R (see FIG. 4) for notifying by lighting that the stop operation of the reels by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective. Has been. Further, below the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in the front door 1b, a lower panel on which the title of the slot machine 1 and the payout table are printed is provided.

Inside the front door 1b, a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for canceling 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 that time while the set value is being changed or the set value is being confirmed, and whether the stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of AT (Assist Time) is enabled/disabled. To select enable/disable of the stop switch 36a for selecting and the automatic settlement function (the processing of settlement (returning) the medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) The automatic settlement switch 36b and the inserted medal sensor 31 (disposed on the hopper tank 34a side (downstream side of the flow passage switching solenoid 30) for detecting medals that have been inserted from the medal insertion section 4 and flowed down to the hopper tank 34a side). There is provided a medal selector (not shown) and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b.

The AT is a period in which a navigation effect is executed in which the player is informed of the operation procedure of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in order to generate a predetermined winning. The AT is controlled on condition that it has a navigation stock that is the right to AT control. The AT is controlled for a predetermined period based on the number of navigation stocks it holds. That is, the number of navigation stocks indicates the number of rights controlled by the AT (also referred to as the number of AT games), and the more the number of the navigation stocks, the longer the AT is controlled. In the present embodiment, the AT is controlled for a maximum of 30 games each time one navigation stock is consumed. Further, the payout rate of medals per game during AT is 1 or more. Therefore, it can be said that the navigation stock, which is the right to AT control, is an advantageous privilege for the player. The navigation stock is given when the player wins in the first win lottery performed by the main control unit 41.

Further, in the present embodiment, a pseudo bonus may be given during AT. The pseudo bonus is controlled on condition that the pseudo bonus game number, which is a right to the pseudo bonus control, is held. The pseudo bonus is controlled over the number of pseudo bonus games held. Further, during the pseudo bonus, the AT number is controlled without being consumed. That is, during the pseudo bonus, the navigation effect is executed without consuming the number of AT games. Therefore, it can be said that the pseudo bonus game which is the right to the pseudo bonus control is an advantageous privilege for the player. The pseudo bonus game is awarded when the pseudo bonus game lottery performed by the main control unit 41 is won.

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

An overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided on the side of the hopper unit 34. Inside the overflow tank 35, there is provided a full tank sensor 35a formed of a pair of left and right conductive members provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals. It is now possible to detect that the amount of stored medals stored inside is equal to or greater than a predetermined amount when conducting by contacting through the medals stored inside, that is, that the overflow tank is full. Is becoming

On the front surface of the power supply box 100, a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stopped state in a normal time, functioning as a reset switch, Is a reset/setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing a set value of a winning probability (ball-out rate, payout rate) of an internal lottery described later, and a power switch 39 that is operated when turning on/off the power. And are provided.

When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or credits are used to set the bet number. To use the credit, the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When the specified number of bets determined according to the gaming 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, when the prescribed number of bets is set to 3 regardless of the gaming state and the prescribed number of bets is set, the pay line LN becomes effective. In addition, when the maximum number of medals has been inserted among the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

The winning line is a line set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the transparent window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a symbol combination such as a small winning combination or a re-playing combination described later. .. In the present embodiment, these winning combinations are also referred to as “winning combinations” and “winning combinations”, and the combination of symbols that make up one of the winning combinations is stopped on the winning line. Also referred to as doing. For example, when a symbol combination that constitutes a re-play combination is derived on the pay line, a replay game that allows the player to play the next game without setting the bet number using medals operates, It is also called that a re-game winning (replay winning) occurs that the symbol combination that constitutes the re-gaming combination is derived on the winning line.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line LN connecting the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle stage and the upper stage of the left reel 2L, The upper row of the middle reel 2C, the upper row of the right reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM1 connecting the symbols arranged in the upper row, and the lower row of the left reel 2L, the lower row of the middle reel 2C, the lower row of the right reel 2R, that is, the symbols arranged in the lower row. Invalid line LM2 to tie, upper stage of left reel 2L, middle stage of middle reel 2C, lower stage of right reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM3 connecting symbols lined downward to the right, lower stage of left reel 2L, middle stage of middle reel 2C, The upper stage of the right reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM4 connecting the symbols arranged in the upper right 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 continuously change. 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 winning combination is not stopped on the activated pay line LN, one game is finished at the time of the stop. On the other hand, when the combination of the symbols for generating the winning of the small winning combination is stopped on the activated winning line LN, the number of medals determined according to the winning of the small winning combination is awarded to the player. Then, when the credit is added or when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in the present embodiment), the medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9 (see FIG. 1), and one game ends.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the configuration using three reels is illustrated, but the configuration using only one reel, the configuration using two reels, and the configuration using four or more reels are also possible. Of course, in the case of using two or more reels, the prize may be determined based on the combination of the display results derived to all the two or more reels. Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display section is configured by a physical reel, but the variable display section may be configured by an image display device such as the liquid crystal display 51.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. In the example of FIG. 4, while controlling the progress of the game, the game control board 40 that outputs various commands in accordance with the progress of the game, the effect control board 90 that controls a predetermined effect in accordance with the command, the drive power source for the electric components. There are provided a power supply substrate 101 for generating a signal, an external output substrate 1000 for outputting a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside, and the like.

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

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

The effect control board 90 is connected to the effect switch 56 and drives and controls an effect device such as the liquid crystal display 51 (illustrated on the left side of the effect control board 90 in FIG. 4). The production control board 90 has a circuit configuration such as the sub-control unit 91 (illustrated in the production control board 90 in FIG. 4). The sub-control unit 91 receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40, performs a process of performing an effect, and directly or indirectly controls a configuration mounted or connected to the effect control board 90. The sub controller 91 is a one-chip microcomputer, and includes a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, an I/O port 91d, and the like.

A hopper motor 34b, various operating means and detecting means (illustrated on the right side of the power supply board 101 in FIG. 4) are connected to the power supply board 101.

[Internal lottery]
Next, the internal lottery will be described in detail. In the internal lottery, whether or not to permit the occurrence of each of the above-mentioned winning combinations, that is, whether or not to permit the control of aligning the symbol combination for generating the winning combination on the pay line L1 is displayed on the variable display device. Is to be determined before the display is derived (actually, when the start switch 7 is operated). In the internal lottery, a random number for the internal lottery (an integer of 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number circuit 42. Then, for each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, the determination value of each winning combination determined according to the acquired internal lottery random number, the gaming state, and the set value set by the reset/setting switch 38. It is done according to the number.

In the present embodiment, from the number of judgment values of each combination and combination, the range of the judgment value in which a general combination such as a small combination and a re-game combination and a special combination are individually elected, and one of the general combinations The winning range in the internal lottery is not exclusive, and the general role and the special role are won at the same time in one game. Can be. However, the range of the determination value for winning different types of special combinations is not specified, and the special combinations of different types are exclusively drawn.

In the internal lottery, the number of judgment values set for the winning combination or combination of winning combinations in the internal lottery and the current gaming state are sequentially added to the random numbers for internal drawing, and when the result of the addition overflows, the winning combination concerned Alternatively, it is determined that the winning combination is won.

When it is determined that one of the winning combinations or combinations of winning combinations is won, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination or combination of winning combinations is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, the upper byte of which is assigned as the special combination storing work in which the winning flag of the special combination is set, and the lower byte is the general combination winning combination. It is assigned as a general role storing work for which a flag is set.

Specifically, when a special winning combination is won, the winning flag of the special winning combination indicating that the special winning combination has been won is set in the special winning combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general winning combination storing work is cleared. In addition, when the special role + general role is won, the winning flag of the special role indicating that the special role is won is set in the special role storing work, and the winning of the general role indicating that the general role is won. Set the flag to the general actor storage work. In addition, when the general combination is won, the winning flag of the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If none of the winning combinations and combinations of winning combinations are won, only the general winning combination storing work is cleared.

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

The table index is an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the table creation data is stored, from the reference address when referencing the table index, according to the setting status of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning status). The difference up to the address where the data is stored is registered. This makes it possible to obtain the difference according to the internal winning state and add the difference to the reference address to obtain the corresponding index data. Even if the winning situation of the winning combination is different, if the same control is applied, the same address is stored as index data. In such a case, refer to the same table creation data. Then, the stop control table is created.

The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of pull-in frames according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status indicates whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel 2L is stopped, only the middle reel 2C is stopped, or only the right reel 2R is stopped. , The left reel 2L and the middle reel 2C are stopped, the left reel 2L and the right reel 2R are stopped, and the middle reel 2C and the right reel 2R are stopped. Further, in a situation where any reel is stopped, it may differ depending on the stop position of the stopped reel. Therefore, for each situation, the address of the stop control table to be referred to is registered for each spinning reel, and the stop control table to be referred to according to each situation is registered based on the start address of the table creation data. The address can be specified, and the stop control table necessary for each situation can be specified from the specified address. Even when the stop status of the reels and the stop position of the stopped reels are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table, In such a case, the same stop control table will be referred to.

The stop control table is data that can specify the number of pull-in frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In this embodiment, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are stepping motors that make one revolution at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167). That is, by driving the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R by 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R make one revolution. Then, 21 regions (frames) divided into 8 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one round of the reel, and 0 to 20 (Fig. 3) are assigned.

On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is also 20, and the symbol numbers of 1 to 21 are assigned to the symbols of each reel from the reel reference position, so that the symbols from 1st symbol to 21st symbol , Area numbers 1 to 21 are sequentially assigned. In the stop control table, the number of attracted frames for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule. By expanding the stop control table, the number of attracted frames for each area number can be acquired. There is.

As described above, in the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data, the area corresponding to each area number corresponds to the stop reference position (in the present embodiment, the perspective window). Pulling in when the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at the timing (the timing in 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 in the area of the lower three symbols) This is a table in which the number of frames is set respectively.

Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the start address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. More specifically, first, the table index is referred to, the index data corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, the table creation data is specified based on the acquired index data, and all the table creation data is specified. The address of the stop control table of each reel corresponding to the state in which the reel is rotating is acquired, the stop control table of each reel stored in the acquired address is expanded, and the stop control table is created for all reels.

Also, when any one reel stops or when any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of the reel rotation, that is, the head address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is specified based on the specified table creation data, and the addresses of the stop control table of the stopped reels and the unstopped reels corresponding to the area numbers of the stopped positions of the reels are acquired from the specified table creation data. The stop control table for each reel stored is expanded to create a stop control table for an unstopped reel.

Next, when the main CPU 41a effectively detects one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the spinning reel, the control for deriving the display result to the corresponding reel will be described. ..

When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the spinning reel is effectively detected, the area number of the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected. Is specified and the stop control table of the reel in which the stop operation is detected is referred to, and the number of pull-in frames corresponding to the specified region number of the stop operation position is acquired. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reels by the number of acquired pull-in frames.

More specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps until the acquired number of pull-in frames is drawn and stopped is calculated, and the reel is rotated by the calculated number of steps to stop. Control. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number that is the number of pull-in frames ahead of the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in the present embodiment, the transparent window 3 Area of the lower pattern) will be stopped.

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 reel is included in one table creating data. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop situation (and the stop position of the stopped reel).

That is, table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and a stop control table corresponding to a reel stop state (and a stopped position of a reel that has already stopped) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created by referring to is also unique to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and the reel stop situation (and the stop position of the reel that has already stopped). Therefore, when the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stopped position of the reel that has been stopped) all become the same condition, the reels are based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. Will be controlled.

Further, in the present embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is set as the number of drawing frames, and it is possible to draw a maximum of four frame symbols and stop the reel after detecting a stop operation. That is, the stop position of the symbol can be specified from a maximum of 5 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 pull in a maximum of four symbols and stop the reel after detecting the stop operation, and the stop is detected. Including the operation position, it is possible to specify the stop position of the symbol from the range of maximum 5 symbols.

In the present embodiment, when one of the winning combinations has been won, the winning combination is pulled to the winning line LN as much as possible within a range of 4 frames so that the unwinning winning combinations are not arranged on the winning line LN. Create a stop control table that defines the number of pull-in frames to be drawn into, and perform reel stop control, but if none of the winning combinations is won, the number of pull-in frames that does not have any winning combination is set A stop control table is created and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the pay line LN within the pull-in range of a maximum of four frames, the control for stopping the winning combination is performed, and the winning is achieved. The winning combination is controlled so that the winning combination is stopped within the pull-in range of up to 4 frames.

If you win a small role while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or if you win the special role at the same time as the simultaneous winning combination, the winning small role will be the maximum of 4 frames on the pay line LN. The number of pull-in frames is set so as to pull in as much as possible, and as for the stop operation position where the winning small winning combination cannot be pulled in to the winning line LN within a maximum of 4 frames, the special winning role is drawn in four winning line LN. The stop control table in which the number of pull-in frames is determined so as to maximize the pull-in is created and the reel stop control is performed. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the winning small wins on the pay line LN within the pull-in range of a maximum of four frames, the control for stopping them is performed. If you cannot draw a small winning combination on the pay line LN within the pull-in range of up to 4 frames, stop the special winning combination on the pay line LN within the pull-up range of up to 4 frames. If the winning combination is achieved, a control for stopping all of them is performed, and a winning combination that is not won is controlled for stopping within the pull-in range of four frames.

That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the small winning combination on the pay line LN is prioritized over the special winning role, and the special winning combination can be won only when the small winning combination cannot be drawn. As a result, by winning the small role preferentially and then the special role, the special role is given priority over the small role. Since the special part can be won, the medals of the player can be increased as much as possible before the special part winning, and the reel control advantageous for the player is performed. When a special combination and a small combination can be drawn in at the same time, only the small combination is drawn in so that the special combination is not aligned with the small combination at the same time on the pay line LN.

Next, in the case where the re-playing combination is won in a state where the special combination has been carried over from the previous game or when the special combination and the re-playing combination are simultaneously won, the winning re-playing combination is won. In addition, a stop control table is created in which the number of pull-in frames is determined so that the maximum draw-in is possible within the range of 4 frames, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, the control for aligning the symbols of the re-gaming combination within the pull-in range of a maximum of four frames on the pay line LN and performing the control is performed.

When a plurality of types of re-gaming combination are simultaneously won, the winning combination defined according to the type of the re-gaming combination and the stop operation order that have been simultaneously won are arranged on the pay line LN within a maximum pull-in range of 4 frames. Control to stop is performed.

[command]
The 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 instructs the sub control unit 91 to perform a BET command, a credit command, an internal winning command, a freeze command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a prize determination command, a payout start command, and a payout. 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, pseudo bonus winning command, and production command Send multiple types of commands.

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

The BET command is a command that can specify the number of inserted medals, that is, the number of medals used for setting the number of bets. The BET command is the state from the end of the game (after changing the setting) to the start of the game. When the specified number of bets is not set, medals are thrown or the MAXBET switch 6 is operated to change the number of bets. Sent when is set. Since the BET command is transmitted when the bet number setting operation is performed, the sub control unit 91 can identify that the bet number setting operation is performed by receiving the BET command.

The credit command is a command that can specify the number of medals stored as credits. The credit command is a state from the end of the game (after the setting change) to the start of the game, and is transmitted when a medal is 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 start switch 7 is operated to start the game. 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 freeze is executed. The freeze command is sent when the freeze is executed. Freezing 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 that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the stop operation position of the corresponding reel, and the area number of the stop position of the corresponding reel. Is. The reel stop command is transmitted each time stop control associated with the stop operation of each reel is performed. The sub-control unit 91 can specify that the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R have been operated by receiving the reel stop command.

The winning determination command is a command that can specify the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line LN, the presence/absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals paid out at the time of winning. The prize determination command is transmitted after all reels are stopped and the prize determination is performed.

The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals. The payout start command is transmitted when payout of medals is started by winning a prize or adjusting the amount of credits (including medals used for setting the bet number). The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals. The payout end command is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and settlement of credits is completed.

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

The standby command is a command indicating transition to the standby state. The standby command is to finish payout of medals by adjusting the credits (including medals used for setting the bet number) when the bet number is not set and the game goes to the standby state after a certain period of time after the end of one game. However, it is transmitted after the withdrawal end command is transmitted.

The stop command is a command indicating occurrence or cancellation of the stop state. When the stop state is controlled, a stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted, and when the stop state is released by a reset operation, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted. To be done.

The error command is a command indicating the occurrence or cancellation of an error state and the type of error state. When an error is judged and the error condition is controlled and an error command indicating the type of the error condition is sent when the error condition is controlled, and the error condition is released when the reset operation is performed and the error condition is released, the error command that releases the error condition Will be sent.

The return command is a command indicating that the main control unit 41 has returned to the control state before the power failure. The return command is transmitted when the main control unit 41 is started and the control state before the power failure is restored.

The setting command is a command indicating the start or end of the setting change state and the setting value after the setting change. A setting command indicating the start of the setting change state is transmitted at the time of shifting to the setting change state, and at the end of the setting change state, a setting command indicating the end of the setting change state and the set 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. Therefore, the sub control unit 91 confirms that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been 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 setting confirmation is transmitted, and at the end of the setting confirmation state, a setting confirmation command indicating the end of 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). As for the door command, the detection state of the door open detection switch 25 changes (ON to OFF) at the time of power-on, at the end of one game (after the end of the game, and before the bet number setting for the next game can be started). , OFF to ON).

The operation detection command is a switch in which the detection state (ON/OFF) of the operation switches (MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R) has changed, whether the detection state has changed from OFF to ON It is a command indicating whether it 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 the operation procedure. The navigation command may be transmitted during the AT when a winning combination to be described later is won.

The AT winning command is a command that can specify the result of the initial win lottery or the result of the additional lottery. The first win lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to give a navigation stock that is a right for AT control, and is performed by the main control unit 41. When winning in the first win lottery, navigation stock is granted as a right to AT control. Winning in the first win lottery is also called first win, and not winning is called non-first win. The additional lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to increase the number of AT games during AT, and is performed by the main control unit 41. When the player wins in the addition lottery, the AT game is added as a right to AT control. It should be noted that winning in the additional lottery is also referred to as additional winning, and not winning is also referred to as non-additional winning. The AT winning command is transmitted when either the first win lottery or the additional lottery is performed. Upon receiving the AT winning command, the sub-control unit 91 executes the first win lottery or the additional lottery, and the result of the first win lottery (the result of the first win or non-first win) and the result of the additional lottery (addition win). , Non-added winning results) can be specified.

The pseudo bonus winning command is a command that can specify the result of the pseudo bonus lottery. The pseudo bonus lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to give a pseudo bonus game that is a right to the pseudo bonus control, and is performed by the main control unit 41. When winning in the pseudo bonus lottery, a pseudo bonus game is given as a right to the pseudo bonus control. Winning in the pseudo bonus lottery is also called pseudo bonus winning, and not winning is called non-pseudo bonus winning. The pseudo bonus winning command is transmitted when the pseudo bonus lottery is performed. By receiving the pseudo bonus winning command, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the execution of the pseudo bonus lottery and the result of the pseudo bonus lottery (the result of the pseudo bonus winning and the non-pseudo bonus winning).

The effect command is a command that can specify the effect content determined by the main control unit 41 and the execution timing of the effect. For example, the main control unit 41 determines the effect type of the promotion effect by the promotion effect lottery, and transmits an effect command capable of specifying the determined effect type to the sub control unit 91. By receiving the production command, the sub-control unit 91 can specify the production type of the promotion production and the execution timing of the promotion production. The promotion effect is an effect that prompts the player to operate the stop switch so as to derive the symbol combination corresponding to BB. Further, the promotion effect may prompt the player to operate the stop switch so as to derive the symbol combination corresponding to the pseudo bonus. The symbol combination corresponding to BB is a set of 7 symbol combinations as shown in FIG. 5 (for example, “white 7-white 7-white 7” in the case of BB1), and the symbol combination corresponding to the pseudo bonus is white. It is a symbol combination of "BAR" ("white BAR-white BAR-white BAR").

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

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

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

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 whether or not to give at least Navistock and expects to give Navistock. Perform the performance. Further, the sub control unit 91 executes the navigation effect in the game selected as the navigation target combination based on the navigation command received from the main control unit 41.

Further, the sub control unit 91 can specify that one of BB1 to BB3 has been won based on the result of the internal lottery that can be specified from the internal winning command received from the main control unit 41. Then, the sub-control unit 91 executes the promotion effect when one of the BBs has been won. Further, the sub control unit 91 can specify that the pseudo bonus has been won based on the result of the pseudo bonus lottery that can be specified from the pseudo bonus winning command received from the main control unit 41. Then, the sub control unit 91 executes the promotion effect when the pseudo bonus is won.

Further, the sub control unit 91 executes the promotion effect based on the effect type of the promotion effect that can be specified from the effect command received from the main control unit 41. For example, the main control unit 41 determines the mode of the promotion effect by the promotion effect lottery when the BB1 is won in the internal lottery. Then, the main control unit 41 transmits, to the sub control unit 91, an internal winning command that can specify that BB1 has been won and an effect command that can specify the effect type of the promotion effect. On the other hand, the sub-control unit 91 specifies that BB1 is won based on the internal winning command, and specifies the effect type of the promotion effect based on the effect command. Then, the sub-control unit 91 executes the promotion effect that prompts the player to derive the white 7 set, which is the symbol combination corresponding to BB1, according to the determined effect type.

[Winner]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning is achieved when the symbols constituting the winning combination are arranged on the winning line LN. The types of winning combinations include a special winning combination that involves a transition to BB, a small winning combination that involves paying out medals, and a re-playing combination that gives a replay game. In order for the winning of each winning combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag for allowing the winning of the winning combination in the RAM 41c.

FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the type of special combination, the symbol combination of the special combination, and the technical matters related to the special combination. Special roles include BB1 to BB3. When the symbol combination corresponding to each special combination shown in FIG. 5 is derived on the pay line LN, the corresponding special combination is won.

For example, BB1 wins when a symbol combination of "white 7-white 7-white 7" is derived on the payline LN, and the gaming state shifts to BB1 which is advantageous for the player. BB1 ends when the payout number of medals in BB1 exceeds 441. Also for the other BB2 and BB3, when the corresponding symbol combination is derived on the pay line LN, the prize is won, and the game state shifts to BB2 or BB3. In addition, since each BB1 to BB3 does not have the corresponding symbol within 5 frames on each reel, even if the player wins, if the stop switch is not operated properly, the BB prize may be lost. is there. In this case, it is possible to win the BB again in the subsequent games.

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

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

Since the bells 1 and 2 win when they are operated in a correct answer procedure in a game in which a push-down bell is won, which will be described later, they are collectively referred to as a leading role. Further, the bells 3 to 29, when operated in an incorrect answer procedure in the game in which the push order bell is won, win the prize if the corresponding symbol combination can be drawn on the pay line LN. Also called a role.

FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the types of replay combinations, symbol combinations of replay combinations, and technical matters related to replay combinations. The re-game combination includes Lips 1 to 10 and C Lips 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. When the symbol combination corresponding to each re-game combination shown in FIG. 7 is derived on the pay line LN, the corresponding re-game combination is won.

For example, Lip 1 wins when any of the replay symbols is derived on all reels such as “Rip A-Lip A-Lip A” on the pay line LN, and a replay game is awarded. Also for other re-games, when the symbol combination corresponding to the pay line LN is derived, a prize is won and a replay game is given.

FIG. 8: is a figure for demonstrating the kind of dropout, the symbol combination of the dropout, and the technical matter related to the dropout. The missed result is derived on the winning line LN when the winning of any of the leading bells 1 and 2 and the leading bells 3 to 29 is missed in the game in which the push-order bell is won, which will be described later. It is a combination of symbols. The missed items include missed items 1 to 3. When each missed result shown in FIG. 8 is derived on the pay line LN, the game state shifts to RT1.

[Combination target]
Next, a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations will be described. In the present embodiment, a plurality of winning combinations can be simultaneously read out as winning combinations, and the winning combinations can be won in duplicate. 9 to 16, combinations of winning combinations for each lottery target combination, and information indicating whether or not to win each gaming state are indicated by ◯ or ×.

As shown in FIG. 9, as re-winning combination lottery target combinations, normal lip, promotion lip 1 to 6, plunge lip 1 to 6, falling lip 1 to 3, BAR lip, fake lip, C lip A to C, watermelon , Square choi, and middle choi are set. Note that the C-rips A to C are also simply referred to as C-lip, and the square chop and the middle chop are simply referred to as cherry. As shown in FIG. 10, the left bells 1 to 9, the middle bells 1 to 9, the right bells 1 to 9, and the common bell are set as the winning combinations for the small winning combinations. Further, as shown in FIGS. 11 to 16, each small winning combination and each re-playing winning combination may be in a situation where they are simultaneously elected with BB1 to BB3. Note that, as shown in FIG. 16, all the winning combinations (denoted as ALL in the drawing) in the BB are in a winning situation.

Note that the left bells 1-9, the middle bells 1-9, and the right bells 1-9 have different winning combinations depending on the order in which the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are pressed in the winning game. Also referred to as a forward bell. Further, the promotion lips 1 to 6, the rush lips 1 to 6, the falling lips 1 to 3 and the C reps A to C have different winning combinations depending on the pressing order of the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R in the winning game. These are collectively referred to as push-order lip.

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

In the present embodiment, five types of RTs RT0 to 4 are provided. RT0 is a game state that is controlled first after RAM is cleared. In the game in which one of the push order bells is won at RT0, when any missed result is derived, the game state shifts to RT1 in which the player is most likely to play for the longest time. Further, when any BB is won at RT0 and the winning of BB is missed, the gaming state is shifted to RT4 which is a state in which the BB winning is carried over.

In the game in which any promotion lip is won in RT1, when the player wins in lip 2, the gaming state shifts to RT2, which has a higher probability of winning the re-play combination than RT1. When any BB is won at RT1 and the winning of BB is missed, the game state shifts to RT4.

In the game in which one of the rush rep is won at RT2, when the rep 3 or rep 4 is won, the game state shifts to RT3, which has a higher winning probability of the replay combination than RT2. On the other hand, in the game in which one of the push order bells is won at RT2, when any missed result is derived, the game state shifts to RT1. When any BB is won at RT2 and the winning of BB is missed, the game state shifts to RT4.

In the game in which any rush lip or any falling lip is won at RT3, when the player wins at rip 6, the game state shifts to RT1. Furthermore, in the game in which one of the push-order bells is won in RT3, the game state shifts to RT1 even when any of the missed results is derived. Further, when any BB is won at RT3 and the winning of BB is lost, the game state is shifted to RT4.

When the player wins the BB in any of RT0 to 3 and wins the BB, or when the player wins the BB in the situation where the BB win is carried over at RT4, the gaming state shifts to BB. When the ending condition of BB is satisfied, the game state shifts to RT0.

Note that RT2 and RT3 are referred to as RT states because they have a higher probability of winning the re-play combination than RT1 in which the player is most likely to play the game for the longest time. Further, 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 a push-order bell. When any one of the push order bells is won, when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated in any one of the preset push orders according to the winning combination, the symbol combination corresponding to the operation is won. Reel control is performed so that the reels are aligned and stopped on the line LN.

For example, in the game in which the player wins the middle bell 1, when the first middle stop, which is the correct answer procedure, is stopped, reel control for deriving the symbol combination corresponding to the main bell 1, on the pay line LN, is performed. On the other hand, when the left first stop or the right first stop, which is an incorrect answer procedure in the game in which the middle bell 1 is won, if the symbol combination corresponding to the sub-winning character can be drawn on the pay line LN depending on the timing of the stop operation. The reel control for deriving the symbol combination corresponding to any of the bells 3, 13, and 23 that is the sub-winner on the pay line LN is performed, and the symbol combination corresponding to the sub-win can be drawn on the pay line LN. If not, the reel control for deriving the symbol combination corresponding to any one of the missed items 1 to 3 on the pay line LN is performed. The reel control shown in FIG. 18 is also performed when the other push order bells are won.

Even if a player wins any of the push-order bells during non-AT, the player cannot know the correct answer procedure for winning the main character unless he/she knows the type of the winning combination. As a result, in the non-AT, the missed result is derived and the game state shifts to RT1, and it becomes difficult to increase the net number of medals.

On the other hand, when one of the push order bells is won during AT, the correct answer procedure is notified by the navigation effect. Therefore, the player can operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R in accordance with the navigation effect to avoid winning out the missed result and win the main character. As a result, it is possible to increase the net number of medals added during AT compared to during non-AT.

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

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

Further, when the game is won in the rush lip 3 during RT2, when the stop operation is performed in the right-and-left push order, which is the correct procedure, the reel control for deriving the symbol combination corresponding to the lip 3 on the pay line LN is performed, As a result, the game state shifts to RT3. On the other hand, when the game is won in the rush lip 3 during the RT2 and the stop operation is performed in a pushing order other than the middle right and left which is an incorrect answer procedure, the reel control for deriving the symbol combination corresponding to the lip 6 on the pay line LN is performed. As a result, the game state shifts to RT1.

In addition, when the game is won for the falling lip 2 during the RT3, when the first stop is the correct answer procedure, the reel control for deriving the symbol combination corresponding to the lip 1 on the pay line LN is performed, and as a result, the RT3 The game state is maintained. On the other hand, when the game is won for the falling lip 2 during the RT3 and the left first stop or the right first stop, which is an incorrect answer procedure, is performed, reel control for deriving the symbol combination corresponding to the lip 6 on the pay line LN is performed. As a result, the game state shifts to RT1. The reel control shown in FIG. 19 is performed also when the other push order lip is won.

Even if a player wins one of the pushing order lips during non-AT, the player is controlled to an advantageous game state (RT with a high probability of winning a re-game combination) if he/she does not know the type of winning combination. I do not know the correct answer procedure. As a result, in the non-AT, it cannot be controlled to an advantageous game state, and it becomes difficult to increase the net number of medals.

On the other hand, when one of the push order lips is won during AT, the correct answer procedure is notified by the navigation effect. Therefore, the player can generate a prize for controlling to an advantageous game state by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R according to the navigation effect. As a result, it is possible to increase the net number of medals added during AT compared to during non-AT.

[First hit lottery]
FIG. 20A is a diagram for explaining the initial winning lottery. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant the navigation stock that is the right to AT control by executing the first-hit lottery based on the first-hit lottery table. The first win lottery is executed in the games after the game in which the predetermined lottery condition shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 20(a), the initial win lottery includes a C-lip win, a watermelon win, a square win, a middle win, a BB win, every 1000 games played during non-AT, and 500 games during non-AT. This is executed when any of the cases where there is no AT lottery is established.

In the initial win lottery, whether or not the navigation stock is awarded (that is, whether or not the initial win is won) and the number of navigation stocks to be awarded are determined based on the winning probability shown in FIG. It is determined.

In addition, in the present embodiment, an example in which the lottery for whether or not to give the navigation stock and the lottery for determining the number of the navigation stock to be given are performed in one lottery will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. For example, in the first hit lottery, first, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to give a navistock, and then a lottery is performed to determine the number of navistock to be given when it is decided to give a navistock. It may be configured by a lottery. The conditions for executing the first win lottery are not limited to the above examples, and other conditions may be set.

[Additional lottery]
FIG. 20(b) is a diagram for explaining the additional lottery during the non-pseudo bonus during ART, and FIG. 20(c) is a diagram for explaining the additional lottery during the pseudo bonus during ART. .. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to add the AT game that is the right to AT control by executing the additional lottery based on the additional lottery table set according to whether or not the pseudo bonus is being performed. To do. The additional lottery is executed in the games after the game in which the predetermined lottery conditions shown in FIGS. 20(b) and 20(c) are satisfied.

As shown in FIG. 20B, the additional lottery during the non-pseudo bonus during the ART is executed when any one of the C lip win, the watermelon win, the square choi win, and the mid-choice win is established. In addition, as shown in FIG. 20C, the additional lottery during the pseudo bonus during ART is executed when all the winning combinations are established.

In each additional lottery, whether or not to add an AT game and the number of AT games to be added are determined based on the winning probabilities shown in FIGS. 20(b) and 20(c).

Here, during the ART, the odds are added and won with a higher probability when the pseudo bonus is executed than when the pseudo bonus is not executed. For example, in the additional lottery in the non-pseudo bonus shown in FIG. 20(b), the probability of the additional win is 40% at the maximum (for example, in the case of medium-sized win), whereas in FIG. 20(c). In the additional lottery during the pseudo bonus, the probability of additional win is 50%. Further, the additional lottery in the non-pseudo bonus shown in FIG. 20(b) is not executed unless one of the C lip, watermelon, square choi and medium choi is won, whereas FIG. 20(c) shows. The additional lottery during the pseudo bonus is executed when one of the winning combinations is won. Therefore, during the pseudo bonus, the player has an advantage over during the non-pseudo bonus. In the pseudo bonus, the winning probability may be set so that the number of AT games to be added is larger than that in the non-pseudo bonus.

In addition, in the present embodiment, an example in which the lottery for determining whether or not to add an AT game and the lottery for determining the number of AT games to be added are performed in one lottery will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. For example, in the additional lottery, a lottery is first carried out, and then a lottery is conducted to determine the number of AT games to be added when it is decided to be added. May be The conditions for executing the additional lottery are not limited to the above examples, and other conditions may be set.

[Pseudo bonus lottery]
FIG. 20D is a diagram for explaining the pseudo bonus lottery. By executing the pseudo bonus lottery, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not to grant the pseudo bonus game that is the right to the pseudo bonus control. The pseudo bonus lottery is executed in a game after the game in which the lottery condition is satisfied when a predetermined lottery condition is satisfied.

As shown in FIG. 20D, in the pseudo bonus lottery, it is determined that any one of 0 games, 10 games, 20 games, and 30 games is given as a pseudo bonus game.

The pseudo bonus lottery is executed when either the square check win or the middle check win is achieved during the ART. Then, in the pseudo bonus lottery, based on the winning probability shown in FIG. 20D, whether or not the pseudo bonus game is awarded (that is, whether or not the pseudo bonus is won), and the pseudo bonus game when the bonus bonus game is awarded. The number is determined.

In the present embodiment, an example will be described in which a lottery for determining whether or not to give a pseudo bonus game and a lottery for determining the number of pseudo bonus games to be given are performed in a single lottery. Not limited to For example, in the pseudo bonus lottery, first, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to give a pseudo bonus game, and then a lottery is performed to determine the number of pseudo bonus games to be given when it is decided to give a pseudo bonus game. It may consist of two times of lottery. Further, the conditions for executing the pseudo bonus lottery are not limited to the above examples, and other conditions may be set.

[Promotion production]
The promotion effect executed by the sub control unit 91 based on a command from the main control unit 41 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram for explaining the promotion production lottery table and the production mode of the promotion production.

As described above, the promotion effect is an effect that prompts the player to derive a symbol combination (7 sets) corresponding to BB. Specifically, when the BB is won, it is possible to derive the symbol combination corresponding to the BB according to the operation of the stop switch by the player. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the promotion effect is executed from the start of the BB-winning game, and the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image prompting the player to derive the symbol combination corresponding to BB. Then, if the player can operate the stop switch successfully, the symbol combination corresponding to BB is derived and the BB winning is generated. When the symbol combination corresponding to BB is derived, the promotion effect ends.

Further, as described above, the promotion effect is also an effect that prompts the player to derive a symbol combination (white BAR complete) corresponding to the pseudo bonus. Specifically, when the pseudo bonus is won, the progress of the game is delayed for a predetermined period due to the execution of the freeze. For example, when the start switch 7 is operated, the pseudo bonus lottery is executed, and when the pseudo bonus is won, the activation of the operation of the stop switch for generating a prize is delayed while the reel is rotating. Then, an image prompting the player to derive a symbol combination corresponding to the pseudo bonus by the promotion effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when the player operates the stop switch, the symbol combination corresponding to the pseudo bonus is derived and the pseudo bonus winning is confirmed and notified. After that, the reel starts to rotate again without the start operation, and the operation to the stop switch is validated by returning to the normal game. Moreover, when the symbol combination corresponding to the pseudo bonus is derived, the promotion effect ends.

Here, as shown in FIG. 11, FIG. 13, and FIG. 15, when a cherry prize is won (square-choice win or medium-cheap win) during non-ART, there is a possibility that one of the BBs will be won by an internal lottery. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11, FIG. 13, FIG. 15, and FIG. 20(d), when a cherry is won (square choi or medium choi) in ART, one of the BBs is won by an internal lottery. At the same time, there is a possibility that the pseudo bonus will be won by the pseudo bonus lottery.

As described above, even when the same BB is won, the situation is different between when the player wins during the non-ART and when he wins during the ART. That is, when the BB is won during non-ART, there is no possibility that the pseudo bonus is simultaneously won, but when the BB is won during the ART, there is a possibility that the pseudo bonus is simultaneously won. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the mode of the promotion effect is changed according to the situation in which the promotion effect is executed.

As the promotion effect, there are a promotion effect in the effect type a and a promotion effect in the effect type b. As for the promotion effect in the effect type a, the character image "Aim at 7" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 as shown in FIGS. 21(a) and (b-1). That is, the promotion effect in the effect type a is an effect that prompts the player to derive only the symbol combination corresponding to BB. On the other hand, in the promotion effect in the effect type b, a character image of "Aim at 7 or white BAR" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, as shown in FIGS. 21(a) and 21(b-2). That is, the promotion effect in the effect type b is an effect that prompts the player to selectively derive either the symbol combination corresponding to BB or the symbol combination corresponding to the pseudo bonus.

The main control unit 41 determines the mode (production type) of the promotion effect by executing the promotion effect lottery based on the promotion effect lottery table shown in FIG. The promotion effect lottery is executed when the BB is won during the non-ART, or when the BB or the pseudo bonus is won during the ART.

When BB is won during non-ART, the promotion effect of the effect type a is determined with a probability of 100%. On the other hand, when BB is won during the ART, the promotion effect of the effect type b is determined with a probability of 100%. Further, when the pseudo bonus is won during the ART, the promotion effect of the effect type b is determined with a probability of 100%.

For example, when a start operation for starting one game is performed during non-ART and BB1 is won by the internal lottery, the promotion effect of the effect type a is executed while all reels are rotating. Then, when the white 7 set is derived by the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop of the player, the promotion effect ends. Further, for example, when a start operation for starting one game is performed during ART and BB1 is won by the internal lottery, the promotion effect of the effect type b is executed while all the reels are rotating. Then, when the white 7 set is derived by the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop of the player, the promotion effect ends. In addition, for example, when a start operation for starting one game is performed during ART and a pseudo bonus is won by a pseudo bonus lottery, freeze is executed during rotation of all reels, and promotion effect of effect type b is executed during the freeze. To be done. Then, when the white BAR alignment is derived by the player's first stop, second stop, and third stop, the promotion effect ends. When the BB is won during the ART, the promotion effect of the effect type b is executed without executing the freeze, whereas when the pseudo bonus is won during the ART, the freeze is executed and the effect type of the effect type b is executed. Although the promotion effect is executed, the character image "7 or aim at the white BAR" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 in any of the promotion effects, so that from the player's perspective, it is either a BB win or a pseudo bonus win. It is difficult to recognize whether or not it has become.

As described above, during the non-ART, only the BB winning can be expected, so that the promotion effect in the effect type a that urges the player to derive only the symbol combination corresponding to the BB is executed. On the other hand, during the ART, since it is possible to expect the pseudo bonus winning in addition to the BB winning, the player is urged to selectively derive either the symbol combination corresponding to the BB or the symbol combination corresponding to the pseudo bonus. The promotion effect in the effect type b is executed.

Thereby, for example, when the BB is won during the non-ART, the player can be prompted to derive the symbol combination corresponding to the BB by executing the promotion effect of the effect type a, and the BB can be won. Then, the execution of the promotion effect of the effect type a also notifies the BB winning decision, so that the player can be delighted. On the other hand, when the BB winning or the pseudo bonus is won during the ART, the player is caused to selectively derive either the symbol combination corresponding to the BB or the symbol combination corresponding to the pseudo bonus by executing the promotion effect of the effect type b. To win a BB prize or a pseudo bonus. Then, the player is delighted to win either the BB win or the pseudo bonus win by executing the promotion effect of the effect type b, and the BB win or the pseudo bonus win is won. Since it is possible to make the player think whether or not, the interest of the game can be improved.

In this way, while the promotion effect that prompts the player to derive only the 7 set when the BB is won during the non-ART is executed, either the 7 set or the white BAR set is obtained when the BB is selected during the ART. A promotion effect that prompts the player to selectively derive one is executed.

As a result, the mode of the promotion effect differs depending on the situation in which the promotion effect is executed, so that the interest of the game can be improved by the promotion effect. Specifically, since the aspect of the promotion effect differs depending on the state when the BB is won, the interest of the game can be improved by the promotion effect.

As shown in FIG. 20D, the pseudo bonus lottery can be executed during ART, but is not executed during non-ART. Therefore, while the symbol combination of the white BAR matching corresponding to the pseudo bonus may be derived during the ART, it is not executed during the non-ART. Then, during the ART in which the symbol combination of the white BAR matching corresponding to the pseudo bonus may be derived, the promotion effect of the effect type b is executed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the BB and the symbol combination corresponding to the pseudo bonus. The player is urged to selectively derive any one of the above, and during the non-ART in which the symbol combination corresponding to the pseudo bonus is not derived, the promotion effect of the effect type a is executed to thereby cause the pseudo bonus. The player is prompted to derive only the symbol combination corresponding to. Thereby, for example, it is possible to avoid the inconvenience that the player is urged to derive the symbol combination corresponding to the pseudo bonus in the non-ART in which the symbol combination corresponding to the pseudo bonus is not derived.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the left reel 2L, "white 7" and "white BAR" are arranged vertically adjacent to each other. Therefore, by executing the promotion effect of the effect type b, the player is prompted to selectively derive either the symbol combination corresponding to BB or the symbol combination corresponding to the pseudo bonus, and the player's When White 7 or White BAR is led out on the pay line LN by operating the stop switch 8L, White 7 and White BAR are displayed together on the transparent window 3. In this way, when the variable display of the left reel 2L is stopped, the white 7 forming the BB1 and the white BAR forming the pseudo bonus are derived together, so that the interest of the game can be improved. Furthermore, since it is possible for the player to pay attention to which of white 7 and white BAR is derived on the pay line LN, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the promotion effect in the present embodiment, the execution of the promotion effect is stopped when the symbol combination corresponding to the BB is not derived during the execution of the promotion effect when the BB is won. For example, when the symbols other than White 7 are drawn out on the pay line LN at the first stop after the promotion effect when winning BB1 is executed, when the first stop (or the The execution of the promotion effect is stopped at the time when the symbols other than the white 7 are drawn out on the pay line LN by 1 stop). Further, when the symbols other than White 7 are brought out on the pay line LN at the second stop, the symbols when the second stop is performed (or the symbols other than White 7 are displayed on the pay line LN by the second stop). The execution of the promotion effect is stopped at the time of derivation. Further, when the symbols other than White 7 are brought out on the pay line LN at the third stop, the symbols other than White 7 are displayed on the pay line LN at the time when the third stop is performed (or the third stop causes the symbols other than White 7 to be on the pay line LN). The execution of the promotion effect is stopped at the time of derivation.

In this way, since the execution of the promotion effect is stopped at the time when the symbols constituting the BB are not derived during the execution of the promotion effect, the promotion effect is executed forever even though the symbol combination corresponding to the BB is not derived. It is possible to prevent the interest of the game from being lowered.

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

[About promotion production]
In the present embodiment, regarding the BB that can be won by the internal lottery and the pseudo bonus that can be won by the pseudo bonus lottery, the player is made to derive only the symbol combination corresponding to the BB by the promotion effect during the non-ART. On the other hand, during the ART, during the ART, the player was urged to selectively derive either the symbol combination corresponding to BB or the symbol combination corresponding to the pseudo bonus by the promotion effect. However, it is not limited to this.

For example, the mode of promotion effect may be different depending on the result of the internal lottery and the game state.

Specifically, in the game state in which only BB1 can be won, while urging the player to derive only the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 by the promotion effect, in the game state in which any of BB1 to BB3 can be won, the promotion is performed. Depending on the effect, it may be urged to selectively derive any one of the symbol combination corresponding to BB1, the symbol combination corresponding to BB2, and the symbol combination corresponding to BB3.

Also, in addition to BB by internal lottery, it is possible to win RB (regular bonus) and CB (chance bonus), and in the gaming state where only BB can be won, only the symbol combination corresponding to BB by promotion effect While urging the player to derive, in a gaming state in which any of BB, RB, and CB can be won, a symbol combination corresponding to BB, a symbol combination corresponding to RB, and a symbol combination corresponding to CB in the promotion effect. One of the above may be urged to be selectively derived.

For example, the mode of promotion effect may be changed according to the result of the pseudo bonus lottery and the game state.

Specifically, in the gaming state in which it is possible to win either the pseudo bonus 1 or the pseudo bonus 2 by the pseudo bonus lottery, and only the pseudo bonus 1 can be won, only the symbol combination corresponding to the pseudo bonus 1 by the promotion effect. In the gaming state in which both the pseudo bonus 1 and the pseudo bonus 2 can be won, the symbol combination corresponding to the pseudo bonus 1 and the symbol combination corresponding to the pseudo bonus 2 are promoted by the promotion effect. It may be one that prompts the user to selectively derive the above.

Further, as shown in FIG. 22, the mode of the promotion effect may be changed according to the situation in which the promotion effect is executed.

For example, as shown in FIG. 22(a-1), in the first situation, while the character image of "Aim for Red 7" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by the promotion effect, FIG. As shown in 2), in the second situation, the character image “Aim for 7” may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by the promotion effect. As a result, when in the first situation, the player is urged to derive a symbol combination corresponding to BB2, whereas in the second situation, the player also derives a symbol combination corresponding to BB1 in addition to BB2. Will be urged to.

In this way, in the first situation, the design to be aimed at by the player may be clearer (the color of the design is clearer in this example) than in the second situation. In this example, for example, white 7 corresponding to BB1 and red 7 corresponding to BB2 may be arranged vertically adjacent to each other on the left reel.

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 22(b-1), in the first situation, while the character image of "aim for 7" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by the promotion effect, the character image of FIG. As illustrated in -2), in the second situation, the liquid crystal display 51 may display an image prompting reverse pressing together with the character image of "Aim at 7" by the promotion effect. In this way, in the second situation, an operation procedure not in the first situation may be notified. When this example is applied to the present embodiment, the character image “Aim for 7” is displayed by the promotion effect when the BB is won during the non-ART, while the BB win or the pseudo bonus is displayed during the ART. When the player wins, the liquid crystal display 51 may display an image for urging a reverse push together with the character image of “Aim for 7” by the promotion effect. When the pseudo bonus is won during the ART, the symbol combination corresponding to the pseudo bonus may be derived by aiming at 7 while pressing backward. Contrary to the above-described example, in the non-ART, while the BB is won, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an image prompting the reverse pressing together with the character image “Aim for 7” by the promotion effect. During the ART, a character image of “Aim for 7” may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by the promotion effect when the BB winning or the pseudo bonus is won.

The BB and the pseudo bonus change whether or not the corresponding symbol combination is derived according to the pressing order, and the corresponding symbol combination is operated by operating the stop switch according to the operation procedure (pressing order) notified by the promotion effect. May be derived. Further, the BB and the pseudo bonus change depending on the reel stop timing (operation timing of the stop switch) whether or not a corresponding symbol combination is derived, and stop according to the operation procedure (operation timing) notified by the promotion effect. The corresponding symbol combination may be derived by operating the switch.

In this way, the promotion effect may prompt the derivation of the symbol combination corresponding to the BB or the pseudo bonus, and may notify the operation procedure for deriving the symbol combination corresponding to the BB or the pseudo bonus. Thus, by operating the stop switch according to the operation procedure informed by the promotion effect, it is possible to derive the symbol combination corresponding to the BB or the pseudo bonus based on the operation, so that the enjoyment of the game can be improved. ..

Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 22(c-1), in the first situation, the image of the character A preselected by the player is displayed along with the character image of "Aim for 7" by the promotion effect. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 22(c-2), in the second situation, the image of the character B preselected by the player is displayed on the liquid crystal together with the character image "Aim for 7" by the promotion effect. It may be displayed on the display 51.

In this way, when the player selects the character A, the promotion effect by the character A is executed, while when the player selects the character B, the promotion effect by the character B is executed. Good.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 22D, a contradiction effect may be executed. For example, in a game in which a bonus (a symbol combination of 7-7-7) and a replay (a symbol combination of 7-7-replay) are simultaneously won, as shown in FIG. A promotion effect for avoiding the above and causing a replay prize is executed. For example, as shown in FIG. 22(d-1), the character image "Aim for 7-7-BAR" is first displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by the promotion effect. Here, when the stop switch 8R is operated so as to stop the BAR on the pay line LN on the right reel, not the 7 but the replay is led to the pay line LN (that is, 7 is 6 from the BAR). Replays are placed within 5 frames of BAR, while they are placed more than one frame apart). When aiming for BAR on the right reel according to the promotion effect, the symbol combination of “7-7-replay” is derived and the replay is won. Then, in the subsequent games, the promotion effect is executed again as shown in FIG. 22(d-2). For example, as shown in FIG. 22(d-2), a character image of "Aim at 7-7-7" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51 by the promotion effect. When aiming at 7 on the right reel according to the promotion effect, the symbol combination of “7-7-7” is derived and the bonus that has been carried over to the winning is won.

In this way, when the inconsistent effect is executed, the promotion effect in which the character image of “Aim at 7-7-BAR” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 51 is executed, whereas after the inconsistent effect is executed, “ A promotion effect may be executed in which the character image of “Aim at 7-7-7” is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51.

Further, the execution timing of the promotion effect may be the following timing. For example, when the cherry is won during the non-ART, a suggestion effect suggesting the BB win is executed for a predetermined period (for example, a plurality of games), and the BB win is confirmed and notified. After that, in a game in which a symbol combination corresponding to the winning BB can be derived (for example, a game in which the BB is independently won due to a loss in the internal lottery), only the symbol combination corresponding to the BB is derived. Execute a promotion effect that encourages the person. On the other hand, when the cherry is won during the ART, the suggestive effect suggesting either or both of the BB win and the pseudo bonus win is executed for a predetermined period (for example, a plurality of games) and the pseudo bonus win, or Both will be announced. After that, in a game that can derive a symbol combination corresponding to either or both of the winning BB and the pseudo bonus (for example, a game that was lost in the internal lottery and became a BB single winning), it corresponds to the BB A promotion effect is executed which urges the player to selectively derive one of the symbol combination and the symbol combination corresponding to the pseudo bonus.

In addition, when a BB winning is missed in a game in which a BB winning is missed, a chance of establishing the BB winning may be derived. Then, when such a chance is derived, the BB winning is confirmed. Therefore, in both the non-ART and the ART, a promotion effect that encourages the player to derive only the symbol combination corresponding to the BB is provided. You may execute.

In this way, when a phenomenon (for example, derivation of the chance described above) that it can be deduced that the symbol combination corresponding to BB can be derived before the execution of the promotion effect has occurred, only the symbol combination corresponding to BB is generated. While executing the promotion effect that prompts the player to derive the "B", when there is no phenomenon in which it can be deduced that the symbol combination corresponding to the BB can be derived before execution of the promotion effect, the case corresponds to the BB. A promotion effect that prompts the player to selectively derive any of the symbol combination and the symbol combination corresponding to the pseudo bonus may be executed. By doing so, the mode of the promotion effect differs depending on whether or not an event in which it can be deduced that the symbol combination corresponding to BB can be derived before the execution of the promotion effect differs. The interest of the game can be improved.

It should be noted that the event in which it is possible to deduce that the symbol combination corresponding to BB can be derived is not limited to the derivation of the chance eye, but may be an effect for notifying the bonus confirmation, or another event. ..

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the promotion effect lottery, but the sub control unit 91 may execute the promotion effect lottery. Specifically, the sub control unit 91 may execute the promotion effect lottery based on the internal winning command or the pseudo bonus winning command from the main control unit 41.

[About reel array]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the seven symbols constituting the BB and the white BAR constituting the pseudo bonus are arranged vertically adjacent to each other on the left reel, but not limited to this. For example, 7 and white BAR are arranged one above the other on the left reel, and both symbols may sandwich the other symbol. Even in this case, when 7 is displayed in the transparent window 3, the white BAR is also displayed in the transparent window 3 together. Further, the symbols may be arranged so that 7 and the white BAR are displayed together in the see-through window 3 not only on the left reel but also on the middle reel and the right reel.

[About pseudo bonus]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 20, the player is more advantageous in the additional lottery during the pseudo bonus than during the non-pseudo bonus. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in other cases, the pseudo bonus may be more advantageous to the player than the non-pseudo bonus. For example, only during the pseudo bonus, the polar pseudo bonus lottery may be executed when the BB is won. When the player wins in the extreme pseudo bonus lottery, the extreme pseudo bonus may be executed, and the AT game may be more easily awarded, which may be advantageous to the player.

[About AT]
In the example of the slot machine described above, the example in which the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT has been described. As the control related to the AT executed by the main control unit 41, the AT lottery (first hit lottery in the present embodiment is performed. And additional lottery). The AT lottery may include determination of winning or non-winning of the AT lottery, determination of whether to stock the AT game number, determination of the AT game number, additional lottery of the AT game number, and the like. Further, as the control related to the AT, the control of the high probability state of the AT lottery can be mentioned. The control of the high probability state of the AT lottery is such that the winning probability of the AT lottery becomes a high probability, the control of shortening the period until it is controlled by the AT according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the additional lottery and the game Includes controls that favor numbers. Further, as the control related to the AT, there is a control to the AT when the specified number of games have been exhausted. When the number of games of the prescribed number of games is exhausted, it 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 precursory period. The control for setting the aura period includes control for executing effects of, for example, 0 to 32 games during the aura period before the start of AT. Further, as the control related to the AT, there is a control for giving a penalty. The control for giving a penalty includes determination of a penalty content, determination or setting of a penalty period. In addition, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may perform the lighting control of the lamp or the LED indicating that the AT is in progress.

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

In addition, when the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT, 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 a subordinate of the main control unit 41. .. For example, the reel stop control may be executed by a controller provided on a board other than the game control board, and the main controller 41 may transfer the operation signal of the stop switch to the controller. In this way, by causing the lower-level control unit to control the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent the capacity shortage of the ROM 41b and the RAM 41c and the shortage of the processing capacity of the main CPU 41a when the control related to the AT is performed.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the above-described control related to the AT, but the sub-control unit 91 may execute it. The sub-control unit 91 performs, for example, AT lottery processing or additional lottery processing based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes processing for controlling to AT or navigation performance according to the result. You may make it process.

[Setting change status and setting confirmation status]
Regarding the setting change state, it may be possible to shift to the setting change state on condition that “power supply ON”+“setting key switch ON”+“front door open detection”. As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized setting changes while the front door is not open. In addition, once the setting change status is entered, the setting change status is maintained regardless of whether the front door is open or closed until the end condition for ending the setting change status (the setting key switch is turned off after the set value is confirmed) is satisfied. You may do so. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting change state, the setting change state is not ended, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting change state again.

Further, with respect to the setting confirmation state, it may be possible to shift to the setting confirmation state on condition that “setting key switch ON”+“front door open detection”. As a result, it is possible to prevent unauthorized setting confirmation when the front door is not opened. Also, once the setting confirmation state is entered, the setting confirmation state is maintained regardless of the open/closed state of the front door until the end condition (setting key switch OFF operation) for ending the setting confirmation state is satisfied. Good. As a result, even if the front door is closed during the setting confirmation state, the setting confirmation state is not ended, so that it is possible to prevent the trouble of shifting to the setting confirmation state again.

[Other modifications of the slot machine]
As the above embodiment, the slot machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand according to the occurrence of the prize has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid out to the player according to the occurrence of the prize. Alternatively, an enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) may be adopted. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are called a game machine. Further, it is a slot machine that has a game area in which a game ball can be shot and a game can be played, and the bet number can be set when the game ball passes through a predetermined area provided in the game area. May be.

The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description but by the claims, and is intended to include meanings equivalent to the claims and all modifications within the scope.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reels, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control section, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 effect switch, 90 effect control board, 91 sub control section, 91a Sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variably display multiple types of identification information, each of which can be identified,
After variably displaying the variable display unit, a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit, and in a slot machine in which a prize can be generated according to the display result,
Predetermination means for determining a display result that allows derivation from a plurality of display results including a specific display result and a special display result ,
State control means for transitioning the game state to a specific state when the specific display result is derived,
And presentation means for executing a promoting effect suggesting the derivable display result to facilitate derivation of derivable display result includes a
The specific display result includes specific identification information,
The special display result includes special identification information,
The specific identification information and the special identification information are adjacent to each other in the direction in which the variable display portion variably displays,
The effect execution means,
A promotion that suggests that the special display result of the special display result and the specific display result can be derived in the first situation in which the player can specify that the special display result can be derived. Perform the production ,
In the second situation where the player cannot specify which of the special display result and the specific display result can be derived, either the special display result or the specific display result can be derived. A slot machine that carries out provocative performances that suggest things .

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